Chapter 188 Opening Ceremony Live Broadcast
After each group completed their pre-recorded entrance segment, they began the line-walking process.
When everything was almost ready, the program team began to organize fans to enter the venue in an orderly manner according to the arrangements made in advance with the fan clubs of each group.
The stadium features a classic circular grandstand design with the playing field in the center surrounded by tiered spectator seating.
A huge circular screen hangs in the center of the dome, which can capture and replay every highlight moment of the idols' competition at any time.
"How can this be called an airborne landing?" Leo was obsessed with the word, frowning.
Online viewers had already known the list of participating groups through marketing accounts, and even fans of each group had completed the docking process with the program team in advance.
So, what exactly does this airborne drop mean? The kid is getting a little stuck in a rut.
Xie Qingyu's gaze followed the Eclipse group, who were the last to complete their line rehearsal, and hesitantly whispered, "Maybe it's... Schrödinger's airborne attack?"
He lowered his voice, after all, he still had to maintain the dignity of his own platform.
Leo nodded, not quite understanding. Although he was still confused, he always believed in his brother's judgment. To the puppy, what Xie Qingyu said was the truth!
Although the voices were not loud, the NEONEX group standing near their group, also known as the Double NE group by fans, still heard roughly what they heard. They were amused by the conversation between the two and laughed to themselves.
Xie Qingyu was so perceptive that he immediately noticed the movement.
He turned around and met the gaze of Fang Weilan, the ACE of the NEONEX team.
The two had collaborated in the theme song performance, so they were not completely strangers. Xie Qingyu nodded politely.
The smile in Fang Weilan's eyes deepened.
Those eyes, which were lighter in color than those of ordinary people, should have appeared distant, but at this moment they were filled with real joy, and they glowed with a different kind of brilliance under the lights in the room.
As fans came in one after another, time passed much faster.
The makeup artist came to the waiting area again and carefully touched up the makeup for Xie Qingyu and the members.
At nine o'clock sharp, the live broadcast signal was turned on on time, and the eagerly awaited online audiences and fans rushed in like a storm, fearing that too many people would be stuck outside, but the expected situation did not occur.
Because the technical department personnel responsible for "TOP IDOL" are the original team who participated in the live broadcast of the group formation night of "Road to Star Dream" not long ago.
That’s right, the second season is still in the embryonic stage of preparation, and they have also given themselves a new job!
After the group formation night, they have become qualified technicians, able to handle any lag in the live broadcast room.
In short – they grew!
[Has it started? Has it started? I set the alarm to come in right on time, so it shouldn’t be too late, right?]
[Thank you, Qingyu! Thank you, Qingyu! (Making crazy heart gestures)]
[Wei Qianze loves me! Wei Qianze——]
[……]
[Sisters, please hold back on your comments and leave some space for passersby to watch the game.]
[It's pointless to say this. Who doesn't want to grab the spotlight? I can only use my eyes to filter it automatically~]
[Hahaha, it’s so real it makes me sad!]
[Isn't there a multi-camera switcher? Why can't I see it here? Is there a system bug?]
[I can tell from the speed reading that I missed the point. Today is just the opening ceremony; the multi-camera live broadcast will begin tomorrow with the actual competition!]
[I'm late, please tell me about the progress! What stage are we at now?]
[You've arrived just in time. The host's opening speech, oath-taking, and other formalities have just finished, and they're explaining the competition rules and precautions. Next up is the highly anticipated performance segment, hehe! I won't tell you who's looking forward to it~]
[It was quite interesting. In addition to the normal events, there was also a random dance interaction session called "Star Moment". However, the AI rating and online audience rating each accounted for 50%, which was a bit useless.]
[Aren't there other parts? Hahaha, it feels like everyone has something else to do. As expected of the shrewd Rotten Grapes!]
At the same time, Xie Qingyu and the members were already preparing to perform.
Unlike formal stage performances, this is just an ordinary sports stadium used for competitions, without any lifting platforms or gorgeous stage settings.
Moreover, the program team carefully divided the thousands of fans in the audience into different zones, with their own fans occupying only one of the squares, surrounded by supporters from other groups who were eyeing them covetously.
In this case, the idol's ability to control the scene will be put to the test. After all, there is no stage support, and the audience is not all doting fans. They still have to use hand microphones that are fully open. The most important thing is that the whole process is broadcast online. It can be said that the debuffs are stacked up!
If the performance is good, then it’s fine, just lie back and enjoy the rainbow praise from your fans, but if the performance is lame…
All I can say is that you just need to be mentally prepared to be edited and mocked by fans of other groups for ten or eight years.
It's no big deal if you think positively. As long as you have a thick skin, this is another way to stand out.
Of course, Xie Qingyu certainly couldn't afford to lose face. He wanted to save face, and his troupe also wanted to save face. It should be said that judging from the situation in yesterday's rehearsal, each troupe still wanted to save some face.
"Everyone, cheer up. There are only two songs in total, including the theme song. Let's perform them quickly and accurately and call it a day!"
Gu Zheng suddenly reminded him, and then added: "Everyone check your microphone and in-ear monitor again."
This is the final check. Although the performance venue is different, the same thing is that it is a one-time deal once you go on stage.
In a performance like this, equipment failure is never an excuse for performance failure.
Although the equipment had been checked not long ago, Xie Qingyu still followed the members to confirm it again.
At this time, Ding Zaihu teased in a long voice: "Xiaohua is a good captain. The new officer has taken office in a proper manner~"
"Pfft..." The slightly tense atmosphere was instantly broken by these words, and everyone laughed softly.
Gu Zheng was not annoyed. He just smiled and lightly tapped Ding Zai with his index finger, signaling him to be more careful with his words, but it was obvious that he was mostly joking.
Ding Zai hurriedly hugged himself exaggeratedly, leaning his head on the shoulder of Xie Qingyu who was closest to him, and pretended to sob.
"Wow, Mr. Gu, please don't look at me like that. You're annoying and scary."
As he spoke, he raised his head and blinked rapidly at Xie Qingyu: "My prince~ look at him~"
It's clear that they haven't stepped out of the princess and prince script of the spin-off show.
Xie Qingyu was amused by him and wanted to laugh. Fortunately, he didn't have to face Ding Zai in a princess dress today, so he felt much calmer.
"Indeed, I shouldn't have done that." Xie Qingyu suppressed her laughter and patted Ding Zai's shoulder. She frowned slightly and said to Gu Qiong in a serious and disapproving tone:
"Princess Ding is so gentle and kind. I could tell at once that he definitely didn't mean it."
"Yeah!" Ding Zai immediately held Xizi's heart, and was so moved that he wanted to stick to Xie Qingyu again.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
Now Gu Qie was helpless with him. Following the principle of "if you can't beat them, join them", he could only helplessly hold his forehead and chuckle.
Xie Qingyu calmly avoided Princess Ding's advances, glanced at the entrance, and reminded, "Stop messing around and get ready to go on stage."
Xie Qingyu's words were not empty talk. The staff in charge of their group had already made a gesture, and the camera was about to scan over.
Because the huge venue had no shelter, it was impossible for them to rush to the center of the venue in full view of the public.
Regardless of whether the posture is beautiful or not, just keeping pace with the music is a big challenge.
For this purpose, the program team carefully designed the camera language, first cutting into the singing at a fixed point, and then naturally transitioning to the central area through dance movements.
For this purpose, each group's performance repertoire has been specially adapted to a certain extent. After all, this is not a professional competition or an MV shoot. The focus is on igniting the atmosphere on the scene. As long as the emotions are in place, the effect will naturally not be too bad.
The members quickly took their positions.
The six people stood with their backs to the aisle, only Xie Qingyu stood in the center, with his elbow lazily resting on Gu Qi's shoulder.
This carefully designed opening posture will become the focus of the camera. He will transform into an invisible thread, guiding other members to complete the spatial transformation through dance steps.
Just at this moment, the host's introduction had ended, and the moment the words fell, the prelude of their group's debut song "Mystery Love" sounded.
There was an area at the scene where people were waving banners crazily and screaming.
Fans of other groups may not be familiar with this debut song, but seeing how crazy the MYST7 fan area is, it’s obvious who the opening group is.
Although I couldn't help but complain in my heart that Rotten Grapes was biased and that they had to do an opening performance instead of focusing on the spotlight for their own group, this was still within the tolerable range, so I just gave a symbolic response.
“What’s inside…
Ready for the mystery…”
Xie Qingyu hit the beat precisely, and when the camera moved to a close-up, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he nodded gently at the camera.
The subsequent raised eyebrows were as lazy and dangerous as a cat.
His voice was not deliberately embellished, but the slightly drawn-out ending sound was like a small hook, making people unconsciously hold their breath following his rhythm.
“3, 2, 1——”
The noise at the scene suddenly rose.
Even fans of other groups could hardly hide their admiration for such an impeccable opening performance.
Of course, there are always some fanatical fans who close their eyes and praise their idols, but at this moment their vicious comments have long been drowned out by the cheers.
The live broadcast room's barrage went completely crazy:
[Wow, no one told me Xie Qingyu's face was so authoritative. There's absolutely no blind spot. This look has me captivated!]
[This close-up shot is a crime! It’s totally my style.]
[Is there anyone who still doesn't know the value of Xie CC's top-level work? I suggest you catch up.]
[This stage presence and stage control are truly amazing... I was hooked after watching this opening, and I'm going to watch all his performances right now]
[My wife Qingyu is so charming. This lazy yet dangerous temperament is so charming! I just love her!]
What's wrong with the ladies at the scene? Their cheers are unworthy of my wife's performance!
Xie Qingyu is indeed the King of Quality Assurance. The stage he is on is always worth looking forward to.
[Hahaha, there are only zero and countless times to watch Xie Qingyu on stage. No one can climb out of this pit!]
At this moment, Xie Qingyu on the big screen seemed born to stand in the spotlight, each glance accurately sniping the camera, and the performance continued...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
