Chapter 106 Rui Sibai Jin Shiming quickly selected the food he wanted, and BoA, as the host, subsequently ordered a few additional dishes at the window. The two of them found a seat with their plates and just sat down, but the three members of TaeTiSeo team had finished their meal, put down their plates, and came over to greet BoA. Logically speaking, Girls' Generation is also a senior who has achieved success, but Snake Sister has a higher status, so the three juniors have to come over and say hello. However, it can also be seen that Girls' Generation is less reserved in front of BoA than the previous two members of f(x), and is obviously much more familiar. After some greetings, BoA introduced Kim Se Myung and the three members of the TaeTiSeo team. Then, there is another round of greetings. After chatting for a while, the TaeTiSeo team left with an excuse and did not disturb Kim Semyung and BoA from having their meal. "Shiming, you don't seem to be very interested in Girls' Generation?" BoA asked in a low voice, with a hint of intrigue in her words. "That's Girls' Generation, thanks!" Jin Shiming pretended to be excited. BoA smiled and said nothing more, just invited Jin Shiming to eat.
…… Although Jin Shiming admires Girls' Generation, a legendary girl group that is a business card of the Peninsula, he does not have a strong fan filter. People in the circle are more aware of the dirty things happening in the circle. The more you understand an artist’s true self in private, the more you can see his or her flaws and contrasts, making it difficult for you to continue being a fan. Girls' Generation is undoubtedly the most successful girl group, but Kim Se Myung doesn't believe that every member is as impeccable as fans boast, and that the entire team is as harmonious as a loving family. Having reached the current top position, Girls' Generation is no longer just relying on team spirit and emotions to maintain its relationship. What keeps it stable is still interests! In Jin Shiming's opinion, the TaeTiSeo sub-group may bring huge profits to SM, but it may be a heavy damage to the balance of interests within Girls' Generation. If the gap between the rich and the poor widens further, the hidden contradictions will intensify. By then, people's morale will be scattered. How should the team be led? However, SM Entertainment is notorious for exploiting its artists, so expecting Lee Soo Man to do business at a loss and use real money and resources to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor is nothing short of a pipe dream. However, if we analyze it from another perspective, perhaps SM Entertainment and Lee Soo Man are the ones who are clear-headed. It is an inevitable law that everything that rises must fall. Only by squeezing out the surplus value of Girls' Generation as much as possible can we get good financial reports. As for the members’ emotions and the longevity of the group, does that matter? Frankly speaking, from the perspective of the president of BD Entertainment, Kim Se Myung is happy to see Girls' Generation come to an end. As long as the queen doesn't fall, the girl groups that come after her can only pick up the leftovers and are destined to have difficulty making a name for themselves. But as an artist, he also hopes that Girls' Generation will have a good ending. For example, before Girls' Generation completely declines, a new girl group can surpass it head-on and take over the banner of the top group from them! …… After lunch, the two returned to the recording studio to continue working. It was not until the evening that the demo of the song "Only One" was finally released. After listening to it several times, both Kim Se Myung and BoA liked it very much. "The basic structure and melody of the song do not need to be changed. Let's leave the arrangement and mixing until tomorrow!" Jin Shiming looked at the time and said.
Unlike ordinary creators, Jin Shiming not only knows how to write songs, but also understands all aspects of production, including arrangement and mixing. It can be said that Jin Shiming is fully capable of forming a team by himself and contracting the entire production process alone. The advantage of this "small workshop" model of taking on a lot of responsibilities is that it avoids communication barriers during the division of labor, so that no link in the middle will fall through. For example, JYP’s remixes are pretty bad, often hindering the composition and arrangement. As for the disadvantages, they are also obvious, that is, they are overly dependent on the talent of the producer and are difficult to replicate, which is not in line with the modern business model. "Shiming, with your skills, even if you don't become a singer or start a company, you can probably make a lot of money easily!" BoA said with some envy. Top producers are in great demand, especially in this small area of the peninsula, where they are extremely scarce. Looking at the three major publishing houses in the peninsula, the reason why they can have their current status is largely inseparable from the big producers who are in charge of the companies. SM has Yoo Young-jin and Sister K, YG has Teddy and GD, and JYP has Park Jin-young himself. The remaining well-known producers include Shinsadong Tiger, Black Eyed Victory, Brave Brothers, Bang Si Hyuk and a few others. As for BoA's own intuitive feeling, Jin Shiming's strength is not inferior to these famous bosses, and he is even stronger in efficiency and comprehensiveness! With such extraordinary talent and solid skills, Jin Shiming is treated as a distinguished guest in the industry wherever he goes, and it is very easy for him to make money. "Nuna, have you thought about the choreography for this song?" Jin Shiming asked suddenly. "Do you have any good candidates, Shiming?" BoA immediately understood what Jin Shiming meant. She has been practicing dancing for a long time. Even if she is not as good as a professional dancer, she is definitely at the ceiling level in the idol circle. But being able to dance and being able to choreograph are two different things. She couldn't bear to just choreograph a dance and ruin such a good song. "I know a dance studio called 1MILLION. Although it has not been established for long, its members are all senior dancers with rich choreography experience." Jin Shiming immediately started to solicit business for his own dance studio. "I've heard of this dance studio. They've posted a lot of dance videos on YouTube recently. They're really talented!" BoA said with her eyes lighting up. She originally planned to invite professional dancers from overseas to choreograph, which would inevitably increase production costs. If there were good quality and cheap options available on the peninsula, she would naturally prefer them. "Nuna, to be honest, this dance studio and I have some connection. But if the choreographed dance does not suit your taste, I can take the initiative to terminate the contract and I won't charge you a penny." Jin Shiming told him frankly and made a compromise proposal. "I believe in your vision, Shiming!" BoA hesitated for a few seconds, but was finally persuaded by Jin Shiming. Although they had only known each other for less than a day, through this brief collaboration, BoA was deeply impressed by Jin Shiming's focus and seriousness in work, as well as his almost strict high standards. Given Jin Shiming's personality, it is impossible for him to do something stupid that would damage his reputation just for a one-time deal on a pen. "Thank you for Nuna's trust. I also believe that I will not let Nuna down." Jin Shiming said with a smile. After a busy day, I gained a lot. Not only did he make money from the producer, he also secured cooperation on the pre-release song and introduced big clients to 1MILLION dance studio. Oh, and I also got to know a lot of SM artists and expanded my network. What a fulfilling day!
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