Under the brightly lit stage, the announcement of a wedding was like a boulder thrown into the lake, instantly stirring up thousands of waves and making the whole place enthusiastic.
Overseas Chinese and international students are a group of people with Chinese nationality who work or study overseas with visas;
The Chinese are those compatriots who, although they do not have Chinese nationality, have their ancestral home in China and have also been wandering in foreign lands for many years.
What they have in common is that they have all experienced the baptism of time overseas.
Compared with those fans who fanatically pursue celebrities, they do not have the so-called star-chasing attitude towards Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, let alone close fan stickiness.
However, because domestic stars and domestic things have seldom shined on overseas stages for many years, the arrival of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei this time was like rain after a long drought, which naturally gave rise to a desire in their hearts.
A sense of intimacy and a high degree of recognition for fellow citizens.
When I first heard about this pair of young superstars from China, it seemed that they had skipped the long process of the budding and development of their relationship and directly announced publicly that they were about to get married.
This news was like a thunder, which made them stunned and stunned, but also filled with joy and could not control themselves.
It is completely different from those star-chasers who subconsciously feel disgusted when they hear about idols’ romances. The overseas Chinese present sent their sincere blessings one after another, and the cheers were as cheerful as a crowd eating melons. It was like a grand carnival, extremely powerful.
It was loud and resounded throughout the entire venue.
"I have long said that these two people look very much like a couple. The more I watch the three CP dramas "Sword", "The Condor" and "Struggle", the more I feel that these two people really have problems, but I never expected that they would get married soon.
Yes!" an overseas Chinese audience member said with emotion.
Not only the Chinese audience, but also the South Korean audience were shocked by this sudden situation.
However, their shock was not just about the marriage between the two. After all, these two big Chinese stars only rose to prominence in South Korea in the first half of the year.
Although "Legend of Red Flame" was very popular at the time, it was not enough to cause those relatively loose South Korean fans to arouse uncontrollable excitement just because of the special dynamics between the two foreign stars.
The South Korean audience was extremely shocked that Liu Yifei, as a woman, seemed to have absolute control over such important news and directly announced it with incomparable courage and strong courage.
You know, this is an almost impossible situation in South Korea's social environment.
As these two high-profile celebrities, whether they announce their relationship or their marriage, this is undoubtedly a major event that affects their lives.
Similar to such a major incident, in the eyes of South Korean audiences, if a woman announces it to the public without permission, she will be scolded by her man and even beaten severely when she returns home.
This is by no means alarmist. Such incidents are common on South Korean social news channels.
Whether it is the deep-rooted feudal ideology that men are superior to women, or the long-established traditional concept of men being the master of foreign affairs and women being the master of domestic affairs, in South Korea, wives are usually considered to be unable to handle foreign affairs on behalf of their husbands. This is their long-standing social and humanistic mentality that is difficult to change.
One of the environments.
This is also one of the core reasons that led some women to vigorously launch the feminist movement. It is also one of the reasons why a woman named Park was elected to the Blue House of South Korea through the feminist movement in a few years.
Therefore, just now, when everyone clearly saw that Chu Xuan was about to pick up the microphone to answer a question, Liu Yifei jumped in to answer without hesitation, and she answered so simply and directly.
In the end, Chu Xuan just smiled at Liu Yifei, and that smile seemed to contain understanding and support.
Not to mention what the male South Korean viewers are thinking, just look at the South Korean female viewers.
For some reason, his eyes were filled with surging passion as if they were lit with fire.
They looked at Liu Yifei, as if they had regarded this "Princess Nihuang" who seemed to be completely independent in the family as the spiritual idol they were thinking about and were about to pursue, and they all shouted excitedly in response.
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"Liuyifei,??????????(We support you)!"
The overseas Chinese in the nearby area all looked stunned at first, and they didn't understand why these South Koreans were more excited than the Chinese.
Later, when it was discovered that the excited crowd was mainly South Korean women, some overseas Chinese who had been in South Korea for a long time reacted instantly.
It turns out that Liu Yifei's seemingly ordinary unintentional move in answering reporters' questions happened to deeply touch the hearts of the female audience in South Korea who have always pursued women's rights and longed for independence.
"Now, the biggest news breaking point is here." An overseas Chinese said with the attitude of watching a good show, with excitement shining in his eyes.
"I'm afraid Liu Yifei is going to be a big hit in South Korea." A Chinese said with interest, his tone full of expectation.
"If I were a feminist organization, I would have to make use of the scene just now." An overseas Chinese said with a smile, as if he had seen the news value contained in it.
"That's inevitable. South Korean actresses often have many people behind them and are afraid of making a difference. Liu Yifei, a foreign star, unexpectedly provided excellent material."
"Using Liu Yefei's brave move to satirize and suppress local traditional conservatives, coupled with some existing gaps between our two countries, such explosive public opinion will inevitably cause a huge sensation in society and make South Koreans reflect collectively.
"
A Chinese who knows the situation in South Korea very well said cheerfully, with an expression on his face as if he wanted to watch a big show.
"Whether it is used or exploited, it will be extremely beneficial to Liu Yifei's influence and the promotion of this movie. Liu Yifei and Chu Xuan are our countrymen, and when we look at this prediction from the standpoint of our motherland, it is undoubtedly a good thing.
It's a great thing." An old overseas Chinese analyzed it steadily and rationally, with wisdom and thoughtfulness in his eyes.
"Brother is right, it's a good thing!" Several overseas Chinese nearby nodded in agreement, with happy smiles on their faces.
If we look at certain things happening overseas simply based on traditional Chinese ideas, it will indeed be difficult to gain insight into their essence, and it will also be difficult to understand some of the seemingly bizarre phenomena.
These overseas Chinese have lived in South Korea for a long time, and they are able to see some things from a South Korean perspective and make corresponding analyzes and predictions that are in line with the actual situation of South Korean society.
Since overseas Chinese can have such keen insight and understanding, the media present, who are known for their keen sense of smell, will not let go of this excellent topic.
The audience was generally watching the fun and tasting this sweet "dog food" with great interest.
When the media saw their South Korean female audience being so excited and enthusiastic, a clear framework and detailed plan for breaking news immediately emerged in their minds.
You must know that the role of "Princess Nihuang" played by Liu Yifei in "Legend of Red Flame" was originally interpreted by many female viewers who were suppressed by men and society as a unique character with strong feminist ideas.
This is also an important reason why "Princess Nihuang" can become their idol.
But now, in public, Liu Yifei goes beyond Chu Xuan's performance as if she boldly declares her sovereignty, as well as her straightforward answers and attitude that are not afraid of all rumors. If combined with the profound meaning brought by the role of "Princess Nihuang"
influence, and the direction of the report is more biased towards women’s rights, then...
The influence of this press conference, which was originally just about the movie, may no longer be limited to the narrow scope of the entertainment industry, but will be like a storm sweeping the entire South Korean society!
The media were so excited that they never expected that the biggest highlight of a press conference originally related to a movie would be the unexpected announcement of Liu Yifei's marriage.
This was completely beyond their expectations, but it made them all as excited as if they had discovered a huge treasure.
After all, the greater the influence of breaking news, the more benefits it can bring!
They could not and did not dare to report on the sensitive topic just now involving disputes between countries and the nature of honor and disgrace between the two countries, but they can report on this topical breaking point. It has nothing to do with complex international issues.
, purely due to social conflicts within their country.
Li Xing turned around and looked around. He couldn't figure out why the South Korean female audience was so excited. He simply thought that they were all South Korean fans who supported the couple.
In her opinion, it was just like when Sissi took the initiative to disclose her relationship at Sissi's coming-of-age ceremony.
At that time, "The Condor" had not yet aired, and the young couple was not particularly popular. The impact of announcing their relationship at that time was relatively small.
This led to the fact that after "The Condor" became a hit, the new fans were not very disgusted with the relationship between the two of them who were already lovers, so they became known as the "national couple".
The same is true for the current situation of announcing marriages. The couple are still newlyweds overseas, so who would care too much about announcing their marriage as newlyweds?
Under such circumstances, when the couple gradually becomes popular overseas, the overseas fans will be the same as the original domestic fans. They will not resent the relationship and will only think that the couple is achieving each other and growing together.
Moreover, the current announcement of the marriage will also allow overseas people to add a couple filter to the newlyweds, which will also add more and more attention to the film and the subsequent drama "My Love from the Star" that will expand overseas.
Generate a certain level of expectation.
Therefore, in Li He's eyes, Sissi's sudden announcement of her marriage was very timely in view of the current situation and there was nothing wrong with it.
On the stage, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were also surprised by such a strong response from the South Korean audience. Unexpectedly, their enthusiasm was even higher and more passionate than that of the Chinese audience.
But the two of them didn't think too deeply about it. They just regarded it as a normal reaction brought about by the star effect.
The reporter suddenly asked a gossipy question, and Liu Yifei's ground-breaking and brave answer caused a huge change in the atmosphere of the whole room in an instant.
It was like a breeze that dispelled many of the weird and depressing atmosphere caused by the previous malicious questions, turning the entire press conference into a normal and passionate overseas event.
After Song Yang said a few words to control the situation, the press conference got on track.
The fourth promotional slice, and the last and longest slice, begins to play.
Compared with the atmosphere during the first three rounds of promotional clips, the atmosphere of this last round of movie viewing has changed significantly.
As Li He said, once the marriage news is announced, it is like adding a new "couple" filter to the audience.
Based on this unique perception, the audience will develop a curious psychology and thinking when watching the movie.
The various interactions between Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei in the film added a different kind of interest, which greatly increased the audience's expectations for this film.
Therefore, when the overseas Chinese watched this round of movies, the smiles on their faces became brighter and their expectations for the movie became obviously stronger.
Their eyes shone with excitement, as if they couldn't wait to see the whole film.
For South Korean audiences, especially those female audiences, Liu Yifei has been regarded as a spiritual idol at the moment.
In their eyes, Liu Yifei at this moment seemed to have perfectly merged with the "Princess Nihuang" who dared to resist injustice, fight against the powerful, and was very independent and self-reliant.
While watching the movie at this moment, they were like fanatical star-chasers, and their interest reached an unprecedented height.
For the media, they have successfully obtained a news breaking point that is enough to cause huge waves. Before coming, all the dark and cunning thoughts in their minds have been thrown out of the sky at this moment, and they wish they could go back and draft the manuscript for publication immediately.
However, the press conference was not over yet, so they could only quickly adjust their mentality and try to dig out more reportable and valuable film materials from this last promotional clip.
They are even more looking forward to it. It would be best to have material that connects the character "Lin Yi" with women's rights. If so, it would be perfect.
The press conference still revolves around the theme of promoting the movie, but the focus of the media has risen from simply the movie itself to the height of social public opinion.
In this way, the nature of this press conference seems to be the same on the surface, but subconsciously it seems that subtle and profound changes have taken place.
Under such a situation, in the picture, even if the plot of the hero and heroine gaining superpowers made the audience full of expectations, even if the Chinese army's majestic expedition to another world in the movie made people excited and couldn't help but exclaim;
Even though the super-burning special effects covering the firepower made people so excited that they couldn't help but stand up and cheer loudly, even though the final "Monster City" shocked the audience and shocked people again and again.
However, when it came to the interview session, the media's attention was not at all on these wonderful pictures.
It is true that these pictures can indeed report valuable film news, but they are suppressed for the moment because in their eyes, the more valuable elements are Liu Yifei herself and the character "Lin Yi".
"Liu Yifei, can you introduce the characteristics of the character you play?" the reporter asked.
Liu Yifei thought for a moment, then picked up the microphone and said: "Lin Yi, she is a female college student who witnessed the death of her parents when she was a girl, so she had to act extremely strong to disguise her inner feelings.
weak."
"So the Lin Yi we see in the movie is almost always a cold, cold and relatively strong girl."
"However, she is actually kind at heart. This is the biggest character contradiction highlighted by Lin Yi. She always looks cold, but she is always doing chivalrous things."
"In my country, a person like Lin Yi should be called a female hero."
The reporter nodded and then asked: "Such a character, such a female character, will be very popular in South Korea. I firmly believe that when the movie is released, it will win the love of many audiences here."
"Thank you." Liu Yifei responded sweetly.
At Song Yang's invitation, another reporter asked Chu Xuan: "Chu Xuan, judging from the plots presented in several promotional videos, many of the exciting parts belong to Liu Yifei's personal performance."
"Whether it's a battle scene with a stranger or a battle scene with a giant in another world, many of Liu Yifei's stunts are extremely eye-catching and exciting."
"And as the male protagonist, you cooperate with Liu Yifei in many plots and highlight Liu Yifei."
"So, what I want to ask is, as the male protagonist and as a man, what do you think about these plot arrangements and scene arrangements?"
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei raised their eyebrows slightly at the same time, this question was really harsh.
What does it mean to highlight Liu Yifei? Then the male protagonist specifically emphasizes his feelings as a man.
This kind of question obviously has the tendency to provoke antagonism between men and women.
Have these media started causing trouble again?
This is already the last round of interviews, and yet something is going to happen?
Chu Xuan was wary, frowned slightly and thought for a moment, then relaxed his brows and said gently: "First of all, the promotional video is not the whole movie. As the male and female protagonists, we each have our own highlight moments and our own exciting parts.
, and at the same time, there is also a wonderful performance of working together in the same frame."
"In the movie, as the male protagonist, I cooperate with her as the female protagonist, and she, the female protagonist, also cooperates with me as the male protagonist. As for the question raised by this journalist friend, it is mainly about the editing of these promotional videos.
It’s just a slight emphasis and does not represent the entire film.”
Liu Yifei nodded in agreement, but the reporter who asked the question was not satisfied with Chu Xuan's answer because Chu Xuan did not answer the key point.
The point is, I don't need your explanation, I just want to know your true inner feelings.
Chu Xuan also understood this, and finally added: "Based on this journalist friend's question, what I want to say is, Liu Yifei is so good, why can't I cooperate with her and act as her assistant in some scenes where she performs well?
Where are the green leaves?”
As soon as Zhao Xue's translation voice fell, the eyes of the reporter and the nearby media suddenly lit up. They wanted this answer!
The South Korean female audience present looked at Chu Xuan with even more radiance. No wonder Liu Yifei looked so happy. It turned out that there was a good man who was willing to be a green leaf and fully supported her!
The reporter quickly asked: "So, in your mind, regardless of gender, as long as you perform well, you should receive corresponding treatment, right?"
As soon as these words came out, some overseas Chinese present who were well versed in South Korea couldn't help but narrow their eyes. Sure enough, once these media discovered related topics and gimmicks, they would never let them go easily.
Some South Korean people present frowned. Is it appropriate to ask such a question at a movie conference? As soon as these media see news about women's rights, they are like hungry dogs chasing after food. It is really unacceptable.
Logical metaphor.
Li He was stunned for a moment. Such a question suddenly brought her back to her senses, and she gradually began to understand why the female audience present was suddenly so enthusiastic about Liu Yifei.
Next to him, Cui Minzheng has been meditating. He is very clear about the social situation in South Korea. After Liu Yifei announced her marriage just now, the South Korean female audience was instantly enthusiastic about her, and he also understood the reason.
The development trend of the press conference surprised him a little.
But at the same time, he was also thinking that some South Korean audiences present had a special perception of Liu Yifei. Will this special perception be able to be deeply rooted in South Korea? Will the next road show arrangements need to be changed?
Everyone present had different thoughts, and the couple on the stage gradually came to their senses.
This issue is very wrong. Combined with the one-sided information we have learned about South Korea, the spearhead may directly point to the social contradictions in South Korea, that is, the issue of women’s rights!
Otherwise, why would this reporter ask such a question?
Regardless of gender, as long as you perform well, you should receive corresponding treatment?
When it comes to South Korea, this issue is full of feminist overtones.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei looked at each other. They really didn't expect that a press conference would be so twists and turns.
First there was the cultural conflict between the two countries, then the audience was angry with the media, then the announcement of the marriage changed the atmosphere, and now the topic of women's rights has emerged.
The couple's eyes flickered, feeling both funny and speechless.
What should I do now?
What do they have to do with the social conflicts in other countries?
If this question is answered directly, doesn't it mean that they are involved inexplicably?
However, the question has been raised and only a short answer of "yes" or "no" is required. Regardless of whether the answer is "yes" or "no", you will fall into the trap set by the media and there is no way to escape.
But why escape?
Since the late 1990s, the Korean Wave has had a great negative impact on Chinese culture and young people.
If Hallyu is only allowed to distort their values, can't they do something in turn?
Thinking of this, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei exchanged a look with a hint of interest. The couple reached a tacit understanding and decided to accompany these media to the end.
Chu Xuan picked up the phone and responded: "This is normal. Is there anything wrong with this?"
Although it was not expressed clearly, the reporters already got the answer. Chu Xuan supports women's rights, and everyone was very excited.
In the eyes of others, they would find it baffling that Chu Xuan didn’t say anything. How could he be considered to support women’s rights?
But in the eyes of reporters, not saying anything does not mean that there is no attitude. As long as Chu Xuan affirms the "positive" answer to this question, he can be defined as a supporter of women's rights by the South Korean media.
At Song Yang's invitation again, the third reporter looked at Liu Yifei and said, "Liu Yifei, in my opinion, your character is very independent, very individual, and very personal."
"Be decisive in killing alien life forms that threaten humanity, stand up for friends when they are in danger, and be neither humble nor condescending towards senior leaders."
"What are your thoughts on interpreting such a character?"
A light flashed in Liu Yifei's eyes, she picked up the microphone and said, "Thank you, this journalist friend, for your recognition of my role and your high praise. I am deeply honored."
The reporter smiled, his face glowing a little with Liu Yifei's politeness and politeness.
Then, Liu Yifei said: "I come from a divorced family and have lived with my mother since I was a child. Perhaps it is this kind of growing environment that makes me extremely eager and pursue independence and self-improvement. Maybe it is this character, which is consistent with the setting of this character.
There are some similarities in character characteristics, and it is also a matter of compatibility."
She nodded with self-recognition and said: "So when I played the role of Lin Yi, I would have some resonance, and it was natural for me to interpret this character into what it is now."
Hearing what Liu Yifei said, the reporter's eyes lit up and he quickly asked: "In your mind, should women pursue their own individuality, independence and self-improvement like Lin Yi?"
The corners of Chu Xuan's mouth rose slightly. The purpose of the media was now directly exposed, and he didn't even bother to cover it up.
The overseas Chinese who knew Korea were watching the show aside, looking as if it had nothing to do with them but with great interest.
The rest of the overseas Chinese and international students didn't have any special feelings, they just thought that the media wanted to know more about Liu Yifei.
The South Korean people present frowned and looked at Liu Yifei with curiosity, wanting to hear how she would answer this social contradiction that has existed in South Korea for many years.
The South Korean female viewers are looking forward to it with strong desire in their eyes, hoping that their "Princess Nihuang" can give them an answer that satisfies them and is in line with their inner thoughts.
Liu Yifei smiled and said gently but firmly: "If a woman is independent, the world will be wider. This has always been my personal thought."
That’s it for now, no need to say more.
When Zhao Xue translated this sentence, the entire South Korean female audience instantly became excited.
"Liuyifei,??????(You are amazing)!!"
"????????????(You are my idol from today on)!!"
"..."
Deafening cheers resounded throughout the hall.
Li Hu turned his head and stared at this scene with his mouth open, completely understanding what all this was about.
Movie promotion? Feminism? Are the two related?
Li Hen never expected that such a situation would happen, but it didn't seem to matter. Whether it was promoting the movie or promoting Liu Yifei, as long as it was beneficial to the release of the movie, this was also the mission and goal of their trip.
"Sissi, what's happening now, do you want to become the spiritual leader of young women in South Korea?" She couldn't help laughing in her heart, and then she and Cui Minzheng looked at each other and smiled. Both of them had re-examination and re-examination of the upcoming road show arrangements.
planning attitude.
If women are independent, the world will be wider. This sentence is not a special statement in China. The domestic environment and general direction are generally relatively equal and fair.
But if this sentence is placed in a country where women's resistance movements exist, it will appear more prominent and will inevitably be publicized by the media.
In this case, the next road show should just focus on Liu Yifei? Rearrange the arrangements?
Anyway, South Korea is not their country. No matter how big the matter is or if it is said to be unpleasant, what does it have to do with them?
The direction of development of the matter seems to have changed, but the couple on the stage pretended not to know, still answered the reporters' questions in a precise manner, and cooperated very cooperatively to output their values on any feminist issues raised by the reporters.
There is no absolute right or wrong in any values, but it is enough that the couple firmly believes that their ideas are more correct than the various dregs of ideas that have been spread to China by the Korean Wave in the past.
"You are distorting our values, and we are helping you correct them." The couple thought.
Seeing that the couple was willing to take on any women's rights issue, the media were all extremely enthusiastic and full of passion.
The South Korean female audience in the audience were also very cooperative. As long as the couple answered something in their favor, they would cheer happily and respond.
Seeing that the interview session was about to run out, Song Yang took advantage of the gap between the couple to answer a question and said hurriedly: "Okay, the interviews with the guests are all over. Next is the photo interaction session. During this period, all media friends are free to
The interviews with guests and audiences present are limited to asking questions about their opinions and comments about the film. Thank you all for your cooperation."
Li He waved from the audience, and Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei stood up after seeing it.
"Let's go next door to have a drink of water and take a short rest. Please control the situation." Chu Xuan said, and then he and Liu Yifei walked off the stage.
"Okay, Mr. Chu and Mr. Liu should try to do it as quickly as possible, preferably within ten minutes." Song Yang said.
Liu Yifei made an "OK" gesture, and then left the hall temporarily with Chu Xuan, Li Hu, and Cui Minzheng under the protection of the team.