Peninsula: You've been chosen here for producing girl groups.

Banpo-dong, DSP Entertainment.

Director Gil Jong-hwa is listening to his subordinates report on the boy group SS501's comeback plans for this year.

With the new girl group Kara struggling and temporarily sidelined, and the new boy group yet to debut, SS501 is currently the company's only cash cow.

This time, SS501 has finished their activities in Japan and returned to the domestic music scene after a year.

The company has scheduled a very busy schedule for SS501.

The group is expected to release a single album in March and a mini-album in the middle of the year, while continuing their activities in the island nation in between.

Last year, the group debuted in Japan, releasing a flurry of Japanese singles and albums, and conducting promotional tours for their singles.

After finishing their activities in Japan at the end of the year, the members immediately began working on a Korean single album. They have been working almost non-stop all year round, and their health is not looking good.

"Leader Kim Hyun Joong has some ankle pain, and the doctor's advice is to rest..."

Ji Zhonghua rudely interrupted, "The group's comeback is imminent; how could they possibly do without him, the leader, at such a crucial time?"

"Tell him to persevere a little longer. If it really doesn't work, we can reduce the frequency of practicing the new song and let the other members handle some of the pre-comeback schedule."

"Yes."

After explaining everything, Ji Zhonghua stretched lazily and said with considerable pride, "Now I'm the only one in the company still doing real work."

"What would I do if DSP Entertainment didn't exist? By the way, what's our president doing right now?"

The subordinate replied, "It seems the president is currently receiving a team from Star Entertainment."

"Oh dear, our club president is really degrading himself!"

Ji Zhonghua looked heartbroken: "The prestigious DSP Entertainment has actually stooped to producing albums for others and training trainees for them."

When this topic came up, he became extremely angry.

They said the album was to be kept secret, and they kept it completely confidential from the public. Even when he asked them a couple of questions, he received a "no comment" response.

Do you really think he'd care?

"I heard that they recruited more than a dozen female trainees, and they are all quite good-looking."

"Nine of the female trainees have figures that rival those of models?"

DSP Entertainment's office and practice areas are not in the same building.

The fact that such rumors could still circulate under these circumstances might prove that the quality of these dozen or so female trainees is even higher than rumored.

"Yes, two members of the new boy group A'ST1 were reported to the company for repeatedly flirting with other people and received a reprimand."

"A bunch of good-for-nothings."

"Kim Ki-young is useless too; he can't even manage people."

Kim Ki-young is a rising star in the company and was once in charge of promoting a seven-member girl group project.

They will compete against his four-member girl group project for another chance to debut.

In the end, he proved to be one step ahead, launching the girl group Kara first and gaining the upper hand, once again proving himself to all his colleagues in the company.

It's a pity that Cara's debut album received a lukewarm reception, and the group was essentially shelved.

Thinking of this, an idea suddenly came to him.

Kara's leader, Kim Sung-hee, intends to leave the group and return to school. Wouldn't that be a good opportunity to select a few trainees from Star Entertainment to join Kara?

One is a large music planning company that has successfully launched many groups.

One is a small company that was recently established and doesn't even have a training system.

He couldn't believe anyone would refuse his invitation.

"What level is Starry Sky Entertainment? Can it handle so many trainees?"

"We should lighten their burden..."

Before he could even reveal his plan, his subordinate rushed forward in a panic: "Director, the company has officially announced Kim Sung-hee's departure from the group."

"When did this happen? How come I don't know?"

Ji Zhonghua snatched the phone away.

The news report clearly stated that the group's leader and lead vocalist, Kim Sung-hee, had left the group, and that the company would select two new members to form a new five-member group for future activities.

The girl group he led underwent member changes, and he, as a director, was completely kept in the dark about it.

I only learned about this through news reports.

A surge of intense anger welled up inside him.

Ji Zhonghua gritted his teeth in anger: "Where's the president? In which conference room?"

at the same time.

Han Shuo was listening to a report from DSP Entertainment on the production arrangements for the two music videos.

The requirements for the two music videos were simple. The music video proposals from DSP Entertainment were not particularly innovative, but overall they were still acceptable.

"The only thing to add is that Song Yoon-ah will make a cameo appearance in the 'Fiction' music video."

"We'll have someone coordinate the schedule with Song Yoon-ah then."

Song Yoon-ah has been in the industry for a long time and is quite famous.

The fact that they were willing to take time out of the filming of the TV series to support Han Shuo surprised many people involved in the album preparation.

Li Haoyan smiled mischievously: "Looks like you're quite charming."

"It's all thanks to Miss Song Yun'er's kindness and her intention to mentor the younger generation."

Since they met at the dinner table last Sunday, Song Yoon-ah and he have been in contact.

When the other party said they would support his album, he casually asked if he could make a cameo appearance, and to his surprise, the other party readily agreed.

"What a pity. If I had known we could get Ms. Song Yoon-ah, I would have reserved the lead role for her."

Will you stay?

Will not.

He specifically instructed the MV director to include a killer kissing scene in "Fiction," intending to give his first on-screen kiss through this.

The desired female lead is someone youthful and beautiful.

Although Song Yoon-ah is at the most charming time of a woman's life, she is clearly not associated with the words "youthful beauty".

However, if the next summer special album has a more radical style, we could invite Song Yoon-ah to continue our collaboration.

As for the excessive kissing scenes in the music video, will it easily alienate female fans?

Who says you have to post something just because you took a picture?

We can produce two versions of the music video: one for public release and one for private viewing.

Furthermore, he never intended to cultivate a "pure and innocent" persona, and he believes that those who truly love him will accept everything about him.

boom!

At that moment, the conference room door was violently smashed open.

"President, I need an explanation!"

The leader, seething with anger, charged straight at Li Haoyan.

Surprisingly, Han Shuo actually recognized the person who came in: Ji Zhonghua.

Questioning the company's top executive in front of outsiders.

It seems the rumors about Ji Zhonghua are true; this guy harbors rebellious intentions.

It is said that when Kara 2.0 faces a crisis of disintegration in the future, Gil Chung-wah will be behind it.

The fact that Nicole joined Gil Chung-wah after her contract expired seems to corroborate this point.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that after Lee Ho-yeon withdrew from the company's daily management due to a cerebral hemorrhage, the five members of Kara did not trust Lee Ho-yeon's successor and second wife, Choi Mi-kyung.

"This is to reduce your workload. From now on, you will only need to be responsible for SS501."

Faced with the angry Ji Zhonghua, Li Haoyan still maintained his composure, or rather, his calm demeanor, smiling like a Maitreya Buddha.

"Reduce workload?"

Ji Zhonghua was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.

This is clearly a power grab.

Given Li Haoyan's current health and energy levels, it is clearly impossible for him to personally push forward the men's and women's group projects. He doesn't understand who else can be given authority after the other party has stripped him of his power.

Could it be that good-for-nothing Kim Ki-young?

"President, Kara had a bad debut with their first album, and then a member left. I don't understand, besides me, who else in the company can save them?"

"he!"

Li Haoyan smiled slightly and pointed at someone who was watching the show and enjoying the gossip.

In an instant, all eyes were focused on the other side.

"I?"

Han Shuo slowly typed a question mark face.

"..."