Can you imagine that Hong Kong-style disco, which was popular in the 70s and 80s, was brought out of its essence by a boy born in the 00s?
Chang Jun, who was born in 2002, has recently come into the public eye for accurately replicating Hong Kong-style disco.
Toad mirror , floral shirts, bell bottoms , as well as the unique music and dance of that era, countless netizens lamented, "Isn't this my parents' favorite look?" "This outfit fascinated my grandma back then. "
[1] once danced with Zhu Yin, Cai Shaofen
Chang Jun (left) is dancing. Screenshot of the video
"I met the girl in my heart by chance on the street this night, and I decided not to listen to her calls and go home with her." A familiar Hong Kong-style song sounded, and on the live broadcast page, two young men wearing floral shirts and jeans danced to the music. Played disco.
They smiled brightly, and there were yellowed posters on the wall behind them, most of which were well-known Hong Kong celebrities.
"The little brother at the back looks like Leslie Cheung ." "Oh my god, is it Leslie Cheung and Dawn ?" "My parents really like watching your live broadcast." Netizens commented.
The boy wearing toad glasses was also invited to participate in the show and danced with Zhu Yin, Cai Shaofen and others.
records programs with celebrities. Video screenshot
His name is Chang Jun, and his short video account is called "Dancing Xiaojunjun". "Those who know me call me Xiaojun, and those who are close to me call me Xiaojunjun."
Chang Jun did not become famous suddenly. Looking through his videos, you can find that he started updating his account in 2018, and he started learning dance in 2015.
Chang Jun now has one million fans. When many people watch his videos, the nostalgia-loving chord in their hearts is plucked, "it feels like dreaming back to the 1980s."
【2】Like Michael Jackson
"When I was 13 years old, my friend told me about Michael Jackson, so I went to the Internet cafe to watch his dance, which shocked me a lot." That was Chang Jun's first real contact with dance. He couldn't describe his feelings after watching it. He just thought, "Any boy will like his dance." After
, Chang Jun began to practice dancing on his own. He came from an ordinary family and had no idea of going to a dance class, so he could only practice secretly on his own. He watched the moves in the video over and over and then went back to figure out how to do that move.
Chang Jun, who practiced dancing in the early days
At that time, he lived with his parents who were working outside, and the family rented a small room of less than 15 square meters. Every day after his parents go to work, he practices secretly.
Later, his parents found out that he was dancing. Just as he thought, his parents did not show strong opposition, but they repeatedly advised him to focus on his studies. Chang Jun listened and continued to practice dancing while going to school.
"Because my family background is not good, I want to go out to work early to supplement my family income." After going out to work, Chang Jun continued to dance. His love for dance made him continue to dance, but the young man's self-esteem made him dance secretly. "What I'm most afraid of is hearing people say that you don't dance well and you have to learn."
Naturally, there are times when he doesn't like it, but Chang Jun Still persevering, he felt, "You can't be moved by what you love because of other people's words, and it's not like they will take the path you should take."
Chang Jun doesn't think he has much talent in dancing. It's hard practice. As winter passed, summer passed, autumn passed, and his dancing began to show some success. People around him gradually came to know that there was a young man from Anhui who danced well. Sometimes, people would even let him dance for a while, and even later, some people said , you dance so well that you can upload it to a short video platform.
In August 2018, Chang Jun uploaded his first dance on the short video platform. In the video, he was wearing a yellow sportswear and did a short dance with clean and neat movements.
This video received a lot of likes, and many people left messages praising him for his good dancing. This made Chang Jun very happy and gave him great encouragement. Since then, he has uploaded dancing videos every now and then.
In the same year, more and more people liked his videos, so he decided to become a talent anchor full-time.
【3】Returning to the village to live broadcast
Chang Jun said that he liked Hong Kong style very much. People of that era had a special kind of beauty, and everyone had different kinds of beauty, and celebrities were very recognizable. “In March 2018, I saw the first MV from the 1980s and 1990s, which was Leslie Cheung’s “Refuse to Play Again”. Whether it was the songs, the clothes, or the dance, everything in it was very attractive to me. Then I kept looking for it, listening to old songs, watching old MVs, and watching old movies. "
He learned the Hong Kong and Taiwan dance music , combined it with his own retro dance steps, and after posting the video, it triggered. There was a wave of nostalgia for Hong Kong style, and some people praised him as the most retro 00 generation.
Some people praised him, while others were puzzled. Some people thought he was crazy, "I quite agree, but I don't want to waste time telling him that he doesn't understand my happiness."
Chang Jun
Compared with the mechanical dance he practiced earlier, etc. , the movements of Hong Kong style dance are actually not difficult. What is difficult is how to coordinate the entire scene and atmosphere. Chang Jun not only works hard on dance, but also constantly enriches himself in these aspects.
For him, what he pursues is not simply "Hong Kong style", but the true state of entertainment spirit influenced by his parents' generation. The floral shirts, three-quarter hairstyle and other outfits were not just worn when filming the video, but were integrated into his daily life.
Chang Jun returned to his small village last year because he wanted to spend more time with his family and because the live broadcast was not restricted by geography.
The place where Chang Jun was born is a small village under Maji Township, Taihe County, Fuyang, Anhui. When he returned to the village again, he found that there were fewer and fewer young people in the village, and those who remained were mostly the elderly and children. His return made grandma particularly happy.
"My parents didn't understand live streaming well before, and they were a little worried that I would have nothing to do when I got home. Later they understood. They were very happy that I came home."
Chang Jun
After returning home, Chang Jun went to find him My neighbors who have been good friends since childhood borrowed their unused old house, went to antique markets and junkyards, picked up some old items, and decorated the neighbor's house into a period house, which is what you see in the video now. That way. This 40-square-meter house was all decorated in a nostalgic style.
Every day, he dances and broadcasts live in this small room, and the ground is worn to a pulp.
live broadcasts and commercial performances have brought him far more income than his previous job. Chang Jun is particularly grateful to this era for giving him a stage to showcase his talents and giving many ordinary people a chance to be seen.
【4】I want to bring more people back to the 1980s
"My first commercial performance was a leukemia girl who wanted to raise medical expenses. I saw this information, and I and a few other people We prepared a charity performance together, they sang, I danced, and we raised thousands of dollars." Although in the eyes of others, this is not a commercial performance, Chang Jun felt that if he went to perform, then forget it.
Chang Jun
On normal days, people from all over the country invited him to dance at wedding banquets, and he readily accepted them. The rewards for banquets in the village may not be high, but Chang Jun does not consider himself a big internet celebrity and goes happily every time.
People around him think that he is a very simple person. In an interview with Jiupai News , Chang Jun also proudly introduced that he now has a small team, including a girl in charge of logistics, a boy who dances with him, and a photographer.
Chang Jun (left) and his friends. Video screenshot
His friends said that although he does not look like a post-00s generation, Chang Jun is a very down-to-earth and simple person. "At first I thought he had a team or something, but after getting in touch with him, I found out that he was just a kid, working alone."
Chang Jun (middle) and his friends. Screenshot of the video
“I want to create a stage that can bring people back to the past, and bring nostalgic people back to the past every day, and relive the unforgettable and classics of that year."He bluntly said that he had this plan and was not trying to sell his feelings. On the one hand, this is a path he can stick to, and on the other hand, he really wants to share the things he loves with everyone.
(Except for text and pictures) All explanations are provided by the interviewees)
Jiupai News reporter Wen Yanli
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