Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 404 A Grand Selection of Concubines
After a series of thunderclaps, a sudden downpour began, with rain pouring down and instantly flooding the entire street.

The weather in Seoul tonight is clearly not very good.

A heavy rain destroyed Wajuan's dream of going to university.

But it brought him a primary school that got soaked in the rain.

In the intense and full-court playoff-level competition, Nancy, who suffered cramps several times, replenished her energy drinks several times, and was close to exhaustion, also experienced the time difference that Shen Juan had when he was on tour in Europe - he didn't close his eyes and go to sleep until the sun rose in Seoul.

When Shen Juan woke up, he inexplicably received a pledge of allegiance from this mixed-race fool.

I can only say that the world still has too many misunderstandings about me.

I'm not some yakuza heir or gang leader, so why do they keep sending me these weird things?
So who started this whole thing? Do I have to submit this kind of information to show my loyalty if I want to join my fishpond?
(Xiao Hu: Ah, this shouldn't be me, right?)

Ugh.
I don't know how this bizarre rule came about, it's ruined my reputation in the industry.

Shen Juan was very distressed by this.

To this day, his golden phone contains the virginity records of countless young girls and female celebrities.

If these shocking videos, photos, and WeChat chat logs are leaked, he could very well surpass Mr. Chen, who is currently selling shoes, making the burden on his shoulders increasingly heavy.

After lunch, Shen Juan arrived at the Seoul Olympic Stadium, which has been expanded to accommodate up to 100,000 people.

Of course, Shen Juan definitely won't fill all the seats this time.

Although he was confident that he could mobilize 300,000 people for the three events.

He only comes to South Korea once in a long while, and his fans' pent-up desire to spend money and follow him has reached its peak.

He also wants to achieve the highest possible box office results to help the Leviathan Era tour break the billion-dollar mark.

But if such a large and spacious venue were filled with 100,000 seats, it would probably be similar to the Bird's Nest.

As a singer, one must consider the experience of fans and live audiences, and not blindly pursue profits.

So 70,000 people is the answer he gave.

"Senior Shen Juan, it's a pleasure to see you! And I'm also delighted to have you invite us to perform! It's been a long time!"

After finishing lunch, they arrived at the concert venue a little after 3 p.m. The members of IZ*ONE, who had already arrived at the venue to prepare for the stage, rushed to Shen Juan and bowed respectfully to him as he finally arrived, all under the record of multiple cameras.

This month, due to the Produce series being exposed for vote rigging, they have faced overwhelming criticism from the public and have temporarily suspended all group activities, including their upcoming album. Therefore, both their management company and the members themselves are well aware of the necessity of maintaining a good relationship with Shen Juan.

In their view, Shen Juan and his concerts are the only effective channels for them to gain exposure during this period.

Therefore, she naturally valued this stage performance very much and tried her best to please Shen Juan, fearing that she might offend this pop superstar.

"Yeah, long time no see. I heard you guys haven't been doing too well lately, but I believe things will get better soon. So think of it as a short break for yourself. Use this time to relax and think about what you really want."

Of course, Shen Juan could also gain some goodwill from IZONE, second only to that from South Korea.

Don't say anything else.

The fact that he was willing to lend a helping hand to IZ*ONE, whose career development had come to a standstill, during this sensitive period is enough to make many of IZ*ONE's fans feel grateful.

And that's exactly what he needs.

Unite all forces that can be united to the greatest extent possible.

"So, senior." Sakura, who always knew exactly what she wanted, seized the opportunity to start a conversation with Shen Juan.

Following closely behind, Zhang Yuanying, another member of the group, also raised her own question.

Perhaps because she is too young, Yingzi's appearance has not yet reached its peak, and she is not as greasy as before.

Not long
The other two performing groups that Shen Juan invited today, BLACKPINK and (G)I-DLE, also came over.

Jennie and Lisa were so enthusiastic and excited that they practically wanted to sandwich Shen Juan in real life.

The other two members of BP, Rosé and Jisoo, showed a relatively normal attitude.

Especially Kim Jisoo, if it weren't for the "South Korean Unforgettable Couple" that has been circulating on Korean online forums, no one would probably think that she and Shen Juan know each other.

And then there's (G)I-DLE.
Song Yuqi, MINNIE, and Zhao Meiyan, who often interacts with Shen Juan on Kakao, are obviously the three who are more familiar with Shen Juan and have a better relationship with him. Therefore, they are very enthusiastic and proactive, which makes Kim Jisoo, who is secretly watching the situation, a little jealous.

He hasn't been to South Korea much in the past few years, so how come he's inexplicably raising so many fish there?
Could it be true, as those joking netizens said, that they have successfully developed remote online fish farming technology?

阿西
I should have known better than to act all serious and reserved!

It's really annoying that these guys have gotten the upper hand!
Of course, these words cannot be said aloud.

You also shouldn't show your feelings on your face.

After all, these behind-the-scenes interactions were still recorded by photographers sent by YG and CUBE.

It's the same old story.

The Leviathan Era tour was a phenomenal success, generating a lot of attention and discussion for any topic it touched upon.

Therefore, backstage footage of concerts is also an important means of stimulating streaming popularity. Obviously, everyone wants a piece of this pie. They want to use Shen Juan's popularity to maintain exposure during a low period, to boost their popularity in the second year after their debut, or to take this opportunity to become a star.

It starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 11:30 pm.

Shen Juan and his guest performers IZONE, BP, and GIDLE together carried the nearly four-hour performance.

She completed the longest concert to date during the Leviathan Era tour in Jamsil, and including the songs performed by guest artists, she sang a total of fifty songs that made Chinese fans exclaim, "Wow, she's so long-lasting, I really envy Sister Jeon!"

And the repertoire?
Actually, it's not much different from the Tokyo show.

The album still primarily consists of hit singles from the two English albums, interspersed with a few Chinese, Japanese, and Korean songs.

However, considering that Shen Juan's first real fans were cultivated in South Korea (the number of fans attracted by Star Movement Asia is quite limited and not included), and that he himself has about two and a half years of trainee experience, he also gave the audience several Korean covers and self-composed songs.

Let's just consider this a place where countless trainees burn their dreams and sweat, fulfilling the dream we once had.

Then the fans at the scene went wild.

Everytime: Before his official performance, Shen Juan said that when "Descendants of the Sun" was airing, he was a trainee in South Korea. At that time, his Korean was not very good and he did not have many friends, so he spent many lonely nights watching TV dramas and movies.

Unfortunately, no one noticed that Kim Ji-won, wearing a mask in the audience, looked at Shen Juan on stage and smiled silently.

He still sounds amazing when he sings Korean songs!
It turns out he wasn't lying last night.

He really watched this show.
"Beautiful": For the same reason as above, but after the performance, Shen Juan's classic line with a strong sense of destiny, "Will I meet a kind-hearted god this winter?" spoken against the backdrop of a snow-covered sky, coupled with his flawless handsome face on the big screen that seemed to shimmer with hazy starlight under the lights, made countless South Korean girls who were shocked by this scene no longer pray for the arrival of winter, because they had already met their own kind-hearted god.

Kim Min-chi, Seol Lun-e, and another classmate, Jiang Hai-lin, were already blushing and hugging each other in the audience.

This is SO ...
I just felt that I definitely didn't choose the wrong company!
My boss is so young, so capable, and so good-looking; he'll succeed no matter what he does in the future!

This naturally includes starting a company and training girl groups!
They can't wait to debut!

"Desolate Island": The Chinese lyrics version of "When Night Comes," the theme song of the TV series "While You Were Sleeping." Shen Juan said before the performance that he wrote this song while listening to the song after watching two episodes of the TV series on a plane last year. He thought that he must find an opportunity to sing it for his fans in the future.

And now, he has finally done it.

Just as he finally realized his dream this year, standing on the most dazzling stage in the world, reaping the attention of millions and countless flowers and glory, he also finally fulfilled his promise to South Korean fans after withdrawing from the recording of "Produce 202" to meet at the top.

He kept his promise.

Fans will naturally love him even more.

Interestingly, the live broadcast director also accurately captured the fact that the drama's female lead, Bae Suzy, happened to be in the audience. So, she projected her real-time reaction to the song onto the large screen behind Shen Juan, triggering a new round of cheers and screams from the entire audience.

Shen Juan, of course, also noticed this scene.

So he immediately smiled and said that he had another song he wanted to sing for everyone on this occasion—"It's You" (another OST from "While You Were Sleeping," originally sung by Henry Lau).

Shen Juan said that he heard this song when he was searching for information about Henry Lau after he learned that he was going to participate in "Back to Field 2". He was thinking that he could interact with Henry on the show after learning the song, but he didn't expect that Henry would leave and he and Peng Peng would take his place.

As luck would have it, a light drizzle began to fall from the sky at that moment, making the stage even more romantic and divine.

If the fans' reaction was one of immersion or screaming.

So, Bae Suzy's reaction to hearing this song was probably shyness, embarrassment, and a little bit of strangeness.

She never expected that Shen Juan, a singer with whom she had no prior connection, would interact with her through a song.

Of course, she also knew that this was most likely a coincidence.

He probably intended to sing these two songs all along.

I just happened to be at his concert and happened to be caught on the big screen by the director.

But to be honest...
Pretty good.

This is what it's like to listen to a handsome guy sing a beautiful song about yourself in front of 70,000 audience members.
It was indeed an experience she had never had before.

So her gaze towards Shen Juan softened, and she thought that perhaps she could get to know him in the future.

Next up was a special performance of unreleased original compositions. First up was the hit OST "Crush" from the original timeline's "Queen of Tears".

"I wish I could have told you that."

I was born to love you.

"To love you with all my heart."

When the piano music and vocals intertwined to create a sorrowful yet loving lyrical atmosphere, the 70,000 audience members felt an inexplicable urge to shed tears for the lyrics.

They felt that if Shen Juan could adapt this song into a script like his Chinese single "If I Could", and then make it into a movie or TV series, it would be very touching!

Although his love life makes it seem like he's hard to get hurt in relationships, when he stands on stage looking at you with those beautiful eyes, so sincere and genuine, singing touching lyrics and melodies, it's really hard for his fans, who adore Shen Juan, not to empathize with him.

It can only be said that his physical appearance is indeed one of the important advantages that allows him to transform into the Pacific Ocean King and raise fish globally.

It's incredibly deceptive!

Even the contrast between this youthful charm and his roguishness is enough to captivate most women.

Following closely behind was the equally touching "Spring Snow" (OST of "Running with Seonjae on My Back", originally sung by 10cm), which immersed the fans in the beautiful atmosphere created by the song, allowing them to carefully experience the feelings conveyed by the lyrics, while also making them feel indignant for their idols.

Who says our Shen Juan only plays Western music?

He's quite adept at playing with East Asian lyricism!
This is the real Sunwon from South Korea's talent show scene!
He's such a talented writer and singer!
Potted plants and dragons have to take a backseat!
Only pop singers who can master any musical style, break into any market, and possess both singing and songwriting abilities deserve to be called the pop kings of the new era!

genius?

It's just a matter of getting to know him.

The essential elements for being a star, idol, singer, or actor include: physical appearance, creative ability, track record, tour box office success, commercial value, star power, and artistic personality.
Many people only possess a few of these qualities, but he achieved the best and most outstanding results step by step through his own efforts!

He's the man who can't find a meal replacement at all!
The atmosphere at the concert grew increasingly heated, and before we knew it, it was 11:30 p.m.

Even though we're not on the same page, I want to walk this path with you. Still With You~

As the last note of another self-composed song, "Still With You" (originally sung by Jungkook), faded away, tonight's concert officially came to a close amidst the heavy rain.

Although the closing song was changed from the original "Lucky Me" to this unreleased new song, Shen Juan still followed the usual curtain call procedure, leading his dance team to the front of the stage, the closest place to the fans, and bowing to the 70,000 audience members hand in hand.

Amid the pattering rain, Shen Juan raised his hand to brush the wet hair from his forehead. Looking at the sea of ​​stars lit up for him by the audience and the eyes of the fans in the front row that were still shining despite being wet with rain, he raised the microphone and said with some emotion, "Rainy nights in Seoul are always like this, exactly the same as a few years ago."

"To be honest, I didn't originally plan to sing 'Still With You' to you all today, but last night on the cruise ship, I saw you all running along the Han River holding up light sticks for support, and I suddenly felt that there were some words hidden in the song that I had to tell each of you on this rainy day."

The backup dancers behind him silently handed him a towel, but he waved it away, letting the raindrops stream down his face.

Almost everyone present was so stunned by what appeared on the big screen that they forgot to breathe and couldn't close their mouths.

“Standing on stage like today, singing and dancing for everyone, and seeing the light in everyone’s eyes has always been my dream and wish.” The director’s instructions came through the earpiece, and Shen Juan suddenly turned around and pointed to the giant screen behind him, which was playing highlights of the entire performance.

There was a sluggish killing part and a stunning stage presentation, but most of the screen time was given to the audience.

Many fans were moved to tears.

"Did you all see that? Although many people say that Leviathan brought me to where I am today, I don't deny that. But to me, you are also part of Leviathan. It is your love that lifted me up here and gave me the courage to turn a simple demo into a complete universe."

"To me, you are my top priority!"

"Aaaaaaaaaaaa!!!"

"It's very late now, everyone be careful on the slippery roads on your way home. Remember to drink a hot beverage when you get home so you don't catch a cold. I'm really sorry to have made you all stand in the rain for half an hour in the winter. Finally," Shen Juan took off his in-ear monitor so he could hear the fans' voices more clearly.

At this moment, the entire Seoul Olympic Stadium was completely ablaze. Looking up, the vast sea of ​​red, formed by 70,000 fluorescent bracelets, was filled with the purest and most ardent love of the fans, giving Shen Juan, who was standing on the stage, a tremendous visual shock.

Back when he became a star, wasn't it all for this moment, besides wanting a comfortable life?

After a moment of silence, he bowed deeply.

"Thank you so much, and thank you to everyone who couldn't get a ticket outside the venue. You made me feel like I had the whole ocean on this rainy day."

The words had barely left his mouth when the salute of cannons boomed out.

The night sky over Seoul was suddenly illuminated by a dazzling display of stars.

His figure shines brightly in the eyes of many, and his words leave a precious impression on many people's hearts.

Tonight, he is not only the absolute protagonist of Seoul.

It also killed this night in Seoul!
Meanwhile, news related to the Seoul concert is sweeping across South Korean online communities at an astonishing speed, attracting a large number of Alovers and casual netizens to share their thoughts and opinions on Shen Juan's first Seoul concert on various social media platforms and online forums.

[The opening was absolutely stunning! Amidst countless slanders, doubts, and insults, Shen Juan unveiled the wings that the angels had used to protect him, directly announcing the arrival of a god. Just as he said, there would be no more explanations; he would declare to the world right here, on his concert stage: his era has arrived!]

[As expected of a singer from the great nation of China! The scale and stage design of the entire concert were simply a game-changer for K-pop! Especially the giant dragon that appeared during the song "Blind Light"—although I had seen it online many times before, seeing it live was still incredibly stunning and breathtaking!]

[Is this what a billion-dollar concert is like? After watching the Leviathan Era tour, all other concerts seem like child's play. It raised my standards a hundredfold! So I really don't recommend younger fans jump straight into watching Shen Juan's Leviathan Era tour. It will make you feel that everything in the entertainment industry except for Shen Juan is boring.]

[The Korean songs he sang were all incredibly good! The Chinese-lyricized version of "When Night Falls" was also amazing! So where did all those Korean men who said Shen Juan didn't care about South Korean fans' feelings and looked down on the South Korean market go? Aren't those stubborn little bastards ashamed now?]

Am I the only one paying attention to Suzy's reaction? The way she held her face and listened intently to Shen Juan singing from the audience was so adorable! And on the big screen, she exuded even more girlfriend-like charm!

[It wasn't just Suzy; a lot of celebrities and idols went to Shen Juan's concert tonight. The lineup of artists whose identities weren't revealed was almost as big as the SBS Gayo Daejeon. That's the influence of a world-class pop superstar!]

[But only Suzy appeared on the big screen!]

[Sister, I know what you want to say, and I know you want to ship this "nation's first love" x "talent show god" couple, but when Juanjuan sang "Dancing Girl," wouldn't it have been easier to ship them if they just called Kwon Eunbi up on stage and lip-synced? There's a certain difference between the director's actions and the singer's own actions.]

[I'm so heartbroken and regretful right now. This should have been our K-pop god! That damned bastard Ahn Joon-young ruined the rise of K-pop! I suggest fans sign a petition to sentence him to death!]

The weather tonight was absolutely amazing! The lyrics, "Even if I dance alone, the rain is still falling," paired with the rain turning purple under the lights, and that stunningly beautiful face on the big screen—a true work of art—made my heart flutter instantly! I think I'll love him forever!

After reading the lyrics of "Still With You," I feel that Juanjuan poured all his grievances—the suppression he suffered from his company and the show's producers, preventing him from debuting, and his longing for his fans—into the song: "If even the soft sound of the air conditioner disappears, I will truly break down," and "If I could see you again, when would that be? I want to gaze into your eyes and say I miss you so much." He hid himself away, but silently poured all his longing into the song.

[When he sang this song, every expression on his face was one of reluctance; he just wanted to enjoy the moment, enjoy this stage, and enjoy every minute and every second with his fans. That look in his eyes was exactly the same as his look during PD202 a few years ago. He's still a young man after all he's been through. I really want to cry right now, my heart is broken. Screw you, your original intentions have changed! Our Shen Juan has stayed true to his original intentions! It's all the expectations you people have forced upon him that have changed!]

[This isn't just the world's number one male singer, this is the world's number one! No female singer can compare to Shen Juan in 2019. No matter how popular these singers were before, and no matter which new pop stars will rise in the future, at least this year, Shen Juan is an invincible presence in East Asia and globally!]

Many South Korean artists who attended the entire concert also shared their thoughts on social media.

BP's official media account released a photo of the four of them and Shen Juan backstage at the concert, resembling a "double-layered sandwich cookie." They stated that Shen Juan is not only a leading figure for Asian artists to go global, but also a legend of this era. His existence and his success are of great significance to all Asian artists!

IZ*ONE's official media released a group photo praising Shen Juan's great achievements to date, and also expressed their gratitude to Shen Juan for inviting them to perform on stage during this sensitive period. As a result, IZ*ONE's fans flooded the comments section with messages of gratitude to Shen Juan.

(G)I-DLE's official media released a photo of Shen Juan with Song Yuqi and MINNIE, who were then amateur trainees, outside the PD202 finals venue two years ago, calling it "a two-way journey between fans and idols," indicating that the two of them became better because of Shen Juan's presence.

TWICE's cherry blossom line updated their Instagram accounts one after another, sharing a group photo of the three of them at Shen Juan's concert.

Even without that scene-stealing captain around, they can still enjoy fresh and hot "Alex traffic."

After watching the concert, members of the same company, such as ITZY, also wrote long posts to share their excitement with fans. Even if they had no feelings for Shen Juan or disliked his musical style, they had to admit that Shen Juan's Leviathan Era tour was a historic performance!

Shin Yuna, a 16-year-old high school idol, is asking around about where she can add Shen Juan's Kakao account.

It can only be said that Shen Juan's "amateur killer" identity does not only apply to ordinary people, but also includes every female college graduate. So, just like the Homeland Strategic Defense and Logistics Agency is abbreviated as S.H.I.E.L.D., the full name of "amateur killer" is actually "female college graduate and amateur killer".

As for whether other prefixes will be added in the future?

That depends on whether Shen Juan can continue to evolve like a Pokémon.

Their boss, JYP Entertainment's head Park Jin-young, once again expressed his admiration and envy for Shen Juan, a Gen Z pop superstar. He also said that something good would happen soon, and he would have a special collaboration with a superstar singer that no one could have imagined.

Netizens who were following the conversation with this guy offered what they thought were reasonable guesses: Could it be Shen Juan?

The gorilla immediately denied it with a smug look, saying that only singers who are also geniuses can collaborate with such a talented and gifted singer as Shen Juan, and that he obviously has not yet reached that standard, but he will work hard, without completely denying the statement.

Min Hee-jin, head of Starlink's South Korean branch, said that Shen Juan's world tour taught everyone in K-pop a lesson.

Then, the South Korean "wolf warrior" questioned whether this crazy woman surnamed Min was perhaps acting as a guide for Shen Juan to help him invade South Korea!
Damn it, she's a complete traitor to South Korea! How can she possibly manage politics with a bunch of Korean women who only know how to grovel before Chinese men?
We must elect a leader who practices Southern Fist to take charge and properly discipline and beat up these damn bastards!
In addition, a large group of artists, including but not limited to NCT, EXO and Red Velvet from SM Entertainment, Eunha from GOODA Asia, and Somi who are pursuing solo careers, who have no public connection with Shen Juan, were also photographed by fans at Shen Juan's concert and made the news, sparking discussions among netizens.

Meanwhile, many music critics and mainstream media outlets also reported on Shen Juan's concert.

The arrival of Generation Z symbols in Seoul, the coronation of pop king Jamsil, and the Leviathan tour becoming a phenomenal social event.
So much so that even South Korean office workers who don't usually pay much attention to the entertainment industry saw Shen Juan's news on the current affairs section.

This further amplified the popularity of the Leviathan Era tour and Shen Juan himself in South Korea, achieving a breakthrough effect.

So no matter how much those anti-fans and South Korean trolls hated, loathed, or boycotted Shen Juan for various reasons such as nationality, fan wars, and gender antagonism, they now have to admit that Shen Juan's popularity in South Korea has exploded!
Even if he doesn't reach the same level of prominence as he did in China, he can at least be on par with top-tier celebrities here.

This aligns with Shen Juan's plans to continue gaining market share in the Asia-Pacific region and expanding his global influence across various sectors.

This is absolutely fantastic news.

This means that he has completed the initial centralized rule in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Therefore, as long as there are no major changes in the future, and a certain level of continuous output of works is maintained, the Asia-Pacific region, which has a large Asian population, can be used as a base or anchor point to gradually and steadily develop to all parts of the world, gaining fans in different countries and radiating influence globally.

　As you know, raising fish is Wajuan's biggest hobby besides being a celebrity. However, just like Produce 101 couldn't beat Produce 101 in China, the Korean version of Produce 101 couldn't beat the Chinese version of Produce 101, so she won't have many roles.

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