Chapter 1118: Stalemate
After listening to Zhao Xiaozhen's words, Wu Juntai nodded with satisfaction, because Wu Juntai also knew that both he and Zhao Xiaozhen understood that no matter how good they were now, it was useless, in the final analysis, they still had to speak with facts, or they still had to use the ratings of "RunningMan" to speak.
Even if Zhao Xiaozhen is his confidant, if Zhao Xiaozhen can't make "RunningMan" into an ace variety show, then no matter how good his henchmen are, he can't blame Wu Juntai for being ruthless.
Now Wu Juntai gives Zhao Xiaozhen more support, naturally he also hopes to get more returns, if the return is obviously not equal to the support paid, Wu Juntai will not show the slightest mercy at that time, and will directly punish Zhao Xiaozhen the most, and even let Zhao Xiaozhen never have a bright future on SBS TV.
It's brutal, but it's also true!
In fact, Zhao Xiaozhen didn't know it, so Zhao Xiaozhen's answer just now seemed to be an answer, but it was more of a guarantee, a military order for Wu Juntai.
Because Cho Hyo-jin knows that if "RunningMan" can't become a Korean ace variety show, then what will happen to him. Similarly, Wu Juntai is also very satisfied that Zhao Xiaozhen has vision and knows the consequences, so both sides are considered trouble-free.
After being silent for a while, Wu Juntai opened his mouth and said: "Okay, you are also my confidant, my old subordinate, I will not force you, on the contrary, I will give you more time." I'll give you another three months, let it be calculated if it's not the first episode of the show after letting Kim Woo-bum join the show, within three months, as long as you can get the ratings of "RunningMan" to rise to 10%, then it's OK. ”
"A year from now, as long as RunningMan's ratings can reach or stabilize at 15 percent, that's fine. Even if RunningMan succeeds, you're successful. ”
Wu Juntai, as the director of the Arts and Entertainment Bureau, is of course very familiar with variety shows. Of course, I understand that with the continuous development of variety shows, excellent variety shows on major TV stations continue to appear, making more and more excellent variety shows, and also causing the ratings to be snatched away by many variety shows. This has also led to the current ratings of variety shows getting lower and lower.
At the very least, it is basically impossible to achieve the previous "XMAN" ratings that are stable at more than 20% and break through the 30% mark at least once a month.
Like "Two Days and One Night", which can break through 40%, and even have 10 minutes of ratings exceeding 50%, it is unavoidable, and it is also related to the characteristics of the "Two Days and One Night" program.
Today's variety shows, in terms of ratings, can guarantee 10%. A double-digit number is considered a popular variety show. can get more than 15% and often break through 20% of the ratings, it is definitely a trump card variety show.
Therefore, Wu Juntai's requirements for Zhao Xiaozhen and "RunningMan" are not high, and the requirements for ratings will not be like "XMAN", which calls more than 20% at every turn.
"Inside!" Zhao Xiaozhen straightened up, bowed and said, "Director, don't worry, I will not let you down." RunningMan won't disappoint you either. ”
Zhao Xiaozhen also knew that Wu Juntai had given him enough time. It's already very interesting, what else do you have to say.
In other words, if he was Wu Juntai, he saw his henchmen and subordinates treating a variety show with such support from himself, but in the end he still didn't succeed. It is estimated that he will not be able to do such support as Wu Juntai, and the punishment will definitely be more severe.
"Ding Ding Ding ......" Suddenly, Wu Juntai's mobile phone on the table rang, Wu Juntai picked up the phone and looked at it, and immediately laughed. said to Zhao Xiaozhen: "I'll just say, that guy Gu Zhenjun will definitely look for Li Shangmin, no, Li Shangmin called me." ”
After speaking, Wu Juntai answered the phone and said with a smile: "It's Shangmin, what's the matter with calling me?"
"Yes, yes, Gu Zhenjun also called me, but my answer is a month-long relative target, after all, it doesn't matter what happens to our TV station, isn't it. That's right, I think so too, just mean it, it can be regarded as giving face to the country behind KBS TV. Well~~~ I know, that's it, that's it, I'll talk about it when I have time in the future. ”
After hanging up the phone, Wu Juntai smiled and said to Zhao Xiaozhen: "Hehe, Gu Zhenjun also called Li Shangmin, Li Shangmin's meaning is the same as mine, that's what it means." If Lee Sang-min and I really stand up to help KBS at this time, then we are the real fools. ”
Speaking of this, Wu Juntai shook his head and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this, it's useless to say anything more, and it doesn't matter what we do." What you need to do now is to handle everything in "RunningMan" as much as possible, to ensure that Jin Yufan can join "RunningMan" and become a regular guest of the show at that time, as well as the process and links of the show, you also need to plan more. For now, your first task is to get your RunningMan in hand, and you don't have to worry about anything else. ”
"Inside, I know the director!" Of course, Zhao Xiaozhen knows that the most important thing for him now is the "RunningMan" program in hand, and as for other things, it is not important to Zhao Xiaozhen.
"Oh, by the way, when the time comes, you can call Jin Yufan privately and inform Jin Yufan of this matter. You have to pay attention to the tone, emphasizing that we will cooperate with KBS TV this time to carry out a certain small ban on the MC company in terms of variety shows, that is also to watch KBS TV station is the identity of national TV, looking at the background meaning of the country, and there is nothing else, I must Jin Yufan not think too much, it will affect the cooperation between our two sides. ”
Speaking of this, Oh Jun-tae frowned and thought about it, MC is a person who dares to turn his face directly with KBS TV, and it can also be seen that MC is tough.
This time, in order to cooperate with KBS TV, the MC company will be blocked and suppressed to a certain extent, and what if this causes the dissatisfaction of the MC company.
It's not that MC really has the courage to dare to compete with two of the three major TV stations at the same time. Even the three major TV stations turned their faces. Oh Jun-tae is worried that under the huge pressure of KBS TV, the MC company's senior management has lost their minds, and now he SBS has stood up to support KBS TV, and this behavior will stimulate the MC company's senior management, who is already in a state of losing their minds. Immediately decided to completely turn around with SBS TV, and it would be troublesome.
Originally, this matter had nothing to do with SBS TV, but when the time came, SBS TV was trapped, and he was called an accomplice of KBS TV by the people, and he helped KBS TV to bully the MC together, so this reputation would be ugly.
Although he also has reasons and enough evidence to prove that he didn't mean this, everything was a misunderstanding, but when the time comes, his reputation will be stinky. The impact on myself is not very good either.
More importantly, in Wu Juntai's eyes, the MC company at this time, or Jin Yufan, is a beast that has lost his mind, and whoever dares to stand up will dare to tear him up. The most worrying thing is that once you break with Jin Yufan, it will be difficult to cooperate with Jin Yufan in the future, as a TV station. The news is naturally very well-informed, and of course I know how broken Jin Yufan's character is.
Not to mention "XMAN" and "Birth of a Family", which were happy to work together before. At the same time, there is also "RunningMan" in the hands of Zhao Xiaozhen now, as well as the upcoming "Heroes and Heroes", these programs are planned by Jin Yufan, and the final copyright is also in the hands of Jin Yufan, which makes Wu Juntai have to pay attention to it, and he has to worry about Jin Yufan's reaction.
Come to think of it. Wu Juntai was silent for a moment, and finally spoke: "In short, you tell Jin Yufan about this matter, and this month is just for show, in a month." We will make a certain amount of compensation appropriately, and I hope Jin Yufan will not think too much. ”
Zhao Xiaozhen was stunned for a moment, but when he saw that Wu Juntai didn't seem to be joking, he couldn't help but nod and said, "Nei, I know how to do it." ”
"Well, since that's the case, you should go and inform Jin Yufan first!" Wu Juntai nodded, didn't say anything more, waved his hand to let Zhao Xiaozhen go first, Wu Juntai also planned to inform the head of the station about this matter, Ha Jinyeol.
After all, no matter what happens to SBS TV and the MC agency, even if it is perfunctory, it is more or less necessary to help KBS TV a little, and this kind of thing will be told to the director so as not to cause dissatisfaction with the director at that time.
The relationship between the three major TV stations is competing, and the director of the entertainment bureau of their own TV station helps their competitors, which makes Ha Jinyeol, who is the director of the station, think. Although the matter is not big, it is a matter of attitude, and it is still necessary to report it to avoid any misunderstanding.
"Yu Fan, what do you mean by SBS TV station, how do you say it?" In the office of Jin Yu Fan of MC Company, when Jin Yu Fan hung up the phone, Hong Shengcheng on the side hurriedly asked.
"Hehe, brother, don't worry, SBS, like MBC, said that considering the identity and background of KBS TV is a national TV station, it is more or less meaningful, and within a month, it will be more or less targeted at our MC company in terms of entertainment, but it is only for a month, and it will return to normal after a month, so let's not think about it too much. ”
At the same time, both SBS and MBC said that after a month, they would give us MC some compensation. Although I don't think SBS and MBC will compensate us MC for anything, at least this is what the other party meant, and it proves that SBS and MBC really don't intend to get involved in this matter. ”
"Hehe, that's good, that's good!" Hong Shengcheng breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but say.
If KBS, SBS, and MBC all join forces to suppress and ban MC companies, then MC companies will stop playing now, let alone resist, and commit suicide by themselves, which is not fun at all.
If it's just a month's time, the meaning is to make a show, which is not bad, and a little internal notice will not cause any turmoil and riots.
"Well, I think so too, and more importantly, SBS and MBC really just mean it this time, because SBS and MBC both said that there will be no restrictions on song programs, and our MC's artists can be on it normally. ”
"Hehe, that's good!" At this time, Hong Shengcheng was completely relieved.
Compared with the Arts Bureau, if you are on a variety show. Hong Shengcheng cares more about the song program. There are many artists under MC, but there are really few artists who really have artistic ability and can shine on variety shows.
In contrast, MC pays more attention to the TV station's song program, especially with the current complete face-to-face with KBS TV. Now "Music Bank" will definitely not be on it, so if "Popular Songs" and "Music Center" can't be on it, then the impact on MC Company and MC's artists will be too great.
After all, not all of the artists under MC have entertainment cells, and they can be very active in variety shows and perform very well. So, in contrast. On the song show, to ensure the group's appearance rate and publicity, this is the most important thing, even if there is no new work, you can choose a simple performance, to promote and brush your face.
Now hearing SBS and MBC say that MC's artists can continue to appear on their own TV stations, Hong Shengcheng can't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Then for the time being, let the members rest for a month. Except for "Popular Ballads" and "Music Center", then give me a break. Since SBS and MBC give guarantees. We have also been informed, and we will cooperate with us not to make it difficult for SBS and MBC. What's more, during this time, let's also take a break and don't be intimidated by KBS TV. ”
Jin Yufan thought for a while and continued: "Otherwise. Brother, you can prepare and see if our MC company has a good rest this month, organize internal activities in the company, and everyone will go to dinner together. Or play it, the company will reimburse!"
Hong Shengcheng thought about it and nodded in agreement: "That's right, anyway, everyone has worked hard this year and made a lot of money for the company." Our company is not an S either? M kind of stingy company. At this time, it is true that some events will be held that will not only allow everyone to relax and forget about the pressure brought by KBS TV, but also to bring everyone more together. ”
Speaking of this, Hong Shengcheng stood up and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, then I will arrange this matter now, and then notify all the staff and the artist's agent, so that this news can also relieve the pressure caused by the KBS TV lock during this time." ”
After speaking, Hong Shengcheng didn't say anything more, and turned around and left very chicly, without the slightest drag.
For Hong Shengcheng, at present, MC Company and KBS TV have turned their faces and become settled, although Hong Shengcheng is also worried, but it is useless to worry now, it is a foregone conclusion, it is too late to say anything, and it is useless.
Now, the only thing you can do is to grit your teeth and stick to KBS TV. In this matter, Hong Shengcheng and Jin Yufan also divided their respective tasks, Jin Yufan is outside the main house, Jin Yufan is responsible for thinking about how to fight back, and what Hong Shengcheng needs to do is inside, how to appease the emotions of the company's employees and artists, how to relieve pressure on everyone, this is Hong Shengcheng's task.
As Hong Shengcheng left, Jin Yufan touched his chin and couldn't help thinking: "KBS TV, Gu Zhenjun, the director of an Arts and Energy Bureau, his status and power are indeed not small, so what, do you really think that this can make us bow our heads and admit defeat, it seems that you are not very good as the director, and you are not very well-informed, am I Jin Yufan the person who is so easy to be bluffed by you." ”
In the next month, SBS and MBC really did what they said, at least for this month, except for music and ballad programs, SBS and MBC did not invite any artists from MC TV to participate in their own TV variety shows.
As for KBS TV, not to mention, because of the face problem, KBS TV can't retreat now, but it does its best to block and suppress the MC company.
But the situation and reaction of the MC company made everyone even more confused. The reason is very simple, on the surface, when the three major TV stations have begun to suppress and block, the MC company does not look a little anxious, and the idea is very leisurely.
not only gave its artists a week's holiday for four people, but also organized a group dinner, which was very chic and lively.
And from the relaxed expressions of the employees and artists of the MC company, it can also be seen that everyone in the MC company looks very calm at this time, and there is no dissatisfaction, let alone the slightest anxiousness.
This situation suddenly made everyone dumbfounded, I don't know what the hell is going on, why the MC company is this kind of reaction, it shouldn't be, it's too abnormal!
At the same time, in this month's time, in order to maintain the appearance rate and publicity of MC's artists, MC also asked the company's artists to frequently upload more selfies on the official website and personal fan nests to interact and chat with fans.
Even with Jin Yufan taking the lead, he took the initiative to take his artists to start a "StarCraft" contest with netizens. This series of reactions and actions not only made up for the lack of exposure caused by the artists of the MC company who did not rush to the show in this month, but also with more and more interactions with fans, and because of the conflict between MC and KBS TV, it attracted more attention, but on the contrary, the attention was higher.
After a month, the MC company was basically not affected much, and at that time, KBS TV, especially Gu Zhenjun, was a little unbearable.
Therefore, the MC company is really ruthless this time, and directly sued Gu Zhenjun, director of the entertainment bureau of KBS TV, for the breach of contract on the program "Youth Undefeated". (To be continued......)