The cover of this issue of T Fashion is absolutely stunning.
The members of "Tsubasa" have shed the naivety of their "Idol Generation" days. Their gazes are cold and sharp, exuding a strong sense of power. The four of them step onto the throne, like kings looking down on their subjects.
The four members of "Wings" don't share the same temperament, but perhaps because the shooting location was filled with ice and snow, their temperaments blend perfectly in the photos, exuding an incredibly strong sense of indifference.
Fans have never seen "Wings" in this style before.
Just like the young people who just entered the entertainment industry in "Idol Generation" suddenly grew up without their knowledge. By the time they realized it, they had matured to an unbelievable degree and had already deviated from the fans' perception of them.
The magazine's sales speed far exceeded T Fashion's expectations. The purpose of shooting the cover for "Wings" was to help promote the new album, but the popularity of the album itself, in turn, boosted the magazine's sales.
As a second-tier magazine, "T Fashion" is usually at a disadvantage in competition with first-tier magazines. Whether it is cover stars, advertising volume or sales, it is far inferior to first-tier magazines. However, in November of this year, the magazine not only went into reprint, but also became a hot topic of discussion among major fashion bloggers for the first time.
The cover of "Wings" was voted the best cover of November in the fashion industry.
The outstanding results of "T Fashion" seemed to reopen the door to fashion for "Wings". In just one week, the group received at least double-digit cover invitations, including many from top fashion magazines. Although top fashion magazines are still watching, there is no doubt that "Wings" has entered the vision of the fashion circle.
In the entertainment industry, being famous or not is like living in two different worlds.
Ji Yan wasn't blinded by his newfound fame. For him, the biggest benefit of the increased workload was that he could pay off the Ji family's debts sooner. The share of the new album's revenue hadn't been transferred to the members yet, but Ji Yan estimated that if the revenue arrived, he could pay off most of his debts.
Just thinking about it gives me a lot of motivation.
...
At the end of November, the Night Music Awards arrived as scheduled.
Although the concert officially started at 8 p.m., reporters and fans were already waiting for the red carpet event in the afternoon. The scale of the red carpet at the music festival was certainly not as grand as that of the film festival red carpet, but it was still a rare moment for celebrities to gather together, and there were quite a few netizens paying attention.
"My idols' group photo has appeared! This rock star is actually wearing a proper suit this time! So handsome!"
"Milin is the number one fairy on the red carpet!"
"That is..."
Just as reporters were frantically snapping photos of the celebrities, a black car drove up from the end of the red carpet. Before the reporters could even see which celebrity was inside, a burst of enthusiastic screams erupted from both sides of the red carpet.
"Ahhh, Ji Ruanruan!!"
"Ji Ruan is so handsome!!"
Amidst the cheers of fans, Ji Ruan, dressed in a black tuxedo and exuding the air of a noble young man, opened the car door.
"They're really popular," a reporter from Music Magazine remarked. "The poor performance of their new album hasn't affected them at all."
"It's so difficult for an ordinary singer to release an album, but these people can release one whenever they want, and even if it's bad, no one will criticize them."
"Isn't Ji Ruan always been quite low-key? She sat in a Bentley on the red carpet, wore a T-brand haute couture outfit, and her RM watch must be worth 2 million. Is that what you call low-key?" Accompanying the reporter from "Music World" was a colleague from "Variety" magazine. While taking photos, he clearly listed Ji Ruan's red carpet attire.
"Just listen to what the fans are saying. They're from the Ji family, after all. How could they possibly be truly low-key?"
The reporters couldn't help but recall the controversy surrounding Ji Ruan and Ji Yan's status as the real and fake young masters. Previously, Ji Yan was the one who was ridiculed, since no matter how you looked at him, he didn't seem to be from the Ji family. On the other hand, Ji Ruan's educational background and photos with the Ji family members were enough to prove that he was the fourth young master of the Ji family.
"But there's more to this than meets the eye," the reporter from *The Music World* whispered. "If Ji Yan really has absolutely no connection to the Ji family, why doesn't the Ji family deny it? With the Ji family's power, blacklisting a third-rate star wouldn't be difficult, would it?"
"Ji Yan isn't third-rate anymore." The Variety reporter patted him on the shoulder. "You're a musician, so objectively speaking, who's more talented, Ji Ruan or Ji Yan?"
The reporter from "The Music World" smiled without saying a word.
Ji Ruan waved gently to both sides of the red carpet, a faint smile on his lips, exuding confidence in every gesture. The failure of the album "Do U Like" did not diminish his popularity at all. In the words of Ji Ruan's fans, "If our brother doesn't work hard, he'll have to go back to inherit the family business. We should be grateful that he's willing to release an album."
One day, Ji Yan accidentally glimpsed this famous quote, and because it was so classic, he couldn't help but share it with his friends.
Xie Mingxuan, Lu Wei, and Fang Yu: "..."
"Then what's he doing here?"
Sorry, those country bumpkins simply can't comprehend this level of understanding.
As Ji Ruan appeared, his fans went wild on the Night Music Awards livestream platform, flooding the screen with messages—
"My soft look is definitely number one among the male celebrities who appeared tonight, right?"
"A man of exceptional beauty / a born singer / the invincible young nobleman Ji Ruan."
"Ruby is indeed a red carpet killer; who can compare to her looks?"
"I'm very satisfied as a fan of Ji Ruan. What I love most about her is this: she's usually a bit silly and clumsy, but she's gentle and kind. Yet she always shines on the red carpet."
"Will 'Tsubasa' be on the red carpet today?"
"Please don't mention Ji Yan. How can Ji Yan be compared to me, Ruan? The album 'Mist' is of good quality, but who can guarantee that he didn't use auto-tuning? Night's live performances are all live, and some people might soon reveal their true colors."
Just as Ji Ruan reached the middle of the red carpet, another car quietly stopped on the other side. Compared to Ji Ruan's imposing Bentley, this car attracted no attention at all; it was a fairly common model.
It must be some minor celebrity who's here.
The reporters used this opportunity to look down and check their cameras, but before they were ready, screams erupted from both sides of the red carpet, several times louder than when Ji Ruan had just appeared—
"So handsome! Ahhhhhh!"
"It's so good! So good! So good!!"
The shouts of "So handsome!" were so enthusiastic that they didn't sound like they came from just one particular fan group, but rather from almost everyone on the red carpet, who all shouted the same thing at the same time.
How good can it be?
A Variety reporter looked up curiously, and the next moment Bianlu decisively raised her camera and snapped a series of photos of the tall, slender figure walking toward the center of the red carpet.
There's a saying in the industry about "fan filters," which means that idols who are incredibly dazzling in the eyes of fans often look quite ordinary in real photos. They rely on filters created on stage to survive. However, according to a reporter from Variety magazine, at this moment, "Wings" not only don't have any so-called filters, but their real appearance is even more outstanding than on camera.
The members of "Wings" were originally the most handsome contestants selected by the show "Idol Century". After the album "Mist" gained recognition from the public, the temperament of "Wings" evolved further - Xie Mingxuan's coolness, Lu Wei's gentleness, Fang Yu's liveliness and Ji Yan's handsomeness... The members with different styles harmoniously and perfectly formed a group.
When the members of "Wings" stepped onto the red carpet, they were only ten meters away from Ji Ruan, who had arrived earlier.
They didn't have Ji Ruan's luxurious haute couture or expensive watches, but the four of them had a unique aura standing there.
This was the first time Ji Yan had been so close to Ji Ruan in public; they had met a few times privately at the Ji family home.
On Night's live streaming platform, a netizen suddenly posted a comment: "Why do I think... Ji Yan is much better looking than Ji Ruan?"
Another comment immediately followed: "Me too..."
On Weibo, Ji Yan has always been the target of criticism from Ji Ruan's fans. Accusations of him trying to gain attention by associating with others have never stopped. But in fact, the two have never actually appeared in the same frame. Even if netizens wanted to compare the two, they would never have the opportunity to do so.
Previously, public opinion had overwhelmingly favored Ji Ruan, leading netizens to believe that Ji Yan should be inferior to Ji Ruan in every way.
However, at that moment, the live stream camera happened to capture both of them. Even though the distance made their faces appear somewhat blurry, the difference was still obvious—
First, there's the matter of physique. Ji Yan is a full half-head taller than Ji Ruan. He has long legs and a high waistline, which makes him appear even taller. In comparison, Ji Ruan's lower body looks shorter, especially since his outfit today is a bit tight, which exposes his flaws.
As for their faces—Ji Ruan's face is somewhat round, which fits his name perfectly. His face is soft and pinkish, and he has an innocent look that is very popular with fans. Ji Yan's appearance is sharper, with clear contours and deep eyes. His features are not particularly delicate, but when combined, they are enough to attract attention.
Ji Yan's red carpet look was also very casual, lacking the deliberate sophistication, but even so, he did not lose to Ji Ruan on this red carpet.
This is clearly not in line with the general impression of netizens.
Many people shared this view; after "Wings" stepped onto the red carpet, netizens posted numerous comments.
"Ji Ruan is quite pretty, but Ji Yan is definitely more handsome."
"+1, you really have to compare them to see the difference in looks."
"How come I never noticed that Ji Yan was so handsome before? Now that I think about it, did he debut from 'Idol Generation' just because of his looks?"
"It's not bad to rely on your looks, at least you have a face. Looking at my ugly face in the mirror, I feel like crying."
Ji Yan was unaware that netizens were comparing him to Ji Ruan. He didn't know at first that Ji Ruan was arranged to walk the red carpet in front of "Yi". After discovering this, Ji Yan slowed down his pace slightly.
"Why are you slowing down? You don't owe him anything," Fang Yu asked.
Ji Yan smiled and said, "I'm afraid of being accused of trying to ride on someone else's coattails, so I don't dare to."
Because Ji Ruan was also included in the Ji family by him, Ji Yan's attitude towards the Ji family has always been consistent: stay as far away from them as possible.
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