Chapter 018 Group Name (including forum style)
The afternoon sun quietly filled his arms. Lin Chiran was holding his phone, writing something silently without saying a word. After a long time, a long Weibo post silently appeared in front of everyone.
[Lin Chiran: Today I want to announce something to everyone who has supported me over the years. I have decided to continue my activities mainly as an idol producer in the future. This is not completely leaving the stage that I once loved and you who have always supported me, but I want to continue doing what I want to do in another way.
Many years ago, when I was very young, I had a longing for the stage. I envied those who shined on the stage and wanted to know why so many people liked those on the stage. So I set this as my goal and finally stood here. All this was possible because of your support.
Seeing you feel happy because of my activeness fills me with motivation and vision for the future. I am fascinated by the feeling that my existence can bring happiness to so many people. I like the idol profession more and more and want to bring hope and dreams to more people.
During the eight years of SLANT activities, I was blinded by my grades and could not see the reality clearly. I also stayed up all night worrying about the distant future. I asked myself countless times, is this really enough? Am I really satisfied? The answer is that it is not enough. I want to see a broader future and do everything that only I can do.
My previous dream has come true, and now I have a new goal, which is to become a more special idol. I want to use this as a goal to bring more different things to those who are willing to support us. I would feel very honored if you can understand this idea.
To those who have expressed their incomprehension, difficulty in accepting, or even feel pain because of it, I respect your thoughts and hope that you are not trapped by this emotion and can find better things in life. I will also maintain a certain level of activities on stage and will not completely retire behind the scenes. I hope this can bring some comfort to everyone.
Finally, whether you have liked SLANT in the past or will continue to support us in the future, thank you for your continued company and I hope we can all have a happier future. 】
Lin Chiran took a long time to complete this long article. When Wu Wen saw him editing the content, he thought it was related to transformation, but when he saw the text, he was still moved by the sincerity contained in it.
In Wu Wen's opinion, being an idol is a somewhat contradictory profession. Most of the time, they sell illusory beauty and are extremely fragile to the changes in reality. However, the emotional connection between fans and idols themselves is heavier than imagined. Perhaps they themselves have not noticed it, but this emotion has been condensed and precipitated in the companionship and common growth every day and every moment.
In Lin Chiran, Wu Wen strongly felt the bond between him and the fans who have always supported him, and he cannot give up even if he decides to transform. This sincerity can also be felt by the people on the other side of the screen.
Soon after the article was published, the number of views soared. Fans who had been following the account noticed this long article at the first time, realized the different meanings of the article, and took the time to read it carefully. After a while, comments gradually appeared.
[I clearly want to support your decision, but I still can't accept it for a moment. I don't know how to express my blessing. After reading this, I can understand your thoughts a little bit. 】
[You only mention your own feelings throughout the article. The feelings given by fans are nothing more than tools to you. I have seen a lot of people like this. Bye bye, the next one will be better. 】
[I have always believed and hope that you can do what you want without being bound by constraints, and I will continue to support Chi Ran in the future. 】
[What a thoughtful article. Passersby were moved. Is this the two-way relationship between idols and fans? 】
Are you tired of being an idol? I never thought that there would be a day when you would get tired of it, and I still can't believe it. 】
[Key point, we will maintain certain on-stage activities, so will there be a chance to see you again? Those who got into it late really care about it. 】
[It’s up to you. Just treat the person I once loved as dead.] 】
[Let me take it easy. It seems like yesterday that SLANT was so active…]
[Are you an idol producer? That really suits you. I'm looking forward to what style of group you'll create. 】
All kinds of comments appeared here, including understanding, misunderstanding, support and approval, and refusal to face the issue. Fans are also facing all of this in their own way. From SLANT's graduation to the disclosure of internal conflicts, and then to Lin Chiran's announcement of his transition to producer, all of this happened in just over a week. Many people are still in shock, and can only wait for time to slowly accept it.
However, some people are already looking forward to the new group produced by Lin Chiran. They are very interested in what the idol group created by this top idol himself will look like, whether they are fans of SLANT or not, and related discussions have appeared in the forum.
[Actually, I heard some news before. It seems that Shenghuang held an internal selection meeting recently. Maybe Lin Chiran was selecting people? 】
[Can you continue talking upstairs? Move the bench obediently. 】
[I don’t know much. Shenghuang is pretty tight-lipped. I just heard from the trainees that a new group was selecting members, and they probably picked two or three people from the trainees. 】
[Only two or three?] It feels like there are so few people. 】
[Raise your hand!] I recently heard that a friend of a friend of a friend who formed a band with him met a star, and said he looked a bit like Lin Chiran... I have a bold idea. 】
[Is the friend of a friend of a friend you mentioned above you yourself? Even nesting dolls can’t cover it up, so give up your wishful thinking! Come and add your materials. 】
[No, no, he is a real friend, but I am not sure of the authenticity because we are so distantly related. If it is true, it is said that the person is quite famous in their school and is a handsome guy who plays music. 】
[I feel that Lin Chiran has a good aesthetic sense and his vision of people should be good too, except for exceptions like Chen Zhou. 】
[Laugh, are you lashing out at Chen Zhou again? He probably had no choice of teammates at the time. The people he chose himself should be more reliable. The quality of Shenghuang’s internal trainees is still good. 】
[Hurry up and take advantage of the opportunity to promote it. Even if Lin Chi Ran isn’t there, can’t you show some newcomers? If it takes any longer, they’ll all be out of business. 】
[I support the above post. I really want to see something different. The recent groups are so boring. The only one I can look forward to is the one from country B that plans to debut early next year. Now there is one more. Can you teleport me to next year with just one click? I'm going crazy with boredom. 】
[That big agency in Country B is going to launch a new group? The last time they released a new group was about two years ago. I haven’t heard any news about it for a long time. 】
[Lou Shangcun Tongwang, they have been promoting for a long time. It is said that there are Chinese members. This is the first time that their company has a foreigner debuting. Maybe they will have some business in China. 】
[I’ve strayed off topic. Is there no new news from Lin Chiran? 】
[No...eh?] He followed a new account whose ID was a string of English letters. 】
[Are you a newcomer?] let me see! 】
Wu Wen had just opened an account not long ago, and the name of the account was exactly the name of the group that Lin Chiran had decided on after a long struggle - Wax&Wane, which was taken from the idiom wax and wane, meaning that the moon has its phases, and also implies Lin Chiran's view that the idol group will experience a lot in the future, either making rapid progress or suddenly falling into a trough, but ultimately after experiencing all these possibilities, they will eventually achieve success.
When Wu Wen told An Juesui and others his name, he received unanimous praise from the members.
"As expected of Brother Lin, he's really good at naming." An Juesui admired Lin Chiran the most and was the first to express his love for the group name.
Jiang Hechu thought that this name was very interesting. Just like the fate of an idol group, it has ups and downs. It will experience many expected and unexpected things. It will not always be difficult, nor will it always be smooth. It is very fitting.
As a mixed-race person, Jingxing simply thought it was great. His Italian ancestry did not give him any more talent for letters than others... Chen Xun and Ji Qifeng also agreed with this group name. With the name, they felt more like a group and were one step closer to debut.
While the members were discussing the group name enthusiastically, those who followed Lin Chiran's movements also discovered that he had followed a new account called 'Wax&Wane'.
[This should be the name of the new group with Lin Chiran as the producer. 】
[I think the name is quite interesting, so I’ll follow it first. 】
[Will you release the group name first and then announce the members? It’s really suspenseful. 】
[Don't be too anxious. It hasn't been long since SLANT graduated. I guess Lin Chi Ran has just gathered his team. It's good enough to recognize someone. 】
[Never mind, just pay attention to it first.] 】
Wu Wen looked at the rapidly growing number of followers on his newly opened account and thought that he had accidentally sent something out. After a closer look, he found that it was Lin Chiran who followed Wax&Wane's official account. He was a little amused and said, "Brother Lin, many people found the group's new official account through your following."
Lin Chi Ran was just casually following the video, but he didn’t expect so many people were still watching it at this time. He thought that this might be a good opportunity for promotion. “I had planned to shoot the vlog on Wednesday and release it later. Now that I’ve finished shooting, I’ll release it as soon as possible. It’s a good opportunity to gain more popularity before my debut.”
Today is already Tuesday, and I have to take the photography crew to set up the shooting scene. I also have to confirm the shooting content and process with the members. In addition, the homework assigned before also needs to be checked. Lin Chiran is looking forward to what answers the members will give.
Thinking of this, the two of them came to the apartment where the members were living together in the afternoon. They happened to come across a somewhat embarrassing scene. Lin Chiran and Wu Wen looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
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