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They’re pushing 60. They’ve been doing this for 40 years.
And yet, when Grasshopper hit the stage at Genting’s Arena of Stars on Saturday night (27 December), they moved like men half their age—spinning, jumping, and delivering the kind of high-energy performance that would exhaust most twenty-somethings.
This wasn’t nostalgia on life support. This was nostalgia doing backflips.
The Hong Kong trio—Remus Choy Yat-Kit, Calvin Choy Yat-Chi and Edmond So Chi-Wai—turned what could have been a gentle trip down memory lane into a three-hour marathon that felt more like a reunion party than a concert.
They even joked about treating the show as their “New Year’s Eve concert,” complete with a countdown that sent the crowd into hysterics.
Because why wait for the actual holiday when you can celebrate whenever you want?
The Setlist That Time Forgot (In a Good Way)
The hits came fast and relentless: Shi Lian (Lost Love), Ban Dian Xin (Half Dimsum), Wang Qing Samba (Samba of Passion), San Fen Zhong Fang Zong (Three Minutes of Indulgence) – pun translation intended.
Songs that soundtracked the nineties, back when CDs were still a thing and music videos played on actual television.
But here’s the thing about Grasshopper: they didn’t just perform these songs. They inhabited them.
The choreography—sharp, synchronized, unapologetically retro—was executed with the precision of a group that never stopped rehearsing.
Forty years in, and they’re still hitting every beat.
And then there was the crowd. Grown adults, many of whom probably have mortgages and children, screaming like teenagers.
Singing every word. Some even attempting the dance moves from their seats, which is either deeply touching or mildly concerning, depending on your perspective.
“Shout It Out—The Band’s Playing for Free”
Midway through the show, Grasshopper opened the floor for song requests.
So announced. “Shout out what you want to hear! The band is playing for free tonight, but you better give them enough applause.”
The crowd obliged.
Someone yelled for Anita Mui’s Jiang Bing Shan Pi Kai (Breaking the Iceberg).
The trio huddled onstage like a sports team calling a play, then emerged with a counterproposal: Meng Ban (Dream Companion), the song they used to perform as backup dancers for Mui in their early days.
When the opening notes hit, the arena went quiet for a split second—the kind of silence that comes right before an emotional avalanche.
Then the screams came. And the tears. Because Meng Ban isn’t just a song. It’s a time machine.
Grasshopper recreated the original choreography, every step a tribute to their late mentor.
“Let’s give this applause to Anita,” Remus said, and the crowd roared.
For a moment, the concert became something more than entertainment. It became a memorial, a thank-you note to a woman who shaped an entire generation of Hong Kong pop culture.
The Comeback Kid
This tour holds special significance for Remus, who underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour in 2024.
Fans were shocked to see Remus with a shaved head after the surgery, as he shared a photo demonstrating his recovery process.
His return to the stage has been closely watched, and Saturday night offered proof that he’s not just back—he’s back.
It’s a testament to resilience, sure. But it’s also a quiet refusal to accept that age and hardship should slow you down.
Singing, dancing, joking with the crowd. No visible strain. No holding back.
The group also debuted a new song, fittingly titled Lao De La (Old and Spicy)—composed by Remus, with lyrics by legendary wordsmith Wyman Wong.
It’s cheeky, self-aware, and exactly the kind of song you’d expect from a group that refuses to act their age.
Forty Years, and They’re Still Here
Grasshopper’s RE:GRASSHOPPER tour has been running for over two years, spanning multiple cities and continents.
The name itself—RE—is a nod to reunion, a chance to reconnect with fans who’ve been there since the beginning.
Onstage, the trio reflected on the journey. “Life has its low points, but as long as music is still here, we have the strength to keep going,” Remus said.
They performed Zan Ting (Pause), a song about hitting the brakes when life gets overwhelming, then starting again.
It’s advice that feels particularly resonant in an era of burnout and endless hustle.
Sometimes, the most radical thing you can do is stop. Breathe. Then begin again.
Next Stop: Hong Kong, April 2026
Before the night ended, Grasshopper made an announcement: they’ll be holding their official 40th-anniversary concert at Hong Kong Coliseum in April 2026.
The trio promised new content, fresh surprises, and a celebration of four decades in the business.
“We hope you’ll be there,” Calvin said.
Come witness 40 years of persistence and youth.
Youth. That’s the word they used. Not “memories.” Not “nostalgia.” Youth.
Because that’s what Grasshopper offers—not a trip to the past, but proof that the past doesn’t have to stay there.
That the songs you loved at twenty can still make you feel something at fifty. That energy, joy, and a well-executed spin move never go out of style.
As the crowd filed out of the arena, still buzzing, still singing, one thing was clear: Grasshopper isn’t just surviving the passage of time.
They’re defying it. And having a damn good time doing it.
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