---
title: "Youth With You"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/youth-with-you-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 119848
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 113
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Youth With You (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/youth-with-you-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Youth With You is a Chinese reality television series that functions as a survival competition for aspiring idols. The program, which is also known by its Chinese title Qing Chun You Ni, premiered on January 21, 2019, on the platform iQIYI. The show is presented by Lay and features a format where one hundred contestants enter a high-stakes competition. Throughout the series, these participants compete to earn enough votes to successfully debut as members of a new idol group. The 2019 season consists of 12 episodes and aired from January 20, 2019, through April 6, 2019. Categorized as a variety show, the production serves as a male group survival show. The series is part of a larger franchise that spanned from 2019 to 2021. As a competitive reality program, the show focuses on the development and selection of performers as they navigate the challenges of the idol industry. The series documents the journey of these aspiring individuals as they strive to secure their place in the final group lineup.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "One hundred aspiring idols compete for a chance to debut in a new group."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes performance competition
- focus on idol development

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense pressure on contestants
- Tone & Suitability: The show features competitive performance environments typical of reality talent programs.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, musical, energetic, reality

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | iQIYI | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | iQIYI | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (18 Episodes)
### Season 2 (48 Episodes)
### Season 3 (47 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 113
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 107 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **LISA** as *Self - Dance Mentor*
- **Yu Shuxin** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Li Ronghao** as *Self - Vocal Mentor*
- **Lian Huai Wei** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Cai Xukun** as *Self - Youth PD*
- **Ella Chen Chia-hwa** as *Self - Vocal Mentor*
- **Jony J** as *Self - Rap Mentor*
- **Liu Yuxin** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Xu Jiaqi** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Yu Yan** as *Self - Contestant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Youth With You?
It is a Chinese reality television series featuring a group survival competition.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The 2019 season consists of 12 episodes.

### Q: When did the show air?
The 2019 season aired from January 20, 2019, to April 6, 2019.

### Q: What is the goal of the contestants?
Contestants compete to earn enough votes to debut as members of a new idol group.

### Q: Where can the show be watched?
The program premiered on the streaming platform iQIYI.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Youth With You — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/119848)
- [Youth with You (TV Series 2019–2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12816606/fullcredits/)
- [Youth with You Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/32607-idol-producer-season-2/cast)
- [YOUTH WITH YOU (TV Series 2019-2021) - Cast & Crew - The Movie …](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/119848/cast)
- [Youth With You (2019-2021) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/youth-with-you/Zi1DLhAujaslQmqaf2GRg/credits/)
- [Youth With You - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_With_You)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*