Chapter 141 Park In-jeong's Choice
"President!"
“Big brother!”
Seeing Zheng Xiuheng walking out of the lounge, the five trainees of the company stood up to greet him, even Choi Ji-na, who had a bad first impression of Zheng Xiuheng.
Although there are not many trainees, including four big ones and one small one, Zheng Xiuheng is still very satisfied. After all, except for Lee Ji-eun, the other four are girls with their own strengths and characteristics.
"You two should get to know each other well. The company doesn't have many arrangements for the time being. Your life may be the same as before, except for training. But don't worry, you also know that the company's current artist is only Lee Hyori, and teachers like Liu Xiye are more producers. As an entertainment company, without artists, it means that we must launch artists, so what you have to do now is to work hard and practice well. Come on!"
Zheng Xiuheng gave some encouragement like a president, and then left the recording studio.
The four girls were stimulated by Zheng Xiuheng's words, but Li Zhien didn't feel anything. She just waved goodbye in a cute way.
"Ji Na, does the president mean that new members will be introduced soon?" Kim Yoo Jin, who had lost a little weight due to lack of practice recently, asked excitedly.
Cui Zhina thought for a while and said, "It should be true. Now that you put it that way, it seems to be true. Now there are only five of us trainees in the company. If we launch an artist, it should be a girl group!"
At this moment, Choi Ji-na felt extremely lucky that she didn't return to Canada. She thought that Hyosung had met a liar and a bad guy, but she didn't expect that everything was true. Judging from the experience during this period, everything is fine. The only thing that worries Choi Ji-na is that last time Jung Soo-heng asked Hyosung if she was a "virgin", which is scary no matter how you think about it. However, after joining the antenna, Choi Ji-na also knew that her relationship with Jung Soo-heng had changed. If she talked like last time, she would definitely be doomed. But no matter what, she got good news today.
Kim Hyo-rin on the side is more single. To be honest, she is not the kind of trainee that no one wants. It's just that after failing in the JYP internal selection, the small group was disbanded. Member Ahn Hee-yeon left JYP, and when she was contacted by phone, she said she went to study in China. Song Ji-eun also left because she felt confused and couldn't see a future in JYP.
Kim Hyo-rin was originally going to join the new company founded by CEO Hong, but she unexpectedly met Jung Soo-hyung through Hyun-A's introduction. However, this is not important. Jung Soo-hyung does not attract her, nor does the Big Three. However, Lee Hyo-ri's appearance became the reason why she chose to join Antenna. For Kim Hyo-rin, the company where Lee Hyo-ri exists is equal to strength. Everyone has different opinions, but her opinion is that simple.
To be honest, Kim Hyo-rin’s appearance cannot be described as beautiful, but it cannot be described as ugly either. With her appearance and tan skin, it is more scientific to describe her as healthy.
As for the three elements for debut, appearance has been removed. In fact, no matter how good the three elements sound, if it is a group, appearance is always the most important.
As for the remaining strength, personality, and background, I won’t talk about them. Among the rest, having two of these elements means that the agent company will have plasticity. As for appearance, as long as it’s not terrible, it’s fine.
As for Kim Hyo-rin's singing skills, after coming to the company, she only sang one song and the three giants were excited. Lee Hyo-ri was also dumbfounded. She really couldn't understand why JYP would release such a person.
No matter from what aspect, Kim Hyo-rin is still confident. She believes that if she forms a group, she can get a position even if there is internal competition.
Choi Ji-na and the other two were quite wary of Kim Hyo-rin, but there were only a few of them in the company and there was no planning at the moment. Plus, the three were easy to talk to and they hadn't formally started training yet, so they got along pretty well and slowly got to know each other.
"I heard that the president is still poaching people. I think if we want to make sure we have a smooth debut, we really have to work harder. After all, no one knows how talented the next trainee who enters the company will be!"
Kim Hyo-rin's words also reminded the three girls, especially Jeon Hyo-sung. Hope was rekindled in her, and she would never allow this opportunity to slip away, because she owed Zheng Xiuheng too much money. In order to let her mother live in peace, she had to succeed.
"Even if it costs me everything, I will make my debut!"
Jeon Hyosung didn't say anything, but there was a fire burning in her eyes. This is what we call enlightenment.
Lee Ji-eun didn't feel anything, she just looked at these seniors curiously, thinking in her mind: "Will the elder brothers give me candy next month?"
At four o'clock in the afternoon, in a cafe near Yeouido TV station, because it was a holiday, there were many couples, and they all looked very loving. Only an uncle and a beautiful girl by the window looked a little weird.
"Park Injeong-hee, how are you thinking about it?"
"If you keep silent for too long, you will only lose opportunities. To be honest, you should know me a little bit. I don't have the power that SM has, but I can still promote new artists. And I've already told you the conditions for joining my company. I will never lie to you. Even if you debut in SM, unless you become popular right after your debut, it will be difficult to have income within two years. But it's different now. As long as you sign this contract, I believe this signing fee should be immediately useful to your family!"
Kim Kyung-wook looked very sincere, and with his right hand he pushed the contract on the table in front of Park In-jeong without leaving any trace.
"30,000,000!"
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, seven zeros!"
Thirty million.
A signing fee of 30 million is indeed a sky-high price for a new artist. Lee Hyori was able to get a signing fee of 1.5 billion because she is Lee Hyori. For an ordinary new artist in the entertainment industry, let alone signing a contract, she is basically still in debt. After all, the training of the agency is not free.
Therefore, a signing fee of 30 million is indeed a sky-high price for a newcomer. More importantly, according to South Korea's consumption level, 30 million is equivalent to two to three years' income for some ordinary families.
And Park In-jeong's family happened to be in need of money.
Park Injeong lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking, her hands tightly grasping her pants, with a look of struggle on her face.
"Ren Jingxi, I know why you left SM. To be honest, I admire your behavior. You gave up your dream for your family. No matter who you are, even if I have a purpose, I have to say I admire you. After all, I know very well how much the trainees pursue their dreams and how much they sacrifice!"
"And you must be very clear that debuting does not mean you will be famous, and being famous does not mean you can make money right away. It is very painful for a 21-year-old girl to be hesitant between responsibility and dreams. But now you have an opportunity. This is the money you can earn by working for two or even three years. As a signing bonus, I have already shown my sincerity!"
Dreams are not reality. Only dreams that have come true are called reality, and only then can they be called dreams come true. Before that, there is not much difference between dreams and fantasies.
But people living in reality do not live just for dreams. Park Injeong, who went against Kim Youngmin's wishes and returned home, was indeed greatly shocked.
My grandmother and uncle who have been living in the hospital for a long time, who were told by the doctor that they were in the terminal stage of cancer, and my parents who have become so thin that they look like dead bodies, who work hard to pay for the medical expenses.
At that time, Park In-jeong suddenly couldn't remember when was the last time she went home. She only remembered that the situation at that time was not as bad as this time. Park In-jeong thought, could it be because she didn't call when she went home this time?
This made her feel guilty.
At that time, Park In-jeong wanted to stay and take care of her grandmother and uncle, but both of them supported Park In-jeong's dream, so... Park In-jeong returned to SM.
Finally, Park In-jeong made a choice, hoping not to leave any regrets. Although this idea is impossible to realize, at least she can leave with her head held high.
However, what Park In-jeong did not expect was that when she was about to go home to take care of her family and work part-time to earn money, she immediately met Kim Kyung-wook after leaving the SM dormitory.
Thirty million is of great appeal to Park In-jeong. Although it is far from enough for treatment, it can support the treatment for a period of time, instead of being like now, where the family can only barely support some of the most basic medical means.
But Park In-jeong also had her own concerns. She didn't think she was worth the price, and the methods Kim Kyung-wook used from the beginning made her angry. But facing the contract on the table, Park In-jeong's right hand raised up as if out of control.
Seeing Park In-jeong's move , Jin Jingxu smiled, but his smile was somewhat helpless. Signing a person for 30 million, rather than saying that Jin Jingxu was crazy, it was more like compensation and a last resort.
After signing the contract, the remaining means would not be so glorious, but thinking of his own ambition, Jin Jingxu also gritted his teeth and said fiercely in his heart: "I'm sorry, Park Renjing!"
I signed my name on the contract almost instinctively. In fact, it should have been a good thing. After all, I could get the money and continue my dream. But there are no such good things in this world.
Worry, fear, and complex emotions entangled in his mind. Jin Jingxu handed over a check and said with a smile: "Knowing your family situation, I will not break my promise. This is the full signing fee. I hope it can be of some help to you. The company will be officially established in three days. You can go home temporarily during these days and come back in three days to attend the party. It is mainly to get to know colleagues, shareholders, and investors . I will call you to inform you when the time comes. Keep the check. I'm leaving first!"
Of course, Jin Jingxu did not pay the full amount of 30 million in one lump sum because he was really kind, but the penalty for breach of contract stated in the contract was fifteen times the signing fee.
Park In-jeong looked at the check on the table and held it in her hand with some trembling. At this moment...
"Bang!"
"Ah, what the hell are you doing!"
