Chapter 146 Busy

Immediately after watching the concert, Yin Zhu threw himself into producing a new review video. After VIER took his final bow on stage, he lingered in his seat, savoring the moment. Most of the audience members were also reluctant to leave.

Back at his lodgings, Yin Zhu realized that he had very little usable video footage. Either he was too immersed in the concert atmosphere, or he had filmed it, but his screams in the background were too noisy and not suitable for use.

There was no other way but to bite the bullet and upload the existing materials.

After watching the concert, every cell in his body was in a state of high excitement, making his work effortless, and he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the production of the evaluation video.

Even before his video was released, the hype surrounding the concert had already exceeded everyone's expectations.

The phones of the staff at Vell Corporation and members of VIER kept popping up with messages.

Although the concert was indeed promoted by trending on two platforms, no one expected it to generate such a huge buzz.

After removing their makeup and changing back into casual clothes backstage, Meng Fanxi and the others had dinner with their families who were watching the concert. Although the company gave them a few days off after the concert, their studies continued as usual, so after dinner, Meng Fanxi and the others returned to their dormitory.

The dormitory was deserted and quiet, exactly the same as when I left in the morning. After enjoying the high popularity and attention of the concert, I did feel a sense of loss the moment I returned to the dormitory.

Before going to bed, everyone sat in the living room and reviewed some of the little incidents that happened during the concert, learning from the experience and making up for these shortcomings in the next concert.

After a busy day, no one had time to properly browse their phones, so they all tacitly lowered their heads and focused on their screens.

Xu You was the first to exclaim, "How come there's so much news?"

Meng Fanxi had already replied to the messages she received on the way back in the car, and was now scrolling through Weibo and Douyin, "Did the company buy so many trending topics? How come they're on every platform?"

He has a rather cautious personality. His attitude towards trending topics on various platforms is that he just needs to make his presence known to the audience and ensure a certain level of exposure. Too much exposure will cause resentment among the general public and attract a lot of hostile attention from industry insiders.

But why are almost all the trending topics on the hot search list now?

#VIER concert audience seating

#VIER Interaction

Who designed the stage design for VIER's concert?

#VIER concert was totally worth it

#VIER concert fan photos

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Lin Ruohe was replying to a friend's message when she heard this and opened the app, saying, "No way, I heard from Brother Ye that they only bought two or three trending topics."

Seeing the entertainment news filled with trending topics, Lin Ruohe fell silent; the overwhelming popularity had caught him somewhat off guard.

Clicking into any of them reveals genuine discussions and trending topics, with comments constantly being updated in real time.

On the forum, VIER's fans were discussing the concert like crazy, with reports from various perspectives constantly appearing, making both group fans and individual fans very happy.

Even in the "Chasing the Light Alliance," where fans and haters of various companies are active, VIER's concert became a topic of discussion. In order for forum members who were unable to attend the concert to have a more direct experience of the actual situation, the group leader even set up a special thread for discussion.

[Concert Summary | A One-Sentence Review of the "A Tree's Milky Way" Concert]

1L: Sofa

2L: Squatting

3L: I'm really curious why all the trending topics are about their concert. How many online trolls did Will Company hire? I want to hear the truth.

9L: Went to the concert, it was really great, and the concert ticket was specially blurred out. [Image]

16L: First of all, let me clarify that I'm just a die-hard fan who loves all kinds of concerts. I was truly amazed when I got to the concert. The stage design was the best I've seen this year, and there were tons of great quality little perks and merchandise. [Image]

19L: The most dedicated group I've ever seen in interacting with fans. In a venue with over 60,000 audience members, no one was left out. I was sitting in the stands, and I was already pleasantly surprised by the lower price compared to other concerts. I didn't expect them to interact with everyone in every area, taking care of everyone's feelings. Compared to 9Echo, which I saw a while ago, the difference is obvious.

26L replied to 19L: I've been to 9Echo too. They're just an indoor live house, and even with a few hundred people, it's very perfunctory. Compared to VIER, they're just trying to rip off.

33L: No exaggeration, I became a fan after watching the concert. My best friend is a group fan, and she invited me to the concert because her fellow fan had something come up. I didn't expect the experience to be so good. The concert was full of energy and no fluff. The talk part was also very interesting. It was the best concert I've seen in recent years.

40L: You'll regret it if you don't see it! I took my sister with me, and I didn't expect VIER's songs to be so good. Their live performance was top-three among active groups; they're a perfect all-rounder with no weaknesses. I immediately ordered their album after the concert. [Image]

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On video websites, videos and fan-taken photos of VIER's concert are springing up like mushrooms after rain, and many bloggers who attended the concert have announced that they will release vlogs and are currently editing them.

Meng Fanxi noticed that "Nian Nian Guan Ying" also posted a text report in real time. They invited Wu Jianian and other mentors, contestants, and staff from "Yi Tuan Wei Ying" to watch their concert, as well as friends from Xijingu Primary School, Quluo Village, and other places they had previously interacted with.

They were given a few shots at the scene, and unexpectedly, they became a trending topic.

Wu Jianian's idol career was much smoother than in his previous life. Unexpectedly, he still did not give up his idea of ​​becoming a blogger. At this time, "Nian Nian Guan Ying" was still a small account, but it had already accumulated a lot of loyal fans.

Meng Fanxi came across this account in the recommendations, and after thinking about it, he decided to follow it.

Wu Jianian's comments on this account continued his usual style, being very professional and full of positive feedback. Seeing that many people commented that they wanted to go to the concert, Meng Fanxi felt a sense of satisfaction that his efforts had been recognized.

Looking up at everyone's expressions, they were all holding their phones and grinning like idiots. They were especially happy to know that the current buzz was a genuine reaction from many people who had seen the concert and from their reports, photos, and videos, and not the result of company marketing.

In the following days, the buzz continued to grow, especially after several concert review bloggers gave it excellent reviews, even while firmly stating that they had not received any advertising fees.

Ticketing platforms showed that the number of people wanting to see the concert in multiple cities exceeded 500,000 or even over 1 million. The company, Will, decided to add more shows in very little time, and the added shows also sold out instantly.

One day, director Feng Huacan contacted Meng Fanxi. He thought it would be about a filming invitation or a project, but he didn't expect it to be asking if he had any extra concert tickets.

I learned that Director Feng had asked someone to help him get tickets for the first show in Beijing and quietly watched the concert. He wanted to see the extra show, but the competition was so fierce that he had no choice but to come to Meng Fanxi.

When Meng Fanxi heard this, he was surprised that Director Feng was so supportive of them and even went to the concert to buy tickets himself. He had a few tickets allocated by the company, so he gave them to Director Feng and asked him for his overall impression of the concert and if there was anything that needed to be improved.

Director Feng sensed the sincerity in Meng Fanxi's tone and frankly offered several suggestions for improving the visuals, which greatly benefited Meng Fanxi.

With the advice of the most professional people, the overall effect of VIER's concert is constantly improving. The fans can't keep up with the hype. This group of people is truly endless. Every time you watch it, you have a new experience.

The following days were still busy. During the orderly tour, Meng Fanxi and his band released their second album, "Endless Growth," which mainly focuses on the joys and sorrows of growing up. There was no melodramatic complaining or pretentious mystification; it emphasized the most authentic feelings of youth.

Each member of the group participated in three-quarters of the tracks on the album. With their experience from their debut album and concerts, they were more at ease with this album and were more involved. They even actively offered suggestions and ideas for the music video shoot, which made the whole album present VIER's unique sense of independence.

"Sense of independence" is also a high-frequency word used by many music critics in the industry to evaluate VIER.

Music critics who have been following them since their talent show days compared their progress from the show to their debut, and then to a year after their debut, commenting that they are walking in their own unique style range, bringing fans and listeners a unique sense of freshness.

Their songs are trendy and modern, using many popular performance styles, but they don't blend into the crowd. Instead, they combine with their own distinctive characteristics, singing about youth, positivity, and the future, full of vigor and hope.

In particular, each member was fully involved in the songwriting process, which far surpasses the current group of groups that are like puppets who "sing whatever the company provides." Upon closer inspection of the lyrics, they are simple, sincere, and moving, resonating with all listeners.

With the positive reception of their debut album and concert, their new album broke records again as soon as it was released. Their debut album already set a record for Chinese groups, and their second album performed even better.

After its release, the album immediately topped the charts, with the title track debuting at number one. It's no exaggeration to say that the second album swept the charts.

Nowadays, experimental music styles are rampant in the Chinese music scene, but listeners don't buy it. In fact, it has sparked a trend that is called retro but is actually listening to old songs. When VIER's second album suddenly appeared on the charts, the accompanying comments were "Finally, there are good songs to listen to."

In any industry, talent is the best way to silence doubters. VIER's new album once again promotes all the advantages of his debut album, and continues to upgrade by playing to his strengths and avoiding his weaknesses. It achieves an ultimate balance from musicality to storytelling to popular aesthetics. Some well-known musicians have even commented that it is a "divine album".

Meng Fanxi was not basking in the joy of the positive reviews. His life was so busy that he didn't even have time to look at his phone. After the release of the new album, there were several more hectic promotional schedules for the album, as well as a series of tasks after the completion of "Suspension".

Just as Meng Fanxi had expected, "Suspension" had been submitted to international film festivals. He would basically have to go abroad with the crew to promote the film. Li Yingqiu was also helping him adjust his schedule. In particular, he had taken on two more scripts recently, both of which were male supporting roles with distinct characters, different from his previous roles.

He will be joining a production team after the New Year, and his teammates are also busy. Xu You accepted Zhu Lou's invitation to participate in a rapper program, where he will serve as a mentor assistant. He is very popular. In his previous life, this program was very popular, and Meng Fanxi highly recommended that Xu You participate.

Zhang Yang will also participate in a singing competition, where he will reinterpret some of his old songs. This variety show has a wide audience and is basically produced by the top music variety show team in China. He remembers that the ratings were good and the show aired for several seasons. As a singer in the first season, Zhang Yang will definitely achieve great results.

Lin Ruohe and Ren Yuchen will also be joining the production soon. Both are long dramas, so the time it takes to join the production may be quite long.

Gu Huailang's agent got him a supporting role in a movie, and then told Gu Huailang to focus on his studies and prepare for his school applications.

Busy as we were, the end of the year arrived before we knew it, and it was time for the award ceremonies to begin.