Peninsula Asteroid

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The more popular idol groups in the Peninsula music industry basically have the same schedule in the last few days of the year-end, which is to attend New Year's Eve parties held by several major TV stations.

Being able to appear in these New Year's Eve song competitions, how many times they can appear, and how long the stage lasts is also a positive manifestation of a group's performance and popularity throughout this year. Except for those who have been debuting for many years, there are no more Why are the senior groups on the show? All other groups, especially the newcomer groups, are still proud to be on the year-end stage.

After finishing the recording of SBS Gayo Daejeon, EXO started recording in advance the next morning for the MBC Gayo Daejeon stage that will be held on the night of the 31st - just like last year, due to the company's consideration, their last day of this year is still I’m going to perform at a show in China during the New Year. ,

In SM's operational concept for EXO, local EXO has no rivals and is an outlier among men's groups, so it is more important to expand overseas markets.

I couldn't attend the MBC party, but EXO occupies a pivotal position in this year's Kpop. Even if I didn't attend the MBC party, the organizers were still very eager to give them stage time, and even if it was a recorded stage, the time slot for their performance was very close. The last position, which is almost the finale, can be said to be very respectable and important, a bit similar to yesterday's Gayo vs. PSY.

Even EXO did not go to the MBC Dream Center in Gyeonggi-do, where the party was held, to pre-record. Instead, they directly found a place to record the stage at SM COEX in Seoul.

In addition to this year's hit song "Boy with Luv", which is bound to be performed on any stage at the end of the year, Chi Jingyuan also has a special stage to perform the hit song "Rooftop Room" from the "No Choice Song Festival" in the second half of this year.

The song "Rooftop Room" appeared in the song festival and was released as a sound source. It has been enthusiastically loved by the audience and passers-by. It is the most popular song among the few special songs released.

This song is very popular because the melody is catchy, especially the lyrics are well written, sweet and touching, making it very popular among young people. In recent months, many campus bands have been keen to cover and perform this song. Young girls also like it very much on the stage. You can basically hear this familiar melody wherever young bands perform. In less than three months after its release, it has already entered the top two on the Melon annual chart. At the position of ten, the momentum of the hit song is fully revealed.

It is a pity that there are very few live performances of this song. After it was released, it only had the performance stage at the last episode of the Gayo Festival. Since then, Chi Jingyuan has not performed in public, which made many people feel a little regretful. .

As the TV station that broadcasts "Infinite Challenge", it is natural for MBC to want to put such a popular song on the year-end stage. I heard that in addition to Ji Kyung-won, Park Jin-young also has a special stage for "So Sexy".

However, the original three members of the show couldn't get together. IU and Lee Ji-eun did not come to MBC's New Year's Eve party, and Jung Hyung-don stopped all work due to anxiety.

But there is actually no problem with Ji Jingyuan as the core. As long as Chi Jingyuan is in MBC, it doesn't matter whether the other two people come or not. So after SM discussed with Ji Kyung-won before, they chose Park Chanyeol and Kang Seulgi to perform "Rooftop Room" with him on the special stage.

Originally, SM actually wanted to let a member of the new boy group NCT U, which is expected to be launched this year, come, but Ji Kyung Won declined and replaced him with Park Chanyeol, while it was Ji Kyung Won himself who proposed Kang Seulgi to give to a relative of the same year. He was quite happy with a little exposure.

I learned this news a few days ago. When the three of them practiced together, Jiang Seulqi looked quite surprised. I don't know why Chi Jingyuan felt flattered from her expression. He also felt astringent during the break. Qi would occasionally look at herself with strange eyes.

Chi Jingyuan didn't ask directly, but tried to read her eyes. After analyzing it, he guessed that it seemed like, 'Why didn't you let Joo Hyun Unnie come? ' something like that.

She was a little speechless about this.

Should I tell you that it's a little inappropriate?

I won’t take you with me next time…

After recording the MBC Gayo Daejeon stage, Ji Kyung-won returned to the crew to film for a day, and then returned to the group the next day. In the next few days, he performed with the EXO group at the MBC Entertainment Awards. stage, and then it’s the KBS Music Festival on the 30th.

It is worth mentioning that this year’s KBS Music Festival is the most grand of the three TV stations’ parties at the end of the year. The organizer changed from the petty atmosphere of previous years and very boldly chose the Gocheok Sky Giant in Seoul, which was built and put into use this year. As the venue, and in the form of a full live broadcast, the most popular year-end party this year was held under the witness of more than 20,000 viewers, directly eclipsing SBS, which was very popular in previous years.

The most interesting thing is that among the more than 20,000 spectators at the scene, I don’t know how all of them managed to get in. When taking an aerial photo, you can clearly see that nearly half of the people in the audience are holding silver Aili sticks. They kept waving, especially the closer they got to the main stage, the more Ariel they showed up, which made some boy bands feel a little embarrassed during their performances. When EXO came on stage to perform, the cheers were so loud that they completely overwhelmed the singing and sound. , causing the organizer to perform emergency on-site noise reduction during the live broadcast, making the sound on the stage sound a bit weird when it appeared on the TV broadcast.

After the KBS Music Festival on the 30th, before dawn the next day, the EXO group took a flight to Peiping, the capital of the Xia Kingdom. After a short rest, they went to Zhuanger TV Station to start preparing for the official release tonight. Performance at the "Sail 2016" New Year's Eve Party held.

Speaking of which, EXO has been in Xia Guokua for two consecutive years. Last year, it was a gala party on Hunan Satellite TV. This year, it went a step further and came directly to the national TV station. Chi Jingyuan and the Peninsula boy group can be on such a formal stage. After all the members of Xia Guo left, they have reached the upper limit of a Kpop group in the mainland market.

At the same time, it is also a certification and praise for EXO’s positioning as a Chinese-Korean group and its brilliant achievements this year.

It sounds glorious, but actually participating in this kind of party is really annoying. When the TV station is preparing the stage and waiting backstage, the people passing by from time to time and standing nearby chatting casually are not ordinary people or upper-class people. The staff are the older generation of artists, singers, etc. They are all senior leaders.

Coupled with the tense atmosphere and the pressure coming from all around, everyone in the group, including Chi Jingyuan, was a little trembling, and they didn't feel stable all day long.

EXO's performance on stage this time was "Boy with Luv". This song was not only popular on the Peninsula and in Europe and America, it was also extremely popular in the Mainland. The catchy melody was crazily sought after by many fans. Even if Passers-by who don’t know EXO should have heard it in the streets and alleys and on the speakers of shopping malls and stores. Together with several songs released by Big Bang, it has become the most widely circulated Kpop song in the mainland this year.

Several big hit songs appeared and broke out together in Xiaguodu, which also confirmed that this year is indeed the peak year of Kpop.

There was only stage time for one song, and SM originally considered performing "Call Me Baby", but after Chi Jingyuan found out, he directly raised his objection and rejected it.

Do these people know the situation in the Mainland? For this important New Year's Eve occasion of Zhuanger TV, some of the choreography of "Call Me Baby" cannot be broadcast at all...

That night, when Chi Jingyuan followed the members on the stage wearing dark red, extremely formal suits without any fancy decorations, he felt even more intense pressure than before.

Unlike the peninsula where all the young people are waving cheering sticks during New Year's Eve, Xia Guo's people are all older and mature people. Everyone seems to have a certain status, and the atmosphere is very different. Under the gaze, his movements were a little stiff.

Fortunately, the dance of this song has been practiced countless times to form muscle memory, and there were no mistakes during the whole performance. The audience below was also very generous. The applause in the middle of the stage and at the end was very warm, no matter how loud or continuous the applause was. I couldn't find any issues with the time, it was just right.

It was just a stage for a song. When he walked backstage after the performance, Chi Jingyuan felt that his inner clothes were soaked with sweat...

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On the other side, Twice, who had left work early after running his schedule, was gathered on the sofa in the living room, chatting casually while watching the MBC party.

Although it may be due to grades or seniority issues, except for SBS's Gayo Daejeon, they were not able to appear on the stage of the other two year-end parties, but the few of them still used the little time they finally had to get together to celebrate the New Year. Celebrate the last day of the year in your own way.

"During the first half of the broadcast just now, why did you keep taking shots of the girls in the audience? Several times...even though they looked pretty." At this time, the first half of the live broadcast had ended and commercials were being played. Sun Chaeyoung remembered the scenes just now and asked curiously.

"I guess he is a trainee of some company. I want to give him some exposure before my debut."

"I know. I know someone there. She is a trainee from Starship. They are already planning their debut. They seem to be called...Cosmic Girls..."

"It's begun..." The commercial has finished playing and the live broadcast has begun. Park Jihyo gave a slight reminder, which also focused the attention of several people on the TV.

At this time, the second half of the MBC Gayo Daejeon has just begun, and the opening VCR is being played. This VCR is the organizer of MBC reviewing several major events and milestones in Kpop this year, and summarizing a few key words to show and introduce to the audience.

"2015 Song Festival, Encyclopedia of Songs! What major events happened in the music industry in 2015? Let's take a look at a few important keywords..."

"1. The strength of the new group - in 2015, the powerful newcomers made their domineering debut. Their super rapid growth makes people look forward to the active performance of the super newcomers in the future."

"2. The music chart is going backwards - after last year's EXID, the new girl group Gfirend once again became the protagonist of the music chart's retrograde trend with its bang-dang-bang-dang video..."

"3. The return of legends - the return of legendary singers from the 1990s takes everyone on a trip down memory lane..."

"38% and 1 million - The popular boy group EXO released four single albums in 2015, including "E", "X", "O", "L", the regular album "EXO-L" and the special album " "Sing for You" ignited the purchasing enthusiasm of Kpop fans around the world. The total number of physical album sales throughout the year reached an astonishing 3.7 million. While significantly increasing the overall sales volume, it also accounted for the full year's physical album sales on the peninsula. 38% of the market, creating a jaw-dropping sales myth, among which the regular second album "EXO-L" single album exceeded one million..."

"so smart?"

The first few keywords did not cause any discussion, but when it came to the last EXO, seeing several data listed in the VCR made many people in front of the TV sigh in surprise and disbelief. Park Jihyo , Lin Nalian and others stared at the numbers flashing across the screen.

As an idol who also releases physical albums, twice understands the meaning of these numbers better.

Usually we just talk about EXO’s high popularity, high sales, and how good their albums are. After listening to it too much, we actually have no idea. But when we really put the exact data in front of our eyes, we realized that they were in 2015. What kind of achievements have been made.

"This is too much, 38% of the market, what a concept, I can't even imagine..."

After the VCR ended, Yu Dingyan watched the TV that had already entered the stage performance, but he was still immersed in the VCR just now. He couldn't help but sigh, which immediately aroused heated discussion among others.

"How did you do it? I feel like I'm in a completely different world from other groups. How many units did I sell for the second best seller..."

"I heard that their fans are very crazy. Each one of them buys several or dozens of copies."

"Fans of boy groups are all like this. I haven't seen other boy groups with such high standards. Just look at GOT7..."

"XO also has many overseas fans, especially Xia Guo, they are very popular there."

"When can we..."

"Stop dreaming!" Before Hirai Momo could finish her words, the sisters sitting in front turned around and interrupted her in a tacit understanding, looking at her with a strange look.

You really dare to say how much our debut album has sold...

When comparing their own data with XO's, they really feel like a failure and like amateurs.

As he watched, Chi Kyung-won, Park Chanyeol, and Kang Seulgi appeared on the TV, and the stage of "Rooftop Room" began.

"You said you wanted to look at the stars, so you took me with you."

"The moon suddenly shone in my eyes, but there was not a single star in the sky."

Hearing this rather familiar music, many people in Tuvas seemed to recall the scene of the day they went to see the Wuchao concert before their debut. The memories of the past came to mind, and the chatting gradually stopped, and people looked at each other with different expressions. Stage performance on television.

Zhou Ziyu, who was originally playing with Xi Lu while watching, stopped what he was doing, hugged the stupid dog doll, and looked at the figure on the TV in front of him very seriously.

On today's stage, Ji Kyung-won is not wearing a school uniform like the Gayo Festival. Instead, he is wearing a buttoned denim jacket, white lining, and ripped jeans. It is a bit casual and casual. It does not look like he is celebrating New Year's Eve, but instead It's like simply singing to others.

Looking at her, she seemed to be in a trance.

"This song is also very popular. Many people in our school organized bands and covered this song." After the stage ended, Kim Dahyun stopped swaying and said casually.

"EXO didn't go to the scene, did they? The backgrounds are all different. It looks like it was pre-recorded." Someone asked.

"ah……"

Feeling several questioning glances coming from around her, Zhou Ziyu blinked and opened his mouth: "I don't know."

"Forget it...it's time to celebrate New Year's Eve and the countdown begins."

"5."

"4."

"3."

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"2."

"1."

With the countdown, the glorious and brilliant year 2015, which brings endless memories, has officially become history. The calendar of time has turned a page forward and arrived at January 1, 2016.

On the other side, backstage at Zhuanger TV Station and in EXO's lounge, the nine people who finished the stage listened to the loud countdown coming from the front court outside but had no special reaction. First, some members who didn't understand Chinese couldn't hear it. I understand. Secondly, the time difference between Peiping and Seoul is different. New Year's Eve happened on the peninsula an hour ago, so it feels a lot weaker.

However, listening to the shouts of the host and the audience in the front court, the cheers soaring into the sky outside, and the colorful lights shining in the night sky, Chi Jingyuan still felt a lot of special feelings in his heart.

After staying for more than an hour, waiting for the New Year's Eve party to officially end, EXO left the TV station after saying goodbye to the staff.

Today is a special day. Although many members are actually quite tired after a busy day, no one wants to go back to the hotel at this time. A few people discussed it, told their agent, and then went to look for them near the hotel. Went to a Haidilao restaurant and sat down in the private room, ready to have a late-night snack and chat.

While Chi Jingyuan was chatting with the members, he was holding his cell phone and replying to various New Year's greetings text messages that had just been sent.

There are sisters like Kim Taeyeon and Sunny.

And Yoona sunbaenim’s! happy!

Jung Eun Ji, and Son Na Eun.

Kang Seulgi, Son Seungwan, and even Kim Yerim also sent messages.

Bae Suzy directly said that her crew was on vacation these days and asked if he was free these days after the new year. The meaning was obvious.

Bae Joo-hyun sent a selfie photo taken backstage at the Gayo Festival, wearing a pink cake skirt, blond hair shawl, and a bright smile.

Minami sent a cartoon smiley face.

Zhou Ziyu asked them like a lunatic if tonight's stage was pre-recorded...

There were so many people, it was really lively. Chi Jingyuan's fingers never stopped on the phone.

Although it was past midnight and entering midnight, it was still noisy outside. EXO members all seemed to be in high spirits. Even though the food had not been served yet, the atmosphere in the entire private room was very warm.

"Do you want to start a live broadcast?" Park Chanyeol made a suggestion with his little head at this time, but as soon as he said it, he was scolded back by others.

At such a special time, all the members, including Chi Jingyuan, just wanted to relax, chat casually, eat some midnight snacks regardless of their appearance, lie there with their legs crossed, take off their shoes or even pick their feet. If you want to talk about my father scolding the company, you can do anything. Anyway, I just don’t want to open the business.

It’s really tiring to be open all the time.

"Oh, last year we were in southern Hunan, this year it's Beiping, and we celebrated New Year's Eve here in Xia Kingdom. I wonder if it will be here next year..."

"It's possible. If nothing else happens, it should still be here."

"Suddenly, it feels like time flies by so fast, as if last year's New Year's Eve just passed not long ago..."

As he talked, some people became a little emotional.

"By the way, do you have any ideas for next year... this year 2016? Our results this year are so good, the dividends will definitely be a lot... How about each of us making a wish?" Seeing this atmosphere, Bian Baekhyun rolled his eyes and suggested .

"Okay, let's talk first, Baekhyun." Several people became interested upon hearing this. Chi Jingyuan also put down his phone. Jin Junmian looked at him and said with a smile.

"Let me find another daughter." Bian Baekhyun thought for a while and said generously.

"You didn't fall in love until you were 35 years old...and what about the one before?" Park Chanyeol immediately started to make trouble, and the others also laughed instantly.

This joke is impossible to forget within EXO.

"Yeah, I told you not to mention this... we've already separated that one." He glared at Park Chanyeol in displeasure. Bian Baekhyun was too lazy to pay attention to him and looked at the others: "Ignore this idiot and just talk about it."

"I, let's get into graduate school. It seems quite difficult."

"Change a car. I want to buy a slightly better car."

"I want to buy an apartment, or save money to buy a building..." Wu Shixun thought about it for a while and said with some anticipation.

"Buying a house so soon? It must cost at least several billion. Have you saved so much money?" Chi Jingyuan next to him looked at him in surprise.

Wu Shixun seemed to have a plan in advance, counting on his fingers: "It's not enough now, it's a little bit behind, but after getting this year's share, if there is an overseas tour next year, it should be almost..."

"..." Chi Jingyuan raised his eyes and calculated, then nodded: "Absolutely."

In the first two years of EXO's debut, their income was very low in comparison. Each member could only earn a few million a year. Luhan left the group because of this.

However, with the start of the first and second tours in the past two years, and the large increase in the share of overseas trips, each member of EXO has made a lot more money than before. It is not that difficult to buy a building if you save a little.

"What about you, Jingyuan?" Others talked around, and it was Chi Jingyuan's turn.

"My word..." He hesitated, touched his chin, smacked his lips, and said with a smile, "You are also looking for a female mother?"

Byun Baekhyun must have immediately waved his hands and shouted: "Yeah, don't imitate me, tell me your own story..."

"And don't you have a father? What are you looking for? Looking for another one?" Park Chanye also looked at him strangely, with a playful expression.

Chi Jingyuan followed suit, nodded and thought for a while: "Would you like another one? Then... go solo."

As soon as he said this, there was a slight silence. Nearly four years after his debut, many people began to consider his personal development and resources.

"It's been four years. It's really time for someone to go solo." Jin Jun paused for two seconds and nodded to break the silence: "If a member is going to go solo, Jingyuan is indeed the most suitable one."

"Ah, why do I always feel that you are showing off? Showing off that you are the most likely to be a soloist? Our maknae is going to rebel!" Bian Baekhyun was a little angry, and he shouted in a sour voice: "Don't say this Hurtful wishes... another one!"

"Will you change it?"

Chi Jingyuan blinked and saw the looks in the eyes of the brothers next to him. He looked up helplessly and thought for a moment, then shrugged and smiled nicely:

"Then let's find a female mother."