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| HAHAHAHAHA Season 6 Cast Confirmed: Deng Chao, Chen He, former EXO Lu Han Reunite in Five Ha 6 Return. (Credits: Weibo) |
China’s road comedy staple HAHAHAHAHA (哈哈哈哈哈 第6季) has confirmed its sixth season, with production partners iQIYI and Tencent Video locking in a full return of the original core cast and teasing a concept that folds nostalgia into a “digital world” travel reset.
The announcement lands with a clear message: after a season of fluctuation, the show is doubling down on the chemistry that built its reputation.
At the centre of the reboot is the reunion of Deng Chao, Chen He, and Lu Han—the long-standing “iron triangle” widely seen as the programme’s engine. They are joined again by Fan Zhiyi and Wang Mian, restoring the five-member line-up that defined the show’s early success.
The format remains rooted in unscripted interaction and budget travel challenges, but early production notes point to a broader geographic scope, beginning in Xishuangbanna and extending to Xinjiang, Hainan and parts of Central Asia.
The absence of Bao Shi Lao Jiu (Dong Baoshi), a regular in the previous season, has not gone unnoticed. Online reaction has been split between disappointment and cautious optimism, with many viewers arguing his distinct humour added texture to the ensemble, while others back the decision to recentre the original group dynamic.
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| HAHAHAHAHA 6 Cast Reveal Goes Viral as Original Five Members Reunite. (Weibo) |
There is growing expectation he could return in a guest capacity, though no confirmation has been given.
The show’s producers appear to be making a calculated correction. Season five drew criticism for a perceived drop in cohesion following cast changes, and industry chatter suggests the return of Lu Han alone has already lifted early reservation figures.
The reinstated line-up offers commercial stability as well, with Deng Chao and Chen He’s mainstream appeal continuing to anchor advertiser confidence.
Content-wise, the sixth season leans into regional immersion and spontaneous interaction. Cultural segments tied to local traditions—such as water-splashing festivals and street-level challenges—are expected to sit alongside improvised performances and low-budget survival tasks.
The addition of rotating guests including Ren Min, Xu Mengjie, Li Naiwen, Chen Qiaoen and Li Xiaoran introduces variability without diluting the “familiar faces” formula that viewers have repeatedly called for.
Online discussion has quickly gathered pace, with the announcement trending across Chinese social platforms. A dominant sentiment echoes a sense of return—viewers framing the reunion as a restoration of the show’s original tone.
At the same time, there is a more measured thread of scepticism, questioning whether nostalgia alone can sustain momentum in an increasingly saturated variety market.
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What to expect, then, is a season that plays it both safe and strategic. The reliance on established chemistry is deliberate, but the digital-themed reset and expanded travel scope signal an attempt to evolve without alienating its base.
Whether that balance holds will depend on execution—particularly how much of the show’s unscripted identity survives under the pressure of scale and expectation.
The sixth season of HAHAHAHAHA is set to premiere on 4 April across dual platforms, positioning itself once again as a flagship entry in China’s variety slate. With its original cast back in place, the programme is betting on familiarity to reignite its edge.
The real test will come once the laughter settles. Can the revived line-up recreate the unpredictability that once defined it, or will the weight of expectation reshape the tone?
Viewers are already weighing in—some calling it a long-overdue comeback, others bracing for a cautious retread. Where do you stand on the return of Deng Chao, Chen He, and Lu Han as a unit, and does the absence of Bao Shi Lao Jiu change the equation for you?