Chapter 14 (V-Rate Preview): The third episode airs and the first performance is coming...
[The third episode of the "Cross-Covering Group" has aired, and he truly is the king of kings in Gotham City (The Joker) (The Joker)]
[Poster]
This show's production team is definitely going to backfire by exploiting negative publicity for their own gain. I even feel sorry for the show's producers; they brought them so much traffic, and then they just turn around and post fabricated stories online.
【1L】
+1, the production team must not house
【2L】
It might not even have been done by the production team, right?
【3L】
Where did this whistleblower come from? They're probably not familiar with the fandom. Even the contestants might not know what happened in the practice room, but the whistleblower accurately mentioned the details of "blood" and "Bae Soo-min closing the door." I'd be horrified if the production team wasn't just making things up.
【4L】
Steamed buns are indeed delicious.
【5L】
E'e is no longer able to make a living; everywhere you go, you'll find those gluttonous girls.
【6L】
Wait a minute, how come Juanlian's fans are just using a different persona to criticize the group? Aren't the two groups fighting? Why is it that it's like Juanlian is the only one being criticized?
【7L】
When you say the two companies are fighting, are you referring to the fact that my Kou got seven negative trending topics but Yoon Ji-chae didn't get any?
【8L】
The roller blind has a high flow rate, so it's not normal for her to be on it.
【9L】
Only at times like this will Yoon Ji-chae's fans admit that my Kwok is more popular. From now on, I'll say that my Kwok's popularity is seven times that of a certain other celebrity.
【10L】
What a load of nonsense! What's so special about trending topics on Weibo? Isn't it normal for green cards to get more attention? You can find evidence of Yoon Ji-chae being criticized online. Stop pretending to be innocent, DKJJs.
【11L】
According to you, green card holders are the ones getting criticized in this country? Do you want this attention? Who would believe it without a behind-the-scenes manipulator? And how do you explain the hashtag #ColdyBullying# on Korean social media? You dare to say there are 80% Chinese people and 80% Koreans in Korea? Did you laugh when you posted that?
【12L】
They're bullying our Coldy just because he's a poor green card holder. He's got a company backing him up, he's really untouchable (poor thing) (poor thing)
【13L】
After all that trouble, it turns out that it was just a case of someone getting hurt because they tried to show off, and it had absolutely nothing to do with Sister Kou. Sister Kou even kindly wasted practice time taking her to the infirmary. Sister Kou's face looks so bitter now, who knows why?
【14L】
First, a massive wave of smear campaign articles, then a whitewash—isn't that a classic tactic? The "rolling up the curtain" technique (using negative publicity to manipulate and purify the fanbase) is incredibly effective.
【15L】
First, we have to be black before we can be whitewashed, okay? Someone even loves to create a fabricated image for my sister, but in the show, it's always that other person chasing after her. How does it feel to be slapped in the face by the real person? I've already said stop with the nemesis romance; the last nemesis is now only helping clean the practice room.
【16L】
Funny, didn't Sister Roll Curtain actively approach Ji-chae to ask her to teach her to dance? Sister Roll Curtain's fans are selectively blind.
【17L】
Oh, did Yoon Ji-chae say thank you?
【18L】
Sigh, our Sumin is truly unlucky. She kindly helped clean up the broken glass and was still belittled.
【19L】
Did Bae Soo-min say she didn't want to sweep anymore? Did Bae Soo-min say she didn't want to sweep anymore? Did Bae Soo-min say she didn't want to sweep anymore? I'm asking you, did Bae Soo-min say she didn't want to sweep anymore?
【20L】
Evidence that makes me doubt that Kou fans can't understand human language +1. Do they really think their idol is the center of the world and everyone revolves around her?
【21L】
Isn't that right? I only saw two Koreans fawning over our green cards, and the expressions they made when they saw Sister Kou performing in front of Adam were practically acting out my performance.
【22L】
Actually, being our Queen's dog is an honor.
[23L]
Coldy's constant bragging about being royalty is truly something else; he's definitely amassed a huge following of incredible fans.
[24L]
I know you're just jealous because you can't be a dog anymore. It's okay, you can still be our DKJJ's dog.
【25L】
I often have doubts about dkjj's mental state.
【26L】
dkjj is just talking to himself here.
[27L]
Waaaaah, our Ji-chae was really set up! That scheming girl, Roller Curtain, is so manipulative. Even though they were in the same practice room, she secretly practiced rap without telling anyone. Isn't that blatantly breaking the rules? And she even got injured while PK-ing with Coldy! So pitiful!
【28L】
Ji-chae, when your story is told, it's not just your mother who will cry.
[29L]
@14L, come and see what real manipulation and fan abuse looks like.
【30L】
What's wrong with that? Some people only perform for 30 seconds before leaving the stage, so can she protest that all other performances of 40 seconds are against the rules? And didn't Coldy perform before Yoon Ji-chae? Can't Yoon Ji-chae rap?
【31L】
Sister Kou has already set a good example; someone else can just copy her. Who can you blame if the original artist is disappointing? And the fans are still complaining about unfairness? She injured her hand, not her leg or her brain, right?
【32L】
Yoon Ji-chae's fans are really out of their minds. Shouldn't they be praising her for performing so well despite being injured? Yoon Ji-chae's stage performance wasn't affected by this wound that was about to heal if it wasn't bandaged up. Why are they so fixated on Coldy?
【33L】
I hate Coldy more than I love the real star.
【34L】
Everyone has only heard of rap but never practiced it, so why does Coldy dare to perform on stage while Yoon Ji-chae doesn't?
【35L】
Yoon Ji-chae (Kpop) - Cowardly Young-il
【36L】
How can you change the stage that's already been prepared? You're being too unreasonable.
【37L】
If you don't even have the ability to react on the spot, what will you do if there's a stage accident in the future? Are you going to stop singing just because your headset is broken? Are you going to yell "Wait a minute, my microphone is broken!" just because your microphone is broken? Are you going to play a pantomime for everyone if the accompaniment can't play?
【38L】
But how do you explain why Yoon Ji-chae, who is better at singing and dancing than Coldy, couldn't win the vote? What else could it be but a conspiracy?
【39L】
It wasn't me who voted. You should ask the mentors and contestants at the scene. They love Coldy so much, what can you do?
【40L】
These are all favors; aren't they just taking advantage of our poor interpersonal relationships at Zhicai?
【41L】
The question is, why is she so unpopular? Isn't it because Yoon Ji-chae is isolating everyone? When your team members ask Yoon Ji-chae questions, she barely says a word. She's worse than no leader at all.
【42L】
Who told Yoon Ji-chae's stage presence to be inferior to Coldy's? Ji-chae's smile is utterly artificial, industrialized; every smile is devoid of emotion and uniformity. In contrast, Coldy's smile is mesmerizing. Ji-chae's performance left me completely unmoved; I even felt the 90+ votes were inflated. In comparison, the performances of Wolchi Anri, Putuo Qian, and even Bae Soo-min were far more vibrant.
【43L】
Sister Yin, please stop laughing. When you laugh, you look like a mannequin, and I'm really scared. Mom, I want to go home.
【44L】
You guys are being way too malicious towards a seventeen-year-old girl. It's normal for someone so young to not be able to control their smile, and it's understandable that she might not know how to manage herself. Can't you be more tolerant of her lack of experience? Do you expect a seventeen-year-old girl's smile to be seductive?
【45L】
Hmm, six years of training in ballet is not as good as one month. You don't feel ashamed and expect others to tolerate it? What kind of filthy brains do you Yin fans have? Isn't it attractive for a little girl to act cool and handsome? Isn't it likable to have a sweet smile? Who said she has to have a seductive smile? The way you frantically make excuses is really pathetic.
【46L】
Actually, the relationship between the two of them, plus Bae Soo-min, isn't as hostile as you might imagine. They all seem like three very nice girls. Koo-chan really enjoys teasing the other two younger girls, which made me smile like a proud aunt the whole time.
【47L】
I support these three people sleeping together; I hope the three of you will be happy!
The following is omitted as it is one of the hundreds of attacks...
【157L】
A method for forming a united front among the three fiercely fighting parties has emerged—
...
【288L】
This theme song is so good! When will the finished product be released? I want to see how Kou Jie gets the center position.
【289L】
The theme song is completely different from what I imagined; I didn't expect it to be this kind of fierce battle. I love it! Please upload the finished product soon so I can add it to my playlist!
【290L】
It seems Coldy can really pull off any style; who would have thought she was this strong before her first stage performance?
【291L】
Effort is futile in the face of talent.
【292L】
Have you forgotten where the "roll" in "curtain" comes from? Talent plus hard work is Coldy's best trademark. I will always admire someone who doesn't waste their talent (heart).
*
[Goose Group | Holy crap, Coldy has really carved out a niche for himself!]
[Poster]
Seeing the final vote really got me fired up! I'm boldly predicting that Coldy is about to have another breakout performance! We, the fans of Muqiangp, are ecstatic! So, I'm starting this thread to praise him, and arguing is strictly prohibited!
【1L】
Fans of the "idol trainee" genre are ecstatic! It's only been a short time, and the progress is phenomenal! He learned a 40-second dance in just six hours and performed it flawlessly, even developing his own style! Who understands that hand-holding gesture? It's like magic, like something broken and then reborn—so beautiful, so cool, I love it so much!
【2L】
This Coldy definitely has singing and dancing talent, and now she knows even better how to showcase her charm. The worst thing is when a stunning face isn't just a blockhead; this is a double attack! The stage is practically a death knell for me!
【3L】
No exaggeration, I got a nosebleed from watching it, even though I've been feeling a bit feverish lately.
【4L】
Hahaha, is the person in post #3 the one who got a nosebleed from watching Coldy's performance? I watched the video, Coldy's smile is enough to make your nose bleed!
【5L】
Yes, I don't think anyone else has ever been this humiliated. I was bleeding on the spot. This woman's stage presence is just too powerful!
【6L】
My goodness, Coldy is really hot now! We need to be more careful about our words and actions. This time, our stage performance got over a million views in less than 24 hours, and it's even faster on YouTube! There are so many different languages! Who dares to say we're only popular in China now?
【7L】
This is hilarious! The foreign girl said that even while dating her crush, she still made time to watch Coldy's performances, and she even managed to get him hooked too. Now she's hesitant about continuing the relationship, because they're now rivals.
【8L】
Hahahaha, no one can resist Coldy! Foreign girl Belike—"My family is devastated! I refuse to share this!"
【8L】
An old-school K-pop fan is here! Coldy's like-to-like ratio is truly terrifying. I've rarely seen anyone with such a high ratio, which suggests that buying likes is unlikely, since buying likes is quite expensive.
【9L】
My sister said the same thing. She said Coldy's data is definitely good enough for her to debut, and it would be a scandal if she didn't. The first performance is coming up soon, so everyone should get moving and vote for her!
【10L】
Watch the first hour and forty-eight minutes of this episode, and you'll see a cute, sleepy little kitten. This lousy production team only knows how to exploit the contestants; don't wear my baby out!
【11L】
Ahhh, so cute! Coldy making funny faces is adorable too. I used to think that Coldy and Kong Yeon-seo were just team leader and member, but it turns out they're actually quite close. Plus Kim Seo-hee... Why does my friend always end up in love triangles?
【12L】
What does it matter? Anyway, Sister Kou is always the center of attention.
【13L】
Sister, you need to take better care of your health. Don't overdo it with training. I'm really worried about your health. Even if you're young, you can't push yourself like this (crying).
【14L】
I've been thinking about that too, but Coldy seems to be in great shape. She runs so fast, she's a sprint champion! She'd probably do very well in the K-pop Games.
【15L】
After all, she's a woman who can persevere through so many days of practice until late at night. You can't do it if you're not in good health. She's a person with extremely high energy. If it were me, I would have collapsed on the ground by now after running that distance, let alone having to practice for six hours and perform on stage. My sister is simply a superwoman!
【16L】
Fighting against Anri Tsukichi? Anri Tsukichi's group seems really strong. It would be better if it were against the French team; she's the only one carrying their group, and her dance skills aren't as terrifying as Yoon Ji-chae's. I can't think of a dance routine for "Easy On Me" yet, so I have a better chance.
【17L】
Even the French singer wouldn't do; her voice, paired with "Easy on Me," would have to be incredibly grand and majestic from the very first note. For the stage, just trust Sister Kou; she definitely won't let us down.
【18L】
You absolutely have to win! I have no problem with Anri-chan, but I can't stand seeing Mosquito-chan so smug! Mosquito-chan has actually benefited from this misfortune; if she had performed well on her first stage, she definitely would have become the team leader herself and wouldn't be on the same team as Anri. Now things are really tricky.
【19L】
Our Kou-jie is a passionate character! She absolutely can't let us down in the popularity vote during the first performance, okay?! For Kou-jie, let's go!
*
On the last weekend before the first performance, the production team designated today as a relaxation day, allowing participants to freely enter and leave the training camp. However, almost no contestants chose to go out, as they were all working hard for their first performance.
"Everyone, take a ten-minute break." Jiang Tinghan finished her group stage rehearsal briefly and then rushed to the practice room next door to begin her individual stage practice.
Jin Ruixi stood beside her to check the results and pointed out any problems.
In just three minutes, Jiang Tinghan finished performing "Polaris" and waited for Jin Ruixi to speak.
Jin Ruixi clapped twice and affirmed, "Absolutely no problem."
"This rap will definitely be great on stage," a professional rapper affirmed. "Congratulations on unlocking your full potential. Performing rap on stage once definitely has an added bonus."
Jiang Tinghan slightly curled the corners of her lips, revealing a smile as fresh and warm as morning dew under the bright sunshine: "I'll do it again, thank you for your hard work, Ruixi."
Having performed rap certainly gave me an advantage, but the biggest help came from the guidance of a senior artist.
This senior colleague was a very nice person, but also a bit eccentric. For example, it took him three days to reply to her text message, and he sent a yellow thumbs-up emoji.
Jiang Tinghan thought to himself, "He really is a senior. Even a simple emoji has the air of a senior..."
The rap in the song "Polaris" has two main sections. With the guidance of her seniors, she mastered the first section, and then she followed the same method for the second section, applying the same approach to other sections.
Because the two rap sections in the original song were sung by different members, Jiang Tinghan slightly changed the timbre, making one lighter and the other more solid. Judging from Jin Ruixi's reaction, this should be feasible.
In the limited time available, Jiang Tinghan was also responsible for stage design. Originally, the production team could have provided assistance, but she always felt that the production team's ideas were too monotonous.
For example, this time, the production team suggested that she do what the original singer did: wear a white shirt, sit on a chair, hold a microphone, and quietly sing the whole song.
If this were a music show, of course it would be fine, but this is a competition show!
Wearing a white shirt only makes her look good; she definitely has to dance, but dance is relatively simple, so we need to start with the stage setup.
Jiang Tinghan "liked" the feeling of completing assignments within a limited time; the feeling of rushing to meet deadlines had returned.
She was so exhausted lately that she wanted to swear every day; she truly deserved her salary.
Kim Seo-hee: "It's okay, you're the one who's had the hardest time."
Arguments are inevitable when preparing for a group stage performance. If someone makes too many mistakes, others will also complain. It is always Jiang Tinghan, the captain, who steps in to mediate.
Her management style was also very strict. If someone made more than three consecutive mistakes, they would be separated and practiced separately, supervised and guided by Jiang Tinghan.
Sometimes, she can resolve other people's mistakes with her quick thinking, at the cost of having to practice for another twenty minutes.
It would have been better if it hadn't been resolved at all; it's a complete demon king QAQ!
At the same time, she let the others rest to reduce conflicts and friction. As a result, sometimes the team members who were training like their lives depended on it, and they all hoped that someone would make a mistake so they could rest. Joining the "King of Intensive Training" group meant being pushed to the brink of death by internal competition!
However, the result was that everyone improved rapidly and made fewer and fewer mistakes.
Jin Ruixi said sincerely, "Coldy, you are the most responsible captain I have ever met."
Jiang Tinghan smiled and said, "It's only been one year; it's too early to say that."
They didn't chat for long, practiced one more time, and then quickly returned to the original practice room to continue their group stage training.
The team members looked at the fine beads of sweat on their captain's forehead. Although she was still beautiful, her breathing was a little heavy, and they couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
They secretly vowed to work even harder, and absolutely not to hold their captain back.
Their intense training made them almost forget about time, and before they knew it, the day after the rehearsal arrived, and the first public performance was about to begin.
The fans have all entered the venue. The stage is no longer the small studio it used to be. At the far end, it is completely dark, with the judges' seats on one side and the large screen, a must-have for concerts, on the other side and above the stage.
Looking around, most of the fans below were dressed in blue, or at least had blue support items, such as towels, bracelets, fans, etc.
This is the tentative support color for Coldy – ice blue.
It looks like it's going to be freezing cold.
Coincidentally, Yoon Ji-chae's support color is also blue, but it's dark blue, because that's the color she wrote on her profile card as her favorite color.
The two mixed together created a completely blue ocean.
With a click, the lights suddenly came on on the dark stage, and the host appeared on the stage from the rising platform, a warm smile on his face.
"Welcome to our 1,000 fans here, and also welcome to all the online viewers. This is the first performance stage of the large-scale global talent show, Shining World!"
"Today, our one hundred contestants have meticulously prepared twenty stages for everyone, divided into ten teams for head-to-head battles. The team captains will also present spectacular solo performances. The winners of the group stages and the rankings of the solo stages will all be determined by the mentors' votes. Let's wait and see who will emerge victorious!"
The thousand fans present were just there to observe and had no right to vote; the production team still upheld the principle of "skill above all else."
Lee Seung-gi's voice gradually rose: "First, let's take a look at the order of appearance for this performance!"
A clear battle schedule immediately appeared on the screen above, with neat, square characters.
Coldy "Physical" VS Anri Tsukichi "Tomboy"
Audrey DuPont's "Easy on Me" VS "Fine"
Skye Miller's "Bang Bang" VS Putuosi's "Next Level"
"Summer night" VS "Liability"
Yoon Ji-chae's "How You Like That" VS "Fearless"
The fans couldn't help but scream, "Aaaaaaah, Coldy is the first one to appear!!!"
"Without further ado, let's welcome the first team to perform!" The host, who had stepped back to the sidelines, waved his arm, and the spotlight suddenly shifted from him to the center of the stage.
Several small openings had been made in the center of the stage, and ten team members made a dazzling entrance under the spotlight.
There was some traffic in the area today, so Kwon Ji-yong arrived a little late. However, he had already contacted the production team in advance to say that he was here in place of Teddy and would not be on the mentor's panel, and that it would be best if the cameras didn't film him.
For the production team, "best" means "definitely".
But they still felt a surge of joy, having reserved a prime viewing spot for Kwon Ji-yong on the second floor, which was also secluded enough.
Kwon Ji-yong declined the program team's offer, as he doesn't like looking down at the stage. Today, he wore a mask and hat, a turtleneck sweater and trousers, which outlined his straight and slender figure, while also covering all his tattoos. Even though almost his entire face was covered, he still subtly revealed a touch of elegance and gentleness.
But when you see his somewhat unrestrained dark red diamond-shaped earring, you think: Oh, it really is GD!
After Jiang Tinghan said, "Senior, watch it yourself," Kwon Ji-yong watched a complete episode of "Shining World" for the first time. Before, he had only seen high-traffic clips and rumors.
There are a hundred contestants on the show, so Coldy's appearances won't be too frequent. Kwon Ji-yong waited patiently and watched every single one of Coldy's appearances.
There was no fight, and Coldy wasn't the one who got injured.
His heart relaxed slightly.
Seeing the stage performance that captivated the audience in less than a minute, he became curious about Coldy again.
How can a newcomer be so confident and break free from preconceived notions and constraints? They really don't play by the rules at all.
Kwon Ji-yong thought to himself, Coldy must know very well what she wants.
He came to the very end of the audience line and looked up at the stage from afar.
As they stood still, the contestants on stage were also fully raised onto the stage, and the lights illuminated everyone's face clearly, especially the one in the center.
Today, Jiang Tinghan used a one-time hair dye, and her jet-black long hair was permed into big waves. Under the light that poured down like moonlight, it presented a mellow wine red color, as if a bottle of whiskey had been spilled, making her look mature, fiery and wild.
Kwon Ji-yong's eyes met hers, which seemed to burn with a raging wildfire.
Wildfire, the spark of surging ambition and passion.
Coldy's performance is about to officially begin!
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