Is Idol Producer coming back?

Idol Producer's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired in 2021, with its fourth season concluding on May 1, 2021. There has been no official announcement regarding its renewal or upcoming episodes.

Idol Producer was a Chinese reality talent competition series that premiered on January 19, 2018. It brought together 100 trainees from various entertainment companies and talent agencies, both within China and internationally. Over a four-month period, the trainees participated in sealed training sessions which were recorded for the audience. Nine contestants were ultimately selected through a voting system by viewers to debut as a nine-member boy group.

The show featured a panel of mentors including Cheng Xiao, Zhou Jie Qiong, The8, and Jolin Tsai as dance mentors, along with Jackson Wang, MC Jin, After Journey, and Wilber Pan as rap mentors and instructors. The series was a mix of competition, training, and audience participation, aimed at discovering new musical talent. The episodes had a runtime of approximately 144 minutes, and the show aired on iQIYI. Although there has been no recent activity, Idol Producer remains a notable entry in Chinese reality TV talent competitions.