12dz Chapter 270 Final Night
Chapter 270 Final Night
The final night was not broadcast as a full program, but rather live, and the number of online viewers in the live stream has exceeded one million.
This highly anticipated talent show is about to come to an end, and its viewership has reached its peak.
Everyone is curious about which contestants will successfully debut and who will win the final TOP spot.
Fans who couldn't get tickets to the event could only watch the live stream on their screens.
Even though they couldn't be there in person, they were still deeply moved by the stage.
A barrage of comments scrolled across the live stream screen:
—"The director even showed reaction shots of the eliminated contestants. When Xia was seen wiping away tears in the audience, her mother's heart broke."
—"The production team is too good at ripping people off! The background video showed surveillance footage from the training room at 4 a.m., with the trainees curled up on the floor sleeping, clutching lyric books in their hands. Combined with the phrase 'sweat off-camera,' it completely broke down my defenses."
"Given this trend, a vocalist is sure to be in the top five. When performing live, a vocalist's ability to engage the audience is extremely important."
"Boss Bai's songwriting is amazing! I've added another song to my playlist. I'm going to play this song on repeat for the rest of my life. I'm going to be a soldier for Day and Night Entertainment and Boss Bai for the rest of my life."
"How many original songs is this now? I can feel Mr. Bai's love for the contestants and staff. This show is so lucky to have such a boss."
"My eyes were all red, but I was still smiling and singing. Waaah, I cried my eyes out..."
……
The scene on the night of the finals.
The live stream camera slowly zoomed out amidst a shower of dandelion blossoms, gradually narrowing the figures of the twenty teenagers into scattered spots of light as the stage spotlight focused on them.
The host, dressed in a silver-gray suit, walked up the steps to the central rising platform, the envelope in his hand gleaming with a gold sheen under the spotlight.
That's the final list, based on the votes of millions of viewers.
"Next, we will begin revealing tonight's debut lineup, starting with the ninth place winner." The host's voice echoed throughout the studio.
The scene was completely silent.
Behind every name lies countless sleepless nights, countless hours of practice, and answers written with youth.
When the host read out the name, the contestant's face appeared on the big screen.
The boy in the white shirt suddenly covered his mouth and burst into tears.
The crowd erupted in deafening screams, cheers, and applause.
The live stream chat was instantly flooded with a large number of floating comments:
"Ahhh, congratulations to the younger brother who barely made it in! He's turned things around!"
—"Congratulations! Congratulations! Hooray!"
……
Because of his introverted personality, his performance was not particularly outstanding in the early stages of the show, which resulted in him barely making it through the first round.
However, in the second round, he joined a good team and, with the trust of his teammates, got an important part, which made him famous overnight. He then continued to advance and gained more and more support.
At this moment, standing under the spotlight, he bowed deeply to the audience.
After calming down for a moment, he began to express his feelings.
“I have a secret.” His voice was unusually clear despite the trembling, “Actually, on the first day I entered the practice room, I hid in the bathroom and cried for ten minutes, afraid that I wouldn’t make it to the finals.”
"Thank you to the version of myself who persevered in the dance studio... Thank you, Mom... And finally, thank you to my roommate Xiao Zhou, thank you for inviting me to join your team. Without you, without everyone in the Stardust Memoirs team, there would be no me today..."
A few sobs could be heard from the audience, and in the eliminated contestants' section, his roommate Xiao Zhou was already sobbing uncontrollably.
The ninth crystal seat lit up with a dazzling light after the debuting contestant sat down.
As the debut spots were announced one by one, the seats were gradually filled.
Now, only the most important top three and the tenth place who can secure a spot in the debut have not been announced, and the atmosphere at the scene is becoming increasingly tense.
— "Bet five cents on spicy strips! The center position belongs to the black leather-clad war god."
"I'm so nervous, my palms are sweating! I'm holding my boyfriend so he can keep watching."
"Good news: There are still four debut spots left; bad news: only the top three and tenth spots are left, and my favorite hasn't even been called yet. I'm going to break down..."
……
Upstairs in a private room, Bai Li appeared remarkably composed, having just taken the time to finalize follow-up cooperation details with the CEO of a certain brand.
The list of debut spots appeared in her hands the moment it was released.
After learning that her artist Jia Lai had successfully debuted, Bai Li felt much relieved.
Jia Lai's participation in "Star Making Lab" was not supported by Day and Night Entertainment; his debut was entirely due to his own luck and ability.
His participation in "Star Making Lab" was not smooth sailing; in fact, there was a controversy in the middle of the show.
There are no secrets that stay hidden forever.
The news that Jia Lai was a signed artist with Day and Night Entertainment still leaked out.
This caused quite a stir at the time.
Some people took the opportunity to stir up trouble, trying to find evidence that Day and Night Entertainment favored their own artists, portraying Jia Lai as a negative figure who relied on editing and packaging his image, and using this opportunity to pull him down from the top.
However, the evidence is insufficient.
Although the show gave Jia Lai's reaction time in the first episode, it also gave it to other people. After calculating and comparing the screen time, Jia Lai's screen time was not really that much.
In addition, thanks to the excellent public relations team at Day and Night Entertainment, who quickly issued a serious statement when the news leaked, the public opinion storm was finally quelled.
Even so, later in the show, there were still people who were unaware of the truth or who believed in conspiracy theories who labeled Jia Lai as "royal."
It's fair to say that being a signed artist with Day and Night Entertainment didn't bring Jia Lai any real help.
But in the end, Jia Lai still successfully debuted.
It was his excellent singing skills and strength that convinced people and completely silenced the doubts.
What's even more exciting is that in the future, there won't be only one young and inexperienced seedling like Jia Lai.
The company has contacted all the contestants who do not currently have an agency to discuss relevant signing matters, and almost all of them have accepted the invitation from Day and Night Entertainment.
"Star-Making Lab" has already shown them the powerful star-making capabilities of Day and Night Entertainment. Moreover, Day and Night Entertainment ranks among the top in terms of both public opinion and resources in the domestic entertainment industry.
This time, they offered very generous signing terms, and the players couldn't think of a reason to refuse.
If they successfully debut tonight, they will officially become a member of Day and Night Entertainment.
Bai Li had a long-term plan from the very beginning when she created this program. By having idols who emerge from the show sign with her company, they could not only continue to generate value for the company, but also accumulate valuable goodwill.
In addition, for those contestants who were unfortunately eliminated but have great potential, the company will extend signing invitations after discussions. With careful packaging and professional training, they can also make a fresh start and become a new force in the future.
On stage, the host continued announcing the rankings:
"Next, we will witness the birth of the grand champion of 'Star-Making Lab'!"
Golden powder rained down from the dome, and spotlights focused on the three candidates.
These three are the top three in this program, truly deserving of the title of "Grand Slam Champions".
One of them garnered a lot of attention even before the show aired, simply because half of his face was shown in the trailer.
After the show aired, his stage performances were always of a very high standard, and his professionalism was top-notch. These excellent qualities ensured that his ranking never fell out of the top three.
Of course, the other two are equally impressive.
Each has its own unique characteristics and strengths.
In fact, the top three candidates are not hard to guess, but who will be the TOP is still unknown.
Anyone who frequently watches talent shows knows that there is a world of difference between "top three" and "TOP1".
As the absolute center position in the final group formation, "TOP1" will not only become the core of the group, but also signify the allocation of top-tier resources.
The contestants were nervous, and their fans, who had worked hard to vote for them for months, were even more nervous.
Beneath the cheering light boards rising and falling in the audience seats lay the anxiety and anticipation of countless fans who had spent months and nights voting for their idols.
The host's gaze swept over the audience, who were holding their breath and waiting, and deliberately kept them in suspense: "This contestant won over 20 million votes with a landslide victory, stunning everyone on her first stage performance and achieving legendary status during the public performance..."
"The champion is—"
The drawn-out pause froze the air, plunging the entire studio into darkness, with only the central lift platform illuminated by a pale blue floor lamp, outlining a trail of light.
When the lights came back on, the spotlight instantly focused on the contestant in the center of the stage, wearing a black leather jacket. Only his exceptionally handsome face remained on the big screen, his sharp features appearing even more striking amidst the interplay of light and shadow.
The cheers that erupted from the crowd almost lifted the roof off.
The live stream chat was instantly flooded with comments:
"A ventilator! Get me a ventilator now!"
—"Ahhhhh, awesome!"
—Well deserved!
……
The young man smiled and took the microphone with ease. Though his eyes welled up with tears, he maintained a calm and composed smile: "Actually, I prepared a lot of remarks, but right now I just want to say thank you to everyone who believed in me..."
After the top three finalists finished giving their speeches and took their seats, only one seat remained empty in the contestants' section.
—Tenth place.
This segment is already a classic formula in talent shows.
The final spot for debut is suspenseful, and the most exciting suspense must be revealed at the very end to achieve the best program effect.
Viewers in the official live stream were overwhelmingly critical of the program team's misconduct.
—"The classic suspense-building element may be late, but it's finally here."
"Director, come out and take your punishment!"
"Neither of my two tweets got my name called. At least one of them should be included!"
……
At this moment, eleven contestants still stand behind the stage, their knuckles white as they grip the debut handbook tightly. Under the heavy pressure of the cruel competition system, only one of the eleven can step onto this "single-plank bridge" to reach the debut position.
It's cruel, but it's a rule that was set from the beginning.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became oppressive after a brief period of revelry.
Suddenly, the large screen on the side of the stage began playing clips of them from the show at high speed:
In the dance studio at three in the morning, someone was repeatedly practicing the moves while holding their sore knees; in the vocal class, someone's voice was so tired that it cracked, but they still stubbornly started over; and when people sat together late at night to share hometown delicacies, there were those tired but sincere smiles.
"Tenth place—" the host's voice rang out again, "who has earned the right to debut is—"
On the electronic screen appeared a person with their eyes closed, too afraid to look, but with their hands clasped together, still silently praying.
His fan zone was initially deathly silent, then erupted into deafening cries and screams, with glow sticks being waved wildly, creating a dazzling sea of stars.
The other ten contestants almost instinctively gathered around him, some patting his shoulder hard, others offering him hugs with red eyes.
Wearing a mint green performance outfit, Lü Cong staggered and helped the teammate next to him. When he saw his own face on the big screen, he covered his mouth in disbelief.
In fact, when his name wasn't listed among the fifth to ninth place winners, Lü Cong had already silently begun to piece together his broken hopes, realizing that his chances of debuting tonight were probably very slim.
He knew all too well that there were people more skilled than him among those ranked first through fourth, and it was definitely not him.
There were too many people vying for the tenth place spot; everyone was very talented, and he wasn't entirely confident.
Just when he thought this dream was coming to an end, he unexpectedly became the tenth-place winner—the last contestant to qualify for the final round.
The moment he picked up the microphone, a feeling of waking from a dream washed over him. Lü Cong's knees almost gave way, and his fingers trembled so much he could barely hold the microphone: "I... I never thought I could get this far. Thank you to the production team for giving me this opportunity, thank you to my fans..."
He, who is usually eloquent, was choked up and unable to speak at this moment, and could only bow deeply to the audience.
With that, the list of the top ten has been fully announced, and the final night has come to a perfect end.
The air in the studio suddenly became thick and sticky.
Some of the contestants who failed to debut stood there, still looking dazed; some silently turned around, knelt on one knee, and ran their fingertips over the cold stage surface one last time; and some even hugged their familiar friends and cried uncontrollably.
The backstage staff got busy, guiding the audience to leave in an orderly manner and coordinating with the debut members to carry out the subsequent procedures.
The final night of "Star Making Lab" reached unprecedented levels of popularity.
The debut lineup dominated the trending topics list, and discussions about the "most shocking talent show scene" continued to rise on social media.
It not only provides the entertainment industry with a group of outstanding new idols, but also allows the audience to see the infinite possibilities of dreams and youth.
Subsequently, "Star Making Lab" was hailed by the public as the best "phenomenal" talent show, leaving an indelible mark on the history of talent shows and opening the mythical path of domestic idol groups.
Of course, these are all for later.
At this moment, the final night had just ended, the stage lights were gradually being turned off, and Bai Li set off for the celebration banquet.
In the concealed car, Bai Li took off her outer cloak, revealing a formal dress underneath, and stepped into the banquet hall in high heels.
She dressed rather formally for this celebration banquet.
This was mainly because the celebration banquet was not just for company staff. In addition to the core members of the day and night entertainment program production team, executives from other companies in the same industry, brand representatives, media reporters, and even several popular celebrities were also invited.
This celebration banquet was not just a simple celebration, but more like a resource expo for the entertainment industry. The group had just officially debuted and their popularity was at its peak, making it a good time to meet and get to know peers and colleagues.
Therefore, this celebration banquet was mainly to warm up the new group.
"Mr. Bai, you've arrived."
The moment Bai Li stepped into the banquet hall, someone immediately came forward to lead the way.