Singers fine-tune their appeal

"I think it's been so much fun, and it also teaches you a new skill, it teaches you to stay calm under pressure. Competing in something like this isn't something that most artists do because once you have a career started, you don't compete anymore. You're just in your own world. So this is just a whole new world for people to experience."

Zhang Danyang, executive director of Singer 2024, hopes the international lineup will offer a diverse range of musical styles and cultural exchange for the audience.

"We aim to create an international music stage where audiences can appreciate talent from around the world and experience different music cultures. Simultaneously, we aim to promote the exchange and integration of Chinese music with world music."

In this music competition format, song selection is pivotal.

Zhang says that the program gives singers substantial freedom in choosing their songs.

"Each song performed by the singers reflects their true feelings and experiences, representing what they genuinely want to share. While the program team offers suggestions, the final decision rests with the singers."

Ouihya says that "on this show, I'm hoping to do songs that are more emotional and touching and that I really feel, and songs that also showcase vocal and technical ability, because I think that's important. My goal is to have both in each of my performances as best as I can."

Recently, this young and promising musician got a taste of overnight fame in China.

During her time in China, she traveled to different places and was frequently recognized by people. On Chinese social media platforms, there were posts about encounters with her and photos taken together.

She vividly remembers the day after her debut on the show when she went to an amusement park and was approached by many people asking for photos.

"I was so shocked that people remembered me or recognized me from the show. And now I'm seeing it happen more and more, and they're always very sweet, kind and respectful, which I really appreciate."