Chapter Eighty-Seven: Such a Coincident
Since April, the two trendy boy bands, EXO and BIGBANG, have attracted a lot of attention because their return time has completely collided, and fans have fiercely torn each other apart in various places.
The popularity and popularity of the two groups themselves are among the best, coupled with various reasons, the competition with each other has greatly contributed to a lot of popularity, attracting a large number of passers-by who didn't actually care about the two groups, and they won most of the pages during that period of time.
And the four songs of the two groups in May did not disappoint fans and onlookers, the two groups almost swept the top four of all the music charts for a whole week, and then in the next week or two, although the title song "LHT" of EXO fell behind, but "Orientation Sniper", a non-but amazing main song, suddenly emerged, firmly locked in the top three of the music sources, and it was not until two or three weeks later that the rankings began to slowly fall together.
At the same time, under the attention of a lot of attention, as well as the enthusiastic tearing of the fans of these two groups, there are a lot of interesting stalks and some very classic pictures and GIFs, and some very interesting ones will pop up almost every day during the two-week return period, which makes people interested in topics when they see them, and they are so lively that people can't take their eyes off them.
The two boy groups collided for the first time on the show, and after EXO got one, Choi Seung-hyun's expression has already become popular and has become a classic expression that can be seen everywhere in many forums, even if it has been seen countless times, but every time I see his subtle expression change, the corners of his mouth twitch stiffly twice and then squeeze out a smile, it still makes people laugh.
It's really a lively scene that the music industry hasn't encountered for a long time.
Even though both EXO and BIGBANG had a short comeback period in May, and they were only busy with concerts for two weeks, and they didn't play a few songs in total, they still brought the audience several popular stages and talked about tearing and fighting.
"Every day, those lake groups are the most boring, and they have to be torn up like this to look good, especially the most interesting thing about this kind of top-level group tearing each other......
This is the truest feeling in the hearts of many viewers who have experienced those two weeks.
After a short golden period in the music industry in May, most people have raised their expectations for the reunion of the two boy groups in June.
And more importantly, in May, the two boy groups actually didn't distinguish between winners and losers, the popularity and discussion were similar, the sales of EXO were crushed, and there were a little more people who played songs, and although the music source had not been played, it also kept up closely.
The other half of BIGBANG has a little less, but it is a lot ahead in terms of MV YouTube clicks, and the popularity of passers-by is huge and the advantage in terms of music sources is very obvious.
In general, the two boy groups have advantages in their respective fields, except for the extremely obvious gap in sales, the results of the other categories have their own wins and losses, and in general, they are quite equal.
Although the fans on both sides of the two sides do all kinds of data, hit lists, control comments, and even smear each other, they play very well with each other, but the lack of a real winner makes many people feel that something is missing, and even the fans themselves feel that their full enthusiasm has not been vented.
Therefore, people are looking forward to this collision in June, because they all know that this is the last single album of EXO's four singles, and there is no chance to continue playing in the future.
So anyway, this time it must be a succession or failure.
So when at noon on the 25th, SM Company released the promotional poster and title song of the first bullet of EXO, the news immediately appeared on one of the hot searches, and the entry of EXO support# occupied the top two high, causing a lot of discussion.
In fact, the title of the song "Boy with Luv" is no secret, because Ji Kyung-won performed the teaser stage for their first concert, and the song title has been circulating on the Internet since the end, and even the lyrics of the chorus' 'oh mymymy' and this melody have also been posted on the Internet, and many fans can already sing it.
And just a part that was exposed already made people listen to it very catchy, and this kind of unrevealed appearance made many fans and passers-by itchy in their hearts.
In the public propaganda poster, the nine members of EXO are wearing light-colored suits on a sofa, with four sitting in front and five standing in the back, without exaggerated expressions and movements, and the hair color is relatively ordinary and does not reveal too much information. is sitting neatly, or standing there, looking at the camera with a sunny smile, but the movements and expressions are rendered in warm tones with the whole pictorial, but it looks very comfortable.
Below the pictorial is the EXO logo, the song title "Boy with Luv", and the date 6.1.
"Still completely handsome! XO must make a big deal this return, I really can't wait. β
"After watching the concert, I am very optimistic about "Boy With Luv", the chorus part is really good, and the results this time are definitely better than the last time, mainly to see if I can suppress the stealing group."
"Is the return of the Obas a new style completely different from the last 'LHT'? I'm looking forward to it!
Let's not talk about this promotional picture, and it looks really great, when will the pre-order window open? I don't know if there will be a single envelope. β
"SM is noted later,The pre-order of "L" opened at 0:00 on the 26th, and I also want to buy Yuan's single envelope, but this time it should be gone, it is estimated that it will be until the time of the main school in July, and the signing meeting that has not been held for so long is estimated to wait until that time, although I like XO very much, but I still have to scold SM for the sales figures of the main album can look better, which is really disgustingγ
"SM has already released the EXO trailer, but what about BIGBANG? YG come out quickly! The heat has been robbed! β
The comments under the official account are constantly refreshing, and from the jumping numbers and active comments, you can clearly feel people's enthusiasm for this exo return.
It can only be said that the foundation laid by the previous successive returns is really very good, and in addition to sweeping away the decline of last year, it has also reversed many people's impression of exo and improved some of their reputation in the eyes of the public.
After experiencing the last few returns this year, whether it is a black fan or not, the general public basically will no longer compare those boy groups that debuted at the same time with EXO, although they all belong to the three generations of men's groups, but because the data in all aspects are very different, it is not a grade at all, and the popularity and momentum are also very different, so they subconsciously already think that these three generations of groups and EXO are no longer the same track.
Now they are all comparing the previous generation's summit or top regiments.
While fans were enthusiastically discussing who was the most handsome in the return pictorial this time, discussing how good the new song was, and other passers-by were also calling on YG to release the BIGBANG trailer as soon as possible, Ji Kyung-won also came to the venue arranged by the organizers of the "Baeksang Art Awards" on the afternoon of the 26th.
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"I think work is not ordered by the head to do it, but by the heart to guide you to do it, the original intention of variety shows should not be to pursue success, but to pursue a heart-warming feeling."
"The initial and ultimate goal should be to 'bring happiness to people'......
Listening to Luo Yingshi, who was sitting in front of him and talking about his variety show concept to him, although Ji Jingyuan didn't understand it too well, he still nodded in agreement with a look of approval.
It's the afternoon of May 26th, and Ji Kyung-won is in the banquet hall of a hotel near Kyung Hee University in order to participate in the "Baeksang Art Awards" to be held tonight.
Awards ceremonies like "Baeksang" will have a red carpet link, and before the red carpet starts, many times the organizers will arrange a venue nearby to gather many guests in advance, mainly to arrange the order, and then arrange vehicles to appear at the ceremony site to start the red carpet session.
In addition to this purpose, this place and time are also convenient for many insiders to socialize, after all, all the guests present are qualified to participate in "Baeksang" tonight, as well as some staff of the organizer and JTBC, many of whom are high-level people.
And Chi Jingyuan also habitually greeted a few acquaintances he met and the seniors in the circle after arriving, and just found a place to sit down, he found that Luo Yingshi, a very well-known variety show director in the entertainment industry, was sitting next to him, and after seeing him, he took the initiative to beckon and called Chi Jingyuan over, the other party seemed to be very interested in talking, or very interested in him, said hello and chatted a few words and asked about the recent situation, and then began to turn to the topic of variety shows.
Luo Yingshi is the hottest variety show director in the entertainment industry in the past two years, at first he was very famous as the producer of the national program "Two Days and One Night" in KBS, and he resigned in 2013 to switch to CJ EM, and after joining TVN, it has repeatedly hit new highs, and the continuous launch of the 'Pattern Series' is very successful, and in the variety show PD, it is the top on the peninsula.
Not even one of them.
He looks a little bit unverbal, but when it comes to his own work, he has a set.
"But having said that, it's 'luck' that has helped me the most." After speaking, Luo Yingshi was a little self-deprecating, and also sighed with some reserve: "I am still more casual when I work." β
"PDNIM is too humble and has been lucky many times, of course, because of his personal strength......"
Chi Jingyuan also smiled and held his heels, but there was some slander in his heart:
If I hadn't known that you were a candidate for today's Baeksang TV awards, I would have believed you.
He was a little surprised by the other party's enthusiasm at first, because although he had met with the other party before, he didn't have much communication and wasn't very familiar, but after chatting a few words, he found that Luo Yingshi was also a graduate of Yonsei University and was his senior, and it seemed that for some special reasons, he was usually quite concerned and optimistic about him.
Although I don't know why, but as the other party, I can be so enthusiastic and talkative, of course, Chi Jingyuan will not refuse.
"Jing Yuan, have you watched the "Patterns" series?" Luo Yingshi ended the topic of his variety show concept with some unfinished thoughts, but then he took the initiative to ask again.
"I've seen a little."
Ji Jingyuan nodded.
The other party said that the "Grandpa Over Flowers", "Sister Over Flowers" and "Boys Over Flowers" series launched by him in the past two years have very good ratings and popularity, and they are one of the more prominent variety shows in the past two years.
He's right, it's true that he's only seen a little bit.
"At that time, we actually wanted to invite you to be one of the guests when we were "In the Mood for Youth", but the invitation to SM was rejected by your company......
Speaking of this, Luo Yingshi seemed to have some regrets, and then looked at Chi Jingyuan and said seriously: "I have watched some variety shows that you participated in, although there are not many shots, but you are just sitting there for business, but it is still easy to become the center of topics and jokes......"
"And from the audience's point of view, every time you appear on camera for a short time, when the screen shifts to other members of EXO or MC, there will be some wonderful expectations for your next appearance or speech, and I really want to see you appear in the camera...... doesn't talk much throughout the whole process, but has a strong sense of presence, this trait is really rare in variety shows. β
As he spoke, he smiled: "And I found that Jingyuan, you don't perform very well every time you go on a variety show, although the stubble is very good, but overall you don't say much." Did your company arrange it, or did you not like it very much...... I guess it's the latter, right? β
"It's a little." Ji Jingyuan didn't deny it, and nodded after thinking about it: "It's okay for people close to you, if you don't know each other very well, you will be a little unaccustomed to communicating, especially in front of the camera." β
"Indeed, you can see it." Hearing this, Luo Yingshi showed a clear expression: "But this trait of yours is really precious, I have actually been following you for a long time, and I have always wanted to find a chance to cooperate with you once, not only the kind of ...... that came to be a flying guest."
The other party's enthusiasm and sincere praise made Chi Jingyuan feel a little embarrassed, he hurriedly bowed lightly to show his gratitude, and then showed a somewhat cordial smile, looking very expectant: "Kang Sanmida, pdnim can say this to me really honored, if there is a chance, brother must remember me." β
"Haha, of course, there will be." Luo Yingshi also laughed.
I just don't know if it's a scene or if it's really serious, but in general, the atmosphere is very good, and it also makes Chi Jingyuan and Luo Yingshi familiar a lot.
After chatting with Luo Yingshi here for a while, Ji Jingyuan saluted and left, and just a few steps away, he saw Park Shin Hye, who was not far away, also just finished chatting with an actor, and after seeing him, he smiled and waved to him, and Ji Jingyuan also smiled when he saw this and walked over.
"How do you feel like you haven't seen you for a while, Nuna has matured a lot, is it a very challenging role that you have taken on recently?"
"Ah, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration? Are you saying I'm old? β
Although they didn't meet much privately after "The Inheritors", the contact has never been broken, especially under the closeness that Park Shin Hye specially maintains, the relationship between Ji Jingyuan and her has always been very good, and he is one of the few familiar friends in the film and television industry.
Not long ago, in order to support him, the other party just went to see their first concert of EXO, and took a certified photo on his SNS, at that time, Chi Jingyuan also expressed his gratitude, and the two chatted for a while because of this matter.
"How does Nuna feel? Is there much hope for today? After a few words of greeting with a smile, Chi Jingyuan asked casually.
Today, Park Shin Hye is present as a nominee for 'Best Popular Actress' in the film category.
In addition to starring in "Pinocchio", which was considered the same period as "Unborn", she was more successful last year, and she also starred in the costume movie "Shang Hospital" and released it at the end of the year.
It's a pity that the box office of this movie is sparse, and the reputation is also very average, and the box office has not exceeded one million as of the next screening, which can be regarded as a painful Waterloo for her entry into the film industry.
However, it does not affect her popularity is still very high, the foundation laid by the previous "Inheritors" is still there, and last year's "Pinocchio" is also very popular, so Park Shin Hye is still one of the most well-known actresses of the younger generation.
"I'm wearing this today, what do you say?" As if sensing the malice in Ji Jingyuan's heart, Park Shin Hye glanced at him angrily, lowered his head and gestured to his delicate long dress, his expression was casual but his face was full of confidence.
In terms of the Actress Popularity Award, she has won several consecutive awards, and few people have competed for her.
It's just that when the box office of the movie hits the streets, it always feels a little weird to receive the popularity award of the film project......
After laughing and chatting for a while, they separated, after all, they were already acquaintances, just say hello, and for actresses like Park Shin Hye, usual socialization is still very important.
After saying hello to several actor seniors, Ji Jingyuan met an idol who was an acquaintance, Kim Seo-hyun of AOA.
Kim Seo-hyun's resources are still quite good, and he is the best one in the entire group of AOA, and last year he starred with Lee Min Ho in the movie "Gangnam 1970" and was nominated for Best Newcomer.
It seems that because they are all actors who have changed careers as idols, or maybe because they knew each other before or for other reasons, Jin Xuexuan seemed a little happy after seeing Ji Jingyuan, and took the initiative to come over and talk for a while.
idol actors themselves are not favored in the film and television industry, and they are disliked and hated by many actors who come in to grab resources, so the situation has not been very good, and companies like FNC do not have much resources in film and television, and some of the treatment she encountered can be imagined.
Jin Xuexuan's makeup today is very beautiful, and she is wearing a pink patterned long skirt that shows her figure very much, and her legs are stacked diagonally when she sits there, and the lines of her waist, hips and chest are outlined at once, plus her face still looks a little pure under the exquisite makeup, which is really pleasing to the eye.
She was clearly well aware of her strengths.
After glancing at her with appreciative eyes, Ji Jingyuan also sat there and chatted with her, Jin Xuexuan, who has just entered the film and television industry, is obviously very much looking forward to today's award, probably wanting to win this newcomer award to make his actor's road a little easier, and dressing up so beautiful is probably because he wants to show his face on the big stage of "Baekxiang", which is a normal idea.
It's just that Ji Jingyuan took the time to take a look at some of the award nominations given to him by the company for this year's "Baeksang" in the past two days, and the competition for the female newcomer award in the film category is very fierce, and Jin Xuexuan's performance in "Gangnam 1970" is not very good, let alone an idol.
Forget it, it doesn't matter if you can get the award or not, just be beautiful.
After talking for a while, she rubbed her right leg and put her legs together, sat up from the sofa with her chest and hips, covered her chest and waved her hand to say goodbye, and then left with a little unfinished holding her skirt.
Not long after Jin Xuexuan left, Ji Jingyuan put his eyes back in front of him, and was a little tired from chatting with several peers in a row, and was about to take out his mobile phone to check the time, when a black figure approached step by step from the side and walked over swaying.
Seeing that the timing of her coming over was just right in place, it was obvious that she had been observing from the side for a while.
Hearing the movement, Chi Jingyuan raised his head, his eyes moved from bottom to top, and the first thing that caught his eye was a pair of blue high-heeled high-heeled shoes with round toe and thin heels, the crimson nail polish looked very conspicuous, and above the calf curve was a black patterned hollow long skirt, the pure black background and the faint white skin set off each other, with an excellent waist-to-hip ratio, and before I saw the face, I felt a subtle sense of sultry in my heart.
On the top, Zheng Xiujing, who had long black hair and the ends of the hair that was down on the right side was brushed behind the ears, completely revealing the outline of the ears, and Zheng Xiujing, who was naturally cautious in her makeup, was blinking her eyes and smiling, and after meeting Chi Jingyuan's eyes, she gently pursed her lips and took the initiative to speak in a calm tone:
"So coincidentally?"