The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 353 Makoto-chan...Do you want a wife? (Seeking monthly votes)
How was the movie?

"You're the real master when it comes to film, senior brother..."

On the afternoon of New Year's Day, after a flight of more than two hours from Tokyo to Seoul, Gong Cheng was summoned to Gangnam by a phone call from Bong Joon-ho and his teacher Sung Hee-jin. At that moment, the three of them, along with the production team, actors, and representatives of the investors behind "Parasite," had just walked out of the internal screening room.

Bong Joon-ho and Gong Sung walked and talked, and the group turned around and went to the conference room next door.

And Kim Da-hyun, who played the fifth, sixth, or seventh female lead in "Parasite," was also brought by Gong Cheng to attend an internal screening. At the long conference table, there was a senior actress who surprised the little monster tofu...

0 Yoona!

One's own "role model"!
Kim Da-hyun often heard the advice of the big boss: "If you don't work hard at acting, you'll end up like Yoona, who debuted half her life but returned as a newcomer."

It's not because of any newcomer award; you can only receive one newcomer award from the major awards!

Yoona is almost a grand slam of newcomer awards and popularity awards in Japan, mainly because she doesn't have many representative works, so she is still a cute newbie.

That's a really thick health bar...

Sung Hee-jin sat in the main seat, glanced at Lim Yoon-ah who was sitting a little awkwardly in the conference room, smiled faintly, and couldn't help but look at her favorite student, Gong Cheng. She pushed up her glasses and said, "The premiere date has been set. If you have any opinions, please raise them. There is still time to make adjustments."

"Your senior brother is aiming for awards with this movie..."

At the internal screening, besides analyzing the cinematography skills of her other prized student, Bong Joon-ho, from a professional perspective, her main reason for coming here today was to see Gong Cheng's performance on the big screen.

Having watched the original film, which is just over two hours long, she already has a good idea of ​​what to expect at this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards. And if *Parasite* manages to reach the Oscars, it will be a huge success for her two prized students, Bong Joon-ho and Miyako Komaki.

One will be a legendary symbol in the local film industry, and the other is already a legendary symbol in Asian music.

"The premiere?"

"When was it not supposed to premiere in Cannes?"

Gong Cheng had the loyal little monster tofu sitting on his left, and Lin Dajun, who was reluctant to be kept, sitting on his right, but he didn't care.

On the contrary, today's meeting revealed this woman's conflicted feelings. She was willing to give it, but also unwilling. The senior actress who longed for the "Blue Dragon Film Award" drove over immediately after hearing that she was going to meet her senior brother Bong Joon-ho and her teacher Sung Hee-jin.

The former is already a renowned director in the country. Even though the success of "Parasite" after its release is still unknown, Bong Joon-ho is already considered one of the country's "national treasures" and has the title of "one of the Five Tigers of Chungmuro".

The latter, in recent years, apart from the awards at the Grand Bell Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, the Baeksang Arts Awards, and some Asian film festivals, this teacher sitting at Yonsei University has participated in the annual award selection. To be honest, the so-called Grand Prize is nothing more than Chungmuro's backyard garden, with the same few people taking turns winning Best Actor and Best Actress every year.

The prerequisite is that you have solid acting skills and can actually push things along.

Otherwise, Lin Dajun grinned and showed his teeth? Oh my god! It was a crying scene!

The acting was like a lame joke...

"The 72nd Cannes International Film Festival's main competition premiered on May 21st," Bong Joon-ho said with a smile.

She glanced at Kim Da-hyun across from her with a slightly surprised look. The young lady seemed to be very interested in when the premiere would be.

Upon hearing the date, her thin, single eyelids twitched uncontrollably...

Are you too excited?
"It will be released domestically on May 30th." Bong Joon-ho continued, outlining the film's global release schedule, "...it will be released simultaneously in the United States and Japan on October 11th in the second half of the year."

Gong Cheng nodded with a faint smile.

Kim Da-hyun couldn't help but lower her eyelids, silently counting down the days until she was finished.

Thinking of this, she secretly glanced at the handsome man. His face was relaxed and cheerful, showing no sign of nervousness. Had he forgotten that they had a kissing scene?
That was a deep kiss while they were drooling!

It was my first kiss!

Big Brother, can you protect yourself?
After chatting for a while about the release date of the movie "Parasite," the conversation turned to "Kingdom," directed by Kim Sung-hoon since last year. Although it was called a preview screening, in Lim Yoon-a's view, it was more like an internal meeting where Bong Joon-ho and his group were using the pretext to sort out their factions.

Thinking of this, Lim Yoona couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

We're all fellow countrymen!

She's a strong contender for Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards!

In the conference room in front of us, besides the big names in the industry such as Sung Hee-jin, Gong Sung, Bong Joon-ho, Kim Sung-hoon, Song Kang-ho, and Kim Tae-ri sitting at the head of the table, there were also some young, unfamiliar faces, who were probably the candidates to be promoted in the future.

"Kingdom will be released on Netflix this month, on the 25th, in 190 countries and regions worldwide," Kim Sung-hoon said with a smile. He was incredibly excited about the film's release. "Junior, you have to promote it!"

"Will do!"

Gong Cheng leaned back in his chair, chuckling softly as he nodded.

If Kingdom is successful, then Netflix will follow, and with the scripts he's acquired, he'll make a fortune.

"I heard that your contract with JYP is about to expire?"

Sung Hee-jin suddenly interrupted, looking at Gong Cheng. She was very concerned about the movements of this closed-door disciple. Not only her, but also Shin Kyung-ho from Yonsei University was also worried about this disciple's future development plans at the beginning of this year.

Many local brokerage firms, large and small, have some form of political, financial, or religious background. Although this disciple is unaffected, it's better to work independently than to renew the contract; it's more lucrative, quieter, and avoids as much trouble.

"Sky" is the largest academic clique base in the country, and elite education on the peninsula is almost monopolized by the "academic clique". Otherwise, local citizens would not spread the rumor that "if you have the opportunity to study at these three universities, it is equivalent to having one foot in the senior management of enterprises and the judicial system".

According to media statistics, 70% of the people who can serve as presidents in large-scale domestic companies are graduates of the "SKY" three prestigious universities. A similar situation exists in the political arena. Of the 300 people elected as members of the 20th National Assembly in 16, nearly 40%, or 118, were graduates of the "SKY" three prestigious universities.

With Yonsei University's backing, even if the student isn't a native Chinese, his Chinese identity and internationally renowned influence provide another layer of protection. Simply put, as long as he doesn't mess around and cross the line, the rumors circulating around the world about him being a "womanizer," a "sex addict," and "only dating female idols" are just that—rumors. Nobody cares.

Miyako's background at Yonsei University can also enhance the reputation of his alma mater internationally...

"summer."

Gong Cheng picked up a bottle of mineral water and took a sip. His contract with JYP was for three years!

Now, the three-year period has come to an end!

He has no plans to renew his contract. His initial idea is to start his own agency and serve only himself. The scripts he collected last year will also come in handy. If there are suitable artists, he can also recruit them to work for him.

For example, Bae Suzy!
This woman's contract with the company ended at the end of March. After the 17-year contract renewal incident, Park Jin-young and Bae Suzy both knew that they would not renew their contracts.

He has resources and scripts that Bae Suzy lacks.

However, I'm quite reluctant to part with my loyal senior brother, and even more reluctant to part with my female friends. But it's not like we're going to die. Our careers have all progressed to this point, and to be honest, we all have our own schedules, so we don't see each other in the company's practice room as often as before.

As for the [ATM] project, including the limited-time project with Daegu Women's Association and Kim Ji-soo, he was initially tied up by the world tour last year and didn't have time for it, but he later stopped it due to the contract renewal wave.

Instead of using JYP artists to collaborate with SM and YG, or forming "ATM" with his senior Park Jin-young, why not open your own agency and seriously discuss how to collaborate?

"Oppa, your contract is about to expire?"

Upon hearing the definite answer of "summer," Kim Da-hyun, who had been sitting to the side lost in thought, suddenly asked in shock, disregarding the occasion. Mainly, she had no idea that the great commander's contract term was only three years.

Isn't it always a five-year starting point?

The economic contract that Da Da Shuai signed with the company was a closely guarded secret within the company, and even though Twice and Gong Cheng had a very good relationship, they never inquired about it in detail because it touched on someone else's profit distribution. Asking about someone else's income in the Peninsula area was rather presumptuous.

There were rumors within the company that Gong Cheng had signed a very lucrative contract with the company.

However, no one knows the specific terms, and the members of Twice don't ask too many questions. The reason is simple: if overly generous terms were to become known within the company, it would inevitably arouse jealousy and dissatisfaction among other groups, solo artists, or even actors...

Why is your contract so short, yet your profit share so high? Mine…

With thoughts like these, Kim Da-hyun was completely shocked, her mouth agape, and a hint of distress welled up in her eyes.

Lin Yoona, standing to the side, also looked at Gong Cheng in shock, speechless with astonishment.

"Yes, in June!"

"...I won't be renewing the contract." Gong Cheng thought for a moment and answered the questions from Kim Da-hyun and his teacher Sung Hee-jin.

"Do you unnies know?"

Kim Da-hyun felt a tightness and suffocation in her heart, staring blankly at the handsome man beside her!

"do not know……"

"You should be considered one of the first Twice fans to know."

Gong Cheng smiled and raised his hand to ruffle Tofu's bun, but she deftly moved her body to avoid it.

The women didn't ask much about the contract, and he didn't mention it much either. When he joined JYP in 16 and signed the contract, he didn't think too much about it.

Who would have thought that three years would go by so quickly...

Does this mean that the cornerstone of a dynasty has entered the transfer market?

Why didn't you say so beforehand?

Kim Da-hyun tilted her head back and asked a very serious question with her fair face!
How could you wait until now to bring this up? Of course, even Twice hasn't considered renewing their contracts yet, because it's still a long way off! Besides, isn't it good as it is now?

They rush to their schedules and entertain fans, and on their days off, they can have meals with their handsome friends. Tzuyu and Chaeyoung will even sneak a sip of alcohol while the other girls are drinking and chatting with their friends.
She sat calmly to the side, maintaining order; Twice couldn't do without her! Although it was tough, and she was always being messed with by her "sisters-in-law," catching them off guard!

The handsome guy was bragging about how "a man should have style," but deep down he was terrified! She was scared too, but she still gritted her teeth and helped him clean up the mess, and then they weathered all the storms together.

I've accepted so many unnies becoming "sister-in-laws," and I've clearly understood and fulfilled my mission. Now you want to run away?
—You're not taking me, are you?!
"Annyeong~"

"Isn't today only the last year of the contract?"

Gong Cheng tilted his head and said helplessly, looking at the little monster Doufu's pursed lips. Doufu rarely lost her composure in front of so many people. Was she angry?

"Half a year!"

Kim Da-hyun retorted angrily!

Even if you understand that not renewing the contract is a good thing for you, shouldn't you have given me a heads-up beforehand, as your most loyal person?

Based on her understanding of this oppa, if it weren't for Professor Sung Hee-jin, who was sitting in the main seat earlier and looked kind but was actually very intimidating, he wouldn't have brought it up on his own initiative!

"There's no difference..."

Gong Cheng shrugged and said that he really didn't take the contract renewal seriously. In his opinion, not renewing the contract was inevitable and didn't require much thought, so he didn't take it seriously.

Kim Da-hyun turned her head away, lowered her eyes, and ignored her.

Gong Cheng saw this but didn't say anything, after all, there were still so many people around. He looked up at Bong Joon-ho, Kim Tae-ri, and the others, who were all smiling, and joked, "Seniors, noonas, all of you who have JYP stock should sell it this year, haha~"

It's not that he's showing off, it's just that the company is keeping this matter very secret right now. But when the final six-month contract expires, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. If he leaves JYP then, the stock price will definitely plummet. It's just unknown how long it will drop.

"..."

Everyone chuckled, and Kim Tae-ri asked curiously, "If you don't renew your contract, are you going to start your own company?"

"Inside."

Bong Joon-ho thought for a moment and then earnestly suggested, "Once you make a decision about something like this, you have to start preparing. The company location, the office renovation... it's already a bit too late to start now..."

He rattled off a long string of words, then looked up, took off his glasses, and said, "I have a three-story office building in Jiangnan that I'm planning to rent out. You can go take a look if you need it."

It's not about the rent or anything; the main reason is that it's vacant. Feng Junhao has long-term investments in real estate, and this office building is one of them. He's really reluctant to sell it, but renting it out is no problem.

"Jiangnan?"

"...I haven't decided where to locate the company yet. Jiangdong is not bad, is it?" Gong Cheng glanced at Jin Daxian's sullen expression as she pricked up her ears to eavesdrop, and said with a smile.

"As for Jiangdong, I'll have someone ask for you. Give me a definite answer as soon as possible."

Bong Joon-ho laughed and took it all in stride.

"Okay, Senior Brother Kangsangmida!"

Gong Cheng nodded in agreement. He had no doubt about the abilities of these people in the local area. Last year, during the cryptocurrency speculation period, the news that the government was tightening its supervision was delivered by an official from Yonsei University. Of course, in return, that senior also received many benefits.

"..."

……

In the evening, Gong Cheng greeted Bong Joon-ho and the others, and then walked to the underground parking lot and said to Kim Da-hyun, "Get in the car and wait for me. I'm going to talk to Yoona about something."

"..."

Kim Da-hyun didn't say anything, but still obediently sat in the passenger seat of the Aston Martin.

My mind is filled with thoughts of Da Da Shuai leaving the company...

"..." Gong Cheng stood in front of Lin Yoona, chuckling as he said, "Long time no see, noona~"

Yoona's lips twitched. What happened last time really broke her heart! She finally fell for a boy, only to be taken advantage of by him twice!

It wasn't like she got taken advantage of for nothing... His resources were indeed impressive. For example, after leaving the set of "Exit," she signed another film contract.

However, what's hard to tolerate is that he actually wanted to keep her as a sugar daddy!

"Trying to seduce me again?"

She met Gong Cheng's warm gaze with a hint of annoyance. "When you're fucking me, you're not like this!"

"Noona is definitely older, she speaks so directly~"

Gong Cheng silently took off his baseball cap, smoothed his stray hairs, and gently pressed the brim down: "I just wanted to say, it's okay if we can't be lovers, aren't we just friends?"

“…Fry!” Yoona’s Chinese was very good. She tilted her head and looked up at the Chinese boy, uttering a swear word from their language.

Realizing she had misspoke, she couldn't help but take a deep breath, furrow her brows, and ask the question that had been troubling her for a long time with a very serious expression: "You brat! You really don't have any feelings for me at all?"

I'm so beautiful...

"Yes, I did. Otherwise, why would I sleep with you twice?"

Gong Cheng said frankly, "If I didn't feel anything, why would I have raised my head?"
"...What I'm saying is, aren't you even attracted to me?"

Lim Yoona pursed her lips, her eyes seeming to have made up her mind, and shamelessly asked!
"Ugh... Noona really is just like Sunny and Taeyeon said... a shameless narcissist!"

Gong Cheng couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Saying 'I love you' while we're having sex! Maybe it's true love, but now that we're not having sex, maybe it's gone."
"Do you like it or not? Answer me!"

Im Yoona wasn't satisfied with this answer and pressed for more details!

"I'll say it again, yes, there is!"

"Otherwise, why would I sleep with you twice?! You know that line?"

“A woman can’t sleep with you twice… You actually made me breakfast the other day! Of course I was tempted! But there’s no point in talking about this now, let’s go!” Gong Cheng said ramblingly, then waved to her and turned around.

Yoona stood there, blinking as she watched him get into the car and drive away.

Do I still possess the qualities of a virtuous wife and loving mother?

But after a brief moment of self-satisfaction, as soon as Yoona got into the car, she immediately came to her senses!
This guy only likes me when he's having sex with me, isn't he?
"You son of a bitch, Gong Cheng!" Lin Yoona immediately took out her phone and sent a voice message to Gong Cheng's chat box!

……

"I'm going to tell the members!"

As the Aston Martin drove from Jiangnan to Jiangdong, Kim Da-hyun looked at Gong Cheng very seriously!
"...It's been so tough for me, Dahyun. It took me three years to see any results~"

Gong Cheng gripped the steering wheel, thinking that Doufu was going to report him to the women about the chained boat incident, and he was extremely flustered!

"I was talking about your contract with the company..."

Kim Da-hyun sighed with a worried expression, feeling extremely distressed! Especially after hearing that this guy had already started building his own company.

Are we parting ways, handsome?

Without you... I...

You're not afraid of me? Go and rely on your sisters-in-law!
"Aigoo, just tell me, you'll find out sooner or later anyway...besides." Gong Cheng said, turning his head to look at Kim Da-hyun's reluctant and sad little face!

I feel very gratified!
Dahyun, you're definitely going to be the Blue Dragon Film Award winner!

I said!
Even Yoona can't stop you!

"Besides, why are you looking so gloomy? I'm just setting up my own agency. Everything will remain the same. Your sister-in-law is still your sister-in-law, your brother is still your brother, and you're still my most trusted, most capable, and most powerful confidant! Dahyun!"

Gong Cheng said with a faint smile that there are quite a few advantages to owning your own company.

At least, if the women want to retire or don't want to renew their contracts with their agencies in the future, they can come and work for him! However, he's not obsessed with these kinds of things; they each have their own careers, and it's great that they're willing to come!
It's fine if you don't want to come... it's a personal choice.

Seoul is small... However, Gong Cheng still tried to soothe Kim Da-hyun's emotions: "Besides, let me make more money, start a company, shoot a few scripts next year to practice, and in two years, I will personally help you become the Blue Dragon Film Award winner!"

Upon hearing this topic, Kim Da-hyun's troubled mood eased somewhat, and she asked with a mix of nervousness and excitement, "Blue Dragon Film Award winner?"

"Yes!"

"Can I really become the Blue Dragon Film Award winner?"

"Of course!"

"I'm really the Azure Dragon Film Queen?!"

"Yes, it is!"

"I am the Azure Dragon Film Queen!"

"It's true!" Gong Cheng confirmed with a beaming smile!
"Hehe~hh!" Kim Da-hyun suppressed a smile but couldn't help but chuckle out loud!
I am the Azure Dragon Film Queen! I am the Azure Dragon Film Queen! I really am the Azure Dragon Film Queen!
Everything can be lent out...

Are you feeling happier now?

"Also, didn't you hear me say I'm planning to open the company in Jiangdong? If there are any decent office buildings nearby, it wouldn't be bad for us to be neighbors, would it?" Gong Cheng smiled calmly, stepping on the gas pedal to accelerate. "And besides..."

"We might have a lot of collaborations with the company in the second half of the year, and we'll see each other often!"

Kim Da-hyun had no time for any of this nonsense. Her mind was completely absorbed in holding up the "Blue Dragon Film Award" trophy, grinning at the audience and the various live broadcast cameras, and raising the little golden statuette to her chest! I really am the Blue Dragon Film Award winner!
"Hey, are you even listening to me?"

"I'm listening... Thank you for the encouragement from the members..." Kim Da-hyun looked up and said perfunctorily, muttering something under her breath.

Gong Cheng listened to her soft words and the ever-curving smile on her face, "Aigoo? Kim Da-hyun! Are you serious? Are you practicing your acceptance speech?"

"I'm already studying my competitors for the Blue Dragon Best Actress nomination!"

Kim Da-hyun raised her face with an excited expression, full of energy!

"Ding! Gong Cheng, why does that sound so familiar? You've even been researching your nominees... "

After being excited for a while, Kim Da-hyun finally suppressed the joy on her face and asked, "So, oppa, will you be moving out then?"

You mean the dormitory?

Gong Cheng yawned: "I already bought the top floor last year. Your sisters-in-law are all there. Where else can I go?"

"What about the house in Itaewon?" Kim Da-hyun scratched her head curiously.

"It'll just gather dust, but I've been looking at houses in Seongbuk-dong lately. I guess they'll just sit vacant after I buy them," Gong Cheng said with a headache. Sometimes spending money is an art! Do you understand, Numb?

"Properties in Seongbuk-dong are very expensive, oppa. That's where chaebols live!" Kim Da-hyun looked at him in shock upon hearing this. "Why are you buying so many properties? I haven't earned enough money in the past two years to buy a house in Seongbuk-dong!"

If I become the Blue Dragon Film Award winner, will I be able to earn that much money?

Mentioning this topic, Gong Cheng got excited and slowed down the car. He hoped Little Strange Tofu could give him some advice: "I'm currently in a situation where I have a lot of money, but my style hasn't kept up, you know? I don't really know how to spend it..."

"That's why I feel numb and empty when I look at money every day!"

"Damn it!" Hearing his sincere words, Kim Da-hyun couldn't help but swear, her lips twitching. Was this showing off? "Oppa, don't you know how to spend money? Don't you know how to feel empty and numb?"

"There are so many chaebols in Seongbuk-dong, but they don't have as many women as Oppa has found for me as the sisters-in-law."

She couldn't help but make a disdainful remark!
"Then you've really misunderstood me, and you've underestimated the tycoons!" Gong Cheng curled his lip. "How could you lump me in with those insects?"

……

That evening, when Kim Da-hyun returned to the dorm, she told the other members about Da-soo's impending contract with the company. She glanced at the group of "sisters-in-law" and "unnies" gathered in her dorm...

There are so few unnies, sigh!
"It'll probably be around June. Oh dear, I guess Suzy won't be renewing her contract in two months. I didn't expect Oppa to not be renewing his contract either."

She sighed and said it.

Although I know very well that for an artist of Da Da Shuai's stature, starting his own company would allow him to have a better early career, I still... can't bear to part with him!
The sheer size of Guangda Shuai alone surpasses the market capitalization of some local brokerage firms…

Just like what Gong Cheng jokingly said today, "Get ready to sell your stocks," it's definitely not just empty talk.

"Only 3 years?!"

"Oppa's contract is only three years?!"

Park Jihyo stood up from the sofa in surprise, her eyes wide, while Thomas's face was contorted with disbelief!
Why are you getting so worked up?

Helpless, Yu Dingyan pressed her shoulder and made her sit down.

"Why can't I get excited? It's so unfair!" Park Jihyo shook her head, looking indignant! Twice had a three-year dating ban, but other people's contracts only lasted three years!

"unfair?"

Lim Nayeon was initially quite heartbroken, as she hadn't heard her boyfriend mention the contract, but she strongly agreed with his decision!
Although the young couple had been easily charmed by Park Jin-young in the past, in her opinion, why should her husband share the money he could earn with others? Not even the company!
But upon hearing Park Jihyo's words, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger: "How is it unfair?"

"Jihyo debuted directly, she wasn't a trainee or an idol, and her contract was negotiated before she joined... Do you want to go solo too?" Lim Nayeon pouted, she was increasingly annoyed by Park Jihyo's sarcastic attitude!
It always gives the impression that they're two-faced. Take dating, for example. If you get caught, don't you have your own reasons? If you were like me and kept it well hidden, wouldn't that have been fine?

She complains all the time, but she's still incredibly close to Kang Daniel in private! And lately, it seems like her relationship with Kang Daniel isn't going too well; they argue every few days, and she brings her bad mood into the group!

Unlike us women from Jiangdong, who are very tight-lipped and can keep secrets! We also don't have to put up with being bullied, and we have a very high status!
Even if I get upset, it won't affect my work or the other members!
"That's not what I meant, unnie, but don't you guys think it's unfair? Even though Oppa is dating, the company doesn't care, and the contract and profit sharing are still so..." Park Jihyo said hurriedly, not daring to contradict Lim Nayeon, especially after glancing at the unpleasant expressions on the faces of the other members around her...

Yoo Jeongyeon glanced at her helplessly: "Jihyo, our Twice is different from him."

"His endorsement fees alone are over a hundred million US dollars a year! And that's without the company's share. If there's no share, wow..."

"..."

TWICE was holding a frantic little meeting.

Gong Cheng returned to his dormitory, washed up, and went to sleep. Tomorrow, [Bubble] would be officially launched. Although the project was being managed by his subordinates, he was still paying attention to the specific progress.

"..."

……

The next day, Gong Cheng lay on the soft beige velvet sofa, covered with a thin blanket, browsing the news about the launch of [Bubble] online. This app, after some small agencies launched it on their official websites claiming that their artists could join and bind their accounts, did not initially cause much of a stir.

Initially, only a few small, unknown talent agencies posted announcements on their official websites stating that "their artists have officially joined the platform," along with posters of the artists joining the app.

However, due to the lack of top-tier celebrities and the vague description of the features, most netizens just skimmed through it... The turning point came after the three major entertainment companies, YG, JYP, and SM, made statements one after another.

First, YG Entertainment posted a prominent announcement on its official website homepage, announcing that several of its artists, including BLACKPINK and Bigbang, as well as solo artists, had officially joined Bubble. JYP Entertainment followed suit, confirming the arrival of TWICE, GOT7, Tarot, JY.park, Stray Kids, Day6, and others with its signature blue and white announcement…

Following this, SM Entertainment also released a major announcement: EXO, Girls' Generation, Red Velvet, and other top K-pop groups have all joined the company.

The series of actions by the three major entertainment agencies were like a thunderclap, instantly shaking the entire entertainment sector. Fans and industry insiders who were previously indifferent to [Bubble] finally began to seriously study the app's functions. One-on-one private message push, exclusive artist updates, and real-time message interaction—each feature precisely addressed the fans' need for "close contact" with their idols.

As per the pre-arranged promotional plans with each company, the artists who had already opened personal social media accounts simultaneously made official announcements on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. The nine members of TWICE collectively updated their Instagram accounts this morning.

Sana Minatozaki posted a screenshot of her profile page on [Bubble], captioning it, "I'll be talking to my Onces here more often~", while Mina Mine posted a short video of herself waving at the camera, smiling and reminding fans, "Go find me on [Bubble]!"

Nine posts went viral almost simultaneously, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of ONCE fans.

Not only TWICE, but within just a few hours, the four members of BLACKPINK, the current members of EXO, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon and Yoona, as well as members of (G) I-DLE, IZ*ONE, Apink, and other groups, all made official announcements on social media platforms.

What drives fans even crazier is that Bubble uses a "personal subscription model." Users don't need to pay for the entire group; they can simply subscribe to a single member and receive their exclusive content. This feature perfectly captures the hearts of solo fans of the group!

They were even secretly comparing whose idol had more subscribers...

"Will it really be the celebrity replying? Or is it a robot?"

"is that a lie?"

"It looks like a talent agency is using this to fleece its fans!"

"Fuck your mother! My pigeons have already moved in, you think you can harvest leeks?! Even if you do harvest leeks, so what? I want to be the cilantro!"

"TTTTTTTTTarot has joined! Oh my god!"

"..."

Amidst discussions among fans and casual observers, downloads of [Bubble] surged. Gong Cheng, lying on the sofa, took a selfie with his phone, then opened Instagram to upload the photo. He also found a [Bubble] app poster and captioned it: "See you all again soon~ Akanamen!"

With nearly all of K-pop's top groups and artists joining the platform, Bubble has practically captured all of the top ten artists on individual social media accounts.

Gong Cheng wasn't worried about the replica issue at all. Instead, he put down his phone and prepared to go find Zhao Meiyan to catch up!
Tomorrow, I'll be heading to Italy.
The final tour of "Cashflow" is about to begin, and it is expected to end in February. At that time, there will be more time to rest, play with the women, and set up a new company.

……

That evening, after Gong Cheng returned to the dormitory, he found the eight members of TWICE making a ruckus in the living room as soon as he entered the house!
Including myself, that makes nine!
Neat and tidy... Curious, he changed into slippers and took off his down jacket. "Why are you all here?"

"I heard your contract with the company is about to expire. Such a big thing, and you didn't even tell us in advance?" Yu Dingyan held a can of cola, took a bite of the straw, and said with a hint of complaint.
We promised to be best brothers, for life!
"It's still early, there are still six months to go!"

Gong Cheng opened the refrigerator, took out a can of soda, and glanced at Momo-chan who was busy in the kitchen. He was growing to like his beloved student more and more!
Kim Da-hyun and Son Chae-young were also there to help out.

Lim Nayeon pouted and sat on the sofa, glancing back at him. Minatozaki Sana and Mani Mina sat calmly on the carpet, while Chou Tzuyu held a tablet. Gong Cheng didn't even need to think to know that she was watching some lousy drama, "Empresses in the Palace," again...

"Where is Jihyo?"

Sensing an inexplicably melancholic atmosphere, Gong Cheng felt goosebumps rise on his skin and quickly changed the subject by asking a question.

"Off on a date!"

Chou Tzu-yu put down the platform that was resting on her knees, raised her short face, and answered honestly.

"That's it..."

Gong Chengzheng nodded, indicating that he understood.

But then Chou Tzu-yu suddenly pursed her lips and furrowed her thick eyebrows: "Brother, did you just ask your sister to come back?"

She spoke Mandarin with a soft, sweet, and slightly curved accent...

"What? You're kidding me?"

Gong Cheng was a little taken aback. He opened his mouth, plopped down next to Zhou Ziyu, and pointed to his handsome face. "Am I that kind of person?"

My dear sister wasn't saying anything nice.

Gan!
"What are you mumbling about?"

Mina put down the controller and asked curiously, "Although I'm very reluctant to see Makoto leave the company, didn't Dahyun say that he's not moving out and his dorm is still here? Isn't the dorm a place where she can come and go as she pleases?"

"Miss, are you offering a discount?"

Gong Cheng, speaking in Mandarin, asked Jing Nan with a grin, but the little penguin couldn't understand him.

Chou Tzu-yu can understand! Hearing this, the little sister's cheeks, which had become much fairer over the past two years, flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but bump Gong Cheng with her shoulder: "Don't say anymore, brother..."

How can you not make me lose money?

It's not that I meant anything dirty; on the contrary, I'd like to ask, "Miss, may I strike up a conversation with you?"
Yoo Jeong-yeon, looking conflicted, interjected, "When are you coming back from Europe?"

"In February, what's wrong?"

Gong Cheng looked at Yu Dingyan with confusion, wondering what this guy wanted from him.

In the past, he mostly drank and boasted with Hajiyan...

"Will you be free to appear on my variety show after your world tour ends?"

Recently, Yoo Jeong-yeon was arranged by her company to join a variety show as one of the MCs. The recording content is relatively simple, similar to the show's name, except that as an MC, she plays a similar role to the other hosts as an observer.

The MCs come from all walks of life, including cartoonists, hosts, idols, actors, and models.

The guests on the show are usually invited by MBC, or more directly, they are friends in the industry invited by the MCs. This is the case for most local entertainment variety shows. Either the TV station finds the people, or they rely on the MCs' own connections.

"What variety show?"

Gong Cheng asked.

"I Live Alone"

Hajiyan, a good friend, blinked his eyes and made a cute face, hoping his good friend would help him out! In the entertainment industry, especially for variety show personalities, networking is very important. If you don't have connections, people will look down on you!
The company is trying to get her to transition into variety shows. She's participated in quite a few variety shows this year, but hasn't become a regular cast member yet. However, she has learned a lot about the process and so on. And according to the PDnim, if she does go for it, they will give her her own online variety show later.

"You mean that one where they use a camera to film a celebrity's day at home?"

Gong Cheng thought for a moment and remembered this MBC variety show, but he hadn't paid much attention to it. The only reason he remembered it was because Bae Suzy participated in the show last year. He heard that it took a whole day to record, mainly because in the afternoon, Bae Suzy was bored and called him and IU to come over for dinner and karaoke. When he arrived, he found that Bae Suzy was recording a show...

He was indirectly involved in the recording.

There weren't many staff members on set, except for Bae Suzy who was recording herself with a broken camera, and one or two photographers following behind her to shoot wide shots. The production team would collect the footage, edit it, and then release it. Meanwhile, the MCs and the guests sat in the observation room of the show, observing the artists' daily lives!

The guests who participate in the recording are mostly during their holidays, which is quite boring anyway. However, the show's gimmick is to show what the celebrities' private lives are like, so it has a large audience. The guests who participate in each episode are the gimmick, which attracts fans to watch.

After all, for fans, everything about an artist is worth digging into and exploring, not to mention the other side of their private life, which has a fatal attraction for fans.

"Yes!"

"You haven't watched our show, have you? Didn't you record a bit with Suzy and IU back then?" Yoo Jeongyeon looked at him with surprise. How come this guy doesn't pay any attention to variety shows?
The other members in the living room also looked at Gong Cheng. They already knew that Yu Dingyan had asked for help tonight, and had even offered suggestions. Moreover, everyone thought that Gong Cheng was unlikely to refuse.

So, since Gong Cheng is heading to Europe for a tour tomorrow, let's have a meal together to talk about his contract expiring, and by the way, let's get Yu Jeongyeon to take care of this matter!

"I'm so busy all day, watching variety shows is not as good as watching Yoona's melodramatic dramas!"

"At least it makes me laugh out loud!"

Gong Cheng pursed his lips. He was so busy all day that his feet barely touched the ground, just like the big TV screen in the living room in front of him. He used to play games with the little penguin almost all day long, let alone watch variety shows!
“PDnim also thinks you should record an episode. After all, you have too little content. Last year, we were going to give you a special show, like a group variety show, but you didn’t have time. It’s the same with your group’s variety show. The plan was big, but we didn’t have time to record it.”

Seeing that his good friend Haji-sung was hesitant, Yu Dingyan pressed on while the iron was hot, speaking with an expression that showed he was thinking of Haji-sung's best interests.

"Shall we record here?"

"You guys keep coming to my dorm to record things, isn't that inappropriate?"

Gong Cheng was considering this issue. Taking a day off to record it with a camera wouldn't be a bad idea; it was something that could be done easily.

"Don't you have a villa in Itaewon? Let's go there!"

At this moment, Hirai Momo came out of the kitchen carrying food, looking just like a little chef from Kyoto. She raised her eyebrows and smiled, saying, "My master may have been bad in Tokyo the day before yesterday, but he was really capable, wasn't he?"

She felt her skin had improved, becoming as smooth and bouncy as a soft, tender pig's trotter!
"Snapped!"

Yoo Jeongyeon clapped her hands and laughed in agreement, "Hey! That's what I thought too! Oppa's mansion is definitely something that will generate a lot of buzz and create a sensation!"

"...But wouldn't that be considered showing off wealth?"

Sana Minatozaki's relationship with Makoto Miyamoto has improved considerably recently. What can you do when you're stuck with such a scoundrel! He just wants...

What can be done?
But we will never make up!
We need to wait until that shameless woman, Mina-chan, gets out of here!

"Show off your wealth?"

Members including Nayeon, Momo, and Jeongyeon looked curiously at Sana Minatozaki's somewhat worried face.

Sana Minatozaki nodded and said very seriously, "He has a lot of luxury cars parked in his villa in Itaewon, and that villa is really grand and huge, especially in Seoul where land is so expensive..."

She wasn't without reason when she said that sometimes being accused of "flaunting wealth" can cause dissatisfaction among passersby and the public. For example, there was a girl in the talent show girl group [IZ*ONE] who debuted just a few months ago and was nicknamed "First-Class Innocent" by Xiaobaicai during the show's recording.

She hasn't been in the industry for long, but just a few days ago she was criticized by fans and netizens for being "extravagant" because she was carrying a Gucci crossbody bag at the airport!
Then, in her recent airport photos, the "first-class pure and innocent" girl has learned her lesson and is now carrying a plastic bag...

As for Xiaobaicai's villa, it seems that only I have been there so far? I was there when I was practicing driving...

"how do you know?"

"Have you been there?"

Suddenly, as if by reflex, Lim Nayeon turned around and looked at her good friend, Minatozaki Sana.

I've never been there, how do you know so much?

“Sana-chan has been there. I passed by there before and took her in for a look. I was thinking of inviting you guys over for a meal, but I never had the time.”

Gong Cheng then spoke up, smoothing things over!

Then he looked at Lin Nalian, who was pouting and making a cute face, as if she really hoped he could participate in Yu Jung-yeon's variety show recording.

He naturally knew about the close relationship between the big star and Hajiyan, but even without the big star saying anything, Gong Cheng would help, they were practically brothers!

"Sure, let's wait until my world tour is over, around February, probably in the middle of the month. Have MBC prepare for the recording in Itaewon."

"Showing off wealth? Oppa is even planning to buy property in the north of the city!" Kim Da-hyun couldn't help but blurt it out.

This guy is such a show-off!

What does it mean to be so rich that you're lonely and numb?
"Oh my god?! North City Cave?"

"Aish! Stop joking, Dahyun..."

Several locals gasped in surprise, their lips trembling.

Gong Cheng lay on the sofa, his body close to Zhou Ziyu's, and closed his eyes, thoroughly enjoying the feeling of being a pretentious overlord!
Just like deciding to participate in the filming of the show "I Live Alone" in Itaewon...

If I didn't show off, all that money I made would have been for nothing!
Moreover, given the outside world's estimates of his assets and income, if he were to record in his current dormitory, it would seem more like a "show"!
"Weren't you planning to start a company? Why are you spending money to buy property?"

"And your investments..."

Lim Nayeon asked with concern, "My husband is a good earner." She hadn't really worried about how much he earned, but she was actually concerned that he might be extravagant and that they wouldn't have enough money!

Oh well! Whatever! I've already made quite a bit of money anyway!
We can help him...

"Don't worry, don't fret~"

Gong Cheng smiled and reassured the big star's concerned gaze. Apart from some long-term and short-term investment projects, every second he breathed meant a large amount of cash flow coming in!

Now, in 2019, with the Spring Festival approaching, the company's profit sharing will arrive before the holiday, and the profits of some holding companies will also be recovered. [Bubble]'s momentum is also strong.

Mina, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised her hand and quietly tugged at Makoto's arm, her face flushed, and asked in a low voice:
"Makoto-chan...do you want a wife?"

"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!" As soon as the words left his mouth, the little penguin quickly reached out and patted his pink lips. His lips were slippery! He'd made a mistake and had to start over!

With a completely bewildered look on Miyamoto's face, Mina lowered her head and whispered furtively, "Miyamoto-chan, do you need money?"

"I!"

She stretched out her fair, delicate finger and pointed to her "big thunder"! A whisper, barely audible, murmur rang out: "Rich!"

As she spoke, Mina looked at Makoto Miyamoto with a serious expression. If Makoto started a company, she could invest some money to support him. Wouldn't that make them a couple? Even though she was at JYP, if Makoto ran the company alone and she invested, wouldn't that make it a "husband and wife business"?

Doesn't that make it perfectly legitimate?
Moreover, Cheng-chan's earning ability and investment acumen are unparalleled!

She approves!
Even if a dozen more of Makoto's female relatives come, she won't be afraid!
Mina thought the plan was more and more feasible, so her gaze towards Makoto became even more determined and expectant, and her tone of voice became sweet and soft, "Makoto-chan~ say something!"

(End of this chapter)