iQIYI's 'The King of Stand-up Comedy' Concludes Successful Season, Boosting Grassroots Talent and Engagement

IQ
October 08, 2025

iQIYI announced the season finale of its original comedy variety show, 'The King of Stand-up Comedy,' with Fu Hang winning first place. The finale achieved a popularity index score exceeding 9400, making it the top-ranked variety show on iQIYI for 2024. This success underscores the platform's commitment to cultivating domestic comedy talent and culture.

The show consistently dominated variety show popularity rankings on third-party data platforms like Enlightent and Maoyan Entertainment throughout its airing. It also ranked among the top three most popular variety shows in all of iQIYI's major overseas markets, demonstrating its international appeal. The program generated over 4,890 trending searches across Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo and Douyin.

Following the broadcast, the 44 contestants collectively gained over 5.98 million new followers online, indicating a significant impact on talent visibility and audience engagement. This success builds on previous comedy hits like 'Super Sketch Show,' further enriching iQIYI's comedy ecosystem and providing a platform for grassroots comedians to share their observations on life.

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