bayedsolid Chapter 576
Chapter 576
"Unnie, is he the one they're talking about online?"
SG girl group members left the dressing room with their leader, Lee Yoo-jung, on their way to visit other artists when a sweet girl with dyed blonde hair grabbed her arm, looking quite surprised.
This is the face of the group, and the girl who is known as the face of a new era girl group. Her name is Kim Yoo-ri.
"The vest is really cool, and his eyes are like they're electrifying."
Another member nodded in agreement; this was the maknae, Choi Ji-ah.
"Does Unnie have his contact information?"
A short-haired girl with a cool, androgynous style walking next to her asked with a smile.
Li Youzhen frowned.
"No, this is our return period, so let's not cause trouble."
She only felt mentally exhausted.
This is SG's sixth year since their debut. As a major idol group planned by S Company, the five members reached their peak in the third year after two years of development.
As a popular girl group, they have maintained their current position for four years, but they also know that it will be difficult to continue this momentum.
This situation is related to both the current idol environment on the peninsula and the individual development needs of the members.
Even if an idol group becomes wildly popular, they won't earn much money in the first few years. Ninety percent of their income goes to the company to cover the various training expenses incurred during their trainee period.
You'll only get a larger share later on, and this money has to be split among the five team members.
Unless they can secure a personal schedule or endorsement.
Kim Yuri is the most popular member of the group. Because of her status as the visual center of the girl group, most of the endorsement contracts come to her, which are not available to the other members.
It's not scarcity that people worry about, but inequality; that's just human nature.
When they first debuted, everyone could unite because of the same goal, but after they became famous, they all started to think about themselves.
Some want to debut as solo artists, some want to pursue acting careers, and others want to create their own fashion brands.
On the Korean Peninsula, whether it's a boy group or a girl group, the members eventually develop their own careers, making it difficult for them to stay together. Although the group name is still there, the group itself is no longer the same.
SG's situation is similar, and with their team contract also expiring soon, the situation is even more complicated.
Due to issues with her positioning and image, Shin Min-ah, the dance leader, had the worst resources and popularity in the group. As a result, she developed a somewhat "what's the use" attitude and started dating very early.
She has at least three publicly known relationships, and there are countless others she has been involved with in private.
This situation is actually quite common. Idols often claim to be single since birth in public, but in reality, they also need to express their emotions during their high-pressure schedules.
Their industry involves frequent contact with male celebrities. During a comeback period, they often meet on television, and once they get to know each other, it's easy for sparks to fly.
However, due to scheduling conflicts, it became difficult to meet again, so breakups and reunions were common.
This is the real life of an idol. No matter how glamorous the company makes them look, they are still human beings after all.
Shin Min-ah put her hands in her pockets, shrugged, and didn't say anything.
A group of newlyweds passed by and greeted them immediately.
Li Youzhen composed herself and forced a smile as she responded.
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Jiang Xin'an, along with several of her girlfriends who had received Lu Qingfeng's autographs, entered the recording studio of "Music Center".
This place was not unfamiliar to her. She had been here several times before when she was watching boy band performances. The stage was right in front of them, and fans from various groups had already gathered below, numbering around 500.
Each family was clearly separated, each holding their own support items.
They also had some, which she had brought from China. Due to luggage restrictions, there weren't many items; each person held up a sign and a few glow sticks, which she then distributed to her friends on the peninsula.
She held her DSLR camera, waiting for Xiao Lu to appear.
She had already seen it online; Xiao Lu's performance was in the middle to later part of the show, so she needed to be patient.
The order of appearance on the stage of "Music Core" is not fixed and is basically determined by the artists' schedules.
Idols returning to the peninsula are so busy. They don't stop from the moment they open their eyes in the morning. Because the local area is small, artists travel by car to make their schedules.
So they might be rehearsing at the TV station in the morning, then at noon they have to go to another location to shoot a pictorial, then come back for pre-recording, then go on another trip, and then come back to catch the live broadcast.
However, there is a basic rule: popular artists are placed in the middle or later parts of the show to ensure viewership ratings.
This arrangement on "Music Core" shows that Lu Han's popularity on the peninsula is not low, after all, it's just a promotional stage, not a song for official music show performances.
Jiang was secretly delighted.
The program quickly entered the recording stage.
The show begins with a stage for an unknown band. This newly debuted band is not well-known, so the response is lukewarm. There is only polite applause at the end.
One stage after another, with MCs connecting the various segments.
With the appearance of the popular group, the crowd finally came alive, with glow sticks, cheering slogans, and singing along, and the Korean girls shouting passionately.
Holding the camera, Jiang Xin'an silently chanted in her heart: Soon, soon.
Finally, one stage came to an end, and a popular idol came on stage as a guest MC.
"Hey, Minwoo-ssi, did you know there's a movie coming out soon?"
"Of course I know. Just hearing the names of these two stars makes me really looking forward to 'Mythical Romance'."
"Me too, I have a stage performance coming up. It'll be the theme song for 'Mythical Romance,' 'Endless Love.'"
After the introductory remarks were finished, the stage design on the main stage had been slightly adjusted, with the addition of decorations such as carriages and terracotta warriors, and the surrounding large screen background had been transformed into a huge underground palace.
It is the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum as envisioned in the movie.
The audience below watched this scene in amazement. The song had just been released this morning. Some people had heard it, and some hadn't, but this kind of stage design was something that had never appeared in the music center before.
Lu Qingfeng then walked onto the stage and took his designated position according to the rehearsal.
Five hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on the boy on the stage, and Jiang Xin'an had already pressed the shutter.
The outfit features a predominantly black color scheme, accented with elements of Qin Dynasty clothing, including cloud patterns that slant from the shoulders to the waist. Korean-style makeup further enhances the refinement of the facial features.
His hairstyle has also changed. The meticulous layered cut allows the hair to naturally stack around the face and at the ends, creating a light and airy look. Paired with a slight side part, it further highlights the advantages of his appearance.
Xiao Lu, you're a little too good-looking!
Regardless of whose fans they are, at this moment, everyone only has eyes for him.
That kind of striking beauty irresistibly captured the attention of everyone present.
The scene was quiet for a moment.