Chinese entertainment starts with idols

Chapter 13: The Final Promotional Sprint

After recording the song, Lin Feng went back to school for two days to take his final exams in the second semester of his junior year. He also met up with Zhu Yilong and the others before immediately entering the promotional period for "Meteor Shower".

"Meteor Shower" is Tianyu Media's first large-scale, self-produced youth, inspirational, idol drama, and they attach great importance to it!

The purpose of holding this "first national audience meet-and-greet" was twofold: firstly, to promote the TV series, and secondly, to promote its new artists, such as Lin Feng and Deng Shuang.

So-called publicity is actually all formulaic. It's nothing more than everyone introducing the characteristics of the characters, talking about some interesting things on set, etc. The script is prepared in advance, and everyone knows what kind of questions to ask. Of course, there may also be improvisation.

The host of the live program, Su Xing, is also a contestant from the 07 Super Boy competition. How come they're everywhere? Even at the fan meeting, almost everyone there was a fan of Yu Haoming and Wei Chen because their "taro" purple and "Le Cheng" orange colors were so dazzling.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lin Feng. I played 'Murong Yunhai' in 'Meteor Shower.' He's arrogant, domineering, and a bit childish, but he's also sincere, kind, and devoted to his love. After experiencing many ups and downs, he grows from a rebellious teenager into a responsible man."

When Lin Feng introduced himself, cheers erupted from the audience. It's unclear whether these were real fans or staff members arranged by the company.

When Yu Haoming and Wei Chen introduced themselves, the applause and cheers were almost three times that of Lin Feng. Lin Feng was really envious. When would he have so many fans? That would be so wonderful.

At this moment, Su Xing said, "Actually, Lin Feng, you don't know, I auditioned for the male lead role of 'Murong Yunhai,' but I was eliminated in the first round because of my height."

"Really? I'm so sorry, please forgive me for taking your male lead role." As Lin Feng said this, he deliberately stood in front of Su Xing, who was 175cm tall, and gestured to her, which made everyone laugh.

This was for the sake of the show. Su Xing has a natural talent for hosting and is good at this kind of self-deprecating humor. He was also pretending to be unhappy, so he simply grabbed a small stool and stood on it.

"For men, it's not about height, it's about inner qualities! Hmm, I think Lin Feng has a lot of inner qualities, so let's wish 'Meteor Shower' great success in ratings!"

"Thank you! I wish you continued growth!"

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After interviewing Lin Feng, it was time for the female lead, Deng Shuang. After Deng Shuang finished her self-introduction, Su Xing, unconventional as ever, asked a very pointed question:

"Deng Shuang is the only female lead in our drama 'Meteor Shower,' while there are four male leads. So I'd like to ask Deng Shuang, which of these four do you like the most? Or who is the most handsome?"

"Ah! This one..." Deng Shuang glanced at Lin Feng first, then looked at everyone else, before saying, "I think they're all quite handsome, I like them all, hehe. By the way, you're handsome too!"

"No way! This answer is too perfunctory. You have to choose one!" Su Xing said, not wanting to miss out on the challenge.

"Lin Feng, because I had the most scenes with him, and he took good care of me." Deng Shuang said this while secretly glancing at Lin Feng.

"Hmm, I feel like this is the truth!" Su Xing said seriously.

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After all the activities were over, each lead actor selected three lucky fans to come up for a photo. And Lin Feng's "number one fan" came again.

"Xia Miaomiao, what brings you here again? Aren't you in school?"

"Hey idol, it's summer vacation now! I came here especially to cheer you on!"

For Xia Miaomiao, following celebrities is more about satisfying her inner needs and emotional resonance. And since her first idol's first starring film and television drama is about to be broadcast, she must witness it with her own eyes!

"Oh right! Then you'll have to help me promote it more."

"Absolutely! We're all prepared!"

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After the on-site meet-and-greet, Lin Feng and his team began to frequently appear on various television programs to continue promoting "Meteor Shower".

On July 16, I participated in Hunan TV's "Chinese Bridge" program, bringing a wonderful exchange of Chinese language and culture to the audience.

Then came Sohu's "Celebrity Online," Yang Lan's "Women of the World," Enlight Media's "Best Scene," and so on;

Then came the "Top 7 to Top 6" competition of Hunan TV's "2009 Super Girl" nationwide. The atmosphere was lively, and the fans were enthusiastic. Many people already knew about Lin Feng and his team, and a lot of fans came.

This is where the advantage of having a powerful backer becomes apparent. Otherwise, how could Lin Feng and his fellow newcomers have appeared on so many shows in one go? Even though "Meteor Shower" hasn't aired yet, the buzz surrounding it has already started.

Finally, "Meteor Shower" even made an appearance on "Happy Camp," and this time "Happy Camp" dedicated an entire episode to "Meteor Shower." They really are all from the same company as Mango TV!

Because "Happy Camp" required an opening dance, Lin Feng had to practice dancing for this performance, which was not his forte. He practiced for two whole days to catch up with the rhythm.

However, the recording process was still very enjoyable, especially when Lin Feng and his team won the "Charades" game against the "Happy Family". In addition to playing games, "Happy Camp" also actively helped the crew find some promotional hotspots, such as "shipping couples".

It's not called "shipping" yet, but when it comes to promoting TV dramas and movies, rumors and romances are always the most popular topics. Deng Shuang, the only female lead in the drama, is their breakthrough point, and she seems willing to be that breakthrough point.

"Xiao Shuang, this is your first time acting. Are you finding it difficult to adjust, especially with so many scenes? Were there any people or events that moved you during this time?"

"Yes, there are many. During the filming of 'Meteor Shower,' the two people I am most grateful to are the director and Lin Feng. He often took care of me on set." Deng Shuang kept looking at Lin Feng as she spoke.

"So what kind of guy does our Xiao Shuang like? Or what's your ideal type? Everyone's really curious!"

Deng Shuang glanced at Lin Feng and said shyly, "I like tall guys who make me feel safe, preferably 183cm tall, and also handsome and intelligent."

"If you're tall, you're tall, why do you have to specify 183cm? Wouldn't it be better if you were taller?" Teacher He asked, feigning confusion.

"Teacher He, didn't you see that Deng Shuang was looking at Lin Feng when she said that? Is Lin Feng the only one of the four of you who is 183cm tall?" Xie Na chimed in, pointing at Lin Feng and the other two and asking.

Lin Feng was speechless. Luckily, he was thick-skinned and didn't blush or skip a beat, refusing to admit it no matter what.

"No, I'm 180cm." - Yu Haoming

"I'm 183cm." Zhang Han, usually not one for words, suddenly stepped forward. But before he could finish, Deng Shuang ruthlessly interrupted him, "Don't step forward, it's not you!"

"I'm also 183cm," Wei Chen said.

"Oh, so guys like Lin Feng and Wei Chen are Deng Shuang's ideal type." Having achieved the desired effect for the show, Teacher He didn't pursue the matter any further.

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After finishing filming for "Happy Camp," the premiere of "Meteor Shower" is just around the corner. Besides Raymond Lam and his team's vigorous promotion, several versions of promotional videos are also being released in rapid succession.

Challenge version: "Oh my god! How did those four get together? Ever since they banded together, school has become my nightmare."

"Bring on whatever tricks you have up your sleeve, I will not yield."

The drama version: "The domineering Murong Yunhai, the cold-blooded Duanmu Lei, the arrogant Shangguan Ruiqian, and the impulsive Ye Shuo. When the conceited boy meets the indomitable girl Chu Yuxun."

Romance Version: "The arrogant Murong Yunhai, initially playful, falls for the stubborn Chu Yuxun, his impulsive confession proving irresistible. Unexpectedly, the aloof Duanmu Lei brings her warmth. Four people, three romances—what kind of story will unfold?"

The playful version: "God bless me so I'll never see you again."

"Why are you still alive on Earth? Because I want to study the Tyrannosaurus Rex on Earth. You're so eager to study me, do you like me?"

Official teaser trailer: "Some dreams, some twists and turns, some joys of growth, plus some unforgettable moments—this is our story!"

"The beautiful chords of youth will resound for you. On Saturday, August 8th, at 10:00 PM, we'll be with you for 'Meteor Shower'!"

At this moment, all the stages have been set up, everything is ready, and only the final touch is needed!

Lin Feng himself was also looking forward to this day!

On New Year's Day 2009, Lin Feng was reborn;

On February 18th, filming began for "Meteor Shower".

On May 18th, filming for "Meteor Shower" wrapped up.

On August 8th, Lin Feng's first TV series, "Meteor Shower," will finally be broadcast!

Lin Feng has done everything he could. He acted well and put his heart into it. He promoted the show diligently and supported the on-screen couples. Now, let the audience decide what to do next!

Lin Feng believed that "Meteor Shower" would definitely surpass the achievements of his previous life! He was even more confident that it would soar to new heights and become even more popular than Zhang Han in his previous life!

A golden carp is no ordinary fish in a pond; it transforms into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds!

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