Chapter 112 The Fourth Round of Competition (1)
Everything is difficult at the beginning. To perfect the final performance, each group brainstormed a lot during the preparation process. They considered whether the dance moves were unique, whether the lyrics conveyed the meaning, and whether adding certain elements to the melody would enhance the theme.
Repeatedly building and then tearing down the show is no easy task for idols who have become stage creators. It becomes even more torturous when a teammate gets injured.
From deciding the theme to formal practice, the entire FOREVER group was shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.
They had prepared a great song and the choreography was very cool. They wanted to show a different side of themselves to their fans and audiences through this performance, but unexpectedly, during the formal practice, accidents occurred frequently.
First, the team leader Jiang Xincheng injured his foot, and then the lead singer Liu Yuan caught a cold.
After waiting for a long time for both of them to recover from their illness, the lead dancer Feng Ziyu fainted again due to excessive fatigue.
Although the program crew sent Feng Ziyu to the hospital immediately, and the doctor declared after the examination that the problem was not serious and he would recover with proper rest, this incident still dealt a heavy blow to the members.
The first burst of energy, the second weakened, and the third was completely exhausted. So many unexpected events occurred before this round of performances even began, casting a heavy shadow on FOREVER's future.
"Or... let's just withdraw from the competition."
Yao Zhaoyuan looked at the three sick players on the team and said, "If they force themselves to play, they might not perform well and disappoint the fans."
"No." "No!" "Don't!"
Three rejections were heard at the same time.
Jiang Xincheng said firmly, "Since we have come this far, how can we give up so easily? And look—"
He stood up and jumped on the spot, "My foot is healed now."
At the side, Liu Yuan said seriously, "My cold is almost gone. I'll be fine when I officially go on stage."
Feng Ziyu raised his hand and said, "I give my body a good rest and go to bed at 10 o'clock every night."
Facing the stubborn gazes of his teammates, Yao Zhaoyuan, who had wanted to persuade the three of them, was suddenly speechless.
Even Song Keyu, the youngest member of the team, said, "We have already taken 99 steps. Whether the result is good or bad, we must take this last step."
“…”
Yao Zhaoyuan sighed deeply, and finally gave in and stopped trying to persuade him.
We're not at the end of our rope yet, so it's too early to give up. Why not give it one more try? What if a miracle happens?
When FOREVER was preparing to give it another try, other groups also began to get better.
LEVELUP's chosen genre this time is R&B, which is also their strongest genre. Since this is their strongest subject, the members must take it seriously and want to perform at their best.
At the same time, Freez was rehearsing smoothly under the leadership of producer captain Song Kanghe.
Time flies, and soon it is rehearsal day again.
Because there are only four groups in this competition, the rehearsal ends earlier than usual.
Although it was short, it was enough for each group to get to know their opponents’ new stage.
For a moment, determination and fighting spirit flashed in everyone's eyes.
We must not lose!
…
On the day of the fourth round of competition, the number of fans gathered at the entrance of the venue was still astonishing.
Perhaps because the finals are approaching, fans of each team have increased their investment in support than before.
Especially when FOREVER's fans learned one after another about Jiang Xincheng's foot injury, Feng Ziyu's fainting, and Liu Yuan's cold, they became more determined to give themselves the best face.
They have encountered so many unexpected changes before the performance, and they must be feeling bad. All fans can do now is to support them spiritually.
Of course, in addition to offline support, fans also contributed online, whether by posting program-related tags on social media platforms or posting promotional videos on short video apps.
Seeing FOREVER's fans so enthusiastic, the other teams couldn't wait to get involved and began organizing promotional activities. There were giant posters at the entrance to the venue, banners hanging high from streetlights, and free handouts of supportive banners and merchandise. Every team was pulling out all the stops to get votes for their team.
This set of operations actually attracted a lot of new viewers to the program team.
New viewers are busy catching up, while old viewers of the show and fans who cannot arrive at the scene have already been waiting in the live broadcast room.
Amidst a barrage of passionate comments, the much-anticipated backstage interview began.
The program staff responsible for the interview was the first to arrive at Originore's dressing room.
For a moment, the fans of the mine in the live broadcast room excitedly posted barrages of comments.
[Here it comes!]
[Jiang Mo Nan, Jiang Mo Nan, Jiang Mo Nan…]
Perhaps because the will of some Jiang fans in the live broadcast room was too strong, the moment the dressing room door opened, Jiang Mo Nan's face appeared in the camera.
The theme of Originore's performance this time is nostalgia, so the costumes also have strong characteristics of the times.
A military green lapel shirt is worn as an inner layer, and a brown short leather jacket is worn on the outside. Paired with light blue jeans and a pair of dark brown leather Martin boots, it is full of retro style.
Jiang's fans were suddenly excited after receiving the unexpected beauty attack from their own photos.
[This outfit is beautiful. Although it is retro and nostalgic, it is not outdated at all.]
[You know what, this outfit has a bit of Maillard vibe to it.]
[On Why Classics Are Called Classics (Doge)]
[As expected, our Nan Ge is a clothes hanger, he looks good in any clothes.]
Seeing the staff who came to interview him, Mo Bei smiled lightly, made way and invited them in.
In the lounge, the other members were sitting in front of the mirror putting on makeup. When they saw the staff coming in, they all smiled and greeted them.
The first time is new, the second time is familiar, and now the members have become accustomed to the on-set interviews before the performance.
Like Mo Bei, the other members of Originore also wore retro Maillard-colored outfits.
What kind of performance are they planning this time? Is it going to be a cowboy-themed one?
[How is that possible? Didn't I say on the show before that this was a popular music style among my parents, grandparents, and grandparents?]
[Aa ...
After a brief interview, the camera turned to other groups.
LEVELUP's performance costumes were nothing special, just ordinary casual suits. FOREVER, who had drawn the hip-hop theme, also wore streetwear-inspired outfits.
Perhaps because they had drawn the "classical music" theme this time, Freez's performance attire had changed from their usual cool style to formal tuxedo suits. Even their hair was combed back.
This makeup style that is so different from the past has made fans more and more excited.
Three days before the performance, Lu Yu received the ticket sent by Mo Bei, and it was a VIP seat with the best viewing angle.
Mo Bei had wanted to send him tickets for the previous rounds of competitions. Unfortunately, during the summer vacation, Lu Yu was busy filling out college applications, taking his driver's license test, and traveling with his family. Then came the university's military training. So, the schedules just didn't match.
After waiting for a long time until Lu Yu was free, the show had already entered the fourth round of competition.
Coincidentally, Lu Yu's university happened to be in Yujiang City, which saved him the trouble of traveling to watch the performance.
Lu Yu hasn't watched a live performance for a long time. The last time was during the "Youth Plan" competition.
Compared to that time, the crowds are much larger, and the fans' screams are even more enthusiastic. After all, back then, the performers on stage were a bunch of undebuted idols, while this time, the performers are all legitimate idol groups. Some of these groups have even debuted for years and have won numerous awards both domestically and internationally.
The fan base is different, so the enthusiasm is naturally different.
There was a "bang!" sound, and a white mist emanated from the stage. The host Zeng Yu, wearing a royal blue sequined suit, stepped onto the lift and slowly ascended to the stage.
"Welcome everyone to the fourth round of 'Idol Battle'."
After the customary opening remarks, the host said, "I think everyone already knows who the first group of guests will be, right?"
As soon as the words fell, a loud voice came from Lu Yu's side——
“FOREVER!!!”
I saw a girl next door wearing a glittering headband with Song Keyu's name on it, looking very excited.
Lu Yu, startled out of nowhere, patted his chest, his heart pounding, and thought to himself—
He will not lose the battle even if he loses the fight. When Brother Mo Nan and the others come out later, he will also shout Originore's name loudly!
Behind the stage, the members of FOREVER who were waiting in line gradually calmed down after hearing the calls of fans from the audience.
The fans' cheers and applause are the best reward for their unremitting efforts in fighting against difficulties during this period.
Jiang Xincheng touched his right leg, as if he was smoothing out the creases on his clothes, or as if he was comforting something.
After a while, he turned to look at his teammates beside him and said, "We can do it."
Song Keyu nodded heavily, "Yes!"
"Go ahead!"
Feng Ziyu stretched out his fist and bumped it with his teammates.
After a round of encouragement, FOREVER took the stage with heavy but firm steps.
[Aa ...
[FOREVER, come on!!!]
[(Put your hands together) God bless me. I don't ask for a stunning performance, I just hope I can perform normally and avoid making mistakes.]
[No, my stomach is starting to hurt. I hope we FOREVER won't be eliminated.]
[Pfft, pfft, don't say such depressing words.]
Amid the anticipation and concerns of fans online and offline, the stage lights dimmed.
In the lounge backstage, Sheng Yanyu subconsciously tensed his back.
Compared to their team's performance, he was more worried about FOREVER at the moment.
Since the start of practice, three members of their team have had health problems. Although Jiang Xincheng claims to be well, Sheng Yanyu knows him. This guy is definitely showing off.
As the big brother and captain of the team, he will not allow himself to hold the team back.
As for Liu Yuan and Feng Ziyu, I think they are the same as Jiang Xincheng.
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