Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 525 Setting History Right, Continuing the Era

On September 1st, at the Starlink building in Seoul, dozens of trainees were sweating it out for their dreams in different practice rooms.

During a break, Zhou Xinyu slumped on the floor, gently massaging her aching calves, and quickly tapped her phone.

On Weibo's entertainment trending topics list, the hashtag #YouAreMyGloryStartingUp# firmly occupies a high position, attracting a lot of attention.

She clicked on the entry and entered the comments section.

It was discovered that not only many people were paying attention, but many fans even shared aerial photos of the Dunhuang desert they had taken.

[Alovers are so persistent in searching for the filming location online, haha! They've followed him from Shanghai airport to the Dunhuang desert, and now they've even deployed drones! I just want to ask: has anyone been lucky enough to bump into Juan Ge? Looking for firsthand news from the front lines! But I just checked the weather in Dunhuang, and it seems quite hot during the day in September! Looking at the aerial photos of the barren desert, I feel sorry for Juan Ge having to endure the scorching sun while filming. If any of you spring rolls happen to run into him, please remember to remind him to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water! He absolutely mustn't get a tan! Otherwise, those private equity bastards will accuse him of cultural appropriation and stealing their skin color again.]

Zhou Xinyu couldn't help but laugh out loud, and immediately typed in the comments section: [So envious! Hope Juan-ge's filming goes smoothly!]

Then I browsed through a few more "Dunhuang set visit guides" shared by fans, accumulating some material for my dream, satisfying my inner dream girl complex, before reluctantly exiting and returning to reality.

As a fan, she absolutely adored Shen Juan!
Otherwise, they wouldn't have risked losing everything and spent a lot of money to ask Song Zuer for a recommendation, right?
It's worth noting that Lao Song's reputation in the fan community was quite terrible at the time. Her fans called her a piece of sticky dog ​​poop that couldn't be kicked away no matter what, and that she only knew how to ruin Shen Juan's reputation and make money off him.

Before Teacher He revealed the truth and was subsequently dubbed "He Shen," Lao Song had already become known as the He Shen of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Some of Lao Song's clients were quite dissatisfied with his business capabilities. "Damn it, I spent so much money, and not only did I not get into his bed, I didn't even get to see Shen Juan!"
Do you, the madam, actually have the ability to infiltrate his fishpond? Could it be that you're working together to set us up?
But Lao Song said he was also wronged!
Before the formal business negotiations, she had already said that she couldn't guarantee that Shen Juan would definitely meet with them. She had also said that Shen Juan's standards for meeting women in the fishpond were very high, and she had made all the precautions clear. Why are you still cursing me? Just because I took advantage of your dream girl mentality?

Shouldn't you all reflect on this as well?
Why do I think my looks meet Shen Juan's standards for a good-looking guy? Why do I think I'm good-looking?
I'm just helping you fulfill your dreams.

Without me, you might never have had the chance to meet Shen Juan in your entire lives! Let alone enter his fishpond!

And who says I can't close a deal?
Didn't I successfully close a few deals a while ago?
Don't push your luck and make baseless accusations!
Back to reality
Anyway,

Zhou Xinyu was very concerned about Shen Juan's every move!
Shen Juan has achieved remarkable success, such as at the VMAs the day before yesterday, where she joined other fans in celebrating online.

While touting Shen Juan's historic achievements, they attacked and humiliated the feigning-death male duck, forcing him to shut down the comments section.

Shen Juan suffers unfair treatment, such as being continuously exploited by the inactive and trashy Le Hua, and even earlier, Gong Ya instigated the BLM cyberbullying movement. She will also join other fans in righteous indignation to fight across the myriad worlds, seeking justice for Shen Juan and fighting for his lost reputation in the comment sections of various social media platforms!

This online harassment across the US may seem to have severely impacted Shen Juan's public image and popularity, but in reality, it has greatly enhanced the cohesion of Shen Juan's fans and brought him many new core fans. This kind of unfounded online harassment will only make Shen Juan's fans more united and love him even more!
Even during many difficult times when she was at her lowest point and feeling depressed, she relied on her love for Shen Juan to get through them.

The stronger a public figure's core values ​​are, the more they can become a source of spiritual support for their fans, giving them emotional strength!
Why is Shen Juan able to outshine Bi Li?
Why can someone become an opinion leader for Generation Z?
This is not just because of the difference in musical achievements.

More importantly, it is the spirit that Shen Juan represents and the values ​​he promotes that have won the support and love of teenagers.

Even setting aside his phenomenal music and film works that have swept the globe, he has long been a beacon of light in the hearts of many.

"What are you looking at, laughing so happily?"

Shen Xiaoting walked over carrying two bottles of ice water, sat down next to her, and mischievously touched the back of her neck with the bottle.

Zhou Xinyu shrank her neck from the cold, then handed over her phone, pointing to the trending topics page and saying, "Shen Juan's new drama has started filming, and many fans have gone to Dunhuang to fly drones in the desert to find the filming location. They are so dedicated!"

Shen Xiaoting glanced at the screen, a smile appearing in her eyes: "That's normal. Alovers are like that; they're always very proactive."

"Hey, by the way, Sister Xiaoting, can you tell me about the Starlink headquarters in China?" Zhou Xinyu wanted to find out more information.

“Our main business in China is the film and television industry and MCN. Most of the signed artists are actors and internet celebrities, and the rest are idols from talent shows. Why do you need to know about this? Anyway, if nothing unexpected happens, we will mainly be in contact with the South Korean branch in the future.” Shen Xiaoting unscrewed the cap and took a small sip of water.

"We still need to find out about it, after all, we're all family!" Zhou Xinyu actually wanted to find out information about the fishpond, but unfortunately, the older sister in front of her, who was three years older than her, couldn't get into Brother Shen Juan's fishpond. Otherwise, she might have been able to help introduce her to the fast-track, inspection-free green channel.

Shen Xiaoting smiled, she roughly saw through the true thoughts of the eighteen-year-old girl in front of her, but she didn't say anything.

Because almost everyone at the headquarters in China is like her.

She was already used to it and didn't find it strange at all.

So she transformed into a caring older sister, explaining in detail the situation of the artists at the China headquarters to the bewildered Zhou Xinyu.

She began by talking about the three kings who were supreme at the beginning of the world, then moved on to the newly rising favorite concubines Hu Lianxin, Wang Churan, and Shen Yujie, and then to the noble ladies who had been favored by the emperor, such as Sun Zhenni, Liu Xiening, and Jin Zihan, as well as the remaining concubines and ladies-in-waiting. Based on the information she had, she gave a reply to everyone.

(King Hagi - Tian Xiwei, Skill: Breath)

Zhou Xinyu, who was listening quietly, was increasingly surprised.

A storm raged in my heart!

I never imagined there was so much to discover in this small fishpond! It has whales, sharks, dolphins, and manta rays!

That's really exciting!!

As a devoted fan of palace dramas like "Empresses in the Palace" and "Story of Yanxi Palace" who watched them countless times with her mother when she was a child, she enjoys the endless fun of competing with others.

The greater the difficulty, the more I want to take on the challenge!

The greatest meaning of life lies in the experience!
Prince and general, would you rather have a kind?
I'm Niu Hulu's Heartfelt Words from the 21st Century~
"Oh, right, Xinyu."

Shen Xiaoting's sudden voice brought Zhou Xinyu back to reality.

"Huh? What's wrong, sis?"

"The domestic situation is too far away from you, so you shouldn't only focus on the domestic situation, you should also pay attention to foreign intelligence."

"Abroad? You mean they're filming 'Empresses in the Palace' here too?" Zhou Xinyu frowned subconsciously, a sense of unease creeping in.

"What 'Empresses in the Palace'?"

"Uh, it's nothing."

“What I mean is that when Starlink was first established in South Korea last year, it was just a small company with little fame. So the first batch of trainees recruited were basically there because of the boss. They were fans, just like you. So the things you’re thinking about are probably what they’re thinking about too.”

"Sister Xiaoting, you mean...?" Zhou Xinyu's eyes widened.

"That's right, you have quite a few rivals here. You might bump into a potential love rival just by taking a couple of steps down the corridor."

"Huh? Is it that exaggerated?"

“I arrived in Seoul a month before you and learned some things in advance, so I can tell you very clearly that it’s that exaggerated.” Shen Xiaoting suppressed a laugh and spoke calmly.

"What about those guys from NewJeans? Do they all like Brother Shen Juan too?" Zhou Xinyu lowered her voice slightly.

Shen Xiaoting also whispered back, "I'm not too familiar with Danielle, Haerin, and Wen Xia Nai'er. I'm not very close to them, but Minji and Xue Yun will definitely like them! When the boss came to Seoul last year, they even went to pick him up at the airport. When I first came here, they kept bothering me with a lot of questions."

Although the company currently only has two Chinese trainees, considering the genuine affection these foreign trainees have for Shen Juan, it's not impossible that some of them might be secretly learning Chinese.

That's right, we're talking about Minji and Seol-yoon, two 16-year-old South Korean high school girls who are also minors and amateurs, both of whom are openly affiliated with Alovers.

"What about that Japanese girl?" Zhou Xinyu subconsciously glanced at the girl in the corner of the practice room who looked somewhat like Bae Suzy.

Shen Xiaoting raised an eyebrow slightly: "Nakamura Ichiyo?"

"Correct!"

"She seems to be a fan too, but I can't be sure because she just arrived in South Korea and doesn't speak Korean well, so it's inconvenient for her to communicate."

"Do you like that big bear?"

"Who? Kim Chae-yeon? That child star?"

(Born in 04, her talent is no less than Kwon Eunbi's; you can check out her skills on Bilibili.)
"Correct!"

"They just arrived this month, so we don't know them yet."

"Okay. So what about that person? That trainee with the surname Jin who sings really well, I don't remember her name."

"You mean Liz?"

"Yes! It's her!"

"I'm not familiar with them either, why don't you go ask them yourself?"

"How could I possibly ask someone such a question?"

(Liz Kim Ji-won, born in 04)
As they were chatting, Zhou Xinyu's phone suddenly vibrated; a pop-up message from the fan group administrator tagging everyone appeared. She glanced at it, then hurriedly followed the instructions to open Weibo, where she saw this particular entry.
#STAY16 Weekly Champion Ties Historical Record#
An excited Zhou Xinyu frantically clicked on the trending topics.

Congratulations to Shen Juan! Shen Juan is slayyyy (voice cracks)! The latest Billboard chart data for his third English album's title track, "STAY," is out, officially tying Mariah Carey's record of 16 weeks at number one, making him the third artist in Billboard history to achieve this feat, and the first Asian musician to receive this honor!

It is reported that "STAY" has demonstrated its overwhelming dominance since its release: it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in its first week of release, and then went on a winning streak, dominating the charts in streaming, downloads and radio for a long time. It became the fastest single in Spotify history to reach 1 billion streams, and it dominated the charts in multiple countries. This 16-week reign at number one is another milestone on its road to legendary status.

How many times have you listened to "STAY" on repeat this summer? Let's cheer and scream for this honor in the comments section!!!

The comments section was filled with fans' celebration.

From his Grammy win and the conclusion of his billion-dollar tour at the beginning of the year, to his Sisyphus remix breaking records and saving the global physical record industry, and most recently his sweep of the VMAs and STAY 16, this year is definitely Shen Juan's year again. This man is always creating miracles that ordinary people cannot imagine.

[Billboard's official Twitter account even posted that Tikkuriha is the king of pop music who has revolutionized the music scene; with that kind of dominance, who can challenge her?]

[Thanks to Drake, his clownish antics make this moment all the more glorious. Hopefully, he won't be secretly shedding tears at home when he sees the news.]

[Oh my god! Isn't this the AS3 that everyone was skeptical about? How did it quietly tie the historical record?]

[In terms of dominance, record-breaking, silencing haters, making fans proud, revolutionizing the music scene, creating history, never stopping moving forward, sweeping award ceremonies, and becoming a pop icon and idol of our time, please, have mercy, you tiring idol!!]

[Forbes recently published an article stating that over half of all young Americans have a favorable impression of Shen Juan. While this might be a deliberate attempt to generate buzz, the nationwide online debate sparked by his conflict with Drake demonstrates that he is a trendsetter.]

How popular is Shen Juan? Just look at the behavior of Jinmao Nailong. Last year, he was constantly mentioning Shen Juan on Twitter and arguing with him, but this year, due to the special circumstances and for the sake of votes, he hasn't mentioned him much. That's how influential he is now; his star power has made him a symbolic figure of this era.

[As I said before, sweeping the VMAs is just the beginning of his triumphant return, a reclaimed title. Shen Juan will define new heights in the music scene with his talent! It's a shame I wasn't born in MJ's era and didn't witness his greatness firsthand, but I have no regrets now, because I've found the king of pop music in our time! So matching records isn't enough; we're aiming to break them and create new history! Looking forward to more legendary moments for Shen Juan! Looking forward to the day he's crowned the king of pop in the 21st century!]

Seeing these exhilarating and pride-inducing comments, Zhou Xinyu was so excited that she almost dropped her phone.

To be honest, she has always felt from the bottom of her heart that Shen Juan is a guy with a very strong inner strength, extremely strong.

His career has not always been smooth sailing.

On the contrary, he started in a small company and experienced setbacks and hardships that most trainees of his age never experienced.

But after each setback, he would put in double the effort and sweat, do his best to move forward, use his strong will and courage to bring his talent to its fullest potential, and work harder and more fearlessly to break through the barrier that confused him, thus becoming more and more composed and confident.

Although there will always be countless external interferences on the road ahead, I still secretly hope that you will always be loved.

Never again will the world hurt us.

Because he is such an idol who constantly energizes people and makes them want to strive towards his goals.

Zhou Xinyu silently put away her phone, picked up the ice water that Shen Xiaoting had just brought her, unscrewed the cap, and chug the water down her throat.

It's often said that loving someone is full of uncertainties.

So many people stayed put.

But unfortunately, love didn't stop; it seemed to detach from my body and rush towards you without hesitation.

Fans' love is always exceptionally pure.

But she insisted on adding something else to it.

This makes the love complicated.

You want to ask why?
Probably because...
She's probably no longer content with just being a fan.

Just as Zhou Xinyu and Shen Xiaoting were sweating it out in Seoul for their different dreams, BTS's new song "Dynamite" unfortunately finished second, missing the best opportunity to make history by winning the championship under the pressure of "STAY". This sparked a new round of fan wars that swept across East Asia.

[That person is being far too petty. What's wrong with temporarily making way for their juniors? If they're truly talented, they shouldn't cling on. BTS winning the championship would have been a win-win situation; they could have simply reclaimed the top spot next week. Why make things so tense? No wonder Drake specifically named them and launched a scathing attack.]

[Are you shameless to spread baseless rumors? STAY's 16-week reign at number one was based on a comprehensive lead across streaming, radio, and downloads! All the data is there, every single one is traceable and verifiable. On the other hand, your Dynamite, aside from the 200,000 downloads boosted by fans, performed terribly on streaming and radio. What does that prove? It proves that nobody listens except your fans! Blaming others for not winning number one? Are you suffering from paranoia? You've disgraced Asian artists!]

[STAY usually gets around 20,000 downloads per week, but this week it suddenly jumped to 70,000. Isn't that deliberate sabotage? Sister Juan has always liked to inflate her numbers with money. She was previously accused of manipulating data by Dr. Gibbs, and now she's even pulling strings with Billboard. Are they really that afraid I'll surpass your Aunt Juan?]

[Bullshit! STAY has 70 million streaming views this week, while Dynamite hasn't even reached 30 million. And that's with the first week's fans pushing their numbers to the limit, plus radio airplay. STAY has 80 million listeners and is firmly in first place, while Dynamite hasn't even reached 10 million—it's laughable! What can you guys do besides buy downloads? When you lose, you make up all sorts of excuses to play the victim. Can't you learn how to face the difference in strength?]

Regardless, it's a good thing for us to see more Asian faces on the international stage, and Shen Juan's fans don't need to be so aggressive.

【Who are you guys trying to disgust? Shen Juan's popularity is Asian pride, the glory of all Asia, but when Shen Juan is criticized, it's because a Chinese artist has offended Americans and is being ridiculed. I really want to expound your dream! A bunch of stray dogs and maggots dare to try and ride on Shi Yi's popularity? You'll eat any kind of traffic, aren't you afraid of the backlash?】

Following this, ARMY dug up Alovers' old comments that insulted BTS's music as lacking depth and mocked the members' appearances, positioning themselves as the weaker party and angrily criticizing Alovers for their overbearing sense of superiority and attempts to gain sympathy and goodwill from casual observers. They also called on netizens to unite in boycotting Alovers' bullying behavior of personal attacks.

Alovers stated that these accusations were irrelevant, as they had been accustomed to acting arrogantly and domineeringly in East Asian fandoms for years.

Therefore, they continued to attack BTS from various angles and even posted screenshots of old news about ARMY being warned by Bilibili for inflating their chart rankings.

It's baffling that BTS was the one who got hurt the most when the mocking Duck was clearly questioning Shen Juan's data manipulation.

Just as the two fan groups were fiercely arguing on various platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, Shen Juan, as if he had anticipated this wave of online flame wars, suddenly released the release date trailer for the movie "Leviathan Era Tour" without any warning, using his personal social media account in conjunction with several official media outlets.

While the music of "Cruel Summer" played, Shen Juan's original talking from the concert was also broadcast simultaneously.

Welcome to the Leviathan Era World Tour!

"This is the most wonderful and extraordinary experience of my life."

At the same time, several news media outlets also included this minute-and-a-half-long trailer with brief reviews of the tour.

Variety: [A once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon!]

Los Angeles Times: [The pinnacle of pop culture!]

The New York Times: [Reshaping the ceiling for pop performances!]

Rolling Stones: [A spectacular tour heralding the arrival of a new era.]

UPROXX: [The most unforgettable concert.]

Scenes that would feel very familiar to those who were fortunate enough to attend the event also appeared one after another in the trailer.

The LED screen covering the entire stage was filled with a sea of ​​starlight, and the vast starry sky that suddenly lit up for Shen Juan in the audience, along with the excited faces of the fans, made every scene seem to pull the audience back to that passionate night.

"Before preparing for this tour, I was working on an album called 'Leviathan,' yes, the Leviathan that broke countless historical records. At that time, someone approached me and said, 'You've already released two English albums, one Chinese album, one Japanese EP, and a bunch of singles. Why don't you start your own tour and further expand the Leviathan album and your influence?'"

"I said I would definitely turn it on, and it would be a performance that would leave a deep impression on all the audience." Shen Juan put his in-ear monitor back on, then smiled and announced another surprise for tonight: "A performance that will last for more than three hours!"

"Then he asked me what I planned to name my first professional tour. I said, 'How about The Leviathan Era Tour?' He asked me curiously why I wanted such a name, so I smiled and told him."

"I will work with all Alovers to usher in an era that belongs to us. Let's wait and see."

The final shot was a panoramic aerial view of the tour venue.

The Sofi Stadium, which can hold 70,000 people, lies in the night like Noah's Ark, and the sea of ​​lights inside still shines like a starry sky.

Following this, more information about the concert movie that attracted global attention also appeared simultaneously with the subtitles:

Shen Juan's Leviathan Era Tour Concert

[Released in theaters worldwide on October 1st]

[Director: Sam Rench]

[Leading Role: Shen Juan]

As the Rolling Stones said in the trailer, the Leviathan Era tour is a spectacular tour that heralds the arrival of a new era.

This concert film, which captures all the passion and beauty, proclaims the continuation of this era.

Despite the fact that many people feel dissatisfied or even ashamed that Shen Juan, an Asian, dominates the North American and even global music scene.

But the facts are already clear.

Not only 2019, but 2020 also belongs to Shen Juan.

It was destined to belong to Shen Juan!
(End of this chapter)