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Annie Yi impressed by Li Zisen's high notes, Xu Zhihao feels ignored on variety show

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The latest episode of the Chinese Television System (CTS) variety show "Top Variety Star" featured a "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Good Song Appreciation" theme, with "eternal smile goddess" Annie Yi and Lin Jiayi as special guests.

Both mothers, who have children, maintained their slender figures and showed great chemistry when discussing parenting. During the conversation, host Kang Kang humorously distanced himself, saying, "You two are talking about having children, why are you looking at me? I wasn't involved, don't frame me for something I didn't do!" His unexpected remark sent the studio into laughter. Kang Kang also addressed recent viewer comments suggesting he looked younger, with some speculating about cosmetic surgery. He jokingly replied, "Don't you know it's because of my hair?" drawing more laughter.

You two are talking about having children, why are you looking at me? I wasn't involved, don't frame me for something I didn't do!

โ€” Kang KangDuring a discussion about parenting, host Kang Kang humorously distanced himself from the topic.

Performers Guo Tingyun and Su Yourong presented "Spring Night Dance Partner." Afterward, they expressed dissatisfaction with their performance, admitting their dance moves weren't up to par and apologizing to dance director Shen Jianhao. Shen Jianhao then demonstrated the choreography, showcasing smooth moves and rhythm. Annie Yi and Lin Jiayi joined in, creating a lively atmosphere with continuous applause. Xu Zhihao quipped, "So it wasn't Shen Jianhao's problem, it was the people's problem," a remark that amused everyone.

Don't you know it's because of my hair?

โ€” Kang KangResponding to speculation about cosmetic surgery to look younger.

Annie Yi, a returning guest, praised the production for hiring a erhu teacher. She felt immersed in traditional Chinese music as Kang Kang introduced the orchestra, featuring erhu, dizi, and guzheng players, all highly skilled. When introducing the drummer, Kang Kang unexpectedly pointed behind a partition and said, "That's Tainan Danzai noodles over there." Annie Yi was initially stunned but then burst into laughter at the absurd joke.

Annie Yi was also impressed by Li Zisen, discovering his talent for playing multiple instruments in addition to his singing and good looks. She requested more instrumental performances from him in the future. After hearing Xu Zhihao and Li Zisen perform "North Wind" together, Annie Yi was captivated by Li Zisen's powerful high notes, comparing his voice to a strong north wind. Xu Zhihao, who also sang, felt overlooked.

So it wasn't Shen Jianhao's problem, it was the people's problem.

โ€” Xu ZhihaoJoking about dance performance issues after director Shen Jianhao demonstrated the choreography.

Noticing Xu Zhihao's increasingly helpless expression, Annie Yi quickly added praise for his warm singing, reminiscent of singers like Chyi Chin or Fei Yu-ching. Kang Kang immediately commented, "As soon as Li Zisen opens his mouth, Xu Zhihao immediately turns into Chen Weimin." This remark sent the audience into laughter, leaving Xu Zhihao amused and exasperated. "Top Variety Star" airs Saturdays at 8 PM on CTS and Sundays at 8 PM on CTi Variety.

That's Tainan Danzai noodles over there.

โ€” Kang KangMaking an absurd joke while introducing the show's drummer.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.