Chapter 39 Temporary Refrigeration
Ji Jingyuan followed EXO-K and embarked on a trip to play ineffective songs.
The so-called ineffective singing means that you go on the singing stage but don't gain anything, no one cares about it, no one cares about it, you should be scolded or scolded by you, and the fans haven't increased much, as if you have recorded a singing show for half a day and haven't broadcast it at all, or the program team has edited all your shots.
In fact, in so many singing stages on the peninsula, at least half of the artists are ineffective every time, and they can't cause any splashes.
Unless there is a hit song or something else special happening, the vast majority of the audience's eyes will only be on those group artists at the top of the pyramid.
There's no way, it's better to play songs or play, at least than picking your feet in the practice room.
It's been several days since Sunny's birthday.
Even if a few days have passed, he still remembers the final popularity battle between the two sisters in Girls' Generation a few days ago.
After Ji Jingyuan answered, Sunny and Kim Hyo-yeon were stunned at the same time, and then looked at each other for a second, and directly crossed over the conversation with a clear heart, seamlessly connecting with other topics.
Thinking of the demeanor of the two of them at that time, the expression was extremely natural to switch topics, as if everything had happened just now, Chi Jingyuan felt funny.
also said that Yuna is a natural actor, and these two sisters are not bad.
Or when you are an idol, your acting skills are not bad.
On May 20th, the SBS popular ballad, EXO-M and EXO-K, recorded a stage performance together.
This is the first time EXO has officially joined forces on the peninsula since their debuts in April, and the two teams performed together on the full 12-member stage of "MAMA".
In order to make the stage more expressive, the company also added choreography, and the members stayed up late to practice for a long time.
A total of 4 minutes and 30 seconds of the stage, in the chorus part of 3 minutes and 58 seconds, a choreography of two teams of mirror dancing was added, and the twelve people moved neatly, which looked really imposing, and the stage effect was very good.
The effect of this combination is really good, the reverse off the field is very enthusiastic, the cheers are loud, and the audience is very face-saving.
Later, I also had a good evaluation of this stage on the Internet, and received some praise.
Unfortunately, the splash was very small, and it was quickly drowned in all other news.
The main problem is that the style and image of the title song are not popular, and it is not something that can be saved by a single stage.
Two days after the end of this song, the company finally made a decision after carefully studying public opinion and the evaluation of the stage on the Internet.
EXO-M continued to carry out activities in the summer country after completing the local singing activities on the peninsula, and the acceptance of the song "MAMA" over there was okay, and the popularity and popularity of the team were very good.
The EXO-K is temporarily refrigerated.
Refrigeration does not mean that the whole team disbanded and went home to rest.
Some programs should still be on the meeting, and the songs still have to be played, after all, this is what has been agreed with the TV station before.
And those who can receive commercial performances with good remuneration will also be accepted, but the company will not take the initiative to invest resources to push, at least before the next return.
If the company does not invest, the exposure rate will naturally plummet.
The announcement was made in front of the whole team along with several agents from the planning department, and the members had mixed reactions.
Team K was naturally frustrated and unwilling, but they couldn't resist the company's decision.
Ji Jingyuan didn't say anything, these songs on their EXO debut album were not popular in Peninsula, and no matter how much they pushed it, it would be a waste of energy.
And the company wasn't happy with EXO's performance on stage.
On many singing stages after his debut, EXO-K had slurred words, sang all the air, and broke the treble.
There are also many problems in dancing, the most obvious is that the dancing movements are not strong enough, and the dance looks untidy.
An untidy dance is the most damaging to the effect of the whole stage.
I don't say anything about this problem, but you need to practice hard and grind slowly.
Although the temporary refrigeration was announced, the next practice will not be reduced at all, and the company asks the members of EXO to work hard to improve themselves and improve the stage effect in the next period of time, and fully prepare for the next return.
Temporary refrigeration does not mean that the group has been abandoned, and the members of EXO are all the best male trainees in the company for several years, and they all have great expectations for them, and it is impossible to give up just like that.
"Don't worry, the company won't give up EXO, but the resources are really tight recently, and your strength needs to be improved......"
After announcing his future plans, agent Lee Seung-hwan saw that the atmosphere was a little stiff and gave him a few words of comfort.
However, there was no positive feedback from the members.
Whether it is Do Hyun-so or Park Chanyeol, and the captain Kim Jun-mian are all sitting on the ground with ugly expressions, staring blankly ahead, not knowing what they are thinking.
There was silence, and only Lee Seung-hwan was singing a one-man show.
"Jingyuan, Director Li nim shouted to go over."
Li Chenghuan was helpless, and after saying a few more words, he stopped Ji Jingyuan.
Ji Jingyuan nodded, stood up, and left the practice room.
"Please come in." Chi Jingyuan knocked lightly on the door of the director's office, and Li Xiuman's voice came immediately.
Li Xiuman's office area is not very large, roughly twenty or thirty square meters. The dΓ©cor is also very nice, and as soon as you enter the door, you will be greeted by a row of huge bookcases filled with books with various entries and some trophies.
The entire room is decorated in an American style, and the leather sofa surface looks shiny.
Li Xiuman wore a light-colored shirt and a dark red tie and sat in a luxurious boss's chair.
"Teacher Li Xiuman, Nim." Chi Jingyuan smiled and saluted Li Xiuman.
"Jing Yuan! Come and sit. β
Seeing Chi Jingyuan, Li Xiuman's eyes narrowed into a slit, and with a kind smile like a Santa Claus, he took the initiative to stand up and waved his hand to signal Chi Jingyuan to sit down on the chair opposite the desk.
He personally got up and took a cup of iced coffee in the Xiaoice box next to him and handed it to Chi Jingyuan.
"Consanmida." Chi Jingyuan, who had just sat down, bounced up again, and the coffee thanked him.
"Huh." Li Xiuman smiled and waved his hand, signaling that he was not polite.
Then he asked Ji Jingyuan about his recent situation, including the recent physical condition of Jingyuan's family, whether he encountered any difficulties in the company, how he got along with the members, and so on.
In the end, Li Xiuman jokingly inquired about Chi Jingyuan's emotional status, which made him speechless and a little embarrassed, and hurriedly said that he had no relationship.
"Hahahaha, don't be nervous."
Li Xiuman smiled and waved his hand: "If it's Jingyuan, there are not too many restrictions in terms of love life, but it's best to remember to report to the company." β
"After all, if something happens, the company can be prepared...... But in your case, you shouldn't encounter anything, hehe. β
"Inside, thank you, Mr. Xiuman." Chi Jingyuan expressed his gratitude.
Chatting and chatting, Li Xiuman mentioned the matter of EXO.
"What do you think about the company's plan to temporarily refrigerate your K-team?"
"......" Ji Jingyuan pondered for a few seconds and replied: "I am very supportive of the company's decision, but the response after our debut is not satisfactory, even if it is pushed hard, there will be no good results." β
"And the performance on the singing stage is really a little worse, and the members, including me, still need to continue to practice in terms of strength, and we must improve our stage performance."
Ji Jingyuan expressed his opinion. As one of the members, he did feel that their EXO's performance was a bit average, and he couldn't watch the silenced videos on the Internet, and he felt ashamed when he watched them.
"Well, Jingyuan, you really know the combination of EXO."
Li Xiuman nodded in agreement and comforted: "Don't worry, the company will not give up EXO, and this decision was made because this year's resources are really tight." And the current lounge in order to better return in the future, when you return next time, the company will definitely support it with the greatest strength. β
After listening to Li Xiuman's words, Chi Jingyuan thanked him with a smile and added:
"But Mr. Xiuman nim, the style of this debut song is really not very popular, including the image design, next time ......"
Halfway through Chi Jingyuan's words, Li Xiuman seemed to suddenly remember something, patted his head, interrupted, and said, "By the way, there is something I forgot to say." β
"When the company had a meeting before, the director of the record planning department proposed to find a professional composer in the United States to tailor a track for your EXO to use for the next return, but I put it on hold for now."
"I remember Jingyuan, aren't you also good at creating? If you want to give it a try this time, you, as a member, must know your EXO style best, and if the song is suitable, it can be included in the track of the next comeback album, or even as the title song. β