Volume 5 2013 Chapter 938 Lee Soo Man's Principles
On the other hand, Choi Jin-ri also learned about the company's decision.
This decision was a bolt from the blue for her!
Zhenli never expected that the result would be like this.
Yi Haoyan has done everything, and the company can enjoy the results as long as they nod! Why do we need to change people? Is there something I did not do well?
Little Snowball nervously recalled his performance during this period.
Not at all?!
There was not a single mistake in the stage performance, and other promotional and schedule activities were also completed with full effort, without any fault to be found.
She even co-wrote the lyrics for the comeback song First Wisdom Teeth!
At the beginning, ever since she knew that Yi Haoyan had arranged a heroine for her, Zhenli worked especially hard.
On the one hand, she has to make herself worthy of this special gift, and on the other hand, she has to perform well so that the company can continue to support her acting activities while taking into account the group's comeback.
Zhenli feels sorry for the members because she often misses group schedules when filming TV dramas.
But the company's decision made all her efforts go to waste.
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"Why? Sooyoung oppa? Is there something I did wrong?"
The girl looked at her agent with tears in her eyes. She had no idea why this had happened to her.
"Don't think too much about it, Zhenli. It's not your problem. The company wants you to become a movie actor, so they have other plans."
Li Zhuying was also a little confused because he himself did not understand SM's decision, and could not answer the truth's questions.
"But……"
This reasoning certainly doesn't make sense.
Becoming a movie actor and acting in TV dramas are not contradictory in themselves, and they are not mutually exclusive relationships where you can only choose one path.
"Don't say buts. This is a joint decision between the president and Mr. Lee Soo Man, and it cannot be changed. But I'm sure it's not your fault. You should focus on the current schedule and stop thinking about other things..."
If I can't explain it, I won't explain it.
Choi Jin-ri is just an artist after all, and the company's decision is enough. Anyway, it is impossible for her to go to the president and director.
Although this method is not very good, as the head of the agency office, Lee Soo-young does have the right not to explain.
But he had to find out the real reason.
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"Teacher, why?"
Lee Soo-young stood straight in front of Lee Soo-man's desk.
As a student taught by the teacher, there are some things he needs to figure out.
"I have thought about this itinerary for a long time and I can't think of any factors that might bring disadvantages to the company. Instead, the current decision will offend the other party. Why is that?"
"Indeed, you are right, that is the case."
Lee Soo Man adjusted his glasses.
"Perhaps, you also want to ask, we have always maintained a good relationship with each other before, why do we want to offend him at this time?"
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"Can't figure it out?"
"Yes, please teach me, teacher."
Lee Soo-young put her legs together, bent down and bowed 90 degrees with a serious expression, as if she had returned to the days when she was doing odd jobs under Lee Soo-man.
"Because this young master has crossed the line~"
Lee Soo-man did not hide anything from his loyal student.
"Crossing the line?"
"Are Zhenli and Yi Haoyan dating?"
"No, I can guarantee that. Although he is close to Zhenli, they are not that kind of relationship. And Master Yi has a girlfriend. "
Ever since Lee Soo Man pointed this out to him, Lee Soo Young has been paying close attention to the situation. He confirmed that the two were not dating.
It would be a shame if the company made this decision for this reason.
“Hehehe.”
"Teacher, please believe me. I am absolutely sure of this!"
"I just believe you. I'm more worried that the two of them are not dating."
"What does this mean?"
"Is Choi Jin-ri an artist under SM?"
"Of course."
"Then why did Master Yi arrange a role for her directly, and even notify the company after the script was customized? Shouldn't it be normal to discuss such a proposal with the company and get its consent before doing these things?"
"This, this is a matter of time."
As a participant in the whole process, Li Zhuying did not think there was anything wrong.
"Zooyoung, if you think so, then I think you are not qualified as a manager."
"Please give me some guidance, teacher."
"SM went from a small workshop to where it is today after going through many, many difficulties. We made a lot of compromises, made a lot of mistakes, and even nearly went bankrupt a few times, but in the end we became the most successful company in the industry. Do you know why?"
"Um...what?"
There were too many things that came to mind at once, and Li Zhuying didn't know what the teacher was referring to.
“Because there are rules.”
The godfather of K-Pop spoke in a firm and decisive tone.
"The rule is that artists must obey the management of the company. The company has absolute authority in operation and production.
“Whether it’s HOT, Shinhwa, TVXQ, SJ or Girls’ Generation, no matter how successful the artist is, they must obey the management of the company. This is the most important condition for maintaining the company’s growth step by step and reaching where it is today!
"We are not YG, which allows its artists to create freely, nor are we JYP, which believes in amicable separation. We are SM, which has strict management and clear discipline. This is the foundation for the company to maintain stability!
"HOT disbanded, we have Shinhwa, Shinhwa left, we have Boa and TVXQ, TVXQ split, we have SJ and Girls' Generation. As long as the company is still there, the artists are just soldiers, and they must obey the management of the company! SM's artists can only be decided by SM. This is our rule!"
Lee Soo Man's face still looks kind behind the lenses, but his iron-blooded nature is already evident.
Li Zhuying suddenly remembered something.
The 61-year-old man in front of him who founded SM company, although he has always appeared in front of the media with a kind image in recent years, was also a tough leader who had the final say when he was young, and even had the nickname "tyrant".
HOT disbanded, Shinhwa left, TVXQ split, every time they faced a major crisis, the old man in front of us never backed down.
Lee Soo Man is a tough and stubborn person at heart.
This time, facing the young chaebol master, he was still as charming and graceful as ever.
"Teacher, I understand. This matter was my mistake."
Li Zhuying finally realized the problem.
"Choi Jin-ri is an idol of SM, so her schedule should be arranged by SM. This is the principle. The reason why I want to replace her is to tell that young master this truth. As for the other suggestions, they are the ideas of the directors, and I have no objection."
"I understand the logic, but do we have to use such an offensive method?"
Li Zhuying was still surprised by the company's change of attitude.
"It's useless to talk nicely . Human nature is very fragile when facing interests. My experience tells me that power is fought for, and rules are fought for. Cooperation is a two-way street. SM is not a vassal of CJ. We have had confrontations before, and it's okay if we offended him. I ask you to respect this young master, but it doesn't mean you have to obey him completely."
Lee Soo Man has his own reasons.
"This...future cooperation...well, it might have an impact, right?"
"Don't worry, our connection with CJ is not limited to this. This matter will definitely not be handled by this young master in the end. He is just doing things based on his talent and mood. The young lady is the one who is really in charge. She knows very well why we are doing this. Don't worry."
The Godfather of K-Pop isn't worried at all.
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