Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

The next morning, the sunlight poured into the room through the window, bringing a hint of warmth to the room.

Gao Yuanyuan was sitting casually on the sofa, holding an entertainment newspaper she had just bought from a newsstand.

She glanced at the contents of the newspaper and saw that it was almost entirely filled with reports about "A World Without Thieves", with a variety of headlines that were very eye-catching.

——【"A World Without Thieves" achieved a box office of 600 million on the first day, Andy Lau's charm in Singapore is still very popular! 】

——【The inspiring past of “Shagen” Wang Baoqiang: He was a migrant worker in Beijing and learned real Kung Fu in Shaolin Temple! 】

——【There were many interesting things at the charity dinner for the premiere of Without Thief. Fan Bingbing’s father generously spent a lot of money to get the chance to dance with Li Bingbing! 】

——【On the red carpet of the premiere of A World Without Thieves, Fan Bingbing revealed that she was the first person to be approached by A World Without Thieves, which once again sparked heated discussions about the “Double Bing” competition for the top actress of Huayi! 】

——[Shen Lang's singing opportunity was auctioned off at a sky-high price, and a mysterious tycoon spent millions just to request a song! 】

——[Shen Lang and Liu Yifei appeared intimately at the premiere of Without Thief, and their sweet interactions continued, making others envious! ]

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Among these headlines, the most eye-catching position is undoubtedly reserved for Shen Lang, and various news about him occupy important pages of the newspaper.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you guys have occupied all the page space." Gao Yuanyuan raised the newspaper in her hand, with a hint of ridicule in her tone.

Shen Lang was sitting aside looking at the schedule. Hearing this, he looked up and replied with a smile: "High popularity is a good thing. It can boost the box office."

Gao Yuanyuan was no longer surprised by the scandals about Shen Lang in the newspapers, and she no longer asked questions like she used to.

As for Shen Lang, he did not deliberately explain any further about these groundless rumors.

This seemed to have become a tacit understanding between the two of them, and it was almost the same with Stefanie Sun.

After all, Shen Lang has a physique that attracts bees and butterflies. No matter when and where, as long as there are women around him, rumors will spread like wildfire.

Over time, people have come to treat this kind of news without substantial evidence as just a topic of conversation after dinner, just for fun.

As for the truth and falsehood, reality and fiction in the scandal, probably only Shen Lang, the person involved, knows it best.

"It seems that the reviews in the media are all very good. Do you think that the movie 'A World Without Thieves' that we invested in will have the potential to win the box office championship this year?" Gao Yuanyuan put down the newspaper in her hand, tilted her head slightly, and asked with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

The current annual box office champion is Zhang Yimou's "House of Flying Daggers". Although the reputation of this movie is not satisfactory and has been criticized by audiences and critics, it has still achieved a box office of 1.56 million thanks to its strong publicity campaign and the attention accumulated in the early stage, far ahead of the box office list.

"Let's see if we can surpass House of Flying Daggers. As for the annual crown, I think it's uncertain because Stephen Chow's Kung Fu will be released at the end of the year." Shen Lang replied in a steady tone, his eyes revealing a hint of insight into the situation.

"Are you optimistic about "Kung Fu"? " Gao Yuanyuan asked curiously.

"Well, this is Master Xing's masterpiece. He has invested a lot of effort in this movie. Whether it is the polishing of the plot, the design of the action scenes, or the use of special effects, they are all first-class. Moreover, Master Xing has a strong appeal in the hearts of the audience. This movie is bound to cause a big sensation." Shen Lang nodded seriously and explained in detail.

In the original time and space, "Kung Fu" won the annual box office champion in 2004 with a box office of 1.73 million, while "A World Without Thieves" ranked third with a box office of 1.26 million.

Now, although with his participation and investment, the box office of "A World Without Thieves" may increase, it is still very difficult to surpass "Kung Fu" and win the annual box office champion.

In fact, for Shen Lang, whether the movie can win the annual championship is not the most important consideration. After all, the primary purpose of investing in and making movies is to make money.

Judging from the current box office performance of "A World Without Thieves", this investment is undoubtedly a sure win.

This is indeed the case. "A World Without Thieves" grossed 4000 million yuan at the weekend box office, showing a booming trend across the country.

This result has surpassed the box office performance of "House of Flying Daggers" during the same period, attracting attention from the entire film industry.

Professionals from all sides predict based on current box office data and market reaction that the film's box office will most likely be around 2 million yuan. Even if the subsequent box office growth momentum is insufficient, the conservative estimate is that the box office revenue will be 1.6 million yuan.

From this perspective, it seems that it is a foregone conclusion that the box office will surpass the 1.56 million yuan of "House of Flying Daggers".

Seeing such outstanding results, director Feng Xiaogang was naturally overjoyed and couldn't wait to hold a celebration banquet, hoping to use this craze to add fuel to the film and further promote box office growth.

The benefits brought by high box office are most obvious in Andy Lau and Wang Baoqiang.

Previously, Andy Lau was controversial in "House of Flying Daggers" because the audience commented that he only knew how to show off and lacked acting skills. However, in "A World Without Thieves", he successfully regained his acting reputation, especially the scene where the thief he played dyed the package red with blood while protecting Sha Gen's package, which formed an extreme contrast with Sha Gen's peaceful appearance in his sleep, and displayed the cruelty of reality vividly. This scene was hailed as "one of the most tear-jerking scenes in Chinese-language films after the millennium", which made the audience and film critics have a new understanding and high evaluation of his acting skills.

As for Wang Baoqiang, the role of Sha Gen made him famous overnight and became a household name. He jumped from an unknown migrant worker in Beijing to become a "role model" in the hearts of migrant workers in Beijing with his simple, natural and vivid performance in the movie, inspiring countless young people with dreams to bravely pursue their own acting career.

"Bao Qiang's plans for next year are a TV series and a movie. The TV series is "Soldier Assault" and the movie is "Lost on Journey". Both projects are currently progressing steadily." Du Ting reported to Shen Lang.

"You just need to take full responsibility. You don't have to report everything." Shen Lang has absolute confidence in her abilities. This agent who has been working with him since his debut is decisive and thoughtful. With her in charge, Wang Baoqiang's career will never repeat the mistakes of the original time and space.

As for resources, the good scripts in his memory were partly written by the screenwriting department and partly purchased. Under such a layout, the words "lack of scripts" had long been completely deleted from their dictionary.

Thanks to its perfect resource reserves and professional brokerage team, Julang Film and Television has long become a golden sign in the entertainment industry.

From fledgling newcomers to established celebrities, more and more actors regard this place as a "safe haven" for their career development.

In the reputation list of "Best Brokerage Company" circulating in the circle, they have firmly occupied the top spot, with a huge gap from the second place.

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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the calendar turned to the end of 2004.

The biting cold wind swept across the streets of Yanjing. The ginkgo leaves on the streets had long since withered, and were replaced by flashing New Year lights in the windows.

On December 12th, the whole city was wrapped in a thin layer of mist, and an event that was enough to shock the entire music community was quietly beginning.

At dusk, the outside of Yenching Workers' Stadium was already crowded with people.

Outside the Workers' Stadium, the ticket checking queue was winding like a long dragon.

A young couple was standing at the end of the line, holding hands. The girl was wearing a pink down jacket and a fluffy hat with two furry balls that swayed gently as she moved.

The boy was wearing a black coat, rubbing his hands from time to time and exhaling white air.

"Wow, there are so many people." The girl looked up at the dense crowd in front of her and couldn't help but exclaimed.

"That's right, 7 people." The boy agreed, with an excited look on his face.

"I see, 7 people is not the limit of the number of people for Brother Lang's concert, but the limit of the number of people that Workers' Stadium can accommodate." The girl blinked mischievously and gently poked the boy's shoulder.

The boy cleared his throat and continued, "I heard that many fans without tickets came here today and planned to listen outside."

The girl tilted her head and asked in confusion, "But can you hear this?"

The boy smiled and said, "The sound equipment used in Brother Lang's concert is world-class. It can definitely be heard outside the venue. In addition, the sound effects of this concert are designed very well. Even if you are outside, you will definitely be able to feel the shocking atmosphere."

The girl smiled, her eyes curved into crescents, and said, "There will be a chorus inside anyway, so it will be easier to hear outside. Maybe the atmosphere outside will be even more lively than inside!"

As they spoke, the two smiled at each other, their eyes full of anticipation for the upcoming concert.

The people around were also talking excitedly, and the air was filled with excitement and joy, as if everyone was waiting for a grand carnival.

Generally speaking, in the music industry, after singers complete a large-scale tour, they often need to wait for a long time before preparing for another concert.

The interval in between may be as short as five years or as long as ten years.

Because during this period, singers not only need to accumulate new works and improve their singing skills, but also need to comprehensively consider many factors such as the market.

Shen Lang's world tour has traveled through many countries and regions, leaving unforgettable musical memories for countless fans.

Now, the last stop of this tour has naturally become the focus of everyone's attention, and its level of attention is unprecedented.

Take the ticketing situation for example. The prices of scalper tickets have long been driven up to staggering levels. The regular ticket prices, which originally ranged from several hundred to thousands of yuan, may have increased several times or even dozens of times in the hands of scalpers. But even so, tickets are still hard to come by.

Looking at the media lineup on the scene, it was even more astonishingly strong. Normally, for an ordinary performance, it would be great if a few media came to report. But for Shen Lang's concert, there were dozens of media alone. Major TV stations, well-known websites, authoritative magazines, and many self-media platforms all sent professional reporters and photography teams to the scene early, set up equipment, and prepare to report on the concert from all directions and angles.

Judging from the excitement inside and outside the venue, the influence and appeal of this concert is evident.

At this time, the backstage of the concert was a busy and orderly scene.

Shen Lang had already put on simple stage makeup and came out of the dressing room.

He was dressed in a carefully tailored performance costume and exuded a confident and charming charm.

He then walked over to the string orchestra and band members nearby and had a brief chat with them.

They have been working together on all the shows of this world tour and are already very familiar with each other.

Shen Lang's words expressed both his gratitude for everyone's hard work, as well as his anticipation and encouragement for tonight's performance.

In another dressing room, Lin Yuner's beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she confirmed with Song Qian: "Qianqian, are there no guests tonight?"

"Yes, that's what Sister Du said. Just like the first show, Brother Lang sang the entire song by himself." Song Qian explained seriously.

"Why?" Jessica Jung frowned slightly, looking puzzled, and asked softly.

"I think it's great. This way I can listen to Brother Lang sing more songs." Kim Taeyeon raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a sweet smile.

"Yes, although the guests are also excellent, I like Brother Lang more." Park Ji-yeon pursed her lips slightly, her eyes revealing admiration.

"So, aren't we the only ones besides Brother Lang who can appear on the stage tonight?" Kim Hyun-a's eyes were gleaming with excitement, and her voice was filled with excitement that was hard to conceal.

"Well... you can say that." Song Qian nodded slightly.

After nearly a year of hard study, the six of them have made remarkable progress in all aspects.

Not only has her singing and dancing abilities improved significantly, but her Chinese proficiency has also improved by leaps and bounds, and now she can communicate normally without any obstacles.

Although there were no guests tonight, some songs required dancing, and the six of them naturally became the dancers.

Moreover, their first album as the group "Girls' Generation" will also start recording after this concert.

There are three songs in total, all of which were selected by Shen Lang from classic songs of Korean girl groups in the original time and space.

The purpose of this plan is obvious, which is to make them soar to the top and become the number one girl group in South Korea.

However, the absence of guests tonight does not mean the absence of stars.

As night fell, the VIP auditorium began to glow with stars.

When Leslie Cheung, wearing a black windbreaker, elegantly took his seat, the whole audience instantly burst into exclamations;

Then, a group of beauties including Gao Yuanyuan, Sun Yanzi, Liu Yifei and others appeared, and their different styles attracted a lot of discussion;

The appearance of the "God of Songs" Zhang Xueyou caused a commotion, and even the fans in the neighboring stands couldn't help but stand up and look.

In addition, celebrities from all walks of life, such as singers from the music industry, big names from the film and television industry, and Olympic champions, made appearances. These stars who usually shine on the screen have now become ordinary audiences waiting for the show to begin.

Soon, it was seven o'clock in the evening.

In the cold wind, the Workers' Stadium suddenly shone with dazzling lights and the music vibrated.

7 pairs of eyes in the venue were fixed on the stage in the center, waiting for the man that everyone was looking forward to to appear. (End of this chapter)