Year-ender: Hit Chinese variety shows in 2024

The year 2024 saw a vibrant lineup of Chinese variety shows, exploring themes ranging from music and comedy to travel and relationships. These programs not only entertained audiences but also provided a sense of connection while breathing new life into the Chinese entertainment sector.

Here are eight popular shows from the year, each offering a unique appeal.

Singer 2024

The music extravaganza Singer 2024 made a highly anticipated comeback on May 10, 2024, featuring a mix of Chinese and international singers competing in live broadcasts on Hunan Satellite TV and the online video platform Mango TV.

Renowned celebrities such as Chinese A-list star Na Ying, US diva Chante Moore, and Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia Ouihya have all lent their talents to this captivating competition, which concluded in July.

Week after week, the artists brought a slew of stunning performances, turning the show into one of the most discussed topics online. More than 14,400 hashtags related to the program have trended across various social media platforms. On Weibo, China's leading microblogging platform, the main topic "Singer 2024" garnered 5.3 billion views.

Na Ying emerged as the winner in the finale on July 26, while the performances of international singers such as Chante Moore and Faouzia Ouihya also won widespread acclaim from Chinese fans.