“Those who missed out, tomorrow at noon 12 PM go to Damai website for the second wave~”
“Draw your swords! From now on, I see no fellow fans—you’re all my enemies [knife]”
The next day, the ticketing platform released the second wave of tickets.
45,000 tickets.
Sold out instantly upon release.
Countless people timing their entry to the second: “???”
Did the official website crash or are we blind? That “purchase tickets” button turned gray the moment it lit up?!
Masses of unsuccessful ticket buyers angrily sent the ticketing website to trending topics.
The website innocently explained: “Thank you very much for everyone’s support. FTM’s National Tour February 7th Jiangzhou concert tickets are sold out. At exactly 12 PM noon, hundreds of thousands of netizens flooded the ticket purchasing channels—we felt everyone’s enthusiasm and are negotiating with FTM’s team to add another show.”
An hour later, FTM’s official studio announced: “After friendly consultation between the five members and organizers, FTM’s 20XX ‘Nirvana’ National Tour Jiangzhou Station will add another show on February 8th. Ticket purchasing time is January 8th at 12:00 PM sharp, using real-name registration. Welcome friends who missed the first show to continue following ^^”
Onlookers: “…”
This group’s popularity was too terrifying.
A 50,000-ticket concert requiring hand speed competition meant massive general audiences were participating!
Domestically, many people didn’t usually browse Weibo or forums but loved listening to music and attending concerts—these “invisible fans” were important standards for measuring a singer’s national recognition.
Some veteran singers had mediocre online data but could sell out concert tickets instantly.
Conversely, some traffic stars had heavily inflated data but only dared hold two or three concerts, not national tours, because too many shows wouldn’t sell out.
FTM was undoubtedly now Chinese music industry’s male top group.
Their first post-reunion concert saw Jiangzhou’s tens of thousands of tickets sell out instantly, indicating massive general audiences were competing simultaneously.
The added second show’s tickets also sold out instantly.
Online discussions were abundant.
“Instant sellout upon ticket release—definitely first-tier singer level.”
“FTM concert ticket pricing is quite reasonable—nosebleed seats only 360 yuan”
“Inner field tickets 1,288—relatively cheap among first-tier singers”
“Envious of those who got tickets—when will they come to Yun City?”
“I also missed Jiangzhou station—first shows are too hard to get. Will they come to Beijing? Money ready”
“Average ticket price around 800 yuan for outer and inner fields—Jiangzhou station box office alone is 80 million, terrifyingly strong…”
“Domestic entertainment’s best group—this year’s tour might break concert box office records”
“Depends how many shows they do—if ten cities, breaking 1 billion box office is no problem”
“Ten cities isn’t enough—tour all provincial capitals”
“FTM tour attendance might even make world rankings!”
Two concert shows with 100,000 tickets selling out instantly completely convinced previously sarcastic industry insiders.
FTM not only had high online popularity but also national recognition—masses of general audiences entering meant they’d never worry about concert tickets not selling.
Concert box office income alone could make them financially free!
Many singers were truly envious and jealous.
But no choice—this group’s popularity was unstoppable with genuine ability that commanded respect.
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Concert preparation work was extremely complex.
Since many first album dance arrangements didn’t include backup dancers, while concert stages were enormous, just five people dancing would look empty, so all choreography needed redoing.
Previously popular songs like “Blazing,” “For the Music,” “Sunshine Coast,” etc., were all re-choreographed with more backup dancer designs suitable for concerts.
Their concert playlist included 20 songs from two albums plus some solo tracks—30 songs total, controlled around 3 hours duration for normal concert specifications.
But with many singing-dancing numbers, physical demands were enormous tests.
After three full hours of singing, the five would be exhausted. Plus Jiangzhou had two consecutive shows—singing on the 7th then continuing on the 8th required protecting their voices, otherwise they couldn’t survive the second show.
The five continued seclusion practice, re-rehearsing many first album dances with backup dancers to bring fans the best audiovisual experience.
Xu Baichuan communicated with organizers to urgently design stages.
Tan Junwen also participated in stage design. Jiangzhou’s first show theme was “Classic of Mountains and Seas,” a concept Fang Yinnian proposed with elements Tan Junwen designed. To match their “Nirvana” album theme, phoenix divine birds would be suspended on-site with abundant flame stage elements.
Organizers had experience with Chinese-style stages and strongly supported their design concepts, quickly producing three 3D proposal diagrams. The five chose their most satisfying option for rapid stage completion.
Support light sticks were designed by Tan Junwen during original debut—musical note shapes were both beautiful and recognizable. However, amber flowing-gold colors were difficult to adjust; custom light stick manufacturers spent long periods calibrating before finally producing satisfying gradient light effects.
Everything progressed systematically.
Being too busy during this period, all five didn’t go home for New Year, spending it at their base.
After Spring Festival holidays ended, concert stages began intensive construction. Xu Baichuan’s hired designers completed their styling, with all custom performance outfits delivered.
For Jiangzhou concerts, they’d change into 8 different outfits.
Fang Yinnian: “…”
This was almost becoming a fashion show, wasn’t it?
Their manager truly broke his heart over this concert.
Fortunately, these clothes could be reused—after wearing them in Jiangzhou, several sets could continue at the next concert. Of course, the next show also needed some new clothes and styling—every concert required surprises, an industry concert rule.
Time quickly reached February 5th with stage construction finally completed.
The five came to the stadium, collectively shocked by the scene before them.
Fu Fei excitedly said with trembling voice: “My god, is this really our concert stage?!”
Tan Junwen squinted: “Organizers truly deserve industry first-tier reputation—stage aesthetics are spectacular, even sky screens were built. The entire stadium is like a fantasy world.”
Tang Che said: “Infinitely more beautiful than Sheng Yao’s 10th anniversary stage from our debut year.”
Mo Xun and Fang Yinnian exchanged glances, smiling at each other.
During debut, they could only piggyback on company family concert popularity, squeezed between numerous singers for performances, standing in corner edges for final group photos.
Now they could finally hold their own independent concerts.
They had the right to design whatever stages they wanted.
So wonderful!
Several years passed, and their greatest regret was finally remedied.
Looking at the magnificent stage, the five were instantly energized, taking the stage for serious rehearsals.
First day rehearsals covered positioning—all 30 song positions had to be run through without errors. Second day rehearsals covered lighting effects and audio equipment adjustments.
Both rehearsal days were taken seriously by everyone, full of anticipation for official performances.
Finally February 7th arrived. Fans from nationwide, plus concert-loving music fans and general audiences, gathered in Jiangzhou waiting for FTM’s first concert.
5:30 PM, audiences began entering.
By 6:30 PM the stadium was densely packed with people.
Many photographed and posted on Weibo, Little Red Book, WeChat Moments—
“Came to see FTM’s concert—enjoy the stunning stage aesthetics [photo]”
“Stage effects are incredible! Holy crap, a giant phoenix divine bird is suspended in the stadium center with beautiful flame-colored feathers!”
“Overhead sky screens are all Chinese-style watercolor paintings—so awesome.”
“Electronic ticket designs are also watercolor paintings, heard Tan Junwen personally painted them—they’re so thoughtful.”
“Super handsome center four-sided stage, 8 suspended LED screens, 360-degree Chinese-style watercolor sky screen surrounding the stadium overhead—like being in a fantasy world. This is the most stunning stage aesthetics I’ve seen in concerts this year, bar none.”
“FTM really spent generously—these stage effects are incredible!”
“Family, showing everyone the music group concert attendance rate—current time is 6:30 PM, attendance already exceeds 95%, nearly full capacity, with many still entering.”
“50,000-person large venue, super stunning—these tickets were worth it.”
“Center four-sided stage is so friendly to outer field tickets—clear views from any angle.”
“Light sticks were placed on seats—these musical note-shaped light sticks are so beautiful! Unfortunately can’t take them home, but smart light sticks wouldn’t work at home anyway. Being able to cheer together on-site is already very happy [light stick photo]”
“Ahhh so excited, I also love these musical note light sticks. Can we suggest to the studio to sell them directly in the official store? I want to buy one as a flashlight at home~”
Everyone entering the stadium was shocked by the gorgeous Classic of Mountains and Seas stage aesthetics, frantically taking photos.
The atmosphere was incredibly lively.
At exactly 7 PM, all venue lights suddenly dimmed.
A beam of light projected from the sky, illuminating the phoenix divine bird in the stadium center.
The phoenix seemed to awaken, slowly opening its eyes.
Holy crap? This divine bird actually moved?!
When it spread its wings and flew around the stadium’s high altitude, the entire venue erupted in deafening cheers and applause.
“The phoenix has wire work attached?”
“This effect is incredible—seeing it live is even more stunning!”
“A giant bird flew over my head—my god, never seen such a concert”
“Watching 3D animation live—these ticket prices are totally worth it!”
Simultaneously, all audience members’ smart light sticks unified under central control to amber flowing-gold colors—FTM’s support colors.
Gradient lighting effects resembled a golden sea creating rippling waves—incredibly spectacular.
FTM’s five members rose slowly on lift platforms, appearing before everyone.
Just like when they debuted years ago.
Magnificent music began with familiar intro—opening with their second album’s title track “Nirvana”!
This explosive song brought dozens of backup instructors quickly onto stage. A high-energy knife formation dance made the entire audience completely boil over as everyone raised light sticks, rapidly waving to the music’s rhythm.
Gorgeously designed phoenixes flew overhead while red flames ignited in circles around the stage.
This was infinitely more stunning than Yuntu TV’s New Year scene.
Phoenix nirvana, reborn through fire.
Today’s spectacular concert was the best gift from reborn FTM to everyone!
***
After the opening song ended, the five in gorgeous black-red performance outfits stood at stage center.
Their light breathing could be heard through microphones—clearly this dance segment had gotten the brothers high, with movements too intense requiring brief recovery.
The five naturally formed a line. Mo Xun adjusted his breathing and spoke first: “Hello everyone.”
The other four immediately followed: “We are—FTM!”
Top-tier sound effects clearly transmitted their voices to everyone’s ears.
Below erupted almost roof-raising screams.
Amber flowing-gold light sticks waved excitedly like golden ocean ripples.
Seeing this scene, the five felt both thrilled and emotional.
When FTM was first established, everyone anticipated their own support star sea.
After many years, this dream was finally realized!
Mo Xun took the microphone, saying quietly: “First, we must apologize to all fans present. These years due to various reasons, we were forced to disband with several blank years, unable to bring any musical works to everyone, disappointing expectations. We’re very sorry.”
All five bowed toward the audience.
Many fans couldn’t control their tears.
Disbanding wasn’t your fault! Sheng Yao caused their own problems—you suffered the greatest injustice, especially Yinnian. When forced to leave the company to study abroad, how sad must his heart have been? Fans dared not think deeply.
Mo Xun continued: “Fortunately, we five never forgot our original intentions and ultimately came together again. Thank you very much for waiting and supporting. These years, consider us briefly offline. Now we’re all online again.”
Fu Fei raised his right hand high, smiling broadly: “We won’t go offline again this time!”
Laughter erupted below.
Fans originally made to cry by Mo Xun were amused by Xiao Fei again.
Won’t go offline? Alright! If domestic entertainment was a huge gaming arena, FTM’s disbandment plus Fang Yinnian’s two-and-a-half-year offline disappearance truly saddened fans immensely.
But now, FTM was back online.
They’d returned as kings, never to leave again.
Tan Junwen smiled: “We seriously prepared this concert for a long time, preparing tons of songs for everyone. Hope everyone can have an unforgettable night.”
Tang Che said: “The concert theme is nirvana, representing FTM’s nirvana rebirth. Hope all present audiences can also cast off all old wounds and gain new life like phoenixes.”
Fang Yinnian said seriously: “Thank you for coming to FTM National Tour’s first stop—Jiangzhou. We five originally set out from Jiangzhou. After this reunion, we’ll likewise depart from Jiangzhou.”
He looked at his teammates beside him, smiling: “We’ll continue walking side by side!”
However, when departing years ago, they stumbled frequently with many falls.
Now, repacked and departing again, they had more mature, excellent teammates beside them, their own entertainment company Sound Wave Entertainment behind them, plus countless fans’ love and support in their rear guard.
They would definitely go higher and farther.
Becoming domestic entertainment history’s irreplaceable legendary top group.
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