In 1986,at the age of 18, he became the youngest prize winner in Moscow's Tchaikovsky International Competition. He went on to win awards in competitions across the world. Because of Kong's talent and hard work, he because famous worldwide. But after years of performing,he felt that in some ways he had lost his identity. This is why he went back to his roots and rediscovered the beauty in Chinese folk music. He began experimenting with different styles, and his Dream Tour Concert is the result. Kong's new experiment in Chinese folk music is so important to him, that he even changed his appearance. When he arrived at his concert last week, he had shaved off all his hair! Since his music style was new, he decided his hairstyle had to be new too? Whether Kong is changing his appearance or transforming his music, he is a pioneer in music today. The concert last week was such a success, that Kong's Dream Tour Concert is expected to run for the next two years in Beijing, Shanghai,and other main cities before going to Pairs and New York.