Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

Jiang Yuhe didn't dare to delay and quickly drove to the new company's location on Tehran Road.

As soon as he stopped the car, Jiang Yuhe was somewhat lost in thought as he looked at the brand-new six-story building in front of him.

Is it...that fast?

It's only been less than a month, right?

Is that all?

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the brand-new, shiny sign above the entrance – LOEN Entertainment.

This name wasn't the new company name he mentioned to Lee Sung-soo and the others at the Conrad Hotel last night; it hadn't been finalized at the time.

The two older brothers then went to the next round, completely drunk.

How come when I woke up, even the company's signboard was hung up so openly?

This efficiency is just too high, isn't it?

Did they not sleep at all last night, and finalize the deal overnight while drunk, and then start arranging all this first thing this morning?

However, in Jiangnan, where entertainment companies are clustered, a new company suddenly appeared.

Even without a grand opening ceremony, it's enough to attract everyone's attention.

Some people even stopped and took out their phones to take pictures.

The Korean entertainment industry is only so big. It probably won't be long before LOEN is listed with other entertainment companies and his past is thoroughly investigated.

After thinking for a moment, he didn't linger any longer and went straight into the lobby on the first floor.

Upon entering, the scene before him made him pause for a moment.

The lobby adopts a minimalist style, with pure white and light gray as the main colors, paired with clean-lined metal decorations and glass partitions, exuding a sense of efficiency and competence.

There was someone already on duty at the front desk, and it was someone we knew.

"Min-jung? What are you doing here?"

Jiang Yuhe looked at the girl in front of him with some surprise. She was the same receptionist intern Xing Shuo had worked with before.

However, she looked completely different today from her usual sleepy appearance.

Not only was her hair neatly combed, but her makeup was also extremely appropriate, making her look every bit the qualified white-collar worker.

"Oppa Woohyuk, you're here!"

When Min-jung saw him, her eyes lit up and she quickly stood up to greet him.

Jiang Yuhe stepped forward, looked her over with interest, and teased, "Wow, Minzhen, it hasn't been that long since we last met, but you already look like a proper career woman."

"By the way, what brings you here?"

"Inside!"

Min-jung nodded vigorously, her voice brimming with excitement. "I only came here a few days ago. The president said that I don't need to go to Xing Shuo anymore; I can just come here. And... he also gave me a permanent position and issued me a uniform."

As she spoke, she excitedly tugged at the hem of her suit jacket, looking quite smug.

Congratulations!

Jiang Yuhe smiled and congratulated him, which was indeed something to be happy about for a newcomer to the workplace.

"By the way, where's the president?"

"The president arrived early this morning and should be in his office on the sixth floor now... Ah, president!"

Min-jung had just opened her mouth to answer when she seemed to see someone and quickly bowed to greet them.

Kang Woo-hyuk turned around and saw Lee Sung-soo and Choi Seung-joon walking side by side from the inner elevator hall, heading straight towards him.

Their eyes were bloodshot, but they were unusually excited. They quickly came to greet Jiang Yuhe.

"Yuhe is here!"

Lee Sung-soo stepped forward, patted him hard on the shoulder, then turned to Choi Seung-joon beside him and said with a smile, "I told you he should be arriving soon."

"Sung-soo hyung, Seung-jun hyung."

Jiang Yuhe greeted them with a smile, "You two... you didn't get any rest last night, did you?"

"Rest? When is there time to rest!"

Lee Sung-soo waved his hand dismissively, "Business first! Come on, Woo-hyuk, let's not just stand here, let's go! I'll show you around our LOEN!"

He emphasized the word "we" and then stepped forward, naturally putting his arm around Jiang Yuhe's shoulder and leading him inside.

Besides the front desk and lobby, the first floor mainly consists of a reception area and several small meeting rooms.

Above the second floor are the office areas for various departments, as well as various specialized functional rooms.

The equipment is also extremely complete.

It has everything: recording studio, practice room, broadcasting studio, and even photography studio and dressing room.

Although many rooms remain empty and their purpose is unclear, the basic infrastructure has been initially completed.

Along the way, Jiang Yuhe also saw many familiar faces.

Most of them were former employees of Xing Shuo, and everyone's face was full of energy, completely different from the lifeless atmosphere they had when they were at Xing Shuo.

Of course, there were even more unfamiliar faces that he had never seen before.

Jiang Yuhe was even more surprised when he saw this.

Isn't this recruitment speed a bit too fast?

Perhaps sensing Kang Woo-hyuk's confusion, Choi Seung-joon smiled and explained, "Most of the people in the company now are veterans from Seoul Records. After all, they form the core of this new company and are very familiar with the business. As for the others..."

He paused, the smile on his lips carrying an enigmatic meaning.

"Those goods may have been invested in and are waiting for dividends, but they should at least do something, right? It just so happens that some of their family's subsidiaries are related to the entertainment industry, so it's only right that they provide some manpower to help out, isn't it?"

Jiang Yuhe nodded, a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection) welling up inside him once again.

Indeed... capital is the most powerful force.

This is especially true in a society like South Korea, where chaebols are deeply intertwined with industry.

It's amazing that someone could completely fill out a company in such a short time.

"Alright, stop standing there."

Lee Sung-soo chuckled to himself, "Come on! Now I'll show you your future office."

The three of them took the elevator directly to the fifth floor.

The environment on the fifth floor is almost identical to that of the lobby on the first floor: simple, bright, and efficient.

The corridor is lined with rooms bearing different signs, but most of them are practice rooms of varying sizes.

Most of the doors were open, revealing brand-new handles, large mirrors, and audio equipment inside.

Lee Sung-soo walked all the way to the end of the corridor before stopping in front of a large door and gently pushing it open.

Inside the door was a spacious office.

Judging by its size, it seems to be much larger than the living room of the apartment where Jiang Yuhe currently lives.

With a similarly minimalist and modern decor, the huge floor-to-ceiling windows ensure ample natural light, and looking down reveals a bustling street scene of Jiangnan.

Along the wall is a row of stylish bookshelves, and in the center of the room is a large office chair and desk, with a sofa and coffee table for entertaining guests.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?"

Lee Sung-soo turned around and asked with a smile, "From now on, this will be your office."

He paused, then spoke clearly, "Mr. Kang Woo-hyuk, the artist manager of LOEN Entertainment!"

Artist...Manager?

Jiang Yuhe was momentarily stunned.

Although Lee Sung-soo had promised him this position long ago, this was a bit too fast.

Some were caught off guard.

"Isn't this...too fast?" Jiang Yuhe asked subconsciously.

"I'm not happy anymore."

Lee Sung-soo shook his head and said seriously, "Time waits for no one."

"To be honest, as soon as I left the hotel last night, Chengjun immediately spoke with his family and explained our overall plan in detail."

"In fact, SK had this idea for a long time. Since Chengjun brought it up, everything else naturally fell into place. Chengjun even received a lot of praise from his family because of it."

Choi Seung-joon nodded, looking at Kang Woo-hyuk with eyes full of gratitude.

Clearly, gaining the approval of the family's core leadership is of great significance to him.

"As is foreseeable..."

Lee Sung-soo continued, "MelOn should be integrated into our LOEN system soon, which means the platform and channels will be completed quickly. But after all, we are a comprehensive entertainment company, and we can't neglect the artists, can we?"

"But I..."

Jiang Yuhe was still somewhat hesitant.

Ask him to write songs, provide creative ideas, or even offer judgments on certain directions... he probably has no problem with any of these.

But when it comes to specific artist management and project planning, he's a complete novice.

"No one is born knowing how."

Lee Sung-soo had clearly seen through his concerns, and patted him on the shoulder, "I know that your heart may not be in this, but Woo-hyuk, have you ever thought that in this industry, even if you reach the top, you will eventually have to gravitate towards capital?"

"In other words, you don't actually need to do everything yourself. Your main task is to oversee things. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. With us here, you have countless opportunities to make mistakes."

"The most crucial thing is that the person in this position must be one of our own, and you... are the most suitable candidate."

"Of course, you won't be all alone."

Choi Seung-jun smiled and added at the opportune moment, "Unlike the other departments, the Artists Department is a newly established department, so it's just an empty shell for now. However, we have already started recruiting staff. It's quite a coincidence, though."

"In the past few days, after doing some preliminary screening, I actually found a suitable person. Although his educational background is average, he seems quite clever..."

As he spoke, he took out his phone.

"Is Pei Zhonghan here now? Tell him to come to the fifth floor."