The Road to Superstardom: Starting as a Singer

When the host called out "Jace Huang" in an almost broken voice, Lin Xiaoqing felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest.

The black limousine stopped, and the door opened.

A gleaming black leather shoe stepped onto the red carpet, followed by long, straight trousers.

Huang Weijie bowed slightly as he got out of the car and stood up straight.

When the boy I had seen countless times on the screen actually appeared before my eyes.

Screams that nearly shook the heavens erupted around Lin Xiaoqing.

They had completely forgotten the agreement to wait until "one, two, three" before shouting slogans, and in their excitement, they could only keep shouting.

"Aaaaaaah!!!"

"Ah—!!! JACE!!!"

Faced with a barrage of flashing lights like a tsunami and screams that nearly lifted the roof off, Huang Weijie smiled and waved to both sides.

"Look here! Jace! Look here!"

"So cool! My God!"

"Jace! I love you!"

The blue support area instantly erupted, with screams drowning out all other fan groups and drawing the attention of others.

Lin Xiaoqing herself screamed desperately, her hand holding the light sign trembling.

This is so unreal!

He looks more stylish and upright than in the video, and his smile is more captivating.

The flashlight shone on him, and he seemed to radiate light.

The girls waved their light sticks wildly, jumping up and down, trying to get closer to him. Many of them had flushed faces from excitement, and some even had tears in their eyes.

The media response was equally enthusiastic.

The photographer's shutter clicks created a cacophony of harsh white noise as the lens relentlessly followed his figure.

"Look here! Jace! To the left!"

"Could you slow down a bit, Jace?!"

"Right, right! Jace! Please look to your right!!"

Reporters stretched out their arms, shoving microphones at him and shouting out all sorts of questions.

But Huang Weijie couldn't hear anything at all; it was too noisy. He could only keep smiling and walk slowly forward, waving from time to time.

As the first Chinese artist to be invited to such a mainstream awards ceremony in the United States and to enjoy such high popularity, it would be a lie to say he wasn't excited or thrilled.

Just as all athletes yearn to step onto the Olympic stage, the Grammys may still be a distant dream for him, but being able to stand on the Teen Choice Awards stage is, in a way, a form of "affirmation".

The more excited Huang Weijie became, the more at ease he appeared.

He didn't rush across the red carpet, but instead walked calmly, each step steady and confident.

Facing the flashing cameras on both sides, he sometimes looked straight ahead with a bright smile; sometimes tilted his head slightly, revealing his beautiful jawline; and sometimes cooperated with the photographer's request, stopping to strike a few simple and natural poses.

Every movement was perfectly timed, without the slightest stiffness or affectation.

After all, he got to wear Armani's clothes for free, so he certainly couldn't be stingy when it came to posing for photos.

Amid cheers and screams, he finally arrived at the middle of the red carpet, where Lin Xiaoqing and others reacted even more intensely.

Huang Weijie also noticed the girls whose faces were flushed.

He deliberately slowed his pace and walked towards the blue ocean, reaching out to high-five and shake hands with as many fans as possible behind the railing.

Getting closer and closer.

Lin Xiaoqing was pushed and squeezed to the front of the railing by the people behind her, and desperately reached out her hand to touch it.

I touched it!

His hands are so warm!

I really don't want to let go!

Lin Xiaoqing was so excited that she was speechless, and tears streamed down her face without warning.

But the moment their fingertips touched, it triggered even more frantic screams from others.

"Thank you! Thank you for your support!"

"Jace! Jace!!"

Good luck with the performance!

We will always support you!

Fans responded excitedly, with many holding his hand and not wanting to let go.

This scene was faithfully captured by the media and fans in the vicinity.

Many celebrities who had already walked the red carpet and were resting inside or backstage were also attracted by the increasingly loud noise outside, and curiously looked around or asked who was coming.

After passing through the blue fan zone, Huang Weijie quickened his pace slightly and approached the female host wearing a sequined dress.

"Hi Jace, this is host Kelly Preston. Can I take a few minutes to interview you?" The host spoke quickly, and before she knew it, the camera was already pointed at Huang Weijie.

Huang Weijie: You didn't even give me a chance to refuse.

"Of course, Kelly, I'm happy to be interviewed."

First of all, congratulations on your participation in the Teen Choice Awards!

46-year-old Kelly Preston's voice was full of energy: "How do you feel? Look at all the screaming around you, it's incredible! As the first Chinese artist to have such a huge following on this stage, how are you feeling right now?"

The question went straight to his most prominent "special label".

But Huang Weijie's smile remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Thank you! It feels like a dream, I'm so excited and grateful!"

I've actually watched this awards ceremony since I was a child, and I know what it means to young people. I feel very honored to be standing here, accepted and loved by so many fans and media friends.

Music knows no borders, and I'm so glad my voice has crossed oceans to be heard and loved by everyone here. This isn't just a small step for me personally; I hope it can also spark more interest in musicians and culture from China and the East.

"Wow~ Jace is right, music knows no borders."

Kelly gave a timely look of agreement, then changed the subject to a question many fans and industry insiders were curious about: "Speaking of your work, your debut single 'Baby' was a global hit this summer! So, what new work do you have to share with us and all our eager fans? We're all waiting for your next 'blockbuster'!"

"Haha~ Of course, I've been preparing all along." Huang Weijie certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity for free publicity.

"I'm happy to tell you that my second single is in the midst of production, and I'm very fortunate to have collaborated with a singer-songwriter that I greatly admire."

"Oh? Is it convenient to reveal that?"

"Of course! Actually, I've been waiting for you to ask me!" Huang Weijie joked with American humor. "It's Taylor Swift. We'll be singing a song I wrote together, and things are progressing very smoothly. If everything goes according to plan, we should be able to get everyone to hear it this month!"

"Wow~~" Kelly exclaimed in unison, "Both of you are singer-songwriters, this is so exciting! This is definitely one of the most anticipated collaborations of the second half of the year... hahaha~ Congratulations again on your single's success, and best wishes for a successful performance and great sales for your new song!"

"Thank you, Kelly, and thank you to all the viewers."