Volume 2 2010 Chapter 179 Educating Xiujing
"Ah! How did you debut? You don't even know the basic operation of popular members driving the development of the group!"
Yi Haoyan scolded.
"Ah! Does that work? I acted in TV dramas and it didn't have any effect! "
The little black-faced boy fought back unconvinced.
On March 22, 2010, Krystal Jung's first TV series, "The Cuter You See Me," premiered. She played a cheerful, quirky little girl in the series under her real name. It was a family sitcom with good ratings.
"ha!"
Yi Haoyan was so angry that he laughed. He had heard about this drama from Victoria Song and Jessica, and he actually watched a few episodes.
"Ah! Use your brain! That's a Japanese drama! Do you understand Japanese drama? That drama is for housewives and aunts! Do you expect them to get to know you and become fans of F(X)? Ah!!"
While speaking, Yi Haoyan also imitated the dance steps from F(X)'s debut song "LA chA TA".
Of course, the dance was ugly.
Park Chae-kyung and Son Eun-hee on the side both laughed.
"Can you imagine those aunties learning your dances, listening to your songs, and buying your albums like this?"
"Even if it was 'I Am Your Destiny' starring Yoona! The average viewership was around 20%, and it reached 32% at best. It was once so popular that it became a household name! But it only increased the group's recognition, and didn't bring in many fans. Because it was also a daily drama! Can your drama compare to hers?"
"Aunties don't chase celebrities! They don't chase girl groups either!"
Now Krystal was speechless.
She fell completely into Yi Haoyan's hands, was pressed to the floor and rubbed wantonly, and had no power to fight back.
But it’s not over yet.
"Variety shows are different! Many variety shows are for all ages, and both adults and children will watch them, so they cover a much wider audience. There are potential fans of idols among them."
"Especially shows like We Got Married that focus on celebrity romance are even more popular with young people! Those people are likely to become fans.
Otherwise, why do you think the show used so many idols in the second season? Isn't it because they saw the appeal of idols among young audiences?
The agency has always avoided the topic of idols' love affairs, so why are they so cooperative now? Isn't it because this kind of imaginary love show that challenges the limits of idols and fans can stimulate fans and increase popularity?
I can easily think of ways to use this show to increase your group's popularity. You actually said it's useless?
After Victoria Song and her husband formed a couple, as V's "children", can't you appear on TV shows legitimately? It fits your age and your position in the group, and you won't feel awkward because you're appearing on a dating show. It's such a simple thing!
It’s fine if you can’t see it, but you dare to say it so easily, letting me know how shallow and ignorant you are!
"Krystal Jung! What on earth are you thinking?"
Yi Haoyan tilted his head and looked at Zheng Xiujing, his eyes were like he was looking at a stupid bird that walked into a trap.
"Ah! Sikaoni!"
Yi Haoyan turned to look at Jessica and pointed at Zheng Xiujing.
"How did this stupid girl debut? Sister, did you threaten the company's top management? Did you beat up Lee Soo Man?"
"Haha, ah! That's enough! You don't even let me go~" Jessica said angrily.
That's right! Jessica was just a little bit dissatisfied, and she wasn't angry at all.
It’s just that Xiujing asked such a poor question, there’s no need for rescue.
Little Zheng was stunned.
It would have been fine if he was criticized, but he was only slightly dissatisfied when his queen-like sister was talked about like that.
This attitude! Isn't the difference too big?
My sister is never this nice to me at home!
The girl suddenly felt like her own sister had been taken away by someone.
This feeling made her unwilling to admit defeat and she wanted to fight to the end.
"Yeah, even if you're right! V's mom being on a variety show is good for everyone!
But we are idol singers! In the end, our performance is still measured by the performance of our songs! It’s great that you can recommend good variety shows , but can you provide good songs? "
This is a bit unreasonable.
Jessica's face changed and she was ready to teach her sister a lesson, but she was stopped by the boy's eyes.
Yi Haoyan looked at the girl's stubborn expression, paused for a moment, and answered with some regret.
“I can’t.
I can’t write songs and I don’t understand music theory.
But that’s not a reason why I can’t give you good songs.”
"What?"
Zheng Xiujing, who just thought she had turned the game around, was a little confused. What did this mean?
"The good songs you're talking about should be the hits like 'Gee' and 'Nobody' that made the group a hit, right?"
The boy confirmed.
"Yeah, it's that kind of song." Krystal nodded.
"Even if I had a song like that, SM wouldn't sing it for you..."
This is hard to understand.
Several people looked at each other. Only Jessica seemed to understand something.
Yi Haoyan looked at Jessica, and they made eye contact. The boy was a little hesitant, but Jessica was very determined.
Even with the affirmation from the girl's sister, the boy still found it difficult to speak.
Jessica took over the topic.
"What I'm going to say next is a bit cruel, but since you've made your debut, there are some things you have to know."
At the signal from the girl's sister, Yi Haoyan had no choice but to continue speaking.
"Two singles have been released, and you should have a better understanding of F(X)'s positioning. The group's configuration is not a mainstream combination like Girls' Generation. A foreign leader, a foreign rapper with a distinct personal style, a lead singer, and two high-quality youngest members who are actors. This combination of members is obviously not aimed at reaching the top in Korea."
"Why not?" the girl was still being stubborn.
"The Korean market is small and the local consciousness is very strong. A foreign captain basically eliminates the possibility of the group reaching the top." Yi Haoyan couldn't say that he was xenophobic, so he had to change to a relatively mild expression.
"In addition, Girls' Generation has already topped the list, so it is impossible for subsequent groups to continue to top the list. Other companies will not allow it, and SM cannot do it either."
"What does this have to do with us not being able to get the Divine Comedy?"
"Your positioning determines that there won't be similar songs."
"Why? Can't we become famous?" The girl found it incredible.
It is hard for anyone to accept being told that they will not reach the top right after debuting.
“It’s not that I can’t become famous.” The boy pinched his chin and reorganized his words.
"It should be said that you are not a girl group in the traditional sense."
"What?"
Krystal Jung stared at the boy intently. Her facial features with clear lines gave her a cool and elegant look. Her cold eyes were particularly sharp. Her sharp beauty looked particularly lethal in this expression.
Yi Haoyan shifted his gaze slightly. The girl's expression at this moment made him dare not look directly at her.
"Maybe letting Victoria Song be the captain is so that you can explore the Chinese market in the future. But before that, F(X)'s focus is still on Korea.
Girls' Generation is still on the rise and is currently undergoing transformation. If they do well, they will have no problem remaining popular for another two or three years.
Moreover, Girls' Generation's model will definitely attract many followers, and more large-scale girl groups will appear in the market in the future.
As a new girl group, F(X) cannot follow the path of Girls' Generation, as that would mean they will never make it, so you must find another way!
Music also needs innovation, and innovation requires investment.
This is why the members of your group are of such high quality!
F(X) is the group that is responsible for innovating SM's music concepts. Catering to the market and making money is not your main goal.
So even if there is a highly addictive divine song, the company will not let you use it.
You are actually an experimental group."
Every word the boy said hit Zheng Xiujing's heart. Although it was hard to accept, she couldn't refute it.
And the look on his sister's face clearly showed that she agreed with his analysis.
As an idol singer, am I destined to never become a star as popular as my sister?
The girl was very depressed for a while.
Even the newly served giant octopus that was stewed at low temperature and then fried could not save her mood.
