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flag Comedian duo Xu Haolun and Tan Xiangwen rose to fame in China after winning a 2024 stand-up competition and gaining popularity through Spring Festival galas.

flag Comedian duo Xu Haolun and Tan Xiangwen, known for blending traditional manzai comedy with Hunan dialect humor and surreal twists, have gained widespread popularity in China after winning Season 1 of Stand-up Comedy and Friends in 2024. flag Their performances on major Spring Festival galas, including the Bilibili Chinese New Year Gala on February 17, sparked online buzz. flag The pair’s rise reflects a broader surge in China’s comedy scene, fueled by popular variety shows and live performances, with Shanghai-based Xiaoguo Culture hosting over 630 shows in 2025 and drawing more than 640,000 attendees.

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