Wang Leehom Surprises Fans with Guest Duet at Lu Han’s Shenzhen Concert, Bridging Two Pop Generations
In a moment that felt more like a fan fantasy than a routine concert encore, Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Wang Leehom surprised thousands of fans by appearing as a special guest at Lu Han’s solo concert in Shenzhen on August 22, 2025. The surprise was especially poignant because Lu Han, one of China’s most beloved pop idols, has long cited Wang Leehom as his musical idol—an admission that turned the night into a public “chasing‑star success” (追星成功) for the younger performer.

22 August 2025
The two artists took the stage together for a brief but unforgettable duet, performing the classic ballad “春雨里洗过的太阳,” roughly translated as “Sun‑Drenched in Spring Rain,” followed by the more contemporary track “fillmeinlove.” The pairing of a seasoned, cross‑generational legend with a current generation’s heartthrob was billed by fans as a “two‑eras” collaboration, a phrase that quickly trended on China’s major micro‑blogging platform Weibo.
Social‑media reaction was immediate and exuberant. Within minutes of the performance, Weibo’s search results were flooded with posts that ranged from stunned surprise (“惊喜!”) to jubilant exclamation (“太开心了!!!”). One user summed up the collective sentiment with the phrase “恭喜鹿晗追星成功!” – “Congratulations to Lu Han for successfully chasing his idol!” Another tweet, humorously noting the role reversal, read “#鹿晗紧张的好像他才是嘉宾#” (“Lu Han was so nervous he seemed like the guest”). A particularly vivid description likened Lu Han’s delight to a flower sprouting on his head: “鹿晗王力宏合唱春雨里洗过的太阳🥺这个鹿晿开心得感觉头上长出了一朵小花谁懂。。。” (Lu Han was so happy it felt like a little flower grew on his head, who understands?).

Fans also shared high‑definition video clips of the duet, praising the quality of the live sound and the seamless chemistry between the two singers. The performance of “春雨里洗过的太阳” was highlighted as a nostalgic touchstone, while “fillmeinlove” served as a bridge to contemporary pop, underscoring the duo’s ability to blend musical eras on a single stage.
The collaboration is notable because, according to available records, Wang Leehom has never previously appeared as a guest at a Lu Han concert, nor have the two artists been linked through any recurring joint projects. Their meeting in Shenzhen therefore marks the first public convergence of the two careers, a novelty that amplified the buzz across fan communities.
Industry observers see the event as more than a feel‑good moment; it underscores the fluidity of China’s entertainment landscape, where “idol” culture can intersect with “legend” status, creating cross‑generational appeal. For Lu Han, who has cultivated a massive following through his tenure with the boy band EXO and a subsequent solo career, sharing the stage with a figure he has openly admired may also signal a strategic embrace of musical heritage, positioning him not just as a pop conduit but as a bridge to broader Chinese pop music traditions.
As the night concluded, the excitement lingered. The unexpected guest appearance has already entered the lexicon of fan culture, with “Lu Han Concert Guest Wang Leehom” likely to become a shorthand for that serendipitous night when an idol’s dream came true. The collaboration may well be a template for future cross‑generational performances, proving that in music, reverence and surprise can share the same spotlight.