Chapter 94 The show starts (Part 1)
In reality, the situation was different from what the members had expected. Upon learning that there was a hot pot party tonight, these seemingly serious and unapproachable seniors did not hesitate at all. Instead, they immediately decided to postpone their training and come over to help.
No one in this world likes to work, not even popular idols.
Their daily schedules are packed with the company. Every day they are either training or going on offline tours, or doing autograph sessions or participating in variety shows.
Nowadays, going abroad to record variety shows with such intensity still causes some resistance.
Even if they are participating in a stage competition variety show.
Although they are professional idols, they still do their job well. But if there is a chance to relax, they will not refuse it.
What's more, the younger groups from other countries took the initiative to invite them, but they just came to enjoy the ready-made food without doing anything. Not only does it give people a bad impression, they also feel guilty about it.
As for the situation that everyone had previously thought, "the seniors were arrogant and unwilling to deal with others", it did not exist at all.
They are just new here and feel unfamiliar.
After learning that Originore was going to hold a hot pot dinner and had invited other participating groups and that they had agreed, the production team's first reaction was not opposition but concern about whether the tables in their dormitory restaurant were big enough to accommodate so many people.
The members explained that their main focus here is casualness. If the restaurant doesn't fit everyone, there's always the living room. Besides, most of the contestants aren't familiar with each other, and a formal dinner would make them feel even more restrained. Perhaps this kind of gathering would allow everyone to relax.
After listening to this, the director team thought it made sense and started to work on it with the members.
So, when more than 30 people from six groups gathered in Originore's dormitory without any prior arrangement, the scene suddenly became interesting.
Some people were dining seriously at their seats in the restaurant, some were sitting on the sofa or in front of the coffee table, and some were even sitting directly on the carpet.
No matter what style the group follows, no matter whether they can eat spicy food or not, they are now all gathered under the same roof, eating hot pot in the way that they feel most comfortable.
What the members didn't expect was that the Freez members actually offered to sit on the carpet to eat, because that's how they usually eat fried chicken while watching TV at home.
The guest should follow the host's wishes. Since the other party had taken the initiative, Mo Bei and his friends naturally would not refuse. So they took the initiative to make room for him. Quan Minyu whispered a thank you in Chinese and sat down on the ground.
Upon hearing this, the LEVELUP members who had been silently following Freez all showed a look of surprise.
I have to say, I suddenly feel that the seniors are more approachable than they imagined.
During the meal, three languages were mixed together, with a few words of English occasionally popping up. Although it sounded a bit messy, it was inexplicably harmonious.
After this meal, the relationship between everyone became much more familiar from the initial unfamiliarity.
Sure enough, there is no problem that cannot be solved by a hot pot meal.
If one meal isn't enough, try two.
The same goes for relationships between people.
Time passed quickly and it was Thursday. Fans and passers-by who had been looking forward to it for a long time finally waited for the first episode of "Idol Battle".
The interactions and behind-the-scenes stories of the stage competitions among six popular groups from three countries are intriguing to think about.
From orthodox K-pop idols like Freez, to the Japanese-style charismatic idol Kansai Man, and the atypical idol who prioritizes talent over artistry—SEXYcode—there's also Originore's leader, Sheng Yanyu, who has had a feud with the star-making entertainment group FOREVER since before his debut...
The lineup of the show itself is eye-catching enough, not to mention the trailer released in advance.
After the main film was released, the number of views increased rapidly.
Cai Shumin, who had just picked up her takeout, was stunned when he saw the number of people online in the lower left corner. In the time it took him to get his takeout, the number had risen to over 10,000, and it was still rising.
After expressing her admiration for the popularity of the show, she immediately sat down at the table, opened the lid of the braised pork rice, took a big sip of the matcha milk cap, and started watching a new variety show to go with the meal.
The first episode, with a total duration of 3 hours, was very exciting for fans.
Cai Shumin glanced at the barrage of comments and, for the sake of the subsequent viewing experience, chose to block 90% of them to prevent the barrage of comments from flooding the screen and distracting his attention.
The program team is very good at creating suspense, and they start whetting the audience's appetite from the moment each participating group appears on stage.
When the first car arrived at the luxurious villa area, the text on the barrage immediately changed from "Why hasn't xxx come out yet?" to "This dormitory looks so great."
As the car came to a complete stop and the members of Originore appeared one after another in front of the camera, the comments were instantly flooded with names. Even though Cai Shumin had blocked most of the comments, she could still glimpse the craze in the fan circle.
Although the show was being broadcast simultaneously on the international version of Pineapple Video, the current audience was mostly Chinese. Even if they were following foreign entertainment, they had at least heard of Originore.
After all, "Youth Project" is so popular.
However, knowing the group Originore does not mean that passers-by can recognize the members of the group.
Although some individuals have done their homework in advance, it is still difficult for most passers-by who have not watched the show to distinguish these 10 people at once.
However, this is only true at the beginning, as each member of Originore has a distinct personality. As the show airs, even viewers who are unfamiliar with them will be able to recognize their faces.
Everyone on the comment board laughed when they saw the members finding their own dormitories through the adhesive stickers on the wall.
[Hahaha, the show crew is definitely using a meme!]
[(Laughing sideways) We can use stone to represent our raw ore, no problem.]
[I'm dying of laughter. There's even a stick figure of a muscular man!]
[Muscle men are our sexy codes (doge)]
[The angel should be FOREVER.]
Fans chatted in the comments, and the audience's attention shifted to other places until the members of FOREVER appeared on stage.
[The production team is really good at this, actually arranging FOREVER and Originore to appear together. This is too dramatic.]
[The passerby doesn't understand, is there any grudge between these two groups?]
[Don't listen to what people say. There's no grudge. It's just that Sheng Yanyu was once one of the reserve members of FOREVER's debut group. Because his debut failed, he ran away to participate in "Youth Project."]
[The above is really understated. They didn't even mention a single word about how Zheng Zhilu, a paratrooper, relied on his uncle to push Sheng Yanyu out of the starting lineup.]
[? ? ?uncle? ! ]
[A passerby smells the melon. (Likely eyes)]
[I've seen "Youth Project," and Sheng Yanyu is incredibly talented. Zheng Zhilu was able to squeeze Sheng Yanyu out of the debut spot. It's probably not just his background; he must also be incredibly talented, right?]
[It’s quite strong (only visible to fans)]
[Wait, who is this Zheng Zhilu you're talking about? I just saw the program introduction, is this person in FOREVER?]
[It existed before, but was shelved some time ago.]
For a time, netizens who knew the relevant inside story began to explain to the uninformed audience this secret, which was actually no longer a secret in the FOREVER fan circle.
After understanding the whole story, netizens couldn't help but sigh: As expected, relying on connections to get to the top can be found everywhere.
Fortunately, Sheng Yanyu successfully debuted through the talent show, otherwise it would be so frustrating!
Sheng Yanyu's fans also seized the opportunity and took advantage of every opportunity to promote her to the public.
[The all-around dancer (heart), the reliable captain (crown), the beautiful, strong and tragic spokesperson (flower), Sheng Yanyu is a worthwhile shareholder, sisters!]
Although Cai Shumin is a fan of Jiang Mo Nan, she has no ill feelings towards Sheng Yanyu. In fact, any fan who has watched the group variety show will not have negative feelings towards any of the team members.
Although each member has a different personality, after getting to know them carefully, you will find that they are actually very good people.
However, when fans quarrel within the fan circle, they often like to bring the real person into the fight. In this atmosphere full of hostility, many people have abandoned their rationality and indiscriminately attacked the opponents and their fans with all kinds of vicious language.
Cai Shumin doesn't like this kind of atmosphere, so she now tries her best to avoid forums and Weibo where stinky fans gather, and instead chooses to chase stars solo.
I have to say, my breast glands have become much more unobstructed after I stopped reading those negative contents.
Contrary to the expectations of those who wanted to watch the drama for fun, the meeting between FOREVER and Sheng Yanyu was very harmonious.
Although we cannot rule out the possibility of guests acting or editing by the program crew, in short, the members of FOREVER not only have a good relationship with their old acquaintance Sheng Yanyu, but also get along well with the entire Originore group.
Especially when Song Keyu took the initiative to ask Jiang Mo Nan to add WeChat, and his teammates revealed that he was a fan of Jiang Mo Nan, the barrage of comments immediately flooded the screen -
[Holy crap! Xiaoyu is actually a fan of Nannan? So excited!]
[Hilarious! God damn climbing the wall! Xincheng-ge stripped the kid of his idol-chasing underwear with just one sentence.]
[Congratulations to Song Keyu for completing the transformation from "Feather" to "Pumpkin"!]
[Honestly, Song Keyu's fan attributes are unparalleled. He even jumped over the wall and became a fan of the rival, hahahahahahaha…]
[Maybe he's a fan of our couple, it would be so nice if we could just "reject their kindness"!]
[Am I the only one who envy Song Keyu? I want Nannan’s WeChat too…]
[To be honest, I'm envious too. I'm also envious that he has Sheng Yanyu's contact information!]
[Yu's mom is envious too. This is the first time I've seen our Xiaoyu be so proactive.]
[Yeah, the kids aren't socially anxious anymore. Is this the power of idols? (face covering)]
Cai Shumin was watching the show while glancing at the comments. When she saw this passage, she almost spit out the milk tea in her mouth.
The power of idols.
He wiped his mouth and continued watching the show.
As the members of FOREVER and Originore gradually got to know each other and returned to their respective dormitories to pack their luggage, the camera turned to the third group that was about to appear.
[Looking at this hairstyle, this thick chain, and this floral shirt, I know it’s our sexy uncle who’s here.]
[Goddamn sexy uncle hahahahaha!]
[Are all SEXYcode fans so funny?]
[It’s not that we have jokes, it’s that J-pop fans all like to make fun of themselves.]
[Yes, the deeper the color, the more natural the black (squinting)]
[But, isn't this an idol battle? Why aren't any of these people good-looking? They can be idols with this?]
[Yes. This is the first time I've seen such a short member in a boy band. Are the companies completely unselective when selecting members? Or are Japanese girls just not picky eaters and can eat anything?]
[Please, everyone above, please be more polite. Although our uncles are on this show, they're not strictly idols, but artists! It's not an exaggeration to call them a singing group. Besides, they've been in the industry for over ten years, almost 11 years, and the appearance-shaming hasn't stopped yet? Give these old folks a break.]
[Exactly, you really thought our sexy uncle had no fans in China. Besides, it’s not the first time they look like this.]
[I clicked. Most people who follow Laoshu don't care about the members' height or appearance, because what really attracts us is not their looks, but their attitude and ability on stage!]
[That's right! Can your idol sing a cappella the entire time? Can they sing and dance with the microphone on without shaking, going off-key, or breathing heavily? Our sexy uncle can do it!]
Before all the guests on the show arrived, some people had already started arguing on the barrage.
This is not surprising. Although they are all singing and dancing idol singers, these six teams come from three different countries and each group has a different style and positioning.
The environment is different, and the atmosphere of the fan circle is naturally different.
Especially J-pop fans who like to keep to themselves, their understanding of idols and singing and dancing groups is completely different from fans of domestic entertainment and K-pop.
Although many people value appearance, what really attracts them to the game are other things.
Maybe it’s the strength, or maybe it’s the members’ interesting personalities.
Just like the J-country's thin autumn idols, there are thousands of members in the large and small branch and sister groups at home and abroad. If you want to stand out among so many people, you have to rely on a unique personality.
Rather than empty appearance, they value the idol's personal charm as a person.
Cai Shumin can also express her understanding of this. Just like the reason why she was trapped by Jiang Mo Nan was not only because of his good looks, but also because he would bow to his fans and say thank you sincerely, and he could remember everything his fans did for him.
He even remembered that he had given him steamed buns.
Why wouldn’t she be moved by an idol who can be remembered by fans after just one encounter?
The show on the screen continued. Then the members of LEVELUP appeared.
Once again, something unexpected happened on screen. LEVELUP's captain, Min Zhengyu, actually took the initiative to thank Jiang Mo'nan in Chinese.
"Thank you for last time."
Seeing this scene, LEVELUP fans were confused.
Last time?
When did LEVELUP meet Originore? Why last time?
Only fans who have watched Originore's music show in K country suddenly remembered that LEVELUP seemed to be on the music show that they participated in.
Apparently, that's when they met.
After Min Jung Woo, a pink-haired boy named Kim Hyun Jae also expressed his gratitude.
Through the conversation between the two parties and private interviews, the audience learned that when Kim Hyun Jae almost fainted due to hypoglycemia backstage at the music show, it was Lei Lie who helped him up, and Jiang Mo Nan even took the initiative to give him a lollipop.
[I didn’t expect there would be such a connection between the two groups.]
[This happened not too long ago, and I didn't expect them to be on the same variety show so soon. Honestly, monkey shit!]
[Wow, Jiang Mo Nan, you are so kind!]
[We are all very good people in the mine. Hart soft soft.]
[LU fans thank the two handsome and kind-hearted young men.]
[I feel like diving into a mine.]
[Welcome to the pit sisters!]
[Am I the only one curious about where Nan Ge gets his lollipops? After all, he doesn't look like he's a big candy lover.]
[Where else could it be? He must have gotten it from Xiaotie (doge)]
[I think so too (doge)]
[As expected of Brother Nan, he was able to snatch food from Xiaotie’s mouth (doge)]
[But, Tiezi's mom said that although our little Tiezi is protective of his food, he's not a stingy person who would even care about a lollipop. Besides, he was saving someone!]
[I clicked. I really don't like this kind of malicious meme.]
[I don't think they meant any harm, they were just joking. As a close friend's mom, I really think some people are being overly sensitive.]
Seeing this comment, Cai Shumin nodded in agreement.
The unpleasant topic was soon covered by other comments as other guests arrived.
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