wavenovel Chapter 1155 is like this
Chapter 1155 is like this
Chapter 1155 is like this
"Anihasay..."
The short-haired AKB member walked over and greeted them while bowing. Although AKB is considered a senior, her etiquette is very proper. But the most interesting thing is that she didn't greet them in Japanese, but in Korean with some stumbling.
Although her Korean was obviously not very good, she was able to bring them closer to each other. Just one word inadvertently made Chi Jingyuan and Wu Sehun have a good first impression of her.
"You're so anxious..."
Chi Jingyuan and Wu Shixun also responded immediately
"I'm Miyawaki Sakura from AKB..."
The short-haired girl, Miyawaki Sakura, took the initiative to introduce herself, but her Korean was no longer useful at this point, so she fell back into Japanese.
He seemed a little shy, but he spoke very generously and it was obvious that he knew me.
"I have always been a fan of EXO, and today I actually met the real people here!" Miyawaki Sakura's eyes were full of surprise, looking at Wu Sehun and Ji Jingyuan,
...The eyes are quite big.
Chi Jingyuan quickly looked the short-haired girl up and down.
But... although she looked very enthusiastic, Chi Jingyuan felt that her shyness and excitement were somewhat deliberate, with a hint of shrewdness.
But these are all minor matters. In a large girl group like AKB that is full of competition, this is very normal... The main reason is that her appearance is a bit ordinary. In Chi Jingyuan's opinion, although Miyawaki Sakura is quite outstanding among this group of AKB, her appearance is at most cute. Her temperament and outfit are a bit rustic, and her figure is also average, which does not meet the standards that make him enthusiastic...
So after saying hello, Chi Jingyuan didn't seem very interested.
"really?"
But Wu Sehun was very supportive and enthusiastic towards the female idols who took the initiative to communicate with him. One of them said, "I am your fan," and the other said, "I have always liked Japan," and the two of them started chatting happily.
A group of AKB girls not far away were almost all looking at EXO next to them. This large Japanese girl group usually interacts with other artists in the circle besides the fat and otaku fans.
However, the male artists in Japan have their own style, and it develops a bit slowly. Even now, many people still maintain the visual style of the beginning of the century.
This style is nothing special, but once EXO appeared, it seemed a little different.
For these girls in AKB, EXO from the Peninsula has a style that is completely different from that of local artists in Japan, whether it is the group's songs, appearance, outfits, or even makeup. It is full of strong excitement and novelty.
The most important thing is... he is really handsome. EXO, which brings together the best of SM's first generation of male trainees, is called a 'visual miracle' by the fans. Except for a few who are a little ordinary, basically all the members are excellent in appearance, especially Ji Jingyuan, who is known as the 'god of boy band'. Not to mention anything else, just standing there, it really makes people unable to help but look at him.
"Does Jingyuan-san like to eat there too? I'm very familiar with Tokyo, and I know a few really good restaurants..."
Just two words from Miyawaki Sakura made people feel that this girl was not simple. While chatting with Wu Sehun, she was also considerate of Chi Jingyuan, and chatted with him from time to time to get closer to him.
This girl is quite clever, and although her purpose is clear, she is not very offensive... It's a pity, she would have been prettier.
Chi Jingyuan responded politely, but he felt a little regretful in his heart.
...But it may also be that he is used to Korean makeup and outfits, and his aesthetic taste has become a bit biased. He is really not interested in the original idol styles of Japan.
But, some people look good without makeup, like Zhou Ziyu, although her skin color is a little darker, and Bae Joo-hyun, Bae Suzy...
Miyawaki Sakura was talking to him, but Chi Jingyuan suddenly lost his focus and thought about other people...
However, they didn't get to chat for too long. After the previous group of artists finished rehearsing, it was EXO's turn.
I have participated in music shows on the Peninsula countless times, but this is the first time for Japan. Although I debuted with an album in 15, it was just a formality at the time and I have never participated in similar music promotion programs.
"Music Station" is a well-known music program in Japan, which is quite different from that in Peninsula. Peninsula's music programs like "Inkigayo" and "Music Bank" are based on music performance and competition as core elements, mainly targeting young audiences, with gorgeous stage effects, fierce competition, and fan voting.
As for Japan, Chi Jingyuan felt a huge difference after he came in. For example, the studio of "Music Station" was simply designed, with no special seats for fans to cheer on. The audience and artists even sat behind the stage to watch.
In addition to stage performances, there are also many interviews with artists. The host will interact with the artists to discuss new works and behind-the-scenes stories. In addition to music performances, the program will also invite actors, comedians and other non-music guests, making the content more diversified.
Moreover, unlike Bandao, the MCs do not invite popular idols. The host of "Music Station", Tamoli, has been hosting the show for nearly 30 years and is an iconic figure of the show.
It is unimaginable for a person who is already in his seventies to host a music show in the Peninsula. Ji Jingyuan and Pei Zhuxuan were only 40 years old in total...
When Chi Jingyuan watched the host Tamori rehearse, he couldn't help but stare at his feet. He couldn't help but worry that this senior might accidentally step on empty air, and whether he should rush over to help him.
Just from watching the music shows, one can clearly feel the huge difference in entertainment industry culture between the two countries.
Honestly speaking, Chi Jingyuan was a little uncomfortable with the performance, especially the stage. There was almost no camera movement in "Music Station", not to mention the lighting. There was a group of people sitting in the back watching, and they were dancing in the front in a straightforward manner, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
EXO performed the title song "Electric Kiss" of this best album.
This song is specially recommended by Avex as the title song. It is a pure dance song. The fragmented movements and extremely frequent positioning make up the overall very difficult choreography. It is one of the most difficult dances in EXO's entire idol career.
Although after five years of debut, they are actually a bit tired of the idol career and dance practice, and no longer have the initial enthusiasm, but this year, both the company and EXO themselves have shown extraordinary enthusiasm and seriousness for the songs of the two albums "Neon" and "Ami", and every member has practiced these two very difficult choreography very hard.
...It could also be that he was irritated by what Wen Taiyi said in a recording, mocking EXO's poor skills and out-of-sync dancing.
Anyway, during recent practice, the other members' concentration made Chi Jingyuan feel like he was back in his debut days.
After extremely hard practice, they also mastered the dance of "Electric Kiss" to perfection, once again allowing local Japanese artists to witness the meticulous and shocking group dance from the Peninsula Idol Factory.
The rehearsal went smoothly and I passed it in two tries. The effect should be pretty good... At least after the rehearsal, when Ji Jingyuan turned around, he felt that there were at least ten people from AKB staring at him, including Yamamoto Aya, who Wu Sehun mentioned before as being good-looking, and Miyawaki Sakura.
These dozens of female idols were really staring with their eyes wide open.
The extremely dynamic rhythm, extremely difficult choreography and extremely shocking sword dance of "Electric Kiss" combine together to form an extremely strong style that they rarely feel. Coupled with their iconic figures and stunning looks, when observed closely, they really feel an impact they have never felt before.
The style of the songs is quite different from the male idol songs in Japan.
"Is this the EXO?"
"It's nothing more than that..."
However, there were some discordant voices. After EXO's rehearsal ended, Chi Jingyuan followed him off the stage. After walking a few steps, he heard a whisper coming from the side.
"This kind of performance that focuses more on visuals has been eliminated in our country since the 1990s...it can only fool young girls."
"But their plastic surgery skills are really good..."
Although they were whispering, the voices were actually quite loud. Several men with long hair gathered together and made comments in Japanese, belittling EXO's performance in a sarcastic manner. They didn't seem to be hiding anything, and it was not known whether they thought the other boys couldn't understand Japanese.
Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but look over there...
Uh, he didn't recognize it.
It's a boy group, but they look quite old. I think I greeted them backstage just now, but Chi Jingyuan always followed at the back. He saluted when the members saluted and didn't listen to the introduction carefully. He really forgot what kind of group this is.
However... EXO, which has dominated the Peninsula music scene for many years, has not encountered such a situation for a long time. In the past two years, almost all idol groups have been circumventing them, and they have basically received the best treatment in activities.
I didn't expect to encounter such a thing when I first came to Japan to record a song.
It really is……
Interesting.
The male idols over there seemed to feel his gaze, but they had no intention of restraining themselves. They looked at him provocatively, as if they just didn't like them and were not afraid of anything.
Chi Jingyuan hadn't encountered such a thing for a long time, and he actually felt a little curious. He glanced at the so-called boy band who were still looking so arrogant and having their bangs blown, and said nothing. He just smiled and followed the members out of the studio.
"Who are those?"
He asked curiously after walking out of the studio.
The faces of several members nearby looked a little strange, and it was obvious that they also understood the provocation from the boy band just now.
"Didn't we just meet backstage? Didn't you hear the agent's introduction?"
Byun Baekhyun gave him a strange look and whispered, "It's called Sandaime J Soul Brothers. It's also a boy band, on the same track as us."
"Forehead……"
Chi Jingyuan blinked in confusion, his tone even more surprised:
"Who?"
…………
"Music Station" is just the beginning. In the next few days, EXO will still be recording various variety shows and accepting various interviews under the arrangement of their agent to warm up for the album that will be released soon.
In various activities, they encountered a lot of contempt and exclusion from their colleagues, but because they were new here, they just pretended not to hear anything.
Chi Jingyuan didn't have any dissatisfaction, and even felt a little nostalgic. The experiences of the past two days made him feel as if he had returned to the time when he had just debuted and was an unknown person wherever he went.
May 5th, hotel restaurant.
"What are you looking at?"
Wu Se-hun came over with a tray of food and saw Chi Jingyuan eating while staring at his phone with headphones on. He came over curiously and asked.
"..."
Chi Jingyuan did not answer him. He just stared blankly at the video on his phone and listened to the magical sound in his headphones.
Today is May 5th. Twice, who has been away from the Peninsula music scene for two months, released their fourth mini album under the anticipation of fans.
As the ex-boyfriend and good friend of some Twice members, Ji Jingyuan naturally wanted to support them. While eating, he took the time to watch the MV of the title song "Siganl".
I had heard of this song before, named Jing Nan, and Zhou Ziyu had mentioned it several times. It had the same name as the TV series he had filmed before, which successfully aroused some interest in Chi Jingyuan.
He was dumbfounded just by hearing the beginning.
"Send a hint, send a signal!"
"Send a hint, send a signal!"
There is no prelude at the beginning, but instead a magical sound like chanting a sutra that pierces the ears.
He was so shocked that he didn't even notice when Wu Sehun spoke.
Fortunately, after listening to the chorus for dozens of seconds, he finally got back to normal. He sighed, ate a mouthful of food, and replied vaguely, "I'm watching Twice's new song MV."
"Oh? They're back again?"
Wu Se-hun found his blind spot as soon as he heard it: "Why do I remember that they just returned? It seems that they were in the same period as your solo, right?"
"Ah."
Chi Jingyuan nodded, wanting to explain something but stopped himself and just ate a bite of food: "Twice is like this."
The name of the group is 'Twice/Double', which clearly tells you, double the schedule, double the comeback... Of course, the profit may also be double.
"You really work hard..."
Wu Se-hun sat down and started eating, and asked curiously, "How's the song?"
"Well……"
Chi Jingyuan hesitated for a moment: "It's hard to say."
If it was any other combination, he would turn it off immediately after hearing this abstract prelude.
However, the chorus at the end is actually quite brainwashing, and the styling of the MV is also good. The school uniform is very suitable for the energetic style... Minatozaki Sana, Nana, and Zhou Tzuyu's styling, wearing a small hairpin, are all very cute, and Lim Nayeon's pink hair is eye-catching.
And Ming Jingnan... Looking at that familiar face in the MV, Chi Jingyuan was actually a little dazed for a moment,
Although Xiaonan had a nice smile in the video and had a beautiful short haircut...but he always felt that there was a distinct sense of sadness lingering around her, and her temperament seemed a little different from before, and he could feel it even through the screen.
I don't know if it was his illusion...
Twice fans who just watched this joyful MV would never have imagined that Minami Naoki, who smiled sweetly and clear-mindedly in the MV, must have had a very difficult life recently.
Ugh.
The styling is indeed good, in line with Twice's usual style, but the prelude is really a bit outrageous, and it perfectly serves the purpose of driving away customers... It suddenly reminded Chi Jingyuan of another very abstract song by Twice.
He found that JYP seemed to really like to abstract things from time to time.
Although he did not give a direct answer to Wu Sehun, according to Ji Jingyuan's own judgment, he felt that this song "Signal" was a bit too trendy and might not perform well.
however……
As if to specifically slap Chi Jingyuan in the face for his judgment of girl group songs, the popularity of Peninsula immediately exploded after Twice's comeback music was released.
The entire album was on the charts one hour after its release, with the title song "Signal" directly landing at number two and successfully reaching number one an hour later.
...Although the girl group's music performance is relatively good, not everyone can achieve the first or second place. However, for Twice, it seems to be a common occurrence.
Although there is a polarized trend in the online reviews of the title song "Signal", many people, like Chi Jingyuan, are complaining that the song is unpleasant to the ear, with comments like "what the hell" and "chanting" everywhere.
However, there are also many fans who think it is "quite nice to listen to", "very energetic" and "really cute", and the overall evaluation is polarized.
But at present, the former is the majority, especially the black fans who have always hated Twice, who are particularly fierce in their criticism and extremely active in various mockery and attacks online.
But it seems that it didn't work, because no matter what the reviews were, this song and its popularity were really explosive.
The public and fans seem to really like Twice, and Twice seems to have created a momentum similar to that of EXO in the past two years... the kind that can become popular no matter what song they release, even if it's a children's song.
They are well-deserved No. 1 girl group of the new generation...or without using a special title, it seems there is nothing wrong with just saying they are the No. 1 girl group of Kpop today.
...After all, there has been no news about the last number one girl group for almost two years.
While the peninsula was immersed in the various controversies and crazes surrounding Twice's comeback, news suddenly came out at noon that EXO had received an invitation to the Billboard Music Awards.