Yang Kun has Na Ying's illness, but he does not have Na Ying's life
Yang Kun, a middle-aged man trapped in his "true temperament".
In the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry, some people are exquisite, left and right; Some people are mavericks and sharp. Yang Kun undoubtedly belongs to the latter. He traveled all the way from the steppe of Inner Mongolia, and became popular all over the country with a song "It Doesn't Matter", but he was also repeatedly caught in the vortex of controversy because of his "true temperament" remarks. Now, he seems to be standing at the crossroads of his career, where is the direction of the future?
Yang Kun's road to fame is a typical "history of struggle in the north". With a guitar on his back and a dream, he came to Beijing from the grassland, lived in a basement, ate instant noodles, and sang in a dimly lit bar. This experience not only sharpened his will, but also provided him with rich material for his future music creation. The song "It Doesn't Matter" sang the hearts of many young people in Beipiao, and also made him the top of the Chinese music scene overnight.
Success came too quickly, and Yang Kun was a little lost. "I have 32 concerts this year", this slightly arrogant declaration, laid the groundwork for his future controversy. In the vanity fair of the entertainment industry, high-profile statements often come with great risks. Yang Kun's "true temperament" has made him offended many people even when he was recognized by some people.
The "grievances and hatred" with Na Ying pushed Yang Kun to the forefront. Both of them were mentors of "The Voice of China", and both caused controversy because of their criticism of Daolang's music. With the "Daolang Incident" and her performance in other variety shows, Na Ying successfully created the mentor character of "dare to say and do", but she has countless fans. However, Yang Kun has always been burdened with the label of "arrogance" and is difficult to turn over. The same "disease" has different "lives", and the reasons for this are worth pondering.
In today's era when traffic is king, Yang Kun's "true temperament" seems to have become a burden. He criticized online singers many times in live broadcasts, and even after singing Internet celebrity songs in a program, he was questioned by guests on the spot, and the scene was very embarrassing for a while. These events have exposed Yang Kun's inadequacy in adapting to the changes of the times. Like a stubborn child, he sticks to his musical philosophy and is unwilling to compromise with the market.
Yang Kun's criticism of the current music market is not unreasonable. The flood of "saliva songs" and the lack of depth and connotation are indeed a problem worthy of attention. His criticism is too direct, lacks strategy, and is prone to resentment. It's like smashing a walnut with a hammer, although it works, it's too rough.
How should Yang Kun break the game? Is it to continue to insist on oneself and be a "lonely brave"? Or do you want to go with the flow and try something new? Or is it like Na Ying, who transforms "true temperament" into a persona?
Perhaps, what Yang Kun needs is not change, but balance. He needs to learn how to express himself better, how to communicate more effectively with the world. He needed to find a suitable stage, a platform that would allow him to stay true without being too sharp.
In this ever-changing entertainment industry, nothing lasts forever, except for talent and sincerity. And these two points are precisely Yang Kun's most valuable wealth. We look forward to Yang Kun's transformation and rebirth, and look forward to him being able to return to the public's field of vision one day in the future with a more mature and expressive attitude.
Yang Kun's story is also a story about the plight of a middle-aged man. In the torrent of the times, how should they maintain themselves and how should they adapt to changes? This is a question worth thinking about in each of us.
Yang Kun, we look forward to your comeback! We look forward to you singing the story of our hearts again with music.