As the music in the practice room stopped, and at the instruction of the dance teacher, the group of people who finished the ending pose breathed a sigh of relief immediately. Bae Zhuhyun stood up and smoothed her hair. Before waiting, the male idols standing behind smiled.
When he opened his mouth to say hello, he pursed his lips, looked at the floor, saluted, and walked aside. Without saying a word, he picked up the mineral water he had put there before, opened it and took a few sips.
Kang Seulgi and Park Sooyoung smiled and said a few words with Jackson and Nam Taehyun who were standing on the side before walking to the side and starting to drink water.
At the moment, they are practicing for the collaboration stage of SBS Gayo Daejeon, which is about to start at the end of the year. With the contact of several companies, they organized a collaboration stage with four groups of newcomers who debuted this year to perform together. The track is the song released by Magic Red in 2011.
The hit song "Moves Like Jagger".
There are four groups of idols, two male and two female. The male ones are Got7 and Winner, and the female ones are Red Velvet and Lovelyz who just debuted last month. Three of the groups are from the three major companies in the music industry. The last Lovelyz is from Woollim and Infinite.
It's the same economic company, but SM also has a stake in it, so it can be considered a distant relative.
This kind of collaborative stage where artists from several different companies usually gather together to rehearse in the practice room of one of the companies. Of course, managers and assistants will follow them all the time. And these two days were at SM, and the company was on the second floor.
A large practice room was set up in the building for them to use.
Bae Zhuhyun and the others have no schedule at all during this period, spending time in the dormitory and practice room hanging out, but they have the opportunity to appear in the SBS Gayo Daejeon. For this cooperation stage, the members of red velvet attach great importance to it.
The idols who have collaborated with these groups have met several times backstage, and they have become familiar with each other after practicing together every day in this short period of time. Apart from Bae Zhuhyun, Ledbebe is relatively unfamiliar and rarely talks.
The members are already relatively familiar with each other.
After all, the idols who debuted in the same year are about the same age and can be easily chatted with. Maybe there is someone among them who was a classmate in school, and the network will be connected immediately.
During the break, those who went to the restroom went to the restroom, while everyone else sat in their respective seats, drank water, and chatted quietly.
Pei Zhuxuan sat cross-legged on the floor, holding a mineral water bottle and looking at the floor in front of her. She was a little dazed thinking about things. She didn't know when the name 'Yuan' came to her ears, which immediately attracted her attention. She glanced to the side with her peripheral vision.
After taking a quick look, I found that Jiang Seulgi and the others were chatting with some girls from Lovelyz, and their voices were not very loud.
After looking back and hesitating for a moment, Bae Zhuhyun took the water glass, looked at the floor but moved her butt there twice, sat down not far from Sun Shengwan, and pretended to listen casually.
"...Is XO's Yuan Xi really earning such a high income in a year?" Lovelyz's Liu Zhiyuan's voice was very surprised, and her hands and feet were gesticulating as if she was saying something unbelievable.
"What's wrong with Jingyuan? Why is it so high?" Jiang Seqi and Sun Shengwan looked at each other after hearing this, a little confused, not knowing what she was talking about.
"The program "List Revealed 2014" broadcast by tvN yesterday exposed the income rankings of Peninsula artists this year and listed the top income rankings. EXO's Yuan Xi ranked second, second only to the
One’s Kim Soo Hyun xi...haven’t you watched it?”
Li Meizhu swallowed the sip of water she just drank and looked at the two people in surprise. Did they not know about the news that was so popular on the Internet today?
What’s interesting is that there is a member of lovelyz who has the same name as SM’s trainee director.
"Yes, it has been on the hot search today. It is super popular. Many people are talking about it today..." Liu Zhiyuan nodded vigorously, and then raised her eyes and thought for a while: "The first is Kim Soo Hyun, and the second is Yuan Xi. It's really
Many people were surprised to see how much his annual income was in the show..."
Some people forgot the specific number, so Liu Zhiyuan pursed her lips at the two of them: "Can you use your mobile phone? You can check it online."
They, Lovelyz, have just debuted for a month and are currently under the most strict control. Their managers do not allow them to use mobile phones at all during normal activities.
"Now... it should be okay..." Jiang Seulqi glanced at Quan Huiying who was standing on the side, chatting with GOT7's manager, said something uncertain, and then took the phone from the bag next to her.
come out.
Sun Shengwan also secretly took out her phone. She noticed Bae Zhuhyun who had sat next to her at some point. She blinked and stepped aside a little, holding the phone and looking at it with her.
"...In the program "List Revealed 2014" broadcast by tvN on December 14, it was revealed that the Peninsula stars whose net worth has risen rapidly this year were revealed. Actor Kim Soo Hyun beat everyone and became the champion."
Sun Shengwan opened the webpage and found this hot search. He clicked on it and read it quietly while reading it. Bae Zhuhyun next to him also squeezed over and watched it carefully together.
"Kim Soo-hyun's net worth has soared after becoming famous this year. Her advertising endorsements have been merciless, and her money-making level is unmatched. According to statistics from this program, Kim Soo-hyun has held fan meetings across Asia this year and earned 6.5 billion won in 9 shows.
When I participated in the variety show "The Strongest Brain" in mainland China for six months in the summer, it was reported that the appearance fee was as high as 500 million."
"In addition, Kim Soo Hyun-kwang has shot more than 30 commercials in mainland China, and Peninsula's local advertising revenue is expected to reach more than 40 billion won in the first half of the year, and 90.9 billion won for the full year, surpassing all the star artists on the Peninsula.
"
"Jinjia? 90 billion won?" Park Soo-young couldn't help shouting. This figure is a bit unimaginable for female idols like them who have just debuted and are on the verge of failure, and have not even received a share of their profits.
"That's not bad. After all, Kim Soo Hyun Xi is a popular actor in the first half of the year and is really popular overseas... Look at the back." Liu Zhiyuan took a sip of water and raised her eyebrows at her.
"What are you talking about?" At this time, several members of the two boy groups saw how lively the place was and came over and asked with a smile, but the only reply they received was the news that Son Seungwan continued to read.
"After actor Kim Soo-hyun, to our surprise, second place is idol Yuan from SM Company, who debuted from EXO. In addition to his outstanding career in the music industry, Yuan has also been extremely successful in transforming into an actor.
In the first half of this year, thanks to the drama "The Heirs" which became popular in Asia, and as an EXO member, I have gained extremely high popularity in Asia, especially in Xia Kingdom."
"In the first half of the year alone, he received more than 20 brand endorsements in mainland Xia, and also received high-quality endorsements such as full-line spokespersons for LG Electronics in the peninsula. According to statistics, Yuan's income in the first half of the year exceeded 30 billion won. Overall,
On the same level as Kim Soo Hyun."
"30 billion?" Jiang Seulqi repeated, feeling a little unbelievable.
"It's not over..." Sun Shengwan was in high spirits, glanced at her and wrinkled his nose, and then said: "It's just that Yuan reduced her schedule in Asia in the second half of the year, which caused the overall income in the second half of the year to be reduced by Kim Soo Hyun.
Yes, according to our program team’s inference, Yuan’s overall income for the whole year is about 50 billion to 55 billion. This does not include EXO’s share of income and his copyright income for creating hit songs such as “Roar”.
Under such circumstances, it is beyond the expectations of many people to be able to reach such a level after two and a half years of debut. He is indeed a popular idol in the peninsula music industry with the title of 'born idol'."
"Furthermore, Yuan, as the male protagonist of the recently popular TV drama "Misaeng", who has great influence and has been rapidly rising in popularity, it is conceivable that his endorsement income has once again reached a high point."
"Ranking third is the actress Jun Ji-hyun who is also popular in Asia and is partnered with Kim Soo-hyun..."
"Ranking fourth is Lee Seo-jin, who has soared in popularity with the reality show "Three Meals a Day" and starred in "Good Days"..."
"The fifth one is Lee Kook-joo, the funny actress who shined in various variety shows this year and shined in the Korean variety show "Roomate"..."
"Sixth is actress Kim Hee-hee who starred in the Korean drama "Secret Meeting"..."
Later, Sun Shengwan lost interest and stopped reading. She looked back again, and her eyes stopped at where Chi Jingyuan was sitting.
"55 billion, is Jingyuan... so rich?" Sun Shengwan's expression changed after he was surprised, and he clicked his tongue, as if he wanted to take advantage of the big family.
"This is too much. It ranks second among all the artists in the peninsula... Let's not talk about it. I wonder if the EXO group can have such a high revenue in a year." Kang Seulgi is still a little unbelievable.
, before, she only knew that her relative of the same age was very popular and had many endorsements, but she had no real sense of it. Now after seeing the specific figures, she suddenly realized that it was even more amazing than she imagined.
"The EXO group should be about the same, maybe a little higher. Wasn't there a website that made statistics and announced the income ranking of male idol groups in the first half of 2014? I remember seeing it at the time. EXO seemed to be ranked number one with an income of more than 30 billion in the first half of the year.
Two..." Park Xiurong talked about a piece of news he had seen a long time ago. He raised his eyes and thought about it before saying tentatively. Then he sighed helplessly. He wanted to say something but did not say anything.
But Li Meizhu obviously understood what she meant, and sighed: "For us, let alone tens of billions... we don't know when we will get the share..."
"By the way, Seulgi, are you familiar with Yuan?" Liu Zhiyuan asked curiously at this time.
"We are quite familiar with each other. Wendy and I are both close friends of the same age. We met him not long after he first joined the company." Jiang Seqi laughed out loud when she mentioned this. She puffed up her cheeks and looked a bit shy, but even more so.
Too many of them are indeed silly.
"jinjia? Then tell us about Yuan, what is his usual personality... Wow, several members of our group are his fans..."
"Normally..."
Several girls gathered together to discuss in a low voice, while the male idols who just sat over seemed a little embarrassed at this time. Even though they are seniors, they are of the same sex after all. For someone who is far behind in terms of ability, popularity and even revenue.
It is really difficult to appreciate a male idol from the bottom of my heart who is far beyond myself and not of the same dimension, let alone discuss his affairs with gusto.
55 billion, it’s too far off, and there are still people who haven’t gotten their share yet.
While Pei Zhuxuan was listening to a few girls discussing Chi Jingyuan in low voices, she was still thinking about the number she just saw in the news, but she couldn't explain how she felt now.
Originally, she should be happy for the other party, but...
Thinking of my initiative that time in the park and the recent contact via mobile phone, the emotions in my heart suddenly became a little complicated.
But congratulations to him, Peninsula artist ranks second.
Bae Zhuhyun pursed her lips and blinked, then changed her sitting position and leaned on Sun Shengwan, feeling a little more comfortable.
After resting for a while, they started practicing again, and it didn't come to an end until dinner time. The members of the four groups thanked the teacher and prepared to go have something to eat before coming back to continue practicing in the evening.
Of course it's impossible for so many of them to eat together, but it doesn't matter if they go out together.
Red Velvet walked in front, Jiang Seulqi and the others were still chatting quietly with the two members of Lovelyz who were standing aside. Bae Zhuhyun was listening and walking in front.
Faced with the topic of Chi Jingyuan's income, the winner and the got7 group were a little uninterested. That is to say, Jackson would ask a few questions with interest from time to time, while the others seemed a little silent.
When they were about to reach the side door, several people were suddenly startled. Chi Jingyuan, the center of the topic, suddenly appeared in front of them, and everyone was even more surprised to see the man next to him.
In the sight of Pei Zhuxuan and others, Chi Kyung-won was facing them with a shoulder bag on his back, gesturing with his hands as if he was talking about something, while Lee Soo-man next to him was smiling happily and kindly, squinting his eyes and taking pictures
He patted Chi Jingyuan on the shoulder, looking very intimate.
Even though he is an SM debut artist, Red Velvet has actually never met Lee Soo Man a few times. When he does meet him, he always looks serious. It is really hard to imagine that he would be like this towards Ji Kyung Won.
Thoughts changed in their minds, Pei Zhuxuan and others still saluted quickly and started greeting each other several meters apart: "Director Lee Soo Man nim Aniha Sayo... Senior Aniha Sayo..."
Whether it was Pei Zhuhyun, Lovelyz, or even the two boy groups, they all felt a little surprised. Chi Jingyuan, who had been chatting just now, suddenly appeared in front of them.
And after reading today's hot searches, when they saw this senior artist, it was hard not to associate him with 55 billion won.
Although they were bowing and saluting, many people were looking at Chi Jingyuan not far away from the corner of their eyes, with joy, surprise, envy, and displeasure in their eyes.
"..."
The two people who were talking excitedly were interrupted by a voice. They couldn't help but turn around. Seeing the group of people in front of them, Li Xiuman's smile immediately faded a little. A faint smile appeared on his face and he nodded gently.
No sound was made.
As soon as Chi Jingyuan turned around, he and Pei Zhuxuan secretly glanced at him in the air. They stared at each other's shining eyes for a moment, then smiled and nodded in return.
"What a coincidence?" Chi Jingyuan glanced at it, and a few people looking at red velvet took the initiative to ask.
"Guilty..." In front of Li Xiuman, even Son Seungwan did not dare to say anything, and he and Jiang Seulgi squeezed out a smile and nodded.
Seeing that these groups were a little afraid to move forward after seeing him, Chi Jingyuan smiled in his heart, whispered to Li Xiuman, then turned to red velvet and nodded his head.
Went out with Lee Soo Man.
"Hey Yigu, I feel so stressed when I stand in front of them. I don't even dare to say anything." Seeing these two people walking out of the side door, the somewhat solemn scene suddenly relaxed. Several people could be heard exhaling.
Li Meizhu patted her chest and felt inexplicably emotional.
"Senior Yuan...is he so familiar with Director Lee Soo Man nim?" Yoo Ji Won looked at the defense line on the side, leaned over and asked Jiang Seulqi in a low voice.
"I don't know either, it should be..." Jiang Seqi blinked, a little unsure.
Of course she knew about Chi Jingyuan's royal treatment in the company, but she didn't know the details. Today was an eye-opener.
Pei Zhuxuan, on the other hand, looked at the place where Chi Jingyuan disappeared from sight and bit her lower lip without making a sound.
…………
"Is this true?"
Chi Jingyuan didn't go far, so they chose a Western restaurant nearby. Just after ordering, his phone vibrated, and when he took it out, he saw that it was from Pei Zhuxuan.
Before he could ask what was true, the other party immediately sent another message, which was a screenshot of today's hot search "Chi Jingyuan's revenue is 55 billion, ranking second among Peninsula artists."
When he saw these two text messages, he thought of the surprised expressions of Pei Zhuhyun and others when they saw the news. He suddenly laughed, shook his head and replied: "Fake."
Then he posted another message: "I haven't actually counted the specific figures myself. The exact income will only be known after the company calculates the share. I don't even know how the program team knew about it.
"
"In this way..." Pei Zhuxuan, who was also sitting at the dining table waiting for the food to be served, nodded slightly. Thinking of the meeting just now, she pouted and sent another message with a somewhat inexplicable mood: "Why don't you ask how many of our groups are together?
What are you doing in the company?"
Seeing this news, Chi Jingyuan blinked.
Is there any need to ask? Four idol groups from different companies gathered in SM. It looks like they are practicing for the year-end collaboration stage.
Not only red velvet, EXO also has many such collaboration stages at the end of the year. This year, there is a solo collaboration with infinite, and there is also a collaboration stage with the three groups EXO, infinite, and beast.
It's just that there are only three people in XO, and Chi Jingyuan did not participate.
After thinking about it, she asked as she wished: "Okay, what do you guys do in the company?"
"……nothing."
Three simple words, but he could feel the obvious dissatisfaction in the other party's heart.
It's really cute.
Just when Chi Jingyuan was thinking about how to reply, Bae Zhuxuan sent another message. When she opened it, she found that it was a selfie. In the photo, she seemed to be sitting on a stool in the restaurant, with the angle of view tilted from below, half facing her nostrils.
The wrinkled nose seemed to reveal her mood at this time.
Chi Jingyuan finally discovered that sister Bae Zhuhyun has a strange habit of taking selfies in private. Some of her likes to take pictures of her nose from bottom to top. She doesn’t know how she developed this habit.
After looking at this selfie for a while, Chi Jingyuan suddenly felt happy. He said something to Li Xiuman, stood up and walked to him, took a mobile phone and took a photo of the two of them together. The angle of view was exactly the same as Bae Zhuhyun's, diagonally from below.
Up to the nose.
After sending it to her, she quickly received a reply, a speechless ellipsis:
"..."
The temperature was over 39 degrees. I felt a little better. I got up and coded a chapter.
Let's see what happens tomorrow
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