Name: Happy Camp
Genre: Comedy, Reality, Talk
Released: 1997-07-11
Rating: 5.3
Cast: He Jiong, Weijia Li, Xie Na, Du Haitao, Wu Xin

The variety show that ate Chinese television for 27 years and counting.

Currently Airing

Chaotic energyCelebrity chaosGame show madness

Latest Episode

85 min

Season 19 • Episode 39

Latest

Episode 39

Oct 2, 2021

Overview

Comedy Reality Talk

Happy Camp is a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan Broadcasting System. The series debuted in 1997, and has remained in production since then due to its popularity. The show was hosted by the Happy Family: He Jiong, Li Weijia, Xie Na, Du Haitao, and Wu Xin. Happy Camp is one of China's most popular shows, with a viewership of tens of millions.

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game show

Generational bondingCelebrity cultureEscapist entertainmentNational identity

Standout Aspects

Acting

Hosts with genuine chemistry forged over decades

Production

Absurdly elaborate sets for glorified party games

Best for:Background·Family·Binge

First AiredJul 11, 1997

StatusOngoing

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons19·Episodes227

Top Cast

He Jiong

Weijia Li

Xie Na

Du Haitao

Wu Xin

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Happy Camp essentially created the template for modern Chinese variety television, with its influence visible in nearly every subsequent Chinese entertainment show.

Trivia

The show's 2018 viewership decline and temporary format changes sparked genuine national mourning on social media, with #HappyCamp trending for days.