Chapter 357: The twists and turns in the contract

The so-called SLA office in the small yellow building is actually only a small and inconspicuous office. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

There are only three tables in the room, the largest one belongs to the head of the SLA, but he usually does not work in the small yellow building, but on the SLA's side, so this table is empty.

In the other two small desks, there are two female clerks, one is responsible for managing the students' personal files, and the other is responsible for the correspondence and communication between SLA and Xiao Huanglou.

"Give me an economic contract for music songs. ”

After Dana entered the door, he walked directly in front of one of the female clerks, and then said straight to the point.

Obviously, this is not the first time she has come here to do this, and she is familiar with it.

"I only sign music contracts, and I don't sign exclusive contracts? Liu Productions, are you sure it's really okay to do this?"

Before the female clerk could speak, Jin Yanping, who came uninvited, asked in surprise.

"I only teach Kowei vocal music, and if he achieves something in other fields in the future, it has nothing to do with me......"

Dana replied disapprovingly, glancing back at Jin Yanping as she spoke, as if she didn't understand why he would make such an "excessive" request......

Jin Yanping smiled bitterly, this dana is still so upright and old-tempered in the legend!

"You wait a while, maybe I need to explain a few words to Liu Production. ”

He smiled apologetically and nodded apologetically at Dana and the female clerk, and then dragged Liu Kewei to the corner of the room and whispered.

In Dana's view, even if Liu Kewei has achievements in other fields of the entertainment industry in the future outside the Korean music industry, it has nothing to do with him, so he has no position to ask Liu Kewei to sign a full brokerage contract now.

Theoretically, there is nothing to blame for her considerations.

However, it is in the interests of Liu Kewei himself to do so. Is it really good?

Jin Yanping doesn't think so, so whether it's because of his personal relationship with Liu Kewei, or the partnership with the threesome studio when he was young, he feels that he needs to wake up this Liu Production.

"Liu Production, if you really want to be an artist. I recommend that you have a full brokerage contract with our company and sign an exclusive brokerage contract. ”

The so-called exclusive brokerage contract, generally speaking, refers to the fact that during the contract period, except for S.M. company, the signator does not work for other entertainment economic companies.

For example, Liu Kewei made donkey meat and reached a cooperation with S.M. company.

I must provide you with a hundred donkey meat to burn every day. On the premise of ensuring hygienic standards and taste quality. You'll have to help me try to promote the donkey meat burnt - it's a brokerage contract.

My donkey meat is only offered to S.M. and not to S.M. competitors such as YG and JYP - this is an exclusive brokerage contract.

So, the two are really not the same thing.

"If you only sign a music contract, and you don't sign an exclusive economic contract. Although it seems to be more relaxed and free, it is unlikely that our company will have any resources 'allocated' to you in the future. Liu Zhuang, you have to think about it!"

The so-called profession of "artist" covers more than just the familiar face you can see in front of the camera.

Let's take the seemingly simple singing as an example.

You have to sing - where does the song come from? who will write the lyrics and who will compose the music? When you have a song, it can't be a cappella, right? Where do the musicians come from? Do you want harmony? If there is an opportunity for a live performance. Maybe you need to dance with you.

After the song is recorded, will it be sold physically or digitally? Even if S.M. does it work for you? Do you want to publicize it? Do you want to go to radio, singing programs, or other variety shows? Do you have any friendships with editors and reporters of web portals, newspapers, magazines, and entertainment pages?

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In Jin Yanping's view, if Liu Kewei really wants to be an artist, these aspects naturally need the help of S.M. Company - however, our S.M. Company has never been a charity, how can there be a free lunch for you?

Only artists who have signed an exclusive agency contract with us are obliged by our company to "provide necessary and reasonable support for their development".

Even if Director Li does think that you may have potential in the entertainment industry. It's worth cultivating -- but he's more than an artist and a "bole" and he's a successful businessman! If he doesn't have the right return, he won't invest in you unconditionally!

Besides, even if Director Li is unprecedentedly willing to support you without asking for anything in return, there are still so many artists under the company who have signed exclusive brokerage contracts. If you are given resources, how can you explain them to them?

Therefore, if you really want to be an artist, it is better to sign a comprehensive brokerage contract, and by the way, it is better to sign an exclusive brokerage contract. Otherwise, don't expect much substantial help from S.M.'s side.

In other words, where the song you want to sing comes from and how to publicize and promote, S.M. will not take the initiative to give you any help in these things, and you have to figure it out by yourself. At most, the company is only responsible for providing some accompaniment, recording production and distribution.

Jin Yanping explained for a long time, and Liu Kewei finally understood the so-called "contract", which had so many twists and turns.

However, although he is still a complete outsider, he has been in South Korea for half a year when he has eaten for three years, and Liu Kewei has heard more or less about the negative evaluation of S.M. Company in terms of "slave contracts".

The so-called "five-year curse" of S.M. Company, as well as several lawsuits of "contract disputes" in the past two years, even as a simple fan, he should have some understanding.

Therefore, he instinctively refused to sign any contract with this company that was suspected of being a "deed of sale".

If Dana makes this request, for the sake of the teacher, Liu Kewei may think about it carefully. As for the suggestion given by Jin Yanping, Liu Kewei really didn't think that the personal relationship between the two could affect his judgment in this matter.

If I really want to make my debut in Korea, it will make a big difference whether I can get the support of S.M. or not, but I originally planned to be an artist in Korea, and Uncle Duan's advice to me was just to return to China to participate in a talent show, and that's all I have at the moment.

"I understand, thank you for the reminder. ”

Liu Kewei smiled and nodded to Jin Yanping in thanks, then returned to Dana, took the music-only brokerage contract, and opened it......

His head immediately grew big.

The reason is very simple, dozens of thick pages, all in Korean!

"Well, I'm probably not ...... at reading Korean."

Liu Kewei scratched his temples in embarrassment and said sneeringly.

"Well, it's okay, you can take it back and look at it slowly, and then decide after thinking about it. However, you will have to sign a non-disclosure agreement with us......"

Seeing that the company's "super senior" Dana and the current manager of the company's most popular idol group are "taking good care" of this young man, the female clerk is not a stupid person who can't read people's faces, and her attitude is naturally very cooperative.

If it was the kind of "slave contract" that preceded the full revision of the contract, S.M. would probably have to hide it for fear of being seen by outsiders. However, these contracts have been revised with reference to Korean law, and they are "model contracts" that comply with the "fairness principle" related to artist labor.

Although it is still a trade secret, the sensitivity index has been greatly reduced.

So Liu Kewei signed his name on a one-page non-disclosure agreement, and left the SLA office with the contract behind Dana.

The reason why Jin Yanping interrupted the signing just now was only out of goodwill for Liu Kewei from his point of view, and there was no forced interest, so he didn't say much, but sighed in his heart that Liu Kewei chose the wrong contract and was destined to achieve nothing in the Korean entertainment industry.

After the three of them went out, Jin Yanping said goodbye and left, while Liu Kewei and Dana returned to the practice room of Heavenly Zhixi.

"Since you're here today, whether you sign this contract or not, I'll teach you the first lesson. ”

After returning to the practice room, Dana was in a good mood, Liu Kewei was about to leave, but she took the initiative to speak.

Originally, I thought that the new student I had taken in was just an ordinary friend of Jessica, but I didn't expect that even the head of the agent of those children when he was a child valued him very much.

And, listening to Yeonpyeong Oba, he also has a game work that has been cooperated with Taeyeon?

This guy is a year younger than me! It's not an exaggeration to say that he is young and promising, right?

Although it is in another field outside of the entertainment industry, if you can perform well as a student, no matter what, the teacher's face will be more radiant, right?

This is also human nature, but it can't be said that Dana is a bit snobbish.

So Dana is in a good mood at the moment, and she feels that the first time she saw Liu Kewei, this guy was quite pleasing to the eye - the first impression that Liu Kewei left on her was very bad, and then when she asked him to quit smoking, she pushed him a lot, which made Dana even more unhappy. Even if Liu Kewei brought fruit when he came today, Dana's face was not very good.

At this time, she had an emotional reversal. even took the initiative to say: Whether you sign a contract with the company or not, I will teach you a lesson!

Of course, Dana is also quite confident that Liu Kewei will sign a contract - first of all, this kid's attitude towards me has always been very respectful, and he brought a gift to the door today; secondly, Dana also knows that the terms of the music contract of S.M. Company are not too harsh, and it is much easier to accept than the various requirements and restrictions of a comprehensive brokerage contract.

"Oh, okay. But teacher, can you eat some fruit first? Apples are not in a hurry, these pineapples, strawberries and grapes will not taste good after a long time!"

South Korea's food hygiene is still very good, except for the tap water that can be drunk directly, most of the food bought in these stores can be eaten directly into the mouth.

Liu Kewei picked up the box of fruit platter, tore open the box a little roughly, and then handed it to Dana with a smile. (To be continued.) )