On February 16, Faye Wong performed the song "The Moment We Shared" during the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Her clear and ethereal voice conveyed the serendipity of human connections and the warmth of mutual understanding across a century of time.
The topic "Faye Wong Succeeds Li Guyi" quickly became a trending topic on Weibo. Many viewers tuned in specifically to watch Wong's performance.
Netizens expressed that the song reminded them that "every encounter and connection is a gift, and ordinary companionship is the greatest form of eternity." The lyrics deeply resonated with many: "How many cosmic passages must I traverse to arrive at tonight's lights and see you pass by? A hundred-year river is merely a moment experienced by you and me."
Comments praised Wong's singing, with phrases like "Listening to Faye Wong is like hearing celestial music that clears the mind," "My life has been redeemed by Faye Wong," and "AI and robots still can't replace humans; thank you, Faye Wong."
As with her previous appearances, Wong's makeup and accessories became a major focus online. Last year, her "prawn cracker" earrings inspired numerous lookalikes. This year, attention turned to her transparent teardrop-shaped earrings. Some viewers immediately searched for similar styles but found no exact matches, prompting calls for Yiwu merchants to produce replicas quickly.
Observant netizens identified the large teardrop earrings as a product of the Danish niche jewelry brand Monies, priced at over 3,000 yuan. The same brand also produced the "prawn cracker" earrings Wong wore last year.
After the performance, Wong's daughter, Dou Jingtong, posted a New Year's greeting on social media, wishing everyone happiness, peace, and health, accompanied by a playful sticker referring to her mother.
This marks Wong's sixth appearance on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala stage. Her performances have consistently been memorable, from her 1998 duet "Meet in 1998" with Na Ying, which became a timeless hit, to her 2010 solo "Legend" that gained nationwide popularity, her 2012 duet "Because of Love" with Eason Chan, her 2018 reunion with Na Ying on "Years" after two decades, and her 2025 performance of "What the World Gave Me." This latest appearance was no exception.
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