"Queen of Pop" Faye Wong: Controversy over New Year's performance and trending accessories.

Đình NhưFeb 19, 2026 at 15:00

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Appearing on China Central Television's (CCTV) Lunar New Year Gala and performing an old song, "Queen of Pop" Faye Wong unexpectedly sparked controversy among music professionals.

On stage, Faye Wong performed the song "Moments We've Shared" with an elegant and demure style, complemented by subtle makeup. Despite her brief appearance, she captivated everyone's attention with her calm demeanor and distinctive voice.

After the Gala, the song's recognition increased significantly, bringing clear benefits to the songwriter. However, the song's widespread popularity did not necessarily mean that the performance was highly regarded professionally.

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Faye Wong has been the subject of much debate regarding her singing voice. Over the years, her performances at the Gala have often sparked mixed opinions.

During a live stream, a music critic harshly criticized Faye Wong. He claimed her voice sounded "old," "tired," her pronunciation unclear, and her vibrato unstable. He even compared Faye Wong's voice to that of mothers singing karaoke.

Another music critic remarked that her performance was an "irreplaceable personal touch." Faye Wong's clear, emotionally rich voice is still considered "one of a kind" in the Chinese music industry.

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Accessories caused a sensation after the show.

Notably, the large, teardrop-shaped acrylic clip-on earrings that Faye Wong wore quickly became the center of attention. Immediately after the show, many viewers searched for information about this accessory.

According to Sina, the earrings are from a small Danish brand, priced at around 2,000 RMB (approximately 7.5 million VND), and sold on an e-commerce platform. Searches for the product skyrocketed by 500% after the Lunar New Year Gala. On its official website, the brand even introduced them as "the model worn by the Princess" and announced that they were sold out.

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Last year, the singer also made a pair of shrimp cracker-shaped earrings famous when she wore them. At that time, searches for the product on e-commerce platforms in China increased by 180% in just one week.

One viewer commented: "On other people, they look like props, but on Faye Wong, they are works of art."

The journey to becoming an icon of Chinese music.

Faye Wong was born in 1969 in Beijing, China. Her family was quite wealthy, but as a child, Faye Wong always felt a lack of parental affection. Her father was frequently away on business trips, and her mother traveled extensively for performances. Faye Wong was sent to live with an aunt in Shanghai and only returned to live with her parents when she was six years old.

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Faye Wong was not close to her parents and always felt lonely in her own home. The only thing that made her feel alive was singing and music. However, Faye Wong's mother, a former artist, opposed her daughter pursuing a singing career. She wanted her daughter to grow up like any other girl, go to university, get married, and have a simple but happy family.

With exceptional musical talent, Faye Wong was selected to join a city orchestra and became its lead singer from a very young age. However, the "Queen of Pop's" mother strongly opposed her daughter pursuing a singing career. She went to the school and asked the teachers not to allow Faye Wong to perform in the school orchestra. She also did not want her daughter to participate in any art clubs at school.

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However, the strong-willed girl named Wang Fei, who had always lacked her mother's love and care since childhood, deliberately defied all of her biological mother's requests. Wang Fei enrolled in all the art clubs at school, and even when her mother discovered this, she did not give up.

Strength, decisiveness, and a strong personality were ingrained in Faye Wong from a young age. As she matured, her personality grew even more pronounced. In 1985, a record company approached Faye Wong, and the 15-year-old girl with her strong and captivating appearance caught the producer's eye. Faye Wong's first album was released and became a hit. She officially entered the entertainment industry despite her parents' objections.

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Famous since her school days, Faye Wong immediately became the dream girl of all the boys in the school. The "Queen of Pop" experienced her first love in high school, but this relationship was short-lived and did not leave a lasting impression on Faye Wong.

For nearly 30 years, Faye Wong has been considered a unique and unparalleled voice in the Chinese music industry. Her influence and fan base span across Asia. The title "Queen of Pop," affectionately bestowed upon Faye Wong by her fans, seems irreplaceable.

Faye Wong was the first Chinese singer to grace the cover of the prestigious American magazine Time and is also recognized by the Guinness World Records as the best-selling female singer. With her amazing voice, avant-garde style, and flawless beauty, Faye Wong remains a "pillar" of the Chinese entertainment industry to this day.

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Besides her singing career, Faye Wong has also ventured into acting, appearing in six films, but leaving a strong impression on fans, especially in the works of director Wong Kar-wai.

For many years now, she hasn't been performing regularly, but Faye Wong's new musical releases are still well-received by the public. She earns a lot of money from selling the rights to her old songs, attending events, and being the face of various brands. Faye Wong's current life is no longer tied to the entertainment industry; it's simple, comfortable, and joyful. The "Queen of Pop" spends her time traveling, meeting friends, and getting beauty treatments...

Queen of Pop Faye Wong: Controversy over New Years performance and trending accessories. - Photo 8

In the 1980s and 90s, Faye Wong was considered the dream woman of many men in Asia. Her captivating voice, slender figure, and distinctive face ensured she consistently ranked among Asia's top beauties. However, Faye Wong married relatively early and only had relationships with a select few men. Her relationships have always been the subject of media attention and public scrutiny.

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