Hupu Goddess 2026 competition announces 16 finalists

The Hupu Goddess 2026 competition, an annual beauty event hosted by the major Chinese forum Hupu, has concluded its group stage. The results have revealed the 16 finalists who will compete for the title.

The competition saw several major upsets. Notably, prominent Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat was eliminated from the running after losing to Douyu streamer Xiao A Qing Angel in Group F. Other high-profile figures, including Ju Jingyi and Cheng Xiao, also failed to advance following the final voting rounds.

The remaining 16 contestants are divided into several groups, featuring a mix of Chinese celebrities and K-pop idols, such as Karina and Winter from aespa, and Jang Wonyoung from IVE. Among the remaining contenders, Karina and Diand Hiwei are noted as strong candidates for the title.