How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 392 Mainstream Recognition
The explosive popularity of Future Girls' dance has raised the group's fame to a new level, and has also introduced this girl group, composed of five beautiful women with different styles, to netizens who did not previously pay attention to music.

If the song "The Best of Us" made their names resound throughout the music industry, then the dance in the music video made their names spread across the internet.

For a new group, it's already quite impressive to have such a large following so shortly after their debut, but in Zhang Wen's opinion, it's far from enough.

Whether an artist has been on television is an important indicator of their popularity.

Although the rise of online media has made the path to fame more diverse for artists, only appearing on popular TV programs can be considered as gaining mainstream recognition.

For example: both are singing, but those who become popular on television are called singers, while those who become popular online are called online singers. Each profession is labeled with a different tag.

Even in acting, the same applies: those who become popular on television are called actors, while those who become popular online are called web drama actors.

Besides this, the influence of television programs is incomparable to that of online programs.

This is also the main reason why Zhang Wen would use his connections to find television resources for the future girl group.

Only by being accepted and recognized by the mainstream can a company have greater room for development and higher commercial value.

night.

Zhang Wenshou sat in front of the television, having switched to Beijing TV early in the morning, waiting for the broadcast of "Youth Concert".

"Hasn't it started yet?" Gao Yue came downstairs and sat down next to the man.

As the manager of Future Girls, she is now paying extra attention to the group.

She wasn't initially optimistic about this hastily formed girl group, but after visiting Hunan TV and watching the five girls perform on stage, her opinion changed.

“No.” Zhang Wen said, naturally placing one hand on the other person’s leg and beginning the assessment.

Gao Yue was already used to it, so she didn't push the man's hand away. In fact, she was secretly pleased to be able to attract men, which was also a manifestation of her charm.

"You didn't get the date wrong, did you?" Bai Lu came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fruit, sat down on the other side of Zhang Wen, and fed him a grape.

“That’s right, it’s number 5,” Zhang Wen said.

He checked his phone more than thirty times today, confirming it was definitely correct.

"This is the first time I've seen you so concerned about something," Bai Lu said, a hint of bitterness in his voice.

"If someone owes you 50 million, would you want her to be well or not?" Zhang Wen asked rhetorically.

"Of course I want her to be well, otherwise how will she pay me back?" Bai Lu blurted out, and immediately understood what the man meant, and her heart stopped aching.

At this moment, the TV series finally ended, and after the end credits song finished, a scene appeared on the screen.

"Next, please watch 'Youth Concert'."

Three minutes later, with the appearance of the opening credits, the "Youth Concert" finally began.

"Every song is a slice of time, a memory of youth. Welcome to the 'Youth Concert'! I'm your host, Hao Ping. Here, we'll embark on a musical journey with the singers and listen to the stories behind the notes..."

"Now let's welcome our first performers, the Future Girls group. They will be performing 'The Best of Us' today. Let's listen to their story."

"Whoosh!"

Applause erupted from the audience.

Although they are a new group, most people have heard of them, so every audience member's face was filled with anticipation.

When the camera focused on the stage again, Zhao Tong, Zhang Jiajia, Cheng Sisi, Chen Silu, and Su Jin were already standing in position.

Compared to other singers, the five of them brought not only songs, but also dances.

This is also what distinguishes Future Girls from other girl groups: they can both sing and dance.

As the intro began, the five women started moving, stepping to the beat of the music, and for the first time, they presented this dance, which they had practiced countless times, to the audience on stage.

The five figures were like dancing musical notes, freely displaying their charm to the beat.

Lead dancer Zhang Jiajia and co-lead dancer Cheng Sisi captivated everyone with their clean and crisp movements and highly infectious expressions, showing the audience a girl group unlike any they had seen before.

At this moment, lead singer Zhao Tong's clear voice pierced through the entire stage, instantly making the audience's ears perk up involuntarily. Then, Su Jin's high notes made everyone's eardrums feel a subtle tingling sensation, and even their breathing rose and fell with the melody.

As the face of the show, Chen Silu's every expression and movement was magnified under the spotlight. The smile on her lips, the elegant curve of her neck, and her misty eyes precisely captured everyone's attention.

Different looks, different characteristics, different styles, captivating the audience, who are completely immersed in the story.

Some people like it because of the song, some because of the dance, and some because of the five members.

After an unknown amount of time, the music finally ended, and the five beautiful women on stage froze in their final pose.

As the camera zooms in, their chests heave violently, strands of hair clinging to their flushed cheeks, yet unable to conceal the burning light flickering in their eyes.

That was the exuberance and sharpness of youth, and also their mark.

"Whoosh!"

The room quieted down for a moment, then suddenly erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Everyone applauded enthusiastically; after the initial shock came a wave of fervent excitement.

"Clap clap clap!"

Bai Lu, sitting in front of the TV, clapped her hands and praised without reservation: "Wonderful, so wonderful! I haven't seen such a wonderful performance in a long time. I really can't believe that it's Zhao Tong and the other four. If you didn't know, you would think they were some popular girl group that has been around for a long time."

“Yes.” Gao Yue nodded in agreement. “Their maturity on stage surpasses that of many singers. It’s hard to believe they’ve only been in the industry for less than a month.”

At this point, she turned to the man beside her and said, "You've really struck gold."

"Of course, how could my judgment be bad?" Zhang Wen said proudly.

In fact, during the recording of this program, he adjusted the vocal and dance skills of all five members, raising their skill points from the original fifty-something to sixty, evolving them from professional to elite level.

The opportunity to appear on Beijing TV is extremely rare, so we must seize every chance to perform.

Gao Yue didn't think the man was bragging; in fact, she had already experienced his extraordinary observational abilities firsthand.

Take the nine art students in the special training class as an example. In the end, they all got into Beijing Film Academy and Huaxi Academy of Drama. Professional guidance is certainly important, but those art students themselves also have certain potential.

Only with discerning judges can a thoroughbred horse be recognized. Thoroughbred horses are common, but discerning judges are rare. A man is a discerning judge, able to see who has potential and who is a thoroughbred. If someone is old, sick, or disabled, no matter how much training they receive, they will never become a thoroughbred.

"What about me?" Bai Lu suddenly turned around and asked, her eyes full of anticipation. "You cast me as the female lead and even wrote a song for me. Does that mean you see that I have a lot of acting and singing talent?"

“Of course,” Zhang Wen said without hesitation.

The other person's performance skill points are indeed very high, especially after receiving professional guidance from director Han Xiaohua. Their understanding of performance has reached a new level, and their performance skill points have increased from 65 to 68. Even among elites, they are outstanding and have taken a big step closer to the expert level.

As for vocal talent...

She can't compare to professional singers, but she's definitely a top-tier amateur singer. If she crosses over to sing a TV drama promotional song, no one will be too harsh to nitpick.

Of course, if he wanted to, he could train the other party to a professional level, or even an elite or expert level.

Who told him to have hundreds of skill points he could use?
It can't be used up, it can't be used up at all.

Upon hearing this, Bai Lu's face immediately lit up with joy. Ignoring Gao Yue sitting on the other side, she kissed the man on the cheek.

Whether the man was telling the truth or not, she was happy nonetheless.

Gao Yue didn't say anything after seeing this, but she didn't want to be left behind, so she kissed the man on the other side of his cheek, thinking that this would be fair.

Two more singers took the stage, but compared to the Future Girls group, they were far inferior in terms of songs, dances, and stage effects.

It gives you the feeling that you've just finished a big meal, and then they bring out a plate of edamame and a plate of peanuts.

The show ended with a strong start but a weak finish.

"You've managed and met many artists. What do you think of these few?" Zhang Wen hung up the phone and looked at Gao Yue.

Gao Yue thought for a moment and then said, "They have good looks, are hardworking, and have very mature stage presence. Plus, with the songs you wrote, I think they will definitely achieve great things in the future."

"You really think so? Don't worry about saving face for me." Zhang Wen patted the other person's long leg.

“That’s my honest opinion,” Gao Yue said.

She has always been serious about her work.

"In that case, you'll have to put in a lot of effort from now on," Zhang Wen said with a smile.

"With you here, why would you need me?" Gao Yue said with a wry smile.

Whether it's the program resources from Beijing TV or Hunan TV, this man got them all. He can even easily obtain commercial resources like endorsements and fashion resources like magazine covers, without her having to do anything.

She even felt that the title of "top agent" should be hung on this man's head, because compared to him, her efficiency was too low.

“Of course we need you. You’re a top agent, who can be more professional than you? Besides, you’re practically their boss’s wife, how could you just ignore them?” Zhang Wen asked.

He has too much work and is simply too busy to manage it all. For example, he went to Hunan Province a few days ago to record a variety show and couldn't find the time at all.

Upon hearing the title "boss lady," Gao Yue was overjoyed, her face beaming with an undisguised smile.

"Since you've said so, I'll take better care of them from now on."

"..."

Although the "Youth Concert" has ended, its lingering charm continues to spread in the hearts of the audience like ripples.

Social media is filled with discussions about future girl groups.

Previously, people learned about this group through songs, music videos, and a few scenes in "Super Trainee".

The five members' wonderful performance on the "Youth Concert" stage tonight gave everyone a new understanding of this group.

In fact, a song cannot reflect a singer's level; it is the performance on stage that truly reveals a singer's skill.

Without a doubt, the Future Girls' performance on stage was perfect. Although it only lasted a few minutes, it captivated countless viewers.

"Did anyone watch the 'Youth Concert' on Beijing TV tonight? I'm completely captivated by the futuristic girls, it was absolutely amazing."

"I've watched it six times already. The lead singer's voice is amazing; you can feel its power even through the screen. The main dancer's moves are also incredibly cool; every move touches my heart. And the visuals are stunning; even I, a woman, am mesmerized by their eyes. This is definitely the best stage performance of the year."

"I'm begging the 'Youth Concert' program team to release a stage montage video of the futuristic girls. I want to watch it on repeat."

"Am I seeing things? Why is there such a big difference between Future Girls' performance on 'Youth Concert' and their performance on 'Super Idol'? Is it a problem with the director or the cameraman?"

"While other trainees are still fighting tooth and nail for the nine spots in the Super Girl group, the first batch of eliminated trainees have already appeared on the stage of Beijing TV..."

"..."

For every person who praises Future Girls' performance on "Youth Concert" tonight, there are just as many who ridicule the "Super Trainee" program team for being blind to talent.

In an instant, countless netizens flocked to the official Weibo account of "Super Trainee" to leave comments, with phrases like "blind to the eye and heart" filling the entire comment section.

The official Weibo account administrator of "Super Trainee" was forced to delete posts and ban comments overnight to avoid affecting the show.

However, such actions only drew more dissatisfaction from netizens. Although they couldn't leave comments on Weibo, they could leave comments on the "Super Trainee" program.

As a result, in each episode of Qiku Video's "Super Trainee", a lot of sarcastic comments suddenly appeared, and the bullet screen formed by these comments completely blocked the screen.

the next day.

A high-definition video of the futuristic girl participating in the "Youth Song Contest" has appeared online, attracting likes, saves, and comments from people who don't watch TV.
Its popularity has also reached a new level.

Just as everyone was enthusiastically discussing everything about the future girls, the five members appeared on the stage of the Beijing TV music variety show "Sing Together".

The same song, but this time, the five members' images have changed, and even the dance is different.

However, the five of them still delivered a wonderful performance on stage, leaving the audience amazed by their stage presence and pleasantly surprised.

Unsurprisingly, countless netizens flooded the official Weibo account of "Super Trainee" to mock the production team, the mentors, those who voted, and everything related to the show.

The administrator was also frustrated and could only ban the newly opened comment section again and continue to delete those bad comments.

so tired!

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(End of this chapter)