Hello Saturday

Hello Saturday reintroduces the familiar variety-show format with a refreshed cast dynamic and a new title. The program keeps He Jiong at its center, supported by regulars like Li Xueqin, Yang Di, Ding Chengxin and Wu Ze Lin, and mixes celebrity performances, short-form sketches and interactive games. Episodes pair light competition with segments that touch on social topics and popular trends, aiming to entertain while highlighting talents and personalities. The tone stays upbeat and youth-oriented, with producers arranging segments to spark conversation and share upbeat messages without altering the core party-like atmosphere of its predecessor.

Released in 2022, Hello Saturday is directed by 付家鹏 and functions as a rebranding of the long-running Happy Camp, retaining He Jiong and a roster of recurring celebrity members to bridge old and new audiences.

As of now the series has not won major industry awards or received high-profile nominations. Coverage has focused more on viewership and fan reactions than on prize-season recognition, so any future accolades would depend on longer-term traction and critical acknowledgment.

The show draws on the cultural weight of its predecessor, aiming to shape youth trends through playful segments and social-media-friendly moments. Its format encourages online sharing, and the presence of well-known hosts helps it stay visible in Chinese pop culture, particularly among viewers who follow celebrity variety programming.

Critical and audience response is mixed to positive, with a current average rating of 6.4/10 from eight votes. Reviewers and viewers tend to praise the hosts chemistry and the variety of games, while some note formulaic elements and occasional filler. Major themes are upbeat positivity, celebrity interplay, and staying current with youth tastes, which the show foregrounds in most episodes.