Chinese entertainment: Top stars have no holidays

Chapter 88 Bangkok Fan Meeting!

The following day, Bangkok was sunny and warm, a perfect day for going out.

The fan meeting for the main cast of "A Love So Beautiful" is being held today.

This fan meeting in Bangkok is Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei's first official offline fan meeting since their debut.

The production team and the Thai organizers announced the ticket sales five days in advance. Only two thousand seats were available for the entire event, with online ticketing and availability entirely dependent on speed.

Five days ago, the moment the ticket sales channel opened, countless fans flooded into the backend, causing the server to lag instantly due to the pressure.

In just over 20 seconds, all 2,000 tickets were sold out.

It was swift and efficient, leaving no time for anyone to even process the system.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this is a fan meeting in Bangkok; the ticket-buying frenzy is never limited to local Thai fans.

Fans in Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore set their alarms early to stake out tickets across borders.

Local Chinese and international students in Bangkok also joined the rush for tickets, hoping to witness firsthand the glory of Chinese entertainment stars going global.

Even domestic fans got involved.

Since the hit drama "A Love So Beautiful" aired, Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei have never held any offline meet-and-greets or fan events in China.

Countless domestic drama fans have yet to have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams offline.

This fan meeting in Bangkok has become the only chance for all Jiang Bai, Tian Xiwei, and drama fans to fulfill their dreams.

Many domestic fans spared no expense to snag plane tickets and visas, traveling thousands of miles to foreign countries just to see Jiang Chen and Chen Xiaoxi step out of the screen in person.

At 10 a.m., three hours before the official start of the meeting, the area outside the venue was already packed with people and bustling with excitement.

The plaza outside the huge venue was already filled with fans from all over the world.

Young people from different nationalities and speaking different languages ​​gathered here, and their only commonality was the Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei support items they held high.

A dazzling array of custom-made banners, light boards, badges, and transparent fans bearing the couple's photos were on display.

Individual support items for Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei are interspersed with CP support items. If you were to count them carefully, there might be more CP support items than individual support items.

There's no way around it, CP fans are really more effective than solo fans.

Whether it's a male-female couple or a male-male couple, CP fans are more enthusiastic and more prone to impulsive spending on idol worship than individual fans.

Within the crowd, CP fans and individual solo fans each formed their own groups, clearly distinct.

How distinct is it?

Even fans from different countries prefer to band together based on whether they are fans of a couple or fans of a single person, rather than forming small groups based on their region.

For them, even if they don't speak the same language, they have to use their limited English and gestures to communicate with each other.

It's also more comfortable to be with people who, although we can communicate, have different fandoms.

We just can't connect!

Several local Thai girls, dressed in matching school uniforms, held up handwritten support signs in Thai, but were communicating in English with several fans who were clearly from China about their experiences watching the drama.

"I've watched 'A Love So Beautiful' three times, and I absolutely love Jiang Chen. Today I finally get to see him in person!"

"Haha, his real name is Jiang Bai, Jiang Chen is just his character name."

"I know! But I prefer to call him Jiang Chen."

Not far away, three female fans who had flown all the way from Hanoi, Vietnam, carefully displayed the double posters they had made overnight by hand. Their voices were full of relief: "My hands were shaking when I was trying to buy the tickets, but thankfully I managed to get seats. It was so worth it to cross the border to see them."

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Many fans also drove or transited from Singapore and Malaysia to get here.

They shared small gifts, candies, and stickers that they had prepared in advance. Strangers instantly became acquainted because of their shared love for each other, and chatted excitedly.

It's worth mentioning that, regardless of whether they are Jiang Bai's solo fans, Tian Xiwei's solo fans, or fans of the two-person CP, although they have formed their own circles, there have been no disputes.

They even help each other take photos, hand out support items, and reserve spots when needed.

At least there were no toxic fans present, or rather, toxic fans wouldn't dare to cause trouble openly offline.

As time went on, the number of people increased, and the roads around the venue were completely filled with fans, but the order was maintained relatively well.

The staff on site have already organized the teams and divided the area into entrance channels, support collection areas, and rest areas.

Fans lined up quietly and waited to enter.

At 1:20 p.m., the security checkpoint officially opened.

Two thousand lucky fans went through ticket checks, security checks, and entered the venue in an orderly manner.

The stage inside the venue was meticulously decorated, with pure white and light blue as the main colors, and covered with flowers, string lights and cloud-shaped installations, creating a youthful atmosphere.

On the large screen on the stage, classic scenes and behind-the-scenes footage from "A Love So Beautiful" were played on a loop, while the sweet theme song played repeatedly, instantly bringing everyone back to the time when they were watching the show.

The stadium was packed, with most of the two thousand seats occupied.

There were only a few empty seats, probably because some fans who bought tickets were delayed by unforeseen circumstances and couldn't get there.

The fans, already seated, gripped their light sticks and banners tightly, holding their breath and eagerly awaiting the appearance of their idol.

At exactly 2 p.m., the lights suddenly went out.

The entire stadium fell silent for a moment, then erupted in deafening screams and cheers, the sound waves sweeping across the entire venue, so enthusiastic that they almost lifted the roof off.

The stage lights slowly came on, and gentle beams of light converged in the center of the stage as Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei walked out from behind the curtain side by side.

The two specially changed into the classic school uniforms from the drama, perfectly recreating the classic screen image in the hearts of the audience.

From the moment they appeared, they exuded a youthful atmosphere that instantly captivated everyone in the audience.

"Welcome to Bangkok! Welcome to the 'A Love So Beautiful' fan meeting!"

The emcee opened the event enthusiastically in Thai, and the large screen at the venue thoughtfully provided bilingual (Chinese and English) translations, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei bowed deeply to all the fans in the audience, and waved to them with smiles on their faces.

"Good afternoon everyone, my name is Jiang Bai."

"Good afternoon, everyone! I'm Tian Xiwei! It's a pleasure to meet you all here!"

After a brief self-introduction, the audience erupted in cheers and applause once again, the cheers and applause lasting for a long time.

During the interactive segment with TaIk, the two were relaxed and natural throughout, patiently chatting and interacting with fans in the audience.

The host began by asking, "A Love So Beautiful has achieved phenomenal popularity in Southeast Asia, winning the hearts of countless viewers."

"Did you two ever imagine that this drama would become a huge hit in Thailand?"

Tian Xiwei shook her head, "We never imagined that this drama would go abroad and be loved by so many overseas viewers."

"Seeing so many people traveling across borders today has truly moved me, and I am incredibly grateful."

Standing next to her, Jiang Bai thought to himself, "I have thought about it."

She just never expected that she would attract more fans than Hu Yitian in her previous life because of her good looks.

However, he still added, "We are very fortunate that our work can transcend mountains and seas and be loved by so many foreign fans."

"I am also very grateful to every fan who came from afar. It is your love that has allowed more people to see this little beauty."

Fans are the most easily moved group.

As soon as the two spoke, many fans in the audience felt a warmth in their hearts, their eyes welled up with tears, and they raised their light sticks even higher, waving them continuously, hoping that their idols could see them.

The Q&A session then began, with several fans randomly selected to come on stage for a close interaction.

Most fans come to the meet-and-greet specifically for this part of the event.

The first person to be selected was a female fan who had come all the way from China. She was still trembling with excitement and her eyes were red when she went on stage.

With a choked voice, she said, "I've watched 'A Love So Beautiful' five times. Every time I watch it, I'm healed by the mutual devotion between Jiang Chen and Chen Xiaoxi."

"Thank you for capturing the most beautiful image of my youth. It was totally worth traveling thousands of miles to see you!"

Seeing the fan's genuine emotions, Tian Xiwei gently stepped forward and hugged her, softly comforting her.

Jiang Bai also bowed slightly and sincerely thanked him.

The second Thai fan to go on stage asked a question, albeit haltingly, in a mix of English and Chinese, with an exceptionally earnest tone: "Brother Jiang Bai, is Jiang Chen's personality the same as yours?"

Jiang Bai smiled slightly upon hearing this. Although he knew that saying it was similar would make it easier to convert these drama fans into personal fans, he still frankly said, "Actually, there are some differences. My personality is more cheerful and direct. I'm not as arrogant as Jiang Chen. I like what I like and I hate what I hate."

"However, Jiang Chen is a character I cherish very much!"

After that, several more lucky fans were invited onto the stage to interact with the two.

Jiang Bai and Tian Xiwei will answer every fan's question seriously and sincerely thank every fan who comes to the event.

When encountering nervous or reserved fans, she will proactively slow down her speech and gently ease the atmosphere.

At the end of the interactive segment, the two even recreated a classic scene from the drama.

A gaze filled with height difference, a gentle head pat, and a soft smile as they lean their heads together side by side.

Classic scenes from the drama were recreated, instantly evoking memories of watching the series for the entire audience.

The screams, cheers, and shouts from the audience were layered upon layered, and the flashes of light formed a dazzling sea of ​​stars, creating an atmosphere that was simply overwhelming.

After the enthusiastic interaction, the most anticipated part of the event began: the performance.

The stage lights softened slowly, and gentle accompaniment began, filling the venue with a sweet melody.

Jiang Bai, holding a microphone, stood in the center of the stage and gently sang the theme song of "A Love So Beautiful," titled "How Much I Like You, You'll Know."

The fan meeting held for the idol drama was actually mainly a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who watched the show.

This allows fans to constantly recall the joyful experience of watching the show.

Then, do everything possible to convert them from drama fans into fans of the lead actor.

The theme song of "A Love So Beautiful" instantly brought everyone back to those memorable scenes from the drama.

As the chorus began, the two thousand fans in the audience spontaneously joined in the singing.

It doesn't matter if you can sing, sing off-key, or don't speak Chinese.

Songs in Chinese, English, Thai, and Vietnamese intertwined, transcending language and region, and converging into a wave of sound.

To be honest, this scene was quite touching.

On stage, Jiang Bai was moved by the star-studded light boards and the fans singing along with all their might. Her singing became even more gentle, and she would occasionally raise her hand to wave and interact with the fans, smiling and gazing "affectionately" at each one.

As the song ended, thunderous applause and cheers continued for a long time.

After a brief pause, Jiang Bai's performance was not over yet.

The second accompaniment begins slowly, the melody becoming increasingly soothing and gentle.

This song, "Slowly Falling in Love with You," is widely recognized by domestic fans as Jiang Chen's signature character song.

Compared to the youthful and upbeat theme song of "A Love So Beautiful".

This song is a standard, heartfelt pop love song.

"Slowly I've come to like you, slowly we've become closer, slowly we've talked about ourselves, and slowly we've walked together —"

A heartfelt song slowly began to play.

The entire room fell silent instantly, and everyone listened attentively.

Even if you don't speak the language, you can still feel the emotions this song is trying to convey from the melody and Jiang Bai's gentle voice.

Tian Xiwei stood quietly to the side of the stage, silently watching Jiang Bai, who was shining on the stage, her eyes filled with love.

The boy she liked was indeed the most outstanding.

And last night, he said that this song was actually written for her!

"Slowly I'll come to like you, slowly I'll reminisce, slowly I'll grow old with you —"

Tian Xiwei hummed along softly, her face beaming with a smile she couldn't hide.