Recently, a new entertainment show has been catching the attention of many Chinese viewers both at home and abroad. “Youth With You” is a reality show documenting the training of 109 girls. Their ultimate goal is to become a member of the final debuting girl group. 109 enter, yet only nine will make it into the group, which will debut as the show ends in June.
One reason the show has gained so much popularity is that everyone is quarantining at home and running out of things to watch. With this show, you can participate in online discussions and voting with other viewers. It is the perfect opportunity to be social while practicing social distancing.
Among these discussions, there is no shortage of controversies over who gets to debut. Of course, many viewers root for more traditional concepts of the “Asian girl group,” whether it’s the “cute and sweet” concept or the more recent “girl crush” concept. The majority of trainees fit under those categories.
The “cute and sweet” concept is defined by puppy-dog eyes, bangs and pigtails, and soft, baby-like voices.
The “girl crush” concept (originating from K-pop) is about being sexy, cool, chic, and fierce, while maintaining cute and girlish traits as well. (See Blackpink as an example.)
Yet the series also showcases trainees who don’t seem to fit into these accepted “Girl Group” concepts or appearances. Meet the girls who are breaking the mold！
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