Chapter 119: Representative of Popularity

wouldn't go to sleep now.With the end of the ad, 《Please Answer 1997》 officially airs.Countless EXO and Park Kyung-hwan fans were eagerly waiting in front of their television screens, holding their br...When they saw the contestant take off their helmet on screen with a wry smile, many viewers in front of the television must have gasped.

Especially those watching live, the ones who hadn't initially connected "Song Festival" with their own oppas, were now overcome with a surge of excitement and surprise upon seeing Ji-won. They couldn't help but feel an urge to rush to the TV screen and take a closer look at the man performing on stage.

Even someone like Che Chengyuan, a variety show fan who isn't really into boy groups, couldn't help but be surprised. While he doesn't particularly like or follow boy groups, he acknowledges EXO's undeniable status in the industry and knows that Park Chanyeol is incredibly popular within the group.

Among the idols who frequently return for events these days, Ji Chang Wook is already one of the top names. Being able to see a star like him at the Music Festival really raises the bar for guest appearances this year, and it makes fans like me, who love variety shows, feel excited. It seems that this year's Music Festival will be truly worth watching.

Even before the first episode was finished, many people had already decided to watch every future broadcast just based on the lineup of guests.

"Ooooo...."

"Oh my! Is it really yuan"

"Jingyuan!"

Just like the audience, even those who had chatted with Ji Jingyuan backstage for a while—the c and guest judges—immediately displayed expressions of astonishment upon seeing him. They exclaimed in surprise.

Like haha, even people like Hwang Kwang Hee directly stood up and jumped out of their seats to dance. Hwang Kwang Hee was also shouting loudly, "Our program is finally saved, I have a chance to join s!"

Meanwhile, introduce the vcr from Chi Jingyuan.

"The shadows of black, awaken within me... I eu-reu-reeu-reu-reong you."

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"callbabycallbaby……callbabycallbaby"

"oh~~y~y~y~~oh~~y~y~y~"

Over the past few years, EXO's popular BGM tracks have been played continuously. Clips of Park Chanyeol from their music videos are often cut and edited to appear in sequence. His cool dance moves, appearance, and catchy tunes combined with these highly popular songs create an unstoppable wave of excitement and passion.

During the playback of various familiar BGs, as well as close-up shots, the camera cuts to senior music figures like Yoon Jong Shin and Yoo Hee Yeol, who serve as special judges. Interviews with their perspectives on Ji Chang Wook and EXO also appear in the bottom left corner of the screen:

"Oh, qjia, they're so popular! Now really no one doesn't know EXO. It's true that in Seoul and even the entire peninsula you can meet their fans anywhere and hear their songs."

"Facing the camera, Yin Jong-shin had a touch of emotion. Under his round-rimmed glasses, his bright eyes were filled with self-assurance: 'To be honest, I'm really surprised. Yuan has surpassed the scope of boy bands and is now an unrivaled force in the music industry. It's perfectly reasonable to compare him to PD Kim Tae-ho...'

"You could say that now, he represents the trend." Yin Jong-sin made a joke and then became more serious. He didn't think it was too much to brag.

"When it comes to idols, there's no fixed standard, and sometimes it makes people feel like they are products of systematic training."

Scene changes, and Yoo Hee-yeol's interview continues as he enters the country: "But the appearance of yuan really redefined the word 'idol', making people who previously had no real standard suddenly feel like 'Wow, this is what an idol should be like'. There's no denying it..."

"Besides his idol work, he has been consistently pursuing his own music. Songs like "Rage" and "boywithv" need no further explanation; they've become industry research templates, songs even my relatives' children can sing casually. He truly achieved the balance of maintaining public affection while delivering excellent musical achievements."

Several special reviewers each showered praise on Chi Jingyuan, using hyperbolic flattery that made him blush while also stirring up the audience's emotions.

"Why did you all stand up"

On stage, Yoo Jae-suk saw the judges' seats in the back. At some point, he stood up from his stool and looked at Haha, Hwang Kwang-hee, and the other Infinite Challenge members who were neatly lined up. He couldn't help but laugh out loud, then pointed at them with a disappointed expression: "Hey, is that really necessary Even EXO wouldn't act like this! We're Infinite Challenge!"

"Bro, even if we're on Infinite Challenge... he's still yuan, you know" haha innocently shrugged his shoulders, seemingly thinking their actions were perfectly fine.

Liu Zaishi was immediately speechless.

"Hahaha..." Chi Jingyuan burst into laughter all of a sudden. Facing the exaggerated gazes, he felt a little overwhelmed. He waved his hand and hurriedly bowed.

“Is xo really busy enough that they don’t have time to participate in the Song Festival” Ryu Hee-ryeol frowned, seeming a bit curious as he asked. “Last time I sent an invitation to s and wanted xo to be a guest, it was declined directly.”

"You too It's the same over here!" Yoon Jong-shin immediately nodded and clapped in agreement.

These two people both have worked on more than one variety show, the most well-known being "Sketchbook" and "Golden Fishery".

"Well... it's probably because of the itinerary that the company unfortunately couldn't take it on." Ji Jingyuan hesitated for a moment, holding the phone and trying to explain with difficulty.

Just as he finished speaking, Liu Jae-seok immediately chimed in: "I remember that Infinite Challenge didn't really have a set direction at the beginning, either"

"Um..."

Chi Jingyuan paused, feeling exposed. After a sigh, he held back for a moment before letting out a helpless chuckle: "Alright, to be honest, I came here on my own accord."

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"Hehehe..."

All the guests laughed, Yoo Hee-yeol and Yoon Jong-shin looked at each other with disappointment and sighed, while Liu Jae-seok and the following cast members burst into laughter. The following sisters high-fived each other and shouted “Infinite Challenge”.

As soon as Ji Chang-wook appeared, the atmosphere instantly heated up. Yoo Jae-suk seized the moment and asked IU, "IU, did you recognize Yuan just now"

"Um." IU, sitting in the front row, nodded and looked at Ji-seong with a twinkle in her eye: "Although she disguised her vocal style, the tone of voice underneath was still very familiar. I've always liked XO's songs and listened to them many times, so I thought it must be him."

"Did you find it to be a good source How are you feeling about it"

"Hmm..." IU paused for a second before laughing. "I feel like I'm in the right place."

"Oh…" The crowd cheered and clapped.

"And how about you, Woo-heuk What are your feelings" Yoo Jae-suk again looked with a mischievous smile towards the band's main vocalist, Woo-heuk, who had remained silent.

"Well, um, oh, I..."

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haha chimed in immediately: “Then you go!”

"Hahaha."

"Oh my, how can you say that" After the burst of laughter, everyone started to scold haha, who immediately adopted a joking apologetic stance.

After Ji Jingyuan's appearance, Liu Zaishi almost asked every contestant about their thoughts, the camera also gave many close-ups at appropriate times, and many viewers enjoyed this. However, just when they were enjoying themselves and looking forward to the group formation soon after, the first episode ended abruptly, leaving the biggest suspense for the next episode.

"Ah Xi..."

Seeing the advertisement at the end, Che Chengyuan, who was in high spirits, couldn't help but curse. He sat there watching the ad and the preview for the next episode, always feeling a bit unsatisfied.

A few minutes later, he couldn't hold back his urge to discuss the episode online. He pulled out his phone and started browsing. He checked the official account of "Infinite Challenge" as well as several forums he frequented.

As expected, less than ten minutes after the first episode of "Song Festival" ended, the discussion here was already in full swing.

Wow, this year's "Song Festival" guest lineup is truly amazing. It features both niche but talented artists like Hyukoh, as well as veteran performers like Park Jin-young and Yoon Sang. As for IU and Yuna, I think they represent the perfect blend of talent and popularity. This lineup has me incredibly excited!

"Ahhhh, I feel like I've been watching yuan participate in a variety show like "Song Festival" before. I've been fantasizing about it for ages! Before the premiere, I even hoped he might be on it this year, but I didn't take it seriously because xo is so busy and he's not really into variety shows. I can't believe it actually happened… Ahhhh, I'm going to religiously watch every episode from now on!"

"I didn't expect both Ji Jingyuan and IU to come. It feels like the popularity and heat of the whole show have increased by more than one level with their arrival! How did the program team manage to get these two"

"How should they be grouped Without Trash Park Mingshu, two guests would end up in a group. I kind of want to see Yuan and IU collaborate together, wanting to see what sparks fly between these two. But if these two are in a group, wouldn't the overall balance be a bit off I’m not talking about their skills, but their popularity. If they were in a group, I bet the audience wouldn't want to watch anyone else..."

"Who said that I love watching JYP!"

In a short amount of time, rumors piled up like buildings. It's clear that the first episode of the Song Festival was very popular and generated a lot of discussion among viewers who just finished watching it.

This is still before the heat has spread, many IU, and Park Hyung Sik fans are unaware that their idol is participating in the program.

As online discussions and buzz continued to brew and intensify, Ji-seong also boarded a plane for Tokyo on the second day, joining Doyoung in heading to meet up with the rest of the group. They began preparations for the upcoming STOWN Family concert scheduled to be held at the Tokyo Dome.

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