Entertainment: Starting from joining Kugou Video

Chapter 142 The show is a hit, and Cat is not easy to become a god!

Amidst all the discussion and doubts, "The Coming One" officially launched!

Due to some of the signing actions of Tanglou, many people have also paid attention to Mao Buyi.

Among all the contestants, one stood out—or rather, was particularly underestimated.

Cat is not easy, 25 years old, and was previously a male nurse at a hospital in Hangzhou.

In the registration video, he wore a simple white T-shirt, held a guitar, and sang an original song called "If One Day I Become Very Rich".

The lyrics are so straightforward they're almost comical, and the melody is simple yet inexplicably catchy.

During the audition, mentor Xue Ziqian laughed and said, "Your song is quite interesting. But you should know that this is 'The Coming One,' not 'A Comedy Contest.'"

Other contestants gossiped behind his back: "A male nurse participating in a music talent show? Isn't this a joke?"

"I heard that CEO Tang personally signed him and got him a spot on the show. Does he have some powerful connections?"

"Isn't President Tang always known for his excellent judgment? Could it be that this Cat Not Easy really has some extraordinary talent?"

"I think it was Mr. Tang's mistake. After all, no one can be perfect. This cat isn't handsome either, and his clothes are rather unfashionable. No wonder he's not popular."

Those familiar with Tanglou Entertainment Company were even more surprised, as President Tang had signed a high-stakes management contract with Mao Buyi before the show even aired.

The contract terms are incredibly generous: the revenue sharing ratio is far higher than that of newcomers, and there is also a dedicated music production team to support them.

During an internal meeting at the entertainment company in Tanglou, the director of the artist management department expressed some doubt: "President Tang, this cat is not easy to come by. Is it worth investing so heavily in it? We have assessed that its commercial value may not be high."

Tang Lou simply said, "What I value is not his present state, but what kind of person he can become. This contract is the right one."

No one could understand Tang Lou's exclusive favor, at least not before Mao Buyi had revealed his true strength.

As the show gains popularity, predictions about the champion have become a favorite topic of discussion among netizens.

In the Douban poll titled "Who do you think can become the strongest brand in 'The Coming One'?", the top three are:

Zhou Zhengnan (19 years old, dance leader, good-looking, strong stage presence, with over one million followers on Weibo)

Ma Boqian (22 years old, with an overseas study background, strong rap skills, and a fashionable and avant-garde style)

Zhao Tianyu (21 years old, a graduate of a music academy, with a clear voice, a prince of love songs)

Cat is not easy to get votes, ranking eighth with only 3.7%.

The comments section was buzzing: "@Nanfengzhiwoyi: Zhou Zhengnan must be the champion! He sings and dances well, and his looks are top-notch. It would be an injustice if he didn't debut!"

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"@Hip-hop enthusiasts: Ma Boqian's rap is the best in China's talent shows! He's incredibly reliable!"

"@Gentle Fan: I cry every time Zhao Tianyu sings, his voice is so full of stories."

As for Cat Not Easy, there were only a few scattered comments: "@Ordinary Road: Actually, Cat Not Easy's songs are quite realistic, but they don't quite fit the mainstream aesthetic."

"@FellowNurse: Supporting our colleague! But making it to the finals is unlikely, right?"

Even professional music critics analyzed in their columns: "The final competition in 'The Coming One' is about overall strength. Mao Buyi has decent songwriting ability, but his stage presence, appearance, and fan base are all relatively weak. Unless a miracle occurs, it will be difficult for him to go all the way."

Not only the audience, but even Yang Mi, one of the mentors on "The Coming One," couldn't understand why someone like Tang Lou would value Mao Buyi.

Tang Lou's high regard for Mao Buyi also made Yang Mi pay more attention to Mao Buyi on the show.

"Based on Tang Lou's previous judgment and assessment of people, this Mao Buyi must have something special about him. But, in terms of popularity and ability, can he really live up to expectations?"

Yang Mi is preparing to make a bet with Tang Lou: if Mao Buyi can really make a name for himself, or even reach the finals and achieve a stunning result.

Yang Mi pretended to be a nurse for Tang Lou and let Tang Lou give her an injection!

Of course, some people are not optimistic, while others are optimistic.

Among all the judges on "The Coming One," the most attractive are Tang Lou and another star mentor, Xue Ziqian!

He strongly supports the hard work of cats!

As the show continued to air, a miracle actually happened!

Talent shows have once again become hits, making this genre of variety shows timeless!

After three episodes of "The Coming One" aired, the data actually increased instead of decreasing:

Total views surpassed 15 billion!

The main Weibo hashtag has garnered 42 billion views!

Its Douban rating remains stable at 8.6!

The program's related short videos have been viewed over 50 billion times!

More importantly, the show's reputation continued to grow. Major media outlets began reporting on it.

The Beijing News: "The Coming One: Not Creating Buzz, Just Producing Music"

Southern Entertainment: "This program brings talent shows back to their original purpose."

Music Weekly: "The most anticipated music variety show of 2017, bar none."

Viewers noticed that the show didn't have any deliberately created conflicts, no obviously scripted romantic pairings, and no tearful, sob-filled stories.

All that's there is is the contestants' sincere performances on stage, the judges' professional comments, and the power of the music itself.

"My parents watched it with me!" one netizen commented. "They said that finally there's a program that's quiet and peaceful, where they can listen to music in peace."

Besides the immense popularity of the show "The Coming One," Mao Buyi has also gradually demonstrated his extraordinary talent.

The biggest surprise among all the contestants came from the male nurse who was initially underestimated.

In the fourth episode, Mao Buyi performed his original song "Xiao Chou" (消愁).

When the words "One cup to the rising sun, one cup to the moonlight" were uttered, the scene fell silent.

After the show aired, "Sorrow" became an overnight sensation.

#1 on QQ Music's New Song Chart, #1 on the Hot Song Chart, over 100,000 comments on NetEase Cloud Music in 24 hours, #Xiaochou# (meaning "Eliminating Sorrow") is the number one trending topic on Weibo.

Xue Ziqian, whose short video platform has been used over 200 million times, said excitedly on the show, "Your song really touched my heart. In my twelve years in the industry, I've rarely heard such profound original works."

Yang Mi exclaimed, "I underestimated you before. It's not that you can't act; you're just expressing yourself in the most authentic way."

Of course, deep down, Yang Mi was once again shocked. Sure enough, when Tang Lou made a move, he always succeeded.

His signing of CatBuyi this time was clearly a stroke of genius!

Hua Chenyu said directly, "I could listen to this song on repeat for a whole year."

From then on, Cat Not Easy produced masterpieces in almost every episode:

After the second episode of "If One Day I Become Very Rich" was released.

The fourth episode of "Sorrow" became a phenomenal hit.

In the fifth episode of "Feeling Like a Superstar," Xue Ziqian was full of praise, calling him a cat superstar!

The eighth episode of "People Like Me" resonated with viewers across the internet: "Isn't that me?"

The ninth episode of "A Journey Along the Mountain Road" is deeply moving.

The tenth installment, "203," is another delightful original piece.

The eleventh song, "Borrow," features poetic lyrics and a moving melody, and has been hailed by music critics as "the best lyricist of the year."

In the final, he performed another original song, "Youth." After a season of the show, he has produced enough classic songs to fill a hit album, which shows his talent and strength.

Before the voting channel closed, Mao Buyi's support value had already taken the lead by a wide margin.

When the host announced "Cat is not easy to win the strongest brand", the boy wearing a simple T-shirt and black-rimmed glasses stood there in a daze.

He accepted the trophy and simply said, "Thank you everyone for liking my songs. I'm just an ordinary person who wrote about the feelings of ordinary people."

On the night of the finals, the internal atmosphere at KuMiao Video was electric.

"Mr. Tang! Cat is not easy to win! Our platform's viewership has reached a new high!"