bookmarkrole Chapter 114 features a new song that debuts and breaks into the top 5.
Chapter 114 features a new song that debuts and breaks into the top 5.
7 month 25 day.
Sina Weibo's beta test has officially launched.
That afternoon, the verified accounts of all seven members of the Running Man cast appeared simultaneously on the homepage's featured section.
Deng Chao's first Weibo post: a group photo of seven people in a recording studio.
In the photo, seven people are wearing listening headphones and making various hand gestures at the camera.
Wang Baoqiang was howling with his eyes closed, Chen He was covering his ears next to him, and Shen Teng was laughing like Maitreya Buddha.
Caption: [The brothers recorded a song together, see you in August.]
On the same day, Hu Ge and Yang Mi from the Legend of Sword and Fairy drama also joined the platform.
On Sina's official homepage, faces from half of the entertainment industry appear in large numbers.
However, among all the newly joined accounts, the Running Man cast had the most explosive interaction.
Because nobody knows what this "mysterious CCTV variety show" actually is.
Curiosity is more effective than any guy.
8 month 1 day.
The full version of "Superheroes" premiered on Weibo.
A three-and-a-half-minute studio music video.
The picture quality wasn't high-definition, and the audio recording also had the reverberation of the studio.
But it's precisely this raw, unrefined quality that has captivated netizens.
At the beginning of the video, seven people are crammed into a recording studio, shoulder to shoulder, with their monitoring headphones crookedly worn.
Deng Chao stood in the center, holding up the lyrics sheet in his right hand and clapping his left.
As soon as the intro started, he took the lead in singing:
"Go go go, let's go!"
His voice had a roguish charm, like he was calling out to his brothers to go out and fight.
Then the verses began.
Deng Chao's voice was low, with a touch of lazy magnetism:
How strong is the flavor of black coffee?
"I just want the relaxation of soda."
In the video, you can see that when he sang "soda," the corners of his mouth turned up, and he laughed first.
Shen Teng, who was standing next to him, followed up with the next line, his voice not loud, but he sang with a smile:
"Daydreaming on a hot day."
"I dreamt that I turned into a rainbow."
When he sang "Rainbow," he made a gesture with his hand, as if drawing an arc in the air, with a mischievous and amused expression.
Then Wang Baoqiang's voice boomed in.
I have an urge to run away.
With a strong Xingtai accent, he pronounced "I" as "wo" and sang "run" like he was shouting a work chant, full of energy.
In the video, you can see that he was putting in a lot of effort when he sang this line, and the veins on his neck were bulging, as if he was really running.
Chen He, standing next to him, was already laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking, but he still forced himself to continue the next line:
"With you by my side, even if I fall, I can stay calm."
His voice had a slightly cheeky, rising tone, with the last syllable deliberately drawn out, like he was being coquettish.
Zheng Kai followed closely, his voice clear and bright:
"Chase your dreams without fear."
"This glory is written with sweat."
When he sang, his chin was slightly raised, exuding youthful energy, as if he were making a vow.
Then comes the baby.
Her voice, nestled among six male voices, was as sweet and clear as a piece of candy dropped into hot coffee.
"The characters in the movie will also be different."
"Every little person has a little dream."
The voice wasn't loud, with a slight Hong Kong accent, but the singer was earnestly singing every word.
In the video, you can see her holding the lyrics sheet in both hands, staring at the paper, her lips slightly pouting, as focused as a primary school student taking an exam.
Li Chen's voice joined in last, deep and resonant:
"The big screen cannot reflect the undercurrents of reality."
"I just want to hold your hand and wait for the rainbow in the rain."
He sang with great effort, and you could tell he was trying hard to keep up with the melody. Although he was slightly off-key on one or two notes, his earnestness made him seem genuine.
Then the chorus came.
The voices of seven people rose at the same time:
You said I was your superhero.
"I sometimes act as your punching bag."
Deng Chao's voice stood out the most, carrying the energy of a lead singer and pulling everyone's emotions up.
"I willingly accept this honor."
"Be the firefly beside you."
Wang Baoqiang's accent, ironically, became a wonderful seasoning in the chorus, adding a down-to-earth and relatable touch to the whole song.
"If I were your superhero."
"I'll sing this love song for you right now."
Baby's voice was exceptionally clear in this line, and she sang the words "Love song" in a soft and sweet voice, as if she were coaxing someone.
"Small moments of understanding make love move."
"Be your proudest hero."
At the last sentence, all seven people simultaneously turned the volume up to the maximum.
Not uniform.
Some people were half a beat faster, and some were half a beat slower.
Li Chen's voice became a little weaker, and Shen Teng's voice clearly ran out of breath towards the end.
But it's this imperfect chorus that, like seven people in a karaoke bar who've had three bottles of beer and are now howling with their arms around each other, is so real it gives you goosebumps.
The image freezes on the profile of the seven people screaming into the microphone.
Deng Chao's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter, Li Chen's ears were red, Wang Baoqiang was howling with his eyes closed, Shen Teng was laughing like Maitreya Buddha, Chen He was gesturing wildly, Zheng Kai's chin was raised, and Baby was sandwiched in the middle, her lips curved and her eyes bright.
Seven people.
A song.
A recording studio.
There was no glamorous music video, no professional audio editing, and no meticulously designed shots.
It's just 15 seconds of raw, realistic, and passionate action.
enough.
The Weibo comment section exploded.
And it's the kind of frying method that you can't seem to finish brushing off.
This song is so catchy! I've listened to it on repeat three times and can't stop. The chorus melody is practically etched into my DNA.
Wait, Deng Chao's on a variety show? And on CCTV? What show is it? Please tell me!
[Wang Baoqiang's line "I have the urge to run" is so catchy, his accent is hilarious, I laughed so hard my neighbor was knocking on the wall!]
Who is Shen Teng? His smile is so funny! He even makes a rainbow gesture while singing, so adorable!
[The baby is so beautiful! Her voice is so sweet! I've been listening to "Love Song" on repeat! Whose daughter is this?!]
[Seven people singing together, there's a strange kind of energy to it... It's not perfect, but it's so sincere, my eyes welled up with tears as I listened.]
The lyric "Every little person has a little dream" really resonated with me. Who wrote these lyrics? They're so talented!
[Li Chen's voice is so deep and so soothing! Although he's a little off-key, he's so earnest, hahaha, such a cute contrast!]
Who is Chen He? He dances and gestures wildly when he sings; it's so annoying and funny.
Zheng Kai's voice is so nice! He exudes youthful energy! The phrase "fearlessly pursue your dreams" suits him perfectly.
[The line "I occasionally act as your punching bag" is so cute! Who came up with that? Hahaha]
To be honest, I was initially hesitant when I saw "non-professional singers singing together," but after listening, I apologized. It's more catchy than many songs by professional singers.
Has anyone else felt like crying for no reason when they heard the phrase "Be your proudest hero"?
[Requesting the full music video! Requesting the show air! August 8th, right? I've marked it on my calendar!]
I'm going to listen to Wang Baoqiang's accented version on repeat, it's so catchy! "I have the urge to run" has become my alarm clock.
Of the seven people, I only recognize Deng Chao, Wang Baoqiang, and Li Chen. Who are the other four? But it doesn't matter anymore. This song makes me want to know them all.
[When did CCTV become so creative? This promotional method is so novel, releasing a song directly on Weibo?]
In the comments section, one comment was pushed to the top.
[I watched the video repeatedly and noticed a detail: when the seven of them sang the last line, "Be your proudest hero," not one of them was looking at the lyrics sheet. They were all looking at each other while singing. This wasn't just recording a song; it was speaking to their brothers and sisters.]
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Uniform:
[My defenses have been breached.]
#DengChaoAppearsOnVarietyShow#, ranked third on the trending searches.
#CCTV's Mysterious Variety Show Countdown#, ranked seventh on the trending searches.
#Superheroes# is trending at number 12, and it's still climbing.
#Wang Baoqiang's accent version of a superhero#, ranked nineteenth on the trending searches, this was purely a result of netizens spontaneously pushing it up.
On the same day, on the Huaxia Music Chart's new song popularity chart, "Super Hero" broke into the top 50 from scratch.
A variety show theme song sung by a non-professional singer managed to break into the charts thanks to its catchy melody and sincere quality.
This was unprecedented in the domestic variety show industry in 2009.
8 month 1 day.
The full version of "Superheroes" premiered on Weibo.
A three-and-a-half-minute audio link, paired with a 15-second behind-the-scenes video of the recording studio.
The video shows seven people singing the chorus together.
The picture quality wasn't high-definition, and the audio recording also had the reverberation of the studio.
But it's precisely this raw, unrefined quality that has captivated netizens.
The Weibo comment section exploded.
This song is so catchy, I've listened to it on repeat three times and can't stop.
Wait, Deng Chao's on a variety show? And on CCTV? What show is it?!
[Wang Baoqiang's line, "I have the urge to run," is so catchy with his accent, hahaha!]
Who is Shen Teng? His smile is so funny!
[The baby is so beautiful! Her voice is so sweet! Whose little sister is this!]
[Seven people singing together, there's a strange kind of energy to it...]
#DengChaoAppearsOnVarietyShow#, ranked third on the trending searches.
#CCTV's Mysterious Variety Show Countdown#, ranked seventh on the trending searches.
#Superheroes# is trending at number 12, and it's still climbing.
On the same day, on the Huaxia Music Chart's new song popularity chart, "Super Hero" broke into the top 50 from scratch.
A variety show theme song sung by a non-professional singer managed to break into the charts thanks to its catchy melody and sincere quality.
This was unprecedented in the domestic variety show industry in 2009.
April 8st morning.
The meeting room of CCTV's Variety Channel.
The channel director looked at the data report in his hand, unable to suppress the smile on his face.
"Within a week of its launch on Weibo, the total number of followers of the Running Man cast's accounts has exceeded 800,000."
The hashtag #Superheroes# has surpassed 20 million views.
"Sina proactively added three more rounds of featured placements."
He put down the report and looked at Chen Yang, who was sitting below him.
"Xiao Chen, you did a great job with that pre-launch hype."
Chen Yang nodded.
"Thank you for your recognition. We will need the station's full support for the upcoming offline advertising resources."
"Don't worry about that." The channel director stood up. "Starting today, all slots, trailers, and promotional videos across the entire channel will be rolled out. Before August 8th, viewers will be able to see the program's preview as soon as they turn on their TVs."
"In addition, Channel 1 has also contacted us, and the arts and culture section of the news channel will do a special feature on it."
Chen Yang felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders.
Once CCTV's offline resources are deployed, they will truly be ubiquitous.
Bus stop signs, subway light boxes, channel hourly previews, and 30-second trailers before and after prime time.
Everywhere in China where CCTV is broadcast, you can see the words "Run, China!"
The evening of June 8.
Chen Yang sat in a chair in his room.
The recorded version of "Superhero" was playing on repeat in my headphones.
The audio was edited in post-production. Li Chen's off-key singing was corrected, and Wang Baoqiang's accent was preserved a little bit, which actually became a memorable feature.
The voices of the seven people intertwined, rising in unison when they sang the chorus.
Imperfect, but full of passion.
Not a professional, but sincere.
Outside the window, the sunset over Beijing painted half the sky in orange-red hues.
He took off his headphones and glanced at the calendar.
Six days left.
Everything is ready.
He leaned back in his chair, watching the sky outside the window gradually darken.
All the preparations, all the plans, all the stakes in this life.
All answers will be provided in six days.