star of the peninsula

It may sound speechless to see a few big bosses sitting here chatting about other people's girl groups, but only when you do it yourself will you know how comfortable it is.

No wonder the chat records of Bang Si Hyuk that were later exposed looked like that. It really feels good to say bad things about others behind their backs!

Now that the snacks had arrived, the group chatted a little more happily, talking about all the artist groups except their own.

"President Chen, I wonder how (G)I-DLE is doing now. Are you satisfied?"

Hong Seung-sung showed some concern for his idol.

"I don't know about that." Chen Chen stepped aside, "Let Shirley tell you."

"(G)I-DLE is pretty good. After their comeback was scheduled for mid-January, they have been working closely with C headquarters to prepare for their comeback," Sulli briefly mentioned. "Xiaojuan's confidence has also been rising little by little during this process, and she is vaguely moving towards becoming a more mature producer."

"Oh?" Hong Shengcheng was a little surprised and delighted, and asked, "Did PD Chen give her some advice?"

"I can't instruct anyone. My approach to music production is different from everyone else's." Chen Chen smiled and waved his hand, "I just gave her enough pressure and encouragement. It's Xiaojuan's own ability to break out of the cocoon and become a butterfly."

“Of course, if it fails, there’s nothing much to say. We can only ask MUSIC CUBE to put in more effort,” Chen Chen added.

"It's only natural for Cube Entertainment's idol groups to rely on MUSIC CUBE," Hong Seung-sung responded, smiling bitterly and sighing, "Only C-headquarters has the guts to let the members make their own comebacks. Any other entertainment company can't afford to lose."

"C Headquarters can't really afford to lose. After all, the reputation lost after a loss is something that can never be regained." Shirley continued, "It's just that our president is bolder and dares to lose more than others."

Jin Shidai and Hong Seung-sung looked at each other and said nothing.

Daring to lose is the same as being able to afford to lose, there is no difference. This is not about the kind of person who can't afford to lose and refuses to admit it, but the kind of person who can't afford to compensate for his loss!
……

After a short break, Chen Chen took the lead in talking about Integrate.

“Before the debut of C Headquarters’ new girl group next year, I want Integrate to help clear all obstacles, so I’ve almost prepared for two comebacks.”

"But there's no need to discuss this. I already have a plan in mind."

"What I want to know is what Integrate will do next." Chen Chen laid out the difficulties he encountered, "After two years of large-scale activities, do we need to launch solo or small-team operations?"

“Isn’t it too early to consider a solo career two years after debut?” Jinshidai responded quickly, “Generally speaking, five years is better.”

"What you said is better for the company." Chen Chen glanced at him, "Five years is just enough time for the idol group to step down from the peak, and the company starts to find ways to pursue profits in other directions."

"But the situation at C headquarters is different. The company doesn't rely on the idol section to make money, so naturally there is no need to put so much pressure on its artists and show a mean face that wants to squeeze out all the commercial value."

"As the founder of the idol section of C Headquarters, Integrate should try his best to reach the upper limit without considering economic benefits."

"That is to say."

"Solo or small group activities are imperative." Chen Chen once again showed his supreme will, "It's just that it's a bit too difficult to go both ways at the same time, so I want you to help me choose a more suitable direction."

The risk is low because there are many members who can participate in the sub-team. In addition, sub-teams are a common operation for idol groups, and it is easier to do well when there is a history to follow.

If the small team can do a good job, it will be a great bonus to the big team and everyone will benefit.

But it is still too difficult for a small team to surpass the big team in terms of performance. Even if the most popular members of Integrate are put together, they definitely cannot beat the big team.

The team is not a pushover. When the overall popularity is high, your pinching operation will not bring about a qualitative improvement.

Solo is different. The risk is high but the improvement is also great.

Just in case a character like Hyuna appears, the bonus to the team can reach another level, and it may even be a pure bonus with no disadvantages.

Because the team itself is stronger, even if everyone goes out solo and becomes Hyuna, everyone will just think that Integrate is too powerful. Scattered are stars in the sky, real stars, star!

But as I said, solo is risky and Chen Chen can't be fair.

Some members, it’s obvious at first glance that they can’t do solos.

"I think so." Hong Shengcheng pondered for a moment and said, "We haven't seen the limit of Integrate's group route yet. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to plan to separate the members so early?"

"..."

OK, Chen Chen has nothing to say.

He really didn't see the upper limit of Integrate, and he didn't even know where the upper limit of these girls was.

Chen Chen just wishfully thought that Integrate's ceiling would be next year, because they would be given unlimited commercial resources, and C headquarters would accept all offers of personal capital.

My idea was wrong! My previous perspective limited my imagination of the upper limit of Integrate!

"Then let's focus on the group as a whole, and I'll figure out the team's affairs myself."

Chen Chen corrected his mistakes as soon as he realized them and made the decision.

"The meeting is dismissed!"

……

"I was in a meeting for so long that I was exhausted, but I realized that all I had to do was pick up a few trainees from the starship. This meeting was really boring."

Chen Chen went back to his office and lay down, putting a hot towel on his face that the assistant had brought him.

"It's true that there are only a few things to do, but it's not easy to say them out loud." Shirley just washed her face and is now applying various moisturizers on her face. "Hand Integrate over to Starship and the new girl group over to Cube Entertainment. This is big news that will blow the roof off the idol circle if it gets out."

"Hey, are you really going to do that?" Shirley asked.

"It's true." Chen Chen's voice came through the towel, sounding a little funny, "But it's not that simple."

"I said I would let go of Integrate after its second anniversary, but before I retire, there's no way anyone would think the girls are someone else's idol group."

"That is to say, Integrate will appear before everyone as a capable member of C headquarters in four years."

"Four years is enough time to leave a deep impression in people's minds, just like when people mention A Pink, they still think of them as a girl group from Cube Entertainment, and the same is true for Integrate."

"To be honest, as long as C headquarters is always stronger than Cube Entertainment and Starship, people's opinions will never change." Chen Chen changed his tone, "My promise only gives Starship and Cube a formal reason to use C headquarters' girl group to benefit themselves. Anyway, they have been doing this and will continue to do so in the future. It doesn't affect anything at all. Taking advantage of the operation to strengthen themselves is one of the rewards they deserve, isn't it?"

"It will have an impact," Shirley suddenly laughed, "If you don't make this promise, C Headquarters will have a stable excuse to cause trouble for them."

"No, if that's the case then it still has no impact." Chen Chen corrected her, "A verbal promise is not a promise. You can still use this as an excuse to discipline them in the future."

……

……

After the very important meeting on the 20th, Chen Chen then entered into the long work of reading the script. Interviewing the management of the actor department? Chen Chen was too lazy to do this now, so he would wait until after the New Year.

In fact, he could go watch programs like the Song Festival at the end of the year, but Chen Chen couldn't really sit in the audience and watch them, so he suddenly felt that it was boring.

"President, Suzy wants to see you and is almost downstairs."

Jiyeon suddenly forwarded a message over.

"You let her in."

Chen Chen was quite happy to see Suzy at this time. After all, looking at a beauty was much more fun than reading black and white words.

Chen Chen had almost guessed Suzy's purpose. It was nothing more than contract renewal. She was afraid that Chen Chen would forget about her like he did to Seohyun.

The arrogant Suzy certainly doesn't think that her importance is on the same level as Xuxian, but she is facing Chen Chen after all.

It is never too careful when facing such a big guy, and taking a high profile is a way to death, so you have to find the time to come.

"Oppa, long time no see. Is Representative Choi out?"

Since Sulli was not around, Suzy was very comfortable calling him "Oppa".

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"She has countless social events to attend at the end of the year, so she won't be coming to work these days." Chen Chen pointed to a seat for Xiuzhi to sit. "Why did you come here so suddenly? I was a little nervous when I received the notification."

"Will Oppa be nervous when he sees my message? I just came to say hello because I haven't seen him for a long time!" Suzy made a surprised expression, "It's my honor to make Oppa nervous!"

"Ah, mainly because I thought you were here to ask me for resources." Chen Chen spread his hands and joked, "Recently, the company hasn't gotten any good resources that match yours, and I'm too embarrassed to see you!"

"My studio is also working hard on resources, so Oppa, don't put too much pressure on yourself." Suzy said smoothly, "And excellent employees should not be picky about resources and can deliver excellent results with any resources."

“So do you think you’re a good employee?”

Chen Chen played a joke on her.

"So-so?" Suzy tilted her head. "I think I did pretty well, isn't that right, Oppa?"

"You did a great job." Chen Chen praised generously, "You have used all the resources you were given. I now understand why Brother Zhenying felt so bad when you left the soy sauce bottle."

"That was two years ago." Suzy lifted the hair beside her ear and hinted, "A contract is only this long. Oppa, don't remember those unimportant things so clearly. It will affect your memory of more important things."

"Oh, the contract!" Chen Chen acted along with her, "Is your contract coming soon too?"

"It's probably a few months away." Suzy said, "I'm not sure about the exact time."

"It's okay, let's just talk about it in advance." Chen Chen stood up and poured her a glass of water, then asked, "Do you have any thoughts on renewing your contract with C headquarters?"

"I am personally happy to renew my contract with the company, but I still need to go back and discuss the details with the studio." Suzy smiled apologetically, "After all, it involves the lives of many people, I can't make a unilateral decision."

This is a complete lie. If Suzy can't make her own decision on this kind of thing, then she's not Suzy.

However, Chen Chen didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Everyone had seen Suzy's performance as the female lead in "Samjin Group English TOEIC Class", so she was qualified to raise her price.

"Yeah." Chen Chen hummed, "Then go back and discuss it with your studio and send a contract over as soon as possible."

"..."

Seeing Chen Chen so calm, Suzy couldn't help but start to have wild thoughts in her mind.

What do you mean Chen Chen is not satisfied with his attitude today? C headquarters thinks that I pushed you forward a big step, and then you tell me that you want to raise the price. This is not very authentic. C headquarters is about to welcome more heavyweight actors.
These are all possibilities, and any one of them could affect the renewal.

Oh, by the way, C headquarters is also preparing the actor department, and it is very likely to welcome heavyweight actors.

Absolutely not, the contract renewal must not be affected. Suzy doesn’t think there is any company in South Korea that is more suitable for her than C Headquarters!

"What does Oppa think about the contract extension?"

Suzy put her hands on her legs and acted like a well-behaved little woman.

"Of course C headquarters wants to renew your contract." Chen Chen smiled gently, "No one would not want Suzy to be an artist of their company, right?"

"Haha, there is no one who doesn't want C headquarters to be their own agency." Suzy quickly came up and said, "We are in a relationship of mutual choice."

"That's how it should be."

Chen Chen smiled and nodded.

……

After seeing Suzy off, Chen Chen continued to read the script, but the actor felt something was wrong the more he thought about it.

This was not the first time she renewed her contract, but this was the first time she experienced this feeling.

It's so weird and so uncomfortable! But I can't tell what's weird or what's uncomfortable!

There is nothing particularly wrong with the entire process, and each link has sufficient reasons, but when connected into a whole process, it seems very different from before.

Oh! Suzy suddenly realized that she was hungry, and the problem was with Chen Chen.

Just as Chen Chen said, there is no entertainment company that does not want actress Suzy to become its employee, so the company will always try hard to sign a contract with Suzy and sign a contract with Suzy in advance.

If C headquarters had an actor department, the actor department of C headquarters would think and do the same.

But the problem is that there is no actor department in C headquarters. The actors of C headquarters are managed personally by the president Chen Chen.

When facing the employees or even the director of the acting department, Suzy dares to put on airs and ask them to wait, or leave them alone for a while to increase the weight of the contract. Her commercial value gives her enough confidence to do so.

But she didn't dare to face Chen Chen.

There is nothing much to say, I just don’t dare.

That’s why some people take the initiative to come to us to discuss contract renewal, but they are not confident enough and are timid. Some even have to write the contract themselves and send it over.
Drafting a contract is not an easy task. If you ask for too high a price, Chen Chen will think you are greedy, and if you ask for too low a price, you will feel at a loss. Anyway, no matter what you think, if you hand over the contract first, you will most likely lose money. You have to consider both your own and the other party's views.

But do you expect Chen Chen to write a contract and hand it to you?
Putting aside the question of whether her life is at stake, Suzy doesn't think that Chen Chen will personally get a contract for her. If she plans to wait any longer, she will definitely end up like Xu Xian, who waited in vain.

Even if you wait for it, there is a high probability that it will be something exactly the same as the previous contract.

Ah ~
Suzy felt a little dizzy. She felt that she had encountered the biggest challenge in her career since her debut.

...(End of chapter)