Chapter 186: "Airborne" Official Announcement and Response
While the major groups were rushing to the recording venue for rehearsal, Grape TV's preheating campaign had already caused a stir on the Internet.
At 18:30 in the evening, the official blog post ignited the hot search on time:
[Grape TV official V: #Grape TV's new variety show "TOP IDOL" officially announced to be released on September 24#
The peak battle, the fight for the throne!
This time, only the real top streamers can be crowned!
There are many phenomenal boy and girl groups, and each team is the king of topics!
The ace lead dancer, god-level lead singer, and all-round ACE compete on the same stage and break records!
In this glorious battle where the team spirit explodes, victory or defeat depends on only a hair's breadth!
September 21st, 9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony Special Live Broadcast
Idol declaration is coming with high energy!
【Guide for Viewing】
Live broadcast time: September 22, 12:00
Live broadcast simultaneously across the entire network to witness the moment when your idol becomes a god!
Repost @your friends to support the team you picked!
Predict who will win the championship and verify who is the real prophet after the game!
"Who will take the crown this time?"
【Dynamic poster + team silhouette + flame special effects.gif】
"Wow~ what a surprise drop! We were completely clueless~ we were all completely in the dark~ ^v^"
"Hahahaha come and laugh at it, they call this an airborne landing!!!"
"No, I just want to know which groups will be participating. You just show me a silhouette and think that's phenomenal? I don't really understand!"
The third most commented netizen quickly warned: "If you want to see the full lineup, go to the next blog post! Friendly reminder: The comment manipulation army of each platform will arrive in 0.5 seconds!"
This prophecy was fulfilled in the blink of an eye, and the battle in the comment section was even more exciting than the main film.
The front row was instantly flooded with all kinds of support messages, with retouched photos and flattery flying everywhere.
In this battlefield where top traffic is competing head-on, controlling comments is no longer a simple support, but a battle of glory that concerns the ranking.
Fans of all groups are well aware of this: the hot search position at this moment is the indicator of popularity tomorrow.
At the same time, the official team of "TOP IDOL" opened the selected comment function in the real-time square.
Use algorithms to filter out a lot of repetitive, empty or offensive content, leaving room for real discussion.
Although it is impossible to completely eliminate comment manipulation, it does at least give passers-by room to speak out.
Soon, a large number of people flocked to the scene:
[Top IDOL official group hot discussion area]
"Wow, this is such a terrifying amount of popularity and traffic. I still remember the last time Big Eyes broke the annual popularity record was the debut night of their boy band. It's only been a few days, and they've already broken the record again. Is Rotten Grape making a killing?!"
"Who said it wasn't? The polar bear and lychee next door have already fainted in the toilet crying~ [smirk]"
"Didn't Eclipse just finish their tour? I'm a little surprised they could come to a show like this!"
"Oh, everything was foreshadowed. Have you forgotten the misunderstanding between the God Team and the E Team a few days ago? MYST7, as the direct descendants of the Portuguese family, have confirmed their participation. Those who understand reverse deduction will understand [pushing glasses]"
"Hahahahaha, I know, I know. Young Master Wei forgot to turn off his location when he posted a Douzi video, causing two people to hastily leave the reunion dinner in the middle of it. Dirty laughter!"
"That Douzi video has over 20 million likes already! I'm so overwhelmed by Xie CC in the video. How can he be so adorable?! Just beat me to the bone!!"
"It's said that this video has revived Xie CC Big Eyes's slowing follower growth, directly breaking through the 25 million mark. His number of fans has doubled. It's so terrifying!!!"
"By the way, isn't Wei Qianze the mentor of the E-Team? We're both in Beijing, so it's normal for him to bring his teammates to meet the students. Normally, it's hard to imagine that the E-Team would be able to participate in this program. They're obviously not on the same level as the other groups, right?"
“I ordered it, pure poverty alleviation!!!”
"What are you trying to stir up trouble for? Cover yourselves! How can someone just relax after their tour and participate in a show and be dragged into a fight? And the rewards for this show are indeed top-tier resources, otherwise there wouldn't be so many enthusiastic groups participating, right?!"
"I'd say the most unbelievable thing is that the two NE teams actually showed up! Aren't these 'cavemen' known as veteran cadres who all lost their internet connection? Their image is completely ruined???"
"That's why they say rotten grapes are a good trick. Let's just cut off the source of the problem and connect the internet to their practice room~ [doge]"
"Hahahahaha, my favorite group is here. My favorite group and the wall-tower group have met. Who is the happiest little girl in the world? It's me~ Tomorrow at 9 o'clock, right? I must watch this "TOP IDOL"! [Sprinkle flowers]"
The real-time discussion area is in full swing, with each refresh accompanied by 999+ new replies. At the same time, as the heat grows, some discordant voices gradually begin to appear.
"Isn't Rotten Grape's move too obvious? Using the guise of a top idol sports competition to boost the profile of their new group!"
"Official announcement of alphabetical sorting? That little, newly debuted group from that company is supposed to be on par with other older groups? [rolling eyes]"
"This is hilarious! They're trying to climb to the top by stepping on the blood and tears of their predecessors. Just wait for them to fail!"
"Ouch~ I can smell the sourness through the screen. My group is so popular that it has spread to you, right? [Cute]"
Although the management quickly cleaned up the illegal comments, the tension still spread.
However, Grape TV had already anticipated that with so many popular groups gathered together, it would be abnormal if there was no bloodshed.
Ultimately, it was just an unspoken deal.
The platform needs to gild its own boy group, and aren’t other groups also attracted by this overwhelming popularity?
In the game of mutual benefit, no one is a mere victim. Moreover,
"We've invested real money," the planning team said forcefully at the meeting. "It's only natural to give our own children some convenience!"
They say this without any guilt at all, most of this money is earned from the talent show, the wool comes from the sheep, so what's wrong with collecting a little interest in advance!!!
However, even though the official has opened a comment selection system, there are always more solutions than problems. Experienced fans from various organizations have begun to organize comment control texts to circumvent screening, and the official group discussion area has been flooded again.
Passersby could only move their positions again.
[Wow, this is so lively! Is there a group you're looking forward to in this "TOP IDOL"?]
The original poster: As usual, I'm just a passerby posting this, no fans controlling the comments, please discuss rationally and don't provoke a fight.
This lineup is truly eye-catching. Previous Idol Games have always felt a bit lackluster, with either newcomers training or obscure groups just going through the motions. The competitions themselves felt like they were just completing tasks, with no real regard for who won. There's absolutely no competitive spirit, and it's frustrating to watch. I wonder if we'll see any real sparks this time.
1L: Speaking of which, I didn't expect that Rotten Grapes could invite so many popular groups. It's hard for domestic idol groups to stand out without a stage, and now it has even grabbed our Infinite Girl Goose Group that has been neglected. It's really ambitious. Let me say first, I must watch it!
2L: Are you talking about MIRAI∞? I'm quite surprised. The group's songs are indeed of excellent quality, and their initial success was incredible. They debuted around the same time as Eclipse, so they easily outperformed them. Back then, I thought the era of Chinese idols was upon us. It's a shame their management was so poor, they rushed to expand overseas before they had even established themselves in China. The result... well, you can imagine.
3L: In fact, it’s not that the songs are good, it’s that the girls are so talented. I didn’t expect to meet such a stupid company. Now they don’t even have a stage, so they just use their remaining energy in various variety shows to support the younger generations of the company. Although this program is essentially a sports meeting, I still hope they can be given a stage!
4L: This is the current state of domestic idol groups. Without stage performances, they rely on variety shows to create a strong presence. Companies are afraid of losing money and don't dare release albums. It's a vicious cycle. If only there were a platform where idols could truly showcase their professional abilities...
5L: How many teams have SSG? Their system makes me dizzy.
6L: I heard that only J-SSG, the most popular group in Beijing, showed up? While the group splitting mechanism is complicated, the die-hard fans they've accumulated from their theater performances are truly impressive.
7L: Isn't the most exciting thing about Aether and AUR5N sharing the stage? Those two fan groups are always at loggerheads, not to mention the unresolved issue of Gu Yan. Back when "Break the Limits" let Yan Yan perform in a talent show, it still seems outrageous... How dare they have the nerve?!
8L: New here, please share some information! Is there any grudge here? [Eating melon]
9L: Simply put, Aether lacks a lead vocalist. They can't carry a song like "Break the Limits." If Gu Qiong had joined the band, he might have filled that last gap. But they still don't have the self-awareness to do so. Now every live performance feels like a chicken slaughter... [laughing and crying]
10L: Died laughing, the above commenter is too mean. However, the sales and audio sources of the 5th group's new album are indeed overwhelming, and I'm afraid they will be publicly punished for appearing in the same frame this time... [doge]
11L: It's been so long, why are you still mentioning Gu Qiong? The team he's in now is booming, and their team's setup is clearly much better than the team I left behind. So, not joining was a blessing in disguise. Fate always finds a way to give you what you deserve!
12L: This group is truly amazing. Xie CC's fans can actually rival Wei Shaoye's fans. While their fanbase isn't as strong, it's already quite large. The other members also have their own fan bases. If their first album performs well, this lineup will definitely reach the top!
13L: The draft team topped the list? What can you achieve in two years? I don't mean to pour cold water on you, but that's the reality.
14L: …
42L: Um…are we off topic? Aren’t we discussing the groups we’re looking forward to seeing on variety shows? [Confused]
OP: Wow, finally someone noticed [hugging my weak, pitiful, and helpless self.jpg]
43L: Hahahaha, there are so many things to discuss. Don't cry, I'm actually looking forward to it. The live broadcast of tomorrow's opening ceremony has already been booked, and I have to say there are so many people!!!
44L: What's with that popularity poll that Rotten Grapes set up? The fanbases of each group are fighting fiercely. The most surprising thing is that the votes for the "God of Grapes" group are second only to the "E" group, and the gap isn't even that big. The fanbase of this new group is incredibly competitive, isn't it?!
45L: MYST7 is a talent show group, so it’s normal for fans to have strong voting abilities. The key lies in the sustainability of subsequent albums!
46L: The popularity of the other groups is not low when viewed individually, but there are not many people discussing them here, this is too outrageous!!!
47L: Hahahahahahahaha, this is too normal, I can’t even bear it!
48L: Every time I see it, I want to complain about Niu Bao Entertainment’s naming skills. Something like Crystal Girl is so tacky that even fans are embarrassed to call it out loud!!
49L: Do you think their company name is not tacky? [Smirk]
50L: Crystal Girls and LUMAé are rivals. This time, it’s really a narrow road for enemies to meet. It’s a meeting between rivals. I’m really looking forward to it~
51L: Are these the only 10 groups officially announced this time? Will there be more members added along the way? [Curious]
52L: It's a points-based competition, not a performance, so how can they add people? That should be it, 6 boy groups and 4 girl groups, but SGS has a lot of people, so the ratio of male to female is actually about the same~
53L: It’s already pretty good. The domestic idol market is so small, and Rotten Grapes doesn’t allow obscure groups to take advantage of the popularity. It’s not easy to gather so many popular groups!
54L: Is this the first group announcement since their debut? I'm so excited! I've been following "Star Dream" from start to finish and have great confidence in them. I'll definitely be supporting them and hope they win!
55L: It’s hard to say. It’s not a stage competition. Who can say for sure about sports?
56L: ...
62L: Speaking of which, the Idol Games have always been a hotbed for idol romances, and this time they are all popular idols. Aren’t fans afraid of having their reputations ruined?
63L: Wow, what are you saying? Does it mean that idols won’t have relationships if they don’t participate in the show?
64L: Hahahaha, this is very insightful and true. If you can control yourself, your reputation won’t fall apart. If you can’t control yourself, you can’t blame the show!
………
Although there were some "minor incidents" during the process, Grape TV's carefully planned "airborne" official announcement failed to achieve perfect results, but the traffic harvest was already considerable.
The topic is currently gaining popularity and will only be revealed during tomorrow's live broadcast of the opening ceremony.
After all, there are many cases of variety shows starting strong but ending weak. It may not be difficult to ignite the popularity, but the difficulty lies in maintaining the popularity while keeping the upward trend.
However... judging from the news from today's rehearsal, the final result should not disappoint them or their fans.
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