After the "Appreciation of Traditional Culture" program concluded.
The internet was flooded with discussions about this episode.
#Listening to Rain's New Song "Bù Wèi Xiá" Showcases a Different Kind of Martial World Renegade!#
#Shocking, Music God Listening to Rain is Actually a Martial Arts Prodigy!#
#President of the Martial Arts Association Personally Invites Listening to Rain to Join!#
Listening to Rain's martial arts talent was praised by even Huo Xian, the president of the Martial Arts Association.
Furthermore, the Tai Chi he performed on the show was re-uploaded by many video bloggers and topped the trending lists on major video platforms.
Not only that, but he also sparked a martial arts craze.
[Martial Arts Talent Test: Following Listening to Rain to Learn Tai Chi, I Thought It Would Be Simple, But the Result...]
[Shocked, I Actually Learned This Set of Movements in Just a Few Minutes!]
[If Listening to Rain's Talent is So High, Then I'm a Martial Arts Prodigy!]
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Many video bloggers, in an effort to gain traction, eagerly posted videos of themselves learning this set of Tai Chi online.
The titles were incredibly flamboyant.
However, among all these videos, not a single one managed to capture the same essence as Listening to Rain.
Their titles were arrogant, but upon clicking, some were merely posing, while others were a mishmash of edits. Coupled with the bloggers' eagerness to capitalize on the trend, almost none were completed well.
These bloggers' challenges even ignited a trend.
Countless netizens followed suit, creating a phenomenon akin to a nationwide Tai Chi movement.
But the comments section told a different story.
"What the heck, this level of skill and they're trying to join the fun?"
"We're all learning from the same source, the difference is too vast!"
"Now I finally understand why the president of the Martial Arts Association called Listening to Rain a martial arts prodigy!"
"There's no harm without comparison. These bloggers have proven Listening to Rain's martial arts talent with their own actions. Honestly, I'm moved to tears..."
"I thought the people from the Martial Arts Association were making a fuss when I watched the show, but now I finally realize that compared to them, Listening to Rain's talent can only be described as astonishingly brilliant!"
In reality, ordinary netizens only felt that Listening to Rain learned Tai Chi quickly and his movements were standard during the show.
However, in comparison with these netizens, Listening to Rain not only learned fast but his demeanor was simply exceptional.
No wonder even Huo Xian, the president of the Martial Arts Association, personally invited him to join, and predicted he would achieve great things within five years.
Admittedly, these attention-seekers played their part exceptionally well, allowing netizens to correctly understand Listening to Rain.
At this time, people from the martial arts community also seized the opportunity to promote traditional martial arts.
These professionals also shared videos of themselves practicing Tai Chi online.
It must be said that the gap between professionals and amateurs was immediately apparent.
These individuals performed Tai Chi on par with Listening to Rain.
Simultaneously, many industry insiders explained why Listening to Rain's martial arts talent was considered exceptionally strong.
"Let me put it this way, it takes at least a few years of practice to perform Tai Chi as fluidly as Listening to Rain!"
"Not just fluidity, Listening to Rain's stable lower body stance stunned even me, someone who has practiced Tai Chi for over a decade. Moreover, his movements were so precise that he completely replicated Huo Xian. His talent is terrifyingly profound!"
"Tai Chi, with its blend of hardness and softness, is the best way to test a person's martial arts talent. Although Listening to Rain is slender, with systematic training and his talent, he will definitely achieve great success in martial arts competitions within a few years."
"Just as President Huo Xian said, it is the greatest waste of his talent for Listening to Rain not to practice martial arts!"
With the intervention of people from the martial arts community,
Listening to Rain's talent was reconfirmed.
#Listening to Rain Focusing on Music, How Much Talent Is He Wasting?#
Soon, a trending topic emerged.
The most attention-grabbing aspect of this topic was not from the martial arts or cultural circles, but from a host of action actors!
"Listening to Rain's appearance and his martial arts talent make him suitable to be a martial arts actor. Furthermore, his acting skills were very strong on the stage of 'Bù Wèi Xiá.' I suggest that Jiang Nan talk to Listening to Rain and have him star in a wuxia or xianxia drama. It would definitely become a classic!" stated renowned martial arts actor Li Yue on Weibo.
Listening to Rain is absolutely most suited to be an action actor. His talent is extremely suitable for fight scenes. Coupled with his looks that surpass many actors who rely solely on their appearance, and judging from his stage performance, it's evident his acting is excellent. Taking the path of an actor, Listening to Rain could also achieve great success.
"That's right, Listening to Rain can definitely try acting. His appearance is too perfect for playing the protagonist. This person is born to be a protagonist!"
"No, if Listening to Rain enters the film and television industry, how will we manage?"
"Pressure is motivation. If Listening to Rain enters the film and television industry, it will definitely make the market more active!"
"Exactly, to use a popular saying, it's a waste of his talent for Listening to Rain not to come to the film and television industry!"
A large number of famous actors successively posted on Weibo.
Even many seasoned actors were urging Listening to Rain to try acting in a drama.
Concurrently, many industries, seeing the immense popularity of this topic, also chimed in.
"Listening to Rain's physique is so good, a natural clothes hanger. Not entering the modeling industry is a waste of his physique!"
"Listening to Rain's net worth is now several billion. Not entering the financial sector is a waste of his assets!"
"Listening to Rain's Penta Kill with Yasuo before was so skillful. I suggest he plays professionally and brings glory to the country!"
"I suggest Listening to Rain try painting, perhaps his painting talent is equally strong."
"This humble monk sees that Listening to Rain has a connection with Buddha, and sincerely invites him to cultivate at my temple..."
"This Daoist priest believes that if one is to cultivate, it should be the Dao!"
As the topic grew increasingly absurd,
all walks of life began to join in.
After dinner, Lin Yanyu and Su Yu were lying on the sofa scrolling through their phones.
Seeing the outrageous comments online, Lin Yanyu burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, Su Su, should you try these professions?" she said, lying in Su Yu's arms, holding her phone in one hand and clutching her aching stomach with the other.
"Painting and gaming are still okay, but becoming a monk is just ridiculous!" Su Yu said exasperatedly.
Who could have imagined that even monks and Daoist priests would join in?
This is truly absurd!
However, this promotion was extremely effective. While people were making jokes, they were also paying attention to the broadcast of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," and many people expressed their anticipation for the drama.
From this perspective, it is evident that if Xinghui wanted to engage in deliberate promotion, no entertainment company could match them.
The real-time creation of memes surrounding the promotion of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," making the drama popular before its release, is the best proof.
Furthermore, with the presence of two titans, Jiang Nan and Listening to Rain, both at the pinnacle of fame and having garnered fans through the sheer strength of their work, there is no one comparable in the entire domestic entertainment industry.
Previously, Xinghui had not promoted Jiang Nan or Listening to Rain excessively. Their popularity grew entirely through word-of-mouth among their fans.
This time, in order to capture market share, they executed such extensive promotions before the premiere of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," and the results were astonishingly good.
With two titans present, it can be said that Xinghui holds the future of the entire domestic entertainment industry.
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