Japan.
Lu Yanhe has actually always wanted to find an opportunity to visit Japan. When he was a child, he watched a lot of animations, all from Japan, from "Doraemon" to "Digimon", from "My Neighbor Totoro" to "Castle in the Sky". At that time, there was a Golden Eagle Cartoon Channel, so he grew up as a child. The small TV set created a memory full of fantasy in the world of childhood.
When he was sitting on the plane and saw the island country in the blue ocean below through the porthole window, he imagined a scene similar to "Castle in the Sky".
However, when the plane landed and he walked out with everyone, there were relatively few fans in front of them. If there was no comparison with the previous scene at the South Korean airport, Lu Yanhe would definitely feel that there were a lot of people coming to pick him up at the airport with the dozen fans in front of him.
It can only be said that this is how people's expectations are raised.
Fortunately, after checking into the hotel, they were hungry and went to a ramen restaurant that had been open for more than 80 years. A mouthful of ramen accompanied by mashed yam entered their mouths, filling their mouths with a rich taste.
Compared with Korean food, Japanese food is more suitable for Chinese tastes and is more acceptable to Chinese people.
In Japan, Zhong Benzhuo no longer arranged for anyone to have dinner with Lu Yanhe. It can be seen that he seems to be far less successful in Japan than in his own country.
Of course, this is also related to the different entertainment environments in various countries. Zhong Benshuo's approach of building relationships and favors may not be as successful in Japan as in South Korea.
On the one hand, although the status of Korean artists is not as high as that of European, American and Chinese artists, the top artists are still very good and powerful, but Japanese artists are even lower, and are basically controlled by This is the overall environment of TV stations and agencies (actually, brokerage companies).
On the other hand, the Japanese film and television industry is actually relatively closed. Whether it's Japanese movies or Japanese dramas, of course there are some top directors who go to Europe and the United States to make films, but almost none of them are based overseas, and they all still use their home base as their home base. Although streaming media like Maxine are also popular in Japan and have many users, unlike South Korea, local film and television production has almost collapsed, and top film and television creative talents have been recruited by streaming media. Japanese TV stations and traditional film and television companies still occupy the top spot.
The completely different environment brought completely different feelings to Lu Yanhe.
What Lu Yanhe sees most on the streets of Japan are not advertisements featuring celebrity celebrities and photo shoots, but various animation characters. Sure enough, it is called a country that rules the world in the second dimension.
Here, Lu Yanhe also had a fashion magazine shoot, and Math paid for the cover.
Chen Ziyan said: "Math's treatment of you is really nothing to say."
Because there were no arrangements like Zhong Benshuo's, Lu Yanhe's trip in Japan was relatively easy. He had time to go around the neighborhood with Zou Dong and Wang Biao. Therefore, they went to the famous Akihabara.
Only when I arrived did I realize that this place was where electronic and digital products were concentrated, not the animation place that Lu Yanhe thought - he didn’t know where his memory went wrong, so he remembered this place. It became a place similar to a two-dimensional paradise.
However, at a fan meeting in Japan, Lu Yanhe saw many fans wearing Lolita or cosplaying as anime characters.
In the audience, Lu Yanhe did not expect to see Kazo Nagayama, the Japanese film critic who criticized Director Wang Zhong at the media exchange meeting for "Three Mountains" at the West Tour Film Festival.
Yongshan Hesan noticed that Lu Yanhe’s eyes paused on him and took off his hat to greet him.
He was dressed like a gentleman who had walked out of an old century castle, with a tall top hat, a crisp black dress, white gloves, and a cane. But it looks exaggerated, but in this situation where there are Lolita and other cosplayers, his appearance is not so eye-catching.
Lu Yanhe came on stage, and naturally he could not step down to remind Chen Ziyan that he might run into some trouble when communicating with the audience later.
After all, he doesn’t think Nagayama Kazuzo is here because he likes him and is a fan of his.
Previously at the West Tours Film Festival, he used his own method to resolve Yongshan Hesan's deliberate attempts to make things difficult for director Wang Zhong. It is estimated that from that time on, Yong Shanhe San hated him in his heart. Lu Yanhe would not think that Yongshan Hesan's difficulty with director Wang Zhong was based on a matter of fact or a difference in aesthetics. He knew before that there was a personal grudge between Yongshan Hesan and Director Wang Zhong.
Sure enough, when it came to the fan communication session, Nagayama Kazo raised his hands very actively.
It was really hard for Lu Yanhe to interrupt the host at this time and said openly, "Don't call that man in the top hat."
He could only prepare in his heart.
Yongshan Hesan was indeed seen by the host and stood up.
"Jun Yanhe, we haven't seen each other for a long time. We meet again. I wonder if you still remember me?" He greeted Lu Yanhe politely.
His gesture surprised everyone at the scene, as they seemed not to have expected that he would actually know Lu Yanhe.
Everyone was also curious about his identity and who he was.
Seeing him like this, Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Yongshan Kasan, long time no see."
Lu Yanhe's response caused an uproar at the scene.
It turns out that Lu Yanhe really knows this person.
Yongshan Hesan himself did not expect that Lu Yanhe actually remembered him.
"Yan Hejun has a really good memory." Yongshan Kaizan smiled slightly, "I'm glad to see you in Japan. In the past few years, I have been seeing you at overseas film festivals. If I remember correctly , This must be your first time in Japan? I wonder what your impression of Japan is?”
Lu Yanhe didn’t know why Yongshan Kasan asked this question.
He naturally answered truthfully: "I watched a lot of Japanese animation works when I was a child. In fact, I still watch them now. As a pure viewer, I can see that many creators conveyed their feelings through this work. It is about peace, freedom, family, friendship and love. Because of these works, I am actually looking forward to coming here and meeting you."
Yongshan Kaizou said: "You. He is a very outstanding young actor who has attracted much attention, But as a film media worker and a film critic, please allow me to say that I am very disappointed with your behavior in filming so many dramas, such as "Sixteen" and "Seventeen Floor", which have no artistic value. What about your works? They are very popular, but they are destined to fail to transcend time and shock people’s hearts like a work of art, right? Are you shooting these works in pursuit of popularity? "
Scene? The biggest uproar since the fan meeting started.
On the side of the stage, Wang Biao frowned after hearing what the translator relayed, and said angrily: "Why does this person have such a prejudice?!"
Chen Ziyan pressed Wang Biao's shoulder with one hand and said: "Believe Yan He, this kind of thing , It’s just a trivial matter to him, he will solve it well.”
Wang Biao: “I know that Brother Lu will be able to respond well, but this kind of person is deliberately looking for trouble. Sister Ziyan, we can't just do this Give in, otherwise, others will follow suit in the future and deliberately ask Brother Lu some explosive questions like him. How annoying Brother Lu will be."
Chen Ziyan: "Since this is the case. It happened Here, this matter will not remain silent, and Yongshan Kasan will definitely receive his due criticism. Of course, he himself may not care. He is already a notorious person."
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Lu Yanhe pursed his lips, the smile in his eyes disappeared, and his eyes met with Yongshan Hesan's volley.
Seeing this, the host tried to stand up and smooth things over, omitting the question so that Lu Yanhe did not have to answer.
However, Yongshan Hesan immediately asked again: "Is this question difficult to answer?"
Lu Yanhe smiled.
He nodded to the host, indicating that he could answer.
The host then put down the microphone in a panic.
Lu Yanhe: "Mr. Yongshan Hesan is still full of prejudices about having a high self-esteem as before."
He said in a teasing and joking tone with a smile. Moreover, he spoke in English.
Because most of the people watching the live broadcast are foreigners.
Lu Yanhe's words did not change Yong Shanhe's expressions at all.
Shame-skin is as thick as a city wall.
Lu Yanhe said: "It's really a pity. If some creators are using their works and attitudes to win reputation and favor for their country, some are sparing no effort to make people regretful. Think about why there is such a person in this country. I must have forgotten that he asked me about my impression of Japan before. Oh, no, no wonder Mr. Nagayama Kazuzo asked me about my impression of Japan before asking me such a biased and deliberately provocative question."< br>
He shrugged his shoulders, assuming a nonchalant attitude.
"Of course, I believe that many people have already answered this question. The so-called movies, the so-called dramas, the so-called art and commodities, I don't need to explain these." Lu Yanhe looked at the stage Others below said, "But today I am standing here, coming to Japan, not because of the movie, but precisely because of the movie." Because of the two dramas "Sixteen" and "Seventeenth Floor" that were released on Maxine, many Japanese viewers knew me. Without these two dramas, Mr. Nagayama Kazo might not have had the opportunity to ask me such a question in person. Regarding some less artistic works, why do we shoot them? ”
"First of all, who is to evaluate whether art is artistic or not? Mr. Yongshan Hesan, is it you?" After Lu Yanhe asked this question, he made a gesture to indicate that Yongshan Hesan did not need to answer, "You don't need to answer, this Everyone has a standard answer to the question except you."
Lu Yanhe's seemingly polite but forceful interruption gesture finally made Yongshan Hesan look ugly.
Lu Yanhe continued: "Secondly, art is art, isn't life not life? Film and television can be the refinement of art, but who says it can't be an extension of life? I made "Six People" because I You know, in this world, There are many people who cannot have such an ordinary but rare friendship in real life. I filmed "Seventeen Floors" because my story allows a group of people to meet in an extreme situation that many people cannot encounter in real life. Dangerous environment, let everyone feel it The touching and shocking feeling of trying your best to survive.”
“For me, as long as every type of drama touches me, I will want to act in it. "It's more advanced than "Six People", and I don't think "Seventeen Floors" is either It's so much worse than "Three Mountains". "Lu Yanhe said, "Different plays have different evaluation standards. If you can't establish such an aesthetic, you will be very limited as an actor, and it will be easy to have no drama. "
Lu Yanhe looked at Yongshan Hesan.
"Of course, Mr. Nagayama Kawazo can continue to look at me with prejudice, and I will remain unmoved and pursue my career as an actor according to my own ideas." Lu Yanhe said, "Thank you to everyone present for giving me the confidence Go the way I want to go.”
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"Look."
Chen Ziyan said to Wang Biao, "I told you, Yan He can handle this kind of situation better now than many public relations companies have specially prepared."
"Brother Lu's level is much higher than those in public relations companies."
"People still need to study more." Chen Ziyan glanced at Wang Biao, "You are very young now, have many ideas, and work hard, but in the future, as your level gets higher and higher, you will find that books will be used when they are needed. There is less hatred.”
Wang Biao’s smile turned bitter.
“Sister Ziyan, but I really can’t read, what should I do?”
“If you want to go further and climb higher in the future, force yourself to read You also have to read on. It doesn’t mean that you have to sit in the classroom and take those classes, but you can’t keep your cognitive level and knowledge system constant. At a certain level, there is no end to learning." Chen Ziyan emphasized, "Wang Biao, you are very smart, and you are also very lucky to be with Yan He. Your future development can be said to be unlimited, so seize the opportunity. , strive for every opportunity to learn.”
Wang Biao has been with Lu Yanhe for a while.
He already knew clearly that Chen Ziyan was actually a person who looked serious but was actually very upright and decent. He knew that Chen Ziyan told him this for his own good.
Wang Biao nodded, "Okay, I understand, Sister Ziyan, I will do it."
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The fan meeting in South Korea and Japan went smoothly. It's over.
Nagayama Kazo's question and Lu Yanhe's answer aroused considerable discussion in both China and Japan.
It goes without saying much about the public opinion situation in China.
Even Japanese media have spoken out, saying that Kazo Nagayama, a well-known film critic who often represents Japanese media at international film festivals, raised such a question when Lu Yanhe came to Japan to hold a fan meeting. Disgraceful to Japan.
But Nagayama Kazo seemed to be going his own way and didn't care about these critical voices at all. He updated his opinion on another movie the next day.
He doesn’t even care about the opinions of his own country’s media, let alone the Chinese media. Even though he had been sprayed bloody on the Chinese Internet, he didn't take it to heart at all - he didn't even know most of the content.
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Lu Yanhe returned to China. At the airport, a reporter immediately asked: "Yan He, you have held fan meetings in South Korea and Japan. Will you consider holding them in our country?"
Lu Yanhe said: " In fact, it was not a fan meeting, it was organized by Maxine. It was mainly a kind of welfare after-sales service after the two dramas "Sixteenth Floor" and "Seventeenth Floor" became popular. I usually see it easily in China, Korea and Japan. It is indeed rare, so it is specially held Is this meeting necessary in China?”
The reporter immediately nodded and said, “Of course it is necessary! Don’t you know how many fans want to meet you?”
Lu Yanhe smiled and waved his hand, and said: "There will be many opportunities in the future. I am a little tired after going out, so you should go back and rest."
The reporters asked: "What do you have about Yongshan Hesan? Want to say something? ”
"I don't have anything to say." Lu Yanhe thought for a while, then laughed again, "The Japanese have a saying called "One issue, one meeting," and he and I can't do it anyway."
The reporters burst into laughter. , laughter attracted the attention of the surrounding people.
Lu Yanhe: "No more talking, let's go."
He waved to everyone.
A reporter said: "Yan He, you have to work hard and let such a prejudiced person take a closer look at how outdated his methods are!"
Lu Yanhe smiled at him and said nothing.
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However, no one expected that Yongshan Hesan would not give up.
Two days later, Nagayama Kazo suddenly collaborated with several other film critics - film critics from different countries - to select a list of the world's top ten in the movie magazine "Behind the Screen" where he contributed. The most promising new movie star.
Among them, ten new stars were selected from ten different countries, and the one from China was an actor named Huaiqian.
There are various lists and selections every year. It's just that Yongshan Kazo suddenly teamed up with other film critics to select such a list at this time. Considering the previous conflict between him and Lu Yanhe, it is inevitable that people will feel that he is targeted.
Nagayama Kawaso and several other film critics do still have some reputation in the film critic world. After all, he appears at international film festivals every year, is invited to attend advance screenings or premieres of major movies, writes the first wave of film reviews, and becomes a reference for audiences to choose movies.
In addition, he has always been a very topical film critic, often gaining attention and discussion from others with his sharp comments.
So, as soon as this list comes out, many film media may not necessarily recognize it, but they will report it.
The actor Huaiqian also typed a series of "?" on his social media immediately.
Kazo Nagayama and other film critics wrote a reason for each selection. The reason for coming to Huaiqian is:
He has always persisted in the film field since his debut. Three years after his debut, he acted in five films, two of which were shortlisted for the four major international film festivals. Although the film His popularity and influence are not great, but his acting skills in the movie show extraordinary potential, and he still insists on making movies in this era of streaming media explosion, which deserves such encouragement and recognition.
Huaiqian sent another message five minutes later: Who can help me send him a message? I don’t want such recognition? Was I being used as a gun? Right? Right?
His comment area:
——Isn’t this as uncomfortable as suddenly stepping on dog poop while walking?
——MD, an actor who is good at acting was spotted by a big fool, picked up and used as cannon fodder. I feel sorry for you.
……(End of this chapter)