Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 302 The Producer's Troubles
In fact, Zhejiang TV is one of the pioneers of New Year's Eve television in mainland China.

However, compared to Hunan TV's strategic commitment to continuously operating its New Year's Eve gala and establishing it as a fixed brand, this is a different story.

Zhejiang TV did not continue with the New Year's Eve concert format, but instead kept changing the name and format, which resulted in Zhejiang TV's New Year's Eve concert not being very well-known.

…………

In 2005, Hunan TV took advantage of the immense popularity of the "Super Girl" program to plan and broadcast its first New Year's Eve concert live.

The gala lasted from 20:00 PM to midnight, and featured "Super Girl" contestants such as Li Yuchun, Zhou Bichang, and Zhang Liangying, as well as celebrities such as Wilber Pan and Yu Chengqing.

It pioneered the concept of a New Year's Eve gala on provincial satellite TV stations...

…………

In an effort to compete with Hunan TV's "Super Girl" New Year's Eve gala, Zhejiang TV launched its first-ever New Year's Eve concert, investing a huge amount of money!

The "Wonderful 2006 - Zhejiang and Hong Kong New Year's Eve Countdown Star Concert" was hosted by Hu Ke, Zhu Dan, and Zeng Baoyi.

The event not only set up two venues for live streaming—Hangzhou Hubin International Brand Street and Hong Kong Times Square—but also invited numerous celebrities from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

The Hangzhou lineup included Li Quan, Wang Rong, Shunzi, the Feng group, You Hongming, the Back Dorm Boys, and the ethereal Erma Yina.

The Hong Kong lineup included Chen Yixun, Gu Juji, TWINS, Leung Wing-ki, Chen Xiaochun, Yung Zu-er, Zhang Hanyun, Zhang Jinxuan, and the Arirang group;
Ultimately, Hunan TV won by leveraging the immense popularity of the "Super Girl" program, achieving the highest viewership rating in its time slot nationwide.

Lantai ranked second, slightly inferior to Lantai.

…………

In 2006, Zhejiang Radio and Hong Kong Radio jointly hosted the New Year's Eve concert "2007 Wonderful New Year's Eve Zhejiang-Hong Kong New Year Countdown Star Concert".

The gala will still be broadcast live from two main venues: the West Lake New Hubin Square in Hangzhou and the Times Square in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

The Hangzhou lineup includes Zhang Xinzhe, A-Du, Lin Yuzhong, Hu Ling, Wang Qiang, Xue Zhiqian, and others.

Times Square in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, invited Andy Lau, one of the Four Heavenly Kings at the height of his popularity, and Yung So-yee, the Queen of Hong Kong pop.

…………

The 2007 event, "Sing Together in Hangzhou - Welcoming 2008 and Creating a World Record," was also incredibly imaginative and full of creativity.

This live broadcast gala was a collaborative effort by all citizens and tourists of Hangzhou, setting a Guinness World Record for "Longest Continuous Karaoke Performance by Multiple People".

…………

Then, "I Love Lyrics" gradually became popular...

Therefore, Zhejiang TV did not use any celebrities for last year's "Zhejiang Satellite TV China Blue: Crossing 2009 National Interactive Concert".

To create an unprecedented, purely grassroots, zero-celebrity New Year's Eve concert.

The concert was broadcast live in the format of the then-popular "I Love Lyrics" "National Karaoke King City Showdown".

Tianyue, Linghan, Siqi, Wang Tao, Haifeng, Chengcheng, Yuanye, Xiaozhao, Teletubbies, and others held a four-hour concert.

A hotline of 100 lines was opened, allowing off-site audience members to participate in a real-time lyrics relay challenge to win prizes, achieving "40 people linked together inside and outside the venue," and nearly 200 songs were sung.

The "ZG Blue Love Charity Fund" was established concurrently with the gala, and the prize money won by contestants and audience members will be donated in equal amounts by Zhejiang TV.

Ultimately, 22 yuan was raised, becoming the first charitable donation in the country in 2009, which was used to support the reconstruction of Hongguang Township Central Primary School in Qingchuan County, Yizhou.

This New Year's Eve gala was praised by netizens as "a truly meaningful New Year's Eve celebration," and received excellent public opinion.

Unfortunately, it received critical acclaim but not commercial success, and its ratings plummeted out of the top five in its time slot within the CSM35 city group.

…………

This year, they originally wanted to turn things around, but due to a serious misjudgment of the policy situation!

He pooped a big one!
Seeing the situation of their old rivals made me even more panicked...

Hunan TV's "Confidence 09 Happy New Year Countdown", Dragon TV's "Welcoming the World Expo Shanghai New Year Countdown", and Shenzhen TV's "Sound Shakes the World, Singing to Welcome 2010".

It's an all-star lineup!
The most outrageous one is Jiangsu TV; their lineup is simply phenomenal!
R&B's new king Fang Datong, Sodagreen who just released their double albums "Spring Sunshine" and "Summer Fever" and became a huge hit, Zhou Bichang, the 2009 Music Billboard Best Female Singer...

Top talent show contestants include Chen Chushen, the champion of Super Boy; Fan Weiqi, the queen of Taiwanese love songs; and Sun Nan, a leading male singer from mainland China who composed the theme song "Pursuit" for the film "The Founding of a Republic" this year…

Finally, there's the legendary Mandopop group Super Band, with 60 shows on their tour this year!

It's obvious that Taiwan's TV station isn't planning to continue operating in 2010; they've probably burned through all the government subsidies for next year!

Facing a ratings collapse that could cause them to fall out of the top 5 again

The top management of Zhejiang TV could only turn to allies in the public opinion field for help, such as Tiger Shadow Star, as a last resort, to try to increase the number of celebrities they had.

…………

Unexpectedly, just as the Tiger Shadow artists arrived for rehearsals, a fight broke out between Ya Dan and Zhao Yihuan in the dressing room. This signifies a complete falling out between the two most important groups involved in the gala!

Faced with a host of unfavorable circumstances, the top management of Zhejiang TV held a meeting for an entire day and finally made a decision that went against the wishes of their ancestors.

The live stream has been changed to a pre-recorded broadcast!
........................

Hengli Building, No. 5 Huanglong Road, Xihu District, Lin'an City, Yuezhou Province

The program team issued an announcement regarding the change in broadcast format.

That evening, producer Li Xiong brought Hua Shao, Qin Lige, Yi Yi, Zhu Dan, and Tao Yan, the producer of "Delicious Food Wins the World".

We invited Lin Xingzhuo, Wan Xi, Zhu Yilong, Da Peng, Zhao Yihuan, Huang Jingyu and others to a gathering at Huanglong SOS.

Ostensibly, it was a welcome dinner for Wan Qian, who had just arrived from the set of "Shanghai Shanghai" in Shanghai this afternoon...

…………

Heaven on earth, resplendent in gold, Lin'an SOS
This year, Huanglong SOS set a record for the highest-selling Chivas Regal in Asia, making it arguably the number one nightclub in Lin'an City.
Producer Li Xiong was clearly a veteran; he said five sentences as soon as he entered the private room!

"Those wearing safety shorts, go out; those on their period, go out; those who can't be touched, go out; those who are constantly on their phones, go out; those who can't go out for late-night snacks, go out!"

…………

After the fruit platter and drinks were served.

Producer Li Xiong took the initiative to toast Zhao Yihuan and apologize.

This indicates that the station is preparing to discipline Sister Zhu, the deputy director of the program center.

He also said he really liked Zhao Yihuan's Bi Chenxi in "Mao Pian" and Cheng Xiaoyu in "Diao Si Nan Shi".

The station's program "Charge Forward for Love" also wants to invite Zhao Yihuan to be a relationship expert.

Since she had won the fight and gained resources, Zhao Yihuan didn't bother arguing with that Sister Zhu anymore.

…………

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone left the private room and played on the dance floor for a while. When they came back, people kept coming over to toast them.

Many girls at the nightclub recognized Lin Xingzhuo and came up to her, asking for photos and leaving their contact information.

Lin Xingzhuo's two phenomenal rapper songs released this year have helped him gain some recognition within certain circles.

From now on, little brother won't have to worry about going hungry!

…………

Some people even proactively asked Da Peng and Zhao Yihuan for autographs.

Judging from the popularity of Tiger Shadow artists in China.

Lin Xingzhuo and Zhao Yihuan are considered the top two siblings.

Compared to Zhao Yihuan, the first generation of internet celebrity goddess who starred in "Mao Pian" and "Diao Si Nan Shi", Ai Shangzhen's dominance is more reflected in the Japanese and Korean markets.

Da Peng, with his role in "Men's Diary," has surpassed Zhu Yilong, whose works have yet to be broadcast.

Bosco Wong has a group of mainland fans among TVB enthusiasts, while Zhu Yilong, Huang Jingyu, Mao Xiaotong, and others are really just third or fourth-tier minor stars.

…………

The nightclub lights of the millennium were all highly saturated colors, giving people a sense of prosperity, hope, and vitality.

The atmosphere in the store was fantastic, and everyone ended up having a blast on the dance floor!

Vansie even performed a Charleston dance in the middle of the dance floor.

At first, I thought Wan Qian was just dancing randomly, but in the end, I realized that this is how the dance is actually performed!

Casual, unrestrained, and free-spirited – this is probably the pinnacle of Charleston dance to date!

Come to think of it, who would have thought that God, Zhao Si, Wan Qian, and Fei Yuqing actually danced the same dance...

…………

Amidst the clinking of glasses, producer Li Xiong watched Lin Xingzhuo, who was indulging in unrestrained behavior and lounging on the sofa.

While lazily signing his name on the belly button of the enthusiastic female DJ in a crop top, he enjoyed being fed a fruit platter and watermelon by Yi Yi, a slightly tipsy new host from Zhejiang TV.

Li Xiong drank and sighed, "A true man should be like this..."

Da Peng, who had just returned to the sofa after having a great time, heard Li Xiong's exclamation and came over to him.

(End of this chapter)