Chapter 107
"Let's give a big round of applause to NINE STAR for their wonderful performance!" The two hosts took the stage, cue cards in hand. Seeing Ji Shao helping his teammates up on stage, he smiled and said, "Although our NINE STAR members have only been together for a short time, it's clear they've already forged a deep bond during this competition!"
On the stage, Ji Shao placed his headset close to his lips and smiled at the host approaching them, saying, "That's true. We've all supported each other throughout the competition."
After seeing the other teammates lined up, Ji Shao led the group in introducing themselves to the camera in front of the jib. "Hello everyone in Shanghai, we are NINE STAR!"
The youthful chants on stage, echoing their boundless energy, also carried over into the audience. As the opening act, NINE STAR lived up to expectations and certainly heated up the crowd.
"Everyone knows that our NINE STAR members only officially formed two days ago, which means that this new song 'STAR' was recorded in just two days," the host kindly explained to the audience how tight NINE STAR's debut schedule and preparation time were for this performance. "But the members' performance tonight was also quite outstanding!" Another host, who was also in charge of the show, also interacted with the audience at the right time, stimulating everyone's response.
After the scheduled interview session, Zhou Xiao watched Ji Shao lead the group offstage. Then, tonight's Qixi Festival performance began. The stage was packed with stars, while Zhou Xiao was editing photos offstage.
The stars appearing on the stage were all faces that even Zhou Xiao was quite familiar with, so it was not difficult to understand why the tickets were so hotly sought after.
During intermission (the TV station was inserting commercials for their sponsors), NINE STAR, who had previously been absent from the stage, appeared on stage, surprising the audience. On the star-studded stage, young men, each carrying a bamboo basket, tossed packaged chocolates from the edge of the stage into the audience.
Xu Zhou was standing relatively close to Zhou Xiao. As he moved toward the stage in front of the round table where Zhou Xiao was sitting, he seemed to notice Zhou Xiao's slight confusion. But Xu Zhou quickly finished throwing his basket of chocolates and followed the other trainees offstage, leaving the stage for the host to return to announce the next program.
——【Forum】——[August 22 evening]
[Topic] Open a live chat room for the "Shanghai Qixi Festival Gala"
[Main Building] Let me take a look at the first stage after the group formed. Hehehe, this time there is also a stage for the group's first single! By the way, I'll post the official evening party program, it feels so cool!
1L
Wow, the artist lineup is so strong! It proves that NINE STAR has made it! I am so satisfied!
26L
I saw an interview on Douyin with the Shanghai Municipal Government's behind-the-scenes production team. They said this gala coincided with Shanghai's Civilized City award, and they invited all big-name artists to celebrate. Hahaha, I'm so happy! Our boy band debuted at this kind of gala!
64L
So excited! This is a TV station! Just thinking about it makes me so happy! Who said NINE STAR didn't have the resources to debut? I was so worried!
176L
It's started, it's started. As soon as I heard the melody of our Star 101 theme song, I felt like crying! But why is the group name displayed on the screen "Nine Stars"? [laughing and crying]
201L
Nine Star loses its name
231L
It seems like everyone's already mastered the theme song. Their outfits tonight are also perfect, perfectly suiting the members' youthful style. Not to mention, they look pretty good too.
367L
Ahhhh, a new song is here! Help! Yes, it's good! I was already clapping along to the beat the second time I listened to it!
518L
I have discovered that Ji Shao seems to be really afraid of heat. He sweats easily, but he sweats really well. Every drop of sweat looks so sexy [drooling] Dream of a heart-pounding picture
735L
What I'm saying is that for such a large-scale evening party, some actors can't rehearse properly. A sweet song can be urgently replaced with a modified electronic music in the later stage... If there is no delay in this live broadcast, the original sound will be ridiculed as soon as it comes out.
824L
So boring! I'm about to run away! Although the lineup is indeed generous, what's the point of having so many voices who can't sing take up the stage? It would be better if we, NINE STAR, each sing a song to support the show [except Zheng Shulin]
1023L
Ahhhh help! We saw our Fruit Scattering Master. Hahahaha the audience here are so kind.
1297L
Didn't they say they were going to announce NINE STAR as the Shanghai ambassadors at the gala? Why hasn't this part been announced yet, even though the gala is almost over? Did they get pulled at the last minute?
1326L
Here it comes! The host cued us to the civilized city!
…
On the star-studded stage, the young men were dressed in suits. The uniform black and gray color, with slight variations in details, made them look sharp and fresh. They maintained an orderly formation as they entered the stage from backstage, and at the host's signal, the nine of them took center stage.
"I wonder if the audience still remembers the fun collaboration between Star Path 101 and Shanghai when they created a civilized city?" The host looked at the large screen behind them, which was currently playing a promotional video for Shanghai. "On August 18th, the day before our Star Path 101 finals, Shanghai was awarded the title of Civilized City. Let's celebrate together!"
The audience erupted in applause, and Zhou Xiao watched as the host introduced the mayor of Shanghai and a hostess carrying a tray. After announcing the partnership, the mayor presented Ji Shao, representing the Nine Star group, with a certificate certifying the endorsement agreement.
As Ji Shao received the Shanghai City Spokesperson certificate from the mayor, he leaned over and shook hands with the mayor. Maturity was evident in the young man at this moment, and under the stage lights, he looked even more energetic.
The audience, aside from the fans of the Nine Star members, were quite surprised by this, but after the certificates were presented, everyone applauded. The Shanghai Qixi Festival Gala concluded with the closing speeches of the hosts.
The members left the stage in the direction of the round table where Zhou Xiao was sitting. As Xu Zhou on the stage was about to pass by, he seemed to remember something and said something to Ji Shao behind him. Then, Zhou Xiao saw Ji Shao's eyes looking towards her camera.
Ji Shao's eyes changed from surprise and confusion to surprise. When he passed Zhou Xiao, he gently shook his hand at her behind her back, and then he left the stage with the members behind him.
--【forum】--
[Theme] Who understands! Screaming like crazy ah ah ah
[Main Building] Did you see the silence when the Shanghai mayor awarded NINE STAR the spokesperson certificate? Ahhhhh, so cool, so cool
1L
Actually, I feel like NINE STAR becoming the image spokesperson for Shanghai's Huashang District is like a new actor beating out experienced actors with great acting skills to win the grand prize kkkkkk There's really something dreamy about it. I've decided not to curse the Star 101 production team for the next week hehehe
9L
This arrangement is really generous. They let the show start and the mayor comes to present the certificates at the end! Who wouldn’t say after reading this that this is a wonderful life!
21L
Why didn't anyone praise how handsome everyone looks in suits? Luckily, the production team didn't let anyone down with the costumes; the suits were all the same color! Fortunately, the situation I imagined, where everyone was dressed sloppily, ill-fittingly, and in all sorts of colors, didn't appear, hahahaha
46L
I'm a little worried now. Ji Shao's fangirl has already posted a straight shot. I wonder if she won't participate this time! Please don't, I just want to see the suit Ji Shao she took (imitate the OP and scream like crazy)
74L
Big endorsement news! Hey everyone, remember the baseball uniforms that Shao's team wore during the finals? Their store representative said during a Taobao livestream that the brand will be collaborating with NINE STAR!!! And I just saw a post on Ji Shao's blog that revealed the members were wearing the same brand!
89L
The commercial value of this group is good.
126L
I was so excited that I posted a blog! Fortunately, I didn’t give up refreshing! The straight shot is really amazing
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As the audience left, Zhou Xiao uploaded the two stage videos, which he had already edited and merged, to a Weibo account. Because the studio was crowded with people, the signal was weak and the upload speed was slow, so Zhou Xiao waited until most of the audience had left before uploading the videos.
This was a good time to retouch the photo of Ji Shao in a suit. When Zhou Xiao first photographed Ji Shao for the magazine, he'd already felt that suits really suited him. Tonight, in his suit, Ji Shao didn't have the greasy look of a middle-aged man or the restrained style of a teenager, demonstrating that suits were well within his comfort zone.
——A certain blog——
@FlippedPounding Heart·Ji Shao: #Ji Shao Super Talk #Shanghai Qixi Festival Gala Stage #NINE STAR #@Star Path 101-Ji Shao V
[video]
The video is a straight shot of the theme song + a straight shot of the new song
Ji Shao truly shines on the stage of "STAR"! I've watched the full version of the performance released by the organizers no less than four times, but I've never finished it. Every time I rewatch it, my eyes subconsciously follow Ji Shao's figure throughout the entire stage [crying]. Teacher, this candid video truly fulfilled my dream!
Ji Shao is really enjoying the stage. The candid photos that Xindong posted are really kind to my eyes!
[Ahhhh, the director of Shanghai TV station didn't know what shot they cut to. Xiao Shao basically disappeared in the second half of the show. Fortunately, I have my direct camera!]
[I declare this song "Star" to be my favorite~]
[I really want to see Ji Shao in a suit now! Teacher, please, please, please release it soon! Ahhhhh, I'm dying of greed!]
[Ahem, I still feel a little uncomfortable with the lively and cute Xiao Shao. Um, I mean, where are our suits? [Embarrassing]]
[I wonder if you've noticed that every time Ji Shao performs the theme song, the little gestures he makes on stage to show the audience are different! He really puts a lot of effort into it!]
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