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Khalil Fong

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Khalil Fong

Khalil Fong Tai-tung (Chinese: 方大同; 14 July 1983 – 21 February 2025) was a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, notable for infusing a R&B and soul sensibility into Chinese pop music. He won the 28th Golden Melody Award for Best Male Mandarin Singer for his album Journey to the West (2016).

Infobox

Born
(1983-07-14)14 July 1983 Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, U .
Died
21 February 2025(2025-02-21) (aged 41) Dali, Yunnan, China
Occupations
Singer-songwriter record producer
Years active
2005–2025
Chinese
方大同
Transcriptions
TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinFāng DàtóngYue: CantoneseJyutpingfong1 daai6 tung4
Hanyu Pinyin
Fāng Dàtóng
Jyutping
fong1 daai6 tung4
Origin
Hong Kong
Genres
R&B Soul Neo Soul Hip hop Blues Funk Mandopop
Instruments
Vocals guitar drums percussion piano
Labels
In Hong Kong: Warner Music (2005–2013) Gold Typhoon (2013–2014) FU MUSIC (2016–2025) In Taiwan: Warner Music (2005–2013) Gold Typhoon (2013–2014) Ocean Butterflies (2016–2025)
Website
khalilfong

Tables

· Discography › Studio albums
Soulboy
Soulboy
Album title
Soulboy
Chinese title
—N/a
Release date
18 November 2005
This Love
This Love
Album title
This Love
Chinese title
愛愛愛
Release date
29 December 2006
Wonderland
Wonderland
Album title
Wonderland
Chinese title
未來
Release date
28 December 2007
Orange Moon
Orange Moon
Album title
Orange Moon
Chinese title
橙月
Release date
19 December 2008
Timeless
Timeless
Album title
Timeless
Chinese title
可啦思刻
Release date
11 August 2009
15
15
Album title
15
Chinese title
—N/a
Release date
21 April 2011
Back to Wonderland
Back to Wonderland
Album title
Back to Wonderland
Chinese title
回到未來
Release date
12 December 2012
Dangerous World
Dangerous World
Album title
Dangerous World
Chinese title
危險世界
Release date
11 April 2014
Journey to the West
Journey to the West
Album title
Journey to the West
Chinese title
西遊記
Release date
28 September 2016
The Dreamer
The Dreamer
Album title
The Dreamer
Chinese title
夢想家
Release date
18 October 2024
Album title
Chinese title
Release date
Ref
Soulboy
—N/a
18 November 2005
This Love
愛愛愛
29 December 2006
Wonderland
未來
28 December 2007
Orange Moon
橙月
19 December 2008
Timeless
可啦思刻
11 August 2009
15
—N/a
21 April 2011
Back to Wonderland
回到未來
12 December 2012
Dangerous World
危險世界
11 April 2014
Journey to the West
西遊記
28 September 2016
The Dreamer
夢想家
18 October 2024
· Discography › Live albums
This Love Live 2007
This Love Live 2007
Album title
This Love Live 2007
Chinese title
—N/a
Release date
23 August 2007
Wonderland Live 2008
Wonderland Live 2008
Album title
Wonderland Live 2008
Chinese title
—N/a
Release date
29 July 2008
Timeless Live
Timeless Live
Album title
Timeless Live
Chinese title
Timeless 演唱會Live專輯
Release date
27 November 2009
Khalil Timeless Live in HK 2009
Khalil Timeless Live in HK 2009
Album title
Khalil Timeless Live in HK 2009
Chinese title
—N/a
Release date
28 January 2010
15 Live in HK 2011
15 Live in HK 2011
Album title
15 Live in HK 2011
Chinese title
15 香港演唱會2011
Release date
23 December 2011
Album title
Chinese title
Release date
Ref
This Love Live 2007
—N/a
23 August 2007
Wonderland Live 2008
—N/a
29 July 2008
Timeless Live
Timeless 演唱會Live專輯
27 November 2009
Khalil Timeless Live in HK 2009
—N/a
28 January 2010
15 Live in HK 2011
15 香港演唱會2011
23 December 2011
· Discography › Compilation albums
The Soulboy Collection
The Soulboy Collection
Album title
The Soulboy Collection
Chinese title
—N/a
Release Date
26 November 2013
Album title
Chinese title
Release Date
Ref
The Soulboy Collection
—N/a
26 November 2013
· Discography › Extended plays
Emi The Dream Catcher
Emi The Dream Catcher
Album title
Emi The Dream Catcher
Chinese title
—N/a
Release Date
13 July 2018
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
Album title
Home Sweet Home
Chinese title
宅這
Release Date
19 June 2020
Emi The Dreamer Catcher Graphic Novels 1–6 Mini Album
Emi The Dreamer Catcher Graphic Novels 1–6 Mini Album
Album title
Emi The Dreamer Catcher Graphic Novels 1–6 Mini Album
Chinese title
—N/a
Release Date
21 January 2025
Album title
Chinese title
Release Date
Ref
Emi The Dream Catcher
—N/a
13 July 2018
Home Sweet Home
宅這
19 June 2020
Emi The Dreamer Catcher Graphic Novels 1–6 Mini Album
—N/a
21 January 2025
· Filmography › Film
2010
2010
Year
2010
English title
Love in Disguise
Chinese title
戀愛通告
Role
Himself
Notes
Cameo
Year
English title
Chinese title
Role
Notes
2010
Love in Disguise
戀愛通告
Himself
Cameo

References

  1. Some press outlets speculated that he had died in Dali, Yunnan, or in the surrounding region, where his body was cremate
  2. khalilfong
    https://khalilfong.com/2017/#2
  3. The Straits Times
    https://www.straitstimes.com/life/hong-kong-singer-songwriter-khalil-fong-dies-at-41-after-battling-illness-for-five-years
  4. "Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41"
    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/asia/khalil-fong-dead.html
  5. Khalil Fong Concert Tour 2019
    https://orientouch-e.com/khalil-fong-concert-tour-2019/#:~:text=Khalil%20Fong%20is%20an%20American,decision%20to%20become%20a%20musician.
  6. www
    https://www.gamersky.com/news/202407/1787246.shtml
  7. www
    https://www.chinanews.com.cn/yl/2011/06-15/3113178.shtml
  8. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/asia/khalil-fong-dead.html
  9. Now Hear This: Khalil Fong
  10. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/khalil-fong-publish-children-books-new-label-8070492/
  11. South China Morning Post
    https://www.scmp.com/magazines/hk-magazine/article/2037963/khalil-fong-wont-be-hong-kongs-american-born-chinese-icon
  12. "个人明星首页:方大同个人简介大事记"
    https://ent.sina.com.cn/ku/star_detail_index.d.html?id=fyhvyie0195801&type=event
  13. www
    https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2009/10/02/2003454986
  14. NetEase
    https://m.163.com/dy/article/CPQ7QJHS0518HIND.html
  15. "2005 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120702224754/http://www.ifpihk.org/www_1/go19e.php
  16. "2005年叱咤乐坛流行榜颁奖典礼完全获奖名单"
    http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-01-02/0020947670.html
  17. Beijing Times
    http://music.yule.sohu.com/20070107/n247472741.shtml
  18. Sohu Music
    http://music.yule.sohu.com/20070110/n247525406.shtml
  19. IFPI Hong Kong 2007 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards winners list Archived 2 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved
    http://www.ifpihk.org/www_1/go2007e.php
  20. "2007香港新城国语力颁奖礼获奖名单"
    http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2007-08-04/17571663821.shtml
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