Second season of give me five kicks off

Before filming of the show began, the stars took time to remember the victims of the 8.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Wenchuan county, Sichuan province, 10 years ago on May 12.

"Zhejiang Satellite TV Station started producing variety shows 10 years ago. Now, variety shows are not only about bringing laughter to audience but also about bearing deeper meaning, such as promoting Chinese culture," says Zhou Lusha, the director of the first and second seasons of the show.

"The five stars of the show are born after 1990. They are similar in age as most of our viewers. We want to use their celebrity appeal to encourage and inspire the young audience."

According to Zhou, the stars will learn traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy and songs from classic Chinese films in the following episodes.

"In the first season of Give Me Five, the five team members went through 12 classes which helped with their personal growth. In the second season, we have made the show much more related to the audience. The 12 occupations are commonly seen yet easily ignored in real life," Zhou adds.

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