Chapter 604: Chapter 480: 6688 Produced with Integrity!

No matter if it’s the trainees’ skills or attitudes, they can quickly spot their issues and give proper, objective advice.

During part allocation, the brothers proactively vied for the center position, but everything was based on ability.

Even if someone got the center position, they would be replaced immediately if found unsuitable.

For example, Xie Yizun got the center position for the second competition after the first round of screening.

But during the subsequent practices, the mentors observed carefully and told him, "Your personal traits are too strong and can’t blend perfectly with your teammates."

As a result, Xie Yizun’s center position was replaced.

When he was replaced, the audience could clearly see the disappointment and sadness in his eyes on the screen, but he calmly said, "It’s okay, idol groups are all about the overall stage effect—I will work harder."

After speaking, he sincerely thanked the mentors and the teammates he was assigned to with his hands joined in gratitude.

...

Viewers watching the show saw a glistening flash in the beautiful peach blossom eyes of the young boy on the screen, and their hearts ached but felt deeply moved.

’Idol 6688’ hasn’t been so seriously reviewed by the audience for a long time—

"Finally seeing the original intention of a talent show on this stage again, thank you Idol 6688, you guys are awesome!"

"It feels like I’m back to four years ago when watching 6688 with the same excitement, so many fresh faces, so much genuine reflection, and genuine emotions and tears among the brothers."

"Why am I feeling a bit moved? Entertainment companies in our country are truly listening to our voices and quietly nurturing talents with all-around singing and dancing skills."

"Hope this year a boy idol group with influence will emerge."

"They’re... really competing well."

"I feel like I can do it again!"

"Yiyi, don’t be sad, practice well, and aim for the center position next time!"

As everyone watched the two episodes of ’Idol 6688,’ they found the competing brothers to be very restrained.

Most of them tried to avoid clowning around or selling images.

Despite some still unable to resist trying cunning means to gain attention and stand out.

However, when they saw more trainees around them focused on preparing for the performance, scrutinizing over an instrument, a piece of music, or a movement, they gradually corrected their attitude too.

...

Both the show and its participants seemed to have rediscovered the underlying logic of competitive talent shows—competition.

The competition in this year’s ’Idol 6688’ is everywhere, and the tense atmosphere doesn’t dissipate for a moment.

The camera and lighting aren’t flashy like in previous years.

If trainees make mistakes or perform exceptionally, it’s edited to show the audience.

This presentation allows this year’s ’Idol 6688’ trainees’ abilities to be fully displayed to the audience.

At the same time, it helps the audience better and more objectively view the participants’ performances and offer more patient evaluations after they perform.

This year’s ’Idol 6688’, a conscientious production!

The show’s emphasis on ability is evident, and they’ve genuinely allowed trainees to face a full examination by the audience.

Sincerity for sincerity.

This year, 6688 is so cool that those fans and viewers who previously proclaimed "domestic entertainment is doomed!" suddenly feel hope reigniting along with the program.

As the competition in ’Idol 6688’ progresses, this program, which the domestic entertainment audience wanted to give up on, has seen its online popularity rising again. The biggest highlights of talent shows are undoubtedly "dreams and youth."

If all long-form video platforms in the country could recreate programs like this year’s ’Idol 6688’ on "YoYo Platform," truly regaining the original intent of program making, and eliminating the flashy tactics for traffic and topics of past years.

The audience also expressed through their enthusiasm and actions to the platforms and capital—

When talent entertainment shows become less profit-oriented, people’s goodwill towards them will naturally rise.

In the end, no one dislikes sincerity and desire.

In addition, these two traits will become the motivation for them to continue following the program.

Of course, this year’s ’Idol 6688’ isn’t without flaws, such as these participants being mostly young like Xie Yizun, who gained some recognition online recently due to ’Life of a Salted Fish,’ are merely teenagers.

So young, even with some traces of professional training, their control over the stage isn’t proficient, leading to frequent issues during performances.

But it’s okay, talent shows are about growth, and starting with inadequate skill and experience is fine as long as there’s growth in the program.

The most surprising thing for the audience is still Xie Yizun. Everyone originally thought, with his good looks, he came here to gain some popularity as a pretty face before transitioning to acting to make money.

But!

Soon they were hollering, astonished— 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Wuwuwu, the brother’s voice is so wonderful!"

"His voice texture is amazing."

"Please debut immediately."

"Yiyi, you’re awesome ahhhh."

"Brother, you can’t play us like that."

"..."

When Xie Yizun appeared, he was much like his character in ’Life of a Salted Fish,’ cheerful and straightforward, answering whatever he was asked.

However, once he entered performance mode, he seemed like a completely different person.

He exuded extraordinary charisma, as if absorbing all the stage’s light into his body, his voice awe-inspiring from the first note.

During one small performance segment, he even mimicked a work of a nationally liked young creative singer known for winning fans with talent, and he completed it well.

Thus, fans humorously nicknamed him "The bright future of Yiyi with a script of a mysterious master."

Through his appearances on ’Life of a Salted Fish’ and ’Idol 6688,’ Xie Yizun quickly gained some recognition in domestic entertainment.

He attracted more media attention, leading to interviews—

"My grandma takes great delight in gardening, making full use of every bit of land to plant and then give away."

In Idol 6688’s backstage practice room, Xie Yizun arranged with his company and agent to conduct a 20-minute interview with an entertainment outlet.

"Giving to neighbors and relatives?"

"And fans."

"Fans?" The sweet-looking female reporter asked in surprise, "Your grandma has fans too? What does she do?"

"My grandma is a farmer, and her fans are all the people learning gardening from her."

Xie Yizun and the female reporter sat side by side on the practice room’s floor, engaging in a relaxed conversation. 1314