Since shows such as "The Voice of China" have become today’s staple programs in the Chinese mainland, CCTV is trying to adapt to the competition. (Photo : MEDIACORP)
Taiwanese pop sensation Jay Chou has agreed to be "The Voice of China's" newest team coach in the singing competition's fourth season.
The talent show made the announcement Thursday through an enthusiastic post in its official account over Sina Weibo, China's Twitter-like microblogging platform.
"Announcing the first mentor of the fourth season of The Voice of China! He is the newlywed Heavenly King Jay Chou!" "The Voice of China" wrote.
According to the post, the show had been trying to get Chou as one of "The Voice of China" mentors since 2012, noting how the pop star declined for three years because he felt that he needed to be more mature in his craft to consider coaching aspiring singers.
Other stars including Hong Kong singer-songwriter Jacky Cheung, Chinese-American singer and producer Leehom Wang, and Taiwanese record producer Jonathan Lee were also sent their invitations to stand as coaches for the other three teams in the talent show.
Chou, who rose to fame in 2000 after the release of his self-titled debut album produced by Alfa Music, has recently made news after he finally tied the knot with his 21-year-old sweetheart model Hannah Quinlivan a day before his 36th birthday this January.
Aside from his success in music, the 36-year-old singer is also an accomplished actor after he decided to enter the film industry in 2005 when he starred in the movie adaptation of the hit anime "Initial D," where he was recognized by several award-giving bodies as the "Best Newcomer Actor" of the year.
He also starred in several other films, including the Chinese historical epic "The Curse of the Golden Flower" and the Hollywood film "The Green Hornet."
