iQIYI’s “Scream Night” iQIYI’s 2024 edition is celebrating the streaming platform’s tenth year with star-studded lineups, spectacular performances, and recognition of excellence. The event is livestreamed and watched by iQIYI VIP members, fans, and millions worldwide to witness the crowning of 66 honours across six major categories.
A Starry Evening: Red Carpet and Stage Light Up the Night
The event unfolded in two segments: the “Scream Red Carpet” and the “Scream Gala.” Celebrities dazzled on the red carpet, engaging with fans and creating an electrifying atmosphere. The gala featured surprises like iconic drama OSTs, reunions of hit IP creators, and performances by powerhouse artists. Trending topics from the event dominated platforms like Weibo and TikTok, turning it into a global entertainment spectacle.
Honoring Excellence: Spotlight on Outstanding Content and Creators
This year’s gala celebrated 66 honors across various segments, acknowledging outstanding contributions in entertainment.
Drama Segment: Hits like Fangs of Fortune, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II: To the West, and Wind Direction earned “Drama of the Year.” Individual accolades included Liu Yuning as “Actor of the Year,” and Bai Lu as “Audience Spotlight Actress 2025.” Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II: To the West also clinched “Drama King of the Year,” with a special spinoff announcement thrilling fans.
Variety Segment: Shows like The Rap of China 2024, HAHAHAHAHA Season 4, and Become a Farmer S2 claimed top honors, while The King of Stand-Up Comedy champion Fu Hang was named “Comedy Star of the Year.”
Film Segment: Aaron Kwok and Ma Li secured “Actor and Actress of the Year,” while Xu Zheng earned “Director of the Year.” The movie Black Storm won Cloud Cinema’s “Influential Film of the Year” for its exceptional storytelling.
International Segment: Seven awards spotlighted international talent and innovation. Starlight Boys won “APAC Innovative Program of the Year,” while Deng Wei was named “APAC Rising Star.” Other winners included Tian Xiwei as “Progressive Actress,” Wang Xingyue as “Popular Actor,” Ariel Lin as “Outstanding Actress,” and Baifern Pimchanok alongside Zhang Linghe as “Audience Favorite Actors.” Esther Yu was crowned “Versatile Star of the Year.”
Stage Spectacle: Drama Reunions and OST Medleys Steal the Show
The night’s performances thrilled the crowd with the 10 boys from Become a Farmer and the Fangs of Fortune cast reuniting for the drama’s OST, evoking nostalgia. Liu Yuning’s renditions of Love Between Fairy and Devil and A Journey to Love transported fans back to beloved dramas. Highlights included collaborations by Rap of China 2024 finalists, Zhang Bichen’s dual performances, and the theme song from We Are Criminal Police.
A Decade of Brilliance: Scream Night’s Legacy of Innovation
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, iQIYI Scream Night set new standards for Chinese entertainment, showcasing achievements while delivering a night of joy and inspiration. From the red carpet’s glamour to the stage’s amazing performances, the 2024 event was the pinnacle of this year’s entertainment scene.