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Text丨Editor: Mochizuki Pavilion
On CCTV's "Avenue of Stars" in 2007, a blind singer named Yang Guang touched countless viewers with his heartfelt "You Are My Eyes" and became the highlight of that year. His voice not only touches people's heartstrings, but also invisibly conveys a power to show the world that even in the darkness can find their own light.
As his fame grew, so did his personality, and he began to appear conceited and even a little arrogant. This attitude made him gradually lose the support of partners and audiences, and the once frequent invitations to cooperate with TV stations became few. From a hot superstar to almost forgotten now, Yang Guang's experience is embarrassing. In this bizarre entertainment industry, what did Yang Guang experience that made him go from starlight to eclipse? What kind of story is hidden behind this? Let's follow the pace of Mochizuki Pavilion to explore
In 2007, with the craze of domestic talent shows, "Happy Boys" was particularly famous, and many ordinary boys became famous overnight and changed their fate. Yang Guang, a blind young man, also has a dream, hoping to show his talent and change the trajectory of his life through such a platform.
The reality was much more brutal than he imagined. When Yang Guang submitted his resume full of hope, most of the program team hesitated or even refused outright after learning of his disability. Such a blow was undoubtedly heavy for Yang Guang, but he did not give up because of it.
Just when Yang Guang was almost desperate, a kind person suggested that he try "Avenue of Stars", a show known for its inclusiveness, without too harsh restrictions on the background and conditions of the contestants. When Yang Guang's mother learned about this opportunity, she desperately signed up for him, believing that as long as Yang Guang could stand on the stage, his talent would definitely touch everyone.
After some hard work, Yang Guang finally got the opportunity to participate. In order to have the best performance on stage, he and his mother repeatedly familiarized themselves with the stage layout. They practiced Xi over and over again, and Yang Guang measured every corner with his own footsteps, memorized the position of each step, and felt the layout of every inch of space.
In the process of preparing for the performance, Yang Guang experienced numerous falls and getting up. Every fall was painful, but he didn't choose to give up, but kept challenging himself until he was able to stand firmly on the stage. All this effort was made for the most important night – the stage of the Grand Final. That night, Yang Guang affectionately sang "You Are My Eyes" for his mother, and every word was filled with deep love and gratitude for his mother. His singing is not only an ode to his mother, but also a thank you to all those who supported him.
When he uttered the words, "If I were given three days of light, I would only do one thing, and that would be to take a closer look at my mother," countless viewers were deeply touched, and many burst into tears. This sentence not only expresses Yang Guang's deep love for his mother, but also reflects his cherishing of life and hope for the future.
Overnight, Yang Guang's name spread all over the country and became a hero in people's mouths. All the hardships, setbacks and frustrations turned into dust at this moment, and he ushered in the dawn of a new life. Invitations to perform poured in, including a sincere invitation to the country's largest stage, the Spring Festival Gala.
For Yang Guang, this is an unprecedented honor. When the warm invitation was sent out from this nationally renowned program group, Yang Guang was deeply excited and realized that this would be a new peak in his music career. Coming to this star-studded stage, he not only gained unprecedented attention, but also felt more recognition from his peers and audiences.
CCTV's standards are notoriously strict, and every program has to go through layers of screening and rigorous scrutiny. For Yang Guang, this is not only an opportunity to show his talent, but also an affirmation of his musical path. Yang Guang is gifted and not content with just covering other people's works, he has a wealth of creative ability, and hopes to be able to sing his own original songs on such a national stage.
He dreams of singing his heart and expressing his story on the glorious stage of the Spring Festival Gala. Considering the wide influence of the show and the preferences of the audience, CCTV finally decided to let him sing the more well-known "Waiting". Although there are some regrets, Yang Guang still goes all out and is ready to present the most perfect performance.
CCTV also gave him a full seven minutes of performance time, which is extremely rare for any program in the Spring Festival Gala. In these seven minutes, Yang Guang not only has to sing, but also shows another of his talents - talk show. He prepared well-choreographed jokes and vivid performances, hoping to bring joy and emotion to audiences across the country in his own way.
In September 2008, the Olympic Games were held in Beijing as scheduled, followed by the Paralympic Games. At such an event of international attention, Yang Guang was once again in the spotlight, and he was selected as the torchbearer of the Paralympic Games that year.
For a while, Yang Guang almost became the focus of national attention, and all kinds of invitations poured in, from south to north, from TV talk shows to large-scale concerts, to endorsements for commercial activities, it seemed that everyone wanted to see him. His schedule was so full that he hardly had a moment to spare. His singing has touched countless people at concerts, his stories have inspired young people in university interviews, and his image in commercial endorsements has benefited countless brands.
Yang Guang is very eager for all these opportunities, and he doesn't want to miss any stage where he can show himself. Behind such busyness, only his mother is supporting him. In this bustling world, he doesn't have a fixed team, not even an assistant, and almost all the work is handled by him and his mother.
As his work continued to increase, Yang Guang began to feel that he had gotten rid of the difficulties of the past and that the future would be bright. He was full of confidence and felt that he was no longer the obscure blind singer he had been. But it was in such a rapid rise that he gradually forgot his original self and forgot Yang Guang, who came step by step with persistence and perseverance.
He began to pick and choose in his work, and he was no longer as gentle and humble as he used to be with the people around him. He also began to criticize the staff harshly for their minor mistakes, and the compliments and compliments of others became taken for granted. Such a change not only confused and disappointed the people around him, but also gradually alienated those viewers who once supported him.
Yang Guang's image has slowly changed in people's hearts, and the singer who was once humble, hardworking, and touching has become conceited and demanding. In the past, he was popular because of his sincerity and persistence, but now he is rejected by many people because of his change of attitude.
He was so confident in his singing talent that he began to ignore the importance of stage rehearsals. He believes that his talent is enough to overcome all problems, which leads to his frequent absence from rehearsals, for which he does not feel guilty.
A successful performance not only relies on the singer's personal charm, but also requires the tacit cooperation of the team behind it. Yang Guang's frequent absences were extremely troublesome for the technical team and other staff, after all, rehearsals often lost their original meaning without the participation of the protagonists. His irresponsibility made the team's efforts futile, and the stage effect was greatly reduced. Yang Guang not only did not think so, but instead shifted the blame to others.
Yang Guang's attitude disappointed the directors and staff who had appreciated him before. They began to wonder where the hardworking, humble Yang Guang they had once known had gone. Until one time, due to Yang Guang's absence again, the director finally broke out and severely criticized him for his unprofessionalism and pride. In the face of the director's reprimand, Yang Guang not only did not reflect, but had a fierce dispute with the director on the spot.
The quarrel became a turning point in Yang Guang's career. His reputation and resources began to decline dramatically, advertisers pulled back, and partners left. The star that was once loved by everyone is now shunned. Yang Guang has gone from a high-profile star to an unpopular figure, and he knows that he is behind all this.
After deep introspection, Yang Guang confessed his mistakes in public, and then began to slowly fade out of the public eye, devoting more time and energy to public welfare. In December 2012, he donated 33,000 yuan to the blind brothers in Cangzhou, Hebei Province, which was just the beginning of his public welfare journey. In the years that followed, he continued to make his own efforts in the field of public welfare, trying to redeem his past mistakes with actions.
Yang Guang, 44, is already a father of two children, and the growth of his daughter has brought infinite joy and hope to his life. After going through ups and downs, although he no longer has the glory of the past, he still actively devotes himself to life and tries his best to make his own contribution to society. He actively participates in public welfare and proves his worth with his actions. In the live broadcast room, he occasionally shares his daily life and experience, and sometimes uses the popularity of other stars to increase attention, although this light is not as bright as in the past, he still maintains an optimistic attitude.
Yang Guang's past was full of hardships. His experience is pitiful, he has overcome countless obstacles and left a unique mark on the music scene with his talent and hard work. But his life is also full of regrets. His talent and hard work once allowed him to shine, but in the end, he was overshadowed by his wrong choices and attitude problems.
If there is anything Yang Guang is most sorry for in his life, it may be the once dazzling light. During those days, his voice and stories have illuminated the hearts of countless people, and his efforts and perseverance have inspired countless people to move forward. But as time passed, that one meter of sunlight gradually faded away, leaving only memories and reflections.