Myanmar Idol is a Myanmar singing contest television series that is broadcast on MNTV. Its first season, in 2015, was described by The Myanmar Times as a "wild success". Due to its popularity, it has been extended for a fifth season in 2020. Since Season 3, the competition format has utilized a wild card during the top 4+1 show.
Judges
Ye Lay (1) Chan Chan (1) May Sweet (1, 2) Myanmar Pyi Thein Tan (2, 3) Tin Zar Maw (2, 3, 4) Yan Aung (3) Myo Kyawt Myaing (3) Aung Ko Latt (4) Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein (4)
Winners
Saw Lah Htaw Wah (Season 1) Thar Nge (Season 2) Phyo Myat Aung (Season 3) Esther Dawt Chin Sung (Season 4)
Episodes Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Series overview Following the success of American Idol and other IDOL series, Shwe Thanlwin created a Myanmar version of the series with identical formats and methods. Broadcast on Myanmar Network TV on Sky Net, it grew to be more popular than Dream Encounters (အိပ်မက်ဆုံရာ) and Melody World, which were once the most popular singing competition series in Myanmar.
Host and judges The inaugural season of Myanmar Idol featured 3 judges: Burmese singers Ye Lay, Chan Chan and May Sweet. Since then, various combinations of 3 to 4 judges, including Tin Zar Maw, Myo Kyawt Myaing, Myanmar Pyi Thein Tan, Yan Aung, Aung Ko Latt, and Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, have served in the judge panel. The show has been hosted by Kyaw Htet Aung since Season 1.
Hosts / Judges Seasons 1(2015-2016) 2(2016-2017) 3(2018) 4(2019) Hosts Kyaw Htet Aung colspan="4" Judges Chan Chan colspan="1" colspan="3" Ye Lay colspan="1" colspan="3" May Sweet colspan="2" colspan="2" Myanmar Pyi Thein Than colspan="1" colspan="2" colspan="1" Tin Zar Maw colspan="1" colspan="3" Myo Kyawt Myaing colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="2" Yan Aung colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="2" Aung Ko Latt colspan="3" colspan="1" Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein colspan="3" colspan="1"
Season 1
In 2015, the first Myanmar Idol season held auditions in four major cities: Yangon, Mandalay, Pathein and Taunggyi. The series judges, Ye Lay, Chan Chan and May Sweet chose the Top 11 finalists. After further stages, the Top 3 finalists, Saw Lah Htaw Wah, M Zaw Rain and Hninzi May advanced to the Grand Final Show, where Saw Lah Htaw Wah became Myanmar Idol winner of the first season.
Season 2
Season 2, in 2016, featured Tin Zar Maw, Myanmar Pyi Thein Tan and May Sweet as judges; with auditions held in 5 major cities, Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Taunggyi and Hpa-An, and bus auditions also held in other towns. Later in the series, the judges decided who would be in the Final Top 10, and, after further stages, the series advanced to the Grand Final Show held on 25 March 2017, where the two finalists, Thar Nge and Billy La Min Aye, competed with three songs. With the voting results of the whole country counted, Thar Nge was announced winner of the second season.
Season 3
During Season 3, in 2018, two new judges, Yan Aung and Myo Kyawt Myaing, joined Myanmar Pyi Thein Tan and Tin Zar Maw. After progressing to the Grand Final, ChanMyae MgCho was unable to participate due to illness. Phyo Myat Aung won the third season of Myanmar Idol. Zawgyi came back a wild card during the semi-finals.
Top 11 Finalists are Phyo Myat Aung, ChanMyae MgCho, Zaw Gyi, Ngwe Zin Hlaing, Nay Khant Min Thit, Nilen Parmawi, May Madi, Pyae Phyo, Naw Jas, Nan Shwe Yee, Swan Pyae Aung.
Season 4
Season 4 of Myanmar Idol was aired on Channel 9. The judges were Tin Zar Maw, Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein and Aung Ko Latt. Benjamin Sum, Aye Mya Phyu, Esther Dawt Chin Sung, Yaw Kee, Htet Inzali, Naw Say Say Htoo, Nay Lin Kyaw, Chuu Sitt Han, Hninn Ei Ei Win, Tan Khun Kyaw and Saw Chris Moo Ler are the top 11 finalists. Tan Khun Kyaw returned to the semi-finals with the Channel-9 wild card. Chu Sit Han, Nay Lin Kyaw, Hninn Ei Ei Win, Tan Khun Kyaw, Htet Inzali, Naw Say Say Htoo and Yaw Kee were nominated for the Channel 9 Wild Card. The finalists were Benjamin Sum, Aye Mya Phyu and Esther Dawt Chin Sung to complete the grand final. The grand final (as usual) was located in Hexagon Complex, and voting was available after the top 4+1 result show from that day (20-12-2019) to (28-12-2019) and the GRAND FINAL was aired in Channel 9 and the time was 20:30. Esther Dawt Chin Sung won the fourth season of Myanmar Idol and the first girl winner of Myanmar Idol.
Season details SeasonYearFinale dateWinnerRunner Up(s)Other contestantsNumber of contestants12015-20168 April 2016Saw Lah Htaw Wah M Zaw Rain, Hnin Zi MaySophia Everest, Zaw Min Oo, Saw Htet Naing Soe, May Kyi, Aung Tayza Kyaw, Khine Thazin Thin, Aung Pyae Tun, Rio 1122016-201725 March 2017Thar Nge Billy La Min AyePoe Mi, Mai Mai Seng, Ye Naung, Zin Gyi, Chan Nyein, Yoon, Phyu Lay, A Mi Zan103201811 August 2018Phyo Myat Aung ChanMyae MgChoNan Shwe Yee, Swan Pyae Aung, Nilen, Ngwe Zin Hlaing, Naw Jas, May Madi, Pyae Phyo, Zawgyi, Nay Khant Min Thit 114201928 December 2019Esther Dawt Chin Sung Aye Mya Phyu, Benjamin Sum Moo Ler, Nay Lin Kyaw, Hnin Ei Ei Win, Htet Inzali, Chu Sit Han, Tan Khun Kyaw, Naw Say Say Htoo, Yaw Kee 11
Finalists FinalistsSeason 1(2015–16)Final Competition WeekLast Competition Song(s)RemarkAuditionVoting NumberSaw Lah Htaw WahWinnerGrand Final Du Ta Ya Min Thi Naing Ma Lar Dan Yar Maet A NarYangon 7M Zaw RainRunner UpGrand FinalNout Sone Yin Kwin Min Thi Naing Ma Lar A Chit Oo Zat LanTaunggyi1Ninzi MayRunner UpGrand FinalA Chit Htat Ma Ka Min Thi Naing Ma Lar Bal Thu Koe Lout Chit Tha LalYangon3Sophia EverestTop 4 +1: Composer Saung Oo Hlaing's Songs WeekA Chit Ma Shi Nay Yat Myar She was saved by judges in No. 1 Hit Songs Week. Double eliminations because May Kyi came back with Pantene Wild Card in Cinematic Songs Week.Yangon8Zaw Min OoTop 5 + 1: Cinematic Songs WeekNha Yout Ta Ein MatMandalay11Saw Htet Naing SoeTop 6: Summer Season Songs WeekNway Mhat TanTaunggyi2May KyiTop 4 + 1: Composer Saung Oo Hlaing's Songs Week (with Pantene Wild Card)A Mharr MyarrDouble eliminations because she came back with Pantene Wild Card in Cinematic Songs Week.Taunggyi10Top 7: Rock WeekA Twin KyayShe was Pantene Wild Card Winner and came back in Cinematic Songs Week.Aung Tay Zar KyawTop 8 + 1: Htoo Ein Thin's Songs WeekYar Za Win Myar Yae Tha Doe Tha MeeDouble eliminations because Sophia Everest was saved by judges in No. 1 Hit Songs Week.Mawlamyine9Khine Thazin ThinTop 8 + 1: Htoo Ein Thin's Songs WeekNar Yee Paw Mha Myat Yae Sat MyarDouble eliminations because Sophia Everest was saved by judges in No. 1 Hit Songs Week.Yangon6Top 9: No. 1 Hit Songs WeekNo elimination because Sophia Everest was saved by judges.Aung Pyae TunTop 10: Famous Songs of 1980 WeekPyout Sone Nay Thaw Naitban BoneMandalay4RioTop 11: Favourite Songs WeekThu Nge Chin A TwatYangon5Season 2(2016–17)Final Competition WeekLast Competition Song(s)RemarkAuditionVoting NumberThar NgeWinnerGrand Final D Lan Ka Lay Lan Kwel Zat Taw Htel Mhar A Lwan SoneMandalay2Billy La Min AyeRunner UpGrand FinalD Lan Ka Lay Phayar Suu A Chit Myar Lat SaungTaunggyi9Poe MiTop 3: Encouraging Songs WeekYone Kyi YarShe was saved by judges in Duet Songs Week.Yangon6Mai Mai SengTop 4 + 1: Blue Music WeekParis Myo Ko Pyan U TwarDouble eliminations because Zin Gyi came back with Pantene Wild Card.Mandalay4Ye NaungTop 5: No. 1 Hit Songs WeekA Yin Ka Zat Lan LayYangon1Zin GyiTop 4 + 1: Blue Music Week (with Pantene Wild Card)A May Yal Dokka Ow LayDouble eliminations because he came back with Pantene Wild Card. But he was eliminated again in the same week.Taunggyi3Top 6: Academy Win Oo WeekMaung Toe Chal Yi Myay *Golden Disc (May Sweet) Winner He was Pantene Wild Card winner and came back in Blue Music Week.Chan NyeinTop 7 + 1: Back to Rock WeekA Dade Pae Shi Taw ThuDouble eliminations because Poe Mi was saved by judges in Duet Songs Week.Yangon5YoonTop 7 + 1: Back to Rock WeekPa Hta Ma Chay HlennDouble eliminations because Poe Mi was saved by judges in Duet Songs Week.Taunggyi10Top 8: Duet Songs WeekNo elimination because Poe Mi was saved by judges.Phyu LayTop 9: Famous Songs of 1990 Week25 MinutesMandalay8A Mi ZanTop 10: Favourite Songs WeekMyaw Lint Chin Kwin PyinHpa-An7Season 3(2018)Final Competition WeekLast Competition Song(s)RemarkAuditionVoting NumberPhyo Myat AungWinnerGrand Final Nhoat Sat Chain Ma Ma Ko Chit Tal Tint A Twat Ma Nat PhyanPathein7ChanMyae MgChoGrand Final Tint A Twat Ma Nat PhyanWithdrew from competition on Grand Final due to health problemYangon11Nay Khant Min ThitTop 4 + 1: Jazz WeekThu A Twat Tay Kabyar He was saved by judges in Latin Week. Double eliminations because Zaw Gyi came back with Pantene Wild Card.Yangon10Ngwe Zin HlineTop 4 + 1: Jazz WeekInya Mhar Sone Soe KwelDouble eliminations because Zaw Gyi came back with Pantene Wild Card.Yangon4Zaw GyiTop 3: Hit Songs and Duet with Star Week (with Pantene Wild Card) Lo Tha Lo Thone Ta Yout Htal Ngo Mel (with Jewel)Yangon9Top 5 + 1: Rock WeekArr Lone Pyan Yuu Thwar Par Double eliminations because Nay Khant Min Thit was saved by judges in Latin Week. He was Pantene Wild Card winner and came back in Jazz Week.Nilen ParmawiTop 5 + 1: Rock WeekTate Pine Tae MinnDouble eliminations because Nay Khant Min Thit was saved by judges in Latin Week.Yangon3Top 6: Latin WeekNo elimination because Nay Khant Min Thit was saved by judges.May MadiTop 7: Raining Season Songs WeekMoe Thae Htae MharTaunggyi6Pyae PhyoTop 8: Khine Htoo WeekHnin Wai Tae SaungYangon8Nan Shwe YeeTop 10: Retro Night WeekEait Say Ma ShiDouble eliminationsYangon1Naw JasmineTop 10: Retro Night WeekHtein Choke ThuDouble eliminationsYangon5Swan Pyae AungTop 11: My Idol WeekA Mone Phwe TayMandalay2Season 4(2019)Final Competition WeekLast Competition Song(s)RemarkAuditionVoting NumberEsther Dawt Chin SungWinnerGrand Final Cin Sarr Mhar Pop Thit Sar Ma Pyat Kyay A Phyu Yaung Yangon8Aye Mya PhyuRunner UpGrand Final Lar Mae Nhit Mhar Yee Sar Htarr Mel Pin Tine San A Twet A Chit Yae A Lin Yaung A Phyu Yaung Yangon11Benjamin SumRunner UpGrand Final Ma Ma Chit Lo Ma Pyit Mask (Myet Nhar Phone) A Phyu Yaung Yangon2Moo LerTop 4 +1: Cinematic Songs and Encouraging Songs Week Ma Pyoe Thi Moe Tan Ma Ni Late Pyar (Iron Butterfly)Double eliminations because Tan Khun Kyaw came back with Channel 9 Wild Card.Yangon10Yaw KeeTop 5: No. 1 Hit Songs WeekMa Shi Taut BuuYangon1Naw Say Say HtooTop 6: Winter Season Songs WeekSaung Eain MatShe was saved by judges in Rock Week.Hpa-An3Htet InzaliTop 7: Soe Lwin Lwin WeekNge Nge Tone Ka Htet Po Chit MaeYangon6Tan Khun KyawTop 4 +1: Cinematic Songs and Encouraging Songs Week (with Channel 9 Wild Card) Ta Pyi Thu Ma Shwe Htar Kabar Myay Nyein Chan Par Say Double eliminations because he came back with Channel 9 Wild Card. But he was eliminated again in the same week.Mandalay4Top 8: Country WeekYangon TharHe was Channel 9 Wild Card winner and came back in Cinematic Songs and Encouraging Songs Week.Hnin Ei Ei WinTop 9 + 1: Yangon University Songs WeekTa Chain Tone Ca Tet Ka ThoDouble eliminations because Naw Say Say Htoo was saved by judges.Yangon7Nay Lin KyawTop 9 + 1: Yangon University Songs WeekKant Kaw Wai Da NarDouble eliminations because Naw Say Say Htoo was saved by judges.Yangon9Top 10: Rock WeekNo elimination because Naw Say Say Htoo was saved by judges.Chuu Sitt HanTop 11: Favourite Songs WeekCherry LennYangon5
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