In the world of people in black behind the scenes, being inconspicuous can often be an advantage. This is something Mishima Iijima who has been in the industry for many years knows very well.
Sometimes, when you are underestimated by the opponent, opportunities have quietly come to your side.
When she first entered the entertainment industry, Iijima Mitomo just wanted to have a job. After that, she entered Sakai Masatoshi's office and was valued by Sakai Masatoshi. She began to want to do something more meaningful other than an office girl.
After being introduced to GENZO, he became Shinichi Iwahashi's driver. As he went to various occasions and listened to his chat about the future of the industry, Iijima Sanchi's ambitions expanded again, and he had more ideas about the future.
idea.
In the past few years since joining GENZO, Iijima Mitochi has worked as a clerk and participated in the singer's production team. Now because of TOKIO, he was sent to deal with the TV station. After trying various jobs, his thoughts about the future have become more and more intense.
firm.
Iwahashi Shinichi asked her to learn English, and revealed that he would send her to exchange abroad in the future, and Mijima Iijima did not hesitate. She knew in her heart that she could only become a die-hard Iwahashi faction and get the support of Iwahashi Shinichi.
Only then do you have the opportunity to show off yourself.
...Although, she actually doesn't have much interest in communicating with the foreign entertainment industry.
When she was working as a driver for Iwahashi Shinichi, Iwahashi Shinichi once chatted with her that with the advent of a new era, the traditional idol model no longer exists. If you want to bring idols back to life, you must do things that "cannot be done by idols"
matter".
According to Shinichi Iwahashi, if idols are to be revitalized, the idol profession must be redefined.
At that time, Shinichi Iwahashi said these things to himself, maybe they were just casual remarks. However, after that, Mijima Iijima took Shinichi Iwahashi's words to heart and thought about what his "new idol" should be.
Look.
The reason why I care so much about idols is that Iijima Mitochi's girlhood was an era when idols were prosperous. Having seen that era when idols dominated the world, she has more complicated feelings about the age of idols now being frozen.
.
In addition, the more important point is that my boss, Shinichi Iwahashi, rose to prominence in the industry because he successfully helped an idol who had never been famous before to complete the transformation and successfully become famous.
Nowadays, it has become a consensus that the idol era has come to an end. When music magazines write about that past era and take stock of the various events that brought the idol era to an end step by step, "Shinichi Iwahashi planned the idol Akiko Matsumoto's transformation into a variety show artist, which led to a wave of idol transfers.
The trend of the artist circuit" was also included in this article.
The orthodox idols have gradually reached the point where it is impossible to leave a name in the industry without changing their strategies. However, due to the popularity of Kitten Club, a large number of inferior idols who are not up to standard have poured in, causing the reputation of the idols to be greatly compromised again. If you like idols, you will gradually become
It’s an old-fashioned thing, and it’s even a bit embarrassing for young children to say they want to be idols.
Later, the band wave came, new fashions became popular, and idols became obsolete.
Speaking of which, this band boom is also due to Shinichi Iwahashi. Today, looking back at the past, one can’t help but feel that Shinichi Iwahashi broke the old fashion and brought new fashion. When the outside world evaluates Shinichi Iwahashi, it makes
Mijima Iijima also clearly understood what kind of hero he was working for.
However, for Miji Iijima, what is more important is that she saw the phrase "let idols do things that idols can't do" mentioned by Shinichi Iwahashi when he helped Matsumoto Akiko transform.
shadow.
If planning Akiko Matsumoto's transformation reveals Shinichi Iwahashi's thoughts on the future of idols...
Mijima Iijima thought to himself that he might also have the opportunity to take the first step to leave his name in the industry through something that has declined.
The group called SMAP that she had noticed before flashed a shadow in her heart.
During this time, Miji Iijima was sent to deal with Johnny's and the TV station. He was busy working on TOKIO. He also gained a better understanding of the company's cooperation with Johnny's and had more in-depth thinking.
Looking at Shinichi Iwahashi's attitude towards this group and Johnny's attitude towards GENZO, Mijima Iijima guessed that perhaps the cooperation between Iwahashi-san and Genesis will not stop at TOKIO, but will most likely be a long-term one.
Cooperation.
If Iwahashi-san really plans to start a long-term cooperation with Johnny, then he might be able to find some opportunities while continuing to deal with Johnny as Iwahashi-san's representative.
Mijima Iijima respected and even worshiped Shinichi Iwahashi in his heart, and was full of curiosity and ambition for the path he had shown before him.
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When it was time to return to the company, Mijima Iijima and Shin Iwahashi took a car together.
The meeting for TOKIO's new program has just ended. It's a rare opportunity. Iijima Mitsuchi didn't want to miss it, so he took the initiative to mention, "Johnny's has a group called SMAP."
She paused slightly to confirm Iwahashi Shinichi's reaction. Iwahashi Shinichi remained silent, so she continued speaking with confidence, "These days, I have come to the TV station for the children of TOKIO, and I have met them several times.
Second-rate."
Shinichi Iwahashi said "Yeah", "Before SMAP debuted, Genesis invited me to their concert."
When the group debuted, they also participated in the Red and White Song Festival. However, after the unsatisfactory sales of their debut single, the group not only failed to rise, but instead declined all the way. Before it became popular, it had already lost its sense of existence.
If it hadn't been for the failure of SMAP, Kitagawa would not have been so anxious about launching TOKIO.
Hearing the name SMAP from Miji Iijima, Shinichi Iwahashi was a little curious and asked, "What is your impression of SMAP?"
Mijima Iijima thought for a while, "They are very hard-working and polite children."
Iwahashi Shinichi smiled, "This kind of thing seems to be something that should be said to Jason."... It was basically a compliment like social rhetoric.
Mijima Iijima lowered his head at these words to show his discourtesy, but he did not end the topic there, but continued, "I heard that among the children currently selected for TOKIO, some have also participated
Passed SMAP. Although they are juniors, in SMAP, the youngest child has just entered junior high school, and the oldest child has just grown up."
The members of SMAP and TOKIO are similar in age. Nowadays, plans for TOKIO are being carried out with great fanfare. However, SMAP is also carefully selected. Will Johnny give up this group like this? It would be unavoidable if he really gave up on SMAP like this.
It is a kind of extravagant waste.
The smile on Iwahashi Shinichi's face faded, waiting to hear what Mijima Iijima really wanted to say.
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