SFS Chapter 245 List of Contestants
Chapter 245 List of Contestants
Most of the tasks I need to handle are related to the talent show and the "Heavenly Palace" feature film.
After all, these are the company's two biggest projects right now, and the company is focusing its efforts on them.
The preparation for the talent show was faster than that for "Tiangong".
"Tiangong" is still in the investment promotion stage, but the talent show is almost ready.
The initial draft of the project that Su Yaqin showed me back then, which was only a few dozen pages long, has now been expanded into a detailed project document of several thousand pages.
This includes the program flow sheet, specific competition rules, risk contingency plans, cost-benefit models, and most importantly—the list of contestants and mentors.
Today, the project team brought over the final confirmed list of contestants and mentors.
When Bai Li opened the list of contestants, her eyes lit up immediately.
The contestants were truly a diverse group.
They come from different regions and different countries.
Their backgrounds also vary, including dancers, child actors, singers, and internet celebrities who already have some performing experience.
There are also ordinary people with no relevant experience, and the proportion of ordinary people is not small.
The list clearly displayed everyone's headshots; each handsome man had his own unique charm—some were sunny and cheerful, some were aloof and deep, and some were gentle and refined, clearly the type of man who looked like a mother.
The talent scouting team at Day and Night Entertainment is no pushover; Bai Li really doesn't know where they found all these high-quality, uniquely styled handsome men.
As soon as she opened the list, Xiao Hao was the happiest, practically dancing in her mind: "Wow! This one gets 87 points for looks, the next one gets 83, wow! This one gets 92 points for looks! Oh yeah! So many handsome guys! So many!"
Bai Li found it too noisy and replied quietly: "Xiao Hao, just summarize the ratio of 80 points to 90 points, I will judge the rest myself."
Having followed Xiao Hao for so long and seen so many different kinds of handsome men, Bai Li now has her own general judgment when it comes to appreciating handsome men.
A handsome guy in the 90-point range is truly outstanding in his good looks. He's the kind of guy you can't forget after seeing him once you see him. Even if you walk ten meters away, people will still turn around to look at him again. Guys like Jing Ye, Ying Xiangyang, and Zhang Yu are all blessed with god-like good looks.
Wuhai, with a score of 99, is even more remarkable. It stands at the pinnacle of human achievement, a rare breed indeed. In reality, it would be difficult to find another place that can rival it.
While the 80-point range isn't as outrageous as the 90-point range, it's still stunning enough and looks exceptionally beautiful on camera.
Xiao Hao grunted, quickly categorized the scores, and summarized: "90 points account for 5%, 80 points account for 65%, and 70 points account for 30%."
Bai Li thought to herself, "Wow!"
It's all settled, this talent show is really going to be a success.
What talent shows are all about is how eye-catching you are, and your ability to make people remember you and like you.
Good looks are the first key to unlocking the hearts of the audience.
Even if a contestant has outstanding singing and dancing skills, it will be difficult to stand out among many competitors if their appearance is not up to par.
Although it's cruel, physical appearance is always the first consideration for most people's sexual orientation.
Now, there isn't a single contestant on this list who scored below 70 points, and the vast majority of them are in the 80-point range. None of them are unsuccessful.
With such a well-matched and high-profile lineup, how can one not look forward to it?
What does it mean when a group of handsome boys appear in one shot?
It represents the sky-high viewership ratings and the continuous flow of traffic.
These contestants in the 90-point range are enough to attract countless eyes with their looks once the show airs. They may not be guaranteed to debut, but they are sure to make money.
For the remaining contestants in the 80-point range, as long as they can showcase their unique personal charm and deliver outstanding on-screen performances, gaining a large number of fans will be a natural outcome.
Contestants in the 70-point range face greater competitive pressure, but if they possess exceptional talent in dance or singing, they also have the opportunity to amaze everyone with their abilities and achieve a comeback.
Bai Li could already foresee the uproar that would ripple across the internet the moment the program trailer and contestant list were released.
Bai Li continued to carefully review the list.
Each person's photo was accompanied by a description of their personal talent, and even those without performing experience had some impressive skills.
Besides the common singing and dancing, there are also those who are good at playing musical instruments, acrobatics and other special talents.
It seems the project team is really doing a good job of screening; they deserve extra points.
"Well done," Bai Li praised with a smile.
The project manager sitting in front of her quickly and modestly replied, "No, it's because the standards you set are good, Mr. Bai."
Although the project manager's statement was somewhat complimentary, it wasn't entirely wrong.
From its early days of group broadcasting to the casting of "Asking Immortals," Day and Night Entertainment has always maintained high standards and high requirements.
This talent show, of course, continued the previous tradition: those who did not meet the appearance requirements were eliminated in the first round of interviews.
Without good looks, regardless of nationality, extensive acting experience, number of fans and online traffic, or background, even the biggest investors can't get in.
It is precisely because of these standards that Bai Li has created what is now a near-perfect roster of players.
Although she was satisfied with the list of contestants, Bai Li still cautiously asked, "Have the background checks been done?"
Bai Li didn't want to suddenly see someone revealing online after the show aired that a certain contestant had cheated on three people at the same time, or that a certain mentor had made inappropriate remarks in the past.
The project manager said confidently, "Don't worry, Mr. Bai. All the contestants and mentors have undergone rigorous background checks to ensure that no unexpected mistakes will occur. If any unforeseen circumstances do arise, we will also have other contingency plans."
Bai Li nodded: "Then tell me what countermeasures are available."
The project manager immediately began explaining to Bai Li.
Bai Li listened and understood the situation.
If a contestant has a problem, they can be forced to withdraw from the competition and the relevant footage can be blurred out.
However, things might be more complicated for the mentors. Not only would they have to be replaced, but all the program plans would have to be scrapped and started over, which would have a greater negative impact on the program.
After listening, Bai Li covered up the list of contestants in her hand and focused her attention on the list of mentors.
The mentor carries significant weight.
They are not only authoritative benchmarks in their professional fields, but also the soul and pillars of the entire talent show.
The contestants are like rough gems, while the mentors are the craftsmen who carve them. Their professional level, personal charm, and influence in the industry will all affect the quality and direction of the show.
As Bai Li flipped through the list of mentors, her pupils contracted slightly. This person... isn't that so-and-so?