After the fifth episode of "The King of Love Songs" concluded.
Jiang Xiao'e quickly trended on hot search.
Following her continuous renditions of Ting Yu's songs, her popularity had reached a terrifying level.
Of course, the topics surrounding her were mixed, with some envious of her luck and others admiring her effort.
It could be said that Jiang Xiao'e was the most controversial singer among the group of contestants.
Because she was too ordinary.
She didn't have the status of Lin Yanyu in the music scene, nor Zhang Wei's championship experience, nor Gong Juren's favorable family background.
She represented many ordinary people striving for success.
When people strive together, they might find solace and encourage each other, but if one of them suddenly achieves meteoric success, they often face not encouragement and congratulations, but more jealousy – such is human nature.
However, besides her good fortune, Jiang Xiao'e managed to slap those who were jealous of her in the face with every performance.
She was truly working hard, and some people saw her effort and perseverance, becoming her fans to defend her. These were the truly dedicated fans who recognized her.
#Witnessing a Singer's Growth, Jiang Xiao'e is Only One Hit Song Away from Becoming a Queen!#
#《Across the Ocean to See You》, a song of sorrow sung with a gentle voice.#
#How I wish I could escort you for a thousand miles, until the ends of the earth, to be with you forever. Ting Yu has written love as a melancholic poem!#
Before "The King of Love Songs," love songs constituted a small portion of Ting Yu's song catalog; instead, inspirational songs were what he frequently released.
Everyone was very grateful for this program, which allowed Ting Yu to bring fresh blood to the love song genre in the Chinese music scene.
Of the eighty thousand characters in the world, love is the most hurtful.
Love songs are the most representative romance in the Chinese music scene.
Compared to the previous episodes, Ting Yu's choice of theme this time was more ordinary, but it resonated more deeply.
After the program ended, within a brief hour, the song "Across the Ocean to See You" surged to the number one position on the love song chart, with over twenty thousand comments.
"Many people have experienced the recklessness of going all out for love, haven't they? Even if the ending was good or bad, that experience is the most unforgettable."
"If it weren't for you, who would be willing to come to this Kyoto, where I can't tell east from west!"
"A word of advice from someone who's been there: the person you travel great distances to see will not remember you at all; they will only remember the people they met while traveling great distances."
"The scariest thing is when you suddenly understand a song, but there's no one left for whom you'd cross oceans to see."
Listening to the song, scrolling through the comments section, many people found themselves shedding tears involuntarily.
Perhaps this is the charm of love songs, that resonance between notes and lyrics, which can plunge one into a state of gentle melancholy. This feeling is painful, but when shared and met with widespread agreement, it feels incredibly satisfying.
In contrast to these netizens' comments were the professional music critics' analyses of the songs.
From some point on, whenever Ting Yu released a new song, netizens would first listen to it on music apps, then return to the comment section to post their thoughts, check Weibo for trending topics, and finally go to the music critics for professional analysis of the song.
It seemed to have become a habit.
However, what everyone was paying attention to now, besides the domestic entertainment charts, was more focused on the "Era Music Chart."
"Ting Yu's new song has already entered the top thirty. In a few more hours, it should reach the top twenty."
"From the data integration with the Era Music Chart, Ting Yu's strength has basically stabilized him in the top twenty."
"《Stop the War's Sorrow》 and 《Katyusha》 are currently fifth and thirteenth respectively. Fifth place is probably Ting Yu's best achievement so far. It's a pity that in another day, both songs will have been on the chart for their allotted time, otherwise they could have climbed higher."
"Let's take it slow. After all, it's only the second episode. If Ting Yu continues to win, it's not impossible for him to dominate the music charts."
Currently, Ting Yu has the highest popularity among the producers of "The King of Music," but Sean's consistent chart dominance over the years has also garnered him many loyal fans. Coupled with his excellent performances on the show, it's normal for him to achieve better results than Ting Yu on the Era Music Chart.
In fact, it's clear to anyone who is paying attention that what Ting Yu needs most now is victory. Unless he loses the competition later, as long as he keeps winning, he will undoubtedly reach the top of this global ranking, the "Era Music Chart," it's only a matter of time.
Ting Yu's popularity has simultaneously driven increased global attention to the Chinese music scene.
This chart, after its data integration with the domestic entertainment market, has become a goal for many domestic producers to prove their strength.
At a time when the Chinese music scene is receiving unprecedented attention, many domestic producers are attempting to break into the Era Music Chart.
Besides Ting Yu, the producer with the best performance in the Chinese music scene is Zhou Qingshan.
He already has considerable popularity overseas, and his songs are consistently excellent.
As for other producers, a few occasionally manage to break into the top fifty, some hover around the eighties, while many are ranked outside the two or three hundred mark.
Even so, the Chinese music scene has made a significant stride forward, led by Ting Yu.
The enthusiasm of the producers is high, and the entire music scene has emerged from its previous state of stagnation, presenting a scene of thriving prosperity.
"Regardless of Ting Yu's impact on the Chinese music scene, simply for bringing it to the world stage, he is absolutely a legendary figure!"
"Ting Yu's greatest contribution is bringing the Chinese music scene, which had gone astray, back on track. Remember the era a year ago dominated by those ridiculous viral songs on Douyin? It was a nightmare for the Chinese music scene!"
"Looking forward to this year's Era Awards. Although Ting Yu has already achieved god-like status, he still lacks a formal ceremony."
"The era of traffic has passed; this is now the era of legendary artists. Teachers Mo Yan and Jiang Qian releasing two songs every month, something unimaginable before. Many retired producers have also come out of retirement, preparing to compete on the Era Music Chart. This is truly the best of times!"
"In conclusion, Ting Yu's contribution to this era is immense, and he is also qualified to be the leader of the Chinese music scene!"
Because the market is currently very active, golden songs are appearing frequently.
Sensational and gimmicky songs like "Exploding Thunder" have completely retreated to the low-end market. With the improvement of listeners' aesthetic tastes, those generic pop songs are no longer appealing to many.
In this market environment, many talented producers have experienced unprecedented creative passion.
The Chinese music market has entered a virtuous cycle.
"It's getting better."
In his studio, Mo Yan remarked with emotion while conversing with a group of friends.
"It truly is getting better. We all have to thank Ting Yu."
"He is indeed qualified to be called a legend in the Chinese music scene."
Others, having experienced the darkest period of the Chinese music scene, sighed with emotion.
Now, a great era is unfolding, and the creator of this era is the legend of the Chinese music scene.
Ting Yu!