The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 210 Senior Xu Xing
Before heading to New York to attend the opening ceremony of "Detective Chinatown 2", Xu Xing first transited in Los Angeles for a day.

Interscope CEO John, who knew Xu Xing's schedule in advance, invited Xu Xing to a small party to talk about the changes in the American music industry during this period, and to see if Xu Xing, who would be staying in the United States for 40 days, was willing to participate in some of the itineraries he recommended.

"Shape of You", which was released at the end of March, was still lingering in the top ten of Billboard in August, and had been in the top ten for 3 weeks.

Even in the latest list, it still ranks fifth.

At the same time, "Despacito" also won the championship for the 10th week.

Therefore, the stars who were once again injected with fanatical passion by the release of "Wolf Warrior 2" have been calling on the Internet these days to push "Shape of You" to top the B charts for another week.

They couldn't stand the fact that JB, the despicable man who attacked Xu Xing, won the fight.

Sun Man asked Xu Xing what she thought a few days ago, and Xu Xing didn't let her stop her.

After all, there is no need to forcibly stop this way of venting excitement.

Moreover, when "Shape of You" gave up the championship position to "Despacito" in May, the opponent's popularity had reached its peak, and the cost of forcing it to continue would be too high.

Now, in order to compete with "Shape of You" for the top spot, "Despacito" has overdrawn its potential in advance and is basically at the end of its strength. It is much easier for "Shape of You" to grab the top spot this week.

——In its previous life, "Despacito" topped the charts for 16 weeks, dominating the entire summer until Taylor Swift released her new album's first single "Look What You Made Me Do", which ended its streak and preserved Mariah Carey's "One Sweet Day" record of 21 weeks at the top of the charts, which had not been broken for 16 years.

So this time when he comes here, Xu Xing will also talk about this matter with John.

John came up and gave Xu Xing a big hug.

"I heard that your movie has achieved incredible success in China and has become the box office champion in China's film history. It's really unbelievable! Although the first time I saw you, I thought you would achieve extraordinary success and become an important figure. But all this still shocked me!"

John's tone was particularly excited.

He was overjoyed by the fact that "Shape of you" won the championship for nine weeks, and he was also extremely excited by the strong momentum after the consecutive championship.

If the current momentum continues and "Shape of You" stays in the top ten for a while longer, it will become the strongest contender for the annual chart title.

Of course, we need our biggest competitor, Despacito, to stop dominating the world.

Now the cumulative annual ranking data of "Shape of You" exceeds that of "Despacito" by a lot, but if it continues to top the charts like this, its advantage will become smaller and smaller.

Therefore, when John heard Xu Xing say that his fans were preparing to fight for the championship for another week, his eyes immediately lit up and he almost jumped up.

"Great! "Shape of you" should have been the champion for ten weeks! I knew it! We were too soft-hearted at the time, and I have regretted it till now! Great ten-week champion! The belated tenth week champion is even greater! Go and prove which is the hottest single in 2017!"

"Ok."

Xu Xing smiled.

Let’s move on to the next topic.

"You are going to use Taylor Swift's songs in your new movie. She was very happy when she found out. Her team suggested that we meet to discuss some ideas about music. It is said that Taylor was impressed by you at the BMA.

"Her new album is about to be released. She is under a lot of pressure for this album and needs all the publicity and exposure. We are starting to contact her now. Next time you release a single, we can also ask her to promote it. We may have the opportunity to cooperate with her."

Agent Kristin had mentioned the matter that John mentioned to Xu Xing.

When Kristin learned that Xu Xing's new movie would use the title "Welcome to New York", she suggested taking this opportunity to formally establish contact with the TS team.

"Well, let's meet and talk."

Xu Xing nodded.

It's just meeting and taking a photo, it won't take much time.

For this reason, Xu Xing no longer attends music festivals, TV programs, or ceremonies that waste his time.

Because the filming locations included Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Grand Central Station and other places, the 2-day shooting schedule for "Detective Chinatown 40" in New York was very tight, and Xu Xing did not have time to take leave from the crew to participate in other activities.

John also expressed his understanding.

After John left.

"Hello, Senior Xu~Xing?"

Someone behind me greeted me in Chinese with a strange accent.

Xu Xing turned her head and saw four members of Blackpink.

I remember that they signed with Interscope as early as 2017. After all, they only debuted in August last year, and it has only been one year since their debut. Shouldn't they be focusing on working hard in South Korea now?

The director of Namsan Entertainment delivered them last year, and right after their debut trailer came out, he said that he was optimistic about them becoming the next girl group to top South Korea after Twice. He also stated the reasons why he was optimistic about them: they will inherit the legacy of 2ne1, and their girl crush style will gain more market acceptance than 2ne1 after the energetic girl trend started by Twice.

When Twice debuted in 15, the minister also delivered the debut on Weibo and predicted that they would top the list.

The minister also delivered NCT in April last year. At that time, the minister predicted that they would end the glory of SM boy groups and become increasingly obscure.

——At that time, the minister also answered a fan's question: Is the reason why you are not optimistic about NCT because Xu Xing has withdrawn? The minister's reply was that Xu Xing had the possibility of debuting in NCT, which would be the greatest achievement of NCT before the group goes on hiatus. The SM family fans were so angry that they scolded the minister for a month. The minister was once again regarded by the fan circle as the account of Xu Xing's team, and he helped Xu Xing brag every day.

But NTC was indeed boring after its debut, with messy concepts, chaotic team divisions, and no momentum to become a top group. SM took four years to make a big mistake after EXO.

Coupled with Twice’s huge success last year (although it benefited from the bonus of integrity), and their official ascent to the top this year with great momentum, the minister’s vision was completely recognized.

The domestic Korean entertainment industry has paid more attention to Blackpink than in the past. The number of fans who bought shares in less than a year after their debut is comparable to the number one Twice fans.

——But it’s also because of Twice’s integrity issues and style that appeals to men that Blackpink’s “noble” girls crush will have an easier time playing against them.

Maybe this is the reason, plus the fact that Heo Xing has opened up a new way for fans to brush the charts in the East Asian music industry, which made YG Entertainment want to try to let Blackpink enter the US market in advance?
With PSY and 2ne1, YG has always had its eye on the American market. After Scooter abandoned YG and bet on Big Hit's BTS, it was normal for YG to contact Interscope.

All four of them had smiles on their faces. Jennie was the first to greet everyone. She and Lisa's smiles were more enthusiastic, while Jisoo and Rose's smiles were relatively more reserved.

When they saw Xu Xing turn around, they bowed together.

This is a very typical performance of a younger generation in the South Korean entertainment industry meeting their seniors.

Although Xu Xing did not debut in South Korea, he worked as a trainee in South Korea and can recognize his seniors.

Just like after Heo Xing became popular, SM regarded Heo Xing as a member of the SM camp and tried to contact her for some cooperation - Xu Xing did not agree to cooperate because of the environment in the past two years and secondly, SM was not looking for cooperation for senior Lim Yoona.

“Blackpink?”

Xu Xing called out the name of their group.

"Yes!"

The four of them immediately bowed excitedly again.

"You don't have to be so polite. Actually, when I was a trainee, I didn't like this kind of senior-senior culture."

Xu Xing smiled.

Use English.

It can be seen from the greetings just now that their Chinese is very poor.

"Thank you, senior."

Their chorus of responses also changed to English.

After they straightened up again, their expressions became more natural. Only Jisoo, who had always been very reserved, looked even more embarrassed.

Jennie also glanced at Jisoo beside her.

Although Jennie and Lisa are indeed the most open among the four, Jisoo is also the oldest among the four. She is one day older than Xu Xing.

Maybe it’s because Jisoo’s English is also terrible?

But it’s only two words.

Noticing that Xu Xing was looking at her, Jisoo lowered her head in embarrassment.

Xu Xing stopped looking at it.

We then had a brief chat, where they boasted about Heo Heo's international popularity and achievements in the United States, saying that she was also very popular in South Korea, and that they liked her songs and movies (mainly "Our Girlhood"), and that they were planning to develop their careers in the United States.

It was basically Jennie who was talking, with Lisa interjecting a word or two from time to time. Rose, who hadn't spoken a word, would smile and nod, while Jisoo's awkward smile never relaxed.

After chatting for a while, perhaps because the prepared topics had been exhausted and Xu Xing had no intention of chatting any more, they politely bowed to each other again and ended the greeting.

However, before leaving, Jennie whispered something in Jisoo's ear, and Jisoo was kept by Jennie, holding her shoulders.

Rose and Lisa looked at Jisoo a few times with some surprise before walking away.

After the three of them left, Jisoo forced a smile at Xu Xing, then lowered her head and clenched her fingers.

The lights at the party weren't particularly bright, but you could still see that her ears were already red.

Xu Xing also felt it was quite strange.

Just because I looked at her a little longer just now, Jennie arranged for her to stay?
She was going to take Jennie's orders?
Or did YG do her work in advance after knowing that Heo Xing would appear at the party, so she has been nervous since the meeting?

Then YG is very thoughtful.

In Blackpink, Jisoo, as the face of the group, is really pretty, much better than the other three.

The skirt she wore today was also beautiful, and she still looked a good age at 22.

However, Xu Xing, who had just been disgusted by the paparazzi from the island province, has now begun to be wary of such things that are delivered directly to him.

In addition, Wolf Warrior 2 had just been released, and it was impossible for Xu Xing to swallow such corruption in a short period of time and become directly related to them.

There was silence for a while.

Jisoo still didn't raise her head or say anything.

Xu Xing had no choice but to speak first.

"Why didn't you leave with them?"

The question is very direct.

It's in Korean.

"I, I..." Jisoo looked up and stole a glance at Xu Xing, then bowed deeply, "I'm sorry, senior Xu, I lied before."

"Uh...what lie did you say? Isn't this the first time we met?"

Xu Xing was very confused.

(End of this chapter)