Backstage at the production crew, in a small rest area.
"Sister Zhou Zhou, don't be nervous," Qi Ting stood by, persuasively encouraging, "You are the last one to perform today, and this competition format is actually to our advantage."
"The challengers from the last episode, Zhang Yuqi and Wang Yu, were both veteran powerhouses. It's okay if you can't beat them. After their successful challenge, they entered the ceasefire zone and won't perform today."
"You are facing the same seven people as before. As long as you, Sister Zhou Zhou, make it into the top six, it's tantamount to successfully challenging. Then, you will also enter the ceasefire zone and be safe for tomorrow."
Because "I Am the King of Songs" suddenly changed the rules, the production team invited two reigning champions to challenge simultaneously. It was indeed unfair to the original guests, so the recording was split into two days.