Andy Lau Announces Concert Tour in Mainland China Amidst Box Office Failure
After the disappointing premiere and re-screening of his new film “Mr. Red Carpet,” Andy Lau has announced plans to open 8 stores in mainland China for concert performances. The news, which came on April 23, was met with mixed reactions as it was overshadowed by other events on social media platforms.
Lau’s concert tour, titled “Today…Is the Day,” will kick off in first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing in mainland China. Despite the lack of official ticket prices, fans are already anticipating high demand and soaring prices. Some reports have surfaced online, suggesting ticket prices as high as 40,000 yuan for front-row seats.
The exorbitant prices have sparked controversy among netizens, who have compared Lau’s ticket prices to those of other top-tier singers in China. Some have expressed concern about ticket scalpers driving prices even higher, making it difficult for working audiences to afford attending the concerts.
In response to the high demand, some platforms have introduced a “proxy shooting” mode where fans can pay a fee to have the platform help them secure tickets. However, the additional costs have further alienated fans who feel priced out of attending Lau’s concerts.
The news of Lau’s concert tour announcement has been met with lukewarm reception on social media, with some netizens questioning his relevance in today’s entertainment landscape. Despite his popularity on platforms like Douyin, Lau’s recent ventures in the mainland entertainment industry have faced challenges, culminating in the box office failure of “Mr. Red Carpet.”
Critics and industry insiders speculate that Lau’s decision to embark on a concert tour is a strategic move to offset the losses from his latest film. With production costs exceeding box office earnings, Lau is reportedly facing financial challenges and has resorted to returning to his music career to recoup losses.
As Lau prepares to take the stage once again, fans and critics alike are closely following his journey in the mainland Chinese entertainment industry. With high expectations and even higher ticket prices, Lau’s concert tour promises to be a spectacle that will test the limits of fandom and affordability in the entertainment world.