Stars rehearse for CCTV Gala

CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the hotly anticipated variety show held on the eve of the lunar new year, is now in its countdown phase. Yang Kun and Zhang Liangying were there at the singing rehearsals on Monday.

Their duet has been highly anticipated, since it was announced to the public last month. Yang Kun is known for his harsh, yet sentimental singing, while Zhang Liangying is loved for her soaring voice. An unlikely, but intriguing partnership.

Zhang Liangying, singer, said,"We are now adapting to the sound from earphones. Some prefer the music louder, while others like their voice to be louder. Some like when it is mixed sound, while others prefer only music. Everyone is different."

Yang Kun, singer, said"We need the sounds to be exactly the way we like them."

Coordinating with audio workers is one of the major tasks during rehearsals. The song they'll sing is called "Friends of My Whole Life", which is warm and melodious. The singers have given their interpretations to the song's message.

Zhang Liangying said:"The song is very warm. I think friendship is very important in our lives."

Yang Kun said:"Through this song I hope we can be more tolerant to others. If there is a little unhappiness between us, I hope we can let it go with a smile."

Yang Kun and Zhang Liangying both stand at the frontline of China's pop scene. What chemistry they'll bring us on the big night, we have to wait and see.