Recently, netizens unveiled the appearance fees of mentors from “The Voice of China”. To the surprise of many, fees ranged from tens of millions to just a few million, showcasing a vast disparity among the mentors.
Contrary to popular belief that international sensation Zhou Jielun (Jay Chou) would command the highest fee, it was actually Xie Tingfeng (Nicholas Tse), often dubbed the “Terminator of the Four Heavenly Kings”, who clinched the top spot with a whopping 32 million yuan. While Xie’s musical accomplishments might not be as renowned as Zhou’s, his combined influence across film, television, and music could explain his elevated fee.
Following Xie, Zhou Jielun secured the second position, fetching 28 million yuan – a sum most would agree is well-deserved for an artist of his stature.
In third place was Wang Leehom, with a fee of 25 million yuan. While Wang has competed with Zhou for many years, public opinion generally perceives Wang to be slightly less influential than Zhou, justifying the lower fee.
Subsequently, Liu Huan, Na Ying, Chen Yixun (Eason Chan), and Coco Lee each commanded an appearance fee of 20 million yuan. These figures resonate with their established positions in the music industry.
Further down the list, mentors Wang Feng, Li Jian, and Will Pan each received 15 million yuan. Interestingly, Pan’s fee equaled that of Wang Feng and Li Jian, despite some considering his stature in the music scene to be somewhat lower.
Qi Qin’s 11 million yuan came as a surprise to many, especially given his once-glowing reputation in the music industry. Similarly, Zhou Huajian (Emil Chau) and Li Ronghao both secured 10 million yuan, a figure some feel is a tad underwhelming for the former.
Yang Kun, Xue Zhiqian (Jacky Xue), and Li Yuchun (Chris Lee) each commanded 8 million yuan. While Yang Kun’s fee seems apt, the fees for Xue Zhiqian and Li Yuchun seem a bit modest, considering their current popularity.
Yip Chengqing (Harlem Yu), despite being a veteran, was found at the lower end with a fee less than some newer artists, reflecting perhaps a lesser prominence in the show’s dynamics.
Some mentors were not mentioned, possibly due to undisclosed fees. With the revelation of these hefty appearance fees, what are your thoughts on the financial dynamics behind “The Voice of China”?