This August, singer Zhang Yixing and actor Zhang Yixing both handed over a satisfactory answer. Last weekend, Zhang Yixing's 2023 "Grand Voyage 3 - Far Reach" tour came to an end in Beijing, and the movie "All or Nothing" starring him had exceeded 2 billion yuan at the box office as of press time.
Now in his 11th year of his debut, Mr. Zhang said he still believes in "the power of believing." Photo by Beijing News reporter Guo Yanbing
Our interview took place on a hot afternoon, and Zhang Yixing in front of him was in excellent condition, and it was hard to imagine that this was a person who was busy with the film promotion period and had to hold a concert for two consecutive weekends. "How did you keep going so busy?" "Because I like it." He doesn't want the conversation to become a rigid "you ask him and answer" and treats the interviewer more as a friend, where questions can be discussed and opinions can be shared.
In 2023, the 11th year of his debut, he said that he still believes in the "power of believing", believes that his love can make him tirelessly close to his dreams, and believes in the power given to him by "Shell" (the nickname of Zhang Yixing's fans) who has always supported him, these are the motivations for him to keep learning and moving forward, "Curious, questioning, believing, questioning, I accept it all, but those goals and dreams are still in my heart." I still have a lot of things I want to do, and I think I can do them better, at least I still have the energy, just like when I first stepped into a foreign land when I was 17 years old. ”
Question marks, exclamation marks
"Many people put a question mark before contacting Zhang Yixing, it takes a lot of time to break this preconception, but maybe the work will become an exclamation mark after it comes out."
When the genius programmer Pan Sheng was disappointed in his career, he was attracted by overseas "high-paying jobs", but accidentally fell into the trap of scamming factories abroad. When his distress plan is discovered by a fraud gang, the leader Lu Bingkun (Wang Chuanjun) "orders" to let his partner who was deceived with Pan Sheng break his leg...
This is a highlight of the movie "All or Nothing". Many viewers were deeply impressed by Zhang Yixing's performance in this desperate scene, and the film's director also sweated and bid for the Olympics. "Originally, we prepared a protective gear (iron plate) for Zhang Yixing for this scene, which was protected during filming and removed in the later stage. But the protective gear fell off during the smashing process, and I sat in front of the monitor far away from the scene, not knowing that the protective gear had fallen, did not shout to stop, Yixing did not shout stop, and the opponent actor of 'ruthless' was also quite engaged, so I continued to shoot. The Olympic bid told the Beijing News reporter, "I am very sorry, this effect has indeed reached the ultimate truth, because it is really 'fighting'." Yixing was very strong, even though his calves were bruised and bloody, and told me 'don't feel bad, this is what I should do'. ”
The director of the movie "Desperate" revealed that in the film, Pan Sheng, played by Zhang Yixing, was beaten by his companions, which is equivalent to a real beating. The GIF is from the film's official micro
Speaking of the chance to participate in "All or Nothing", Zhang Yixing revealed that "it started a long time ago". He still remembers that director Shen Ao came to him with 1.15T materials, which stored a lot of real cases of overseas telecommunications fraud and information about victims of fraud, and that was the first time he saw "this kind of script", "I was shocked". He sighed, "How many people have been deceived? In the process of understanding, he remembered that when he visited before filming "Sweeping Black Storm", a captain of the criminal police brigade mentioned that there are now many more telecommunications fraud than smashing and robbery, the criminal methods are complex and difficult to catch, and too many people are troubled by such illegal acts, "I know that the real situation is much more serious than the script, so I have to act in this play." In addition, I like realistic themes, this kind of film can be projected into the audience's life, can help some people. But maybe many people will put a question mark before contacting Zhang Yixing, which is also what I need to break. ”
Zhang Yixing said bluntly, "For example, many directors will have a preconceived concept of my image and acting skills with their observations of my previous works and their previous cognition of me, questioning whether my image and acting skills can control such roles." After all, the film is more of an expression of the director, and the actor is only an element in the director's construction of the picture, always serving the movie. So it's normal to have doubts, and it takes a lot of time to break this preconception, so I need to communicate with the director, to talk, to collaborate, let me try, maybe the work can become an exclamation mark after it comes out. ”
absolutely
"Well, it's never-ending, I can only do my best and put 100% into it."
The process of turning into an "exclamation mark" is naturally not so simple. "Zhang Yixing has a talent for acting, and he doesn't have so many routines before the performance, just like his investment in and out of the play, he has always paid 100% for the play." Wang Chuanjun, his partner in the movie "All or Nothing", commented.
Before the filming of the movie, Zhang Yixing read the 1.15T materials prepared by the director of the Olympic bid without a word, and then found a programmer to chat with them. Observation is a big weapon for him to become a character. He will add some flesh and blood characteristics to Pan Sheng in order to get close to the role, such as he is a little hunched, panic under the urgency, and his eyes always reveal helplessness... Only when these small details are in place can the audience be convinced, "I'm so lucky that people like me who 'halfway out of the house' as actors spend many years in the practice room before and after their debut, singing and dancing every day." Now as an actor, there are directors willing to prepare such detailed information for me, and seniors willing to help me over and over again, I must be worthy of this luck. ”
Before the filming of "All or Nothing", Zhang Yixing did a lot of preparation for the role of Pan Sheng.
As an actor, Zhang Yixing lamented that he was "too lucky" to go. In 2016, Sun Honglei took him to film the urban emotional drama "Mr. Good", in which Xiao Cai, who is obsessed with chasing his dreams, let the outside world discover the possibility of Zhang Yixing as an actor. In 2018, in the film debut "A Good Show" directed by Huang Bo, Xiaoxing played by Zhang Yixing, from a silly white sweet young man "blackened" to a scheming boy, which is naturally appropriate and well received; In addition, in the phenomenal TV series "Sweeping Black Storm", Officer Kobayashi, played by him, was praised by a group of powerful collaborators for "hard work". He credits every improvement to those who are willing to give him the opportunity to have a role, "Singer and actor are two identities, singer is to be himself, actor is to lose himself." Every time I encounter a character, I have to put myself down and become someone else. Every time you complete a work, it is definitely not to convince others to make them feel how much Zhang Yixing has improved this time, and it is enough that the work can give the audience some positive energy. Don't take me for a benchmark, I never felt like a benchmark. Everyone has their own ideas and attitude to life, and I am already very satisfied with someone who recognizes and appreciates it. ”
In the movie "A Good Show" directed by Huang Bo, Zhang Yixing played a scheming boy who was eventually "blackened".
As he said, the evaluation of the outside world, under the premise of doing your best, is often not so important. Zhang Yixing, who is good at reflection and constantly pushes himself, will always have a conversation with himself after completing a job: "When you look back at the work, will you find that you were slack at that time, almost meaningful?" But if you work hard, the work reflects your level at that time. Well, it's never-ending, and I can only do everything I can, 100% into it. As for whether the feedback received by the work is good or not, I must respect the evaluation of the audience, at least I have a clear conscience. ”
Right to Choose
"If we always stop at saying what we want to do, but don't act, it's not called a dream, it's always thinking. What a pity that the dream is forever there. ”
After the movie "Desperate" was released, someone asked Zhang Yixing to verify that the scene in the film swallowing the piece of distress paper in the toilet toilet was true? Hit the head by the keyboard, is it true? "That scene was really eating, and the toilet was really not clean, but when I think there will really be similar cases in real life, I must 'eat' to be real."
Compared with the prosecution that filming is not easy, Zhang Yixing pays more attention to the meaning behind participating in such realistic works, "As an actor, I have the responsibility and obligation to shoot such a scene." Of course, I don't have to raise my own work to such a high value, the performance is still that performance, the actor is still that Zhang Yixing, I am just doing my current job. Making an effort to observe, learn, communicate, absorb, this is my job, there is nothing to say. Maybe because of the help of the director and rival actors, because of the role, everyone broke some of the previous cognition of Zhang Yixing, but it will not break too much (laughs). ”
From being chosen to having the right to choose, Zhang Yixing has always hoped to achieve the ultimate in the career he loves along the way. Photo by Beijing News reporter Guo Yanbing
Sometimes, he still remembers his 17-year-old self, wearing a school uniform to participate in the trainee audition of a Korean company, and after being selected, he signed a contract and embarked on an unknown journey to become a singer. The sweat and tears paid in the practice room shaped Zhang Yixing at that time, and also influenced Zhang Yixing now. For him, in the cruel arena of the entertainment industry, he who is "chosen" can only obtain the "right to choose" and be qualified to do what he loves to the extreme if he continues to work hard.
Therefore, he discovered from a very early age that most of the time the belief and effort in one thing does not need to be talked about. There is faith in the heart, there are roots under the feet, and the people watching next to them can naturally feel, "When I want to do something, the execution is still relatively strong." If we always stop at saying what we want to do, but do not act, it is not called a dream, it is always thinking. What a pity that the dream is forever there. For my goal, what steps to take to achieve it, how to break it up, and in what direction to work on, I will clearly plan, the most important thing is to execute, without implementation there is nothing. ”
On his 29th birthday, he announced the establishment of the Chromosome Entertainment Group to start the "trainee program", "Take my time to come, give you lights along the way". He was promoted to novice boss and helped more newcomers with dreams to go on stage. He understands that this is not an era of going it alone, relying on the strength of one person is not enough, he needs a team, he needs more people who love the acting career to cooperate, whether it is the partners, newcomers, or fans who have been accompanying him, he needs to maintain linkage. "The partners are very powerful, they also respect my ideas, and those who want to do the same want win, and they can do what they want. If I have an idea that others give out negative results and execute, it will be difficult to move towards positive success. Speaking of this, Zhang Yixing was slightly excited, "Do you know, we now have a trainee named Wang Zihao, who did two large-scale fan meetings in Japan, so he took our music to sing and dance and participate in the show. I am especially proud to give children the opportunity to grow up faster and more people to see them. ”
love
"No one forced you to 'roll' in this industry, do these things, become a part of this circle, no one forced me, just because of love."
Over the years, celebrity business has become the norm, glamorous in front of the camera, and carried idol baggage outside the camera. But Zhang Yixing has never been like this, he has no intention of revealing his life early on, just wants to do what he believes in, whether it is acting or music creation, his social media is mostly about music, movies, and training new people.
He has always maintained his enthusiasm for creation and the vitality to try new things, never complaining or hesitating, because he feels that if you always think "hard" and "not easy" when doing something, then don't do it, after all, no one forces you to do this line, "No one forces you to 'roll' in this industry, do these things, become a part of this circle, no one forces me, just because of love." So, don't always think about what you're getting in this industry, but whether you love it or not. Love this role, just make the movie well; Love music, just do it well. If you always want to ask for it, you will not be able to ask for what you want. ”
But what others think and think, he doesn't care at all. It's just that now, he is less and less affected by these noises, and will not be consumed by the sounds that bother him, because he feels that even if the day is busy from morning to night, it is not enough, because he wants to do too much, and the mood to do things better is urging him all the time. He said that his luckiest thing is to have a group of fans who have always been with him and have achieved mutual achievements with him, which is the fortress he works for and the softest place in his heart.
Zhang Yixing took a group photo with fans at the 2023 "Grand Voyage 3 - Beyond" tour in Beijing. Image from its Weibo
"They like me and give me the confidence to become a better person; They also have their own achievements because they like me. I often read their messages and say that I have succeeded in the exam and fulfilled my wishes, which is happier than I have succeeded. I'm in a fast-changing Vanity Fair where the pressure of renewal is everywhere, and I'm not sure I'm satisfying them with every choice. But after all these years, because of their protection, I can still continue to pursue my passion. When you are tired, you are really touched to turn your head and see so many people who support you. Whatever I do, they support me and give me the confidence to do more. I want to exceed their expectations, surprise them, and make them feel 'wow, like Zhang Yixing, it's really worth it'." ”
He thought for a moment and said, "At least, I'm sure of one thing, that is, no matter what the situation, I will always persevere, live up to those who support me, and if I let them down, I will be very guilty." I hope that even if they 'get off the boat' in the long future, they will not regret it when they mention that they once liked Zhang Yixing. ”
Dialogue
Zhang Yixing: Believe in the law of attraction, as long as you believe, you have a chance to achieve it
Beijing News: In the fields of film and television, music, and variety shows, you work hard for each identity, do you feel that you are lacking in skills? After all, it is difficult for multi-habitat development to achieve ideal conditions in every field.
Zhang Yixing: I agree that it is true that everything is not perfect, but I think that I must always do it, even if it is something that I think is impossible to accomplish, I must work hard without hesitation. Everything should have an upward and dare to try attitude, the road is obstructed and long, the road is coming, the line is not stopping, and the future can be expected. I think it's better to do it first, there should be an answer.
Beijing News: As an artist, you need popularity and exposure, what do you think of these external factors?
Zhang Yixing: These factors are also necessary, but I don't care too much, for example, I brush some international news and social news on my mobile phone every day, and I think people need to keep up with current events and learn more about what has happened and changed in our environment. In addition, I occasionally play games to relax, such as "Fantasy Westward Journey".
Beijing News: You have high requirements for yourself, if you keep working hard, will you regret not being able to achieve your goals?
Zhang Yixing: Actually, like most people, I won't collapse if I can't reach me. At most, turn off the phone, throw it aside, and want to say "forget it", the same. But when I get up the next day, I will pick up my phone again, adjust my thinking and continue to try what I do, after all, I don't want to waste every possibility.
Beijing News: You said that you and "shell" achieve each other, but some hard and low times require you to face difficulties alone?
Zhang Yixing: No, I am still with them in my heart. After all, the fulcrum that supports me to face is still "shells", without them, many things I would not do and could not achieve. I clearly know that whether it is music or acting, it is sacred to me and difficult to do, and I can only rely on their encouragement to constantly explore a path of my own development and constantly break through to give them back.
Beijing News: It's hard to create surprises forever, after all, no one is always at the top.
Zhang Yixing: The concept of "peak", I and the "shells" have always felt that we are always at the "peak of our own", we are each other's peak, there is no need to compare with others, they will not feel that I have no combat effectiveness, I will not feel that they are not there. We have been doing our own business for so many years, whether it is music, movies, labels, trainees are constantly moving forward, and we have never come down (laughs).
Beijing News: Are you a person who likes to share dreams and goals?
Zhang Yixing: Yes, I believe in the law of attraction, as long as you believe, you have a chance to achieve it, and you must believe in the "power of believing".
Beijing News: What is special about this concert is that the opinions of fans are solicited to design the support stick?
Zhang Yixing: "Shells" are too important to me, of course I have to ask their opinions. Whether it's current or past, so that they have ideas or opinions, I hope to receive them as soon as possible, and now my studio will collect them in time, organize everything into a document for me, and communicate them to me in weekly meetings. I really care about the opinions of my fans and I have to see what they're saying and thinking. Although not everyone has the opportunity to come to the concert, they are all silently giving for me, so this concert is really "just for shells".
Beijing News: Many people will ask you what surprises will you give you this tour?
Zhang Yixing: I can tell you this, the concert belongs only to me and "Shell". In 2019, the last one was in Shenzhen, so this time I set sail from this one, because the second tour did not see many domestic "shells", I am sorry, so I made the concept of "2.5" and wanted to make up for the regrets at that time. The meaning of "far-reaching and far-reaching" can be understood as "the miracle of far-reaching is invincible with you". I'm sure they'll understand.
Beijing News: What else are you not satisfied with?
Zhang Yixing: Let's see, I have a very big set of ideas, you can be less restless, look at every step I take below, that dream is really big. I want to take it to heart first, you guys look at it slowly, and you'll know.
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