Tomoko Kanagawa, a contestant who had participated in the recording of "The King of Masked Singer", was invited to the home of her friend Yoko Takahashi.
"The staff of "The King of Masked Singer" came to visit me personally and wanted to invite me to participate in the "King of Masked Singer" show. They also said that it was personally commissioned by China's Angry Eyes King Kong."
Yoko Takahashi is probably in her mid-thirties, but she takes very good care of herself, and her skin is fair and delicate. Although she doesn't wear makeup, she has a delicate and ladylike temperament.
At this moment, she has long hair reaching her waist, sitting on the floor, leaning over to pour a cup of chrysanthemum tea for her friend Tomoko Kanagawa: "Tomoko, should I go?"
"Then it depends on yourself."
Tomoko Kanagawa smiled and said: "Of course, my opinion is that you can participate. After all, "The King of Masked Singer" is the world's top singer competition program. Neon cannot develop such a scale. It also has personal vision and mentality."
Tremendous growth.”
"Is this what you realized after participating in this show?" Yoko Takahashi asked curiously.
Tomoko Kanagawa thought for a while and said: "It's not really enlightenment, but participating in "The King of Masked Singer" did make a huge change in my mentality. Before that, what I always wanted was stability, so I just stayed in a corner.
In neon life, I always felt that the domestic market was enough for me to conquer, but when I went to China, I realized what it means to have a vast land and abundant resources, and most of the world’s elites are in China. It is indeed full of opportunities, and it’s no wonder that everyone
In pursuit of the Chinese dream..."
"Indeed, everyone is pursuing the Chinese dream."
Yoko Takahashi took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "China does have the temperament of being open to all rivers, so I should give it a try. As you said, always staying in a corner will narrow your vision."
Tomoko Kanagawa nodded and suddenly said: "But you have to be prepared to be eliminated. There are so many Chinese masters. Especially in this show, there are two victorious generals. One is the Angry Eyes King Kong. It is rumored that he is Li Ang, and the other is
yes……"
"It's King Lanling!"
Yoko Takahashi smiled, "The name Lanling King has been spread to Neon for a long time. Even in Neon, there are many fans of Lanling King. His masterpiece "Blue and White Porcelain" has almost become completely popular in Neon.
"
Tomoko Kanagawa said in surprise: "Really? I have been in retreat recently to prepare new songs. I didn't expect that King Lanling is so famous here. Oh, by the way, there is one thing you need to pay attention to. If you are determined to participate, you need to
Prepare more Chinese songs. In China, especially in the show "The King of Masked Singer", they only use foreign songs for the contestants."
Yoko Takahashi was stunned, and then said strangely: "Chinese culture has swept the world. Doesn't such a powerful country have a little tolerance?"
She thought that just now she was praising Huaxia's temperament of being open to all rivers, but she didn't expect to be slapped in the face in the blink of an eye. She found it hard to accept it.
"Because King Lanling once sang two English songs in "The King of Masked Singer", which became popular all over the world and is still at the top of the charts in many countries. It has great influence and has caused many people in China to protect the inheritance of local culture.
People's resentment may be due to too many complaints, which led to the relevant departments in China to interview the "King of Masked Singer" program team, which later led to "The King of Masked Singer" banning the use of other languages other than the native language family."
Tomoko Kanagawa sighed: "The Chinese language is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even in Neon, the first requirement for school examinations and social recruitment is to understand Chinese, so in my opinion, this requirement of "The King of Masked Singer" is not excessive.
point."
"but……"
Yoko Takahashi said helplessly: "I am not proficient in Chinese. Although I have sung some Chinese songs before, they were all very contemporary songs."
"Although it seems unfair to foreign singers, such opportunities are rare, so it depends on your own attitude."
Tomoko Kanagawa smiled and said: "Yoko, if you make up your mind to go to China, you must practice more Chinese songs. As far as I know, "The King of Masked Singer" will end in four episodes, so you just need to
Just prepare four or five backup songs."
"Okay, I'll think about it again. Maybe the Chinese songs I practiced before can still be used."
Yoko Takahashi combed her long hair and continued to pour tea for Tomoko Kanagawa.
…
Also in Tokyo.
"The King of Masked Singer" deputy director Shi Zhengyang got off the plane and carried gifts to the large flat floor of a luxury apartment building.
The No. 1 contemporary pop king of Neon Country, Kimura Kei, an artist who has blossomed in film, television and music, lives here.
However, Kei Kimura had a busy schedule, so it was relatives at home who received Shi Zhengyang.
Shi Zhengyang waited from noon to afternoon, and then to nine o'clock in the evening.
Finally, anxiously, I waited for Kimura Kei, who was belatedly arriving.
Kimura Kei looks very handsome, with sharp features. Although he is already forty years old, his life seems to have just begun. His youthful look makes even Shi Zhengyang, who is in his thirties, feel ashamed.
After a brief exchange and getting to know each other, Shi Zhengyang expressed his intention to come.
Kimura Kei was not surprised at all, because he had already guessed the other party's intention beforehand.
However, unlike Takahashi Yoko, Kimura Kei showed extremely little interest in the invitation to "The Masked Singer".
So he quickly declined: "I once traveled to China when I was young. I know that there is a real dragon's pool and tiger's den, and I also know that not everyone has the opportunity to pursue the Chinese dream. Perhaps now that I have more experience and strength, I will go to China again.
There will be different feelings, but for me at this stage, Neon is my main position, and the competition here is also very fierce. If I leave, someone will quickly fill my position, so I don’t
I don’t want to leave Neon and go to China to make a living.”
Kimura Kei stood up, bowed and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhengyang."
Shi Zhengyang was dumbfounded. I have been waiting for you for ten hours, and you just want to say this to me?
"the most important is……"
Kimura Kei raised his head and smiled: "Your program does not allow the singing of foreign songs, and I don't understand Chinese very well, so I can't participate in this program."
Shi Zhengyang suddenly understood.
Does this guy want to sing neon songs and speak neon language in "The Masked Singer"?
How is that possible!
Shi Zhengyang frowned.
No matter how high the ratings and popularity of "The King of Masked Singer" are, it will have to keep its tail in check under the stick wielded by the relevant departments.
Even Shi Zhengyang felt that not even the channel director Liang Youqi dared to make such a request.
He was helpless, "I will convey Mr. Kimura's words back to the headquarters, communicate with the headquarters, and then reply to you. It's too late today. I will visit again tomorrow. Thank you very much for Mr. Kimura's hospitality."
"You're welcome."
Kimura Jing stood up and said goodbye to each other. It wasn't until Shi Zhengyang's departing back disappeared from sight that his relatives beside him asked, "Jing, haven't you always wanted to go to China to make a living?"
"I really want to."
Kimura Kei thought of the obstacles he had encountered in China when he was young, and the unbearable humiliation he had already suffered, with fire in his eyes: "But I hate the show "The King of Masked Singer". China is economically, culturally and militarily.
It’s already number one in the world, but it doesn’t seem to be inclusive at all, and it doesn’t seem to care about the feelings of people in other countries. Can you believe it? They actually banned the appearance of foreign languages in a variety show. I don’t understand it.”