Deng Ziqi was quite concerned. Three days later, the news came and asked Xiaobao to go to Changsha for an interview.
What a coincidence, He Jiong is also shouting and preparing to record a song. By the way, he is also the host of this new program.
Everything is so awesome!
Xiaobao and his agent Xiaoliu took a plane and flew straight to Changsha.
Needless to say, it’s really comfortable to have someone taking care of you. You don’t have to worry about air tickets, accommodation, or vehicles, just follow along and be done.
Xiao Liu is indeed a professional manager, and he doesn't waste time. Hearing that Xiao Bao was going to help He Jiong record songs, he directly made an appointment with the program team.
As a result, Teacher He was shocked when he saw him.
"You are actually Qin Xiaobao!"
"Teacher He still remembers me." The three parties met in a quiet teahouse.
"Do you know Mr. He?" program director Lin Songran was curious.
"Well, I met him once last year. The young man left a deep impression on me. I didn't expect that." He Jiong smiled and shook his head.
The director knew what he meant.
When a star disappears due to a scandal, he basically withdraws from the industry. He can earn some hard money by performing commercials in small fourth- and fifth-tier counties.
Who would have thought that he would choose to return in this way.
If it succeeds, it will hurt countless people's faces.
I remember when the incident first broke out, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Xiaobao was despised by thousands of people. Some media just published reports and added many accusations, as if he had muddied the waters in the entertainment industry.
No forgiveness.
"Although I heard something from your agent, I still want you to tell me what the situation is and what you think." The director poured him a cup of hot tea.
"Okay." Xiaobao nodded in thanks.
In the next half hour, he told the story again.
Including how Dong Baek discovered himself, how he trained, how he talked about buying a song to package, to the incident, to the follow-up, except for writing the novel in Singularity, everything else was told one by one.
"Ha..." Lin Songran exhaled: "You are a perfect TV drama template. You suppress first and then expand. The suppressed part has passed, and only the exciting plot is left."
"Feiyang doesn't dare to say anything, just to make ends meet." Xiaobao remained modest.
"Although it's a bit rude, I still have to ask, do you own the copyright to all your songs now?"
"Oh, no." Xiaobao shook his head: "There are four songs that are gone."
He understood what he meant and there was nothing to be angry about.
As a director, you must investigate clearly, put yourself in the director's shoes, and if an artist has any questions, you will definitely ask questions.
As for why you want to meet him, you can also guess the reason.
A young man in the entertainment industry was forced to leave due to persecution, and with 100,000 original songs he cheered up: I'm back.
As Xiaobao's first official stage, his show will definitely attract much attention.
They are all smart people who understand each other tacitly and use each other.
The same goes for Qin Xiaobao.
Now that the popularity has turned to ashes, if you want to start over, you must have a good opportunity. Landing on a certain show rashly is not the best choice.
If you participate in The Masked Singer, you'd better win a few more championships, continue your big moves, arouse curious attention, and then... unmask.
The effect is great!
After receiving Xiao Liu's suggestion, director Lin Songran naturally did some research.
They are all from the circle and know a little bit about what happened back then.
Now that the contract has been terminated, there is no problem in using Qin Xiaobao. Besides, I, the Dangdang Mango Channel, am still worried about offending your agency?
Don't be kidding.
For new programs, how to maximize their impact is important.
If Qin Xiaobao can make a strong comeback, tsk tsk...
He was even thinking about whether to do something shady to protect the opponent for two periods. Of course, the premise was that he really performed well.
Suddenly, Lin Songran realized that it was no longer a matter of disagreement. They were all considering how to operate after joining.
Also, the first brother in the station met him and spent 100,000 yuan to buy a song. Deng Ziqi’s entire mini album was handed over to Qin Xiaobao to produce. Taking a step back, even if something happens, there will be someone taller to block it.
, not much relevant.
Then there is no reason to refuse!
"Mr. Qin, the basic program team has no problem with your joining. Our recording time is in early June. We record the program once a week and twice a month. At least eight singers will participate each time."
"By the way, the name "The Masked Singer" you mentioned before is very good, so..."
"Ah, use it, use it, it doesn't matter!" Xiaobao laughed.
"You're welcome then." Lin Songran nodded: "Recording usually takes 1-2 days. I don't know the specific time it will take yet."
"Understood!" Xiaobao has read a few episodes on Earth and it's quite interesting.
The charm of the show is the blind audition. Except for the host, neither the audience nor the judges know who the singer is. The reveal is the climax and surprise.
"Eight singers will draw lots to compete in pairs. There are chorus and solo songs. Four people will be promoted. Finally, a singer will be selected. The singer will receive a bonus of 500,000 yuan.
As a champion, you will have two choices.
First, the honor is revealed, and the bonus of 500,000 yuan will be taken directly, and the singer will not participate in the next episode, so as to keep the position of the singer king.
Second, continue to challenge. If you succeed, the bonus will accumulate. If you lose in a new challenge, the bonus will be halved and the new singer will get it."
Qin Xiaobao's eyes lit up, eh, there is something different, it looks quite interesting.
It seems that many foreign quiz shows have a similar setting. When you are almost done, you will be given a level. If you answer correctly, you will earn money, and if you answer incorrectly, you will be stunned.
"Our program is broadcast seasonally, that is, there are twelve episodes in total. There will be 500 viewers on site as judges, who will decide the winner."
"It's a very interesting show, what about the Guessing Group?" Xiaobao asked casually.
"Guess the group? What is that?" The director was puzzled.
"Hey, isn't the fun of this kind of program just listening to songs and guessing the identity of the singer?"
"Yes!" Lin Songran nodded.
"Then Teacher He alone can't stir up the atmosphere, because no one interacts with him. Shouldn't we invite some celebrities to come and sit in front of the stage. Whether it's guessing or lighting up, it's all fun?"
"Ah..." Lin Songran is a veteran of variety shows. After listening to it simply, he understood.
"Yes, if I talk alone, the effect will be greatly reduced." He Jiong agreed: "It will be much better to find some people to guess together and promote together."
"That's right, it can be a professional singer, or it can be a comedian who makes jokes. I think Teacher Da Zhangwei is very good. Anyway, I'm just guessing.
If you guess it right, the audience will admire you; if you guess it wrong, the audience will laugh, there is no harm in it.”
"I finally believe that you came up with the game in Chong Chong Chong." Lin Songran said with a smile on his face: "Not only did you give me the name of the program, but you also gave me such good suggestions. If you have any more, let's talk about it."
"Actually, it's almost the same. I just want to ask, for example, if you lose the first round of PK, do you have to reveal your face?"
"No need!" Lin Songran understood what he meant: "Some singers also want to save face. If they think losing in the first round is too embarrassing, they can choose not to reveal their faces."
"What about confidentiality?"
"Oh, Mr. Qin is very professional." Lin Songran said with a smile: "Don't worry, when we sign the contract, there will be special confidentiality regulations. The participating players are not allowed to reveal their identities directly or indirectly on any occasion. Otherwise, they will be withdrawn from the competition.
There are many specific provisions, and I believe no one would be embarrassed to expose them on purpose."
"Okay, that's no problem for me. When will it be recorded? I'll be ready."
"We have to wait, there are several singers who are still being contacted, especially the guessing group you proposed, right? This proposal is very good, but it will take time to find people." The director paused and thought for a while.
: "It will probably be June at the soonest. Is there any problem with your schedule?"
"I have nothing to do, I'm free." Xiaobao smiled: "I just need to inform you in advance...Brother Liu, I may have to trouble you."
Xiaoliu smiled: "No problem, just tell me when the time comes."
Then, several people separated.
Xiaobao and He Jiong went to discuss the recording of new songs, while Xiaoliu was responsible for bargaining.
If Xiaobao doesn't have any achievements now, he will have to beg someone to appear on the show, but with the current situation, we can obviously have a good chat.
Just like Xiaoliu said, it's not appropriate to talk to him in person, so just leave it to him.
If you do what you are good at, even if you can't get Xiaobao to join the company, you will at least owe him a favor, and it will be much easier to invite singers in the future.
Xiaobao followed He Jiong and his assistant to the tea room next door.
After having a full stomach of tea, Xiaobao said sheepishly and went to the toilet.
"ha!!!"
He Jiong looked at him and took a long breath.
"I'm surprised, awesome, and pleasantly surprised!"
He used three very words.
"I'm very happy!" Xiaobao replied cheerfully.
"It's not easy," He Jiong laughed: "I have seen the ups and downs of not too many people in the entertainment industry. Some people disappeared after being famous for a few months, some struggled for decades and finally left the industry sadly, and some others
You can be considered a special case among those who prospered, then declined and then regained their second youth."
"That's not all. I haven't prepared the pen for writing Bazidu yet, whether I can get up, whether the audience will accept it, and a lot of troubles." Xiaobao smiled bitterly.
"Just solve it one by one. As long as you have the strength, you don't have to worry about not getting ahead." He Jiong comforted: "If you don't talk about anything else, let's just talk about your ability to write songs. There is no problem in making a lot of money."
Xiaobao smiled and said that making money is not as good as Singularity, where you have to write 20 or 30 songs for a monthly fee.
"Then if you become famous, your songs will be more valuable."
"Yes, you have to look at the singer." He Jiong agreed: "This show is an opportunity, so take advantage of it."
"Well, I have decided to use this time to learn singing with teacher Deng Ziqi. I still feel that there are shortcomings."
"Good attitude, very good." He Jiong poured him a cup of tea: "That was your agent just now?"
Xiaobao shook his head: "There is no agency yet. Miss Deng Ziqi temporarily sent me to help me. After all, I don't understand many things."
"Indeed, professional people do professional things. Don't waste some time on these trivial things. It's not worth it. If you don't have the idea of joining a brokerage company, I suggest you find an assistant to be responsible for external relations. Otherwise
When I get on the show in the future, I will really have no time to be distracted."
"Okay." Xiaobao nodded and agreed, then asked Xiaoliu to help keep an eye on the candidates. Just because he can take care of it now does not mean that he will find them earlier and get familiar with them earlier: "Then let's start the official recording tomorrow?"
"Well, you can send me the hotel information later and let the car pick you up tomorrow. I have something else to do in the morning, so I'll come in the afternoon. You can think of it." He Jiong was very polite.
"No problem, it's convenient for me here, Teacher He..." Xiaobao hesitated to speak.
"You said." How could a human being not see that something was wrong with him?
"That's right, I want to live broadcast the recording process tomorrow. Do you think that's okay?"
"Oh yes, you are still an anchor, right?" He Jiong suddenly said: "But I am not a professional singer, don't I have to record every sentence?"
Xiaobao nodded: "It's just a process, but when recording, the sound is turned off and only the images are shown, which is a bit confidential."
He Jiong is also worried that his image will be damaged. If the sound breaks or a line of lyrics is recorded several times, it will be ugly.
"That's no problem." Teacher He nodded in agreement: "It's considered publicity, right?"
"That's right."
There's no time to talk about work tomorrow. It's just a song. A few hours will be enough.
About half an hour later, it was over. He Jiong still had things to do, and the three parties said goodbye to each other.
"It's done, your recording fee for one session is 30,000, don't be too little, the main thing is..."
"I understand, it's not too little." Xiaobao smiled.
"Then, we will prepare a separate vehicle for pick-up and drop-off, a dedicated makeup artist, and a waiting room..."
Xiaoliu mentioned more than a dozen benefits, and they must be explained clearly to reflect his role.
"Thank you, Brother Liu, for treating you to crayfish tonight. I must try it when I get to Changsha."