Chapter 15: Group Stage Performance (Bonus Chapter with 1k2k Nutrient Solution) ...
When Coldy's team appeared, the entire live stream chat exploded, with a torrent of comments flooding in.
【Ahhhhhh, the goddess of beauty has descended!】
[Wow, how can there be such a beautiful girl! I can't take my eyes off Coldy!]
[Today she's got red hair! A red-haired beauty like a flame!]
[Judging from this look, it seems like something really amazing is going to happen. Go Coldy!!!]
[The moment Coldy appeared, I was completely breathless. His stunning looks were absolutely perfect for the opening! Objectively speaking! It's the truth!]
[As expected, having a pretty girl in the center brightens up the whole stage; you all look so radiant!]
As the bright light swept down, the fans below the stage slowly realized that Jiang Tinghan was actually sitting in a chair.
She wore a shimmering black halter-neck dress, as if she were wearing the deep sea under the night sky, her pale skin appearing almost transparent against her red hair.
A heart-shaped blue gemstone necklace hangs on a slender neck. The necklace is not a simple gold or silver chain; even the chain is studded with sparkling diamonds, making it look luxurious and noble. The gemstone pendant is nestled in the hollow of the collarbone, like a small piece of sky hidden there.
One high heel rested on the floor, while the other long leg was gently crossed, revealing a slightly toned calf and a bony ankle. The shoe toe, brighter red than her hair, swayed intermittently, yet each sway was precisely on the beat of the rhythm.
Then, she stood up, her slender fingers gripping the gray microphone, ensuring her voice was clearly captured and carried to the ears of every audience member.
"My love isn't for us."
"We Created something phenomenal."
The love between us is extraordinary, and our feelings for each other are exceptional.
Fans often hear Jiang Tinghan speak English on shows. Her English is always calm and clear, sounding as cold as if she has been immersed in ice water. She also has no accent and speaks quite standard English.
Today, when she sang the English lyrics, her voice still sounded cool and clear, but it had taken on a richer and more elegant quality, as if there were little hooks hidden beneath the song, making listeners' eardrums and hearts itch.
[Coldy's vocals have improved again, haven't they? You can clearly hear that he's singing live, and his vocals are so stable!]
[Ahhhhh, what do you call a god-level import?! This is a god-level import!]
[I was hooked from the very beginning! Coldy's makeup, styling, and singing voice all played a significant role in capturing the reader's interest (laughs)]
[Fun fact: Live performances can also have their audio edited in real time]
[Hot facts, they're not something you can fix just like that]
[This is completely natural vocals! You can't even tell there's autotune on the music. By the way, the sound equipment for "Shining World" is amazing; even with headphones on, it feels like Coldy is singing right next to my ear.]
Her deep red, wavy hair flew behind her, her snow-white nape was faintly visible, and her long arms rose and fell like breaths. Every wisp of white was dazzling and flamboyant. She landed gracefully beside the first lucky guest like a light butterfly.
Two long, golden butterfly-shaped earrings hung from her earlobes, appearing and disappearing among her dark red hair as she danced, swaying as if they too had come alive.
The team member was wearing a bright yellow dress, as if she were wearing spring herself. Jiang Tinghan's black dress made the other person's pale yellow dress even more vibrant and eye-catching, but her presence was not diminished in the slightest.
She was taller than the group member, and looking down at him with a slightly lowered head, the lyrics she sang sounded like a question: "Don't you agree?"
"Don't you agree?"
Don't you agree?
The group member took a step closer to her, his face full of longing, and his hand movements were graceful and gentle, like a tender, chirping little yellow bird courting.
She sang impatiently, "You got me feeling diamond rich!"
"Nothing on this plpares to it."
(You make me feel happy and fulfilled; nothing can compare to this feeling.)
The fans in the audience who had been holding their breath for Coldy's team immediately breathed a sigh of relief. They sang steadily! They caught it!
Although I had seen some stage clips in the second episode's dance mini-test, seeing it live was a completely different experience. This small forward-looking design immediately enhanced the interaction between the stage members.
Also, is this group member really this cute? How come I've never noticed her before?
The audience's attention was still drawn to that stunning face, but they also glanced at the girl opposite Coldy, admiring her as well.
However, when faced with the girl's confession, Coldy left quite decisively, transitioning into a sleek and dynamic dance move.
One second she had a flirtatious smile on her lips, her deep, star-like eyes revealing a hint of allure, but the next second she became extremely cold, as if after receiving the girl's confession of love, she had completely lost interest in her and continued to pursue someone more challenging.
Another woman in a purple dress opened her arms to her, as if a blooming violet was about to envelop her, but Jiang Tinghan dodged with a light turn. Lifting her skirt, she ran into the next person's arms, and the butterfly earrings on her ears began to shake violently again, like streaks of glittering golden shooting stars.
Behind her, Violet refused to give up and took several steps forward, still pressing for answers, as if she had been deeply bewitched by Jiang Tinghan.
"Don't you agree?"
"Don't you agree?"
Kong Yeon-seo, dressed in a red dress, suddenly appeared and blocked her way.
It was like a grand banquet for high society, with female guests wearing dresses of different colors and styles. No one's dress was more glamorous, and no one's was plain at first glance. Instead, it was a vibrant display of beauty and elegance.
Violet had no choice but to give up in disappointment, but Kong Yanshu, who had rescued the red-haired beauty, did not win Jiang Tinghan's favor either.
She was a wicked woman who manipulated everyone.
Jiang Tinghan was arrogant, and her smile was nonchalant. She didn't even take Kong Yanshu seriously.
But then she got playful again, and with a smirk, she ran her fingertips across Kong Yanshu's face.
Kong Yeon-seo's heart was pounding. She didn't know if it was because the person in front of her was incredibly beautiful, or because of the nervousness of going on stage, or perhaps both.
The fragrance calmed her down a bit. Coldy's warm fingers tapped her cheek twice, their rhythm perfectly aligning with the beat of Kong Yanshu's heart.
She sang: "Who needs to go to sleep when I got you next to me?"
With you nestled beside me, how could I possibly fall asleep?
"All night I'll riot with you."
We indulged ourselves all night long, and I know you are my support.
Jiang Tinghan also raised the microphone and gently harmonized with her. Their high and low voices blended together, creating a harmonious sound.
With two beautiful faces appearing very close together on the big screen, fans both online and offline couldn't help but gasp.
That's incredibly powerful! It feels like we're evenly matched!
[Moms, lure me in! Kill me!]
[Woof woof woof, this stage performance is making me want to turn into Coldy's dog! So cool, sister, I'm willing to be deceived and toyed with by you...]
I signed up first, so I'll go first!
【】
These two faces are absolutely stunning, they've mesmerized me! I'm a die-hard SAI fan, hehe...
[Anyone standing next to Coldy would effortlessly look better; their faces even seem clearer. Who would believe that the center position is occupied by the only person on stage wearing black? Who else but Coldy has such confidence?]
[Yeah, the stage is all about black. Coldy is such a great leader. Who still calls her royalty? If she were royalty, she should wear white while everyone else wears black.]
Coldy's stage performances never disappoint; it feels like watching a Aquaman movie where he's a womanizer—it's such a novel experience.
[Although the young lady's two lines were a bit shaky, she didn't sing off-key, which is pretty good. It's much better than her first performance; she's improved a lot!]
[Coldy has improved a lot too! Although there aren't many dance moves, they're all very smooth and natural, making for a fantastic viewing experience!]
Jiang Tinghan seemed about to give her an intimate touch, but then coldly lowered his hand, leaving Kong Yanshu with a heartless back view.
Her love was all elusive and unattainable.
Unlike the previous two, who were both foolish and cowardly, Kong Yanshu forcefully grabbed Jiang Tinghan's wrist and pulled him to dance with her.
The song is filled with obsession and madness: "I know you got my back and you know I got you!"
She fully immersed herself in the role, banishing her mistakes from her own world.
This dance sequence is one of the highlights of the performance, directly leading into the chorus.
Jiang Tinghan frowned unhappily. She didn't like this feeling of being out of control, so she immediately took the initiative and became assertive.
"Soe on."
“e on.”
“e on.”
"Let's get physical."
(Let's dance intimately together)
With just a slight raise of her eyebrows, she already exuded a fiery aura.
Waves, weight shifts, leg lifts, position changes, and close contact—the movements are expansive and dynamic. Jiang Tinghan's dance, in particular, is more powerful, resembling both tender moments and fierce battles, with each side vying to conquer the other.
Kong Yeon-seo's dance moves were somewhat soft and sluggish, as if she were gradually being eroded and suppressed by her opponent.
The red and black skirts blend together, and the contrasting colors alone are enough to create a stunning effect. Every time the skirt flutters, it exudes an amazing vitality and fiery passion.
Finally, the two stood back to back, their chests rising and falling slightly with breaths. The red-haired girl's steps never stopped. She wandered around, teasing and abandoning several people. Even if someone received her embrace, she would discard them without mercy.
After going around in circles, she finally arrived in front of Jin Ruixi.
Kim Seo-hee's eyes were sharp, carrying a sense of determination, and she started with a high-energy diss rap.
The accompaniment also changed to a completely different flavor from the original song, carrying an eerie feeling of impending storm, making the listener feel uneasy.
The accompaniment was adapted by Jiang Tinghan and Jin Ruixi under the guidance of mentor Gary, while mentors BewhY and Megan provided great help for their rap parts.
The latter believes that this rap should be a furious attack on the bad woman in the center position, while the former elaborates on the emotions beyond the diss, actually hiding a bitter feeling of unrequited love.
But Jiang Tinghan had to remain unaffected no matter what the other person said. In her mind, everyone was inferior to her, so there was no need to listen to them seriously.
Kim Seo-hee's rap bursts out like a machine gun, with dense drumbeats that instantly elevate the listening experience to a peak, while the lyrics are filled with strong condemnation and resentment.
"You think you're some kind of gift to mankind?"
Do you really think you are a gift to humankind?
"Your love's a trap you set for the blind."
Your love is just a trap set for the blind!
"Why your eyes never look my way?"
Why do you never even look at me?
"I'm just another dog in your stray"
I am just one of the stray dogs you took in.
Jiang Tinghan calmly uttered a "Hmm?"
So what? Even if you all see through her true nature, you still chase after her, don't you?
In the blink of an eye, besides the shimmering water, there was also a disdain that made people even more annoyed and maddened.
She raised the microphone and replied lazily and slowly, "Dogs should know their place."
Dogs should know their place.
The moment the Korean translation of the lyrics appeared on the screen, all the audience members, even those who weren't fans, erupted in a frenzy of screams.
Holy crap! What is this?!
"I hate the way you lick your lips. Tossing hair with your fingertips."
I hate the way you lick your lips and the way you play with your hair with your fingers.
"That laugh you give the other guys. Is burning holes inside my mind."
The smile you showed to others burns and spreads in my mind.
"Damn your perfect silhouette. And the cigarettes you let them get."
Forget your perfect image, and forget the cigarettes you lit for others.
After Jiang Tinghan gave a simple response, Jin Ruixi was completely overwhelmed, and every word she uttered was filled with jealousy.
But her fierce and competitive demeanor still failed to stir even the slightest ripple in Jiang Tinghan's eyes.
"e on!"
"e on!"
Jiang Tinghan simply waved to both sides, and everyone gathered around her, still the center of attention.
She sat down again in the same black chair she had started with, surrounded by a crowd of people. It was a scene reminiscent of Malèna in "Malèna," where she was surrounded by men in suits and lighting cigarettes. The difference was that the scene was sad and sorrowful, filled with vulnerability.
More than the men who fawn over her beauty, the female protagonist longs for someone to listen to her painful past.
Jiang Tinghan's scene, however, was filled with an air of superiority and immense power.
She half-closed her eyes, her gaze falling casually without any specific target. Her snow-white fingertips elegantly held something, as if holding an invisible cigarette. Then she brought her hand to her lips and exhaled softly and slowly towards the camera.
Her posture was disdainful, but when she opened her eyes fully again, her gaze was so sharp that people dared not meet her eyes, yet they couldn't help but want to be captivated by it and never wake up.
The last movement before the group dance seemed to be saying to Kim Seo-hee, "You're wrong. You're always the one who gets others to light your cigarettes for you; no one has ever made me light one for myself."
Of course, because of the negative impact of smoke, no real props were used on stage, nor were any other props used as substitutes; the performance relied entirely on acting skills.
Kwon Ji-yong, sitting in the audience, suddenly felt a tickle in his throat and a hollow feeling in his palate, which made him involuntarily press the tip of his tongue against it, as if he was having a craving for cigarettes.
But he was a little reluctant to go out.
The style of this rap lyrics is the so-called "resentful woman" or "resentful husband" style, which is very familiar to Kwon Ji-yong, as he wrote similar lyrics more than a decade ago.
The rapper looks like a YG trainee, right? I met him once a couple of years ago.
YG seems to be preparing to launch a new girl group next year. Yang Hyun-suk even mentioned it to him. He wondered how this trainee, who had pretty good skills, ended up here.
Kwon Ji-yong thought of a lot of things, and finally imagined himself singing this rap to Jiang Tinghan.
Hmm... it feels pretty good too.
It's so hot... Coldy, what did you feed me...?
Why are you guys going so far on stage? It's making my face so red and hot.
[Sisters, your favorite forced love is here!]
[Your favorite love triangle is here too!]
[Ahhhh, two breakout scenes are guaranteed! This is a scene I specially commissioned featuring two powerful rivals!]
[I enjoyed watching this so much! (screams) (screams) (screams)]
Coldy is my owner, no explanation needed.
[Ahhhhh, is this even allowed to pass censorship? What kind of methods were used to see lyrics like "If you're a dog, you have to know your place"...?]
[It's all thanks to English, just wait and see. I'll start by making a prophetic statement. Once this episode airs, the lyrics translations on Tencent will definitely be censored.]
[We saw that the live streamers really made a fortune! Jin Ruixi, your image has collapsed! Have you also fallen for Han Jie's charms? How could you agree to write such jealous rap lyrics?]
[Actually, it's been a long time... it's just that she doesn't talk much and it's not very obvious. If you go back and watch the previous episodes, you'll see that she spends 80 or 90% of the time silently watching Han Jie. Moreover, when Han Jie is busy in the team, she's the one who takes care of things, almost like the vice captain.]
[Sister Han, are you going to shower everyone with sweetness today?! We CP fans are so full! Kim Seo-hee and Kong Yeon-seo, especially Kong Yeon-seo, should probably get ready to level up!]
[Sister Kou's aura was so fierce it almost overwhelmed me. She only said one word in rebuttal, and she completely suppressed Kim Seo-hee, perfectly showcasing her arrogance as a superior and Kim Seo-hee's humiliation as a subordinate. It was as if she was watching Kim Seo-hee perform a one-woman show with complete ease.]
I really want to be looked at like that by Coldy in person; it would feel so good!
Oh my god, sisters...
[Coldy is a professional at playing the role of a wicked woman who can make men fall head over heels for her. To clarify, I'm the one who gets hooked by her every day.]
[Just a casual observer who saw the live stream and decided to join in the fun. I'd heard a bit about how amazing Coldy's stage presence is, and seeing it today, it truly lives up to the hype!]
[The renowned ancient-style actor has arrived]
[Tall people are truly natural clothes hangers! This black dress, which you can buy for 99.99 yuan on Taobao, looks like haute couture on Coldy. The style is also quite simple, unlike flashy stage costumes. Simple outfits, yet exquisite beauty.]
[That's not entirely true. Coldy also accessorized with jewelry. That sapphire and diamond necklace was most likely provided by the young lady. The addition of a beautiful blue to the deep black is simply a stroke of genius.]
[After checking, I found no similar images of this necklace from major brands, but the design looks like a Van Cleef & Arpels Vte necklace, perhaps a custom-made piece? Thankfully, it only has one sapphire. If the sapphire were of higher quality, it would probably cost around 800,000 yuan.]
Can 800,000 yuan really be considered "okay"? I don't understand the world of the rich.
[The young lady is spoiling Coldy too much; those earrings look expensive too. Has anyone checked them out?]
[As expected, it should be from some mysterious Yiwu brand. It's 5.5 RMB for two pairs with free shipping on Pinduoduo, and a bit more expensive at 18.88 RMB for two pairs with free shipping on Taobao. A quick image search shows they are almost identical.]
[This is hilarious! So Coldy has a really amazing eclectic style? I'm wondering if she's too shabby, and the young lady couldn't stand it, so she insisted on making her wear a sapphire necklace.]
[While other trainees would take out loans to borrow luxury goods to perform on stage, our Sister Kou did the opposite, bringing Yiwu small commodities to the international stage. How can that not be considered a form of cultural export?]
[I understand what this stage performance was trying to convey! It's like the other nine guys have all been charmed by Coldy, right?]
[Haha, you're so oblivious! Everyone's eating so well, let me go on stage and perform too. I'm a professional at playing the simp.]
[Hey guys, tone it down! The chat is flooded with comments about underwear! What if the official livestream gets banned later?!]
On stage, another highlight descends!
The ten contestants on stage raised their arms, turned their hips, and swayed their legs in unison, a completely different state from the dance mini-test three weeks ago, as if they had been reborn.
The force was no longer weak, but full of power and explosiveness, incorporating some Latin dance moves, which made the various dresses they wore seem reasonable.
Among them, the most dazzling was Jiang Tinghan, who was in the center. She was like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, with her red hair flowing like a waterfall, as if she had come to life. Her black dress spun and opened, and every step she took was graceful.
Her voice seemed to take on a more alluring magnetism in the intoxicating light.
"Lights out follow the noise."
Turn off the lights and follow the rhythm.
"Baby keep on dancing like you ain't got a choice."
Baby, keep dancing, as if you have no other choice.
"Soe on."
“e on.”
It seemed as if everything was under her control, with only the swaying earrings and necklace being the two details out of control, adding a touch of vibrancy to her.
The earrings trembled, the fans' hearts pounded, and they lost count of how many screams they had made in just a few minutes of performance. They felt their voices were already a little hoarse, even though it had only just begun.
After a near-perfect solo, the entire group sang in perfect harmony. The ten people were divided into two groups according to their different vocal ranges, singing line by line in turn. It sounded like they were having a conversation, but it didn't sound chaotic at all.
"Let's get physical."
"Physical physical."
"e on phy-phy-phy-physical."
Come on, let's have a hot dance!
All the spotlights shone down on Jiang Tinghan, who was positioned at the highest point of the stage. He had somehow climbed onto a chair and was looking down at the crowd. His red hair was slightly damp with sweat and clung to the sides of his fair face and neck. His gemstone necklace was also tilted to one side of his collarbone, making him look a little disheveled.
When she slightly raised her chin, the disarray vanished, leaving only a composure as if she had already been crowned.
Everyone looked up at her with burning eyes, some kneeling, some standing, some sitting back, some half-kneeling, and some even reaching out their arms to try to touch her, like a religious oil painting of believers looking up at a god, full of artistic beauty.
A second later, everyone looked at the camera again, each displaying their unique talents, and used a variety of classic Korean entertainment ending poses.
A sweet smile, winking, heavy breathing, making a peace sign, pouting, pinching cheeks...
The cameras were capturing Coldy's every move, but she was busy getting off the chair, her shoes still had a bit of a heel, so she didn't dare to jump directly.
Still so unique.
However, Kim Seo-hee and Kong Yeon-seo ignored the ending pose and instead reached out to Jiang Tinghan to help her steady herself, which caused the fans below to scream again.
Great, the three of you can stay happily together like this!
The performance ended, and the audience below were all reluctant to leave. Even those who were not Coldy's fans were still immersed in the afterglow of the performance.
If all the stages are of this quality, then the first performance of "Shining World" can stay on its pedestal forever!
They were both excited and expectant. After the first group finished their performance and left the stage, they quickly continued to cheer loudly for everyone.
When Kwon Ji-yong heard the excited screams, his eardrums went numb, and he wondered how long he would have to wait for the next Coldy stage.
Including the stage setup, it will take at least two hours, so he might as well go up to the second floor and sit for a while.
Before he could leave, a fan wearing an ice-blue bracelet struck up a conversation with him.
"Hello, are you the person who contacted me on social media to reserve support items?"
The fans were carrying small paper bags containing banners, fans, and a few small badges.
Kwon Ji-yong saw the Coldy image on it, along with a small figure that looked like a Lego toy.
He honestly replied, "No."
The fan quickly bowed: "Oh, I'm sorry, I made a mistake. The other person only mentioned wearing a mask, so..."
Actually, she also suspected that it wasn't the boy in front of her. After all, the tone of the person she was talking to sounded more like a girl. But some boys who are fans of celebrities are mistaken for girls, and this person had pink hair that could be vaguely seen under the hat, so she mustered up the courage to ask.
It wasn't true after all. I'm so embarrassed QAQ.
The man in front of me had long bangs, and the lighting was rather dim, so I couldn't see his eyes clearly, but I could sense that he had a very good temperament, and it seemed like he was wearing some cologne.
I have a feeling that she's a bit like... her favorite idol who focused on selling shoes after being discharged from the military.
I didn't have time to go to concerts when I was in school, and I never thought I'd never have the chance again.
Kwon Ji-yong was all too familiar with that look. Fans who had run into him before would almost always give him that probing look. So he lowered his voice, so low that it was almost inaudible: "It's nothing."
A fan suddenly had a question and asked curiously, "Which player are you here to see? If it's Coldy, I have an extra one that I can give you."
Kwon Ji-yong guessed that she might want to see if he had any tattoos on his hands. He had already covered up most of his tattoos with concealer before he came. He had never been so careful to hide them before.
It would be troublesome not to dispel the other party's idea, so Kwon Ji-yong deliberately raised his left hand. His nails were neatly trimmed and looked very white, without any trace of tattoos.
Fans dispelled their doubts. Over the years, many people who have imitated Kwon Ji-yong have been mistaken for him. This one in front of them can't even be called an imitation, he just looks similar. How could Kwon Ji-yong possibly appear at the recording of a talent show?
She must be overthinking it.
"Thank you then. I'm not here to support Coldy, but I have a friend who's a die-hard fan of hers." Kwon Ji-yong even painstakingly changed his unique Korean pronunciation, deliberately imitating his friend's speech.
Fans smiled and said, "Your friend has such great taste! Coldy is definitely someone to like!"
"Wuli Coldy's performance today was fantastic! You should definitely check her out; you won't regret becoming a fan!"
She quickly turned and left, leaving only Kwon Ji-yong holding the paper bag and peering inside.
Kwon Ji-yong has received many gifts, but this is the first time he has received a fan support item, which makes him feel a bit curious.
Although he didn't intend to take it, since he had already taken it, Kwon Ji-yong immediately stretched out his wicked claws and curiously explored it like a cat that had received a new toy.
His hand inadvertently brushed against Coldy's face on the banner, leaving a small patch of apricot pink that landed on the tip of Coldy's nose.
The tattoo concealer has faded.
Kwon Ji-yong reached out and rubbed the powder with his fingertips, but instead of removing it, he made his face look even more smudged.
For some reason, the corners of his mouth suddenly curved into a smile.
*
Amidst enthusiastic cheers from the fans, the ten contestants returned to the backstage studio, where they were met with a round of applause and praise.
Their opponent had already stood up and was preparing to go on stage. As Tsukichi Anri passed by, she extended her hand, and Jiang Tinghan gave her a light high five: "Good luck."
Anri Tsukichi smiled and said, "Of course!"
Filming was also taking place in the studio, and everyone's reactions would be edited into the final broadcast, so they didn't act too recklessly. Jiang Tinghan quickly found a seat with her teammates.
She immediately took off the gemstone necklace. The necklace was beautiful, but she was tormented by it.
The necklace was covered in diamonds, and her dancing was quite vigorous. Plus, it was a close-fitting dress, so when you looked down, you could see quite a few red scratches. Because she was wearing a halter-neck long dress, a small area on the back of her neck was chafed red, and it stung painfully to the touch.
I'm increasingly feeling that I deserve to earn my money.
"It looks a bit serious. Should we take her to the infirmary first?" Jin Ruixi whispered.
Kong Yeon-seo said somewhat embarrassedly, "Mia... I should have put a light chain on you..."
Jiang Tinghan shook his head: "It's okay, the skin isn't broken yet. This necklace matches our stage perfectly, Yanshu, you have great taste."
According to the young lady herself, this necklace was a 15th birthday gift from her father, worth 1 million yuan. Just based on that price, you can't say anything bad about the necklace.
Kong Yeon-seo and Kim Seo-hee exchanged a glance and said nothing more.
But Jiang Tinghan's singing was still so steady on stage just now, that's really impressive.
The best thing about Shining World is that you don't need to confiscate your phone. You can record for at least ten hours straight, and it would be incredibly boring without a phone.
The downside is that some players who accidentally stumble upon the contestant's negative review might see it. It's okay for ordinary contestants since they've already finished performing, and the team leader has another performance later, so it's best to stay away from the internet.
Jiang Tinghan wasn't easily influenced by online opinions, but he didn't open any social media. However, push notifications were truly ubiquitous these days, with various browsers automatically pushing marketing articles every day, none of which could be called "news." Every time he thought someone was sending him a message, it turned out to be one of these sensationalist push notifications, which was so ridiculous that he wanted to laugh.
Although she was connected to a Korean IP address, she was still able to receive some push notifications. For example, right now, there was a "news" article that read, "Coldy, a Chinese contestant on the talent show 'Shining World,' led his team to dominate the performance! He is the pride of the Chinese people!" It was both funny and exasperating to read.
It's still a case of praising someone to death.
How can one team claim to have "dominated" when they've only just finished performing? Moreover, the speed of China's performance is astonishing as ever; it was released so soon after it ended.
Jiang Tinghan scrolled through the messages and found that quite a few people had sent her messages. Many of her classmates had sent her supportive messages on WeChat, most of which were sent a long time ago. A minute or two ago, several classmates also sent her a second message, all praising her.
On stage, the host was already welcoming the second group of contestants. Jiang Tinghan didn't have time to reply to each message one by one, so she could only read them quickly. When she opened "Messages", she found a new little red dot.
The note displayed above is in Korean: "G-Dragon".
This note was typed by Kwon Ji-yong himself when he entered Jiang Tinghan's phone number on his phone. He didn't include the word "senior," and Jiang Tinghan hasn't changed it since.
The previous post was Jiang Tinghan's reply to Kwon Ji-yong's "like" emoji with a red rose emoji. She used to communicate with her teachers at school in the same way, sending a bouquet of flowers full of gratitude.
He posted: 【Good luck in the game!】
She definitely needs to work harder. Her solo stage has been guided by so many amazing mentors. If she doesn't perform well, it would be a huge disservice to them.
Jiang Tinghan turned off her phone and started watching the performance by Tsukishima Anri's group.
They were all in the same color family, but each of their outfits was slightly different, resembling the style of idols on music shows. It was as if ten mischievous little elves had run onto the stage and were causing a ruckus everywhere.
Anri Tsukichi wore two cute buns, a style somewhat similar to the original singer Song Yuqi. She looked like a sweet little bean, but her dancing was so powerful it seemed like she could knock someone out with a single punch.
As soon as the intro started, the audience screamed. This song, "Tomboy," has been incredibly popular in the last six months, and it's a well-known and hit song.
Anri Tsukichi adapted the dance moves of the song, making them more powerful and more difficult, but all the iconic moves that made her famous were retained. The group led by this dance master also had a first-class visual appeal, and her strong strength was clearly felt in the center position.
As the sub-center, Bae Soo-min handled Jeon So-yeon's rap part in this song very well. She also handled the very tight pre-chorus boost very well, which immediately pulled up the emotions of the audience.
The phrase "Ye fuking Tomboy" was sung by the entire audience. While the contestants on stage sang a censored version, the fans were much more unrestrained. As the saying goes, only by swearing can you cleanse your heart.
Undoubtedly, this is also an excellent stage.
As soon as the performance ended, Coldy's first group returned to the stage, with twenty people standing on the stage, waiting for the mentors' evaluation and votes.
There are nine mentors in total, and no one can abstain, so there will be no tie, and a winner and a loser will definitely be determined.
The only question is who will be the winner and who will be the loser.
The production team will definitely keep you in suspense, so the results won't be announced until the mentors have finished their comments.
The first to speak was mentor Kany, who looked at Jiang Tinghan with shining eyes: "Wow! Coldy! You are so hot!"
"And now I am so hot too."
You're so hot, I feel a bit hot.
"Your whole group performed exceptionally well today. You corrected all the problems I mentioned earlier and did even better than I expected. Zero mistakes. And in this performance, I saw each and every one of you, like walking into a botanical garden and seeing different types of resilient plants."
Mentor Kany raised two fingers, pointed to her eyes, and then to the first group, echoing her "everybody".
"I must honestly admit that I really love your stage! You've shown me amazing creativity and inspiring passion!"
CL continued, "The second group's performance was outstanding. You delivered a debut-level performance and fully demonstrated the rebellious spirit of the song. It made me feel that you are a group of cool girls who are unrestrained and don't care about other people's opinions."
She sighed with a hint of helplessness, "To be honest, I'm having a hard time choosing between these two stages. Newcomers are really not to be underestimated."
Gray chimed in, "Well, I'm a little different. I've already made my choice."
“I really appreciate Group 1’s rap. This adaptation is perfectly integrated into the original song and it’s very interesting to listen to.”
He expressed his strong inclination, but the contestants, seeing the playful smile on his lips, couldn't tell whether he genuinely supported Group One or was just proud of the rap he had coached.
BewhY: "This rap is indeed good, but the lyrics are a bit too simple. In comparison, the second group's rap has more depth and quality."
Shin Yoo-mi: "Group Two did a great job. Your singing was very layered and had a rich listening experience. But Group One's teamwork was even better. It showed me both the individual characteristics of each person and the cohesion of the group. Coldy was like a key rope that connected everyone. In short, both groups performed at a very high quality. No matter the result, I hope the losing side will not underestimate themselves."
Adam said, "The first group's performance today surprised me a lot, especially Coldy. I found that you are a girl who is very good at using your voice. When singing skills are required, such as in the theme song, you can use more skills to sing; and when the song needs emotion, such as in your debut stage, you can let the emotion occupy most of the position in your singing. The song you chose today actually requires more to show the richness and texture of your timbre, but you did it. You made me remember every word you sang."
"So I'm really looking forward to your next solo performance. Good luck!"
Jiang Tinghan was genuinely surprised that her mentor, Adam, would give her such a long and detailed critique. It was clear that Adam had put a lot of thought into the analysis, and Jiang was flattered and grateful, so she bowed deeply in thanks.
At that moment, she recalled the enthusiastic cheers from the fans on stage and the appreciative looks from the mentors after each performance. She suddenly realized that even without money, being able to perform on stage was still an exciting and joyful thing.
A second later, she stood firm in her convictions.
You still need to have money.
The two dance mentors and Megan Mentor all shared their opinions. The dance mentors seemed to favor the "Tomboy" group, while Megan Mentor was more supportive of "Physical".
The situation seemed to be gradually becoming clearer, but the contestants and fans knew that it wasn't that simple. Perhaps the mentors just didn't want a group to be neglected too much, so they deliberately talked about a certain group.
Ultimately, it depends on the voting results.
The fans now clearly felt just how cruel the competition was. Those two wonderful performances were not held back even by students from Class C, Class D, and Class E. But if they lost, half of a group would be eliminated.
When they saw Lee Seung-gi return to the stage with his cue cards, their hearts immediately jumped.
Kwon Ji-yong, who was on the second floor, was also a little nervous. He placed a paper bag full of support items at his feet, while his eyes were on the contestants on the stage.
Of the two performances, he still prefers the first one, "Physical," which also resonates with him more.
To this day, Kwon Ji-yong still remembers Jiang Tinghan's ambitious eyes at the beginning of the show. His red hair flew wildly, exuding the spirit of youth, full of youthful vigor and drive, as if he never knew fatigue.
He inexplicably recalled the rose emoji Jiang Tinghan had sent him before. Although he knew it was just to express gratitude, in Korea, the bowing blue emoji is more commonly used to express gratitude, and the rose emoji also conveys comfort and encouragement.
Combined with Jiang Tinghan's earlier words, "Take a good rest," a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
Although he always told his friends that "he was fine," the group's long-awaited comeback ended with one member leaving the group, and the project was canceled after only one song was released. Kwon Ji-yong was not happy about it.
His kind nature prevented him from hating anyone; he was just wondering if he hadn't done enough. Before taking on the Vogue shoot, Kwon Ji-yong had locked himself in his house for a month, supposedly selling shoes, but actually writing songs.
There are many things he can't understand, and understanding them only makes things more painful. So the only way to heal the heaviness in his heart is to write songs and create better works.
On the day he went out, he looked in the mirror and almost thought he was going to turn into a dried-up corpse or a skeleton. Of course, after taking good care of himself, he didn't look so bad.
That day, he met a very interesting girl, a girl who didn't recognize him as G-Dragon and said she wanted to give him her autograph.
Before this, Kwon Ji-yong's heart had been quiet for more than a month. No matter how he looked on the surface, he was actually indifferent inside. But Jiang Tinghan's actions really made him laugh.
A somewhat reckless and cunning newcomer said, "Perhaps you can wait a bit," as she was going back to get the paper to sign for Kwon Ji-yong.
It seems that most people around him think that Kwon Ji-yong is very strong, and apart from his family, they rarely offer him comfort or care. However, Kwon Ji-yong felt a kind of clumsy sincerity from Jiang Tinghan's simple words, and he felt cared for.
After rambling on and on, Kwon Ji-yong really just wanted Jiang Tinghan to win, and wanted Coldy to win.
Because she was somewhat special to him.
Jiang Tinghan has been very sensitive to other people's gaze since she was a child, and can easily tell whether someone is a good person or a bad person. She always felt that a sad gaze was staring at her, but there were too many people at the scene, and she didn't know which direction to look in, so she could only look at the host.
She was puzzled. Weren't both stages supposed to be fun and upbeat? They weren't supposed to be sentimental, so why would anyone be sad after watching them?
She even went so far as to think that no matter how emo someone was, they should be happy after seeing their group's performance! The lyrics were all about "e on," so just get hyped up with them!
Seriously, the production team is really good at dragging things out. She's been thinking so much, and we still haven't heard the result.
As if hearing Jiang Tinghan's inner grumbling, host Lee Seung-gi said the next second, "Now let's announce the votes for each mentor."
"Please look at the big screen!"
The large screen above scrolled rapidly, displaying two sets of images showing which mentors each group received votes from.
["Physical": Kany, Megan Thee, Adam Lambert, CL, Gray, BewhY]
[Tomboy: Shin Yoo-mi, Baek Gu-young, Choi Young-joon]
"Physical received six votes, Tomboy received three votes. Congratulations to Physical for winning!!!"
Jiang Tinghan breathed a sigh of relief, and the person on the second floor also felt relieved.
The other members of the "Physical" group instantly screamed with excitement and hugged each other warmly. Of course, they wouldn't forget their captain who had put in so much effort, and they immediately pulled her into their arms. She was hugged and squeezed by nine people, and she almost lost her balance.
Some were happy while others were sad. In the "Tomboy" group, some forced a smile, some began to wonder if they could stay and pin their hopes on the popularity vote, and some had already burst into tears. Anri Tsukichi could only offer comfort, but everything she said seemed powerless. Even the usually cheerful Anri was feeling a little sad.
Meanwhile, someone was still staring intently at Jiang Tinghan.
Bae Soo-min clenched her fists. Damn it, she lost again!
She felt she had performed perfectly tonight, but how could she possibly beat Jiang Tinghan?
She won't give up, and she won't let the title of "Coldy's Nemesis" be taken away for nothing!
The fans in the audience reacted similarly, some cheering loudly, others remaining silent in sorrow.
The sorrowful gaze is now easily explained; it's likely that the person was thinking of the contestants who were about to be eliminated.
Coldy's fans went absolutely wild, waving all sorts of support items and chanting, "Aaaaaaahh ...
This is Coldy's first group stage victory!
Over the past month, many people online have been pessimistic about Coldy, saying that he doesn't have any outstanding abilities and definitely can't lead a team well.
Haha, they've all been thoroughly humiliated this time!
The fans were thrilled and felt incredibly vindicated.
The same goes for fans online.
[Speak up, haters!]
Did you win or not? Hmm? Tell me! Did you win or not? Hmm?
[I've told you all not to stand against Coldy. You learned your lesson during the theme song battle, why don't you learn your lesson?]
Who got the most pleasure? I got the most pleasure!
[Coldy's Passive Skill - Slapping the Haters in the Face]
Liquidation time has come!
The praise for Coldy and his teammates was endless.
Jiang Tinghan, who went down again, saw a message from Quan Zhilong.
Congratulations on your victory! The performance was fantastic.
Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Is their show so popular that it even attracted G-Dragon to watch the live stream?
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