Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 217 Does having a small head mean you're not smart?

Rumors of a name change had been circulating throughout the industry for some time, and amidst everyone's anticipation, Big Hit finally announced its regular shareholders' meeting through the Financial Supervisory Authority's electronic disclosure system.

Prior to the conference, the company officially announced its name change plan, with the new name "HYBE" making its debut.

Along with the name change, three core business segments were clarified: Label, Solution, and Platform.

The Label division includes subsidiaries such as BIGHIT MUSIC, BELIFT LAB, Source Music, and Pledis Entertainment.

The Solution division consists of professional business groups in the fields of performance and video content, games, etc.

The Platform division centers on Weverse, the official fan club platform, connecting and expanding all of HYBE's content and services.

The purpose of this organizational restructuring is clear: to show that HYBE is not limited to the scope of a traditional company, but rather aims to transform into a comprehensive entertainment platform based on music.

Big Hit Entertainment, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, has become a branch of this new behemoth, retaining its original name and operating methods.

Alongside the name change plan, a relocation plan was also underway. The company officially moved its headquarters from Samseong-dong in Gangnam-gu to Yongsan Trade Center at No. 42 Hangang Avenue, Yongsan-gu. The new office building was fully showcased in the promotional video.

Chen Shijun sometimes wonders how much the world changes. From a small talent agency he founded in 2005 that was once on the verge of bankruptcy, to an entertainment giant with a market value of billions of dollars today, is it simply a matter of the times creating a hero, or is there an inevitability to his success?

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"Are we going to practice here from now on? It feels really great! We moved from a dorm to a new building, and everything feels so much better now."

Compared to the rudimentary facilities of the former Source Music building, which was entirely underground, the new building was incredibly modern, making the girls feel a little uncomfortable. This was evident in the Vietnamese girls' constant bouncing and jumping around.

"Don't be like that! Doesn't it matter where we train? Aren't we all the same?"

Although she said they were all the same, Xiaochi couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. No one dislikes a more spacious and clean environment with more complete supporting facilities.

Of course, another factor is that Chen Shijun and Eunhye also work in this building. After all, these two didn't come to Source Music often before, so now they all work together.

As one of the first labels to move in, the company's only group, GFRIEND, now occupies the practice room next door.

Surprisingly, neither their group of trainees nor the successful group GFRIEND managed to secure the largest room.

It's understandable that my group of trainees might be transferred soon, and they might move to other practice rooms in this building. But the treatment GFRIEND is receiving is really puzzling.

"How could these be the same? They don't feel quite the same at all! Don't you agree?"

Seeing the other girls' faces also full of excitement, Xiaochi smiled too. In any case, this was a good thing. Eunhye unnie even sent a message asking her to go shopping with her after the event.

The thought of a bright future, the opportunity to attend university, and a comfortable working environment and atmosphere made Xiaochi feel that everything was going to be alright.

"It's different! It's really different! Hehe!"

As it stands, Koike feels she has received the best treatment, since none of the other trainees have received academic support except for herself.

Therefore, she never mentioned this matter in front of the members, and tried to minimize her studying in front of them, instead working hard behind the scenes to avoid arousing jealousy from others.

Actually, this is overthinking it. None of these girls are interested in studying. Not going to school is exactly what they want, so why would they be jealous? Nobody cares about going to university or not. It just shows that everyone values ​​different things. The benefits of higher education have played a role in her growth, making her an aspiring woman, and Xiaochi wants to become that kind of woman too.

If Chen Shijun knew, he would definitely pay close attention to this matter, to know what can and cannot be learned. At least he liked Xiao Chi's simplicity and didn't want her to learn Eun Hye's cunning.

Just as Xiaochi thought, regardless of whether he had any ill intentions, Chen Shijun's kindness towards her was genuine, and he didn't take the initiative to contact her. As for any malicious intent, she didn't see it at all.

Of course, it's also possible that she was playing the long game, but the girl didn't think she had anything special to offer; she was just an ordinary little girl.

"How about we go out for something nice tonight? I saw a spicy rice cake place online, it looks delicious."

Seeing that Xiao Chi was lost in thought again, Fan Yuxin wanted to cheer her up. Compared to the other girls in the debut group, the two were close friends of the same age and had spent a lot of time practicing together, so they had a particularly good relationship.

This is also because Fan Yuxin relies heavily on strong people. Xiao Chi, who is reliable in everything he does, is the best choice. When she doesn't have any other friends, she likes to stick to her.

"Maybe next time! I have plans tonight, I'm going shopping with a friend."

She smiled and declined Fan Yuxin's suggestion. After all, people who spend every day together can go out to eat anytime, but she had a very important appointment today.

"Look at your face, it's about to turn into a round ball! Be careful you don't get scolded to death during the monthly review."

Seeing that this guy suddenly became very disappointed, Xiaochi could only offer some words of comfort and suggest that he should put more effort into losing weight, otherwise his mother, Min, would give him a severe scolding.

"That's a vicious personal attack! I'm not fat!"

Watching the female trainee quickly walk away with a bag on her back, Fan Yuxin felt a little uncomfortable. It seemed that the other girl had made a new friend, probably someone she met at school.

So what's the point of reading so many books? In the end, you're still just jumping around on stage. You can drop out of junior high school, but what makes you think you can get into a prestigious university with a high school in arts?

Chen Shijun naturally knew that the two were going out to play, and even asked Secretary Li to buy some gifts for Jin Wenchi. The new school season always needs some new atmosphere, and of course, Enhui would also unintentionally reveal the kindness of Director Chen.

In contrast, Xiao She felt no burden when spending his money, saying that since she had already given herself to Chen Shijun, spending a man's money was only natural; not spending it would be a loss.

Captain Liu has been riding high lately, cultivating a loyal fanbase much faster than expected. Recently, she's been embroiled in a fierce battle with her haters, and she also enjoys stirring up trouble and creating drama.

"I'm so happy when my fans win, but I'm really sad when they're at a disadvantage. Oppa, why don't you give me the channels later? I'll spend money to hire some online trolls to help them out."

When Zhimin arrived at his doorstep, travel-worn and weary, Chen Shijun's heart swelled with excitement upon seeing her eager eyes. He immediately embraced her delicate body, which was wrapped in a large bread-like coat.

"Zhimin! I missed you so much! You've lost weight!"

With the hat and scarf removed, the head appeared even smaller against the backdrop of loose clothing, creating a somewhat disproportionate look.

Maybe it's because he has a small head that he's not very smart. Which idol argues with fans all the time? But on the bright side, this guy has pretty good stress resistance.

Many people are affected by negative comments, but Zhimin says she enjoys fighting against them, and her current skill in swearing is incredibly impressive.

(End of this chapter)