Chapter 294
As all fans' attention focused on NINE STAR as they walked onto the red carpet toward the central autograph wall, the red carpet host, who had been in place for some time, appeared on the carpet, raised the microphone, and greeted them, "Hello~ Welcome our old friends NINE STAR to our red carpet. Please sign your names on the autograph board behind you!"
After waiting for the members to finish signing, the bespectacled host continued, "Teachers, please pass your pens to the etiquette ladies next to us, and then everyone please stand in the middle!"
The red carpet started in a hurry, and the guests arrived just as quickly. Suddenly, there were no reporters on the scene. Seeing this, the host had no choice but to force NINE STAR to look at the camera of the fans behind the fence to interact. This scene, appearing on such a large red carpet, was absolutely hilarious and comical.
"Teachers, please look ahead... the fans who are coming for you! Can we hear your cheers?" The host thought for a moment and handed the microphone to the excited fans behind the fence.
Meanwhile, the audience watching the livestream were practically cracking up at the host. Unaware of the situation, they thought he was just being snarky, and their impression of him improved considerably. Only after realizing that almost no media outlets were releasing photos of NINE STAR on the red carpet did they finally realize what was happening.
The livestream's commentary was filled with laughter, while fans at the event were chanting "Ah ...
Following the noise from the red carpet, reporters appeared hurriedly approaching from a distance. Their arrival was unfortunate; despite the host's desperate attempts to stall for time, they still couldn't catch up with the members. Only after the last NINE STAR member disappeared from view on the red carpet did someone, breathless, rush to the media area.
The entertainment reporter, panting heavily with her head bowed, managed to raise her head, resting her hands on her knees as she gazed at the red carpet. Her mind was filled with the emptiness left by the rush, and her ears were filled with the crescendo of cheers. As she gazed at the end of the red carpet, her heart bled.
How arrogant! Like the fans, they'd assumed the big names would only appear on the red carpet later in the evening. They hadn't anticipated such a surprising opening. But there was one thing to be thankful for: the entertainment reporters felt a warm welcome as they watched their colleagues, breathless, run backstage to the media area. Wow! No one made it in time for the interview! Rounding it up, it was okay!
"Speaking of which, will my salary be deducted for this?" Yu Du couldn't help but lean closer to Zhou Xiao and ask as she watched him remove his earplugs. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation since she started chasing idols. Listening to the sighs and groans of sorrow echoing from the front, Yu Du silently added this to her list of precautions.
Zhou Xiao wasn't sure about the operations and focus of major media outlets, but judging by the list published by "Asia Trend Music," NINE STAR undoubtedly has the largest fan base. He wondered how many media outlets were trying to publish photos of the members to gain attention and traffic.
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Xiao replied, "I don't know if it will be deducted, but this is a big mistake." Then he glanced at the sparsely populated ticket entrance and asked Yu Du, "By the way, Xiao Shao has finished walking the red carpet. I plan to enter now. What about you?"
Besides Ji Shao, "Ya Chao" also has other popular artists. Although their traffic is not as high as NINE STAR, NINE STAR's traffic is still top-tier in the industry. It is normal that they are not comparable, and it is not appropriate to use them as a reference.
After all, these artists are still popular in the circle, and their photos are very popular on occasions such as the red carpet where there is a lot of competition for attention. Many fans who paid for tickets offline are still counting on the red carpet and live photo packages of other artists to make a profit.
Yu Du hesitated for a moment, then seemed to remember something. He looked at Zhou Xiao and asked, "Sister Xindong, where is your seat? Let me make a decision based on this!"
Yu Du breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the tickets Zhou Xiao had brought out. Of course, she felt a little disappointed. She was disappointed that although she and Zhou Xiao were both in the first row, they were quite far apart. However, this also meant she didn't have to worry about the choice anymore.
After thinking it through, Yu Du heaved a sigh of relief and replied with a chuckle, "Sister Xindong, then you go in first! We can have dinner together after the show!"
Zhou Xiao nodded, gave Yu Du an OK sign, and headed for the nearby security checkpoint. Fans like her who entered the venue early did so because, firstly, most wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to see more of the stars. Secondly, the ticket gate was right next to them, so as long as they timed their entry well, they wouldn't be afraid of being stuck.
The "Asian Trend" awards are awarded based on merit, and many of the winning guests' songs are still on NINE STAR fans' playlists. This makes it seem more cost-effective than other red carpet events.
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——【Entertainment Forum】——[October 26th afternoon]
【Topic】Build a "Asian Trend Music" live broadcast building
[Main Post] Hehehe, this time I'm the first to create a special post before the administrator. Everyone come to this post to chat, don't post again and flood the homepage~
1L
I don't know when it will start, but I really want to see Zhou Quanli and Xiao Yi walk the red carpet with NINE STAR! If the organizers can play "Star Road 101", I can't imagine what a cheerful and lively little girl I will become! Please, organizers!
197L
Huh? Huh? Huh? Help! This is the first time I've seen an organizer let NINE STAR go first! "Ya Chao," you really piqued my interest! This is truly an extraordinary organizer! Who understands!
543L
Woohoo! I saw Teacher Xiao Yi. It felt like I was still watching the show yesterday, watching how patiently she taught the trainees to sing. By the way, I can remember a few of the unique voices on the red carpet. Are they the atmosphere group hired by the organizers? It felt so lively, hahaha. I suggest giving her a chicken drumstick~
938L
I felt like something was wrong with this live broadcast. It turned out that they had cancelled the “Way to Work” segment… How cruel! Such a good place was changed! The organizers are really too arrogant! Good guy, they really can’t understand what I’m saying…
1760L
Wow! I saw Ji Shao taken by Zhou Jie on a certain blog. He is so handsome! Let me share it with you all to take a look! It can relieve visual fatigue kkk
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In the photo, Ji Shao has just stepped out of a black sedan. His waist-cinching suit and flattering trousers are irresistible. The jacket is fastened only at the waist with a silver cuff, and two naturally draped silver chains connect the cuff to the sapphire ornament at the collar. He's wearing a half-embroidered piece with bamboo leaves, creating a look of elegance and refinement.
1795L
Reply to 760L: Slurp, slurp, my brother Shao looks so handsome today! Sister Zhou is still as good at taking pictures as ever! It really is the god-like face that attracts fans like crazy every time he appears!
2170L
The finale was right, it was Teacher Zhou! The song she released at the beginning of the year is really my favorite! I really want to know how Teacher Zhou maintains her appearance. She looks younger than me, a social animal.
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Inside the venue, as the red carpet ended, a surge of people rushed in to check their tickets. Zhou Xiao flexed her wrists as she looked toward the suddenly bustling entrance. She'd been busy editing photos since entering the venue, and it happened to end around the same time as the red carpet, a truly delightful coincidence.
After clearing his Weibo account and briefly posting a post, Zhou Xiao stopped paying attention to the messages and comments from the account that had made him excited. Instead, he turned his gaze towards the inside of the venue and began to watch the entire performance.
The T-shaped stage was the biggest highlight of this otherwise unremarkable venue, but Zhou Xiao remembered not seeing it when she arrived for rehearsal yesterday. Unsure of the purpose of this temporary T-shaped structure, Zhou Xiao could only hope that this abrupt change wouldn't affect NINE STAR's performance.
Just as she was thinking this, the lights in the auditorium suddenly dimmed, and the stage was plunged into darkness the next moment. Realizing she was already in complete darkness, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but hold her forehead in her hand. She couldn't help but think to herself, there's no need for such fuss for an awards ceremony!
In the darkness, a soft light shone down the center of the stage. A gentle melody began to play, and the show started with a bang! When Qu Wei's image appeared on the big screen, the audience cheered. Even the musicians, who seemed quite reserved in the front row, joined in the enthusiastic applause.
I have to applaud. Who is Qu Wei? He's a renowned music industry veteran. If they want to make a disrespectful headline about him later, then I don't have to applaud.
Of course, a large part of the applause stemmed from the respect the musicians in the audience had for her. Maintaining her voice unchanged for so many years and continuously improving her songwriting skills requires immeasurable effort and sacrifice.
The T-shaped stage now serves as a communication channel between Qu Wei and the offline audience. After she presented the NINE STAR awards last year, many NINE STAR fans in the audience had been brainwashed by their own fans about this celebrity's resume and achievements. Seeing Qu Wei on stage again, they immediately recalled that scene and responded with unusual enthusiasm.
By the time the song was complete, the crowd was already buzzing. After Qu Wei, it was NINE STAR, the crowd in the venue and the livestream, who had been eagerly anticipating their performance. Waves of cheers, rising one after another, announced their immense popularity and fanfare to both the musicians and the audience watching the livestream.
When the melody of "Jiang" sounded in the venue, the audience was already quite restless. This atmosphere reached its peak when the spotlight finally shone on the stage!
"Oh!" Zhou Xiao, holding up his camera, was immediately struck by Ji Shao's presence when he saw him on the stage. His attire was the same as when he entered the red carpet, except for the addition of a cloak draped over his shoulders.
The sequined bamboo leaf cape matched the leaves on the shirt underneath. Ji Shao's tall stature and elegant demeanor perfectly supported this heavy-duty cape, giving him an imposing presence. The trailing cape felt less like a burden than a tool for showmanship. With his crisp movements, he created a beautiful wave.
But what shocked Ji Shao's fans in the audience even more was not Ji Shao's outfit, but the microphone that Ji Shao suddenly raised from under his cloak when the prelude started!
The microphone, a gradient of white and purple, was so conspicuous it could hardly be ignored, and was held by fingers clad in black leather half-gloves. Under the camera, the audience could clearly see the purple jeweled neem flower inlay on the microphone, as well as the slender, bony fingers clad in the gloves.
This shot was later voted by netizens as the best shot of this year's "Asian Trend" director! Its high value can be seen from the number of subsequent secondary creations of this shot in Ji Shao's fan circle.
Their gazes could not be diverted. For a moment, the fans in the audience were unsure whether it was because of the custom-made microphone or something else...
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