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The MCs for events like the year-end Gayo Daejeon are definitely a mix of men and women, and if it's KBS, the TV station that hosts Music Bank, it's natural for Ji Kyung-won to think this way.

However, An Chengyuan shook his head and said, "It's not Irene this time, because our company has not confirmed whether you will be the MC, so the female MC has not been decided yet. But I heard that KBS is interested in AOA's Seolhyun... I heard that they chose you specifically."

“Seolhyun?”

Hearing this name, Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly. Jin Xuexuan was an old acquaintance, but although they had met many times at the TV station and had contact information, they didn't actually socialize that much...

And now, Chi Jingyuan's deepest impression of her is the various Reuters photos that exposed her relationship with Yu Zhihao and their lightning-fast breakup in less than a month. The bizarre developments before and after are never boring to watch.

He thought for a while without commenting, and then did not say whether he was satisfied with this partner or not. Instead, he asked tentatively: "But if you are choosing a partner based on me, shouldn't you choose Irene? Just now, you also said that we are a music and silver couple, right?"

"We don't know the specific reason, but I heard that KBS also considered pairing you with Irene, but later they may have felt that Seolhyun was more suitable, or maybe FNC helped... After all, the position of MC for the year-end music festival is still very popular except for MBC. Except for special people like you, Jingyuan, who every TV station can't refuse, it is a very good resource and exposure for any idol."

The agent is very understanding: "Red Velvet's development this year can only be said to be average. At the same time, after leaving Music Bank in the first half of the year, Irene has not had any successful and popular works this year. Naturally, she is not as popular as last year. Compared with Seolhyun, she is indeed a little weaker..."

"Although Seolhyun didn't have many works this year, and the few dramas she filmed were less successful than the last, and AOA also suffered a scandal this year...but FNC has been pushing her hard since last year, and did not give up even when she encountered the scandal. She is the only one in AOA who has not been affected by the scandal at all, and she has been receiving resources and advertisements all year round...

"And Irene..."

Speaking of Bae Joo Hyun, Ahn Seung Won shrugged his shoulders and said, "Although she works hard, no one supports her at all... She can't be compared with Seol Hyun."

"..."

After he finished speaking, Chi Jingyuan, who was sipping coffee, paused. The scalding hot coffee felt a slight stinging sensation on his lips, and the room became quiet.

Originally, Ji Jingyuan had only asked casually tentatively about the KBS year-end MC female partner, and he didn't have too many other thoughts. He didn't really care who it was... But when he heard the last sentence from his agent, for some reason, he couldn't help but feel a sour feeling in his originally calm heart.

Although he knew that what An Chengyuan said was absolutely correct...it just made him very uncomfortable and a little irritated.

Although he and Bae Joo-hyun have been separated for a long time and there is not much contact in between, he also has a new girlfriend.

But the accumulated emotions and various deep memories over the years are not so easy to let go. In fact, Chi Jingyuan has always kept a special feeling for her in his heart. Every time they meet or mention her name, there will be some ripples unconsciously.

And the young lady is that kind of person... When I think of her, and her face that seems to be so fragile inside but still pretends to be strong, I can't help but want to be partial to her and take care of her.

'No one pushed her at all'

"I can't compare to Seolhyun."

An Chengyuan's casual words echoed in his ears involuntarily. Chi Jingyuan sipped his coffee and fell into deep thought.

"... Jingyuan, if you decide what to do next, I will tell the company." An Chengyuan did not notice the quiet atmosphere and the change in Chi Jingyuan's mood. After flipping through the information twice, he continued to speak, ready to confirm it.

"Wait a minute, bro..."

Chi Jingyuan seemed to have made a decision after thinking it over. He put down the cup in his hand, sipped the remaining coffee on his lips, and said to his agent: "Brother, please tell the company that for this music festival, I think the 'Yinyin CP' is more suitable. Ask them to promote it with KBS."

His tone sounded casual, but it surprised An Chengyuan.

Hearing Chi Jingyuan's tone just now, he thought that nothing would happen. He had no idea how such a big change could have happened suddenly.

An Chengyuan blinked and tried to observe Yi Chi Jingyuan's expression, but after watching for a long time, he didn't find anything wrong. His expression was calm and his eyes were deep.

However, he suddenly had some thoughts in his mind...

But An Chengyuan didn't say much. He quietly observed for a few seconds and then asked tentatively: "Just say it's your opinion?"

"Yes, that's my opinion."

"okay, I get it."

The agent nodded. He knew very well Chi Jingyuan's position in the company and the weight of his words.

Just as if he remembered something, An Chengyuan paused for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "Then...what if KBS doesn't want to?"

"..." Chi Jingyuan didn't say anything, just shrugged his shoulders, looked up at him and smiled.

"……I see."

After a slight pause, An Chengyuan repeated what he had just said...

However, he took a sip of water, as if he was afraid that Chi Jingyuan would be worried, and then he analyzed again: "Because SBS puts a lot of pressure on us, KBS attaches great importance to whether Jingyuan will be the MC this time, and the female MC is actually not that important. If you are the next one, it doesn’t matter who your partner is as long as it’s suitable... and because of your relationship, the company’s voice has also increased accordingly."

"Then I'll leave it to you, brother..." Chi Jingyuan nodded and smiled.

"Jingyuan is really very loyal..."

An Chengyuan also laughed, and felt that he had grasped Chi Jingyuan's psychology: "Come to think of it, I am also a fan of 'Yin Yin CP', hehe."

Although Chi Jingyuan didn't believe what he said about "fans", it didn't stop the two of them from happily praising each other.

"..."

After talking about the year-end schedule and exchanging a few pleasantries, Chi Jingyuan suddenly thought of something he had explained before: "By the way, brother, how is the discussion in the planning department about the collaboration single with Japan that I proposed to the company before?"

He was talking about the song he created earlier, which was inspired by Minami Nagai and the fireworks festival.

Although the song has not been completely completed and some details have not been finalized, Chi Jingyuan had already told the company about this a few days ago.

"...Well, you're talking about this matter."

Hearing Chi Jingyuan mention this, An Chengyuan blinked, and a trace of difficulty appeared in the depths of his pupils, but he still smiled and nodded: "Of course there is no problem with the idea of ​​single cooperation. The company now encourages Jingyuan and you XO children to try diversified development. This year, members such as Chanyeol and Jongdae have completed their own cooperative single projects."

"And the company has already determined that EXO's focus for next year's activities will shift to overseas markets, mainly Japan and Japan. Your idea of ​​a Japanese single is also in line with XO's development trend, and the company still agrees with it."

"but……"

An Chengyuan suddenly changed the subject, and it seemed that everything he said before was just a prelude to this "but":

"Although the company supports your proposal, Jingyuan, can you reconsider the details? If you are releasing a collaborative single in Japan, wouldn't it be more appropriate to choose a local singer who is well-known and popular in Japan? Although Twice's Mina Xi is from Japan, according to the company's investigation, the entire Twice has not yet been active in Japan. At present, she is not very well-known in Japan, and many people don't know her existence."

"Also... the company has already heard the demo of the song you named "Fireworks". Many musicians, including Director Lee Soo Man, have given it high praise. It is really an excellent song. They think that this song will make it easier for you and EXO to expand into the Japanese market, so they all attach great importance to it... and the female part you designated is not easy to sing. After the company's evaluation, we feel that Twice's Mina xi cannot fully interpret the content of this song..."

"so……"

After talking for a long time, An Chengyuan paused and tried to persuade him: "Jingyuan, would you like to reconsider it?"

"..."

After hearing what his agent and the company meant, Chi Jingyuan was speechless for a moment.

Previously, he was confident that SM would not cause any obstacles when he proposed to collaborate with Nagai Minami on a single, because it had been like this for many years. The real obstacle should be from JYP... But he didn't expect that it was because the quality of the song was too high that the company was reluctant.
Chi Jingyuan didn't know what to say about this, and even felt an unnatural sense of being amused and speechless in his heart.

He could tell that An Chengyuan and the company's suggestions were sincere and had been carefully considered, and he also knew that most of their ideas were actually correct.

only……

Chi Jingyuan was not prepared to listen to their opinions.

Because for him, the significance of this song is not how much popularity it gains, nor how much money it makes.

It is just a memory and record of a night that is unforgettable even for him, and a sublimation of the engraving of a relationship, just like the watercolor painting he drew himself and placed next to the bed in his apartment. It has become a symbol of memory that he will feel nostalgic for even when he looks back on the past many years later.

This song... was written for that romantic fireworks night, for the girl in a yukata standing next to him.

Of course he knew that his girlfriend’s singing skills were average and her emotional expression was relatively immature, so she might not be able to perform the song live well... But if someone else sang it, it would lose its original meaning.

In this story of fireworks and yukatas, Minami Nai is the protagonist.

"...I already know the company and my brother's ideas and suggestions."

After a moment of silence, facing the expectant eyes of his agent, Chi Jingyuan took a breath and said, "But... I still stick to my original idea, because..."

When talking about the reason, Chi Jingyuan paused, and he didn't know what he remembered. He suddenly smiled, then lowered his head and shook his head, seeming a little helpless, and then raised his face with a smile, and stopped explaining: "That's it."

"Forehead……"

Although his tone was calm and he was smiling, An Chengyuan could sense Chi Jingyuan's persistence and his intransigence.

Looking at the smiling handsome face in front of him, after getting along with him for so long since becoming his agent, he also got to know Chi Jingyuan's character very well.

This kid is usually very easy to get along with, very polite and has a high emotional intelligence, and is not as difficult to deal with as some rumors say... but at times, when he is strong, he is really strong.

"OK, I'll discuss it with the company later."

An Chengyuan didn't try to persuade him anymore and agreed... Chi Jingyuan already had a lot of power in music matters, and the company only gave him suggestions because the song was of high quality and they were very optimistic about it. If Chi Jingyuan didn't accept it, at most they would just feel a little regretful...

After responding, An Chengyuan thought about it again and asked hesitantly, "There shouldn't be any problem with the planning... But Jingyuan, the single you wrote in the plan is expected to be released next year, which is still a long time. Do you want to invite JYP to cooperate now?"

The agent's tone was strange, as if he had no idea about the operation of Chi Jingyuan's project.

When Chi Jingyuan heard An Chengyuan's puzzled tone, he felt a little helpless.

Of course he knew that it was a little early to post it now...but wasn't it the anniversary of his love with Mingjing Nan that was coming up, the 100-day anniversary at that, and the girls in Japan and Peninsula really cared about this.

After thinking for a long time, he felt that this song was the most appropriate gift...and he had to let Mingjing Nan know the news on the 23rd.

Not only Ming Jingnan had been looking forward to this anniversary for a long time, she also did not rest between various activities and took time out to stay up late to knit the scarf by hand. Chi Jingyuan had actually been thinking about this matter for a long time, and even used the method of suppressing first and then praising in order to create the greatest emotional impact.

Chi Jingyuan knows himself very well.

Although because of his personality and emotional values, he sometimes does things that would disappoint his girlfriend if she knew about it, and he doesn't know what will happen in the future.

But at least during the period of passionate love, he will do his best to take care of the other person, whether in terms of actual value or emotional value.

At least now, he wanted to make the girl whose eyes were full of him feel that she was the happiest... This feeling of running towards each other became a memory that would be unforgettable no matter how long it took.

Besides, JYP may not agree, and it will take at least a few days of discussion... He probably needs to call Park Jin Young too.

"Send it."

…………

"By the way, I didn't have time to ask you just now, has Chanyeol hyung finally landed that TV series?"

"It's been approved. He's one of the main actors. And the filming will probably start soon. Your "Goblin" will be aired on the 2nd of next month, right? Who knows, they might even be your competitors by then."

In the company cafeteria, Chi Jingyuan, Wu Sehun, and Kim Junmyeon, who had finished today's practice task, were sitting at a table for four, eating and chatting casually.

"Ah, now that you say that, I really feel pressured..."

Chi Jingyuan chewed the rice in his mouth and sighed without emotion: "What was the name of that drama? I remember it seemed to be a collaboration with Xiuying's boyfriend, right?"

"It's called "Missing9"... Yes, Jung Kyung-ho is Sooyoung's boyfriend." When Wu Sehun heard his sarcastic tone, the corners of his mouth twitched and he nodded.

"It seems like they have been dating for a long time, right?"

"It's been a long time. It was exposed in 14, but I heard they were together a long time ago. It seems like it's been five or six years now?"

"So long? So it looks like they might get married in the future?"

"That's not necessarily true." Jin Junmyeon shook his head and said very experiencedly, "According to my observation, couples who date for too long have a very low chance of getting married..."

As he was talking, he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He stopped eating and took out his phone to take a look. It was a text message from Yu Jeongyeon: "Oppa, is XO really that profitable?"

"What makes money?"

This nonsensical text message left Chi Jingyuan unable to react, and he asked back in surprise.

"It's the list that Forbes just released... Oppa, didn't you see the current trending searches?"

what?
Seeing what Yu Jeongyeon said, Ji Jingyuan was confused, but he immediately became interested. He stopped eating and swiped the screen to search the Internet. He asked the members next to him: "Have you seen the current trending searches? It seems that there is a list..."

"What hot search?"

"List? Let me see."

When the people nearby heard this, they also put down their chopsticks and took out their phones to look at it.

It didn't take Ji Jingyuan too long to search. He easily found the red-hot entry related to #EXO at the top of Naver's hot search list.

"EXO was selected into the Forbes list, with annual income exceeding that of the representative male group of Ami"

This title was really intimidating. Chi Jingyuan clicked on it directly and quickly browsed the content of the news.

"Forbes, a well-known American magazine, today released the list of "Top 2016 Income Celebrities Under 30 in 30".

EXO ranks sixth on the list with an annual income of 5700 million U.S. dollars (about 780 billion won), second only to Taylor Swift, Adele, Rihanna and other European and American superstars. It is also the male group with the highest annual income on the list except for One Direction.

Big Bang ranked 4400th on the list with an annual income of million US dollars (about billion won).

Forbes stated that "EXO's annual income exceeded the highest annual income record of a male group in the United States."

In addition, the two boy bands were also selected into the "2016 Forbes 100 Celebrity List", setting a new record in the history of popular music in the Peninsula, and once again proving the world-class influence of Kpop. "

(End of this chapter)