Chapter 14: The Future of Kim Jong Kook (3)
"Speaking of shijie cups, I have a proposal," Kim Young-min looked very interested.
"Oh, Brother Youngmin has any haode suggestions, say it and let us hear it", Choi Jung-won Dao has great trust in Kim Youngmin's ability to operate.
"Just now in Zhengyuan's book, I saw a song called "The Cup of Life", the content is about football, which is very in line with the current situation. And the song is really good, if we use this song to launch a new person, it will definitely be a hit, maybe we can become the king of heaven in one fell swoop", Kim Young-min was very interested.
It's strange to say, I don't know what's going on with this shijie, many well-known singers and bands in previous lives have disappeared, such as Ricky. Martin, Bon. Jovi, GrooveCoverage Band, Bad Boy Robbie. Williams, Queen, and many more. Cui Zhengyuan once made a special inquiry that there is no Jay Chou under Taiwan's Wu Zongxian.
These characters, who are active now, or who are about to become popular, have all disappeared out of thin air. Otherwise, Cui Zhengyuan would not dare to write "The Cup of Life".
In his previous life, Ricky. Martin launched "Cup of Life" on the eve of the 98 French Shijie Cup, and immediately broke out with a strong response in the whole Shijie. And with this song, he completely established the status of the king of Latin singers.
"This song has a strong Latin style, not to mention the singers of our company, even the singers of all Korea, and no one can eat it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve the desired effect, maybe it will be laughable and generous." Han Chenghao expounded his views from a professional point of view.
Cui Zhengyuan smiled confidently and said: "It is certain that with the help of the east wind of the Shijie Cup, there is no reason for this song to be popular." But if it is only published in China, it will be a bit wasteful."
Kim Young-min keenly grasped the meaning of Choi Jung-won's words, "You mean that it is more appropriate to distribute it in Europe and the United States"? Seeing Cui Zhengyuan nodding, he said: "There are no European and American singers in our company, if we cooperate with European and American companies, won't we make wedding dresses for others?"
Cui Zhengyuan was stunned and said: "If others can't sing it, it doesn't mean I can't sing it, don't forget, I still wrote this song."
After being reborn, he discovered the strange phenomenon that he was able to imitate all kinds of sounds and transform different tones. Note that it's not like an imitation, it's exactly like the original sound. That is to say, he can use Ricky. Martin's voice sings "The Cup of Life" and he can also sing "wowillrockyou" with Freddie Mercury's voice.
In his previous life, although Cui Zhengyuan was the art director of the record company and had enough appreciation and planning skills, he was incomplete in five tones, and his body was very stiff, so he couldn't appear on stage at all. In this life, I finally made up for the shortcomings. He has long wanted to show his singing voice and get past the addiction of stardom. A song that can become a top superstar on Shijie, how can it be cheaper for others.
Hearing Choi Jung-won's words, Kim Young-min and Han Sung-ho took a good look at the teenager beside them. Since they met, Cui Zhengyuan has always been in a suit and leather shoes, looking like a businessman, coupled with the relationship between colleagues, the two unconsciously ignore other things.
After observation, I found out that this colleague was only 17 years old after two months. Look at the physiognomy again, the handsome facial features, and the bright eyes are charming, which is very attractive. Plus a height of 176 centimeters, a slender and straight figure, it is completely the standard of idols. Although I don't know how strong his singing strength is, I believe that he will not be untargeted looking at his confident appearance.
Jin Yingmin suddenly smiled and said: "Good boy, if you don't say it, we haven't found out yet, you have always been an adult."
Han Chenghao slapped his thigh fiercely and echoed: "That's it, we still want to think about this and that, it's completely dark under the lights, and we forget about you, the author." After that, let's pull Cui Zhengyuan's hand, "Let's go, let's go to the recording studio, let me see how you sing."
Cui Zhengyuan hurriedly pressed him on the sofa, "My brother Chenghao, don't you take a look, it's 9 o'clock now, another day, I will definitely show you a good show."
Han Chenghao looked at his watch and found that it was indeed very late, but he still didn't give up and said: "Then how about tomorrow, tomorrow"? It was pitiful, like a child asking for candy from an adult.
Cui Zhengyuan spread his hands and said helplessly: "Not tomorrow." I still have to make proper arrangements for those trainees."
Seeing what Han Chenghao was going to say, Jin Yingmin smiled and said: "Brother Chenghao, don't worry, there are so many things now, even if Zhengyuan wants to sing, he doesn't have time."
Han Chenghao roared hurriedly: "Can you not be in a hurry?" You think, as soon as this song came out, our company immediately had a top superstar in Shijie. shijie top, I don't know how many times stronger than those who boast about themselves! When the time comes, I really want to see the faces of those companies that have a few so-called Hallyu stars, and see that they dare to look down on us."
In the past, C.J Group had a completely free-range policy for its entertainment companies, resulting in the strength of each branch being weak and unable to be compared with other companies. Therefore, Han Chenghao did not have the confidence to argue with others before. Cui Zhengyuan's "Cup of Life" gave him a soothing expectation in his chest, which is why he was so impatient.
Cui Zhengyuan said: "Brother Chenghao, don't be impatient. When I made my debut, it wasn't that easy. If my old man doesn't agree, there's no hope at all. I still have to think of a way to convince my family."
Only then did Kim Young-min and the others remember Choi Jung-won's identity and calm down. In such a wealthy family, every move of the children of the clan is greatly restricted. Many old-fashioned elders in the family hate the entertainment industry even more. Not to mention jumping on the foreground, even if you get involved with this circle, you will hate it.
Jin Yingmin thought more long-term, "Even if Zhengyuan can make your debut, but our company has no channels in Europe and the United States, I'm afraid it will take a lot of twists and turns."
"When the time comes, if we contact Universal Music or Sony Records, we can work with them and use their channels to promote it. There is money to be made, I believe they will be happy", Han Chenghao is more good at this aspect, before turbo and Will. When Smith collaborated, he was involved in this matter, and he knew something about the record industry in Europe and the United States.
"Then it's decided, I'll find a way to get the old man, and when the company stabilizes, this matter will be on the agenda," Cui Zhengyuan concluded.
At 11 o'clock in the morning the next day, the agent notified Turbo, and Executive Cui had an invitation.
This young boss, now prestigious, did not dare to slack off, and rushed to the executive office as soon as possible. The assistant asked Kim Jong Kook to wait a little and took the lead in letting Zhao Mingji in.
Seeing that the executive director summoned Zhao Mingji first, instead of summoning the two of them at the same time or seeing himself, Kim Jong Kook's heart couldn't help but be a little flustered, "Isn't his future in the company not very good?" His mind is not as rough as it seems, and he always likes to be cranky.
It didn't take long for Kim Jong Kook to ponder his thoughts, Zhao Mingji hurriedly slammed the door and walked out, ignoring Kim Jong Kook's surprised gaze and snatching the way.
Kim Jong Kook was stunned, "What's wrong?"
As if anticipating this situation, the assistant walked over and said softly, "Mr. Kim Jong Kook, it's time for you to go in."
In the executive office, Cui Zhengyuan looked serious.
This Zhao Mingji is really hopeless, after walking in, when he saw his boss, he didn't salute and say hello, and said casually, "Hi, Chang, what are you looking for me", and then sat down with a big grin.
Seeing his cynical look, Cui Zhengyuan didn't have the slightest intention of retaining, and bluntly said the company's arrangement.
I heard that the company let itself go behind the scenes, and Kim Jong Kook will make his solo debut. Zhao Mingji didn't think about himself, but instead started a temper and angrily said that he didn't want to stay in the company anymore.
Cui Zhengyuan pushed the boat down the river, and immediately said that he would terminate the contract with him and allow him to develop freely. Zhao Mingji saw that there was no room for maneuver, so he left angrily.
"No wonder this guy will be unknown in the future, just this virtue, which company will want him", Cui Zhengyuan thought maliciously.
Talking in the abdomen, a gentle knock on the door sounded, it must be Kim Jong Kook at this time. Cui Zhengyuan sorted out his demeanor, "Please come in."
Kim Jong Kook walked in and saluted respectfully, "Hello, Greetings."
Cui Zhengyuan stood up, walked out of the desk, stretched out his hand, and said with a smile: "Mr. Kim Jong Kook, I have admired the name for a long time."
Although the other party is young, he is the final boss who has a huge difference in status from himself, and he is a big man who can decide his own fate. Thinking of what happened to Zhao Mingji just now, and greeting him with a smile on his face, Kim Jong Kook was a little overwhelmed, hurriedly stretched out his hands, held them together with Cui Zhengyuan, and said modestly: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be."
Cui Zhengyuan was secretly amused in his heart, Kim Jong Kook was still a little young at this time, far from the strong "Spartan" image of later generations. "Mr. Kim, may I be seated, would you like something to drink?"
Thinking that Zhao Mingji left angrily just now, and the general manager was very kind to him, it was estimated that what he encountered was a good thing, Kim Jong Kook's nervous mood was also relieved, and the experience he had grown up in the five years since his debut also began to play a role, "Just let the guest take care of the host, just don't bother."
Without any more politeness, Cui Zhengyuan made two cups of green tea and sat on the sofa with Kim Jong Kook. "Since the reorganization of the company, I have been busy, I should have communicated with you about each other's thoughts earlier, but unfortunately time does not allow it, I hope you don't mind."
The boss is polite at will, naturally he can't take it seriously. Kim Jong Kook hurriedly said: "Where, where, the executive is in charge of everything, how dare you bother you"?
Seeing that Kim Jong Kook had already had the shadows of some top stars, Choi Jung-won was a little relieved. At least for two years, Kim Jong Kook will be the leading singer of A.P and belong to the banner figure. You have to have a good relationship with him, which is definitely good for stabilizing the company's artists. "We're like this, sir, calling often, isn't it too raw, you're older, if you don't mind, I'll call you brother, you can call Zhengyuan."
Looking at Choi Jung-won's kind attitude, Kim Jong Kook, who is not stupid, has already determined that he may really have a happy event today. The whole person also relaxed, and said humbly: "How embarrassing is this, I'm afraid I'm climbing." He is very happy to have a good relationship with the company's senior management and do no harm to himself.
zuihou, still can't resist Cui Zhengyuan's insistence, the two of them are still brothers.
After the politeness, it's time to get down to business, "Brother Zhong Guo, I called you this time, the main reason is that the company has a detailed jihua for turbo."
"Oh, you say", it was about the future, and Kim Jong Kook focused.
"That's right, the company intends to dissolve and develop by Brother Solo." Cui Zhengyuan said while observing his expression.
"What about Mingji"? Kim Jong Kook didn't get happy because he got the opportunity to solo. Although he has a cold relationship with Zhao Mingji, he is still more concerned about his future.
Cui Zhengyuan sighed, in this materialistic circle, there are such kind people, except for Liu Zaishi, I'm afraid there is only Kim Jong Kook. With the cold relationship between the two of them, even if they don't pay attention to it, no one can say what is wrong. But Kim Jong Kook cared about the other party at the first time, which shows that he still has reluctance in his heart.
Think about it, after all, Kim Jong Kook has been active as a member of Turbo since his debut. Five years have left a deep imprint on his body. Everything about this combination has poured his countless efforts into it.
"As for Mr. Zhao Mingji, the company originally planned to let him be a rap teacher. However, he still has expectations for his acting career, so the company decided to terminate the contract with him for free. However, he has the right to use his previous works". In South Korea, leaving the original company and continuing to use his previous works, Choi Jung-won can be regarded as benevolent.
Hearing that it was Zhao Mingji's own choice, Kim Jong Kook had nothing to say. The relationship between the two is extremely cold, and Kim Jong Kook will not be stupid enough to persuade him to change his mind. Otherwise, Zhao Mingji doesn't think it's a villain.
Letting go of his thoughts about Zhao Mingji, Kim Jong Kook began to care about his future, "Does the company have a specific jihua for my solo"?
"That's true, the company plans to release your solo album early next year," Choi Jeong-won revealed.
"Two months from now? Isn't it too anxious, after all, there is not even a shadow of a song now, and there is no complete propaganda jihua yet", this is his first time solo, Kim Jong Kook is extremely cautious, for fear of failure. Then it will be a heavy blow to both yourself and the company.
Choi Jung-won took out two pieces of paper from the drawer of his desk, which were the printed versions of "Cute" and "Feeling", and handed them to Kim Jong Kook, "Look at the two songs I wrote, I plan to use them as the title song of your new album, the company's music production studio will release a few songs, and some more will be purchased outside, it should be enough."
Kim Jong Kook took it and looked at it carefully. It's been five years since his debut, and he still has this appreciation for the quality of a song. The more I watched it, the more excited I became, and I couldn't help but reach out and pat Cui Zhengyuan, "These two songs are very good, are they prepared for me?" Now I'm relieved."
Sure enough, it was Sparta, and Kim Jong Kook, who was excited, didn't pay attention to the control force. This time, Cui Zhengyuan's entire right arm was numb, and he had to pretend to be okay and said, "That's right, it's for you." If it's okay, I'll go back and tell the music production room to make a sample first. Let the dance studio choreograph a suitable dance, with my brother's strength, more than a month, I should be able to eat."
Rubbing the paper, Kim Jong Kook was reluctant to let go. His eyes swept over the score, and suddenly his eyes stopped on the songwriter. Surprised, he asked, "Zhengyuan, is this what you wrote?"
got an affirmative answer, put his arm around his shoulder, and Kim Jong Kook jokingly flattered: "Zhengyuan, you have to write more to my brother in the future."
"Don't worry, my brother is popular, so I can make money." Cui Zhengyuan also said half-jokingly, "Brother, do you still have a trip in a while?"
"It's gone."
"In this way, I called President Kim Young-min, Director Han Sung-ho and Minister Yoo Jae-seok, which is to wish the new album a big hit, let's celebrate", Choi Jung-won complained: "Brother, you don't know, in the past few days, I, President Kim and Director Han are almost tired and vomiting blood."
Kim Jong Kook smiled honestly: "No way, you are busy with noble people."
As he said, Cui Zhengyuan called several people separately and booked a meeting at a seafood restaurant.
Kim Young-min still has a meeting going on and will go directly to it later. Han Sung-ho had just finished the work at hand, so Choi Jung-won and Kim Jong-kook took his car directly. As for Liu Zaishi, there is still a trip, but it is about to end, and he will rush over by himself when the time comes.
Calling Liu Zaishi, Cui Zhengyuan is still a little selfish. In later generations, Kim Jong Kook, whether it was the scandalous couple with Yoon Eun-hye in "Xman" or Sparta in "runningman", was a very classic character. It is precisely because of the excellent performance in the entertainment program that Kim Jong Kook's popularity has not diminished for more than ten years. Such an artist is definitely the favorite of entertainment companies.
Therefore, Choi Jung-won intends to introduce Kim Jong-kook to Yoo Jae-seok. In the future, let the national MC give me a little more help.