During this time, things were turbulent.
In particular, the fierce competition between Phoenix TV and TVB has attracted a lot of media attention.
Related topics continue to gain popularity and have been widely reported in the country.
After all, this is a huge change caused by Du Sheng's joining Phoenix TV, and it is indispensable for the people who want to watch it.
Against this background, Phoenix TV launched a new audio variety program for the first time, bringing competition to the mainland.
It is said that not only Du Sheng personally serves as the honorary mentor, Bay City goddess Lin Zhiling will also join as the host!
For a time, countless people were waiting eagerly.
Faced with this challenge, Mango Channel had to use its trump card - "Super Girl 2".
They even did not hesitate to advance the original selection time to cope with this sudden competition.
The media received mixed reviews and comments.
However, it can be seen how huge the pressure Phoenix TV has put on Mango Channel.
When Mango Channel announced the rules and restrictions for players, there was an uproar in the outside world.
Many people believe that Mango Channel’s move is too tough and even a bit extreme.
In contrast, Phoenix TV is more open and inclusive.
President Su Xiao personally spoke out, saying that Phoenix TV not only welcomes competition, but is not afraid of any form of competition.
He particularly emphasized that Phoenix TV would not adopt rules that are unfavorable to contestants like Mango TV,
Instead, players are encouraged to freely choose whether to participate at the same time based on their actual situation.
Phoenix Satellite TV's wave of stick killings has naturally won praise from many media.
But even so, most people still have reservations about the prospect of "Voice of the East".
After all, "Super Girl" has already occupied an unshakable position in the hearts of audiences.
It's not easy to surpass it.
Moreover, some places in China still cannot watch Phoenix TV unless they use the newly launched set-top box.
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On this weekend, after completing her homework, Tan Xiaoxia immediately turned on the computer.
As a loyal Sheng fan, she has long been accustomed to browsing relevant social media every day.
Suddenly, a post caught her attention:
"Sheng fans, Brother Sheng has released a new single!"
As soon as this statement came out, the comment area exploded:
"Is it fake? Why haven't you heard of it?"
"Click fraud! What kind of trouble can you hide from me?"
"If you say half and leave half, are you a big gray wolf!"
At first, Tan Xiaoxia also suspected that this was someone who attracted attention.
After all, Du Sheng has just finished his concerts in the Mainland and Hong Kong, and is about to tour overseas immediately. How can he have time to release a new single?
But this time she guessed wrong, and the latest reply popped up:
"Damn it! Sisters, go watch Phoenix TV!"
“It’s true, it’s a promotional song for Phoenix TV’s audio variety show!”
"Wow, with Lin Zhiling's matching, Brother Sheng is so handsome!"
These comments get your heart racing.
Tan Xiaoxia immediately returned to the hall and grabbed the remote control from her father's hand.
"Hey, Xiaoxia, what are you doing!"
"Dad, my lumbar muscles are strained from sitting for a long time. Why don't you get up and move around~"
She said as she quickly switched channels.
Just transferred to Phoenix TV, a gorgeous figure in professional attire appeared on the screen,
Next to Lin Zhiling, there was the handsome and energetic Du Sheng.
This is obviously a short MV. I can see him singing while walking:
"...
My dream
Be strong with a smile
Sing loudly
Crossing the vast ocean
This world is full of imagination
Fly with the notes..."
Tan Xiaoxia was so excited that she almost jumped.
Du Sheng really released a new single!
She stared at the screen intently, showing a bit of delusion.
Although the MV of this song is relatively simple, both the melody and the lyrics are very good, and it sounds inspiring.
It should be a song that encourages life, which fits the promotional theme quite well.
After the music ended, Du Sheng and Lin Zhiling smiled and pointed at the audition poster behind their backs:
"Sing loudly, we are waiting for you at "Voice of the East", let's sing together!"
Tan Xiaoxia has heard of "Voice of the East", which has been flooded with advertisements in recent days.
But what she didn't expect was that the program crew would attract the audience in this way.
Du Sheng's new song is not only a promotional song tailor-made for the show, but also means that the top three contestants in each region will have the opportunity to sign a contract with Star Media.
Have the opportunity to cooperate with Du Sheng!
What’s even more exciting is that Star Media plans to select outstanding talents from the top three in all competition regions and train them according to Girls’ Generation standards!
Tan Xiaoxia's eyes sparkled.
That means there's a chance she could work with her idol and maybe even shine like him.
Just thinking about it made her heart beat fast!
She couldn't wait to run to the phone and dial her roommate, who was also a Sheng fan, to share the good news.
As the number one Internet celebrity, Du Sheng's new song quickly attracted widespread discussion upon its release.
Not only because of the high quality of the song itself, but more importantly because of the meaning behind it——
Promotional track for "Voice of the East"!
Many media outlets have also begun to re-evaluate the potential of "Voice of the East".
I think that with Du Sheng's strong support and the gimmick of creating a new generation of idols, "Voice of the East" may really be able to compete with "Super Girl".
Considering Du Sheng's huge fan base and its fanaticism, especially the unforgettable battle between Sheng fans.
It is foreseeable that even if the singer finally selected is unpredictable, the popularity and popularity cannot be underestimated!
Amid heated discussions, the auditions for "Voice of the East" were officially announced.
This selection is mainly a blind selection stage for tutors.
The program team finalized the candidates after multiple rounds of auditions.
During the blind audition, the instructor turns his back to the students and selects based solely on their voices.
If the instructor presses the button and turns around, the student will be included in the team. When multiple instructors turn around, the student can choose independently.
Students who are not selected can go to the training camp to wait for opportunities, and 28 outstanding students from each region will be selected in the first round.
That night, Mr. Tan and his family gathered in front of the TV.
"This forensic doctor is amazing. Not only can he find evidence of crimes wherever he goes, he can also pick up beautiful women at any time."
Mr. Tan couldn't help but sigh when he saw the romantic character played by Ma Guoming on TV.
"Why, are you envious?"
Mrs. Tan glared at him.
"No, I just think he's a bit of a scumbag.
With such strong professional knowledge, he could actually kill his fiancée, and then accept the female inspector’s love afterward. What a shame! ”
Mr. Tan hurriedly explained.
"Hmph, men always eat from the bowl and look at what's in the pot!"
Mrs. Tan said dissatisfiedly.
"Oh, why should we be so serious when watching TV?"
When Mr. Tan saw that the TV broadcast was finally over, he quickly changed the topic:
"Look, the blind auditions for "Voice of the East" are about to begin."
Mrs. Tan snorted coldly and turned her eyes to the TV screen, but her eyes widened unexpectedly.
In the room where the picture appeared, a teenage girl and a well-dressed lady walked into the room.
The receptionist asked politely:
"Who is here to participate in the competition?"
The little girl stuck out her tongue playfully and replied:
"This is my mother. I signed up for the competition and she insisted on coming."
The lady said with a bit of displeasure:
"What song to sing is not as important as learning?
I plan to take her back to review carefully after she is eliminated, so as not to run around outside all day long. ”
Several receptionists were speechless after hearing this.
But he still nodded to show understanding.
The little girl didn't seem to be affected by her mother's words, but seemed very happy and relaxed.
She walked straight to the front desk, greeted the instructors with their backs to the stage with a smile, and then got into the mood:
"Gray sky, your face
After loving, crying, laughing and being hurt, all that’s left is goodbye..."
Although several instructors could only conduct blind auditions by voice, they could still feel that this was the voice of a little girl.
And her voice quality is quite good, which makes the instructors feel happy.
The voice is sweet and beautiful, full of longing and youthful vitality...
It explains the emotion of this song "The One I Love for the First Time" very well.
The male instructor next to him pressed the button without hesitation, turned around, and was ready to praise:
"Very good, you..."
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ms. Sun in the audience. She said with a surprised look:
"Hey, did you make a mistake? Can she pass even if she sings like this?"
"Ms. Sun, your daughter's performance is really outstanding!" the instructor explained with a smile.
The audience in front of the TV also thought his statement was reasonable.
Not only does this little girl have a sweet voice, her singing is not out of tune, her stage performance is also very natural and lively, far surpassing some of the previous contestants.
"Then I want to sign up too!"
Ms. Sun said suddenly.
Several instructors looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.
"Hey, Ms. Sun, you haven't signed up before. We also need to screen for auditions..."
The little girl who was originally smiling on the stage now looked a little embarrassed.
The lenses were lost.
Who is the singer here?
"Hmph, who said I can't sing? Even Xiaoting can pass the three tricks and still be able to stump me."
The lady asked:
"Or do you have an age limit here?"
The male instructor quickly waved his hand and replied:
"No, no, as long as anyone who loves singing, regardless of singing style, age, appearance or region, can register for the competition for free.
Ms. Sun, don’t sign up, just sing on your daughter’s stage. ”
The instructor just wanted to end this farce as soon as possible to avoid affecting the normal progress of the game.
Mr. Tan, who was in front of the TV, also felt that this lady was a little too much and laughed:
"I think she's going to make a fool of herself soon!"
Ms. Sun walked onto the stage calmly, cleared her throat, and spoke directly:
"Destined in three minutes
Seven points depend on hard work
Only those who love to fight will win..."
As soon as she spoke, everyone present was shocked.
Although Ms. Sun only sang a cappella, she gave this Hokkien song a special flavor.
The pitch is just right and the singing is full of true meaning.
Everyone can hear the encouragement and the heart that allows people in difficult situations to regain confidence and continue to fight.
The song "If You Work Hard, You Will Win" is well known, even to people who don't often listen to Hokkien songs.
Ms. Sun's performance not only touched the heartstrings of the instructors on site, but also moved the audience in front of the TV.
As soon as Ms. Sun finished singing, several instructors pressed the button one after another, turned around, and received thunderous applause.
The always serious female tutor could not restrain her inner admiration, gave a thumbs up and said:
"Ms. Sun, I didn't expect you to sing so well! Congratulations on passing!"
The little girl ran forward excitedly, hugged her mother's arm, and said with admiration:
"Wow, Mom, I didn't expect you to be so secretive!"
Ms. Sun smiled proudly:
"Humph, we come from a musical family, so what does this mean?"
Mr. Tan's eyes widened, surprised by the amazing performance of the mother and daughter.
Mrs. Tan on the side also smiled and joked:
"Who just said that I was going to make a fool of myself?"
The audience in front of the TV was also in an uproar.
Unexpectedly, several players in a row failed to pass before, but this time two players successfully advanced.
Afterwards, several more contestants appeared on the show, and some hot comments from the instructors:
"Although I can't see your face with my back turned, can you open your mouth a little wider? Your voice sounds like it was squeezed by a door."
This actually reminds the players to pay attention to their pronunciation skills and not to sing at the top of their lungs.
"Little sister, you actually sing well, but can you restrain yourself from singing high notes? It feels like the lights are about to burst!"
These humorous comments caused a burst of laughter.
The audience also enjoyed it, and this kind of interaction made them feel more intimate.
Mr. Tan suggested with a smile:
"Honey, why don't you take your daughter to try it too? I think you can choose it too!"
Although Mrs. Tan declined:
"I'm so busy every day, how can I have time to audition."
But my mind has already begun to move.
After all, what woman doesn’t like to shine on stage?
At this time, the audience no longer compares "Voice of the East" with "Super Girl".
Although "Super Girl" is noisy, most of the contestants there are like entering a vegetable market.
Moreover, there are four rounds of auditions, and hundreds or thousands of people are selected, so there are not many memory points at all.
In contrast, "Voice of the East" shows more of the demeanor of ordinary people with a little skill.
If you ask yourself, if you have KTV standards, you can definitely surpass most people.
And there is no need to audition over and over again, and it is not like judging people by appearance like in "Super Girl". You can blindly audition based on your voice alone, avoiding all the trouble.
This intimacy makes the show even more engaging.
"Enter with your voice and nothing else, so can I?"
Many people have this idea in mind.
In the past, such opportunities to participate were few and far between.
But now, I have the opportunity to let my family and friends see my style. How can I miss it?
What's more, you don't have to pay for the audition.
Even if the performance is not good, it will not be worse than those weird players.
As the slogan of "Voice of the East" says:
"Embrace your dreams and sing loudly!"
Soon after "Voice of the East" was broadcast, there was an uproar in public opinion.
Some people praised the program for being professional, down-to-earth, and diverse, unlike "Super Girl" which is a messy one-pot stew.
Of course, if there are likes, there will be comments.
Many so-called experts and big Vs pointed out that "Voice of the East" was an arty and clumsy work.
What a stupid blind audition, what a mentor team, it’s just a gimmick.
Maybe the rankings have already been decided behind the scenes.
This kind of selection method cannot be compared with "Super Girl" where everyone can be on stage.
On the Mango Channel, the secretary reported to Liu Xiangkui with a smile:
"Mr. Liu, at present, "Voice of the East" is just a gimmick, just for fun.
But ours is a truly civilian competition, and this is the most authentic performance close to the audience.
I think audiences will quickly lose interest in this kind of sensationalism.
When our "Super Girl" enters the second round, the pairing of the two is even more obvious. ”
Liu Xiangkui nodded slightly, agreeing in his heart.
He took the time to watch "Voice of the East" last night. It was indeed full of gimmicks, and some were even gaudy.
In particular, instructors and students form a team to progress and compete together.
He thought to himself, do people nowadays like to watch the cultivation system?
However, his emphasis on Phoenix TV has greatly increased.
Liu Xiangkui thought for a moment and then said:
"As long as our "Super Girl" attracts all the talents, no matter how hard "Voice of the East" shouts, it will be in vain.
Next, we will strictly control it. All contestants who sign up for "Super Girl" will not be allowed to be released, and they will not be hired in the future! ”
Although this approach may attract public criticism, will Liu Xiang pay any attention to this?
In his opinion, the process is not important, the most important thing is the result!
Although there are many doubts about "Voice of the East" from the outside world, the program's ratings continue to rise.
A quarter of the initial applicants chose to sing songs by Du Sheng or Girls' Generation.
Obviously, most of these contestants are loyal fans of the two celebrities.
However, in just the past few days, the proportion of their tracks being chosen has dropped to one in eight.
This is not because Du Sheng's fan base has shrunk.
It was due to a surge in enrollment.
Many people who eat melons have always been full of enthusiasm for entertainment. When they have the opportunity to show themselves, they do not hesitate to seize the opportunity.
They don't care whether they can actually get on the TV screen. What matters is enjoying the process.
During this period, Du Sheng, who was overseas, communicated with the program production team by phone every day to understand the progress and give guidance.
Although he has explained the core concept of the program, he will always encounter various unexpected situations in actual operation and need to make timely adjustments.
In addition, Du Sheng also learned about the ban issued by Mango TV, but he didn't care about it.
Some people may think that "Voice of the East" is just an ordinary singing competition.
But in fact, this is an idol development series!
An entertainment feast aimed at cultivating idols through universal participation.
As long as the audience invests their emotions and energy, they will be happy, angry, sad, and happy along with their favorite players.
How can this rating be so low?
Therefore, Mango TV’s restrictive measures have almost no effect on “Voice of the East”.
What Du Sheng wants is broad influence.
And learn from the successful model of the previous "Idol Producer" to discover and cultivate potential musical talents.
Amid various public opinions and controversies, the audition stage of "Voice of the East" has successfully come to an end.
The audience gradually became familiar with the three mentors with different styles.
Zhou Huimin on the left has won many hearts with her gentle and beautiful image.
Zhou Huajian, in the middle, is known for his humor and often brings laughter to the scene.
Han Ying, on the right, brought tons of critical hits to the players with his sharp commentary style.
As the last day of auditions came to an end, several instructors showed expressions of relief the moment they put down their cards.
More than twenty consecutive days of high-intensity work are indeed exhausting.
………(End of this chapter)