Because the previous emotional fluctuations made his mood more complicated, Ji Kyung-won’s speech was a little simple, and the fans in the audience could not understand the change in his mentality. He did not seem to be as emotional as other members, even Kim Jun-myeon and
Byun Baekhyun even choked up.
But he still received crying cheers and shouts from the fans below... This is the cute thing about Ariel. No matter what he said, as long as it was what he said, he would support and cheer for her unconditionally.
"Kansangmida..."
In the end, all the members bowed to the audience below, and then did not return to the artist's seat, but walked towards the artist aisle next to the moving door... After all the awards were presented, it was the last part of today's MMA.
As the final finale of EXO's stage, they now have to circle around and go behind the screen door to prepare for their debut.
"Dafa!"
"Pah, pah, pah..."
As soon as they got off the stage, they met their manager An Chengyuan and several assistants waiting for them at the entrance of the aisle. As soon as they saw Chi Jingyuan and the others coming off the stage, they immediately clapped with a smile to celebrate the big award they had just won.
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The members of EXO also laughed happily and high-fived each other in celebration. Jin Junmyeon handed the trophy in his hand to his assistant. He laughed twice and clapped, and then suddenly remembered the weirdness in the artist booth at the Crystal Boy stage just now.
, frowned, and said to An Chengyuan: "By the way, brother, when the Crystal Boys seniors were on stage just now..."
The other members also stopped joking.
They have all been in the industry for so many years, and they can all feel that something is obviously wrong.
"I've also seen this, and I've just sent a question to the organizer."
Speaking of this, An Chengyuan also smiled and nodded slowly.
The management team always pays attention to the artists on the stage when they are down there. From time to time, they will go through the staff passage to communicate, give bottles of water, etc. They all noticed the situation just now, but at this time An Chengyuan
Without saying much, "You go prepare the stage first, and we'll talk about this when we get back."
There were no other performances on the stage at this time, only An Seungho was chatting awkwardly on it, saying some concluding remarks to buy time for EXO's transition, so they were very pressed for time and had no time to say this.
Hearing this, the members all nodded, said a few words at the end, took a sip of water, and quickly ran to the scheduled stage location, adjusted their ears, and prepared to go on stage with bated breath.
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At this time, An Shenghao at the front desk also received a reminder from the director and stopped talking nonsense. After making a summary, he announced loudly: "Now, welcome XO!"
As he shouted, the lights on the stage dimmed as cheers rang out, and a specially prepared VCR began to play on the huge screen door. All the audience and idols looked at the screen expectantly.
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"Debuted in 2012"
Accompanied by XO's iconic self-introduction sound of 'we are one, we are EXO', several silver fonts appeared on the black mist-like screen, seeming to lead everyone back to 2012 when the legend began.
"The group that has won the most number one music program"
At the same time as the subtitles were changing, screenshots of members holding up their trophies and giving speeches quickly emerged under the old tones as countless awards were presented. Each smile and trophy marked the splendid journey along the way.
"Fan club exceeds 5 million"
Under EXO's huge logo, there is a very important narration: 'Officially certified and the most influential fan site.'
"The first million album sales in 12 years, the miraculous three million album sales"
From "MAMA", to "Roar", to "EXO-L" and this year's "EXACT", the cover images of each album appear side by side on the screen, and each unique LOGO represents
A period of brilliant glory.
"The long-term best-selling artist in Asia, concert tickets sold out within 0.4 seconds, the most influential Kpop star in the world"
A photo from a bird's-eye view of the concert emerged. There were more than 50,000 Ali sticks in the venue, shining like a galaxy.
"The most influential group in Asia"
The exciting BGM reached its climax, and the nine-square grid of portraits of nine people in the dark style of "Monster" slowly emerged. As the photos gradually darkened, the last row of subtitles slowly emerged:
"EXO's record can only be broken by EXO"
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgoing outfrom me out out out out out out.
The enthusiasm in their hearts, and even many other fans were infected by the unstoppable momentum of EXO in the VCR, and everyone screamed crazily.
"Dafa!"
Even the idols at the artist table couldn't help but whisper to each other when they saw this VCR. The newly debuted Blackpink looked at each other and saw each other's jaw-dropping expressions.
The eyes of the young guys in Seventeen also showed shock and envy, and they hoped that one day in the future, they would also be able to shoot this kind of VCR that makes people admire the scene.
We were sitting in the artist booth together, and we knew each other, and we didn't think anything of it when we chatted in private without any filters. Only then after watching this VCR did I really feel that EXO is indeed a mountain that people look up to in Kpop today.
Amid the cheers of the audience, the screen door lit up again, and the logo of the reissue cover of EXO's recent third regular album "EXACT" lit up on the screen. A flash turned into the original album logo of the third album, and then
After constant pushback, the regular version 2 in 2015, the mini version 2 in 2014, and the "Roar" logo in 2013, finally stopped.
"Dong, dong, dong, dong..."
The next second, the screen door slowly opened. Accompanied by the iconic looping electronic music of "Roar", Kim Jong-in and Kim Min-seok walked out. There were two backup dancers standing next to them. They took a step forward and followed the chorus.
There is no need to elaborate on the song "Roar". Among the entire audience, even fans from other families and even anti-fans who hate EXO at heart have heard this song.
This song is not just a hit song, it seems to represent a year and an era. As soon as the melody sounds, everyone can't help but hum along and shake their legs. It is still EXO's most classic
One of the songs.
This opening seemed to take everyone back to the year 2013, but the chorus, which was only 30 seconds long, was not satisfying at all. The section was over when everyone was still unfinished, and the first group of people quickly left the stage, followed by those from behind.
The screen door began to change again, with a flicker, and the classic maze logo of EXO's second mini album "Addicted" appeared clearly, and then slowly opened the next second.
"Someone call the doctor and catch me and say~"
"Too Much you, your love, this is overdose~"
Kim Jun Myun and Do Kyung Soo's "Addicted" has just become addictive. The classic puppet control choreography has not made all the audience shake their legs excitedly. Oh Sehun and Kim Jong Dae came on stage with the choreography.
"The world is full of strange things, among which it is difficult to distinguish between true and false."
"call me baby~~call me baby~~"
Their standard hip thrust once again aroused everyone's enthusiasm, and the whole audience could not stop singing.
Most of the MMA stages tonight were very exciting. No matter how the singing was, just looking at the costumes and choreography for each stage, and even the dance breaks, you can feel that the idols have been carefully rehearsed and prepared.
EXO, who was the final performer, was no exception.
And if we want to talk about how all the fans and even passers-by feel when they see EXO’s stage now...
That's the surprise.
Strong surprise and excitement.
The stages carefully prepared by others are naturally exciting, but due to the dissemination and precipitation of the songs, the impact may be slightly weaker. However, the stage of EXO, which has always featured hit songs, is even more exciting and a bit special.
It's the kind of heart-wrenching feeling that you can sing along with when you hear the melody, and you can't help but sway, "I heard this song before." It's intoxicating.
This approach seems to have some meaning of showing off, as if it is showing off its rich music library, telling everyone, "Every year, the title song of every album is a hit song, and everyone can sing it when the music is played."
But this is EXO.
After "Call Me Baby" ended, with everyone's expectant eyes, a new LOGO appeared on the screen. Amidst the screams that echoed through the sky, Chi Kyung-won, Park Chanyeol, and Byun Baekhyun walked out of the door with their backup dancers.
came out.
He stood in the C position in the middle, and the other two people took a step back. After taking their positions, they lowered their heads first, as if they were brewing emotions and atmosphere.
The next second, the music of "Boy with Luv" sounded. In the close-up on the big screen, he gently raised his head, raised the corners of his mouth, and gave the camera a sunny smile. Before the audience could scream, he stepped on the melody perfectly.
Amid the drumbeats, a choreographer raised his legs and danced directly to the chorus:
“Yeah you makin me a boy with luv~”
"oh mymymy~~"
The reason why "Roar" is one of EXO's most classic songs is because of the existence of "Boy with Luv". This song is EXO's first real global hit song, whether in China, Southeast Asia, or even all over the world.
Neon, which is difficult to enter, has aroused a high response even in the European and American markets. It is now EXO's most famous song in the world.
The extremely addictive chorus melody, light choreography, Chi Jingyuan's blue hair in the MV and the look back at the beginning have already become classics in the hearts of fans.
"oh mymymy~~"
"oh mymymy~~"
There was no need for Chi Jingyuan and the others to open their mouths, and the entire audience immediately started singing the chorus. The thirty-second chorus was sung from beginning to end, and the sound was so loud that even the loudspeakers were overwhelmed. No other sound could be heard in the entire Gaoche Dome.
, and I don’t know how many times the organizer had to mute the sound during the live broadcast to alleviate this shocking momentum.
The ceiling seemed to be vibrating with the loud sound, which was even more shocking when you were immersed in the scene. It made the eardrums of the idols sitting on the artists' seats next to them go deaf from the noise.
Sitting in the artist's seat, still immersed in the excitement and touching atmosphere of winning the first grand award since her debut, Lin Nalian, who was still lowering her head and crying non-stop, was shocked for a moment, and raised her head with tears in her eyes.
He glanced at it, wrinkled his little nose, and took a sharp breath.
Zhou Ziyu opened her big eyes like black gems and stared blankly in the direction of the stage... Even though she had already made her debut, she could still be sitting in the artist's seat and had excellent results, but when she saw Chi
Jingyuan's stage, listening to the deafening chorus, feeling the unparalleled momentum, but she felt that nothing had changed from before. She was still the same person before her debut, off the stage, across the dining table, and in the assistant
Driving, a little fan girl who is amazed and dependent on the person next to her.
Minami Nai shed tears because of the afterglow of the Daesang Awards. While revealing her true nature as a crybaby, she kept looking at her boyfriend on the stage... After experiencing the Daesang Awards and feeling the boiling atmosphere now, she suddenly
I developed a strong attachment and desire to talk. I really wanted to be close to my boyfriend and had a lot to say to him.
When everyone was having mixed feelings, Jin Zhixiu in the back row frowned slightly because the sound made her ears hurt. Then she leaned to Jin Zhini's ear next to her, covered her mouth with her hand and asked, "Didn't you say that last time?
Do you want to ask for his contact information when we meet next time?”
"I'm planning to ask for it." Jin Zhini was also shocked and had a headache. Her heart was a little tired and she walked over and said, "But I walked around the backstage several times in the afternoon and didn't meet him. Let's see if there is a chance after the meeting.
Bar."
"If it doesn't work out, let Caiying ask Oppa Sehun for it later..."
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"Well……"
After the final performance, today's MMA also officially ended, and a group of EXO people walked backstage out of breath.
Because it was the last performance, and because there were so many Aili present today, they did not leave directly after the stage ended. They also stood on the stage and interacted with fans to thank them for a while. When they returned to the backstage, other idols
They all came back a few minutes ago.
Several people greeted the staff passing by. Chi Jingyuan also saw a group of Twice people gathered at the other end, who seemed to be filming some behind-the-scenes footage. However, he said nothing and followed the members back to his lounge.
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"Today's stage performance was very good! The audience's response was also great!"
"It is truly an unprecedented stage. What we are watching below are all excited... I think it will definitely become a classic on the MMA stage."
With the help of his assistant, he wiped his sweat and drank some water to take a breath. An Chengyuan smiled and encouraged and praised a few words. When he saw that it was almost done, he changed the subject and talked about the things that everyone was concerned about.
: "I've already asked clearly about what happened on Crystal Boy's stage just now..."
Speaking of this, all the members cheered up, and Chi Jingyuan also put down his water glass and pursed his lips to listen.
"At that time, there was an on-site staff member who came from the artist aisle to the artist booth. He directed all the idols in the back row of the artist booth to stand up."
An Chengyuan's expression was not very good: "She left immediately after Twice stood up. I don't know if it was intentional or not."
"Ah? This must be intentional. How could only us be missed? We were all looking at the stage at the time, and the sound was so loud that we didn't even notice what was going on behind."
Park Chanyeol didn't even think about it and shouted loudly.
Jin Jongdae also nodded and added; "Yes, Crystal Boy is a super senior. Everyone else stands up. If we were the only ones who didn't stand, we would definitely be accused of being rude and disrespectful to our seniors. We wouldn't know what to do at that time."
What a scolding."
Everyone is a smart person who has been in the industry for many years. Everyone can see the consequences of not standing up. No one believes in any unintentional act. No need to think about it, everyone is sure that the person in charge did it deliberately.
Chi Jingyuan also had the same idea.
They have seen this kind of dirty trick many times since they debuted. Some have happened to themselves, and some have happened to others.
"Brother, how should we deal with this matter?"
"I have communicated with the organizer, but the organizer said it was just an unintentional mistake by the staff, and it cannot even be called a mistake... and there are no serious consequences... If we have a strong attitude, they said they can apologize.
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An Chengyuan talked about the results of the communication he just had with the organizer.
"I don't think it's that simple." Jin Junmian thought for a while and began to analyze: "Today is not just about the field affairs, I think there are also some problems in the waiting room. Even if the senior Crystal Boy is here, our practice room will not be the same.
It should be this small, at least not as big as other combinations."
"I haven't felt this way before. When we put them together, it suddenly becomes a ghost."
"There is definitely something wrong with that venue."
The members also discussed it one after another.
"It's really hard to say this kind of off-board trick, because even if you know that the other party is targeting you, there is no evidence at all."
An Chengyuan's expression was not very good, but he still added: "But of course the company will not just give it up. It is still communicating with the organizer, but the specific results have not come out yet..."
"..."
Chi Jingyuan listened to the whole process and made his own judgment in his heart.
It was pretty much what he had thought before, that someone was playing a dirty trick against EXO, calling other people to stand up, probably not calling them, in order to make them known as disrespecting their seniors.
Although the method is relatively simple, the intention is indeed quite vicious.
As for the result of the handling, Chi Jingyuan actually didn't pay much attention to it. They didn't need an apology at all... Even if they knew that the venue manager was playing dirty tricks, they still had reasons to say, "I just informed the idols normally."
I just stood up to take a reaciton shot. EXO didn’t get up because they didn’t hear me shouting, or they just forgot.”
Even if the company is stronger behind the scenes, the most it can do is ask the organizer to fire the venue manager, but there is not much else it can do.
So the processing results don't really matter.
The key point now is that we don’t know whether this incident was an individual act, an act of a single hostile company... or a collective act.
This kind of dirty trick is not uncommon. EXO encountered it many times when they first debuted, but it became less common as their popularity grew.
But Chi Jingyuan thought about it now and found that he seemed to have started to encounter these inexplicable targets again recently, sometimes or not.
Reconnecting with today's events, we can see that there are indeed some people and forces around them who are targeting them, and Chi Jingyuan actually has some guesses about the reasons... EXO is too popular.
Your boy group occupies nearly one-third of the entire physical sales volume, occupying the largest share of the market, suppressing all other boy groups and even the girl groups are in their shadow.
And if it was popular for a year or two, it doesn't matter. Now it is getting more popular year by year, making other groups and companies breathless. If I don't target you, who should I target? Even if you are an SM company with a big business and a great network, you have a deep background.
, but faced with market competition and pressure to survive, they ignored this.
I’ll drag you down from the altar first.
It would be fine if it was just an individual or a single company's hostility. What Chi Jingyuan is worried about now is the reason he is thinking... If it is because of this, then there will definitely be more than today's small tricks, and there will definitely be all kinds of dirty water in the future.
And dirty tricks.
It is not impossible to bypass SM’s public relations and directly expose the members’ love affairs...
If this is the case, even he is a little helpless... Many people in the industry currently know a thing or two about his background, and they should not dare to do anything, and some of his moves will definitely not be used on him.
But if these people don't target him, but target the group or other members, Chi Jingyuan actually has no power to influence them.
His background ensures that he can stay alone. If he is offended, or his close friends are offended, they will definitely retaliate with heavy blows and tell them who they cannot offend.
But what can he do if someone tries to expose Park Chanyeol's influence on several people, Seoul's king of artillery, and fans' selection of concubines? Use your connections to stop him. If you can stop him once, you can't stop him forever.
Of course, I can help other members when they encounter difficulties. After all, the relationship has been good for so many years... but I can't always be other people's nanny.
It is SM that runs EXO to make money, and it is SM that is responsible for maintaining and protecting the group, as well as the reputation and image of the members... And he is him, SM is SM, this is not his job, and he cannot always use his connections
Come to help the company.
Some not-so-good expectations came to mind, and Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Alas, you really need to be tough to make iron. It would be great if all EXO members were as flawless as him...
"Okay, the company is still handling this matter, so we don't have to worry about it yet."
As if he felt that the atmosphere was a bit dull, An Chengyuan forced out a smile and waved his hand: "Let's not talk about it for now. There will be an award interview later. Now hurry up and take the certification photos. The operations side is waiting for you."