Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 468 Another Top-Tier Media God Appears Online
On Labor Day, Shen Juan was still working.

The plot these past few days has focused on Ma Xiaoyuan's home.

Right now, Shen Juan is filming Wei Yihang's first visit to Ma Xiaoyuan's house, where he's preparing to invite her out.

The enclosed room was filled with cluttered cardboard boxes. Sunlight streamed in through the dappled windows, casting shadows on the floor and adding a warm touch to the space.

Shen Juan sat on the sofa, feeling uneasy. He could hear the rustling sound of someone changing clothes. The thought of the girl he liked being so close made his heart pound uncontrollably. He tried to speak calmly, but his slightly trembling voice betrayed his nervousness and restraint.

"I think anyone who can articulate all the道理 (principles/truths) in life is definitely a liar."

"Old Zhang isn't what you think. He's not a liar; he's just a pitiful person. Never mind, let's not talk about it anymore."

A moment later, Liu Haocun, finally dressed, emerged from the locker room. His newly changed white T-shirt and jeans exuded youthful energy. Holding the red jacket he was about to wear, a bright smile played on his lips: "Let's go!"

"Cut!" Han Yan called out in satisfaction.

He felt that having these two talented actors made the entire filming process much easier!

The only problem is.
He always felt that the female lead loved the male lead but couldn't have him.

The male lead is indifferent to the female lead.

They seemed to get along really well when the computer was first turned on!

How did things suddenly become so subtle?

Alas, the thoughts and feelings of a young person are always so complex and ever-changing.

I don't understand it, and I'm too lazy to understand it.

All I need to do is be a good director.

I wonder if Zhang Yimou will be happy and relieved that Shen Juan didn't make a move on Liu Haocun after hearing this news? Or will he be sad and upset because Shen Juan didn't take a liking to Liu Haocun, which indirectly negates his judgment?
At the same time, in OCT, Shenzhen, at the training base of the "Produce Camp".

One by one, the contestants, who had just woken up, entered the cafeteria with bare faces and sleepy eyes. While queuing for food, they formed small groups to chat about various topics, including but not limited to which mentor was the best to the trainees and which celebrity was dating, to pass the time.

Among these topics, the one that is currently receiving the most discussion is Shen Juan, or rather, his song "STAY" with Justin Bieber.

It's not that trainees who plan to debut as idols in the entertainment industry necessarily like to talk about big and small things in the entertainment industry.

It's just that Shen Juan's team has been promoting his new song so intensely lately that everyone has involuntarily joined in the discussion about his new song and him personally.

"Shen Juan's AS3 is absolutely phenomenal! All four pre-release singles went number one! I wonder if this one, 'STAY,' will also go number one, which would bring it up to match the number of number one singles from Leviathan! And 12 number one singles is enough to put it in the top five of all time! It's incredible!"

"How many first championships did Michael Jackson have? I've seen people online constantly comparing him to Shen Juan."

"It seems to be 13 songs, while Madonna has 12."

"Won't it surpass that immediately?"

"Even if it surpasses them, it's useless. They'll say that the current top-ranked singles aren't worth much, and they don't have the same value as before. After all, Shen Juan and Ai Li Xingcai's consecutive empty top-ranked singles have indeed broken everyone's perception. The total number of empty top-ranked singles produced in the previous ten years probably doesn't even equal the number they've produced in the last two years."

"Hehe, then I could say that entertainment options were limited in the past, the competition in the music industry wasn't as fierce as it is now, and the number one hits back then weren't as valuable! And if we're really going to talk about the era, then I could just say that Brother Juan has more than ten hit singles that sold over a billion copies, wouldn't that be enough? Did Michael Jackson have any?"

"Unlike scientific research, although both arts build upon the work of predecessors, scientific research yields tangible results. However, due to differences in aesthetics and other factors, it is difficult to distinguish between high and low quality in art. Therefore, singers and actors who are born later are at a disadvantage, while their predecessors have a significant advantage."

I don't know if this song is good or not.

"I think it sounds great! Didn't you see the MV trailer that was released three days ago? The chorus melody sounds really good!"

"So when will it be released?"

"May 5th."

"Isn't that today?"

"To be precise, it was 12 noon today."

"Holy crap! That means we're going to be on in ten minutes?"

"What a coincidence, haha! Let's go to the practice room later, turn on the projector, and watch the music video while we eat!"

A group of people enthusiastically decided on their dining location after getting their food and the entertainment activities to help them eat.

Seeing so many people swooning over Shen Juan, whom he liked, Liu Xiening couldn't help but feel a little smug and secretly pleased.

My judgment was spot on!

My aesthetic sense is indeed authoritative!

He's so perfect, he deserves to be a heartthrob!
"Although the more people who like Shen Juan, the greater the competition I'll face, it's just entering the fishpond; it's not a winner-takes-all situation. Plus, he took me to his friends' gathering last time, so my chances should still be pretty good."

Thinking this, Liu Xiening looked at Sun Zhenni beside her, only to find that her best friend, who was a direct junior of the Beijing Film Academy, was slightly stunned and seemed to be thinking about something.

"What's wrong?" She nudged Sun Zhenni with her elbow, her eyes filled with a mixture of worry and curiosity.

Sun Zhenni quickly snapped out of her daze, but when she heard people around her discussing Shen Juan, her sorrow deepened.

Her birthday is in a few days.

I wonder if the senior remembers.
Of course, she didn't want her senior to give her a gift!
She just...
She wanted to know if she held any weight in her senior's heart, and if so, just how much weight she carried.

Although they were all members of Song Zuer's dormitory, outsiders assumed that they had become Shen Juan's possessions.

But only the four of them knew that Shen Juan did not favor each of them as the outside world claimed.

At least she and Lin Boyang didn't.

This led them to believe that Shen Juan had no feelings for them, severely damaging their self-esteem as women.

But every birthday or holiday, Shen Juan would suddenly appear to give them blessings and gifts, and his tone and manner were incredibly gentle, the kind of gentle that young girls couldn't refuse! So they cheered up again and began to look forward to becoming a special person themselves.

Seeing that Sun Zhenni was still absent-minded and Liu Xiening was still infatuated and oblivious, Jiang Zhenyu, standing on the other side, clenched her fists secretly, deciding to find an opportunity to investigate Shen Juan in depth, infiltrate the enemy's ranks, and see what kind of man was capable of interfering with her pursuit of girls!
The wait for the new song to be released is destined to be long.

Fortunately, Shen Juan gave this new song the biggest promotion since its release last November, giving many fans and netizens something to talk about.

4 month 28 number.

The release of the music video teaser has sparked heated discussions across the internet.

Many singers and producers who had previously collaborated with Shen Juan, including Maoshua and Houxi (who were once very popular but are now fading into obscurity and desperately need to find a big name to work with), and Charli xcx (who is still lying low waiting for overnight fame), have all posted messages to support Shen Juan and Bieber's new collaboration single "STAY".

They also stated that the song would be released globally at midnight on May 1st (US time), and they couldn't wait to witness its birth! (Shen Juan told them during the call that the song had a high probability of becoming a hit, which gave them the confidence and assurance to boast about it.)

4 month 29 number.

Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, top North American influencers from the Kardashian family, shared the MV teaser for Shen Juan's new song on their social media accounts with hundreds of millions of followers, along with their own promotional text, steadfastly playing the role of publicity officers for Shen Juan's North American branch!

Jenner: [THIS. IS. FIRE. Alex and Justin, you did it again! Are you all ready for May 1st? "STAY" will definitely be the next global phenomenon single, believe me! Or rather, believe in Alex's songwriting talent! I can't wait to listen to it on repeat!]

In fact, she had a relationship with Bieber before (Bieber's current wife Hailey is also Kendall's best friend, so it can only be said that this group of people are quite open-minded), and then a lot of North American gossip revealed that she and Shen Juan had also played a friendly match, so many Americans jokingly called it a collaboration between like-minded people.

Kelly: [OMGGGG!!! @alexshen and @justinbieber are absolutely insane! Just looking at the trailer for STAY, I know it's going to be a huge hit! May 1st, hurry up and come, my playlist desperately needs it! Truly a collaboration of creative geniuses of the new era!]

Of course, the reason they are promoting Shen Juan's new song so vigorously is only part of the reason for riding the wave of popularity and stabilizing their fanbase.

On the other hand, the Kardashian family's already poor reputation has been further damaged by the recent release of Kanye Taylor's complete phone recordings by hackers.

Therefore, in order to prevent the situation from getting completely out of control (if Shen Juan were to stand up for his friend Taylor and criticize the Kanye couple, things would get out of control, and countless enemies, adversaries, and haters would take the opportunity to kick them while they were down), they could only send two of their younger sisters to show goodwill and prove their friendship.

4 month 30 number.

Taylor Swift: [I had a phone call with Alex a few days ago that spanned 13 time zones, and I learned so much from it. Frankly, I'm incredibly envious of his creative talent! Without a doubt, he's one of the greatest creators of this century! I absolutely adore him!]

As we all know, Taylor Swift and Miao Miao have a conflict (first Taylor Swift told Selena Gomez not to get back together with Justin Bieber, and Bieber thought Taylor Swift was meddling in other people's business; then Bieber's manager tried to buy the copyrights of Taylor Swift's songs to bully her, and Bieber sided with his own manager), so Bieber was not mentioned at all, and the focus was on praising Shen Juan.

Actually, Shen Juan doesn't get along with many people in his circle of friends.

For example, the open conflict between Taylor and Bieber.

Another example is the Taylor and Kardashian family, who have been feuding for years over Kanye West grabbing the microphone and the phone recording incident.

Even Cardi B, who often cheers for Shen Juan and praises China, is at odds with Nicki Minaj, Ariel's best friend.

It's fair to say that the American entertainment industry is still too chaotic.

If there's anything I'm unhappy about here, I won't hide it from you.

They're capable of pulling hair and slapping people backstage.

But Shen Juan is not American after all, and he rarely stays in the United States for long except for work. Moreover, his current status and value in the industry have reached a point where they need to actively curry favor with him. Therefore, these people naturally won't object and let Shen Juan make the decision among them.

Ariana Grande, being a mutual friend of Bieber and Shen Juan, naturally wouldn't be absent.

Although she was injured for several days recently because Shen Juan did not invite her to be a co-initiator of the global charity performance.

But despite the hurt and the frustration, as the current Super Girl champion who has already surpassed other female singers of the new generation, she knows very well that she cannot do without the halo and protection of Alexa's popularity. Moreover, she really misses the thrill of being thoroughly investigated by Alexa, which was definitely the happiest and most wonderful friendly match experience of her life!

So she remained unfazed, continuing to support her partner and back him up for his new song!
Ma Long is also a mutual friend of Shen Juan and Justin: "This song 'STAY' is absolutely proof of Alex and Justin's passion for the music industry! The best proof! They've been constantly experimenting and making changes to bring better work to their fans!"

After Fei Long's living conditions improved, he became increasingly fat, indulging in fine cigarettes and alcohol, as well as large amounts of meat and fish every day.

For example, Shen Juan sent him a case of fine wine from China a while ago, which made him exclaim on Instagram that it was so enjoyable and exciting!
Billie Eilish is not only a Justin Bieber fan, but also a pioneer of teenage rebellion, considered one of the two leading figures of Generation Z alongside Shen Juan: "Some people always like to label music to form subcultures, but Alex and Justin tore it down! 'STAY' doesn't belong to any genre; it only belongs to those ears that refuse to be defined."

Her thinking was very simple.

I'm giving them a shout-out today.

They'll have to give me a shout-out tomorrow.

In this exchange, she was clearly the one who benefited more.

Li Nacha: [My God! My messiah has released a new song! If pop music needs a revolution, then Alex is the great leader in my heart! Everyone, are you ready for "STAY"? Or rather, are you ready for a new wave of pop storms?]

In the face of Nacha, who is absolutely loyal and fanatical to Shen Juan, even Haiqing is embarrassed to say that she is a follower of Shen Juan, because her obsession and love for Shen Juan only comes from those songs and news, while Nacha's worship of Shen Juan comes from solid material foundation and faith worship.

In addition, the luxury brands that Shen Juan endorses also took the opportunity to advertise as the song was about to be released.

Louis Vuitton posted simultaneously on its internal and external websites: "True classics never fear time, just like Shen Juan's 'STAY,' forged with musical notes, anchoring eternity in its flowing melody. A new work is coming soon; we await its resonance. Please look forward to Louis Vuitton global ambassador @alexshen's new single 'STAY'!"

Speaking of which, LV is currently in discussions with Liu Yifei's team, hoping to make her the second global ambassador from China.

However, it is somewhat similar to a performance-based agreement, with the specific terms of the agreement depending on the upcoming Disney blockbuster, "Mulan."

If the box office is decent, then we'll officially announce it, making him the second most treated person in Asia after Shen Juan.

If the project fails, then a delayed official announcement is not out of the question.

Tiffany took the opportunity to post several pictures of Bieber's wedding, indicating that Hailey's jewelry was all from Tiffany, and then posted a message to support their global ambassador.

LVMH's acquisition negotiations with Tiffany are still ongoing, and Tiffany naturally wants to seize the opportunity to raise its acquisition offer.

Porsche: [The vibrations of the engine and the resonance of the beat are essentially an obsession with perfection. Shen Juan's new single "STAY" is a road of speed paved with sound waves. Arrive at full speed on May 1st. Let's join Porsche's global ambassador @alexshen into his world of extreme speed!]

At the beginning of the year, Porsche wanted to invite Shen Juan to wave the flag for the opening of this year's Le Mans Rally in France, but due to the postponement of the race and Shen Juan's inconvenience in traveling abroad, they had to give up and start looking for other ways to deeply link Shen Juan with Porsche and motorsports.

Of course, the LVMH Group is also very pleased with Porsche's actions.

After all, motorsports is a high-profile sport with a huge following. Many luxury brands spend money to sponsor major events. So if their "unofficial prince" can break away from the embrace of popular sports and enter motorsports, it will greatly benefit the brand and enhance the personal reputation and image of the individual!
The time came to February 1st, Friday at midnight US time, which was Friday at noon China time.

The highly anticipated STAY has finally been released.

Fans and netizens, whose expectations and attention had already reached their peak, naturally placed orders on music platforms such as iTunes to boost sales, or listened to the songs and watched the music videos directly on streaming platforms such as YouTube.

The opening melody is extremely simple yet incredibly catchy.

The gentle electronic sound effect begins first, like pebbles being thrown into a calm lake, instantly capturing the listener's attention.

At the same time, simple piano notes quietly enter, spreading in the hearts of listeners like a gently flowing stream. Coupled with Shen Juan's stunningly handsome face at the beginning of the MV, which can be described as a god descending to earth, people are instantly drawn into the atmosphere created by the song.

The pace gradually builds.

The addition of drum beats gives the song a more distinct sense of rhythm (rhythm is the biggest difference between Chinese and Western pop music; Chinese music prefers beautiful and soothing melodies, while Western music prefers rhythms that can evoke emotions), as if the heartbeat accelerates with the rhythm, laying the groundwork for the emotional outburst in the chorus.

Immediately after
Shen Juan's first words were so captivating!

How good is it?

Simply put, even Valin, who makes a living by vocals, would be embarrassed to call himself a walking CD in front of Shen Juan.

Therefore, there's not much left to say about Shen Juan's timbre, whether it's music critics or ordinary listeners.

Even the worst songs become listenable when sung in his voice.

Of course, the opposite is true; an overly superior timbre can, to some extent, overshadow the quality of the arrangement.

Good looks can overshadow acting skills, and good voice can overshadow arrangement.

Fortunately, listening to music is not like watching a movie.

In fact, nobody really cares about the arrangement.

So let it be covered up!

As long as it's something that professionals can hear, that's fine.

For the average listener, it's enough if they just find it pleasant to listen to.

Someone else is in charge of boosting reputation through award-winning efforts.

When the song reaches its climax in the chorus, the highly memorable, intense, and repetitive rhythm makes listeners around the world sway their heads and hum along, immersing themselves in the emotional vortex depicted in the song.

"I do the same thing I told you that I never would."

I once said there were things I would not do, but now I'm going back on my word.

"I told you I'd change, even when I knew I never could."

I once said I would change, even though I know deep down that I am incorrigible.

"I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you."

I know you are my destiny.

"I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey!"

I long for you to stay.

The song ended after 160 seconds.

The comment sections on major platforms have exploded.

[Anyone who understands?! That close-up shot of Shen Juan at the beginning completely shocked me! What kind of divine beauty is this?! The moment he opened his mouth, he captivated me completely; his voice and face are a perfect match, I can't stop watching his MV on repeat! To describe him, I only have one word: God!]

[God damn it! Listening to this song with headphones at midnight, Alex, are you trying to make me die of a sudden? I really don't understand why this kind of music exists, it's so pounding and keeps me awake. Next time you have this kind of music, remember to send it to me earlier, I don't like sleeping!]

This song is so catchy! The melody is both addictive and a little melancholic, coupled with a light and catchy rhythm, instantly immersing you in it. BTW: Justin looks so handsome in the MV! Bieber's looks have also returned to their former glory. By the way, Justin hasn't been abroad recently, so are their scenes together spliced ​​together?

[I feel like this is going to flood Douyin and WeChat Moments, hahaha! I'm already posting it on WeChat Moments to brag, this AS3 album is just one hit song after another! "Sheng Lei" was mocked as the weakest track, only to be out of the charts for seven weeks, but this year's "Lin" (a song by the artist) immediately proved them wrong!]

[I always felt that STAY was an incomplete song. It seems Alex had two really good melodies in a flash of inspiration, but decided to shorten it to increase listens in order to cater to the streaming market. So he repeated them only once, resulting in a total length of just two and a half minutes. But that's fine; at least it's cleaner than those songs that force multiple repetitions to pad out the length. Ultimately, despite its flaws, STAY is still a good song! And the kind of good song that you know will do well just by listening to it!]

Although the lyrics of this song are incredibly catchy, repeating the same few lines over and over, the melody is absolutely amazing! Personally, I think it's even more addictive than last year's "Blind Light"! If this song can't even reach number one, I can't imagine how awesome Billboard is these days.

Even if STAY is a catchy pop song, it's still the most f***ing, most f***ing catchy pop song ever! I'm absolutely blown away by it!

[A friend recommended this to me in the early hours of the morning. I was just listening to it casually, but I ended up listening to it on repeat! The melody is so catchy, all I can think about now is "need you to stay." I've already added it to my playlist, and Alex is probably going to dominate the charts again!]

[A rough count shows that I, Juan, sang three choruses and one verse, while Miaomiao only sang one verse and a few backing vocals in the chorus. Juan was just carrying his brother this time, just like with last year's "Mood" remix. JB was completely irrelevant; the real core was Juan and Nacha. With or without him, it wouldn't matter. Miaomiao is probably going to be carried by Juan again. It feels so good to have someone to rely on!]

[So, is Alex releasing songs so frequently lately because he was scared off by the DuaLipa album leak? Is he thinking that as long as he releases songs quickly enough, he won't be afraid of leaks? But I feel like Universal will be keeping a close eye on this. If even the world's number one male artist's new album can be leaked, their stock price is going to explode!]

[These lyrics are amazing! "You told me not to do it, I said I wouldn't, but I ended up doing it anyway. I promised you I'd change, but I know I definitely won't. But I can't live without you, so you have to stay by my side." I don't know if it's the translation's fault or what, but the lyrics are absolutely awful. Is this really Alex's true feeling? It has to be said, songs with Alex playing a scumbag and portraying his mindset usually achieve very good results.]

Passersby were incredibly surprised, never expecting that Shen Juan could be so productive this year while also maintaining such a high rate of high-quality products!
The song's popularity and catchiness speak for themselves; just one listen is enough to know it's highly likely to become a huge hit in this streaming era!

As a result, more and more people have become fans of Shen Juan's songs, further raising their expectations for his upcoming AS3 album, which will be released this month.

The haters were jealous and envious. They couldn't accept that after a glorious 2019, which was like a golden epic, Shen Juan not only didn't run out of talent, but even developed better and better, getting closer and closer to becoming a legend. This made their efforts to avoid the limelight and endure hardship for the past year a joke.

So they started to smear and slander the song from various angles, turning themselves into Brahmins of the music industry, saying that anyone who thought the song was good was a bumpkin with no musical taste.

You can keep fawning over Shen Juan!

Even if he fed you shit one day, you bunch of mutts would probably eat it with relish!
Music critics and media outlets think this is a good opportunity to boost their KPIs.

It's almost a given that the collaboration between Shen Juan and Justin Bieber, two of the world's top celebrities, is destined to become a hot topic of discussion.

So whether it's praise or criticism, as long as you add the song title or their names to the title, you can get a decent number of clicks!
Global celebrities always dominate the news section.

The fans were so excited and proud that they were blushing!
From the initial surprise and excitement of his youth, he gradually transformed into a calm and composed VCR master.

This dazzling, glittering career, like gold and diamonds, makes it hard for any Alovers not to fall in love with this man.

Then they shouted hysterically in unison.
Alex is my husband!!!

Shen Juan is amazing!!!

(End of this chapter)