Chapter 91: The Script
Gu Wanrong quickly secured tickets for Yu Yingying for Idol 101‘s second public performance.
It was Saturday, just past noon, when Idol 101‘s first public performance aired on Taozi Video. Yu Yingying’s message reminded her, and she opened the video.
The stage design was stunning; every detail was perfect, harmonizing with each performance.
Yi Shang’s top styling team created looks that highlighted the trainees’ best features, complementing the performances.
The cinematography was significantly improved. Camera angles allowed viewers a comprehensive view of the performances. Key moments were captured perfectly.
Gu Wanrong watched intently.
This surpasses many domestic idol stages, let alone those from my past life.
Interspersed were advertisements featuring the trainees, including Xiyuanlai’s new product. The comments were overwhelmingly positive, indicating a successful market launch.
Satisfied, Gu Wanrong distributed bonuses to the Idol 101 crew, encouraging them to maintain this high standard.
Online buzz around Idol 101 increased. Gu Wanrong checked the comments:
High energy warning! [First all-A in the initial stage] [Top performer] [All-round ace] [Natural idol] Jing Xiuâs appearance is a visual feast!
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The top comments were almost all from Jing Xiu’s fans; neutral opinions were scarce.
On Weibo, she saw:
Domestic idol show ceiling! Stage, styling, cinematographyâamazing!
Seriously, even major domestic galas can’t match this.
Hold on, don’t drag in Bai Yueguang and Happy Girls!
In the first episode, only K-pop fans cared. Now, it’s a huge reversal, everyone wants a piece of this.
I’m not a K-pop fan; I’m drawn to the debut rewards, even top artists would brag about those.
Where to watch, where to watch?
[Autumn/Winter Milan Fashion Week invitation; Autumn/Winter Paris Fashion Week invitation; Hollywood film cameo; Global travel variety show; Huan Yin Entertainment debut album]
It’s clear that Idol 101 doesn’t lack money or resources, even their post-production team is superior.
*Idol 101 doesn’t boom, who can boom!
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The overwhelmingly positive reviews had captured the attention of entertainment viewers. The next target was the general public.
Idol 101‘s first public performance was a huge success, both critically and financially.
Numerous sponsors and advertisers flocked to it without negatively affecting the viewing experience.
Gu Wanrong noticed Under the Phoenix Throne prominently displayed on Taozi Video’s homepage.
Curious, she watched it. The plot and atmosphere were identical to her past life’s memory.
The views, however, were disastrously low, just like before. It seemed Under the Phoenix Throne had failed miserably.
The comments were all praise: The actress’s performance is amazing, the costumes and sets are beautiful, the drama has the quality of a movie, the female lead is the epitome of feminine charmâŚ
Overwhelming praise and abysmal viewershipâa strange phenomenon.
It was clearly Hua Rui’s paid water army boosting the ratings. Theyâd lost hundreds of millions but continued to spend moneyâa logic Gu Wanrong didn’t understand.
But then she smiled.
The more praise Under the Phoenix Throne received, the better for Yi Shang. If Yi Shang meticulously produced Gao Zhimei’s second work, Hua Rui’s efforts would only benefit Yi Shang.
Hua Rui puts in the effort; Yi Shang reaps the rewards. The thought pleased Gu Wanrong.
When will the second project start filming? she wondered.
Tong Shenwu informed her that Gao Zhimei and her apprentice Liu Lan were still polishing the script, and preparations were underway.
Gu Wanrong sighed, then remembered another upcoming projectâFashion Queen.
As a longtime bookworm, she’d read Li Mengyun’s original novel.
The Fashion Queen scriptâs core was identical to the novel. The story focused on two women in the fashion industry, at different stages of life. The plot was gripping, touching the reader’s heart.
The roles were cast; the lead was a reputable but low-traffic actress, and the second lead was Bai Xiaosi.
Yi Shang didn’t directly give the role to Bai Xiaosi but held open auditions, treating her like every other candidate.
Bai Xiaosi thoroughly studied the script, making notes and immersing herself in the character. She impressed everyone at the audition and won the role.
“What about the leads’ styling?”
Gu Wanrong knew that the costumes were crucial; any mistakes could make the show look cheap.
She was interested in this project that didn’t exist in her previous life.
She received the Fashion Queen production materials from Tong Shenwu.
She thought Hengxin International Financial Building in Shencheng would be the perfect location for the fashion magazine office.
It was an iconic building, luxurious and fashionable, with a busy yet organized work atmosphere. Building a set wouldn’t match the real thing, and this was her own building, eliminating unforeseen issues.
For propsâclothes, shoes, bags, jewelryâGu Wanrong would provide them herself. Rented jewelry wouldn’t compare to her own collection of high-end jewelry, custom clothing, and rare handbags.
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