After walking the red carpet, Ji Yan and the others sat down according to the seating arrangement made by the organizers. "Wing" were new faces at the Night Gala, and their seating arrangement was relatively far back, not a position that would attract much attention from the cameras.
Ji Yan slumped silently in his chair: "Finally, I can rest for a while."
"Have a candy." Lu Wei handed him a milk candy. "Take a nap first."
"Want an eye mask?" Xie Mingxuan asked Ji Yan. Ji Yan shook his head and took out a handful of mints from his pocket: "Want one? To keep me awake and prevent me from falling asleep later."
They had been rehearsing since morning. The four of them already knew the songs "Black or White" and "Primary Colors" by heart, but in order to present the best stage effect, they still practiced them again and again, mainly practicing their coordination. It was their first time performing at a gala of the scale of Night Gala, and they were all a little nervous.
I was so nervous and tired. I finally managed to squeeze out some time to rest, but I still couldn't fall asleep. I was already at my limit of sleepiness.
After waiting a while, the venue gradually became lively. At 8 o'clock sharp, the Night Music Festival officially began. Ji Yan and the others also perked up and focused their attention on the center of the stage.
This time, "Wings" was nominated for two awards at the Night Music Awards: Newcomer of the Year and Best Vocal Group of the Year. "Mist" was nominated for Album of the Year. Although "Mist" was released late, it happened to coincide with the application period for the Night Music Awards. In addition, the album's quality and sales were both very good, so "Mist" became one of the five albums nominated for Album of the Year.
To some extent, it's quite impressive that "Wings" was even nominated, which is enough to prove the level of recognition "The Mist" has received.
Ji Yan and the others didn't expect "Mist" to win an award. Among the singers nominated for Best Album, "Wings" was the least experienced and least well-known. Several veteran singers released new albums this year. Pop king Dai Yue changed his previous sad and melancholic style and played with electronic music in his new album "The Moment of Encounter". He was a big favorite for this year's Night Festival. If nothing unexpected happened, "The Moment of Encounter" should be able to win the Best Album of the Year award.
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The Night party opened with a performance by rock singer Qi Zhao. His music was casual and unrestrained, very extroverted, yet memorable. Unlike the singers Ji Yan encountered on the show "The Voice of China," he was truly "playing" with music, pouring all his passion and enthusiasm into the music industry.
Ji Yan's drowsiness had long since vanished, and he stared intently at the stage, unwilling to miss a single moment of Qi Zhao's performance.
He was so focused that he didn't even notice the camera panning towards him.
"Just how much does the cameraman favor Ji Yan? How many times has this happened?"
As the incidents occurred more and more frequently, even the fans watching the live stream noticed it, but Ji Yan himself remained completely unaware.
The camera panned across his focused eyes, which sparkled as he gazed at the stage, as if starlight shone within them.
It's not just his good looks; his focus clearly tells everyone that he loves performing at this moment.
"Wow, that's amazing!" Ji Yan couldn't help but exclaim. "Really amazing!"
“Yes,” Xie Mingxuan replied softly, “but I think that if we work hard enough, we can be that amazing one day.”
"I believe we can."
"No problem."
Every stage at the Night Music Festival was spectacular. The veteran superstars didn't need to rehearse repeatedly; when they stepped onto the stage, they were the masters of the stage, captivating the eyes and ears of the entire audience.
"It's almost our turn." Xie Mingxuan patted Ji Yan and Lu Wei on the shoulders. "Go backstage and get ready."
Ji Yan was initially a little nervous, after all, this was the first live performance after "Wings" released "Mist". He was always worried that his performance would affect his teammates. But now, after watching Qi Zhao and the other singers' performances, he couldn't help but get excited, and his nervousness vanished.
"Don't be nervous, just perform normally."
Lu Wei stretched out her hand, fingers spread wide, and Fang Yu slapped it hard, making a crisp sound: "Go for it!"
"come on!!!"
"Please get ready, it's time to go on stage." A staff member reminded them, and Ji Yan and the others took a deep breath and walked up the steps to the stage with serious expressions.
The moment they stepped onto the stage, the dim stage lights suddenly turned on, and as they stood still, the familiar rhythm of "Is It Black or White" already filled their ears.
"They're here! The Wings Group!!"
"Xie Mingxuan is so handsome! Lu Wei is so handsome! Fang Yu is so handsome! Ji Yan is so handsome!"
This is the biggest stage "Wings" has ever performed on since their debut. The stage lights are bright, but the audience seats are dark, with only glow sticks flashing colors. The music flows slowly, and Xie Mingxuan's deep voice instantly brings the audience into the world of "Is It Black or White".
"No ray of light belongs to me."
"Starlight, lamplight, or fluorescent light."
Xie Mingxuan is responsible for dance and composition in the "Wings" group. His voice is low, and when he sings the first line, it is as if he is telling a story. The rhythm of the song is very gentle, and everything is very slow.
Lu Wei naturally followed up with the second sentence.
Lu Wei has a mid-to-high range, but his voice did not disrupt the atmosphere created by Xie Mingxuan. Instead, it achieved a perfect transition from low to high. This was the first live performance of "Is It Black or White" for the fans, but in private, they had sung this song thousands of times.
Then there's Fang Yu. His interpretation of this song is completely different from the impression he usually gives to his fans. Not only is his voice clear, but the audience can also feel the emotions he expresses through the song.
Ji Yan sang the first line of the chorus. The tension had completely disappeared the moment before he stepped onto the stage. He was completely immersed in the song "Is It Black or White". His voice, eyes, movements... all belonged to the song he was singing at this moment.
Many fans can sing the chorus, but the original version by the four members of "Wings" still surprises them. Whether it's their grasp of the melody, their singing skills, their emotions, or the fusion of their voices, it's hard for fans to find any flaws.
"It sounds amazing!!"
"The final harmony was amazing, everyone was superb, they can sing so well."
"Tonight's Night Gala, 'Wings' are definitely not the strongest singers, but their stage performance is very attractive to me. No one is superfluous, and each person's voice is brought to its fullest potential."
“My impression of ‘Wing’ was still based on Ji Yan’s duck-like singing style. He really surprised me today.”
"Why are these guys both handsome and good singers?"
In the next song, "The Three Primary Colors," everyone performed at their best. This song is different in style from "Black or White," with a more lively rhythm, and the group sang it in a relaxed manner.
Today's trending topics on Weibo are almost all about the Night Music Awards. The red carpet in the afternoon and the concert in the evening, among them, "Wings" is undoubtedly the most popular among netizens. The group's red carpet photos in the afternoon were widely forwarded, and in the evening, the first stage performance of "Is Black or White" immediately topped the trending list.
This song was one of the most popular singles since October, and the Night Music Awards had been promoting the event well in advance. However, the response from netizens was even more enthusiastic than the organizers expected. In no time, the official Night Weibo account received several comments and a considerable number of reposts.
“'Wings' are so cool! Their song ‘Is It Black or White’ made me cry. I’ve been listening to it on repeat. Their debut performance was much better than I imagined.”
"It sounds amazing!!"
The moment "Tsubasa" appeared created the highest viewership of tonight's Night Music Festival. Before that, even fans did not expect that "Tsubasa's" debut stage would be so amazing. Compared to their early days in "Idol Generation", the members have grown so much.
Although "Wings" are newcomers to the music scene, at this moment, fans are full of expectations for their future.
When they came off stage, "Wing" and his group ran into Ji Ruan backstage. She had already put on her stage makeup. When she saw Ji Yan, Ji Ruan was initially a little surprised, but then she gave him a gentle smile: "Ji Yan, it's been a long time."
Ji Yan didn't even glance at him and walked away.
Ji Ruan's smile remained unchanged. In front of Ji Yan, he always maintained this calm and composed demeanor, which often highlighted Ji Yan's impulsiveness and irritability.
This time was no different, because they weren't the only ones backstage at the moment. When this scene happened, the other celebrities and staff all looked over with curious eyes.
Ji Yan didn't take the encounter with Ji Ruan to heart. He had only taken two steps forward when a hand came up to each of his shoulders. Xie Mingxuan and Lu Wei supported him, saying, "Don't be sad."
"I'm not sad," Ji Yan said, looking at the two of them. "There's no need for it."
He didn't resent Ji Ruan; he just disliked her, but that had nothing to do with the Ji family. What really disgusted him was Ji Ruan's move to release an album before "Yi".
Ji Yan felt that perhaps Ji Ruan's personality was more suited to survive in the Ji family.
He clearly can't do it.
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At this year's Night Music Awards, Wings won the Best Newcomer and Best Group awards, while Best Album went to "The Moment of Encounter with the Demons." But for the members, this was Wings' first step into the music scene and the beginning of their music being recognized.
Ji Yan's Weibo followers continued to rise. Although there was still a gap between him and Xie Mingxuan and others, he was already worthy of the status of a popular idol. Taking advantage of the Night Music Festival, the album sales of "Mist" achieved a small increase at the end of the year. In addition to buying digital albums, fans also sought to buy physical albums for collection, and their enthusiasm did not diminish at all.
By November, the production costs of the album "Mist" had already been recouped. Since most of the songs on the album were written by the members, the expenditure on copyright fees was relatively small. In addition, the album did not undergo a massive marketing campaign, which maximized cost savings.
After the Night Music Festival, DW Entertainment received cover rights from several singers. Several popular songs, such as "Is It Black or White," were very popular. In addition to the album revenue sharing, the "Wings" group can also receive an additional copyright fee.
"Does it feel like you could become rich overnight?"
"Absolutely amazing."
The album "Mist" generated far more revenue than the group had anticipated. When their share of the profits was distributed, they shamelessly counted the numbers several times, their minds filled with thoughts of "bowing down to the power of money."
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