Leah Dou Covers Mother Faye Wong‘s Hit Song in Emotional Beijing Concert
Faye Wong, the iconic Chinese singer who largely withdrew from the public eye after achieving superstardom in the 1990s, made a rare appearance at her daughter Leah Dou’s concert in Beijing on Nov. 30.
A Mom’s Pride: Faye Wong Shows Support for Daughter Leah Dou
Videos circulating on Xiaohongshu, a popular Chinese social media site, show Wong in the audience, beaming with pride as she waved lightsticks along with other concertgoers. When Dou invited the crowd to take a photo together, Wong enthusiastically raised her hands, then ducked down modestly after fans recognized and called out her name.
Leah Dou, a talented singer-songwriter in her own right, is currently on her “Out of the Loop” tour, which is making stops in several Chinese cities. She dedicated a special moment to her mother during her Beijing performance.
“You’re Happy, So I’m Happy”: A Song Steeped in Meaning
“Beijing is my home, so it holds special meaning,” Dou shared with the audience just before launching into a stirring rendition of Wong’s 1997 hit, “You’re Happy, So I’m Happy.” The choice was deeply personal for the mother-daughter duo and ignited a wave of nostalgia for fans.
“You’re Happy, So I’m Happy” holds a special significance as it was released on Wong’s first album after the birth of Dou. Many believe the song is a tribute to her daughter. Wong herself performed it at a 1998 concert, featuring moving visuals of a toddler Dou on the big screen. Years later, in 2016, mother and daughter shared the stage in Shanghai, harmonizing beautifully on the same song.
Voices That Echo: Leah Dou Inherits Her Mother’s Musical Talent
Online fans have praised Leah Dou’s dreamy vocals, noting her striking resemblance to her mother’s signature sound. One netizen playfully remarked that Dou’s voice is “very filial,” reflecting how closely it echoes Wong’s.
Leah Dou’s “Out of the Loop” tour will continue with a highly anticipated stop in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands on Jan. 18, 2025. This will be Dou’s inaugural performance in Singapore, and tickets, priced between $128 and $288, are expected to sell quickly.
Beyond Music: A Glimpse into Faye Wong’s Life
Faye Wong, who married Chinese rocker Dou Wei in 1996 before separating in 1999, also has an 18-year-old daughter, Li Yan, from her second marriage to Chinese actor Li Yapeng. The two divorced in 2013. Wong has since rekindled her romance with Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse, whom she dated in the early 2000s.
Besides performing her own songs, did Leah Dou do anything else during the concert that paid tribute to her mother?
## Faye Wong Makes Surprise Appearance at Daughter Leah Dou’s Beijing Concert
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is music journalist, Li Wei, who was lucky enough to be at Leah Dou’s concert in Beijing. Li Wei, can you tell us about the atmosphere?
**Li Wei:** It was electric! Leah Dou is incredibly talented and charismatic, and the crowd was clearly captivated. You could feel the excitement in the air, and everyone was singing along to her songs.
**Interviewer:** And we hear there was a very special guest in the audience?
**Li Wei:** Yes, Faye Wong! It was a real surprise. She’s been so private in recent years, so seeing her there, beaming with pride and supporting her daughter, was truly heartwarming.
**Interviewer:** Did Leah Dou acknowledge her mother’s presence during the concert?
**Li Wei:** Absolutely. She even covered one of Faye Wong’s most famous songs, which was a really emotional moment for both the audience and, I imagine, for Leah herself.
**Interviewer:** What was the reaction from the fans when they saw Faye Wong?
**Li Wei:** People were ecstatic! There were lots of cheers and excited whispers. Faye Wong was incredibly humble though. She waved her lightstick along with everyone else and even ducked down when people started recognizing her. It seemed like she wanted to let the focus remain on her daughter.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like a truly special night. Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Li Wei.
**Li Wei:** My pleasure.
*(This interview draws information from the provided text but does not include specific details about the date or city of the Shanghai concert mentioned in [[1](https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/leah-dou-faye-wongs-daughter-wows-at-shanghai-event-with-striking-resemblance-to-her-mother/)]).*
