The era of idols is coming to an end, but the idol profession will not disappear. After regrouping, it will definitely come back in a new form.
Not only that. Although the idol era is over, the experience accumulated in the idol era can still be used in the production of singers and bands. For example, the band's performance stage can be as gorgeous as the idol's, instead of just the members playing instruments on the stage.
.Similarly, SOLO singers can also be trained as idols.
Unlike the female idol market, which is flourishing, male idols have been monopolized by Johnny's. Although Ikuo Sue's BURNING also entered the male idol market and poached Johnny's top star Hiromi Go, but Johnny's immediately recovered and only
BURNING, who got the card of Hiromi Go, can only drink soup behind Johnny in the male idol market.
People like Ikuo Zhou who are good at picking peaches cannot get any advantage, and they have no intention of competing in the male idol market.
But Johnny's is different. This agency is based on making idols and has the idol business as its foundation. In Japan, when it comes to male idols, it's Johnny. Even among the general public, they still use "Johnny's" to refer to them.
Describes a handsome guy with a handsome appearance.
Of course, whether someone is handsome or not depends on people's tastes and cannot be generalized.
But no matter what, for Kitagawa, once he gives up making idols, it means that the Johnny he created will no longer exist.
As female idols come to an end, firms that originally relied on female idols will turn to other types of artists or participate in other businesses. Small firms that are really unable to transform may go bankrupt.
But on Johnny's side, no matter where the idol market goes next, Kitagawa will definitely try his best to find a way to make his male idols popular again and develop a new idol form.
When the band era came, Kitagawa Kao asked Iwahashi Shinichi to cooperate and create an "idol band", which was his attempt.
Precisely because he cooperated with Kitagawa Suo and knew that this old man would definitely unswervingly produce his idols, Shinichi Iwahashi naturally also thought about how the Johnny's market should be reopened after the idol era ended.
Iwahashi Shinichi has no intention of getting involved with female idols. To be precise, he has no intention of getting involved with male idols. He just wants to get involved with "Johnny".
This year, Kitagawa's SMAP debut, which he had high hopes for, was not successful, which will accelerate Kitagawa's pursuit of change. The reason why this is so certain is that Johnny is different from other idols. Their JRs often have a lot of reputations with their predecessors before their debut.
I have participated in many magazine shoots, large and small, and even have loyal office-type fans.
It is said that he is a newcomer who has not debuted, but he has received more media resources than the young idols who have already debuted in other agencies. But even so, SMAP's results are still dismal. This either means that SMAP has not accumulated fans, or it means that,
Except for Johnny's loyal fans, the general public dismisses this group and has no interest in even taking a look.
But no matter which one it is, whether this carefully cultivated group cannot attract its own fans, or the general public has lost interest in Johnny's new group, the failure of SMAP has confirmed that the end of the idol era is due to the deep-rooted
There is nothing Johnny can do about this fact.
When SMAP failed to debut, Shinichi Iwahashi was ready to start producing that idol band.
As for Iwahashi Shinichi's plan, when the production preparations begin, GENZO will send Mitochi Iijima as his representative to deal with the people from Johnny's.
Mitsuo Iijima is good at dealing with people. At the same time, she has also participated in the production team of singers and bands, and has experience in producing bands. In addition, she is also a person from Masato Sakai Agency.
The reason why Iijima Mitsuchi was sent to deal with Johnny was that Kitagawa Kuo and Sakai Masatoshi had a good personal relationship, but this reason was only a trivial one. The real reason was that this identity conveyed a message from the outside world.
:She was not cultivated by Iwahashi Shinichi himself.
If GENZO sends such a representative, it will be easy to win the trust of Kitagawa Kao.
In the field of male idols, Shinichi Iwahashi has no intention of getting involved personally, and he has no intention of challenging Johnny's monopoly. Anyway, the Japanese aesthetic of male idols has been shaped by Johnny's, and he doesn't think he can convince the audience.
The aesthetics of male idols have gone in another direction.
Besides, doing this is thankless, meaningless, and unnecessary.
In contrast, it is better to establish a good relationship with Johnny, which is more practical. On the one hand, through the exchange of interests, we can obtain the media resources from Kitagawa Expansion. On the other hand, it is a long-term plan.
Through cooperation with Johnny, find opportunities to infiltrate Johnny.
Iwahashi Shinichi originally believed that Johnny was a piece of iron that water could not pour into. However, Kitagawa Marie was eager to support Fujishima Keiko to participate in company affairs, and after the failure of the Heike team, she took the initiative to let Fujishima Keiko leave the office and transferred to
As for joining the TV station... After what happened, Shinichi Iwahashi changed his mind.
Kitagawa Kao handed over the Heike faction to Fujishima Keiko. It is better to say that he had already predicted that she would fail, and took the opportunity to beat them mother and daughter. The team that was used to block Kondo Masahiko's gun was the agency from beginning to end.
Victims of struggle.
Fujishima Keiko is indeed the unshakable heir on the stage. As long as she has Kitagawa Mari to protect her and ensure that her wily brother does not change his mind. However, after that turmoil, the power transition of this firm may not be possible.
It was as smooth sailing as the outside world imagined.
As long as everything is not smooth sailing, and there are any possible small twists and turns in the middle, opportunities may be there. Shinichi Iwahashi does not have too big ambitions, nor does he have any bad intentions. He just wants to work more closely with Johnny to give him more opportunities.
Some.
Previously, when Iwahashi Shinichi went to meet Kitagawa Kaguya, Iijima Mitochi went with him as a driver many times. This arrangement was an unintentional move by Iwahashi Shinichi at first, but as the number of times increased, he deliberately let her participate in meeting Kitagawa.
Nice job dealing with.
After all, when it comes to dealing with Johnny, Mijima Iijima's conditions are very suitable in all aspects.
If the first cooperation with Genesis can achieve satisfactory results, then Kitagawa Kao will continue to cooperate with GENZO in the future according to Kitagawa's consistent style. Of course, Iwahashi Shinichi also hopes that this first cooperation can
As an opportunity, continue to deal with Johnny and prepare for this future.
Naturally, this set of preparations also includes cultivating the Iijima Three Wisdoms.
On the way to see DREAM's T-shirt performance, Iwahashi Shinichi told Mitsuo Iijima what he had considered about the possible future production direction of male idols, "Traditional idols no longer exist. Next, what to think about?"
To revitalize the idol profession, we must do things that idols cannot do."
"It's not something that idols can do." Mijima Iijima listened carefully.
According to this view, the future direction of idol production is to redefine the profession of idols. On the way to send Shinichi Iwahashi to watch the show, Mitsuo Iijima paid attention to the traffic, and the words of Shinichi Iwahashi echoed in his heart from time to time.
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Considering how popular DREAM is now, even holding a concert with a capacity of 50,000 people, it is hard to get a ticket. The audience who can join the small venue where the band performs tonight can be considered a lucky person.
Shinichi Iwahashi did what he said, occupying a good seat in the front row and waiting for the band to perform on stage. Looking back, it seemed like it was the first time that he, as an audience member of DREAM, stood in the audience in this capacity.
The small stage is right in front of you. As long as you take a big step forward, you can stand on it. But tonight, he is the audience of the band, and Miwa-chan and Nakamura-san are here for him and the audience like him.
Performing singer.
The stage was simple and there were no tricks. When the time came, Miwa-chan and Brother Nakamura appeared on the stage on time. Kenichi Kurosawa and Hideki Kurosawa, who were signed by Shinichi Iwahashi to the production company, guest-starred as support musicians for the band tonight.
hand.
As soon as the members stood on the stage, the small space erupted into enthusiastic cheers that could lift the roof. The cheers of tens of thousands of people in a large venue were shocking, but the cheers in a small venue were more real and meaningful.
temperature.
Both Miwa-chan and Nakamura-san have smiling faces, contentedly facing the audience. Kenichi Kurosawa and Hideki Kurosawa, two young guys who have always been shy, can't help but smile when they stand on the stage of DREAMET.
However, when he saw Shinichi Iwahashi standing in the front row, Kurosawa Hideki lowered his eyelids as if he was startled. It looked like he was caught by the teacher when he was being naughty.
Seated students.
The show begins.
Leaving the gorgeous stage, leaving the wide stage, returning to this small world, facing the audience who can clearly see the expressions on their faces, let's perform a special performance on Christmas Eve
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Iwahashi Shinichi stood at the front where he could see every detail on the stage, watching the band's performance, and he knew in his heart that from the moment the band stood on the stage, his teammates on the stage must also have seen him.
.Although I can’t stand on the stage with the band as a teammate tonight, I can be a supporter of the band and cheer for the band in the audience.
Shinichi Iwahashi joined the audience on the left and right, raising his hands to support DREAM's sexy T-cup E.
Miwa-chan's live performance skills have improved compared to the previous year. This year's half-year theme tour has made her more mature in all aspects of the stage, and she is almost impeccable.
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When Iwahashi Shinichi and Miwa-chan stood on the same stage, he could already feel her progress. But it was nothing compared to standing in the audience, closest to her, watching her enjoy herself, even in a small crowd of hundreds of people.
The venue is still going all out for the performance, which makes it even more understandable.
DREAM color T and breast E, dreams come true.
Iwahashi Shinichi stood under the stage, looking at the band performing on the stage. Miwa-chan's whole body was shining, which was both the sweat on her face and the radiance of her own person.
At the beginning, his bold goal of letting her music be heard by everyone came true. But on the other hand, it was because Miwa-chan had such a huge talent that he was able to make this dream come true.
On the way to realize his dream, he realized Miwa-chan's dream, and Miwa-chan also achieved his dream.
Tonight, the band sang songs that they had performed on LIVEHOU before their debut, as well as the band's hit songs, and songs from the new album released this year...
And on this Christmas Eve, the most appropriate song.
In the encore session, the last song is "Snowy Christmas".
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After the performance, Iwahashi Shinichi went backstage. Under his witness, Mineshima distributed the red envelopes he had prepared to the staff tonight, and invited them to have something to eat as usual. Kurosawa Kenichi came to help as an accompanist.
The brothers Hideki Kurosawa and Shinichi Iwahashi also gave them red envelopes.
The two brothers have been working as recording studio musicians and touring members, so they don't have much money. They can give the two brothers some subsidies by giving red envelopes to the accompanist.
Miwa-chan wiped her face and neck with a towel to wipe away the sweat. The hair on her forehead was wet, and her whole face was so red that it looked like it was steaming.
Seeing Iwahashi Shinichi coming over, she raised her arms and waved to say hello to him. But when she opened her mouth, she started to be irritating again, "Shinichi-kun's movements when he came to help looked really stiff. He looked reluctant.
."
"..." Iwahashi Shinichi made her laugh angrily, "If I had known, I wouldn't have come to the show."
These words played into Miwa-chan's plan, and she continued smoothly, "I know that Shinichi-kun came here unwillingly." After saying this, Iwahashi Shinichi ignored her, so he finally made up his mind, walked over, and handed her over.
She leaned closer to him and looked at him innocently.
"What are you doing?" Shinichi Iwahashi stepped back.
Miwa-chan blinked her eyes and continued to play innocent, as if she had made up her mind to see who would lose first.
It was Shinichi Iwahashi who admitted defeat first, "The performance was wonderful. Sure enough, it would be better to come and see it." He told the truth. Miwa-chan grinned, "This is DREAM's special Christmas performance of T-shirt with breasts, so of course I have to come."
look!"
She looked like she was bragging about herself. However, she was telling the truth.
Miwa-chan herself knew that she was in the wrong. Iwahashi Shinichi gave her a step and immediately came down, laughing and chatting about the arrangements for Christmas Eve. As for the fact that she was so popular when they met just now, she automatically changed the story.
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Shinichi Iwahashi had no choice but to deal with this idiot, so in order not to be angered to death, he had no choice but to ignore it.
For Christmas Eve performances, it is customary not to have a dinner party after the performance.
After receiving the red envelope, everyone dispersed. Miwa-chan talked about Christmas Eve arrangements, but finally brought the topic to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Anyway, I wish you a LOVELOVE Christmas Eve!"
Finally hearing a kind word, Iwahashi Shinichi was easily satisfied and agreed, "Thank you very much."
"You're welcome, please feel free to show off your skills." Miwa-chan replied.
No matter how I hear it, it feels weird.
Iwahashi Shinichi decided not to argue with her.
"Well, before we say goodbye"
Miwa-chan looked at Shinichi Iwahashi and then at Nakamura-san. She hugged Nakamura-san and then extended her arms to Iwahashi Shinichi.
