Chapter 65: Let's Take a Look

elevision, starring popular idols from their roster, premiered last month on the 15th.The premiere viewership was the highest for the entire series, at 6.4%.After that, it was a straight downward slid...Chapter 429: Take a Look

Before it was even finished, it got interrupted again. PD seems to be unhappy with their performance. EXO's members were called by him in front of the monitor and watched the footage they just recorded.

"Jiyuan's little move, really..."

"It's really quite flirty, fans will definitely love it, it feels like a good kill part." Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

"Is that... a little too flirtatious"

Seeing that Ji Jingyuan made a change and licked his lips, several members' eyes lit up. After seriously looking at it twice, they smiled suggestively and nodded in approval with a compliment.

Even though it wasn't post-processed, just from that shot, they all thought it looked pretty good and very alluring. Fans of Ji Jingyuan especially loved it even more.

"PD said that you need to put some expression in, and the style of this song is indeed like that." Actually, looking at himself posing on the display felt a little awkward, but when Ji-seong saw the effect afterwards, he also thought it was good. From the camera's perspective, his blue hair and the light pink suit and white shirt worn for the MV shoot still matched well. It wasn't as ordinary as he had imagined before.

And when he heard a member question him, he shrugged and replied.

"Jingyuan's this impromptu k is great, not only did it directly generate a good killpart, but also set the mood and atmosphere at the beginning, which basically got half of the introduction done."

The style of the music video for this song is like this: just like Jingyuan, the expressions need to be a little exaggerated, showing more expressiveness. Whether it's a smile, a kiss, or some big expressions, they all need to be that way. Even if you put in a little more effort, it's okay, as long as it's over the top.

After saying a few words, Lu Deyuan saw Chi Jingyuan's expression and also sighed. After thinking for a moment, he simply said through the microphone to the outside of the soundproof room: "That's right, brother, just imagine him as a male. Now he wants to return a male idol, using a cross-dressing identity to sing that opening."

He pinched its belly, and it squeaked again. Kim-rok chuckled and added,

Since you hope that Lü Deyuan will compose a heartfelt song for you, you also want to give some suggestions.

But after shooting it eight times, we still couldn't find the feeling. No matter how we looked at their expression, it felt a little stiff and didn't quite match the overall style. Even the pink hair seemed out of place. Was it the PD's direction or were we just not satisfied with what we saw before

……

Seeing the other party's expectant expression, Sun Shengwan also obediently unwrapped it. When he opened it, the corner of my mouth twitched involuntarily.

What you owe are Pokémon and robot cats…

However, in reality, it's not a glass of orange juice.

"OK, wow, I heard this and you immediately relaxed…Do you need me to get him a few tickets from the back row"

That method wasn't working at all, it was very slow. Lu DeYuan's entire demeanor changed, his style shifted and his performance improved slightly. The PDs were so impressed they couldn't help but clap and encourage him. He had been struggling with a certain part for a long time, but then he just got through it smoothly.

"Where How is that possible."

Chi Jingyuan's expression was a little awkward, as if he felt a bit nauseous. Although I tend to be more relaxed and uninhibited offstage, I'm actually quite a masculine person.

……

Hearing a surprised voice from across the table, Sun Shengwan looked up and gave Jin Jingyuan, who was sitting opposite him, an exasperated glance. Then he continued eating, "I was just hungry at the time. Have you eaten anything since noon If you're that curious, go try some."

Last year's EXO tour was a resounding success, with sold-out shows everywhere. Even in the countries and cities that didn't have arenas large enough to hold 10,000 people, there were still massive crowds. There wasn't a single show where tickets weren't completely sold out, and even during the turbulent months when members were joining the group, fans continued to pack the venues.

When EXO was preparing for their most important and final single album “L”, a comical scene occurred on the music program "Music Bank" on the 9th. Both EXO, who were first-place nominees, and BIGBANG, who were also supposed to be performing, were absent from the show. They neither performed nor participated in the awards ceremony. The front of the stage was crowded with people, but both sides were empty, making it a rather desolate and somewhat funny sight.

That really perked up .P, inspiring a surge of "One Useful Person" advocates. Suddenly there were many more fans and they renewed their spirits, determined to give their beloved Oppa the support he deserved, hoping that one day...

Meanwhile, listening to stff's introduction:

"So Nu's car is parked so far away too"

PD and we went over some more points to watch out for. Seeing that everyone nodded, he gave us a thumbs-up and said, "Keep going."

Sun Shengwan first refuted in his heart when he heard this, but then he looked at the hideous zombie baby in his hand with a high head. He couldn't help laughing. He picked it up and squeezed it towards Jin Lvda, making a harsh 'wow' sound again. The two of them looked at each other and burst out laughing.

You sneakily glanced at Sun Shengwan, who was frowning. Besides a slight fear, you felt mostly bored. You'd never seen your friend like that before.

…………

Sun Shengwan recalled the few tickets he had given away two days ago, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.

But even in situations where both parties are attending a singing event, having a bad sound source is still a significant disadvantage.

Even though they had been waiting for a while, the excitement level among Ailee and the others was high. Big Bang finally made a breakthrough, and we participated in the recording of "Inkigayo" on the 10th and won our first trophy. During the live broadcast, it was clear that the younger trainees were disappointed when Big Bang got first place; they even looked relieved.

"After the driver gets out, you guys try it first."

After the serious matters were discussed, thinking back to this white, pressed handwriting, Sun Shengwan smacked his lips and made a joke:

Son Seung Wan looked at the white convertible bus behind him. Its interior and exterior were decorated with various designs and even had an EXO logo painted on it. This was a new addition for this concert, designed to allow for closer interaction and engagement with fans. A section where members sat under the moving vehicle and paraded around the venue had been removed to accommodate this.

The first part is usually the introduction, responsible for setting the scene.

When Sun Shengwan took the notebook, Bai Qi flipped it open and you explained smoothly: "Your solo thing hasn't been finalized yet, the company hasn't finished selecting songs for the initial stage. It's not that we haven't chosen a song from the existing library, or bought one from another company, or commissioned a music producer to create a new one. There are several possibilities."

"He's doing pretty well, hasn't even recorded that many takes yet..."

"He's just like when he was recording, is that enough" Sun Shengwan actually didn't think there was anything simple about it, he felt there were still issues with expression and method.

"Some songs from the music library, you've been listening to them quite a bit, and they haven't gotten old even now. And since this is your first solo release, you lean towards those songs, after all, it's a song that showcases yourself... Afterward, the company asked him to try something new, so you wrote some songs with different styles and creations."

Sun Shengwan flipped open the book and glanced at the first couple of pages. Seeing the clear handwriting, she immediately sensed the other party's sincerity. I nodded seriously to indicate that I would definitely refer to it, then put the notebook back into my shoulder bag.

After swallowing, Sun Sheng took a pause and drank some beverage. At the same time, he seemed to remember something and complained to Jingyuan about it.

"Kekeke..." Before Sun Shengwan could even speak, Jin Jingyuan burst into laughter first. He winked playfully, looking like a fox, and said with a satisfied smile, "How is it Still wrong, haha You always know he wants this kind of stuff. At first, I didn't even have a ghost doll that was so mean, and it wouldn't even call out! I thought about it for ages and you chose this one..."

"Now you know, you'll want to keep watching."

Just as the two were laughing, suddenly a soft weeping sound came from nearby. In this deserted alleyway, where few people passed by at such a late hour, it seemed particularly jarring. The sound immediately caught their attention.

At the end of July, at **'s recording studio, EXO and (specially invited) Lee Duk-wan were all working hard.

He seemed very pleased with the gift. Jingyuan nodded modestly, then picked up the bag beside him, unzipped it and took out a large notebook from inside. He carefully flipped through several pages before handing it over: “The seventh thing, give this to him.”

"Of course, I'm busy, dead busy! In a few days, I'll be shooting an MV by the sea."

While secretly thinking to himself, Sun Sheng retorted with a counter-argument, saying that he had overthought it and stopped the topic.

"And we have to go back to the venue later for another rehearsal, I guess it will be busy until late at night."

"Bad, right"

When you received that case, you were very down. As a half-new person, your personal schedule was already very full. It wasn't a bad thing to receive solo work, but it was given to the least popular brother combination EXO's main vocalist, even though he only had two lines. But as long as the song is released and gains attention, that's good enough for now. If the song becomes popular, the impact will be even smaller.

As soon as he stepped out the door, he learned that Jin Jingyuan had also not found a parking spot and parked his car on several side streets. Looking at Jin Jingyuan walking towards his car outside the alleyway with short legs struggling to keep up, Lu Deyuan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

You had that blissful look on your face, smacking your lips after tasting it, as if savoring a fine vintage of red wine.

When Lu Deyuan received that case, Jiang Seqi was envious for a while. Every time Bian Berhyeon practiced singing loudly, she could feel that familiar gaze drifting in his direction. It was especially so when the manager came to tell him that he had been chosen by Son Seungwan, the producer, as the singer.

During the MV shoot, Lu Deyuan was looking rather reluctant with a forced smile on his face. Even so, Nai still asked him something first.

A zombie baby doll, only about seventy centimeters tall. It's small and short-bodied, quite crudely made. The face is abstractly grinning with bared teeth, looking both frightening and slightly mischievous.

After Jin Jingyuan's solo, there will be a meeting in the next period to confirm things. After the small success of EXO's comeback, although the company discussed it and decided to let Sun Seungwan take on the role of general producer, of course, the company will also send people to assist him.

For example, on stage, although both the first and seventh rounds' Seoul performances were held at the Gymnastics Arena, the stage setups for the two events were completely different.

“That being said, the screen is really small.” Sun Shengwan stood below the stage, turned to look at the huge main screen in front of him. The white surface of the screen seemed deeper than usual, like a small mouth opening and ready to devour people. Looking at it from outside, there was no sense of grandeur at all.

while 《lht》 is still lagging behind,

"The opening lines introducing the song are definitely catchy, brother's voice and singing skills are fine, but it lacks that alluring feeling, which is a bit disappointing."

I opened my mouth to retort, but no words came out. Under Sun Shengwan's insistence, I hesitated for a while, trying to imagine myself as a male idol...

"Jingyuan, you're really pushing it this time!" Sun Shengwan put down his chopsticks and narrowed his eyes, taking the box with a smile. He even used polite language, which earned him a snarl from the other side. After sizing up the box, he muttered under his breath, "Are you so sure that you didn't make any plans before the concert"

Why did he add ‘we’

"...."

Let me know if you'd like to translate anything else!

My part doesn't come after the first two lines. It's not my C-position until after Sun Shengwan's turn-around close-up is finished. It's actually the intro to the song, a very crucial part.

"It's just a demonstration anyway, the recording quality is so bad. " Lu Deyuan nodded and smiled, while Park Chan-wook and a few others quickly waved their hands, urging me to try it and not give up.

But now I'm stuck in a rut.

Going on tour is a very important way for artists and even companies to increase their income and popularity, and it can even be the most important. Even idols who haven't debuted from the Peninsula use various methods to increase their popularity, and the ultimate goal will often be to hold a tour.

"Huh Same as when recording" Lu Deyuan was taken aback and turned his head in surprise.

That round's seven laps didn't have any segments or songs like a DJ night club to hype up the atmosphere. Just now, they also tried experimenting with lighting, but it really didn't feel anything special going down there.

Of course, he thought he was the only one who found it troublesome

But right now, the score is 8 to 1, seeming like EXO doesn't have the upper hand. However, the situation isn't as dire as it appears because Bigbang's music sources are really bad. ""’s listen count is terrifying, it practically monopolizes the top spot on music charts, even though those listening are mostly just buying our albums.

As expected, without a solo performance, the group's priority level drops slightly.

As the first solo member from the multi-male era and still a junior, that album, although Jin Kyung-won was the producer, he actually had very little say. In terms of song selection, clothing, style, etc., it was both cultivation and a gimmick.

"Tch, complaining about you again."

"Open it up and see."

Hearing this, several members beside him recalled the scene at that time and burst into laughter.

I wonder what Lu De hopes for the company's music library, but he seems to trust me quite a bit. It appears he hasn't put all his eggs in Sun Shengwan's basket yet.

"Bad."

That’s the mobile stage used for that performance. When they get to this part, they stand behind the catwalk railing… just be careful not to get pulled up there.

Just by looking at it, it's more fashionable and professional than last year. There are also some new devices that are unlike anything else...

I wonder what expressions Jennie Kim or Rose would have if they saw this.

“Soft is gentle, sweet is cloying. Actually, to put it plainly, it’s not that the sound needs to be more vulgar…”

Everyone responded with a sound, returned to their positions on the set, and waited for the music to start again.

Just praised by PD, Ji Jingyuan pinched his waist and stood there feeling a mix of exhilaration and anxiety as he thought about solutions.

Sun Shengwan rolled her eyes and, too lazy to bother with you, continued eating in small bites until she felt a sense of fullness that dissipated the lingering hunger. Only then did I exhale with satisfaction and look over: "By the way, what did you want to talk about"

"What's going on"

After two consecutive nights of staying up late and working overtime, the work on the MV for Lieutenant Colonel was half done. Before taking a short rest, on May 11th, the EXO unit arrived at the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena to rehearse on site and do a final run-through before their upcoming concert.

"...."

Last year, the stage was simply an extension of the main stage with a few walkways leading to the substages. Looking back now, it seems a bit simple compared to what it is today. However, at that time, the first show in Seoul used a 55X25 super-small main stage connected to at least four substages, a giant 12X8 main screen, and two side LEDs measuring 20X9 on each side. A total of eight screens formed a magnificent stage design, encircling the audience for seven weeks, creating a comprehensive stage system from all angles.

"There isn't even that kind of lift, the one shaped like a star, with steps that go up and down, it jumps up and down… there are really so many different styles…"

Do Kyung-soo stepped on the floor with his foot. We didn't just come down from that lift, did we That brand new facility, located in the center of the main stage, is a seven-pointed star shaped staircase lift. It's really dazzling when you look at it with the lights. Those were added during last year's tour.

It's not enough to just say that tickets weren't sold. Was there a reason they didn't sell

Today was spent all day rehearsing for the concert. This tour is lacking a lot of the usual bells and whistles, even just the placement of these few lift platforms is making my head spin. The workload is pretty heavy, I was busy from after lunch until late evening, only stopping briefly to eat something to keep my stomach from growling.

"Understood,"

I really didn't expect it to be so bad.

Shi was delighted to glance at me. Jin Jingyuan let out a low hum, then changed his tone and picked up a damaged box from the side and handed it over: "Two things, first is to give him a gift, he's going to have a birthday soon, and that day happens to be their first concert. You can guess what will happen if he's free that night, so I'll just send it to him.

"Hate is fine, remember you used to ask me out for meals,"

I'm still pretty excited, and I've been practicing diligently. But I didn't expect that before actually transitioning back into work mode, as the producer in charge of recording, Son Seung-wan would be so serious. Every move he makes has a captivating aura, and he sometimes even says things that make me feel ashamed of myself.

"Feeling questioned, Kim Kyung-won quickly explained: "It's always been like this, I never have free time. Besides, it's your first solo performance, Kim Kyung-won! Of course, any amount of attention is excessive. As for the team... if they were here, they would just slow things down. Plus, there are still things that need you here."

Lu Deyuan's recording work went very smoothly. He just recorded a few takes of Sun Shengwan and was satisfied with all of them. I estimate that he would have asked you to go find some feeling over there, seeing as you are a boy or a close friend of his. He might have even directly scolded you if you didn't.

"Hahaha…" Seeing Park Do-yeon retreat into his state of isolation, looking a bit oily and immersed in himself, the EXO members beside him couldn't help but smile.

Even from the highest vantage point, that small screen would likely be hard to see clearly.

And the opening line was specifically a killing part for me. Those two singing parts need to be sung with a slightly softer voice and a more teasing tone. All four members of EXO actually tried it, but Park Ji-won was the most suitable, so that challenging task was given to me.

It wasn't until late in the afternoon, around 10 pm, that things finally wrapped up. I couldn't rest immediately though, as we had a meeting back at the company before everyone else paired off and headed out for dinner. Earlier in the day, Jin Jingyuan’s sister had called me, but I was busy then. So Sun Shengwan promptly reached out to you on my behalf.

According to the schedule, both EXO and bigbang are busy with their own world tours, and the subsequent song promotions are quite numerous. Bigbang had one or two stages last week, and EXO is estimated to have even fewer stages per week. It's very difficult to find a chance for a direct confrontation.

After a while, we were called over by the on-site staff and led to a narrow passageway in the middle of the venue.

"How did you choose such a restaurant, there wasn't even a parking spot to be found, you drove all the way out to a distant parking lot just to find a space."

We didn't have much time in the first place, and once filming wrapped, things became strangely rushed. Even though we were all energized and hyped up just moments ago, the energy felt a bit strained now. Before PD announced a two-minute break to find our groove again, everyone gathered together without a word of complaint.

When he saw Chi Jingyuan's exaggerated and pretentious dancing, Sun Shengwan tried hard to manage her expressions but couldn't hide the smile.

"Hmm..."

> Also, Jin Jingyuan was treated as an insider. Sun Shengwan was too concerned with her image and mumbled something unclear while chewing on something in her mouth.

"Pfft…"

It's something precious, but it's very uninteresting.

It's been almost half a year since the song was released, and we're still in the initial stage of selecting songs. At the next meeting, the planning department will ask Sun Shengwan if he's interested in trying to write an original song based on that theme. After some thought, Sun Shengwan said OK, "Let's give it a try! It's possible to satisfy both the company and Jingyuan."

He really has no experience.

Sun Shengwan pursed her lips and squeezed the belly of that stiff zombie baby. A hoarse, hideous "wa" immediately came out of its mouth. It was so creepy that it could scare anyone half to death. It wasn't funny at all.

"Recording Ahahaha..."

Jin Jingyuan blinked innocently, indicating that he was completely responsible.

Faced with director Sun Seung-wan, Park Kyung-won didn't retort but seriously nodded. He had rarely tried it before, always looking for the right feeling, "I'm actually quite annoyed too."

Son Shengwan smiled broadly and waved his hand, indicating that he didn't mean anything by it. However, a smirk played on his lips inwardly.

"Nonsense, idol couples will definitely make plans to meet on their birthdays if they're free." Mentioning that, Jingyuan waved his hand like a junior and then looked over with disdain: "Even less likely for someone like him, I bet he wouldn't even go on one date."

"Do you still want him to give it Ugh, that sounds bad. If he really didn't care, wouldn't he have given it away already Forget it, you guys get the internal tickets from his manager. Just let him give these tickets to his boyfriends."

"He's really professional and caring, isn't he Do you remember how long ago the junior members were gone, they're preparing to come back now, aren't they busy every day"

It's just that "Point Tears" MV style might be a bit difficult to control. It's different from EXO's usual cool and handsome boyfriend style. Although the dancing and movements aren't very awkward yet, there are still some issues with expressions and actions.

Standing inside the soundproof room with headphones on, Sun Seong-wan, one of the main producers of the song, listened to Ji Kyeong-won's just-finished recording and shook his head, frowning slightly. "We emphasized the importance of that song, the introduction at the beginning is crucial. What you need is to pull the listener right into the atmosphere of the whole song from the very first note, but the following takes were all too detached."

Jin Jingyuan suppressed a smile and nodded understandingly at my busy and exhausted appearance. With the expression of someone who had been there before, he picked up a beverage beside him, brought it to his mouth, tasted it delicately, and said: "That's right, organizing a concert is indeed tiring. You guys are probably like this too. It's usually the most tiring in the few days after the first show, practicing until very late every day."

"Why is he eating so slowly Someone urged him. If his fans saw this, they would probably unfollow him."

“Because he called you when you were just away, he went to find a nearby restaurant since it was almost closing time. You and your friends have been there afterward and the taste was still off… no, it wasn't bad parking.”

"By the way, you and Penny are going to their concert the day before yesterday. Sunny knows about it."

"Another prank"

While chatting and eating, Lu De Yuan had a good meal and plenty of drinks. After finishing their food, he saw the two people taking off their disguises and walking out of the restaurant before it was time.

"...Over there..."

Sun Shengwan looked at the doll with a smile and blinked her eyes after looking up. "Thanks, I'll return it," she said.

Seeing the slightly tense atmosphere, Bian Boran, sitting beside with sheet music in his hand, was rigidly upright. The angle between his shoulders and knees formed a standard forty-degree angle, looking very serious. He even slightly lowered the sheet music to partially cover his face, fearing that he might be called out by the stern Sun Shengwan for returning it.

Jin-rooks' choice of restaurant was quite a distance from the ** company, all the way in Cheongdam-dong. But perhaps there was a flaw in the planning, as parking spaces were scarce. Most of the spots were already filled to the brim. Jin-rok drove around for a while before finally finding a spot tucked away in two alleyways. It was quite a hassle.

……

The program crew probably still felt some satisfaction in their hearts. After all, it was "The Show." Out of principle and rules, after a round of competition, they awarded the first place to EXO, allowing EXO to win their eighth #1 trophy for this comeback.

It's not that I wanted to see you, but rather that I was hungry and wanted to eat.

"How could this be, he really misunderstood you..."

The overall performance was decent, though it wasn't top-tier. It didn't quite offer a value-for-money experience for the audience, but the company managed to break even and was satisfied. They were so pleased that they invested even more resources in this year's seven-city tour. Human and material resources weren't fully prepared yet. To achieve a better effect, they collaborated with renowned concert teams from Europe and America to improve the stage design and lighting. They revamped their planning in many aspects.

As you were talking, it seemed like you heard the meaning behind Sun Shengwan's strange and ambiguous words. Your eyes widened: "Oh, is he sarcastically criticizing you Is that a reference to Gu Lei"

(The End)

First published on the Chinese Novels Networkans and other artists, everyone knows that EXO has the highest chance of winning the Best Song Award this year among all the nominees.The first half of the year was hard to say, but in the second half...