---
title: "SINGER"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/singer-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 107467
imdb_id: "tt11879858"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 11
episodes_count: 152
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# SINGER (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/singer-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

SINGER is a large-scale singing competition television program co-produced by Hunan Broadcasting System (HBS) and Mango TV. Originally titled I Am a Singer, the show premiered in January 2013 and was adapted from the Korean reality show of the same name produced by MBC. The series features established vocalists from the Chinese music industry as well as internationally renowned artists who compete on stage. Each episode's results are determined by a panel of 500 in-studio audience judges who vote to decide the singers' rankings and eliminations. After four seasons under the original title, the program was rebranded simply as SINGER beginning in 2017, while retaining its core competitive format. The show continues to air new seasons annually, maintaining its focus on live musical performance and audience participation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high-stakes singing competition featuring top vocalists from China and beyond."

### Why Watch
- Showcases exceptional vocal talent
- Features international artists
- Audience-driven competition format

### Caveats & Content Note
- Long episodes
- Repetitive structure
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences interested in music and performance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, emotional, melodic, dramatic, inspirational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### I Am A Singer S1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 72
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 64 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **He Jiong** as *Self - Host*
- **Hu Haiquan** as *Self - Host*
- **Liu Ye** as *Self - Backstage Host*
- **Shen Mengchen** as *Self - Backstage Host*
- **Sun Nan** as *Self*
- **Hacken Lee** as *Self - Host*
- **Wu Qing-feng** as *Self - Host*
- **Angela Zhang** as *Self - Host*
- **Tony Chan** as *Self*
- **Zhang Jie** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show based on another series?
Yes, the first four seasons were adapted from the Korean show I Am a Singer.

### Q: How are contestants eliminated?
Audience judges vote to determine rankings and eliminations each episode.

### Q: Who produces the show?
It is co-produced by Hunan Broadcasting System and Mango TV.

### Q: When did it premiere?
The first season premiered in January 2013.

### Q: What changed in 2017?
The show was rebranded as SINGER but kept the same format.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sewing, Embroidery, Serger & Quilting Machines | SINGER®](https://www.singer.com/)
- [Singer (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_(TV_series))
- [SINGER (2013-2026) - TV Show | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/i-am-a-singer/FhzAWjacq1ROcvvaZRaAx5/)
- [Singer Corporation - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_Corporation)
- [SINGER (TV Series 2013- ) - Seasons — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/107467/seasons)
- [SHOP MACHINES - SINGER ONLINE](https://www.singeronline.com/shop-all-machines.html)

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