Chapter 48: Breaking the Sales Ceiling

Style: Romance Author: Chicken and rabbit in the same cageWords: 2113Update Time: 24/01/18 13:56:36
"The MV is beautiful and the stage is great. EXO is really going to make a big splash this time."

"Yeah, their albums haven't been released yet, and their music sources haven't been released yet. They're already so popular on the Internet that it makes people jealous."

"But having said that, this song is really good, and the stage is really cool. I heard that the song writer and choreographer are both Yuan. He is so talented. He is so good-looking. He is a completely high-quality male. Ah, I really want to try dating him."

"You? Think about it and forget it... Everyone in the industry knows that he was very popular with female idols before. Many people tried to get his contact information but failed. This time after "Roar" came out He doesn't know how popular it will be, and he doesn't know who Yuan will associate with..."

"EXO has just debuted for more than a year, and there is still a dating ban. SM probably won't let them fall in love."

"Hey Yigu, are you new here? Do you still believe this?"

When EXO was recording the stage, the female idols watching from the side were whispering, pointing in the direction of Chi Jingyuan from time to time and whispering, and occasionally interesting smiles appeared on their faces.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, the program officially started. When Chi Jingyuan and Cui Xueli appeared in front of the camera, it caused quite a discussion.

EXO has been one of the hottest topics in the music industry since yesterday, and FX's popularity is also very good. The two of them are handsome and beautiful, and their heights are quite close. They seem to be quite compatible.

Of course, only passers-by would say so bluntly. As for the fans on both sides, they picked her up separately without making an appointment.

As time went by, artists came on stage one after another to perform, and this time EXO was third from the bottom.

Their current momentum can be seen from the performance time. EXO's previous two comebacks usually took the stage in the first half of the singing program, but this time the first stage was only in front of two alternates.

The program team really understands that many people are looking forward to the first stage of EXO's "Roar", so they specially put them at the end to attract the audience to watch and increase the ratings.

When it was EXO's turn to perform, their previously recorded stage video was played on the TV, and the EXO members went on stage to watch it together and interact with fans at the same time.

This time the stage is also a one-shot effect, and the costumes are also very different from those in the MV. The clarity and integrity are definitely not as perfect as in the MV, but the characteristics of the live stage are naturally unmatched by the MV.

Twelve handsome boys in school uniforms danced neatly on the stage to the intoxicating melody of "Roar". Every part and win was addictive and hard to extricate themselves from.

"E."

"X."

"O."

In the close-up, when Chi Jingyuan made gestures and announced the group name, the fans below responded loudly, covering the music with the sound of the three letters 'EXO', echoing throughout the recording studio.

The pre-recorded initial stage was very successful, as can be seen from the deafening cheers from the audience and the surge in discussion online.

"One of the candidates is beast and Ailee, so who is the glorious first place today..."

When the awards were finally presented, Chi Jingyuan stood in the middle of the first row, holding a microphone and presiding over the ceremony.

EXO is a warm-up stage this week and will not participate in the selection process, so there is no pressure on him.

He and Cui Shirley looked at each other and smiled, and announced: "Congratulations beast! Chuka Hamida!"

"Please tell me your acceptance speech." Chi Jingyuan handed the microphone in his hand to Long Junheng next to him, who took it with a smile and a salute.

This is Beast’s third week back to play songs, and it’s also their first number one comeback. This result is not very good for a first-line men's team like them.

After the speech, it was time for Beast's encore stage. After Chi Jingyuan finished his speech, everyone began to leave.

After Chi Jingyuan and Cui Xueli handed over their scripts and microphones to the staff next to them, they slowly walked backstage with the idols who were leaving the stage.

The passage to and from the backstage and the stage was very narrow. With so many people leaving the stage together, it would be crowded for about a minute. Chi Jingyuan followed the crowd and slowly moved forward.

Suddenly, he felt someone gently poke his back with a finger.

The feeling was obvious and itchy, but he had no reaction.

Within two seconds, he was poked again, but he still didn't look back, as if he didn't feel it.

After two seconds passed, he suddenly reached out and grabbed the hand that was about to poke him again.

The skin is delicate and smooth, and it feels good to hold.

Looking back, he guessed correctly, it was Jin Yarong.

After being caught by Chi Jingyuan, Jin Yarong was not embarrassed at all. Instead, he blinked at him with provocation in his eyes.

Chi Jingyuan chuckled lightly, scratched the other person's palm with his fingers twice, then patted the back of the other person's hand, retracted his right hand and turned around without saying a word the whole time.

Cui Xueli, who had been standing by the side, had a panoramic view of everything, covered her mouth and snickered, and glanced at Chi Jingyuan playfully.

"You look very skilled, player."

After walking backstage and the crowd gradually dispersed, Cui Xueli came to the side and said softly in a greasy voice.

"Arnie, you're not really a player, you're just a novice. You're definitely not as good as the seniors."

"Ah, what are you talking about? I'm not as skilled as you...and I told you, don't call me senior."

"Gui, I will definitely do it next time."

"You're such a nuisance."

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Starting from M!C on August 1st, EXO appeared on Music Bank, Music Center, and Inkigayo for several consecutive days to warm up and promote the upcoming reissue album.

The effect is very good. The song "Roar" is really unique regardless of the stage effect, the melody of the song, the addictiveness of the chorus, and even the appearance and charm of the performing members. It has become a hot search in just a few days. the overlord.

Now countless fans and passers-by are looking forward to the release of the album and the release of the sound source. Everyone wants to see how much momentum EXO can achieve with "Roar".

In response to everyone's expectations, at noon on August 5, EXO's regular reissue of the album "Roar" was officially released, and the sound source was made public on the entire Internet.

The moment SM officially announced the release, EXO achieved a jaw-dropping achievement.

The sales volume of the debut album "XOXO" as of yesterday was 520,000 copies.

The pre-sale and first-day sales of the reissued album "Roar" totaled 410,000 copies.

In total, the total sales of EXO's regular album has reached 930,000 copies.

In the Peninsula music scene, since 2001, no singer has been able to sell more than 700,000 physical albums.

In other words, EXO has broken the peninsula's 12-year physical sales ceiling, and is only one step away from the million-dollar sales that countless singers and artists dream of.