NABC Chapter 198 The Second Round of Selection for "Super Girl"
Chapter 198 The Second Round of Selection for "Super Girl"
Meanwhile, the preliminary rounds of "Super Girl" are also nearing their end.
A total of 1.5 million people registered across 17 competition zones nationwide. After preliminary rounds and initial selections, 384 people ultimately advanced to the second round.
This number was personally determined by Lu Ran.
After the preliminary rounds, the seventeen regions will be divided into four major regions: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Chengdu.
Ninety-six contestants from each region participated in the second round.
"Three hundred and seventy-two people, just enough to go around," he said at the meeting. "The second round will be divided into twelve groups of thirty-one people each. One episode will be broadcast every week, and three people will advance each week, for a total of twelve weeks."
Shen Yuege did the math for a moment: "Twelve weeks, three months?"
"Yes." Lu Ran nodded. "Three months is just enough time to promote it again and keep the hype going."
"and then?"
"Then it's the round of 36 to 12, the round of 12 to 6, the round of 6 to 3, and finally the grand final." Lu Ran drew a pyramid on the whiteboard. "The whole process will be broadcast live, with audience voting and real-time data updates."
He paused, then turned to look at the rest of the people in the conference room:
"From the second round onwards, it's no longer just a singing competition. It's a reality show, an idol training program, and a nationwide carnival."
Liu Siqi asked thoughtfully, "So, those contestants who advance need to sign contracts in advance?"
"That's right," Lu Ran said. "Before the second round begins, all the advancing contestants will have to sign an agreement. Xingyue Studio and Xingyao Entertainment have priority in signing, but it's not mandatory. Those who don't want to sign can continue the competition, but they will receive less resource support later on."
Is that fair?
"It's fair," Lu Ran said. "A competition is a competition, and a contract is a contract; they're two different things. We're just giving them another option, not forcing them to choose."
At this point, Lu Ran paused again: "We have already given them such a platform. If they cannot use it for our benefit, wouldn't we be doing all the work for someone else?"
Shen Yuege nodded. He knew that although Lu Ran said it wasn't mandatory, no one would refuse or dare to refuse in the end.
However, they are not charities after all. Although they do not become purely blood-sucking capitalists, they still have to think about themselves first.
Shen Yuege then asked, "What about the judges? Will it still be the same few of us in the second round?"
"You and Liu Siqi will still be in the second round, and we'll pick a few more teachers with good information," Lu Ran said. "But after the top 36, we'll change the lineup. We'll invite more industry bigwigs, well-known musicians, and even crossover celebrities to keep things fresh."
"And what about you?"
"Me?" Lu Ran smiled. "I'll probably be busy with other things then. But I'll definitely be there for the finals."
...
On the last day of the preliminary round, Shen Yuege, sitting on the judging panel in Shanghai, was unusually emotional.
"Not long ago, we were watching these singers at the audition." She looked at the contestants bowing on stage and said softly, "Now these people are about to participate in the second round."
Lu Ran squeezed her hand: "What's wrong?"
Shen Yuege shook her head. "I just feel...time flies by so fast."
Time really flies; in the blink of an eye, Lu Ran has been in this world for almost a year.
My contract with Shen Yuege is also about to expire.
Although the relationship between the two of them is indeed quite complicated now, as they are dating as a contractual couple, they are still quite emotional when they think about what has happened over the past year.
After bowing, the contestants on stage looked up at the judges' panel, their eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.
Nearly a hundred singers are all contestants who stood out in the Shanghai division.
The next part of the session involved the judges giving their final comments and guidance.
Lu Ran also hopes that the team that makes it to the end will be from their Shanghai region.
The first one was a girl of about eighteen or nineteen, with her hair in a ponytail, wearing a white shirt, and looking very neat and tidy.
Her name is Lin Xiaoxi, a freshman at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and the one who passed the audition with a unanimous vote.
"Lin Xiaoxi, right?" Lu Ran flipped through the information. "Your voice is excellent, and your emotional delivery is very natural. But after these few rounds of the preliminary rounds, have you noticed a problem?"
Lin Xiaoxi was taken aback: "What's the problem?"
"Your song choices," Lu Ran said, "have all been ballads and slow songs in the last few rounds, and they've all been relatively safe choices. There's nothing wrong with your singing, but the judges get tired of seeing them so often."
"In the upcoming matches, our opponents will definitely be stronger than we are now."
Lin Xiaoxi listened attentively without saying a word.
Shen Yuege continued, "What Teacher Lu means is that you can try some different styles in the second round. For example, something a little faster, or something a bit more challenging. Let the judges see your potential."
"Thank you, teacher. I...I'll try," Lin Xiaoxi said softly.
"This isn't just a trial; it's serious preparation," Liu Siqi said, unusually so. "Starting from the second round, there will be pre-recorded videos that will be watched by audiences across the country. If you continue to sing these safe songs, you'll easily be lost among the 300-plus people nationwide."
Lin Xiaoxi took a deep breath and nodded heavily: "I understand, thank you, teachers."
When she stepped off the stage, her steps were noticeably more firm than when she stepped on.
Shen Yuege turned to look at Lu Ran: "How far do you think she can go?"
"It's hard to say," Lu Ran said. "She has potential, but it depends on whether she can break through her own limitations. Among the more than 300 people in the second round, those who truly make it through are all people with unique characteristics."
"for example?"
"For example, Su Qian who sings original songs, Zhao Xiaotong who sings rock, Zhou Wan who sings folk songs, and so on..." Lu Ran paused, "Comparatively speaking, I think they have a better chance of making it to the final selection."
Shen Yuege nodded heavily, agreeing with Lu Ran's opinion.
There are indeed many songs that are very nice to listen to and easy to sing, but they are hard to leave a lasting impression.
Shen Yuege really likes Lin Xiaoxi, and if she can break through her own limitations, she thinks she has great potential for development.
...
On the day the preliminary rounds of "Super Girl" concluded, Lu Ran created a special circle on TUTU for fans to discuss:
#Top 372 Super Girls#
In just a few hours, the number of views exceeded five million.
Many users in the comments section were cheering on their region's players:
"Lin Xiaoxichong! The pride of the Shanghai region!"
"Su Qian's original work is absolutely amazing! She should participate in a songwriting competition!"
"This show is so interesting! It has all sorts of people; it's much better than those competitions that are all professional athletes!"
"When does the second round start? I can't wait!"
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