Huo Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Huo Xiao (霍骁)
Alias(es)	Brother Xiao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chatterbox Entertainment 19 42
Occupation/Role	Trainee and top-ranked contestant on Limited Idol 35 37
Status	Competing in the group-battle mission 35 37
First Appearance	Chapter 19

Competition Record

Milestone	Chapter	Notes
Initial rating	19	Received the initial stage’s first Class A rating; recognized as an all-rounder in singing, dancing, and rap.
Theme-song battle	22 25	Defeated Si Di’s challenge and remained in Class A; accepted Si Di as a future rival.
First popularity ranking	35	Ranked first among all 100 trainees.
Group-battle selection	37	Used his first-place privilege to choose “Fox,” then selected four teammates and appointed Si Di as the next captain.

Background

Huo Xiao trained for four years before joining Limited Idol. Prior to the program, he appeared on China Has Ha-Xi, where his mature, forceful stage presence made an impression despite not winning. A music critic predicted he would become a “king of the stage.” 24

At Limited Idol’s initial stage, he earned the first Class A rating and became known as an industry-recognized all-rounder. His high standing comes from both ability and discipline: he continues intensive late-night practice alongside other elite trainees despite already being among the strongest contestants. 19 22

Appearance

Huo Xiao is tall—over 180 cm—with long legs, a refined but world-weary face, and a naturally intimidating presence. His sharp, wolf-like eyes and unruly features give him an aggressive, cold impression. 19 22 33

• Often described as fierce, arrogant, and difficult to approach. 19 22
• Has a muscular build; his arms and neck are notably defined while training. 19
• His stage image is wild and rebellious, while his offstage manner is comparatively ordinary and health-conscious. 31
• Uses a cute cartoon boy as his WeChat profile picture; his account name is an infinity symbol and his status reads, “why can’t it be me.” 31

Personality

Huo Xiao is highly confident and competitive, with the skill to support his arrogant reputation. He does not avoid direct challenges, remains calm under pressure, and treats Si Di’s public challenge as worthy rather than insulting. 22 25

Behind his fierce image, he is disciplined and unexpectedly sociable. He avoids spicy food and flamboyant everyday clothes, keeps regular hours, and says he likes making friends. 31 His harshness is most visible when he sees unfairness or feels threatened; he sharply silences trainees gossiping about Si Di, confronts Li Si for humiliating him, and becomes openly possessive when Qin Wei seeks Si Di out privately. 19 45 49

Huo Xiao expresses care through teasing, physical familiarity, and practical help rather than direct tenderness. He pays for meals, lends Si Di his coat, feeds him water when he chokes, and offers to teach him rap—even though they are competing in opposing groups. 32 42 49

Abilities & Skills

All-Round Performance

Huo Xiao is regarded as an ace with no clear weakness across singing, dancing, and rap. His complete skill set and commanding stage control make him the benchmark that other trainees hesitate to challenge. 21 22

• Earned the initial stage’s first Class A rating. 19
• Demonstrated nearly flawless singing, dancing, and stage control in the theme-song evaluation. 21
• Performs with a mature, imposing stage presence developed through years of training and prior competition experience. 24
• Ranked first in the competition’s first popularity announcement. 35

Vocals and Rap

During the “Fox” part selection, Huo Xiao performs the difficult chorus with controlled transitions, falsetto, vocal runs, and low rap, earning the center position and chorus. 44

• Adapts easily to technically demanding vocal material. 44
• Uses rap as part of his strongest stage style. 22 44
• Offers to teach Si Di rap after Si Di admits that he lacks formal rap training. 49

Dance and Work Ethic

Huo Xiao’s ability is supported by sustained practice rather than talent alone. He trains late into the night with Class A and B trainees, repeating choreography until his clothes are soaked with sweat. 19

• Maintains precise rhythm and strong movement control during extended rehearsals. 19
• Continues practicing despite already holding a top-class rating and elite reputation. 19
• Serves as an example that forces Si Di to recognize the difference between natural talent and disciplined preparation. 19

Verbal Sparring

Huo Xiao has a sharp, cutting way of speaking and uses it to confront people he considers malicious or unfair.

• Publicly drives away trainees spreading gossip about Si Di. 19
• Humiliates Li Si after she attacks Si Di over his lack of rap training. 45
• Challenges Qin Wei’s repeated private meetings with Si Di and openly claims greater closeness to Si Di. 49

Relationships

• Si Di — Rival, friend, and the focus of Huo Xiao’s unreciprocated romantic interest. Huo Xiao first gains Si Di’s attention as the strongest Class A trainee, accepts his future challenge, then increasingly seeks closeness through meals, gifts, teasing, and protection. 22 25 30 32 42 49 After Si Di directly reveals that he has an online boyfriend, Huo Xiao conceals his disappointment behind sarcasm and playfulness. 34
• Qin Wei — Rival over Si Di’s attention. Huo Xiao distrusts Qin Wei’s private interference, becomes jealous when Qin Wei calls Si Di away, and directly clashes with him in the practice room. 38 49 50
• Yu Ning — Initially intimidated by Huo Xiao, Yu Ning becomes comfortable enough to tease him during their hot-pot outing. He recognizes Huo Xiao’s feelings for Si Di, though Huo Xiao later warns him not to interfere. 31 32 38
• Ji Yan — Fellow “Fox” competitor and ally in defending Si Di after Li Si publicly attacks him. 45 49
• Li Si — Antagonistic mentor. Huo Xiao rebukes her for using Si Di’s lack of rap experience to humiliate him. 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

Initial Recognition and Theme-Song Battle

Huo Xiao enters the competition as the initial stage’s first Class A trainee and defends Si Di when other trainees mock his efforts. His late-night practice also establishes why he is considered exceptional. 19

When Si Di challenges him despite being in Class F, Huo Xiao meets the challenge calmly. Si Di loses, but Huo Xiao accepts his declaration that he will one day defeat him, promising to wait “from an even higher position.” 22 25

Growing Closeness with Si Di

After ranking first in the initial popularity announcement, Huo Xiao joins Si Di and Yu Ning for hot pot, exchanges WeChat accounts with them, and probes Si Di about Qin Wei and dating restrictions. 30 31 He pays for the meal, calls Si Di “little hamster,” and moves his bunk beside Si Di’s. 32 33

Si Di eventually recognizes Huo Xiao’s attraction and directly tells him about his boyfriend, V. Huo Xiao reacts with hurt and skepticism but preserves their friendship through joking and roughhousing. 34

“Fox” Group Battle

Huo Xiao chooses “Fox” with his first-place selection privilege, forms his own team, and appoints Si Di as the next captain instead of selecting him as a teammate. 37 He wins the chorus and center position through a technically flawless performance. 44

When Li Si targets Si Di’s inability to rap, Huo Xiao publicly defends him. Later, he offers to teach Si Di rap and supports the two opposing “Fox” groups’ temporary cooperation. 45 49

Conflict with Qin Wei

Huo Xiao’s concern for Si Di escalates into open hostility toward Qin Wei. He waits outside after Qin Wei pulls Si Di away for a private talk, questions Yu Ning about influencing Si Di, and distrusts Qin Wei’s motives. 38

The conflict becomes explicit when Huo Xiao blocks Qin Wei from taking Si Di out of the practice room and declares that his relationship with Si Di is closer. 49 In their next confrontation, he demands that Si Di choose between him and Qin Wei; Si Di’s decision to speak to Qin Wei first leaves Huo Xiao visibly wounded. 50

Notable Quotes

“Then you'd better keep working hard. I accept your challenge, and I'll be waiting for you from an even higher position.” 25

“What a coincidence. My company doesn't have any rules forbidding artists from dating either.” 31

“I'll teach you.” 49

Trivia

• Huo Xiao’s everyday habits sharply contrast with his intimidating rapper image: he does not eat spicy food, dislikes bizarre outfits, keeps regular hours, and cracks sunflower seeds while relaxing. 31
• His private WeChat status, “why can’t it be me,” gains added significance after Si Di reveals that he already has a boyfriend. 31 34
• He is sensitive to Si Di’s cold intolerance and gives him his own down jacket before an interview. 42