HONG KONG — Seven finalists in the popular singing competition “Midlife Voice 4” have drawn their performance slots ahead of the grand finale, set for Saturday night at the Kai Tak Sports Park. The winner of the live broadcast event will take home a 100,000 Hong Kong dollar prize.
On Friday, contestants including Yin Jingshun, You Shuqing, Xu Yanni, Xu Meiqi, Wu Yiwei, Cai Miție, and Zheng Jiasheng gathered to select their stage order for the championship round. After the selection process, Zheng Jiasheng was left with the first spot by default, a position he said he had anticipated.
“It’s fine. Let fate decide,” Zheng told reporters. “But going first does bring a little pressure.”
Yin Jingshun, who chose third, described his decision as spontaneous. “I just picked number three when it came to mind,” he said. “At the end of the day, singing well is what matters most. The order doesn’t change that.”
You Shuqing revealed she selected the sixth slot because six is her lucky number. “I followed my heart,” she explained.
Speculation Over Alleged Favoritism
The three contestants—Yin, You, and Zheng—have faced rumors of being pre-selected as the top three after they were reportedly given priority for performances in mainland China. All three dismissed the speculation with humor, though they did not shy away from the suggestion.
“If it were true, I wouldn’t mind,” Yin said with a laugh, though he firmly denied any internal arrangements. He stressed that the final result would depend entirely on live performance.
When asked how he would use the prize money if he won, Yin initially said he would split it seven ways among the finalists. But after hearing that Zheng had predicted he would win, he quickly backtracked. “If I win, I’ll just buy everyone a coffee,” he joked.
You Shuqing was quick to respond. “Then I hope you don’t win! If I win, I’ll treat everyone to a big meal—definitely better than your coffee.”
Emotional Finale Ahead
You noted that the contestants have known each other for a year and said the finale will be a bittersweet moment. “We will treasure this last performance together,” she said. “I think we’ll all be crying that night.”
The finale, dubbed “The Battle for the Summit,” will broadcast live from the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park venue Saturday evening. The seven contestants will compete for the championship title in what organizers describe as a high-stakes, emotionally charged conclusion to the season.
The competition, which targets singers aged 35 and older, has gained a strong following for showcasing overlooked talent and personal stories of perseverance.
This article is based on an internal briefing and reporter interviews.
