In the beginning, I was introduced by my sister to be an agent

"Buyout?"

The representative of the Korean entertainment company Woollim looked at Mingyuan in front of him with a serious expression.

"Yes, Director Jin, why don't you think about it carefully." Mingyuan smiled and raised his hand to indicate that the coffee in this shop tasted quite good and its location was relatively hidden.

Otherwise, the man wouldn't have arranged the work meeting here.

This is a sensitive period. If the media photographed me meeting with the Woollim people, I don’t know what would come out.

As the disbandment date approaches, there are more and more rumors on the Internet about the disbandment of izone members. There is also a group of fans who have been claiming that they are negotiating with the company and trying hard to keep the group.

This group of people is not to be trifled with.

So, no matter what you do, it’s always good to be low-key.

If we attract the attention of that group of people, it will take a lot of effort to calm down public opinion. It is better to wait until everything is settled.

It's normal for fans to have some fantasies, they will accept the reality sooner or later.

"Mr. Ming, we spent a lot of effort to get Caiyuan into the debut position of izone." The middle-aged man called Director Jin pondered and said, "The company's intention is to arrange for her to join Rocket Punch after izone disbands. Now you say you want to buy out Caiyuan's contract..."

Rocket Punch is a new girl group launched by Woollim on August 48, . Its members include Juri Takahashi who also participated in "Produce ".

Judging from what Woollim said, they seem to be planning to make Kim Chae-won and Takahashi Juri the core of the group.

Mingyuan said slowly: "Director Jin, if I remember correctly, Rocket Punch's results did not seem to meet expectations. We still need to learn from IOI's lessons."

As the pioneer of the entire PD series, the development of IOI can be said to be a reference for many people. It is precisely because of this living example that the operations of 202, 303 and 404 have changed a lot.

For example, the most obvious example is to limit the activity time of the group.

IOI has only been active as the eldest group for eight months, and it even supports the so-called two groups in parallel, that is, members can participate in the activities of IOI and the group launched by the original company in order to maximize profits.

Of course, after IOI disbanded, most of the girls who returned to the company became obscurities and quickly disappeared in the highly competitive girl group market.

This provides a classic example for 303 companies. Pulling back popular members to delay the flight, especially if they join halfway, may result in failure and all investment will be wasted.

"Mr. Ming, if Caiyuan comes back, Rocket Punch might still be saved."

Director Kim replied.

He may really not want to give up Jin Caiyuan's contract, or he may just want to take the opportunity to raise the price.

“Director Kim, when it comes to understanding the current girl group market, you and I are no strangers. I brought up Itzy, Giddle is also gaining momentum, and Blackpink and Twice have no intention of giving up their positions.

What are the chances that Rocket Punch will succeed? "

Mingyuan analyzed the current market situation to the negotiation representative sent by Woollim. It can be said that although the Three I era has the meaning of opening a new era, most of the other girl groups in the same period have become cannon fodder and become the nutrients for the brilliant fifth-generation girl groups.

Especially the girl groups that debuted in 18 and 19.

"Chaewon is a popular member of izone. I believe she will have good development wherever she goes." Director Kim seemed to soften his tone a little.

"Cai Yuanxi is of course an excellent talent, otherwise I would not be sitting here discussing the contract with you." Mingyuan said with a smile: "Director Jin, we still have many opportunities to cooperate in the future.

What's more, you still have a person in your hands."

"Kwon Eun's development potential seems to be not as good as Caiyuan's." Director Jin said carefully.

Yes, among the trainees of Woollim, there is not only Kim Chae-won who debuted, but also Izone’s captain Kwon Eun-bi.

For a medium-sized entertainment company to send two trainees to debut in a popular talent show, it can be seen that Woollim really put in a lot of effort, and even being involved in a bribery controversy did not affect the final result.

Although Quan Eunbi is also a member of izone, her popularity is relatively low. The most important problem is...

She is older, having been born in 1995.

They are considered to be on the older side among the fourth-generation girl groups. Lim Nayeon and Kim Jisoo, as the eldest sisters of their respective groups, were both born in 1995, and all members of Itzy were born in the 2000s.

  Bae Joo-hyun: Come on, why don’t you continue? Are we still missing one of the top three girl groups?

"Director Jin, you can't say that." Mingyuan continued to analyze, "Chayuan is obviously more suitable for a girl group, but joining Rocket Punch will only waste her popularity.

Kwon Eun-bi is different, her style is very suitable for the solo route.

If you can find the right path for development, I can’t say you can become a big star, but at least you will have no problem making money.”

Director Jin was obviously lost in thought. Referring to IOI's failed experience, the difficulty of operating a drag girl group that added members halfway through and a female soloist is obviously different: "Teacher Ming, what do you think of Eunbi going the actress route in the future?"

This is what needs to be exchanged.

If you want Jin Caiyuan's contract, you need to pay something other than money.

"Director Jin, I think... as long as we stay in this circle, there will be opportunities for cooperation sooner or later, right?"

"That's right. I will consider Mr. Ming's suggestion carefully. I believe the company will agree."

"Then I'll trouble you, Director Jin."

"Help each other, help each other."

……

"Minjoo, this is the teacher Ming I told you about."

Jin Caiyuan and Jin Minzhou introduced Mingyuan in front of them.

She had already heard about the company's situation from her personal agent and knew that both parties were indeed negotiating about her contract.

The girl herself has carefully studied the idea of ​​a new girl group that the two of them discussed last time. This is obviously a better plan than joining Rocket Punch, which has not made any splash after more than a year of debut.

Her popularity is not low, and Miyawaki Sakura is even more popular in Korea, Sakura, China, and Southeast Asia. The combination of the two is believed to be able to inherit a considerable part of the popularity of the izone period.

It is impossible not to be moved.

From this perspective, Mingyuan can be considered half her boss.

As Kim Chae-won said before, he is trying hard to lobby Kim Min-joo, who has a good relationship with the group.

"Hello, Jin Minzhou." Mingyuan stood up politely and extended his hand.

"Teacher Ming, I've heard of you a long time ago!"

Kim Min-joo was obviously a little more nervous.

This girl aspires to be an actress, so of course she must know the most cutting-edge writers in the circle. Mingyuan's greatest advantage is not in girl groups, but in film and television.

The man smiled and said, "Did you hear from Cai Yuan?"

He now looks at Jin Caiyuan as if he were looking at a new big toy. After all, he will be his employee in the future, and a direct descendant at that.

It's an amazing feeling to create a new girl group bit by bit by myself from scratch.

"No, I've seen the first and second parts of Kingdom and Women of the Drunk City." Jin Minzhou waved his hands and explained, as if he was afraid of leaving a bad impression on Mingyuan.

Mingyuan was also looking at the girl in front of him.

I have to say that Kim Minjoo and Chou Tzuyu do have some similarities in facial features and bone structure, no wonder they are called Yu-style beauties.

Miyawaki Sakura, Kim Chaewon, and Kim Minjoo are all good-looking. As long as Mingyuan can control Sakura from moving her nose, the appearance of future lesserafim won't be too bad. At least they should be comparable to Liu Zhimin, Zhang Yuanying, Zhao Meiyan and the like.

"Mr. Ming, I told Min Zhou all your thoughts."

Jin Caiyuan blinked at Mingyuan, making it seem as if the two of them had a tacit understanding.

This child is worthy of careful training. Now he knows how to cooperate with the leaders. He may be a good candidate to be a team leader in the future.

"Min-joo, what do you think?" The man looked at Kim Min-joo who was a little nervous.

"Mr. Ming, actually... I personally prefer to be an actress, but I haven't made up my mind yet." The girl hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke her mind frankly: "Becoming part of a girl group requires a lot of considerations."

"You have no confidence in yourself?"

"Ah."

Jin Minzhou hesitated for a moment and nodded slowly.

izone is a talent show group, and to some extent, it is also a training group. In the beginning, quite a few members did not have very strong abilities, and some of them were not good at both singing and dancing.

Two and a half years of girl group career has allowed them to grow, but it has also put a lot of pressure on them for the future.

"Jin Minzhou, I'm not that kind of rigid boss." Mingyuan thought it was good to have the opportunity to communicate with these children, and felt like a girl group teacher: "Strength can be trained, and what I mainly look at is whether it is suitable.

As for acting, I don’t think your current company will be better than Keyeast.”

The paths of being an idol and an actor are not completely conflicting.

What's more, Kim Min-joo was born in 2001 and is only 19 years old now. He still has plenty of time to choose his future path.

Therefore, Mingyuan was quite confident that he could persuade the girl who finally chose to stay in the original company as an actor in the original history.

"Teacher Ming, I need some time to think about it carefully." Jin Minzhou hesitated for a moment, but finally gave in.

The man is now familiar with this process: "Well, if you have any questions, you can contact me directly."

The three of them chatted for a few more minutes before getting up and leaving.

"Mr. Ming, can I take some time to meet the future members?"

Before leaving, Jin Caiyuan suddenly came up with an idea.

"No problem, but I have to go abroad in a couple of days, I'll arrange it when I come back."

"Well, please trouble Teacher Ming."

……

"Sasha-chan, aren't you going to clean up anymore?"

Mingyuan said helplessly as he looked at the two large suitcases he had packed with great effort.

He wants to send the Shiba Inu to Amsterdam, the Netherlands to attend a fashion event, and by the way, look for the last piece of the lesserafim puzzle, which is a win-win situation.

"No need... Oppa, I feel like you are mocking me." Sana Minatozaki was about to answer lazily, then she realized that her boyfriend might be speaking sarcastically.

  What's wrong if female artists bring more things when they go abroad?

It’s normal!

The man came to the bed and fell headfirst next to the Shiba Inu: "I dare not. It's a special period now, so it's normal to bring a little more things."

In addition to masks, thermometers and other items in the suitcase, Mingyuan also prepared some commonly used medicines to prevent any accidents.

"Oppa, how do you know that person is called Nakamura...Nakamura what?"

"Nakamura Kazuha."

"Yes, the girl named Nakamura Ichiyo is in the Netherlands."

Minatozaki Sana usually doesn't care too much about Mingyuan's work content, but she is still quite curious about the new girl group. After all, someone even pulled Kim Dahyun over to be a consultant.

The two of them were whispering to each other when they had nothing to do, and no one knew what they were busy with.

Twice doesn't have many schedules now, but Kim Dahyun is even busier.

  Tofu: I want to be a director in the future!

"Oh, it was the company's new talent development department that found the dance video she uploaded herself." Mingyuan explained to his girlfriend: "I think it's pretty good, it's worth a special trip."

As the man spoke, he opened his phone and found the video to show Sana Minatozaki.

Minatozaki Sana leaned over to take a look: "Uh... ballet?"

"Yeah, and don't you think this kid looks a lot like Bae Suzy?"

"She really looks a bit like Bae Suzy."

Shiba Inu is familiar with the senior colleagues in the same company.

She rubbed her eyes as she watched, mainly because the girl on the screen did look somewhat similar to Bae Suzy.

There are examples in the entertainment industry of marketing a certain member like a predecessor, such as Park Ji-yeon and Kim Tae-hee, Kim Ji-soo and Tang Wei, etc. It is easy to attract criticism, but it does help newcomers to quickly gain popularity.

"It would be a shame not to take advantage of such a good opportunity." Mingyuan took the phone back.

"Are you here to see her, or to accompany me?"

Sana Minatozaki leaned on her boyfriend's shoulder and poked Mingyuan's cheek with her finger.

"I call this balancing work and family." The man hugged the Shiba Inu to his arms: "Saxia-chan, have you gained a little weight recently? It feels so comfortable to touch you."

Minatozaki Sana has been quite sensitive about this topic lately: "Ah, are you saying I'm fat?"

Twice's schedule has been reduced a lot. Artists work hard to maintain their figure on a daily basis, so they will indulge themselves once they have some free time.

"I want to check whether he is fat or not."

Mingyuan directly picked up Minatozaki Sana by the waist and strode into the bedroom.

The two of them almost missed the flight the next day. Fortunately, their things were packed in advance, and the man rushed all the way to the airport, otherwise this trip to the Netherlands would have been ruined.

At this time, Nakamura Ichiyo was studying abroad at the Netherlands National Ballet Academy.

Although the girl uploaded the audition video herself, she had not made a final decision in her heart and was wavering between joining the ballet troupe and becoming a Kpop idol.

The man's words did not make Nakamura Ichiyo make a decision at first.

In the end, it was Minatozaki Sana who stood up. The Shiba Inu drove Mingyuan back to the hotel. I don’t know what he said to Nakamura Kazuha, but when he came back in the evening, he was smiling.

"Sasha-chan, what's going on?"

"If I take action, there is nothing I can't accomplish. Don't forget, I was also a trainee."

"Yes, yes, my wife is the best!"

Time flies, and before we know it, it is March 2021, the day when izone disbanded. (End of this chapter)