[Korean Entertainment] After Rebirth

When Quan Zhilong proposed to discuss the direction and focus of future development with him, YG president Yang Xianshuo felt a little surprised.

As the captain of the BIG club, Quan Zhilong has participated in much more management work and external communication than other members, but the focus of the work of the group and individual is planned by the company.Of course, the company will consider everyone's interests and expertise, but the more important consideration is the division of roles in the group and market demand, so Quan Zhilong's seriousness makes President Yang feel a little unusual.

However, he has always been willing to listen to the ideas and opinions of artists, although this may not affect his decision.

"I want to give up the Japanese market."

Quan Zhilong's understatement made President Yang suddenly raised his head from behind the computer.

"Did I get it wrong?" After a while, he murmured to himself, then he pressed down hard on the sun pinnacle, collected himself, and said with a smile, "Zhilong, are you crazy, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"I knew it would be this kind of reaction." Quan Zhilong thought to himself, and explained, "I mean that I personally give up the Japanese market, and the group's activities in Japan will still be carried out according to the company's arrangement."

President Yang stared at him without speaking.It seems that he is not talking nonsense, then he has to listen to Quan Zhilong's plans and plans.

Seeing the president's downcast face, Quan Zhilong took a deep breath, and said in a relaxed tone: "The road of entering the Japanese market in the name of an idol group has long been traveled, of course it is feasible, but I personally Entering the Japanese market as a Korean rapper would be awkward and difficult to find a niche. I don’t want to do things that make me feel awkward.”

Quan Zhilong dared to tell the president like this because he knew that the president also knew in his heart that the idea of ​​"Korean Hip-hop entering the Japanese market" is unreliable.Because Hip-hop music, especially the lyrics, is extremely self-contained and local, and it is not suitable to represent Korean music to the world. Moreover, even the number one female rapper in Korea (some people think that she can be the number one in Asia) Yi Mirae They don’t like this kind of thing. Isn’t it funny that a company like YG that has entered the mainstream market and is disdainful by many underground rappers in Korea carries this flag?

President Yang was expressionless, and raised his hand to signal him to continue.

"I want to try to communicate with the United States."

Quan Zhilong carefully stated his plan, without using the words "entering the US market", but President Yang was not stupid, he looked at Quan Zhilong, smiled, put his head on his hand, and asked him: " Want to learn JYP?"

JYP refers to Park Jin Young, the founder of JYP Company. He has been obsessed with developing to the United States, whether it is an individual or an artist under his banner, but the results are not satisfactory.

Due to the small market in the Korean music scene, there are too many monks and too few porridge, and the space for artists to develop is limited. Once they reach the top, they will develop overseas.In Asia, the first choice is Japan, and outside Asia, the first choice is the United States.For most Korean singers, being close to Japan is the first step in overseas development. Park Jin Young did not take the usual path, but suffered a lot.The American market is difficult for European singers to enter, let alone Asian singers.

"I want to take the road of combining music and movies, not as a singer but as a music producer, and try the American market."

President Yang snorted, pondered for a moment, and asked him: "Making a movie is not an easy task, and combining music with movies is even more difficult. You have to worry about a lot more than making music. Do you have a story outline?"

Quan Zhilong knew that the president began to seriously consider his plan, so he quickly replied: "I have a general idea. Talking about hip-hop singers participating in hip-hop competitions can mobilize underground hip-hop singers and hip-hop fans Come and act in your true colors. In order to increase the sense of reality, it would be great if the company can undertake this competition."

This is really just a "rough idea", but President Yang's brows gradually loosened, following Quan Zhilong's train of thought, he quickly formed a plan in his mind.

In his opinion, this matter is feasible.Since you want to do it, you might as well make it bigger.Organizing a competition, making a movie, selecting a few talents, and producing an original soundtrack record, as long as it can cause a sensation, even if it cannot enter the US market, it is not in vain.

"I see." President Yang's eyes were shining, and he tapped the ballpoint pen on the back of his hand, "Let me think about it again, and the company will make a decision when we have an idea."

President Yang has always been cautious, Quan Zhilong was overjoyed to be able to give him such an answer, "Thank you, President." He stood up and bowed to the president, then sat down again.

He thought he would leave after finishing his business, but seeing him still sitting, President Yang raised his eyebrows and asked silently.

"Since I personally give up developing in Japan, I don't have to cooperate with the propaganda there, right?"

It is now August 2010th, 8, the first scandal since his debut came from Japan, and the company has not officially responded.

Yang Xianshuo thought for a moment, then said casually: "This is not a big deal, why not take advantage of each other?"

"I don't want to have anything to do with this woman anymore." Quan Zhilong turned his head and muttered to himself, suddenly realizing that the president was sitting opposite him, he turned his head and said angrily, "I can You don’t need to be forced to pick someone to gossip with, right?”

President Yang was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed, "You have to make your own decisions about your work, and you have to make your own decisions about publicity. Korea doesn't have idol singers like you."

"Because this is YG, not S︱M." Quan Zhilong heard the president's words, knew that there was something for him, and flattered the president casually.

Sure enough, President Yang was very useful, he nodded, "You grow up and have your own opinions, just try it and see what happens."

This is a promise to him!Quan Zhilong immediately stood up and bowed at 90 degrees, and said loudly, "Thank you brother!"

He turned and went out. Outside the elevator, he pressed his chest and let out a long breath.

This first step has been taken. The road ahead may be smooth or difficult, but no matter what, he wants to live a different life.After all, not everyone has the chance to start over.

Yes, he was born again.

Those who want to use him and hurt him, he will not let them do so.

He raised the corner of his mouth and said without apology: "So, I'm sorry, Xizi."

On August 8, "Nikkei Sports", which first reported the scandal between Kwon Ji-ryong and Suwon Haeko, reported the follow-up of the matter in an inconspicuous position: "YG responded to the scandal of Kwon Ji-yong, the captain of the BIG team, saying that he had an affair with Suwon I am not familiar with it, and I will not answer such questions in the future.”

This report is reassuring news for Quan Jilong's fans in Japan.Because the water source is not well-known in Japan at this time, and there are a lot of women, gossip with her is harmful to Quan Zhilong, and it lowers his grade for no reason.

At this time, in an apartment in Tokyo, a hand holding a newspaper was shaking slightly.Because of too much force, the knuckles of the fingers gradually turned white, and the sharp nails dug out the words. Finally, the five fingers were closed, and the newspaper was thrown on the ground, and then stomped hard, gritted teeth and shouted: "Don't follow me!" Familiar?! You bastard! Liar!! Short winter melon, sissy! It’s not that the company wants me to cooperate with the movie promotion, who wants to have anything to do with you, a little singer?! I’m so mad—”

Seeing that the newspapers had been trampled to pieces and she had almost vented her anger, she sat down on the sofa, lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and coughed repeatedly.After taking a few breaths, she took her mobile phone and called her agent.

"I'm Xizi, have you read the report? He refused to cooperate!"

The agent heard the anger on the phone, and hurriedly comforted him: "I saw it. It wasn't an ideal candidate in the first place. Let's choose another one."

Shui Yuan calmed down, put out the cigarette butt, put his legs up on the coffee table in front of the sofa, and asked, "Do you have any plans?"

"The filming of the autumn drama is about to start. It is said that there is a nightclub cafe. Isn't this the one who will be delivered to your door?" The agent said proudly, and then advised her, "The matter of the little singer, let it go. You have already filmed It's a movie, even if it's a gossip, you still have to be involved in the movie industry, you'd rather be high than low..."

Nightclub coffee?Shui Yuan keenly caught the manager's previous words, and after thinking about it carefully, a figure gradually appeared in his mind, and he heard rumors about him from time to time.

Since you are a player, let's try to play a big one!

She thought about it, and slowly, a seductive but slightly ferocious smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

On the day of Kwon Ji-ryong’s birthday, two eye-catching news were posted on YG’s official website: First, President Yang congratulated Kwon Ji-ryong on his 22nd birthday, and said meaningfully that he hoped that he would bring Korean music to a wider audience in the near future. Second, YG will hold a Hip-hop music competition called ShowMeYourGuts. President Yang will personally serve as the producer, cooperate with Mnet TV station, and plan to invite well-known Hip-hop singers and producers to participate in the judging.

Once he made up his mind, President Yang showed superhuman action.In just a few days, I met with all parties concerned, reached a preliminary cooperation intention, and started the preliminary publicity, in order to attract outstanding talents to participate.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately attracted the attention of fans and the public.The latter one in particular has aroused heated debate.

In Korea, everyone knows that YG is a management company that focuses on hip-hop music. The first artist of YG to make money is the hip-hop group Jinusean. After BIG became popular as an idol group, YG has become a mainstream music company. , but President Yang’s deep love for hip-hop music has never changed. Therefore, YG’s big hand this time is nothing less than good news for countless unknown hip-hop music lovers.

The Internet has turned the world into a global village. At the southern end of this "village", this news also attracted the attention of some people.

On a farm in Melbourne, Australia, a girl who was listening to music with earphones suddenly turned around when she was startled by the screams coming from the computer, took off the earphones and asked, "What's the matter, Heather?"

"It's a big deal, baby!" The girl named Heather spun excitedly on the ground, came to the sofa, and was about to pull up the girl sitting on the sofa, when she pouted and corrected, "I told you How many times have I been called Lily, not Baby."

"Baby Lily, something big happened—" Heather continued her excitement, "We can go to Korea together!"

"Are you willing to accompany me to the game?" Lily smiled and went to hug Heather, "You are really my good sister."

Heather picked up her younger sister and threw her into the air. Amidst her exclamation, she laughed loudly, "I didn't compete with you, but we went together to compete—you participated in K-popStar, and I participated in ShowMeYourGuts!"