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Chapter 840 Why don’t you fight the Americans?

Imagination is not scary, guessing is the most embarrassing.

What’s even worse is that it’s useless even if this guy comes out to refute the rumor, because self-evidence is simply not enough to convince people - since the release of "Gui Zang", the treatment Zhou Yi has received in the Taiwanese music scene is obvious to all, and the ironclad facts are here.

I want to take a step back and find an example to refute it. There is a Tao Zhe fan next to me who feels the same way and blows the charge to outflank from the flank.

Now we are attacked from both sides.

An extremely sensitive political topic was hanging over the minds of all members of the Golden Melody Awards Organizing Committee. They were unable to move forward or backward, and their one-track mind ended up being stuck in two directions.

To be fair, it was because Zhou Yi’s influence was too great and his background was a bit strong, so it was difficult to ban him. Otherwise, based on the situation at that time, he could have bid farewell to Taiwan completely after the release of “Return to the Tibetan Book”.

"I don't know."

Zhou Yi, who had absolutely no psychological burden at all, was unsurprisingly asked about this matter when he attended the Armani Taiwan event on June 6. As soon as he spoke the four words in a clear and loud voice, before the reporter could react, a smile appeared between his eyebrows.

The smile left the reporters puzzled.

If you don’t understand, then don’t understand. Why are you laughing so happily?
It shouldn't be so obvious to gloat over someone else's misfortune, right?
As a big star, how do you manage your facial expressions and emotions?

If you don’t know, you might think something great has happened.

Zhou Yi just smiled and said nothing.

Not everyone in mainland China has watched the "Armageddon" series, let alone in Taiwan, so it's normal for reporters to be confused.

What's more, normally speaking, after this meme became popular on the mobile Internet, the self-improvement consciousness of the new generation of netizens increased, which made the plot of the "The Great Battle" trilogy popular again.

But, just because he smiled and said nothing, it doesn't mean that another force in the Taiwanese music scene couldn't understand it.

The reason why Shao Zhenbang was able to write this "manifesto" was not only because he had worked as a journalist and a music lover, but also because he was a special commentator for a TV station.

He was very sensitive to the impact that Zhou Yi's "Gui Zang" had on the Taiwanese music and public opinion circles - Zhou Yi was like a nail, firmly nailed to the island, leading thousands of young people to automatically get to know the other side because of him.

If Shao Zhenbang can see it, then other commentators can certainly see it too.

After Zhou Yi responded with "I don't understand", commentator Tang Yongxin, who completely understood his meaning, criticized Zhou Yi directly on the TV program, saying that Zhou Yi was "heartless and treacherous" and "a bully who only bullies the weak and fears the strong."

After all, there are still many micro-control players in this world who can play everything from Hearts of Iron to Boom Beach. For a movie of the level of the "Armageddon" trilogy, some people in the Taiwanese industry will definitely know about it.

“Don’t forget that his debut company is Taiwan Warner, and everyone is the driving force behind his rise to fame, but what about him?

"People in mainland China often say that drinking water brings us back to its source. Has Zhou Yi done that? He wants to learn from Luo Dayou and participate in politics, but he doesn't have the ability to do so. Luo Dayou dared to cut up his American passport in public during a concert. What can Zhou Yi do to the United States?
“He doesn’t even dare to curse America!

“Look at his English songs so far. Is there a line that insults America?
"He only dares to complain in his Chinese albums because he knows that Chinese albums will not sell well in the United States. Without a large audience, the US authorities will not notice him, and he can continue to make money from the United States while building up his image.

"If this isn't bullying the weak and fearing the strong, what is it?"

After the outbreak of the Iraq War, last year, Luo Dayou, who was still an American citizen, held a concert in Taiwan. He directly explained what happened outside in front of more than 20,000 people, then took out a pair of scissors and his American passport and cut them into pieces one by one.

Relinquished citizenship from the United States.

Take practical actions to express disdain and contempt for the Americans' war of aggression.

This incident caused a huge stir in Taiwan.

Everyone knows how hard Luo Dayou worked to obtain American citizenship in the last century, but now he has cut up his passport without any mercy because of the Iraq War, which has nothing to do with him.

Many people who are loyal to the United States have been pursuing Luo Dayou relentlessly, denouncing his actions for confusing right and wrong and inciting young people.

After all, the influence of concerts, which are gatherings of large groups of people, is immeasurable.

In his opinion, Zhou Yi's current nature is even worse——

For this reason, even if his words seem to be confusing, he has to bring out Luo Dayu, whom he had criticized before, as a positive example to suppress Zhou Yi.

In short, it can be summed up in one sentence -

If you have the guts to scold Americans, go fight them!

What kind of ability is it to show off your strength in Taiwan?
"Although, according to what you said, Luo Dayou edited the song for the Chinese audience at a concert in Taiwan. Wasn't Zhou Yi's "Return to the Tibetan" also aimed at the Chinese market? Is there any difference?"

"The difference is that Zhou Yi did not directly criticize the United States."

"Where haven't I cursed you? Haven't Zhou Yi expressed enough? 50 Cent's body is still warm, okay?"

"That's nothing..."

Because of the political issues involved, Shao Zhenbang and Tang Yongxin, who claim to be messengers of justice, continued to argue on the TV show.

Inside Warner, Qian Jiang almost knelt down and begged Zhou Yi not to go any further.

Grandpa! You are my dear grandpa!
Don't be so careless with your words!

You are already dancing on the human minefield, so stop jumping back and forth on the bottom line and irritating their nerves!
"It's just a Golden Melody Award, I'll find someone to help you vent your anger, I'll find someone to help you vent your anger!"

Qian Jiang patted his chest loudly and finally managed to persuade Zhou Yi onto the plane to the United States.

"Look at you, you're anxious again." Zhou Yi, who was sipping red wine leisurely, sighed, his tone full of regret.

Zhou Jianhui, a senior executive of a multinational giant who often travels between the two places, has definitely received some news. Otherwise, he would not have allowed this topic to spread in Taiwan and would have taken action to nip it in the bud the moment it started.

"It's not urgent, it's dangerous. I have no problem with you doing this in the United States, after all, the risk is high and the return is high. But your influence and income in Taiwan have already reached the top. If you continue to do this, you will only irritate the nerves of that group of people in vain and bear the stigma for no reason."

Qian Jiang earnestly pulled Zhou Yi back on track: "The Taiwan market is no longer worth your efforts. It is terribly weak."

"If I say I have an advantage, won't they explode faster?"

Yes, it’s for nothing.

Qian Jiang sighed and said, "Forget it. I'd better tell you who the American opponents are in this period."

In the European and American markets up to June 2005, the biggest winner was undoubtedly Mariah Carey, and the most dazzling newcomers were undoubtedly Rihanna and the Pussycat Dolls.

The former can be called a great comeback of the century. So far, five songs from the album have been competing in the top 20 of the B chart, and the single "We Belong Together" has even topped the chart.

The Pussycat Dolls' "Don't Cha", which was expected to be a number one single, was stuck at number two on the chart.

Thanks to Zhou Yi's help, Warner newcomer Rihanna's first single went straight into the top 30 of the charts as soon as it was released. After an amazing start, Rihanna rushed all the way to the championship throne, but unfortunately she lost to Mariah Carey.

The album "The Queen Returns" really helped Mariah Carey to return to her former glory.

This means that Zhou Yi’s biggest competitor for his upcoming new album “Monster” is his old friend Mariah Carey.

"Of course, we can't completely ignore the threats from others."

Qian Jiang, who is serious and responsible, spread out the information he had sorted out: "You will bump into bands like Westlife, Backstreet Boys, and Black Eyed Peas. These three bands, especially the first two, are extremely popular male bands in Europe and America..."

West City, Back Street.

The popularity of the two major boy bands that debuted at the end of the last century is self-evident.

The Black Eyed Peas, a band that has risen in the new century, has also won weekly championships in single and album sales, record sales certifications, etc.

Especially the Backstreet Boys.

Unlike the news that some members of the Westlife band were leaving the band, Backstreet Boys have been touring around the world since releasing a greatest hits album in 2001, which just happened to avoid the competition with Zhou Yi.

This year, the Backstreet Boys announced their strong comeback with their new album "Never Gone".

They are all male singers, all of them are popular, and even have creative attributes. They are also all very popular.

The complete Backstreet Boys even have a sentimental bonus in today's European and American music scene, after all, there are fewer people in the neighboring West City.

"Among them, Backstreet Boys is your direct competitor. Their new album will be released on June 6th, and yours will be released on June 14th."

Backstreet Boys

Holder of the highest first-week album sales in the United States;
Guinness single concert box office record holder;
The record holder for the best-selling group album in history.

Just by placing these three titles here, one can already feel the heavy weight.

Although it is influenced by the times, it is at least enough to illustrate their popularity and commercial value.

This time, his return with an album coincided with the release of Zhou Yi, which undoubtedly gave many European and American media the opportunity to build momentum for the event.

Damn it! Eminem is incompetent and has to ask Backstreet Master to come out!

Zhou Yi's arrogance in the European and American world has really hurt too many people's hearts.

They desperately need to win - they need to win, win, win!

The Backstreet Boys, who officially debuted in 1995, can indeed be considered as the "old hands" in terms of their qualifications and achievements. After all, they were the face of male singers in that era of divas.

Of course, for the European and American media, they were afraid that Warner Records would not be in chaos and they also bit another piece of news:

"Spike, I heard that your contract renewal with Warner Music has come to a standstill. Are you planning to leave Warner Music?"

6 month 6 day.

After adjusting to the time difference, Zhou Yi officially started his activities in New York, the United States. The first question he encountered seemed very troublesome -

"I've been at Warner for six years. Six years, do you know what that means?"

Under the Coca-Cola advertisement background, Zhou Yi, who was besieged by reporters, sneered and made a unique Chinese phone gesture to indicate the year: "Of course I will not leave Warner, even if others leave, I will not leave.

"The little boy in me has always told me that Warner is my second home."

"But that's what Madonna said at the beginning."

"Madonna is Madonna and I am me."

Zhou Yi waved his hand and said seriously: "If there is still one person who is loyal to Warner, then that person must be me."

(End of this chapter)