Chapter 103 The Second Stage Competition (1)
The second performance is coming soon.
During this period, fans of each group have been organizing fan circles to prepare for online voting on the day of the performance.
Although online votes only account for 30%, for groups with a large domestic fan base, even 30% of the votes is definitely not to be underestimated. After all, the voting for the performance is ultimately a competition of popularity.
Fans can do little, and the only way to fight for their chance is to vote online. Therefore, each company is making every effort to canvass for votes and promote.
Fans of both K-pop groups edited mashups of their own performances to promote them to the public and canvass for votes. But when it came to Originore, the fanbase's tone suddenly changed.
Although the brothers' beauty is very popular, their variety shows are even more funny. The editing experts used their video editing skills to extract many funny clips from the group variety show and made a funny collection to post on short videos.
After all, if you rely solely on the stage, there are always higher mountains than the other. How can they, as pure newcomers at 24K, surpass their predecessors? Therefore, they can only find another way and take another crooked path.
It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.
Originore's big fans are all very smart adults. They have long since broken away from the thinking of pure fan circles and instead adopted the Internet brand operation method to promote their products.
Netizens all like interesting things, and those passers-by who never follow idols generally won't go to the stage. This is when variety shows come in handy.
Apart from anything else, the group variety show is really funny.
I don’t expect passersby to become hooked immediately after watching the video, but being able to get to know Originore through the video editing is a great success!
Of course, this does not mean that beautification filters will not be used to enhance the performance and promote videos to fans. After all, a two-pronged approach is more effective.
Near the performance venue, fan clubs, group websites, and individual fan clubs from various groups were all there to show their support. They had everything from human-shaped standees and roll-up banners to large flower walls and food trucks. Each one was striving to give their idols the best possible look!
While queuing up to enter, fans of each group can also take photos and check in with the fans' supporters at the entrance of the venue. This is also one of the great pleasures of offline star chasing.
At this moment, Duodan was like a mouse falling into a rice jar. The feeling of happiness was unimaginable!
As a professional fangirl with plenty of money, Sun Pei Ni naturally got tickets for this round of performances. However, she didn't check in at Jiang Mo Nan's support point. After all, she often goes offline and many of her fans recognize her. Although she is called "Sister N" and "Big Brother" by fans online, Sun Pei Ni is actually a complete social anxiety.
Because she's not good at socializing, she's always been alone at book signings. Of course, this was also the case when she was taking photos during her schedule.
After taking a photo from a distance while standing a little away from the crowd checking in, Sun Pei Ni pulled up her mask and walked quickly towards the ticket gate of the venue.
At the same time, the online live broadcast also began.
I remember that in the last round of performances, Jiang Mo Nan and Lian Cheng danced to TNO's "socool" together and it became the number one trending search on Weibo that night.
Of course, the comments below are all kinds of nonsense.
Some praised Jiang Mo Nan for his good dancing, some felt that their youth had returned after seeing Lian Cheng dancing, and some even joked that it was so powerful that they thought Mo Bei had been resurrected.
However, the latter was also jointly scolded by Jiang fans and Mo Bei fans, claiming that he is not a substitute for anyone/not anyone can replace him.
Some netizens also asked Jiang Mo Nan to stop coming, but Jiang fans retorted that it was Lian Cheng who asked him to go up, and told them to talk to Lian Cheng themselves.
Those who watched the show only spoke up for Jiang Mo Nan. After all, Jiang Mo Nan was completely undeserved, as he was cueed onto the stage by the original singer. The original singer didn't say anything, so I wonder if it was just the fans who were complaining.
In short, there are both praises and criticisms.
But it is undeniable that this incident once again made the name Jiang Mo Nan popular, allowing more passers-by to know of his existence.
Jiang Monan, who gained fans as soon as he showed his face, also had his personal Weibo followers exceed 20 million due to this hot search, making him a leader in the team.
For a new idol who came out of a talent show, this data is extremely terrifying.
Even if he changed his name to Jiang Mo Nan, Mo Bei was still a natural traffic saint, with a top-tier physique, and would always be discussed.
The scene changed from the bustling scene to the backstage lounge.
The live broadcast room is flooded with barrages of comments——
[I’ve been waiting for so long, it’s finally here!]
[I've been looking forward to it since the second public theme draw, and it's finally airing!]
[Looking forward to Originore! ]
There was a sound of "creak", and the originally closed lounge door opened, and Jiang Mo Nan happened to walk out of the lounge.
What was surprising was that his hair, originally a deep purple with light purple highlights, had turned into a silver-gray-blue. This dreamy hair color, combined with his tall figure and delicate facial features, made him look even more like a character straight out of a comic book.
For a moment, the barrage suddenly exploded——
[Oh shit! It’s Blue Hair!]
[Oh my god, this color is so suitable!]
[Our Nannan can really pull off any hair color.]
[Although I know Jiang Mo is not handsome, I still can't help but sigh when I see this look - is he a manga-like guy?]
The staff in charge of the camera saw him and interviewed him immediately——
"How are you preparing for this stage? Where do you expect to rank in the final vote?"
"The members have been very dedicated to preparing for this stage. Everyone is trying their best. As for where we will rank in the final vote, I can't say for sure. After all, the decision lies with the audience."
Jiang Mo Nan smiled at the camera, like a veteran who had handled countless interviews, and his answers were flawless.
The camera then moved to the lounge to capture the other members of Originore. Judging by their performances, everyone seemed to be in good shape. It was clear they were confident in their performance.
Meanwhile, the camera quickly shifted to Levelup in the adjacent lounge. Min Jung-woo was concentrating on playing guitar, while Kim Hyun-jae and Lee Jae-hee were practicing bass and keyboard. They smiled upon catching sight of the camera.
Fans of LEVELUP in the live broadcast room screamed and filled the screen.
When the camera turned to the SEXYcode lounge, the scene changed instantly.
In keeping with the theme of the anime world, all five members cosplayed, transforming the lounge into a comic convention in seconds.
The camera then moved around the lounges of the remaining three groups and finally returned to the performance venue.
The host Zeng Yu appeared on stage wearing a silver-white sequined suit, and the audience screamed.
Finally, the performance is about to begin!
"Welcome everyone to the performance of 'Idol Battle'."
"After nearly half a month of waiting, we finally ushered in the second round of performances."
I believe everyone should already know who is the group that will bring us the first stage tonight. Let us shout out their names together——"
“FOREVER!!!”
Amidst the deafening screams from the audience, the five members of FOREVER walked onto the stage wearing bright red costumes.
The theme they drew in this round of performances was Chinese style.
When you think of China, many cultural symbols come to mind, but the color is always bright red. So the members decided to use bright red as the theme for their stage costumes. Even the stage setting leaned towards the red color palette.
The average age of FOREVER members is 17 or 18 years old, which is the prime of their youth, so their makeup does not need to be complicated, as long as it looks energetic and natural.
[This is the first time I have seen our Buddha dressed like this.]
[National style YYDS!]
[Looking forward to it!]
The members walked to the center of the stage and took their positions. The lights quickly dimmed. A powerful drumbeat erupted, and the stage suddenly lit up with a dazzling, warm yellow light. A blanket of red special effects spread from the center of the stage to the entire venue.
On the stage, five young men in red robes and jackets began to practice Wing Chun.
Obviously, they incorporated traditional Chinese martial arts into the performance of this song.
The combination of drum beats and the boy's every move gives people a powerful feeling.
[Oh my god! This breaks the stereotype! Are these still the same little boys who sang "You Are My Chocolate"?]
[We will bounce back from the bottom, and our Buddha will definitely get better and better!]
[Jiang Xincheng, you are the best!]
[Liu Yuan ahhhhh!]
The first performances were all representative songs from each group, and most fans had already heard and watched them countless times, so even if they were excited, the songs themselves did not stir up a big wave. However, the second performances were all new songs, and the themes were randomly selected, which brought a different sense of surprise.
This is the first time that FOREVER has sung songs other than those on youth and campus themes. Since they are all young men in their prime, their singing voices carry the youthful vigor of their age.
Having learned from the experience of the first round of performances, they also put a lot of effort into the stage design and special effects this time, which greatly improved the viewing experience of the entire stage.
As the boy sings and dances with power, the drum beats and background effects also change accordingly.
As the song reached its climax, Yao Zhaoyuan, the team's most athletic member, suddenly raised his leg and kicked it upwards. Then, with a loud thud, he collapsed onto the ground in a split.
For a moment, there was a burst of screams at the scene and the live broadcast room exploded with barrages of comments.
[Holy crap! That’s too intense!]
[It hurts just looking at it. Yuanyuan is really trying too hard.]
[Although he's very handsome, I feel a little sorry for the child. It must be very painful, right?]
[Well done, Yao Zhaoyuan!]
Even though she is Jiang Mo Nan's only fan, Sun Pei Ni couldn't help but be surprised when she saw FOREVER's performance.
On the stage, a young man dressed in red had a fiery light in his eyes.
They did it!
Feeling relieved, everyone had a carefree smile on their face when they left the stage. The hard work and sweat they had put in during this period had now been rewarded through the cheers of the audience.
Backstage, other group members who were watching the live performance on the big screen also began to applaud.
As the youngest group among the six participating teams, FOREVER has demonstrated their determination to climb up the ladder and not be left behind. The same is true for the others.
“Thanks FOREVER for the wonderful performance!”
Zeng Yu walked onto the stage and began the next process.
“But the upcoming performances are also very exciting.”
As soon as the words fell, the audience cheered and screamed.
"Let's welcome the second group of contestants—SEXYcode!"
[Ahhhhh our uncle is here!]
[Sexy uncle is invincible!]
[Just now, when I saw them in cosplay during the backstage interview, my anticipation for this performance was skyrocketing.]
[Yamada's straw hat cracked me up. He doesn't look like Luffy, but more like a watermelon vendor at the market.]
[Hahahaha, that melon seller!]
[The Melon Seller (Dark Version)]
[Yamada isn't funny enough. The funniest character is Yamashita Takaya. With that apron and black suit and sunglasses, I have a good suspicion he's cosplaying as a Yakuza cook.]
[To be honest, even without makeup, Uncle Longye looks like...]
[Okayama Naoto even wore a Seidou baseball uniform. Is he trying to cosplay a Diamond A?]
[No negative reviews for maid outfits (dog head)]
[If our uncle wears a maid outfit, I'm afraid it will irritate the audience (dog head)]
[I'm looking forward to what they'll come up with next.]
Although SEXYcode ranked low in the first round of performance voting, their performance went viral after the show aired, attracting some casual fans who weren't fans of J-pop at all.
The members did not feel discouraged by their low ranking in the first round of performance voting. Instead, they accepted the reality calmly and devoted themselves to the preparations for the second round of performance.
Perhaps because they debuted so long ago and have experienced both highs and lows, they don't seem to be too concerned with external fame. Instead, they treat the stage and variety shows as a job. This attitude has also won over many viewers who don't know them well.
This time, SEXYcode performed a song that had the feel of a Japanese anime OP.
The tone of the entire song was set from the first line sung by lead singer Ryuya Yamashita.
Passionate and positive.
It even feels a bit like the theme song of a special drama.
As a qualified stage performer, even if the theme of the song you draw is not your forte, you can still perform very well.
[Suddenly I thought of the days when I watched Ultraman as a child...]
[Oh my god, Yamashita Takashi's voice is so awesome!]
[A person who can’t sing is not good (not)]
[Our uncle is awesome for being able to handle such a tricky topic!]
The performances of the contestants were like blind boxes, and the audience were like the people opening the blind boxes. After peeling off the boxes, the audience also gained unexpected surprises from the performances of the contestants.
SEXYcode used their professional skills gained from nearly 11 years of debut to resolve this theme crisis and won applause from the audience.
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