Artists under the Rebirth of the Coal Boss

Chapter 214 The Withdrawal Scandal!

The Gucci crocodile leather diamond-encrusted cardholder given to him by Li Bingbing is worth over 100,000 yuan.
Hong Jingbao’s copy of “ZG Drama Academy (Martial Arts) Textbook” with Yu Zhanyuan’s handwritten annotations can fetch hundreds of thousands of yuan at auction in the hands of professional collectors.

In exchange for resources, he became Montblanc's brand ambassador for Asia, with a one-year endorsement fee of 300 million RMB.

The special effects order for "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" provided by Tsui Hark and Shi Nansheng is worth tens of millions.

The most extravagant gain was the Haidu Star horse that Liu Jialing gifted to herself.

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In 2009, Haidu Star was undervalued due to a scandal involving offspring with maternal lineage.

But by 2018, Haidu Star's offspring had won a total of £581 million in prize money, ranking third on the European stallion offspring prize money list, behind only Galileo and Dubaiway.

This has driven up the price of Haidu Star to £13.5, bringing owners over £1200 million in breeding fees annually.

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Lin Xingzhuo looked at the content she had compiled on the computer.

I am truly amazed...

Being in the entertainment industry feels like swimming in a sea of ​​gold. As long as you can rise to the top, you can easily make a fortune, far exceeding 99% of other industries, and you'll never have to worry about money again.

Then I remembered the days in my past life when I was a miserable, nuclear-powered ox or horse, working overtime all night and being diligent and hardworking...

Is hard work and diligence useful?

Those who drive luxury cars in Australia must be strongmen!

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Life truly is about choices over effort.

Xiangzi died believing he had pulled the rickshaw too slowly, and died in despair, consumed by inner turmoil...

If you're heading in the wrong direction, all your efforts will be wasted!
No wonder all those veterans in the entertainment industry are complaining about how tough filming is and how complicated the industry is! They say it's chaotic and stressful! They don't want their children to follow in their footsteps!

But their actions betrayed their intentions: the next generation has basically all joined! Damn it! They're all thinking about inheritance!!
In his previous life, Lin Xingzhuo had watched behind-the-scenes footage of "Gotham" broadcast by Fox Broadcasting Company.

Producer Bruno Heller, when discussing the inspiration for the creation, said:
"Gotham's operating rules... are to warn you about the bad guys in this world. They're all eager to teach you to be good so they can do whatever they want..."

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Two and a half hours later, at Beijing Capital International Airport, Terminal 2.

Before getting off the plane, Lin Xingzhuo obtained the contact information of a male flight attendant from China Eastern Airlines.

This is the experience shared by Feng Shaofeng, a spoiled rich kid, in a QQ sports betting group.

If you are particularly determined to become a flight attendant.

Why not get to know more pilots or flight attendants?

They offer a much larger quantity of food than you can find through contact information, and once you're familiar with them, there's even a chance to participate in a game of tag.

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While waiting for her luggage, Lin Xingzhuo opened her phone, preparing to enter the phone number that was missing from the napkin.

Buzz! Buzz buzz buzz! Buzz...

Lin Xingzhuo opened his phone and found more than a dozen missed calls, including some from Ai Shangzhen, some from the head of the international department, and some from Ding Ye.

There were also multiple text messages and QQ messages.

Lin Xingzhuo glanced at Zhang Youqian and Xiao Ma beside him; they were clearly also being bombarded with the same phone calls and text messages…

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An hour later, at Terminal 2 of Beijing Capital International Airport, Pacific Coffee.

Based on the information she had gathered, Zhang Youqian pieced together the sequence of events. Xiao Ma went back to retrieve the three people's identification documents and passports, and then proceeded to purchase plane tickets.

Zhang Youqian pushed the mind map she had created on her Dell laptop in front of Lin Xingzhuo and said:

"While Ai Shangzhen was filming a soju commercial for Daehan Liquor in Busan, the Super Star K program team demanded a hefty penalty for breach of contract, citing a violation of the non-compete clause!"

Lin Xingzhuo asked in confusion, "A non-compete clause?"

Zhang Youqian said, "Korean variety show contracts require artists not to endorse competing products of sponsors during program recording and promotion."

"Jinro, South Korea's largest soju producer, is also a sponsor of the Super Star K program."

"This would violate the non-compete clause in the program recording contract."

Lin Xingzhuo took a sip of his sea salt caramel latte and said, "I just texted the head of the international department."

“The business manager of the company’s international department’s office in South Korea met the marketing director of Da Xian Liquor Industry while drinking with the program producer, Ahn Joon-young, which led to this advertising deal,” Zhang Youqian said. “So, this is a trap? A scheme set by producer Ahn Joon-young to deal with Ai Shangzhen?”

Lin Xingzhuo put down his coffee cup, nodded, and said, "I've also confirmed it with Ai Shangzhen."

“Super Star K producer Ahn Joon-young invited her to dinner parties multiple times, but she declined each time.”

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It's not as simple as eating in South Korea.

So many female celebrities have shed their words!
I can remember at least seven or eight first- or second-tier celebrities, not to mention countless obscure stars...

Among the A-list celebrities who committed suicide in the past two years, the most famous was Lee Eun-ju, who was remotely shaken during the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony.

She once attended a dinner party hosted by high-ranking executives of KBS television, where a waiter heard slapping and verbal abuse coming from inside the private room.

"Damn it! What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for? You've been played to death!"

He was seen by his neighbor late at night without pants. He staggered down the hallway home, bleeding all the way...

A few weeks later, she started using a portable clothes hanger and belt in her apartment's walk-in closet.

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Zhang Youqian said, "Brother Zhuo, I'll contact a top law firm in South Korea and file a lawsuit to ensure we can continue the competition fairly and justly, that way..."

Lin Xingzhuo finished his coffee in one gulp, glanced at the messages on his phone, and interrupted, saying:

"No need. I've confirmed with Ai Shangzhen, and she's decided to withdraw from the competition!"

"I told the production team three days ago! Producer Ahn Joon-young even called her, pretending to advise her to calm down."

Zhang Youqian was stunned for a moment, and said in disbelief, "Did she discuss it with the head of the international department?"

"This is South Korea's first nationwide live music talent show, and even with only the top 16 contestants, the viewership ratings are already precipitously ahead in its time slot!"

"This is a phenomenal variety show! More than a dozen countries are buying the rights!"

"According to the report from Tiger Star International Department, when the quarterfinals begin, a super judging panel consisting of Lee Seung-cheol, Lee Hyori, and YG CEO Yang Hyun-suk will join the recording of the show."

"Therefore, the subsequent episodes will definitely generate more buzz than the round of 16! It's such a shame that they withdrew from the competition!"

Seeing Zhang Youqian's astonishment, Lin Xingzhuo explained:

"After Tiger Shadow Star International Department rejected the 'Profit Sharing Agreement for Talent Show Artists' offered by the TV station, the two sides had already fallen out."

"According to the latest news, while Ai Shangzhen was in Busan filming an advertisement, producer Ahn Joon-young held a program format planning meeting to design a revival competition before the quarterfinals."

"Given Mnet's style, once the revival round is over, they will definitely use the health and image clauses signed during the recording of the show to further suppress Ai Shangzhen!"

"Continuing to play on the other side's turf will not only result in losing the game, but also in ruining your reputation!"

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Anecdotes from the Korean entertainment industry: Lin Xingzhuo even wrote a paper in a core journal when he was applying for a professional title.

The main source material is the BBC documentary "Drugs, Sexual Assault and Humiliation: Unveiling the Secrets of K-Pop Star Chat Rooms".

There's also Netflix's "To the Truth" and "Where Does Shirley Make You Feel Uncomfortable?"

And found-footage films such as *Playthings*, *White: The Melody of the Curse*, and *Actresses*...

Korean entertainment companies, including television stations, film and television production companies, and talent agencies, maintain close ties with organizations, conglomerates, and political circles.

This gives it unparalleled control over its own programs, production teams, and artists on a global scale!

If you're being kept by a sugar daddy, don't talk about personal independence!
This statement also applies to the Korean entertainment industry.

You still want to work on their shows or in their productions, or your artist contract is still with them.

That means the meat on the cutting board and the vegetables in the pot can be cooked however they want, prepared however they want.

They were completely powerless to resist!

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Zhang Youqian said, "The problem now is that I signed a contract to participate in the recording of 'Super Star K'..."

Lin Xingzhuo replied to the message on his QQ phone, saying, "I have confirmed the legal terms with Xu Zhixia."

"She had already heard about the practices in the Korean entertainment industry, so she had the legal department add hidden clauses to the contract with Mnet..."

Zhang Youqian asked curiously, "Hidden clause? Did you leave a backup plan, senior?"

(End of this chapter)