Chapter 125
The moment NINE STAR stepped onto the red carpet, the Vogue red carpet livestream and forums erupted in excitement. For NINE STAR fans, skilled at data crunching, flooding their livestreams was simply a matter of convenience.
——[Entertainment Forum]——[September 13th evening]
【Subject】I declare that NINE STAR is second! Second!
[Main Post] Who says male stars walking the red carpet have to wear suits? Ahhhhh, let me tell you! We at NINE STAR outshined all the male stars tonight!
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The picture above is a screenshot of NINE STAR's red carpet live broadcast
1L
I clicked in to mock your fans for not counting points, but after looking at the livestream screenshots, I realized it seems like I actually won...
24L
I feel like the original poster is being really provocative, but what can I say? It's true... Can the male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry please take care of themselves? They break out even on such an important red carpet. Don't try to save face by posting on Weibo that you're crazy about chili peppers recently. That will only make me feel unprofessional [naughty]
57L
Youth is really the greatest asset. In the past, female stars in the domestic entertainment industry were always struggling. Now that boy bands have come, male stars should also be aware of the crisis.
83L
Are there any pictures of Ji Shao's studio?! This is very important to me! Watching his livestreams really makes me feel so young and energetic [bows]. I really don't want to follow the lifeless Kappa of the Chinese entertainment industry anymore!
125L
The red carpet is really a magic mirror
162L
Reply to 83L: Ji Shao doesn't have a studio, haha. Right now, Huayao Xingyu+ (NINE STAR's agency) plaza is full of people cursing him, hahaha, because there are no photos of him after walking the red carpet (silly smile)
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The forum's developments prompted a group of trolls, posing as fans and hoping to tarnish NINE STAR's reputation, to consider withdrawing and requesting a deletion. But after seeing the popularity of this post, they had an idea: to kill two birds with one stone. While it would be a shame to delete this post, they could use it as a template for another promotional post. A truly well-thought-out plan.
Meanwhile, a post on the forum's homepage quickly surpassed 100 views, and like it, the number of replies is rapidly increasing. For no other reason than the featured image immediately caught everyone's attention. Chen Si's studio had released the image. Amidst the red carpet beauty competition among young actresses, Chen Si dominated the forum with her studio images.
[Topic] Damn! This sister really listened to advice! She left her traditional comfort zone and came to a new ruling area!
[Main Building] This set of pictures is so beautiful! The photographer is really good at taking pictures! I can imagine the story from it.
[Link to a certain blog]
1L
I clicked hard, OMG it really looks good this time
24L
Help me, she is wearing the SiliEe new season haute couture world premiere, this sister is so awesome, I say
43L
SiliEe is truly a celestial brand; she looks stunning in this outfit! Did Sijie change photographers? Judging by the studio's finished photos, they're truly a step above and beyond! They're no longer the audience-pleasing filters of the past, and this time, they seem incredibly attentive, perfectly blending haute couture with personal charm!
87L
I love this set of pictures! It should come as no surprise that Chen Si will be the best of the night tonight, right? I'm already looking forward to her evening look~
121L
My sister Si slayed everyone on the red carpet with her haute couture!
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Zhou Xiao was a little surprised that Ji Shao would greet him before leaving the stage, and he was also a little happy! After watching Ji Shao leave the stage, Zhou Xiao and Zhang Hongyu beside him were obviously much more relaxed at this moment. The relaxed and comfortable appearance of the two was in sharp contrast to the entertainment reporters who were frantically pressing the shutter next to them.
The further back on the red carpet, the more famous and popular they are. Nine Star's ability to walk the red carpet mid- to late-stage was due to a collaboration between Star 101 and Fashion magazine. Otherwise, no matter how popular they are, they'd be forced to walk the front half of the red carpet in an industry that still prioritizes seniority.
It was getting dark by this time, and although the red carpet lasted a long time, the expectations were higher for both the media on site and the fans before the live broadcast.
In the fan zone, while many people had already walked the red carpet, a significant number remained. With red carpet tickets so expensive, how could some of the most high-profile fans pass up this opportunity? For them, earning back their ticket prices was their top priority!
Meanwhile, Yu Du was unfazed, earning extra cash. Feeling comfortable, she had already spent a fortune sending the photos she'd just taken of Ji Shao to a photo-editing lady in her circle, minus one photo she'd deliberately removed. However, the signal in the area was incredibly poor, leaving Yu Du helpless, watching the upload icon on her phone's screen slowly spin and progress slowly.
But she was not idle at the moment. Except for some stars who felt that they could not sell at a high price, all the others were taking pictures! Soon, a luxury nanny car drove over and stopped steadily in front of the red carpet waiting area.
Yu Du and the others couldn't hear the host's introduction clearly. They only saw the heavy embroidery with a silver glow flashing in their eyes under the camera's flash as the car door opened.
On this side, Zhou Xiao looked at Chen Si, who was wearing a haute couture dress and walking slowly towards him on the red carpet. Her posture could be said to be a textbook of etiquette in the circle.
Zhou Xiao thought about how Qin Wan had excitedly given her a large red envelope after receiving the photo package. She then raised her camera and snapped a photo, intending to send it to Qin Wan as a thank-you gift after the red carpet. As Chen Si, clutching her dress with both hands, lavishly flaunted her SiliEe beauty, and ignoring the sponsor's car as she headed backstage, Zhou Xiao knew that tonight's star-studded red carpet had officially concluded.
She checked the time and saw that there was still about an hour before the dinner started, but the ticket also indicated that entry had to be made half an hour in advance, so she didn't have much time left to edit the photos.
After Zhou Xiao said goodbye to Zhang Hongyu, she hurried to the fan zone to meet Yu Du, who had been waiting for her. Looking at the hotel not far away, Zhou Xiao took Yu Du directly to the lounge area in the hotel lobby.
As the two of them entered the hotel lobby, Zhou Xiao realized he had miscalculated. The usually empty lobby was now bustling with activity. As Zhou Xiao looked around to see if there were any vacancies, the receptionist, who had chatted with him that morning, seemed to notice they needed a seat and whispered, "Hello."
When Zhou Xiao turned around and looked at her, the girl at the front desk pointed to a huge money tree with dense branches and leaves in the corner and said, "Go there! Someone left a while ago, so there's no one here now~"
After thanking him, Zhou Xiao and Yu Du found the booth hidden behind the money tree. A half-empty cup of coffee sat abandoned on the booth, but that was clearly no problem for the two of them.
After settling into a booth, Yu felt a little awkward watching Zhou Xiao sitting across from him, carefully selecting photos from his camera. This was a fairly common practice at the site, otherwise there wouldn't be such an industry chain.
She began to compile the photos of other artists she had taken, and edited a blog post using her own square-style account. After completing this step, she began to edit the photo she had kept for herself, a photo of Ji Shao and her camera looking into each other's eyes.
At this time, Zhou Xiao on the opposite side was also quickly retouching the pictures with his own skills. The makeup and styling of the young men tonight were all in the direction of youth. In Zhou Xiao's opinion, this move was really good.
The other male stars all wore black suits, giving them a significant advantage in terms of appearance. Of course, this carries its own risks, as it could easily be perceived as a #casual# look, but their performance on the red carpet was quite good. Besides the red carpet celebrities, all members of NINE STAR also excelled in their camerawork.
Zhou Xiao edited the group photo of the nine people first. None of the nine teenagers in the photo looked at the camera. But from the perspective of an outsider on the red carpet, the photo held an indescribable beauty. After capturing this moment and sending it to Lin Qianxia, Zhou Xiao began his work.
Time passed quickly while he was editing the pictures. When the alarm rang, Yu Du looked up at Zhou Xiao and asked, "Sister Xiao, are you OK?"
Zhou Xiao heard Yu Du's reminder, looked up, and nodded affirmatively. He then opened the app, uploaded the four photos he had edited within the time limit to a certain blog, and clicked send!
——A certain blog——
@FlippedBang Ran Xin Dong·Ji Shao: #Ji Shao Super Talk #Fashion Red Carpet @NINE STAR-Ji Shao V
[Picture][Picture][Picture][Picture]
Picture 1 shows Ji Shao leading the group onto the red carpet. His hair was a bit messy due to the wind, and he looked straight ahead, showing a sense of confidence and security.
The second picture shows Ji Shao standing in the middle. He humbly lowered his head and took the microphone from the host. His slender fingers gripped the black metal microphone. The flash lights from the audience made him seem to have a halo around him.
Picture 3 shows Ji Shao signing his name on the background wall with his face turned sideways. The sky was not so bright at that time. In this atmosphere, his profile looked more sincere and handsome.
Picture 4 is Ji Shao squinting his eyes and looking at the camera. It is this photo that has become the white moonlight for many people on the red carpet night.
[Oh my god, I'm jumping up and down! Picture 4! Picture 4! I'm just saying this respectfully, how did you take this photo that makes my heart flutter!!!]
[I imagined Ji Shao finding "me" in the crowd. When I scrolled to the fourth picture, I felt like he was seeing me through the screen.]
My brother is truly a red carpet god... Look at his side profile, his posture is so straight and handsome that it makes me scream!
Although it was Xiao Shao's first time walking the red carpet, he was full of energy and spirit, and his posture was just right, without any stiffness at all! He officially got into it after the Qixi Festival Gala. Please, he really ate well and filled up at his new home!
[Elegance never goes out of style! I just love it! His serious expression is so handsome. It would be a shame not to use him for some exams!]
【……】
As the red carpet event concluded, various fan sites were busy uploading their own photos. Many sites were run by more than just one person; some even had small teams of three or four people. Some were responsible for taking the photos (or buying them), others for editing them, and others for copywriting and posting them.
Before Zhou Xiao posted her photo, many websites had already shared it, including the photo of Yu Du, who was sitting opposite her. Yu Du's photo had already received over a thousand shares in less than ten minutes, and the number was still climbing, likely due to the photo of her facing the view.
However, after Zhou Xiao posted the pictures on her fan page, Ji Shao's fan club, Star 101, and other entertainment-focused forums were all dominated by the four pictures she posted. Not long after, #JiShaoRedCarpetPhotos# quickly became a dark horse among the #XXXGowns# trending topics, quickly climbing the search list.
--【forum】--
【Topic】Let’s discuss rationally, how about this set of pictures?
[Main Building] What a great picture, what a great person
[Image]*4
These four photos were saved from the heart-pounding blog post
1L
Generally third in the world
23L
What I admire most about this sister is that she never uses a skin smoothing filter, which makes Ji Shao look completely white. The Ji Shao in these pictures is exactly the same as the animated Ji Shao I saw in the live video.
49L
Many people dare not say that being able to edit a static photo into the most attractive dynamic scene is quite amazing. Such pictures are generally considered to be at the level of a god picture.
83L
The fourth picture is quite... for me, who has looked into Ji Shao's eyes offline... I vaguely remember that the world seemed to stop for a second when we looked at each other, but that second was very long... so long that it felt like a century to me at that time.
But when I went home and thought about it, I found that my mind was blank and I couldn’t remember anything. This picture reminded me of that scene, and I suddenly felt a little emo.
132L
Reply to 83L: Sister! What are you being emo about? It's not like we'll never see each other again! This kind of encounter is truly the best moment in fan life! Go chase them offline more often! I can't believe how great it will be when you and your idol look each other in the eye again!
167L
The person above is really a coward! Not only did I dare to think about it, I was also recommended by him! Ji Shao’s group has already become the city spokesperson for the Huashang District! In the future, won’t they be able to participate in any promotional activities in Shanghai?
271L
Why doesn't this group have any endorsements now?
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The discussion quickly became distorted, but amidst this high-level discussion, someone unexpectedly guessed correctly that NINE STAR would be participating in the Shanghai Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. A Huayao staff member, who was routinely monitoring the forum for feedback on the NINE STAR red carpet, silently gave the correct guess a thumbs-up.
As for the question about the lack of endorsements, the staff member looked at the duty roster on the table and silently nodded. We are all prepared for the subsequent endorsement boom in advance, and you say there are no endorsements?
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