Chapter 152 Don’t compare yourself to Xu Kong, he is special.
The rhythm of the Internet this time is a bit incomprehensible to many people.
No one expected that Xu Kong just released three new songs, which directly caused a war of words between the two fields of self-media.
And almost the two groups of people with the most fans and the highest say in their respective fields joined the battle invariably.
However, Xu Kong himself, who was at the center of the incident, was not greatly affected at all.
Naturally, he saw related topics on hot searches.
But I didn’t pay much attention to it at all.
In the final analysis, the two groups were quarreling back and forth, but in fact it had nothing to do with him at all.
Whether he writes songs or shoots movies, this kind of thing is completely based on his own wishes.
Even Xu Kong himself didn't have many so-called plans, he was completely casual.
Wherever these people say a few words, they will be affected.
In addition, Xu Kong doesn't have much free time at the moment.
After participating in the performance at the Mint Music Festival, he quickly received an invitation from Penguin Video to participate in the investment fair held this month.
In addition to Xu Kong, main creators such as Song Youyou and Shang Yuxin also need to participate.
Last year, Penguin Video surpassed Kiwi in all aspects of data, and now it has begun to call itself the largest paid video website in the country.
As for the investment promotion conference, I’m sure you can brag about various data as much as you want.
Including the number of paying members, data on various hit dramas including "Want to Meet You", and how many records have been broken in the domestic TV drama market.
“This investment fair is mainly attended by the crew and creators who will be in the follow-up summer season.”
This is not the first time that Shang Yuxin has participated in a similar investment meeting. She is very clear about various processes and is currently introducing it to Xu Kong in detail.
"Look at a lot of brands?"
Xu Kong glanced at the invitation list released by Penguin Video. It was a long list, including some leading companies with huge influence in the industry.
"It's normal. After all, it's Penguin Video, and last year's data on their platform exceeded that of Kiwi for the first time in several years."
"The number of advertisers will definitely increase a lot."
In addition to fixed membership fee income every quarter, in fact, the biggest income for platforms such as Penguin Video and Kiwifruit is definitely from advertisers.
In the past, most advertisers tended to place their own brand ads on TV stations.
At that time, local stations like Mango were in their golden age. All kinds of advertising placements were calculated by the second, and the prices were frighteningly high.
Nowadays, more brands tend to place advertisements on online platforms.
For example, the copyright fee paid by Penguin Video to "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is likely to be enough to earn back the revenue from the brand's advertising alone, or even greatly exceed it.
"Director Xu, welcome"
The person responsible for receiving Xu Kong and others this time was not Zeng Xi.
It's Penguin's senior management who is responsible for advertising investment.
But being able to come specifically to say hello to Xu Kong and take them to the hotel is already enough attention.
After all, this Penguin Video investment fair was attended by more than just their Fairy Sword crew.
In addition to star-rated TV series, there are also online dramas, including several of Penguin's own self-produced dramas, and several major online movies.
The total number of dozens of creative teams is estimated to be at least one to two hundred people.
So after sending Xu Kong and others to the hotel, the person in charge of Penguin left in a hurry.
"Xukong?"
Unexpectedly, Xu Kong met an old acquaintance in the hotel restaurant just after putting away his luggage.
Song Peiyu, Xu Kong’s former colleague at Fengqing Entertainment.
Xu Kong simply said hello to the other party, but did not notice Yu Yaqing's figure.
I guess I didn't come with him this time.
However, Song Peiyu did not come alone, but came with his crew.
Since Fengqing Entertainment failed to enter the film and television industry last time, it seems to have returned to its old business.
This time Song Peiyu participated as the male protagonist in a new drama invested by another film and television company.
However, it can be seen that the huge loss of last year's "Youth" has reduced his salary and the scale of investment in new dramas he can receive.
Naturally, the cooperation between Fengqing Entertainment and Kiwi Fruit cannot continue.
The director of Song Peiyu's new drama is unknown to Xu Kong. He is a strange face in his thirties.
At least it's not a well-known director in the industry, otherwise Xu Kong wouldn't have any impression at all.
"Director Xu, I have admired you for a long time."
Before Xu Kong took the initiative to speak, the other director took the initiative to say hello.
He didn't know the other party, but the person opposite knew Xu Kong.
And judging from his title, he did not regard Xu Kong as an ordinary artist or actor, but as a colleague to greet him.
And his attitude was very polite, and it could even be said that he deliberately lowered his attitude.
Although he didn't know the other party, of course Xu Kong couldn't put on airs to save face, so he quickly responded with a smile.
At this time, Song Peiyu, who was standing next to the director, suddenly seemed redundant.
What he couldn't accept the most was that the director's attitudes towards him and Xu Kong were completely different.
After all, he is the male lead in the play, but from the moment he was confirmed to star in the movie until now, the director has almost never given him a good look.
After all, he is considered to be a top-notch person. Although he does not have many works in the film and television industry, with the traffic and number of fans, he should be more enthusiastic, right?
He originally thought this director had such a personality.
It wasn't until I met Xu Kong today that I realized that he was just looking for food. When talking to Xu Kong, not only did he keep his attitude low, but he also showed great respect throughout the process.
Xu Kong chatted with the director of Song Peiyu's new drama.
After hearing the title of the play, I also knew something about it.
The other party's company is not considered a big company, and it is definitely not as good as Feng Ge.
However, the investment in this new drama has reached over 100 million.
As the male lead, Song Peiyu received a very high salary.
The new drama was also scheduled to be aired in the summer season by Penguin, but it was more than a month earlier than Xu Kong's drama.
I have to say that although it is a simple investment fair, sometimes it can be clearly seen that the entertainment industry really values intangible things like celebrity status.
For example, Song Peiyu, although on the surface he is top-notch in domestic entertainment, he has the highest number of fans among most of the actors on the scene.
But when I meet some experienced and powerful actors, I still can only say hello to them honestly.
Even the on-site seats arranged by Penguin Video themselves are very particular.
As the director and male protagonist of Fairy Sword, Xu Kong sat directly in the front row.
Although Song Peiyu was also the male lead, he was arranged to sit in the second row.
On the surface, traffic stars seem to have many fans, earn high salaries, and even make popular searches from time to time, but in the film and television industry, they are still at the bottom of the contempt chain.
As for the highest-ranking celebrities, they are still movie celebrities who mainly star in movies. For example, Xin Qi, a front-line actor who participated in this investment promotion fair, has a fan base and popularity that even Song Peiyu, let alone Xu Kong, cannot match.
But he was directly placed in the middle of the first row by Penguin Video, a proper C position.
He himself is only a supporting actor with few scenes, almost a guest role.
Even the leading actors and hosts on the scene were very sensible.
The male lead in Xin Qi's drama is an artist in his twenties or eighties. He is also a first-line actor, but most of the time he has starred in various TV series.
When he came on stage, the male lead didn't even dare to take the initiative to stand in the middle position.
Standing in the middle are the director and Xin Qi, a male supporting actor who doesn't have many roles.
When the host asked some questions, the questions he asked the male and female protagonists were quite tricky, but when he asked Xin Qi, the questions became much gentler.
Of course, Xu Kong has long been accustomed to this phenomenon.
In his previous life, as a popular celebrity, when he first entered the film and television industry, he was actually treated similarly.
Regardless of the traffic and popularity it brings, the treatment on the crew is not bad, but when you really meet some well-known and established directors and actors, you still have to lower your profile honestly.
Especially for some dramas that are picked up for word-of-mouth, their own traffic is not an advantage, but a so-called drag.
But in this life, Xu Kong's treatment has obviously changed a lot.
Especially the previous success of "Want to See You" has made Xu Kong more than just a so-called traffic star trying to transform.
The gold content of self-writing, directing and acting is still very high.
What a senior in the group said in the last life is very good. Before you prove yourself, you will find that you are surrounded by all kinds of malicious and bad people.
But when you succeed, everyone around you becomes a good person.
He can even be a little willful and not answer some of the host's questions, and no one will think there is any problem.
Because of the entire Penguin Video investment fair, Xu Kong’s Legend of Sword and Fairy is considered to be the finale.
It can be regarded as one of the most important new dramas attracting major brands.
"Let us thank Director Xu and the creators and actors of Fairy Sword"
After the question and answer session, Xu Kong, Song Youyou and others immediately left the stage.
At this moment, the person who felt the most serious gap was Song Peiyu who was sitting in the audience.
I think back then, Xu Kong was just a newcomer. Even if he squeezed into the top ranks, his popularity and accumulation in all aspects were still not as good as his own.
But less than a year has passed and everything has completely changed.
This time he participated in Penguin Video's investment fair. He was a completely insignificant role, but Xu Kong became the focus of everyone's attention.
Even in the final group photo session, Song Peiyu could only stand on the side consciously.
Xu Kong, on the other hand, was pulled to the middle position by the Penguin staff.
"Peiyu, don't be discouraged. In fact, you are quite talented."
"Concentrate on acting well, and you will definitely become a good professional actor in the future."
"Don't compare yourself to Xu Kong, he is special"
Seemingly noticing Song Peiyu's frustration, the director of his play casually offered a few words of comfort.
Of course he knew that Xu Kong was also in Fengqing Entertainment and knew Song Peiyu.
At this time, the treatment of the two people is completely different, and it is impossible not to feel a gap in their hearts.
But these words are just comfort.
Although no one will directly conclude that Xu Kong has successfully transformed.
But the fact is that most people in the film and television industry have already acquiesced in Xu Kong's ability and talent.
And not only as an actor, but also as a director and screenwriter, it is not surprising that he can receive such treatment.
As for Song Peiyu, as for his acting skills, although he has not stated it clearly, from now on he should honestly be his own celebrity and cut a few rounds of leeks while he is still fresh.
After an investment fair ended, Xu Kong added the contact information of an estimated twenty or thirty people one after another.
Almost all are colleagues of various kinds.
There are directors who came to participate in the investment fair this time, as well as several well-known actors.
The director took a fancy to Xu Kong's appearance and his relatively good acting skills in "Want to See You".
As for the actors, they hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with Xu Kong in the future and star in a new drama directed by him.
“This investment fair is so boring.”
Song Youyou complained.
During the entire investment fair, Shang Yuxin met almost all acquaintances. It was obvious that her connections in the industry were not weak.
As for Song Youyou, he was not interested in these at all.
With her status, she really doesn't need to care too much about these interpersonal relationships in the entertainment industry.
Most of the time he was either whispering to Xu Kong or distracted.
"I envy you."
Shang Yuxin glanced at Xu Kong, and then spoke softly.
"Why do you say that?"
Xu Kong glanced at the other party strangely.
"Since you started in the film and television industry, you are probably already ahead of 99% of your peers."
As an actor who worked her way up from the bottom, Shang Yuxin naturally understands the hardships involved.
Being looked down upon by various seniors or peers in the industry is still a small matter.
The most important thing is that there are no resources at all. Even a small character has to spend a lot of effort to find ways to win.
This is even when she is an actress under Feng Ge.
If it were actors from some small companies, it would probably be even worse.
Even if you are a so-called top-notch person, it is not that easy when you start to enter the film and television industry.
In comparison, Xu Kong's process was undoubtedly too smooth.
Xu Kong was also unconvinced about this.
Because of his experience in the previous life, the route Xu Kong chose this time was undoubtedly correct.
From the beginning, he was not limited to being a simple actor. When he wrote, directed and acted himself, he was able to control his destiny in his own hands.
And as a director of a hit drama, his status in the industry must be much higher than that of an actor.
Of course, Xu Kong actually knew it in his heart, even though everyone was very polite to him at this time.
But if "Legend of Sword and Fairy" really succeeds this time, these people will probably have to change their faces again the next time they meet.
The entertainment industry is such a realistic place.
(End of chapter)