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"The most enjoyable aspect of participating in outdoor programs is that each experience is unique, and you must face many uncertainties," says 53-year-old Taiwan singer-actor Nicky Wu, who is one of the show's participants.

"When there is sunshine, perhaps we can use a mirror to start a fire, but on rainy days, all the wood might be damp, and just starting a fire can drive us crazy. However, these are all precious life experiences."

Yang adds that the experiences are teaching him to not take everything he normally has in daily life for granted.

As the eldest participant, Cai says the show has given him a newfound respect for young people.

"The seven members from Teens in Times, all of whom were born after 2000, grew up in the country's most affluent era. I thought they might be accustomed to comfort and averse to hardship, but they handled dirty and tiring work without complaint," he says.

"I believe that seeing us start from scratch in such an environment will provide inspiration to more young people."