MARS CONCERT 2025

MARS CONCERT 2025

Time Location Guest
March 8-9 Strait Olympic Sports Center,
Fuzhou
March 22-23 Helong Sports Center
Changsha
April 5-6 Xi’an Olympic Sports Center
May 2-4 Qiandeng Lake Music Show Venue
Foshan
Zuo Li
May 17 Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Stadium
May 31-June 1 Chengdu Dong’an Lake
Sports Park Stadium

1. Achievements

  • This year, Hua Chenyu has completely updated the setlist and arrangements. The arrangement theme is “East-West Fusion,” skillfully blending traditional Chinese instruments such as guzheng, xiao, and pipa with Western instruments like harp, Scottish bagpipes, and Irish flutes. Through the collision of Eastern and Western musical elements and cross-cultural art fusion, he has expanded his musical boundaries anew.

  • May 4 is the first anniversary of the sunrise concert. 2,000 drones were launched to simulate the sun and spell out the words: “You are my sun — by Big Brother. (你们就是我的太阳 ——大哥)”, setting a record for the number of drones launched above the concert venue. (Due to the large gathering of people at the performance site, for safety reasons, the launch of such a large number of drones is usually not allowed.)

  • During the Foshan concerts, the fans ate a total of 3 tons of rice in three days (“Chenyu Fried Rice” was distributed for free, each fan could line up multiple times to receive a 50ml cup-sized serving).


2. Anecdote

  • Hua Chenyu opened the performance by singing the Baroque rock-style song “Illusion and Reality“ while descending from mid-air on a spiral-shaped lift stage fully decorated with diamonds.

  • The hit song “Ashes from Fireworks“ from Hua’s debut album “Quasimodo’s Gift” was composed by indie musician Xilou. Hua Chenyu stated during his cover of Xilou’s representative work “Child“ on “Singer 2018“ that “Ashes from Fireworks“ could be seen as a prelude to “Child“. He masterfully fused the harmonies of both songs, finally presenting them in mashup format this time.

  • Similarly, Hua mashed up two songs - “Extraordinary Ordinary Life“ and “Beauty Yet Revealed to Me“. Originally twin tracks sharing the same melody with different lyrical themes and arrangements, they were remixed under the new title “From Ordinary to Beauty Yet Revealed” and incorporated into the medley segment.

  • On the second day of the Foshan concerts, there was a heavy rain. But the heavy rain didn’t dampen the fans’ enthusiasm – many of them started playing in the rain, which eased Hua’s worries about everyone.

  • Also, during the Foshan concerts, the fans ate a total of 3 tons of rice in three days (“Chenyu Fried Rice” was distributed for free, each fan could line up multiple times to receive a 50ml cup-sized serving).

  • Hua Chenyu engaged in “weather-based bet” with fans during concerts in various cities. This was a plan inspired by his “Little Sun” legend (believed to bring sunshine to concert dates). It was decided that if it rained, Hua would win, and if it was sunny, the fans would win, with both sides experiencing victories and defeats. As punishment, Hua danced to the choreography from the “Bizarre Psychology AKA
    Quirky Psychology
    “ MV in Xi’an. Later, in Qingdao, he proposed and fulfilled a reward of enjoying the sight of fans singing from the audience while eating and drinking on stage.

  • A different sentence was printed each day on the long ribbon paper that was sprayed at the end of the performance.

Translation Original
Fuzhou
Day 1 As dawn embraces this tranquil city
Martians, welcome home!
当晨曦拥抱这座城
火星人 欢迎回家!
Day 2 In this morning glow
let my dream last forever
在这晨光中
做一场不落幕的美梦!
Changsha
Day 1 Anchor here in this harbor
Seize the moment, and call it eternity!
停泊在这港口
握住一瞬间 称它为永久!
Day 2 That’s why I await each monsoon
in this world full of temptations
才期待 花花世界
每一场季风!
Xi'an
Day 1 Let love flow hand to hand
blooming with life
将爱掌心传递
随 生命绽放!
Day 2 Laugh to your heart’s content Cry like no one else judges
Why should my expressions Be arranged by the world
笑得开怀 哭得坦率
为何表情要让这世界安排!
Foshan
Day 1 Let’s all together
wildly unleash our youth, shall we!
我们所有人一起
肆意挥洒我们的青春 好不好!
Day 2 Warm each other, shine on each other
I believe this is the meaning of Mars’ existence!
温暖彼此 照耀彼此
我觉得这就是火星存在的意义!
Day 3 We did it
Together, we sang the sun out!
我们做到了
我们一起把太阳唱出来了
Qingdao
Sing! The inch of pure land in our souls! 歌唱 我们灵魂中的那一寸净土!
Chengdu
Day 1 You all look stunning tonight! 你们今晚 太美啦!
Day 2 Director, cut to me, cut to me! 导播,切我,切我!

Fuzhou

  • On March 8-9, Hua Chenyu launched his annual tour with two consecutive concerts in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province in southern China.

  • The March 8 premiere coincided with International Women’s Day. Hua Chenyu sent special blessings to attending fans by SMS: “As spring blossoms, Fuzhou extends its invitation. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, may each unique soul among you become the wind, the ocean, and an eternal flame, forever growing towards the sun! - Hua Chenyu 2025.3.8”

  • During the second day’s performance, immediately after singing “Arrival“, the lift stage malfunctioned. With parkour-like agility, Hua leapt down multiple platform levels consecutively, igniting frenzied cheers throughout the venue.

Changsha

  • On March 22-23, Hua Chenyu returned to his debut city Changsha to hold Concerts for two consecutive days.

  • A drone conducting high-speed aerial filming around and the stage crashed at a corner of the platform, with the entire incident broadcast live on the giant screen in first-person perspective.

  • While singing the line “There is a letter, A letter for you from the future” in “Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise“, Hua pulled out a letter from his chest. The stationery featured a simple sketch widely cherished among the fans: Hua and ET sharing a kiss at sunrise.

  • During the second day’s concert, Hua made a weather-based bet with fans, rooted in his “Little Sun” legend (believed to bring sunshine to concert dates). Despite prior continuous rain, Changsha experienced unusually scorching weather during the concerts, followed by a sudden temperature drop the next day. Hua pledged that If the next concert in Xi’an also has clear skies, fans win—and he’ll grant one collective wish.

Xi’an

  • April 5-6 (Qingming Festival holiday in China), Hua Chenyu held consecutive concerts in Xi’an, an ancient capital of 13 dynasties.

  • On Day 1, Hua mentioned “keeping the performance more family-friendly” as his father and sister were in the audience, while teasing a “an outfit requiring prolonged mental preparation” for Day 2. Fans speculated wildly about its boldness, only to discover a full-body leopard print ensemble the next day.

  • The most renowned historical site in Xi’an is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor’s Terracotta Army. Staffs from a Terracotta Warriors-themed musical troupe watched the lives in Qin Shi Huang and warrior cosplay. During the performance of “Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End“ they joined fans’ dancing in the arena pit.

  • While filming a vlog at a snack street the day before, Hua passed by a fan girl without being recognized. At the concert, Hua publicly screened the coincidentally recorded encounter, jokingly awarding her an autographed “reunions feel distant” (from “In the Morning Light, There’s You“ lyrics) certificate, and gifted her a whole set of merchandise.

  • Having lost the weather-based bet with fans (no rain occurred), Hua voluntarily proposed fulfilling the wager by dancing to choreography from his “Bizarre Psychology AKA Quirky Psychology“ MV - his first official concert dance performance. On Day 2, Hua executed the routine wearing Lop-eared rabbit shaped woolen hat, then turned completely red from shyness.

Foshan

  • China celebrated Labor Day from May 1 to 5, and Hua Chenyu held three consecutive Theme Park-style Concert from May 2 to 4 in Foshan. The third day (May 4) marked the first anniversary of the sunrise concert, and Hua prepared many surprises for the Martians.

  • Hua Chenyu sent gift boxes by express delivery to audiences in the inner area (CN¥1280/980). The boxes included a small bottle of perfume, lipstick, a key-shaped ornament, and a plastic wristband.

  • Hua Chenyu has twice posted photos on social media of himself cooking fried rice. Encouraged by enthusiastic Martians, he promised to treat everyone to his “Chenyu Fried Rice.” He shared his fried rice recipe and set up “Chenyu Fried Rice” booths, offering free portions to all (each person could line up multiple times to receive a 50ml cup-sized serving). At the concert, he mentioned that a total of 3 tons of rice were consumed over the three days.

  • During the live broadcast on the day before the performance, Hua Chenyu fried rice at the stall on the spot. He originally wanted to distribute the fried rice to the fans who were watching outside the venue, but due to the large safety distance on both sides of the enclosure, he couldn’t hand it out and had to give up with regret.

  • Various facilities in the concert were upgraded, including:

    • Air-conditioned rest area in the VIP section (The large tent was enclosed with transparent plastic, allowing people to rest while still being able to watch the concert at the same time.)
    • All areas provided free drinking water, ice, and anti-heatstroke medicine.
    • Several high-end mobile toilets and changing rooms were set up, with an increased number of women’s restrooms, along with a variety of feminine products.
    • After a brief heavy rain on the second day, when the lawn became muddy, buckets and water hoses were provided for washing feet.
  • In the afternoon sessions of the concert, the usual game segment was replaced with an Airplane Chess featuring various obstacles, intentionally designed to make Hua receive “punishments.” He ended up doing many things he normally wouldn’t do, such as dancing, mimicking emojis, taking rapid selfies, and creating live drawing.

  • In keeping with local traditions, a lion dance troupe was invited to perform in the plaza on the third day.

  • On the first day of the concert, the weather was hot. On the second day, there was a brief heavy rain during the middle of the event. The game segment was skipped, and many pieces of equipment were damaged. Repairs caused a 20-minute delay to the evening session. During the rain, audiences were allowed to leave the venue to take a break, and re-entry was arranged once the rain had stopped.

  • The heavy rain didn’t dampen the fans’ enthusiasm – many of them started playing in the rain, which eased Hua’s worries about everyone. During the evening session, he mentioned that he had seen various videos online of fans having fun in the water.

  • On the third day, to celebrate the first anniversary of the sunrise concert, Hua had a custom cake made (see photo).
    Zuo Li prepared a custom banner (see photo), with the words: “This is a remarkable first anniversary of the sunrise concert!”

  • The surprise of the evening show on the third day was that 2,000 drones were launched to simulate the sun and spell out the words: “You are my sun — by Big Brother. (你们就是我的太阳 ——大哥)”. It had been kept secret from the fans all the time. The drones could only be flown when the weather was fine at night. So, since the daytime, Hua had been particularly worried. He checked the sky several times and talked about various topics related to the sky.
  • On the third day, just like during last year’s sunrise concert, over ten thousand fans who couldn’t get tickets gathered outside the venue to watch. Hua Chenyu greeted them through the big screen. During the “kiss” segment, he even asked the cameraman to come onstage and zoom in close, so that his face would appear more clearly on the big screen, making it easier for those watching from far outside the venue to see.

Qingdao

  • On May 17, Hua Chenyu continued his live tour in Qingdao.

  • Due to rain on the second day of the Foshan concerts, Hua won this “weather-based bet”. He proposed wanting to experience the joy of fans eating, drinking, and lying down to watch the Theme Park-style Concert, so tables, chairs, and food were set up on stage. While enjoying barbecue, Hua listened to fans choral singing of “Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End“ from the audience. Hua also toasted with the band and downed a glass of beer on the spot.

Chengdu

  • From May 31 to June 1, coinciding with China’s traditional Dragon Boat Festival and International Children’s Day respectively, Hua Chenyu held two consecutive concerts in Chengdu.

  • This year, the VJ for “The World is a Zoo“ features real-time rendering animation that randomly transforms the singer and audience into cartoon animal images, which is quite intriguing. For the Chengdu concerts, it was a panda-themed special edition, where everyone’s transformed image became a panda, and the background turned into a bamboo forest habitat scene.

  • During the live stream the night before the concert, Hua accepted fans’ suggestions and challenged a high ponytail hairstyle for the second day’s performance. Additionally, since Hua announced the high ponytail during the first day’s concert, fans flocked to take overnight flights to attend! Tickets sold out completely that same day. During the performance, Hua, who noticed fans’ overnight travel updates on social media, kindly reminded everyone to rest and eat properly.

  • Also during the live stream, Hua agreed to bring a camera on stage when the opportunity arises, allowing everyone to see his perspective from the stage. True to his word, after the performance, Hua released a first-person selfie video specially recorded during rehearsals, showing his entrance descending onto the stage from above.


3. Videos

Live Broadcast

Surprise livestream on the night before the Chengdu concerts

Touring the venue and making fried rice on the day before the Foshan concerts

Exploring the Ancient City Walls of Xi’an before the Xi’an concerts

Surprise livestream on the way to rehearsal before Fuzhou concerts


4. SetLists

Fuzhou

Day1 Day2
Illusion and Reality Same as Left
rock song medley:
I Don’t Care Same as Left
Bomb Squad Same as Left
Black and White Artist Same as Left
Bullfight Same as Left
Eternal Flame Same as Left
Flowers in a Small Town Same as Left
Sea of Wind Same as Left
Ship of Theseus Same as Left
Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise Same as Left
Arrival Same as Left
Madhouse Same as Left
Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Same as Left
IQ250 Same as Left
Seven Personalities Same as Left
The Mask Same as Left
Human’s Love Same as Left
I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World Same as Left
Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Same as Left
Warm House Same as Left
In the Morning Light, There’s You Same as Left
medley on runways:
Let You Go Same as Left
Child Same as Left
Ashes from Fireworks Same as Left
Flight Mode Same as Left
Traveling Same as Left
Conversations with Martian Children Same as Left
From Ordinary to Beauty Yet Revealed To Me Mashup Same as Left
The World is a Zoo Same as Left
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End Same as Left
King and Beggar We Meet When Flowers Fade
Growing Toward the Sun Same as Left

Changsha

Day1 Day2
Illusion and Reality Same as Left
rock song medley:
I Don’t Care Same as Left
Bomb Squad Same as Left
Black and White Artist Same as Left
Bullfight Same as Left
Eternal Flame Same as Left
Flowers in a Small Town Same as Left
Sea of Wind Same as Left
Ship of Theseus Same as Left
Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise Same as Left
Arrival Same as Left
Madhouse Same as Left
Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Same as Left
IQ250 Same as Left
Seven Personalities Same as Left
The Mask Same as Left
Human’s Love Same as Left
Warm House Same as Left
Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Same as Left
I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World Same as Left
In the Morning Light, There’s You Same as Left
medley on runways:
Let You Go Same as Left
Child Same as Left
Ashes from Fireworks Same as Left
Flight Mode Same as Left
Traveling Same as Left
Conversations with Martian Children Same as Left
From Ordinary to Beauty Yet Revealed To Me Mashup Same as Left
The World is a Zoo Same as Left
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End Same as Left
King and Beggar We Meet When Flowers Fade
Growing Toward the Sun Same as Left

Xi’an

Day1 Day2
Illusion and Reality Same as Left
rock song medley:
I Don’t Care Same as Left
Bomb Squad Same as Left
Black and White Artist Same as Left
Bullfight Same as Left
Eternal Flame Same as Left
Flowers in a Small Town Same as Left
Sea of Wind Same as Left
Ship of Theseus Same as Left
Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise Same as Left
Arrival Same as Left
Madhouse Same as Left
Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Same as Left
IQ250 Same as Left
Seven Personalities Same as Left
The Mask Same as Left
Human’s Love Same as Left
Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Same as Left
Searching for Myself Same as Left
I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World Same as Left
In the Morning Light, There’s You Same as Left
medley on runways:
Let You Go Same as Left
Child Same as Left
Ashes from Fireworks Same as Left
Flight Mode Same as Left
Traveling Same as Left
Conversations with Martian Children Same as Left
From Ordinary to Beauty Yet Revealed To Me Mashup Same as Left
The World is a Zoo Same as Left
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End Same as Left
King and Beggar We Meet When Flowers Fade
Growing Toward the Sun Same as Left

Foshan

Day1 - May 2

Matinee Evening Show
Great Sage Equal To Heaven Qi Tian
Bomb Squad Black and White Artist
I Don’t Care Immortal
Flight Mode Eternal Flame
Do It While You Are Still Young Seven Personalities
Ashes from Fireworks Searching for Myself
Quasimodo’s Gift Unplugged I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World
Extraordinary Ordinary Life Unplugged Sea of Wind
The World is a Zoo Warm House
ENYA Cyber Guitar performance We Meet When Flowers Fade
Miles Away From Loneliness Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Bedside Story Illusion and Reality
Happy Birthday to You Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Flying Chess Bullfight
Seek Ship of Theseus
My Skateboard Shoes 2016 Arrival
Aliens
Madhouse
IQ250
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End
For Forever
Beauty Yet Revealed to Me
Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise
Why Nobody Fights
In the Morning Light, There’s You

Day2 - May 3

Matinee Evening Show
Bomb Squad God Tree
I Don’t Care Black and White Artist
Flight Mode Immortal
I’m Boring Eternal Flame
Do It While You Are Still Young Seven Personalities
Escape from Utopia Searching for Myself
Quasimodo’s Gift Unplugged I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World
Extraordinary Ordinary Life Unplugged Sea of Wind
The World is a Zoo Warm House
ENYA Cyber Guitar performance We Meet When Flowers Fade
Miles Away From Loneliness Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Bedside Story Nunchucks
Happy Birthday to You Illusion and Reality
Interrupted due to the heavy rain Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Bullfight
Ship of Theseus
Here We Are
Aliens
Madhouse
IQ250
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End
For Forever
In the Morning Light, There’s You
King and Beggar
Beauty Yet Revealed to Me

Day3 - May 4

Matinee Evening Show
Bomb Squad Salt of the Earth
I Don’t Care Black and White Artist
Flight Mode Immortal
I’m Boring Eternal Flame
Do It While You Are Still Young Seven Personalities
Quasimodo’s Gift Unplugged Searching for Myself
We are all Lonely I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World
Extraordinary Ordinary Life Unplugged Sea of Wind
ENYA Cyber Guitar performance Glimmer
Miles Away From Loneliness We Meet When Flowers Fade
Seek Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Bedside Story Lucky as You
Happy Birthday to You Illusion and Reality
Flying Chess Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Ashes from Fireworks Bullfight
My Skateboard Shoes 2016 Ship of Theseus
Arrival
Aliens
Madhouse
IQ250
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End Hua's Mukbang
For Forever
In the Morning Light, There’s You
Growing Toward the Sun - Sunrise Ver.

Qingdao

May 17
Illusion and Reality
rock song medley:
I Don’t Care
Bomb Squad
Black and White Artist
Bullfight
Eternal Flame
Flowers in a Small Town
Sea of Wind
Ship of Theseus
Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise
Arrival
Madhouse
Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
IQ250
Seven Personalities
The Mask
Human’s Love
Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Searching for Myself
I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World
We Meet When Flowers Fade
medley on runways:
Let You Go
Child
Ashes from Fireworks
Flight Mode
Traveling
Conversations with Martian Children
From Ordinary to Beauty Yet Revealed To Me Mashup
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End Hua's Mukbang
For Forever
In the Morning Light, There’s You
Growing Toward the Sun

Chengdu

Day1 Day2
Illusion and Reality Same as Left
rock song medley:
I Don’t Care Same as Left
Bomb Squad Same as Left
Black and White Artist Same as Left
Bullfight Same as Left
Eternal Flame Same as Left
Flowers in a Small Town Same as Left
Sea of Wind Same as Left
Ship of Theseus Same as Left
Let’s Go and Watch the Sunrise Same as Left
Arrival Same as Left
Madhouse Same as Left
Bizarre Psychology AKA
Quirky Psychology
Same as Left
IQ250 Same as Left
Seven Personalities Same as Left
The Mask Same as Left
Human’s Love Same as Left
Never Cross Paths
AKA Eternal Farewell
Same as Left
Searching for Myself Same as Left
I’m Here AKA I Really Want to Love This World Same as Left
We Meet When Flowers Fade Same as Left
medley on runways:
Let You Go Same as Left
Child Same as Left
Ashes from Fireworks Same as Left
Flight Mode Same as Left
Traveling Same as Left
Conversations with Martian Children Same as Left
From Ordinary to Beauty Yet Revealed To Me Mashup Same as Left
The World is a Zoo Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End
Light Up the Bonfire at the Galaxy’s End For Forever
Growing Toward the Sun Same as Left

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