Chinanews.com, Beijing, March 14th (Reporter Wang Shiyao) Lai Meiyun has a pair of smiling eyes and a collagen-filled oval face, which doubles her cuteness.
With a small body, a sweet voice, and dimples when she smiles, she is the standard "sweet girl" in the hearts of the public.
"I am very grateful to everyone for giving me such a label. Sweet girl is actually the most comfortable life state I have shown, and I will continue to maintain it." In the entertainment industry where everyone pursues "one person with thousands of faces" and is afraid of being fixed by labels In the film, Lai Meiyun soberly adheres to her own set of "philosophy of life".
In fact, another meaning of "labeling" is that the characteristics are distinctive enough that this trait is like a label, accurately engraved in other people's impressions.
Lai Meiyun has grasped this "label" that belongs to her. In the latest EP "Dream Travel", she weaves a girl's dream with music. Under each note is a sweet heart, and her voice is the most good interpreter.
dreams and dreams
"Sweet" is the original concept of this EP "Dream of Journey". However, during the preparation process, Lai Meiyun found that it can be made more diversified, "So I changed the concept of sweet songs and love songs to different dreams. The feeling of roaming and traveling in China".
"When I grow up, even my dreams are different, and I don't have cute puppies." Lai Meiyun often has dreams, and they are all kinds of dreams.
One of her most impressive dreams was unexpectedly the same as the song "There is no cute puppy", because she dreamed of a cat.
Lai Meiyun.
Photo provided by the interviewee
"I remember holding a very fat cihua cat in my dream. I kept calling it Qiaodou. I didn't realize until after I woke up that my Qiaodou was not a cihua cat, but I kept hugging a strange cat. It's all night."
Recalling this somewhat "strange" dream, Lai Meiyun couldn't help laughing. She said that after she had dreamed, she went to investigate and understand the dream—"I will make a fortune!" After speaking, she narrowed her eyes and laughed endlessly. is a satisfactory answer.
Dreams are the bridge between reality and imagination.
The longest dream Lai Meiyun had ever had was to successfully turn imagination into reality. The name of this dream is "Dream".
When she was in elementary school, Lai Meiyun joined the school choir, and that was the first time she felt the joy of being a "protagonist".
Standing on the stage, with bright lights shining overhead, and the cheers and applause of the audience resounding under the stage, all these feelings are so wonderful and enjoyable.
At that moment, Lai Meiyun had an idea in her heart, "I want to continue to stand on the stage".
For this dream, Lai Meiyun still participated in large and small performances as a member of the chorus during junior and senior high school.
Later, the imported "trainee system" began to prevail in China, and Lai Meiyun also went to participate in the selection but unfortunately failed.
Lai Meiyun.
Photo provided by the interviewee
In 2014, the SING girl group recruited trainees. At that time, Lai Meiyun lost her motivation and began to think about whether she was not suitable for this industry.
A friend who once participated in the selection together thought that the opportunity was rare, and hoped that the two could try again.
In the end, Lai Meiyun was persuaded, "I said to grit my teeth and try again, this is the last chance."
Fortunately, Lai Meiyun succeeded this time.
On August 10, 2015, Lai Meiyun released her first single "Confession of Youth" as a member of the SING girl group and made her official debut. This is also the first step for her dream to come true.
looking for uniqueness
Debut does not mean the end, it is just the beginning of an artist's life.
The group has achieved some results after their debut, not only won the Newcomer Group Award, but also participated in idol dramas, and the electronic national style single "Send to the Bright Moon" even made a small appearance.
But these are far from enough. Lai Meiyun needs an opportunity to open up her popularity and let the public know herself.
In this way, the time came to 2018. The youth growth program "Creation 101", which has received much attention, began to recruit trainees from major companies. Lai Meiyun realized that this was the opportunity she had been waiting for for a long time.
But how to stand out from the nearly 100 trainees and let the public see herself, Lai Meiyun believes that she needs to find her uniqueness as an artist.
Lai Meiyun participated in the variety show "Produce 101".
Image source: Lai Meiyun's official Weibo
"I have never recognized my uniqueness before, although I think everyone must have uniqueness that everyone can see." At the end of the competition, Lai Meiyun successfully debuted in sixth place and became the girl group "Rocket Girls 101" member, she felt that this was the result of "the right time, place and people".
If you have to explore one reason, Lai Meiyun believes that her height is an advantage for her debut. Perhaps this answer has surprised many people.
A while ago, a group of actors in a variety show went to Hengdian to experience the life of group performances. They were surprised to find that group performances also have height requirements. Boys over 180cm and girls over 165cm are more likely to get job opportunities.
It is true that in the entertainment industry, tall artists are often more likely to be chosen, but against this background, Lai Meiyun, who is 153cm tall, sees her own "opportunity".
Lai Meiyun took a selfie during the variety show "Creation 101".
Image source: Lai Meiyun's official Weibo
Uncommon means fresh and special.
"I am not the image that a girl group should have in everyone's conventional impression." Lai Meiyun believes that her image is more likely to make fans feel close, just like her friends around her. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why she is loved by everyone.
However, uniqueness does not mean that it cannot be replaced.
Although there are no two identical leaves in the world, the small differences make no difference in the eyes of outsiders.
"There will definitely be an image similar to yours. Maybe everyone will gradually forget me, but this is a normal thing. What I want to do well is my profession. I must take every job seriously and be myself .” Lai Meiyun said.
Lai Meiyun.
Photo provided by the interviewee
Waiting for masterpiece
25-year-old Lai Meiyun has been in the industry for nearly 9 years.
However, if you want to add the qualifier "solo artist", it is less than two years since Lai Meiyun graduated from the girl group.
From a girl group member to a solo artist, Lai Meiyun spent a long time adjusting her mentality.
"Actually, women's groups are very different from solo. For women's groups, everyone must be uniform and make the group as strong as possible; for solo, you have to make yourself stronger, to awe the stage and control the stage by yourself."
Regarding the problem of "no stage for internal entertainment" ridiculed by netizens, one of Lai Meiyun's perceptions as a singer is that this situation is improving.
"I have many friends who are directors. They are all working hard to improve this matter, putting a lot of thought into making music shows and so on. In fact, everyone is working hard on this matter. What we (singers) should do is to grasp it well. every chance."
Lai Meiyun.
Photo provided by the interviewee
"Are you satisfied with your life now?"
Lai Meiyun quickly gave the answer—satisfied, but wants to do better.
"I have to improve and grow from my previous self."
In fact, this is also an ideal state for a rising artist: not only maintain a continuous upward momentum, but also know how to affirm oneself moderately.
On the road to success, don't miss the beautiful scenery on the roadside.
Lai Meiyun once made a work plan for herself: shoot two movies a year and release one record.
Now that the EP "Dream of Journey" has been officially released, she is now preparing to join the filming team.
This year, Lai Meiyun also hopes to find an opportunity to hold an offline meeting to interact closely with fans.
When it comes to the future, Lai Meiyun's goal is clear and firm - "I hope I have a masterpiece".
Lai Meiyun hopes to become a comprehensive artist, so in the future, whether it is in music or film and television, she can have a work that can represent herself.
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