He was born in an ordinary family, but the charm of music has never been forgotten by him. Music has always been his companion and sustenance throughout his upbringing, and he longs to one day be able to realize his musical dreams on stage.
For Yang Kun, music is undoubtedly the most important part of his life, and it can even be said to be the most precious treasure in his life, like a ray of sunshine in his heart, which will always illuminate his way forward.
In Baotou, Inner Mongolia in 1972, Yang Kun was born in an ordinary working family, and his parents' expectations for Yang Kun were simple and straightforward, that is, they hoped that he could find a job in this society, and the best choice was to work in a local state-owned factory, because there was an iron-clad "iron rice bowl", which was the most ideal job for them.
In order to provide a warm home for their children, Yang Kun's parents worked hard, saved money, and never complained. Their expectations for the children are not high, they just hope that they can live a down-to-earth life and not work too hard. They know that they are just ordinary people and cannot create superior living conditions for their children, but what they can do for their children is to do their best to make them happy.
However, deep in Yang Kun's heart, there is a seed that is different. He has had a special love and yearning for music since he was a child, and gradually showed extraordinary musical talent and talent as he grew up. Whenever he saw those glittering music programs in front of the old TV at home, he would always sit in front of the screen intently, watching the singers on the TV wantonly bloom their own light on the stage, and then he secretly made up his mind to become a person like them, standing on the stage of thousands of people, and touching everyone's hearts with his singing.
"I've always dreamed of being a great singer, standing on stage, and making my music go all over the world. ”
The thought has been on his mind since he went to college. He knew that if he told his parents, they would definitely react very strongly because they had always wanted him to be able to get a stable job with a stable income and benefits package. In their view, although the entertainment industry such as singing and acting looks glamorous, it actually has many risks and uncertainties, and is not suitable for everyone.
He also understands that his parents' expectations of him are very high, they want him to be able to live a stable and happy life in the future, instead of living a life of wandering, however, he has a strong interest and talent for music, and he hopes to be able to go further on the road of music and realize his dreams, he knows that this is far from what his parents expected of him, and he doesn't know how to face their disappointment and opposition He is very conflicted now and doesn't know how to make a decision.
After a long wait, Yang Kun finally ushered in the college entrance examination. In the year when the college entrance examination was approaching, Yang Kun decided to pluck up the courage to tell his parents what he thought: "I have always loved music very much, and I hope to go to the conservatory of music and become an excellent singer in the future, like those singers who have influenced me, to pass on my musical talent to more people." ”
"Do you really want to go to a conservatory?" Hearing their daughter's decision, the parents' faces showed shocked expressions, and they immediately objected with a resolute attitude: "What conservatory to attend? How much can you earn by singing? Your decision will make us live a poor life for a long time to come, so it is better to honestly go to our nearby factory, where the job is stable and we can earn money."
Yang Kun has listened to his parents since he was a child, and in his opinion, his parents' words are orders, and he will never disobey them. However, the social environment of that era and the concept of his parents forced him to accept his parents' arrangement, went to the factory as an apprentice, and began a repetitive and boring work life. Yang Kun knew in his heart that his parents were doing this for the sake of his future, in order to let him have a stable life, but for him, this kind of life was not what he wanted, he longed for freedom and was eager to be able to do what he liked.
However, he did not have the courage to resist, so he could only accept it silently.
However, no matter where he is, Yang Kun's musical dream has never disappeared in his heart. Whenever he took a break from work, he would always take advantage of his colleagues' inattention, secretly humming his favorite songs, and pouring his enthusiasm into the melodious melody. In addition, when he is free, he will also squat silently in the toilet alone, carefully composing every lyric, and depicting his beautiful vision and firm belief in the future with the pen in his hand.
At this time, he always thinks of his youthful self, at that time he is always full of passion and dreams, hoping that one day his singing can fly far away and bring warmth and strength to more people.
Yang Kun knows that music is indispensable to him, and this love for music has occupied an important place in his life and has become an indelible light in his heart. For Yang Kun, music is not only an art of sound, but also represents freedom, passion, all his dreams, and the passion and truth in his life.
Beipiao has worked hard for years
Although Yang Kun has experienced many difficulties and setbacks in his turbulent life, he has never given up his love for music. He believed that music could bring change and hope to his life, so he decided to go to Beijing and try his hand.
In 1993, 21-year-old Yang Kun came to Beijing, a city full of opportunities and challenges, from his hometown. On the recommendation of a friend, he came to a well-known bar and became a resident singer. Although the stage is small, Yang Kun is still singing enthusiastically, bringing infinite passion and joy to the audience. His love and dedication to music infect everyone and allow him to find his own stage in Beijing.
However, the reality is that Yang Kun is not as rich as he ideally, his income is extremely poor, and he can only rely on meager resident singing expenses to support his livelihood. In order to save money to buy cigarettes and smoke, Yang Kun even had to change his rental house 55 times in a year.
The "house" there, the kind of so-called "house" that people call In fact, it is just a small mezzanine that is narrower than the public toilet, and in summer, people can't stand it at all, because there is no ventilation equipment in the mezzanine, so the temperature of the weather will directly affect the occupants inside, and in winter, because there is no heating equipment in the mezzanine, the occupants can also be unbearable inside, especially at night, the temperature in the mezzanine can even reach minus 20 degrees, which makes the living conditions of the occupants extremely difficult.
Whenever the first rays of sunlight in the morning have just sprinkled the earth, Yang Kun will always wake up from his sleep at this moment, and then be surrounded by empty refrigerators and equally empty garbage cans. He often tosses and turns in bed, trying to fill this empty heart with dreams, but no matter how hard he tries, the refrigerator and trash can never bring him the slightest warmth.
He began to become decadent and depressed, and relied on cigarettes and alcohol to numb his nerves all day long, trying to find a little comfort in such anesthesia.
Just when Yang Kun was about to be knocked down by the difficulties of life, the god of fate, like all movies and novels, lent him a helping hand at this critical moment. The source of this helping hand was an old friend of his, named Bai Xue, and Yang Kun remembered in a trance that she was his fellow villager and a good friend he had been playing with since elementary school. When he was a child, his parents often sent him to Bai Xue's house to let Bai Xue's parents take care of him, and during that time, Bai Xue always told him some strange stories to let him find some comfort in the hustle and bustle of the city.
However, the trajectories of their lives have begun to become different since they graduated Yang Kun's parents began to send him to high school, and Bai Xue began to teach in a school in the countryside, although they still kept in touch on the phone, but they did not meet again, many years later, they have all grown up into adults, each has their own lives, and because of the different living environments over the years, the contact between the two has become less and less Under the arrangement of fate this time, Yang Kun finally met Bai Xue again, and he found that she was still so kind and friendly, which made him feel warm and touched。
After Bai Xue learned of Yang Kun's predicament, she opened the door of her house without the slightest hesitation and let the two of them stand side by side again.
The existence of Bai Xue made Yang Kun's life finally no longer shaky. She works hard every day to make money, so that Yang Kun can stay at home and create to his heart's content. Under the nourishment of love, Yang Kun created his masterpiece "It Doesn't Matter", the lyrics of which express his helplessness and confusion about reality.
Although Yang Kun has experienced many hardships in the years of Beipiao, his dream has never been erased, and he has also deeply realized the preciousness of friendship. This precious friendship is like a reliance in his confused years, allowing him to persevere.
The fame enjoyed after becoming famous is only an empty shell, lacking substance.
In 2002, Yang Kun ushered in a turning point in his life. His masterpiece "It Doesn't Matter" became popular overnight, and its popularity soared rapidly. The following "Wrangler" further heated up his popularity, and Yang Kun reached the peak of his career.
However, the good times were short-lived. Yang Kun did not become humble and low-key because of his success, but became empty-eyed and went his own way. He began to openly criticize his peers in the music industry, turning a blind eye to the successes of others.
Yang Kun did not hesitate to criticize Daolang's song in front of the media and believed that "this is not music at all, it is simply a regression of pop music".
Yang Kun questioned Li Yuchun's strength when she first debuted, thinking that it was too strange that she could become an idol.
Yang Kun's words were as sharp as a blade, mercilessly exposing the details of his peers. His career, which had been up and down, took a sharp turn for the worse. Former fans have left, and popularity has plummeted.
Yang Kun did not want to disappear from the public's sight, and he tried to attract the public's attention again through live broadcasting. However, his marketing skills were really worrisome, and as a result, he failed to monetize in five attempts.
Yang Kun angrily scolded the audience for "not giving face" during a performance, which made his reputation fall to the freezing point in an instant.
Although wrestling in Vanity Fair is not terrible, if the arrogance in the heart is not subdued, it is the most terrifying. Yang Kun was too stubborn and refused to admit his mistakes. Although his false name has brought him some benefits, it has made him lose the sincerity and kindness he once had.
Drunken gaffes are worrisome
When he reached middle age, Yang Kun tried to use alcohol to rekindle his enthusiasm, but accidentally caused a scandal.
Once, Yang Kun had a party with friends, and after drinking, he was already a little delirious and began to entangle a woman one after another, forcibly holding the other party's hand. The woman kept begging, "What are you doing?" and wanted to flee the scene, but Yang Kun kept holding her hand tightly.
Yang Kun's drunken gaffe was filmed into a video by netizens and uploaded to the Internet, triggering a strong reaction from public opinion. Many people have questioned Yang Kun's character and morality.
"Wine is character, and this kind of style cannot become popular. ”
"You still have to have some scruples when you're drunk, so why smear the artist by doing this?"
Yang Kun's series of actions undoubtedly further damaged his public image. Previously, he offended many people for his outspokenness, and now his drunken gaffe has made the public question his image.
However, what is puzzling is that Yang Kun not only did not respond positively to the incident and apologize, but kept avoiding the problem, or prevaricating the past with drunken confusion.
Character and morality are the most precious assets of every artist, but Yang Kun chose to turn a blind eye and insisted that he did not need to review, which undoubtedly made the public's perception of him worse, and those who originally had good intentions towards him would also be disappointed in him.
Tolerance of others and self-reflection are the criteria for becoming a gentleman, but Yang Kun was willing to fall and finally paid a heavy price for it.
The popularity of the bar singer has declined
Yang Kun used to easily let the audience erupt into frenzied screams, but now, he can only sing in a small bar, but he can't even hear a cheer.
The stage sound was noisy, and Yang Kun was singing mechanically there, but he looked extremely lonely. He glanced around the audience seated, all of them distracted from the music and him, no one looking at him.
Yang Kun, who once shined in the Spring Festival Gala and has tens of millions of fans, has now faded out of the public eye. He tried to reminisce about his old passions by returning to the scene, hoping to get public attention, but received an increasingly cold response.
The audience shouted impatiently: "Are you hoarse, singing so badly?"
"Please, stop singing. The other man waved him down.
Yang Kun felt very embarrassed, hurriedly ended the performance, and left the bar alone, leaving only a lonely and gloomy figure floating in the night breeze.
He could no longer hear the deafening screams, and he could no longer gather the popularity he once had. Because those boys and girls who used to chase stars have now become workplace elites or housewives.
All the heat has cooled down, leaving only the helplessness and melancholy in the dead of night. Yang Kun sighed, blaming this fickle world, but never put himself in the shoes of those who have been hurt.
Fate gave him a great opportunity, but he missed it and got caught up in pointless quarrels and strife. Looking back now, he realizes that he has made no more mistakes.
Summarize the lessons and maintain the original intention.
Yang Kun's experience tells us that it is not difficult to become famous, but it takes continuous hard work and modesty and prudence to keep it. Only by constantly reflecting on oneself can we move forward steadily and go further in the midst of continuous challenges.
First of all, Yang Kun needs to be brave enough to admit his verbal mistakes. Even if it's out of a competitive mentality, criticizing peers is not a good choice. He needs to put down his body and sincerely apologize to the person who has been hurt, and only then can he gain the public's understanding and forgiveness.
Second, Yang Kun needs to reflect on his problems with his drunken gaffes and other morally corrupt behaviors. He needs to face up to these problems and conduct a comprehensive self-criticism and review, only then can he unload his moral baggage and start anew.
In the process of growing up, we will all encounter difficulties and setbacks, and it is important to be able to turn back in time, correct mistakes, and get back on the right path. Yang Kun should always maintain a humble heart, always be vigilant and self-exhorting, and pay attention to his words and deeds, so as to re-establish a positive image and gain the trust of the public.
Although Yang Kun has temporarily achieved a certain reputation, we still have to remember our original intention. Fame and fortune are only things outside the body, and peace and kindness in the heart are the true wealth of our lives. If Yang Kun is willing to return to the right path, he still has a chance to start over.
As long as he can remember the lessons and stick to his dreams, life will still be full of hope.
Down-to-earth, even if you make mistakes, you have a chance to make up for them, but you must not lose your original intention. We hope that Yang Kun can rein in the precipice, regain his optimistic and kind qualities, and rekindle our respect and love for him.