Chapter 369 Chapter 369
The next morning, after a night of hype on the platform, the live version of "Echoes of Spring" skyrocketed in popularity on short videos. Especially after Douyin and CCTV staff confirmed the video's exclusive release, they began frantically promoting it on trending search lists and using big data to drive traffic.
This year's May Day gala was far more popular than any previous one. Not only were the sponsors beaming with satisfaction, but even the head of China Central Television was incredibly pleased. Many people living near the Changjue Lake camping base even rushed over to check in at the gate in the early morning hours.
A Douyin official account also took advantage of the opportunity to promote NINE STAR's live "concert" for their new songs. However, as each member's solo song was released one by one and netizens began discussing each person's performance, the fanbase's warm and cheerful atmosphere, which had lasted all night, was finally broken.
The live filming was originally a spur-of-the-moment decision. The stage, reminiscent of a camera's perspective, offered many viewers a unique viewing experience. While the experience wasn't particularly good, this practice room-style video still made it impossible not to stop scrolling and watch the entire performance.
Meanwhile, after CCTV's Douyin account released the video, fans began posting their own on-site footage. Of these, the most anticipated was naturally Zhou Xiaole, who led the way in mentions last night.
The subsequent videos and photos released by various fans at the event more or less captured the camera protruding from its prime first-row vantage point. Combined with the seating arrangements that night, the camera's owner was obvious.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[May 2, morning]
【Topic】It’s terrible... This is really not something I can praise
[Main Post] I was just praising CCTV with a friend last night, and all those videos posted tonight made us feel like we'd eaten a fly. It's hard to go from extravagant to frugal. Today, I've truly learned the hard way. Using a video camera as a camera is just enough...
1L
I was actually quite satisfied with the shoot, even though it felt like I was watching a camera from a fixed position. But when you realize that all those cameras are actually fans, it's actually quite magical.
34L
Like the original poster, I was a bit disappointed, but after a moment's reflection, I felt relieved. The video still shows that some members weren't quite prepared for their performances. If a professional crew (specifically, my sister Zhou) had filmed them, I'd be disappointed in them. This impromptu stage was already rushed, and judging by the schedule, everyone probably didn't have much time to practice.
94L
Yes, this was not filmed for us to see. And seeing the members' unskilled side is quite real and interesting.
146L
Reply to 94L: Sister, I understand you! Especially the solo songs after "Echoes of Spring". It's really funny to see those members who only learned their own songs and pretended to be good at it behind the scenes. Hahahahahahaha
288L
The one who has kept me going till now is my sister Zhou! Everyone is welcome to watch Ji Shao's solo performance of his new song "Gears" live! The link is below~
[@FlippedPingran Xindong·Ji Shao: #Ji Shao Super Talk# New song live shot…]
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Under the cover of night, a full-scale sing-along had just concluded at the Changjue Lake camping base. As it was a thank-you performance for NINE STAR, the fans, who had been extras during the day, were now openly showing off their true colors.
On the lawn covered with picnic mats, a variety of colorful cheering sticks and small light signs swayed in unison to the music, even more dazzling than the lights in the venue. This uniform cheering made many CCTV employees sitting in the front turn their heads in surprise, alerting each other and watching the scene.
After the surprise, some people began to become curious about the brightness of the cheering sticks and small light signs. Many of the staff on site had been to concerts, but none of the cheering lights they had seen were as bright as the ones they saw in person.
Of course, if you have a deeper understanding of NINE STAR and know how fierce their internal competition is, you will understand why everyone has put so much effort into this aspect.
As for the Ji Shao family, whose cheering colors are easily eaten up... the main point is strength in numbers!
Back at the venue, when the song ended, many members on stage were still focused on the group song. Then, a familiar melody began to play: it was the prelude to Ji Shao's solo single "Gears" from his new album.
The moment the prelude began, Zhou Xiao was greeted by cheers no less resounding than the previous ones. The overwhelming appeal of the fans' support was so strong that even she, holding her camera, couldn't help but raise her left hand and join in the cheers.
"Dreams become motivation, the gears never stop..." In the center of the stage, Ji Shao, strumming guitar, closed his eyes and sang. His voice, as clear and transparent as spring water, echoed throughout the camp beneath the stars.
The originally sweltering camp gradually calmed down thanks to this music. As the song, accompanied by the night breeze, blew away everyone's worries, many of the fans, besides the Tiaosi who occupied half the crowd, even unconsciously started humming along.
For fans, whether it's their own idol or their teammates' songs, they have to listen to them as soon as possible. The former is self-explanatory; they have to listen to their idol's songs no matter what, and then start promoting them on various platforms. As for the latter, it can only be said that everyone has contributed to the negative posts of their teammates.
Even though Ji Shao is a top star by a huge margin and has long been on a different track from the other members, as long as he is in the group NINE STAR, there will be many fans of his teammates who are always paying attention to his new songs.
So when the second chorus sounded, many people unconsciously hummed the melody. The tacit interaction made Ji Shao on the stage subconsciously open his eyes, considering that the album had only been released for a few days.
"Dreams turn into motivation, and the gears never stop..." Zhou Xiao in the audience cheered along with his co-stars. Not long after the song was released, the fans who came to the scene had already learned Ji Shao's new song.
While learning the group song, fans also prepared this little surprise for Ji Shao. Originally, everyone planned to sing it to Ji Shao after the recording session ended. Unexpectedly, the members instead presented a special bonfire party for everyone.
A variety of voices intertwined, forming a soft yet resilient wave of sound beneath the crackling of the bonfire. On the lawn, more than half of the crowd sang passionately in support, fully demonstrating their unwavering support and companionship for Ji Shao.
Under the camera, Ji Shao, with his eyes wide open like a big cat, quickly came to his senses, as if the surprise just now was an illusion of everyone.
Ji Shao's hand that was plucking the guitar strings paused slightly, then he reached out and adjusted the height of the microphone again. He sat down on the high stool and began to sing harmony for the group of fans who came to the stage for him.
When the strings were plucked again, Ji Shao's voice came from the microphone, which gradually turned white and purple. The sudden change in the main and secondary parts of "Gears" was not interrupted. Instead, because of the perfect harmony, it turned into a chorus stage for the fans.
A gentle breeze caressed the faces illuminated by the bonfire, revealing the brightest and most captivating smiles of the night. When the final note fell, the first round of applause came from Ji Shao, who raised his hands high above his head in congratulations.
"What should I do? I feel like everyone else sings so much better than me. I guess I need to work harder." Ji Shao said helplessly, removing the microphone from his standing microphone. However, the smile on his face was so intense that it made people hold their hands to their chests.
After a brief silence, the fishermen, caught in the act, were no longer able to tell east from west. This time, most of the people present were new to the game, and their heads were full of these two sentences, completely unaware that their throats were hoarse from cheering.
Shang Xia, who was sitting next to Zhou Xiao in the audience, was stunned. She didn't look back until Ji Shao retreated to the back of the stage and the next member began to perform.
"If this doesn't become a hit, it would be abhorrent!" This was Shang Xia's first time encountering such strong support from both an artist and her fans. In her opinion, Ji Shao tonight was a perfect five-star artist in every way.
Idols are meant to be flawless. Perhaps flawed idols are more authentic. But after experiencing tonight, Shang Xia had to admit one thing: It smelled really good!
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Back to the present, if the video posted by CCTV on Douyin is a standard stage, then the straight shot released by Zhou Xiao is a real-time online "poisoning".
Especially when Ji Shao's eyes scanned the camera, almost everyone who watched the video could not help but step back and watch it over and over again. And this is just one of the famous scenes in the video.
Under Zhou Xiao's lens, those fans who did not come to the scene felt the wonderful "interaction" experienced by the fans on the scene in this video.
If videos posted in the group could have views, then the straight-shot video that Zhou Xiao posted in the small group last night might have been viewed hundreds of times by the other four people.
The straight-shots of the group song and solo songs instantly became the red and white roses in the hearts of Tiaosi fans. On stage, although the presentation of the latter was slightly inferior to the former, it connected the positive interaction between Ji Shao and Tiaosi fans.
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The May Day Gala ended successfully, and the popularity and subsequent resources it generated could basically allow NINE STAR to stay in the company for half a year. Of course, Huayao would not do so even if they were reluctant.
The follow-up to this CCTV collaboration finally gave Mao Sifeng and Huayao's executives a taste of mainstream media recognition. The only real drawback is that NINE STAR is a limited-edition group, and its disbandment seems imminent.
However, this period is extremely suitable for connecting with short-term agents. Therefore, in the following period, it can be said that there was a big blowout of group agents.
However, for Ji Shao fans who have been in an excited stage, there is still a big event coming after the May Day Gala!
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