The MCs for events such as the year-end song competition must be male and female, and if it is KBS, the TV station of "Music Bank", it is reasonable for Ji Kyung-won to think so.
But Ahn Seung-won shook his head: "It's not Irene this time, because our company has not yet confirmed whether you will serve as the female MC, so the female MC has not been confirmed yet, but I heard that KBS is interested in AOA's Seolhyun...I heard
It’s chosen specifically based on you.”
"Seolhyun?"
Hearing the name, Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly. Jin Xuexuan was an old acquaintance, but although they met many times on the TV station and had contact information, they actually didn't have much communication...
And now, Chi Jingyuan's deepest impression of her is the various Reuters pictures exposing her relationship with Yu Zhihao and their breakup at the speed of light in less than a month. The bizarre development before and after makes people never tire of it.
He thought noncommittally for a while, and then he did not express his dissatisfaction with this partner. Instead, he asked tentatively: "But if you are choosing a partner specifically based on me, wouldn't it be more appropriate to choose Irene? You also said it just now, we
Isn’t it Yinyin CP?”
"We don't know the specific reason, but I heard that KBS also considered pairing you with Irene, but maybe they thought Seolhyun was more suitable, or maybe FNC contributed... After all,
At the end of the year, the MC position of Gayo Daejeon is still very popular except for MBC. Except for a special existence like Kyungwon that every TV station cannot refuse, it is a very good resource and exposure for any idol.
"
The agent is very understanding: "The development of red velvet this year can only be said to be average. At the same time, after "Music Bank" was dropped in the first half of the year, Irene actually did not have a relatively successful and out-of-the-circle work this year, and naturally it was not as high as last year.
It’s hot, but it is indeed weaker than Seolhyun…”
"Although Seolhyun actually didn't have any works this year, and the several dramas she filmed were more disappointing than the last. AOA also suffered a scandal this year... But FNC has been vigorously promoting her since last year, even if it encounters a scandal,
She did not give up, and she was basically not affected by the scandal in the entire AOA, and various resources and advertisements continued throughout the year...
"And Irene..."
Speaking of Bae Joo Hyun, Ahn Seung Won shrugged: "Although she works hard, no one recommends her at all... She can't be compared to Seol Hyun."
"..."
After he finished speaking, Chi Jingyuan, who was sipping coffee, paused with his cup. The hot coffee soaked into his mouth, causing a slight tingling sensation, and the room became quiet.
Originally, Ji Kyung-won just casually asked about KBS's female MC partner at the end of the year. He didn't have much other ideas. He actually didn't care who it was... But when he heard the last words from his manager,
For some reason, he could not help but feel a sense of sourness in his originally calm heart.
Although he knew what An Chengyuan said was absolutely correct... it just made him feel uncomfortable and a little irritated.
Although he and Bae Zhuhyun have been separated for a long time, there has not been much contact between them, and he also has a new girlfriend.
But the accumulation of emotions and various profound memories over the years did not go away so easily. Chi Jingyuan actually always had a special feeling for her in his heart. Every time he met or mentioned her name, he would feel it.
A little commotion occurred unconsciously.
And the young lady is like that... When I think of her, of her face that is obviously very fragile but still pretends to be strong, I can't help but want to be a little more biased and take care of her.
‘No one pushed her at all’
‘It’s incomparable to Seolhyun.’
An Chengyuan's casual words echoed in his ears involuntarily, and Chi Jingyuan fell into deep thought while sipping his coffee.
"... Then Jingyuan, I will tell the company if you decide what to do next." An Chengyuan did not notice the silence in the atmosphere and the change in Chi Jingyuan's mood. After flipping through the information twice, he continued to speak,
Ready to finalize.
"Wait a minute brother..."
Chi Jingyuan seemed to have considered what decision he had made. He put down the cup in his hand, sipped the remaining coffee on his lips, and said to his agent: "Brother, tell the company what to do about this singing festival."
, I think 'Yinyin CP' is more suitable, let them and KBS push it."
His tone sounded casual, but An Chengyuan was surprised.
Hearing Chi Jingyuan's tone just now, he thought there was nothing wrong with it, but he had no idea why such a big change suddenly occurred.
An Chengyuan blinked and tried to observe Yichi Jingyuan's expression, but after looking for a long time, he found nothing wrong at all. His expression was calm and his eyes were deep.
But in his heart, he suddenly had some concerns...
But An Chengyuan didn't say much. He quietly observed for a few seconds and then asked tentatively: "Just say it's your opinion?"
"Yes, my opinion."
"okay, I get it."
The agent nodded. He understood Chi Jingyuan's position in the company and the weight of his words.
Just as if he remembered something again, An Chengyuan paused for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "Then... what if KBS is not willing?"
"..." Chi Jingyuan said nothing, just shrugged, raised his eyes and looked at him with a smile.
"……I see."
After a slight pause, An Chengyuan repeated what he just said...
However, he took a sip of water, as if he was afraid that Chi Jingyuan would be uneasy, and then analyzed again: "Because SBS has put a lot of pressure on it, KBS attaches great importance to whether Jingyuan serves as MC this time, but female MCs actually don't."
That’s important. It doesn’t matter who your next partner is, as long as it’s suitable...and because of your relationship, the company’s right to speak will also increase accordingly.”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Then please, brother..." Chi Jingyuan nodded and nodded gently with a smile.
"Jingyuan is really very loyal..."
An Chengyuan also laughed, consciously understanding Chi Jingyuan's psychology: "Speaking of which, I am also a fan of 'Yinyin CP', hahaha."
Although Chi Jingyuan didn't believe what he said about 'fans', it didn't stop the two from complimenting each other happily.
"..."
After talking about the end-of-year itinerary and exchanging pleasantries, Chi Jingyuan suddenly thought of something he had explained before: "By the way, brother, I previously proposed to the company about Neon's collaboration on a single.
How's the discussion going at the ministry?"
What he was talking about was the song he had written previously based on the inspiration he received from Nai Minami and the Fireworks Festival.
Although the song is actually not completely finished yet, and some details have not yet been finalized, Chi Jingyuan had already told the company about this in advance a few days ago.
"...Well, you are talking about this."
Hearing Chi Jingyuan mention this matter, An Chengyuan blinked, a trace of embarrassment appeared in the depths of his pupils, but he still smiled and nodded: "Of course there is no problem with the idea of collaborating on a single. The company now encourages you Jingyuan
The XO kids are trying to diversify their development, and this year members like Chanyeol and Jongdae have completed their own collaborative single projects."
"Furthermore, the company has determined that the focus of EXO's activities next year will shift to overseas markets dominated by Neon and Ami. Your idea of a Neon single is also in line with the development trend of XO, and the company still fully agrees with it."
"but……"
As An Chengyuan spoke, the topic suddenly changed. Everything he said before seemed to be foreshadowing this 'but':
"Although the company supports your proposal, Jingyuan, could you please reconsider the details... If the collaborative single is released in Neon, should you choose a local singer with high visibility and popularity in Neon to collaborate?
Which one is more suitable? Although Twice's Mina Xi is a Neon person, according to the company's investigation, Twice has not been active in Neon. Currently, she does not have a high reputation in Neon, and many people don't know her.
The presence."
"And...the demo of the song you named "Fireworks" has been listened to by the company. Many musicians including Director Lee Soo Man have given high praise. It is really an excellent song.
Song, I think this song can make it easier for you and EXO to explore the neon market, so we attach great importance to it... And the female vocal part you specified is not too difficult to sing. After the company's evaluation, we feel that Twice
Mina xi cannot fully interpret the content of this song..."
"so……"
After talking a lot, An Chengyuan paused and tried to persuade him: "Jingyuan, would you like to think about it again?"
"..."
After hearing what the agent and the company meant, Chi Jingyuan was speechless for a moment.
Before, he felt that he had suggested collaborating with Minami on a single, and he was very confident that SM would not cause any obstacles at all, because it had been like this for many years, and the real obstacle should be JYP... But
He didn't expect that the company was a little reluctant because the quality of the songs was too high.
In this regard, Chi Jingyuan didn't know what to say, and even felt unnaturally speechless in his heart.
He could tell that An Chengyuan and the company's suggestions were sincere and had been carefully considered, and he also knew that most of their construction ideas were actually right.
only……
Chi Jingyuan was not prepared to listen to their opinions.
Because for him, the meaning of this song is not how much popularity he can earn, let alone how much money he can make.
It's just the memory and record of a night that is unforgettable even for him, and the sublimation of a relationship, just like the hand-painted watercolor painting he placed in front of the bed in his apartment, it has become an important part of the past when he looks back many years later.
, will also cherish the memory symbol of nostalgia.
This song... was written for that romantic fireworks night, for that girl in a yukata standing next to him.
Of course he knew that his little girlfriend's singing skills were average and her emotional expression was relatively young, so she might not be able to present this song well live...but if someone else sang it, the original meaning would be lost.
In this story of fireworks and yukata, Nai Minami is the protagonist.
"...I already know the thoughts and suggestions from the company and my brother."
After a moment of silence, facing the agent's expectant eyes, Chi Jingyuan took a breath and said: "But... I still stick to my original idea, because..."
When talking about the reason, Chi Jingyuan stopped, and he didn't know what he thought of. He smiled suddenly, then lowered his head and shook his head, seeming helpless, and then raised his face that was still smiling.
, and no longer explained: "That's it."
"Forehead……"
Although his tone was calm and smiling, An Chengyuan felt Chi Jingyuan's persistence and intransigence.
Looking at the handsome smiling face in front of him, and having been together for so long after becoming an agent, he also understood Chi Jingyuan's character very well.
Although this child is usually really easy to get along with, very polite and has a high emotional intelligence, he is far from being as difficult to deal with as some rumors... But at some point, when he is strong, he is really strong.
"OK, then I'll discuss it with the company later."
An Chengyuan didn't try to persuade him anymore and agreed... Chi Jingyuan already had a lot of rights in music matters, and the company only gave the suggestion because the songs were of high quality and they were very optimistic about it.
If Chi Jingyuan doesn't accept it, it will be a little regretful at most...
Just after he responded, An Chengyuan thought about it again and asked hesitantly: "There should be no problem with the planning... But Jingyuan, the single you wrote in the planning book is expected to be released next year, which is still a long time away.
Time, do you want to send a cooperation invitation to JYP now?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The agent's tone is very strange, as if he does not understand the operation of Chi Jingyuan's project at all.
Chi Jingyuan felt helpless when he heard An Chengyuan's confused tone.
Of course he knew it was a little early to post now... But wasn't it that the anniversary of his and Mingnan's relationship was coming soon? It was also the 100th anniversary, but the little girls in Neon and Peninsula still cared about this very much.
After thinking for a long time, he felt that it would be most appropriate to use this song as a gift... Moreover, he would let Minami know the news on the 23rd.
Not only Mingjing Nan has been looking forward to this anniversary very early, she does not rest between various activities and takes time to stay up late to knit scarves with her own hands. Chi Jingyuan has actually considered this matter for a long time, even for
To cause the greatest emotional impact, all the pulling methods of first suppressing and then increasing were used.
Chi Jingyuan knows himself very well.
Although because of his personality and emotional concepts, he sometimes does things that would definitely disappoint women if they knew about it, and he doesn’t know what will happen in the future.
But at least during the passionate relationship, he did not hesitate to do his best to take care of the other person, regardless of practical or emotional value.
At least now, he wants the girl who has eyes for him to feel that she is the happiest... This feeling of running in both directions has become an unforgettable memory no matter how long it takes.
And JYP may not necessarily agree. It will take at least a few days to discuss... He probably has to make a phone call with Park Jin Young.
"Send it."
…………
"By the way, I didn't have time to ask just now, has Chanyeol brother's TV series been completed?"
"It has been approved, one of the starring roles, and the filming is expected to start in a while. Your "Ghost" will be released on the 2nd of next month, right? Maybe they will still be your competitors by then."
In the company's cafeteria, Chi Jingyuan, Wu Shixun, and Jin Junmyeon, who had finished today's practice mission, were sitting at a table for four, chatting casually while eating.
"Ah, I feel really stressed when you say that..."
Chi Kyung-won chewed the rice in his mouth and sighed emotionlessly: "What's the name of that drama? I remember it seemed to be a collaboration with Sooyoung-senpai's boyfriend, right?"
"It's called "Missing 9"... Yes, Jung Kyung-ho sunbae is Soo-young Noona's man." Wu Se-hun's mouth twitched when he heard his sinister tone and nodded.
"It seems like the two of them have been dating for a long time, right?"
"It's been a long time, it was revealed in 2014, but I heard that we were together a long time ago. It seems like it's been five or six years now?"
"So long? If you look at it this way, they might get married in the future?"
"That's not necessarily true." Jin Junmian shook his head and said very experiencedly: "According to my observation, couples who have been dating for too long have a very low chance of getting married..."
As he was talking, his phone felt a vibration in his pocket. He stopped his chopsticks and took out his phone to take a look. It was a text message from Yu Dingyan: "Oppa, is XO really that profitable?"
“What makes money?”
Chi Jingyuan didn't react to this meaningless text message, and asked back strangely.
"It's the list that Forbes just released... Oppa, didn't you read the current hot searches?"
ah?
Chi Jingyuan was confused when he saw what Yu Dingyan said, but he immediately became interested and stopped eating. He swiped out the screen and started searching on the Internet. At the same time, he asked the members next to him: "Have you seen the current hot searches? It seems like
There is some kind of list..."
“What hot search?”
"List? Let me take a look."
When several people nearby heard this, they all stopped their chopsticks and took out their mobile phones to read.
Chi Jingyuan didn't have to look for it for too long. He easily found the hot and red entry related to #EXO at the top of Naver's hot search list.
"EXO was included in the Forbes list and its annual income exceeds that of the American boy group"
This title was really shocking. Chi Jingyuan clicked on it and quickly browsed the news content.
"Forbes, a well-known American magazine, today released the list of "Top 30 Income of Celebrities Under 30 in 2016".
EXO ranks sixth on the list with annual revenue of US$57 million (approximately 78 billion won), second only to Taylor Swift, Adele, Rihanna and other European and American superstars. In addition to One Direction, EXO ranks sixth on the list.
In addition, it is the boy group with the highest annual income on the list.
Big Bang ranks 13th on the list with annual revenue of US$44 million (approximately 60 billion won).
"Forbes" stated that "EXO's annual income exceeds the highest annual income record for a U.S. representative boy group."
In addition, the two boy groups were each selected into the "2016 Forbes Celebrity 100 List," writing a new record in the history of peninsula popular music and once again confirming Kpop's world-class influence."
