Peninsula Asteroid

It has been three days since the pre-sale started. Chi Jingyuan has been busy these days and has no time to care. When I just checked my phone, I saw that many people on the Internet were guessing about the sales. I just happened to ask by the way. .

There are many guesses on the Internet, ranging from 500,000 to 800,000 to 1 million... However, if the company does not announce the pre-sale data, and the unsold list is not displayed, it can basically only be counted. It relies on fans’ own statistics, and the accuracy is average.

"Another big order was placed in the morning. Our latest pre-sale data is now 1.53 million..."

Upon hearing this, the room director directly reported the numbers without even looking at the information in front of him, with a smile on his face, looking excited and proud.

"So many?" Chi Jingyuan stopped writing in his hand after hearing this number, and opened his eyes in surprise.

It has only been on sale for three days now, and there is still a week left before the official release. He thought that no matter how popular it was, eight hundred thousand and one million would be enough.

Unexpectedly, it was 1.5 million, which was almost half of what he expected.

"Indeed, Jingyuan, the market potential of your album is very large, and it has exceeded our previous expectations. Especially the orders from the mainland...According to EXO's past data, even though it has a broad and solid popularity base in the mainland, The lost data will only account for about one-third of the album at most.”

The room director looked at the materials in front of him and spoke in a high-spirited tone:

"But the enthusiasm and market potential of Jingyuan's mainland fans this time have completely exceeded our expectations. Among the current 1.5 million pre-sales, excluding nearly 100,000 neon singles and 160,000 overseas singles, the mainland The sales volume of the Chinese version is only 15% lower than that on the Peninsula. However, according to our data, many large orders for the Korean version on the Peninsula are purchased by mainland fans, so the data on both sides should be almost the same. If you look closely, the loss may be even higher.”

"Currently, the highest number of pre-orders are for the two covers of 'Summer' and 'Winter', followed by 'Autumn' and 'Spring'. Finally, because the four CD-only songs have not been released to the public, we analyzed that it may be because of the cover design. , the colors of the summer and winter covers are more pleasing and the design is stronger.”

"Although the potential of album sales is surprising, the revenue from sales actually does not account for the majority... It is a pity not to be able to move. But I have to say that Jingyuan, your suggestion of adding Chinese versions and Chinese songs this time has really paid off. It has a very good effect, and there is also this four-cover and four-song only CD setting, tsk tsk..."

He sighed with some admiration and some pity, but he quickly cheered up: "...Although the initial outbreak of the first three days has passed and the growth has slowed down a bit, according to this momentum, after the official release of the No. 10 album , the pre-sale sales alone are likely to reach 3 million, which is the highest pre-sale and highest-selling album in the entire history of Kpop.”

"However, Ai Hui sent us news that your solo album this time only has Chinese and Korean versions, but no Japanese version. Many fans are very dissatisfied and feel that they are being treated differently."

At the end of the sentence, the room director also said a message in a joking tone, took out his mobile phone and read: "This is a message from a Neon fan: 'Don't we pay real money? Is our love for Yuan? Is it fake? Why is there no Japanese version? 'Oh, it seems that Jingyuan is also very popular in Neon."

"Well...we haven't discussed it before. If the response is good, we will immediately launch the Japanese version...we can only wait for a while."

Chi Jingyuan laughed bitterly when he heard this, feeling very relieved but also a little helpless. He paused and repeated the number he just heard, and murmured:

"Is the loss so high?"

Hearing the report and analysis given by the director just now, he was a little surprised, but also full of excitement. In addition to thanking the fans there for their support, he also felt a sense of reward for getting what he wanted.

This pre-sale is already more than the EXO group.

You must know that such a large solo group is completely rare, unless it is the kind of group that has little popularity as a whole and whose popularity is concentrated on one person.

But EXO is the TOP among the TOP.

In fact, it is indeed difficult to make money just by selling albums. Channels and manufacturers will take the lion's share. Not much will actually fall into the hands of idols or even companies. As many mainland fans have said, they cannot go to the mainland now. During the event, there are very few agencies and idols in Kpop who are still insisting on releasing Chinese versions of their albums, and even SM and EXO are gradually giving up.

In fact, his move to join the Chinese version of his first solo despite all the opposition and to specifically include Chinese songs was not flattering. However, after hearing the pre-sale data and the enthusiasm of mainland fans, Chi Jingyuan I feel extremely satisfied and feel that my previous decision was not in vain...

And if the album can no longer make money, it will naturally be different when the number increases... At the same time, the huge number of album sales also represents his widespread popularity and fan purchasing power in the mainland. Although he cannot go to events, this data can become a factor in the future. He is relied upon by some advertising brands for evaluation and negotiation.

"Thanks for your hard work."

When his thoughts returned, Chi Jingyuan smiled and said politely to the staff. Thanks

The topic of sales made the atmosphere of the entire conference room become heated. Even though SM is a big company with many idols and artists under its umbrella. But everyone is still very excited and motivated to personally participate in and operate an album that is destined to shine in the history of KPOP.

Then, everyone reported some matters about the upcoming comeback:

"The album will be released at midnight on the 10th, and the publicity resources have been invested. At that time, the cooperating media and marketing accounts will work at the same time."

"Jingyuan, your first stage has been confirmed to be on "Music Bank" on the 10th, and you will pre-record the stage on the 8th... At the same time, the organizer invites you to be the special MC of the 10th issue of "Music Bank", and you will cooperate with Irene xi. Recently, red velvet is also in the comeback period."

"You can make a cameo appearance at halftime... but forget about the special MC,"

"Okay... and your personal variety show "Private Travel. Yuan" will be on Naver TV, Facebook, YouTube, Naver V tomorrow. The first episode of the live channel and the cooperative TV station will be officially launched online, and then it will be broadcasted every week."

"The first and second episodes are for warm-up, which can just increase fans' expectations. The explosive content of the MV shot in the United States is in the third episode. By then, it will be exactly one week after the song was released, which can maximize the album's popularity..."

"Then there will be fan meetings, autograph sessions, and personal concerts..."

The heads of various departments stood up in turn to report their work, and the entire conference room seemed very lively... Chi Jingyuan also listened carefully. SM's staff are actually elites in the industry. Many things are arranged very well. Many things do not require Chi Jingyuan to consider too much. They are actually more experienced than him...

The meeting ended more than an hour later. So far, all matters before and after the comeback have been arranged. Now we are waiting for the official release on the 10th, and then adjust it according to the sales situation and market response.

"By the way, brother."

After the meeting, Chi Jingyuan and the head of the marketing department left the conference room together, walking and chatting. After a few words, he remembered something and asked with concern: "How is the response to Red Velvet's comeback this time?"

"Red Velvet? It's OK. The sales have improved a lot compared to last time. The initial sales have reached more than 40,000 in three days, which can be regarded as offsetting the impact of last year. The stable increase in popularity is in line with the company's expectations. "

The director paused for a moment, and replied very skillfully, shaking his head gently: "But their original advantage area... the sound source has some problems. The performance of the song is still very good, and it is directly one in an hour, but unfortunately it was surpassed immediately. Zion.T has a good reputation in music. It actually has a big impact when it hits this fog head-on. In addition, Jingyuan, you are about to return... Let's see the subsequent promotion and publicity. "

Although there are many idol groups releasing songs recently, it is difficult to see them at the top of the music source charts. The current situation on the music source charts is that the new album "OO" of the singer Zion.T, who became popular in the "Infinite Challenge Music Festival" two years ago, is strong, and the OSTs of "Goblin" that were previously offline are still tenacious.

Although the new song of Red Velvet was released very high due to its previous reputation, the subsequent performance was mediocre under the pressure of these two sides. In addition, Chi Jingyuan, who the company had high hopes for, was about to return. The tone of the director seemed not very optimistic.

But overall, it was better than last time.

"Oh~"

Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly after hearing this. After thinking for a while, he didn't ask any more questions and said goodbye to the director.

He was going to the practice room to practice the stage. As soon as he walked out of the elevator, his mobile phone suddenly rang. Chi Jingyuan picked it up and scanned it... Zhou Ziyu sent a text message.

"Great! I saw online that your solo album is selling very well. Someone showed data and predicted that the pre-sale is almost 1 million? Congratulations. (Xiaoyu's New Year greetings)"

Although Zhou Ziyu was congratulating and wishing Chi Jingyuan, he saw through her intention at a glance and ignored her flattery and beating around the bush. He replied angrily: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Zhou Ziyu obviously knew that Chi Jingyuan knew her well and could see through her at a glance, so she didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, she confessed quickly the next second: "I want to watch a movie... "Your Name"!"

"Why do you suddenly want to watch this?"

"The day before yesterday, I was doing V During the live broadcast, many people were spamming "your name, your name". I thought they were really asking for my name, so I replied "My name is Zhou Ziyu, my name is Zhou Ziyu", and said it several times. I was quite happy that many new fans came in... But later my agent reminded me that it was the name of a movie, which made me so embarrassed. "

"Later I searched it and found that it was a very romantic animated movie. The online reviews were very good. I want to watch it."

"Then go watch it by yourself."

"No, I want to watch it with you!"

"I've seen it...with Xiaonan."

"Huh, I guessed it (pouting) But it doesn't matter, can't we just watch it again?"

"You want to see it so badly?"

"Of course, I like watching movies too, okay? ... And you see, we haven't even been together yet, but I'm already treated the same as her. What will happen if we're together in the future? (laughing)"

When Chi Jingyuan saw her reply, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. He curled his lips and spoke mercilessly:

"Tzuyuxi, you can dream."

"Then why don't you follow me?"

"I'm going to release a song soon. I probably won't have time these days...it'll take a while."

"Okay! ...Also, congratulations on your solo debut, I will be the first to hear it...This time I am not saying it just to beat around the bush!"

Chi Jingyuan looked at the text message and hummed. Thinking of what she just said, he raised the corner of his mouth and tapped the screen: "Your name, your name."

"My name is Zhou Ziyu. My name is Zhou Ziyu."

…………

On the other side, at the tvN studio, where the variety show "Empty the Convenience Store" was filmed, the five members of red velvet were recording the show intensely with several MCs and guests.

Most idols will participate in a large number of variety shows for exposure and appearances every time they release a song. Red Velvet, who has just returned, is no exception, and member Son Seungwan is also one of the regular MCs of this show.

"Sweeping the Convenience Store" is a new variety show launched by tvN that allows the public to make simple and delicious food using ingredients purchased in convenience stores and discover new recipes.

This theme naturally involves a lot of tasting and tasting. At this time, we were filming several MCs and guests, as well as the three members of red velvet, tasting a kind of mixed noodles.

But in front of the camera, several other guests were feasting, eating with big mouthfuls, and making sizzling sounds in their mouths to create a variety show effect.

However, Park Soo-young and Son Seung-wan from red velvet next to them were exceptions. Park Soo-young was still sucking one stick at a time, eating very carefully, while Son Seung-wan was staring at the miscellaneous noodles in front of him, and from time to time he looked at what was happening opposite him. The manager who was staring at the photo looked like he wanted to eat but was afraid to eat.

Of course she wanted to eat, she was so hungry... But during the return period, the company's weight requirements for them had reached a very strict level, and any diet had to be managed, even before the recording of the show. Zhongdu couldn't eat casually. Just when she was about to move her chopsticks, she noticed the manager's gaze and quickly retracted her hand.

The manager's eyes already showed that he disapproved of Sun Shengwan eating.

She had always been quite fat before her debut. She had lost weight by losing weight. This kind of physique is the easiest to gain weight and regain it, so the requirements are the most stringent.

Park Na-rae, the guest next to her, noticed her condition and looked over with concern: "Why doesn't Wendy eat?"

"ah?"

Hearing this, Sun Shengwan looked at the mixed noodles in front of him, smiled, and said cautiously: "Me? I'm used to it."

The expressions of the other guests did not change when they saw this, but they all sighed and cursed in their hearts.

We all know that idols are strictly controlled by the company and have high requirements for body shape management, but it still makes people feel a little distressed when they dare not eat even a bite of noodles.

Noticing the situation here, An Qixuan, who also participated in the recording of today's program, looked over. As a company director, he saw Son Shengwan's struggle, smiled and comforted: "Eat... you can eat, it's okay."

After saying that, he glared at the manager opposite. The senior director showed his weight very well.

When hearing what the director said, Son Seung-wan glanced at the manager again, then finally picked up the chopsticks and started eating happily. When Park Soo-young next to him saw this, he stopped sucking one piece at a time and directly picked up a chopstick and stuffed it in. In the mouth.

"Hey Yigu~ You are indeed a director!"

"You speak with too much weight!"

Several MCs nearby immediately began to praise the show's effect, and An Qixuan also waved his hand. The senior director's reserve was well displayed.

At this time, Park Na-rae looked at Bae Zhu-hyun next to Son Seung-wan, and asked An Chi-hyun strangely: "But... Director Nim, why don't you ignore Irene Xi?"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look over.

The only ones who had been struggling with whether they dared to eat just now were Son Seungwan and Park Sooyoung. Although Bae Zhuhyun, who also participated in the tasting session, ate a small bite, it had no impact. She didn't care about the manager's eyes, and the manager didn't look at her. ... He ate very naturally, not as hesitant as Son Seung-wan at all.

Pei Zhuxuan, who was suddenly watched by everyone, suddenly stopped in his hands, quickly put down his chopsticks, covered his mouth and waved his hands in embarrassment, looking extremely funny.

"Well……"

An Qixuan also looked at Bae Zhuhyun. When he heard Park Narai's question, his very elegant expression just now suddenly froze, and he seemed a little speechless.

Why don't you leave Bae Zhuhyun alone...you ask me?

Why don't you ask Chi... An Qixuan paused for a moment, then looked at Bae Zhuhyun with a smile and said, "Because Irene is the captain and has always managed herself very well."

"Furthermore, Wendy has a physique that is prone to obesity, while Irene often works out in private and usually exercises a lot."

As if he felt that he was not convincing enough, he added another sentence hehe... But for some reason, Park Na-lai felt that the reserved director style he had just now was not as strong as before.

However, no one looked into it. An Qixuan said so and it was over. However, no one noticed that the movement of Pei Zhuhyun's hand, which was wiping her mouth, suddenly stopped slightly. However, in front of the camera, it quickly returned to its natural state.

Sun Shengwan, who was at the center of the topic, didn't react much and continued to eat her noodles happily, but Park Xiurong, who was next to her, lowered her head and curled her lips very lightly, and instantly felt that the noodles that she had thought were good had no taste.

Everyone knows that because of Chi Jingyuan, the company's management of this captain is not as strict as theirs in many places. For example, directors and ministers like Lee Seung-hwan even have a better attitude.

They have broken up, but she is still relying on her ex-boyfriend. Haha, it's really...

And Jiang Seulgi and Jin Yilin, who did not participate in the tasting session and were sitting and watching, looked at each other tacitly when they saw this episode, and their eyes were very meaningful.

…………

After the shooting, Red Velvet and his group took a nanny car to another TV station.

Although the members behind were chattering non-stop, Bae Joo-hyun, who was sitting in front, tilted her head and looked at the blurry street scene outside through the black glass film. She was still thinking about the little episode during the recording just now, and her eyes were lost in thought.

After breaking up with Ji Jingyuan, some people's attitudes did change obviously, and she also encountered some fickleness.

But just like the episode just now, the agent did not let Sun Shengwan eat but did not care about her different treatment... But it made Pei Zhuxuan feel the fact that she did not want to think about, but it was real...

His invisible care is still everywhere... Even she herself has become accustomed to it.

And in the back, several members were discussing the results of this comeback with the agent.

"This time our comeback sales are very good. From the first week of debut to now, it has exceeded 40,000. This time, there is a good hope that we can sell 100,000 copies."

The agent looked very excited and said the data happily... But she did have reason to be happy. The sales of girl groups are far less than those of boy groups. Selling 100,000 copies is already the data of first-line or even top girl groups, which also proves that Red Velvet's comeback this time was successful.

... Girls' Generation is probably not selling well now.

The sales growth did make the girls very happy, but after a while, Jin Yilin asked curiously: "Jingyuan Oppa will release a song next week, how much is his pre-sale sales? I saw all kinds of things on the Internet."

Her question immediately attracted the attention of others.

Although the current popularity and popularity are not bad, and there is a lot of growth, but next week Chi Jingyuan will debut solo, and they will face this close friend, TOP senior, which puts a lot of pressure on them. Although the fan base is different, there is definitely an impact anyway.

This is also the question they have been avoiding.

"Pre-sale... Well, I heard from Mr. Li from the record department at noon." The agent's tone was a little strange and unbelievable: "It's already 1.6 million."

After the voice fell, the whole car fell silent.

1.6 million, it's only been open for pre-sale for four days.

Everyone wants to know how high the popularity will be when the song is officially released.

How come we meet again..."

After a short silence, Park Soo-young seemed to have thought about the situation where the popularity would be completely taken away, and she couldn't help but complain: "This is not the first time, right? I really don't know how the company arranges the comeback time. The year before last, "Ice Cream Cake" and XO collided head-on, and last year..."

But before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by her agent: "Hey, Park Soo-young, are you questioning the company's arrangement? ”

The manager’s stern attitude instantly brought Park Soo-young back to reality. She shrank her head and dared not speak. Other people around who wanted to complain also fell silent immediately.

Seeing the look on the faces of the children, the manager sighed in her heart. Her performance was linked to the performance of Red Velvet. Who doesn’t want to jump out of the manager and directly become a supervisor like Lee Seung-hwan? So she was actually a little dissatisfied with the company’s arrangement, but she could do nothing about it.

Her tone became a little better: "February 1 is already a good day for a comeback. There are no other popular idols except our company, and everyone is on vacation around the Spring Festival. They have more time and money. It is very suitable for a comeback. It is also a time carefully selected by the company..."

"Don't compare with Yuan, 1.6 million... Yuan's solo is the highest-level project of the company. Even if we have to give way, we will definitely give way. Who knows what will happen if the time is changed... Our performance this time is actually good. "

The agent's voice sounded somewhat fortunate: "We are a girl group, and the fan base is completely different from that of male idols. The popularity may have some impact but it won't be big. NCT is unlucky. They missed Yuan by one day. They are the real cannon fodder... You don't know how upset their agent has been these past two days, but he doesn't dare to make trouble with the company. I heard that he has been angry for no reason several times recently. Those kids have been scolded..."

As if to make the girls relax, she also specifically talked about the recent situation of NCT, and vividly described the tragic experiences of those kids recently.

I have to say that the effect is very good. Seeing others more unlucky can balance the mentality. Even Park Soo-young doesn't have so much resentment.

"By the way, sister. "

When the topic turned to Chi Jingyuan's album, Bae Joo-hyun, who had been thinking about something and had not spoken, suddenly spoke up, looking at the agent and asked: "Ouni, I heard that... Jingyuan's album songs are very good, especially the title song... Very nice, have you heard it?"

"Yuan's title song? I haven't heard it, and I can't contact the department over at XO."

The agent shook his head and said: "But I also heard from the producer I know that the quality of the song is indeed very high, especially the title song, which he wrote himself. It is said that the company is very optimistic about it."

Seeing Bae Joo-hyun nodded slightly as if thinking about something, the agent paused and reminded:

"But Yuan's personal variety show is broadcast today, and it may mention the song, and there may be a clip to listen to."