Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2021

9. Reality show Call Me By Fire becomes hot topic

The reality show Call Me By Fire, which premiered on Mango TV, a livestreaming platform, became a hot topic on Chinese social media this year.

Featuring over 30 male celebrities, such as singers, actors and dancers, the talent show not only brings out formal performances but also the diversity of the celebrities' daily lives. The show captured a large fan base soon after it was first streamed.

Last year, Mango TV launched a reality show, named Sisters Who Make Waves, which gathered 30 women celebrities all above the age of 30. The show was considered successful as the entertainment industry in China traditionally has favored women in their early 20s or even younger.

Call Me By Fire also has male celebrities competing in different groups. They live together and work as teams to brainstorm ideas and produce new work.