In tune with herself

"When I met the contestants, I realized that some of them were not passionate about music. They just wanted to become famous and music was simply a route to success. I was angry and argued with my agent because that's not what I wanted to do," said Li in the show. "But after talking with those contestants, I realized that they also are confused about their future. I wanted to help them to see their potential and find their goal.

"When I was a newcomer to the industry, I felt hurt when confronted with the doubts of the public, but kept all this to myself, without seeking any help. Now I want to be able to help those that follow and find themselves in the same situation, and now I have the opportunity to make a difference," Li says.

On the new album, Li wrote a song, entitled You Are Always the Apple of My Eye, dedicated to her parents, which was released on Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi festival, which fell on Aug 7 this year.

Li, who is usually protective of her privacy, surprised her fans by releasing a short video of a trip she made back to her home in Chengdu, Sichuan province. In the video, her parents cook together and Li chatted with them in the local Sichuan dialect.

"I used to avoid revealing my personal life on social media, but now, I would like to share. My father, for example, is not an ambitious man, but he takes care of the family as he always has," she reflects. "My family has made me who I am and, as I grow up, I cherish my moments with them more and more."