Finally.
The much-anticipated theme song for "Legends" is about to be released!
Tonight is also a carnival night for gamers. To maintain this buzz, the official game is hosting an event: players who stay online for two hours after 8 PM will receive a skin for a popular hero.
The allure of this skin even surpasses that of the theme song for players.
As a result, online player numbers tonight have hit a new annual high.
The entertainment industry is, naturally, also paying close attention.
Many Ting Yu fans don't play games. They have gone to the official "Legends" website to wait, their refresh buttons practically worn out even though they know it won't be available until 8 PM.
"Haha, it's unexpected that the official actually set up a chat room."
"This is unbearable. Every few minutes feels like hours."
"Do you guys think Ting Yu can win?"
"It's hard to say. After all, Mike has always had high support overseas, and even domestically he has many loyal fans. Ting Yu can sweep the domestic scene, but he's just starting on the international stage and still needs time to gain recognition for his talent."
"This is Ting Yu's first English song. I don't want him to lose."
"Let's just hope he does his best. Ting Yu always surprises us, and I believe this time will be no different."
"Damn, I really wish I had a time accelerator to make time pass faster!"
"I disagree with you. I want a time stopper..."
"What the hell, some people just go straight to warp speed as soon as they open their mouths!"
In addition to a voting system, the official also provided a chat room for this event, where everyone can discuss the new song.
However, due to the massive number of Ting Yu fans, the chat room would crash from time to time, leading to widespread complaints.
The gamers, however, were used to it.
Server crashes?
That's standard operating procedure for Tencent.
You haven't seen anything until you've waited half a day in line, only to be disconnected right before logging in.
That's enough to shatter anyone's mentality!
...
Weibo was also very lively.
Due to the previous episode of "Masked Singer," several music critics had their accounts banned.
The remaining ones were those who were more objective.
It had to be said that after the trend-setting critics were banned, the analyses from these remaining critics were quite objective.
"Although China has a large population, the outcome doesn't look optimistic. Primarily, Mike's work quality is undeniably strong, and Ting Yu's overseas recognition cannot be compensated by his domestic fan base."
"Rationally analyzing, Ting Yu is indeed at a disadvantage. But don't forget, Ting Yu is a person full of charisma. He hasn't lost a single match on his journey, which indicates he never fights unwinnable battles. You can't analyze Ting Yu with normal logic; this guy is a cheater."
"Indeed, it seems his inspiration is inexhaustible, and he always has trump cards left. Anyway, I won't make any definitive predictions for Ting Yu before the competition, as there are too many variables."
Similarly.
Because Wu Liang's account was not banned, Guan Xian became the most popular music critic.
After his "curse prediction" persona was broken last time, he was very happy and resolved to become a music critic who makes accurate predictions.
Then, analyzing from various data, he felt that Ting Yu was in a precarious position this time.
"I think we shouldn't be too optimistic. Let's prepare for the worst. Mike's songs have always been of high quality, and this is a theme song for 'Legends,' which he is familiar with. You should know that last season's theme song reached the top five on the Music Chart and was even used as the theme song for a Hollywood blockbuster. And since it's Ting Yu's first English song, it's okay if he loses. We should give him some time. With the same fan base, Ting Yu has a good chance of beating Mike, but it's really hard to say right now."
His analysis was comprehensive, taking all aspects into consideration.
Both individuals' skills were top-notch in their respective countries. In terms of experience, Ting Yu, writing an English song for the first time, naturally couldn't compare to Mike, for whom English is his native language. Furthermore, in terms of international influence, Ting Yu was even further behind.
Therefore, after he collected and compared a lot of information.
The conclusion he reached was not optimistic.
"Boss Guan is channeling his power! Ting Yu is guaranteed to win this time!"
"It had to be you, I was just waiting for you to say this!"
"I suddenly feel like spending a little money to bet on Ting Yu to win..."
"I actually wanted to, but I missed the best time."
"What do you mean?"
"Before, Ting Yu's odds were 1 to 8, but later, someone bought Ting Yu to win, and quite a lot, forcing the odds down. Now they've dropped to 1 to 4."
"That's still good. I'll bet a hundred yuan for fun. If I lose, I won't care, and if I win, it becomes five hundred, which is delightful. I can get a full spa treatment."
"Bro, promise me, add a bit more money. You dare to get a full spa treatment for five hundred yuan?"
"..."
Gambling websites are prohibited in China.
However, they are very common overseas.
Especially for sports, it's practically a nationwide celebration.
The stakes for Ting Yu and Mike this time are not high, a mere trifle compared to those that run into billions.
...
United States.
Mike was sitting in front of his computer.
Besides him was Anna, the singer for this song.
These two were considered old partners. Anna was the strongest among the new generation of American singers and had the highest chance of being nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist.
Her current status, besides her own abilities, was also thanks to Mike.
Mike was in his forties, while Anna was in her early twenties. There was a significant age gap between them, but rumors of their relationship were frequent.
In overseas countries, such things were commonplace. The darkness of the entertainment industry was far beyond what domestic entertainment could compare to; there were countless celebrities involved in drugs and scandals. Yet, many fans still admired them.
Rumors could barely make a ripple, and even if they were caught, it would have little impact on their careers.
"Mike, is it necessary to pay so much attention to such a minor character?" Anna was wearing a very sexy and hot outfit; this was her signature style.
Especially her full, shapely backside; a simple sway at a concert could drive countless men wild.
And at this moment, this heart-pounding beauty was being casually played with by Mike.
"This is not a minor character. This is the most powerful producer in China right now," Mike said, shaking his head and chuckling lightly.
"What's the point of being the most powerful in China? They all produce formulaic songs of poor quality. You would have become number one if you went to China. Don't waste time. It's rare for me to visit you," Anna leaned close to Mike's ear and gently blew.
It had to be said that this move was very effective on Mike.
His mood instantly became more excited.
"You go take a shower first. I'll come over after I listen," he said, taking a deep breath and patting her twice.
"Then hurry up," Anna said, licking Mike's earlobe.
Then, with a smile, she swayed her hips and walked towards the bathroom.
Mike reluctantly pulled his gaze away, then opened the official website for "Legends."
"Legends Never Die, a pretty good song title. I just don't know if the lyrics and melody can live up to this title." Saying this, Mike clicked to play.