Meet the 10 rising stars on TVB’s Asia Super Young talent show: from Hong Kong’s Dez Yu and Produce 101’s Kim Dong-bin, to Boyhood’s Chen Xin-hao and Wang Mu-qing – but who is 15-year-old Atilla Fang?
TVB’s Asia Super Young talent show is gearing up for an incredible season! With 65 contestants from various regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong and South Korea, the show promises to showcase an abundance of talent and potential from the region.
As an exciting twist, a temporary seven-member boy group will be formed after the show ends. Although the show was initially scheduled to premiere on September 3, TVB recently announced the postponement of the broadcast due to TVB executive and host Eric Tsang Chi-wai’s recent surgery, as reported by Mingpao.
So, let’s shine the spotlight on 10 popular contestants who have already won over the hearts of fans before the show has even begun.
1. Archie Sin Ching-fung: a star in the making
Sin, 25, started his showbiz journey in TVB’s Stars Academy 1 in 2020. With a notable fourth-place finish, he went on to release his solo singles “The Book of Fortune” and “Bug Fix”, showcasing his versatility and talent.
2. Karl Ting Tze-long: acting prowess
Ting, 26, has been acting since 2017, including taking lead roles in last year’s Freedom Memories and Get On A Flat. His dedication to his craft earned him the TVB Anniversary Award for most improved male artist in 2021.
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3. Hugo Wong Yik-bun: charismatic Hongkonger
Wong, 23, has a magnetic presence that helped him secure 9th place in Stars Academy 1. Wong’s talent extends beyond singing as he also displayed his acting skills in TV drama Forever Young At Heart and costume drama Wu Xiang Chi Cheng.
4. Dez Yu Chung-yiu: musical talent
Yu is a gifted 23-year-old singer who has already signed with Universal in Hong Kong. Debuting in 2022, he has released four songs so far, including his first single “Paradise” in 2022, and “3.14” in 2023. With his captivating voice and impressive stage presence, Yu is sure to do well on the show.
5. Ashley Zhang Hao-lian: artistic heritage
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6. Atilla Fang Yu-heng: fresh faced dance talent
Fang, a 15-year-old dance prodigy, shines as the son of Hong Kong model Au-Yeung. His speciality is ballet, according to KProfiles.
7. Kim Dong-bhin: K-pop power
8. Ely Li Quan-zhe: rising star from mainland China
Li is a 22-year-old member of the male singing group Next. With his participation in the popular talent show Idol Producer, Li has already established himself in the industry, gaining a significant following of nearly 6.7 million fans on Weibo.
9. Chen Xin-hao: Yuehua darling
Chen, a talented 21-year-old, has made a name for himself as a member of the boy group Boyhood. Signed under Yuehua Entertainment, Chen and his group mates have been making waves in the music industry. In 2022, they released their debut album titled Landing.
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10. Wang Mu-qing: journey from World Klass to Boyhood
Wang, a talented 25-year-old artist from Guizhou, came ninth place in 2019 as a trainee on the talent show World Klass. And though he was unable to join the group formed through the show, he went on to become a member of Boyhood in 2022 instead, alongside Chen Xin-hao.
- TVB’s Asia Super Young talent show will feature 65 contestants from mainland China, Hong Kong and South Korea, among others, promising the formation of a 7-member boy group at the end of the season
- Although the premiere date has been postponed due to TVB executive and host Eric Tsang Chi-wai’s recent surgery, the series will debut soon: let’s meet 10 contestants already gaining momentum