#chase lee

this explains some things. ouch

This is my final top 9 picks on Youth With You 3. This list is completely different to the list I made when the first few episodes were released so I had to alter it multiple times to get to this. After the third elimination, I’m finally satisfied with this list despite some of my faves being eliminated so let’s get started.

SUN YINGHAO (KACHINE)

I had to start off this list with my number one. He first caught my eye when he performed “tiger” but it was his solo dance with the beautiful feather top he made got me interested in him. His stage presence is phenomenal and while his vocals isn’t his strongest skill, he has improved. I love all of his performances but my favourites are “new creature” and “stop sugar” despite being injured. I hope he’s in the final line up or there will be consequences.

LUO YIZHOU

When I first saw him, I wasn’t interested in him at all but it was when he did “kick it” I was intrigued. Curiosity got the best of me and he went from non-existant in my eyes to my second pick. I can not stop thinking about “stop sugar” and “domesticator” was the cherry on top. He never fails to impress me and I love that he experiments with his abilities in every mission.

DUAN XINGXING (X)

Let me be honest here, I was attracted to him the minute he walked in with his group. He has this expression that was honestly seductive and yes, I fell for it. My favourite performances were “sha ni” , “jade” and “stand” which displayed his ability to be flexible with concepts. His rank within the top 9 is a bit dangerous so hopefully he debuts.

LIU JUN

Also known as the unofficial dance mentor. He made all of his group performances 10x better and I am here for it. I enjoyed every stage he has done from “new creature” and “jade” to “history” and “bamboo”. He honestly does no wrong in my eyes and I think his singing abilities is also good even when it’s not his biggest strength. My heart will be shattered if he’s not in the final line up.

LIU GUANYOU (NEIL)

If I had to recommend a triple threat, it would be him. He’s singing and dancing abilities are excellent and I’m sure he would be a great rapper if he had time to focus on it. His “sunshine, rainbow, white horse” and “domesticator” performances were top notch I was surprised. I also like that he experiments with concepts, which can expand his knowledge on performance quality. Bonus: he and xingxing are honestly so cute I don’t wanna separate them.

SHI QI (CHASE LEE)

I adore him. Enough said. Despite his young age, he’s excellent at expressing his emotions through music. His first stage “Light” made me tear up and eventhough I never was in his place, I had so much empathy for him. I thought he was this cold guy who’s closed off but as I watched the show, I learnt that he’s was just a cute boy who wants candy. My favourite performances he did were “unworthy” and “okay” not to mention “light”. Also, his relationship with sen is adorable - very sibling-like.

LIAN HUAIWEI

I have been rooting for him since his QCYN1 days. He was great on that season but sadly he missed his debut with Unine. I didn’t add him for sympathy but I added him to this list because I admired his drive and his resilience to come back to this show. He didn’t let his previous result stop him from pursuing his dreams. I adore his “sunshine, rainbow, white horse” and “cinderella” performances and his love-hate relationship with yihang is adorable.

SUN YIHANG

I admire his patience. He trained for 7 years and I believe its his time to shine. I was impressed by him from the first stage to his recent stages. My favourite performances were “never get low”, “history” and “way up”. His performance quality is exceptional and his singing is really good. His relationship with huaiwei is so relatable but super cute I hope he debuts. Regardless whether he debuts or not, his 7 years of hard work will pay off.

HE DERUI

This is my wild card choice. I didn’t expect myself to like him so much but he has charisma. Not as charismatic as xingxing or yizhou in a sense but he’s charming. I noticed him during “gravitation” like everyone else did but it was his “okay” and “sha ni” performances made me like him even more. I think his charms make him stand out as well as his performance quality. I just like the boy-next-door vibes he exudes.

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