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iQIYI's 'The King of Stand-up Comedy' Wraps, Spotlighting Chinese Grassroots Comedy

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iQIYI concluded its hit comedy variety show 'The King of Stand-up Comedy' with Fu Hang winning first place. The show's finale achieved a popularity index score exceeding 9400, making it iQIYI's top variety show of 2024. The season featured 44 contestants who collectively gained over 5.98 million new followers online. The show dominated variety rankings on third-party platforms like Enlightent and Maoyan Entertainment, ranking among the top three most popular variety shows in iQIYI's major overseas markets. The series generated more than 4,890 trending searches across Chinese social media platforms and builds upon iQIYI's successful comedy ecosystem, which includes other hits like Super Sketch Show.

iQIYI ha concluso il suo popolare programma comico 'Il Re della Commedia Stand-up' con Fu Hang che ha vinto il primo posto. Il finale dello spettacolo ha raggiunto un punteggio di indice di popolarità superiore a 9400, rendendolo il programma di varietà più popolare di iQIYI per il 2024. La stagione ha visto la partecipazione di 44 concorrenti che hanno guadagnato collettivamente oltre 5,98 milioni di nuovi followers online. Il programma ha dominato le classifiche di varietà su piattaforme di terze parti come Enlightent e Maoyan Entertainment, collocandosi tra i primi tre programmi di varietà più popolari nei principali mercati esteri di iQIYI. La serie ha generato più di 4.890 ricerche di tendenze sui social media cinesi e si basa sull'ecosistema comico di successo di iQIYI, che comprende altri successi come Super Sketch Show.

iQIYI concluyó su exitoso programa de comedia 'El Rey de la Comedia Stand-up' con Fu Hang ganando el primer lugar. La final del programa alcanzó un índice de popularidad superior a 9400, convirtiéndolo en el programa de variedades más popular de iQIYI en 2024. La temporada contó con 44 concursantes que, en conjunto, ganaron más de 5.98 millones de nuevos seguidores en línea. El programa dominó las clasificaciones de variedades en plataformas de terceros como Enlightent y Maoyan Entertainment, posicionándose entre los tres programas de variedades más populares en los principales mercados extranjeros de iQIYI. La serie generó más de 4890 búsquedas de tendencias en las redes sociales chinas y se apoya en el exitoso ecosistema cómico de iQIYI, que incluye otros éxitos como Super Sketch Show.

iQIYI스탠드업 코미디의 왕이라는 인기 코미디 프로그램을 마무리 지으며 Fu Hang이 1위를 차지했습니다. 이 프로그램의 결승전은 9400 이상의 인기 지수 점수를 기록하며, 2024년 iQIYI의 가장 인기 있는 예능 프로그램이 되었습니다. 이번 시즌은 44명의 참가자가 있었고, 이들은 총 598만 명 이상의 새로운 팔로워를 온라인에서 확보했습니다. 이 프로그램은 Enlightent와 Maoyan Entertainment와 같은 제3자 플랫폼의 예능 랭킹에서 1위를 차지하며, iQIYI의 주요 해외 시장에서 가장 인기 있는 3개의 예능 프로그램 중 하나로 자리잡았습니다. 이 시리즈는 중국의 소셜 미디어 플랫폼에서 4890건 이상의 트렌드 검색을 생성했으며, 다른 인기 프로그램인 Super Sketch Show와 함께 iQIYI의 성공적인 코미디 생태계를 구축하고 있습니다.

iQIYI a conclu son émission de variétés comiques à succès 'Le Roi de la Comédie Stand-up' avec Fu Hang remportant la première place. La finale de l'émission a atteint un score d'indice de popularité dépassant 9400, faisant d'elle le programme de variétés le plus populaire d'iQIYI en 2024. La saison a présenté 44 candidats qui ont collectivé plus de 5,98 millions de nouveaux abonnés en ligne. L'émission a dominé les classements de variétés sur des plateformes tierces comme Enlightent et Maoyan Entertainment, se classant parmi les trois programmes de variétés les plus populaires dans les principaux marchés étrangers d'iQIYI. La série a généré plus de 4890 recherches tendance sur les réseaux sociaux chinois et s'appuie sur l'écosystème comique réussi d'iQIYI, qui comprend d'autres succès comme Super Sketch Show.

iQIYI hat seine erfolgreiche Comedy-Varieté-Show 'Der König der Stand-up-Comedy' mit Fu Hang, der den ersten Platz gewann, abgeschlossen. Das Finale der Show erreichte einen Popularitätsindex von über 9400, wodurch es zur beliebtesten Varieté-Show von iQIYI im Jahr 2024 wurde. In dieser Saison traten 44 Teilnehmer auf, die zusammen mehr als 5,98 Millionen neue Follower online gewinnen konnten. Die Show dominierte die Varieté-Rankings auf Drittanbieter-Plattformen wie Enlightent und Maoyan Entertainment und belegte einen Platz unter den drei beliebtesten Varieté-Shows in iQIYIs wichtigen Überseemärkten. Die Serie generierte mehr als 4890 Trend-Suchanfragen auf chinesischen Social-Media-Plattformen und baut auf iQIYIs erfolgreichem Comedy-Ökosystem auf, das weitere Hits wie Super Sketch Show umfasst.

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  • Show achieved top ranking in iQIYI's 2024 variety popularity index
  • Strong performance in overseas markets, ranking top 3 in major territories
  • Contestants gained over 5.98 million new followers, indicating strong audience engagement
  • Generated 4,890+ trending searches across Chinese social media platforms
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BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, released the season finale of its hit original comedy variety show The King of Stand-up Comedy this week, with Fu Hang winning first place. This season, along with titles like Super Sketch Show, as part of the platform's growing comedy ecosystem, demonstrates iQIYI's ongoing efforts to provide a greater stage for grassroots comedy talent and cultivate the diversified development of the domestic comedy industry and culture.

A still of Fu Hang from 'The King of Stand-up Comedy'

With the theme of "life needs comedy, and comedy belongs to everyone," this season sought to give grassroots comedians a bigger stage and share their observations on life. Throughout this season, the contestants deconstructed a slew of real-world topics touching on growth, generational differences, marriage, workplace and employment among others through comedic routines, deeply resonating with contemporary audiences.

In the finale, Fu Hang shared his outlook on life, using his own experiences to relay the message: be one's own person—individuals are the protagonists of their own lives. Runner-up Xiaolu recounted anecdotes of her life with her "wedding partner," unveiling their relationship as a cross-border, long distance couple. Third-place winner Hei Deng shared details about life as a blind person, aiming to help sighted people understand the unseen.

Each contestants' spectacular performance helped to drive the finale's popularity index score to break 9400, propelling The King of Stand-up Comedy to the top of iQIYI's 2024 variety popularity index. Consistently dominating variety show popularity rankings on several prominent third-party data platforms like Enlightent and Maoyan Entertainment throughout its airing, the show also ranked among the top three most popular variety shows in all of iQIYI's major overseas markets, and generated more than 4,890 trending searches across Chinese social media platforms like Weibo and Douyin.

Following the broadcast of the entire season, the 44 contestants have collectively gained over 5.98 million new followers online — and the following is still growing. Besides the top three, Liu Rencheng, who popularized his hometown Anyi county of Jiangxi province; Yu Xiangyu, who merges comedy routines with philosophy; Tang Xiangyu, the first woman in her village with a master's degree; and the like have all gained greater followings through the show's spotlight. 

Building on the success of previous comedy hits like Super Sketch ShowThe King of Stand-up Comedy, which was initiated by legendary Hong Kong film star and director Stephen Chow, further enriched iQIYI's comedy ecosystem. The two seasons of Super Sketch Show not only garnered immense success but also discovered numerous actors for iQIYI's comedy-focused "Laugh on Theater."

Through its comedy variety lineup, iQIYI remains dedicated to the genre, creating popular variety show IPs that entertain viewers and provide a platform for grassroots comedy talent, supporting the diverse growth of the Chinese comedy industry.

CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com

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FAQ

What was the popularity index score for The King of Stand-up Comedy finale on iQIYI (IQ)?

The finale of The King of Stand-up Comedy achieved a popularity index score exceeding 9400 on iQIYI.

How many new followers did the contestants gain during The King of Stand-up Comedy 2024 on iQIYI (IQ)?

The 44 contestants collectively gained over 5.98 million new followers online during the show's run.

Who won The King of Stand-up Comedy 2024 on iQIYI (IQ)?

Fu Hang won first place in The King of Stand-up Comedy 2024 on iQIYI.

How many trending searches did The King of Stand-up Comedy generate on Chinese social media?

The show generated more than 4,890 trending searches across Chinese social media platforms like Weibo and Douyin.

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