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[SINGER 2025] Hey everyone, I’m singer A-Lin. I’m singer Jess Lee! To the live crowd and viewers at home, good evening! Last round, I personally picked A-Lin up myself. Never imagined A-Lin would snatch the first place. Since I’m here, might as well aim high. Right, everyone? Right! Point is, returnees to this stage pack maximum firepower. And I heard I was targeted by someone, who’s been gearing up for two whole weeks. Wait, I’m bringing the heat. Not scared one bit. Grace, see you later. Sorry, again. See you later. The heat is on. Tonight’s challengers are heavyweights. One’s a six-time Spring Festival Gala veteran, with soaring voice from Inner Mongolia’s grasslands. Cool. The other’s our returning champion. That’s why Haiquan’s on challenger duty, so we’re hosting. Even the champion joins the fray. Giving us zero breathing room. Haiquan. Whether we get breathing room, all I know is as challengers we walk one path. Stay or exit. Before, I was the challenger. Tonight, we’re all targets. Terrifying. But Jess, listen. Go on. The premiere singers face the most pressure. If any of them stumble tonight, we’ll all march hand-in-hand into the breakout round together. So tonight’s… That’s exactly why tonight’s stage promises fireworks. Survival of the fittest. The Ultimate Breakthrough Challenge, it begins now! [ULTIMATE BREAKTHROUGH CHALLENGE] Let’s welcome the challenger! He can sing? He is a singer. He was season one’s champion. The big bad! I’m shocked. Haiquan is the champion of Singer season I. He doesn’t need to challenge. He claimed victory years ago. [Chen Chusheng: Haiquan’s always] [been a prolific songwriter,] [still creating nonstop.] The big bad! The show’s playing dirty. Using a champion against us. C’mon, is that fair? About the other challenger, Jiong just gave one clue. Care to guess? Another one? Another two. Three? Ultimate Breakthrough Challenge rule upgrade. On top of dual challengers, a returning renowned singer will strike incumbent singers. If all three succeed, we’ll see the first-ever triple elimination of incumbent singers. Basically telling us to leave, huh? Just say it straight, and I’ll leave. It’s not exactly safe, right? Comparatively unsafe. Comparatively unsafe, I see. So three of us could go home. [Director: How’s everyone feeling?] [How about share your thoughts?] [Kai, please.] This song might be the most demanding expression-wise for me so far. This reimagined classic combines sixteen Teresa Teng melodies into one medley. Personally, it moves me deeply. Win or lose, I had to sing it. I want to sing this song. Radio DJ Zheng Yang: Before Singer 2025, Shan Yichun already earned much applause. Many placed high hopes on her. But if she falls short of the expectations, doubt and pressure will be overwhelming. That makes her the most scrutinized singer under the strictest gaze. On Singer 2025, many performances get polarizing reactions. Actually, before this piece even reaches the stage, my team and I can anticipate the reactions of this performance. But we chose to do it anyway. I don’t want to give up easily. I think I’ve definitely been difficult out here, where you see us every week, we’ve got smiles on our faces. Everything seems like okay, but I don’t have any confidence. Not sure about the mic pickup tonight, or if my vocal control hit the mark. [Music Producer Chen Weilun: You’re stressing too much.] This game plays rough. But no twist will scare me into retreating. Never. Our spirit means even if we fall down on the battlefield, we won’t spare any efforts. I’ve been on Singer 2025. Snagged the first place yesterday. Terry: Other singers aren’t pressured. Win or lose, they’ll enter the next breakout round. So for me, it’s all about delivering this song flawlessly and beautifully. [DJ Zheng Yang: Non-premiere incumbent singers] [should circle up strategically.] [Welcome] [to Huaihua, our blessed land.] [DJ Zheng Yang: If they edge out] [one premiere singer, ] [that’s one more spot] [in the finals] [up for grabs.] Huaihua! Fun! Huaihua! Fun! We’re like ghosts haunting breakout rounds, dragging others along. Kidding. [DJ Zheng Yang: To the audience,] [the new singers bring] [a fresh, fiery lineup] [bursting with energy.] [For the premiere singers,] [that’s a massive jolt.] [Yang Hongji: Yunfei is an] [outstanding singer from Inner Mongolia.] Music Director Chen Jianqi: He feels born of nature. The richness in his voice, its sheer power, totally carries the vastness of his homeland. He’s performed six times on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. DJ Zheng Yang: For many young fans, Yunfei is hugely popular among their parents’ generation. His skill level is high, and more people will appreciate him. Great voice, handsome too. His singing feels genuine. He lets his artistry speak, no gimmicks. His voice just sounds beautiful, and hits those high notes so well. Ordinary folks couldn’t pull that off. Seriously, way beyond my range, apologies! Clearly, China’s TV audience knows Yunfei well. Yunfei, word is you’re joining SINGER 2025. It should be no sweat for him. Go Yunfei! Bring the most beautiful songs from the grasslands to more people. On the SINGER 2025 stage, I want to promote more of the ethnic music. I hope to win this challenge and even reach the finals! I am back. I am excited. I should not go home in the first place. But this performance gonna solidify that,
and that’s where I am excited for. I feel very confident
for what I am bringing to the table. And it might just be a game, but I am a killer. [DJ Zheng Yang: This might be] [the most brutal episode of Singer.] [Because the premiere singers] [are threatened by two waves of challengers.] [They must fight to defend their spot] [on the road to the final.] Invitation Card to the finals. Where’s the card? [If you win tonight’s battle] [and make it through,] [you’ll see your name and head portrait on it.] [Heading into tonight’s round,] [anything you’d like to say to yourself?] I don’t talk to myself often. Just happy to sing one more song on this stage for everyone. No need to say much. Let the music do the talking. I may not be bursting with energy like I was before… But my passion is burning hotter than ever. Now I’m ready to go all out. Let’s turn up. Time to bring the heat, no holding back! Yes, I’m confident to receive a spot at the finale. [SINGER 2025] [The ad is aired in this period of time] Good evening, everyone! Good evening! Welcome to SINGER 2025! Hold on a sec, I noticed some folks looked extra happy, when A-Lin and Jess came out. Feeling like they switched favorites? Lost interest in us? No! Like us still? Yes! Alright, Sour and Sweet… Yes, that’s awesome! Thank you, everyone! Sour and Sweet, That’s My Beat! SINGER 2025 is exclusively titled by Mengniu Milky Drink, and jointly supported by Hunan TV, MangoTV, Migu Video, and Migu Music. Sour and Tangy, Singer on Friday! I’m the host, He Jiong. Glad to be here enjoying music with you all. Hello, I’m the Music Storyteller and also tonight’s challenger, Hu Haiquan. Let’s cheer for Haiquan! So excited! Never thought that my partner would be the challenger one day. Now we get to hear Haiquan sing live! -Yes.
-I know everyone’s super pumped for this! I’m beyond honored to be standing here as a challenger. So, Jiong, music storytelling’s on you today, Gotta step out soon and get ready. No worries—A-Lin and Jess got my back. But I am not… The performance definitely comes first. But I can’t head off just yet. There’s one more thing I have to do. Something really important! What could be that important? I need to shout that slogan with everyone and I wouldn’t feel complete without it. Alright, my friends, let’s utter it together, shall we? The one that’s been with us for 10 episodes… Ready? Also a cheer to me and all singers tonight! Come on, everybody! Sour and Tangy, Singer on Friday! Thank you, everyone! I can feel the sweet and sour energy now! Alright. Before Haiquan heads off, let’s walk through tonight’s rules. Tonight is not just the final challenge, but also the last regular round of the season. Tonight, we still welcome a comeback challenger voted in by the fans, Grace Kinstler! Long time no see, missed you! Grace Kinstler will pick one of the top three from last round for a one-on-one challenge. And on Thursday, which was yesterday, she revealed who she’ll challenge, giving us a sneak peek of tonight’s first suspense. She’s challenging A-Lin! This is so exciting! Jiong, it is so hilarious! Jiong, there are really ten songs tonight, right? How come I jump right into the toughest battle? Not only a Comeback Challenge, but two back-to-back Breakthrough Challenges. Yes, the rules are pretty intense. Why do the Singer Lounge always get those weird props? Alright, here’s the final challenge rules. We still have two challengers, and they will face off against the incumbent singers in two rounds of one-on-one battles. Plus Grace Kinstler’s comeback challenge, tonight will be really intense. There’ll be three one-on-one showdowns. The fate of our singers is tightly linked to the results of these three battles. In these three 1v1 battles, the number of wins of the three challengers will directly determine how many incumbent singers will be eliminated tonight. So tonight is a real test for all the incumbent singers. Especially for the three premiere singers: Chusheng, Yichun, and Mickey. Pay close attention! As long as they aren’t eliminated tonight, they’ll advance straight to the Finals. But if not, they’ll have to fight for a spot in next week’s Breakout Round as challengers in an even tougher battle. Other Incumbent singers must hold firm, since incumbent singers have more control in the Breakout Round. So, Jiong, Do I have a chance to enter the Breakout Round? -You mean as challengers, right?
-Yes. Challengers must first win in their challenges. Only successful challengers can enter the Breakout Round. So everyone, let’s give it all! We’re all excited for today’s performances. Right now, two challengers haven’t revealed their choices. One thing we must remind you: challengers must pick from singers other than A-Lin. So who will they pick? I really wanna ask one challenger. Hey, there you are. You’re signaling me, huh? In the past, Wanna spill the beans? we like keeping things suspenseful, but now, finally, I’m the real suspense here. Let’s go big today! Alright, right now, immediately, right here on stage, I’ll announce my pick! It’s my first time seeing this up close! I only saw this from afar before, like in the hallways or Singer Lounge. Are we cutting to a commercial first, or… No, let’s just roll with it. Let’s do it! Cool! Tonight, the singer I am challenging is him… Or is it a she? No “or”! It’s a he. A male singer. Yes. And I’ve got a long history with him. Oh! I’m not ready to sing. Today, I’m throwing down the gauntlet to the one and only Terry Lin! Haiquan, what made you choose Terry? It’s quite a tale, you know. It’s amazing how 12 years have flown by since Season I of “SINGER,” where Terry and I battled it out together until the finale. Over these years, we’ve developed this amazing bond. He’s become a friend to me. But more than that, he’s my role model. I’m just in awe of his absolute devotion to music: that genuine passion and determination that never fade. Yes, indeed. He’s someone I’ve always looked up to. Tonight, I thought the greatest way to show respect to my idol is to challenge him to a friendly duel. Let’s revisit that enchanting night from 12 years ago. And Terry, my friend, show us everything you’ve got! How touching! Terry, any words to share? I’m thrilled, honestly. From our first meeting in Season One in 2013 to now, Season Ten, to reconnect in this way is just wonderful. It feels like destiny. Thank you! After 12 years, it’s amazing to see them sharing the “Singer” stage once again. It’s like we’ve captured lightning in a bottle twice! The truth is, on this stage, the artists’ devotion to music and that challenging spirit have always remained constant. Friends, in this high-energy Breakthrough Challenge, one of the challengers has shown his hand. As Haiquan prepares for his performance, shall we see how the other one is doing? Wow, Haiquan really shook things up! Talk about starting with a bang! Hey, Yunfei, what do you say we stir up some excitement? I’m game! Let’s hear it then! Have you decided? I’ve already got my pick in mind. Oh, can I see? Come on, let me see! You sure? It’ll be revealed soon anyway. Show me… Hold on, she’s consistently been in the top two! Are you certain? It’s too late to change your mind now. That’s it then! OK then, let’s bring on the fireworks! The person he’s chosen to challenge is… Everyone, here it is! Alexia! Alexia, any words for your challenger? OK, OK, OK. So, I’ve just learned a Chinese sentence. Yeah, that’s what I wanna say to him. Alexia has been practicing a Chinese proverb lately, and she wants to dedicate it to Yunfei. Shall we hear it? Yeah. When you’ve got nothing to lose, you fear nothing! Yeah, she just said that! Here I am with everything to lose! OK, we heard you! The tension’s already building, isn’t it? Let’s have the “fearless challenger” Alexia accept his duel. And obviously, Yunfei isn’t going to give up easily, right? Bring it on, Alexia! Let’s settle this once and for all. Alright, let’s see. Alexia will kick off tonight’s performances, so the Breakthrough Challenge starts now! Both challengers will hurry backstage to prepare themselves. The challenge is on, the stage is set, and we’re starting with fireworks! Fireworks! Bang, bang, bang! Everyone, quick announcement: Ten amazing songs tonight! Three rounds of direct face-offs! We’re about to see the most complex and most intense competition ever. While I’m flying solo as your host tonight, I know you’ll keep my energy up, right? Yeah. Perfect! Tonight, we’re especially grateful for the presence and support of all our jury members. A warm welcome to the 500 Audience Juries! We need your energy to light up the stage, Let’s all get carried away by the music! And joining us virtually, we have our IOA Jury from across the globe. Thank you all for your weekly support! And let’s not forget the 10 Online Audience Panel members. Tonight, they’ll be helping to keep the online atmosphere buzzing! Again, welcome to all the jury members! We’d also like to welcome the representatives from the Changsha Notary Public Office and Deloitte China, who will be supervising all of tonight’s voting results. We appreciate your dedication! And here’s a heads-up: the second round of Audience Prediction has begun, so please participate! Our performers are ready to go, and our first face-off: Yunfei taking on Alexia Evellyn will begin right after these messages! [The ad is aired in this period of time] [The ad is aired in this period of time] [SINGER 2025] [The ad is aired in this period of time] Thank you for staying with us! Our performers are itching to begin. Are you set for the musical adventure? The spotlight is on the Breakthrough Challenge as it officially launches. Let the first round begin! Taking the stage first is Alexia. During her visit to Xi’an last week, she immersed herself in Chinese culture, donning Hanfu and singing folk melodies, like a musical storyteller gathering inspiration. Tonight, she’ll be bringing us the timeless English folk song, “Scarborough Fair.” This ancient song speaks of someone sending word to her past love. The message contains impossible challenges: a metaphor for an equally impossible reunion. Let’s see how Alexia brings this timeless tale to life. Let’s show her some love! [SCARBOROUGH FAIR by ALEXIA EVELLYN] Thank you, a round of applause for her. Please take your seat as we await Yunfei’s performance. While most renditions of “Scarborough Fair” focus on yearning and attachment, Alexia’s smiling delivery of this piece conveyed more of a peaceful acceptance and liberation. She’s giving us that “queen energy,” like “bye-bye, next chapter!” Such a bold, fresh interpretation! One more round of applause! Coming up next is the challenger, the pride of Inner Mongolia, Yunfei! He’s a six-time Spring Festival Gala performer. Tonight, he’ll use his artistry to bring us to those boundless grasslands. He’s chosen a song dear to all our hearts: the well-known “Wild Geese!” “Wild Geese” has always been about missing loved ones. But tonight’s version carries an additional message: using music to comfort all those who, like himself, are making their way in places far from home. Beijing Dance Drama and Opera. I’m Yunfei, an Inner Mongolian singer from Beijing Dance Drama and Opera. What would you say sets you apart from your fellow contestants here? I’ve ventured into many isolated regions. Many places don’t even have proper roads. We often trek for hours on foot. These regions have very limited exposure to the arts and cultural performances. So we, at Beijing Dance Drama and Opera, make it our mission to bring the arts to them through our annual community outreach programs. Being an artist who grew up in a village, after gaining expertise and opportunities in the world, you should always remember to come back and contribute to our hometowns. Actually, Yunfei has this incredible charm about him. Besides his outstanding vocal abilities, he’s quite handsome too, but in a wholesome, country-boy sort of way. He fills a special niche on “Singer 2025,” bridging the gap between folk and pop music. He makes it more relatable to today’s audiences. “Wild Geese” has deep roots in Mongolian folk music. Back in our childhood days, our mothers would often sing it. While the lyrics were beyond my understanding as a child, the melody became embedded in my memory. On the stage of Singer 2025, I want to maintain the song’s authentic flavor, yeah. It’s an opportunity to introduce traditional folk music to the younger audience. Since most of our viewers are young people, this could spark their interest in our traditional songs. They might just discover the beauty of our traditional music. [WILD GEESE by YUNFEI] Thank you, let’s applaud Yunfei! Let’s appreciate this heartfelt rendition of an ancient folk song. You are simply stunning today! Having heard him perform on the vast grasslands before, I’m struck by how his voice maintains its pure, genuine quality, whether he’s singing in nature’s embrace or here on our magnificent stage. Alexia was clearly touched by Yunfei’s performance, which shows how music speaks to our hearts and reminds us of home, regardless of the language. Let’s express our gratitude once again for their exceptional performances. What we’ve witnessed are two distinctly beautiful performances. Alexia, ethereal in her green dress, is like a fairy from a mystical realm, and Yunfei’s voice carried us to the endless horizons of the grasslands. When traditional Mongolian power meets international ethereal grace, which journey touched your heart more? Now, it’s voting time. Everyone, please have your voting devices ready. If you’d like to vote for Alexia, who performed first, press 1. If you’re voting for our challenger Yunfei, press 2. Remember: 1 for Alexia, 2 for Yunfei. Three, two, one, voting starts now! And that concludes our voting! This was our first Breakthrough Challenge tonight. Thank you all. Tonight’s challenger can only advance to the next Breakout round if they succeed in this round. A successful challenge would increase the danger for our incumbent singers. Tonight’s results will determine if our competing incumbent singers can defend their safe spots. The Singer Lounge is buzzing with anticipation, as we’re about to reveal the results of Alexia and Yunfei’s competition there. Let’s see what’s happening over there. The outcome of Yunfei’s challenge against Alexia will determine whether we’ll see an elimination tonight. Our premiere singers have a lot at stake, surviving tonight means direct qualification for the finals. So, let me ask Shan Yichun, one of our premiere singers, if you had the power to vote, what would your choice be? You know, both Alexia and Yunfei gave such touching, sincere performances. I really can’t pick between them. When you ask me such a hard question, my only response is… Leave it to me and feel free to worry your head off! Who’s supplying all these mystery signs? Production team, we need to talk… They’re actually quite handy! When those tricky trending topics pop up, you can just… Like so? Great idea. I’m keeping this one! Let’s hear from our non-premiere singer, Jess, if you had the voting power, how would you vote? Well, about my vote… Oh my, I’m getting a headache, feeling dizzy… You’re all impossible! So articulate when avoiding the question! Never mind, our stars have returned. Let’s welcome them. Welcome back, Yunfei and Alexia! Good job! They can’t hear from there! Oh right, they’re still at the door, they can’t hear us. – We need a warmer welcome!
– Welcome! Let’s welcome Yunfei and Alexia back to the Singer Lounge! Welcome back! Welcome back! Please, have a seat! Have a seat! Right then, sit please, get comfortable. Alexia, I couldn’t help but notice you’re tearing up while Yunfei was singing. Why? Oh my god, I… I really love traditional Chinese music. So, in the very few seconds, I even want to cry now. I just love when your friend started singing and then you were completely beautiful. Like the lights on you… you have no idea. It was just really really magical. It’s such an honor for me to see you singing. Because completely different from seeing from TV. You know, it was a different emotion. So, thank you, that was beautiful. Really. We all noticed that she’s in tears during Yunfei’s performance. She explained that she’s had a deep appreciation for Chinese music since childhood. Her emotional connection with China was established many years ago, so when she heard such traditional Chinese music with authentic cultural elements being performed, she was so touched that she couldn’t contain her emotions. – Thank you so much!
– Does it remind her of home? Your song brought those memories of home. And now, we have the results. Our notary has delivered the results envelope to the Singer Lounge. Alright. Oh, already? Yeah, after these touching moments, it’s time to face the battle results. In this round, we’ve got the vibrant and free-spirited Alexia going up against the soul-stirring Yunfei. After our Tripartite Jury’s tough decision, who will come out on top, Yunfei or Alexia? Alright, Yunfei’s result is… Unfortunately, challenge failed. You’re the number one for me. Thank you. It’s true. Alexia says you’re the number one for her. – It’s true.
– I think Alexia sang incredibly well today. I got goosebumps. Amazing! Thank you! We’ll make up some together. She hopes to collaborate with you in the future, if you’re interested. I’d love to invite Alexia to our grasslands to sing our folk songs. So Yunfei, what would you like to say to everyone? Honestly, I felt pretty relaxed on this stage. For me, just being here on Singer is already a success. I came here not to challenge someone, but to challenge myself. At my age, I just wanna see if I still got it. I hope I’ll have the courage to step bravely into the future. You definitely will, Yunfei. After hearing your song, I felt like your voice was as free as drifting clouds. Clouds have no fixed shape, and your voice can’t be defined by the result. I believe you’ll be fully energized and soar even higher in the future, bringing us more beautiful songs! – Thank you.
– I’ll keep working hard! Thank Yunfei for his wonderful performance. Now, let’s switch to the main stage for more amazing music. Alright, let’s continue. Experiencing different worlds through music is truly magical. Just now, Yunfei took us to the vast grasslands, and Alexia brought us to a distant marketplace. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Dear friends, get ready for the highly anticipated second challenge round? The next two are absolute legends of the Singer stage. Here comes a musical showdown across 12 years! I bet even our audience wasn’t ready for these back-to-back battles, right? First, let’s welcome Terry Lin! Tonight he’s chosen two Karen Mok songs: one is the beloved classic Love, and the other is a slightly lesser-known gem, Do Not Love Me. Tonight, he’ll blend the two songs because he feels they’re connected not just musically but also emotionally. Karen Mok has even said at her own concerts that her voice and Terry’s are a perfect match. So tonight, we’re gonna hear a very special version: Love, Do Not Love Me. Let’s applaud Terry Lin! [LOVE, DO NOT LOVE ME by TERRY LIN] Thank you, Terry Lin. Let’s hear it for him, everyone! We’ll have Terry take a seat at the side stage to enjoy Haiquan’s performance. Terry turned the two songs, Love and Don Not Love Me, into a complete story. He doesn’t just sing, he narrates with his voice. It felt like the two songs merged into a full-length romance movie, full of ups and downs. And, the violin feels like Terry’s permanent stage partner. One violin sings out all the twists and conflicts of love. Once again, thank Terry for the amazing performance! Next up, that man who usually introduces singers is here to challenge tonight! Honestly, Haiquan has been with us from last season, episode after episode. But it’s been a long time since you’ve heard him sing on this stage. Well, that’s for you guys, not me! Because every time he sits next to me, he’s singing along, studying every singer’s technique, high notes, transitions, and emotions. Sometimes I’ve wondered when Haiquan could get on stage and sing. Well, tonight that wish comes true. I’ve also been curious what kind of song Haiquan would choose for this challenge. To my surprise, he chose a fresh, youthful song called “The River of Love”. Tonight, Haiquan picks up the mic, not to introduce someone else, but to express himself! Excuse me, is this the lounge of our final challenger, Hu Haiquan? My dear He Jiong! Wow, you are incredible! Incredible? Did you see it coming? Of course not! But I thought it was amazing. That night, I was thinking to myself how long it’s been since I last heard you sing live Yeah. Especially here on the Singer stage. Your words really hit me. You know, the last time I sang on Singer was really twelve years ago. Yeah. That night, I was under the spotlight. It felt like a dream I’d been having forever, but you never know where it will take you next. We felt so lucky to spend our lives with music. But honestly, these are just moments that was destined to pass. My musical journey has had its highs and lows. I once stood at the edge of the cliff, and it felt like all the passion and efforts I’d poured into music had vanished. That sense of crisis hit hard. But you know what? The real vitality comes from those messy, desperate moments, from fighting with your back against the wall, from starting over. Since 2019, I’ve been working as an independent musician. I’ve released three albums. And if we’re going by the numbers, the music I’ve made these years, although I really love them myself, didn’t get that much buzz either. Right. But I really cherish kindred spirits. When the producer contacted me last year, I was thrilled. Maybe over these past few years of starting fresh, I’ve been heard and recognized. Later, he told me, “We’d like you to be the Storyteller.” I’m the Music storyteller, Hu Haiquan. I’m back. I never expected that for the second live season, they’d still come to me. And to be the storyteller again. Totally unexpected. We hosted live last season and are hosting again this season. When the singers were performing and we’re watching from the side, you could probably tell sometimes, I was mentally analyzing the arrangement. I even sang harmonies. I just couldn’t help it. Every time I host, deep down, I still wish I could be a singer (on stage). Yeah. It’s just instinct, I guess. Applause for our final challenger! I was walking down the aisle, it felt like those twelve years passed in just one second. I feel this stage is the most worthwhile stage for a singer. If I were doing something I didn’t love or find meaningful, I probably would’ve retired. But up until now, right this second, composing songs, singing, and finding the audience that connects remains my most important mission and source of vitality. Yeah. Hu Haiquan is his own entity. He created some music that were called “peak of an era” or “classics”. But I don’t want to go back to that. And I couldn’t even if I tried. I just want to say that my greatest passion is still singing and song composing. A true enthusiast. “The River of Love” is a very recent discovery for me. The original version’s restrained, but the lyrics paint such vivid imagery. Even with my eyes open, I could feel that the sunset’s blazing brightly. That line in the chorus really struck a chord with me. “Who wants to be a wise man?
I just want to fall in love.” The words sound warm or poetic, even, but the attitude is extremely firm. Even after experiencing so much setback, ups and downs, and pain, in the end, one’s feelings about love are still so pure. It helped me rediscover that purity I deeply long for. Let me ask you a tough question. No offence. Why are you a challenger not a substitute singer? Maybe there are already too many excellent people as substitute singers. You won the Battle of the Singers. I was just one of them who won. Besides, it was just part of this show’s format. What title I have really doesn’t matter. I just want to sing. Got it. Let everyone hear my music. [THE RIVER OF LOVE by Hu Haiquan] Guitar. Thank you, Haiquan. Let’s give him a round of applause! Watching Haiquan on stage reminds me of him from over a decade ago. I’m really moved. This was actually a huge decision for him, yet what we heard was the most direct, most pure interpretation. He loves music and the stage so much. And the song he brought today shows us he’s constantly evolving in music, wanting to share great songs with everyone. Another round of applause for our two singers: Terry Lin and Hu Haiquan. Absolutely love it! We’re bathed in the melody, floating in the river of love. Well then, should we love it or not? That’s up to our Tripartite Jury. Time for you to vote. But we won’t reveal the results for now, you’ll just keep voting. However, TV and online viewers already know the result. Just follow your hearts! Press 1 for Terry Lin. Press 2 for challenger Hu Haiquan. Remember: 1 for Terry Lin. 2 for Hu Haiquan. Three, two, one, vote now! [Breakthrough Challenge Vote] Okay, thank you everyone! Voting is closed. So, that was all for the 2nd round of Breakthrough Challenge. And a heads-up, the Renowned Singer Challenge’s coming up. So, tonight, our Public Audience Jury is really busy! Having to make choice one by one. To make sure the voting is as fair as possible and truly from the heart, we will hide the result of the first round of Breakthrough Challenge from the live audience here. But now Singer Lounge’s about to reveal the result of the second round. As usual, we won’t get to see it. Now, check in at the Singer Lounge to see what’s happening there. Haiquan vs. Terry, this brings back so many memories. Now, let’s welcome the two stars of my memories back to the Singer Lounge. Welcome. Welcome, Haiquan, Terry. Come on. Have a seat. Haiquan. Yeah. As your backstage buddy for the last and this year, Yeah. I have to say with great pride, welcome back, singer Hu Haiquan! Wow. I’m really touched, very touched. Because this is something I truly love and feel it is my calling. Mhm. The stage you’ve longed for. Yeah, the stage I’ve longed for. Yeah. The last time you two were this close and went head-to-head was 12 years ago? Wrong. Well? Call Me by Fire. We were teammates! – Oh!
– Yeah, we were… We were collaborating. Collaborating. – Got it.
– Yeah, We’re competing against others. But if we’re talking about a challenger and challenged relationship… Hmm. Right. – If…
– 12 years ago. Let me put it this way. To be more precise, if we’re talking about facing each other as competitors on the Singer stage. You know… As competitors, it was 12 years ago. Yeah. – The first season’s Singer King finals.
– 12 years ago. – Mhm.
– Yeah. And the most meaningful part is it’s not just 12 years, but Season 1 and Season 10! Yeah! Exactly Season 10. Perfect. Yeah! – And I have a photo here…
– We’ll be back for Season 20! Okay. Yeah? – Alright.
– Yeah, we can go with that. Here are the photos. What’s this? That’s me. – That’s the highlight.
– Shen Mengchen! Oh my god, why was I so tanned back then? And my bangs were so heavy! I wonder if you two remember what was happening in this scene. Probably during the finals. The very last round. In that hallway before going on stage. Yeah. Right before we went onstage? You had just danced to Easy Lover. Yeah. Right. We’d wrapped up the first round, then the second round. The second round. Right. We were pretty much like we are now. Spirited guys. Still spirited guys now. What’s the next photo? Let’s take a look. Here. Was this in a recording studio or…? No, no. I remember this so clearly. This was when you treated me. You were in Taipei. Yeah, you happened to be in Taipei. When I was there promoting my album… It was my favorite Japanese restaurant. Yep! Okay. 12 years have passed. How about taking another photo like this? Sure. Alright, just do it. Please stand up. – Let’s take the photo.
– Wait, how were we posing? How should we stand? There. It’s on the screen. Cool, 1, 2, 3. – Nice.
– What fate it is. Fate, indeed. Twelve years marks a full cycle. And I hope both of you can make it through to the next round. Okay. Hope so. Speaking of it, the result for this round are in. – Welcome the notary with the envelope.
– Already? Oh my gosh. We’re revealing it live. Alright, please sit down. Haiquan. Usually… I’m the one handling the suspense, huh? Yeah. Today, I’m gonna make your heart race. OK. Alright? Okay. I won’t announce the results. You two will reveal them yourselves. We hold our own cards, right? – Yes.
– Got it. Mengchen wishes both of us can make it through to… The next round. The next round. Yeah. Now, for that to happen, the result has to be like this… Don’t peek. Hold on. The result has to be like this. Haiquan wins, and I’m not eliminated. Wait, that doesn’t right. We’ll know – once we check the results.
– Terry. – Just let it be, okay?
– Alright, alright. – No overanalyzing, right?
– So be it. Now, on my count, 3, 2, 1, open them! Failed. Unfortunately, Haiquan failed. Haiquan, any thoughts? Did we grab the wrong envelope? It’s a pity. Because for me, singing one more song is a kinda mission and a longing for the Singer’s stage. But since it turned out this way, I guess there won’t be another chance. Still, I want to say to Jiong, how about this, I’ll be back to work as host next week. Alright? And I’ll keep in my role as host cheering everyone on! Plus, I’ll keep making my own music. So please check out my tour this year. Lots of cities! You can catch it tomorrow night. – Tomorrow night.
– Yeah. Let’s give him support! Even though Haiquan failed, I believe that every note of Love River, there’s your mark in it. It’s so clear, firm, and powerful. The music flowed into our hearts. Haiquan’s always been swimming in this river of music love. When you’re tired, you can always take a little break, then keep being our host with Jiong. Let me add the most important thing, please support Haiquan’s tour! Thanks, Terry. Okay, thank you! Thank you both! Now two rounds of Breakthrough Challenge are over. Let’s take a moment to reset and get ready for more amazing songs. Alright, welcome back. Next up is Mickey Guyton. The song she chose today is by Adele Adkins. This song moved her to tears during rehearsal. When Adele sings it live, tens of thousands in the audience cry with her. This song is Someone Like You. It won Adele the Best Pop Solo Performance award at the 54th GRAMMYs. How will Mickey interpret it tonight? Let’s welcome! [SOMEONE LIKE YOU by MICKEY GUYTON] Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mickey. The first time I heard her sing, I had this really strong feeling that she excels at combining technical prowess with unrestrained emotional expression. After 10 episodes singing on the stage, her voice still brims with emotion. That’s her magic. Let’s hear it for Mickey. Thank you. Next up, before we know it, the Renowned Singer Challenge begins. Let’s welcome A-Lin and Grace Kinstler! Okay. First, Grace, please take your seat. Thanks for joining us to enjoy A-Lin’s performance. Let’s enjoy the song together. First up is A-Lin. She had a huge sweep last week: sang a classic hit, trended online, told jokes, and took first place. This week, she’s paying tribute to her idol, aMEI, with Lonely Tequila. This song was written by Tom Chang. It’s actually an extremely challenging piece, just like tequila, you know, that agave liquor? This song is just as intense. After its release, aMEI rarely performs it live, she said it always makes her nervous. But tonight, A-Lin will raise this high-proof tequila in a toast to you all, and sing her heart out! A-Lin! A-Lin! I used to feel shy when my family call my name together. But now, hearing others gets me excited. A-Lin! Last week, I came in first. I want it again this week. But this time, I need to pick the song myself. Anyone want to choose song freely? You do? You really want it? Go ahead. I feel incredibly lucky. I’m so grateful to Yichun for giving me the chance to choose. I want to perform a song from aMEI, who played a big role in my career. (aMEI) Every time I sing this song, I get nervous. This is likely to be one of the top five hardest songs in all her albums. It builds slowly, so your tone, your breath control, everything has to stay consistent. And the key keeps going up, until it hits a powerful climax, then stays right there in the high notes, up in that register. What moves me the most is this line, ♪So many missed chances,♪ ♪and still we love again.♪ It’s about self-realization. This song got me through a breakup. Back then, my friends sang and cry with me when I was distressed. And they reminded me to keep believing in love. Now when people younger than me go through breakups, I want them to know this is their life, and they have to live it and feel it. And most of all, remember to focus on yourself because you are one of a kind. [LONELY TEQUILA by A-LIN] Thank you. A-Lin! Thank you, A-Lin! That was amazing! And you look so stunning and so slim. The moment that melody started playing, I bet many of us felt a little tipsy just listening to A-Lin’s voice. But in the end, it wasn’t just tipsy. It was a full-on musical high. Absolutely exhilarating. This song is seriously difficult, and we truly admire A-Lin’s fearless spirit. She knew it’s a challenge, but she still went all in. Let’s give it up for A-Lin. Fantastic. I just want to say your voice has magic, A-Lin. And speaking of magic, Youth Active Resilience Repairing Cream of Pechoin smooths out wrinkles and keeps you camera-ready. Alright, up next is someone we’ve all been missing. Grace is back! Today, she’ll be singing Whitney Houston’s iconic hit, I Have Nothing. Grace actually performed this powerhouse ballad four years ago. Her vocals already blew everyone away. Even the songwriter of the piece praised her after watching her performance and invited her to sing at his concert. Four years later, I believe Grace will bring us a more heartfelt version. Let’s welcome Grace. [I HAVE NOTHING by GRACE KINSTLER] Thank you, Grace. Let’s hear it for her! It’s crazy. In fact, we first met Grace over two months ago. But just two weeks apart, and we missed her so much. And I can tell she’s back and better than ever. She’s rested and recharged. That performance is flawless. Let’s give a round of applause to the two incredible singers who just blew the roof off, A-Lin and Grace. What an epic showdown. Now comes the hardest part for our jury members. Okay. Everyone, please take your seats. Take out your voting devices and calm down. Time to make a tough call. How do you choose between these two? You’re voting for the one who touched you more. If your vote goes to the first performer, A-Lin, press 1. If it’s Grace who won your heart, press 2. One more time, press 1 for A-Lin, and press 2 for Grace. Three, two, one, voting starts now. [Voting in Progress] Thank you, everyone. Voting is now closed. I’m sure both A-Lin and Grace have a lot on their minds right now. Whatever the outcome, keep pushing forward. A-Lin, Grace, keep it up! Grace vs. A-Lin, what a match. Every time I stand here, I can smell the sweet-and-sour vibe in the air. Let’s check in with our singers. If I remember correctly, this is actually the first time Grace and A-Lin have met on the stage, right? You never got to share the stage. So A-Lin, how did you feel when you heard Grace was the Renowned Singer? It’s our first time. So when the director told me Grace was the… Renowned Singer. Yeah. I said we might pull each other’s hair. Just kidding. You mean backstage? Kidding. I really love her voice and her performance. And the energy she gives off, just like her name, is amazing. Right. Exactly. Two artists admire and attract each other. We absolutely love them both. I have to say this head-to-head is top-tier. In my heart, they both nailed it. Now it’s time for our brand new Mengniu Milky Drink. I need a sip before moving on to this big moment. Oh my god. So tasty. Delicious. And who will be the winner? Sour and Tangy, Singer on Friday! We’re holding that result for now. Let’s enjoy more great music. Let’s keep the music going. Up next is Chen Chusheng, and he’ll be singing a song that many of us love, Walking Fish. The original singer, LaLa Hsu, has competed in two seasons of Singer. And the composer, Silence Wang, fought through Singer 2024. He said the notes of his song carry immense energy, and its title, Walking Fish, makes you think: fish are meant to swim, so why start walking? It’s like us after we grow up, forced by changing surroundings to adapt and learn new ways to move. Maybe this song reminds every boy out there that many people in the world share the same feelings. On the Singer 2025 stage, Chusheng has sung about grand themes, but tonight is different. He wants to give this song to himself and to anyone moving forward. Believe that someone will love your tearful, fragile, imperfect heart. Please welcome him. [WALKING FISH by CHEN CHUSHENG] Thank you, Chen Chusheng! Chusheng’s take on Walking Fish telling us if you have to stop swimming and start walking, you might as well sprint. He says this song is his little wrap‑up for Singer 2025, but I see another bit of ceremony, because today is Chusheng’s birthday. Chen Chusheng! Happy birthday! Thank you. Thanks, everyone. Happy birthday to Chen Chusheng. May he find even more love and strength on this stage. Next, a song that will bring gentle power. Stepping up is Shan Yichun. You’ve heard the line: Wherever there are Chinese, there are Teresa Teng songs. This is not exaggeration. She’s shared memory across generations. Teresa’s name is unavoidable in Mandopop. A single voice linking eras. Tonight Shan Yichun will weave 16 of Teresa’s master works— yes, 16— into one new medley, expressing our deep yearning in her own style. The medley spans classics of Teresa’s career. Each track carries an era’s mood and shows the passion and resilience behind her tenderness. Yichun hopes to use her sincerity and nuance to let these melodies speak to today’s world again. Please welcome her. I feel so happy. [Director: Why do you say that?] Because this idea matches yours perfectly. I feel incredibly lucky. Now you should ask me why. [Director: Why do you say that?] We’d already decided to sing these songs. [Director: These songs?] Right. This is 16 Teresa Teng songs merged into one. We chose one line from each to form a complete song. Teresa was the singer of my childhood. I loved her. I loved her subtle voice and playful soul. If you think I’m not singing well enough, you get up here and sing. ♪Only I am the most beautiful.♪ [Director: Even that sounds great.] Of course, I’m a singer. I definitely am. Every melody here feels familiar. Teresa’s voice is like a soft blanket covering you, so gently. It’s as if she never left. [Director: I believe once people hear] [16 songs stitched into one…] Is it all gimmick, no substance? [Director: Do you think so?] Not to me. Musically, piecing melodies isn’t very hard. What is harder is giving the lyrics new imagery and power. I feel this is a song I could listen to for life. It speaks to life’s rhythm: meeting a beauty feels like hearing a song, yet some day becomes a parting. No matter what, people always miss each other. As we all know, the ending is life‑or‑death parting, but we still create true feelings on the road. We couldn’t get the authorization to I Only Care About You. At first, that felt like such a pity. I could have sung straight through. But I think its message remains: beautiful flowers don’t bloom forever. Regret is life’s rule, and classic melodies make that truth hit harder. After all, Teresa is an icon of that era. She’s carved so deep in hearts. People may not feel I can carry that weight, yet I still want the courage to try. That’s why we worked so hard to get every license. I’m very, very… Let me rephrase that. Let me rephrase. I know singing this could draw certain reactions. Even my friends didn’t start out ready to really feel it and appreciate it. But I hope people will love the song. It doesn’t have to be me singing. Really, I mean it. When I wanted to quit I told Shilei, “Shilei, maybe you sing it next year on Singer.” But I want to keep my spirit of adventure. Song Tao, no need to turn my voice down. I’ll pop one earpiece out. I want to feel my body singing, not just control with monitors. Every time I sing Jun, it’s different. I don’t over‑plan in advance, or pinpoint any spot for some special treatment. When I sing it, I just dive in and feel it. Someday someone may sing it better than I do. That would be beautiful too. But I hope to share it with everyone. [JUN by SHAN YICHUN] Let time hurry by, I only care about you. Let time hurry by, I only care about you. Thank you. Thanks. Thank you, Shan Yichun. Thanks. A moment ago she said a song like this might one day be sung by someone else. We all know how rich the musical soil that birthed it is. And tonight a new flower bloomed in that fertile ground. Others may sing it in the future, but we’ll remember hearing it first from Shan Yichun. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Teresa Teng’s passing, Yichun leads us to relive so many Teresa’s masterpieces deepening our understanding that her music will never fade away. Everyone! Shan Yichun! The piece wove together 16 classics— some of you could probably sing every one. I saw 20 M‑Zone Mango Card “Singer, Hear Me Out” chorus leaders listening in rapture. Welcome, especially last week’s Top Chorus Vocalist. Welcome to Singer 2025. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Jess Lee is coming up next. Here she comes. [The ad is aired in this period of time] All right, here’s the final singer of the night, Jess! She’ll perform Zhou Shen’s “The Light”, the theme from the documentary Forbidden City. It fuses ancient instruments, electronic music, and Peking‑opera recitative. To deliver it better, Jess stayed in Changsha this week to study opera vocalization. She says the artists on this stage push her to break her own limits and explore new possibilities. Tonight, she aims to voice a feeling and resolve that span a hundred years. 1, 2, 3. 3, 2, 1. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. I’m Jess Lee, Jess Lee is me. When I first joined the international challenge, I felt pretty relaxed because I speak Chinese. I’m the only one who doesn’t need an interpreter and can chat freely. My vocal coach trained in China and brought traditional Chinese music back to Malaysia, so from age eight or nine into my teens I sang folk songs for nearly ten years. Just like that. Because I sing Chinese folk songs, the moment I arrived here people felt an instant familiarity. For Chinese listeners, and for China itself, it bridges the distance between us. That, to me, is something truly magical. I adore folk songs. They always praise life, celebrate living, and speak to the human heart. You sing them with a smile, and listeners feel lifted and bright. My folk‑song teacher recommended “The Light”, saying it suited me. I asked why. She said the opera section suited me, that I could sing it. But enunciate clearly. Okay, was it unclear just now? Not very clear. The song’s resonance is like folk and brims with cultural elements such as poetry. Two lyric lines led me to Su Shi’s “Calming Wind and Waves”. And then, learning the poem, I saw it teaches that when storms come, people can still live with openness. I find it fascinating. That’s the song’s strength. Be it culture, energy, or emotion, it carries so much. A song becomes a bridge, letting me meet cultures both like and unlike my own. [THE LIGHT by JESS LEE] Thank you, Jess! Let’s give her a big hand. I especially love the line “Let the light be yourself”, and Jess’s performance felt like a beam of light for every one of us. Tonight she reminded us that the light is right ahead, let’s keep moving forward bravely. Thank you, Jess! And thanks to everyone for staying and listening. Attention, please. All the performances for tonight are now complete. Let’s take a proper look back at the seven incumbent singers’ sets. So many songs! I know choosing is hard, but don’t shy away from it. Please cast every vote with care. From the seven incumbent singers, pick three songs to vote for. Their numbers are on the big screens at both sides. Take note. We had lots of 1‑on‑1 battles and tons of music tonight, but we’re voting on only these seven songs. Ready? 3, 2, 1, go! Voting has ended. Thank you all. Results are being tallied. [The ad is aired in this period of time] After voting, our IOA members have some thoughts to share. Let’s hear them. The 10 songs in the Ultimate Ranking Competition were an absolute treat. For our three premiere singers, the grand final is just one last step away, so every vote tonight is crucial. Beat the heat, be the king of music! How do the IOA judges feel about it? Let’s connect. Hi. Hello, my name is Demetria. I’m from Greece. Here’s a juror from Greece, Demetria. Has she watched our show before, and how’s here feeling tonight? Have you watched our show before? And how’s your experience today as an online international audience? I haven’t watched the show before, but it’s so interesting to be able to watch and participate in it from the other side of the world. Thank you. Demetria says that although she’d never seen Singer before, watching a Chinese music livestream in real time from the other side of the world is fascinating. So, which three acts got her votes tonight, and whose performance was her favorite? So Demetria, who did you give your three votes to and who is your favorite singer tonight? I give my three votes to Alexia, A-Lin, and Chen Chusheng. And my favorite singer was A-Lin, because her song was romantic with a lot of pop elements in it. Demetria voted to A-Lin, Alexia Evellyn, and Chen Chusheng. Her favorite is A-Lin, because her song was romantic and rich in pop elements, which she really likes. Thank you so much. Thanks Demetria for sharing her thoughts and for her passion for Singer 2025. I’m sure both online and on-site, the big reveal makes every heart race. Jiong, please unveil the results. Thank you, Helen, and our IOA juries. I’d like to remind our audience overseas. Singer 2025 will also be streamed live on MangoTV, Astro Go and Astro QJ of Malaysia, and StarHub of Singapore. Our show is a must-watch, and our music deserves to be enjoyed repeatedly. [The ad is aired in this period of time] The results will soon be revealed. Mengniu Milky Drink to all the singers: your passion in every note and your devotion on stage shine brighter than the outcomes. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Sour and Sweet, That’s My Beat! Well, you know, not everyone can trend. Mengchen, please tell me, who’s trending tonight? Test, test. 1, 2… Good evening everyone! Good evening! Today is Friday, July 25th, leap June 1st of Chinese calendar. Happy Birthday to Chen Chusheng! Thank you! Thanks! Welcome to today’s Trending Skit Show. I’m your host A-Lin. I’m Shen Mengchen. A-Lin, I have a question. You said last week’s Show fixed your headaches and hand tremor, and even improved your figure! Is the magic still working? Mengchen, I can understand you now. I still have the dizziness sitting here, and a blurry vision too. But I still have the wonderful figure. Great. Want to make it even better? Sure. Let’s check out today’s trending topics! Wait, wait… Can we read this out now? Yes. Just pick one. Ma Jiaqi, I love him! Ma Jiaqi, we love you too! We miss you, Jiaqi! Good. Read this one, with confidence! 3, 2, 1, go! A-Lin has nailed it again. Thank you. Thanks. Next, I’m going to interview our new friend at Trending Skit Show. Mr. Hu Haiquan. Hi there! Hi, Mr. Hu. Me? Yes. It’s your debut at our show. You’ve got to experience our Show’s tradition! I have two cards here. Truth and dare. Choose one. Truth. – Truth.
– What should I do? OK. No fear. Tell us what is in your heart. Wait. What’s said on the dare card? Tap the trends, scroll the feeds, now your adventure begins! Haiquan… C’mon, just fate! Haiquan, be brave. I finally got to feel this way. Look, no matter what I see… Just be brave. If it is about me, I’ll read it out loud. Seems nothing is about me. Look carefully. Check out what happened today. I find one. Around the 20th position. Haiquan’s arrangement was good, but he didn’t sing it well. Do I need to respond to this? It’s your call. Thank you for your critique. And thanks for commending my arrangement. In the future, I’ll continue to create and perform music in my way, and take it on tour. I hope my music companions will keep giving me honest feedback and walk this path with me. Alright? Thank you. Thanks, Haiquan. Actually, there is another topic about you that you didn’t catch. Your song “The River of Love” is trending. That’s great! This is what I truly want to do. To share and recommend little known but outstanding music to people. This song is from ZaZaZsu. Yes. You share amazing music for us all. That’s what makes this all worth it. A fruitful night. Thank you, Haiquan. Everyone, thank you. Thanks Haiquan for being my skit partner. Backstage partner. Right. You’ve helped me hit my today’s target. And thanks A-Lin for being my partner too. We’ve concluded the final battle before the breakout round. Can Grace Kinstler succeed? Can our three premiere singers advance to the grand final? The big reveal will come 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 live continues. Tonight marks the final regular round. Ten singers have brought us ten songs. Their flawless performances have offered our audience an acoustic feast. Next, let’s give another round of applause to all the singers tonight! Thank you! Tonight’s been full of tensions. The performance is over, but the competition continues. To our three premiere singers, Chusheng, Mickey, and Yichun, as long as they survive this round, they’ll be straight through to the finals. But if they fail, they’ll face brutal breakout next week. For Renowned Singer Grace, tonight is her battle of resurrection. If she succeeds, she’ll return to the incumbent team, gaining an edge for the breakout round. For non-premiere singers, they need to spare no efforts to defend their positions in the incumbent team, so that they can secure their advantage in next week’s breakout. In a word, the results of tonight carry immense weight for every singer. In addition, our partner here is also very important to every round’s results. Premium Silica-rich Mineral Water, Ganten-Aristocracy in the Water. Time to witness the final results! Let’s invite our notary now. Thank you very much. But before we begin, there’s an important update to share with everyone here. For Breakthrough Challenge, the result wasn’t shared on site. Sadly, our challengers Haiquan and Yunfei didn’t make it through. So they won’t be in next week’s breakout. Competitions give us results, but music is beyond measure. What matters more are their songs. Their voices remain on this stage and in our hearts. A big hand for Haiquan and Yunfei! Now then, let’s reveal tonight’s final results. Will all premiere singers move forward? Can challenger Grace Kinstler prevail? What are incumbent singers’ results? Will any of ’em leave tonight? The answer’s right here in this envelope. Let’s find out! We’ll start with tonight’s top four. First, let me tell you— between Mickey and Chusheng, one of them ranked fourth. This singer’s composed performance captivated the audience throughout. Such a stellar performance made a well-deserved fourth place. Chen Chusheng—our birthday star! Thank you. Happy Birthday! Thank you, Jiong. Congrats on making the finals! Now please receive, from Zelin, your official final invitation. You’re the first to get it tonight. Congrats, Chusheng! Thank you. Now, let’s look at Jess and A-Lin. One of the two delivered steady, stunning vocals and won second place today. This singer is calm and collected Jess! Congrats! She placed second this week! Now, let’s reveal tonight’s champion. The two contenders are… powerful A-Lin, and tribute-singing Shan Yichun! They both moved us with sincerity. Between the two… Yichun, a little bit too far. Away a bit, close a bit. There! Stop. Good. The champion is Shan Yichun! Congrats! This song meant so much to her. She’ll now receive her ticket from Fangyi to the finals. See you at the finals! Congratulations! Also, our amazing A-Lin has secured third place tonight! So good! Blessings! Now, three singers remain: Alexia, Terry, and Mickey. Let’s first announce the absolutely safe one. Tonight’s sixth place goes to… A voice with power and presence, unshakable at the key moment. It’s Alexia! Congrats to Alexia on sixth place! Now all eyes turn to Terry and Mickey. They are fifth and seventh. The next name I announce ranks higher tonight. Tonight’s fifth place is Mickey! Congrats to Mickey! That’s a safe spot too. Let’s now invite Xiran, to present Mickey’s ticket to the finals! Congrats! Thank you! Thank you so much! Sadly, Terry ranked last today. But everybody, whether someone leaves tonight depends on the challenge result. If Grace fails, all premiere singers stay safe and move on to next round. But if Grace succeeds, Terry will lose his position and the initiative in next round. What’s Grace’s challenge result? Will she return to the seven? Or will they all stay safe? After a short break. [The ad is aired in this period of time] Welcome back! Singer 2025 is exclusively sponsored by Mengniu Milky Drink. I’m Chen Yiduo. [The ad is aired in this period of time] For the Ultimate Breakthrough Challenge, let’s unveil the results! Welcome back! The result is in. Tonight’s challenge is between A-Lin, bold like whiskey, and Grace, with flawless vocals and raw, soulful expression. Each voice shining in its own way. A tough call for Tripartite Jury. And the result is… Sorry, Grace didn’t make it. But we believe, with her talent and drive, Grace will shine brighter in the breakout round with even more stunning performances! Let’s cheer her on! Come on! I’ve got this! And with the result in, there’s no elimination tonight. All incumbent singers remain safe. Congrats again— three premiere singers head to the finals! And now, A-Lin, Jess, Alexia, Terry, Grace, all eyes on the breakout! Go all out for the next round! See you in the finals! That wraps up the performances and final rankings. We’ve witnessed all. In this journey of Singer 2025, we’ve had ups and downs. Singers are about to reach the final stop. Next stop: the Breakout! This will be the final battle before the King of Singers showdown. Mengniu Milky Drink Fuels Youth’s Delight! Singer 2025 is only named by Mengniu Milky Drink, jointly supported by Hunan TV, MangoTV, Migu Video, and Migu Music. Mengniu Milky Drink: A 20-Year National Youth Icon! In the clutch moment unfolding next week, the eliminated singers will return. Who will break through and enter the final battle? Sour and Tangy, Singer on Friday! Dear all, see you at the breakout!