Chapter 18 Trainee Planning (2)
It's been a busy morning, and it's almost time for lunch.
Choi Jung-won decides to go to Yedang Entertainment to meet with Ji Sung-joon and Kang Hee-jian to discuss Leessang's debut jihua, and settle lunch over there by the way.
The former senior management of Yedang Entertainment has been imprisoned, and the current person in charge is a senior manager transferred from the C.J Group, named Cao Qitai.
Cao Qitai's control ability is very good, and in a short period of time, he has managed the stormy Yedang Entertainment in an orderly manner. Lee Jung-hyun's new album, which was originally scheduled to be released by Jihua, was not affected by bad news and also achieved good results.
Choi Jung-won admires him very much and has decided to promote him to more important positions.
Seeing Cao Qitai personally greet him at the door, he didn't put up a fight, he walked over with a smile, and the two of them shook hands together, "Director Cao, it's hard work."
Cao Qitai maintained a courtesy that was neither humble nor arrogant, and did not make reckless moves because of the boss's kindness, "Director, look, it's already noon, have we eaten first and then discussed work"?
"Don't be in a hurry, take me to meet Ji Chengjun and Jiang Xijian." Cui Zhengyuan plans to invite the two of them to lunch together, chatting while eating, and it is more convenient to talk about things.
When the two arrived at a recording studio, they saw the future Leessang doing singing practice, and a music teacher was in charge of the gatekeeping. Seeing the executive director and the director coming over, the teacher hurriedly stood up and saluted.
Choi Jung-won stopped him, took the headphones from his hand, and listened intently to Leessang's singing.
A kind of hip-hop music with a taste of decadence, struggle, scrutiny, and criticism came, and the strong personal concept was completely expounded at the first moment. Gary's hoarse singing and Gary's unique rap are intertwined and paralleled, making the tune passionate but not beautiful. Coupled with the lyrics that are somewhat explicit for now, it pierces people's most primitive senses. Unconsciously, it makes people have the urge to follow.
Choi Jung-won gently shook the beat, savoring Leessang's music. This kind of powerful singer who does not rely on gorgeous dances, bright stages, and beautiful appearances can often make music that inspires the depths of people's souls. At this time, the young Leessang had already begun to take shape as a later hip-hop king. It seems that I really came to the right place today.
In his previous life, Cui Zhengyuan only enjoyed Leessang's songs on the Internet, and the finished product blended through various equipment is far less real than the current studio effect without any phoneme doping. No wonder many people say that listening to Leessang's live is a pleasure.
Looking at the appearance of permanent concentration, Cao Qitai and the music teacher also put on headphones and immersed themselves in the shijie of music.
Cao Qitai is not a professional, but he simply thinks that this kind of music is very beautiful and suitable for venting his frustration, as if it can very haode interpret his own views on this shijie. So, all of a sudden, I began to echo and hum, and I even forgot about entertaining the boss.
Cui Zhengyuan is different, he did this in his previous life. Whenever you meet a singer or a singer that matches your heart, the taste is like a smoker touching the best tobacco. At this time, Leessang gave him this feeling, and the scene that had been abandoned for a long time reappeared, which made his mood feel comfortable. He simply put down the clutter and began to focus on finding the flaws in the music in order to help Leessang improve it.
At the end of the song, Cao Qitai and the music teacher applauded. Cui Zhengyuan is also quite satisfied, the two of them are not singers who rely on their singing skills to support the scene, but rely on their own perceptions to create music that suits them. This model is very good, a singer can only achieve the most perfect fit when he performs his own works. Although their expressiveness is a little worse, they haven't debuted yet, and they haven't been nurtured on the live stage, this problem, as time goes by, after they become more and more experienced, they will naturally get better.
Seeing the situation outside, Leessang, who was concentrating on music, knew that there were so many people coming, and hurriedly walked out of the room.
Cao Qitai introduced: "Ji, Gary, this is the company's executive Mr. Cui Zhengyuan. The executive came to you this time, so it looks like you're going to be lucky." At the end, he made a joke.
Hearing that the young man in front of him was the legendary beautiful man, Leessang hurriedly saluted and said hello.
When working, Cui Zhengyuan maintains the reserve of a superior. But at this time, he came out in casual clothes, and he looked very easy-going, and said: "You two don't have to be polite, you see, it's already noon, if it's convenient, I'll invite you two to have a light meal, and by the way, discuss the debut of the two."
Naturally, Leessang will not refuse, and the opportunity to get closer to the boss is still not found.
So Choi Jung-won, Cho Ki-tae, Ji and Gary chose a nearby restaurant.
Walking into the small box, everyone sat down in turn, and Cao Qitai was in charge of ordering.
Choi Jung-won began to carefully and massively raise the two of Kiyoshi and Gary. Ji is not as fat as in later generations, but his small belly is already obvious, with a flat head and a light beard. Just looking at the appearance, it feels a bit vicious, much like a gangster.
Gary just looked stunned and sat there stupidly. The two of them noticed Cui Zhengyuan's gaze, and they both smiled far-fetchedly, and then lowered their eyes and stared at the chopsticks on the table. It can be seen that they are not used to talking to their superiors, and they seem very nervous.
In order not to let the embarrassment continue, Cui Zhengyuan took the lead in provoking the topic, "I listened to your music today, I have to say, it's really great."
Hearing the boss's praise, both of them became happy. Ji honestly touched his head, "Executive, do you also recognize our music?"
Cui Zhengyuan nodded, with a little taste: "It's really good, there is a feeling of analyzing people's hearts in it." This style of song, straightforward and spicy, is very much in line with the preferences of today's rebellious youth."
Gary interjected and said, "That manager, do you think we can be popular after our debut?" Although they want to make their favorite music, singers also have to eat.
Cui Zhengyuan groaned, "Originally, when we met for the first time, I should have said something flattering. But, as your boss, I decided to tell the truth."
Ji and Gary were very concerned, staring at each other without blinking, for fear that he would put themselves in a situation from which they could never recover.
"Your music is honestly excellent, and it's a rare masterpiece. But because of your musical philosophy, it is not very in line with the current domestic trend. I'm afraid that in the first few years of your debut, you will have to have a lot of trouble."
Hearing that Cui Zhengyuan did not simply say whether it was good or bad, but seriously analyzed their works, Leessang and the others knew that he was right.
Ji said gloomily: "Actually, we also know that this kind of music is a bit out of the ordinary, but it has always been our dream to make our own music. If we do, I'm afraid we won't have the motivation to continue on this path."
It was precisely because Choi Jung-won was telling the truth that Leessang thought that the company had vetoed his debut jihua, so both of them were very sad.
Seeing their appearance, Cui Zhengyuan knew that they had misunderstood, and said with a smile: "I said, what do you think, didn't the company say that it would not let you debut"?
"Ah, what you're saying is that we can make our debut"? Hearing such a big reversal, Leessang felt that life was like a roller coaster, and the ups and downs were so exciting.
"Of course, your strength is so outstanding, how can the company bury you", Cui Zhengyuan gave a positive answer.
"But, didn't you say that our music doesn't fit the current trend? If we make our debut like this, won't it be bad for the company?" It's not a loss to be honest and peaceful, Gary, who won't turn when he speaks.
Choi Jung-won decided to teach them a good lesson and help them figure out their position. "Frankly, the mainstream consumer audience of the music market is mainly students and young people, who are chasing new forms and handsome performances. If a singer is handsome or beautiful, then just by looking at the edge of the eyes can attract a lot of people's attention. So you see, most of the singers are like this now. Because the mainstream consumer group does not have the patience and enough life experience to taste the realm of your music. You are not competitive in this regard."
Leessang agreed with him.
"But people with stories can find resonance in your music, so they're the audience for your music. After you debut, you must be clear about your goals, and those talents are the main body that you must grasp tightly." Leessang's music is all about their social inception, and it is easy to inspire empathy among people who have experienced the same thing.
"This will also lead to a situation where people who don't like your music will think that your music is unknown; People who like your music will become your diehards. I hope you can be prepared for this very different reaction, otherwise it will cause you great distress when the time comes."
Leessang was grateful and thanked him repeatedly. As for their own way out, the two have always been a little confused, and they are always wandering in the fog. Cui Zhengyuan's concise analysis finally made them understand their positioning and the road they want to take in the future.
Gary smirked, "So, there's a place for us in the music industry"?
Cui Zhengyuan poured cold water and said: "Don't expect too much, the people I said who like your music are all mature people with rational thinking ability." These same people are also the least enthusiastic group of people. Expecting them to pay for your music is not a haode idea." Think about it, people who have gone through the society cherish their income. Although they will like their music, they will not brainlessly pay money to chase stars.
Ji had already anticipated the future situation, so he was very sensible, "What Chang said was also talked about during the discussion, because I don't know what will happen to our road?" So Gary and I decided that even if we debuted, we wouldn't set up a fanclub or hold fanmeeting events, we would just focus on making our music."
In later generations, Leessang did not have his own fansclub and walked alone on the road of music. But as the mature Leessang in later generations, it has a huge fan base, and it is a pity that there is no fanclub of its own.
Cui Zhengyuan sorted it out and said, "That's it, your road may be more difficult to walk in the first few years, and there is no point in saying these things." If you succeed in the future, the company will help you set up a fansclub, and you have the right to enjoy the love of fans. What do you think of it"?
Hearing that the company thinks about itself like this, what are the two of them dissatisfied with? Just a hard time Cui Zhengyuan expressed his gratitude and vowed to do his best for the company.
Everyone talked speculatively, and the atmosphere became warm. In such a place, Choi Jung-won couldn't talk to Cao Qitai about the company's affairs, so he had to discuss his music creation experience with Leessang all the time.
Ji and Gary are not mature enough to deal with people, but they definitely have their own uniqueness when it comes to music. Cui Zhengyuan's words are all based on their performance in their previous lives, so they often scratch their itches and make the two of them addicted.
It's rare to meet a confidant in life, and before you know it, several people start to talk about everything, just like good brothers for many years.
Looking at the three of them quietly, Cao Qitai not only sighed, "I didn't expect that the personality charm of this little executive is so good, and he can unconsciously win people's hearts." It seems that we must follow in the footsteps of this boss in the future, and we will not worry about not flying Huang Tengda."