Stars Academy season 2

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Stars Academy is a Hong Kong singing competition television series to find young singing talents. The second season, also known as Stars Academy 2, premiered on 11 June 2022 and concluded on 2 October 2022, spanning 15 episodes. The competition followed a similar structure to the previous season, with individual and group performances and eliminations based on scores. Eric Kwok and Hanjin Tan served as coaching supervisors, alongside a team of coaches consisting of Vincy Chan, JW, Eman Lam, Phil Lam, Gin Lee, and Alan Po. Jasmine Yam was announced as the winner on 2 October 2022. Throughout the competition, Yam gained notable popularity, securing the top position on the audience popularity list for nine weeks. A post-competition live concert titled Prom Night was held on 1 November 2022 featured performances by most contestants, with a special appearance by Eric Kwok.

Stars Academy
Season 2
Hosted bySammy Leung
Coaches
No. of contestants17 individuals and a 6-membered girl group
WinnerJasmine Yam
Runner-upJanees Wong
Opening theme"Surpass Myself"
by all contestants
No. of episodes15
Release
Original networkTVB
Original release11 June (2022-06-11) –
2 October 2022 (2022-10-02)
Season chronology
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Stars Academy

Production edit

In July 2021, TVB initiated the audition process for the second season. Out of 1,000 applicants from both local and overseas, 23 contestants were selected, including 17 individuals and a 6-membered girl group.[1] The members of the girl group, XiX, was initially introduced to the public through the youth talent singing show Stars Academy Juniors (2022).[2] Investment of approximately 3,000 hours of training, including singing, dancing, nutrition, and make-up classes, was made, with a cost estimated at HKD $2 million per contestant.[3][4] From April to June 2022, promotional activities for the show commenced, introducing the season's theme, "Surpass Myself". A music video and theme song with the same title were released. Its writing team included several contestants from the previous season–Aska Cheung, Archie Sin, Kaitlyn Lam, and Rock Ho–carrying the message of "passing the fire to the next generation".[5]

The show retained Johnny Yim as the music director,[6] and Sunny Wong served as the dance director.[7] The set design was inspired by the Hong Kong Coliseum, featuring a 4-sided stage with motorised moving platforms and 5D hologram technology.[3] The season premiered on 11 June, with the finale taking place on 2 October 2022.[8][9] In addition to the Hong Kong region, TVB extended auditions and held smaller-scale singing competition shows in Malaysia and Australia. The winners from these shows eventually competed in Hong Kong against the winners from the domestic region in a friendly match. The match was featured in a two-special-episode spinoff programme titled Stars Academy 2 Kick-off Match, which concluded the Stars Academy 2 franchise in its entirety with its last airing date on 12 November 2022.[10] The winner, Jasmine Yam, performed a live rendition of her tailor-made song "Breath Away", written by the season's coaching supervisors, Eric Kwok and Hanjin Tan, during this programme.[note 1]

Format and competition overview edit

Coaches of Stars Academy 2[12]
L–R, top: Eric Kwok (coaching supervisor), Vincy Chan, Phil Lam, Gin Lee
L–R, bottom: Hanjin Tan (coaching supervisor), JW, Eman Lam, Alan Po

The second season of the competition maintained the same basic structure as the previous one, but with some modifications. Like before, the competition consisted of multiple rounds, and apart from the live finale, the majority of the show was pre-recorded. Each round was typically broadcast within one, two, or three episodes. A panel of 25 professional music judges was also assembled for each round. Eric Kwok and Hanjin Tan, previously judges in the first season, were invited to become coaching supervisors for the second season.

The season began with Episode 1, introducing the contestants to the audience.[8] In Episode 2, the contestants performed in groups of three or four, with the coaches selecting and forming their individual teams. For any contestants who faced the possibility of elimination after not being chosen, a second chance was given to showcase their talent individually.[13] In Episodes 3–5, the contestants were divided into three groups of six. Each coach sent one of their contestants to compete in each group. Following the performances, three contestants who received the lowest score in each group were eliminated.[14][15][16]

The remaining fifteen contestants were divided into two teams and competed against each other in the subsequent three rounds (Episodes 6–12). Under the leadership of Eric Kwok, the groups formed by Vincy Chan, Phil Lam, and Gin Lee composed the Red team. Hanjin Tan led the groups consisting of JW, Eman Lam, and Alan Po, forming the Blue team. Competing for a total cumulative score, the coaches of the losing team would disqualify one or two contestants according to the guidelines established for each round. In Episodes 6–8, the teams engaged in individual head-to-head battles.[17] In Episodes 9–10, a concert-mode battle format was adopted, where both teams presented five sets of performances resembling those seen at a typical concert, including opening acts and encores.[18] In Episodes 11–12, each contestant performed in pairs, either with a coach or another contestant from the same or opposite team.[19]

Episodes 13–14 marked the return to individual competition for the top ten contestants, as they competed one-on-one for placement in the top five.[20][21] The season finale, held on 2 October 2022 in Episode 15, utilized a scoring system that weighed both the judges' scores and audience votes equally. After the top five finalists performed, Jasmine Yam and Janees Wong emerged as the top two and faced off in a final round. Jasmine Yam ultimately claimed the winning title, earning a prize of HKD $100,000. Janees Wong placed as runner-up, with a prize of HKD $50,000, while Sabrina Chiu became the second runner up and received a prize of HKD $30,000.[9][11]

Contestants edit

  • Jasmine Yam Hoi-ching[A] (age 16 on the show)[22] gained attention for her emotional singing ability, shown in renditions including Leo Ku's "This Enjoyable Night" (歡樂今宵) and Jacky Cheung's "So Close Yet So Far" (這麼近那麼遠).[23][24] Although not viewed as the best technical contestant, Yam was noted for having "an exceptional (脫俗) voice timbre and temperament" and considered promising for her age.[note 2]
  • Janees Wong Lok-yin[B] (age 25 on the show)[22] received praise for her technically skilled performance of Vincy Chan's "Gutters" (溝渠暢泳).[26]
  • Sabrina Chiu Chi-lok[C] (age 13 on the show)[22] was noted for her powerful vocals, particularly in her performance of JC's "Be Apart" (說散就散).[14]
  • XiX (girl group)[22] earned the "Outstanding Performance" Award for placing in top five.[27]
    • Vici Chong Yan-yuet[D] (age 14 on the show)
    • Aster Lau Chi-kwan[E] (age 14 on the show)
    • Crystal Leung Sin-chi[F] (age 15 on the show)
    • Charlotte Mow Wan-hei[G] (age 13 on the show)
    • Kiele Tang Xiao-yin[H] (age 15 on the show)
    • Caitlin Yang Bing-yi[I] (age 14 on the show)
  • Pamela Chiu Siu-ting[J] (age 21 on the show)[22] earned the "Outstanding Performance" Award for placing in top five.[27]
  • Zayden Pang Ka-yin[K] (age 25 on the show)[22]
  • Angel Lau Wing-tung[L] (age 22 on the show)[22] received the "Contestant with the Most Progress" Award along with Sean Wen.[27]
  • Maggie Chiu Chung-yee[M] (age 19 on the show)[22]
  • Duncan How Chun-hei[N] (age 26 on the show)[22]
  • Sean Wen Cho-hong[O] (age 22 on the show)[22] received the "Contestant with the Most Progress" Award along with Angel Lau.[27]
  • Jason Chan Chun-hin[P] (age 27 on the show)[22]
  • Vivian Kong Ting-wai[Q] (age 26 on the show)[22]
  • Timothy Chan Ho-ting[R] (age 21 on the show)[22]
  • Nicole Siu Ching-him[S] (age 17 on the show)[22]
  • Christopher Kim Wing-hang[T] (age 29 on the show)[22]
  • Mandy Suen Yee-man[U] (age 20 on the show)[22]
  • Desta Lee Yan-tung[V] (age 22 on the show)[22]
  • Crystal Leung Tsz-ching[W] (age 17 on the show)[22]

Episode performances edit

* Song titles are loosely translated into English for better readability. Official Chinese song titles are indicated in parentheses.

Color key:

  Red team contestant
  Blue team contestant
  This contestant advanced to next round.
  This contestant was eliminated.
 Coach chose this contestant to be under their direct guidance.
  This contestant was in the top two.
  This contestant won Stars Academy.
  This contestant was the runner-up.

Episode 1: Non-competition performances edit

Order Contestant(s) Song Ref.
1 Group[note 3] "Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen [8]
2 Vivian Kong "The Last Blossom" (開到荼蘼) by Faye Wong
3 Jason Chan "I Love You" (愛很簡單) by David Tao
4 Angel Lau "Joyful" (心花怒放) by Joey Yung
5 XiX "Hard Life" (命硬) by Justin Lo
6 Pamela Chiu "I'm Really Hurt" (我真的受傷了) by Jacky Cheung
7 Timothy Chan "Love Too Late" (愛得太遲) by Leo Ku
8 Sabrina Chiu "Traitor" by Olivia Rodrigo
9 Sean Wen "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
10 Janees Wong "The Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston
11 Zayden Pang "Who Is That" (那誰) by William So
12 Maggie Chiu "Breathing Is Hazardous" (呼吸有害) by Karen Mok
13 Duncan How "Wanderer" (任我行) by Eason Chan
14 Christopher Kim "Golden Era" (黃金時代) by Eason Chan
15 Jasmine Yam "One Plus One" (一加一) by AGA & Gin Lee
16 Crystal Leung "Born Second Grade" (天生二品) by Jace Chan
17 Desta Lee "Elegant and Vulgar" (雅俗) by Tang Siu Hau
18 Mandy Suen "Appointment" (約定) by Faye Wong
19 Nicole Siu "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland
20 Group "My Happy Time" (我的快樂時代) by Eason Chan

Episode 2: Coaches' choices edit

Order Contestant(s) Song Coach's choices Ref.
Vincy Chan J.W. Eman Lam Phil Lam Gin Lee Alan Po
1 Duncan How "Love Is Doubt"
(愛是懷疑) by Eason Chan
[13]
Timothy Chan
Jason Chan
2 Crystal Leung "Unfortunately My Star Sign Is Aquarius"
(可惜我是水瓶座) by Miriam Yeung
Pamela Chiu
Vivian Kong
3 Christopher Kim "Viva Alive"
(活着VIVA) by Nicholas Tse
Maggie Chiu
Zayden Pang
Sean Wen
4 Angel Lau "So You Actually Don't Want Anything At All"
(原來你甚麼都不要) by A-Mei
Desta Lee
Janees Wong
Mandy Suen
5 Sabrina Chiu "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
Nicole Siu
Jasmine Yam
XiX[note 4]
2nd chance Angel Lau "Pretty Crazy" by Joey Yung
Maggie Chiu "Season of the Wind" (風的季節) by Paula Tsui

Episodes 3–5 edit

Order Contestant Coach Song Score Result Ref.
1 Pamela Chiu J.W. "The Root of Love" (愛的根源) by Alan Tam 17 Advanced [14]
2 Jasmine Yam Gin Lee "Jade Butterfly" (玉蝴蝶) by Nicholas Tse 19 Advanced
3 Christopher Kim Eman Lam "Morning Train" (早班火車) by Beyond 16 Advanced
4 Angel Lau Alan Po "Shinning" (發熱發亮) by Sammi Cheng 13 Advanced
5 Sabrina Chiu Phil Lam "Be Apart" (說散就散) by JC 23 Advanced
6 Crystal Leung Vincy Chan "I Wish" by Jace Chan 8 Eliminated
7 Sean Wen Vincy Chan "Why You Gonna Lie" by OSN 19 Advanced [15]
8 Zayden Pang Phil Lam "Love and Sincerity" (愛與誠) by Leo Ku 23 Advanced
9 Desta Lee Alan Po "Overpowered" (屈機) by Panther Chan 8 Eliminated
10 Nicole Siu Eman Lam "You Raise Me Up" by Secret Garden 14 Advanced
11 Vivian Kong Gin Lee "Dangerous Woman" by Ariana Grande 22 Advanced
12 Timothy Chan J.W. "Hide From Each Other" (你瞞我瞞) by Jason Chan 16 Advanced
13 Duncan How Alan Po "Endlessly" (綿綿) by Eason Chan 17 Advanced [16]
14 XiX Vincy Chan Me Gusta Tu by GFriend 23 Advanced
15 Mandy Suen Gin Lee "Tears" (眼淚) by Mavis Fan 14 Eliminated
16 Maggie Chiu Eman Lam "You Are the Only One in My Heart" (我的心裏只有你沒有他) by Tiger Huang 22 Advanced
17 Jason Chan Phil Lam "Pillow Talk" (記憶棉) by MC Cheung 21 Advanced
18 Janees Wong J.W. "Leave the Keys Behind" (留低鎖匙) by Hins Cheung 23 Advanced

Episodes 6–8: First team battles edit

Order Contestant Song Score
[note 5]
Ref.
1 Vivian Kong "Crescent Bay" (月牙灣) by F.I.R. 9 [17]
Pamela Chiu "Soul Recognition" (靈魂相認) by Hins Cheung 16
2 Jasmine Yam "3 A.M." by AGA 9
Angel Lau "Let It Be Gone With the Wind" (讓一切隨風) by Kenny Bee 16
3 Duncan How "Trust Yourself" (信自己) by Alex To & Sally Yeh 5
XiX[note 6] "Superpower" (超能力) by G.E.M. 20
4 Maggie Chiu "Hard To Love" (我不好愛) by Eason Chan 17
Jason Chan "Red Scarf" (如果可以) by William Wei 8
5 Sabrina Chiu "Hostage" (人質) by A-Mei 8
Timothy Chan "Rubbish" (垃圾) by Candy Lo 17
6 Nicole Siu "Encountered" (偶遇) by Samantha Lam 4
Sean Wen "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice 21
7 Christopher Kim "Toxic" by Britney Spears 7
XiX[note 7] "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys 18
8 Janees Wong "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle 9
Zayden Pang "Always Stay Young" (青春常駐) by Hins Cheung 16
Team formation and result
Red team Blue team
Jason Chan Advanced Timothy Chan Advanced
Sabrina Chiu Advanced Maggie Chiu Advanced
Vivian Kong Advanced Pamela Chiu Advanced
Zayden Pang Advanced Duncan How Advanced
Sean Wen Advanced Christopher Kim Eliminated
XiX Advanced Angel Lau Advanced
Jasmine Yam Advanced Nicole Siu Advanced
Janees Wong Advanced

Episodes 9–10: Second team battles (concert-mode) edit

Order Contestant(s) Song(s) Score
[note 8]
Ref.
Opening Jason Chan, Sabrina Chiu, Zayden Pang, Sean Wen, XiX "Why Do We Dream" (天才與白痴) by Sam Hui
"Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars
15 [18]
Maggie Chiu, Pamela Chiu, Angel Lau, Janees Wong "Exaggerated" (浮誇) by Eason Chan 10
Song of the Year Janees Wong "Words of Love Still Unspoken" (情深說話未曾講) by Leon Lai 9
Jasmine Yam "This Enjoyable Night" (歡樂今宵) by Leo Ku 16
Power Medley Jason Chan, Vivian Kong, Sean Wen, XiX, Jasmine Yam "In the Lasers" (激光中) by Roman Tam
"Dynamite" by BTS
"Flow Not Fly" (流非飛) by Faye Wong
16
Timothy Chan, Duncan How, Angel Lau, Nicole Siu "Stop Fooling Around" (拒絕再玩) by Leslie Cheung
"Bad Girl" (壞女孩) by Anita Mui
"Trouble Maker" by Trouble Maker
9
Duet with a Guest Star
[note 9]
Maggie Chiu, Kaitlyn Lam "Black Tangerine" (黑色柳丁) by David Tao 16
Sabrina Chiu, Yumi Chung "Dancing Diva" (舞孃) by Jolin Tsai 9
Encore All Red Team contestants "We Will Rock You"
"We Are the Champions" by Queen
8
All Blue Team contestants "A Million Dreams" by Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams
"Youth Anthem" (青春頌) by Alfred Hui
17
Team formation and result
Red team Blue team
Jason Chan Advanced Timothy Chan Eliminated
Sabrina Chiu Advanced Maggie Chiu Advanced
Vivian Kong Advanced Pamela Chiu Advanced
Zayden Pang Advanced Duncan How Advanced
Sean Wen Advanced Angel Lau Advanced
XiX Advanced Nicole Siu Eliminated
Jasmine Yam Advanced Janees Wong Advanced

Episodes 11–12: Third team battles edit

Order Contestant
with a coach or another contestant
Song(s) Score
[note 10]
Ref.
1 Sean Wen, Vincy Chan "Love Is Like A Tide" (愛如潮水) by Jeff Chang 7 [19]
Angel Lau, Alan Po "Network Security Hazard" (網絡安全隱患) by Serrini 18
2 Maggie Chiu, Eman Lam "To Forget Him" (忘記他) by Teresa Teng 12
Sabrina Chiu, Gin Lee "First Tear Last Salute" (先哭為敬) by Joyce Cheng 13
3 Jason Chan, Vivian Kong "Caution Wet Floor" (小心地滑) by MC Cheung 4
Janees Wong, Pamela Chiu "Still" (依然) by Sandy Lam 21
4 Duncan How, JW "You're the Most Precious" (你最珍貴) by Jacky Cheung, Francesca Kao 9
Zayden Pang, Phil Lam "Andersen’s Fault" (安徒生的錯) by Phil Lam 16
5 Jasmine Yam "Fond of You" (喜歡你)
"Lover" (情人) by Beyond
14
Pamela Chiu 11
6 Janees Wong, Hanjin Tan "Close Eye Attentively" (閉目入神) by Ronald Cheng 18
XiX, Eric Kwok "Heavy Taste" (重口味) by Eason Chan 7
Team formation and result
Red team Blue team
Jason Chan Eliminated Maggie Chiu Advanced
Sabrina Chiu Advanced Pamela Chiu Advanced
Vivian Kong Eliminated Duncan How Advanced
Zayden Pang Advanced Angel Lau Advanced
Sean Wen Advanced Janees Wong Advanced
XiX Advanced
Jasmine Yam Advanced

Episodes 13–14: Top Five placement edit

Order Contestant Song Score Result Ref.
1 Sean Wen "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake 5 Eliminated [20][21]
Jasmine Yam "So Close Yet So Far" (這麼近那麼遠) by Jacky Cheung 20 Advanced
2 Duncan How "Love You" (愛你) by Andy Hui 0 Eliminated
Sabrina Chiu "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele 25 Advanced
3 Angel Lau "Legend of a Hungry Wolf" (餓狼傳說) by Jacky Cheung 6 Eliminated
XiX "Nobody" by Wonder Girls 19 Advanced
4 Maggie Chiu "Schizophrenia" (精神分裂) by Julia Wu 6 Eliminated
Pamela Chiu "Lightbulb" (電燈膽) by Stephy Tang 19 Advanced
5 Zayden Pang "Aspirin" (阿士匹靈) by Eason Chan 2 Eliminated
Janees Wong "Gutters" (溝渠暢泳) by Vincy Chan 23 Advanced

Episode 15: Finale edit

Order Contestant Song Score
[note 11]
Result Ref.
1 Janees Wong "Listen to the Sea" (聽海) by A-Mei 22.93% Top two [9]
2 Pamela Chiu "Scent" (味道) by Winnie Hsin 9.886% Fifth place
3 XiX "@princejoyce" by Joyce Cheng 16.83% Fourth place
4 Sabrina Chiu "I Want Us to Be Together" (我要我們在一起) by Mavis Fan 19.53% Third place
5 Jasmine Yam "I've Waited Until the Flowers Withered" (我等到花兒也謝了) by Jacky Cheung 20.4% Top two
Second round
6 Janees Wong "Bad Boy" by A-Mei 42.71% Runner-up
7 Jasmine Yam "Crazy" (瘋了) by Sandy Lam 43.28% Winner

Elimination chart edit

Color key:

  Winner
  Runner-up
  Third place
  Advanced as an individual contestant
  Advanced as part of the Red team
  Advanced as part of the Blue team
  Eliminated as an individual contestant
  Eliminated as part of the Red team
  Eliminated as part of the Blue team
Contestant Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3–5 Episode 6–8 Episode 9–10 Episode 11–12 Episode 13–14 Finale
Jasmine Yam Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Winner
Janees Wong Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Runner-up
Sabrina Chiu Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Third place
XiX Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Pamela Chiu Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Zayden Pang Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Maggie Chiu Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Angel Lau Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Duncan How Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Sean Wen Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Vivian Kong Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Jason Chan Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Nicole Siu Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Timothy Chan Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Christopher Kim Advanced Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Mandy Suen Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Desta Lee Advanced Advanced Eliminated
Crystal Leung Advanced Advanced Eliminated

Reception and ratings edit

Besides the final audience vote, which contributed directly to the finale score, the show also kept track of viewers' favorites through a weekly online popularity list. Throughout the season, Jasmine Yam dominated the list, securing the top spot for nine consecutive weeks and solidifying her status as one of the most popular contestants.[28] Among the most viewed on YouTube, Sabrina Chiu's performances took the lead, with Jasmine Yam closely following in second place.[29] Notably, Yam's rendition of Sandy Lam's "Crazy" (瘋了), performed during the finale, stood out as the only performance to trend at the number one spot on YouTube's local Hot Trending list.[30] The finale reached its peak viewership with 1.16 million viewers.[31]

Episode
[note 12]
Airing date Viewership rating
[note 13]
Ref.
1 11 June 2022 12.1 points [34]
2 18 June 2022 11.1 points [35]
3 25 June 2022 12.5 points [36]
4 2 July 2022 13.8 points [37]
5 9 July 2022 12.7 points [38]
6 23 July 2022 11.6 points [39]
13 17 September 2022 16.4 points [40]
14 24 September 2022 16 points [31]
Finale 2 October 2022 17.9 points [31]

Post-competition edit

Prom Night was a live concert showcasing all the contestants, with the exception of Maggie Chiu and Nicole Siu, who were absent due to their personal reasons. The event took place on 1 November 2022, at MacPherson Stadium. The setlist primarily consisted of songs previously performed by the contestants during the singing competition. As a special addition, Eric Kwok made a guest appearance as a performer.[41]

In May 2023, Aster Lau left the girl group XiX to pursue a solo career under All About Music.[42] The remaining five members of XiX signed a record deal with Universal Music Hong Kong and made their official debut in September 2023.[43]

Releases edit

  • Group – "Surpass Myself" (我超越我, 2022) – Stars Academy 2 theme song[44]
  • Group – "Hat Trick" (2022) – featuring the first season contestants[45]
  • Group – "Stars of Joy" (2022)[46]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2022 AEG Entertainment Popularity Best Variety Programme Itself Won [47]
TVB Anniversary Awards Nominated [48]
Best TV Themesong "Surpass Myself" Nominated [49]

Notes edit

  1. ^ The song was written and produced as a gift to the show's winner, being part of the winning prize. As of January 2024, the song has not yet been officially released.[11]
  2. ^ The term 脫俗 is a Chinese expression that lacks a single perfect English translation due to its nuanced meaning. Instead, it can be interpreted in various ways, such as transcendent, otherworldly, refined, or ethereal, depending on the context. The word "exceptional" is used as an approximate translation.[25]
  3. ^ The performance featured appearances of some of the first season contestants.
  4. ^ Member Aster Lau competed as the representative contestant on behalf of the group. XiX later performed "Candy Ball" by As One as a whole group during the featured episode.
  5. ^ Red team won with a cumulative score 109-91.
  6. ^ XiX split into a 4-membered dance group and a 2-membered vocal group for this round. This dance performance was performed by members Aster Lau, Charlotte Mow, Crystal Leung, and Vici Chong.
  7. ^ XiX split into a 4-membered dance group and a 2-membered vocal group for this round. This performance was performed by members Caitlin Yang and Kiele Tang.
  8. ^ Red team won with a cumulative score 64-61.
  9. ^ The first season contestants, Kaitlyn Lam and Yumi Chung, were invited as guest stars to perform.
  10. ^ Blue team won with a cumulative score 89-61.
  11. ^ The outcome was determined through the aggregation of scores from both the judges and the audience votes.
  12. ^ The TV ratings for episodes 7–12 are not available due to TVB no longer announcing the ratings figures on a weekly basis.[32]
  13. ^ According to Hong Kong's Nielsen TV ratings system, each rating point represents about 64,200 viewers.[33]
  1. ^ Chinese: 任暟晴; Jyutping: Jam6 Hoi2-cing4
  2. ^ Chinese: 黃洛妍; Jyutping: Wong4 Lok3-jin4
  3. ^ Chinese: 趙紫諾; Jyutping: Ziu6 Zi2-nok6
  4. ^ Chinese: 莊殷玥; Jyutping: Zong1 Jan1-jyut6
  5. ^ Chinese: 劉芷君; Jyutping: Lau4 Zi2-Gwan1
  6. ^ Chinese: 梁善知; Jyutping: Leong4 Sin6-zi1
  7. ^ Chinese: 繆昀希; Jyutping: Mau4 Wan4-hei1
  8. ^ Chinese: 鄧曉殷; Jyutping: Dang6 Hiu2-jan1
  9. ^ Chinese: 楊秉頤; Jyutping: Joeng4 Bing2-ji1
  10. ^ Chinese: 趙小婷; Jyutping: Ziu6 Siu2-ting4
  11. ^ Chinese: 彭家賢; Jyutping: Paang4 Gaa1-jin4
  12. ^ Chinese: 劉詠彤; Jyutping: Lau4 Wing6-tung4
  13. ^ Chinese: 趙頌宜; Jyutping: Ziu6 Zung6-ji4
  14. ^ Chinese: 侯雋熙; Jyutping: Hau4 Zeon3-hei1
  15. ^ Chinese: 文佐匡; Jyutping: Man4 Zo3-hong1
  16. ^ Chinese: 陳晉軒; Jyutping: Can4 Zeon3-hin1
  17. ^ Chinese: 江廷慧; Jyutping: Gong1 Ting4-wai6
  18. ^ Chinese: 陳昊廷; Jyutping: Can4 Hou6-ting4
  19. ^ Chinese: 蕭呈謙; Jyutping: Siu1 Cing4-him1
  20. ^ Chinese: 金永衡; Jyutping: Gam1 Wing5-hang4
  21. ^ Chinese: 孫衣文; Jyutping: Syun1 Ji1-man4
  22. ^ Chinese: 李茵彤; Jyutping: Lei5 Jan1-tung4
  23. ^ Chinese: 梁芷菁; Jyutping: Leong4 Zi2-zing1

References edit

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