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Chapter 276
After a few people chatted for a while, they were all called to make up and change clothes.

EXO is alright, none of the VCR shots taken today had close-up close-ups, so you don’t need to draw too delicately, but Jiang Seul-ki was ruthlessly picked up by Cody, and when she appeared in front of Chi Jingyuan again, she was completely changed look.

The bright red tight dress, the hair that hangs from the right side of the head to the shoulders has been slightly curled, and the face is painted with delicate heavy makeup. It doesn't look like a trainee who has just grown up and is about to debut, but looks like a Broadway show stage girl.

"Does it look good?"

Although she was dressed very ladylike and old-fashioned, she immediately revealed her secrets as soon as she moved. Jiang Seqiti ran over with her skirt and high heels thumping, and rushed to Chi Jingyuan's side and looked at him expectantly with her eyes open.

Judging by her expression, she should be very satisfied with this outfit.

"Well... I think this style doesn't suit you very well."

Chi Jingyuan hesitated for a moment, and expressed some comments tactfully.

He thinks it's too gorgeous, it's a bit vulgar.

"You are more suitable for jeans." After thinking about it, Chi Jingyuan added another sentence.

"That's right, add a tracksuit and a ponytail, Seul Gi, that style suits you best, let's forget about this kind..." Wu Shixun also commented with a snicker.

Jiang Seqi, who was still smiling just now and waiting to be praised, lowered her face and looked at them dissatisfied with her lower lip.

"Tch, you guys really don't understand fashion, so I won't tell you." Jiang Seqi glanced at the two of them, and then ran to look in the mirror with her skirt in her hand. It seemed that she really liked the red dress.

Soon the staff was ready and began to shoot the concert VCR.

This time EXO's tour is indeed very much valued by SM, quite a few VCRs will do a lot of post-production special effects to increase the effect and shock.

Seeing the EXO members surrounded by the cameras and surrounded by the crowd, all kinds of EXO members who had no real performances, Jiang Seulqi, who had been watching from the corner, was full of envy and yearning before she got her part.

'When will I be like them...'

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Because of this incident, many industries in the peninsula have been plunged into turmoil and shutdown, and the whole place seems to have become a lot more depressed.

But life still has to go on after all. After all, many, many industries are involved, and there are countless related practitioners. Even for the sake of livelihood, it is impossible to stagnate like this. It became lively again.

After the time has entered May, some entertainment programs have gradually begun to rebroadcast. Although many variety shows of the three major TV stations are still suspended, it is estimated that they will not last for a few days.

On May 5, SM Company officially announced the album name of EXO's second mini-album, and the title song of the same name is "overdose/addicted".

At the same time, the song title of the prelude song "dope" and the pictorial cover of the MV were released.

The second mini-album contains a total of 6 songs, and SM specifically indicated that member Yuan participated in the arrangement of the title song, and Yuan completed the composition of the two included songs including the prelude song.

While opening the pre-sale channel, SM also announced the specific comeback date and supporting publicity of EXO, including the special stage of the prelude song, as well as the specific time and venue of a series of activities such as showcase and signing event.

However, because of the previous ban on entertainment, SM didn't make much publicity, but after the news was announced, there was not much follow-up, and the remaining resources will wait until the entertainment industry is fully restored in a few days before investing in it.

Even without much publicity, the news of EXO's official announcement of comeback still caused a strong reaction among fans, especially this time it was very different from the style of last year's "xoxo" period. Every member is shown in the released album cover picture It has a strange charm that was rarely seen before.

With the blessing of exaggerated hairstyle and eyeliner, EXO, who looked like a group of students wearing Xizhuan school uniforms last year, has now become a mature and emotional young people who are intoxicated and confused for their feelings. At the same time, they also well highlight the album title' Addiction' theme.

The concept map of the album cover and the maze-like logo design are also refreshing.

Speaking of EXO, from its debut to the present, each album has a brand new 'exo' logo, and each logo design is very emotional, and has received a lot of praise from fans and passers-by.

SM's design department is really very powerful. When other departments are scolded wildly, they are the only ones who sometimes get a few words of praise.

And what fans are looking forward to the most, and what caused heated discussions is the promotional poster of the prelude song "dope". On this poster, all six members of EXO-K are wearing various professional suits when filming the MV.

They were in a somewhat messy room, some of the six people were standing upright, some were sitting on the sofa, and some were leaning on the table, watching quietly under the slightly hazy but transparent light. The lens, the strong ink color collision makes people feel like looking at an oil painting.

Among them, Chi Jingyuan, who is located in the middle left of the poster, is leaning against the table next to him, with one leg straightened and the other bent, looking very relaxed. While smiling, he is covering his mouth with his right hand, and he can vaguely see the upturned Mouth.

Paired with a police uniform with a logo, it is handsome and serious at the same time, giving people a strong sense of impact. People who don't know it will think they are watching a promotional photo of a crime TV series.

The other members also have their own characteristics. Although they all wear different professional attire, they are inexplicably harmonious when they stand together in the same frame.

It was this photo that made the prelude song "dope" highly discussed, and even faintly overshadowed the title song.

"Yuan's outfit is really great, especially eye-catching. He feels that he can control all kinds of styles."

"Ah, Officer Chi slay! You're so handsome, I'm already dying..."

"The style of the prelude song is really special, and the promotional photos are also very good. Everyone is very handsome. This is the first time I have seen EXO with this feeling. Looking forward to it! Looking forward to it!"

"I really hope to fast-forward to the release of the MV sound source and the special stage on the 8th. I can't wait... But looking at the company's preview, it seems that there is only one stage performance for this song? Is it too little..."

Among the discussions in various forums and fan clubs, planetary fans who had been waiting for a long time for the first day of pre-sales rushed forward, and the pre-ordered volume of EXO's second mini-album "overdose" in Korean and Xiawen combined reached 30. Tens of thousands, and rapidly increasing every moment.

Looking at this trend, it is estimated that the number of pre-sales may be a shocking number until the day of the official release.

At the same time, Team M also bid farewell to Team K and boarded a plane to Xiaguo. They will perform the prelude song "dope" at the same time as Team K on the Music Billboard on May 5th, and after a while Time will stay in Xiaguo for comeback activities, and the plan for the separate activities of the KM two teams is officially launched.

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On May 5th, two days before his comeback, Chi Kyung-won had just finished shooting a solo magazine cover case and was returning to the company in a nanny car, while Park Jae-hyun was explaining some recent work arrangements to him.

"LG's sincerity is very high, and the conditions given during several meetings and negotiations are very good, and this time, the endorsement is not only for LG mobile phones, but for their products including mobile phones, mobile electronic products, mobile devices and home appliances. Endorsements for a full line of electronic products, etc.”

"At the same time, not only within the scope of the peninsula, but also the spokesperson status of the entire Greater China region. LG's electronic spokesperson is already a top endorsement in the peninsula... LG's internal and advertising companies have done detailed market research. Most of the commercials you shot have significantly increased sales, and your popularity and image in the Xia Kingdom are great, and your commercial value is very good. They are very optimistic about you."

Chi Jingyuan sat in the back seat and listened carefully, nodding from time to time.

After talking about the LG side, Park Jae-hyun was a little blunt, and turned the page of the notebook to start talking about the other side: "Samsung is currently not considering the spokesperson of the entire line of electronic products, mainly looking for advertising endorsements for their upcoming Galaxy note series mobile phones , but this mobile phone is Samsung's flagship product, which is very important, and the investment in all aspects will be huge."

"The competition is fierce, and Kim Soo Hyun is currently leading all the candidates, after all..."

"After all, he is really popular recently." Chi Jingyuan saw a huge Kim Soo Hyun pictorial hanging on the roadside shopping mall just passing by outside the window, and nodded with a smile in agreement.

"Nai, it's really popular... LG and Samsung's endorsement products are in conflict, so you can only choose one of them in the end. It depends on the opinions of you and SM, but if you want to get Samsung If you speak here, you may need..."

Park Jae-hyun didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning he expressed was very clear.

"Forget it, it's not necessary, let's talk about whoever can." Chi Jingyuan thought about it.

"Ok."

Park Jae-hyun nodded in response, and after recording it in his notebook, he continued: "Also, Yonsei University invites you to participate in the school celebration performance held in mid-May."

"Me? Are you inviting us XO or just me?"

"It's your personal invitation. The other party said that because you are a very special student at Yonsei University, they want you to perform alone...Jing Yuan, are you going?"

"Brother, are you talking nonsense?"

Chi Jingyuan glanced at Park Jae-hyun: "That's my alma mater, I still have to hang around there for several years, how could I not go?"

After finishing speaking angrily, Chi Jingyuan added: "Tell the company that the performance fee will not be charged... This is too inappropriate, so just tell them that the performance fee should be kept to a minimum."

"I will discuss with the company about the repertoire. I can't sing some XO group songs alone, so I can choose a few songs from our group that I can sing solo, such as ballads."

"OK."

Park Jae-hyun gestured to show that he understood.

"Then it's your birthday party. Jing Yuan, you were born in 94, so this year's birthday is more important. What SM means is to rent an exhibition hall on that day, select some loyal fans, and let fans and members hold a birthday party for you. will come to celebrate."

"It just so happens that the 13th is two days before your official comeback, and you can also do a promotion by the way." Park Jae-hyun looked at his notebook and said with a smile.

"...Can I not do it?" Chi Jingyuan leaned on the back of the chair, feeling a little tired.

He doesn't like this kind of party very much, it's troublesome and sensational.

It's just a matter of having a meal with the direct members and uploading a certification photo. It's so convenient.

"It's easy to talk to the company, but your fans must have a lot of opinions. If there is no such activity, there may be misunderstandings, thinking that the company doesn't value you, and then you can predict that there will be excited fans. SM, the impact is not very good."

"But SM must have been scolded for a long time, so it doesn't matter." Speaking of this, Park Jae-hyun smiled. From the day he joined SM to the present, this company has been scolded by fans every few days. Didn't stop.

And many employees and managers of the company don't care about being scolded, some people quite enjoy it, and feel that this is also a kind of great attention, and it is a kind of recognition for the entertainment economic company to a certain extent.

Why don't they scold other companies, but they like to scold us, right...

"Hey, let them figure it out..." Chi Jingyuan closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, feeling relieved after a few days, and he will be busy again as soon as he returns.

Afterwards, Park Jae-hyun said a few more things, Chi Jingyuan nodded to express that he had remembered it, and then suddenly remembered something:
"By the way, Zheng Eundi has joined the filming of a TV drama, brother, you send a support car there in my name."

After explaining for a while, Chi Jingyuan curled his lips and complained: "Hey Yigu, she has made so many movies in the past two years, let alone "Reply 1997" before catching up with us, even one that is even hotter No, it is estimated that this one will definitely be rushed, it is really rated as the No. 2 poison..."

"Brother remembers that the grade of the support car is a bit higher, so let me comfort her in advance."

"Haha, I see." Park Jae-hyun gave an 'OK' gesture, smiled and looked at the rearview mirror and nodded.

He knew that the relationship between Chi Jingyuan and Zheng Eundi was really good, they were one of the few close friends.

After talking about this matter, there is nothing to explain. The nanny's car was quiet for a while, and when he was about to drive to the SM company, Park Jae-hyun suddenly said:
"That's right, Jing Yuan."

"Nei, brother, what's the matter?"

"I read your comeback plan and the recent discussion on the Internet. The first song "dope" is very much anticipated by fans. Many people expressed their interest in EXO's style and professional attire, but "dope" only has one stage Is it a little less?"

Park Jae-hyun thought for a while, and said: "I have watched the dance and MV of this song and it is also very good, and I think you are really handsome and charming in it, only one stage feels a bit wasteful of your performance in it .”

"Well, there is one thing... I actually like this song very much, but the company's arrangement makes sense. After all, there is really nothing to do if the plan is disrupted when something like that happens suddenly."

The style of the song is so unique, the choreography is also very good, and the costume of the stage uniform is so handsome. His police officer uniform looks good even after looking at it. In the end, there is only one stage.

Chi Jingyuan is also quite disappointed, but he can also understand SM's arrangement. After all, it is not the title song, and the style of the song is not considered mainstream in the peninsula, so it may not be liked by the public.

"I'm wondering if you can't waste your performance in it. Can you arrange for someone from the company to take a complete film of your solo performance during your first stage, and then upload it to YouTube."

"I don't know about other people, but Jing Yuan's performance in this song is absolutely outstanding, and he will definitely be liked by fans. When I was shooting the MV, I watched it very handsome." Park Jae-hyun expressed his thoughts Come out, I feel like I've been thinking about it for a few days.

"Brother...you mean pen-hold shooting?"

Chi Jingyuan was stunned for a moment and realized.

During the stage performance, the official live broadcast of the organizer will take care of every member, and focus on the C position and group dance.

And pen-hold shooting is actually when male and female groups are performing, shooting a person's entire performance through DV or mobile phone alone, no matter whether he is in the C position or not, whether it is his turn or not, he has been closely following that person to shoot, All his movements, expressions and performances were completely recorded, and no other people on the stage were photographed at all.

Because this method does not shoot other people, it does not have the integrity of the group dance of an idol group in the official footage and the diversity of each member, and because of the equipment and lens problems, it is relatively simple, but it is more conducive to showing individual strength. and highlights.

Chi Jingyuan has also heard of the pen-hold shooting mode. It only became popular in the fan circle some time ago. It is a spontaneous shooting method by fans and audiences.

However, after those videos were uploaded on the Internet, they were not very popular, and the number of hits was average.

Now most of the companies and artists basically don't pay attention to this thing at all, it is purely because fans like their idol so much that they use love to generate electricity.

"Here, that's it." Park Jae-hyun nodded, obviously he also went to find out.

"Okay, bro, talk to the company and arrange to have a try."

Chi Jingyuan nodded and agreed without much thought. Anyway, it doesn't cost anything at all, just find a few people to sit down on their stage and stare at people to take pictures.

Of course, he didn't hold out much hope.

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

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"The "m!c" program team attaches great importance to our comeback this time. Although it is only the return of the prelude song, it still arranges a lot of supporting activities."

"The filming will start after arriving at the parking lot, and there will be a special interview session while waiting in the background. The specific question and answer process has been taught to you before, are you ready?"

All members of the exo-k team were present in the nanny car, and Lee Seung-hwan was explaining the last thing to them.

"Inside."

The members responded together.

Today is May 5th, the day when exo's prelude song "dope" is released. The sound source and MV have been officially released at 8 pm. At this time, they are rushing to mnet, preparing to participate in this issue of "m! on the way to countdown.

As the sound source of the comeback song "dope" that has been expected by fans, with the support of EXO's huge fan base, and the listening of passers-by who are interested in XO due to the continuous improvement of nationality, the sound source of this song The explosion was very violent, and immediately after the release, it airborne to the top of the real-time charts of major music sources.

As for the MV on YouTube, the number of hits soared immediately after it was uploaded, and the comments below were swiping the screen page by page.

People who just listened to the song had mixed reactions.

Some people like EXO's new style of songs very much, and feel that they really feel very good. The attempt of a large section of rap is also eye-catching, especially the unique accompaniment melody and slightly ruffian vocals will really make people feel fresh and new. It feels like seeing another side of EXO.

But there are also many people who don't like the style of this song. They feel that it is too different from the style of xo's last "Roar" and they can't accept it. Moreover, if you just listen to the song, this first line is not a very addictive song. , I feel a little disappointed overall.

Not only passers-by have different senses, but even the loyal fan base has opposing evaluations. Those who like it like it very much, and those who don't like it think it is more ordinary.

This is an evaluation after just listening to the song, but the YouTube MV is full of positive comments. Fans who watched the MV are all full of surprises, and think this MV is really good.

"dope" is also a dance-oriented Kpop song, and even the melody is not very in line with the popular trend. It is still difficult to feel the overall charm of this song just by listening to it. It still needs to match the MV or stage.

But some viewers feel that they usually turn it off after listening to it, and they don't bother to watch it at all.

But more people clicked on the MV, and then looked forward to the special stage of exo's prelude song at night.

The nanny's car drove to the designated location in the parking lot. As soon as the door was opened, several photographers outside had been waiting for a long time. The VJ pointed at the car with the camera in operation and kept filming.

"Aniha Sai..."

Park Chanyeol was the first to go down, waving at the camera, and the members behind also got off one by one, Chi Kyung-won walked last, and greeted the camera with a smile.

In order to cope with these shootings, they had already done their styling in the beauty salon before they came. Compared with the stage, they are just wearing private clothes.

Followed by the VJ, they walked into the backstage, and took close-up shots of everyone in the lounge for a few seconds before it was over.

"Hey Yigu..."

As soon as the filming VJ exited, the members immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and the tense atmosphere and business-like polite smiles disappeared.

Even though I have been used to the camera for so long since my debut, of course I am much more comfortable when I am not filming.

"By the way, how is our prelude now?"

Several people sat on the sofa relaxedly, and Jin Junmian asked questions with concern.

"I just took a look and it was pretty good...Brother, you have asked so many times along the way, just take a look at your phone yourself..."

Park Chanyeol looked at him speechlessly: "And the sound source has only been released for a few hours, and there hasn't been much publicity. If you want to see the results, at least wait until tomorrow, or after the stage broadcast."

"Bah..." Hearing the complaint, Jin Junmian bared his teeth fiercely at him.

"Prepare first, there will be an interview soon."

Lee Seung-hwan came in from the outside, looked at them and greeted them: "Afterwards is the rehearsal. After the stage scenery is completed, the pre-recording will start. Don't be nervous, I have come so many times."

"Don't worry bro, now the backstage of the show is more familiar than our dormitory, and I can walk through the backstage of "m!c" with my eyes closed."

"When can I have dinner?"

"The assistant has already gone to buy food, we will eat after the interview..." Li Chenghuan looked at the tired children and smiled: "Stay in the lounge if you have nothing to do, and don't run around even if you go to visit."

"Nei, got it."

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The prepared interview is that the MC asks a few questions about the comeback, and asks the members to read the fan's message.They were prepped ahead of time and it was easy to pull off.

After the interview, several members of Team K, who were so hungry, hurried back to eat. After eating, they sat in the lounge for a while before being called to rehearsal by the staff.

I met a lot of familiar idols near the stage and said hello to each other.

This issue of "m! c" is the first song-playing program to be rebroadcasted after entertainment was banned. Apart from the release of EXO's prelude song, there are no new returning popular artists. The participants are still the group of idols who returned in early April but encountered suspension.

Among them are 4minute, Letong musicians, and crayon pop, which announced their comeback single in early April.

Crayon Group was a smash hit in the second half of last year, and "barbarbar" can be said to be on par with "Roar". After a few months of cooling down, the reverse of this return is very small, and it already seems that no one cares about it.

In addition to the gap in idol's own strength and quality, the operation of the company is also really important.

In addition, there are orange caramel, orange caramel, the sub-unit of the girl idol group afterschool. The reason why Chi Jingyuan has a deep impression on them is that some of them have a good appearance, and the main reason is that this sub-unit is very popular in the peninsula. It is rare that the small team is more popular and popular than the big team.

It's really interesting.

EXO's rehearsal was quite eye-catching, many groups of idols around did not leave, but stopped to watch.

However, because xo and their stage set hadn't been set up yet, the rehearsal was just a smooth walk to familiarize themselves with the positions, and I didn't practice much. After dancing twice, there was no problem and I got off the stage and returned to the backstage.

The six members of Team K walked to the backstage panting and chatting. Just as they were about to return to the waiting room, Chi Jingyuan saw Zheng Eundi who was waving to him not far away. Standing beside her were two apink members who were watching with a smile on their faces. over here.

By the way, today's "m! c》apink is also here.

Chi Jingyuan told the members to go back first, then turned around and walked a few steps to Zheng Endi and the others.

Before standing still to say hello, Zheng Eundi directly gestured forward and backward with both hands to look like a submachine gun, imitating Chi Jingyuan's part in the "dope" MV, and fired a few shots at him, grinning and shouting:
"Absolutely!"

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