Chapter 17: Sickness
After the second week of singing, except for "Music Center", which did not have a trophy because of the 400 special episodes, Yuan&suzy once again won one of the four singing shows with "some".
Among them, the gold content of "Shoion" is relatively low and not comparable to the three major stations, and it is the idols who are not popular and have not won their first trophy that are the easiest to get a singing show, and some trending artists are too lazy to participate.
However, no matter how small the mosquito is, it is still meat, and it does not take much effort to harvest it into his honor book.
Since the end of the "Popular Ballads" award on March 9, the black comments and depression of Girls' Generation on the Internet have begun to be a little irrepressible.
In the first week of their return, all the singing shows had an alternate, but they were all overwhelmed by "some", and the nine members clapped their hands four times in a row in the show awards.
After missing one for the first two times, they would warmly come over and high-five Ji Kyung-won to congratulate them under the leadership of Taeyeon and Sunny, but when it came to the back, even Taeyeon's mentality was a little up and down after she couldn't get one, although she would still smile and congratulate Chi Kyung-won, but Ji Kyung-won could also see that this sister was in a bad mood.
Although the other members also kept smiling and applauding politely at this time, of course, they would not congratulate them as before.
They are not blind, of course they can see the comments on the Internet, and they are all seniors who have debuted for so many years, and they have no results in the first week of their return, and they will be in a bad mood.
And seriously, Girls' Generation has dominated the Peninsula girl group for so long, and it has been a long time since she has been a clapper.
It's a really bad feeling, but it's a bit powerless.
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Having just finished participating in an EXO interview, Ji Kyung-won said goodbye to the members and got into Park Jae-hyun's car to go to a studio in Sam-dong for a commercial shoot.
In the past few days, his advertisements have really been soft, and several top big brands are still talking, but small and medium-sized endorsements don't need to be discussed for too long, and for a while, just the shooting of advertisements and platform publicity are about to fill his daytime schedule.
Every night he has to go back to the company to prepare an album and work overtime until the early hours of the morning, and he has to go to work at the TV station on the day of the song, and at this time he seems to be back to the hottest period last year.
Yesterday, SM announced on its official website and SNS that 'EXO will officially return to the Peninsula Song scene with a mini-second album in the near future, and the return time is expected to be mid-April, and the company will announce the title of the album and title song and a new concept photo on April 1.
As soon as this news came out, it directly ignited many pages in the music industry and became the focus of discussion among fans for a while.
Last year, EXO's regular album "xoxo" broke the ceiling of the shocking achievement of the million-dollar contest, and the influence of the men's group "Roaring Filial Piety", which has been recognized by the coffin, is still on the melon list even if it has reached 2014, and the ranking is still very good, which is higher than the ranking of some boy groups returning to the new title song.
Coupled with the popularity of the fiery explosion and the blessing of the four awards at the end of the year, EXO has already become a super-first-line boy group recognized by everyone, although the qualifications may be a little lower, but no one will deny that it is a top boy group, and it is not far from the real top.
Under the superposition of various factors, both fans and passers-by have great expectations for XO's next return, and as soon as the news came out, the major forums immediately fell into heated discussions.
SM also took advantage of the situation to arrange several interviews for EXO to warm up for the new album, and the preparation progress of the album has become more and more frequent, and Lee Seung-hwan has been living in the practice room when he is basically fine, supervising the practice of the members.
In fact, according to this schedule and the intensity of overtime, XO has no problem completing all the album preparations within the deadline given by the company.
The pictorial and promotional photos have been filmed, the MV shooting for "Overdose" has begun, and the recording of the introductory song "Dope" and other included songs should also be completed, and the MV will be filmed soon.
Although every member is tired, the return as an idol is one of the most important things, and there may be some complaints and dissatisfaction with the company, but they will not be passive and slack off, on the contrary, everyone is working hard and persistently hoping that this return can live up to expectations.
After all, compared to the low-level boy group idols who don't even have a name in the music industry, they are already too lucky.
After closing the door and getting into the nanny car, the assistant drove the car towards the destination, Park Jae-hyun sat in the passenger seat and looked at the documents, while Ji Kyung-won sat in the back window position, covering his forehead with his eyes closed.
"What's wrong with Jingyuan?"
Park Jae-hyun glanced in the rearview mirror a few times, and found that Ji Jingyuan's face was a little unsightly, so he asked with concern.
"I'm a little dizzy......"
Chi Jingyuan closed his eyes and shook his head slightly, feeling the obvious dizziness feedback, he sighed lightly: "It should be a little cold." β
"Cold? Since when? β
Park Jae-hyun put down the documents in his hand, stopped looking at the rearview mirror, turned around and leaned over the seat, looked at Ji Jingyuan's face with concern with a frown, and asked repeatedly.
"Yesterday, maybe it was the day before yesterday ......" Chi Jingyuan recalled: "But I didn't have any symptoms before today, but I was a little uncomfortable, and I started to get dizzy after I got up today." β
"It's not very hot......" Park Jae-hyun muttered as he put his palm on Ji Kyung-won's forehead and felt it, while looking at his face seriously.
"Let's go to the hospital after the trip is over in a while." Chi Jingyuan exhaled.
"Don't wait for a while, go now, your physical problems are not sloppy, I remember Jingyuan, you have always been in good health, and you rarely get sick."
"Zhichang, turn to Yiwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Samsung Seoul Hospital. οΌβ
Park Jae-hyun made a decision directly this time, and while explaining to the assistant Choi Zhichang who was driving, he took out his mobile phone and started dialing, and at the same time said: "I'll just postpone it with the advertising company, and several directors of the advertising company over there are acquaintances, so there's no problem." β
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Ji Jingyuan didn't speak, leaned there and nodded.
The nanny car quickly drove to the hospital, and Park Jae-hyun didn't line up or anything after making a few phone calls, and walked in directly with Ji Jingyuan from the special passage, and as soon as he entered the door, there were already people waiting there to greet him.
It seems that people are not dressed as technical posts, but as hospital administrators. As soon as he saw Chi Jingyuan, he took the initiative to come up to greet him enthusiastically, leading the way in front of him, patting his chest and promising that he would definitely let Chi Jingyuan get the best treatment, while taking them around for a while, and walked into a luxurious courtyard that was not open to the public.
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"It's not a big deal, it's a cold and fever caused by a virus and some collateral symptoms."
The manager sent them all the way to the parking lot, and seeing that the nanny car was still smiling brightly after driving away, Park Jae-hyun, who was relieved, withdrew his eyes from the rearview mirror, smiled softly, and then turned to Ji Kyung-won to speak.
"I also think it's just a little uncomfortable and a little dizzy." Chi Jingyuan was still a little tired, leaning there with his eyes closed.
"In addition to taking medicine and body maintenance on time, the doctor said that the main thing is to pay attention to rest, Jingyuan, your body has been under a bit of a heavy load recently."
"Take a break...... Heh......"
When Ji Jingyuan heard this word, he couldn't help but smile helplessly after repeating it.
EXO's return is near, the preparation of the album is also very rushed, and with his cooperation with Bae Suzhi during this period and his personal itinerary, it would be a ghost if he could really have a good rest.
In fact, although he works overtime every day, in fact, Chi Jingyuan doesn't feel very tired, his body is very good, and his spirit is good, except for some lack of sleep, he doesn't feel much when he gets up every day.
In terms of sleep, he has also learned the ability to sleep upside down in the nanny car and backstage, which is a powerful supplement to the rest time.
Ji Jingyuan is considered to be the best in health, and he has not been sick for a long time, and the other people in EXO have often been sick back and forth recently, except for colds, all kinds of bumps and bumps have basically not broken, and everyone is used to it.
Shaking his head, he looked at Park Jae-hyun and asked, "Brother, where is the medicine?" β
"It's in your bag, remember to eat it on time, I'll remind you when the time comes."
"Got it."
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On the 14th, backstage of KBS's "Music Bank", the vibration of the mobile phone made Ji Jingyuan, who was closing his eyes and recuperating, open his eyes, shake his head, and took out his mobile phone and glanced at it.
Zhou Ziyu sent it, and the contact between the two has not been broken.
The other party also knows that Chi Jingyuan is very busy, so the frequency of contact is not high, that is, every few days, she will send some messages to chat during the break, talking about some things she has encountered in her life recently, and occasionally she can't help but complain a few words, which can be regarded as a small vent of emotions.
But Zhou Ziyu has a problem, the messages sent often grow into a long one without segments, and the series of Chinese traditional Chinese looks at the past to make Chi Jingyuan's head big.
This kid likes to do this every time he texts, but Chi Jingyuan also has a way to deal with it, he glanced at the text message he sent and replied casually without carefully reading the content:
"Hmm."
But the perfunctory tone did not stop the other party's enthusiasm, and soon another one came through:
"My mom recommended a mask to me last month, the effect is really good, I continue to use it every day after practicing and returning to the dormitory, several friends said that I have become a lot whiter recently, and asked me to recommend the brand to them, hehe. By the way, a few days ago, I opened a Chinese restaurant near our company, I went with my friend to taste it, the taste of the dish is average, but his stinky tofu is very authentic and delicious, I don't know if you like it...... By the way, you know stinky tofu, right? β
"Hmm."
"During the Chinese New Year, my mother came to see me and brought a lot of our specialties, I specially saved a little for you to taste next time, they are really delicious, and you can't buy them here on the peninsula. I made a little progress in the assessment at the end of last month, and the teacher said that I worked hard, but I heard that the company will soon have a group of girl groups debut, so there will be no more girl group plans for a few years, alas...... By the way, during this time, a few local male trainees often come to our practice room, and will bring me and a few friends some drinks and snacks, and the voice is deliberately very loud, which is really super naΓ―ve......"
"Hmm."
ββ¦β¦ Are you watching......"
"Can you not keep replying with an 'um'?"
Zhou Ziyu finally discovered Chi Jingyuan's undisguised perfunctory, and couldn't help but send two messages in a row to question.
The corners of Chi Jingyuan's mouth couldn't help but curl up after seeing it, and he could imagine the other party sitting on the floor of the practice room, holding his mobile phone and wrinkling his nose and texting angrily.
"Yes, but Ziyu xi, you have to learn to segment first."
Chi Jingyuan quickly typed a few words and sent them over, this article is estimated to make Zhou Ziyu sulk, and he didn't reply for a while.
Chi Jingyuan also came to a little energy at this time, glanced at Pei Xiuzhi, who was sitting on the dresser next to him, and the modeling was not finished, turned his head and leaned on the sofa with his mobile phone and began to watch the variety show.
This is MBC's talk show variety show "Golden Fishery: RadioStar", the Girls' Generation special broadcast on March 12, is one of the many variety shows that Girls' Generation is back this time, in order to promote.
This issue is very exciting, yesterday Chi Jingyuan watched it for a while but didn't finish it because of time, and now I have time to make up for it.
As for why it's wonderful...... Because the name of this issue is "Golden Fishing Ground: Love Era Special".
is directly called this name, these sisters are really out of the way for publicity, and they seem to have completely let go, and they directly began to ridicule their relationship.
But fans will probably be quite uncomfortable when they see it.
At present, Girls' Generation has been exposed and the relationship between Lim Yoona and Choi so-young has been hammered.
Two days ago, the media broke the news that Zheng Xiuyan was in a relationship with a foreign male friend, and as soon as the news came out, there was a fan commotion.
However, soon SM Company and Zheng Xiuyan themselves spoke to clarify the news, which can be regarded as a relief for the already fragile sone.
But in fact, as a half-informed person, Ji Jingyuan knew that the news was actually true, Sunny had mentioned it to him, and Zheng Xiujing had said it more than once.
But since they deny it, of course fans believe in idols, so they won't go to see all kinds of revelations and rumors on the Internet, as long as the official doesn't admit it, it must be fake.
Lin Yuna and Cui Xiuying, who were exposed in this episode of the show, did not come, it is said that they were afraid that they would be asked too many questions and would not be able to answer.
Cui Xiuying's words Ji Jingyuan didn't know, but he felt that Lin Yuna shouldn't like others to joke about this kind of thing.
"Haha......"
Ji Jingyuan looked at it and suddenly couldn't hold back his laughter, he was amused by MC's words.
"The title song of Girls' Generation's return this time, ". Does it mean two men, referring to Lee Seung Gi and Jung Kyung Ho? β
"Ahem...... Ahem......"
It was really a bloody wound sprinkled with salt, Chi Jingyuan smiled a little harder, coughed, he quickly covered his mouth with a mask, hunched his waist and coughed fiercely.
"It's been a few days, and you're still sick?"
At this time, Pei Xiuzhi, who had finished the modeling, came over, sat on the sofa next to Ji Jingyuan, gently patted his back with his hand, and then slid up and down to make Ji Jingyuan feel smooth.
"Who knows, I don't think the medicine is very useful."
Ji Jingyuan breathed a sigh of relief, and nodded to Pei Xiuzhi to show his gratitude.
It has been several days since he started with a cold, and although he went to the hospital for a check-up and no major problems and prescribed medicine, it has not improved for so long, but has a tendency to worsen.
In addition to having a low-grade fever all the time, Ji Jingyuan's throat is also a little uncomfortable, so he now wears a mask even in the lounge.
"I Have a Catalogue of Ghosts and Gods"
At this time, Park Jae-hyun pushed open the door of the lounge and walked in, took a glass of water from the water dispenser, then took out the medicine, walked over and handed it to Ji Jingyuan together, and explained at the same time: "I have contacted just now, and we will not turn on the microphone in the singing shows of the past few days, but you should pay attention to the lip shape when you go on stage." β
"In addition, the staff notified me just now, and an interview with an alternate will be recorded immediately, or we and Girls' Generation, Jingyuan, you guys are ready."
When performing on the Peninsula Idol stage, depending on the situation and stage type, you will choose to open the microphone, semi-open microphone or no microphone.
The full open mic is the most test of basic skills, the pure accompaniment part is all sung by yourself, and the sound facilities on the scene are also very important, there are often obvious panting sounds, and it is easy to become the scene of a car accident if the strength is poor or the state is not good.
However, it is also an opportunity for some singers to show their strength, and many fans of idol groups like to use the silenced video of the full open mic stage to compete with their opponents.
Of course, the silenced stage car accident scene video is also a strong evidence that many black fans attack the strength of idol, and the newly debuted EXO was hacked by the silenced video.
The half-open microphone accompaniment will have backing vocals and pads, and the singer will perform with the most effortless effort and the effect is also very good.
If you don't turn on the microphone, it's purely a CD lip-sync, and you basically don't open the microphone at all during commercial performances.
Whether the microphone is open or not is the company's arrangement, and the company will choose according to the strength of its artists and various factors. Artists generally don't have much right to speak, and the combination of Ji Jingyuan and Pei Xiuzhi has generally chosen a half-open microphone so far.
There is no problem with Chi Jingyuan's own singing skills and the scene, whether he can open the microphone or not has much impact, mainly because Pei Xiuzhi is a little worse, and there may be some not very good effects if the microphone is fully opened.
"Got it, brother."
Ji Jingyuan poured a sip of water after taking a medicine, and then handed the water cup to Park Jae-hyun, while looking at Bae Xiuzhi: "That's the same as yesterday, the interview and a testimonial are all yours, Xiuzhi xi!" β
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"So if Girls' Generation gets one, what special performance will it use to thank the audience and fans for their support?"
In the waiting room, the two MCs of "Music Bank", young actor Park Seo-joon, and sistar's Paula are holding the microphone and recording the interview.
Behind them are the two candidates for today, the nine people of Girls' Generation on the left are standing full of people wearing singing costumes, and Ji Jingyuan and Bae Xiuzhi on the right are a lot empty.
Unlike M! In each issue of "Music Bank", an alternate will be pulled together for an interview, and in addition to saying something to promote each other, it will also make them say 'a promise', that is, if they get one, how they will give back to their fans.
At this time, it has been recorded for a while, and the MC has introduced two and one candidate, and just now Girls' Generation and Yuan &suzy sang each other's song part, one side said that "some" is really good, and they listen to it every day, and the other side said that Girls' Generation is the legend of the Peninsula girl group, and it has always been their idol in their hearts, and the whole interview atmosphere is harmonious.
"If we had one in our girls' generation, we would have danced very cute on the encore stage."
Busy Seo Hyun has recently become a spokesperson for Girls' Generation, and she gestures to the camera with the microphone, and then all the members wave happily.
"What about Yuan&suzy here?"
"Hmm...... If we get one, we will swap parts at encore. β
Bae Xiuzhi pretended to think for a moment, and then tilted his head cutely at the camera.
"Okay, so we've both of our alternates already declared 'One Promise', so who will get one trophy for this week's Music Bank? Stay tuned! β
After the two MCs exaggerated a line, the interview recording was over, and the artist and staff said 'hard work' to each other.
"Aren't you alright?" Sunny and Taeyeon walked over and asked with some concern as they looked at Ji Kyung-won, who hadn't spoken much during the interview.
"............" Chi Jingyuan shrugged his shoulders with a helpless expression.
"Jingyuan, this is the last week of singing, hurry up and end the singing, you have a good rest to recover from your illness, and let's take one of the Nunas, we have all returned for so many days...... Your results are also very good. β
Jin Xiaoyuan, who was following behind, walked in and gently patted Ji Jingyuan's shoulder.
This sister is very interesting, and I don't know if she cares about Chi Jingyuan's body, or if she is worried about her singing performance when she was young.
From the beginning of Girls' Generation No. 6 to now, basically every singing stage can enter a candidate, but all of them will run into Ji Kyung-won and Bae Su-ji's "Some" and then be knocked over, and so far I haven't got one by one.
One is not the main measure of a group's return performance, but the source and sales are.
But the number of one is also to show the popularity of an idol group, whether it is popular or not, is it the most intuitive thing of the general trend, and it is also an evaluation after the synthesis of the two results of sound source and sales, at least in recent years, one of the songs, especially one of the three major TV stations, is still very golden.
Returning to the current zero one,This is definitely an unacceptable thing for Girls' Generation.,Now every member has a lot of pressure.,Even if there are a few members whose minds are actually a little out of the team.γ
If it really ends up in zero place this time, losing face will be the lightest consequence.
Seeing that Chi Jingyuan's throat was not very comfortable, they didn't talk much and returned to their lounge with each other.
And today's result is actually not surprising, "Some" once again won a trophy with more than 10,000 points.
In the next two days of "Music Center" and "Popular Songs", one of the candidates will also be all from their two groups, and the winner of one has not changed.
When the MC announced a winner at the award ceremony of "Popular Ballads", the last stage of "some", Ji Jingyuan clearly saw that in addition to the commercial congratulations on the smiles of many members of Girls' Generation, he unconsciously brought a touch of joy, and after the obvious relief, for some reason, the thoughts in his heart suddenly mixed up.
Did Girls' Generation have such a day......