Chapter 82: Two Days and One Night (1)
After the carnival activities, Choi Jun-seok immediately rushed to New York, joined up with the Infinite Challenge, and filmed one of the most successful special episodes of the Infinite Challenge, "New York Gangs Special", (think about it, or don't write without picking, lest it be said that it is an infinite challenge again~(╯_╰)b) The unique black and white tone that runs through the whole episode, the strong 70-year American style, and the final reversal plot, coupled with Choi Jun-seok's gimmick of 'entering the United States', made the ratings of this episode suddenly burst out of 39.4% in the country and 42.2% in Seoul 's horror ratings, in one fell swoop, ascended to the throne of the annual ratings champion, and the name of the national variety show is no longer questioned, and the infinite challenge is in the limelight for a while!
On the 25th, the picture of Choi Jun-seok singing at the Los Angeles Electronic Music Carnival (ElectricDaisyCarnival) was transmitted back to South Korea, which really made the Korean media crazy.
On the 28th, the Infinite Challenge returned to Korea after finishing the U.S. special. As soon as they got off the plane, they were told that the airport was blocked by thousands of fans and dozens of media outlets, and that it was best to rely on the assistance of airport security to get out.
On the afternoon of the 28th, JS Entertainment held a press conference to respond to Choi Jun-seok's visit to the United States, and said that Choi Jun-seok has no intention of going to the United States in the near future, but also said that if there is a suitable time, Choi Jun-seok will also try to enter the United States.
On the 29th, JS Entertainment announced again, saying that Choi Jun-seok has been confirmed to be the 6th regular member of KBS's variety show "Happy Sunday - Two Days and One Night", and officially joined the melee of the Sunday variety show. KBS then issued a statement that the original members of "Two Days and One Night" Ji Sang-yeol and Roh Hong-chul said goodbye to 21 regretfully due to physical factors, and at the same time, Choi Jun-seok and Lee Seung-gi joined the program team, which suddenly brought a storm to the Sunday variety show.
On the 30th, the sales of "Baby" exceeded 600,000 copies, falling below the jaws of everyone in the Korean music industry.
On November 1, the 2007 MKMF Awards Ceremony announced the shortlist of major awards, and Choi Jun-seok was shortlisted for the Digital Popularity Award ("baby"), Newcomer SOLO ("baby"), Lyric Music Award ("That Man"), Composition Award ("That Man"), Lyrics Award ("baby"), OST Award ("That Man"), Male Singer Award ("baby"), Song of the Year Award ("baby"), The 9 awards for the annual singer award really blinded a large group of people, when did M, who has always been known for being selfish and protecting his shortcomings, become so generous? Except for the last annual singer award that even Choi Jun-seok himself is not serious, the other 8 awards are completely deserved.
The number of downloads on the 48W of "baby" online, 13 one-person, and 600,000 copies can silence the mouths of all those who have opinions. And "That Man" With the hit of "Coffee Prince No. 1 Shop", Yoon Eun-hye's image of Eun-chan with short hair has swept thousands of audiences, and there are many girls with short hair on the streets of Seoul, and "That Man" has become the strongest voice of this year's OST in one fell swoop.
Therefore, although the M-MKMF award ceremony may not be much to see Choi Jun-seok, the superficial work still needs to be done, anyway, it is only a shortlist, and whether he can win the award is one thing.
And when the Infinite Challenge and two days and one night were broadcast, Choi Jun-seok's popularity in the entertainment industry also rose sharply. In particular, after the terrifying 42.2% highest rating of the unscrupulous New York Gangster Special came out, the call for the MBC and KBS Entertainment Awards also increased.
In short, in the last two months of 2007, Choi Jun-seok ruled the two forces of Korean songs and entertainment with a super attitude, and with the east wind of the American tour, he stepped into the ranks of first-line singers and first-line MCs in a dignified manner.
In terms of popularity, it completely overwhelms rivals Bigbang and wodergirls in the music industry. Not to mention SuperJunior, their second album "Don'tdon" was not a success, and it was all supported by the group's popularity. TVXQ is active in Japan this year, and there is no competition with South Korea. So Choi Jun-seok actually became the most popular singer in the second half of the year. …,
On November 2, at 8:00AM, Choi Jun-seok, his new assistant Lin Mu (a guest appearance by book friend Simon Shushu), and stylist Yoon Xueyue rushed to the KBS headquarters. (The iron triangle of Korean entertainment novels has finally gathered people, agent Wei Ge - book friend 'Fat Dog' cameo, assistant Lin Mu - book friend 'Ximen Shushu' cameo, stylist Yin Xueyue - book friend 'Xuechenxing' cameo)
Lin Mu, male, 25 years old, has a gentle personality and is cautious. Because don't look at Choi Jun-seok's usual giggling, but he has his own habit of persistentness, only people who are not strong can cooperate with Choi Jun-seok, and Lin Mu's temperament is in line with Choi Jun-seok's standards, so he was selected by Wei Sonam. And after getting along in the past few days, the two are quite compatible, and Choi Jun-seok has nothing to disagree with.
"Junxi, there are pastries I prepared in the bag, do you want to bring them?" I heard that this show for two days and one night is very cheating," Lin Mu reminded as he drove.
"Oh?" Cui Junxi retracted his gaze from the window, found the bag that Lin Mu said, which contained a small bag of red bean cakes, and said with a smile, "Thank you, brother~" He ate a piece, suddenly thought of something, put it away again, rolled it up and put it in the pocket of his coat, "Forget it, I'll keep it and wait to eat, just like you said, I guess I'll be guilty later." ”
After a while, Cui Junxi suddenly said, "By the way, brother, sister, you'd better be prepared, even assistants will be cheated in this show"
"What?"2, Lin Mu and Yin Xueyue cried out in surprise.
"Hmm. A gloating smile appeared on the corner of Cui Junxi's mouth, but the words he said were very innocent, "I also listened to Brother Hongzhe, so you can ask for more blessings."
"Hey ^_^," the kid laughed.
"!!"2, the two assistants were speechless, ""
At 8:20, before Choi Jun-seok arrived at the KBS headquarters building, he could already see that the two-day and one-night program team was already making preparations, and Kim Jong-min and Lee so-geun, who arrived first, greeted him happily when they saw Choi Jun-seok getting off the bus, "Hey Yigu, our busy time is here, Jun-seok, come here"
Cui Junxi could only trot while bowing to the zuò group, "Hello~" n, this is a technical job, if you are not careful, you will know what is going on with the upside-down green onion, fortunately, Cui Junxi has experienced too much like this, relying on his young body, bowing and running, without delay, and took over the radio and headset handed to him by the staff, this is the sadness of being a junior.
"Hey Yigu," Li Xiugen happily hugged Cui Junxi, "I finally looked forward to you, Junxi, write a song for my brother too, Zheng Hengdun of the province has to sè in front of my brother all day long"
"Haha ^_^"
Kim Jong-min smiled honestly, "Brother, you are the best." Junxi, you still have to write a reliable letter to your brother, like "baby". ”
"Ah, you're even more excessive. Li Xiugen pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Is "Baby" a cabbage? That's a classic with a hit-rate of more than 200 million (after the trip to the United States, "Baby" finally exceeded 200 million hits on YouTube, and there is no need for a reason to be strong), ^_^ and it is your turn to pick and choose?"
"Haha ^_^," the crowd laughed. Choi Jun-seok knew that these two brothers were talking to him for him to integrate into the program team, and he happily hugged his brothers one by one. These two eldest brothers have known each other as early as 05 years, and during the happy period of 10,000 yuan, Li Xiugen also helped Cui Junxi very much, so the relationship has always been very good.
In the midst of laughter, Jiang Hudong, Yin Zhiyuan, and Lee Seung-gi arrived one by one, at 8:30, so the host had already arrived, Li Xiugen glanced at everyone, and said with emotion, "It's really big now, I can't imagine that our show can get together such a lineup, national MC, ancestor idol, king of dance, crown prince actor, popular busy, ah~~ Dafa! Gather such a lineup to make a show, and only KBS has such courage."
Everyone was stunned, isn't it, Kang Ho-dong's national MC's energy is not blown, the crystal boy Yin Zhiyuan represents the earliest generation of Hallyu, Ko Yao-tae's Kim Jong-min is the king of Disco, Lee Seung-gi and Choi Jun-seok are the leaders of the younger generation, such a lineup is indeed very shocking. …,
Li Xiugen changed his tone, "It turns out that I am already an artist like this, I am really very grateful to KBS, thank you very much for recruiting me into the program group, thank you so much" After speaking, he had to bow to the 'dog legs' of the zuò group.
"What~" 5, Jiang Hudong and the five people laughed out loud, "Hehe" ^_^
At 8:40, the recording officially began in two days and one night, and Kang Ho-dong and the four made opening remarks in front of the KBS building, while Lee Seung-gi and Choi Jun-seok hid behind the background and waited for the appearance. Lee Seung-gi suddenly said, "Jun-seok"
"Yes, brother" Choi Jun-seok hurriedly replied, because Lee Seung-gi was born in January 87, 2 months older than Choi Jun-seok, and Lee Seung-gi debuted in 04, in any respect, Lee Seung-gi is his predecessor and eldest brother, the two have only met occasionally on TV before, and have never said hello, not even a general friend, plus age, The various reasons for the role are sensitive things in the entertainment industry, and Choi Jun-seok doesn't dare to have a trace of disrespect in front of him, otherwise if he is caught by someone with a heart, it will be a very big trouble for both of them.
Li Shengji himself is also a very cautious person, so he also smiled modestly, "Don't be too nervous, I just want to discuss it with you, how about letting my brother go out first?"
Choi Jun-seok was stunned, generally speaking, the seniors make the final weight, and the juniors are humble and paved the field, although there are many exceptions, but generally speaking, the juniors appear first, which is in line with the mainstream consensus in South Korea, and the program team is also arranged in this way, and now Lee Seung-gi said this, which made Choi Jun-seok stunned for a while.
"Brother, this is not good" Cui Junxi reacted, and hurriedly humbled himself, "Brother is a senior"
"It doesn't matter," Lee Seung Gi smiled modestly, "Brother's artistic ability is not good, and I will have to rely on you to support the stage later."
"Brother, you're too polite" Choi Jun-seok wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Lee Seung-gi, "Don't worry, your recent popularity is not a joke, wait a minute, you have to help a little brother, so be it." ”
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