Chinese powerhouse singer Li Xinyi was invited to Malaysia to take part in Astro’s music roadshow program “Music With You 2” and the entertainment show “XUAN Plus Entertainment Play,” meeting with Malaysian media on Friday (20th). He enthusiastically shared highlights of this trip, and revealed that this is his first time performing overseas, feeling both nervous and excited.
Li Xinyi smiled and said that upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur on the night of the 19th, he was warmly welcomed by Huang Chengxi and Liang Yuling, who took him to enjoy authentic Nyonya cuisine. Afterwards, they made sure to bring him to a mamak stall for some signature Malaysian snacks. “This is my second time in Malaysia. Last time, I came to watch Zhang Jie’s concert. This time, I’m here for work and can sing Mandarin songs here, which makes me very happy!”
For this program, he will duet “Alaska Gulf” with Xu Kai, sing “Incredible” with Liang Yuling and Huang Chengxi, perform his own song “First Sense,” and even challenge Jess Lee’s classic high-difficulty piece “Torture.” Regarding this, he said: “Some of the songs on this setlist I had never heard before, so I started preparing early and practiced repeatedly, hoping to give my best performance in Malaysia.”
Speaking of his favorite Malaysian singers, he unhesitatingly named Gary Chaw and Jess Lee, and revealed he once won a campus competition by singing Gary Chaw’s “Mr. Lonely.” He also shared that he has met YU Changjing at events and looks forward to the chance to collaborate in the future. “We both come from talent shows, but we haven’t worked together yet. I hope we can stand on the same stage someday.”
Produced by Astro, “Music With You 2” consists of six episodes and will air every Saturday at 6:30 pm starting from September 20, on Astro AEC (Channel 306), Astro GO, On Demand, and sooka. The program, in a roadshow format, showcases how young musicians use sincerity and creativity to break through cultural and generational boundaries, expressing the vitality and diverse charm of Malaysian music.