The previous version of "Running Man" was launched in 2014, and the guests at that time were only considered second- and third-tier artists. In this time and space, in 2012, the regular guests were even less famous.

Fortunately, Jiang Heng and Jing Tian participated in the recording of the first episode, and the show was promoted by leveraging their names, making the show popular before it was even aired and being anticipated by countless viewers.

I am really looking forward to it, because both Jiang Heng and Jing Tian are the top stars in Chinese entertainment at the moment.

At the end of 2011, the audience's channels for learning about celebrities were still very limited and information was not so developed.

Countless fans went crazy with excitement at the thought of seeing their idols on a variety show.

But in the eyes of a group of film and television bosses and famous directors, this matter seems a bit inappropriate.

How to say it? It’s because the status of variety shows is too low, so low that many TV stars and movie stars disdain them.

To put it simply, Liang Chaowei was admitted to the TVB Artist Training Class. After graduation, he hosted the children's TV program "430 Shuttle" on TVB Jade Channel. Then he went to act in TV series, and after becoming popular, he went to act in movies.

After he left, the host who took over the show was Zhou Xingxing.

It is true that many artists debuted by appearing in variety shows first, and then went on to act in TV dramas and movies.

Jiang Heng is in trouble. He is the top-ranked director in the country, but he actually went to participate in a variety show. In the eyes of Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang and others, it is a bit "uncivilized".

Of course, that's all they think.

When variety shows became popular and the appearance fees became too high to refuse, and everyone discovered that variety shows made a lot of money and were easy, they all let go of their reserve and went on variety shows to make money.

But at this moment, everyone is still looking at this matter with a wait-and-see attitude or even a sense of humour.

As time goes by, promotional advertisements for "Running Man" are everywhere.

On Friday, December 2011, 12, many people turned their televisions to Beijing Satellite TV after watching prime-time TV series on various satellite TV stations at around 30 o'clock in the evening.

In some luxury homes in Beijing, many celebrities are also watching Beijing Satellite TV, wanting to see how effective the variety show created by director Jiang Heng is.

In the living room of a luxurious large flat, Huang Xiaoming and Yang Tianbao snuggled on the sofa, staring at the TV intently.

"Huang Xiaozhu" is a man who dotes on his wife. He has always felt guilty for not helping his wife get film and television resources from Jiang Heng.

Although Jiang Heng takes "Running Man" very seriously and even participated in the filming of the first episode, who knows what the effect will be!

If things don't go as planned, he will have to find ways to get resources so that his wife can be as famous as him.

Yang Tianbao was even more nervous, and went to the toilet several times before the broadcast. At this moment, she had a clear understanding of her own abilities. Acting is really difficult. If you only rely on your appearance, you will just be a vase.

But she really can't learn acting skills!
She is quite comfortable participating in variety shows and is very happy filming. I just don’t know how the show will perform after it is broadcast. If the audience likes it, her future will be easier.

"It's started, it's started!"

After finally finishing watching the commercial, the first season of "Running Man" was finally aired. Yang Tianbao was both nervous and excited, and he kept grabbing Huang Xiaoming's arm with his hands, not noticing how much force he was using.

Huang Xiaoming sometimes frowned when he was caught, but he couldn't bear to scold his wife, and just said lovingly: "Now I know why you performed so well on the show!"

Yang Tianbao didn't understand, his eyes were clear and a little stupid, "Why?"

"Your hand strength is really great!"

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

Yang Tianbao quickly apologized, "I was too engrossed in watching it!"

"I think you're too nervous, but this show is really well filmed, I think it will be very popular with the audience!"

"Really?" Yang Tianbao was surprised.

Huang Xiaoming nodded, "I think it will be a big hit, maybe even spark a variety show craze!"

Huang Xiaoming has always given people the impression of being a very popular star, but he is actually a very successful boss with many companies under his name. Later, he also served as the vice chairman of the Film Association. He is a very capable and visionary person.

It can be said that apart from his wife, he is really very successful.

At this moment, Yang Tianbao still looked up at Huang Xiaoming and believed in his words. He said in great surprise, "So, I might become famous through this variety show, right?"

"Probably!"

"That's great!"

As the first one and a half hour show finished, the reputation of "Running Man" also came out, with a chorus of praise online.

Yang Tianbao just browsed the tablet for a while and he was already grinning from ear to ear.

"Honey, look, so many people are posting my photos on Tieba, saying they like me!"

"Haha, that means you're really going to be famous!"

"Yeah, haha, this post is also about me!"

……

But the reality is that many forums are mostly discussing Jing Tian from the show. After all, she is the most popular Chinese-speaking female star at the moment.

Being able to appear on a variety show is a very pleasant surprise.

Coupled with the interactive performance with Jiang Heng in the show, it became even more popular.

At this moment, she is leaning on the sofa and browsing her tablet. She is very happy seeing netizens' affirmation and praise for her performance in the show.

"Haha, husband, many people said they liked my performance on the show and asked if I would participate again in the future?"

Jiang Heng laughed and said, "What do you think?"

“I think it’s fun!”

"As for variety shows, it's okay to participate occasionally, but once you participate too much, you lose your sense of mystery in front of the audience. As soon as they see you, they will think of your performances on the show. Your acting career will basically be ruined, because no matter how you act, the audience will find it out of place!"

"Ah, so serious?" The young lady was a little unconvinced.

Jiang Heng smiled, "Do you know why Zhang Jinlai didn't achieve much success after playing the role of Sun Wukong?"

"Because of what?"

"Because he played the Monkey King so well, whenever he plays another character in the future, the audience will think that character is the Monkey King in disguise!"

Jing Tian was overjoyed when he heard this, "Sun Wukong's transformation is so interesting!"

Of course, the fact that Zhang Jinlai did not develop may be only one aspect. After all, if a person wants to become popular in the film and television industry, he needs both personal conditions, opportunities and luck.

After Jing Tian finished laughing, he thought for a moment and said, "Then I should just participate less!"

Although she has reduced her workload and seems to be retiring, she is unwilling to easily cut off her roots in the film and television industry, just in case she needs to make a comeback someday!

Only if she really became Mrs. Jiang would she not care about those things.

But the next afternoon, the official Weibo account of Beijing Satellite TV released a message saying that the CSM50 city network ratings of "Running Man" reached 2.889, ranking first in the country.

As soon as the news came out, it was forwarded everywhere, shocking the entertainment industry.

Although I expected the ratings to be good, I didn't expect it to be this high. It ranked first in the country right after it was aired. What will happen in the future? (End of this chapter)