Watch Simu Liu Perform Original Song "Don't" and Cover Kings of Leon at Surprise Vancouver Concert

In a Canadian tuxedo, of course

BY Ben OkazawaPublished Sep 19, 2023

By now, it's no secret that Simu Liu can sing. After all, the Barbie and Shang Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings actor has taken the stage in front of national TV audiences at the JUNOs and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform Avril Lavigne and 50 Cent covers.

He surprised concertgoers at AJ Rafael's sold-out first show of the Take Me Back Tour at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver on Sunday (September 17), teaming up with Rafael for a cover of Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody." 
 
@taboandrea didnt have this in my 2023 bingo card but here we are @Simu Liu ♬ original sound - Andrea Anne

Despite shocking the crowd, the pair actually hinted at teaming up for a show back in April, when Liu asked on Twitter if he could come to a show.
 
Liu, who was fittingly sporting a Canadian tuxedo, also performed two original songs, including his debut single "Don't." During the tender piano ballad, a fan, to nobody's surprise, shouted, "You are Kenough!" 
 
@soapyuhh was not expecting simu liu to be there let alone sing 2 original songs like hellooooo #yvr #canada #vancouver #concerts #music #fyp #fypシ #ajrafael #takemebacktour @Simu Liu ♬ original sound - sofia diorella

Although he promised he'd have "more to come" after sharing "Don't" in April, the second original that he played is a mystery. 

Watch a fan-captured clip of Liu's surprise entrance below. 
 
@justingumpal What a surprise! Thank you @AJ RAFAEL and @Simu Liu #ken #shangchi ♬ original sound - Justin Gumpal
 

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