The six-month-long "Masked Singer King" finally reached its finale.
The show's viewership was already the highest in the domestic entertainment industry during normal competitions. After the public opinion incident involving the Dark Night Rabbit in the previous episode, it had been pushed to its peak.
Most of the audience for this finale were industry insiders. After all, the traffic generated by such a grand occasion was enough, even if it was just a small share. Stars from the film and television industry, not just the Mandopop scene, were also present! Even though tickets were sold under real names and limited to two per person, it couldn't stop the influx of celebrities wanting to ride the wave of popularity. They bought tickets from their fans at high prices and came to the venue. Tickets that were originally only one or two thousand yuan were hyped to ten or twenty thousand yuan for the finale, and those with front-row seats were close to a hundred thousand, yet still scarce!
Outside the finale venue, reporters were swarming. Various luxury cars stopped, and elegantly dressed celebrities emerged. If people didn't know this was the finale of "Masked Singer King," they might have mistaken it for an entertainment gala. Apart from the absence of a red carpet and a signing wall, there was no difference between the celebrities seen here and those at an entertainment gala; even some smaller entertainment galas didn't attract so many stars.
"Wow! That's the very popular internet celebrity Watermelon Sister!"
"Tch... At this scale, internet celebrities are hardly worth mentioning. Look at that group chatting over there."
"Holy cow, even people from the TF youth training camp are here?"
"Quick, look over there! Idol Boy Band!"
"These second and third-tier stars are quite good at riding the trends. Coming to the finale to have their agency take a few photos and posting them in the Masked Singer King's super topic and trending searches will definitely help them gain a lot of fans."
Just as the onlookers were marveling at the number of celebrities present, a commotion suddenly broke out in the venue. A first-tier actress, wearing a revealing see-through long dress, stumbled as she was walking into the venue! Reporters immediately swarmed around her, snapping pictures. The actress, sitting on the ground with a wronged expression, struck poses that were both awkward and extremely alluring.
"You can do that??"
"Holy cow, her acting is too terrible..."
"Otherwise, who do you think is to blame for the proliferation of bad domestic films?"
"They really think this is an entertainment gala, even resorting to faking falls..."
"Her fall is a big deal; it'll at least get her a trending topic, and her popularity will increase again."
"I bet more people will fall later."
"My prediction is at least five more."
Admittedly, the "Masked Singer King" competition hadn't even started yet. However, the excitement outside the venue was definitely enough to keep people entertained. There were fake falls, and not just one. Some deliberately let their shoulder straps slip to reveal their entire "Northern Hemisphere," drawing a crowd of reporters. Others staged entertainment industry feuds, engaging in public confrontations. It was truly a lively scene. These farces were enough to show how in this era of entertainment addiction, people would do anything to grab attention. Of course, these were the actions of second and third-tier stars. For those at the first-tier or super first-tier level, they were much more reserved. They possessed their own aura. The moment they stepped out of their cars, they caused gasps from onlookers. These individuals didn't need to seek attention; they had their own established markets.
"Holy cow, even the veteran actors are here?"
"Teacher Shiqin is actually coming to watch Singer King. What does an actress know about singing?"
"Teacher Yuan Li is also here. These two are veterans in the film and television industry."
Shiqin and Yuan Li, both veterans of the film and television industry, parked their cars together. After getting out, they glanced at each other but did not greet each other. However, reporters wouldn't miss such a golden opportunity, as these two hadn't been seen together for years. A group of reporters surrounded them.
"Are both teachers here to watch the finale?"
"Could both teachers share their thoughts on the finale?"
Surrounded by reporters, Shiqin and Yuan Li could only respond with smiles. Shiqin nodded, "I've been following the Singer King competition. I had time, so I came to watch the finale." Yuan Li added, "That's right. I've been watching the competition at home recently. I'm mainly here to support Dark Night Rabbit." Reporters were naturally not satisfied with their official answers. There had been rumors about Yuan Li's pregnancy recently. After a few probing questions, Yuan Li vaguely brushed them off. Then, they turned their attention to Shiqin, "Teacher Yuan Li is pregnant recently. Has Teacher Shiqin given her any parenting tips?" Shiqin was stunned at first, then replied with a forced smile, "Oh, if she needs them, uh heh heh..." However, Yuan Li, standing beside her, didn't want others to talk about her pregnancy and directly changed the subject, "No, Teacher Shiqin recently had placenta injections. Is that something I can talk about?" Shiqin rolled her eyes at her, "Oh? Yes, yes..." Yuan Li continued, "I think this is a question that needs consultation. Did the placenta injections have any effect? Did it plump up your skin?" Shiqin's eyes were practically rolling to the heavens. The onlookers were equally stunned by their back-and-forth. These were indeed veteran actresses in the entertainment industry, deflecting attention seamlessly. Such farces continued to happen as more and more celebrities arrived. While second and third-tier stars appeared earlier, more and more big names showed up later. A "Masked Singer King" finale had turned into a carnival for the entire domestic entertainment industry.
However, when Mo Yan appeared with the two "Song Gods," Jiang Qian and Fang Lingyu, the reporters surrounding the celebrities instantly dispersed and flocked to Mo Yan. In the entertainment industry, especially in Mandopop, the status of these Song Gods was far higher than that of singers and stars. After all, it was not difficult for a Song God to make a singer popular.
"Teacher Mo Yan, why isn't Ting Yu with you this time?" These reporters' questions were designed to trap him. However, as an old hand, Mo Yan easily deflected, "Why would a young person like him tag along with us? Young people should have their own circles, that way their music will be even younger." However, his words left Shen Jinghong, who was behind him, with a dark expression, feeling completely disheartened. "Teacher, aren't you indirectly talking about me?"
"Then, Teacher Mo Yan, what are your thoughts on the competition results?"
"My opinion doesn't matter much. Everyone will know after watching the competition." With that, Mo Yan, smiling, led Jiang Qian and the others directly through the staff entrance and into the venue. He appeared to be in good spirits, having emerged from the storm of public opinion. After all, he was an elder who had been in the entertainment industry for so long. Although public opinion had affected him, with Lin Zhaoyang's wave of nostalgic marketing, Mo Yan's middle-aged fans had a wave of reminiscing about their youth. With their support, Mo Yan's reputation had also improved.