On the eve of the lively Deyun Society sealing ceremony, Zhang Yunlei, who has attracted much attention, was unexpectedly absent. This move triggered a lot of speculation and heated discussions. After all, the sealing ceremony is of great significance to Deyun Club and is an event that every member is eager to participate in.
However, Zhang Yunlei chose to hold a concert on his own at this critical moment. What is the purpose of this? Is he drifting away from Deyun Society, or is there something else he has hidden behind?
Falled from a high platform to a new star in the music industry, an unexpected transformation legend
Who would have thought that Zhang Yunlei, who once jumped off a nearly 20-meter high platform in Nanjing and narrowly escaped death, would now become famous again as a singer All over the country? This life-and-death disaster was both a low point in his life and an opportunity for transformation.
The accident that year left Zhang Yunlei covered with steel nails, and every nerve was twitching painfully. The doctor's words were like a cold dagger piercing his heart: "I may not be able to stand up in the future."
For a crosstalk actor, this was undoubtedly the death sentence of his career. However, when everyone persuaded him to turn behind the scenes, an unyielding flame ignited in Zhang Yunlei's heart.
He will never forget the excitement when he took the stage for the first time in 2002, nor will he forget every laughter and applause during his 12-year stage career. These memories were like a shot in the arm, making him unable to accept the fate of leaving the stage like this.
Fortunately, his master Guo Degang did not give up on him and gave him the courage and opportunity to return to the stage: "Even if I ask you to speak storytelling in a wheelchair, I will let you go on stage!"
In anticipation and encouragement, Zhang Yunlei began difficult rehabilitation training. Every attempt was accompanied by excruciating pain, but he never gave up. Finally, in 2019, he stood on the stage he loved again. At that moment, all the suffering turned into the smile on his lips and the determination in his eyes.
However, the competition in the cross talk world is becoming increasingly fierce, and Zhang Yunlei is facing unprecedented pressure after being injured. At this time, his childhood singing talent was awakened again.
He was able to sing "Bang Liang" with style at the age of 12, so he decided to try new possibilities on stage. The song "Exploring Qingshui River" flowed into people's hearts like a clear spring, making him a new star in the music industry overnight.
A rising star in the music industry or a successor to cross talk?
When the number 25 yuan was associated with Zhang Yunlei's first solo single "Yuzhen" on January 12, 2019, many people were shocked.
This price is simply a drop in the bucket for a song released by a popular star. Zhang Yunlei's move is more like a pure love for music rather than a fanatic pursuit of money.
Since then, Zhang Yunlei's name has been closely linked to two completely different stages: one side is the palace of traditional art - cross talk, and the other side is the carnival of modern music - concerts.
His fans are also divided into two groups, some are laughing at his cross talk, and some are intoxicated by his singing. There are even many people who come specially to support his concerts or cross talk performances, just to catch a glimpse of his style.
But such a crossover has also attracted a lot of doubts. Some netizens asked in confusion: "Is he a singer or a cross talk artist?" What's more, he was labeled as insulting traditional art. However, for Zhang Yunlei, these doubts and criticisms are just a little trouble on his artistic path.
The tortuous life path from a handyman to a cross talk rookie
Zhang Yunlei, who was born in Tianjin, the hometown of folk art, seemed destined to be associated with cross talk since he was a child. And all this is thanks to his cousin Wang Hui.
Wang Hui, this Beijing-yun drum performer who has already become famous in Tianjin music circle, not only has profound artistic attainments, but also is Guo Degang's good wife. It was she who opened the door to the world of cross talk for Zhang Yunlei.
When Zhang Yunlei was a child, he often followed his cousin Wang Hui and brother-in-law Guo Degang around Deyun Club. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, he also developed a strong interest in cross talk.Guo Degang saw the child's potential and taught him a few lyrics from time to time and took him on stage to see the world. Xiao Zhang Yunlei is also quite spiritual and has learned well.
However, life always likes to joke. Just when Zhang Yunlei's voice gradually became richer and he was ready to show off his talents in the cross talk world, the voice-changing period gave him a "powerful start." His drake-like voice made it impossible for him to sing those familiar melodies. For a moment, he seemed to have fallen from the high stage to the bottom.
can no longer sing, life must go on. Zhang Yunlei chose to leave Deyun Club and began a six-year working career. Serving dishes, cleaning, playing billiards... These tasks that seem to have nothing to do with cross talk have become his entire life. During those years, he tasted all the ups and downs of life and sharpened his perseverance.
Just when Zhang Yunlei was about to give up on his cross talk dream, the booming development of Deyun Club gave him hope again. Guo Degang did not forget this former little follower and called him back to Deyun Club.
Zhang Yunlei, who returned to the stage, cherishes this opportunity even more. He works harder than anyone else to practice and perform. He knows that only by working harder than others can he make up for the time he missed in those years.
The hard work pays off. Zhang Yunlei's cross talk is getting better and better, and his voice has returned to its former clarity. Just when everything seemed to be going in a good direction, fate played a trick on him again.
Zhang Yunlei on the music road: turmoil and warmth coexist
While the spring cold of 2024 has not yet faded, Zhang Yunlei's "Singer Tour Concert" has already kicked off in Nanjing. The man who once made countless laughs on the stage of Deyun Club is now going further and further on the road of music. But looking back on the journey, turmoil and warmth coexist.
I remember that in 2020, Zhang Yunlei became an instant hit with his second music album "Care", with sales exceeding one million in a short period of time. Subsequent songs such as "The Young Master Goes North" made him popular on online platforms. At that time, he seemed to have become the new darling of the music industry, and everything seemed to be going smoothly.
But the situation in the entertainment industry is unpredictable. Just as he was preparing for his first concert, a controversy about pricing pushed him to the forefront. Nanjing, the ancient capital, witnessed his debut and also witnessed a controversy over ticket prices.
Some people question, how can a newcomer's concert ticket price be higher than that of singing superstar Jay Chou? Faced with doubts, Zhang Yunlei chose to speak with strength. The concert received an enthusiastic response, which boosted his confidence and led him to hold many performances in succession.
However, at the Tianjin concert in 2023, he seemed to have changed. The appearance was fat, the singing voice was off-key and broken... For a time, doubts became rampant again. But just when people thought he would sink, he proved his tenacity with practical actions.
At the 2024 tour concert, Mao Buyi’s surprise appearance allowed people to see his persistence and hard work on the music road. At the Jining Canal Peak Music Festival, he even ignited the fans in the ice and snow with his enthusiasm. His thoughtfulness and care for fans, from warm babies to chocolates, all reveal his sincerity and warmth.
But just when the concert was in full swing, Zhang Yunlei was absent from Deyun Society’s sealed performance. This news has undoubtedly triggered various speculations from the outside world. Are you leaving Deyun Club? Or do you want to pursue music wholeheartedly?
Conclusion
Zhang Yunlei, who has experienced the edge of life and death, is now in his prime and developing in a diversified way. On the cross talk stage, he puts on a white coat and looks like the young boy he was yesterday. But who would have thought that he has already broken into a new world in the music field? Every step of his transformation is like groping forward in the unknown fog, and finally finding his own light.
Isn’t this the best explanation of how to survive a catastrophe and be blessed with good fortune in the future? Zhang Yunlei, with his tenacity and talent, proved that even in the ever-changing stage of the entertainment industry, he can find his own unique path.
