CHUANG Asia Season 2, The mega-project international idol survival and one of WeTV’s flagship content series, has reached its thrilling conclusion. After months of fierce competition, the show has officially announced its final 7 trainees who will debut as the new boy group band “NexT1DE” (Next-Tide) are No.1 DORN with 4,579,164 votes, No.2 THI-O with 4,281,436 votes, No.3 HU YETAO with 3,692,691 votes, No.4 SHEN with 2,484,722 votes, No.5 OMAR with 1,943,494 votes, No.6 XIONG with 1,793,535 votes, and No.7 YAO ZIHAO with 1,668,350 votes. The GRAND DEBUT NIGHT was an overwhelming success, WeTV Thailand app recorded over 700,000 users, and more than 144 million votes were cast through the WeTV application throughout the entire season. Additionally, the hashtag for CHUANG Asia Season 2 trended at #1 in Thailand, maintaining its position in the Top Trending list for 24 hours straight.
Jeff Han, Vice President of Tencent Video and Director of WeTV, said, “CHUANG Asia Season 2 has received an incredible response from fans in Thailand and worldwide. This reflects WeTV’s capability to expand its audience base through original content tailored to global entertainment demands. It also demonstrates our ability to attract new target groups through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, such as Yen Yen (Thailand’s #1 herbal drink and the show’s Title Sponsor), ICONSIAM, W District, and Channel 3. These collaborations have successfully broadened our reach across Thailand, Asia, and beyond, significantly strengthening WeTV’s brand presence. We deeply appreciate all our partners for their unwavering support throughout the season. Their contributions have helped CHUANG Asia Season 2 become a global phenomenon in just three months. Moving forward, WeTV remains committed to developing and delivering high-quality content, reinforcing our position as a leading video streaming platform.”
Juan Xiang, Director of International Business at Tencent Video and Head of Management of WeTV, said, “Over the past three months, CHUANG Asia Season 2’s popularity has surged with every episode, as seen through increasing audience engagement in our interactive activities. We introduced special events to bring fans closer to the trainees, including the Busking Event, where all 60 trainees performed live in public spaces, and the CHUANG Asia Season 2 1st Fan Meeting: School Break, where fans voted for their top 15 trainees to meet in an exclusive fan event. The overwhelming response led to tickets selling out on the first day, prompting additional seat releases to accommodate demand. During the final stage, WeTV Thailand app recorded over 700,000 users, and more than 144 million votes were cast through the WeTV application throughout the entire season. Additionally, the hashtag for CHUANG Asia Season 2 trended at #1 in Thailand, maintaining its position in the Top Trending list for 24 hours straight. The hashtag also generated strong buzz across Asia, ranking #2 in Singapore, #4 in Indonesia, and #6 in Malaysia., proving its massive success this season.
The 7 winners have grown immensely throughout their journey, discovering their true selves and pushing their limits with unwavering dedication. With the overwhelming support of fans, they will now debut as “NexT1DE”, an International Boy Group set to make waves in the entertainment industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to them on this incredible achievement and wish them continued success.At We TV, we take pride in not only providing a platform for talented trainees to shine but also in creating high-quality content that resonates on a global scale, as seen through the record-breaking stats and audience engagement this season.”
Tan Passakornnatee, CEO of Ichitan Group PCL. and founder of YenYen brand, the title sponsor of CHUANG Asia Season 2, said “I would like to congratulate all seven trainees who have debuted as full-fledged artists, making their dreams come true through their determination and hard work throughout the competition, while also bringing joy to fans across Asia. I admire every trainee who participated in this competition. Each of them showcased their full potential. YenYen will continue to support everyone in pursuing their dreams. As the title sponsor of CHUANG Asia Season 2, YenYen, Thailand’s #1 herbal drink that is ready to fight both heat and spiciness, would like to thank the trainees and the production team for creating such great experiences for the fans. To further emphasize YenYen’s commitment to supporting the new generation of creative individuals, aligning perfectly with our brand's DNA, I am pleased to announce that YenYen will be supporting all 7 members of 'NexT1DE' by signing them as brand ambassadors for a full year! They will represent the image of a modern herbal drink, a secret weapon to fight the heat and spice in Thailand and will participate in many special activities with YenYen throughout this year. I encourage all fans to continue following and supporting 'NexT1DE' as the new ambassadors of YenYen”.
Dorn – Korn Khumraj, Thai member who received the highest number of votes at 4,579,164 votes, spoke on behalf of the seven members of NexT1DE: "Today marks the most significant day in our lives. We've reached this point, thanks to everyone around us – the mentors' guidance, fans' support, and everyone's encouragement kept us going even through difficult times. Every step of this journey has been invaluable and unforgettable. We're grateful to all the mentors, fellow trainees, and most importantly, our fans who believed in us and voted for us. We promise to deliver our best performances and won't let you down. Please continue to support us in the future! We'll give our absolute best for everyone."
Viewers can catch up on all episodes of CHUANG Asia Season 2 on the WeTV application at https://bit.ly/CHUANGAsiaS2. Follow ‘NexT1DE’ on their social media channels: IG: @Next1DEofficial, X: @next1de_official, TikTok: @next1de_official, YouTube: Next1DE official, and Weibo: NexT1DE官博
