Damn Idol - Chapter 183



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Fucking Idol Episode 183

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I have been working in the US for a very long time, but I have no connection with HR Corporation.

I knew quite a bit about HR Corporation, but I didn’t know much about the characters of the organization’s members.

This was because HR Corporation was a company that pursued a traditional white major culture.

Some people might tilt their heads when they hear what I say.

Despite all that, HR Corporation has shown interest in Sedalbaekil several times.

Alex, Chris Edwards’ manager and HR Corporation’s ace, also sent me a love call and asked me to sing a song.

But this needs to be interpreted from the perspective of the business sector.

If I were an American singer working in the US, HR Corporation wouldn’t have shown much interest.

This is because it does not align with the main business direction of the sector called Billboard.

If I were to work for Billboard, recruiting me and succeeding could have a negative impact on the overall business structure.

But if I were a singer based overseas, I would definitely show interest.

Do they necessarily sell only white major culture?

A company the size of HR Corporation would need to pursue business diversification, and that would include the overseas pop market.

There is no overlap between HR Corporation’s traditional white market customers and K-pop customers including Sedalbaekil.

That is, unless I bombed the billboards with the name Zion.

Up to this point, I was already familiar with the matter.

So when HR Corporation approached me to call them, I thought it was a two-track strategy.

They release a track with a traditional white vocal that they have, and then have Sedalbaekil sing a remix version of it.

Although Sedalbaekil is unknown in the United States, there are quite a few people who saw us at color shows.

There were also significant purchases made in the United States.

Because it is an album in which we collaborated with such famous masters.

It won’t reach Platinum (1 million copies) based on US sales alone, but Gold (500,000 copies) certification is coming soon.

But there was one thing I didn’t expect.

“Finally, we meet again, Scammer. It’s been a year?”

Andrew Bryant, who had just taken over as CEO of HR Corporation a few months ago, remembered me.

No, it’s natural to remember.

The phone call with me must have been quite a vivid memory for him too.

But I didn’t know that he would think that it was thanks to me that he was able to become CEO and that he was grateful for that.

Andrew Bryant is the original person in history who was destined to become CEO.

At the time of the call, I thought it might be someone with the same name (it’s common in the US), but at this point, it’s normal to realize that’s not the case.

It may have been faster than the original history thanks to me, but it was not achieved thanks to my information.

But he wasn’t thinking that way.

“How is it? Are your mouths still small?”

“Didn’t I say that Koreans finish their meals with a teaspoon? Koreans eat rice.”

“ha ha ha.”

The expression ‘small mouth’ is a colloquial expression referring to a person who is tight-lipped.

So my joking remarks imply that I have never revealed a secret.

“I knew you were going to be CEO.”

“Really? Shouldn’t you have contacted me?”

“I didn’t think our relationship was that deep.”

“Well, thanks to you, I was able to challenge for the CEO position.”

“I don’t think the information I gave you would have been enough to get you that position?”

“That’s true, but when the word CEO came out of your mouth, it felt like fate.”

-Okay, little mouth friend. What’s your name?

“Zion. My last name is HAN.”

-When you come to America, be sure to call me on this number. Whether you become a singer or not.

“What is your name?”

-Andrew Bryant.

“What? CEO?”

-What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Do you think the CEO has that much free time?

“In movies, the person who has these kinds of phone calls is always the CEO.”

-Haha. That’s a movie. I work in the marketing department. I’m not a low-level employee, so don’t worry and come and play.

“You became such an excellent singer, and I became a CEO. When I think about it now, our conversations were like a dream.”

“Looking back, I see.”

“Your tone is polite. Unlike when you spoke on the phone.”

“I’m an introvert, so I become polite when I see faces.”

If Koo Tae-hwan was there, he would have added something like ‘E’, but Koo Tae-hwan is not there.

Because I was having a private meeting with Andrew Bryant, who suddenly visited.

“I just found out about you a while ago.”

Andrew Bryant’s subsequent explanation was reasonable.

Since taking office as CEO, he has comprehensively reviewed the minor businesses that have been underway recently.

Then, I came across my name through a report by Alex, who was Chris Edwards’ partner.

Bryant, who found me using the Korean name Han Si-on, said he even checked my phone number to be sure.

He knew my number, and I never changed it.

I did open a second phone account for work purposes though.

That’s how we came together.

“I heard about The First Day. Did you know Eric Scott is in HR?”

“Eric Scott?”

“Actually, I signed the contract a while ago.”

After a brief chat, Andrew Bryant got to the point.

“Alex, Chris Edwards, Eric Scott. They all raved about your talent.”

“It’s a blessing.”

“No, it’s not like that. Scott said that you could play first guitar in any band.”

Well, that’s not wrong.

“Edward said you were the best of all composers in the world.”

This is not wrong either.

Playing an instrument is a matter of taste.

My guitar is great, but it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea.

There is no such person in the first place.

When it comes to playing the guitar, for some people it’s Jimi Hendrix, for others it’s Keith Richards, and for others it’s Eric Scott.

I am capable of writing my name next to theirs, but I cannot be the unrivaled number one.

Because everyone perceives music differently.

The same goes for the piano.

Even if you win first place in a competition, it doesn’t mean you are the best piano player.

Since the competition is scored using a deduction system, a rubato that moves someone is a deduction for the judges.

Of course, I’ve never won first place in a contest.

Anyway, this is an objective evaluation of my instrumental performance, but my compositions are a bit different.

There may be a realm of taste, but we can evaluate skill based on the results.

From that perspective, I think he’s the greatest composer in history.

No one can express various genres of music with various melodies as much as I can.

Also, there is probably no one who has experienced as much trial and error as I have.

It happened within a closed timeline, but that’s the fact.

“Finally, Alex said you were a natural showman.”

“Showman?”

“They say you know how to grab people’s attention. If you think about it, that’s true. The Billboard bosses probably didn’t choose you solely because of your music.”

Have you heard anything from Eddie?

That’s true.

Because in order to recruit the great artists, I put the childhood they desperately wanted into music.

If a showman is someone who shows people what they want to see, then I am a showman.

At the same time, I noticed that Andrew Bryant wanted to talk business.

He is grateful to me, but he won’t act like a fanboy.

When a company’s CEO makes such grand statements, it’s inevitable that business talk will come up.

“First of all, if there is a singer you want as the vocalist, decide with Chris Edwards and let me know. I will make it happen no matter what. If not, I will attach the best top star of the time.”

“Is that the original track and Sedalbaekil is singing the remix?”

It was obvious, and I was just asking to confirm.

But surprisingly, Andrew Bryant shook his head.

“NO. The track your band recorded will be the original. Se-dal-baek-il? Is that the right pronunciation?”

I’m confused.

Releasing multiple remixes simultaneously to get them on the Billboard charts is a common marketing tactic.

It’s also a common marketing tactic to include new artists in the remix lineup.

Putting the song itself on the Billboard charts and including it in the remix lineup is a classic way to promote a new artist.

But in this case, something is strange.

If 3 months and 100 days becomes the original version, the singer of the remix version will become much more famous than us.

Because if Eddie and I can’t choose, I said I’d give you the best top star.

There is only one case where a company would make this choice.

In the case of investing because you want to greatly develop a singer like Sedalbaekil.

In other words, HR wants to become a partner beyond a simple distribution contract.

So, is HR Corporation offering a management contract to Sedalbaekil?

but…….

This time, I was wrong.

I’m a regression guy who can predict almost anything, but Andrew Bryant’s thoughts were unexpected.

“We have enough intention to sign a management contract, but it would be difficult due to circumstances. We don’t have much influence in the Korean market.”

“Are you saying we should just sign a distribution contract?”

“Yes. The distribution rights in the US and Western Europe are exclusive, but the rest can be negotiated.”

“When you say the rest, do you mean all of Asia?”

“Except for Korea. China and Japan will be your main markets since they are already doing well.”

“What on earth does HR want to achieve?”

Are you really a fanboy?

A guy who’s like the CEO of HR Corporation?

But of course that wasn’t the case.

Andrew Bryant’s subsequent words were disconcerting, but at the same time welcome.

“This is my plan.”

“… … .”

“how is it?”

“That was really unexpected.”

“Really? I thought you had thought about this case carefully. So what’s your answer?”

“I’ll have to discuss it with the members, but… … I don’t see any reason to refuse.”

“It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Andrew Bryant, who had said so, tapped the table and said,

“It would be best if this news were to reach your home country through the program you are currently filming.”

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This was a few weeks ago, while we were filming Season 2 of Self Made.

As a result, the members accepted Andrew Bryant’s proposal.

I was a little taken aback by the prospect of such a huge deal, but I had no reason to refuse.

Because it’s a perfect win-win for business.

And the story of that day was being broadcasted through the current broadcast.

[Andrew Bryant.]

[HR Corporation, CEO.]

Andrew Bryant was captured on screen greeting us.

The members of Sedalbaekil roll their eyes at the sudden appearance of a big shot.

It was a real situation.

At that time, the members of HR Corporation were wondering why the CEO had come looking for them.

I had a few meetings with HR Corporation after that and we talked about the project.

However, PD Kang Seok-woo edited all of those stories as if they had happened at their first meeting.

Because this is more shocking and neat.

At that moment, Andrew Bryant on the screen opened his mouth.

[The First Day. Not many sales in the US. RIAA Gold?]

Although it is certified gold, there are many gold musicians in the United States.

Even among indie musicians who have only worked in one state their entire lives, there are many who have received silver or gold certifications.

The United States is a different place in terms of the size of the music industry.

And now.

Andrew Bryant was talking about how to slice that pie.

[Do you have any plans to re-record and release it in English?]

[HR Corporation will do its best to support you.]

That’s right.

What a businessman named Andrew Bryant wanted from Sedalbaekil was the release of an English version of TFD.

because.

‘This album is a stupid plan. It’s like a movie where legendary heroes gather together to defeat a zombie and leave.’

‘Once you’ve gathered all the masters, HR Corporation will put together a show with them.’

‘What do you think? Shouldn’t we aim for the diamond?’

He said he wanted to aim for 10 million copies with this album.