Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 164 He had already met his demise in a righteous way! (Please subscribe)

"What?! Didn't you say it was all sorted out? Seriously."

In November, light snow was already falling in Seoul, and a layer of white mist condensed on the glass windows of the practice room. As Jimin listened to "First Snow" playing from the speakers, she thought of the senior she had criticized, and a wave of irritation washed over her.

I put on the down jacket that was draped over the back of the chair and felt my wrists getting even thinner, which made me a little annoyed.

Although she is not usually overweight, she has been more strict with her figure since her debut in order to look good on camera.

Chen Shijun always said he liked himself to be a little more voluptuous, but this time he probably won't be able to have his way. However, now that she's a big star named Karina, that status might bring her some happiness.

"The debut date has been set!"

Kim Minjung walked over rubbing her hands together. Jimin ignored her, shook the mineral water bottle in her hand, took a big gulp, choked a little, and spilled a small dark stain on her dance shoes.

"Don't these bastards see how hard I've tried? I've already explained, yet they still keep nagging me."

The little snake felt very wronged. It had been training extra hard lately, and the knee brace on its knees was already worn and frayed.

Most importantly, these guys actually said they weren't good-looking. They must be out of their minds. If Zhimin isn't good-looking, then who is?

To be fair, even Chen Shijun has to admit that this guy is quite serious. Before his debut, he took the initiative to communicate with the choreographer.

To perfect the moves and make them more memorable, she practiced repeatedly. Chen Shijun had seen many of the photos she sent, in which her ankles were covered in kinesiology tape.

Sometimes she would post photos of herself crying, which was really heartbreaking. She was such a crybaby, and Yuan Ying kept it to herself.

"Calm down. They have no idea how hard my unnie works. They're just people who aren't doing well in life."

In any case, this captain also drew everyone's attention, and the criticism of others was greatly reduced, especially Giselle.

"These guys even said I've changed! I'd slap them in the face if they saw me like that, it's infuriating!"

Because this girl used to be an internet celebrity, she has a lot of photos left behind, most of which are very beautiful, but there are also a few embarrassing ones.

"Just don't look. Unnie isn't going to argue with these guys, is she? Don't waste your energy on stupid things."

Winter shook her little head, the nervousness before her debut was really unsettling. Although big companies offer a guaranteed minimum, who can be calm when it comes to their own situation?

Debuting is not the end, nor is it about refuting controversies. Rather, it's about accumulating popularity and wealth during the idol cycle. Debuting is just the first step in a long journey.

Minjung quietly squeezed Jimin's hand, and the little snake smiled and hugged her. At least at this moment, their feelings for each other were more genuine than those for the other members.

"Of course not, those people are all useless, they wouldn't even give me a second glance."

Remembering Chen Shijun's promise to prepare a support truck for her warmed her heart. What use are these haters if she has the most beloved supporter?

Thinking about this, those controversies don't seem so scary anymore. I'm not alone in bearing this burden. These storms will only get smaller and more insignificant each time.

With the company's support and Chen Shijun's support, nothing can defeat her. For example, public opinion is no longer one-sided, and the increasing number of supporters makes her very happy.

Just as she imagined, the current situation shows that the fans' reactions are very divided, no longer like the one-sided smear campaign in the early days.

In fact, even if these big companies blindly release groups, their fan base will still support them, and most people don't believe that SM Entertainment will follow the rules.

Six years have passed, and this new girl group has carried too many expectations and amassed a huge fan base. Therefore, the company's guidance has been quite effective; although controversy still exists, the theory that the company is using hype has gained significant traction.

The little snake was pleasantly surprised to find that her fans would argue with her haters and explain the previous controversies, although she didn't know if they were paid trolls or genuine fans.

This is only after releasing their debut single "Black Mamba". If they've already achieved this with just one song, imagine how amazing they'll be when they finally have a stage to perform on. They'll absolutely captivate their fans.

Almost from the very beginning of her debut, Xiao She made the core concept written all over her face, as can be seen from the name of her debut single.

"Unnie is so brave. If I had this many haters, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night."

Actually, I was a little jealous in winter. The company's support for this leader was already enormous. The debut single, Black Mamba, perfectly matched Jimin's snake-like nature in its name.

Sometimes I wonder if the company would protect me or someone else if I or someone else caused such a big mess.

"These people who criticize me will never be my fans, and they will never spend money on me in the future. So what if they offend me?"

Chen Shijun's advice at the time played a significant role, suggesting that it's not necessary for everyone to like you, and that the core fans are the ones who actually spend money.

These people who yell and scream online aren't trying to make you change or become better; they're just venting their emotions.

So filtering or screening out some fans isn't necessarily a bad thing, provided it depends on how the company operates and how they cultivate die-hard fans.

"I hate people who criticize me without spending any money. If you want to become a popular artist, how can you be afraid of controversy!"

At the time, Chen Shijun also mentioned the stories of two famous idols from back then. Of course, that man was just learning on the spot, having accidentally learned about Sakura's story.

Sakura's mentor, Rino Sashihara, and AKB's iconic idol, Mayu Watanabe, are almost two extremes of idols. One is a controversial queen whose scandals could ruin ten idols, while the other is a self-disciplined idol with almost perfect professional ethics.

However, in terms of achievements, Rino Sashihara is clearly more outstanding, winning four out of ten general elections. She is equivalent to the NBA's Garnett, without the vice president title, and her dominance even seems stronger.

Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to, dating a male fan during her minor years and releasing what appeared to be indecent photos. Being exiled to take care of children could be considered a disastrous start, but she still managed to complete her own epic comeback.

They achieved great success in the struggle between controversy and public tolerance. Chen Shijun and his team members also analyzed this inside story. Although it cannot be replicated, they can still find some useful information.

First, one must not lack in ability, and then cultivate a realistic persona to mitigate the moral judgment from fans. At the same time, one should not shy away from one's past controversies and instead turn them into a memorable point.

Of course, Chen Shijun also saw the most important point: building a fan ecosystem. Rino Sashihara was able to attract middle-aged men in their forties with extremely high loyalty. Kpop couldn't learn from this ability at all. The purchasing power of male fans was so great that even if they were exhausted, they would only be NPCs.

Therefore, it is crucial to understand the fan ecosystem. Chen Shijun also tried to find the answer in the idol circles around the world. Although K-pop's organized actions are already very mature, there is still room for improvement.

Chen Shijun's intention is for the company to recruit professional operations talent from among its fans, formulate efficient operations strategies, and maximize resource utilization by analyzing fan distribution and breaking down marketing tasks.

The cooperative and competitive relationship between the big fans and the company should be transformed into a subordinate one. The key is to ensure that orders are obeyed without question, rather than trying to profit from both sides. Those who are disobedient or incompetent can be replaced in no time.

Zhimin didn't understand all this nonsense, but she understood the encouragement it was giving her. She faced winter with confidence, showing that she was strong enough.

There's a popular saying: "Those who are afraid to cause trouble are mediocre. I don't cause trouble, but I'm not afraid of trouble either."

In the little snake's eyes, those unreasonable haters deserved to die, but since Lord Zhimin is magnanimous, he decided to treat them as if they were air.

(End of this chapter)