Mayday to rock silver screen with new concert flick

As well as the musical scenes, which make up the majority of the content, the film also has a superhero storyline woven into it.

The tale sees Huang Bo star as an executive looking to ally with the five band members to form a group of superheroes. Their mission is to annihilate a monster that has invaded the Earth, which stands many times taller than the landmark skyscraper, Taipei 101.

In addition to this fictional storyline, the film also shows scenes of Huang being welcomed onstage to perform with Mayday during a concert at the Beijing National Stadium in August, 2018.

"Superhero films have been gaining popularity in recent years," says Ashin, who explains that the band wanted to introduce a relatable narrative to connect with a wider audience.

Life is the third installment of Mayday's concert-turned-film franchise. Their first film, Mayday 3DNA, raked in 23 million yuan in 2011, while the sequel, Mayday Nowhere, grossed 21 million yuan in 2013. Both of the two previous movies are anthologies of their live performances.

Recorded using 64 sound channels (the regular setup for a movie is six) and produced in multiple formats including 4DX and ScreenX, watching the movie Life is like attending a concert in the cinema. During the Beijing preview screening, many fans waved blue wands and sang along with their idols on big screen.

As well as its domestic release, the film is also scheduled to open in several overseas markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France and North America.