Revival idol

In a bid to elevate traditional performers to star status among the nation's youth, Wang Ning has launched a TV talent show with a twist, Wang Kaihao reports.

When it comes to the modern music stars idolized by China's youngsters, it's perhaps not surprising that the most popular are heavily influenced by their counterparts from South Korea's K-pop scene and, to some extent, the US and European music landscape.

This has prompted the question: What if there can be a group of new idols famed for their unique Chinese characteristics?