The preview of "X"'s title song "Spring Day" is not as grand as "E"'s "Call Me Baby", which was filmed all over the world and decrypted the hidden prefixes. As with any ordinary song trailer, a chorus and ending harmony were selected and paired with several shots taken from the MV to create a fifty-two-second trailer video.
This is the song preview for the general public in the music industry. The previous "Call Me Baby" can be said to be purely a show off of SM's skills.
Whether they are fans of After the rejuvenation, it attracted a lot of heat and discussion. Under this situation, the trailer of "x" naturally received widespread attention. After uploading at 12 o'clock, the webpage was a little laggy, and countless clicks poured in to watch the trailer.
"Lyric?"
"No, right? The first album was so successful, and xo's upward momentum is so obvious. Why did you release a ballad for your second album? Did SM really think about it? Are you kidding me?"
After watching the trailer and learning that the title song "Spring Day" of " I know that very few idol groups choose ballads as their title songs. Even if there are a few, the results are generally not ideal.
Fortunately, EXO's popularity in March was really frightening, and it gave the audience general confidence. In addition, they have also released a lot of ballads in recent years, such as "December Miracle" and the only one that won the weekly crown. The results of "Let It Be" are pretty good, and it has gained some small reputation in this regard. Compared with the ridicule of a large number of black fans and the general disdain of passers-by before the return of "e", this time "x" has More people expressed their expectations.
"Whether it's pop or lyrical, exo-l will always support you, xo Dafa!"
"After watching the trailer, I think the melody is good. I hope to continue the popularity and success of "Call Me Baby" and even go further."
"The shot of Yuan in the black coat and turtleneck sweater in the trailer is really amazing! I have taken a screenshot as a screen saver, and I don’t get tired of watching it for a month... It’s just a pity that Yuan returned to his original black hair in this MV, and in my heart His most handsome ash hair color can no longer be seen..."
"Why don't the Obamas hold a signing event? What on earth is SM doing? "E" didn't hold a single signing event during the one-month activity period. "X" hasn't been announced yet and probably hasn't... No, SM has arranged for oppas to go on so many radio stations to make a fool of themselves...won't they not have the next two single albums, right? As far as I know, many Aireos have no enthusiasm for releasing albums because they don't have autograph sessions. This is really cool. It affects overall sales.”
"If it comes back on April 1st, then it should be the first stage of "m!" on the 2nd, right? Doesn't this mean Missa is completely on top of each other? Great! I'm already so tired of this woman Bae Suzy, she rubs "some" every day The heat is really unpleasant, this time xofighting! Just hit Missa and tell those idiot fans to stop coming here!"
"fully support!"
JYP announced Missa's comeback plan in the middle of the month, and announced the trailer video of the title song "Only You" on March 27. It also announced that the music source and MV will be released tomorrow, the 30th, and will be released on the 31st. The album is officially back, and the first stage will be performed on April 2.
The release time was a little earlier than EXO, but the first stage was on the same day. It can be said that the two groups were completely incompatible.
Ariel people don't have any objections to Missa, but many people hate Bae Suzy very much, and their hatred has affected Missa. It started from the "some" period last year and continues to this day. It has not been extinguished. On the contrary, it has a lasting feeling. Mi Jian felt as if the name appearing in front of them was a mistake that needed to be attacked and corrected.
Maybe this is a habit.
EXO has basically completed various schedules related to "e". In the past two days, they have started preparations for the return of "x". They have already held two comeback meetings to determine matters and key schedules.
"At 0:00 on April 1st, the music video and the sound sources of the two single album songs "Spring" and "El Dorado" will be officially released. At the same time, there will be a press conference for "My Neighbor is EXO" on that day. Chanyeol, you need to do it in advance. Good preparation... Also, the leading actors need to record interviews for "My Neighbor Is Exo" tomorrow, and by the way, Jingyuan, you also need to participate."
In the small conference room on the fourth floor, the manager of the management office, Lee Seung-hwan, was holding an itinerary in his hand and was describing and arranging the key itinerary for the next week's comeback. All members of EXO and other managers were sitting there and listening attentively.
There is no need to record it, because after the meeting, the manager will send everyone's itinerary to the members via email. They have already held this kind of small meeting before returning many times.
"Should I go too?" Chi Jingyuan hesitated for a moment, then pointed at himself and asked in confusion as if he had heard wrongly.
I don’t know if there is even one minute of his appearance in this web drama, but there is actually a recorded interview?
"Yes, it's a publicity stunt. It was specially requested by the producer." Li Chenghuan also found it interesting and nodded with a smile to confirm.
"I know." Chi Jingyuan didn't say any more and made a gesture to show understanding.
"Don't forget Chanyeol on the 1st and the premiere of the movie "Longevity Chamber of Commerce"... On April 2nd, he will officially start singing on the first stage of "m!"
"Music Bank on April 3rd..."
"Number 5……
Lee Seung-hwan talked about all the activities in the first week, and then highlighted a very important itinerary: "There is also the "EXO 3rd Anniversary of Debut" naver live broadcast event held on the 8th. This is very important. The general process and Q&A table are here Once confirmed, it will be sent to you immediately. Several rehearsals will be organized at that time, so remember to prepare yourself in advance.
"Arathor."
"knew."
Seeing how solemn Li Chenghuan was, the members also responded together, and then several people became inexplicably quiet, including Chi Jingyuan, who seemed to be lost in memories.
Unknowingly, it has been three years since EXO debuted.
To be honest, Chi Jingyuan still has some vague memories of EXO’s debut showcase three years ago on April 8, 2012. Looking back now, in addition to the large number of people present at the time, many people kept shouting Apart from his name and how nervous he was, I can't remember much else.
I was obviously very impressed at that time.
But it was just a slight emotion. If they were really asked to go back to the time three years ago, no one would be willing. After all, people have to look forward.
Who in their right mind is willing to go back and be hidden in the snow for such a long time?
"There are only so many itineraries that have been confirmed at the moment, and the company may temporarily delete them based on the situation at that time."
After talking for a while, Li Chenghuan made a final conclusion: "Whether we can continue this success depends on our second comeback. Everyone, please do your best."
"fighting!"
…
After lunch, I rehearsed the dances of "El Dorado" and "Spring Day" that were to be performed on the second stage in the practice room several times. Then I went to do some styling and ran a brand promotion event. By the time it was over, I had already It's past six o'clock.
Chi Jingyuan sat in a separate window seat in the middle of the nanny car. He did not participate in the chats of the few people behind him. Instead, he wore headphones and watched the video that had just been uploaded on his phone.
This is a video taken by redvelvet of a book signing event held in Daegu yesterday, the 28th. Fans present sang Happy Birthday in unison below, while Bae Joo Hyun sat at the signing table and covered her mouth, obviously very moved and holding back. After a while, I finally couldn't hold back the tears and was comforted by Jin Yelin next to me for a long time before she recovered.
Although Bae Zhuhyun's birthday is actually the 29th, which is today, the date is no longer important at this time. The meaning and simple feelings are the most important.
Chi Jingyuan looked at Pei Zhuhyun who was pulling his hair to cover his eyes and quickly wiping his tears with his hands. He felt a little sad in his heart. Based on his understanding of the other party, Pei Zhuhyun was indeed a somewhat reserved person and did not like to show his feelings to others. A character who can't help but cry in front of so many people this time is indeed really emotional.
Reminiscent of the desolation and embarrassment I felt when I came to Debeibei and saw a fan holding up my sign and couldn't believe that it was my meal. Now that I have returned to my hometown of birth, I am surrounded by many fans and sincerely celebrate my birthday. The scene, in contrast, makes people feel elated amidst the mixed emotions.
Although crying is not pretty, it must be very happy.
After wiping his tears, he started to interact with the fans below in Daegu dialect and smiled brightly. Chi Kyung-won blinked and commented secretly in his mind.
The nanny car was stuck at the intersection nearly two hundred meters away and he didn't know how long he would have to wait. After the video ended, Chi Jingyuan checked the time and clicked twice on his phone to watch today's "Inkigayo" live broadcast.
The timing of his card was very accurate, and it happened to be the time when all the guests came on stage to present the awards.
In the past nearly a month, most of the groups that returned during this period were actually a little unhappy and complained, because their efforts, response, results, and popularity were all covered up under "Call Me Baby". The same is true in China. Faced with crushing scores, opponents who often kill twice can't muster any desire to compete.
After EXO graduated from three consecutive championships and officially ended their singing career, other groups that had been overwhelmed and a little desperate finally rekindled their desire for a trophy. Today, the three "Inkigayo" The candidates are solo singer Xu Ge, redvelvet and girl group Davichi.
As expected, after the scores were announced, MC announced that one of the trophies was won by Lai Debeibei's "icecreamcake".
After Redvelvet had been looking forward to it for so many days, they finally had their first singing show since their debut after their senior group EXO ended their singing competition.
The ribbons were floating down all over the sky. As the captain, Bae Zhuhyun, who had to give a speech, seemed to be stunned for a moment. After a few seconds of pause, she started holding the microphone and started speaking, but it was obvious that her emotions were far more exciting and turbulent than her expressions. He said the word "内" several times as soon as he opened his mouth, and his eyes switched back and forth irregularly between the camera and the fans in the audience, as if he didn't know where to look.
After finally calming down, she started to thank Li Xiuman for the speech she had prepared for a long time. However, when she spoke, her eyes were obviously shining, and she kept blinking as if she was trying hard to prevent something crystal from falling down.
But Park Soo-young next to her didn't care at all. One of them burst into tears as soon as the result came out, and she cried like a human on the stage.
Jin Yelin, who has only been a member for a short time, seems not to be as deeply touched as some Ernies. She looks left and right with a smile. While comforting Park Sooyoung, she also reaches out to say hello to the fans in the audience from time to time.
Jiang Seulqi looked at the ground blankly, her mouth slightly open and she didn't know what she was thinking. She was stunned for a while. Son Seungwan turned his head and smiled and looked at Bae Zhuhyun who was delivering his speech. However, he pinched his hands together in front of him and smiled. It's not as sunny as usual.
Obviously, the mood of these two people at this time is extremely complicated, and it cannot be explained clearly in a few words.
But after all, it is a very happy thing. During the encore stage after the speeches, every member laughed brightly. While singing on the stage, they performed their first encore in their lives with a somewhat green demeanor. But on the stage, the joy on my body made me want to jump out of my face and float on the stage to join them in the encore.
Seeing this scene, Chi Jingyuan licked the corners of his mouth and smiled, feeling happy for friends like Bae Zhuhyun, Kang Seulgi, and Son Seungwan.
They finally got over it.
"Congratulations!"
Chi Jingyuan swiped across the screen and sent a text message to several people. Then he put his phone in his pocket, took off his headphones and chatted with the members behind him.
Judging from EXO’s experience of getting the first place in the junior high school, Redvelvet and the others will probably have to vent a little bit after returning to the backstage. Maybe they will hold each other and cry for a while when they get emotional. It will also take a certain amount of time to comfort each other. We are busy. I'm sure you won't get a reply so quickly.
Sure enough, it was only when the nanny van drove to the parking lot of the restaurant and Chi Jingyuan and the members got out of the car to go for dinner that several people's replies were sent.
"Are you watching too?kkkkkhahahaha..."
"Hey hey hey, we got one too!"
Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan both thanked and expressed their feelings in a normal way, but Bae Joo Hyun was very interesting and just sent an emoticon:
""
The corner of Chi Jingyuan's mouth curled up, but he repeated it as if he didn't understand what it meant: "Congratulations on winning one."
""
Another expression came over, and he finally couldn't help but laugh. Instead of deliberately teasing, he typed "Happy Birthday." and sent it.
"snort……"
Pei Zhuxuan obviously knew that Chi Jingyuan did it on purpose. He snorted disdainfully and then followed it up with: "We will probably have to wait until almost 11 o'clock to return to the dormitory after get off work."
Today is Pei Zhuhyun's birthday, but the two of them actually never discussed this topic in advance. Chi Jingyuan never mentioned that they wanted to meet, and Pei Zhuhyun didn't mention it at all.
However, there was no need to explain at this time. The two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding of what the other was thinking.
"knew."
…
At around 11 o'clock in the evening, Chi Jingyuan, who had greeted his agent, parked his car in an alleyway south of the redvelvet dormitory. After turning off the engine, he took out his mobile phone and sent a text message, and then sat quietly in the driver's seat. wait.
Speaking of it, it has been more than three years since he joined SM. This is the first time Ji Kyung Won celebrated Bae Joo Hyun's birthday. Although they had already met last year, he was not there because he was too busy. He just asked Kang Seulgi to hand it over. A random gift I bought at that time.
I didn’t expect that such a big change would happen in just one year, which is really interesting.
After waiting for a while, she finally saw a short figure wearing a baseball cap and a mask, walking quickly towards her with his very familiar twisting and twisting walking posture. She was about to get to the car. At the side, Chi Jingyuan opened the passenger door lock in time, and the handle on the outside of the door also popped out from its embedded state.
"Why are you so slow, irenexi?"
As the car door closed with a bang, Chi Jingyuan looked at Pei Zhuxuan who was sitting in the passenger seat, tilted his head and joked narrowly.
However, she was quite familiar with opening and closing this kind of special gull-wing door, and she didn't know if she had done some research on it in private.
The golden ponytail hangs down on the back of her head and sticks to the back of the chair. There are a few air bangs scattered on her smooth forehead. Pei Zhuhyun's hairstyle tonight is almost the same as her in "icecreamcake" and the family concert a few days ago. The same, but the clothes were changed to a hoodie, light-colored casual pants, and a pair of stubborn flat shoes.
She seemed to have taken off some makeup before coming, and her originally delicate face now looked a little plain, with a feeling of lily under the light rain, which also gave the car a warm atmosphere. A refreshing fragrance.
"Why do you call it that?" Pei Zhuxuan first opened her eyes and looked around the interior. Even though her expression was not obvious, there was obvious curiosity in her eyes. She tapped the car door with her fingers a few cutely. Press the button, then turned his head and looked at Chi Jingyuan with flashing eyes.
She directly ignored the first half of the other party's "Why are you so slow?" and did not mention that she had tied her blond shawl hair into a ponytail before coming out. At the same time, she also combed her bangs that were originally scattered in front of her forehead to both sides. After looking in the mirror for a while, he found an excuse and left the dormitory.
Women's senses are very keen. During their recent interactions with each other, which was not too frequent, she obviously noticed which one of the several styles she had returned to was the most eye-catching in the heart of the person next to her.
"After all, irenexi is now the leader of redvelvet, a popular girl group that has won the first place in the singing competition. Of course, we should respect it."
Chi Jingyuan looked at her and shrugged his shoulders and said exaggeratedly.
"Tch..." Pei Zhuxuan snorted disdainfully at first, but even though Chi Jingyuan said it was exaggerated, the joy of winning the first place in the junior high school returned to her again today, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud without covering it up. Mouth, the little white teeth look very conspicuous.
Through the screen, I could only feel some empathy, but when I was close to Chi Chi, I could really feel the vitality and liveliness in Bae Zhuhyun's body that was reddened by her career at this time.
"By the way...I think I've said it before, but I'd better say it again...Happy birthday."
Chi Jingyuan's tone was relaxed. At the same time, he opened the shoulder bag next to him and took out a sealed jewelry box. He reached out and handed it to the person next to him casually:
"Gift……"
