Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 239: To Our Youth
The sudden decision to visit the CJ E&M building to inspect the trainees' training was a spur of the moment decision.

Even the production crew didn't notify him in advance, otherwise they would have sent a few cameramen to follow Shen Juan throughout the whole process, recording his interactions with the contestants and uploading them to the Internet as behind-the-scenes footage to warm up for the finals.

But he did not take into account that tonight was like the eve of the college entrance examination for those 20 trainees, and obviously not everyone was in the mood to continue practicing.

So it is normal that there are not many living people.

At most, Shen Juan felt a little regretful.

I feel sorry for them not seeing me.

The night passed in silence until the last day of August.

In the morning, Shen Juan came to a venue he was very familiar with, where the finals of PD202 were held last year.

As the "God of Talent Show" who is both elected by the public (PD101 has held three seasons so far, and Shen Juan's peak popularity data during the program is still at a disadvantage) and officially promoted (M-net originally hated Shen Juan who withdrew from the competition at the last minute, but as he rose to the top in China and successfully entered the United States, they quickly changed their attitude and began to flatter him), Shen Juan can be said to be the biggest star in tonight's final.

Therefore, the program team is also trying their best to get him more opportunities to show his face and attract traffic to the program.

A solo stage "If I Can't Have You" and a collaboration stage with trainees "Event Horizon".

This is the limit of what the program team can do for him without affecting the overall process and live broadcast duration.

In fact, Mnet has been under great public pressure for two consecutive years by inviting Shen Juan, a withdrawn contestant who had nothing to do with the finals, to return to the finals stage to perform.

After all, everyone who understands the current relationship between the two countries understands it.

Moreover, as a combination of a pure-blooded Huazi and a person who quit the competition (quit the group) and ran away, Shen Juan is not liked by the mainstream South Korean society and the vast majority of fan circles.

Through Le Hua's continuous efforts over such a long period of time, his popularity in South Korea may have really broken through the circle.

But what they received was basically disgust and abuse.

His positive popularity has always been circulated only among young people.

This also means that the South Korean entertainment industry does not recognize his international achievements and popularity.

Similar to the situation in Neon, in the Kpop field, Shen Juan is still at the same level as their top artists, and there is no essential gap between them.

But Shen Juan is already very content.

After all, in the age of streaming media, winning over teenagers means winning over everything. Only by gaining their support and love can you be qualified to enjoy and look forward to a better future.

So just follow your own path.

There is no need to compare with predecessors from decades ago. The era background and international environment are different, and the artist models and superstar forms that have emerged will also be different.

After attending the program group's production meeting and completing the first round of stage rehearsals in the morning, Shen Juan took the time to have a brief chat with the 20 trainees who entered the finals.

"Good luck in tonight's finals!" Shen Juan first cheered for his colleague Cui Yina who made it all the way to the finals.

"Thank you, senior. I will!"

Shen Juan then looked at Concubine Quan Enfei. He had a lot of experience in being raped by women, so he could naturally feel that this girl had been looking at him with eager eyes.

"What time did you practice until last night?"

"Shen Juanxi, not long after you left, I went back to rest." Concubine Quan had bright eyes and a brilliant smile.

"Well, you have to do your best too."

"Ok!"

The simplest and least valuable encouragement seems to become a lot more valuable because of the temperature of the coffee.

Then Shen Juan looked at Zhang Yuanying again and switched to Chinese to ask tentatively: "How old are you this year?"

"I just turned fourteen today."

The case was solved, Yingzi can speak Chinese after all!
No wonder I always felt a sense of disobedience when I saw her learning to speak Chinese like her fans in my previous life.

It's like Chinese people pretending to be foreigners and speaking Mandarin.

"My birthday happens to be August 8st." Zhang Yuanying, a pure-blooded Chinese whose ancestors are from Shandong, has no intention of forcibly pretending to be a South Korean at the company's request.

But it’s estimated to be soon.

After all, she was the one who killed Miyawaki Sakura by rigging tickets.

the reason is simple.

South Koreans don't want to see a foreigner as the center of the group. Even if Shen Juan had not withdrawn from the competition, he would most likely have been voted down to second place after entering the finals.

Therefore, in order to reap the benefits of nationality, Zhang Yuanying can only be determined to maintain his South Korean identity and stick to it, otherwise he will face a crazy backlash of traffic.

"Is that so? Happy birthday to you then."

It seemed that she had not expected that a big star like Shen Juan would send her birthday wishes. Zhang Yuanying widened her eyes in surprise and covered her mouth in disbelief.

Shen Juan found it a little difficult to remain calm when he saw her like this, because he could instantly think of those greasy emoticons.

It can only be said that the future drama queen expression king has taken shape, and even Zhao Rousi, a top young actress born after 95 in our domestic entertainment industry, has embarked on a path of no return because of imitating her.

In the afternoon, Shen Juan met two little fans at the rehearsal who sneaked in through connections and asked for a photo.

"Long time no see, Shen Juan oppa!" Thai Minnie has been assimilated by South Koreans, and now she acts like a South Korean girl when she acts coquettishly and cutely towards him.

"Sawadee Kabu." Shen Juan replied using the few Thai words he knew. He didn't use Sawadee Ka because that is the way Thai women say hello.

"My Juan Ye is so handsome!" In comparison, Jing Ye'er Song Yuqi appears to be much more generous and magnanimous.

"Why are you becoming more and more like a little boy?"

And the teammates of these two little fans.

"Teacher Shen Juan, please give me your guidance!" Ye Shuhua, a girl with doubts in her stance, bowed respectfully to Shen Juan as soon as she saw him, speaking in a coquettish tone.

And because she was wearing clothes with a very wide neckline today, Shen Juan, who was experienced in the social circle, had reason to suspect that she was taking the opportunity to show and hint something to him.

But still appreciate it generously.

Then look down on him.

There is nothing good about a generous but poor figure.

"Anihahayo! Shen Juanxi, you are so handsome in person!" Zhao Meiyan also bowed with a smile on her face.

Shen Juan also responded with a decent smile.

"You are very pretty too." In Shen Juan's opinion, the face of GIDLE is the girl in front of him.

Because there are still several rounds of rehearsals to go.

So there's nothing much to talk about.

Just exchange contact information and take a photo together.

South Korea's social circle is gradually expanding. But it seems that all of them are women.
Is this not right? Is this not right?
Seoul time, 8pm.

The live broadcast of the "Produce 48" finals, which has been long awaited by countless fans and audiences in the three East Asian countries, has officially begun.

Sound and picture appear simultaneously in the black screen live broadcast room.

The process is pretty much the same as last year and the year before.

First, the VCR recorded in advance by the 20 trainees in the finals was played to share the mental journey of each contestant.

Then, 96 trainees, including those who had been eliminated, came on stage together to perform the theme song "PICK ME".

Then comes the annual finals stage where the twenty trainees are divided into two groups of ten.

The concert continued like this, accompanied by the screams, cheers and shouts of fans, until nine o'clock in the evening.

The host Lee Seung-gi took the stage again to announce:

"The next guest is an old friend of the Produce series. Last spring, he created a youth storm in South Korea with his outstanding skills and amazing stage charm. This spring, his skills have reached a new level and he has created a popular craze in North America and even around the world."

Before he finished speaking, the fans and audience in the audience had already started screaming.

After all, there are too many keywords.

It was hard not to let them guess that it was Shen Juan.

Although the vast majority of the audience were fans of other trainees, there were obviously quite a few fans willing to support Shen Juan.

After all, they are all young people who love surfing the Internet, and they all know about Shen Juan's strengths in all aspects and how exaggerated his achievements have been in the past year.

In addition, the group of boy band fans that South Korea's Alovers had previously offended due to fan circle infighting were not among this group of people.

Therefore, most people are willing to give applause and screams to this singer who is similar to a "wall-sitter" and is known as the "Light of East Asia" while supporting their own fans.

"Okay, then let's invite Alex Shen Juan to perform his hit single "If I Can't Have You"!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the atmosphere became even more heated, and the burning passion raised the temperature on the scene by several degrees.

But Shen Juan was able to take it calmly.

It's just a venue with a few thousand people.

This kind of scene could no longer bring him any extra tension or excitement.

Then, as the lights went out, they came back on again.

About half a minute later, a boy appeared in the center of the stage. He was carrying a guitar, had a tall and slender figure, a refreshing smile and seductive eyes, and was waving at the audience with a smile.

The director very experiencedly gave him a close-up shot, which was simultaneously projected into the live broadcast room and the big screen on site.

Seeing this scene, everyone's breathing held involuntarily. It was the praise that humans gave to stunning and beautiful things, which came from their body's instinct and originated from the genetic level.

In fact, many fans had no specific concept of the word "youthfulness" before, and thought it was the vitality that can be found everywhere in middle school students.

But it was not until they got to know Shen Juan, until they saw Shen Juan shining on the stage, until they saw with their own eyes that handsome and beautiful face, those clear and bright eyes, the infectious smile, the high-spirited and vigorous on the stage, the humility and confidence off the stage, and after getting to know Shen Juan in depth, the warm heart hidden under the cold appearance and the spirit of unremitting efforts towards the goal, that they suddenly realized, isn't this the best embodiment of youthfulness?
All of this constitutes an idol, an idol who is sincere and passionate, gentle and powerful.

The music started and the singer began to sing:
"I can't write one song that's not about you."

"Can't drink without thinking about you."

The three-minute performance did not last too long. As the last line of the lyrics fell, countless rose petals were sprayed into the air. Then, under the influence of gravity, they slowly fell, merging with the ever-changing gorgeous lights pouring down from the dome, falling on Shen Juan and in the hearts of the audience.

Another famous stage scene appears.

Wherever Shen Juan appears, shock and amazement always follow.

The barrage in the live broadcast room also ushered in a new climax.

【Alex's appearance has reached the legendary stage. 】

【His coming is a storm in itself.】

[Crazy! Shen Juan has raised my aesthetic standards infinitely]

[It’s only been a year since we last met, but it feels like a long time has passed. Maybe it’s because Shen Juan’s progress is so fast and the changes are so great. It’s really a pity that I was not born in China in this life and was not able to witness him breaking through the shackles and barriers step by step and heading into his era.]

[I met him in Seoul. That day, he raised his hand and caught my rose under the spotlight. It was the rose that was transformed from my love for him, and it was also my heartbeat. He didn't need to remember me, he just needed to shine.]

[Alex, let's do it now. Although I don't know if I can still like you many years later, at least now, my love for you is fervent and devout.]

[His passion for the stage is an absolutely strict passion that is extremely demanding on himself. Every time he performs on stage, he is always in a better state than the last time. There is really no best for him. Every time is better. It is precisely because of this state of being better every time that he can always bring a brand new self that people fall in love with Shen Juan over and over again and fall in love with him again and again.]

[The boy who used to be timid in front of the camera has grown into a superstar who is full of vigor, boldness and absolute confidence. Now the whole of East Asia has entered the era of fatigue. Please continue to move forward in this passionate, confident and unrestrained way! Love you, my Alex! ]

The fans who were watching the live broadcast were completely crazy, and countless fans were reminded of every little detail of their time with Shen Juan during "Produce 202" last year.

From the dreamy first stage to the love-at-first-sight acquaintance that made people feel trance-like, to the platonic love after getting to know each other better and becoming closer, to the sudden separation that no one expected, to the silent attention, support and love even though they are tens of thousands of miles apart, and the sweat and hard work that Shen Juan has put in to realize his dream in a place where they cannot see or support.

Many people shed tears silently.

And that's not all.

Before the voting channel was closed and the final ranking results and debut list were announced, Shen Juan and other trainees' collaborative stage "Event Horizon" also began.

"My thoughts are really complicated and numerous."

"That's natural."

"For me, we are currently at No. 1!" Just like last year, Shen Juan placed his left hand under his right hand, smiled and made a "1" gesture.

But it is different from last year which was a bit bitter and confusing.

This year, Shen Juan's eyes have obviously become much more determined, his smile is more relaxed and brighter, and his overall state has become more calm, confident and more at ease.

Because he has fulfilled the promise he made at that time.

He is now the undisputed number one.

so.
If last year was a grand farewell in which they had to embrace different futures for various reasons, then this year is undoubtedly a long-awaited reunion after achieving success.

Just like the classic quote left by Shen Juan’s fans in the star-chasing forum at Incheon Airport the day before yesterday:

[He really is the same as when I first met him last year. Regardless of the rumors about his private life or the criticisms and doubts that always linger around him, they can't affect his clean and bright smile.]

They are probably feeling the same way at the moment.

So the fans, who had finally gotten rid of their sadness, had their eyes red again and were confused.

Although it is said that fans are the creatures that are most likely to over-imagine and be self-touched, but Shen Juan’s experience and the stories that happened to him in the past year are really too tear-jerking when viewed from a fan’s perspective!
So much so that Shen Juan did nothing and said nothing tonight, but just sang two songs on the stage, and left an indelible impression in the hearts of South Korean fans.

Shen Juan has become their youth.

(End of this chapter)