The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 485 The Best Partner
Xu Xing: [Didn’t they say it might be sent at the end of the month? Why did they send it at the beginning of the month?]

As soon as I replied, Sun Man called me directly.

"Maybe Bighit felt that your two singles in August maintained the top 8 position, and "blinding lights" has been released for almost three months, and thought that we have already consumed a lot of resources. And they may not launch an attack on the champion in the first week. Now officially announce the release time of the single to give fans another boost."

"Ok."

Xu Xing didn’t think too much about it.

The only way for BTS to win the top spot is to increase downloads.

Under the current system, even if they want to steal the game on the last day, they can still see obvious trends.

"'Blinding Lights' should be able to survive September, and Taylor will release her second single 'cardigan' afterwards. It won't be easy for BTS to get this number one single. I don't know where they got the confidence and courage from. The first few singles that were on the B charts all dropped out at lightning speed, and now they want to get a number one single right away. I'm speechless."

Sun Man complained.

Xu Xing smiled and then asked.

"Taylor's second single is confirmed to be "cardigan", and the specific time for the single release, did Universal Music tell you? She will release her second album this year, so she probably doesn't have too much in mind to release a single right now."

"There's a new album?" Sun Man was surprised. "She told you? Folklore has 17 songs, and she's going to release a new album in less than half a year? She's too productive! We need to hit the charts, so we've been in contact with Universal. So I know she's going to release her second single in October.

"But it's our own plan to hold on to 'Blinding Lights' until October when she releases the second single and then gives up the top spot. Bighit is flirting with Universal Music right now, and there are rumors that BTS is likely to end their cooperation with Sony and switch to Interscope, and it seems that they will sign with Interscope. I doubt whether John and Universal have promised them anything.

"If John calls you and mentions this, you must try to be as vague as possible. Anyway, Blinding Lights can maintain its No. 1 position just by relying on streaming media."

In their previous life, BTS did indeed join the arms of Universal Studios the next year.

Under the dominance of the incredibly powerful "blinding lights", if Bighit wants to break through, it is not enough to just rely on brushing, and he will definitely think of other ways.

But now, Taylor Swift, the top singer of Universal Music, has her first single "Exile" from her new album firmly in the top 2, and Asia's top singer Xu Xing's single "Blinding Lights" firmly in the top spot. Why should everyone give up their seats to an idol group that has nothing?
The problem with big groups is that they have many factions within them.

Kpop is the national strategy of the Republic of Korea, not Universal Music or the United States. Even if there are senior executives within Universal who think they can bet on Kpop, that is just investing in an unknown future.

From the perspective of making money alone, the terrifying explosive power of Xu Xing's fans and the marketing and promotion efforts that Xu Xing's team is willing to put forward are far beyond the reach of BTS, which nobody cares about now.

BTS chooses other times to brush their top singles, but don’t be cheap here with Xu Xing——

Xu Xing suddenly had an idea.

"I know. So, Manman, you arrange some press releases about BTS's plan to trample me underfoot this time. This will prevent John from coming to bother me."

"If you had surfed the Internet before replying to the WeChat message, you would have known that I had arranged it."

Sun Man's tone was calm, but with a hint of pride.

"Well," Xu Xing was very pleased and praised sincerely, "You are becoming more and more skilled."

Teacher Tong, who was about to roll her eyes, smiled charmingly again.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Xing was still refreshed.

Now it’s really worry-free.

The team headed by Sun Man will take everything into consideration and make arrangements. Xu Xing only needs to enjoy, enjoy, and enjoy again.

No!

What Xu Xing needs is hard work, hard work, and more hard work!

Repetition emphasizes the rhythm.

effort!

Produce good works!

Xu Xing is really motivated!

The enthusiasm that finally burst out was like an avalanche!

While having breakfast, Xu Xing surfed the Internet and saw that the conflict had indeed begun.

It’s the Stars who are beating up BTS’s domestic army.

Sun Man's arrangements were quite rigorous. He did not directly seek guidance from marketing accounts, but laid the groundwork by starting from within the enemy.

First of all, people in BTS Super Talk and Tieba asked why BTS released a single on September 9th. What if it collides with "Blinding Lights"? Didn't they agree to go for the No. 11 spot this time?
Some rational ARMYs said that they cannot challenge the invincible Xingsheng, and as long as they have improved compared to the last result, they will win.

But most of the ARMYs were excited and cheering each other on, and then they started——

"The B list champion is not monopolized by Xingsheng..."

"Otherwise, let's just kneel down to Xingsheng and Mantianxing."

"I've been playing the guitar for seven years, don't I deserve a No. 1 single?"

“To be honest, I hope that Blinding Lights can last until September 9th and not die suddenly. [Hehe]”

"We have to beat 'Blinding Lights'! As a senior who debuted earlier, it's only natural that we won this time! [Laughing and crying]"

"Otherwise, Xingsheng should apply for a patent to manipulate the B charts! This time, I am here to expose Xingsheng's fake identity. What the useless traffic stars in the domestic entertainment industry can't do is easy for me! A small champion single was easily controlled by me! Little Xingsheng, kneel down to your senior immediately!"

The hot search square is full of evidence of crimes recorded by the Stars in various screenshots.

Marketing accounts also followed suit to fan the flames.

Some ARMYs saw that the situation was not right and wanted to cool it down. They tried hard to explain that they had no intention of causing trouble for Xingsheng, and that it was their rivals who were deliberately trying to stir up trouble.

King Oyster Mushroom slapped him in the face: You want to be led by the rhythm with the lucky saint? You sluts are not worthy of it!!!
Moreover, during this period of time, the ARMYs were both excited and dizzy with preparations for the battle.

On the one hand, they protested that the King Oyster Mushroom was too overbearing, on the other hand, they mocked that the King Oyster Mushroom was afraid and so sensitive that it did not dare to show the truth when the time came.

It is rare for the king oyster mushrooms to have the support of the most fair passers-by, and they continue to strike hard, popularizing how exaggerated the Korean groups are in cutting leeks in China, and then they get more support.

——This is really the episode where netizens support King Oyster Mushroom the most. A Korean group that no one has ever heard of suddenly clamors to step on Xingsheng. The most despicable Korean groups’ favorite marketing of touching Xingsheng has begun again.

Xu Xing watched for a while and felt that it must be BTS's big fans who fanned the flames at the beginning. Fighting can enhance the cohesion of fans and further exploit their potential.

The speed and strength of Mantianxing's counterattack seemed to be beyond their expectations. The popularization of the knowledge that those Korean groups were making profits in China attracted more and more passers-by to enter.

As a result, several BTS fans who were dancing happily deleted their extreme remarks and posted an apology on their homepage. While trying to cool the situation down, they also turned to playing sympathy and continued to hurt fans' emotions.

As I was watching, a call came on my cell phone.

John's.

"Congratulations to Xing GOD who keeps making new history! Winning the third 10+ number one single!"

He came up and congratulated in an exaggerated tone.

"This week's charts haven't been announced yet. Or is it that the Billboard HOT 100 chart is also arranged in advance, and each number one single is selected in advance?"

Xu Xing made a joke.

John immediately burst into laughter.

He could tell that the "also" in Xu Xing's words referred to the Grammy Awards ceremony in February, when he congratulated Xu Xing in advance on winning the Best Pop Duo or Duo with Vocals award.

So John followed up the joke.

"The Grammys are for you, but the HOT100 is not. I saw your future. You won countless number one singles and became someone that no one can get close to!"

After some more jokes, John got down to business.

"Did you know that BTS is going to release a single next month? It's the Korean group. I heard that the whole group is your crazy fan. You should have paid attention to them. Now they are the most popular group in Asia, and the second most popular Asian musician in the United States after you. Of course, they are far, far, far inferior to you, but their music is good, and they have had top 10 singles before. So, this time it may be a shock."

"I know," Xu Xing sighed deeply, "Of course I know, I just found out. I'm really annoyed now, the fans are arguing again. My assistant told me that after BTS officially announced the release of the single, news began to appear on the Chinese Internet that BTS was coming for me this time, and their new single was going to beat "Blinding Lights".

"BTS fans are particularly excited, as if they were inspired by something, and Chinese online media have also started to hype it up. My fans are greatly stimulated and are furious online. You know, John, my fan club was forced to shut down before because of the fans' excessive behavior, and now they are going crazy again.

"I don't know why they are so angry. Do they really think BTS's single can beat mine? I am so annoyed that they have no confidence in their idols. I have been in the industry for so long, but they still can't mature. Oh! It's really a headache."

Xu Xing spoke very quickly and in a very irritable tone, and said a lot of things without saying a word.

After finishing his speech, John was silent for a moment before speaking.

"That's what fans are! A group of angels who will make you irritated. They won't allow any voices that slander you to appear. If anyone wants to challenge you, they will be so extreme that they will kill everyone." However, their reaction is indeed a bit exaggerated. Bighit behind BTS is ready to do a big thing this time and challenge themselves, which once again reflects the tolerance of the American music market. But they really can't be compared with you.

"I just mentioned them because I want to tell you a piece of news, Xing. Interscope will sign BTS next year, and they will be your juniors then. As an Asian who is also working hard in the American music market, I think this news may make you feel a little relieved.

"Xing, you have paved a new path for all Asian musicians! It is because of you that we are ambitious about the Asian market and have confidence in the development of Asian musicians in the United States and the expansion of their influence in the world. That's why we signed BTS."

John spoke rationally and sincerely.

Naturally, the response was positive.

"Of course, John, I'm very happy that Interscope signed BTS."

Xu Xing smiled.

But John remained silent for a moment instead.

"Xing, signing you in 16 was one of the best decisions I have ever made. You have never made it difficult for me in anything, and your philosophy of doing things amazes me. More importantly, you have been constantly shocking me far beyond my expectations. Therefore, I will always be your best partner, and a great journey has just begun."

"I thought so, John."

Xu Xing smiled more easily.

The "unnecessary" act of creating public opinion on the Chinese Internet to make John keep what he was about to say to himself was because Xu Xing was really grateful for John's help over the years.

From helping "Love Yourself" win the championship at the beginning, to fully supporting "Shape of You", and also bearing the pressure to let Xu Xing release "Old Town Road" after the turmoil in 18, John always made it sound easy on the phone, but Xu Xing knew it was not easy at all.

Although Xu Xing was generous and even extravagant in spending US dollars, which was also a key reason, the prices Xu Xing got from John were indeed fair and necessary.

And he is actually just a worker.

This time, Xu Xing found a reason for herself and didn't make things difficult for him.

His call also reminded Xu Xing how strong Bighit's determination was this time.

First, he asked Lianjun Capital to contact him, and then he committed himself to Interscope to get support from Universal Music. He was rejected by Xu Xing both times. They will probably take other actions.

Then the time they set for the "decisive battle" should be September 9. If the attack fails, they may decide whether to continue the attack.

The release date of the single has been set, and once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back, it must be shot at Xu Xing.

Xu Xing is really...Teacher Tong is awesome!!!

What a mess!
The more small movements he made, the more it showed how insecure Fatty Fang felt.

Xu Xing is full of righteousness, and all evil is bound to retreat!
When Xu Xing was about to instill righteous energy into Teacher Tong again, he received another call.

Bernard Hudon's.

Yu Dong also came to Huairou, but did not participate in the theme forum.

He said he just came to chat, and the most important thing was to chat with Xu Xing.

Xu Xing met with him yesterday and talked about the progress of the filming of "Snow" and the preparations for "Changjin Lake". He also talked about the two guest shots in "Chinese Doctor" that he would shoot after the filming of "Snow" was completed.

Speaking of Yu Dong...how should I evaluate him?

In fact, in the popular drama "Nothing But Thirty", both female protagonists came to the hotel in Huairou, and Teacher Tong was secretly brought by Xu Xing.

Yu Dong secretly brought Jiang Shuying with him.

Not only did he bring the child himself, he also invited Xu Xing to go as a single man... Maybe this is what a big shot is like!
Some bigwigs think that this can demonstrate their abilities, just like some directors like to film their wives and others having passionate outbursts, and feel that they are full of creative desire and everything in front of the camera is art.

——Last night when Xu Xing was discussing Director Chen’s motives with Teacher Tong, he raised this speculation that Director Chen might have encountered some creative bottleneck.

Xu Xing rejected Boss Yu with great righteousness yesterday.

As a result, during this phone call, he asked Xu Xing when she would leave, and then invited Xu Xing, and said that "Shuying is very willing."

But Xu Xing is really not a casual person!
Declined again!

Mr. Qu is right. Try to avoid dealing with people like Yu Dong!

I hung up the phone again, and just as I was thinking of Mr. Qu, Mr. Qu called me right away.

On the phone, Mr. Qu mentioned the fight between Mantianxing and A-mi on Weibo.

Maybe it was because Xu Xing just told Sun Man about John’s phone call.

"The higher-ups are already unhappy with the increasingly serious fundraising trend brought about by talent shows. If you think it's necessary, I can find a way to push for the ban on fan club fundraising to be issued ahead of schedule, which will definitely deal a heavy blow to them."

"That's unnecessary. This time, they are most likely using company funds to swipe the bulk of the money. Banning fundraising will only ban the fundraising platforms that are open to the public. But they will continue to do it secretly, and they may even get worse. Fan clubs were already raising funds before there were the fundraising platforms we have today. And it's as if we are afraid of them."

In the previous life, fan club fundraising was banned the next year, along with the talent show.

But fans still give stars a lot of money. Since there are no idols in China that can satisfy fans' needs, they turn to neighboring South Korea.

The world has not yet ended, so keep chasing stars!
After hanging up Mr. Qu's phone again, Teacher Tong, who remained quiet and smiling throughout, waited for a moment before sighing.

"In fact, you are much more attractive when you call than I am when I call. It's just a little discouraging. Every time you are serious or smiling, I can't help but add to your distraction, but your tone doesn't even change at all."

Speaking of which, Teacher Tong and Director Chen really have a good connection.

Before Xu Xing and Teacher Tong packed up and left the hotel together, in the parking lot, when Teacher Tong was about to get in the car, he saw Director Chen who was also preparing to leave.

Xu Xing's car was very close to Director Chen's.

This made Xu Xing feel relieved.

While surfing, Xu Xing also saw a rumor that Teacher Tong was also coming to the film festival.

Teacher Tong’s fans are feeling mixed emotions, wondering if Teacher Tong is still in love, or if they haven’t really broken up at all.

The jinxes insisted that it was Teacher Tong who was brought up by Xu Xing, but at Mantianxing's place, Xu Xing, Teacher Tong, and Director Chen appeared at the same time, which clearly proved again that Xu Xing and Teacher Tong were innocent.

The jinxes also discredited Xu Xing's speech at yesterday's forum, saying that Xu Xing had received money from the West and was advocating for complete liberalization of the country.

The stars were beating up Ami and the jinx at the same time, and it was a very fulfilling morning.

Teacher Tong in Xu Xing's arms also felt very full.

It has happened so many times that Xu Xing is not in the mood anymore.

But the cars went together, and in the parking lot Teacher Tong got into Xu Xing's car without any hesitation.

Hey!
Teacher Tong, ah, Teacher Tong!

When Xu Xing was with Sister Tangtang, the overall atmosphere felt quite sunny.

But Teacher Tong’s taste here is particularly vulgar.

A style different from Teacher Fan's.

On the way, Teacher Tong was still in Xu Xing's arms chatting with Director Chen on WeChat... Director Chen first sent a message criticizing Teacher Tong, asking Teacher Tong to pay attention to the impact...

All the way back to the capital.

Next, it’s time for Teacher Tong to join the crew of “In the Snow”.

Originally, Teacher Tong suggested driving from Beijing to Ningbo, but Xu Xing really didn't want to stay in the car for twenty hours, it was really unnecessary.

After they went to the crew to reunite, Teacher Tong finally made up for the fact that she didn't get on the RV... Teacher Tong's Pei Nanwei look was really great, so elegant and dignified...

Xu Xing really loves filming!!!

Love the RV too!
No wonder some people have such a strong obsession with RVs!
Then--

"what?"

"CNN's homepage reported that Billboard officials are investigating the inflation of sales and streaming volume of "Blinding Lights", saying that "Blinding Lights" is likely to fall out of the top ten next week."

"...Is Bang Si Hyuk out of work?"

(End of this chapter)