Overseasidol.com — On October 27, Tencent Video officially revealed at the “2026 Tencent Video V Vision Conference” that its variety show lineup will include the highly anticipated “CHUANG 2026”.
The announcement also mentioned that information about the mentor lineup has already leaked, and the show has entered its production phase.
This marks the return of the CHUANG series, known internationally as Produce Camp, after a long hiatus. The last season, CHUANG 2021, was the final installment before the franchise was suspended due to a major voting controversy.
At that time, the program’s voting system required fans to purchase beverage products from a partner brand to collect voting codes.
To help their favorite trainees debut, many fans bought large quantities of drinks, which led to wasteful behavior when unopened bottles were discarded in bulk.
The incident quickly caused public outrage and sparked widespread criticism online.
As a result, the government implemented stricter regulations on fundraising and fan voting for survival shows.
After several years of silence, CHUANG 2026 signals a new beginning for the series.
Tencent Video’s latest announcement suggests the production team is preparing to rebuild the franchise responsibly, with improved systems and stricter oversight.
Fans are now eager to see how the new season will balance the excitement of competition with transparency and fairness.
With both variety and survival elements combined, CHUANG 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about shows in 2026.
