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Chapter 307 is for you

Chi Jingyuan's interview lasted about ten minutes. After the end, he went to the monitor next to the PD to look at the effect of his shooting. After confirming that the shot had passed, he walked aside and changed to the next member to interview.

Not all [-] people will be interviewed. The organizer selected five popular and fashionable members including Chi Jingyuan to be interviewed. Others only have group VCR and promotional video shooting.

This promotional video was filmed from noon to night before it came to an end. After saying goodbye to the organizer’s staff, the hungry XO members boarded the nanny car and had a quick meal before rushing to the next schedule.

When we got back to the dormitory, it was around eleven o’clock and it was close to the early morning. After queuing up to wash, the members started their own night life, watching TV, chatting, making phone calls, eating supper and playing game consoles wait.

Because of the work-rest relationship of the itinerary, they are at their most energetic at this point of time, and they have developed a habit over time, unless they are too tired to go to bed as soon as they come back from too much travel.

Chi Jingyuan chatted with Park Chanyeol and the others in the living room for a while, then returned to the bed and sat there and started playing the game console. After playing for a few minutes, he suddenly remembered what Zheng Xiujing had said before, about their comeback.

FX is already on July 7rd, which is today in "m! countdownm" performed this comeback first stage, in the afternoon "m! c" Chi Jingyuan was busy during the live broadcast, so he didn't watch the specific situation.

It seems that someone said that the stage of their title song "red light" this time is not bad.

This will be just in time, he put away the game console archive, held his phone and began to watch tonight's "M! c” video.

There are quite a lot of artists who have come back recently. I haven’t heard of the idol Ji Jingyuan who performed in the previous groups. Looking at their makeup and stage scenery, it is obvious that they are not artists of any big company. The songs and choreography are also generally lacking. What is brilliant, it is estimated that the song will be played once or twice before it will be silent.

But being able to be on TV is already pretty good, at least it can be regarded as having played songs and having formal live TV performance experience, which is much stronger than those groups that can't even play songs.

There are too many such combination peninsulas, many newcomers debut every day, and many debut artists return to amateurs without any splash. Chi Jingyuan usually doesn't pay much attention to it and can't recognize it.

It took almost a third of the time before he finally saw the first idol group he knew and was relatively familiar with, AOA.

AOA started to go sexy in October last year. After "Short Skirt" at the beginning of the year, it released a mini-album last month. The title song "Short Hair" did well.

"Short Hair" is not like the purely sexy style of the previous two comebacks, but this time it has improved a bit, the overall style is biased towards both sexiness and vitality.

After entering 2014, the overall trend of girl groups in the peninsula music industry is very obvious. In the past few years, they were extremely popular, and the second-generation girl groups that reached the peak are all in a declining trend. Girls’ Generation will not mention it because of the most obvious explosions. Well, the members of kara left the group and were the first to fall behind. 2NE1, which had just rejuvenated and became popular, suddenly had a disaster. It is not yet known whether they will continue to carry out activities as a whole in the future.

In addition to the overall decline of the second generation, there are three generations of girl groups that are slowly occupying the market and soaring in popularity. Among them, the most popular groups are sistar and apink. The momentum of several groups is very good.

In addition, girlsday and AOA all started to become popular this year.

AOA is a group whose popularity has risen rapidly among the three generations of girl groups after changing the standard style.

Next came another familiar face. After Tara's Park Jiyeon, member Park Hyomin also started her own solo.

Tara's members in the brigade, subunit, and solo one after another are working hard to rejuvenate, but their overall image has been affected, and it will be difficult to achieve ideal results if the public doesn't change their minds.

Looking at Chi Jingyuan, he suddenly saw an unfamiliar girl group on stage, and thought it was quite interesting. The typhoon and the scene felt good, and one of the members had a very distinctive appearance and did not look like a female idol at all, so he couldn't hold back. Searched.

The name is mamamoo, a rookie girl group that just debuted last month, they can actually perform so late, it seems that their debut results should be okay.

After watching the stage of Taeyang and Beast, who have been competing for the top spot recently, it was finally FX's turn at the end.

The ending performance, speaking of it, is really quite impressive.

But when he saw Oh Soo-jin's golden shawl and black eyepatch, Chi Jingyuan was really taken aback.

This makeup is really distinctive enough, but he really can't get it, he just thinks it's weird.

Wearing headphones, he shook his head to watch the stage of their title song "red light". The choreography and typhoon are great, with a strong sense of rhythm and very FX's own style.

Just this lyrics...

Chi Jingyuan checked the lyrics list on the Internet and confirmed his opinion.

The lyrics of "red light" seem to be alluding to a certain event that happened before.

I don't know if it was intentional by the lyricist or arranged by SM, anyway, it is obvious that there is such an intention.

Although there may be some gimmicks in doing so, it is easy to cause some unnecessary troubles. If the official reaction is too extreme, it is possible to forcefully stop playing songs.

Forget it, don't care about his business.

Excluding those things other than music, he thinks the title song "red light" is quite good, with a strong style and the chorus part is also addictive.

It's just that Chi Jingyuan felt that the style of this song might not suit the people of the peninsula, and the specific results are hard to predict, but it is estimated that there is no hope of becoming a big hit.

Just wish everything goes well, and hope that fx can counterattack and rise in the overall decline of the second generation, and don't be like Girls' Generation.

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"After many discussions, the company has confirmed that our EXO's official fan name is officially named 'EXO-L'."

"The company has started to set up the official website of 'EXO-L', and has cooperated with related companies to develop a mobile application APP that allows global fans to register and log in. Now it has entered the preliminary test. If everything goes well, this month APP can be launched.”

In the meeting room, manager Lee Seung-hwan and relevant SM staff are introducing the official fan names they have just confirmed to the EXO members. At the same time, the projected screen in front of them is displaying the designed fan club logo pattern. An EXO logo with a small 'L' in the upper right corner.

Similar to the usual logos of their KM teams, only the English letters in the upper right corner are different.

"EXO-L? What do you mean bro? It sounds weird."

After listening, the members looked at each other with some doubts, and Park Chanyeol was the first to ask.

The company has been thinking about EXO's official fan name for a long time, and has also issued a task for the members to think about it and give their opinions.

It's just that I don't know whether it's lack of talent or lack of imagination. The twelve members have been thinking and discussing for a long time, but they haven't come up with a name that makes people feel good. In the end, they can only give up or hand it over to the company.

Unexpectedly, the official fan name was suddenly announced today, and even the website and app are almost ready to be developed.

"'L' is the abbreviation of 'love', and at the same time, 'L' in the English alphabet happens to be between our two EXO team names 'K' and 'M', connecting the EXO-K team and EXO- The meaning of the M team."

Lee Seung-hwan has obviously learned it, and explained it to them very familiarly: "So 'EXO-L' not only symbolizes all the fans who love EXO, but also means that EXO-KLM is a whole, in line with our XO'we are one ', and at the same time represent the mutual connection between EXO and fans."

"Oh, the implication is really good, who thought of it." Hearing this explanation, the eyes of several members lit up, and Jin Junmian said happily.

Chi Jingyuan also nodded. He also thinks this fan name is great, both in terms of format and implication.

As long as SM does not involve artist management, other supporting soft power, and the level of various design teams are really strong. Whether EXO has a different and distinctive logo for each album, or the fan names this time are all a proof.

"You all think it's pretty good, right? Haha..." Li Chenghuan nodded with a smile. His agent also thought it was pretty good. After laughing, he continued: "The official website will probably be officially launched at the end of the month or early August. Before that, the company will take a pictorial of the 'L gesture' for publicity, and then you will all need to post photos of the hand gesture on your SNS to accompany the publicity."

As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand, closed the other three fingers, and straightened the index finger and thumb like a capital 'L' shape.At the same time, he added: "It is this gesture, and this will be the symbol of our fans in the future."

Seeing this, the other members also made this gesture one after another, as if they had encountered a fun toy and felt very interesting.

"EXO-L, EXO-L, EXO-L..." Jin Junmian repeated the name of the fan several times quickly, smacked his lips and tasted it, and said to Lee Seung-hwan: "Brother, the meaning and vision of this name are good. , but it doesn’t feel very friendly when you read it, should you consider giving our fans a more intimate nickname in addition to the official name?”

"Nickname?" Li Chenghuan and the person next to him looked at each other, nodded to each other and then looked over: "It doesn't matter, but as for the nickname, you members should think of one yourself, and the company will not participate."

"How about Lone?"

"Did you get into a fight with Sone? You were the one who proposed Xone last time?"

"If you don't call it Lo, read the OL upside down, it feels very close."

"Just call it L, it's convenient and straightforward."

"It's really straightforward...Aniha Sai, L's...hahaha."

Several members expressed their opinions one after another, but just like when they first named their fans, they were all names that made people unable to complain. They were either imitating others, or awkward and embarrassing.

Chi Jingyuan also began to think, pursed his lips and raised his eyes to look up after thinking for a while, then took out his mobile phone and gestured on it a few times, then tentatively said:

"Many people like to call someone 'er' after their name when they are very close, like Chanyeol, Sehun, Kyungwon and so on. Then just add EXO-L's 'L' A 'er', 'Ler' in Korean is called..."

"Ellie."

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The nickname Ai Li proposed by Chi Jingyuan has been recognized by most people, especially Baekhyun Bian likes this nickname very much.The directors of Lee Seung-hwan's several companies also expressed their appreciation, and the nickname for EXO fans, Ai Li, is basically settled.

But we can't say it yet, we will wait until the official launch of the 'EXO-L' fan club APP and official website. The specific time should be around the end of July or early August.

After the meeting, EXO took the time to pack up and went to the airport. At dinner time, they boarded a flight to Xia Guorong City.

Having held so many concerts, all members are already very familiar with the process and stage performances, and there is no need to rush to the venue several days in advance for rehearsals like the first one.

Unless there are other itineraries in the local area that need to be attended, now EXO only needs to fly to the destination the day before the concert, and then go to the venue to rehearse twice on the same day to practice, rehearse the position and general steps, basically it will be fine .

On July 7th, EXO’s concert in Chengdu ended perfectly in front of 5 spectators in the Chengdu Sports Center at [-]:[-] p.m.

After the end, under the recommendation of Xia Guoline and Chi Jingyuan, a group of people went to another restaurant to eat hot pot before returning to the hotel.

These two gourmet activities after the concert in the mountain city of Rongcheng really made Chi Jingyuan, who likes spicy food, addicted to it. These very authentic flavors are usually not available in the peninsula.

They didn't stay there after that, and flew back to the peninsula the next morning.

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"What about the rest?"

Chi Jingyuan, who had just finished his personal itinerary, returned to the company's practice room. It was around four o'clock in the afternoon and it was almost time for dinner.

Today he remembered that there is no group schedule at this moment, and the members should all be in the practice room at this time, but when he went in, only Jin Zhongda and Jin Minxi were left chatting inside, and Chi Jingyuan was surprised after saying hello asked a question.

"Nothing to do in the afternoon, Luhan and the three of them went to eat first, Baekhyun, Chanyeol and Kyungsoo have their own schedules and haven't come back yet, the others are going to see the company's new girl group."

Jin Zhongda greeted Chi Jingyuan with a smile and nodded, and explained: "The practice room of the new girl group has moved to the same floor as ours, which is in the North Point."

"Oh, so...you guys didn't go?" Chi Jingyuan put his bag on the sofa, took a sip of water from the small refrigerator, and asked casually.

"I just went to see it, and I came back after saying hello." Jin Minxi seemed to be thirsty when he saw Chi Jingyuan's movements, put down his phone, walked over and drank a bottle of water, and put it down after a few seconds Added a sentence:
"They don't know when they will make their debut yet. They moved to the practice room so early... I heard that there are still a few months left. I remember that we moved to the third floor when XO was about to debut. Before that, we were always downstairs. of."

"Maybe it's earlier... I'll go over to take a look too." Chi Jingyuan greeted the two of them, and walked out of the practice room towards the north corner.

The same floor is very convenient and very close. It took only a few steps to reach the door. The door was still open, and there were constant voices from inside.

I walked in and took a quick glance. This practice room is very similar to the one in EXO, with the same blue sky and white cloud wallpaper, the brightness of the incandescent lamp above the head and the location of the sofa are very similar, but the area looks larger. a little smaller.

Several members of XO, Kim Junmyeon and Oh Sehun, are chatting with some members of the new girl group at this time, mainly Jiang Seulqi and Park Sooyoung are answering the call, Pei Zhuxuan and Son Seungwan are laughing beside them, look It was quite lively.

Except for Son Seung Wan who came late and maybe not very familiar with each other, the other three members of this new girl group and members of EXO basically knew each other before their debut, and there are a few relationships that are still very familiar, such as Jiang Seul Gi, who was introduced by Wu Sehun For Chi Jingyuan.

"Jingyuan." As soon as he came in, Sun Shengwan saw him, and she waved her hand with a smile and shouted.

"Jing Yuan is back, so early?"

"Just waiting to have dinner together."

Several members also greeted him with a smile. Chi Jingyuan walked up to Sun Seungwan, who had been waving, glanced at her and Pei Zhuxuan, who was looking at him, and asked, "Why did you change practice so early?" Didn't you say you plan to debut at the end of the year?"

"I don't know, the progress of our practice has suddenly accelerated since the past two days, and we will soon be preparing to shoot the MV of the debut song."

Pei Zhuxuan shook her head and was also a little puzzled, but she didn't pay much attention to it. Instead, she looked forward to it: "It's possible that the debut time has been brought forward."

"Earlier is the best, I can't wait to perform on the debut stage tomorrow..." Smiling happily, Sun Shengwan twisted on the spot to express his excitement and expectation.

"Can you do it? Have you practiced your debut song yet?" Chi Jingyuan glanced at her, curled his lips and ruthlessly questioned.

Sun Shengwan joined SM in 12, and she can enter the debut group after two years of practice. It is self-evident that her talent and the company's attention are self-evident, but she was mainly selected as a vocal. The basis of dance is obviously better than other exercises. Members who have been older are far worse.

Similar to Chen and Baekhyun in EXO.

"After practicing for so long, of course I will. Jing Yuan, what look do you have in your eyes? Do you want me to sing it to you now?" Feeling that his professional ability was questioned by his eyes, Sun Shengwan frowned unhappily as he watched he.

"Ani, no need, I know Wendy Xi's strength very well." Chi Jingyuan quickly waved his hand, gave her a compliment, and then looked around. Suddenly, his eyes fell on two stools placed back to back not far away. , took a curious look.

"That's the prop we just practiced dancing with."

Noticing Ji Jingyuan's gaze, Pei Zhuxuan pursed her lips and explained: "The company arranged for me and Seulgi to cover and dance the song "Be Natural" by the seniors of SES, and we will shoot it in one shot. Uploaded on the Internet as SM Rookies."

""Be Natural"? A jazz-style song? You two?" Chi Jingyuan glanced at Jiang Seulqi, then at Pei Zhuxuan, a little puzzled.

Of course, he has heard this song by the company's senior girl group. The song is not very popular, and the style of the song is quite special. He feels that it is not very suitable for these two people.

"The teacher re-choreographed and changed the dance to a more sexy style, and will use chairs as props to fully show the curves of the legs and..."

As she spoke, Pei Zhuxuan fell silent and took a step back, because she keenly felt that Chi Jingyuan's gaze was like a searchlight looking at her legs that were exposed outside while wearing shorts. The micro-expressions on her face and the twitching corners of her mouth made her want to kick up a little bit.

Height has always been one of her pain points, and body proportions are also included in it. Like age, it is a taboo that Pei Zhuxuan cares about very much.

Sensing Pei Zhuxuan's eyes full of shame, indignation and murderous intent, Chi Jingyuan quickly withdrew his gaze, a sunny smile appeared on his face, nodded and looked at her sincerely and said:
"Speaking of which, I feel that it really suits you..."

"You... you go to die!"

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On July 7, the EXO team flew to Wanwan. Starting from the 10th, they played two games in a row at the Taipei Arena. Among them, the game on the 11th was also when the tickets were sold before because it was too hot, so the fans who did not get tickets were strongly dissatisfied. , SM temporarily added a performance.

The form of the KM team, and the fact that basically all songs have Korean and Chinese versions make EXO really popular in the China Entertainment area. Sometimes the atmosphere of the concerts held in these areas is even better than that of Peninsula Locally it will be much higher.

Because these overseas fans don't have many opportunities to see their idols like local fans, they can only show their enthusiasm to show their support for idols in the tour that is held less than once a year.

EXO returned to the peninsula on the 13th, and the team schedule for the next few days was reduced. More than half of the members received personal resources from the company. For example, Luhan received the filming job of a mainland movie, and Lay also received the hosting job because of the Frequently travel between the two places.

Chi Jingyuan is also busy with his own advertising case. In order to cooperate with the promotion of LG and other endorsements, he often flies to Xia Guo as the brand platform, accepting interviews and so on.

Until July 7th, the 16 members of EXO reunited again. After participating in the 12 Fashion KODE fashion show, they flew to Xiaguo Magic City with the team on the second day, and there were two consecutive days of concerts.

After the second concert on the 19th, the members who were too tired and too happy took the bus back to the hotel. The manager held a brief meeting and told them not to run around and they had to go back before 12 o'clock. After arriving at the hotel, it was announced that they were disbanded.

A few days ago, Chi Jingyuan often came to Shanghai because of the advertisements, and he also ate a lot of delicious food. Today, he is not very interested in eating here. After thinking about it, he is too lazy to go out and is going to go back Playing games in the room for a while, just happened to be an official event recently.

Just as he came out of the small conference room and was about to return to the room, he was suddenly stopped by someone.

Luhan called him, walked to his side and patted his shoulder with a smile: "Jing Yuan, let's go out for something to eat?"

Chi Jingyuan felt a little sudden, turned his head to look at his face and met him, and smiled after a few seconds:
"Okay."

(End of this chapter)