Having seen so much "deep brotherly love" and "long-lasting relationships," this dorm division has finally ended.
They moved the battlefield to the broadcast hall.
"Next up is the release of the task for the first public performance. There are a total of sixteen songs, with limited performers for each song. Once full, no more selections can be made. The song selection rules are based on ranking, with each person having scores given by the mentors during the initial stage ratings..."
Class A has the privilege of choosing first.
Typically in shows like this, the people in Class A are usually the most popular online, but there are exceptions, with two or three people having decent skills but aren't very likable.
Popularity among the public is really a kind of mystery.
Yu Kuang played the demos of all sixteen songs once.
Yu Xia watched seriously, standing with her arms crossed and no expression, while predicting which songs would be more popular with the audience.
The primary viewers of boy band talent shows are girls, what do girls like to watch?
Simply put, it's two words—handsome guys, but truly satisfying a girl's psyche isn't that simple.
Sexy is okay, but being too oily isn't.
Cute is fine too, but pretentiousness and silly sweetness are not popular.
Cool or gentle is also okay, but such personas are generally hard to establish; if faked, it's easily spotted.
Girls are not easy to please.
Among these hundred contestants, those who can showcase their appeal usually have two paths: delivering a stunning performance or charming the audience in supplementary shows.
Neither path is easy; it makes one wonder what Xie Qingci will do, as he isn't someone who likes to please others.
Thinking about this, she glanced over at Xie Qingci.
He was sitting in the last row of the Class A area, slightly hunched, elbows resting on his thighs, with his fine hair partially covering his eyes.
Someone next to him was talking to him, and he was watching the demo on the screen while listening.
A moment later, he nodded, and the person next to him happily went to talk to someone else.
Tsk, it's one thing to be popular among the girls, but he's also very popular among the guys.
Being good-looking really is a privilege.
As she was complaining internally, Xie Qingci suddenly looked over here.
Yu Xia naturally shifted her gaze to the person in front of him, Song Xi.
When she was eighteen, she had read many romance novels and had a fondness for guys who were refined but roguish.
Unfortunately, back in high school, most boys who wore glasses were flat-nosed and weak, with their thick lenses sliding off their noses.
She looked at Song Xi with undisguised interest, as Xie Qingci withdrew his gaze and looked back at the big screen, his eyes indifferent, and the air pressure dropped a bit.
Is she interested in Song Xi again? Well, he's reasonably good-looking and young—just her type.
The more Xie Qingci thought about it, the darker his expression became, and Wei Yaoyao from the neighboring Class B hesitated to talk to him.
The demos of the sixteen songs finished playing, and everyone began to make their choices in sequence.
Xie Qingci was in the middle of Class A; when he went up to choose, several who had already chosen were keen to recruit him.
Ning Yunchao wanted him to team up, and Song Xi also offered an olive branch.
But he ultimately chose a group that no one had picked yet.
King against king, he doesn't like competing for the center spot in others' selections.
The song he chose was "bad guy," entirely in English.
Yu Xia saw many people open their mouths in admiration.
This song is famous, distinctive, and a good performance will add points. But a song entirely in English is not something everyone dares to tackle, especially when the choreography isn't easy either.
Compared to Ning Yunchao's choice of light-hearted songs, and Song Xi's selection of sexy ones, this song with a decadent yet charmingly rogue style is slightly more challenging.
But for the scholar Xie Qingci, it's not a problem.
Yu Xia felt a tickle of anticipation, eager to see Xie Qingci's stage performance.
The tedious song selections gradually concluded, and Xie Qingci teamed up with several unfamiliar contestants from other classes.
After exchanging a few words with Xie Qingci, Wei Yaoyao joined Ning Yunchao's team.
Yu Xia carefully recalled the initial stage of those people, raising her expectations for Xie Qingci's upcoming performance.
The group he chose looked decent and had strong dance skills, so the performance should be impressive.
We'll see if the show's team wants to suppress him or elevate him right from the start.
Filming lasted into the afternoon, with the first public stage tasks completed, and it was Yu Xia and the others' turn to announce the show schedule.
This was something the team wanted to emphasize to the audience.
The major focus is the unique aspect of this talent show compared to others, which draws viewers' attention.
"Saturday, full episode; Sunday, edited stage pure enjoyment, individual direct shots."
"Monday night, live indoor supplementary show, with mentor participation."
"Tuesday, edited Dormitory Diary."
"Wednesday, live outdoor supplementary show, with mentor involvement."
After going through the schedule, He Mingjie smiled and emphasized: "The two supplementary shows will select participants based on the current episode format, offering you great opportunities to seize."
Compared to them, Shu Ran seemed more interested in these supplementary shows: "It's kind of like a relaxing program, including but not limited to escape rooms, live-action role plays, and various fun games."
With her saying so, everyone started to get excited.
"Is it like the games in 'Different Variety Show'?"
"Will there really be escape rooms?"
"Fun games! I really want to participate!"
Shu Ran's smile deepened: "The same screenwriting team created it, and the show spent a fortune on this, so make sure to seize the opportunity."
Some were impatient, eager to ask when the first episode would be filmed and what games there would be.
"No rush, you'll find out on Monday night's indoor program. Wednesday's outdoor show will be even more spectacular."
The team made a wise bet; after announcing that the original writing team from "Variety Show" was planning the supplementary programs during the live broadcast, the show's popularity soared, and "word of mouth" pushed it to the trending lists.
Meanwhile, the widespread anticipation for the supplementary shows among netizens grew.
This meant that the participants for the first indoor supplementary show needed careful selection.
People should be suitable, capable of playing, and not cause any trouble, ensuring the first impression is impactful.
Yu Xia also looked forward to this supplementary show.
Right now, no one was unhappy doing more for more pay; everyone in the entertainment industry knew how popular "Variety Show" was a couple of years back.
This time, the team brought in the original writing team to plan the programs, providing not only a chance for the trainees to gain popularity but also a great opportunity for the four mentors to boost their profiles.
Everyone was thrilled at the thought of gaining fame and fortune.
He Ci was also happy, calling her eight hundred times a day to remind her: "Seize this opportunity! Shu Ran rose to the top rank thanks to 'Variety Show.' If you can also make it big through this show, at least the role you had your eye on previously won't be an issue!"
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ps: It's the song "bad guy" by Billie and Bieber
The variety show is about to start.