Chapter 78: Turning against guests
From Wu Youxue's entry into this industry to now, judging from his experience in countless variety shows over the years.
As a music variety show, doing a good job on the so-called stage and ensuring the quality of singers' performances are just the basics. The real key is the so-called hot spots and program effects.
For example, "Singer" became a hit some time ago. If there was no hype about the live broadcast, the singer overturned, and the series of hot topics such as European and American singers versus the Chinese music scene, it might not be so popular at all.
The same is true this time.
It is a program that is all original and new songs, with singers and songwriters participating, so it is not easy to do well.
The first time he had this idea, Wu Youxue was still wavering because he couldn't find a suitable entry point.
Unless all the new songs on the show are of such high quality that they are all hit singles, it will be difficult for this show to get out of the entertainment industry by creating buzz and hype.
Until the appearance of Xu Kong, the first time he sang for Su Zhibang on the stage of "Singer".
He knew that Xu Kong was the best candidate and a key player in the success of his new show.
As for now, his thoughts are even more certain. Except for Xu Kong, any other top-notch or singer-songwriter would not be able to do it.
With the popularity of "Want to See You", Xu Kong's popularity can now be said to be almost the highest among the top domestic entertainment stars.
In addition, Xu Kong is really talented and learned, and there is no need for them to deliberately package or fake it.
As for why Wu Youxue was so confident at this time, it was entirely because he felt that he had already guessed the psychology of this young man Xu Kong.
If it were any top-notch person in domestic entertainment, it would be unlikely that he would agree with the script he came up with. Although it looks very beautiful, it will overturn if you are not careful. A program puts its own personality, reputation, and popularity with the public. It’s all ruined and it’s really not worth it.
But Xu Kong was different. Although Fengqing Entertainment would probably not agree to his proposal, he was sure that Xu Kong would cooperate with him.
Not because of anything else, just because he could see that Xu Kong was different from other idols.
It can be seen from the fact that the other party started to come up with original songs he wrote and insisted on writing, directing and starring in the drama "Want to See You". It is obvious that Xu Kong is not satisfied with his position as a popular star.
Following their script, although it will destroy Xu Kong's original image, as the saying goes, it is also an opportunity for Xu Kong. If it goes well, after this, Xu Kong may become a so-called powerful singer. .
The key is that Xu Kong himself must have confidence, and judging from the few times he has been in contact with the other party, the most important thing Xu Kong, a young man, lacks is confidence.
"I refuse."
The original smile on Wu Youxue's face froze.
He was so sure, and he didn't expect Xu Kong's answer to be so firm, without any hesitation.
"If you are worried about your company, what I just said is only a private agreement between us and I will not write it into the contract."
Wu Youxue added.
But Xu Kong still shook his head.
In fact, Wu Youxue's so-called letting him play the role of the big devil in the show was not a big deal in Xu Kong's eyes.
In other words, although some of Xu Kong's habits as a top player have not changed now, his mentality has long been different.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have said those words at the filming ceremony of "I Want to Meet You" that sounded so arrogant and caused hatred that the whole network laughed at me.
Facts have proved that after "Want to See You" was officially aired, no one questioned it anymore.
Even if I mention it accidentally, I still feel that Xu Kong is not talking big words.
What really made him reject it was not the variety show script proposed by Wu Youxue, but Wu Youxue's attitude.
During his many years of top-notch career, he often acted in variety shows in accordance with the scripts of the program crew.
Although he was a little disgusted, there was nothing he could do about it. He didn't cooperate, but there were many other celebrities who were willing to cooperate.
But now, Xu Kong no longer wants to continue to be the puppet tool of these program groups.
"Director Wu, do you think it is more important to me to have a top-notch character, or to have a good reputation for my work?" Xu Kong's sudden and somewhat strange question made Wu Youxue stunned for a moment.
"What do you mean?"
Xu Kong couldn't help but complain in his heart: "Director Wu, you said the lines wrong!"
But he immediately answered his own question: "They are all important."
"But why can't I have both?"
Wu Youxue:?
In the next ten minutes, Xu Kong explained his thoughts to Wu Youxue in quite detail.
To put it simply, although he is unwilling to cooperate with the script, the other contestants on the show are definitely still willing.
In this case, it would be better to change the script to show everyone's dissatisfaction with him, a popular star, and let the contestants target themselves in various ways on the show.
As for Xu Kong, he will still maintain his original humble and polite persona.
After Wu Youxue listened to Xu Kong's suggestion, his eyes became a little complicated.
What is this! Originally, he was here to persuade Xu Kong to cooperate with the variety show script he had in mind.
As a result, Xu Kong himself said that he would not cooperate, but he still wanted to participate.
Backhand also taught him as a director how to change the script. Although it seemed that other players were working together on Xu Kong's script, he directly edited it himself.
From the originally annoying and arrogant image, he has become a harmless, talented and lovable person who is quite humble.
Even eating and taking it, taking advantage of all the benefits
But Wu Youxue also had to admit that according to Xu Kong's ideas, the program would actually be quite effective.
It's just that the variety show script that originally only required Xu Kong's cooperation has now become a one-person program that requires the participation of all other contestants except Xu Kong.
"If I follow what you said, why should I choose you?"
“There is no shortage of traffic stars in the entire domestic entertainment industry”
Wu Youxue couldn't help but speak.
But Xu Kong seemed to have been prepared for a long time, and he said what he was thinking directly.
"Director Wu, please don't deceive yourself. Apart from me, can other top players in domestic entertainment satisfy your request?"
"You didn't expect that the stage effect of the show was a mess at that time, and there wasn't even a single song that was out of the circle, right?"
"And are my colleagues half as popular as me now?"
Xu Kong's words sounded really crazy.
But Wu Youxue had to admit that this was the fact.
Except for Xu Kong, few of the so-called top players currently have real talent and learning. Let alone write their own songs, they can't even sing them clearly.
Moreover, the popularity of the drama "Want to Meet You" is so high at the moment. It is not an exaggeration to say that Xu Kong's popularity dwarfs all his peers.
Without Xu Kong joining the cast, Wu Youxue's confidence in the success of this new variety show has been reduced by half.
"I have to think about it again."
Wu Youxue finally compromised.
He also didn't expect that when he came to Xu Kong with confidence, he ended up being turned against him.
(End of chapter)