Series synopsis
IDOL PRODUCER, also known as 偶像练习生 is a Chinese reality television series that premiered on iQiyi on January 19, 2018. It ended on April 6, 2018. It stars Zhang Yixing, Li Ronghao, Cheng Xiao and Zhou Jieqiong.
Idol Producer (偶像练习生) is a Chinese reality boy group survival show produced by iQiyi. Idol Producer brings together 100 trainees from 31 different entertainment companies and talent agencies, both within and beyond China, including individual trainees who aren't associated with any agencies. Out of the 100 trainees, 9 of them will be chosen to debut through viewer voting.
Premise
Idol Producer (偶像练习生) is a Chinese reality boy group survival show produced by iQiyi. Idol Producer brings together 100 trainees from 31 different entertainment companies and talent agencies, both within and beyond China, including individual trainees who aren't associated with any agencies. Out of the 100 trainees, 9 of them will be chosen to debut through viewer voting.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zhang Yixing as Nation's Representative Producer
- Li Ronghao as Vocal Mentor
- Cheng Xiao as Dance Mentor
- Zhou Jieqiong as Dance Mentor
- Jackson Wang as Rap Mentor
- Jin Au-Yeung as Rap Mentor
- Zheng Yibin as Self - Trainee
- Ding Zeren as Self - Trainee
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 19, 2018 | April 6, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Contestants grade themselves from A to F prior to entering the studio. They seat themselves amongst a pyramid of chairs. The mentors are introduced and begin to judge the contestants' first performance. The trainees are reassigned new grade levels from A to F. |
January 19, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The rankings for the first round of voting are revealed while agency evaluations continue. The show's theme song "Ei Ei" is revealed and trainees must prepare to film an individual performance in 3 days. The mentors reassign grades once again based on the trainees' performance video. |
January 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The trainees practice for the theme song "Ei Ei" and the Center position is chosen from the group of A grade trainees. Following the recording for "Ei Ei", the second mission, Team Battle evaluation, is revealed. The trainees are to be put into 16 teams to perform 8 songs. |
February 2, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2018 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | ended |