Chapter 943 Personality

Originally, Lu Yanhe's idea was to grant the live stream to the Northern Lights and the ice fields for free.

On the one hand, these two video platforms have had a lot of collaborations with him in the past.

On the other hand, this is also a gift to all the fans, so he has always hoped that everything related to this concert can be unrelated to commerce.

Before Jin Yanshu proposed buying the broadcasting rights, Lu Yanhe had never considered that so many fans overseas were willing to watch their concerts.

Even now that he knows, Lu Yanhe still won't change his mind.

Commercial in nature?

Do I need to pay for a membership to watch?

Even among fans in South Korea, Lu Yanhe was unwilling to allow any exceptions.

However, this gave Lu Yanhe inspiration.

Since he intends to help Aurora Video expand into overseas markets, why not let Aurora Video do it?

To be honest, this was something they hadn't realized before: their concerts had a huge potential audience overseas.

The combined fanbase of the three of them is quite formidable.

South Korea alone was enough to make Kim Eon-sook want to buy the broadcasting rights as soon as she heard the news.

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When Lin Desheng received Lu Yanhe's call and heard about this, his first reaction was, "Great! That's wonderful!" His second reaction was, "How much does Lu Yanhe hope Northern Lights will offer?"

Lu Yanhe stated frankly, "No need, it's free, just like domestic online live streaming."

Lin Desheng was taken aback.

Lu Yanhe said, "Use the money you originally planned to use to buy broadcasting rights for promotion. Northern Lights Video has virtually no brand recognition overseas and very few users. Hopefully, this concert can bring you your first batch of users."

Lin Desheng agreed.

Lu Yanhe asked, "However, how's the overseas version of your app coming along? After people download the app, is there any content to watch?"

“We’ve reviewed the copyrighted content we have and selected the first batch of relatively good content, which we’ve already translated and launched,” Lin Desheng said. “However, we’ve only made the English version so far; other less common languages ​​haven’t been launched in different regions due to production costs.”

“Starting with the English version is fine,” Lu Yanhe said. “I only have one request: when promoting our concert, could you set up a reservation button on the overseas version? The filming team from Northern Lights could also come in advance and release behind-the-scenes rehearsals and clips regularly, so everyone can see some updates from time to time. Since this concert is currently aimed at fans, it’s better to operate in a way that aligns with the interaction patterns between idols and fans.”

"Of course, don't worry, I will personally oversee it. The most important part of Northern Lights' next strategic deployment is the overseas market. This is Northern Lights' number one project, and I will personally take charge of it." Lin Desheng said frankly, "Yan He, I really don't know what to say for you that you are willing to provide all of this to us. I can only express my gratitude. Really, I won't say anything else. We have been cooperating for so long. In the future, if you need anything, I will always be your most steadfast friend."

Lu Yanhe laughed.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin. I'm very happy to hear you say that."

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Lu Yanhe gave up such a large sum of money without hesitation.

Lu Yanhe could sense that neither Chen Yin nor Chen Ziyan really agreed, and he hesitated several times before speaking.

Lu Yanhe actually knew that in business, it's taboo to be an overtly nice person.

However, after thinking about it, Lu Yanhe felt that since he had already said that the concert would avoid all commercial aspects, he should keep his word.

Honesty is also very important.

Especially when it comes to the people around you—you must keep your word.

Needless to say, Li Zhibai and Yan Liang were the two people who heard Lu Yanhe's words. The key people were Hou Jun's team and the people from Aurora Video.

Now, every move regarding this concert is attracting a lot of attention.

If Lu Yanhe goes back on his word—although his previous statements weren't documented in writing and there's no evidence—then the matter can't be judged that way. Moreover, Lu Yanhe isn't willing to go back on his word; his initial intention was to ensure the concert wasn't influenced by any commercial interests. He's in charge now because he doesn't owe anyone anything.

If the Northern Lights video site has indeed paid for the copyright, then they will have a legitimate reason to make various demands.

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The advertisements for the Northern Lights video quickly went live.

Before that, Lu Yanhe called Jin Yanshu back.

He said that the overseas broadcasting rights for the concert had actually been authorized to Aurora Video in the early stages, but he only found out about it because he was not in charge of the specific matters.

Upon hearing this, Kim Yeon-sook felt regretful but said nothing.

"I hope that next time you hold a concert, you can leave the online streaming rights in South Korea to us," Kim Yeon-sook said.

Lu Yanhe laughed and said, "It's hard to say. There's no plan to hold another concert. This might be the last one."

Kim Yeon-sook: "Then how disappointed your fans must be."

“We’re still acting,” Lu Yanhe said. “Director Jin, let’s talk about the collaboration you mentioned before, after I finish the concert. I’ve been putting all my energy into that lately.”

“Okay,” Jin Yanshu said. “I’ll come to China in September and talk to you about this in person, how about that?”

“In September… I might go to the United States in September. Buried 2 is going to be released in September, and I will attend its premiere. I also have another job there,” Lu Yanhe said.

“It’s okay, I’ll go wherever you are when the time comes to find you,” Jin Yanshu said.

"Alright."

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The Northern Lights video needs to be advertised overseas.

Their advertisements are concise and to the point.

The promotional poster featuring Lu Yanhe, Li Zhibai, and Yan Liang reads:

Download the Northern Lights video to watch the live stream of Lu Yanhe, Li Zhibai, and Yan Liang's "Youthful Days" concert at 8:00 PM on August 30th.

Lu Yanhe, Li Zhibai, and Yan Liang all forwarded this promotional poster.

These three are arguably the most famous young Chinese actors overseas in recent years.

The number of followers they each have on overseas social media platforms has exceeded seven figures.

Lu Yanhe goes without saying.

Yan Liang built his fan base gradually through a series of works such as "Friends", "Gold Rush" and "Flypaper", and has a relatively diverse fan base.

Lee Chi-pak gained popularity overseas primarily from Asia thanks to films such as "You Are the Apple of My Eye," "Chinese Paladin," "Love is Not Blind," and "Buried Alive."

Just as Lu Yanhe thought, many people were confused and puzzled by the posts they shared.

A concert?

People generally perceive them as actors.

Why the sudden concert?

Many Chinese fans have had to explain that before becoming actors, all three of them were members of a boy band and were singers, each with their own representative works.

In particular, many of their representative works were written and composed by Lu Yanhe.

These overseas fans were both surprised and inexplicably struck by the logic of it.

Was it created by Lu Yanhe?

Although it is a song.

But for a genius like him, it didn't seem like a big deal.

So what if a genius can write a few songs?

However, some of Lu Yanhe's friends overseas sent him messages in surprise, asking: Are you going to switch careers and become a singer?

Lu Yanhe directly sent over a stage montage video made by his fans, saying: I have always been a singer.

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singer.

Speaking of which, Lu Yanhe also felt that many things really were just a matter of fate.

She initially chose to become an actress simply because she felt she wasn't suited to be a singer.

In fact, at that time he didn't know what achievements he could make as an actor.

Why did you make that choice?

Looking back now, it actually had a lot to do with my understanding at the time.

He felt his voice wasn't top-tier enough, and while he might be able to become a mainstream singer with some hit songs, after participating in Luo Yuzhong's "Golden Age," a vague ambition, or rather, an unrealistic ideal, arose within him—that he could gain positive emotional feedback that resonated with him while acting. But he didn't feel that way when singing.

But in reality, singing and acting are both art forms and forms of expression.

Later, Lu Yanhe's several stage performances, including "Green Apple Paradise," gave him a positive emotional response that resonated with him.

That was something he hadn't felt since he came into this world, even when he sang "Remembrance".

If the first song had been "Green Apple Paradise," perhaps everything would have been different.

Even if you are transported to another world, your fate is still random.

“Your previous albums sold over 1 million digital copies,” Chen Ziyan said. “That’s comparable to the sales of top-tier singers. In fact, many music companies have approached me, wanting to collaborate with you on music.”

"Want to buy a song from me?"

“We want to act as your music copyright agent,” Chen Ziyan said. “You have written a lot of songs, and they are all quite popular. Various TV dramas, variety shows, and galas are all suitable for cover versions, which have high economic value. However, there is currently no professional music company to manage them. Basically, it is the partners who take the initiative to come to us and do some basic licensing.”

"It's all the work of picking up firewood, right?"

“Yes,” Chen Ziyan said. “Fortunately, because we also manage some singers, we are not unfamiliar with this area, otherwise, we really wouldn’t have been able to do anything.”

"How many albums has Tu Song released so far?"

"Two." Chen Ziyan shook her head helplessly. "This is not an era where you can release albums. Singers, especially young singers like Tu Song, can only gain public recognition by singing OSTs for TV dramas and participating in music variety shows. It's almost impossible to become famous in the public eye by releasing albums and participating in music festivals."

Lu Yanhe understood.

He asked, "Has Tu Song held a concert yet?"

“He holds a few shows every year, but they are all individual shows, not a tour. He hasn’t reached the point where he can hold a tour yet,” Chen Ziyan said. “Tickets don’t sell.”

Tu Song isn't not famous enough; rather, his fan base isn't very large.

Lu Yanhe nodded.

He was puzzled: "Tu Song has sung so many popular TV drama OSTs, why are tickets not selling well?"

“He doesn’t have a very distinct star personality and style.” Chen Ziyan sighed. “This is different from being an actor. If a singer doesn’t have this characteristic, he can’t attract fans. That’s why idols and celebrities usually work as singers rather than actors. The only way to present their work is as the singer himself, which is very different from the relationship between a film or television drama and an actor.”

Lu Yanhe: "Okay."

"Haven't you noticed? You, Li Zhibai, and Yan Liang show a very obvious characteristic in this respect. Li Zhibai has the highest popularity and the most fans among the three of you. However, as an actor, his image, acting skills, style, and talent are all excellent. Even if we disregard your role as a screenwriter, his acting talent is no less than yours and far surpasses Yan Liang's. Yet, in the end, he is the weakest among you."

Lu Yanhe was taken aback.

“Even with such a good friend like him, when you ask him to act, apart from extremely genre-specific films like ‘Buried Alive,’ it’s usually films like ‘You Are the Apple of My Eye,’ ‘Love is Not Blind,’ or ‘Chinese Paladin.’ Either the genre or the character is a great fit for him,” Chen Ziyan said. “In films like ‘Speed’ and ‘Flypaper,’ where the main character is distinct but doesn’t suit him, you’d choose Yan Liang instead—although Yan Liang’s personality is also a poor fit, he’s more like a blank canvas when it comes to acting, able to portray any character.”

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"The more distinctive a person's personality, the more suitable they are to be a singer, rather than an actor."

Chen Ziyan is absolutely right.

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"What are you thinking? You want me to bring her up to perform at this concert?" Li Zhibai's eyelids rolled to the sky. "Mom, can you be a little more reliable? This isn't my solo concert, it's mine, Yan He's, and Yan Liang's."

At this moment, Li Zhibai was truly speechless.

Today, his mother suddenly brought a young girl to see him, saying that the girl was her best friend's daughter and also a singer, and that she wanted Li Zhibai to bring her to their concert to sing a song.

Li Zhibai didn't care who the girl was or how much face anyone had to give; he immediately lost his temper.

His mother said, "What's the big deal? Aren't the three of you good friends? What's wrong with you taking Ruoruo up to sing a song? It's such a small thing—"

“This isn’t a small matter, it’s a terrible thing.” Li Zhibai interrupted his mother directly, “When you turn sixty, I’ll invite all the beauties from my dad’s company over to celebrate your birthday. Would you be happy then?”

His mother's face turned ashen.

Are these the same thing?

“For me, yes.” Li Zhibai turned to look at the girl named Li Ruo in front of him and said, “I’m not targeting you, and it’s not that I’m unwilling to help you, but today, my mother was being unfair by bringing you directly to our door. I know my mother; if I don’t refuse her in front of you now, she will definitely keep bothering me later. This concert is a memento for my brother and me. We’ve done this one concert in all these years, and we didn’t invite any guests because we wanted it to belong entirely to the three of us. Please understand.”

Li Ruo looked embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I—"

Before Li Ruo could even speak, Li Zhibai's mother suddenly stood up.

"Ruoruo, let's go! She's a big star now, she doesn't respect me as her mother anymore. Fine, don't come home again!"

Li Zhibai rolled his eyes.

"If you're so capable, then don't make my brother call me home. You're too embarrassed to ask him yourself, so you bother my brother."

"Li Zhibai, you are the child I carried for ten months and gave birth to!"

"I didn't force you to play soccer with me when you and my dad were on your honeymoon."

"..."

Li Zhibai's mother was so angry that she stormed off.

Li Ruo quickly got up.

"I'm sorry, Brother Zhibai, I... I thought Auntie had already told you beforehand. I've caused you trouble." Li Ruo looked very embarrassed and caught up with him after apologizing.

After a while, Lin Suyang came in.

Li Zhibai was still angry.

He said, "Tell me, is my mother sick?"

Lin Suyang: "Don't start yelling as soon as you get angry."

Li Zhibai: "I'm really speechless. They were too presumptuous. They didn't even ask me before agreeing to it."

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The completed entertainment-themed novel, "I Became the Scandalous Leading Lady Overnight," is now available.

(End of this chapter)