[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty":3,"chapter-the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-80":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The King of 2000: A Mandopop Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2301336,4501,"Chapter 80: The Official","the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>“Although I admit I’m hot right now, this kind of event shouldn’t be something a junior like me should get involved in, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi casually shifted his seat after setting down the invitation, puzzled by why he’d been invited to the China-Korea Music Festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The China-Korea Music Festival, launched in 1999, is co-hosted annually by China’s CCTV and South Korea’s KBS.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marketed as a musical feast by the top musicians of both nations for their people, in reality, from a fan perspective, its mass influence doesn’t even compare to the Global Chinese Music Chart he won last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least fans can still pull out that Global Chinese Chart trophy to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you were to attend the China-Korea Music Festival—especially in the early years of this century—the only real benefit for Zhou Yi, at best, would be gaining prestige and making a slight impression on the real big shots within the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the early 2000s, the authorities still took the China-Korea Music Festival seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Na Ying’s ability to displace Tian Zhen at the official level was most clearly marked by this festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a larger scale, anyone who performs at this gala isn’t just called a mainland singer or a Hong Kong-Taiwan singer anymore—they represent China when they step on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, to ensure stability, the previous two editions featured no young mainland singers at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to my sources, you originally had no chance at all. But thanks to the huge commotion you caused in Taiwan, someone took notice of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jianhui forcibly suppressed his excitement and recounted the “inside information” he’d heard in as calm a tone as possible: “Taiwan’s ban on you was entirely due to your mainland identity—your influence among young people there was simply too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So the incident blew up, and several people wanted to push back, but were stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, whether it was someone connected to your hometown or someone who came from there—someone felt you, a half-grown kid, shouldn’t suffer such an unjust setback, and directly added your name to the China-Korea Music Festival’s reference list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A few Peking University alumni, rarely in agreement, managed to convince several Tsinghua and Renmin University people, and your name was submitted directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hometown?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly remembering the other significance of his home province, Zhou Yi understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Yi didn’t seem to take it seriously, Zhou Jianhui emphasized further: “I know young people like you might not care much about such formal occasions, but I need to tell you—this year’s event is extremely significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, the authorities are doing everything they can to expand international influence and secure a smooth Olympic bid; the China-Korea Music Festival is a crucial window for exchanges with Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second, South Korea is hosting the World Cup next year and is actively trying to boost its cultural influence—the China-Korea Music Festival is being aired during KBS’s prime time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why CCTV sent you the invitation nine months in advance—to give you ample time to prepare. Do you understand what I mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third China-Korea Music Festival in 2001 was held in November; it’s now February.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, even after selecting performers, singers aren’t notified this far in advance—clearly, this year is an exceptionally unique moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not ignoring it—I’m just thinking about what to prepare. Will I choose my own song, or will CCTV pick for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi chuckled, chewing on a raisin: “Or do I have to write a new song?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It hasn’t been decided yet, but I think one of your ‘Happy Worship’ or ‘Can’t Help Loving You’ should make it—‘Jing Wu Men’ is also possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because aside from these two, the only song from your first album with data in Korea is ‘Jing Wu Men,’ that dance track you used as a B-side to highlight your lead single.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Zhou Jianhui’s expression turned slightly odd: “They don’t understand Chinese lyrics, and since your company marketed you as Little Guo Fucheng, ‘Jing Wu Men’ is actually the most popular of the three—many Korean youths are learning the dance from your MV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially in nightclubs, your chair dance has been copied by many nightclub staff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was, in a way, a case of flowers blooming inside the wall while fragrance drifted outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi’s expression turned strange as he imagined a scene unsuitable for children: “Then I think ‘Jing Wu Men’ definitely won’t be selected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you have confidence in yourself, you could write a new song specifically for this China-Korea Music Festival. Otherwise, I noticed several songs from your second album that fit well—especially those you described as Chinese-style.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the recent trend, Zhou Jianhui had to travel to Warner Music’s mainland office to discuss matters regarding Zhou Yi’s second album.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mentioning the second album, Zhou Jianhui’s expression visibly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t understand music genres, but he knew how much a groundbreaking style could elevate a singer’s status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To pioneer a new genre with both the first and second albums? That was truly unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the concept introduced in the second album gains mainstream acceptance, then in the future, whenever anyone in the Chinese pop music scene mentions hip-hop or new-style Chinese fusion, Zhou Yi will be an unavoidable monument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I really write a song for an event like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Zhou Yi was genuinely shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jianhui smiled: “That’s why I say you’re lucky. Look closely at the three female singers currently dominating the music scene—whose songs are they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taiwan suddenly caused such a stir, and you were the first to be banned—so all information about you was naturally collected and passed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your reputation as a songwriter is probably known to many. Considering some people’s support for you, combined with the injustice you suffered in Taiwan, why not give you a little favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if you write, better keep it restrained—choose a simple, accessible theme, don’t play with abstract concepts, and make sure the content is positive and uplifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your ‘Jiangnan’ and ‘Dongfeng Po’—I don’t even know what they’re about just from the titles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jianhui offered his advice before hearing the actual song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi readily accepted: “I get it—Yellow Race?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jianhui immediately slapped his thigh: “Perfect! That theme works—everyone’s Yellow Race. How do you plan to write it? How long will it take? What’s the title? I’ll go to CCTV myself to negotiate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The title will be ‘Yellow Race.’ The lyrics will be absolutely uplifting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi grinned, smiling brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melody of ‘Yellow Race’ guarantees wide appeal, and the lyrics are perfect for this moment—especially after the Olympic bid succeeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Na Ying, who also received the China-Korea Music Festival invitation, learned that authorities were already negotiating with Zhou Yi—she widened her eyes in shock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this real? Is he CCTV’s own son? At twenty, he’s going to the China-Korea Music Festival?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this keeps up, next he’ll be on the Spring Festival Gala at twenty-one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent beside her corrected: “Actually, he’s nineteen. Twenty is our domestic lunar age calculation—he was born on December 13, 1981, according to his ID; his birthday hasn’t come yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Na Ying: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Zhou Yi, completely unaware that some people now saw him as CCTV’s own son, arrived at CCTV’s broadcasting building. Before meeting the top official, he spotted a familiar figure—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Yi? What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sa Beinan, holding a stack of files, looked incredulous upon seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi teased: “Come here to film an episode of ‘Today’s Legal Talk’? You welcome it? The material’s my recent ordeal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1275,"2026-06-20T07:33:41.161Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4aa5eaf03865ab088d94686bedb33e87fbe1d2162a86c7a9aeffcfd966c621f8","the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-81","the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-79",883,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-cover.jpg"]