Chapter 320 Personal Dream Book
There is actually nothing wrong with Kim So-hyang calling Yoo Hee-yeol and the other two teachers. In terms of seniority, the three are more experienced than her. Even the youngest "maknae" Yoo Hee-yeol was born in 1971. For Kim So-hyang, who is only one year older than Lee Hyo-ri, calling them teachers is not an exaggeration. After all, for someone like Kim So-hyang, she appreciates music producers with higher musicality such as Yoo Hee-yeol and Jung Jae-hyung more than those popular producers nowadays, such as the Brave Brothers.
Zheng Dongren waved his hand and said, "Forget about calling me teacher. We would be embarrassed if you called us that. But Su Xiangxi, can you tell me why you came here today? Zheng Xiuheng deliberately kept it a secret from us. Until now, we still don't know whether you came here today to sign a contract or for something else!"
Jin Suxiang was a little surprised when she saw the three people's expressions suddenly full of resentment. Then she couldn't help laughing and said, "President Zheng Xiuheng is really interesting. In fact, we have already discussed it. I don't really want to sign with the agency yet, but I have agreed to be the vocal teacher of Antenna Family. I should be considered an employee of the company in the future!"
The three of them were stunned. Liu Xilie was the first to react and shouted excitedly, "That's great! We are going crazy because of the vocal teacher!"
“Yes, we no longer have to be stared at by strange eyes when teaching children to sing!” Zheng Zaixing, who has relatively good singing skills among the Big Three, said with tears in his eyes.
Jin Suxiang was amused by these three grown men. This was her first time stepping into the Antenna Family. To be honest, compared to some companies she had visited before, her first impression was... lively.
"Ah, so that's how it is!"
After listening to Kim Hyo-rin explain the reason for everyone's silence, Zheng Xiuheng nodded in sudden realization, his mouth corners slightly raised, and then he immediately restrained his expression.
However, the strange Liu Zaishi next to him still noticed it, and always felt that Zheng Xiuheng's expression just now was a little bad.
"Everyone, get up and go to the practice room!"
Zheng Xiuheng shouted loudly, and the trainees finally came to their senses. They greeted Zheng Xiuheng and entered the practice room.
Zheng Xiuheng naturally walked in as well, and Liu Zaishi stayed at the door, watching the scene inside with interest.
Zheng Xiuheng walked into the practice room and found Hong Jinyoung squatting in the corner. Her expression was also shocked. The others were similar. If there was anyone who was not affected, it was only Park Jiyeon who was blushing, Lee Ji-eun and Choi Joon-hee who were excited, and Bae Suzy who looked very surprised and looked at him with curious eyes. Because today was Sunday, her father also sent her here to practice. Bae Suzy was also one of the six singer volunteers selected in the last recruitment, and she was the same age as Park Jiyeon.
In addition, Kang So-ra looked thoughtful, and another aspiring actress Baek Jin-hee. Since they had different goals, their expressions did not look heavy or hurt.
This is the first time that all fourteen trainees of the company have arrived. Of course, if the two girls at home and Choi Sulli are included, there should be seventeen people.
Zheng Xiuheng clapped his hands, and when he saw the children standing in place, he said, "The teacher today will give you vocal lessons in the future, so study hard. In addition..."
"Today, I asked Teacher Jin Suxiang to give you a blow!"
"ah?"
Seeing the children's attention shift and all looking at him in confusion, Zheng Xiuheng laughed in his heart, but still said seriously: "Although I am trying to discourage you, I don't have any bad intentions. I just hope you understand what you are pursuing. Don't think that getting good reviews from some vocal teachers and getting excellent grades in the monthly exams of previous companies means you have the ability to debut as a singer. In reality, studio singers, let alone you, even senior Liu Zaishi at the door can become such a singer!"
“Swish, swish, swish!”
For a moment, the girls' gazes seemed to penetrate Yoo Jae Suk, which made Yoo Jae Suk, who had always had a strong ability to respond, retreat helplessly. He cursed in his heart, "Jung Soo-heng is a bastard. Is I a negative example?"
"But this is not a problem, because the company's future positioning will mostly be female idol groups. There is no doubt that this is the general trend, and this will not change. So many of you, even if your singing skills do not really reach the standard that a singer should have, can still debut. For the company, there is actually nothing wrong with this, and the market also accepts this model!"
"But you need to know that you can't be an idol forever. So, from now on, starting from today, you have to seriously consider your goals. If you just want to be a star, think carefully about how to become a star that lasts forever !"
"If you want to be a good singer, work hard to improve your singing ability. You are still far from the standard of a truly good singer!"
“If you want to be a singer-songwriter, study music!”
“If you want to be an actor, you also need to work hard to improve yourself!”
"Teacher Jin Suxiang's performance today is not your goal or direction. However, I hope that you can reflect on yourselves today and think more comprehensively about the future. Don't use excuses to cover up your shortcomings, and don't be complacent because of small achievements. I will give you one month. After one month, everyone should submit a personal dream book to my office."
"Okay, let's continue practicing. Baek Jin Hee, follow me upstairs!"
Seeing Zheng Xiuheng walk out of the trainee group, Liu Zaishi grabbed him and whispered, "Hey, what did you say to me just now? I'm not a studio singer. That kind of example should be Mingxiu brother. Also, I always feel that you are fooling these kids. In addition, are you really a teacher? Things like 'personal dream book' are weird no matter how I think about it!"
Zheng Xiuheng smiled slightly. Liu Zaishi was right. In fact, most of what he said was just nonsense. His fundamental purpose was to scare these girls and let them know that there are always people better than you.
However, Zheng Xiuheng really wants to collect things like "personal dream books". It's not to help everyone fulfill their dreams, but to give them a month to see themselves more clearly and think about the future . Only in this way can they develop an attitude of "enlightenment".
Hard work does not necessarily lead to rewards, this is a very realistic truth in this circle.
But if you don’t work hard and don’t make any effort, you will get nothing in this circle. This is not a principle, but an iron rule.
Zheng Xiuheng doesn’t think these girls don’t work hard, but he doesn’t want their future to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors.
The so-called "following the footsteps of predecessors" means that if the group splits, half of them will fall into a period of career struggle. Of course, this does not mean that half of them are useless, but for many group artists, it is difficult to find a better development after the group disbands, and they are likely to face a career change, such as singers turning actors, musical actors, radio DJs, and hosts. Generally speaking, most of them can still succeed as long as their popularity during the group period is not low.
Of course there are those who fail, but at that time they need to leave this circle and find another way to make a living. Of course there are also those who become housewives.
Zheng Xiuheng certainly doesn't want to see such a result. It's not because he is kind-hearted or anything, but he doesn't want most of the company's artists to be defined as vases, nor does he want them to be as ignorant as blank sheets of paper after their debut, so he will give these trainees a good beating.
Zheng Xiuheng will read personal dream books, but will not necessarily refer to them. However, Zheng Xiuheng will spend more time cultivating their singing skills and practical abilities.
Hearing Yoo Jae-seok's question, Zheng Xiuheng smiled and then replied seriously: "In fact, the singing ability of mainstream singers in Korea is very average. Now most people are just chasing popular popularity, so there are music critics and the public. In fact, I am not fooling people. The agency will do what it should do. But besides this, they really have some dreams they want to fulfill. It is a good thing to instill in them the awareness that they must work hard!"
Liu Zaishi was stunned for a moment, and his gaze towards Zheng Xiuheng became more sublime: "Yeah, your ideas are really like those teachers in school. To be honest, you didn't graduate from an education-related major, did you?"
"Haha, Brother Zishi, go to the production room and take a rest first . I want to talk to this kid about work!" Zheng Xiuheng pointed at the delicate and cute girl who was following behind him.
Liu Zaishi nodded and walked straight to the production room not far away, while Zheng Xiuheng said to Bai Zhenxi: "Come with me to the office!"
"Yes, President!" The girl nodded. She was a little nervous, but still followed Zheng Xiuheng into the office.
Baek Jin-hee was born on February 8, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. She has parents and two younger sisters.
In 2004, when Baek Jin-hee was still in middle school, she was discovered by a scout while shopping with her friends on the streets of Seoul and filmed a TV commercial for P&G clothes freshener. From then on, she entered the entertainment industry and began her career as a TV commercial model and actor.
In 2005, when she was fifteen years old, Baek Jin-hee filmed a CF (Commercial Film) for the Public Service Advertising Association's joint Korean-Japanese event, calling on society to care for children.
Last year, she filmed a hot chocolate drink CF with Yoona, a member of SM's soon-to-debut girl group Girls' Generation who is already quite popular. This year, she filmed the Samsung Anycall "Time Telling Girl" series of commercials.
There are actually too many companies eyeing such potential stocks. The reason why Zheng Xiuheng was able to sign her is very special, because Bai Zhenxi's parents were not optimistic about Antenna at all, but Bai Zhenxi was convinced during the conversation with Zheng Xiuheng, and Zheng Xiuheng also discovered Bai Zhenxi's "rebellion".
