This celebrity is overly enthusiastic!

Chapter 206 The Frustrated Headmaster Ouyang

Sun Xiaojing really wanted to say that you look great right now; the audience has never seen you look so颓废 and languid before.
If a photo like yours were posted directly, it would definitely catch people's eye!

But she dared not say that celebrities rely on their personal image for a living, and they only show the better side to the public.

Photographer Lao Zhao was adjusting his equipment, while Sun Xiaojing sat on a chair on the balcony, organizing the interview outline that the editor-in-chief had personally prepared and was going to show Chen Yuan later.

Soon Chen Yuan came out of the bathroom. Sun Xiaojing was quite surprised to see Chen Yuan, who had only washed his face and whose hair was still messy.

"Haha, sorry, my appearance isn't great. It's just that working on the art direction for Night City has been too much trouble these past few days."

"Are you really not bothered to appear on camera like this?"

"I don't mind, anyway, I don't make a living based on my looks."

Sun Xiaojing couldn't help but give him a thumbs up in her heart. There aren't many people in the entertainment industry who dare to say this so confidently, but Chen Yuan is definitely one of the most confident ones.

Chen Yuan glanced at the interview outline briefly, said it was fine, and got up to call the room service center to order three cups of hot coffee.

Sun Xiaojing began the interview, first briefly discussing his recent situation, and then the interview got down to business.

"Director Chen, have you been watching the music reality show 'The Voice of China' produced by Metaverse lately?"

"Of course, after all, it's the first variety show in the metaverse, and the entire production team put in a lot of effort. They did a really good job."

“Producer Liang and the Princess both said that this program was your original idea. Could you share your thoughts at the time?”

Chen Yuan took a sip of coffee, smiled, and waved his hand. "They're too good at flattering me. Apart from approving the budget and coming up with a few ideas, I haven't really been involved in this project."

Chen Yuan no longer needs to prove his talent to outsiders. He only needs to take credit for his creative contributions to variety shows; otherwise, he would really seem like a monster.

"Back then, some high-ranking members of the metaverse were chatting and joking around at the dinner party as usual, and they talked about the very popular 'Super Girl'."
"I don't know who got drunk and said we have extensive connections in the industry, so we could copy their approach and create a talent show."

Sitting upright, Sun Xiaojing felt that everyone had too much of a filter on Chen Yuan's genius, believing that geniuses always have a different temperament than ordinary people. Chen Yuan was such an unconventional genius, giving people a rather mysterious impression.

But just as the actors and directors who had worked with him had said, he was very approachable, and even she, who had been sitting very upright, couldn't help but relax.

"But the format of 'The Voice of China' is completely different from other shows that clearly imitate 'Super Girl', isn't it?"

"Yes, when we make a program, we definitely don't want to just copy; we have to be innovative."

When I watched talent shows on TV, I felt that the contestants were standing alone on the stage, waiting for the judges to pronounce their fate. Just imagining that feeling was terrible.

So I thought, why should judges be the only ones to choose contestants? Why can't contestants also choose judges?

The core blind audition mechanism of "The Voice of China" was completed through such lively discussions.

"Oh, I see. Could you tell me why The Voice of China refuses to sign outstanding contestants?"
Several people have already been identified by the media as having the potential to become singers. Is this because of your idealistic sentiments?

"Haha, not at all."

To be honest, the original plan was to set up a new agency to sign promising talents, but that was later changed.

"When we invited our first mentor, we were immediately turned down. Do you know who it was?"

Sun Xiaojing shook her head in agreement, but she guessed it should be the princess, because the princess was different from the other mentors; she had also participated in the deeper production of the program.

"It was the princess. She thought these shows were fake and scripted, and refused without even discussing appearance fees. I invited her myself, but she still didn't agree."

I'm also a bit stubborn. I was amazed by the format of "The Voice of China," and I was determined to impress the diva and make her bow down.

They directly modified the parts she didn't like, and ended up bringing her directly into the production team, hahaha!

Sun Xiaojing was stunned. How could a show like "The Voice of China," which many people consider perfect, be created by two people who have reached the pinnacle of their respective fields competing against each other?

"Then, didn't you think about the cost?"

"I have thought that at worst, we just can't recover the costs quickly in the short term, but if The Voice of China wants to continue in the long term, we must maintain its reputation."

If we follow the original model, recruiting all the promising talents into the company, then what we show the audience are scripts written in advance by the screenwriters.

They were made to fabricate a bunch of false personas—family troubles, pursuit of dreams, etc.—and the mentors were made to act out scenes of either ecstasy or sorrow.
To take it a step further, invite the contestants' parents and siblings to watch the competition and hope that the mentors will turn their chairs around.

These original plans did indeed provide a stronger emotional stimulus to the audience, made the recording of the program simpler and more convenient, and even generated substantial profits.

If this method is followed, the show will only last five, six, seven, or eight years at most before it's finished, completely wasting such a good program format as "The Voice of China".

The brand value of "The Voice of China" far outweighs these short-term gains. It could be described as idealism, but it's more of a sober consideration of interests.

Sun Xiaojing was stunned. She didn't know much about variety shows and never expected that they could be done like this!
"Many viewers compare 'The Voice of China' and 'Super Girl,' and fans of both sides are arguing fiercely. What is your opinion on these two most influential talent shows right now?" "Well, 'Super Girl' is very impressive. Actually, you can see from 04 that the production team was in a rush, and some parts were very sloppy. But I believe that Hunan TV will definitely be able to make a big splash in 05."

"You have high hopes for 'Super Girl'?"

"Yes, Super Girl is a true grassroots talent show, selecting ordinary people step by step from a vast sea of ​​people. The Voice of China, due to its program format, cannot show this important process."

The interaction between "Super Girl" and the public was stronger than that of "The Voice of China." The contestants selected by the show might not be the most talented singers, but they were definitely the most popular.

Stars who are watched by the audience and climb to the top step by step will have extremely strong fan loyalty.

I call these kinds of artists "idol trainees." Yuan Universe signed Zhang Hanyun, a young girl who rose to fame in the first season of "Super Girl," precisely to test the development potential of this type of idol trainee.

Sun Xiaojing was deeply impressed by Chen Yuan's profound insights into various fields. The interview was truly invaluable. Near the end, Sun Xiaojing decided to ask some lighter questions:

"Mr. Chen, everyone is very curious, was it really you who secured 5000 million from Changhong with just one phone call?"

Chen Yuan burst out laughing.

“I am very grateful to Chairman Ni for taking the initiative to create topics for the program. It is normal for people not to understand and to make fun of him.”

But the fact is, the sponsorship fee was settled in a single phone call, setting the tone for the collaboration.

Sun Xiaojing took a deep breath. Wow, I didn't expect this wasn't an exaggerated joke, it's the truth!

"So, is this what you said at that press conference, that it wouldn't be long before you proved your true influence to the world?"

Chen Yuan was taken aback, but quickly recalled his boastful words from back then, and chuckled:
"Of course not. I wasn't very involved in The Voice of China. The success of the show is thanks to the entire project team."

"Does that mean you'll have more plans?"

"Yes, it'll be in the next few days. We're going to make a big move."

Looking at the young man who exuded a relaxed yet confident and composed demeanor, Sun Xiaojing felt nothing but admiration and boundless curiosity.

"The Voice of China" is already so popular, and Chen Yuan has been working on the sequel to "The Edge Walker" recently. What big fuss can he possibly make?

Is it related to a movie? But the movie is still in the early stages of preparation and hasn't started filming yet, which really makes me curious!

NetEase's exclusive interview went viral as expected. Chen Yuan's unkempt appearance was loved by fans, and the public also described his image as having an "artist" vibe.

The third episode of "The Voice of China" aired, and the ratings soared again, with viewers showing particular interest in the behind-the-scenes stories of the show.

Although Chen Yuan has emphasized that making programs is for making money, many media outlets still spontaneously portray him as a simple-minded idealist who is committed to the fairness and vitality of programs.

The princess's popularity also surged because of this report.

However, not everyone praised Chen Yuan; Ouyang Changlin, the director of Hunan TV, was quite frustrated.

The entire station thoroughly studied "The Voice of China" and decided to imitate a similar format to create a program.

Copying the spinning chair trick is too obvious. How about making the contestants wear masks?

Someone actually came up with the idea of ​​inviting the contestants' relatives to watch the game to enhance the audience's sense of immersion. As for other things like scripts, there's no need to say more. Which variety show doesn't have a script?

But after being mocked by Chen Yuan, wouldn't doing this be just asking for trouble?

What's most frustrating is that Metaverse doesn't sign contracts with its students; that's just so disgusting!

Chen Yuan clearly knew the value of the artists selected by "Super Girl," and even came up with a very apt term: "idol development program."
But damn it, his "The Voice of China" wasn't a nationwide audition, yet it disrupted Hunan TV's development plans in this way!
On the surface, he still owes Cheng Yuan Universe a favor. Chen Yuan's praise of "Super Girl" can be considered a super advertisement for the show with immeasurable value.

It is foreseeable that more female contestants will participate in the show's selection process.

Moreover, thanks to the favor of this advertising and marketing genius, more companies participated in the competition for exclusive naming rights, and it wasn't just Mengniu that offered a high price.

The exclusive title sponsorship fee for "Super Girl" is approaching that of "The Voice of China".

The sequel to "Love Courtyard," titled "Love Apartment," has already premiered on the station. With the foundation laid by the first season, its ratings and word-of-mouth have unsurprisingly exploded.

Even the episode of "Happy Camp" featuring the cast of "iPartment" set the highest viewership record for the show in the past two years.

The sheer power of the Metaverse in achieving success in everything it does is terrifying!

Hunan TV wants to establish itself as an entertainment-focused platform, so it needs to cultivate a good relationship with this company.

The next season of "The Voice of China" absolutely has to be broadcast on Hunan TV!
(End of this chapter)