The Underground Emperor: Starting with Running Away with His Sister-in-Law

And because it was intended to be broadcast on its own television station, it chose the path of separating production and broadcasting.

We are determined to maximize our profits!

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Then there's the variety show segment.

When "Running Man" first aired, its ratings weren't very good.

Firstly, it's because QBS television station lacks sufficient influence.

Secondly, it's because the hosts aren't very popular, with the only one who's truly noteworthy being Yoo Jae-suk, who has only recently gained some recognition.

But as each episode aired...

The popularity of this outdoor reality show has also soared.

In addition, Oh Soo-yeon's actions...

They directly sent one after another the artists who had already made a name for themselves in Kinmen Film and Television to the show.

Such as Han Ga-in, Ma Dong-seok, Jang Geun-suk, Oh Tae-sik...

what...

It seems like some strange people have infiltrated.

Correct!

It's Oh Tae-sik!

This guy is a big star now, and he doesn't even think about going to university anymore.

He began to study acting every day, while also serving as the deputy director of the film department of Kinmen Film Company.

Besides these famous artists.

There are also members of already popular girl groups, such as Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls, T-ara, Kara...

certainly...

Those who weren't famous weren't idle either; they would always bring a few along to the show to ride on the popularity of their seniors.

This creates a virtuous cycle.

The presence of celebrities with their own fame boosted the viewership of "Running Man".

This program also gave unknown celebrities some exposure, allowing them to build up their public image...

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Chapter 370 is practically free money.

Finally, there's the girl group that Ding Xin is very optimistic about!

In fact...

In South Korea, they run film and entertainment companies.

The most profitable industry is not making movies, nor TV series, nor producing variety shows.

It's a girl group!

They keep releasing hot girl groups!

Never underestimate the spending power of perverts...

Perhaps in terms of status, girl groups are at the bottom of the pyramid in the South Korean entertainment industry.

But when it comes to the ability to monetize fame...

A wildly popular girl group can generate revenue for a company that is in no way inferior to that of a top-tier movie.

Even worse!

For example...

For example, the most profitable film produced by Kinmen Films today, "The Outlaws," has a staggering 1600 billion won in box office revenue including copyright income.

Even after deducting necessary expenses.

The final revenue reached 1100 billion won.

But that's where its potential ends!

While there are subsequent revenues, they are basically just additional revenues from copyrights.

It's a gradual, steady process.

Moreover, earning a billion won or so each year would be considered quite remarkable.

And the film's ultimate revenue...

It's already considered the pinnacle of South Korean cinema!

After all, this achievement was only attained after the number of moviegoers reached a staggering ten million.

How many people are there in the entire South Korean country?

How many more hit works like this will Kinmen Films be able to produce in the future?

Even if it is possible to expand influence overseas.

But to be honest...

No matter how well it's filmed, it might only become a hit in Asia at best.

The ceiling is there, that's reality!

Girl groups are different...

In the entire Asian entertainment industry, apart from a handful of artists who have the perfect combination of timing, location, and connections, only South Korean girl groups have managed to break into the mainstream.

These young girls are going out of Asia one after another.

certainly...

His reputation isn't exactly pleasing.

So what? As long as I can make money!

It's like being in another time and space.

Not only are there girl groups that can hold repeated concerts in Europe and America, making a fortune in euros and dollars.

Even worse...

Some girl groups have inexplicably received foreign honors and titles without making any contributions whatsoever.

Isn't that ridiculous?

Not funny at all!

This is fucking an age of entertainment to the death!

And this only represents overseas revenue...

In South Korea and even across Asia, the earning power of girl groups is astonishing!

First, there's music sales.

This includes all kinds of albums, both online and offline, as well as the long-term revenue from album copyrights. The more popular the girl group, the more expensive their albums sell, and the higher the revenue from album copyrights!

It's like in another time and space, a girl group can sell millions of copies of an album in just a few weeks.

I'm happy to release two or three copies every year!

Secondly, there are concerts.

Similarly, the more popular a girl group's concert is, the more expensive the tickets will be!

The concerts here include official national tours, as well as commercial performances by companies or groups...

As we all know...

Once a girl group becomes popular, they don't have periods; they work non-stop 365 days a year.

This is fucking cash flow!

Next came advertising endorsements.

These are all well-known luxury brands on the market.

In the early days, girl groups likely took on mostly domestic endorsements, and due to the influence of the South Korean entertainment industry's hierarchy of disdain, their endorsement fees were not very high.

But there are definitely enough of them!

As the girl group's popularity grows, their endorsement fees will also increase accordingly.

Especially endorsements abroad.

They don't care about the hierarchy in the South Korean entertainment industry; they only care about fame!

Besides these major items...

There are also some seemingly insignificant but very lucrative sources of income.