Happy Camp () was a Chinese variety show produced by Hunan Broadcasting System. The show debuted on 7 July 1997, and was off air on 25 September 2021. From 2006 until its conclusion, the show was hosted by He Jiong, Li Weijia, Xie Na, Du Haitao and Wu Xin, collectively known as the Happy Family. As a group, they also produced music albums and films throughout the show's run.
A flagship show of Hunan TV, Happy Camp was also one of China's most popular shows, consistently achieving record high ratings, with a minimum active viewership of 10 millions. The show aired every Saturday, featuring celebrity guests and hosts engaging in a variety of activities, including performances, games, interviews, and parodies.
Format Each weekly episode featured several popular guest celebrities, including regional stars from Hong Kong, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. It provided a platform for celebrities to showcase their talents. Due to the show's popularity, many artists appeared to promote their latest works, such as films, books, or songs, through interviews, performances, and games.
Title change In 1997, when the show was first broadcast,it used a purple and blue opening title, reflecting the logo of Hunan Satellite TV. In 2002, the title changed to a light yellow design with "Happy Camp" on a five-color circle. In 2003, it was updated to an orange title with red artistic lettering. In November 2004, aligning with the show's "He Li" competition concept, the opening title was changed to an orange stage design. In July 2005, the title featured a spinning star forming "Happy," with "La La Song" as the background music. In 2007, the opening title became a short drama featuring He Jiong and the "Happy Family," and the English name changed to "Happy Camp." In 2019, the title became a castle cartoon with the Happy Family head contest.
Hosts Li Xiang (李湘, 1997-2004) Li Bing (李兵, 1997 pilot episode only) Hai Bo (海波, 1997-1998) Dai Jun (戴军, 1998 guest host) Zhao Baole (赵保乐, 1998 guest host) He Jiong (何炅, 1998-2021) Li Weijia (李维嘉, 1999-2021) Xie Na (谢娜, 2005-2021) Du Haitao (杜海涛, 2006-2021) Wu Xin (吴昕, 2006-2021)
Theme Song In 1997, "Happy Like the Wind" composed by Zhang Boxu was the theme song. In 2000, it was changed to "La La Song" as the opening song. On 11 July 2021, a new theme song was released marking 24th anniversary of the series.
Episodes Season 1: 2007 Date Episode Guest17 MarHappy shopping, Thanksgiving Anniversary!Annie Yi, Yu Quan, Tian Liang, Tan Weiwei, Liu Liyang, Reborn, Qin Lan24 MarLamp of Peach BlossomQuan Yuan, Yuen Tai, He Jiong, Xie Na31 MarMade in ChinaTANK, Shi Yang7 AprWe want you to look goodT. A. K. E., Kim Wan-lyo, Lee Seung-hyun, Sin Seung-hee, Jang Sung-jae, Baby Zhang, Zhao Jingwei, Ruili Magazine models (Xiao Hei, Ayuki and Wang Xiang)14 AprSuper BoySuper Boy contestants21 Apr28 AprI have my youthSARA, Super Junior5 MaySuper BoySuper Boy contestants12 May26 MayHappy BoyYao Zheng, Allen Su, Wang Yuexin, Lu Huing, Bird Zhang, Jason Zhang2 JunDance Domination CD5566, Zax Wang, Sam Wang, Tony Sun, Jason Hsu8 JunSuper BoySuper Boy contestants16 JunWhat are the feelings forGong Ger, Fahrenheit23 JunSuper College20088 Band, Battle30 JunDream linksQin Lan, Jeff Bao, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Jenny Zhang7 JulChina LoveMary, Bo-Yee Poon, Jin Shanshan14 JulHappiness is flying towards youBeijing Latin Dance Club, Richie Ren21 JulOff itPaul, LKG28 JulUnity is strengthBuddy, Kit Teo, Hudson, Civil Imitator4 AugPopular element183 Club, Fish Leong11 AugSuper StarHam Yu, Chen Chusheng, Allen Su, Vision Wei, Ji Jie, Yao Zhen18 AugWhy Red (I)Super Junior25 AugWhy Red (II)1 SepGood list of young campusBack Dorm Boys8 SepSpecial Feature: Host Tour of Hong KongAndy Lau15 SepTurn on the happinessBibi Zhou, Guangdong Migrant Group22 SepTurn on the happinessWang Zhenglian, Ham Yu, Wang Yuexin29 SepTurn on the happinessChris Lee6 OctFun SaturdayHangzhou Heavenly Sword Fencing Club, Tino Bao, Anthony Bao13 OctI know my tasteYili Yogurt College Music Festival Players, Steve Yoo, Pu Shu20 Oct"Radiant" peopleDirectors: Zhong Wei, Ran Dawei, Luo Nahan27 OctDance of the youngDance Teachers: Zhou Zhikun, Huang Rui, Jiang Luxia, Song Bin, Zuo Jing3 NovWonderful LifeChildren's Gymnastics Team, Guo Tao10 NovSparkling Red StarJason Zhang, Ji Jie, Jinggangshan Fire Brigade17 NovYoung stageAnts, Colorful Hulunbeir Children's Choir24 NovGathering of sistersAYA, Fang Fang, Kan Mi-youn1 DecGathering of sistersYang Hong, Ma Chang, Yan Jiapei, Wuhan Institute of Physical Education Dance Team, Rose8 DecHometown Tourism FestivalG. yung Drung Rgyal, Li Na, Ham Yu, Tan Weiwei, Jason Zhang15 DecBeckham's trip to ChinaHuang Jianxiang, David Beckham29 DecI know my tasteWill Pan, KIG Street Dance, Women's Synchronised Swimming Team
Season 2: 2008 Date Episode Guest5 JanHappy in the StarBai Junye, Dong Bowen, Bi Shikao, Xiao Xiaotuan12 JanPlay the Sound 2008Li Heng, Bai Jing, Gao Ziqi, Liu Xuanchen, Hu Xilong, Huang Ruomeng, Wang Jinsong, Yu Quan19 JanKing of the Night (I)Jason Zhang, Jeffrey Ji, Reborn P. K. Pacharapon Jantieng, Rujjana Utaiwan, Patcha, Thailand Seven Girls26 JanKing of the Night (II)3 FebLove TacticsChen Zihan, Ng Man-tat, Kim Jeong-hoon, Yuan Wenkang9 FebMouse Greets HappySpring Replay (Series 1)16 FebSpring Replay (Series 2)23 FebSpring Replay (Series 3)1 MarPlay the Sound 2008Yale Asia Symphony Orchestra, Liu Jie, Halama Sisters8 MarRomance of Three KingdomsMen's Bally Fitness Cheerleader, Caffe-in, Shim Mina15 MarBlooming of Spring FlowersMichelle Ye, Chelsey Lee Mark, Wu Jiaxiang, Kaike'er Manni22 MarHappy Being TogetherHe Jiong, Sitar Tan, Yu Haoming, Allen Su29 MarSpring Comes Flower BlossomLei Shide, The Flowers, Da Zhang Wei, Wang Wenbo, Shi Xingyu, Guo Yang5 AprSpring Comes Flower BlossomPhoenix Legend, Xiong Yueying (Huang Ming, Zhang Junning and Zhou Yiwei)12 AprI'm a StarHuang Xiaoming, Lan Bo19 AprImpression of ChinaSu Shuiwen, Double College Student Team, Jackie Chan's Martial Arts School Shaolin Team26 AprI Will Not Let My Fame FadeHongye, Lollipop F3 MayInvisible WingsYu Tiantain, Song Xiaobi, Yeung Kwong10 MayTop PlayersZheng Taishun, Kone17 May2008 Wenchuan earthquakeOff-air24 May31 May7 Jun14 JunChildren Looking at the Olympics, Sharing the SpotlightLiu Yifei, Jackie Chan, Kenny Bee, Yeung Kwong, Jason Zhang, Chen Chusheng, Sitar Tan, Jia Tong21 JunHappiness Does TransmitChris Lee, Sou Jiuquan, Xun Lianyuan28 JunChildren Looking at the Olympics, Sharing the Spotlight (Re-run)Liu Yifei, Jackie Chan, Kenny Bee, Yeung Kwong, Jason Zhang, Chen Chusheng, Sitar Tan, Jia Tong5 Jul2008 Wenchuan earthquakeOff-air12 JulI Love the OlympicsChangsha Gymnastics School, Liu Xuan, Re Nuo, Baby Floats19 JulJiujiang Nunchuck Women's Team26 JulTo Complete, Nine BeautyChris Lee, Leon Jay Williams, Li Xiang2 AugI Love the OlympicsAndy Hui, Kung-Fu Pop9 AugExtreme sports performers, Tian Xin16 AugFive Continent's Singer Orchestra23 AugXinmin Primary School Students, War dancing instructor group (Brazil)30 Aug2008 Panzhihua earthquakeOff-air6 Sep2008 Summer Paralympic Games13 SepI love the OlympicsOu Lilian, Lu Wenlong20 SepPole dancing groups, Nicky Wu27 SepWhite Angel (re-run)BOBO4 OctFlying ButterflyWu Chun, Charlene Choi, Ching Siu-tung11 OctI Just Love MusicBOBO, Jam Hsiao17 OctThe Main StarMiriam Yeung, Jason Zhang25 OctMove Move MoveChangsha Middle School students, Li Xiaolu, Ariel Lin1 NovLove TacticsVivian Hsu8 NovMANJoe Cheng, Top Combine15 NovMic WhoreDa Mouth, Aisa Senda, Harry Chang, MC 40, Sakamoto Chunghua, The Eighteen Bronze22 NovThe Most FamousHIT-5, Dicky Cheung29 NovFashion ShowPace Wu, JJ Lin6 DecNew TricksNicky Lee, Parkour group13 DecMy Darling ClementineDonnie Yen, Lynn Hung20 DecSpring Comes Flower BlossomYe Pei (Champion magicians and Olympic cheerleaders)27 DecThe Main StarYoga Lin, Benny Chan
Season 3: 2009 Date Episode Guest3 JanClass of Youth DreamsMayday10 JanThe Decreed by Fate I Love YouEthan Juan, Joe Chen17 JanCongratulations CongratulationsUlgy Wudi (Season 2), Hey Girl, The Eighteen Bronze24 JanCow Greets HappySpring Replay (Series 1)31 JanSpring Replay (Series 2)7 FebSpring Replay (Series 3)14 FebSpring Replay (Series 4)21 FebBig Woman Little ManA-One, Ruby Lin28 FebFightingBy2, Kenji Wu7 MarMore and More LoveFahrenheit14 MarPlay It CoolWu Bai, Stanley Huang21 MarMore and More LoveInternational pair dancing instructors, Guangzhou Arts School, Zhang Shuai, Zhao Wei28 MarI Love to Watch MoviesKingdom Yuen, Andy Lau's sons (Andox and Box), Ronny Ching4 AprClass of Youth DreamsChun Xiao, Mayday9 AprDouble-sided PrincessJolin Tsai, Xu Mengya, Zhou Sicheng11 AprSeek FriendsGenie Chuo, Lu Chen16 AprBig Beauty WarSerina Liu, Pink Yang, Riley teachers18 AprI Am More Brilliant Than The GiantsJay Chou, Vincent Fang, Danny Chan, Ice Cream, Du Guozhang23 AprSeek FriendsFahrenheit, Wu Bai, Sa Dingding25 AprI Am More Brilliant Than The GiantsVincent Fang, Danny Chan, Ice Cream, Du Guozhang30 AprCity's VoiceHuang Lu, Liu Daye, Ivana Wong2 MayShare The LoveHuang Pin-yuan, Karena Lam, Dylan Kuo, Evonne Hsu6 JunHappy Magic WandKobayashi Kohei, Callaci Gil Echeverria Mirko, Eric Ching13 JunSummer ClassicsGrasshopper, Chen Shu-Fen20 JunSuper Girls Are HereSuper Girl contestants (Top 18)27 JunNew Sound Scares PeopleKhalil Fong, Ma Guangfu4 JulRefreshing Summertime Hong Kong DisneylandJacky Cheung11 JulSmile in My HeartZhang Jiani, Ming Dow, He Minghan, Ma Ke, Jill Hsu18 JulEavesdrop (I)Louis Koo, Daniel Wu, Sean Lau, Jason Zhang25 JulEavesdrop (II)1 AugTracing ShadowFrancis Ng, Xie Na, Jaycee Chan, Pace Wu, Hu Ge8 AugKung Fu Cyborg (I)Eric Tsang, Jeffrey Lau, Betty Sun, Ronald Cheng, Alex Fong, Gan Wei15 AugLet's Go Watch Meteor ShowerLet's Go Watch Meteor Shower Zhang Han, Zheng Shuang, Yu Haoming, Vision Wei, Zhu Zixiao22 AugKung Fu Cyborg (II)Eric Tsang, Jeffrey Lau, Betty Sun, Ronald Cheng, Alex Fong, Gan Wei29 AugBig RecordsJaycee Chan, Jacky Cheung5 SepInnocence ForeverNationwide students, Tsai Ming, Voice actors12 SepSmall Line Meets Big ArenaCoco Lee19 SepHappy Basket ApprenticeShawn Johnson, Shane Battier26 SepHappy in a DozenJoey Yung3 OctMore and More LoveGao Feng, Farmers Cast and director10 Oct365 More BeautifulEvery occupation professional, Andy Ge, North and South Prom King and Queens (Zhang Hangrui, Wang Xiwei, Li Yeqing and Qiao Renliang)17 OctThe Real Me MSuper Junior-M, Kim Min-ji24 OctHappy in a Dozen IIHuang Bo, Huang Yi, Du Haitao, Nanjing Opera, Super Junior-M31 OctHappy Camp @ SeoulLee Min-ho, Han Chae-young, Yoon Eun-Hye, Lin Chi-ling7 NovI Love PandaPanda, Jane Zhang14 NovHappy Music FestSodagreen, Hermit Group21 NovBig Rescuing WarDai Long, Prince of Salmon, Ramen Master, Restlessness Inn Miss, Beijing Emergency Medical Center28 NovSmall Line Meets Big Arena (Season 2)Chae Yeon, Hip-hop cloth-wrapper Shop, Li Yuanzai5 DecTrick Boys & Trick GirlsBOBO, Qi Wei, Wang Xiyi, Big Missy, Super Brother12 DecHappy ParadiseJason Zhang, Kim Joon, Animal Stars, Dolls19 DecRhapsodyChris Lee, Kevin26 DecLove Just Reside TogetherTop Combine, Yoga Lin, Guo Shuyao (aka Yaoyao)
Season 4: 2010