The Voice of China concluded its second season by creating another grassroots idol, 23-year-old Li Qi. He may not have the look of a star but has obviously touched the hearts of many with his unpretentious and affectionate singing style.

Once a self-effaced boy, Li faced rounds of criticism bravely. Some commented that he won because of his crowd-pleasing voice.

Controversy aside, as arguably the first successful foreign TV program format in China, Voice of China will continue to strengthen local TV stations' obsession with foreign formats, especially those related to talent shows. In fact, there's a growing trend of importing formats among second-tier satellite channels, the prospect only expected to be dimmed by government restrictions.