Chapter 354
This is a modern skyscraper, facing south and looking at Tokyo Bay.
Sunlight filters through the skylight and falls on the tea seat.
Two neatly dressed men were sipping jasmine tea, enjoying a moment of leisure and making comments about Tokyo.
This is Kitaokayama in front of Meiji Jingu Shrine, which is actually not far from Deng Lijun’s residence.
Luo heard that he was yawning frequently and couldn't help but asked with concern: "Lu Sheng, you don't seem to be in good spirits?"
Lu Dongjie put away his hand and smiled nonchalantly, "Ha, really, maybe I'm not used to the local culture in Japan."
Luo Wen couldn't help but sigh, "I'm used to a life of running around, day and night."
Instead, Lu Dongjie teased him, "Roman, if you weren't busy being a singer, no record company would be willing to hire you to record a record."
Luo Wen laughed dumbly and shook his head, "Fortunately, the manager arranged it, otherwise life and work would be a mess."
Lu Dongjie nodded and did not deny his statement.
There are still some differences between the Hong Kong entertainment industry and the Japanese entertainment industry, and each has other characteristics and differences.
Relatively speaking, the Japanese entertainment industry is relatively mature and its operation methods are more professional and market-oriented.
Japanese artists sign a contract with a brokerage company, and most matters are arranged and handled by the brokerage company.
It's different in Hong Kong. Artists either sell themselves to TV stations or film companies.
Most artists work alone and have to handle many matters by themselves.
Luo Wen has learned from the Japanese experience and has his own independent manager.
Although Hong Kong's entertainment industry is still in the stage of brutal growth, it will be relatively easier to get ahead than Japan under the monopoly of capital.
Rowan looked around and lowered his voice, "Lu Sheng, what do you think of this cooperation?"
Lu Dongjie shrugged and said with a leisurely smile: "Don't worry, I'll win the first battle with you. I'll win with you."
Luo Wen stopped talking and was about to speak.
"Tuk tuk..."
There was a crisp sound of footsteps, approaching from far away.
The door of the reception room was pushed open, and a professional girl came in. She looked very beautiful in a standard skirt, stockings and high heels.
She smiled slightly and said, "Gentlemen, it's ready over there. Please come with me."
Lu Dongjie and Luo Wen smiled at each other, and then followed the secretary.
This morning, a small press conference was held in the conference room of Warner Pioneer.
Present were Ryota Kobayashi, president and CEO of Warner Pioneer, and Tetsuro Aoyagi, general manager of the production department.
It seems that they still attach great importance to this cooperation and made the signing ceremony more dignified and formal.
Witnessed by reporters, the two parties signed a cooperation agreement, exchanged the text of the agreement, shook hands and congratulated each other.
Hong Kong's Universal Music Records and Warner Pioneer Japan have reached a cooperation in this regard.
In fact, the real cooperation agreement has been signed a long time ago, and today it is just a show and officially announced.
Thereafter, Warner Pioneer will be responsible for the distribution of Japanese records recorded by Universal Music Group in Japan.
Next, it’s time for reporters to ask questions.
A little-known Hong Kong record company dared to go east to Japan to negotiate cooperation with a big-name record company.
In their view, this is a bit overestimating one's capabilities and a bit ridiculous.
A reporter from the Japan Broadcasting Association couldn't wait to ask: "Mr. Kobayashi, why would you choose to cooperate with a Hong Kong record company?"
This reporter is so rude, he just asked you why you devalued yourself and hooked up with a gangster.
Luo Wen was a little worried for Lu Dongjie, but the person involved looked calm, thinking that the reporters in the audience were talking nonsense.
Kobayashi Ryota coughed lightly, "I believe many of you have heard the song "Hanasaki Ryuji" recently."
The reporters nodded one after another, looking at Ryota Kobayashi who suddenly stopped, waiting for his next answer.
The single album "Hana Saki's Journey" recorded by Chen Meiling is a very popular pop song recently.
It has been at the top of the pop charts for several weeks, and its record sales have begun to exceed 500,000 copies.
This is the highest album sales record since Chen Meiling came to Japan to develop.
Although this is the result of a combination of many factors, it is undeniable that this is a very nice song.
Ryota Kobayashi smiled and revealed the answer, "This song was produced by Universal Music Records from Hong Kong."
"Wow..."
The reporters in the audience were instantly in an uproar, looking at Lu Dongjie with disbelief.
Is this record company from Hong Kong so powerful? But this man seems a bit familiar.
Tetsuo Aoyagi cleared his throat, "Lu Sheng is an internationally renowned singer. He sang a song called "Vida" at the Tokyo Music Festival a few months ago."
This finally calmed many people's suspicions. Apparently, the wonderful performance left a deep impression on many people.
Even if they don't know Lu Dongjie, they have at least heard of such a name.
This Chinese man became famous all over the world overnight with an English song, which is indeed remarkable.
Although he is very red and is not a popular singer, at least none of the reporters present recognized him.
Lu Dongjie basically does not appear on TV programs or interviews, and rarely performs publicly on stage. It is strange that someone knows him.
If the song "Vida" is a facade, then the song "Hanasaki Ryuji" is a stepping stone.
Although it is a Japanese song produced by a Hong Kong record company, it has the original Japanese song taste.
Now that the reporter knew the origin of this Hong Kong record company, he put down his contemptuous attitude and became a little complacent.
Look, even Hong Kong record companies have come to cater to us, which shows that our popular culture in Japan is very popular.
This virtually broke down their barriers and conflicts, and everything became not unacceptable.
After the war, the Japanese national mentality was very inferior. They tried to prove that they were powerful through various means, and they also longed for recognition from the outside world.
Of course, this is also part of what Warner Pioneer considers, which is to use Universal Music to flatter their stinky feet and satisfy their vanity.
Lu Dongjie must be very supportive of the Japanese spending money to buy face.
Since both parties get what they need, there is a good foundation for cooperation and a good start.
The Fuji TV reporter continued to ask, "Lu Sheng, what were your considerations in choosing Mr. Luo Wen to enter the market?"
Oh, now I finally learned to use polite words.
Luo Wen couldn't help but become a little nervous, looking straight at Lu Dongjie who was looking leisurely.
After Lu Dongjie waited for the translator to come over, he smiled and replied in English: "Mr. Luo Wen is a very capable singer and loves Japanese culture very much. This is why I chose him."
Lu Dongjie's Universal Music Group naturally chose Luo Wen to enter the Japanese market after careful consideration.
First of all, Luo Wen is Chinese, and his communication is relatively harmonious, and the wealth does not go to outsiders.
Secondly, Luo Wen has been in the Japanese music scene for a period of time, understands the rules of the industry, and has a certain reputation and market in Japan.
In the end, Luo Wen was defeated and left the Japanese music scene. He was very unwilling and obsessed with returning to the Japanese music scene.
Chapter completed!