The results of the Spring Festival Gala auditions came out, and indeed they were criticized by many people.
"How come the result is decided in just one round?"
"Isn't the elimination rate too high? The program I prepared this time was canceled so quickly?"
"Xu Ji, the director of the Spring Festival Gala, is too willful. I just hope that the next program will not be enough and he will not come to us for help!"
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The previous audition process for the Spring Festival Gala required at least three rounds before all the programs were decided.
What follows is the rehearsal process.
But this time Xu Ji was directly reduced to a one-time elimination.
The elimination rate of the program will naturally become higher.
Although some contestants who participated in the audition did not feel that they were really sure of getting into the Spring Festival Gala, at least they would not fail to pass the first round.
Now, naturally, some people cannot accept such a sense of gap.
However, Xu Ji was not prepared to explain anything more.
The opinions and complaints of these people actually have little impact on him and this year's Spring Festival Gala.
Xu Ji even felt that this was the better way.
It costs time and energy to terminate the contracts of some players who failed to pass the audition.
A program that was eliminated in the first round would actually not be too uncomfortable.
But if it reaches the final round and ends up not participating in the Spring Festival Gala, it will be even more difficult for the artist to accept.
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"Director Xu, the results of this audition have been exposed."
The deputy director of the Spring Festival Gala suddenly came over and said this.
Xu Ji opened WeChat and found that the most searched topic on Weibo was about the Spring Festival Gala auditions.
"Xu Ji is too picky. This may be the most difficult Spring Festival Gala audition, with an elimination rate of over 70%."
It is an article posted by a marketing account with millions of fans.
It's obvious that I went here just to attract attention.
Because although many programs were eliminated at once this time, the overall program quota is still almost the same as before.
The only difference is that this time Xu Ji reduced the current three rounds of auditions to one round.
This suddenly made the elimination rate higher.
In the past, it was estimated that 60% of the programs could pass the first round of auditions.
"Do we need to respond?"
The assistant director asked.
Xu Ji nodded.
"Let me make a little statement to explain."
"Netizens are not all fools."
“I just don’t know if there are people behind it deliberately adding fuel to the fire, or if it’s just a marketing account who wrote this article for traffic.”
Xu Ji didn't pay much attention.
At first glance, this matter was not done by big companies like the Big Three. It was most likely done by some smart little media, or small celebrities who participated in the Spring Festival Gala auditions and were dissatisfied with the results.
The Spring Festival Gala has attracted a lot of attention. It has been held for so many years, and naturally there are good and bad reviews.
But like the audition stage, it is still relatively rare to deliberately set the pace like this.
The three major entertainment companies and the slightly larger entertainment companies are definitely not fools. To do so blatantly is tantamount to going against the official.
And there is not much profit yet. The results of the Spring Festival Gala auditions are finalized and will not change because of their rhythm or hype.
To offend the authorities in this way is totally worth the loss.
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Originally, when this incident was exposed, it must have had an impact on the Spring Festival Gala.
If it were other Spring Festival Gala directors, netizens would most likely subconsciously favor the eliminated artists and stars.
But this time there is something different.
Although Xu Ji is the director of the Spring Festival Gala, his own reputation is much higher than that of many contestants who participated in the audition.
Moreover, the reputation of most of these celebrity artists is completely inferior to that of Xu Ji.
When the news broke, what shocked many colleagues in the entertainment industry who were watching the excitement was that this time almost most netizens on the Internet unanimously chose to support Xu Ji.
"I read the response from the Spring Festival Gala and shortened the audition process. Isn't it normal that the elimination rate is high?"
"I don't look at who is eliminated or the specific audition process. I only focus on the quality of the final program of the Spring Festival Gala."
"What you said above is right, the quality of the program is the key. Compared with Xu Ji, I honestly can't trust these audition stars."
"To be honest, I even wish that Xu Ji would eliminate all other programs directly. Isn't it true that he can't do it all by himself?"
"That's right. I don't want Xu Ji to avoid suspicion. I want people from Tongji Entertainment and Xu Ji to plan the program myself. Is it because of the good reputation of the previous Spring Festival Galas that other people don't know?"
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"It seems that my worries are somewhat unnecessary."
Duan Suxin has almost recovered by now and can get out of bed and use a wheelchair to come to the Spring Festival Gala rehearsal.
However, even after coming to the scene, Duan Suxin still had no intention of seizing power or anything, and was still very relieved to hand over the authority of the Spring Festival Gala to Xu Ji's hands.
She was just doing supporting work as her assistant director.
However, Duan Suxin's experience is indeed richer, which is still very helpful to Xu Ji.
Originally, the controversy surrounding the reduction of audition rounds was indeed a relatively big deal for Duan Suxin.
She was even prepared for the Spring Festival Gala program team and director Xu Ji to be scolded.
But what is surprising is that Xu Ji's support rate among netizens is unexpectedly high.
On the contrary, no one thinks there is anything wrong with Xu Ji's approach.
"But when something like this happened suddenly, it's because our confidentiality measures were not strict enough."
Xu Ji opened his mouth and reflected.
Although the confidentiality of the Spring Festival Gala is considered the strictest among all large-scale galas in China.
However, the audition results were still leaked.
"This is normal."
"Although confidentiality measures are strict, there are too many people participating."
"There is no airtight wall in the world, and there is no way to completely control the leakage of information."
Duan Suxin opened her mouth to answer.
She didn't care too much about secrets.
After all, the Spring Festival Gala also depends on ratings and popularity.
Appropriate release of some so-called Reuters will actually help the early publicity.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! For example, announcing that Xu Ji will be the director of this year's Spring Festival Gala will bring good publicity effects.
"People also found out that he is a third-tier artist, and his company is a small company, and he didn't know about it."
"He sold the information to those marketing accounts without authorization."
"Our program team has already warned him. It is estimated that his company is planning to terminate the contract."
.......
Duan Suxin said lightly.
Although those who leak the audition results and deliberately set the pace will most likely have their future careers ruined.
But Duan Suxin showed no mercy at all.
Although he is young, he is still an adult, so he naturally needs to pay for what he has done.
Xu Ji was a little surprised, the official processing speed was too fast.
And in just over a day, the person was identified.
With such efficiency and methods, no wonder the three major parties behaved so calmly.
The three major companies would rather lose some profits and have a good relationship with the official side.
It all seems reasonable.
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"This time we have a lot of artists who can enter the Spring Festival Gala."
"This sign actually doesn't target us at all."
Phoenix Entertainment, Li Bokai was also a little surprised when he saw the programs selected for the Spring Festival Gala.
Originally, because Xu Ji was the director of the Spring Festival Gala, he didn't have high hopes.
Even if all the artists of Phoenix Entertainment are blacklisted, it is normal.
But who knew that this time Phoenix Entertainment would get almost the same number of places for the Spring Festival Gala as the other two of the three majors.
"I feel like Xu Ji is quite busy right now, so he probably doesn't have time to argue with the artists in our company."
Li Bokai's subordinates guessed at this time.
No matter what, things developed as smoothly as Li Bokai imagined.
So much so that his attitude towards Xu Ji changed somewhat.
"Hold him... he's quite a nice guy."
"In fact, we don't need to fight to the death with Tongji Entertainment."
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"I can't give you an answer to this matter for the time being. Let's make good preparations for this Spring Festival Gala."
Xu Ji looked at the people in front of him with a headache.
The program for this Spring Festival Gala has probably been decided. Except for a few alternative programs, most programs have begun a high-intensity practice stage.
In Phoenix Entertainment, in addition to the three young singers Xu Ji had taken a fancy to before, and the singer Jiang Nian.
Four others passed the previous audition.
Three of them performed in a choral program with some other singers.
Another person successfully passed the audition with a song that was of good quality and the theme fit the Spring Festival Gala.
But what gives Xu Ji a headache is that the people at Phoenix Entertainment are all the same.
Do you all have a tacit understanding that you want to join your company?
It was probably the information leaked by Yu Li and the other three.
Xu Ji was also in a dilemma. It had to be said that these new singers trained by Phoenix Entertainment were young and very talented.
They have great potential and if they are well cultivated, their future achievements will not be low.
But just by participating in the Spring Festival Gala, I confiscated all the other party's wealth.
What will happen when a bunch of newcomers all switch jobs and go to their own companies?
It is estimated that Li Bokai will really fight with him when the time comes.
Therefore, it was naturally impossible for Xu Ji to agree directly.
But I didn't say death completely, I just didn't give an accurate answer.
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"No, why did they just sell a few of us?"
In the hotel, Yu Li and three others, who had already decided on the upcoming Spring Festival Gala program, were chatting.
"Who on earth broke the news?"
Yu Li looked angry.
In his opinion, if the three of them have the opportunity to join Tongji Entertainment, it should definitely be kept secret.
After all, the matter has not been settled yet. Now if this news is accidentally spread back to the company, or because Xu Ji is dissatisfied.
There is not much hope for those three people to join Tongji Entertainment.
"sorry......"
"They made me drink and even asked Director Xu why he was willing to write songs for us."
"I got excited and said it."
Wang Yuhong said with some apology.
He himself regretted it. He thought that if the news was revealed, there would be some hidden dangers, but he still took a chance.
Who knows, the other singers in the company did not report it.
Instead, they went directly to Xu Ji and expressed that they wanted to join Tongji Entertainment.
"No, why do they also want to join Tongji Entertainment?"
"If I report this news to the company, shouldn't I get a good reward?"
"Maybe the resources of the three of us in the future will all belong to them."
Xu Yan asked with some confusion.
Yu Li rolled his eyes speechlessly.
"Aren't you talking nonsense?"
"Ask any singer in the entire entertainment industry who wouldn't want to go to Tongji Entertainment?"
Xu Yan obviously did not have a very clear understanding of this matter.
In his opinion, the three major entertainment companies are actually the largest companies after all.
The strength of Phoenix Entertainment is obvious to all in the entire entertainment industry.
Although Tongji Entertainment is also very attractive, it is not that big.
It was also because the other two people took the initiative to ask Xu Ji last time that he followed suit.
Otherwise, he would not have thought of joining Tongji Entertainment in the first place.
"Let me tell you, our company is indeed well-capitalized, and its resources are considered to be among the best in the entertainment industry."
"It will definitely surpass Tongji Entertainment."
"But how many artists are there in our company? Moreover, the company itself puts profits first. Only if you have enough value will the company invest in you."
"Tongji Entertainment is different. The company only has a small number of artists, and it's impossible for Xu Jihui not to help write songs since he joined the company himself."
“There is indeed a shortage of resources, but no one is competing for them!”
"As long as you want to get into various variety shows, just by being a singer under Tongji Entertainment, you can probably get there smoothly."
"Of course, I feel that after joining Tongji Entertainment, everyone's pursuits should be higher. Participating in variety shows is too low. If you don't win a golden note award, you would be embarrassed to say that you are a Tongji person."
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Yu Li spoke with saliva flying around and looked very excited.
Although Xu Ji hasn't even made a clear promise yet, he already regards himself as a member of Tongji Entertainment.
The other two nodded thoughtfully.
In fact, the three of them are not very old, and they all listen to rumors in the industry.
But it's obvious that no matter who it is, they think it's not a bad thing to join Tongji Entertainment.
And the most important thing is that the reason why these newcomers under Phoenix Entertainment subconsciously want to change jobs to Tongji is because of Li Bokai's previous operations.
The reason why newcomers like them are able to have such good resources now is entirely because Phoenix Entertainment forcibly stole them from some company seniors.
Phoenix Entertainment previously terminated the contracts of so many artists at once, many of them even first-line singers.
Because the heat has faded away, it is the kind that has become outdated and cannot create much value.
They were all thrown away by Phoenix Entertainment.
From a company level, this is really not a big problem, it is just a slightly risky decision.
But if you look at it from the perspective of an artist, you will feel that Phoenix Entertainment, one of the three major entertainment companies, still has no human touch at all.
No matter how popular you were before and how much value you created for the company.
When you get old, outdated, and don't make enough money, the company will start to dislike you for taking up too many resources.
Then what is waiting is to be terminated.
Under such circumstances, even a group of young artists understand that Phoenix Entertainment's resources are indeed good, but it is certainly not a place where people can stay safely until retirement.
In comparison, if there is an opportunity to enter Tongji Entertainment, everyone naturally has no intention of letting it go.