Meanwhile, reflection was a key theme.
One segment incorporated artificial intelligence to bring her characters from different album eras to life, interacting with an onscreen character. As each familiar look appeared, fans cheered, pleasantly surprised by the creative throwback to different phases of her career.
It was surreal and oddly moving – a high-tech scrapbook of her artistic evolution.
Later in the show, a heartfelt video montage featured messages from close friends and her husband, Nadim van der Ros, with whom she shares two children. Their words paid tribute to Sun’s career, resilience and the work she poured into this comeback.
Her husband acknowledged the behind-the-scenes challenges she’d faced: “I know you’ve been working really hard for this concert, and it’s been tough – especially juggling everything with the family in tow. But you’ve made the best of it. Together with your team, I know you’re going to put on a great performance. Have fun.”
Familiar faces like fellow Singaporean singer Kit Chan and Hong Kong singer-actress Charlie Yeung also appeared in the video (and in the audience that night to show support).
Sun also expressed gratitude for the support of her mentors and teachers through the years – Singaporean producer-songwriters Lee Wei Song and Lee Si Song, who were in the audience.
