Chapter 82 VCR (with lots of comments)...
The fourth episode of the show was officially released the night before the recording of the second public performance.
The production team is good at creating excitement. Instead of starting the first performance stage at the beginning of this episode, they first focused the audience's attention on one thing by creating a tense atmosphere with a series of "thump, thump" sounds.
"...This performance didn't really impress me."
"Ruohe, you're very stiff."
"Zhang Yang, your high notes sound out of place here."
"...The emotions conveyed by your facial expressions and body language are chaotic."
The negative comments from several mentors were edited out. As the camera zoomed in, the air in the practice room seemed to freeze. The six members of the Eternal Six Stars stood stiffly in a row, listening to the mentors' comments. They were only two meters apart from the mentors, but it felt like there was a chasm between them.
The subtly tense atmosphere was about to erupt.
The scene then shifts to groups like WONE and Wanxiang Seven, who have also received criticism from the mentors who came to provide guidance, indicating that their stage performances are facing a challenging situation.
The comments popped up incredibly fast.
What's the production team up to? Are they trying to stir things up?
Where's the stage preview I was so looking forward to at the end of last episode?
[It's kind of funny that the six-star Eternal One is going to get a severe scolding from the five mentors]
[My mentor is so harsh! Can't they be a little gentler?]
Not gentle enough? This is a competition show.
[We're worried about you, six stars]
Don't worry, the reports say everyone performed very well.
[Lin Ruo looks a bit strange now]
The production team knew this tactic was a bit underhanded, but it was undeniably a very attractive start. Viewers continued watching with trepidation, even if the reports said the stage performances were great. However, if they didn't perform well in the reality show segments outside of the stage, they would lose fans and have to be ready to fight back against negative comments at any time.
Nobody wants their favorite player to be criticized for a particular performance in a certain segment.
The production team left it at that and quickly moved on to the stage segment, where each group had a video of their preparation and post-show interview before they went on stage.
Each stage performance was interspersed with the reactions of the audience in the waiting room.
Whenever the show cuts to the profile of a popular contestant, the comments section erupts with screams.
【Ahhh, Fansi!!!】
【Peace of mind】
[Ruohe's smile is so sweet!]
My six little ones are so well-behaved!!
...
When the WONE group appeared, their fans were also flooding the screen with comments, especially since their opponent was the Eternal Six Stars from Will Company. The fans were determined to overwhelm their opponents in terms of the momentum of their comments.
Each member of WONE was dressed in flowing white robes, giving off an ethereal vibe. However, when they saw the six members of the opposing team dressed in all-black outfits with detailed embellishments on each garment, and their hairstyles and accessories were exquisite, a small number of WONE fans secretly criticized the production team in their own group's forum for being unfair and biased towards the opposing team.
Shu Lihan was a fan of Baihe Company, and later became a fan of WONE. While frantically spamming the screen to solicit votes and votes, she also made sure to watch the latest episode. She wasn't the kind of fan who blindly hated others; she usually only had eyes for WONE and basically ignored everyone else.
But as she watched this episode, her gaze would always be drawn to the sudden cuts to the scenes of Will and his group, and she would pause for a few seconds before realizing that they were the rivals and then stop paying attention.
After both teams changed their clothes, one team went on stage while the other stayed backstage waiting, she was amazed by the appearance of the Eternal Six Stars in their complete makeup and styling. Their calm and handsome appearance and upright posture while waiting made her, a fan of the opposing team, both angry and forced to admit... they were indeed quite handsome.
Before WONE's performance, there were scenes of their practice room and a post-show interview about their expectations for the stage. It was all fairly standard. The practice room scene always seemed a bit strange to neutral viewers, but they couldn't quite put their finger on why. Overall, the performance was a respectable one.
But that's all.
When the six eternal stars appeared, the audience hadn't forgotten that they were collectively criticized by the mentors at the beginning. Zhang Yang and Lin Ruo were even singled out for criticism. Everyone was curious about what changes they went through afterward.
Unlike the others, the Eternal Six Stars segment didn't immediately cut to the practice room; it abruptly switched from the noisy stage to the quiet post-interview room.
The first person to appear was Lin Ruohe.
He was wearing training clothes, and there was no sense of distance from him as an actor.
The director in charge of the post-interview asked, "Everyone is surprised to see you here. You are the only trainee here who has already debuted as an actor."
Lin Ruo smiled but didn't say anything.
The first person to appear is Lin Ruohe, which inevitably brings to mind the recent revelation related to Lin Ruohe. Although there has been no follow-up, some people did believe the revelation, which inevitably affected Lin Ruohe's image.
Director: "Can you tell us why you came here?"
Lin Ruohe seemed lost in memories, pausing for a few seconds, "Perhaps, it's because of someone."
The curiosity of both the director and the audience was piqued.
Alone? A man or a woman?
The director asked with a questioning "Oh?" and then used a roundabout tactic: "Is it Zhang Yang? Weren't you two in the same batch when you first became trainees?"
Lin Ruohe seemed surprised by this guess, paused for two seconds, and then smiled and said, "He might be one of the reasons, but the main reason is not because of him."
Director: "Could you please tell us who it is?"
Lin Ruohe seemed to realize something, her gaze lowered slightly, and she smiled silently. This smile was different from any of her previous smiles; it was a warm and happy one.
The comments section was full of speculation.
What do you mean? He came to this show because of someone?
[Smiling so sweetly? Lin's fans, watch out!]
[What are the comments mocking? Doesn't this prove the rumors are wrong, and that Lin Ruohe is making a comeback for other reasons?]
[Ruo He Xiao is so charming]
[It wasn't Zhang Yang? Then who is it? Let's not talk about it, it feels like another bloodbath is brewing.]
What are the production team doing? Are they trying to defend Lin Ruohe?
【Why wash it? He doesn't have any hard black spots!】
...
The production team also slowed down this part, keeping the audience in suspense.
Just as the audience's patience was about to run out, the mystery was revealed.
Lin Ruohe: "You all know him, it's Fan Xi."
Director: "?"
The chat was filled with comments like, "?"
Did they know each other before?
[Wasn't Fan Xiqu a rookie trainee? Lin Ruohe was still filming back then, right?]
Is this a public relations tactic?
What happened?
Lin Ruohe immediately shattered all the conspiracy theories. "Back then, Fanxi approached me and suddenly asked if I could be their captain." Lin Ruohe found it unbelievable at this point. "No one could resist that look in their eyes. Although I didn't agree at the time, I wavered."
“I had a failed experience in forming a group, so I didn’t dare to try performing in a group again,” his eyes flickered with complex emotions. “He gave me a lot of advice and made me realize that I still love the stage.”
What Lin Ruohe didn't say was that after Meng Fanxi told him 'it's not his fault,' he sent a message to Cui Du as soon as he returned to his room.
The message reads: I finally have the courage to face the path I wanted to take but dared not.
The few words contained a wealth of information, and Lin Ruohe's interview was quickly uploaded to the forum for in-depth analysis. The live chat was filled with amazement, with viewers not thinking much about it.
Meng Fanxi, how many things do you really not know about us?
[He's really brave; he directly asked a senior artist who had already debuted if he wanted to be the leader.]
[Fancy: I will protect my team myself, and I will recruit my own captains]
[Meng - Choreography Genius, Team HR, Pet Trainer - Fanxi]
I'm shipping them, you can do whatever you want.
...
The next person to appear in the post-interview was Zhang Yang, who was also asked why he would stop updating a rising channel to become a trainee.
This is also a topic that viewers have been paying attention to. In some dark corners of the forum, there are always people who smear Zhang Yang, saying that he ran away for money and abandoned the other member of the Young & Rich duo.
However, the other member has never shown his face, so the discussion on the topic is not very high and has not caused much of a stir. Zhang Yang's fans are worried from time to time, fearing that there might be some conspiracy brewing behind the scenes.
When the program asked this question, they all listened attentively to Zhang Yang's answer.
Zhang Yang: "Actually, we still have to thank Fanxi a lot."
The director asked again, "?"
The audience was again left bewildered.
Zhang Yang: "He helped me clear up some misunderstandings and even invited me to join the group along with the other teammates."
Director: "Poaching?"
Zhang Yang shook his head: "No, it was thanks to him that I was able to discover some unfair clauses in the contract I signed with my former company, and then I terminated the contract through legal means and normal procedures."
He spoke cryptically, but everyone who heard him understood that he had been cheated by an unfair contract.
Some voices of sympathy and some exclamations of surprise, wondering again what Meng Fanxi did for a living, appeared in the comments section.
That's true. In a duo, only one person appears to sing, but they do all the arrangement and have to share half the money with the other person.
Longtime fans know how difficult things were for Zhang Yang after he left Weir.
Meng Fanxi is recruiting teammates everywhere.
[Please award Meng Fanxi the Most Dedicated HR Award at the end of the year! We'll send the money!!]
There is no teammate that Meng Fanxi cannot persuade.
[Were the others also recruited by Meng Fanxi? I must say, he has a really good eye for talent.]
Is Weir really that free?
Instead of showing other people's post-interviews, the program switched directly to footage from the practice room.
In the video, six people are feeling frustrated because of their mentor's criticism.
Unable to grasp how to interpret the emotions expressed in "Swimming Fish," they each sat in a corner of the practice room.
A highly praised comment floated across the screen: "Even their tiffs look so harmonious; I'm now a fan!"
Suddenly, Meng Fanxi paced back and forth, deep in thought, and figured out a way to perform. He gathered everyone together, shared his ideas, and the results were remarkable.
The program team also amplified the conversation between Ren Yuchen, who was still somewhat unsure of his emotions, and Meng Fanxi, who guided Ren Yuchen to recall the past.
Ren Yuchen's recollections, especially the line "If you hadn't taken such a long journey to find me...", sparked endless imagination among the audience.
Their group seems to be more than just a group; they have a really good relationship.
I've never felt this way watching the previous teams' video clips. What have they been through together?
[Waaaaah, it seems like my Eternal Six Stars have gone through a lot without my knowledge.]
I've followed so many groups, but they were all put together by their companies. They seem different...
[I really want to know the story behind this! ytwy, you need to film it!]
Even Will's fans exclaimed on the forum: "I've been following Will for so long, and I don't think I've ever seen a group that maintains such a close relationship in private. I really love this kind of team spirit."
The video message from Eternal Six Stars before the "Swimming Fish" stage was only five minutes long, the same length as the video messages from other groups, but the content it presented left a deep impression on fans and viewers and touched them deeply.
Some people, after watching the performance, would want to watch it a second or third time, starting from the VCR portion, unwilling to miss any part.
As the stage lights dimmed and then illuminated again, six dashing swordsmen, seemingly transported from another time, unveiled a fantastical visual and auditory feast.
The new interpretation and moving cover of "Swimming Fish" once again garnered a continuous stream of popularity after its broadcast, breaking records on major streaming platforms and music websites. Other group performances from "Team Up" followed suit.
Many industry insiders have predicted that the "Group-Based Management" model will usher in an unstoppable boom after its implementation.
The prediction not only came true, but the show's popularity also reached a level that no industry insider could have imagined.
Meng Fanxi and the other trainees who didn't have cell phones were stunned into place by the wave of screams that hit them as they were on their way to the recording site for the second performance.
A belated discovery
The show seems to be really popular?
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