"Jumping Beam Clown" Li Yugang fell off the altar and was no longer tolerated by the world, and Mei Baojiu did not forgive until she died
Among the stars in the entertainment industry, Li Yugang was once a dazzling superstar. But time flies, and now he has become what people call the "jumping clown" in the opera industry. What kind of twists and turns of fate is this, and what are the untold stories behind it?
Li Yugang, a teenager who came out of the countryside, cherished the dream of music, went through hardships, and finally stepped on the pinnacle of music. His singing voice has moved countless people, and his talent has also attracted the attention of his peers. But fate always seems to play tricks on people, and a sudden battle of words made him fall from the altar and become the target of public opinion.
And the source of this dispute is actually a grudge entanglement with another art master, Mei Baojiu. The two were once close friends on the road of music, and they pursued the ultimate in art together. But as time passed, their artistic positions diverged, and there was a rift in their feelings. This entanglement not only caused Li Yugang's music career to encounter a major setback, but also deeply traumatized his soul.
In the trajectory of Li Yugang's life, this experience is undoubtedly the darkest period. He has licked his wounds alone for countless nights, and he has forced a smile on countless stages. But no matter what, he didn't give up his love for music. Because he knows that music is the most important thing in his life, and it is also the only link between him and Mei Baojiu.
From drifting north to a stage superstar, Li Yugang's counterattack road
Li Yugang, who is from a poor family, has had a love for singing and dancing since he was a child. That love was like a beacon that illuminated his way forward. With his own efforts, he was admitted to the Jilin Provincial Academy of Arts, but the high tuition fee was like a mountain, which overwhelmed him.
"The children of poor families are in charge early", this sentence has been best interpreted by Li Yugang. In order to alleviate the burden on his family, he resolutely left his hometown and embarked on the road of North Drift. In Beijing, he tasted the ups and downs of life, working as a waiter, a car salesman, and even a clothing store owner. But no matter how difficult life was, he never gave up his love for singing and dancing.
said that time, Li Yugang's partner had a little episode, like a bicycle that temporarily dropped its chain, and he couldn't catch up with the scene for a while. In the face of this sudden change, Li Yugang is not the kind of master who easily admits defeat. He had an idea and decided to play the roles of men and women by himself and have a "one-man show". And guess what? He was stunned to perform "For Whom", which won bursts of applause from the audience, and the applause was thunderous, and he almost overturned the roof!
This unexpected success was like giving Li Yugang a shot in the arm, and his confidence exploded instantly. Before this, Li Yugang was like a lost lamb, not knowing where to go on his artistic path. And now, he seemed to see a light guiding him.
As a result, Li Yu began to devote himself to learning Xi female voices, and at the same time set foot in the field of Peking Opera, practicing basic skills diligently and studying the vocal skills of female characters. He skillfully blended female and male voices to form a unique singing style. Soon, this way of performing as a man and a woman made him famous in the cabaret hall and became a rising star.
In 2007, the 28-year-old Li Yugang felt it was time to step out of the speakeasy circle and take on a bigger challenge. He resolutely signed up for CCTV's talent show "Avenue of Stars". You must know that this show is the stage that "grassroots stars" dream of! From here, countless dazzling stars have come out, such as the singer "A Bao" in northern Shaanxi, and the "Phoenix Legend" that is popular all over the country. Li Yugang also had the same dream and stepped on this stage full of infinite possibilities.
So, what kind of performance will Li Yugang have on "Avenue of Stars"? Will he be able to stand out with his unique singing style and talent? Let's wait and see!
At that time, he brought the competition repertoire "The New Concubine Drunk", which blended Peking Opera and pop elements so seamlessly that it was breathtaking. His image of "men dressed as women" is novel and unique, and it is unforgettable. This seemingly ordinary rookie singer has deeply touched the hearts of every listener with his melodious singing voice.
On stage, he won the enthusiastic cheers of the audience, who spontaneously cheered for him, chanting "Jade corundum, unparalleled in the world". At this moment, Li Yugang's name resounded in the sky, and he became the bright star of "Avenue of Stars", won the third runner-up of the year, and became famous.
Li Yugang's success is not accidental, and his talent and hard work have made him an outstanding representative of grassroots stars. Since then, he has embarked on a development path full of hope and opportunities, and his future is full of infinite possibilities.
Reborn from the bridge to the international stage, Li Yugang's counterattack life
At the concert in South Korea, Li Yugang's voice fluttered like a heavenly sound, and audiences in many European countries were fascinated by it. Every note of his music seems to tell an ancient and fascinating story. But who knows, the bitterness and tears behind this?
Li Yugang, this name is now resounding in the sky, but in the early years, he was just an ordinary child deep in the mountains. The poverty of his family made him experience the hardships of life at an early age, and his siblings often couldn't sleep at night because of hunger. Whenever night fell, he would look at the starry sky, dreaming of one day being able to walk out of the mountains and change his fate.
However, the cruelty of reality forced him to give up this dream. His family could not afford the expensive tuition, so he had to say goodbye to the campus, pack his bags, and embark on the journey to the city to work. But when he just came out of society, he was full of curiosity and confusion about the world. He used to work in a dance hall, hoping to earn some living expenses with his singing voice, but he was defrauded by an unscrupulous boss.
During that time, Li Yugang fell into a low point in his life. He stood on the bridge, looking at the rushing river, his heart full of despair. But at this critical moment, a group of beggars appeared. They rescued Li Yugang like angels and made him feel the warmth of life again.
In the days of getting along with the beggars, Li Yugang gradually found himself. He began to re-examine life and think about the meaning of life. One day, while begging for food for his beggar friends, his singing voice is unexpectedly discovered by the owner of a small restaurant. The boss was deeply moved by his voice and decided to give him a chance to sing.
This opportunity is like a ray of light in the darkness for Li Yugang. He clung to it and rekindled the spark of life with his singing. From then on, his fortunes began to change drastically.
In the bright galaxy of the entertainment industry, Li Yugang is rising like a new star with his unique style of fusion of pop and opera. His singing voice has both popular passion and the charm of opera, and he has been in the limelight for a while.
However, with the increasing fame, Li Yugang's mentality has quietly changed. He is no longer satisfied with finding his place in the fusion of pop and opera, but sets his sights on a higher palace of Peking Opera - the inheritance of Master Mei Lanfang. He dreams of being able to integrate opera elements more deeply into popular songs through his own efforts, so as to occupy a place in the opera industry. Even, he began to call himself an "orthodox disciple" of the Mei School.
This remark undoubtedly dropped a bombshell in the calm opera industry. Mei Lanfang's son, Mei Baojiu, the heir who has always guarded his father's artistic legacy, expressed strong disgust at this. In his opinion, although Li Yugang has a certain talent, he lacks orthodox training in Peking Opera and cannot represent the Mei School of Peking Opera at all.
In a TV talk show, Mei Baojiu publicly expressed her dissatisfaction with Li Yugang for the first time. He used the term "Jumping Beam Clown" to describe the pop singer who thinks too highly of himself, and predicts that his future path will not be easy. However, this did not make Li Yugang restrain himself, but strengthened his determination to embark on his own path of "Mei School Art".
Since then, the contradictions between the two have deepened day by day, until they have reached the point of irreconcilability. Although Li Yugang has repeatedly expressed his hope to reconcile with Mei Baojiu in public, in practical actions, he still goes his own way and adheres to his own artistic concepts.
In a program recording, Li Yugang and Mei Baojiu were on the same stage. Just when everyone was expecting the two to shake hands and make peace, Li Yugang once again made an astonishing statement, claiming to represent the art of the Mei School. This is undoubtedly a great provocation to Mei Baojiu, and it also completely angered this Peking Opera heir. He left the table angrily on the spot, leaving behind an embarrassed Li Yugang and a full house of astonishment.
After this turmoil, the relationship between Li Yugang and Mei Baojiu completely dropped to the freezing point. The two parted ways and never got along. This contradiction caused by different artistic concepts has also become an indelible memory in the entertainment industry.
Mei Lanfang and Li Yugang: An unfinished dream of the pear orchard
When director Zhang Yimou was preparing to shoot the movie "Mei Lanfang", he intended to let Li Yugang, a new generation actor who is in the limelight, take the lead. As soon as this news came out, it can be said that it stirred up a thousand waves, and people were discussing: Can Li Yugang control a legendary role like Mei Lanfang?
However, just when Li Yugang was gearing up to do a big job, Mei Baojiu, Mei Lanfang's son, had a strong objection like a basin of cold water. Mei Baojiu insisted that although Li Yugang is talented, there is still a big gap between him and his father Mei Lanfang. At Mei Baojiu's insistence, director Zhang Yimou finally chose someone else.
After Li Yugang learned the news, his heart was naturally mixed. In an interview, he said indignantly: "The whole Peking Opera circle doesn't want to see me!" This remark immediately caused an uproar. Some people think he is too arrogant, and some people think that he is complaining about his acting career.
Over time, Mr. Mui passed away. At this time of grief, Li Yugang once again became the target of public criticism because of his words and deeds. He posted a message to mourn Mr. Mei Baojiu, but was accused of taking advantage of the heat. Li Yugang defended that his words back then were out of love for the Mei faction, but the meaning was misunderstood. However, this rhetoric did not restore his image in the eyes of the public.
At Mei Baojiu's funeral, Li Yugang's performance was even more surprising. While crying bitterly, he posted photos of the scene on social platforms. This move undoubtedly touched the sensitive nerves of the public again, and many people accused him of being showy and brazen. As a result, Li Yugang fell into the whirlpool of public opinion and could not extricate himself.
After this turmoil, Li Yugang's reputation in the opera industry can be described as ruined. He once wanted to use the name of "contemporary Mei Lanfang" to increase his popularity, but it backfired. Not only did he not get recognized, but he put himself in an even more embarrassing situation.
The farce eventually ended with Li Yugang's notoriety. He paid a terrible price for his words and deeds, not only lost the opportunity to star in "Mei Lanfang", but also made himself have no place in the opera industry. This is reminiscent of the old saying: "You cannot live if you do your own evil." ”
However, life is always full of uncertainties. Just when people thought that Li Yugang would be depressed, he returned to the public eye in another way. He began to focus on his music career, trying to integrate traditional opera elements into modern music. Although the road was also full of challenges and controversies, at least he found a path of his own. As for how it will develop in the future, we can only wait and see.