Investor That Can See The Future

Chapter 410

As the saying goes, if you lose your health, you lose everything. No matter how much money you have, it is of no use if you are sick.

So the rich do their best to take care of their health and even hire a personal trainer. But I don’t have to.

Because your boyfriend is a sports fanatic.

Ellie warmed up enough with her stretches and then ran briskly on her treadmill. Her whole body was drenched with sweat, starting with her brown hair.

I, who was running next to her, slowed down for less than 30 minutes, but Ellie ran another 20 minutes on the Choi Expressway.

After a while, she got off the treadmill and Ellie wiped her sweat with her towel.

Her long hair was tied in a ponytail, and her outfit was black leggings and a white bra top. Her smooth abs and slender waist line were exposed.

If this had been a hotel gym, everyone would have looked at her, both men and women. I’m glad I have a gym at home.

“She could be a sportswear model,” she said.

“I still got offers from Nike and Adidas.”

Vester released a new one of her previously filmed commercials, and Ellie’s popularity skyrocketed once again (and the number of views of her Royal Fish and Chips commercials also skyrocketed).

Best-in-class products, including rash guards, were sold hotly in the summer season, and thanks to that, model offers have been steadily coming in.

“It’s a shame. Others are anxious because they want to be celebrities.”

Ellie drank her water and smiled.

“I don’t know if I will do it again when I have a chance. I also want to try the Nike model… … Ah! This time, Nike held the Seoul Night Race.”

“Are you running downtown at night? fun?”

“of course. Running with other people is fun.”

A night race literally means running at night. It’s not about ranking like a marathon, it’s just about enjoying people running and running together.

The urban running craze that started in the US and Europe has spread to Korea as well. It is a good idea to exercise together in a living space without having to go far.

Of course, behind the scenes marketing strategies of sports brands are hidden.

If you run in the city, will you be able to run in sloppy clothes? Of course, you should buy good (preferably famous brand) sportswear.

Climbing masks are similar to the feast of outdoor brands.

“Okay, now that you’ve rested enough, squat.”

“… … Yeah.”

* * *

While I was at work, Taek-gyu was smiling happily while watching the video on the tablet.

At a glance, it looks like women are broadcasting live.

“Who are these guys?”

“Pure Girls is a girl group.”

“Poor Girls?”

Taehyung was furious.

“Pure Girls! Be careful with your pronunciation. Did you do that on purpose?”

“no. It’s the first time I’ve heard of it, so how do I know if it’s Poor Girls or Pure Girls?”

“Common sense, which girl group in the world would you name the Poor Girls? Would you like to come out in rags and pound the can with a spoon and say something different?”

“… … sorry.”

A detailed explanation makes sense. Somehow, he said it was a bit strange for a girl group name.

Taek-gyu accepted the apology.

“Of course, it is true that they are poor. It makes me sad sometimes when I look at it. The accommodation here is also a semi-basement two-room.”

“But were you interested in 3D girl groups?”

Taek-gyu is surprisingly a girl group fanatic.

That’s because the objects are all 2D. Believe it or not, there are 2D idols in the world.

Advances in technology have created virtual idols called virtual singers or vocaloids. This virtual idol regularly releases albums, releases various character goods, and even hosts fan meetings and performances using screens and holograms!

Thousands of fans gathered at the concert hall are enthusiastic about the virtual idol’s dancing and singing.

I wonder what this is, but it’s true.

“Hey, I just haven’t had a girl I like until now. I have high eyes.”

“… … .”

After all, it would not be easy for a real person to feel 2D.

Taek-gyu stopped the video and looked at me.

“Are you curious about Pure Girls?”

“not really.”

“I’ll explain, so listen carefully.”

“Because I’m not curious.”

“The beginning of Pure Girls… … .”

Taek-gyu lightly ignored my words and started explaining.

Pure Girls debuted as a four-member girl group two years ago.

In the early days of his debut, he appeared on a number of over-the-air music programs, but did not gain much popularity. The same goes for house 2. And now that the 3rd digital single album came out, it was barely showing up on the cable.

“Lee Lee originally appeared in Idol Maker 99 and worked as a member of the QQ Project. She said that after she broke up, she became the Pure Girls leader.”

For a girl group, freshness is life. There is a very low chance that a girl group that did not appear in the first place will appear later. Even amidst member withdrawals and replacements, the team leader, Earl, is said to be leading the team by steadfastly maintaining his position.

Looking at the photo of Earl, she has plump cheeks and big eyes without double eyelids. Perhaps because of the pure white skin and wavy hair, as the name of the group, I felt the innocence.

I think I understand why Taek-gyu became a fan.

Sangyeop senior, who came to the side and listened to the conversation, said,

“Hmm, Pure Girls.”

“I know?”

“I think I heard it.”

As K-company owns Edm Entertainment, it is fast in the Korean entertainment industry. Well, I meet a lot of female celebrities.

“It’s not usually easy being successful as an idol. How many idol groups do you think will debut in a month?”

It’s like a brain teaser question you use during an interview.

I pondered for a moment and then said carefully.

“Ten teams?”

“Ten teams?”

“Is that too much? Then 5 teams?”

Senior Sangyeop burst out laughing.

“Are you kidding me? Even if it is small, it is 50 teams, and at many times it exceeds 80 teams.”

I was surprised by that.

“Not 50 people, but 50 teams?”

“Huh. 50 teams. Hundreds of people count. Of course, among them, there are not only children who debut for the first time, but there are also many who are re-debuting and re-debuting.”

50 teams per month, 600 teams per year.

“Is that digestible in the Korean market?”

“Of course not.”

Considering the size of the Korean market, this is extremely saturated. This is true not only in the music industry, but in the entertainment industry as a whole.

“If we say that we have 10 teams to debut, I wonder if the ones who make a profit will be one of them. For the rest, it would be nice if we could just hit the main camp.”

In terms of the market, it is a fierce red ocean.

However, from the perspective of the agency, it is possible to spread the risk by creating several groups, but the individual must fully bear the risk.

Still, the reason everyone wants to become an idol is… … .

“In a sense, you can call it a lottery. Most of the time it doesn’t explode, but once it does, it’s a huge hit. Behavioral economics also says it. Humans value the low probability and large amount of money rather than the reasonable expected return with an appropriate probability.”

For example, something like this

The winning lottery prize is about 2 billion won. The odds are about 1 in 8 million. Even if you change this to a winning of 20 million won with a 1 in 80,000 chance or 2 million won with a 1 in 80,000 chance, the expected profit is the same.

However, if you ask which of the three lotteries to buy, most will choose the 2 billion won prize with a 1 in 8 million chance.

“When you see the kids on cable music programs, don’t you think it’s boring? But for some, it is also a dream stage. Idol kids don’t usually clench their teeth like this. As long as people know your name, it’s good to say that you’ve been incredibly successful. Because there are a lot of children who disappear without showing their faces on public music programs.”

Taek-gyu said as if he was sorry.

“Why can’t Pure Girls come out? All the members are so pretty and work hard.”

Sangyeop senior shook her head.

“As always, hard work and success don’t necessarily go hand in hand. There are some kids who can’t come out even when major agencies push their looks, skills, and efforts with all kinds of marketing, while a girl group just before disbandment runs backwards because of a fancam and takes first place. Of course, if you don’t work hard, it’s hard to even seize that opportunity.”

* * *

While I was drinking coffee with Ellie in the living room, Taek-gyu quickly came out and turned on the TV.

“Today our Lee Earl appeared on SBC Music Box. This is the first public broadcast of this album.”

Ellie asked.

“Who is Lee Er?”

“I’m the leader of Pure Girls.”

“Pure Girls?”

Again, Taek-gyu was excited and hesitantly explained about Pure Girls. He personally searched and showed pictures and videos.

The psychology of fans is that he wants other people to like his favorite idol. In industry terms, this would be called propaganda (?), right?

“But didn’t you say that the airwaves would be difficult?”

“It looks like it worked out thanks to someone.”

“Does Jinhoo not like girl groups?”

“I do not know. I don’t really have a favorite group.”

“why? Korean girl groups are pretty, sing well, and dance well.”

“Well, it is.”

Not only girl groups, but Korean idols have skills that are second to none anywhere in the world. It’s not just that the Korean Wave is popular.

“You like girl groups. Why can’t you tell me you like me?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

Taek-gyu said to Ellie as if to tell him.

“I was a Thirty One fan when he was in the military.”

“Ah… … Thirty One.”

Now I remembered. For reference, among the Thirty One members, Lina seems to resemble Yuri a bit.

“Hey, Jinhoo likes girl groups.”

“Well, it wasn’t that I liked it, but the senior was a big fan.”

“Are you senior?”

“You’ve seen it before. My name is Sergeant Kim Jae-hak.”

I explained to Ellie.

Even men who have never been interested in girl groups will open their eyes to girl groups when they join the military. And that preference is usually followed by the seniority.

If the senior is a big fan of a girl group, he’ll listen to the same song over and over until his ears bleed. Then, at some point, while shoveling, you find yourself humming embarrassing lyrics such as ‘You’re really tickling~ My heart is ticking’.

Well, I’m not necessarily saying that… … .

Ellie nodded her head as if she understood.

“Then do you still like Thirty One?”

“no. It was disbanded when I was discharged. Yuna and Lina switched to acting, Jessie moved to China, and Joohee recently started A-Tube.”

“I know very well for something I am not interested in.”

“… … Strangely, every time I went on the Internet, articles were floating around.”

Still, as it is a girl group with whom I served in the military, I wish everyone well.

“It looks like our Earl is coming out now.”

The MCs who appeared on the TV screen chatted with each other.

“Mr. Hayun. Do you know who the group we are going to introduce this time is?”

“Okay, Sehun. It’s the same girl group that took first place even before the broadcast. A very famous person is a huge fan of this group?”

“Yes. He said he liked it so much that he invested directly in the agency. Shall we bring you to this place?”

Four Pure Girls members appeared.

“Good morning. Pure and refreshing Pure Girls!”

the male MC asked

“Do you have anything to say to him?”

The leader, Earl, grabbed the microphone and lowered his head.

“Go, thank you, CEO Kang Jin-hoo! We will work even harder as much as you believe in us!”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

“The lovely girls that CEO Kang Jin-hoo has also captured as a fan. So shall we listen? Pure Girls’ Catch Me, please!”

“Pooh!”

In an instant, I spit out the coffee I was drinking.

Ellie looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“It seems that Jinhoo really likes girl groups.”

I waved my hand in surprise.

“Oh, no.”

“What is not? It’s okay. Be honest. Would you be mad at me for saying I like girl groups?”

“… … .”

But why does the voice seem angry? Is it your mood?

“Oh, no. I am so innocent!”

Ellie drank her coffee and said calmly.

“It’s okay. It’s not wrong to like girl groups.”

“Well, it is.”

“But it is wrong to hide that fact and invest secretly.”

“… … I am innocent.”

Why the hell did this misunderstanding arise?

Could it be that the agency over there sold my name to turn off aggro? There are plenty of possibilities. What can’t you do to wake up?

But if you have common sense, you would never do it. How are you going to do the replacement?

If not… … .

I saw Taek-gyu Oh.

For some reason, Taek-gyu looked shocked.

“what! I invested the money, so why am I thankful to Kang Jin-hoo?”

“After all, you were the culprit!”

“Since interest came in a while ago, I just applied for our Earl to do well.”

“How much is that?”

“3 billion.”

If this is enough, I would buy the whole small and medium enterprise.

Who in the world pours 3 billion won into your favorite girl group?”

Well, that’s the case… … .

“Why are you selling me because of your virtue?”

“What are you talking about? I told Edm to tell them that OTK, the abbreviation of my name, is investing!”

“… … .”

You must be mistaken there.

“Ah! it started Let’s talk after this.”