"I heard that just because you ate a pack during the live broadcast, this snack has been sold out recently?"
Cui Xueli watched Chi Jingyuan take out a bag of snacks from his shoulder bag, his eyes lit up, he took it and looked at it several times, then looked at him curiously and asked.
Today is May 18th, which is also the day of F(X)’s first concert. Originally, SM announced at the end of last year that FX would hold a concert this year. I heard that it was scheduled to be held at the beginning of the year.
The meeting was held, but it was delayed again and again because the team members were unable to reach an agreement to renew the contracts of all members.
And when fans were looking forward to it and were even a little disheartened, in April SM suddenly announced that all members would renew their contracts, and FX would hold their first offline solo concert seven years after their debut, and it is expected that
The event is scheduled to be held at the end of April.
Unfortunately, while FX fans were rejoicing, when the window opened to grab tickets, SM issued a communiqué saying that due to insufficient preparation time, venue and other issues, the FX concert could not be held as expected at the end of April, and it was later postponed.
In May, the concert dates were also announced, and ticket sales started at the end of April.
Although fans are a little dissatisfied with the delay for more than half a month, it’s not late to have a good meal, and today is finally the day of the FX performance.
Chi Jingyuan himself has a very good relationship with Cui Shirley, both of whom are members of 94line. He also had a very close relationship with Jung Soo Jung before. Although there was no follow-up, they got together and still keep in touch. He also has a good relationship with the other three members of FX. I felt this before
It’s a pity that the senior group has not had a solo tour for seven years since their debut. I have been looking forward to their concert, so today I took the time to bring Oh Sehun and Kim Junmyeon to watch it.
Because they had been contacted before and wanted to visit the backstage, they arrived very early. As soon as they arrived, they were directly brought in by the FX agent through the internal channel. After walking around the backstage, they chatted with familiar FX members.
When they got up, three people from 94line were chatting happily here. Jin Junmyeon was familiar with Victoria and exchanged some questions about the concert. A little further away, Zheng Xiujing and others were communicating with the on-site director.
The best is to practice twice in front of the mirror.
"It's more exaggerated than the best-selling." Before Chi Jingyuan could speak, Wu Shixun, a bystander, clicked his tongue and spoke first:
"The brand manufacturer of walnut kernel snacks, 'Kabi', was originally a small factory. The extruded products could not be sold before, and I felt that I could hardly survive... As a result, within a few days after the live broadcast ended, all the products were available instantly.
It’s sold out, and I don’t know how far the queue for subsequent orders is. It’s more exaggerated than coming back to life... You don’t know that the brand owners are going crazy with joy, and they are almost ready to supply him. First, they gave away ten kinds of various flavors.
I brought several boxes of snacks to the company for him to eat, and then said I was working hard to use the next revenue to hire him to be the spokesperson for this brand.”
As he spoke, he pursed his lips with envy at Chi Jingyuan, who was standing next to him and smiled: "It's not just 'Kabi'. Seeing that the effect is so exaggerated, the company has also received many requests from other snack brands in the past few days.
Contact and cooperation invitations... His endorsement fees are not cheap."
"I haven't decided whether to accept it yet..." Chi Jingyuan waved his hand reservedly: "And they are all small brands.
"LOTTE and Orion are also small brands?" Wu Shixun was very unhappy with Chi Jingyuan's modesty and immediately exposed him.
"So awesome?" I just thought it was funny before, but now that I knew some of the inside story, Cui Shirley was immediately amazed. She looked at Chi Jingyuan and gave a thumbs up: "Ah, you are indeed EXO. Yuan."
Chi Jingyuan was also very relaxed in front of relatives and friends, without any airs. He laughed twice and waved his hand: "That's right, when the time comes, I will find some suitable brands and bring you all with me."
"Didn't you think about whether to answer it or not..." A voice that was neither negative nor positive came from the side.
"Hahaha……"
Chi Jingyuan raised his leg as if he was going to kick him. After Wu Shixun gave in for a moment, everyone laughed together. Cui Xueli was the one who laughed most wildly, leaning forward and back.
Chi Jingyuan was actually quite surprised that the live broadcast could achieve such an exaggerated sales effect. At that time, he really just picked up a pack of snacks and only introduced it in one sentence. He never expected that this brand would be promoted in the follow-up.
Walnut kernels sell so well that they have even become a fashion trend among fans and young people.
Including SM Company, it is estimated that many snack brands have held special meetings and analyzed it. He also thought about it himself. He felt that in addition to the live broadcast being very popular and his popularity being very high, his ability to bring goods was beyond expectation. That brand
The walnut kernels are really delicious, which is also a very important reason.
After all, if it wasn't delicious, he wouldn't buy it back to his dormitory as snacks.
After laughing for a while, Chi Jingyuan looked at Cui Xueli, who seemed to be much more energetic than the last time they met, and asked casually: "By the way, how does it feel to prepare for a concert during this time?"
"Oh, don't talk about it. I have been rehearsing every day some time ago. I even have to practice the speed of changing clothes. I am exhausted... You go on tour every year and practice every year. Don't you feel tired?"
"Hmm... I don't think so." Wu Shixun thought for a while, then shook his head with a strange look on his face.
Because touring makes money, big sister... They are the most motivated during touring practice every year.
However, Chi Jingyuan could tell that although Cui Shirley was complaining, she still had a clear smile on her face. It seemed that the fulfilling life during this period had allowed her to rediscover some of her love for the stage.
Just as he was talking, a burst of footsteps came from behind, and then Chi Jingyuan felt his butt being lightly tapped. Looking back, he found that Zheng Xiujing had retracted her right hand without leaving any trace, took two steps back, and stood beside him with a smile.
Just look at him.
"Hey, the great actor is here." Seeing this, Chi Jingyuan also took a step over, squinting his eyes and applauding grandly.
Sammi Cheng's career as an actress is pretty good, but she didn't film in the peninsula this year. She just finished filming a movie last month, which was co-produced with a mainland film and television company.
The reason why Chi Jingyuan knew it was because the male lead she was co-starring happened to be their ex-EXO member, third brother lay.
It is said that he is a former member, but in fact, Lay has not officially announced his withdrawal from EXO. Logically speaking, he is still a member of XO, but he will not come back and do activities with the group and focus on the mainland schedule. EXO should still be ten
Talent is right.
However, Ariel didn’t recognize them at all. Even though SM did not announce Lay’s departure from the group, when the announcement came out in 2014, fans immediately believed that there were only 9 people in EXO. Ariel actually also split when Lay just left.
, many people were scolding him, including Luhan and Tao who had left before, scolding him for running away from 123, traitor and so on.
But after several people left, and EXO reached its peak in 2015 and achieved even more dazzling results than the 12-member period, fewer people scolded them.
And third brother Lay relied on his previous fame. Although he is not as good as Luhan, he has also developed very well in the mainland.
In fact, it was a good time to get together and part ways.
"Tsk~Who are you mocking?"
Not feeling cold about Chi Jingyuan's name, Zheng Xiujing waved her hand. After not seeing her for many days, she looked Chi Jingyuan up and down. Then she casually glanced at Cui Xueli next to her, pursed her lips and asked with a chuckle: "Wait a few days.
After the performance, can we find time to have a meal together?"
"Aren't you in a hurry to go to the mainland to film?" Chi Jingyuan looked at Zheng Xiujing, who still had the same long black hair and had not changed into stage makeup. Although her private clothes were simple, she felt very comfortable wearing them. There was no change compared to before, but she
It obviously feels a lot more mature.
I heard that after she finished filming the movie with her third brother, she took on a TV series co-produced with the mainland, but her joining the cast was delayed due to the concert.
"It's not like I have to leave right after it's over. It's not that urgent." She smoothed her hair and said naturally.
"Okay." Chi Jingyuan nodded. It's been a while since we last met to have a meal and chat. It's nothing else. There's no need to worry.
But it seems that Cui Xueli also said that we would have dinner together after the performance...
After chatting for a while, seeing that it was getting late, Chi Jingyuan and the others took a group photo with the five people from FX and left the backstage and venue without disturbing them. They went to eat something nearby and walked around. It was almost time.
After that, they came to the venue again and sat down in front of their seats under the guidance of the staff. After a while, the audience began to enter in an orderly manner. Soon the empty venue became more and more lively, and the surrounding sounds became noisy.
.
Chi Jingyuan got his tickets directly from the FX agent, and did not get the front row seat closest to the idol.
This kind of front row is used to see idols. They are not fans who have never met idols before. They are familiar with idols after seeing them countless times over the years, so there is no need for this.
Their seats are in midfield. Although they are not very close to the stage, they have a very good view. This kind of place can also better feel the atmosphere of the concert.
After Chi Jingyuan sat down, at the urging of the two members next to him, he took out a few packs of snacks from his shoulder bag and gave them to them... He didn't know why he had such a big belly just after eating.
Originally, he was planning to ask Bae Joo Hyun, Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan to come together. After all, they were members of 94line, and they felt good sitting together when they watched Kim Taeyeon's concert before. But after thinking about it, he decided to forget it, red velve
The relationship with the fans of FX is really not good. When they debuted, they were the fans of FX who attacked them the most. After that, the fans of the two families immediately developed a big feud. If they came to the concert and were photographed, it would easily arouse the fans.
dissatisfaction and disagreement.
And Chi Jingyuan feels that Bae Zhuhyun probably doesn’t like Jung Soojing very much...
After chatting with the members for a while, the venue was almost full after half an hour. Chi Jingyuan looked around with a baseball cap on his head. Most of the fans were holding periwinkle, that is, purple cheering sticks.
And the support banners... It is said that SM idols' support colors will have a very high-looking name, just like EXO's silver color, which has to be called 'Cosmic Latte'.
The fans and audience seemed quite enthusiastic. Deep inside, he could clearly feel the lively atmosphere and sense of expectation. In his sight, he also saw many faces that looked like they were from other countries. It seemed that
I think I came to Seoul specifically to watch the FX concert.
However, the number of attendees was not that large. This may be because SM’s estimate of FX’s appeal was average, and it was also the first concert to be conservative as usual, so the concert venue was arranged at the Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park. This venue was not
It's not big. It can only hold 4,500 people at full capacity. It's a place that EXO usually likes to use to hold showcases...
But to be honest, Chi Jingyuan’s decision is understandable. The composition of fans of the FX group is also very complicated. Jung Soo Jung is the most popular, and Cui Shirley is also okay. Victoria is a foreigner and has a limited audience. The popularity of the remaining two members seems to be
Some are average. Overall, there are more fans than the group. The two maknae like to quarrel with each other. It doesn't look like it's easy to sell tickets.
What's more important is that by 2016, the second-generation girl groups have basically come to an end. FX, which has suffered a lot in recent years, has actually declined a lot. Many fans have already climbed the wall to look for younger, more fresh girl groups.
's embrace.
But...actually, the significance of being able to hold their own tour concert in their seventh year of debut cannot be measured by simple numbers of people. It really doesn't matter how many people are there.
This first tour, which took place seven years after their debut and was only possible through the renewal of contracts by all members, has a different meaning for all FX members and even the fans. Chi Jingyuan heard a lot from Cui Shirley.
Regarding their preparations for this concert, he knew that Jessica specifically declined to join the group for filming.
Victoria herself has a lot of schedule in the Mainland, but she has not been absent. Instead, it is very hard to travel back and forth to Seoul in the Mainland to practice for the concert. She has lost interest in the stage and has neglected to practice dance. Cui Xueli, whose strength has declined, has also been spending time in the practice room during this period.
The other two members also wanted to do better, and everyone tried their best.
So when the life of the group is clearly at an end, they can hold their first tour, interact closely with all their fans, and make all their loyal fans who have followed them for many years and themselves have no regrets.
the most important.
And to a certain extent, I am actually very lucky.
Soon it was time for the concert to start. The overhead lights of the venue slowly went out, and the VCR of the opening credits began to play on the big screen on the stage. Amid loud cheers, several members of FX appeared in the VCR one by one.
Then a burst of red light flashed, and five figures gradually rose up as the elevator slowly appeared in everyone's field of vision. The excited fans' screams did not last for two seconds before the dynamic and familiar prelude music started playing.
"Ay-wait a minite"
"Follow the laws of the jungle, the weak eat the strong."
Hearing the melody of this extremely unique "red light", Chi Jingyuan was infected by the surrounding atmosphere and smiled, raising the cheering stick in his hand and slowly waving it along with the two members next to him, in the darkness
The purple light shines brightly, like periwinkles blown by the wind, swayed by countless fans.
…
FX's first solo performance came to a successful conclusion. Although it was no longer their era, they still had a lingering influence. The next day, they still made a lot of noise due to the promotion of SM and many media. Among them, the EXO trio also
She was photographed by the director during the concert and became a hot topic. Many Aili felt a little helpless about this news.
If you have time to go to other people’s concerts, you don’t have time to appear in front of the TV for us to watch more. Don’t you have time to have more live stages?
Can you be more serious about the return period?
As if they heard the fans' voices, Chi Jingyuan and the others returned to their work after watching the most significant first show, because according to the previous company's plan, the prelude song "Fire" was only available for two days.
week, and now entering the second week, they are going to start three singing activities this week.
At this time, in front of the interview desk in the waiting room of "Music Bank", two candidates for this issue were preparing for the interview recording. Chi Jingyuan was pulled to the front by the on-site PD at this moment and started.
Reminiscing about old times.
"Hey Yigu, Jingyuan, I haven't seen you on "Music Bank" for a long time." The PD patted his shoulder very hard.
Because when he and Bae Zhuhyun were MCs, "Music Bank" had the best ratings, which made all the staff of the program team have a particularly good impression and attitude towards them. After working as MCs on "Music Bank" for more than half a year, Chi Jing
It can be said that Yuan is already familiar with all the staff of the program team from top to bottom, and the same is true for the PD who is responsible for interview recording. At this time, he pulled Chi Jingyuan with some joking accusations, and his tone was very
familiar.
After getting off "Yinyin", this is the first time that Chi Jingyuan returned to the show as an idol. When he came backstage just now, he just said hello to the PD VJs and had a round.
"Brother, didn't we just meet when I came to KBS to record a program some time ago?" Chi Jingyuan looked at the familiar PD strangely, feeling as if he had lost his memory.
"I mean in "Music Bank"." The PD waved his hand, and then said with a slight complaint: "Some time ago, I wanted you and Irene to come to a special stage, but the invitation was rejected by your company."
"Of course I have no problem...but I can't help the company's arrangements, haha." Chi Jingyuan smiled and responded politely, and then asked politely: "The program should be going well recently? The Korean PD should not be as good as before.
Do you curse people as often as you do?"
The PD smiled bitterly after hearing this, glanced at the two MCs not far away who were reviewing the script, and shook his head slightly, but did not say anything to complain.
After Ji Kyung Won and Bae Joo Hyun, the "Music Bank" program team searched in many ways, and with the efforts of the agency, they finally found CNBLUE's Kang Min Hyuk and Ahn Sol Bin, a popular member of the girl group Laboum, to take over as MCs of the show.
At the same time, because they wanted to recreate the myth of Yin Yin CP, the program team initially had the same requirements for the hosting style of the two new MCs as Yin Yin CP.
It's a pity that in the music industry, idols like Ji Kyung-won and Bae Joo-hyun make people not want to change the channel when they appear in the camera, making the audience want to keep watching. They are extremely eye-catching visual miracle-level idols.
It's rare. At the same time, the two of them have a tacit understanding and sense of adversity that makes people laugh very sweetly, but they also have a sense of proportion and don't feel tired at all.
After all, it is really difficult to find two real men and women to host the show...
The term 'Visual Miracle' was a new title given to the pair of Ji Kyung Won and Bae Joo Hyun after the audience of "Music Bank" discussed and missed the former Yin Yin CP online after being extremely disappointed with the last two MCs.
It quickly became popular because it felt very appropriate. It is used to describe male and female idols who are outstanding in appearance and leave a deep impression on people.
Therefore, the two succeeding MCs did not achieve the desired results despite their deliberate imitation, and the ratings of the show continued to decline. After a few months, "Music Bank" far surpassed other singing programs in ratings and popularity and has returned.
As usual, not only are the two new MCs also getting a lot of criticism from fans of Yinyin CP, they have launched a round of comprehensive attacks on them from appearance to style, and from all aspects, resulting in them not being very popular now.
I am imitating the style of Yin Yin CP again.
Seeing the PD's expression, Chi Jingyuan didn't ask any questions. He laughed twice and chatted for a while before leaving for the time being. He glanced at the nine people gathered not far away, their eyes drifting over from time to time. He replied
Go to your team and prepare to start recording today's interview with an alternate.
"Today's waiting room welcomes two teams who are candidates for today. They are EXO and Twice."