The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 557 New Member Meet-and-Greet? No! It's Zhang Chen's Fan Gathering!

A week has passed since the press conference, but sales of "Time Capsule" in South Korea have not improved.

In other regions, especially in China and the United States, the two main markets of Chenguang Group, the company has shown the characteristics of "specialization".

The most obvious thing is that the song "APT" actually made it onto Billboard!
Many singers have appeared on Billboard.

But very few singers make it onto Billboard.

In China, and even across the entire Asian region.

Since the birth of Billboard, the first singer to be listed on Billboard was a princess from China.

She entered the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot 200 albums charts in 1996.

Although her ranking wasn't high, it was precisely because of her experience joining Billboard Music in 96 that her contract with EMI (EMI Records) in 1997 reached an astonishing HK$6000 million!
This figure was equivalent to 6420 million yuan in mainland China at the time.

This is equivalent to the top 0.01% of the wealthy class in mainland China.

In terms of purchasing power, that would have been enough to buy more than 300 properties in Yanjing at the time.

If we compare the income of celebrities at that time.

Back in 19997, Jackie Chan, who was at the peak of his popularity, only earned HK$2000 million per film.

But if a comparison is really needed, it should be calculated based on the income of female celebrities.

At the time, Gong Li, the highest-paid mainland film star, only received 300-500 million yuan per film.

Before 1996, although the princess was popular, Billboard's influence brought her career to an even greater peak.

This is something that one of her fellow disciples could never match, no matter how stubbornly they tried to deny it.

Otherwise, EMI Records wouldn't have gone against the prevailing opinion and offered that sky-high contract of HK$6000 million.

In the entertainment industry, income is the best proof of a star's commercial value, and the two complement each other.

The fact that he entered the Billboard Hot 100 as a Chinese person was a key factor in his soaring commercial value.

Following the princess, Zhang Chen burst onto the scene in 1998.

However Zhang Chen
"This guy is no reference value." Liu Yifei's excited expression instantly collapsed.

She looked at Yoona and Sooyoung in front of her, as well as another very reserved young girl, and sighed, saying, "We can't compare ourselves to that beast."

Lin Yoona is naturally very familiar with her boss's legendary experiences.

She subconsciously began to recount her boss Zhang Chen's experience with the bulletin board.

"In the first week of its release, the album Dream had three songs that ranked 8th, 23rd and 31st on Billboard, with its best performance ever being in the top three on Billboard."

The second album, "Leon," contained three songs, all of which entered the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with the best result being number 2.

All three songs from his third album, "ROCK," entered the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20, with the best result being number 2.

After three albums, everyone began to question whether Billboard was deliberately suppressing Boss. So after the release of the album "Stronger", Boss held his first concert. Relying on the influence of the concert, all eight songs from the album entered Billboard.

Among them, "Rolling In The Deep" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained on the chart for 7 weeks, eventually winning the Billboard Year-End Singles Chart.

"

Lin Yoona counted on her fingers, listing Zhang Chen's glorious deeds as if they were her most treasured possessions.

Liu Yifei and the other two listened quietly.

The little girl, who seemed somewhat out of place among the other three, suddenly mustered her courage and raised her hand, saying, "Um..."

Liu Yifei and the other two looked at the big-eyed girl.

The girl was startled by the intense gazes of the three men.

But after swallowing hard, she mustered her courage and asked, "Actually, compared to your Billboard experience, your Grammy experience is more legendary, isn't it?"

Seeing that the three of them did not answer, she imitated Lin Yoona and began to recount Zhang Chen's Grammy Awards.

"At the 41st Grammy Awards in 1998, he broke Grammy records, becoming the youngest person in Grammy history to win Best New Artist and Best Pop Male Vocal Performance."

At the 42nd Grammy Awards in 1999, it won Best Album of the Year, Best Original Score, and Best Arrangement.

The 43rd edition in 2000.

As she said this, the girl's face turned bright red, and her tone became excited.

"This year's Grammys was also the night of the boss's triumph! At this year's Grammys, the boss received 12 nominations and ultimately won three of the four awards: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year."

He also won seven other awards, including 'Best Male Pop Artist', 'Best Pop Vocal Album', and 'Best Rock Song'.

A total of 10 awards! A first in Grammy history!

The girl became more and more excited as she spoke, closing her eyes and reminiscing as she said, "After taking a year off, I won three awards at the 45th Grammy Awards and five Grammy Awards at the 46th Grammy Awards."

During this period, many Grammy Award-winning singers were cultivated.

Subsequently, he made history by winning a Grammy Award for a Chinese song, becoming the first Chinese-language singer to achieve this feat.

At the same time, Michael Jackson admitted on the spot that his boss had surpassed him, personally confirming his boss's status as the number one person in the 'world music scene'.

And no one dared to challenge this position!

After saying that, the girl smacked her lips as if she wanted more before opening her eyes.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Liu Yifei with a strange expression, and Lin Yoona and Choi Sooyoung who looked like they had found kindred spirits.

"You're a fan of the boss too?!"

Im Yoona rushed to the girl and excitedly grabbed her hands, looking at her intently.

"Uh..." The girl was startled, but after hearing the question, she puffed out her chest and said with some pride, "I am the head of the Beijing Dance Academy branch of Zhang Chen's fan club in Yanjing!"

Zhang Chen Fan Support Group (Yanjing)

Liu Yifei, standing to the side, repeated the "title" for girls, her strange expression deepening.

"Sissi, don't you know?"

Seeing that Liu Yifei seemed not to understand, Choi Soo-young added, "Yoona and I are members of Zhang Chen's fan club in Yanjing City."

Liu Yifei was even more confused after hearing this.

So, out of these four people, she's the only outsider?

"Oh, right!"

Choi Soo-young patted her forehead and looked at Liu Yifei with a teasing expression, saying, "Qianqian, you're the vice president of Zhang Chen's fan club, you know."

"Who's the leader? No, wait!" Liu Yifei shook her head frantically. "How come I didn't know I was a member of Zhang Chen's fan club?"

"You don't know? This was organized by our leader, Emma."

“Emma.”

Liu Yifei said the name through gritted teeth.

This guy actually managed to create something like this behind the scenes.

She said, "It's been so many years since we last met. Why doesn't this guy come to China anymore?"

So that's what they were doing?
He even made himself into some kind of "deputy regimental commander"!
I'm the one most qualified to be the "leader," aren't I?!
But now is not the time to seek revenge or be scolded.

Looking at the girl who had only been there a short time and had already found her "organization," Liu Yifei asked curiously, "So that's why you came to South Korea?"

Before the girl could answer, Liu Yifei seemed to remember something, patted her forehead in annoyance, and asked shyly, "I still don't know your name."

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's question, the girl released her hands from Lin Yun'er's tight grip and introduced herself earnestly: "My name is Song Qian, a student in the 05 class of the Folk Dance Department of Beijing Dance Academy."

Then, she lowered her head with an embarrassed look and said, "I did come here because the boss ordered me to."

"Huh? Aren't you about the same age as me?"

"Yes, I was born in '87 too."

"Where's your birthday?"

“Uh,” Song Qian glanced at Liu Yifei and hesitated before saying, “February 2nd.”

Liu Yifei blinked. He was actually older than her?
She thought she would be the oldest among the four.

Now it seems she's no longer the "older sister".

Song Qian seemed to understand the meaning in Liu Yifei's eyes, and hurriedly explained, "I haven't officially debuted yet. The three of you are my seniors. I need to learn a lot from you."

After speaking, he looked at Liu Yifei and the other two with a nervous expression, especially Liu Yifei, who was in the lead.

She was a fan of Zhang Chen, so naturally she knew a lot of rumors about him.

Among them, the one that fans talk about the most is Liu Yifei, who is known as "Zhang Chen's sister".

This is a girl with a legendary life.

Every female fan of Zhang Chen envies Liu Yifei.

Everyone wants to be Liu Yifei.

But no one can become Liu Yifei. There's no way around it; the "childhood sweetheart" aura destined Liu Yifei's position in Zhang Chen's heart to be unshakeable by any other girl.

So even though Liu Yifei is often involved in rumors with Zhang Chen, many female fans can only worry helplessly and can't do anything about it.

It was mainly Zhang Chen's attitude that completely dispelled the female fans' desire to "compete" with Liu Yifei.

Zhang Chen, you've protected Liu Yifei so well!
"Don't be nervous," Liu Yifei said, taking Song Qian's hand to comfort her. "Since Zhang Chen sent you here, we trust his judgment."

"Yes, yes, those who are approved by the boss will achieve great things!"

"Hehe, our experience has already made the boss a veritable 'talent scout' in the entertainment industry."

Yoona and Sooyoung comforted Song Qian with pride.

The events that occurred in South Korea during this period have also been reported back to China.

After reading the news about South Korea, many Chinese people also went and carefully listed all the celebrities that Zhang Chen had signed.

As a result, without exception, they all became famous.

Since that day, Zhang Chen has been known as the "talent scout of the entertainment industry".

Song Qian, who came here today, has not yet been discovered by the outside world.

But Yoona and Sooyoung believe that as long as they complete the tasks assigned by their boss, this "older sister" who is still in college will definitely become famous all over the world, just like them!

"Yes! I also trust the boss's judgment!" Song Qian said with longing.

"Hehe, weren't we just talking about Billboard?" Lim Yoona brought the topic back to the beginning, "Now we're in a similar situation to Princess Sister, our net worth has probably surpassed most mainland stars."

The princess was able to leverage Billboard's influence to persuade EMI Records to offer that record-breaking HK$6000 million contract.

This time, their trio's "APT" also successfully made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Moreover, compared to the princess's bottom ranking, they are now ranked 28th on the top 100 list!
With this result, saying "his net worth has skyrocketed" is not an exaggeration at all, right?

"What is the length of your contract with the company?"

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Yoona and Choi Sooyoung with curiosity.

This is considered a major taboo in the workplace.

But who is Liu Yifei?
The most unique entity in the Chenguang Group!
She may become the wife of the chairman of Chenguang Group in the future!

How about finding out about the treatment of your employees?
Besides, this employee is your teammate, so of course you need to find out if your teammate is receiving "fair treatment" from the company.

Yes, at this moment she was siding with her teammates, not with Chenguang Group.

After all, she is also a member of YLC, and the leader!
It concerns my own income!

Zhang Chen isn't short of money, so she should really work on finding some good benefits for her teammates.

"We..." Lin Yoona was reluctant to speak at first, but after thinking about Liu Yifei's identity, she casually revealed her salary situation, "At that time, I signed an annual salary contract with the company as a regular employee, 10 yuan a year, for a term of five years."

After silently calculating in her mind, Liu Yifei asked with a surprised look, "So, this month is exactly when the contract expires?"

"Mmm-hmm!" Im Yoona exclaimed excitedly.

When she mentioned the princess's experience, she was thinking about the expiration of her contract with Choi Soo-young.

However, she then added earnestly, "Don't worry, Sisi, I will absolutely not consider any other companies!"

Not many people know that their contracts are expiring, but several entertainment companies in South Korea have already privately reached out to them.

This includes three South Korean entertainment giants, including SM Entertainment.

"Of course I believe you." Liu Yifei smiled, not caring at all.

Leaving Chenguang Entertainment? Leaving Zhang Chen's protection?
Are there really any fools in this world who would do something like this?

Besides, given how infatuated Lim Yoon-ah and Choi Soo-young are with Zhang Chen, they would never do such a thing.

"So," Liu Yifei looked at the two of them with a mischievous grin, "now that we're famous, we can ask Zhang Chen for a better contract?"

10 a year was definitely a huge sum of money for Lim Yoon-a and Choi Soo-young at the time.

But for YLC, who have now broken into the Billboard Top 30, this contract is definitely an underestimation.

"That's what I think too," Lin Yoona said, looking a little embarrassed at Liu Yifei, her face flushed. "Although the boss is very good to us, but..."

"No need to say anything! I understand!" Liu Yifei waved her hand. "That guy has never mistreated his artists."

There's something else Liu Yifei didn't say explicitly.

Almost everyone who enters the entertainment industry is there for the money.

Moreover, the contract price offered by the company is the "face-saving fruit" for celebrities in this industry.

The most obvious example is in the film industry. An actor who earns 10,000 yuan per film is naturally inferior to an actor who earns 10 million yuan per film.

Even actors who debuted around the same time and have similar status can gain more face on set if they can outpay each other.

The entertainment industry is such a realistic place.

"We'll fight for our income!"

"Fight!"

Song Qian looked at the three "seniors" who seemed to have suddenly been injected with chicken blood, and stood aside somewhat at a loss, not daring to say anything.

"Qianqian, let's go together!"

"Huh? Oh!" Song Qian belatedly realized what was happening and, still a little confused, joined in: "Let's put it together!"

Liu Yifei looked at her teammates and nodded in satisfaction.

"Have you all seen the dance that Zhang Chen taught you this time?"

She had already seen the dance routine they were going to practice this time.

Especially after seeing the dress code, she was certain that this was not a dance she could do.

"seen it already."

"Ah."

"It's very different from the dances we have now."

"The boss is amazing!"

After showering her with flattery, Song Qian suddenly asked, "Sister Yifei?"

"Just call her Sisi."

"Then, Xixi," Song Qian breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "did the boss also learn dance from Aunt Liu back then?"

"Zhang Chen? Studying dance?"

Liu Yifei recalled the days when someone was a child and was controlled by their mother.

"Pfft." Liu Yifei covered her mouth and giggled. "Him? My mom said he's not suited for this path."

"How could the boss be like this... like this?"

Song Qian blushed but couldn't utter the word "explicit".

"Who knows?" Liu Yifei said nonchalantly. "This guy knows too much; I'm too lazy to ask him any questions."

"That makes sense." Song Qian suddenly realized.

Yeah, how dare she question her boss?
Is it a problem that our boss, this genius, knows a little too much?

As a world-renowned "artistic genius," what's wrong with knowing a little about dance?
Even if I can't dance it yet, I'll definitely learn by watching more videos.

"Everyone, stop thinking about that beast." Liu Yifei clapped her hands and stood up. "Instead of dwelling on his deeds and letting them discourage us, we should work hard to catch up with him now."

She stretched out a hand and looked earnestly at the three girls in front of her: "We want the whole world to see that we deserve the honor we have now!"

Yoona and Sooyoung placed their hands on Liu Yifei's hands one after the other, and said earnestly, "Yes, we want to prove to the world that we deserve it."

They added in their minds, "We also need to prove that we are worthy of the boss's judgment and worthy of Sisi's current status."

After hesitating for a moment, Song Qian resolutely placed her hand on it: "I won't hold everyone back."

She actually had the weakest foundation among the four.

To this day, she still feels like she's dreaming.

I signed with Morning Light Entertainment, met my idol Zhang Chen, became an unofficial member of LYC, and will be dancing to the music video for a song that will be featured on Billboard.

All of this should not have been something she, a college student, should have had.

Liu Yifei noticed Song Qian's mood and, as if to comfort her, placed her other hand on top, covering Song Qian's slightly cold hand.

She patted Song Qian gently, gave her an encouraging look, and then glanced at the three of them with a determined look.

"Keep it up, everyone!"

"Go for it!" the three girls called out in a sweet voice.

(End of this chapter)