BEIJING, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 24, iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, launched “Voices of Youth”, a brand new variety show bringing together 25 young artists including singers, idol artists, crossover actors and emerging musicians to form China’s first pop choir show. Before its premiere, the show repeatedly topped the rankings of the most anticipated variety shows on Weibo, China’s leading social media platform, and debuted simultaneously on iQIYI International in all markets, to strong reception.
“Voices of Youth” presents a unique “pop choral performance” format, going beyond traditional choral conventions and national idol competitions. Integrating professional four-part SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) choral arrangements with dance and theater staging, the show uses mixed vocal ensembles to enrich the musical texture and heighten the visual impact, providing an immersive audiovisual experience that bridges choral art and popular culture. Grounded in the creative energy of today’s Chinese youth, the format speaks a musical language familiar to international audiences.
The show follows 25 young artists through intensive training, competitive stage performances and international cultural exchange, chronicling their journey from outsiders to a unified whole and capturing the passion and camaraderie that define the youth experience.
In its song selection and arrangements, the show is closely tailored to the aesthetic preferences of young audiences, taking choral music out of the concert hall and into the mainstream. The production team applies a world-class choral training framework across a variety of large-scale stage productions this season, holding each performance to rigorous artistic standards. Beyond the stage, the show serves as a platform for international cultural exchange, bringing together leading choral ensembles from China and abroad to showcase the musical talent and spirit of today’s Chinese youth and to establish genuine connections between young artists from all cultures.
“Voices of Youth” is the latest example of iQIYI’s investment in an original variety show, developing new formats that go beyond existing intellectual property. Combining a universally accessible art form, the series is part of iQIYI’s broader efforts to bring Chinese creative talents to a global audience.
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