Chapter 75
While the final photos for Fashion magazine might not quite meet the general public's aesthetic standards, fans still couldn't resist praising them. Some influential fans within various fan groups even picked out details from the photos to praise the trainees' presentation, while also praising the magazine's aesthetic.
During a forum discussion about the "Fashion" filming, several fan clubs privately received hints from their respective trainees' agencies. These agencies urged them to cherish this rare opportunity. "Fashion" is not only a top men's magazine but also represents a high starting point for trainees in the fashion world. They needed to be "seen."
As for how to see it, just look at the new fundraising links that the various fan clubs set up that night to work overtime to purchase magazines.
Meanwhile, the Ji Shao fan club looked at each other in bewilderment. Having received no warning from their agency, they watched as other fan clubs opened links one by one, and the group discussion began.
[Discussion Group‖No Tanking]
Teacher Muzi: Other companies are launching crowdfunding links to boost magazine sales. What do you think? Should we follow suit? Just a heads up, many of my fans have already asked in private messages why we haven't started fundraising yet...
Rejecting Ji Shao's advances: Messaged +1. While the magazine photo shoot is a bit shady, it's still pretty impressive, and the details are worth bragging about. If we don't raise funds, our family will be last in line, which might not look good on Ji Shao.
9645317: I checked the price of past issues of Vogue magazine a while ago, and it was 30 yuan a copy, not including shipping. It seems a bit pricey for fans...
Zhongbao Ledaokouer: Everyone knows who my former sponsor is, right? He's pretty high-profile. In the former fan circle, everyone buys a copy of the magazine. We haven't raised any money, so I think we should wait and see.
Flying Penguin: I have no problem with crowdfunding, but for ordinary fans, isn't it a bit too demanding? They have to buy memberships, merchandise, and magazines...
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Zhu Jian also shared this with everyone in the group and sought their advice. Ji Shao's fan club is currently in an awkward position. Other fan clubs have already put up signs saying, "Supporting sales is the only way for trainees to be seen." Meanwhile, many fans in Ji Shao's own super chat have been posting questions about why the fan club hasn't released the link yet.
Zhou Xiao saw all of this, but she had a different perspective on how to view the practice of raising funds to purchase magazines.
Vogue magazine's target audience is clearly not just ordinary people. Zhou Xiao's release of over a dozen photos reveals that the most striking elements in the photos are the futuristic, luxury brand jewelry and clothing, not the trainees. The trainees are essentially just models used by the magazine to showcase the luxury brands.
This also means that the target audience of this magazine is rich people. In the hands of most fans, it is actually similar to an ordinary full-color magazine and does not have much effect.
Of course, buying magazines in bulk also gives you a sense of satisfaction when spending money, but now it is summer vacation and there are a large number of students in the star-chasing group who still rely on their parents. Zhou Xiao thinks it is best to do what he can.
Compared to high sales per capita, high sales per capita is a true testament to the fanbase's loyalty. As for the current trainees? Honestly, no one has really considered this yet.
The discussions within the two groups also solidified Zhu Jian's conviction. Honestly, magazine sales were simply a result of the competitive mentality of fandom. Furthermore, the beneficiaries were the magazine printers and the magazines themselves, far from impacting the trainees' standing in the fashion world. Just looking at the magazines of celebrities in the domestic entertainment industry that sell only a few hundred copies shows that their resources aren't diminished by low sales.
Even if you only buy one fashion magazine that you don’t need at all, it is a firm support for the trainees.
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——【Forum】——[July 21st evening]
[Topic] Help! Many companies are raising funds through links!
[Main Post] I'm really tired of watching this. There was a wave of peripherals released before. There was also a crowdfunding campaign to buy cards, which was both time-consuming and expensive. Now there's a limited-time crowdfunding campaign for magazines... I feel like my money is going to be drained out.
1L
To be honest, what you buy is not the magazine, but the stepping stone to enter the fashion circle. Look at these domestic celebrities, count how many of them have got the luxury brand endorsement, others want to buy but don't have this opportunity to buy
6L
This is very important for subsequent resources! If you want to become famous overnight, this is your chance!
14L
A top men's magazine, don't judge it by your own knowledge. Vogue holds a banquet every year. If you want your idol to appear at a private banquet, then work hard. As 1L said, not everyone has the opportunity~
26L kiwi
I have some connections, and everyone in the fashion industry is watching Vogue's performance. I heard that the editor-in-chief of a certain magazine even mocked Vogue for wanting to rely on trainees, who are not very popular... It's a bit funny, but everyone in the industry is watching the show anyway.
49L
Reply to 26L: Damn, in that case, wouldn’t the sales volume this time be very important!!!
78L OP
Sorry everyone, I shouldn't be complaining about this... After reading the advice from the experts in the comments, I'll try my best to save money and buy as many as possible!
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This post quickly spread among the Xingtu 101 fan club, and everyone treated it like a treasure, using it to whip up fans to boost sales. At the same time, fans in Ji Shao's fan circle became worried, and many people even sent private messages to every member of the fan club with the link to this post.
After seeing numerous private messages about this issue, Digital decided to reply using her own account. Because she is the head of the fan club, many fans in the industry follow her account. To minimize the potential for conflict, she decided not to activate the fan club account.
@9645317: Regarding everyone’s concerns, here is a clear reply: the fan club will not organize everyone to purchase in bulk.
The magazine is very important, and the fan club takes it very seriously. But please support Xiao Shao by purchasing according to your ability and needs!
[This is incredible... This is Fashion... I don't understand.]
Everyone else has already opened a crowdfunding link, why are you so self-righteous? Oh, you're the only one who's considerate of fans? Can you please get out of here?
[What kind of fan-chasing hell is this? Just as one crappy fan club left, another one came along…]
"I hope you can clearly understand that this not only reflects Ji Shao's value, but will also greatly help his future! Fans Club, please don't be so arrogant. Thank you!"
"Every other magazine company that's shooting for him is pushing him. Why not let Ji Shao shoot the cover in the first place? Now you're going to put up with Ji Shao being last? Do the fan club really care about Ji Shao?"
【……】
Bo Wen, the chairman of Ji Shao's fan club, was immediately scolded by fans who held a lot of resentment. However, many fans who were not very well-off felt relieved.
Of course, at this critical moment, no one dared to publicly support the fan club. And this blog post was quickly copied and ridiculed by bystanders on the forum.
Seeing the enthusiastic responses to the post, a marketing account on a certain blog also followed suit and copied it. However, what he didn't expect was that the comments and popularity on the blog post were far from what he had expected.
@瓜田吃个瓜V: Ji Shao's fan club seems to be unable to raise funds, so they are asking fans to buy the magazines themselves. Does this reveal that Ji Shao's fans have low purchasing power? What are your thoughts on this?
[Emmm, I'm thinking, isn't this a good thing? Magazines are purchased on demand anyway...]
Doesn't it say "Do what you can"?
I don't know what magazines are worth buying, hahaha. I don't read fashion magazines like that. If they're about shooting novel covers or story collections, I might buy one and take a look.
What can magazines be used for?
Can any fans give me a link? I'll buy a copy to show my support. [Laughs] This fan club is pretty good at building goodwill, and they don't force people to buy.]
[It's not so bad. Many wealthy ladies bought XS's perfume just for Ji Shao. He should have no shortage of wealthy fans, right?]
【……】
Following the heated discussions about the magazine, the sixth episode of Star Path 101 was soon released, and the second performance finally arrived as the audience had been waiting for.
The film opens with the members of the group "Only For You," led by Ji Shao, racking their brains in the practice room to write lyrics. As the team leader, Ji Shao quickly listens to the melody and gathers the members for a discussion. Once they arrive at a direction, he gives the members a rough outline and lets them write the lyrics within that range.
Many netizens saw this scene and, combined with the previous program, spontaneously gave Ji Shao the title of "Captain". From the beginning of the theme song to the first and second public performances, Ji Shao seemed to be taking on the role of captain.
While everyone was listening to the energetic rap on the stage, someone noticed that when the camera turned to the lyrics sung by Ji Shao, the word marked on it was freestyle "improvisational rap".
Someone quickly rewound the video to the group practice session. While netizens knew that Ji Shao had helped a member finish the line, they were unaware that Ji Shao's line was improvised on the spot!
Furthermore, Ji Shao's lyrics blend seamlessly with his own original rap lyrics. Remember, rap tracks are created by each trainee. The lyrics reflect their life experiences and insights, yet Ji Shao manages to withstand the pressure and improvise beautifully.
While the audience was still watching the second performance, an OG big shot on the blog reposted the stage shot by Zhou Xiao for Ji Shao.
@MC-CABBAGE卷: Not bad, if we have a chance to work together [sunglasses] //@Flipped悸然心动·Ji Shao: #Ji Shao Super Talk #《Only for You》@Starway 101-Ji Shao V
[video]
[Brother...has your account been hacked? [Kneel down]]
【???】
【An unexpected intersection】
[Brother, I support you in releasing more songs! You're not that old, you don't need to live like this!]
[[Laughing and crying] Let me listen to the song that was widely forwarded.]
[This song sounds like a love song? So, is the next song going to be a love song?]
【……】
The video Zhou Xiao released was a filmed performance of her performance, without any excessive editing, as rap music doesn't allow for much movement. And considering the integrity of the rap stage, Zhou Xiao also added subtitles to the video.
But what she didn't expect was that not long after the video was released, it was forwarded by a big shot with considerable influence in the rapper circle.
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