The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin

The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin (Chinese: 中国最强音; lit. 'China's strongest voice') is a Chinese version of the reality talent show The X Factor. It is broadcast on Hunan Television.

The X Factor: Zhongguo Zui Qiang Yin
Chinese中国最强音
Created bySimon Cowell
JudgesEason Chan Yik-shun
Lo Ta-yu
Zheng Jun
Zhang Ziyi
Country of originChina
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworkHunan Television
ReleaseApril 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)

The first season debuted on April 19, 2013. It is hosted by Zhu Dan (朱丹) and He Jiong. Eason Chan Yik-shun, Lo Ta-yu, Zheng Jun, and Zhang Ziyi are the judges.[1]

Contestants

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Zheng Jun's Team - Over 33s: 刘明辉 (Liu Minghui), 林军 (Lin Jun), 秦妮 (Qin Ni)

Eason Chan's Team - Groups: HOPE组合 (Hope), 墨绿森林 (Atrovirens Forests), 新声驾到 (New Voice)

Luo Ta-yu's Team - Ladies: 陈一玲 (Chen Yiling), 艾怡良 (Ai Yiliang), 刘瑞琦 (Liu Ruiqi)

Zhang Ziyi's Team - Boys: 曾一鸣 (Zeng Yiming), 尹熙水 (Yin Xishui), 金贵晟 (Jin Guicheng)

Incidents

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In the 2013 competition, Judge Ta-yu made harsh comments to one of the contestants for nearly 20 minutes. Ziyi was so upset with the criticisms, that an argument between her and Ta-yu occurred. The argument ended in Ziyi leaving her seat in tears.[2]

References

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  1. ^ (in Chinese)《最强音》今晚首播 三大团队打造音乐真人秀 (China's Strongest Voice debuts tonight, three production teams to create a music reality show), Hunantv.com, April 19, 2013, retrieved May 1, 2013
  2. ^ "Zhang Ziyi walks out of program in tears". June 12, 2013.
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