Korean Entertainment's Survival War

"I dare not say that I must have better vision than you, because I am a few years older and have been active for a longer time, so I became the captain of X1. Now let's talk about this matter with the extra time in my life."

"Minghe, my agency wants me to go back to join forces, and some companies want to launch a new group, but the willingness is very strong, I am afraid there are only two, playm, my company, and starship, and nine agencies, Together with you, they may not be able to shake CJ's decision. CJ has refused to settle the settlement at this time, how can the brokerage company believe that they have the sincerity to continue to operate X1? Don't you think they are putting neutral people Push in the direction of supporting the disbandment of X1?"

When Han Shengyu said something like this, his speech speed was still gentle, just like when X1 was first formed, in order to bridge a group with a maximum age difference of ten years, he talked to his younger brothers one by one. , but the kind of gentle, tolerant, comfortable feeling that everything is under control even if you say "brother is very disturbed" is no longer there, and the shell called "human design" built by years of experience is broken Han Shengyu, who had been suppressing a lot of emotions, used reason to suppress the anger and pain in his heart while talking to Xu Minghe.

Xu Minghe couldn't tell where his anger and pain came from, and he couldn't ask Han Shengyu how he looked at Victon, how he looked at X1, how he looked at the time he spent in the weekend, and how he looked at the short but brilliant glory of this year . .

He could only sit down and talk to Han Shengyu calmly about their current situation.

November is when public opinion is most harsh.Their minds were swallowed up by tension, they were still worried about whether the real ranking would be announced.But since CJ has been characterized by the procuratorate as a victim of the program group's eagerness for quick success.The chances of the list being made public or accidentally leaked are slim to none.Otherwise, Xu Minghe wouldn't mind using live broadcasts and other means to criticize the capitalists for picking him up innocently, but hanging out a person to flog his corpse. It's rock and roll to earn life points.

The time has come to December, and with the continuation of the tug-of-war in front of and behind the scenes, they know more and more.Xu Minghe's extreme measures prepared for extreme situations should not be used.Although there are many insiders who have used various means to criticize the unfairness of the produce series, they actually regard the X12, which has sold more than 50 units in its first launch and will be active for 5 years, as a thorn in the flesh, but it will kill the X1 with one blow. Too much movement is also deliberate, and it is not a priority.So they created pressure, the survival of X1 is still decided by CJ.

When CJ makes decisions, he will take into account his peers who have been moved by the produce series and are watching from the sidelines.

"Do you think Senior IZONE will continue to be active?" Han Seung Woo asked.

"meeting."

The third season of "produce101" was co-organized with Japan's AKB. The debut group IZONE also signed a contract with Japan and South Korea.The remaining time for their activities is not too long, and there is not much hatred, unless CJ chooses to disband the debut group to give an explanation to the public.Xu Minghe couldn't think of a reason to disband IZONE.

Xu Minghe said his thoughts, Han Shengyu nodded in approval, and said: "We didn't know how serious the matter would be a few months ago, but they knew it from the beginning." Sign a contract with X1.

"Do they know now?" Han Shengyu asked again

Do they now know that even if the production series ends here, the X1, which is the best in the new generation boy group market, is still an existence that countless people can't wait to disappear as soon as possible?

The answer is yes.

"I understand," Xu Minghe said, "The audition held in cooperation with Big Hit is not a temporary decision." After four productions, Mnet will cooperate with Big Hit, the company that trained BTS, to hold an audition show. The debut group of the show has no problems with the original management company, and it is more like CJ's "self" than the debut group in the produce series.

These are the reasons why CJ internally advocates abandoning X1. There are too many controversies, too much pressure, and there are available alternatives. The other side argues that X1 can already bring profits. The main beneficiaries of the profits brought are swing, which is why after the division of factions within CJ, the faction that advocates continuing to operate X1 is at a disadvantage.

"Then what method do you think you will use if you can't give up on IZONE-senpai and X1 at the same time?"

"Let the member's management company propose not to continue," Xu Minghe said, "I know, procrastination is one of the ways." Not every company's attitude is as clear as the plana and starship called playm now, But he didn’t sign a contract when he debuted, and he didn’t settle the settlement after almost half a year. Like OUI, who was originally in a state of uncertainty, it is inevitable to speculate whether CJ wants to get a piece of X1’s income, so he will disband X1 instead. People bring back the party.

"This is really an aboveboard strategy." He sighed. People inside CJ who want to give up X1 can use this to force the agency to voluntarily give up. When the time comes to say that this is the common opinion of all member agencies, CJ's responsibility can be washed away. Those who don't want to give up X1 are from X1. It will be more difficult for those who have gained income from the event to distribute the proceeds. If it succeeds, it’s okay. If the division is over, X1 will still be disbanded. Isn’t it a huge loss of money?

Swing is also really easy to calculate. It is clear that the company has settled the income of the past six months, which is far more useful than the so-called members expressing their opinions, but they still choose to use his feelings for X1 as a weapon. Xu Minghe thought, maybe he can take this opportunity Tie him completely to the swing station car, kill two birds with one stone.

"Yes," Han Shengyu said, "Are you still sticking to your mind, Minghe?"

"Well," Xu Minghe admitted that he had somewhat overestimated Swing before, but this was not a fatal mistake, "If CJ really made up his mind, it would be possible to formulate the rule as 'If a company disagrees, the group will disband' , so... as long as what I do is not counterproductive, I am not afraid of returning in vain."

In the case of not tearing his face, the possibility of what Xu Minghe did would have an effect is very slim.

"At the beginning, I really didn't expect that the person who is most persistent in this combination is you."

"Because you have invested a lot?" Xu Minghe laughed at himself. At that time, he used "already invested so much time and energy" as an excuse to let himself join CJ. "My 'retreat' is different from my brother."

"You mean..."

Under normal circumstances, Xu Minghe's words should be understood as Han Shengyu has a victon and Xu Minghe is a member of Swing by default, so no matter whether X1 can continue or not, there is nothing wrong with working for Swing early, but Han Shengyu always feels that it is not that simple.

He did not continue to ask.

After getting Han Shengyu's tacit approval, Xu Minghe began to ask his teammates for their opinions one by one:

Even if there is a slight chance to speak out, I am not willing to give up hope, would you like me to be the spokesperson of X1?

If you don’t want to resign yourself to fate, you have to take risks. Even if this matter is led by Xu Minghe, the position of others is "acquiescence".Han Shengyu agreed with Xu Minghe's struggle, and comforted him with "I don't do anything suitable, including opposing you", but Xu Minghe can understand whether it is Han Shengyu or any teammate who is opposed.

But his teammates don't need such an understanding, and they would even feel ashamed that only Xu Minghe stood up.

"Otherwise, my company won't mind if I'm with you." Li Hanjie said to him in private.Apart from Swing, which is in charge of X1's operation, MBK is the one who supports X1's continuation of activities the most.

"Okay, don't you think there aren't enough people scolding you? Don't use 'not reading comments online' as an excuse." Xu Minghe said helplessly.When it came to the ranking issue, when Li Hanjie and Cha Junhao were being scolded, although Xu Minghe was not very noble when they were relocated, they had to admit the fact that things had developed to this point.

"I sometimes feel like ... this is my calling."

Xu Minghe said in a voice that seemed to float from another world.

If he is favored by fate, but he is not even willing to take this risk, Xu Minghe will really question his courage.

But first, he has to wait for CJ's public statement.

CJ’s response to the public happened at the end of 2019. The speaker was Xu Minhui, the representative of CJE&M. What he said at the apology press conference put aside all kinds of “sorry” official articles, and it can be summed up in the following points: 1. [-]. It is impossible to disclose the real ranking; [-]. Compensate the lost trainees, establish a foundation to support K-POP, and establish an "audience committee". [-]. The matter of IZONE and X[-] will be discussed in a few days. If they are active in the future, we will support them and give up all related benefits.

At the press conference, Xu Min would repeat seemingly sincere words such as "apology", "sorry" and "sorry", before lowering his head to the camera.Xu Minghe, who was watching this scene in the dormitory, tasted the arrogance of capital from the "later" between the lines. Whether it is compensation or the foundation committee, let me just say a few words now. In the future, CJ will continue to talk but not act. What grounds are there to convict them?In the press conference held almost two months later, nothing has been done. Ahn Joon-young was dropped from the PD, Kim Yong-beom was dropped from the executives, and CJ operated himself as a subordinate. After the "victims", who can ask them to continue to pay the price?

People who have been paying attention to this matter and outputting attacks probably don't expect that CJ will be injured because of this, and the end of IZONE and X1 is the goal.And CJ's attitude towards this is even worse than Xu Minghe imagined.

"It's okay if you don't mention the relevant benefits. If you publicly say that you don't want the share in the future, will CJ help us for four and a half years for free while being scolded?"

Xu Minghe felt like he was stuck in his throat, seeing fans on the Internet feeling "finally passed", and began to look forward to the next event, the depression in his heart was blocked for a long time, and gradually became sour.

"How did I get to this point... But, I will still try."

The author has something to say: I wrote a chapter before my business trip, and Zong Xin will be on a business trip next.

Speaking of which, I have been chasing Zico for many years on the homepage. After 404, I also chased Die. Some time ago, I was very entangled, because Zico went to the draft jointly organized by CJ and bighit. Zico will enlist in the army in a short time. , but the draft co-organized by CJ and bighit is simply an enemy for her.

So speaking of the confidence of the capital, we all know that CJ did this pile of shit, but we can only disband the group that was launched, and other places should pay CJ or they will pay. Being cheated by CJ again, will he stop chasing his own life from now on?

If fans can be so ruthless, CJ will be more restrained after weighing the risks and benefits, but the reality is that no one will do anything to him if he is thick-skinned.

A certain company has done such a disgusting thing about copyright, and I can't completely bypass the situation of paying them...

There is a section in the middle that I input by voice, there may be a little more bugs, please forgive me if you see it, I will change it later.