Filming is still in progress.
Jiang Ya's original plan was that if "Wing" did not meet his requirements, he would simply produce a set of pictures to submit to Chen Wei, trying his best to meet the requirements of "Alex". However, the longer the shooting took, the more he couldn't help but get involved.
The four members of "Wings" have an amazing sense of camera presence. They almost don't need any adjustments; they naturally know what expressions to make. The smiles on their faces easily evoke youth and are full of boyish charm.
They are the most attractive type in front of the camera, and they don't need much embellishment. Every photo of them can firmly lock people's attention.
Throughout Jiang Ya's career as a photographer, he has photographed countless celebrities and groups. Some of them don't hide their malice towards each other in front of the camera, while others don't exchange a single word during breaks, yet once they're in the frame, they exude the most genuine brotherhood in the entire entertainment industry... The pure friendship displayed by "Wings" even made Jiang Ya forget that they were idols in the entertainment industry.
As he took photo after photo, Jiang Ya was also filled with countless inspirations.
He had photographed similar scenes on the beach in early summer more than once, but only this time did he feel that he had blended the scenery and people together, creating a harmonious picture with both clear seawater and smiling faces captured under the summer blue sky.
The shoot should have ended there, but Jiang Ya, out of selfishness, took a few more pictures for them. In the photos, the clean-cut and handsome young men were arm in arm, making one feel as if they were on a cool beach, instantly lifting their spirits.
“OK, very good.” Jiang Ya gestured to the others.
"Hurry up and put your clothes on."
Ye Ying and her assistant Xiao Qiao accompanied her to the photoshoot. After all, Alex magazine is known for its tough stance in the fashion industry, so an agent is needed to facilitate communication.
Ye Ying and Xiao Qiao brought clothes for the group and dried their hair, but before a minute had passed, Ji Yan sneezed loudly.
"You've caught a cold, haven't you? Drink some hot water and sit in the car for a bit." Ye Ying patted Ji Yan on the back. "You're usually a bit lazy. I tell you to exercise more, but you'd rather lie in bed all day. Your constitution isn't as good as Xie Mingxuan's and the others..."
Ji Yan: "..."
He turned his head and gestured to his friends to save him.
When Sister Ying starts scolding people, she never stops, especially when it comes to health-related matters. She's even harsher on them than on her own son. Once, Sister Ying brought her son to work, and she was criticizing them for secretly eating snacks when she heard her son loudly munching on potato chips behind her.
The "Wings" and the others were glancing sideways at the child.
In response, Sister Ying said that it's okay for children to try a little snack, but all of them are overweight!
She especially condemned the two who didn't eat much but ate snacks all the time.
Ji Yan's expectations were destined to be dashed. Upon receiving his gaze, Fang Yu retreated rapidly, while Lu Wei lowered her head to look at her feet, seemingly contemplating life.
Ji Yan: "..."
Okay, I know you have the biggest feet.
As for Xie Mingxuan, given that he doesn't usually like to move around much, his gaze drifted silently toward the seaside.
Ji Yan: Ha, stop pretending. No matter how much you look, no mermaid will pop out.
Fortunately, Ji Yan only caught a slight chill, and his voice was nasal when he spoke, but he didn't actually have a cold. After resting in City C for a few days, the group returned to City A together.
...
The controversy surrounding Ji Yan's nomination for the Sky Award has gradually subsided online. Although some netizens still have doubts, the fact that the film "I, Nameless" broke the box office record for domestic spy films, and He Tang is one of the most outstanding characters in the film, has led more and more netizens to believe that Ji Yan's nomination is not surprising.
Film awards usually have good and bad years, and even the most prestigious awards can have unexpected upsets. In a way, Ji Yan's nomination is not particularly surprising. It's just that in the public's mind, his age and filming experience are not enough to warrant a nomination for a major award like the Sky Award.
After reviewing the data, netizens discovered that Ji Yan is actually the youngest nominee for Best Supporting Actor in the 60-year history of the Chang Kong Awards!
Before Ji Yan was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as He Tang, the youngest nominee for Best Supporting Actor at the Chang Kong Awards was Best Actor Xi Ming. At the age of 23, Xi Ming was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance in the film "Homeless". Since then, Xi Ming's career has been smooth sailing. He has achieved remarkable success in both commercial and artistic fields. The total box office revenue of the films he starred in ranks second among all male actors. He is one of the most sought-after stars in the film industry today.
"According to director Li Xiang, Ji Yan's filmmaking was purely a hobby, but he only made one film, and now 'I, Nameless' has grossed over 3 billion yuan, and he has also been nominated for the Chang Kong Award, ahead of other young actors."
"This luck is incredible! Can an ordinary person do that?"
"As a fan of Wings, I'm now worried that Ji Yan might actually be tricked into making a movie. I've always been looking forward to Wings' second, third, and fourth albums, and it would be even better if there was a group variety show."
"I'm only looking forward to the album. I don't want to do a group variety show. Wings is the type of group that protects their private lives very well. They said in an interview that they have no interest in doing a group variety show."
Fans of "Wings" are indeed worried. After all, there's a huge gap between the film industry and the idol industry. The entertainment industry has a hierarchy, with the film industry undoubtedly at the top and the idol industry at the bottom. Idols practically fight tooth and nail to find a way into the film industry. But what about Ji Yan? He started with a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Chang Kong Awards and a film that grossed 3 billion yuan.
Moreover, the 3 billion yuan of "I, No Name" is not the same as the 3 billion yuan of a top-tier blockbuster like "Star Ring". "Star Ring" only just broke even with its 3 billion yuan. After deducting costs for marketing and distribution and theater revenue sharing, the final profit of "I, No Name" is enough to make any film company envious.
If Ji Yan really uses the popularity of "I, Nameless" to make his way in the film industry, the "Wings" group will inevitably split up, because fans have seen this kind of thing far too many times. Most idol groups disband not because the members are not popular enough, but because of the uneven development among the members.
If one person can develop well, who would want to be tied to a group of burdens?
Even if the celebrity himself has no intention of leaving the group, fans often feel sorry for him, thinking that "my brother will definitely do better if he goes solo." Disagreements may also arise among the members due to unfair distribution of resources.
In the hearts of Wings' fans, Wings is the best group. They don't want Wings to change too much, and they can't imagine what Wings would be like without one of its members.
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In early May, the Chang Kong Awards ceremony was held at the Arts Center in City A. This was the most anticipated awards ceremony in the film and television industry this year, with a large number of celebrities in attendance, each with a higher profile than the last. The Chang Kong Awards were held earlier than the Xingying Awards and Huayi Awards, which are usually held in the second half of the year.
This is the highest-level film and television industry event that "Wings" has ever participated in.
It's not surprising to see idols on the red carpets of the Star Awards and Huayi Awards. The Star Awards emphasizes popularity, and several nominated films in the past two years have featured idols. The Huayi Awards, on the other hand, covers the television drama category and has been accepting of idols for a longer time than the Star Awards. In contrast, the conservative Changkong Awards red carpet is filled with big names from the film and television industry.
Ye Ying paid close attention to the members' styling.
The Sky Awards are different from the Night Gala, so you can't be too casual about your appearance. Fang Yu had wanted to dye his hair red before, but as soon as the nomination list for the Sky Awards was released, he immediately gave up the idea. Not only that, he also cut his long hair and changed to a refreshing short haircut.
As for clothing, the only option is a suit.
Before the album "Mist," it was difficult for "Wings" to borrow outfits for events. This was partly because the group's stage performances were often ridiculed, and partly because Ji Yan's love for big logos was so tacky that it only got worse. In short, it was all because of Ji Yan.
After the group made a comeback with "Misty", more clothing brands were willing to provide sponsorship, but most of them were second-tier brands and trendy brands eager to open up the market, while luxury brands were still watching and waiting.
The entertainment industry is a microcosm of society with strict hierarchies, where celebrities' clothing and style are closely related to their status.
Although the fashion industry is always committed to promoting the latest trends, judging from their standards for selecting spokespeople and lending clothes, the fashion industry is more feudal and snobbish than any other industry.
Ye Ying was still struggling with how to borrow clothes for "Yi". She first contacted Alex magazine, which she had worked with once, but before she could make a request, Chen Wei, the editor-in-chief of Alex magazine, contacted her and said that the menswear brand TR was willing to sponsor "Yi" for a dress to wear on the red carpet of the Chang Kong Awards.
In fact, Ye Ying completely underestimated the influence of the Changkong Award.
The Sky Awards are arguably the premier battleground for haute couture in the fashion industry. While the level of events attended by celebrities varies, the Sky Awards always ranks first, regardless of how the events are ranked.
At this level of event, competition among brands is fierce. They need to consider the star power of the celebrities they collaborate with, as well as how to make those celebrities garner attention on the red carpet. The nominated celebrities are the most important focus for brands.
At this year's Sky Awards, the nominated stars were either highly respected veterans of the film industry whose style was beyond the purview of the fashion world, or top-tier stars with established brand partnerships. There were very few new faces. Under these circumstances, "Wings," who had both nominations and popularity, naturally attracted attention.
The fashion industry is notorious for its tendency to fawn over the famous and belittle the unknown. For celebrities with low profiles, their official Weibo accounts are unwilling to acknowledge them, and some even think that the celebrities have made the brands look tacky. One of the most popular jokes in the industry is that when a certain superstar was not famous, the brand was unwilling to lend him clothes, so he had to spend a lot of money to buy a set to wear on the red carpet. That year, the brand's official Weibo account ignored it and did not mention the superstar's name at all.
Later, the superstar suddenly became a sensation. From that year on, no matter what event the superstar attended wearing the brand's clothes, the brand's official Weibo account would always mention it. Their dedication moved the entire industry and netizens alike, and the background of the incident was repeatedly dug up.
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"An Shiyi, Chu Ye, Xi Ming, the Changkong Award is still the most prestigious. This lineup is truly terrifying."
"Xi Ming is the vice chairman of the Changkong Award organizing committee this year, so he'll definitely be attending, right?"
The red carpet of the Chang Kong Awards is always a focus of reporters' attention as celebrities compete to outshine each other. This year's red carpet did not disappoint either, with almost all the big-name female stars wearing haute couture, and several of them even claiming to be the first to wear them in the world.
In contrast, male stars receive far less attention. Most big-name actors keep a low profile and rarely expose their private lives to the public. Even at events like the Chang Kong Awards, they don't dress in an overly eye-catching way.
Of course, this is also partly due to the fact that the Changkong Prize is known as an award for senior citizens.
As the red carpet was still in progress, a car drove up, and the flash went off the moment a few figures walked out from the end of the red carpet, immediately drawing the attention of the reporters.
“The ‘Wing’ Group, and Ji Yan!”
Reporters have a keen eye and immediately recognized that "Wing's" look is from the current season of the menswear brand TR. Among a group of high-end luxury brands, TR used to be at the top, but its sales have declined sharply in recent years after changing designers. Although it still maintains the prestige of a luxury brand, its popularity and attention have weakened.
At least on the red carpet of the Changkong Awards, not many celebrities chose TR.
As it turned out, "Wing" actually wore clothes from TR, and... just by looking at how many photos the reporters took at the scene, you can tell how much attention this outfit attracted.
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