The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 159 Explosion! Artwork! Great!
"It's not over yet..."

BLACKPINK's Park Chae-young excitedly pointed at the MV playing on the screen.

In the picture, Gong Cheng resembled a tranquil painting, his body resting on the rocks, his eyelashes fluttering as he slowly sat up. His gentle eyes gazed tenderly at the fluttering butterflies on his nose, his hair flying in the salty sea breeze.

"From brilliant fireworks to wildflowers~"

"From youth to eternity..."

As the lyrics evoke pain, the camera zooms in. Gong Cheng's eyes, filled with longing and sorrow, blossom into a smile. Colorful butterflies and dreamy sunlight intertwine, illuminating his gradually clearing brown pupils.

The reefs beneath my feet and the waves around me slowly dissipate as the song ends. In the desolate fields, under the visual effect of the passage of time, looking up, I see butterflies fluttering freely; looking down, I see wild flowers growing wildly, spreading wildly...

On the screen that was extinguished as the sea of ​​flowers bloomed, a colorful butterfly suddenly hit the camera.

From then on, the MV ends.

"Is this really a K-pop song?" Kim Jennie was stunned. If the first three English songs on Tarot's first album, 'Black Vitality,' aimed to break into the European and American music scene, then the core and arrangement of this Korean song were truly shocking.

She quickly pulled back the progress bar of the MV and listened to it again.

……

In Red Velvet's dormitory, Bae Joo-hyun watched the ending MV on the screen with lingering interest.

Kim Ye-rin, the youngest member of the group, was busy and flustered as she scrolled through the comment section and occasionally took a look at major music websites.

"Wow! Unnie, Oppa's album is so awesome!"

"What a great album! I feel like it's even better than 'Fireworks are eternal' from last year's Bombardment Meteor era. I'm just not sure what the second half of the album will be like."

"Based on the number of songs included in a regular album, there should be at least 6 more songs, right?"

Kim Ye-rin murmured in admiration. Son Seung-wan glanced at her fanatical expression and couldn't help but admire it, "That's really amazing! I feel like if Tarot doesn't win ten first places for us next time, we'd be letting him down."

Kang Seul-gi and Park Soo-young nodded in agreement.

Bae Joo-hyun took a sip of her Coke and agreed that Son Seung-wan was right, but wasn't that a bit exaggerated? Ten first-place finishes! Since Red Velvet debuted, has there ever been a single song that topped the charts ten times in a row?
How many teams in the entire peninsula can win 10 consecutive championships?
"One for each of 10?" Kim Ye-rin suddenly stopped what she was doing and looked at her older sisters.

An expression that says, "Are you sure?"

"What's wrong? Aren't you a huge fan of that guy? Don't you believe in Tarot's strength?" Bae Joo-hyun joked with a smile, and took out her cell phone from the gap in the sofa, thinking of sending a message to that friend to congratulate him on the album's success.

"No, unnie. I don't believe in the company's strength..." Jin Yelin curled her lips, and then her face became a little melancholy: "Do you think the company can still hire Oppa to be our producer?"

……

[Tarot's first full-length album, a must-read!]

Tarot's latest album, "Wheel of Fortune & X," the first half of "Black Vitality," debuted at number one on major music websites upon its release, with four songs taking the top four spots...

Heavy fog is coming

[Recounting the rich love history of the musical genius Tarot...]

[Gorgeous face! Amazing album! Tarot's latest album is back with a bang!]

[It has been reported that several entertainment companies have announced that their artists will postpone their comebacks. Tarot has arrived, everyone should get out of the way...]

As soon as the audio and music video for the first half of Gong Cheng's album "Wheel of Fortune&X", "Black Vitality", were released, Tarot's name immediately became a hot search on major entertainment forums in Asia.

Serena, excited, shared her joy in the Arcana Overseas Fan Group Chat. When she first became a fan of Tarot last year, sharing her own cards and music on social media, many of her former friends who had studied in the United States were dismissive of her taste.

To put it nicely, Serena's tastes are niche. To put it bluntly, in the eyes of her classmates, K-pop? They really don't understand it, or even haven't heard of it. Most of them are still pursuing artists who have been constantly topping the B-list or winning Grammys.

"Luca, what's the matter? Didn't you study music arrangement in New York?" Serena opened a can of beer, feeling a little dizzy. Finally, she could hold her head high in front of her old friend.

Niche?

Fuck it! Wait until the whole world knows the name of your own drum, and then see who is the niche?
There's a saying circulating among the Arcana community, and Serena thinks it's spot on: "Who doesn't love Tarot?"

In the group chat, the screen was flooded with messages, and the message edited by the boy with the ID Luca exploded.

Selina drank a lot of beer tonight, and she was a little dazzled by the messages on the screen, but she still recognized the last few English words in the long string of messages.

"Securing the top ten of the B list, even..."

What followed was a long list of analysis and praise for the arrangement expertise.

……

"It's really exaggerated. The real-time data has landed at the top of the charts of major music websites." In a club in Gangnam, Wu Sehun looked at the latest hot search data. It has only been about an hour since the release of the first half of Gong Cheng's first album.

4 songs appeared on all charts, taking the top four spots.

Gong Cheng took a sip of his wine, smiled, and said nothing more. Overall, he was quite satisfied with the first half of the album, both in terms of the quality of the songs and the presentation of the music videos.

"It's even more outrageous," Park Jae-bum said, his gaze fixed on the calendar on his phone in amazement. March 1st, Wednesday, was the day Gong Cheng's new album would be released, exactly one week before the next B-chart rankings were released.

If this youngest member wants to break into the European and American music scene, we'll have to wait and see how the Billboard Hot 100 ranks after next week's update. As for the Billboard 200 albums chart, this youngest member doesn't need to be concerned for now.

After all, his album hasn't been officially released yet. The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, updated weekly, is more complex than the album chart. In addition to the three indicators, there's also a formula that changes almost weekly, primarily reflecting the popularity of songs based on market trends.

Park Jae-bum is not sure what position the youngest member's first four singles will climb to on the Billboard Hot 100 in a week.

To date, the best K-pop performance on the Billboard Hot 100 was achieved by Psy, a YG hit artist. His song "Gangnam Style" entered the chart in its third week, rising from 64th in its first week, 11th in its second week, and then reaching a peak of 2nd in its third week. It then began to decline, reaching 5th in its fourth week, and 10th in its fifth week...

It set the best record in the history of Peninsula Pop on the chart.

"Ahh! These clubs release new songs so quickly."

The door of the box was pushed open by Wang Jiaer and Park Chanyeol, and the two walked in arm in arm. They had just gone to the dance floor in the hall to dance for a while, and Gong Cheng and the others could see the two brothers having a great time on the dance floor in front of the French windows upstairs.

"Xiao Cheng's music source has just been released and it's already been played in the hall." Wang Jiaer sat back on the sofa and poured a glass of wine.

Outside the box, the lyrics of "Rockstay" could be faintly heard, and Gong Cheng's lazy voice lingered on the cheeks of men and women in the dance floor.

"'Rockstay' and 'Wild Flower', these two songs are really powerful?" Lin Yingxiong stared at the interface of the music charts on his mobile phone. For a while, the two songs ranked first and second on the list were competing for the throne of the number one.

"That's normal. After all, back home, people still resonate more emotionally with the Korean version of 'Wild Flower'. Plus, the style of 'Rockstay' and the first two songs might be a little unfamiliar to listeners on the Peninsula."

Lin Yingxiong nodded as he listened to Gong Cheng's explanation. According to real-time data from major music websites, besides "Rockstay" and "Wild Flower," "Congratulations" ranked third and "Options" ranked fourth.

"Maknae, where do you think you will be ranked in the B chart next week? Are you confident that you will be in the top ten?" Park Jae-bum ate the fruit plate with a smile. They all play music, and the quality of some songs in Gong Cheng's album can be felt to determine whether they can become popular.

"I haven't thought about it that much. Shouldn't the results be bad?" Gong Cheng waved his hand, ending the conversation. If he were to say it, his goal was definitely to have a number one single. However, the song had just been released and was still undergoing market scrutiny, so nothing could be certain.

Then, he remembered something about the Bombardment Meteor group and reminded them, "Jackson, Chanyeol, Sehun, don't forget to come to the company tomorrow to take preview photos."

"The group's comeback plan is coming soon, and the announcement will be in the middle of this month as planned."

……

The next day, during the day.

After a night of heated discussion, the music video for the first half of Gong Cheng's first full-length album saw a surge in views. The word "Tarot" became a trending topic, and many music producers and media outlets in the Peninsula gave Tarot's new album high praise.

Last night, Tarot released the first half of its first full-length album, "Wheel of Fortune & X," along with its music video. The four songs depict the singer's transformation from Gong Seung to Tarot from different perspectives. The story of Yeongdeungpo continues...

From last year's eternal fireworks of Bombardment Meteor to the recently released Wild Flower, Tarot tells us about the journey from flaming fireworks to wildflowers, from youth to eternity...

In the landscape of contemporary pop music, Tarot's "Rockstar" is undoubtedly a highly iconic work. Its unique charm has conquered music fans around the world and become a classic example of the crossover fusion of hip-hop and pop.

The music videos for the first half of Tarot's first full-length album, "Wheel of Fortune & X," offer a visual feast of wildness, rebellion, and self-expression. "Rockstay" will inspire more artists to blend hip-hop with pop, rock, and other elements, promoting the diversification of musical styles.

Whether in the dark of night or on the blazing stage, Tarot is like a dazzling meteor streaking across the world's music scene. Let us follow Tarot's voice, chase the starlight of our dreams, and become the rockstars of this era! [Tarot's sword points to...]

The internet was flooded with coverage, and Tarot's name was once again all over the headlines of major entertainment news outlets. Armani took the opportunity to launch a new commercial filmed by Gong Cheng, and riding on the hype, sales skyrocketed.

In the comment sections of major forums, Arcanas have already opened champagne to celebrate the huge return of Tarot.

"Shit! When will JYP open pre-sales? The K-pop king is about to ascend the throne!"

"A solo album of artwork has appeared..."

"A pure passerby. Oh my god, how did they write the song 'Wild Flower'? Ah! Such painful lyrics, but the arrangement and accompaniment gave me a feeling of revival, especially when paired with the scene of wild flowers spreading at the end of the MV, it's really..."

"The lyrics are full of life, yet they also convey a sense of impending destruction. It's both powerful and heartbreaking. I've been into K-pop for years, and I was blown away the first time I heard the song, and I was blown away again after watching the MV. After being fed with so many formulaic K-pop dance tracks, the song 'Wild Flower' brings tears to my eyes and makes me feel overwhelmed. Tarot is truly amazing!"

"Shit! It's so good! I won't criticize Gege anymore! I'm hooked! I never thought Tarot could release another amazing album? Woohoo!"

"Bullshit! Overly catering to the European and American market! Is 'Rockstay' safe for minors?! The images in the music video are completely devoid of character! I don't know how anyone can have fans of such a bad artist."

"It landed on the top of the charts on all the major music websites, why didn't it land on the B chart? Chuangmei? Go to hell! Gong Cheng!"

"Did I drop into your P? Don't you know the B-list is updated weekly? Idiot! Hardcore blackmail!"

"Tarot's twenties are my youth..."

"From the stormy days just after our debut last year, to the fireworks that lit up the sky as autumn arrived, spring has passed and winter has arrived, flowers are in full bloom, and it's a new year again. I think this is Oppa's inner world, right? All the past events are captured in the song. Thank you Tarot for becoming a singer. Thank you for being my faith in my most beautiful twenties..."

"The four songs in the first half of the album are great, sincere, and touching. 'Options' bids farewell to past experiences growing up and declares Tarot's ambition to become a top musician. 'Congratulations' recounts the earth-shaking changes in life after becoming famous. 'Rockstay' reveals Tarot's inner desire for extravagance and the abyss of his downfall. And the final track, 'Wild Flower', ushers in a complete rebirth... Keep singing, Oppa! Keep walking on the flowery path!"

"Ashi! It would be great if Tarot was from the Peninsula!"

"The one upstairs! Tarot belongs to our Great Cold Nation! The pride of the Great Cold Nation!"

"Let's meet more often, Oppa! Our shared twenties!"

"..."

Gong Cheng sat in the back seat of the company's new Maybach, looking at the comments under the trending search.

The response to "Wild Flower" has been very good in terms of both sound source and reputation in the Peninsula, and the other three songs, led by "Rockstay", are also spreading from Asia to the world.

Of these four songs, he's most optimistic about "Rockstay," but he's a little unsure about where it'll rank on the B-list in a week. However, trap rap has been enjoying a golden age in Europe and the US over the past two years, so if nothing unexpected happens, all three will make it onto the B-list; it just depends on which one has the strongest momentum.

"Wow! Xiao Cheng. You are so popular now. When I open my eyes and open my phone, all the hot searches are about you." Jin Dayu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, said with a smile. He looked at Gong Cheng playing with his phone in the back seat and couldn't help but feel that the company had matched this car perfectly!

Another masterpiece is locked in. As the most powerful and popular male singer in the Peninsula, how can it be right for him to continue riding in a shabby van like before?

Won’t the fans burn JYP to the ground?

"..." Gong Cheng was too lazy to pay attention to the brother's compliments. He opened Kakao and replied to the messages of congratulations sent by many friends and special people last night on the release of the new album, as well as congratulations from Bae Joo-hyun, Lee Sung-kyung, Kim Ye-rin, Son Seung-wan, Kang Seul-gi, Lay, Jo Mi-yeon, all members of Twice, and several MCs on the national variety show "Running Man".

There are also some artists from other groups that I am not very familiar with.

"This morning, I received invitations to a lot of variety shows and commercial activities." Jin Dae-woo recalled this and sighed, "The prices are really getting higher and higher."

"Isn't it good, brother?" Gong Cheng chuckled, put away his phone, and glanced at the busy scenery outside the window.

He felt a little tired. The release of the first half of the regular album was completed, and the next step was to produce the songs and MVs for the second half. After the album was officially released, it was followed by promotions, fan signing events, and the return of Bombardment Meteor.

In addition to this comeback, Bombardment Meteor, according to the four companies, also plans to re-release their previous album "Fireworks are eternal" and record a Japanese version to debut in Japan and expand into the Japanese market. The companies are also considering the domestic market.

If Gong Cheng's solo trip to the United States is part of his solo plan, then the plan for Bombardment Meteor is to completely stabilize the group's basic base this year.

After all, with seven members, three of them are Chinese. Gong Cheng's popularity in China is undeniable, and there's even a saying that he's already a top star even though he hasn't returned to China yet. Zhang Yixing and Wang Jiaer have also been quite popular in China. Of the remaining four members, Park Jae-bum even held a solo tour in China two years ago and has a strong following.

The remaining two are members of EXO, and the enthusiasm of domestic Aili is no less than that of the peninsula. EXO was originally in the Chuangzhong, and even now it can still be said to be the most successful group in the Chuangzhong.

The seven members of Bombardment Meteor have already dominated the popularity and heat of the three major markets of China, Japan, and Peninsula. What they need to do is to unite fans across Asia and become the largest fan base in Asia.

Then, Bombardment Meteor is no longer about reaching the summit, but about building the summit.

"Get out of the car, Xiaocheng! We're at the company now," Jin Dae-woo, sitting in the passenger seat, reminded him. He frowned at the reporters jammed outside the windshield. Hundreds of entertainment gossip reporters and fans of the company's artists had completely surrounded the car.

In the JYP building, artists, trainees, and staff who were not at work at the company peeked out of the windows and looked at the brand new Maybach downstairs.

"Tsk, tsk, the company is really exaggerating, giving Gong Sung oppa such a nice car." Yu Jeongyeon said sarcastically, standing by the window. There was no malice, but there was a hint of resentment.

"What's so exaggerated?" Lin Nayeon pouted and argued for her boyfriend. "Besides, he's just one person. He's not in a group with many members like us. A fancy car wouldn't be bad."

The more she spoke, the brighter her eyes became, and she couldn't help but giggle through her grimace.

At the bottom of the building, Jin Dae-woo, Che Qianhao and the company's security personnel cleared a passage in front of the car door.

Gong Cheng then slowly got out of the car. In an instant, dozens of cameras flashed white lights, filming the boy who got out of the car in front of them, capturing his every move.

"Hello, An Ning, I'm Gong Cheng." Gong Cheng, who was wearing casual clothes and a baseball cap, greeted the camera next to him, and then without saying anything else, followed Jin Dae-woo and strode towards the company.

"Tarot, can you reveal the songs on the second half of the album?"

"Tarot, please respond to your relationship with Jisoo..."

"Tarot, this trip to the US..."

"..."

With the microphone held to his lips, Gong Cheng didn't reveal anything further and quickly walked into the company. The scene outside was so grand, I'd have thought it was some kind of press conference.

"Xiao Cheng, go upstairs and have a rest first. I'll buy you some orange juice." Jin Meiling came to meet him in the company lobby. After working together for the past few days, she gradually got to know some of the artist's living habits.

For example, I don’t like coffee or something like that.

"Yeah, Nuna. Buy a few more drinks, including some for you, the members of Twice, and their managers." Gong Cheng greeted them, thinking about hanging out in his group's practice room after the filming was over.

So that the members don’t think too much about themselves.

Right, a bunny idol, a shy little girl...

Thinking of this nickname, Gong Cheng couldn't help laughing, and then he took the elevator to his practice room.

Wang Jiaer, Park Chanyeol and Oh Sehun had been there for a while. The three of them were boredly scrolling through their phones, looking at the posts about Gong Cheng that were on the trending searches.

"Let's go, brother. Let's go take the preview photos first. I have something to do later." Gong Cheng put down his backpack and greeted the three people on the sofa, reminding them that his work schedule for the day was a bit busy.

It's not that he was in a hurry to visit Twice. He wanted to talk to Park Jin Young about going to the trainee department and selecting a few trainees to star in the filming of the second half of the album, "Colorful Butterfly".

"Are you busy looking for your daughter?" Park Chanyeol glanced at the room and saw that there was no one else in it, so he joked with a smile.

After they packed up their things, they walked into the basement, got into the car, and headed to the filming site together. Park Jae-Bum and Lim Young-Woong did not come because today's filming was mainly about the official announcement of Bombardment Meteor in the middle of the month to warm up the new members.

Gong Cheng went over and was responsible for monitoring the progress on the scene and providing the director with some requirements he wanted to achieve.

……

At noon, Gong Cheng returned to the company alone. After a brief conversation with Park Jin-young, he immediately agreed to his request.

The two of them started walking around the trainee floor together, and Park Jin Young asked with a smile, "Do you want to call all the trainees over? You can audition?"

The release of the first half of the album last night reaffirmed his determination to venture into the US!
"No need, bro? Wouldn't that be too much of a scene?"

"It's okay, let them see the debut artists..."

It’s almost the end of the month, brothers, please go and get 1000 votes for the monthly ticket.

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