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

Han Shuo rushed back to the company to rehearse a performance with the backup dancers.

It was also to receive the SM Entertainment team on behalf of Lee Joong-seok.

This was a meeting that had been arranged by both parties long ago. However, since Li Zhongshuo is busy pushing forward with various changes to the press conference, he can only temporarily represent the two parties.

This is simply his code of conduct:

Since there is an agreement, it will be fulfilled.

However, the other team seemed to have misunderstood something. When they saw that it was him personally coming forward, they thought they had won again, and the conditions they proposed were much more demanding than before.

Firstly, they no longer insist on album revenue sharing, but still demand a 5% share of the music streaming revenue.

This means they have absolutely no confidence in the album's performance.

They believed the album sales would be dismal, so there was no point in trying.

On the contrary, music streaming, given its current popularity, can sell at least a little bit. Every little bit helps, and that's how you get a share of the pie.

That's quite a dream.

Secondly, they explicitly proposed a sub-team contract, hoping he would sign a five-year sub-team contract.

It's obvious they want him to use his popularity to pave the way for Super Junior-M.

Signing a five-year indenture contract is truly audacious.

In fact, judging from the lineup of the other party's team, you can see SM Entertainment's arrogant attitude this time. They even brought Kim, the manager who persuaded them to resign, along.

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Director Kim's face was glowing.

Ever since Han Shuo established his entrepreneurial idol persona, his life at the company has been difficult, and he almost got fired as a scapegoat.

Fortunately, Han Shuo made a mistake.

With such a high starting point, they've managed to pull off these bizarre moves.

Based on the results of the company's investigation using its network of contacts, the following was found:

Han Shuo has indeed not collaborated with any domestic producers.

That is to say, his debut album was probably entirely composed and choreographed by himself.

It's hard to break down.

Whether Guan Hanshuo planned to scam someone and run away, or whether he became rich overnight and got a little arrogant, he ruined a great start himself.

As for the quality of Han Shuo's self-composed music.

If outsiders don't understand, how could they not understand?

Han Shuo's self-composed songs during his time at the company were all very immature and clearly did not yet meet the standards for release.

Come to think of it, he's only 19 years old, what good songs could he possibly write?

This puts the initiative back in their hands.

Now, only their company can save Han Shuo.

Despite the apparent failure of Han Shuo, his commercial value remains very high.

This is what makes Han Shuo so enviable; his image, singing and dancing skills, and popularity are all top-notch. The only thing he lacks is good works.

SM Entertainment collaborates with production teams both domestically and internationally, boasting a massive music library that is unparalleled in the country; its output is certainly not lacking.

If Han Shuo were willing to humble himself and back down, everything would return to where it all started.

The two parties can re-establish cooperation, and their company can still make a fortune.

"I refuse."

Han Shuo reiterated, "This is our last negotiation. My stance is clear: nothing is negotiable!"

"Han Shuo..."

Chief Kim was somewhat annoyed.

After being glared at by the people from Starry Sky Entertainment across the street, he quickly changed his tune: "Director Han, don't act impulsively. Cooperation benefits both sides..."

"Well, I'm not one to like things that benefit both sides."

Han Shuo made a move to get up and leave, leaving his men to clean up the mess.

Manager Kim called out to him, "Han Seok, if I'm not mistaken, all your songs were written during your time at SM Entertainment, right?"

Upon hearing this, Han Shuo turned around and asked with great interest, "So?"

"This involves the issue of copyright ownership."

"Pfft, do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

In South Korea, the copyright of song lyrics and music is clearly defined and has always belonged to the lyricist and composer.

Even newly debuted idols with no status can receive varying amounts of copyright fees regularly.

This is one of the few good practices in the Korean entertainment industry where all legitimate music agencies have made it a common practice.

For example, when the girl group AOA debuted, leader Shin Jimin was responsible for writing part of the rap in one of their songs.

A few months later, he received his first share of the profits: 51 Korean won.

The money isn't much, so let's just say we have it or not.

Furthermore, unless a contract is signed for copyright transfer, the copyright of lyrics and music belongs to the creator by default, which is a universally applicable rule.

Even if SM Entertainment is arrogant and conceited, it wouldn't dare to defy public opinion and include similar clauses in its contracts.

Therefore, whether from a moral or legal perspective, the other party's claim will inevitably fail to gain support and will instead lead to controversy.

The subordinate immediately retorted, "Chief Kim, in our country, we've never heard of any company forcibly seizing a singer's song and music copyrights."

"Your SM Entertainment trainee contracts can't be this shameless, right?"

"Of course not."

Chief Kim was well aware that the current threats were futile.

He was just leading up to the second question: "You wrote solo songs and secretly started a company while you were at SM Entertainment, preparing albums in advance."

"You deliberately concealed the facts, which shows that you had no intention of fulfilling the contract for a long time and were engaging in a premeditated breach of contract."

This is the attack strategy that SM Entertainment had its legal team research, designed to cause Han Seok some trouble.

According to the trainee contract, SM Entertainment has the right of first refusal to renew it.

Han Shuo deliberately concealed many things, which is a clear breach of contract and seriously undermines the trust between the two parties.

This accusation may not necessarily be enough to destroy Han Shuo's reputation, but it will definitely slow him down and will certainly affect his public image.

Imagine a so-called entrepreneurial idol deliberately disobeying company arrangements and procrastinating, just to wait until the trainee contract expires.

Isn't this a lack of basic business ethics?

Chief Kim, looking confident of victory, asked, "Director Han, may we begin discussions now?"

Han Shuo sat back down.

There is indeed some truth to this.

However, it doesn't mean that whatever SM Entertainment says goes.

In his true feelings, he was indeed stalling for time, and he also genuinely wanted to regain his freedom.

However, it would be a stretch to say that he had no intention of fulfilling the contract, was passive and negligent, and was deliberately breaching the contract.

It's an undeniable fact that he worked diligently during the pre-debut group of the new boy group, but he showed resistance when asked to join Super Junior.

Ultimately, SM Entertainment terminated the contractual relationship between the two parties.

If we're really talking about a breakdown in trust, the responsibility doesn't lie with him.

"Shouldn't Super Junior-M's detailed plans be announced by the public by now?"

"Are we adding three new members at once this time?"

"Would you like me to help promote it?"

Chief Kim couldn't understand why Han Shuo was so calm. Wasn't he afraid that things would really fall apart?

He panicked a little: "Hey, don't do anything rash. If you mess things up, there won't be any room for negotiation."

Why should I be afraid?

Han Seok looked directly at the person opposite him: "The more and more severe the boycott Super Junior-M faces from fans, doesn't that just prove that my worries are not unfounded?"

"Secondly, after I refused to join Super Junior, the company repeatedly suppressed and bullied me."

He glanced at the group of people opposite him: "Perhaps you've already bribed everyone in the company, planning to collude and cover all this up."

"But how do you know I don't have direct evidence?"

Like the wolf in sheep's clothing who tricked Little Red Riding Hood, he smiled and helped her recall: "Chief Kim, think carefully again, what have you done?"

Chief Kim was visibly panicked.

He apparently sent Han Shuo a few threatening text messages.

No, you still kept this?

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Spicy meatballs.

People at SM Entertainment don't understand why Chief Kim has backed down, but taking Han Seok to court will only do them harm, not benefit them at all.

This accusation can only threaten Han Shuo, it's not a sure way to kill him.

If both sides fight to the death, then everything will be lost, and it will all be meaningless.

"Do you really think I'm some Tom, Dick, or Harry that can be easily manipulated?"

"Who's afraid of who!" Han Shuo said sharply, "If SM Entertainment is prepared to completely lose the Chinese market, then let's fight!"

"..."

【Then let's fight.】