Chapter 053 Chapter 53
This isn't Yu Du's first time as a fangirl; she's participated in countless offline photoshoots. Because she takes all the photos for her fan page, she's become a familiar face to many of the artists she's photographed. Occasionally, some of them will approach her camera when they see her.
In her fan circle, she had previously gone viral with a photo of them staring at each other. Logically, she'd been through a lot by now, but even then, Yu Du's heart still raced. Her hands trembled as she held the camera, examining the fleeting moment they'd captured, her emotions incredibly complex.
Coming back to his senses, Yu Du looked at the people in the room who breathed a sigh of relief after realizing the reason for her sudden scream. He felt a warm feeling in his heart and put on a big smile. He firmly grasped the camera with one hand and raised his other hand, shouting, "Today is my treat!"
After filming for a whole morning, when the trainees who were having a sports meeting on the lawn dispersed for lunch, the people in the room found a good restaurant in Huashang to rest and have a meal.
The ordered meals arrived one after another. Wenger, who was sitting on a stool, stirring his chopsticks with hot water, suddenly said, "Today should be the happiest day for all the trainees, right?"
Seeing everyone looking at her, Wenger handed the scalded chopsticks to each of them and casually said, "Didn't the production team purchase the copyright for the talent show Star 101 overseas? According to the next process, shouldn't the elimination process begin? I see the torture starting in a few days!"
Zhou Xiao took the chopsticks Wenger offered him, a silent thought. It was indeed true. Today's sports meet wasn't about sweaty training, or anxious rankings. Instead, it was about making new friends... Such a cheerful prelude was bound to be met with a wave of hostility from the production team.
Recalling the scenes recorded in the camera, the trainees were sweating profusely on the lawn and competing happily... Zhou Xiao suddenly thought in his mind, this elimination might be the last time some trainees see each other in their lives?
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The third episode of "Star 101" hasn't even aired yet, but the production team has already released some behind-the-scenes footage to boost the show's popularity, and has also generously purchased several related trending searches. Of course, whether these were purchased by the production team or the trainees' management companies is a matter of opinion.
——Xingtu Production——
In the meeting room of the Star Path 101 production team, Zong Zhengqian casually placed the marker in her hand on the table, carefully looked at the whiteboard in front of her with the key points written on it for a while, and turned the whiteboard in front of her to face everyone in the meeting room.
"A lot of work has been done in the lead-up to the First Performance," Zong Zhengqian said solemnly, pointing to the words "Marketing" on the whiteboard. These two words were heavily circled. "But that's not enough! Before the show airs, go and hash it out with the various agencies you're working with. Make sure to get more buzz and more publicity!"
In the corner of the conference room, Lin Qianxia looked at the black handwriting on the whiteboard and carefully wrote it down in her notebook. She was very impressed with Zong Zhengqian, who had promoted her. She also knew that many people in this room were somewhat skeptical about whether "Star Path" would become a hit variety show, generally assuming that a hit was good enough. Want to be a hit? That requires the right time, right place, and right people!
Having previously stayed up late to watch every foreign talent show imaginable, Lin Qianxia knew that the success and popularity of Star 101 would depend on the success of the first public performance. This first show needed to be a solid foundation!
As time counts down, the production team, agency, marketing accounts, and fans in front of the screen are ready to welcome the first performance that will be broadcast soon.
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——Forum——[July 1]
【Topic】Can the program be broadcast in advance?
[Main Post] This is the first time I am so anxious to watch a variety show. I have to say that the production team is really good at keeping the audience in suspense. The trailers and behind-the-scenes footage are so exciting.
1L
Same as the original poster, I am already holding my snack (no, I am waiting for this episode to air)
5L
I'm already shaking my feet... Star Path 101 is really magical. I didn't take it seriously during the first episode, but from the second episode until now, I have subconsciously made time to watch the show.
12L
Don't underestimate Star 101, it's a popular variety show. Apart from the old domestic variety shows, its popularity is overwhelming.
23L
It means that I watched the program team add sponsors and advertisements all the way, hahahaha
36L
Having added so many advertisers, I should have earned back the hot search fees I bought earlier, haha ...
51L
The truth about 36L is out, it’s hilarious, it’s true~ There are so many hot searches, even a pig can be blown away
59L
Why hasn’t the app started refreshing at the appointed time?
76L
It won't be delayed, right? I refreshed it several times but it still hasn't been updated.
79L OP
It’s time to watch!!! Go!
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"Xiaoxiao! It's time to post!" Qi Sisi refreshed her phone, looked at the third episode of Star 101 displayed on the screen, turned around and said to Zhou Xiao who was holding the phone.
Zhou Xiao gave her an OK gesture and posted the previously edited blog post. You want to ask why Zhou Xiao didn't post it directly? Well... naturally, it was for the so-called "sense of ceremony" -
@FlippedPangranxindong·Ji Shao: #Ji Shao Super Talk# Your first official stage, I’ll be cheering for you!
Follow @星路101-季韶V and 200 people will be randomly selected to receive Ji Shao’s peripheral support gift packs: 2 banners, a handheld electric fan, a coin purse, a baseball cap, a key chain, and a canvas bag.
[Picture][Picture][Picture]
[It's the new Q version of Xiao Shao! So cute, I love it! Please ask my sister to seduce me! ]
[[Smile] Can you block out the winners? I'm not kidding.]
[First of all, I'm not an expert, but there seems to be something wrong with your actual product. How about this, you send it to me to take a look?]
[I am a colleague upstairs, and I can also help you check the quality for free]
[I can hear the above abacus even abroad]
[Daily forwarding, I hope Sister Xindong will love me once!]
【……】
The peripherals Zhou Xiao had won in the raffle were now being stacked in boxes in the next room. Since she had just signed for them not long ago, she hadn't had time to ask the hotel staff to help her sort them out.
However, her idea was stopped by Qi Sisi, who had just arrived to watch the variety show with her. As for why, it was because she found the process quite therapeutic. She patted her chest and offered to personally organize the surroundings... Zhou Xiao sighed as he watched her eagerness. Well, let her be. She'd understand later.
However, the most urgent matter now... Zhou Xiao and Qi Sisi looked at each other and naturally started watching the third episode of Star 101 with some snacks and drinks!
When the video was projected onto the big screen, Zhou Xiao looked at the displayed duration and was slightly surprised that this episode was nearly 4 hours long... My goodness, could this be a rough cut?
Of course, this wasn't the case. As the show progressed, Zhou Xiao also uncovered the truth behind Ji Shao's controversial selection incident. Initially, rumors circulated on the forums that Ji Shao had chosen Xu Zhou, also from Class A, sparking dissatisfaction among some trainee fans, who felt that Ji Shao's selection of a Class A trainee was selfish and unkind. While this was later clarified, it's undeniable that the incident had some impact on Ji Shao.
After watching all the way through, Zhou Xiao, who had paid attention to this issue, and the audience in front of the screen were a little speechless. Because the person who broke the news was really a cunning one...
Ji Shao, due to his center position in the theme song, had two privileges. One was the right to choose the trainees first, and the trainees he chose were all relatively unknown and not from Class A. As for Xu Zhou, Ji Shao used his second center position privilege on him—designating a trainee as the second preferred choice.
Ning Jiayue then edited the clip and posted it on her blog using the handle @熱圈練練手工ManualV, which garnered considerable discussion. The post was then reposted to a forum, where the previous post criticizing Ji Shao was dug up. Many onlookers urged the netizens who had used it to insult Ji Shao to apologize, but that was a later story.
Back to the show itself, the first performance featured trainees divided into 16 groups for a 1v1 showdown. The trainees were assigned songs and their opponents were chosen by the group, with one person nominated by each group to compete in a 16-person race to select their song.
There are 8 standees behind the 16 trainees, and 8×2 song nameplates on the opposite wall. The trainees need to compete for the songs, and the final 8 trainee teams that stick the song nameplates on the standees will be selected for the PK team.
This also cleared up Zhou Xiao's earlier confusion as to why Ji Shao chose the mature and sexy song "Every Heartbeat." Based on the footage she had captured earlier, she had assumed Ji Shao would go for a more handsome style.
Ji Shao's group was being competed for by a trainee named Kong Sheng, but apparently, in the chaos, he didn't get the highly sought-after "No Thoughts, No Imaginations." This cool-sounding song was the first choice for many trainees. Then, he simply took the difficult "Every Heartbeat," which no one wanted. Zhou Xiao saw the footage of Ji Shao's face curling up helplessly at the sight of this scene.
But it wasn't that bad, was it? Zhou Xiao clearly remembered how powerful his group's performance was during the first public performance. When it came time for group practice, she understood why Ji Shao was so helpless.
The members' abilities were quite varied, especially trainee Shu Shi Ning, who was a bit uncoordinated. Zhou Xiao was curious why Ji Shao had chosen these members. Ji Shao hadn't seen any of them around him during the filming of "Commuting."
——Forum——[July 1 evening]
【Theme】Respect makes my heart beat!
[Main Post] Xindong's vision is really good! He actually saw Ji Shao as a potential stock at first sight! It's not too much to dream of the whole cast of "Every Heartbeat" debuting! Please!
1L
This set of performances was absolutely amazing! So awesome! I can guarantee it's on par with the performances of boy bands that have debuted overseas!
5L
The previous stage made me sleepy... Thanks to Ji Shao for this stage, I was so excited on this side of the screen! Domestic variety shows finally gave me a good meal~ Thank you~
9L
Strongly surpass the OP! The strength of this group on stage is basically at debut level!
16L
Wow... can I say it? Although Ji Shao is not the center, he really locked me in on the stage.
24L
Reply to 16L: He transcribed the dance for this group, sang the high notes, and taught the group, so I think there is nothing wrong with what you said.
39L
Really versatile... Ahhh, although it's great, this is starting to remind me of my bad experiences... Ji Xiaoshao! You must put yourself first in the talent show! Please!
53L
[Drool] When can I see a straight shot?
59L
Reply to 39L: Damn, you brought back my nightmares.
69L
Reply to 53L: Go to the pengranxindong blog and see, she posted a straight shot!
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