Hong Kong Entertainment: The King of Kung Fu

In the 1982 Red and White Song Festival, Yang Ye brought Akina Nakamori to a dreamy stage. All Japanese who watched the performance had pink bubbles in their hearts.

In the subsequent program survey, "Sea of ​​Flowers" ranked first in popularity, leading by fault.

On the other side of the sea, at ATV’s 1982 New Year’s Eve concert, Yang Ye and Akina Nakamori also appeared, singing the same song.

However, ATV’s New Year’s Eve concert is a recorded broadcast, while Japan TV’s is a live broadcast.

Yang Ye and Nakamori Akina immediately flew to Tokyo to catch up after recording the program on ATV, making the two people appear at the New Year's Eve concerts in both places at the same time.

On New Year's Day in 1982, Yang Ye and Nakamori Akina made headlines in entertainment news in Japan and Hong Kong at the same time!

It's not bad here in Hong Kong. Although Momoe Yamaguchi is famous, she is not as famous as a local star. Her disciples and other things are not very big gimmicks.

The media was more interested in Yang Ye. Some newspapers bluntly stated that Yang Ye was picking up girls again and was going to harm the little girl again.

The response from Japan was particularly great.

First of all, the song "Sea of ​​Flowers" is very good, in line with Japanese aesthetics, and the stage design is beyond the times, making people mesmerized.

When the rain of petals fell from the sky at the end, everyone's heart was filled with pink.

Japan's Red and White Song Festival is like China's Spring Festival Gala. In the early 80s, the ratings could reach %.

With such high ratings, a classic work can make people famous overnight, better than anything else.

On the other hand, thanks to the reform and development of the Red and White Song Festival, starting from this year, the song will be broadcast in stereo.

Lyrics will be added when singing to let the audience know more clearly what the singer is singing.

Moreover, singers no longer enter through the back of the audience, but enter directly from the stage.

The program team re-set the stage scenery so that large-scale stage equipment can be replaced during the program.

Yang Ye took advantage of these innovations of the Red and White Song Festival to make the stage design appear in this era forty years later, which amazed everyone!

If it had been a year earlier, or if even one of these factors had been missing, he wouldn't have been able to do it!

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Of course, such unprecedented popularity cannot be missed. Yang Ye has already cooperated with PolyGram to record the song "Sea of ​​Flowers" for an EP.

Yang Ye has no idea of ​​opening a record company in Japan for the time being, and he has no other skills.

Anyway, he has cooperated very well with PolyGram over the years. He has signed all his overseas record contracts with PolyGram, so he will cooperate first and talk about it later.

On the second day of the Red and White Song Festival, on New Year's Day in 1982, "Sea of ​​Flowers" was officially launched in major video stores in Japan.

It snowed heavily that day. Yang Ye and Akina Nakamori stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass of the hotel, looking at the long queue in front of a video store not far downstairs.

"It's very popular. Even the heavy snow can't stop people's enthusiasm." Yang Ye said with a smile.

"Thank you, Oni-chan!" Akina Nakamori solemnly bowed to Yang Ye.

"You should thank your teacher. Bai Hui is very attentive to you."

"I really wish the teacher was here yesterday. Why didn't she go back to Japan? Doesn't she miss her hometown?"

"She wants to go back, but...this is your moment to bloom, and she doesn't want to steal your limelight. She will bless you from a distance."

The two chatted for a while, and Yang Ye said: "Let's go, we're leaving!"

Next, the two began to accept various interviews and participate in various variety shows.

The two of them are everywhere in Japan's five major newspapers and six major broadcasters.

Yang Ye has never been interviewed by Japanese media so intensively, and he rarely participates in variety shows.

Because he has always practiced a saying that actors should maintain a sense of mystery.

This time, in order to win the fame of Nakamori Akina, Yang Ye also risked his life.

In various interviews, the host had to ask about the whereabouts of Yamaguchi Momoe, but Yang Ye never mentioned it and remained silent on this topic.

And Akina Nakamori only said: "Although the teacher has retired, she hopes to use her experience to bring more contributions to the Japanese music scene."

Then I won’t say much more. People want to know interesting things about Akina learning skills from Momoe, etc., but they can’t ask anything.

However, the more the two of them behave like this, the more people feel itchy.

In addition, Akina's performance in various programs is very cute, and Yang Ye's quick reaction ability in various programs is even more amazing.

Therefore, its popularity has remained high, and the sales of the "Sea of ​​Flowers" EP have soared, reaching 130 million copies in one go.

What is the concept of 130 million sheets?

During this period, the most popular single "Youth Coral Island" released by Seiko Matsuda only sold 600,000 copies.

Last year, the song "Sailor Uniform and Machine Gun" written by Yang Ye for Hiroko Yakushimaru, with the blessing of movies and novels, only reached 86 copies.

"Sea of ​​Flowers" broke Japan's sales record and became a super hit single, eclipsing all idol singers in the same period.

Although the blessing factors of Yang Ye and Hongbai Songhui accounted for a large proportion, it was enough to make people raise eyebrows.

People are looking forward to Nakamori Akina's next song.

Waiting until March, when Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival is approaching, Akina Nakamori’s second song was released, which was a perfect fit for the occasion.

The song "SAKURA" carries an inexplicable sadness that makes people listen to it, as if recalling a good memory from yesterday. It sold 700,000 copies. The single became a hit again, and a generation of singers was born.

……

Back to Christmas 1981.

Zhou Runfa suddenly remembered that he had not seen Chen Yulian for several months.

So I bought two movie tickets for "Sword Rain" and asked Chen Yulian to watch the movie. Chen Yulian also participated in "Sword Rain", but only in a few scenes.

The atmosphere in the cinema was very lively, and the audience kept applauding when they saw the highlights.

Especially when the magician's magic rope appeared, there were even bursts of exclamations.

Although the fairy rope was much simpler than the original version, the audience was still stunned.

Until the end of the movie, people were still discussing the plot of the movie with great interest.

Zhou Runfa was very envious and sighed: "When did the movie I starred in have so many people watch it?"

Chen Yulian said: "The best-selling movies in Hong Kong now are all action movies and comedies. Brother Fa, if you want to be popular, you can try to focus on these two genres."

Zhou Runfa said helplessly: "Action movies need to be acted by people with good skills. If someone else acted in it, the audience would not applaud, but would get angry."

Chen Yulian said: "Yes, Mr. Yang just saw Ajie's kung fu and immediately started acting for him. He was sure that he would become famous. Now he is really famous."

Zhou Runfa laughed and said: "Now everyone in the industry admires Mr. Yang's vision. Last time he said that Zhong Chuhong would be popular, so many people asked A Hong to film, and A Hong became really popular."

Chen Yulian said seriously: "Actually, Young Master Yang mentioned you."

Zhou Run became interested and said, "What did he say about me?"

Chen Yulian said: "He said that your appearance and acting skills are top-notch in the entire Hong Kong film industry. As long as you find the right path, you will become popular sooner or later."

Zhou Runfa was startled and asked quickly: "Then did he tell me what kind of acting is suitable for me?"

Chen Yulian shook her head and said, "Anything is fine!"

Zhou Runfa was speechless, saying this was like saying nothing.

Chen Yulian said seriously: "This is not nonsense, it is an affirmation for you. Mr. Yang believes that you have the potential to become a first-line superstar, but you have received too many literary and artistic films now. It is difficult for literary and artistic films to get high box office, he thinks You can try genres that are easy to sell at the box office.”

Zhou Runfa said thoughtfully: "So you just persuaded me to take on an action movie or a comedy?"

"Well, speaking of comedies, I mentioned to Mr. Yang that you resigned from New Art City's "The Best Partner" some time ago due to schedule reasons. He said that New Art City's drama was very good, and it was you who missed their drama. loss. If there is another opportunity like this in the future, you must seize it."

"I understand!"

Zhou Runfa held one of Chen Yulian's hands and said with some emotion: "Sister Lian, thank you for asking your boss for advice on my matter. I know this is difficult for your temperament."

Chen Yulian forced a smile, her expression a little unnatural.

Zhou Runfa was thinking about something in his mind and did not notice this. He said with some confusion: "Since your boss thinks so highly of me, why doesn't he ask me to film a movie?"

Chen Yulian explained: "Most of Mr. Yang's films are directed and acted by himself, and most of them are action films. You may not be suitable for that."

Zhou Runfa nodded and said with a smile: "That's right! Speaking of which, I have known you for so long, and this is the first time you have said so many words to me!"

Zhou Runfa said and wanted to hug Chen Yulian, but was blocked by Chen Yulian.

"Brother Fa... let's break up!"

This sentence is very abrupt, but Chen Yulian has been brewing for a long time.

Even without Yang Ye's factor, she would have said it sooner or later.

In her eyes, Zhou Runfa is a good son, a good brother, and a good actor, but not a good lover.

Zhou Runfa was dumbfounded. He was talking nicely just now, so why did he suddenly break up?

He said a little confused: "What's wrong?"

Chen Yulian's eyes were a little red, but she didn't shed tears. She just said, "I'm tired!"

Zhou Runfa asked worriedly: "Is it because of my mother? Give me some time, and I will definitely be able to convince my mother to accept you."

Chen Yulian shook her head and said: "Don't ask why, talking too much will only lead to quarrels. In short... I don't love you anymore, let it go!"

Zhou Runfa seemed not to hear. He took Chen Yulian's hand and said eagerly: "Are you blaming me for not accompanying you? Sister Lian, you know, I need to make money. I finally gained some popularity, and I need to take advantage of it." I can't afford to make more money while I'm still famous. I don't want to be a fisherman like my dad."

Chen Yulian felt her hand hurt from being pinched by Zhou Runfa. She frowned and said, "Let go, you're hurting me!"

"Oh!" Zhou Runfa quickly let go of Chen Yulian's hand and said, "Mei Lian, I..."

"Don't make trouble here, Brother Fa. Being photographed is not good for your career. You know my character, and the decisions I make will not change... Forget me!"

After Chen Yulian said this, she stood up and ran away quickly.

In a deserted place, her tears flowed down.

Zhou Runfa wanted to chase him, but stopped anyway.

It's Christmas and there are people everywhere. If two people are photographed having sex on the street, it will indeed have a bad impact!

"Let's coax her tomorrow!" Zhou Runfa thought to himself. (End of chapter)