Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 405 If you don't want to be dignified, then help him be dignified.

With the combined attention of fans throughout South Korea and even neighboring China and Japan, the two follow-up concerts of the Leviathan Era tour in Seoul also came to a successful conclusion. Many South Korean media outlets gave objective and fair evaluations, believing that the successful holding of the concerts was more beneficial than harmful to South Korea.

It not only generated considerable economic benefits, but also served as a catalyst for the entire K-pop industry to achieve a significant impact.

Many experts and scholars have called on the public to be tolerant and accepting of foreign cultures in order to achieve continuous progress.

It seems like there's nothing wrong.

However, they misrepresented the concept in their news reports, referring to Shen Juan as a representative figure of Western music.

It is said to represent the most advanced and innovative idol-chasing culture and musical aesthetic concepts of the current era.

All those working in the South Korean entertainment industry should learn from him and uncover the secrets of contemporary trends.

Shen Juan was indifferent to the matter.

Anyway, he never expected that South Koreans would openly admit in public that they were inferior to their Chinese neighbors.

Moreover, the media itself serves the interests of the government.

Shen Juan has no say in this matter in South Korea.

Unless he really does what some of the 500,000 people say, change his nationality and become a Generation Z leader leading the US expedition to the Asia-Pacific region.
Otherwise, just continue with your normal work and activities.

In any case, the fact that Shen Juan was able to successfully break into the South Korean market, squeeze the living space of local artists, and force them to compete head-on in overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and Japan (areas where Shen Juan has a greater advantage) is already an initial success for Shen Juan, who is determined to subvert K-pop.

As for the concert arrangements for the next two days
Overall, it maintained the framework of the first day.

The performance featured fifty songs that made the fans feel like they'd hit the jackpot, and a four-hour show that made the female contestant exclaim, "Brother is so awesome!"

But there are also differences.

For example, when singing "Dancing Girl", Kwon Eunbi, who was on the first day, was replaced by Jang Won-young and Miyawaki Sakura from the same group.

Fifteen-year-old Yingzi pretended to be innocent and naive.

21-year-old Sakura's ambition is written all over her face.

Therefore, compared to Quan Enfei, Shen Juan still prefers her to be unassuming and have a demeanor somewhat similar to Xiao Xiao's.

It wasn't because she was my closest friend, or because we chatted the most on Kakao and shared a lot of gossip.

It's not because she has any major scandals.

It's because she was born in 95 and is very sensible and content, knowing what she should and shouldn't do.

So that night, Shen Juan took her back to his hotel room and let her experience the Korean-style meat, egg, and scallion chicken.

have to say
The feeling that a voluptuous, fleshy figure gives is indeed quite different from that of slender, petite women.

The former is like a raging storm in the ocean, with water splashing and ripples spreading, while the latter is like a small boat swaying precariously in a storm, seemingly about to be torn apart by wave after wave. It can only be said that each has its own beauty, its own advantages and charm.

(To be honest, she looks a lot like a Japanese actress.)

For example, after finishing her trip to Taiwan, IU immediately rushed back to Seoul to perform her new song at Shen Juan's concert.

The entire process was captured on camera. The two, who were meeting for the first time, chatted happily backstage, showing signs of hitting it off immediately.

We talked about almost every topic imaginable, from singing to acting, from life to the world, from the present to the future.

Although IU's public image was somewhat affected by various incidents in her early career, she has made great strides in both singing and acting in recent years, with a very good development trend. She has not only hit songs but also popular dramas, making her the undisputed number one female solo artist in South Korea.

So, just like how he purposefully got to know Satomi Ishihara and Masaki Suda in Japan, Shen Juan believes that IU also has some value in befriending him. Perhaps by establishing a friendship with this artist who has a good national reputation and public image, he can help IU gain a foothold in South Korea and attract more fans.

After all, he's a powerful figure; he needs to recruit a few influential local bullies as friends or underlings to survive in this world.

For example, JYP Entertainment proactively sent their newly launched ITZY as a warm-up act before the concert began.

The effect is still very good.

Shen Juan successfully snagged a popular girl group for free.

Shen Youna successfully added Shen Juan on Kakao, feeling that she was one step closer to her dream man.

Park Jin-young believed that by taking this opportunity to improve his relationship with Shen Juan, they might be able to cooperate on the US-China project in the future.

Both parties, or rather all three parties, are very satisfied with the cooperation.

However, ITZY's fans were very dissatisfied.

In their view, it's one thing for IU and BLACKPINK to be senior artists whose status is too high to be compared to, but why should IZ*ONE and (G)I-DLE be able to be the mid-stage performers, while ITZY can only be the opening act? They only debuted half a year later, is the difference in treatment and status really that big?

But they dared not touch the grass.

After all, this guy is known for his volatile temper; he even had a heated debate with a fellow Twitter user recently.

This incident truly opened the eyes of the entire South Korean nation.

To some extent, it has even become a source of spiritual sustenance and a role model for anti-American elements in South Korea and Japan.

In short, they dared not easily provoke this ruthless person.

So it's the same old routine.
Damn it, JYP must be inhuman!
Sisters, let's go for JYP together!

You have to pick the softest persimmons to squeeze.

Then there's another interesting thing: Kwon Ji-yong, who had just finished his military service, was spotted by Shen Juan's fans inside the concert venue. After the photos were posted online, they even made the news. As a result, GD immediately posted on Instagram that he was not a fan of Shen Juan, but just came to observe this rising star.

These words immediately caused a huge uproar.

Alovers were furious that Kwon Ji-yong would be so disrespectful to the male lead, and they all stepped in to torture him, determined to make an example of him in South Korea!

[Who would have thought that Ma Long's first performance after his military discharge was just riding on the coattails of Shen Juan's concert? It's truly lamentable that BigBang's washed-up seniors can't even walk independently anymore. Look at Shen Juan oppa enjoying the cheers and admiration of the entire audience on stage; some washed-up idols living in their past glory must be incredibly envious.]

[Observe? Who gave you the audacity to say something like that? Did your company stuff those VIP tickets into your lap? You're a washed-up veteran trying to ride the coattails of the World's Number One Male Star? When Shen Juan's tour was selling out every night, you were still learning how to fold blankets in the military. Observe the younger generation? You should learn how to write a song that won't get you sued!]

[Did your brain go haywire after completing your military service? When Shen Juan was hosting his four-sided stage show in Jamsil, you couldn't even release a comeback teaser, right? I suggest Kwon Ji-yong Google the prestige of "Asian Pride." While Shen Juan was sweeping the North American awards season this year, he was still figuring out how to hide his tattoos in his military uniform.]

[Even the seat numbers on the inner field tickets have been revealed to be reserved for YG artists by Shen Juan (BP secured these seats for YG as a guest performer during the intermission). What's with the act of pretending to be a casual observer? His first appearance after military service isn't a song release or a TV show, but rather an attempt to ride on someone's coattails. Is this what YG calls a senior artist? It's laughable!]

[GD might not realize how fierce Shen Juan's fans are now, perhaps because he just came out of the military. Even Bago wouldn't dare say he'd attend Shen Juan's concert, but GD does. He's definitely more impressive than Bago! Hopefully, he won't delete his Instagram post and will stick to his guns! That's a true artist with backbone in the entertainment industry!]

[The way Korean women fawn over Chinese men is absolutely disgusting! GD going to see his performance is just to give your idol and the Chinese market face. Do you really think your idol is some kind of international superstar? The data generated by Chinese robots and Southeast Asian female workers is completely fabricated; without Chinese capital supporting him, he's nothing!]

[GD deleted his Instagram post an hour later? Was he overwhelmed by the pressure? It feels like Shen Juan's world tour box office revenue is more than all of GD's tour box office revenue and album sales combined in his entire career. The so-called top Asian idol is so easily crushed in front of Shen Juan, how pathetic~]

While Asian fans were arguing about "senior vs. junior," Cardi B was asking on Instagram, "Who is G-Dragon?"

It can be said that they were humiliated beyond repair.

He didn't even need fans from other continents to intervene; the Alovers from the three East Asian countries alone were enough to overwhelm him with criticism.

Anyway, Pagoda had his fun. The suffering he endured should be experienced by others in its entirety!
Kwon Ji-yong's personal experience once again proved the truth of the saying "getting close to Shen Juan will lead to unhappiness."

He'll probably behave himself when he runs into Shen Juan in the future.

But speaking of it.
GD is actually a bit like a pug from South Korea.

They both had a period of unparalleled brilliance, and both experienced a decline in their creative output and a loss of their former glory in the later stages of their careers.

They also look down on those who are not as good as them. For example, Du Long threw Lang Lang's autographed album into the trash can.

He also enjoys suppressing those younger generations who have the potential or hope of surpassing him, so that he can continue to be emperor.

Unfortunately, it is now a time of dynastic change.

If one is unwilling to gracefully relinquish glory and step down from the throne.

Then Shen Juan had no choice but to personally ensure he received a dignified send-off.

12 month 3 number.

After finishing my concert and commercial shoot schedule, today's work is recording "Knowing Bros".

On the way to JTBC TV station, Yangyang Jin relayed many of the requests from South Korean fans to Shen Juan: "The Korean songs you sang at the concert are very popular on Korean websites. Have you ever thought about releasing a studio version and then adding a few more songs to make a mini album?"

In fact, from the perspective of the sound source alone, these three self-composed songs did not reach the level of "Event Horizon".

However, thanks to the stage atmosphere and the idol filter, the stage clips of these three songs saw a surge in views.

In this country where everyone is obsessed with looks, Shen Juan has become the epitome of "god" and "food genius".

Almost every male idol group's visual member is subject to being dragged down and attacked by fans and netizens. It can be said that all the most handsome idols in South Korea have been dragged out and humiliated one by one. Under this trend, Shen Juan has become the new generation of East Asian male plastic surgery template in Gangnam District, Seoul.

It can be considered a renewed surge in popularity.

"I don't think it's necessary. Releasing a Korean EP won't make you much money. I'd rather use that time to work on Chinese, Japanese, and English EPs. Besides, I don't even want to record a studio version. Just like the songs I sang on The Rap of China, I'll just leave a live version online for my fans to listen to."

Shen Juan already had a plan.

One reason is that profits are limited.

If you release an English song, fans all over the world will buy it.

After all, it is the most widely spoken language.

Speakers in both Chinese and Japanese, and the sheer size of the individual markets of China and Japan is enough to support impressive sales figures.

Korean-language EPs are unlikely to be supported by Chinese or Japanese fans, who would organize manpower to support them in any way.

This means he will suffer a significant loss in terms of sales.

On the other hand, leaving room for interpretation allows fans to let their imaginations run wild and conjure up their own self-indulgent scenarios. For example...
Oppa didn't even release the studio version, which shows that he wasn't thinking about making money from these songs at all; they were written entirely for us fans! He even paid out of his own pocket to buy cover song rights so he could sing more Korean songs for us. He really loves us. I'm going to cry my eyes out!

So instead of going through the trouble of releasing a Korean EP and then being criticized for not meeting sales expectations, it would be better to make these songs written for fans even purer, untainted by money, and then, through marketing, make them the pure, unadulterated white moonlight in the hearts of South Korean Alovers for a lifetime.

"Okay, and then there's the music video shooting schedule for the remaining songs on your English EP, which is set for the middle of this month. The production team has already been assembled, so it's time to finalize the female lead now." Yangyang Jin began to discuss the last thing that needed to be confirmed today.

Shen Juan thought for a moment, then gave two names: "Heartbreak Anniversary is for Wang Churan, Anyone is for Hu Lianxin, and as for Toosie Slide, help me find a big villa in Shanghai, I don't want to shoot a music video in my own home."

(The original singer of "Anyone" is Justin Bieber, and the original singer of "Toosie Slide" is Drake. The original version sparked a nationwide dance challenge on Douyin, but the version by Wajuanmao is a speed-average version that is between Drake's original version and the Sped Up version. Dance Fruits Music / Steve Void)

In order to determine the importance and priority of resources, any company must create an internal ranking system for its artists.

Starlink is no exception.

BIG3 belongs to the first tier.

A film enthusiast who focuses on high-end movies.

(Xiao Ye: First of all, I do enjoy watching and making movies, but do I look like I have any acting skills?)
One of them takes the route of attracting viewers through TV dramas and variety shows.

(Sister Tian: I've offended so many people, and I have so much of a dark past! Do I look like someone who could become a celebrity?)

One of them is a singer-dancer and fashion icon.

(Xiao Xiao: I'm fine with anything, I'm fine with anything^^)

Wang Churan and Hu Lianxin belong to the second tier. Resources that the BIG3 don't want will fall to them first.

As for Xiao Shen and Bao Bao, who are in the third tier...
All I can say is that the future is promising.

There will be plenty of opportunities for upgrades in the future.

Flowing water does not compete for the first place, the contention is endless.

(Xiao Hu: How did you know I'm so talkative?)
At 3 PM, after finishing my makeup and going over the script.

The program officially began recording in the studio.

The guests entered the classroom one by one and introduced themselves.

When Shen Juan appeared, the cheers were naturally the loudest.

JTBC originally planned to give Shen Juan a lot of special treatment, just like when the eldest brother Cheng appeared on Running Man, by making a special issue dedicated to him with all the members serving him alone.

After all, as the pride of Asia and the world's leading man, he is fully entitled to receive the worship of these South Koreans.

But Shen Juan refused.

the reason is simple.

He didn't think his comedic talent, which only appeared when he was torturing Huang Lei, was enough to carry the entire show.

If the show is boring after it airs, it will actually hinder his progress in gaining fans.

So instead of forcibly pursuing a high-class and impressive image, it would be better to find a few people who can talk to help liven up the atmosphere.

So, the five members of (G)I-DLE (Zhao Meiyan), Song Yuqi, and Minnie, who had appeared as guest performers at Shen Juan's concert just a few days ago and had either been paired with Shen Juan or had rumors of dating him, along with Kim Jisoo of BP and Kwon Eunbi of IZ*ONE, became the guest performers today in addition to Shen Juan.

The lineup of one man against five women made many members of the production team feel ashamed or envious.

Damn it! Where did I get this?
Is this some kind of competition where a Chinese man is choosing a bride in South Korea? Is this really 2019, or 1019?
Is it really South Korea now, and not Korea?
Is Shen Juan really from China, and not from the Ming Dynasty?
Because he had a good personal relationship with Han Geng, Kim Heechul, who had a relatively good attitude towards China, took the lead in initiating the topic: "Yuqi and Minnie, did you know Shen Juan before? I saw a photo of you and Shen Juan together online before, it must have been during your trainee days, right?"

“Yes! It was during our trainee days.” Song Yuqi chimed in first, “It was two summers ago. We saw Shen Juan outside the final venue of Produce 202. We all thought he would just walk into the venue, but he broke away from the group and walked towards us. Minnie and I went crazy! When we got back to the dorm, we hugged each other and screamed! To be honest, that was the first time I had ever chatted with my idol face-to-face at such close range.”

Feeling annoyed at having her speaking opportunity stolen, Minnie couldn't help but retort, "You weren't a fan back then, were you?"

"How can you say I'm not? If I weren't a fan, would I have gone to the event with you to support Juan Ge?"

“You definitely didn’t say that back then. I remember you clearly said, ‘Anyway, he won’t notice us.’”

"You must have remembered it wrong!"

Song Yuqi's main selling point is her thick skin; in any case, the label of being a ten-year die-hard fan of Shen Juan is absolutely impossible to shake off.

Kang Ho-dong then smoothly shifted the topic to Shen Juan, "So, what about Shen Juan? After withdrawing from the competition and returning to China, you were still able to meet fans cheering for you in Seoul. Was that a special feeling?"

Shen Juan smiled, "Actually, I was quite moved when I saw them holding up their support signs from afar that day."

As he spoke, he suddenly turned to look at Song Yuqi, "But when I got closer, I realized that she had misspelled the character for 'weary' in my name."

"Ani!" Song Yuqi's eyes widened instantly, and she quickly shifted the blame, saying, "Minnie wrote all those Chinese characters!"

But Minnie just gave a half-smile and immediately added insult to injury: "You say you're a fan of Shen Juan oppa one minute, and then you say I wrote all those Chinese characters the next, so which one is true?"

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Now Song Yuqi was completely speechless and unable to defend herself.

However, since it was just a TV show recording, the goal was to create a good show effect, and they wouldn't really press the issue to find out the truth. So after joking around for a while, they stopped there.

Let’s get back to the topic.

It was Kim Jisoo's turn to share how he and Shen Juan met and how they became friends.

"The first time we met was in Tokyo. Jennie and I were having coffee when we unexpectedly bumped into Shen Juan, who was filming a show. It was a reality show called 'Human Observation,' where Shen Juan walked openly on the street and we saw how passersby would react."

So Jisoo's reaction was...

"Because I had already heard his name before and knew he was very talented, my reaction at the time was of course curiosity and surprise! But the time when we really became friends probably goes back to another program we participated in together later, where we were partners."

"Ah, I know! RM, right!" Kim Heechul raised his right hand to answer quickly: "I just watched a clip of that episode online. The chemistry between Jisoo and Shen Juanxi on the show, especially that impromptu performance, was really amazing! It felt like they were really dating."

"What improvisation? I've never heard of that before."

"They improvised a breakup scene."

"I still don't understand."

"Why don't we have them replicate it again?"

"I think this is a great suggestion!"

Kang Ho-dong and Kim Hee-chul put on a charade.

Shen Juan and Kim Ji-soo, who had just faced off on the court the night before, simply exchanged a smile at their deliberate antics.

They obviously wouldn't refuse the opportunity to "add more scenes".

Unfortunately, because these people kept making strange noises and joking around, it was difficult for the two of them to get into character. They frequently burst into laughter and even had trouble delivering their lines. As a result, they managed to turn what should have been a heart-wrenching scene into a comedy sketch, making everyone laugh out loud.

Next up was Zhao Meiyan, who had been eagerly waiting.

The story of how Sister Mian and Shen Juan met is quite simple; it was all thanks to the introductions from their fans, Song Yuqi and Minnie.

With her sophisticated and mature face, Zhao Meiyan revealed a silly and silly smile and made a shocking statement that stunned everyone: "Although my acquaintance with Shen Juan was very simple, we often chat on Kakao, and he even gave me a necklace for my birthday this year!"

"???" Song Yuqi and Minnie both looked at the girl who usually kept a low profile but was sneaking off.

"So, you, who seem the most harmless, are actually the most scheming and cunning one, the one who's most likely to sneak away? Hagi-myeon, you bastard." Although Kim Ji-soo still had a warm and polite smile on her face, she couldn't help but start complaining about her old friend whom she had known since their trainee days.

Kwon Eunbi pointed at the bling-bling necklace on Jo Mi-yeon's chest and exclaimed, "Could it be the one you're wearing around your neck?"

Zhao Meiyan nodded smugly.

Kang Ho-dong quickly covered his eyes, pretending to be blind: "Ah! Where did that light come from? It's so bright! I can't open my eyes at all!"

"This necklace looks very expensive!"

"It's a Tiffany design, right? I saw it at the store before, but it was too expensive, so I couldn't bring myself to buy it!"

"I want to be your friend too, Shen Juan!"

The teasing voices rose and fell.

Zhao Meiyan acted as if she didn't understand what was going on or why everyone was laughing, pretending to be confused even though she knew the truth.

Shen Juan laughed helplessly.

Of course, this was all acting.

He wasn't truly helpless.

Because it was agreed upon before the show was recorded.

These things can be discussed.

Some trending topics can be used by others to ride on someone else's coattails.

After all, this was part of his plan.

In the decadent West, filled with violence, gunfights, and eccentricities, he is a rare and high-quality idol. He needs to continuously output positive energy, become a spiritual support and life mentor for his fans, help them become better, and help them find their direction in the most confused years of their lives.

In East Asia, a land teeming with inspirational literature and where celebrities don't need to frequently project values, the "popular heartthrob" persona has become the primary direction for their public image.

The main focus is on adapting to local conditions and teaching according to individual aptitude.

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