HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 457 [457] The 44th Grammy Awards have begun, and I can't find a reason why I can't win!
With an English album that sold over 20 million copies and an EP that sold over 10 million copies, coupled with some major events that happened last year, the American media has become much more friendly towards Qi Yuan.

Titles like "Oriental Clown" and "Oriental Joke" are unlikely to appear again.

Furthermore, even if they call Qi Yuan a clown, Qi Yuan won't be worried; the American music scene and Beyoncé will be much more worried.

If Qi Yuan is considered a clown, then what are we? Don't we have any dignity?
The treatment Qi Yuan received was the envy of both Japanese and South Koreans.

Japanese media and netizens, in particular, were incredibly envious.

Why couldn't our Sakamoto Kyu have received the same treatment back then? Just because Qi Yuan was born later, does that mean he can reap the benefits of the times?
The Japanese are not having it!
South Koreans were initially envious, but seeing the Japanese on the other side of the strait looking depressed made them instantly feel better.

South Korean media directly mocked Japan's Sakamoto Kyuu, saying she didn't deserve to be compared to Qi Yuan. They said Sakamoto Kyuu's popularity was short-lived, with only one song topping the charts for three weeks, and she didn't deserve such praise.

Qi Yuan's "Perfect" held the number one spot for eight consecutive weeks, bringing his total number of chart-topping singles to five, far surpassing Sakamoto Kyu's achievements.

In terms of global album sales, Kyu Sakamoto is left far behind by Ki Yuan, not even able to see his taillights.

The Japanese fought back, pointing out that Kiyoshi's "23" sold 20 million copies worldwide, while Sakamoto Kyu's "SUKIYAKI" sold 13 million copies back in the 1960s. How can they not be compared?
Also, we have a 'genius' in the Japanese music scene, Hikaru Utada.

Back when I was in Asia, musicians like Qi Yuan were called geniuses, while Utada Hikaru was the best of the best, with her album sales surpassing Qi Yuan's.

If Utada Hikaru makes her way into Europe and America, our Japanese music scene will also have a global superstar.

What a joke your South Korean music scene is! Do you even have anyone who can break into the West?

The two sides exchanged insults from afar, neither willing to back down, leaving Chinese netizens and Warner Music stunned.

Some second- or third-rate South Korean tabloids even gave Qi Yuan the title of "half a son-in-law of South Korea," based on their speculation that Qi Yuan and Han Caiying had dated.

Speaking of this, South Koreans want to complain about Qi Yuan. They all go abroad to make a living, Qi Yuan, why can't you learn from Jackie Chan's smoothness?
When you come to South Korea, can't you at least say that you're half South Korean?
……

Qi Yuan, who had just gotten off the plane in the United States, was unaware that Japanese and South Korean media outlets were criticizing him.

Surrounded by her team members and bodyguards, Qi Yuan, wearing sunglasses, walked out of the airport terminal.

"Chris, look, that's Chris."

A commotion broke out at the scene as a group of American reporters with their long lenses raised their cameras and snapped pictures of Qi Yuan.

Six months later, Qi Yuan finally returned to the United States, and reporters kept asking him questions.

"Chris, do you think you'll be another runner-up this time? Or what do you think your chances of winning are?"

Without hesitation, Qi Yuan replied directly: "100%, because my '23' was one of the best albums in the world last year, and I can't find any reason why it shouldn't have won an award."

Fake!

The reporter, who had been waiting for several hours, instantly perked up, feeling that his wait had not been in vain.

Chris is truly amazing; he always manages to say something surprising!
Invite Stilwell Dane, U2, and Eminem, who dominated the Grammys last year, to the event. Before the awards ceremony, none of them dared to say they were 100% sure they would win.

People in the American music scene might think Qi Yuan is too arrogant.

But those of them in the media absolutely adore Qi Yuan; they love Qi Yuan's ability to create news on the go.

[The Eastern monster who conquered the American music scene last year has arrived at Los Angeles International Airport!]

Chris: My chances of winning are 100%! I can't find any reason why I can't win!

[An arrogant musical genius?]

...Without the slightest surprise, Qi Yuan's confident, even arrogant, remarks made headlines in numerous American newspapers.

Some Chinese Americans felt uncomfortable and quickly distanced themselves from Qi Yuan, explaining to Americans on online forums that they, as Chinese Americans, were not like that.

Qi Yuan cannot represent the Chinese community.

Qi Yuan's rude remarks are typical of someone whose parents didn't teach him well; he doesn't even understand the most basic humility.

After the explanation, these people were dumbfounded, because they discovered that genuine Americans who wore the Stars and Stripes actually admired Qi Yuan.

"Guys, look at his record: a debut album with 20 million sales and five number-one hits on Billboard. My God, he's only been in the American music scene for a little over a year. What kind of monster could produce such numbers? He has the right to be arrogant; talent should be matched with confidence."

"No matter where he comes from, this is America, and as a singer, he has to let his albums speak for themselves, and he really did. I'm a little jealous of this guy's talent."

"The Grammys owe him an award. I've been listening to the album '23' for a long time. Every time I listen, I'm amazed at how much he's like a god! This man is so charismatic!"

……

Those Chinese who severed ties with Qi Yuan are now numb.

They couldn't understand why Qi Yuan was so arrogant, yet the Americans seemed to like him.

These people simply don't understand that Qi Yuan's experience perfectly embodies the spirit of American culture.

The American epic clearly states that regardless of family background, everyone has the opportunity to achieve a better, wealthier, and more fulfilling life through their own abilities and achievements.

The strong should be respected and given a dominant position.

Correspondingly, it is because of a lack of personal ability or insufficient effort that one becomes a weakling.

Hollywood films have consistently promoted the worship of the strong.

Qi Yuan, an East Asian, came to the American music scene to make a living. Here, he started from scratch. He had black hair and black eyes, and his starting point was even lower than that of the average white American singer.

Qi Yuan's English album and EP came with a lot of freebies, including lyric books and various information cards.

Americans who bought English textbooks know that Qi Yuan handled all the lyrics, music, and arrangement himself.

By pushing his personal abilities and hard work to the limit, Qi Yuan's success in the United States, in the eyes of ordinary Americans, precisely proves the 'greatness' of the American Dream.

As a strong person, what's wrong with being a little impetuous when you're young? If you're not impetuous, are you even a young person?
……

February 27th, the day everyone had been waiting for finally arrived.

The 44th Grammy Awards will be held promptly at the Staples Center at 17:30 p.m.

Qi Yuan donned a tailored suit custom-designed for him by a renowned designer commissioned by Warner Bros., and sported a stylish haircut before heading to the awards ceremony in a private car.

At the same time, it was morning in China, and countless netizens and listeners were waiting on Sohu and Beijing Music Radio for the live broadcast to begin.

This year's Grammys are definitely the most watched by Chinese people ever.

From ordinary fans and netizens to singers in the Chinese music scene, everyone was waiting for the awards ceremony to begin.

The person they were focusing on was Qi Yuan.

(End of this chapter)