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New to Chinese variety shows? Here's a curated list of popular shows in the recent years. I only included seasons (that I thought) did well.

1. 💬 Talk, Games & Promo Variety (Hi6)
2. ☀️ Outdoor Adventure Crew (Keep Running)
3. 💃 Music & Acting Shows
4. 🧩 Brain & Role-Play Games
5. 💞 Real People & Relationship Dynamics

(★ = recommended.)

💬Talk, Games & Promo Variety

Guest-focused

💬 Hello, Saturday (H!6)

你好，星期六

Mood: 😂

He Jiong, Wu Ze Lin, Yang Di, Li Xue Qin, Ding Cheng Xin, Meng Zi Yi, and Tan Jian Ci and Wang He Di. Other regulars: Zhang Yan Qi, Huang Zi Hong Fan

→ Our Dormitories (2025) with Hi6 regulars just chilling

💬 Ace vs. Ace

王牌對王牌

Mood: 😂

2019 S4 – 2022 S7. ★ Shen Teng, Jia Ling, Hua Chen Yu, Guan Xiao Tong, Song Ya Xuan

☀️ Outdoor Mission/Adventure

Travel or mission-style shows with a fixed lineup venturing outside.

☀️ Become a Farmer

種地吧

Mood: 😂↔😥

2023 S1. Chen Shao Xi, He Hao Nan, Jiang Dun Hao, Li Geng Yun, Li Hao, Lu Zhuo, Wang Yi Heng, Zhao Xiao Tong, Zhuo Yuan, Zhao Yi Bo

☀️ Chinese Restaurant

中餐廳

Mood: 😄↔😥

2020 S4 [See Post]. Huang Xiao Ming, Zhao Li Ying, Zhang Liang, Lin Shu Wei

2019 S3. Huang Xiao Ming, Qin Hai Lu, Wang Jun Kai, Yang Zi, Lin Shu Wei

2018 S2 ★ Zhao Wei, Alec Su, Shu Qi, Wang Jun Kai, Bai Ju Gang

2017 S1. Zhao Wei, Huang Xiao Ming, Zhou Dong Yu, Zhang Liang

☀️ Divas Hit the Road

花兒與少年

Mood: 🌞😎

2025 同心結 Unity Knot. Na Ying, Chen Shu, Ma Si Chun, Li Qin, Zhang Ya Qi, Gong Jun, Zhang Wan Yi

2024 絲路季 Silk Road Season.★ Qin Hai Lu, Qin Lan, Xin Zhi Lei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Zhao Zhao Yi, Wang An Yu, Hu Xian Xu

2017 S3. Jing Bo Ran, Bo-lin Chen, Tony Yang, Zhang Ruo Yun, Jiang Shu Ying, Nazha, Song Zu Er, Lai Yu Meng

☀️ Go For Happiness

快樂再出發

Mood: 😂

2022 S1 - 2024 S3. Chen Chu Sheng, Su Xing, Wang Yue Xin, Zhang Yuan, Wang Zheng Liang, Lu Hu

☀️ Keep Running

奔跑吧

Mood: 🏃🏻‍♀️😂

Any Season. Li Chen, Zheng Kai, Sha Yi, Bai Lu, Zhou Shen, Fan Cheng Cheng, Song Yu Qi, Zhang Zhen Yuan(, Angelababy)

☀️ Natural High

現在就出發

Mood: 😂

2025 S3. Shen Teng, Jia Bing, Bai Jing Ting, Huang Jing Yu, Fan Cheng Cheng, Wang An Yu, Hu Xian Xu, Song Ya Xuan, and Jin Chen

2024 S2 ★ Shen Teng, Jia Bing, Bai Jing Ting, Wang An Yu, Hu Xian Xu, Song Ya Xuan, and Jin Chen

☀️ Wonderland

五十公里桃花塢

Mood: 😎

2024 S4 [See Post] Song Dan Dan, Wang Su Long, Li Xue Qin, Li Jia Qi (La Mu Yang Zi), Xu Zhi Sheng, Meng Zi Yi, Wang Chuan Jun –– Zhang Xin Cheng, Wang Xing Yue, Wang Zi Qi

2022 S2. Song Dan Dan, Wang Su Long, Li Xue Qin, Li Jia Qi (La Mu Yang Zi), Xu Zhi Sheng, Meng Zi Yi, Wang Chuan Jun –– Wang He Di, Wu Da Jing

☀️ Wow the World

地球超新鮮

Mood: 😎😂

2025 S1. Sun Hong Lei, Li Nai Wen, Chen He, Liu Yu Ning, Gong Jun, Chen Xing Xu, Wang Yu Wen, Ouyang Di Di, Lin Yi, Jin Jing

💃 Music & Acting Shows

Singing, performance, or acting competition-based

💃 Sisters Who Make Waves

乘風破浪的姐姐 / 乘風破浪 / 乘風

Mood: 😍❤️‍🔥

2024 S6. Cecilia Yip, Sheren Tang, Vivan Chan, Cao Ying, Wu Xuan Yi, Peng Xiao Ran, Li Yi Tong, Karina Melnychuk, Patty Hou, Ni Hong Jie, Nune Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, Jiang Yi Yan, Wang Luo Dan, Li Sheng, Zhang Xiao Wan, Guan Yue, He Hong Shan, Jiang Meng Jie, Zhu Xu Dan, Song Yan Fei, Li Jia Qi (La Mu Yang Zi), Ma Yin Yin, Huang Ying, Vava, Luo Yu Tong, Tan Wei, Qi Fang, Jiang Yi Qiao

2024 S5. Han Xue, Zhu Dan, Wang Lin, Bea Hayden, Shang Wen Jie, He Jie, Qi Wei, Cheryl Yang, Miao Miao, Cai Wen Jing, Liu Yan, Liu Xin, Luo Shu Yao, Nicole Jung (KARA), Yamy, Zhang Yu Xi, Chen Li Jun, Davika Hoorne, Sun Xia Lin, Sasha Sloan, Mari Kraimbrery, Joyce Jonathan, Zhou Yang Qing, Han Yi Ying, Cai Shi Yun, Jeannie Tse, Sa Ding Ding, Tia Ray, Zhao Yi Yuan, Chen Hao Yu, Wu Yang, Li Xi Rui, Li Jia Ge, Vinida

2023 S4. Xie Na, Ella Chen (SHE), Amber (f(x)), Lu Jing Shan, Sun Yue, Liu Xi Jun, Maria (Japanese), Chi Pu (Vietnamese), Gong Li Na, Zhu Zhu, Zeng Ke Ni, Gina, A-Lin, Wang Xiao Min, Choo Ja-hyun (Korean), Xie Xin, Qu Ying, Ada Choi, Alyssa Chia, Li Sha Min Zi, Zhao Li Na, Zhang Jia Ni, Liu Ya Si, Yuki Hsu, Li Cai Hua, Wu Qian, Xu Jing Yun, Chen Bing, Annie Lowdermilk, Ivy Chen, Wu You, Wang Jia Yu, Kelly Kateryna

2022 S3. Na Ying, Ning Jing, Tan Wei Wei, Zhang Qiang, Valen Hsu, Huang Yi, Liu Han Ya, Myolie Wu, Gillian Chung (Twins), Charlene Choi (Twins), Fiona Sit, Cyndi Wang, Jessica Jung (SNSD), Huang Xiao Lei, Zhang Xin Yi, Mao Jun Jie, Xi Qi, Zhang Li, Zhu Jie Jing, Amber Kuo, Zhao Meng, Yu Wen Wen, Liu Lian, Xu Meng Tao, Wu Jin Yan, Tang Shi Yi, Zhang Tian Ai, Zhao Ying Zi, Wu Mou Chou, Wang Zi Xuan

2021 S2. Na Ying, Yang Yu Ying, Jin Qiao Qiao, Li Hui Zhen, Zuo Xiao Qing, Cheng Li Sha, Hu Jing, Cecilia Cheung, Dong Xuan, Dong Jie, Joey Jung, An You Qi, Wang Ou, Chen Yan Xi, Lv Yi, Bibi Zhou, Xian Zi, Jia Qing, Jiang Lu Xia, Yuan Shan Shan, Zhang Xin Yu, Tang Jing Mei, A Lan, Li Fei Er, Jiang Ying Rong, Ji Ke Jun Yi, Chen Xiao Yun, Liu Ye, Xuan Lu, Su Ying Ying, Zeng Li, Rainie Yang

2020 S1 ★ Ning Jing, Zhang Yu Qi, Huang Sheng Yi, Annie Yi, Wan Qian, Jin Chen, Wu Xin, Yu Ke Wei, Lan Ying Ying, Li Si Dan Ni, Wang Fei Fei (Miss A), Meng Jia (Miss A), Cindy Yeh, Bai Bing, Zhang Meng, Shen Meng Chen, Huang Ling, Christy Chung, Yumiko Cheng, Wang Li Kun, Ding Dang, A Duo, Jin Sha, Liu Yun, Adia Chan, Hai Lu, Wang Zhi, Xu Fei, Zhu Jing Xi

💃 Call Me by Fire

披荊斬棘的哥哥

Mood: ❤️‍🔥

2021 S1 ★ Jordan Chan, Julian Cheung, Jerry Yan, Zhang Yun Long, Terry Lin, Huang Guan Zhong, Michael Tse, Jerry Lam, Edmond Leung, Zhao Wen Zhuo, Zhang Jin, Yin Zheng, Hu Hai Quan, Huang Zheng, Zhang Qi, Chen Hui, Li Cheng Xuan, Liu Duan Duan, Bai Ju Gang, MC Hot Dog, GAI, Ouyang Jing, Bridge, KEY.L, Owodog, Gao Han Yu, James Lee, Henry Mai, Liu Jia, Li Xiang, Ricky

💃 Infinity and Beyond

聲生不息

Mood: 😌

2022 S1. George Lam, Sally Yeh, Hacken Lee, Jerry Lam, Miriam Yeung, Li Jian, CoCo Lee, Zhou Bi Chang, Liu Xi Jun, Zhou Bi Te, Mao Bu Yi, Shan Yi Chun, Gigi Wang, Rainie Yang

→ If you want more HK-ness, check out 大灣仔的夜 Night in the Greater Bay with Jordan Chan, Julian Cheung, Michale Tse, Jerry Lam, and Edmond Leung)

💃 Our Song

我們的歌

Mood: 😌

2019 S1. Singers: Hacken Lee & Zhou Shen, Na Ying & Xiao Zhan, Richie Jen & Liu Yu Ning, Fei Yu Qing & Xu Wei Zhou, Wakin Chau & Jiang Yi Qiao, Tanya Chua & Ayunga, Luo Qi & Wang Lin Kai

🧩 Brain & Role-Play Games

Puzzles, logic, or story-based missions.

🧩 Who's the Murderer

大偵探

Mood: 🧠🤣

2016 S1 – 2020 S5 ★ He Jiong, Sa Bei Ning, Bai Jing Ting, Zhang Ruo Yun, Liu Hao Ran, Wei Da Xun, Wei Chen, Wang Ou, Emma Wu, Yang Rong

🧩 Great Escape

蜜蜜大逃脫

Mood: 👻🤩

Any Season. (Look for guests you like) Yang Mi, Huang Ming Hao, Deng Lun, Xu Kai, Peng Yu Chang, and more

🧩 The Truth

開始推理吧

Mood: 🤩

Any Season. (As long as you like them) Bai Yu, Dilraba Dilmurat (Dilireba), Jin Jing, Liu Yu Ning, Zhang Ling He, Zhou Ke Yu

🧩 Forest Evolution

森林進化論

Mood: 🧠

2023 S1 ★ Huo Shu, Han Xiao (shao ban zhu), Guo Wen Tao, Qi Si Jun, Pu Yi Xing, He Yun Chen, Cao En Qi, Li Jin Ye, Huang Zi Hong Fan, Shi Kai, Tang Jiu Zhou, Luo Yu Tong, Wang Chu Ling, Wu Ze Lin

→ The boys are collectively called 南波萬 Nan-bo-wan = Number One), which has single-handedly lifted the careers of members like Huang Zi Hong Fan, Shi Kai, Guo Wen Tao, Pu Yi Xing, etc. Zhou Jun Wei used to be part of them. Forest Evolution is the most highly-rated + unique of the bunch, but fans of them will love their version of Who's the Murderer, Great Escape, travelling shows, and many more. They have at least 30 seasons of themselves... (I like them, but this is overwhelming)

 

💞 Real People & Relationship Dynamics

Reality shows featuring non-celebrities or semi-celebs in social or romantic settings

💞 Heart Signal

心動的信號

Mood: 🥰/😱

2024 S7 ★ Peng Gao, Wen Qing Ya, Oscar, Sun Le Yang, Tomo, Wang Qi, Mi Die, Ni Yu Tong, Liu Yu Fan, Ruan Xiao Mi, Zhao Mu Chen, Li Ding Hao

2023 S6. Wang Kai Zhi, Fan Yi Lan, Zeng Zhao Hao, Zhang Jin, Cheng Jing Qi, Sun Jing Jun, Hou Si Yi, Hou Zuo Cheng, Yang Ru Qing, Lu Ke, Li Yu Jiao, Li Yu Mei

2022 S5. Li Nie Shuang Yu, Zhang Geng Yuan, Li Wan Qing, Guo Hao Ran, Jin Jia Yue, Chen Zong Lun, Wang Qiu Yi, Xue Zhe Yang, Sun Xing

2021 S4.

2019 S2 ★

💞 See You Again

再見愛人

Mood: 😳😤

2024 S4. Huang Sheng Yi & Yang Zi, Mai Lin & Li Xing Liang, Ge Xi & Liu Shuang