Chapter 392: jang ka-yoo-seol
Time: November 10th, 8:50 AM.
Location: DM Entertainment’s first-floor lobby.
Event: LESSERAFIM Debut Album Distribution Event.
The members of LESSERAFIM, dressed in outfits fitting the concept of their debut album, stood beside the LESSERAFIM poster board, chatting in pairs.
Jiang Shu, the main character of the album distribution event, was talking to the camera crew.
Artists come and go, but Jiang Shu remains.
Jiang Shu didn't know how many album distribution events he had attended with the company's artists. This kind of event had become a major feature of DM Entertainment and one of the bragging rights for fans of DM Entertainment's artists.
For entertainment companies, events like album distribution events are actually thankless tasks. Besides gaining some good reviews, they have no practical use. After all, you can't get ahead by buying more; it's purely a test of speed and luck.
In the K-pop industry, apart from DM Entertainment, major entertainment companies don't care about their reputation. They're called vampires, artist exploiters, and all sorts of things, and they let you say whatever you want.
Only DM Entertainment is like an anomaly in the industry, with the company's overall reputation leaning positive. At the same time, the Chairman Jiang's fame is even higher than that of first-tier artists, and his own promotional ability is worth tens of millions of RMB in investment.
It's not that no companies have tried to imitate DM Entertainment and Jiang Shu's model, but they all failed in the end.
Jiang Shu's sudden popularity seems simple, but in reality, there's an entire team behind his packaging. With that much effort, why wouldn't they just package artists instead?
As for the company's side, that's even simpler: throw money! Throw money! And still more money!
But the problem is, throwing money sounds easy, but when it comes to actually spending it, they become reluctant.
DM Entertainment's path is not difficult to imitate, but companies with the strength to do so are too lazy, and those who want to do so lack the strength and capital.
As a result, only DM Entertainment and Jiang Shu are uniquely beautiful.
“Chairman Jiang, it’s almost time.” LESSERAFIM’s manager walked over and reminded Jiang Shu.
Jiang Shu raised his hand and looked at his wristwatch; the hands had already reached fifty-eight minutes.
“Okay, everyone, take your positions.”
“Yes!” xN.
Fifth floor, President’s office.
Li Duohui took a sip of coffee and looked up at the clock on the wall.
“Chairman Jiang’s side has also started now.”
“Chairman Jiang can definitely be called a model worker in the industry.”
Hearing the male voice, Li Duohui’s gaze fell on the man sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed.
“President Jung is also a very hardworking leader,” Li Duohui said with a smile.
Zheng Xu chuckled and shook his head.
“President Li must be aware of our company’s situation. Our Chairman Jiang’s ambitions are not here, so it’s unavoidable that I’m busy.”
Indeed.
Zheng Xu handles all JYP’s affairs, while Park Jin-young is completely focused on releasing albums and making music.
Although Li Duohui also manages most of DM Entertainment’s affairs, Jiang Shu’s control over the company can be said to be poles apart from Park Jin-young’s.
“Do my matters still need Chairman Jiang’s approval?” After a moment of silence, Zheng Xu spoke again.
If so, he would have to wait until Jiang Shu’s matters were concluded.
“I can make all decisions,” Li Duohui said with a smile.
“Then shall we begin?” Zheng Xu nodded and said.
“No rush, the other party hasn’t arrived yet.”
Zheng Xu raised an eyebrow.
The other party?
That would be…
Knock knock knock.
A knock on the door suddenly sounded.
“Looks like she’s here.” Li Duohui said with a chuckle, “Come in.”
The office door was pushed open, and Zhang Yuanying’s figure came into view.
“President Li.” Zhang Yuanying bowed slightly to Zheng Xu, then came to Li Duohui’s desk and bowed in greeting.
“Yuan Ying is here. This is President Jung of JYP,” Li Duohui introduced Zhang Yuanying.
“Hello, President Jung.” Zhang Yuanying greeted Zheng Xu again.
“Won-young xi, hello.” Zheng Xu said with a smile.
“Have a seat.” Li Duohui stood up, walked over to the sofa, sat down, and pointed to the seat beside her.
After Li Duohui sat down, Zhang Yuanying then followed suit.
“The main character has arrived, so shall we begin?”
Zheng Xu glanced at Zhang Yuanying and nodded.
“I hope Won-young xi can cooperate with NMIXX’s marketing regarding Xue Yun,” Zheng Xu said, getting straight to the point.
Zhang Yuanying looked blankly at Li Duohui.
Cooperate with Xue Yun’s marketing?
Marketing what?
Li Duohui knew what Zheng Xu meant and supplemented the content for him.
“JYP wants to market Xue Yun, a member of NMIXX, as a divine beauty or with other appearance-related labels. jang ka-yoo-seol was popular once before, so they want to do a collaboration in order.”
After listening to Li Duohui’s explanation, Zhang Yuanying also understood the purpose of this meeting.
If it were the old JYP, they would never do this kind of marketing. But with DM Entertainment setting the precedent, everyone discovered that doing this seemed to yield very considerable profits?
So, one by one, they all started to imitate, including the notoriously stingy JYP.
“I will follow the company’s arrangements.” Zhang Yuanying didn’t think too much and immediately gave her answer.
“You guys are quite interesting.” Zheng Xu, however, laughed, “Your President Li said to let you make your own decision, and you said you’d follow the company’s arrangements.”
“My fault, I haven’t told Yuan Ying about this yet.” Li Duohui said with a smile, “Yuan Ying, you decide for yourself. If you want to go, go. If not, it’s fine.”
Li Duohui spoke very directly. Zhang Yuanying understood that she was telling her that she could truly make her own decision, and it wasn't just a polite remark.
“I will listen to you, President Li.” Zhang Yuanying was actually indifferent, but she also didn’t know whether to agree or not. Li Duohui didn’t demand it, but she definitely had a preference.
Li Duohui heard Zhang Yuanying’s subtext and immediately said with a smile: “I personally suggest you agree, after all, Xue Yun’s personal contract is with our DM. If Xue Yun can take this opportunity to reach a new level, it will also be beneficial for the company.”
“Then I am willing to help.” Zhang Yuanying immediately replied, her obedience satisfying Li Duohui greatly.
A connected person who doesn’t become arrogant due to her close relationship with the Chairman Jiang is not disliked.
Seeing Zhang Yuanying agree, Zheng Xu also smiled, then looked at Li Duohui, intending to press his advantage.
“Since Won-young xi has agreed, President Li, why don’t you call Karina over as well and ask about Karina’s wishes?”
jang ka-yoo-seol, since they were going in order, Zhang Yuanying had already agreed, so why not also confirm Liu Zhimin?
“Karina won’t work; we need to communicate with S.M. Let’s wait until next time.” Li Duohui said with a smile, giving an excuse.
Does something like this still need to be discussed with S.M.?
Clearly, she was preparing to sell at a higher price.
Zheng Xu was well aware of this and didn’t bring it up again.
