It has been three days since the pre-sale started. Chi Jingyuan has been busy these days and has no time to care. When I just checked my phone, I saw that many people on the Internet were guessing about the sales. I just happened to ask by the way.
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There are many guesses on the Internet, ranging from 500,000 to 800,000 to 1 million... However, if the company does not announce the pre-sale data and the unsold list is not displayed, it can basically only be
It relies on the fans’ own statistics, and the accuracy is average.
"Another big order was placed in the morning. Our latest pre-sale data is now 1.53 million..."
Upon hearing this, the director reported the numbers without even looking at the information in front of him, with a smile on his face, looking excited and proud.
"So many?" Chi Jingyuan stopped writing in his hand after hearing this number, and opened his eyes in surprise.
It has only been on sale for three days now, and there is still one week left before the official release. He thought that no matter how popular it was, it would be enough to have 801,000,000.
Unexpectedly, it was only 1.5 million, which was almost half of what he expected.
"Indeed, Jingyuan, the market potential of your album is very large, and it has exceeded our previous expectations. Especially the orders from the mainland...According to EXO's past data, even though it has a broad and solid popularity base in the mainland,
The lost data will only occupy about one-third of the album at most."
The room director looked at the materials in front of him and spoke in a high-spirited tone:
"But the enthusiasm and market potential of Jingyuan's mainland fans this time completely exceeded our expectations. Among the current 1.5 million pre-sales, excluding nearly 100,000 neon singles and 160,000 overseas singles, the mainland
The sales volume of the Chinese version is only 15% lower than that on the Peninsula, but according to our data, many Korean version orders on the Peninsula are purchased by mainland fans, so the data on both sides should be almost the same.
If you look closely, the winning and losing rates may even be higher..."
"Currently, the highest number of pre-orders are for the two covers of 'Summer' and 'Winter', followed by 'Autumn' and 'Spring'. Finally, because the four CD-only songs have not been released to the public, we analyzed that it may be because of the cover design.
, the colors of the summer and winter covers are more pleasing and the design is stronger.”
"Although the potential of album sales is surprising, the revenue from sales actually does not account for the majority... It is a pity not to be able to move. But I have to say that Jingyuan's suggestion of adding Chinese versions and Chinese songs has really paid off.
It has a very good effect, and there is also this four-cover and four-song-only CD setting, tsk tsk..."
He was a little impressed and sighed with pity, but he quickly cheered up: "...Although the initial outbreak of the first three days has passed and the growth has slowed down a bit, according to this momentum, after the official release of the No. 10 album
, the pre-sale sales alone are likely to reach 3 million, which is the highest pre-sale and highest-selling album in the entire history of Kpop."
"However, Ai Hui sent us news that your solo album this time only has Chinese and Korean versions, but no Japanese version. Many fans are very dissatisfied and feel that they are being treated differently."
At the end of the sentence, the room manager also said a message in a joking tone, took out his mobile phone and read: "This is a message from a Neon fan: 'Don't we pay real money? Is our love for Yuan?
Is it fake? Why is there no Japanese version? 'Oh, it seems that Jingyuan is also very popular in Neon."
"Uh...we haven't discussed it before. If the response is good, we are going to launch the Japanese version immediately...we can only wait for a while."
Chi Jingyuan laughed bitterly when he heard this. He felt very relieved but also a little helpless. He paused and repeated the number he just heard, and murmured:
"Is the loss so high?"
Hearing the report and analysis made by the director just now, he was a little surprised, but also full of excitement. In addition to thanking the fans there for their support, he also felt a sense of reward for getting what he wanted.
This pre-sale has already surpassed that of the EXO group.
You must know that such a large solo group is completely rare, unless it is the kind of group that has little popularity as a whole and whose popularity is concentrated on one person.
But EXO is the TOP among the TOP.
In fact, it is really difficult to make money just by selling albums. Channels and manufacturers will take the lion's share. Not much actually falls into the hands of idols or even companies. As many mainland fans have said, they cannot go to the mainland now.
With the activities going on, there are very few agencies and idols in Kpop who are still insisting on releasing Chinese versions of their albums, and even SM and EXO are gradually giving up.
In fact, his move to join the Chinese version in his first solo against all the opinions and to specifically add Chinese songs was not pleasing. But now after hearing the pre-sale data and the enthusiasm of mainland fans, Chi Jingyuan
I feel extremely satisfied and feel that my previous decision was not in vain...
And if the album can no longer make money, it will naturally be different when the number increases... At the same time, the huge number of album sales also represents his widespread popularity and fan purchasing power in the mainland. Although he cannot go to events, this data can become a factor in the future.
He is relied upon by some advertising brands for evaluation and negotiation.
"Thanks for your hard work."
When his thoughts returned, Chi Jingyuan smiled and politely said thank you to the staff.
The topic of sales made the atmosphere in the entire conference room lively. Even though SM has a big business and its artists have idols one after another, being able to personally participate and operate a piece of music that is destined to shine in KPOP history
Everyone is very excited and motivated about the album.
Immediately afterwards, everyone reported on some matters regarding their upcoming return:
"The album will go on sale and the music source will be released at midnight on the 10th. All promotional resources have been invested. The cooperative media and marketing accounts will launch their efforts at the same time."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Jingyuan, your first stage has been confirmed to be on the 10th of "Music Bank", and you will go to pre-record the stage on the 8th... At the same time, the organizer invites you to be the host of the 10th episode.
The special MC of "Sound Silver" is still collaborating with Irene xi, and recently red velvet is also making a comeback."
"I can make a cameo in the middle...but it's okay if I'm a special MC,"
"Okay... Also, your personal variety show "Private Travel. Yuan" will be officially launched tomorrow on Naver TV, Facebook, YouTube, Naver V live channels and partner TV stations, and then it will be broadcast once a week.
The frequency of the issue is delivered every week.”
"The content of the first and second issues is a warm-up, just enough to raise fans' expectations. The hottest content of the MV shooting in the United States will be in the third issue. It will be just one week after the song is released, which can maximize the album's popularity..."
"Then there are fan meetings, autograph sessions, and personal concerts..."
Each department head took turns to stand up and report on their work, and the whole conference room seemed very lively... Chi Jingyuan also listened carefully. SM staff are actually elites in the industry. Many things are arranged well, and many things are not.
Chi Jingyuan needs to think too much, they are actually more experienced than him...
The meeting ended after more than an hour. At this point, everything for the half month before and after the comeback has been arranged. Now we are waiting for the official release on the 10th, and will make adjustments based on the sales situation and market response.
"That's right, brother."
After the meeting, Chi Jingyuan left the meeting room with the head of the marketing department and walked and chatted. After saying a few words, he remembered something and asked with concern: "How was the response to red velvet's comeback this time?"
"Red Velvet? It's not bad. The sales volume has improved a lot compared to last time. It has already sold more than 40,000 copies in the first three days of release. It has smoothed out the impact of last year. The popularity has steadily increased and is in line with the company's expectations."
The head of the room paused for a moment, then replied in a very skillful manner, shaking his head slightly as he spoke: "But their original advantage area... there are some problems with the sound source. The results of the airborne song release are still very good, and they are empty once an hour, but
It's a pity that he was surpassed immediately. Zion.T has a good reputation in music. The impact of being hit by this kind of heavy fog is not small. In addition, Jingyuan, you are about to return... Let's watch the follow-up songs and
Spread the word.”
Although there are many idol groups releasing songs recently, it is difficult to see them at the top of the music charts. The current situation on the music charts is the new album "OO" by singer Zion.T who became popular with the "Infinite Challenge Music Festival" the year before last.
Strongly clearing the charts, at the same time, the OSTs of "Goblin" that were offline before are still strong.
Although red velvet's new song sound source is very high based on its previous reputation, its subsequent performance has been mediocre under the attack of these two parties. In addition, the company has high hopes for Ji Jingyuan's return soon. From the tone of the room manager, it seems
I don't feel very optimistic.
But overall it's an improvement compared to last time, so it's easy to use.
"Oh~"
Chi Jingyuan nodded lightly when he heard this. After thinking for a while, he didn't ask any more questions and said goodbye to the room chief.
He was about to go to the practice room to practice the stage. Just as he stepped out of the elevator, his phone suddenly rang. Chi Jingyuan picked it up and scanned it... Zhou Ziyu sent a text message.
"Dafa, I read on the Internet that your solo album is selling very well. Someone came up with data and predicted that the pre-sale volume is almost 1 million? Congratulations. (New Year's greetings from Xiaoyu)"
Although Zhou Ziyu expressed congratulations and blessings and seemed very happy for Chi Jingyuan, he saw her purpose at a glance and ignored the flattery and circumvention at all, and replied angrily:
"You have something to say."
And Zhou Ziyu obviously knew that Chi Jingyuan knew how to see through her at a glance, so he didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, he quickly confessed in the next second: "I want to watch the movie..."Your Name"!"
"Why do you suddenly want to see this?"
"When I was doing a V Live broadcast the day before yesterday, a lot of people were saying 'your name, your name'. I thought they were really asking for my name, so I replied, 'My name is Zhou Ziyu, my name is Zhou Ziyu'
, I said it several times, and I was quite happy that so many new fans came in... But my manager reminded me later that I realized that was the name of the movie, which made me extremely embarrassed."
"Later I searched it and found that it is a very romantic animated movie. The reviews online are very good. I want to watch it."
"Then go and see for yourself."
"No, I want to watch it with you!"
"I watched it...I watched it with Xiaonan."
"Hmph, I guessed it (pouts), but it doesn't matter, can we just watch it again?"
"You want to see it that much?"
"Of course, I also like watching movies very much... And you see, we haven't even been together yet, and I'm already on the same level as her. Will we still be together in the future? (laughing)"
After Chi Jingyuan saw her reply, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. He curled his lips and spoke mercilessly:
"Tzuyuxi, you can dream."
"Then why don't you follow me?"
"I'm going to release a song soon. I probably won't have time these days...it'll take a while."
"Okay!...Also, congratulations on your solo debut, I will hear it immediately...This time I am not saying it just to beat around the bush!"
Chi Jingyuan looked at the text message and hummed. Thinking of what she just said, he raised the corner of his mouth and tapped the screen: "Your name, your name."
"My name is Zhou Ziyu. My name is Zhou Ziyu."
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On the other side, at the tvN studio, where the variety show "Empty the Convenience Store" was filmed, the five members of red velvet were recording the show intensely with several MCs and guests.
Most idols will participate in a large number of variety shows for exposure and appearances every time they release a song. Red Velvet, who has just returned, is no exception, and member Son Seungwan is also one of the regular MCs of this show.
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Variety show on the theme.
This theme naturally involves a lot of tasting and tasting. At this time, we were filming several MCs and guests, as well as the three members of red velvet, tasting a kind of mixed noodles together.
But in front of the camera, several other guests were feasting, eating with big mouthfuls, and making sizzling sounds in their mouths to create a variety show effect.
However, Park Soo-young and Son Seung-wan from red velvet next to them were exceptions. Park Soo-young was still sucking one stick at a time, eating very carefully, while Son Seung-wan was staring at the mixed noodles in front of him, and from time to time he looked at what was happening opposite him.
The agent who was staring at the photoshoot looked like he wanted to eat but was afraid to eat.
Of course she wanted to eat, and she was extremely hungry for a long time... But during the return period, the company's weight requirements for them had reached a very strict level, and any diet had to be managed, even during the recording of the show.
Zhongdu couldn't eat casually. Just when she was about to move her chopsticks, she noticed the manager's gaze and quickly retracted her hand.
The manager's eyes already showed that he disapproved of Sun Shengwan eating.
She had always been quite fat before her debut. She had lost weight by losing weight. This kind of physique is the easiest to gain weight and regain it, so the requirements are the most stringent.
The guest next to her, Park Na-rae, noticed her condition and looked over with concern: "Why doesn't Wendy eat?"
"ah?"
Hearing this, Sun Shengwan looked at the mixed noodles in front of him, showed a smile, and said cautiously: "Me? I'm used to it."
The expressions of the other guests did not change when they saw this, but they all sighed and cursed in their hearts.
Everyone knows that idols are strictly controlled by the company and have high requirements for body shape management, but it still makes people feel a little distressed when they dare not eat a bite of noodles.
Noticing the situation here, An Qixuan, who also participated in the recording of today's program, looked over. As a company director, he saw Son Shengwan's struggle, smiled and comforted: "Eat... you can eat, it's okay."
After saying that, he even glared at the manager opposite. The senior director showed his weight very well.
When hearing what the director said, Sun Shengwan glanced at the manager again, then finally picked up the chopsticks and started eating happily. When Park Sooyoung next to him saw this, he stopped sucking one piece at a time and directly picked up a chopstick and stuffed it in.
In the mouth.
"Hey Yigu~ You are indeed a director!"
"You speak with too much weight!"
Several MCs nearby immediately began to praise the show's effect, and An Qixuan also waved his hand. The senior director's reserve was well displayed.
At this time, Park Na-rae looked at Bae Zhu-hyun next to Son Seung-wan, and asked An Chi-hyun strangely: "But... Director Nim, why don't you ignore Irene Xi?"
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look over.
The only people who had been struggling with whether they dared to eat just now were Son Seung-wan and Park Soo-young. Although Bae Joo-hyun, who also participated in the tasting session, ate a small bite, it had no impact. She didn't care about the manager's eyes, and the manager didn't look at her.
... He ate very naturally, not as hesitant as Son Seung-wan at all.
Pei Zhuxuan, who was suddenly watched by everyone, suddenly stopped in his hands, quickly put down his chopsticks, covered his mouth and waved his hands in embarrassment, looking extremely funny.
"Well……"
An Qixuan also looked at Bae Zhuhyun. When he heard Park Narai's question, his very elegant expression just now suddenly froze, and he seemed a little speechless.
Why don't you leave Bae Zhuhyun alone...you ask me?
Why don't you ask Chi... An Qixuan paused for a moment, then looked at Bae Zhuhyun with a smile and said, "Because Irene is the captain and has always managed herself very well."
"Furthermore, Wendy is prone to obesity, while Irene often works out in private and exercises a lot."
As if he felt that he was not convincing enough, he added another sentence hehe... But for some reason, Park Na-lai felt that the reserved director style he had just now was not as strong as before.
However, no one looked into it. An Qixuan said so and it was over. However, no one noticed that the movement of Bae Zhuhyun's hand, which was wiping her mouth, suddenly stopped slightly. However, in front of the camera, it quickly returned to its natural state.
Sun Shengwan, who was at the center of the topic, had no reaction at all and continued to eat her noodles happily. However, Park Sooyoung next to him lowered his head and curled his lips very lightly. Instantly, he felt that the fried noodles that he thought were good at first had no flavor.
Who doesn't know that because of Chi Jingyuan's relationship, the company's management of this captain is not as strict as theirs in many places, and even directors, ministers, and even directors like Li Chenghuan have significantly better attitudes.
They both broke up, and they are still taking advantage of their ex-boyfriend, haha, it’s really...
Kang Seulgi and Kim Yerim, who did not participate in the tasting session but were sitting and watching, looked at each other in tacit understanding when they saw this episode, and their eyes were very meaningful.
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After the filming was completed, Red Velvet and his team went to another TV station in a nanny car.
Although the members at the back were chattering away, Bae Zhuhyun, who was sitting in the front, tilted her head and looked at the blurry street scene outside through the black glass film. She was still thinking about the episode during the recording just now.
My eyes were lost and my heart was in a trance.
After she separated from Chi Jingyuan, the attitudes of some people did change significantly, and she also encountered some human relationships.
But just like the episode just now, the manager didn't let Sun Shengwan eat but didn't care about her differential treatment... but it made Pei Zhuxuan instantly feel the fact that she didn't want to think about, but it really existed...
His invisible care is still everywhere...even she herself has become accustomed to it.
Behind the scenes, several members were discussing the results of this comeback with their managers.
"The sales volume of our comeback this time is very good. We have sold more than 40,000 copies since the first week of our debut. We are very hopeful that we can sell 100,000 copies this time."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The manager looked very excited and happily talked about the data obtained... But she did have a reason to be happy. The sales volume of girl groups is far less than that of male groups.
To reach 100,000, it is already a number for first-tier or even top-tier girl groups, which also proves that red velvet was successful in their comeback this time.
...Girls' Generation probably can't be sold now.
The increase in sales did make several girls very happy, but after a while, Jin Yelin asked curiously: "Jingyuan Oppa is going to release a song next week, how many pre-sales are his sales? I read on the Internet that
There’s everything.”
Her question immediately attracted the attention of others.
Although the current popularity and popularity are pretty good, with a lot of growth, next week Chi Jingyuan will make his solo debut, and bumping into this relative, friend, and TOP senior will put a lot of pressure on them. Although the fan audience is different, no matter what, the impact
There must be some.
This is also the question they have been avoiding.
"Pre-sale...well, I heard Director Li from the record department say that at noon." The manager's tone was a little weird and he couldn't believe it: "It's already 1.6 million."
As soon as the words fell, the whole car became quiet.
1.6 million, and it has only been open for pre-sale for four days.
Everyone wants to know how popular it will be when the song is officially released.
Why did we bump into each other again..."
After a brief silence, Park Soo-young seemed to have thought about the situation where the popularity would be completely taken away. Park Soo-young couldn't help but complain: "This is not the first time, is it? I really don't know how the company arranged the return time. The year before last
"Ice Cream Cake" collided head-on with XO, last year..."
But before she could finish her words, she was interrupted sharply by her manager: "Ah, Park Soo-young, are you questioning the company's arrangements?"
The manager's stern attitude instantly brought Park Soo-young back to reality. Her head shrank and she was too afraid to speak. Others around her who wanted to complain immediately fell silent.
Seeing the appearance of several children, the manager also sighed inwardly. Her performance is linked to Red Velvet's results. Who doesn't want to jump out of the agency and go directly to the management like Li Chenghuan, so she actually has a deep understanding of the company's arrangements.
I was also a little dissatisfied, but there was nothing I could do about it.
Her tone became a little better: "February 1st is already a good day to come back. Apart from our company, there are no other popular idols, and everyone has a holiday before and after the Spring Festival, so we have more time and money, so it is very suitable
Returning is also a time carefully chosen by the company..."
"Don't compare it with Yuan, 1.6 million... Yuan's solo is the company's highest-level project. Even if we have to give way, we will definitely give way. Who knows what will happen if the time is changed... Our results this time
It’s actually pretty good.”
The manager's voice sounded a little lucky: "We are a girl group, and our fan base is completely different from that of male idols. The popularity may have some impact, but not much. NCT is unlucky. They are wrong with Yuan."
One day, this is the real cannon fodder... You don't know how irritable their manager has been these past two days, and he doesn't dare to make trouble with the company. I heard that he has become angry several times for no reason recently. Those children
How have you been scolded..."
As if to make the girls relax, she also talked about the recent situation at NCT and vividly described the tragic experiences of those children recently.
I have to say that the effect is very good. Seeing others who are more unlucky can balance my mentality. Even Park Soo-young doesn't have so much resentment.
"That's right, Ernie."
When the topic turned to Chi Jingyuan's album, Pei Zhuxuan, who had been thinking about something silently, suddenly spoke, looked at her manager and asked: "Onie, I heard... Jingyuan's album has all the songs.
It’s very good, especially the title song... it’s very nice, Ernie, have you heard it?”
"Yuan's hit song? I haven't heard of it, and I don't have access to the XO department."
The manager heard this and shook his head: "But I also heard from a producer I know that the quality of the songs is indeed very high, especially the title song, which he wrote himself. It is said that everyone in the company is very optimistic about it."
Seeing Pei Zhuxuan nodded slightly as if thinking about something, the manager paused and reminded again:
"But Yuan's personal variety show was just played today. It might mention the song, and there might be some clips to listen to."