Former Oriental Selection anchor Dong Yuhui released his first single "My Hometown". The song was created with the assistance of AI tools and is set against the backdrop of the changing seasons, telling the emotional bond between a wanderer and his homeland. In a live broadcast, Dong Yuhui responded to netizens’ questions about his singing, saying that this release was invited by Douyin Music, and it was a “kind of invitation that is hard to refuse.” He also mentioned, “We are doing it for ourselves, and we can’t compare with professionals.”
Regarding the release of Dong Yuhui's first single, netizens had mixed reviews after listening to it. Many users believe that Dong Yuhui's song "has the power of healing" and that it is "no technique but full of affection", "very touching" and "reminiscent of hometown". However, some users mentioned that such a crossover was "not necessary", and another user commented that "the singing is not good, the breath is unstable, and the level of ordinary KTV".
Internet analyst Zhang Shule believes that Dong Yuhui's single release is more of a "paint" for his cultural personality and a little bit of the popularity of AI creation. For Dong Yuhui, this is an attempt at marketing with Hui Peer. He is just an actor, participating in singing and publicity, trying to create a sense of humanistic care for his personal IP and brand image. It can also be regarded as a "gift" to his mother-in-law. It is just a tidbit and does not need to be over-interpreted.