Recently, the original program ‘Starlight Boys’ broadcast on iQiyi International has been receiving enthusiastic responses from global fans, ranking first in the entertainment category within its first week of release. The program features 69 contestants from around the world fiercely competing to debut a nine-member boy group.
From the first episode, Starlight Boys, who showed off a powerful performance with a splendid stage, garnered attention with the stage of excellent trainees such as Tuan Xing Xing, Sun Ying Hao, and Yu Guan Wu. They received high praise from the guides for their high-level dancing and singing skills, and were honored with the honor of ‘3 Stars’. In particular, guide Choi Young-jun highly praised Tuan Xing Xing’s dancing skills and mentioned his potential as a main dancer.
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[Korean Today] Starlight Boys, No. 1 in the World… The Prelude to Global Competition Surrounding K-POP Opens. Photo: iQiyi International |
In the second episode, the trainees were tested in the tough theme song elimination round, where their physical and mental strength were tested. The impressive performances of Yu Guan Yu and Sun Jia Yang left a deep impression on the guides. They both showed that they were pushing their physical and emotional limits on stage.
This program is more than just a simple audition program, but it also brings about a harmonious competition between newcomers and those with a lot of stage experience. Through this, the participants encourage each other and show their growth, and in particular, BAE173 Han-gyeol’s growth based on his past experiences greatly moved the viewers.
Starlight Boys, where fan participation is an important factor, provides fans with a chance to directly cheer on their favorite trainees through a real-time voting system. In episode 4, Lee Sung-kyung announced the rankings based on the votes, and tension is rising as Yoo Guan-woo and Hikari are ranked high.
Starlight Boys airs every Saturday at 9 p.m., and is heralding the bright future of K-POP through the fierce competition of talented new stars. Furthermore, it is further solidifying iQiyi International’s vision of introducing high-quality Asian entertainment to the world.
Fans are visiting the event page on the iQiyi International app or website to vote for the trainees they like and cheer on their journey. The stars who will lead the future of K-POP are just beginning to reveal themselves before us.
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