Chapter 053 Second Performance 17.0

With the official premiere of "Bright Stars," major online media outlets have flocked to the show, fueling heated discussions. The talent show buzz, once a major sensation in Korea, has once again returned to the public consciousness.

Seeing the show's growing popularity, the producers were grinning from ear to ear, and the speed of funding was visibly accelerating.

Thus, a smile was successfully transferred to the director's face. With sufficient funds, the salaries of the behind-the-scenes staff, the stage sets, the radio equipment, and other equipment could all be upgraded to a higher level.

At the same time, the audience, contestants, investors, staff and she all have a bright future. How can this not be considered a win?

Of course, no matter how much money they have, MNTB's stingy nature remains unchangeable. Looking around, whether in the training building or their dormitories, there's not a single unnecessary item to be found.

I'm talking about you - the bench general.

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At 7:20 the next day, Lu Wei opened her eyes at the sound of the vibrating alarm clock. The movement that was imperceptible in deep sleep was magnified several times when she was awake. Even though there was no requirement for extra training, her roommates still got up so early.

What kind of dedication, what kind of passion, what kind of involution is this? Even the king among kings is just like this.

After Lu Wei expressed his endless admiration for his roommate in his heart, he rubbed his slightly swollen head and took out his cell phone from the pillow.

She had gone to bed after watching the first episode last night, paying no attention to the outside world's reaction. She had deliberately woken up 10 minutes earlier today, before the announcement even started, just to make up for her previous mistake.

Absolutely! Not for fun!

After all, judging from yesterday's footage, she had most likely seen something online that had given her a heart attack. She'd rather call this self-inflicted behavior—"stupid."

Yes, Lu Wei rarely scolded himself. It's impossible not to go crazy at work.

Slide the screen and click on Korea N Network.

The hot search terms from 1 to 5 are all related to [Bright Stars].

From top to bottom, from left to right.

Lu Wei glanced through it carefully and saw discussions about himself, including but not limited to [Royal Candidate], [Green Card Bad], [Waste Person], etc.

OK...

Just as expected, no surprises.

By choosing to be unsociable, she had already stood against the group. The appearance of the Reuters photos not only increased the attention paid to the program, but also dragged her into the whirlpool of public opinion.

To say that I don't care at all would be a lie.

What kind of good person can remain indifferent when being criticized like this... Lu Wei, who has not yet obtained the title of Virgin Mary and does not have a stable job or a salary, cannot save all living beings.

When she saw some of the more outrageous revelations, she wasn't angry at all, she just found it a little funny.

She is the daughter of a chaebol, has assets exceeding 100 million, and her family elders have deep cooperation with MNTB.

enmmm......

I mean, can you make up the missing 99,990,000? If not, a small amount will do.

The three digits in the bank card balance were so heartbreaking and moving that she felt emo every time she saw them. The damage it caused to Lu Wei was incomparable to the damage done by the "waste royal family" entry.

Of course, in addition to the negative comments about her in the hot search terms, there are also some positive supports that are suppressed in the corner.

Lu Wei wasn't the type to be so focused, so she saw some words of encouragement. Even though they were few in comparison, they were enough for her.

Even if she didn't want to admit it, she was, at this moment, a public figure. She couldn't pick up her bowl to eat, then put it down and scold the cook.

It's inevitable for celebrities to be impacted by public opinion. Besides using money to cleanse their reputations and trying to be more open-minded, the only solution is to change their approach and cater to the public.

Unfortunately... Lu Wei didn't want to do this, because there was no need to do so. This was just a scene edited by the program crew, not her real appearance.

Why should she sacrifice her own happiness in exchange for the praise of others? Even if someone puts a knife to her neck, she doesn't think she is wrong.

Everyone has their own mouth, so they can say whatever they want. She couldn't possibly perform a difficult mouth-sew-up maneuver across the internet.

Showing his impotent rage in front of the camera not only made those people happier, but also satisfied their dark suspicions.

Anyway, she stayed in Goryeo not for the outside world's favor. It was just right now, so she could be eliminated early and go home early.

After thinking it through, the blockage in Lu Wei's chest was cleared and his emotions returned to normal.

Ten minutes later, the broadcast in the dormitory sounded on time. Looking at the domestic app on her phone, she hesitated for a moment and chose not to open it.

Based on past experience, there shouldn't be any problems in China, and a search on the Internet will be enough.

Lu Wei put her phone back in its place, crawled out from under the quilt, put on her shoes, and nodded slightly to her roommates who were staring at her.

Everyone's actions are understandable. Regardless of nationality, humans are always extremely positive and enthusiastic when it comes to watching the show.

"Good morning." Kim Yoo-ri greeted with a smile, and she seemed to be in a very good mood. The more popular the program was, the more benefits she would reap. What else was there to be dissatisfied about?

Moreover, the director team has created suspense for the last two stages through editing of the upper and lower episodes. Her personal ranking in the first public performance will definitely be converted into the corresponding real number of votes.

The only thing she was worried about right now was those few powerful rivals. Putting aside the distant ones, Lu Wei had a fatal flaw nearby. The outside world thought the same as she did: her green card status was an issue she couldn't avoid.

But everyone will probably just complain for a while, and her momentum won't be suppressed in the short term. Unless Lu Wei commits suicide by making a big mistake and being disqualified as an idol.

Thinking of this, Jin Youli shook her head slightly. She disdained to use tricks. Disputes on the show should be resolved on the show. There was no need to stir up such disgusting things.

With Jin Youli taking the lead, others began to greet her.

"Good morning!" An Zhuxuan raised her voice, also showing her friendliness. Being in this chess game, she might not see less than the bystanders.

Don't be fooled by the outcry; it's all fake, and none of the contestants take it seriously. These negative comments will only fuel Lu Wei's popularity in the end.

Sometimes, abuse is healthier.

"Good morning!" Cao Yumei added a waving gesture. If she could get in touch with him, she would gain something. If she didn't get along well with her ascended teammates, would she make friends with the annoying An Zhuxuan?

"Good morning." Lu Wei responded softly with the corners of his mouth raised, then left the room with his toiletries.

In the hallway, many contestants cast curious glances at her. Yesterday's photo incident had already generated enough buzz, but after the main episode aired, someone who hadn't appeared in any footage at all would spark such a heated discussion.

What's wrong with black and red?

They want it but they don’t have it yet.

Qiao Zhizhi waited for a while, and deliberately followed Lu Wei with the toothbrush and cup in hand the moment he went out, creating a coincidence of encounter.

When Chinese people go out, they must unite. Because of the lack of practice time, she hadn't found a chance to chat with Lu Wei.

Now that the show has aired, Lu Wei is not only being discussed on the Internet, but also on the Internet, oh no, in the domestic entertainment industry. Qiao Zhizhi watched it for a long time this morning.

There's no other way. The food in the domestic entertainment industry is just too delicious. If she can create some sparks, she can eat a few more bites when she goes back.

"Good morning, Xiaowei." Qiao Zhizhi came close to Lu Wei and smiled widely.

"Good morning." Lu Wei lowered her head to squeeze the toothpaste, raised her eyes and responded simply. She was not stupid, she knew where everyone's attention to her came from.

"Did you watch the show last night? It was worth coming here, it was really popular." Qiao Zhizhi thought Lu Wei had seen the hot searches on the domestic entertainment industry, so she spoke heartbreakingly to the person who received so many negative reviews without hesitation.

If she hadn't used a language that only the two of them could understand, the contestants next to her would have looked at her with a look that said, "Are you okay? If you're okay, eat some Lychee Plums."

It’s true that everyone wants attention, but it’s not a good thing to say this to others.

"I saw it, it's quite popular." Lu Wei didn't want to delve into Qiao Zhizhi's true intentions. It was just like that after all. After answering, he stuffed the toothbrush into his mouth.

Seeing that Lu Wei was not in a position to talk right now, Qiao Zhizhi quickly shut up and followed suit, washing up. She had some foresight to think about the lack of rushing to establish a good relationship.

It wasn't until Lu Wei had packed up and was about to turn around and leave that Qiao Zhizhi stopped what she was doing and casually said her goodbyes: "Good luck in rehearsal today."

"Let's work hard together. I'm leaving first. Bye." Lu Wei nodded and responded politely.

The two parted ways.

Back in the dormitory, our scout Shen and Lu Xiaowei, along with their current teammates, boarded the bus prepared in advance by the program crew and headed to the rehearsal site.

Perhaps it was because the main program was aired and they saw the popularity and traffic of the program, the contestants became a little more active compared to their previous quietness.

There was gradually a whisper in the car.

"I kind of want to change my hair color, I wonder if my stylist would agree."

"It depends on the suitability of the song. After all, I have to prepare two sets of makeup."

"Indeed, I guess we'll have to work until very late today."

"Of course. Group B rehearses in the morning, and Group A rehearses in the afternoon. It's completely reversed."