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[Singer 2025] Hello Charlie. Nice to meet you. Now we give a hug. Yeah. Look at us. Look at us. Did we plan this? I think we did. Welcome to China. And welcome to Changsha. Thank you. This is architecturally, one of the most stunning things I’ve ever seen. How long did they take to build this? Take a guess. One day? Chinese speed. This would take fifty years to build in America. This is like a Hollywood in China. This is called the Seven Rainbow Box. Mango Art Museum. Oh, let’s go see it. It’s dragon. I figured. I think I’m, my birthday is Year of the Lamb… December. Oh, you know the Year of Lamb! I’ve been coming to China for a long time. I have to be… in tune with the culture. I love the color schemes. I wanna make an album one day that has that color of red. I wish I could read this better… but… This one you must see. ‘Cause Qi Baishi get very famous. In ancient Chinese drawing, you can see it’s just one color—black. You know, it’s funny… I didn’t even realize at first glance that it was all black and white either. ‘Cause there’s so much depth of field. It’s an AI Qi Baishi. How are you? Sir Qi Baishi. Can you speak English? Language is a bridge. And I believe we can communicate through art even without words. He’s speaking in English now. Oh your art is really, very, very, very pretty. He’s taken aback. Do you wanna try the calligraphy? Yes, am I allowed? Not bad. You’re like drawing. Good, great! This is no good. Charlie. Not bad. You can write Chinese now. First time I’ve done that in China. Go to a museum, and experience the art and culture. It’s a great honor. How do you say “I love China” again? I love China. I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of people watching online. You are right. Guess, take a guess. Today a lot of questions, take a guess. A couple million? Couple million? Twenty million? A hundred million. What!? A hundred million people. Watched on the episode one. Oh my goodness. Yes, Charlie. Okay. China showing off. Have some. Thank you. That’s really kind of you. Your Chinese has improved so much! Thank you. Perfect pronunciation. Sorry. I’m speaking Cantonese. Perfect. Your Cantonese is so spot on too! I’m just messing around. Use chopsticks. Can she manage? I’m okay. Great chopsticks skill. Better than us. I saw Grace… Did you visit the Sifangping Night Market? Yeah! Your eyes lit up! It was so fun. I got to try stinky Tofu. And it was indeed very stinky but it tasted delicious. I love spicy food. I love spicy food. I wanna try hot pot. The land of hot pot! We’re from… Sichuan and Chongqing. From Sichuan and Chongqing. Any recommendations? Hot pot soup base. Hot pot soup base. Jugang, now I see it. Mickey, if you like hot pot… In Sichuan or Chongqing, you must try pig’s liver. Pig’s liver? And pig’s… Kidneys! And pig’s brain. You and I, we are doing this. No, I can’t do that. Have you had it? Do you like it? Pig’s brain… Amazing, pig’s brain. Here’s a deal. I will take… We’ll all try in front of y’all. Try it, must try it. Well, you know, today we all gather here mainly to celebrate the annual Dragon Boat Festival! Red envelope time! Thanks! Angel. Such a small one. Worried I’ll eat too much, huh? I smell a plot twist here. You’re right, Chusheng. Yeah? What’s the catch? Why is the zongzi here? Where is this zongzi placed? In the tea (Chá lǐ). “Chá lǐ” (Charlie). Charlie Puth! Pronunciation pun. Bingo! For Episode 3 of Singer 2025, the ace challenger we’re about to welcome is Charlie Puth! Hi, Charlie Puth is here. [Dairuomuyi: Charlie Puth is] [a brilliantly talented singer-songwriter.] [In any city in the world,] [when his melody starts playing,] [you will hear tens of thousands singing along.] I appreciate the love the Chinese people give me. And I’m always looking forward to going back. The show’s going to be really great. There’re a lot of great singers. And I’m really happy to be around some talented people. He’s the ace challenger, right? Yeah. How does this challenge work? One of ’em will get into popularity vote with you. And sing off. One of the incumbent singers will face Charlie as the defending singer. If Charlie wins, the lowest-ranked singer will be eliminated. But if not, every one of you will be safe until the competition next week. It’s a team battle. Okay. Will it be like last year? When Adam came, everyone voted for the defender. You mean you want my vote, huh? What if Weibo users vote to choose the defender? Who do you think they would pick? I know how to challenge. GAI. Me? Whatever, I’m brave. If they pick me, I won’t back down. Easy peasy. You just sing your best. If they pick me, I’ll charge forward. Simple as that. I’m thinking Ma Jiaqi will be really good. Jiaqi, any comments? Isn’t it Weibo users voting? It’s the people’s choice, right? But what if Charlie gets to choose? If he picks his opponent, who’s he targeting? I don’t know. It’s hard to know who he wants to challenge. Shan Yichun. Her voice’s like very… Grace? Where’s Grace from? [I think it’s America.] [GAI, rapper.] [I guess I heard him perform too.] [It’s great.] Now I have the idea. So it’s a well-rounded group of individuals. Good luck for Ace Challenge! Good luck! Can I test the piano? Okay. [I’m sure the 7 singers do have their own unique individual styles.] [It’s just more feel like a fun.] I hope I’ll get to have many new experiences. Congrats to our seven singers! You’ve made it to the next round! Your performance order’s in these blind boxes. Each box holds a performance slot with a twist of fate. Draw in order of last week’s ranks one by one. Choose your destiny. Ma Jiaqi, the winner challenger can draw before the (previous) first place. That one. No. 1? Yeah. Third. Nice. Good. Wait, what? First. Fine. Fifth. If I get “second” again… That can’t happen twice, right? Two plus two. Seventh. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Come on. Let’s do it together. One, two, three. All seven boxes have been claimed. Grab your Mengniu Milky Drink. Sour or sweet, sing it aloud! Break a leg, everyone! Mengniu Milky Drink. The live show starts now. [Singer 2025] Good evening, everyone! Good evening! Haven’t seen you all for a week! Did you miss us? Yes! How sweet of you! Mengniu Milky Drink Fuels Youth’s Delight! Singer 2025 is exclusively named by Mengniu Milky Drink, and jointly supported by Hunan TV, MangoTV, Migu Video, and Migu Music. Mengniu Milky Drink: A 20-Year National Youth Icon! I’m He Jiong! So good to see you all. I’m Haiquan, the Music Storyteller. Welcome! You might’ve noticed this week there have been tons of buzz about our show. ‘Cause this round is the highly anticipated Ace Challenge. Just this noon we announced the ace challenger, and it instantly topped Weibo’s trending charts. Earlier when Haiquan and I walked out, we were saying how wonderfully surprised and passionate you are. Welcome again, everyone! Check it out, the piano’s warmed up. The man you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Let’s welcome Singer 2025’s ace challenger—Charlie Puth! [SEE YOU AGAIN by CHARLIE PUTH] Thank you! Everyone, let’s hear it for Charlie! Thank you, Charlie! Okay, please join us. The moment that intro played, it swept everyone up in emotion. Takes us back to the time ten years ago when we first heard it and how “See You Again” made us feel. So this is Charlie’s musical greeting to all his Chinese fans! Another round of applause for him! Charlie, could you say hello to everyone? Say hello to everyone, please. Hello, everybody. Let’s also welcome Charlie’s partner, JYY! Here, JYY. Welcome! Hello, Haiquan. Hello, Jiong. Alright. Hello, everyone. Okay. Charlie, here you are. We noticed Charlie explored Changsha earlier. How does he feel? I feel amazing. I love Changsha. I love China. Yeah. He says he loves Changsha and loves China. We also noticed Charlie’s touring many cities in China. And we know he can speak some Chinese. Is possible to say a few words now? Uh… Hello, I’m ‘Duanmei’?
[*Nickname given to Charlie by Chinese fans.] Oh, Duanmei! How should we respond? Duan Mei! – Hi, Duanmei.
– Hi, Duanmei. Hello, Duanmei. I’m good, love you. Love you. Love you. Yes! I’m sure Charlie feels everyone’s passion! But tonight, as the ace challenger, Charlie will face off against one of our incumbent singers. And the result directly impact who stays or leaves the show. How are you feeling about this challenge, Charlie? I’m so excited to hear all the singers. Everybody has a unique flavor to their voices. And I’m just very happy. It’s a big honor to participate in as well. He’s excited to hear all the singers. ‘Cause he feels every singer has a unique voice. He’s truly honored to be here tonight. Thank you again, Charlie! Tonight’s performances will be absolutely spectacular! What Singer 2025 strives to do is to connect the world through music. We look forward to singers from around the globe showcasing diverse sounds on our stage. Charlie Puth’s arrival tonight officially marks the start of Singer 2025’s Ace Challenge! [Ace Challenge] Thank you! Charlie will perform again later. Let’s have Charlie and JYY head backstage to prepare. Thanks. – Thanks!
– Let’s go! Alright. That opening song just now has already set the tone for tonight’s challenge and brought it to an incredibly high pitch. Absolutely. Yeah. His performance was dazzling. Alright, now, let me announce the rules for Ace Challenge. Tonight, the ace challenger will face off against an incumbent singer in a 1v1 musical showdown. After both performances, Tripartite Jury will vote for one of the two singers. The result will decide if there’s an elimination tonight. If the ace challenger fails, all incumbent singers will be safe. Elimination gets pushed to next week. But if he succeeds, the singer ranked last tonight will say goodbye to us. So who the defender will be tonight is incredibly important. This afternoon before the show aired, we launched a time-limited poll on Weibo: “Who should be the defender?” After hours of voting, Weibo users have chosen an opponent for Charlie Puth from the 7 incumbent singers. The singer with the most votes will be the defender and face the ace challenger in a 1v1 musical showdown. Voting has now closed. What’s the result? Let’s cut to Mengchen for the reveal! Charlie’s challenge won’t be easy! Incumbent singers stand ready! After over 5 hours of voting on Weibo, millions of Weibo users have chosen Charlie Puth’s opponent! The result is in this Secret Letter. Who could it be? Jiaqi. Do you think it could be you? Hmm… Alright… Your face says it all. How about Yichun? Okay, both of you are mute-buttoned. Before I announce it, I’d like to remind you that the second round of Audience Prediction is open. Today, you can predict who will get first place tonight, and also whether the ace challenger will succeed. Welcome to join us. Let’s get back to the Ace Challenge. Now, I’ll open this envelope and reveal who will face Charlie Puth. Okay. Who? Should we cut to commercial? Commercial break? No suspense? Look at her. Right? Nope, you’re all wrong. I’ll do it now! The defender is Shan Yichun! No way! I’m the first. You know what? I picked a slow song this time. ‘Cause I thought I didn’t want to focus too much on the competitive aspect. I wanted to keep my own pace. So I chose a slow song. Yeah. But I know the result will affect all the other singers too. Yeah. I don’t know… I’m the first to perform… This is wild. You okay? Yichun drew the first slot in the draw. So she needs to head to the stage now. Hold on… If you need more time for preparation, we could swap, ’cause I will perform last. You gotta hold our positions to keep us safe. If you’re okay with that… I don’t know if we can… Wow! Alright, alright. Yichun. Superhero GAI. Superhero GAI. That oaky? Oh, wait… Yichun’s okay with that, right? ‘Cause this isn’t just about me. I’m… You represent all incumbent singers. Yeah. Take a breather. I’ll go first. Wait, sorry. Let’s ask the crew. That’s okay? Hold on. ‘Cause all our crew members and the band are ready to roll, we need to give ’em a sec. Let’s pause for a hot minute. One sec. Please take your seats for now. A quick question for Yichun. Just like what you said, you’re representing all 7 singers. Does that add extra pressure? Yeah. Honestly, I didn’t want things to feel so cutthroat. Music should be about connection. But I really want to see every singer here perform one more song. Truly. I’ll give it my all. But the outcome? I don’t know. That’s up to the audience. My song tonight is also a lyrical and serene slow melody. Not sure how it’ll land. Prepare well. I’ll prepare my best. Gonna give this everything. Thanks, guys. Give it your all! You got this. And let me tell you this, Yichun received 625,000 votes, top pick in the Weibo poll. That means people believe in you. So give it your best tonight, okay? Thanks! I’ll try. I’ll do my best! Be well prepared. Alright. Okay. You’re all okay with that? Yeah? Okay. Okay? Good. The crew’s ready. So I now announce that GAI will be our first performer tonight. The atmosphere is electric! Let’s give ’em some prep time. GAI, head to the stage. Let’s switch to the main stage! GAI. [The live] amplified the moment— when Yichun was announced as the defender, the whole venue erupted in an overwhelming response! Okay. GAI actually volunteered to switch performance slots with Yichun. What courage! Let’s give him huge applause! Oh man, we were like this… Where’s the prompt card? Order’s changed! But, you know, we’re live! So intense! So now, GAI will be the first to perform tonight! This makes tonight incredibly exciting. We believe this Ace Challenge will bring a sour-sweet storm! Yes! The ace challenger is formidable, but we shall never underestimate the incumbent singers. For every epic showdown, Mengniu Milky Drink is here with you. So, everyone, let’s shout our slogan! Now. Sour and Tangy, Singer on Friday! [Feel that sour-sweet energy?] Let me also remind everyone, tonight’s battle outcome is still decided by Tripartite Jury. In-studio, we have 500 PAJ members spanning all age groups. Welcome! Online, we have the IOA tuning in from every corner of the world. Welcome! There is also the 10-member Online Audience Panel joining us all tonight! It gonna be lit. Welcome you all! Welcome! Welcome! Tonight’s voting will be supervised under double oversight by the Changsha Notary Public Office and Deloitte China. Appreciate your help! Everything is ready now! Let’s kick off the Ace Challenge! Time to introduce the first singer. It’s GAI! Have you found his prompt card? Band’s ready. Is GAI in position? OK. Then we cue GAI up now. Wait, is he backstage yet? Speak slower, he can make it. Slower. OK. No rush. He’s here. Okay. What a challenge! Alright. GAI was slated to perform last, yet he volunteers to open the show. How courageous! In the first two episodes, GAI captivated us with his New Chinese rap style. Today, GAI shifts from singing about majestic landscapes to the realities of life, demonstrating his courage and indomitable spirit facing challenges. Today, he will cover Wang Feng’s “Beijing Beijing”, a song about urban struggles of young migrants pursuing their dreams in unfamiliar cities. How will GAI interpret this classic? Let’s welcome him! What’s your schedule tomorrow? Around 6:00 a.m., we head to the airport. Fly to Chongqing at around 8:00 a.m. Any plans in Chongqing? Just “lip-syncing”. Just kidding! To see a doctor about my throat. Feels hoarse lately. That’s the plan for tomorrow. Rapping’s different from singing. It’s physically demanding. Years of strain take their toll. I’ll drop a few more on your vocal cords. Singer 2025 has a tight schedule and a heavy workload, but I have to stick with it with everything I’ve got. I started singing in pubs at about 17. This song resonated widely. Personally, I’m a fan of Wang Feng. I really related to its lyrics. I always felt I was busy for others, never truly having my own time. After work, I had to catch some sleep, then worked late or entertained guests. The “cafe” in the lyrics is really about personal time. “Like the distance from neon lights to the moon.” What’s the connection? None at all. Totally unrelated, like work and personal life. You are always busy, but for what? Ever asked yourself that? You feel lost inside. Singing it now, I see my past and present selves blending together. I added a bit of my insight, no matter your struggles and hardships, don’t give in. ‘Cause if you do, you’ll never see ’em as blessings. It’s just perfect. Mind-blowing! Finally! It’s awesome! I’m just like wild grass. I bend but never break. Just like that. That’s just who I am. Being adrift is more like a treasure hunt. You pick things up as you go, and you’ve got to pocket it. Now Changsha feels like home, and so do Chongqing, Weiyuan, and Beijing. Wandering is fine, too, with someone you really care about. To all my fellow grassroots friends: never give up, never back down to life, whether having company or not. Promise me. You will find your own place. [BEIJING BEIJING by GAI] Thank you, GAI! Thank you! Let’s give GAI the warmest applause for his courage! GAI was so brave to sing first, which bought some rest time for Charlie Puth. Thank you, GAI! I believe this song spoke to everyone here. We all have our own promised land. The journey may be long and tough, but just keep moving forward, and you’ll get there. Thank you, GAI! So emotional. GAI seems very emotional. Let’s hear from GAI. I think this song brought him to tears. Beijing isn’t just a city, it’s a dream for many. How do you feel singing it again after 10 years? Happy! Happy. Thank you, everyone. Thank you! Hmm. May you all find your own place like GAI said. Believe in yourself. Thank you! Go for it! May all your efforts pay off! Thank you! Every dreamer deserves applause! I’d like to remind everyone again that our challenger Charlie Puth’s opening performance was actually a special gift for you all. His official challenge song will come later tonight. Please stay tuned. Thanks! Now let’s welcome our next performer. This week he brings us another hidden gem. The melody evokes a bird gliding through skyscrapers, skimming the sea. Though we can’t predict life’s tides, we can follow Jugang as he merges his river into the ocean. Tonight, let’s soar with Jugang’s “Seagull”. Let’s give it up for him! [SEAGULL by BAI JUGANG] Thank you! Let’s give a round of applause for Bai Jugang. His heartfelt performance captured that youthful nostalgia, tender and resolute. The harp was exquisite, the French horn sublime. Together they created a magical seaside atmosphere. Another round of applause for Bai Jugang! Yeah, I love him so much. He’s just an angel in this dark world, and I just believe every word he says when he sings. I just love him so much. Jugang is like a precious little baby. Every time he sings, it’s like discovering hidden gold. He’s like her beloved little brother. She adores him and enjoys his song very much. Let’s continue our musical journey. Next up is Ma Jiaqi. Last week, he greeted everyone of Singer 2025 with a song, and tonight he’ll embrace us warmly with his song. The song he’ll present is the popular “Wings Of My Words”. This song captures youth from every corner of the world. No matter where you’re from, Jiaqi’s voice will unite us through shared memories of youth. Let’s welcome Ma Jiaqi! Today is finally over. Congratulations to Ma Jiaqi for joining incumbent singers! Congratulations on this victory! My mind went completely blank in that moment, like the whole world paused. [Director: Did you come here] [to prove you’re a skilled singer?] I can’t say I don’t have that thought. But I also know it’s not an easy thing to achieve. [Director: Did these comments upset you?] No. There will always be doubts or even criticism, whether it’s Singer 2025 or other shows, if I lose sleep, lose my appetite, and get affected by ’em, then, I shouldn’t be in this industry at all. That’s just how it is. I must keep going. I still have songs to perform next week. That’s what I need to focus on. I’m one who loves reaching for new heights in my work. I refuse to repeat skilled routines daily. Two beats, then go with the chord. I listen to these songs over and over, studying their arrangements. As for expectations and such, whether mine or others’, I don’t even know if I can meet ’em. The second part can be better. The buildup feels rushed. The lyrics are too packed. I just want to focus on the path under my feet, rather than staring at the mountaintop and losing my footing. As for the outcome, It’s like an unsolvable riddle. It’s like a treadmill, all I can do is make my run look good. [WINGS OF MY WORDS by MA JIAQI OF TEENS IN TIMES] Thank you! Ma Jiaqi, everyone! Thank you for taking us back to our youth with your crystal-clear voice. Charlie, How do you feel about Ma Jiaqi’s show? Absolutely pitch-perfect. I don’t understand the mean comments on the Internet. It sounds phenomenal. He said it was absolutely perfect. He doesn’t understand why there are negative comments online. But he truly adored Ma Jiaqi. So do you wanna encourage him? Just keep going. I mean, if you sound like that, do that every day, that was, no “Nos”, absolutely fantastic. He said if you can achieve that level, then you should just go! Don’t be afraid of anything. Thanks! Keep going! Charlie, thank you for encouraging Jiaqi. Many in the audience were visibly moved by Jiaqi’s performance. Jiaqi, in his early twenties, sings a 2015 song that celebrates youth. It’s truly touching. Thanks to Jiaqi for igniting that shared spark of youth within us all. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Check out Zelin with the vivo X200 Ultra! Rocking it today! Why sit in the back rows? Right, Quan. I’m right here. Chusheng sent me to learn from back-row camera pros! Wave hello! 200MP zoom makes nosebleeds VIP seats! Let’s capture the stage with vivo X200 Ultra! Alright! The show’s rolling on. Now who’s stepping up to the stage next? It’s Chen Chusheng. He picked a song he’s treasured for 20 years, a piece he’s rarely performed on big stages, and it was created by someone we all know well— both Chusheng’s mentor and friend on his music journey: Weiren. You all know Weiren, right? He’s also my close friend, and a deeply respected songwriter. His hits are household names, like “The Dream’s Done” and “Conquer”. Perhaps many of you know Weiren is going through some tough times. True, many problems in life can be complex knots, but with music’s strings, we turn deep emotions into gentle melodies. Welcome, Chusheng! This song “Fading Imprints” I first sang it at pubs. Thinking back now— over twenty years ago already. He wrote many songs. “The Dream’s Done” and “Conquer” were big hits. [When I first heard “Fading Imprints”,] [that album felt like treasure.] It blew me away! Every guitar arrangement was absolutely brilliant! Fate brought us together back in 2007. He became my mentor. Do you like Chusheng? We do! Then we became fast friends. Love you! I loved being with him. When he was with us, he’s really easygoing and super funny; though I could tell he’s incredibly sensitive inside. I’m usually pretty reserved, but he’d ease me up naturally. Truth is, I learned tons from him. He’s my mentor and friend. [I heard that the tuner] [you’ve been using] [was a gift from Weiren.] Yeah, he gave me one. I later bought the same piece. [Is that out of habit?] Excuse me. You know Weiren’s illness? We were together just the day before it happened. That chubby alien tuner kind of looks like him. Well, I’m… afraid if I dwell on it, I can’t perform. Maybe… we’re reaching the age where we face such losses. This may be life’s ultimate lesson. Our era feels so intense, so fervent— yet “Fading Imprints” holds its own strength. [FADING IMPRINTS by CHEN CHUSHENG] Thank you. Thank you, Chusheng. Backstage just now, I felt this massive wave of emotional resonance. Although titled “Fading Imprints”, I believe that Chusheng’s cherishment for music and friendship will never fade away. Let’s hear it for Chusheng! This song holds not just memories, but heartfelt wishes for a friend. Tonight Chusheng masterfully, restrainedly gifted us this song. Applause! Now, let’s invite Zelin to ask Chusheng about his feelings now. This song’s waited over 20 years. Yep. You finally sang “Fading Imprints” here. How do you feel? Hmm… I’m truly happy to finally perform this song on this stage. Performing Weiren’s song here was my long-held dream. Today it came to fruition. Anyway… just praying Weiren gets better soon. Got it. Hope he gets better soon. Yes. Like Chusheng said— that hit deep. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks! Chusheng! We’ve been treated to five spectacular songs already. What a ride it’s been! And speaking of treats, Wong Lo Kat has been keeping us company. If you got carried away by these great tunes, stay refreshed with Wong Lo Kat! [The ad is aired in this period of time] [Singer 2025] [The ad is aired in this period of time] No wonder Haiquan is glowing today, not a wrinkle in sight! And up next, we have another vibrant singer who’s never afraid to speak her mind. Give it up for Grace! As a Gen-Z artist, she’s picked a song that truly speaks to her generation: “Training Season” by Dua Lipa. Hot off the press from 2024. Yep, that’s just last year! Featured as the opening performance at both the 2024 GRAMMY and BRITs , this song is a theatrical disco-infused throwback. Grace is putting her own classical spin on this dance floor favorite. Let’s give her a warm welcome! [TRAINING SEASON by GRACE KINSTLER] Thank you! Thank you, Grace! Thank you! We saw a whole new side of you today! And hey, you even got our four backup vocalists to bust a move! It’s a departure from your usual style. You really brought the energy and turned this stage into a dance floor! What a treat to see this side of you. Looking forward to watching you venture into different genres, sharing more of your magic with us. Let’s hear it again for Grace! Grace! Grace! You are THE BEST! Please, let us see your face, and call you AMAZING GRACE! Let’s keep this amazing show rolling! Coming up next is an artist who has mastered the art of reaching straight into our souls with her voice. Ladies and gentlemen, Mickey! Tonight, she’s bridging different decades with two iconic tracks. First, she’ll perform an EDM masterpiece from the millennium that speaks to finding love in life’s chaos. The second piece is a soulful melody from the 80s about the thrilling uncertainty of new love. Two different periods, two unique grooves. Get ready as she guides us through time, igniting our hearts with the loving rhythm. Let’s show her some love! [WE FOUND LOVE+HOW WILL I KNOW by MICKEY GUYTON] How y’all doing? Shout out! I am Sister Mickey! Come on! I love you, baby. Come on! I love you so much, China. Thank you! Thank you, Mickey! Thanks! Such a passionate performance! Let’s show her some love! As you saw, not only did she light up the stage, but she herself was absolutely glowing, sparkling like a star! What a clever way to blend together iconic tracks from two legendary artists: Rihanna and Whitney Houston, creating this perfect fusion of contemporary and vintage on our stage. Let’s hear it one more time for Mickey! Who do we have here? That’s Grayson, Mickey’s son. Hello, Grayson. Say “Hi!” Grayson is a bit shy. What do you think about mommy’s performance? Good! I asked him how his mom did today, and he said good! Thank you for being here with us! Thank you so much for being here. Say “Thank you.” Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mickey’s son came to support his mommy. And what a cute contrast. While Mickey was singing that hot song, her little one was down here mun… clapping! That’s just too sweet! May all the wonderful and heartwarming moments we create spread across the world through our international broadcasts. You can catch “Singer 2025” live simultaneously across multiple platforms: MangoTV, Malaysia’s Astro GO, and Astro QJ, and StarHub Chinese Channel in Singapore, all airing in real-time. Good music knows no boundaries. It resonates with listeners everywhere! Please welcome this week’s Vocal Collaboration Star of M-Zone Mango Card and Singer, Hear Me Out. Welcome! Congrats on your work reaching our singers! Scan the code now to sing along. You may be the next one selected! Use M-Zone Mango Card and sing with the stars. Plus, enjoy exclusive fancam livestreams of the performances. Our six incumbent singers have finished their performances, and now comes tonight’s most anticipated moment: the Ace Challenge! We’re all excited to see this musical face-off between the ace challenger and the defender! First up is our challenger, Charlie Puth! His music has become the go-to track for so many occasions. These melodies have truly become ingrained in our collective memory. He chose “See You Again” as his opener, stirring up memories that touched all our hearts. Moving on to the competition, here comes his competition piece. The song he’s chosen is one of his signature hits “Attention!” Put your hands together for him! [ATTENTION by CHARLIE PUTH] Thank you, Charlie Puth! Thank you! Please have a seat. The moment you started singing, combined with that soft lighting, it just filled the entire venue with this incredible warmth! Next up is our defending champion, Shan Yichun! The pressure’s on as she represents our home talent in this incredible cross-cultural musical battle. This performance could change everything for our incumbent singers tonight. So, let’s hear it from the Singer Lounge. Show some love and support for our sweet Yichun! Tonight, we share one name… YICHUN! All the incumbent singers have gathered to cheer her on with all their hearts! I just scrolled through Weibo, and guess what? Like us, fans are completely swept away by Charlie’s music, while also counting down the minutes until Yichun’s big moment! How about I share what our fans are saying on Weibo? Please. A netizen wrote while Charlie was singing: this afternoon’s trending topics felt like a cross-dimensional experience It’s fascinating to see how singers from different musical universes are connected today! Someone else commented: Charlie sounds exactly like the recording! “See You Again” has been there for us since we were young. And you know what? The song moved Grace to tears too! – Moved to tears…
– Yeah. As Yichun prepares to take the stage, someone posted: This show has my heart racing! Watching Yichun defend her position is more stressing than checking my grades! Here’s a fun one: After competing with “Slit Brow”
[*The meaning of Duanmei.] who should she challenge next? Straight brows, arched brows, So many brow-themed opponents! So many fun comments. This is amusing. Charlie woke up and immediately posted a greeting to his fans on Weibo. The comments were hilarious: Slit Brow, take plenty of milk when you go. Someone else added: Try the blue ones, it’s the best! Really appreciate your comment. Alright, Yichun is all set to go. How about we give her the warmest welcome with all our energy? YEAH! Mengchen, at this crucial moment, let’s fire everyone up! Xiongqi!
[*Hype up.] Great idea. Here’s what we’ll do. When I say “Shan Yichun”, you all respond with “Xiongqi!” Sure. Mickey, Grace, join us! Xiongqi! Alright! Shan Yichun! Xiongqi! Whether it was “Pearl” or “The Sky”, she has never let us down. I’m sure everyone is excited to see what she has in store for us. She’s about to perform “Love Sha La”. To her, love exists as a fusion of joy and pain. It calls us forward with its magic, yet leaves our hearts trembling. Tonight, she’ll carry this love across time. As the piano plays, she’ll softly reveal those feelings that emerge in the night. Let’s give her a warm welcome. [LOVE SHA-LA-LA-LA by SHAN YICHUN] Thanks. Love brings back sweet memories, simple, yet it hits home. Big thanks again to Shan Yichun. And thanks to Chang Shilei, too. Let’s give it up for two amazin’ singers in this showdown, Charlie Puth and Shan Yichun. Both sang their hearts out at the piano, wrapping us all in love. But now it’s time to make a tough call. Audience judges, please get ready. Listen up, everyone. Grab your voting device. Please pay close attention. Pick the performance that touched you more, and cast your vote. If you like the first one, Charlie Puth’s Attention, press 1. If you like the second one, Shan Yichun’s Love Sha-La-La-La, press 2. The numbering’s also up on the side screens. Don’t miss your chance to vote. 3, 2, 1. Voting starts now! Thanks, everyone. Voting’s closed. Huge thanks again to both singers for the great performance. I’m sure you’re all just curious how are they feeling right now. Mengniu Milky Drink takes you straight to the front line. The result of this round has not yet been determined. Let’s welcome ’em. Welcome. Welcome. Charlie, I wanna ask you something. You were so focused, listening to Shan. What did you think of her singing? How you feel about her song and her performance? So good. So touching. It’s so much emotion. That’s one of my favorite songs. Very heartfelt. He said you sang well and it’s touching. He said it’s one of his favorite songs. Thank you. He’s loving it. A great voice hits us right in the feels. Right? Yichun, when you walked out, did you feel the applause and cheers for you? I really felt the love. And I know everyone has high hopes for me. Yeah. Thank you. And… Yeah. I’ve actually listened to lots of Charlie’s songs before. So hearing him live today is truly a wonderful experience for me. Indeed. Though Ace challenge, you two truly showed us, in this vast world, wherever music plays, we are all one family. Thank you both for the amazin’ performance. So the result of this round will stay under wraps for now. Please head back for a break. We’ll see you shortly. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Alright, after hearing all those performances, every single song left us deeply moved. But even if you weren’t here in person, don’t feel bad. ‘Cause we’ve leveled up our audio this year. Just log on to MangoTV and select the Audio Vivid mode. You’ll feel right in the middle of it. Wow, those seven singers just rocked it, leaving us with unforgettable performances. Before we do the 7-to-3 vote, let’s relive this amazin’ night. Take a look. Thank you all. Today’s performances were non-stop fire. And now, the three-part jury will choose 3 standout acts from the 7 singers tonight. Please note, 3 picks from a total of 7. If the challenger wins his battle, the singer at the bottom of the ranking may have to leave Singer 2025 after this round. So now, we ask jurors to follow your heart, think carefully and vote wisely. A quick reminder choose 3 out of 7. The numbering’s displayed on both side. Please pay attention. 3, 2, 1. Voting starts now! Alright, voting’s closed. If you still can’t get it enough, tune in every Friday at midnight on QQMusic, Kugou, Kuwo, NetEase CloudMusic, and QishuiMusic to find the freshly released live versions. And next Thursday at noon, the collectible versions will go live too. Keep goin’. And don’t miss Singer 2025’s first-ever online public viewing. Just head to MangoTV, and click Cloud Watch. Experience the 1:1 virtual seats, just like the 500 live audience judges. AI is tracking real-time mood swings of the Jury. Once voting ends, you can unlock the live ballot and view every seat’s choices, so we can all witness the Jury’s choices. While we wait, the IOA who just cast their votes have something to say. Let’s listen. Hello! Tonight’s competition is fierce. The first Ace Challenge was equal parts thrilling, and I’m sure all our IOA members felt the same. One swipe smooths the lines, step onstage and win with ease. Time to link up with IOA member and hear her take. Hi. Hi. My name is Jessica, I’m from the US, and I’m really excited to be here today. From the United States, Jessica is honored to serve on the panel. So what’s her impression towards tonight’s show and whose performance is her favorite? So what’s your impression towards tonight’s show and among the resident singers? Whose performance is your favorite? I think the show is really impressive. I’m enjoying it so far. It’s hard to choose from everyone. But if I have to, I would pick the singer who played the guitar. His voice was very natural and it matched very well with the instrument that he was playing. It was really nice. Thank you. Jessica says the show was incredible, too hard to pick just one. But if she must decide, she would choose guitarist Chen Chusheng ’cause his voice feels natural and blends perfectly with the music. Thank you so much. Have a blessed Dragon Boat Festival. I wish everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival and hopes you revel in great music. Jiong, Haiquan, back to you for the results. Thanks to Yuqing and IOA jury. Clearly everyone’s following the show in their own way and from their own angle. Here, a quick reminder: join the MangoTV Mango Chaopin Club for a brand-new way to watch the show. One Chaopin Pass connects you straight to the producers and unlocks countless styling perks. Chaopin is your pass to the live set for extra camera time. For more benefits, search “Chaopin Club” on MangoTV. Tonight’s competition was spectacular and fiercely contested. Someone may even face elimination. But whether the outcome is sweet or sour, Mengniu Milky Drink, your 20-years friend, says: “The music journey is full of flavors; stay true to the dream you love.” A toast to every singer who dares to sing. All right, every performance tonight deserved applause, but I’m sure you’re curious: what’s trending right now? Mengchen, how are you holding up? I’m fine, still awake. I’ll use the Vivo X200 Ultra, with its 200-MP telephoto that turns any mountaintop seat into VIP, to check tonight’s Weibo hot topics. One that really resonates is about Charlie: “Split brow” opened with “See You Again”. The moment that intro hit, did your DNA get aroused? Totally. Right? Grace was in tears. I did. Great job, man. Yeah. Yeah, man. Really good. I appreciate that. Thank you. It’s… I can understand you. Many grown up listening to the song. I want to ask Charlie if he knew how huge it is in China. Do you know it’s a huge song in China? I do know that it’s a huge song in China. I knew that 10 years ago when I first came here, and that’s the song that changed my life. And I’m very happy to sing it for the rest of my life. He said he does. He learned that ten years ago, and the song changed his life when he came here. Great job, Charlie. We hope Charlie will tour China more often. Another hot search is about Chusheng. And can I say, honestly, those big guys who performed in the first half really floored us, each song more touching than the last, and we were sobbing backstage. Really. Tonight was Chen Chusheng’s comfort zone, absolutely touchin’. Everyone is. Including Yichun as well. When she finished, she was completely immersed. I’ve never been so absorbed in my life. We could all feel it. All right, besides the hot searches, I’m also dying to know how our Online Audience Panel voted. Let’s connect with a special friend. Please. Hello. Hello. Hello, Mengchen. Hello, everyone. – Hi, Liu Lian.
– I’m Liu Lian. Hello! We’re dying to know which three singers got your votes. It was really hard. But trusting my gut and my ears, I voted for Shan Yichun, Chen Chusheng, and Bai Jugang. Thank you. Thank you. I feel like the singers all went for “less is more”. They didn’t show off those up-and-down vocal skills. Instead, they focused on expressing their feelings. Love it. Stripping away the excess. Exactly. When Chusheng sang, I honestly cried. Totally resonated. Thank you. Tonight’s the Ace Challenge, you have to pick one of the challengers. Whom did you choose? I voted for Charlie. Why’s that? Really? Thank you, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Woke up your DNA, innit? Thank you for bringing… Oh yes, you know, as he croons, he’s definitely gonna lead you into a chorus. And… I’ve also got a question for Charlie. May I? Yes. He said yes. If you have to pick three top performances of the seven artists, how would you choose? Oh. I don’t wanna get in trouble. I don’t… I don’t want… I’m sweating. Everybody, you brought up such unique wonderful tones and voices. I’m very inspired being in front of you. I’m serious. In front of y’all right now, it’s really wonderful. He says everyone has a unique voice and style, and he loves every single one of ’em. Everyone’s shining star. Thanks, Liu Lian. Thank you. Hope you can join us on set next time! I’d love to. Thank you, Charlie, for bringing up so much amazing music. Thank you so much. Bye! Thanks for listening. In just a few hours it’ll be Dragon Boat Festival. You can’t celebrate without zongzi, right? After all that singing we’re starving. Bring on the zongzi! Here we go. Very delicious. Dig in, everyone. This firm? Sweet? May I ask is that okay for him? It’s fine, right? It’s like a dessert. Yeah, it’s a… Fish? No, it’s… I’d like to check in with Mickey and Grace. This is their first Dragon Boat Festival in China Have they learned anything about it? Please. Mickey and Grace. They’re totally diggin’ into the deliciousness. They’re so into it! I tasted it. I love learning about the Dragon Boat Festival. Very good. This is your first time celebrating a festival in China. Do you know about the Dragon Boat Festival? Since it’s the first time you come to China, and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, do you have any, like, knowledge or have you heard about it? I love learning the story about the festival. But honestly, the main thing that caught my eye was how fast people are able to make the zongzi. Just… and it’s done. She watched a video on how to wrap zongzi. Everyone in the clip… lightning-fast. And Mickey? So I loved learning about Qu Yuan. She knows Qu Yuan. I just loved knowing about his poetry. He lived over 2,000 years ago, and his poetry still stands the test of time. And I just thought that was so beautiful. She learned about Qu Yuan and that his poetry has resonated for millennia and still moves people today. She thinks he’s really an immensely great poet, though 2,000 years have passed. Awesome! Yeah. As it’s approaching, we prepared mugwort bouquets. Here, a gift for you all. It carries a special meaning. Normally, we’ll hang willow branches on Tomb Sweeping Festival and mugwort on Dragon Boat Festival. Mugwort can purify the air and keep mosquitoes away. Placing it at home is a blessing. – Mugwort.
– Yes. Let’s wish all health on Dragon Boat Festival! Wish all health! Alright, can Shan Yichun hold the spot for incumbent singers in the Ace Challenge? We’ll find out soon. [The ad is aired in this period of time] [Singer 2025] [The ad is aired in this period of time] Welcome back! Singer 2025 is only named by Mengniu Milky Drink, and jointly supported by Hunan TV, MangoTV, Migu Video, and Migu Music. Today here we heard nine songs in different styles. In the singing, some found love again, some showed their youthful heart. Together in the waves of music, we touched the real texture of life. Thanks to our singers for pouring their true heart into this shared night. Let’s welcome. GAI! Bai Jugang! Ma Jiaqi! Chen Chusheng! Mickey! Grace! Shan Yichun! And Charlie Puth from afar! Thank you! I believe, by now, what everyone cares most about is tonight’s ranking. Before we call the notary, let’s check out the online choice. Who’s the top pick by Audience Prediction in this round? That is… Shan Yichun! Congrats! Thank you! Finally the moment we all wait for. Every time, my heart beats fast and loud, dry tongue and throat, lost in the crowd. My left hand reaches out for the Silicic Mineral Water: Ganten-Aristocracy in the Water. Wow. Refreshing. Now, the notary, please. Hand us the final results. Okay, good. The choice of heart by Tripartite Jury is sealed within this envelope. Let’s open it and reveal the last suspense. This is the Ace Challenge of Singer 2025. Charlie Puth brought a high-level vocal showdown. Online viewers made their pick in the Prediction. 46.85% of ’em say Charlie Puth will succeed. Are their predictions right? Let’s now turn our attention to the girl who’s being challenged. Yichun, are you confident to win and keep all the incumbent singers safe? Definitely, I hope so. Let’s check out the challenge result. If Shan Yichun nails the challenge, all incumbent singer will be safe tonight, and elimination will happen next week. I mean, everyone can get one more chance to perform. But if Charlie Puth wins, the last ranked singer tonight will have to say goodbye. So between Charlie and Yichun, what’s gonna happen? Let’s see, the singer with more votes is… Congrats. Charlie Puth! You make it! I win? Yes, you win. But so what happens with… Wonder what Charlie’s take is on his China music journey? Do you have anything to say? I’m blown away. I just feel like I’m in a company of some excellent artists and excellent singers. So I’m just happy to be here. But I’m honored. I’m honored to win. So it’s very very nice. He said he’s honored to share the stage with so many great singers. He also told me just now that he hopes Shan Yichun wins. He doesn’t want anyone to leave. I said you don’t want anyone to go away. Yeah, I don’t wanna anyone to go away. He doesn’t want anyone to leave. He really appreciates everyone. Thank you. You know, in a real showdown, no matter who wins, we’ll be happy for all. ‘Cause what matters most is the communication between the singers. We just gave Charlie a big round of applause to congratulate him on his success. After that, we have to face the music. One of the incumbent singers will have to leave the stage tonight. Now, let’s give a round of applause to both singers for their incredible performances in Ace Challenge. Thank you. Charlie and Yichun! You’re both phenomenal. I’m gonna announce one of the safe singers, the third place in this round. This singer is no stranger to the top three. Once again, the unique performance has held onto this spot! The first piece of good news tonight… Congrats. Mickey! No. 3! Mickey is thrilled. To spare you the suspense, let’s move on to two more singers who are safe. They sang as if they’re weaving tales, showing us bits and pieces of their lives. One singer safe from elimination is GAI! He ranks fourth. And the other one ranking fifth in this round can also advance to next week’s competition. Congrats. Chen Chusheng! His heartfelt performance truly moved us all. I’m sure you will re-watch it. Let’s keep the good vibes going and see where Haiquan and Mengchen are now. Hey folks, we’re back. Right now, Mengchen and I are standing in the hallway. They are, you know, highly anticipated result envelopes. We’re ready to deliver results to singers. Exactly. Haiquan’s got one with the first-place result. And this one with a singer’s name on it contains the ranking. I’m dying to know which this singer will choose. Shall we go? Go! C’mon. Here we come! Coming. Here we go. Hi, again. Seriously? Me again? Hold on. Yichun, the rules are different this time. Have a seat. What I have in hand is the first-place result. And Mengchen is holding yours. So, which one are you itching to find out more about? Well, you might be the one who ranks first. Who knows? We don’t know. Make your decision already? I… um… Maybe just skip mine. It’s so hard, you know. Why don’t you two play rock-paper-scissors? Me and Haiquan? Yep. Oh, c’mon, pick one. Your choice. Then… Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Okay, yours. Here we go. Open it up. Be brave. Read it out loud. Situation one… No, not that part. That’s handwritten. Here, read this. Tonight’s first place is down to two singers. One has ranked first twice in a row: Shan Yichun! And the other? Trying all sorts of new stuff and has gained a ton of fans. Grace! And the first place goes to… Let’s keep the tension up. Can Shan Yichun hold onto her crown or will Grace break through and claim her first-ever first place? Keep the suspense going. Keep reading. There’s more? To find out… Again? To find out who’s first, check the next page. I’ve got the next page. Here, open it please. Gosh! Just do it. Congratulations to Grace for winning first place! Blessings! Grace, you take the top! You make it! Grace, would you like to say something? Oh my God. Thank you so much. That’s crazy. Thank you. She says it feels crazy. She can’t believe it. That’s not what I expected. Thank you so much. She never expected to take first place. Thank you, everyone. Congrats, Grace! Also, we should congratulate Yichun for coming in second place. Congrats. Oh, second place. Thank you. Much appreciate it. Alright, the top three have been announced. Now back to Jiong in the studio. Hey folks, we’ve got 2 singers in the sixth and seventh spots that we haven’t told you about yet! Both brought performances with unique vibes, gentle and romantic from Jugang, confident and spirited from Jiaqi. Two young stars, who will move on to the next round, and who will leave? We’ll find out right after this break. [The ad is aired in this period of time] [Singer 2025] [The ad is aired in this period of time] In the Ace Challenge, can the incumbent singers defend their spots? Let’s see it! Welcome back. We’re about to let you know which singer is out of the running this round. The name I’m going to read ranks higher actually. The sixth place is… Ma Jiaqi! Well then, unfortunately, the seventh-place singer tonight is Bai Jugang. Jugang, anything you’d like to say to our audience? Thank you for getting to know a new side of me on this stage. And I’m truly honored to sing for you here. My new album is on the way, and my performance is ongoing. Music will never stop, and neither will my life. See you again on other stages. Thank you. Thanks, Jugang. I believe Zhao Yicheng, who’s been with Jugang every step, must have something to say now. Yicheng, please. 12 years ago, I was a big fan of ‘Super Boy’. And now I’m a Music Partner. Jugang is still that music-loving young man. Thanks. We’ve caught quite remarks from the outside. But what they might not know is that, Jugang’s taken on countless stages. And every time, he has just one goal. To sing loudly. I hope people will go offline to listen to his songs and watch his musicals. I believe this isn’t a farewell. Like the bamboo he likes, he’s taking a step back to grow stronger. Remember the rock singer musician, and songwriter Bai Jugang. He’ll stick to singing until the very end! Thank you. Thanks. From his breakthrough on ‘The Next Singer’ months ago to how far he’s come on Singer 2025, Jugang has surprised us every time he took the stage. He reminds me of sunshine and of a rushing river. I believe one day he’ll come back in even better form with his music and his passion. Our singers are now in his room to say goodbye. In front of all the applause or criticism, Bai Jugang has never needed to prove anything. His music and his stage are already the best answer. Everyone, that wraps up the results of tonight’s Ace Challenge. Rankings may mark the end of this round, but our journey through music goes on. Mengniu Milky Drink Fuels Youth’s Delight. Singer 2025 is exclusively named by my Mengniu Milky Drink and jointly supported by Hunan TV, MangoTV, Migu Video, and Migu Music. Mengniu Milky Drink: A 20-Year National Youth Icon! Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. Wish you all safety and health. Our singers can take a rest. But it’s hard to relax yet. ‘Cause next week, we have another challenger join in. The lineup will be reshuffled. How will this new chapter unfold? Please stay tuned!