sbdcsierra Chapter 1222 Singing is really good
Chapter 1222 Singing is really good
Chapter 1222 Singing is really good
"Oh, this is crazy. Tokyo, Kyoto, Akita, Shizuoka...all of them have invited you to events."
"so much?"
After hearing what his agent Misaki Sato said, Chi Jingyuan took the information and felt a little surprised and delighted.
"Don't you really know how much impact and shock the phenomenon of Osaka's tourist volume doubling and the whole city being overcrowded has caused to other cities in Japan?"
Sato Misaki took the initiative to pour water for Chi Jingyuan, and at the same time said with a trembling voice: "Many activities such as local cultural festivals such as summer festivals are aimed at foreign tourists. Many cities are also doing similar promotional activities, such as launching promotional songs and inviting artists to be promotional ambassadors..."
"But there has never been a time like you and "Fireworks" that can cause such a huge improvement."
The agent handed the cup of water to Chi Jingyuan and looked at him with some disbelief.
Although Avex could easily conclude that the song would be a hit after listening to the demo of "Fireworks", they just wanted to achieve some results so that EXO could enter the Japanese market more easily...
But they never thought that it would reach this point today, and actually have such a big impact on the prosperity of a city...even though they themselves did almost nothing.
Now this has almost transcended the scope of the song's influence. Performance and the like have actually become secondary. This song has almost become a phenomenon.
If the current situation continues to develop, if nothing unexpected happens, whenever people mention summer and fireworks, they will think of this song and Chi Jingyuan.
This habitual binding, as well as the popularity that completely broke the circle, gave Chi Jingyuan unimaginable capital and confidence to carry out idol activities in Japan... It also benefited EXO.
"I don't know how jealous those cities that also hold summer events and fireworks festivals are of Osaka, so basically all of them have invited you... Actually, it would be strange if they invited you."
Sato Misaki also had an expression of excitement and pride on her face. Even for Avex, such a grand occasion was rarely encountered.
"The popularity of the song "Fireworks" is now phenomenal, so now is the time to strike while the iron is hot."
"Tomorrow is the festival parade, but our work as ambassadors has basically been completed. Now all that's left is some activities around the Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on the 15th of next month, as well as some live performances."
"So this period of time is free time, and we just take advantage of this time to go to other cities to carry out a series of activities."
"What does the Osaka Tourism Bureau think?" Chi Jingyuan looked up at him.
"Fireworks Hit" is Osaka's promotional song, and EXO is also its contracted tourism ambassadors. Now if Ji Jingyuan and EXO go to other cities for activities, or perform the song "Fireworks Hit", it will easily divert Osaka's attention and popularity, and people may have objections.
"Osaka may not be very happy about this, but the previous contract did not impose any restrictions. Osaka is in a situation now and can no longer accommodate more tourists. The Tourism Bureau and the city government are too excited to say anything..."
"We have perfectly fulfilled our duties as tourism ambassadors. Jingyuan, you have been busy these past two days and have not communicated with the government. You don't know their attitude..."
The agent looked at him and smiled: "I don't know about other things, but as far as the Osaka Tourism Bureau is concerned, I really want to worship you."
"Ha ha……"
Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but smile complacently: "That's good."
As for the promotional song "Fireworks", Osaka's purpose was to promote tourism, and now the goal has been perfectly and more than achieved. As for Chi Jingyuan, EXO and Avex, they hope to use it to expand the Japanese market.
And now, this goal seems to be about to be achieved. Now is a great opportunity to expand the Japanese market and let Chi Jingyuan and EXO break out of the circle.
"Besides that, due to the popularity and the calls from fans from all over the world, we have temporarily added several fan meetings in several cities. At the same time, we are discussing with SM that XO's next tour may also be accelerated, and many more shows will be added in Japan."
"...I even feel that with your current popularity, Jingyuan, if you release another album with some Japanese songs, you can start the egg tour directly."
Sato Misaki didn't mean to exaggerate at all, instead she looked very confident.
Then she glanced at the information in Chi Jingyuan's hand and continued to introduce: "These are all the information the agency has recently received about you and EXO's new endorsement invitation..."
"Morinaga Confectionery offers you 1.2 million yen a year to be the spokesperson for DARS chocolate."
"Suntory directly offered 2 million yen and wants you to be the image spokesperson for its "BOSS Coffee". Several other sub-brands also seem to be interested."
"And Shiseido..."
As Chi Jingyuan watched, Sato Misaki introduced her very skillfully. She smiled and said, "You have just cooperated with each other before. The beauty advertisement with Ikeda Elisa was very effective after it was broadcast. Therefore, they recognize your market value the most and you have the highest offer among these brands at present."
"But it seems that there were too few shots of you in the previous advertisement, Jingyuan. In Shiseido's invitation this time, it was specifically mentioned that you should be the core of the advertising planning, hehe..."
The agent looked like he had encountered something interesting and smiled with a sense of accomplishment.
"There are other offers for collaborations with companies like Neon Airlines, Sapporo Beer, and Toyota... but it seems like you already have an endorsement with Mercedes, so Toyota might be a problem."
"This surge in tourists fully proves the appeal and influence of you and EXO, Jingyuan. These Japanese brands are now eager to catch this wave of popularity, so they are very enthusiastic."
"But now many collaborations are still under negotiation. Although Jingyuan, you are very popular now, there are still many activities to consolidate your popularity. The influence of "Fireworks" is still spreading, so the agency believes that after a period of time, the brand's offer will be higher."
"Oh, there's some good news... After the success of "Fireworks", the situation of several resources that were previously in a stalemate has changed. For example, the attitude of the anime OP that you, Jingyuan, specifically asked about has loosened up, and they said that they can go for auditions again."
Manager Sato Misaki looked at Chi Jingyuan who was calm but suppressed his smile, and said excitedly and seriously:
"Jingyuan-jun...you are really popular."
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In the next few days, Ji Kyung-won and EXO began to travel to various cities in Japan to carry out activities, hold fan meetings, and appear in various programs and interviews.
What impressed Chi Jingyuan and all the EXO members the most was that no matter which city they performed in, they received very good treatment locally. Some cities even had their tourism bureaus come out to receive them, which made them feel flattered.
The previous omnipresent sense of alienation and the invisible membrane above my head seemed to have faded a lot without me noticing.
Soon, it was the end of July.
Twice's fansign event in Tokyo on July 7.
“Thank you so much for coming…”
“Tokyo is really...”
"Ah? Do you know 'Fireworks'?"
Sana Minatozaki, who was originally in a lively mood and interacting with fans with ease, suddenly heard someone ask this question and immediately paused for a moment.
Today, Cody had her hair done up into two ponytails for Sana Minatozaki. She wore a striped short-sleeved shirt with denim shorts. Her smooth legs were put together, and she wore a pair of white sneakers on her feet. She looked very energetic.
The expressions of the Twice members who were originally smiling at the back, such as Lim Nayeon, Yu Jeongyeon, and Kim Dahyun, also changed subtly in an instant. Some of them were more straightforward and had a little bit poor expression management. They couldn't help but glance at Mingjing Nan without leaving any trace.
"Fireworks"?
How could they not know? They had just finished writing the song and had even heard the demo… They knew much more than others.
They even know that this is a love song, a gift song, and it was previously sung by a man and a woman... Hey, you didn't know that, did you?
This is not the first time they have heard similar questions in recent times. "Fireworks" is now the hottest song in Japan, and has even become a phenomenon. Almost all young people have heard of it. Fans often ask this question in several public events today.
It's really too popular. On the surface, this song has nothing to do with them. Chi Jingyuan doesn't have much connection with them now and they are not in the same city, but he is still asked about it.
This made some members feel very weird after hearing it.
Ming Jingnan, who was sitting next to her and smiling, pursed her lips reflexively.
However, Minatozaki Sana's idol level is still very online. Although this question made her heart move slightly, she had no problem managing her expression. She quickly grinned, smiled playfully and nodded, looking at the fans below and said as a matter of course: "Of course I can sing, I'm from Osaka..."
"Aaaaah, Sana is so kawaii."
"Sing a verse, sing a verse!"
A group of male fans in the audience immediately started cheering enthusiastically. For many fans, it is very interesting to see their idol cover a popular song.
This kind of talk session itself is an interaction with fans. Since the fans are so enthusiastic, it is certainly difficult for Twice members to refuse.
Minatozaki Sana held the microphone, turned around and exchanged glances with the members, then looked at the fans in the audience with a somewhat embarrassed expression: "Then, shall we sing a little together? ...You guys have to join in too~"
"Ah ah ah."
"it is good!!"
After the fans' excited response, the nine members of Twice on the stage took a moment to prepare before singing the second verse of the song together. There was no accompaniment, just a simple a cappella song.
"I can still be with you."
“How many times have you watched the same fireworks?”
Sana Minatozaki, Nayeon and others took the lead in singing with great passion and skill.
The other members who didn't have microphones were humming along quietly, and Mingjing Nan, who was sitting near the middle, didn't seem to be affected at all. She smiled gently, beat the rhythm with her hands, and her lips trembled very slightly, but she sang along with every word.
...The song "Light up the Fireworks" with a style and voice completely different from Chi Jingyuan's, but with its own unique characteristics, appeared on the stage.
When Twice sang this popular song, the fans in the audience were also very enthusiastic, waving their cheering sticks wildly and singing along.
But as they listened, some sensitive fans felt that something was a little weird.
Originally I just wanted to join in the fun and watch my idol sing a popular song.
only……
Why do I feel like the singing is much better than I expected, whether it's Sana Minatozaki, Nayeon, Minami Nai, or whoever...
Even though there was no accompaniment, there was no problem with the pitch and tune, and the lyrics were memorized very fluently without any mistakes...some of them even seemed to be singing with a lot of emotion?
Why...it feels like you've practiced it privately?
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“…Da da da da da~ Why are you asking about “Fireworks” again?”
After the fan meeting, Lin Nayeon returned to the backstage to relax and hummed the melody of "Fireworks". She let her assistant take off her ear monitors and false eyelashes. As she hummed, she thought of the cover and pouted her lips and muttered, "Why do our fans like this song so much?"
"Tsk, this song is so popular in Japan now, aren't our fans Japanese?"
Park Ji Hyo, who was standing by, immediately responded with a bit of complaint in her tone: "But always mentioning other people's songs in such occasions, over and over again, isn't this a joke..."
She was obviously not happy about it, but Lin Nayeon glanced at her, frowned at her words but did not respond, pretending not to hear, and looked at Minatozaki Sana who was drinking water not far away, grinning with her rabbit teeth: "But Sana, you sang well, the fans' reaction seemed to be great~"
Minatozaki Sana put down the bottle of mineral water, puffed up her cheeks and gulped down the water, then smiled and said, "I've heard it too many times~ Who can't sing this song now?"
That's true. Everyone in Twice can sing this song. We've listened to it so many times from a long time ago until now, it's hard for them not to know it.
Although, she herself might have eavesdropped a little more than others.
Upon hearing this, Lim Nayeon immediately began to hum the chorus of "Fireworks" again, rolling her eyes as if she was measuring who sang better between herself and Sana Minatozaki.
At this time, the manager came in from outside. He had just watched the whole fan meeting and heard Lin Nayeon and the others' discussion. He nodded in approval and said, "That's great. If we can sing "Fireworks", it might get a lot of attention if it gets out."
"Recently, many Japanese idols have been asked by fans to sing this song at events, and we are no exception."
Hearing her agent's words, Momo Hirai, who was not far away, blinked. Since the last time, she was no longer willing to act like an idiot... Just now, when she was covering on the stage, Minami Nagai was singing with a smile, as if nothing had happened.
She also sang along for several sections...it was so beautiful.
"Ah, Fireworks is the big trend right now, and many cities will hold fireworks festivals in August. I guess the popularity will continue. The influence has completely broken through the circle."
Speaking of this, the agent couldn't help but start chatting again: "I heard from the company that Jingyuan-san and EXO have been carrying out activities in several cities recently. They have completely become the guests of honor of the local citizens, the tourism bureau and the municipal government. Development has been much smoother."
"As an overseas idol, it is really rare for an artist to encounter such a situation... If their influence can be verified next year, even if it is not as high as this year, then this preferential treatment will continue."
"What a blessing."
At the end, the agent sighed deeply.
What a pity...
Of course, he didn't say the last sentence.
But Lim Nayeon next to her couldn't help but pout and roll her eyes... Every time this agent from Neon Warner mentioned "Fireworks", he could naturally reveal his regret for Twice missing out on this cooperation.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone could feel his attitude.
"Fireworks" has been popular for a long time, so this can always be talked about, and the agent has been like this all the time... After so many times, some members of Twice have started to feel uncomfortable.
And every time... Mingjing Nan felt like he was stabbed several times.
Without further delay, the group packed up their things and headed for the parking lot to leave. While walking on the road, Lin Nayeon suddenly remembered something and whispered to Yu Jeongyeon, who was walking with her:
"XO... Jingyuan Oppa and the others seem to be coming to Tokyo soon, right?"
"Well, I asked in the group yesterday and they said it would be these few days." Yu Dingyan nodded. Although he was very busy, they did not lose contact and often chatted in the group.
"Would you like to have dinner together then?"
"It depends on the time."
Behind the two of them, Zhou Ziyu, who was walking at the back, was also holding a mobile phone and sending text messages as she walked.
"Tomorrow afternoon?"