Chapter 65 Can I take it out and touch it? Jin Shiming was somewhat surprised to learn that "Spring Love Sakura" won the first place in this week's "Music Bank" without any promotion. According to the final score, the gap between him and BIGBANG is minimal. If KBS had done some behind-the-scenes manipulation, it would be reasonable for Kim Se-myung to lose in the competition, and it is difficult to see the trick. "I thought that if I declined the invitation to promote my song on Music Bank, I would offend the KBS leaders and it would not be my turn." Jin Shiming said to Suzuki Taichi. The huge success of the second mini album "Spring" has made Jin Shiming, who has already attracted much attention for "Spring Love Sakura", become the most popular artist in the peninsula at the moment, without a doubt. Several major TV stations in the Peninsula all wanted to take advantage of this wave of popularity and sent invitations to Jin Shiming every now and then. Even if you don’t participate in music shows, you can just show up on variety shows! In short, Jin Shiming is now a popular commodity that TV stations are jealous of. However, Jin Shiming treated them all equally and rejected them all, only saying that there would be opportunities for cooperation in the future. "KBS is a state-owned enterprise after all, there must be some bottom line, right?" said Taichi Suzuki.

"Bottom line? Maybe there is, but not much!" Jin Shiming smiled. As a state-owned media, KBS's thinking is determined by its position. Its stance is undoubtedly different from that of MBC and SBS, and it is also most obviously influenced by politics. At the end of this year, the leadership of Watai will be changed. It is said among the people that the daughter of the sun has a good chance of winning, and the peninsula may welcome its first female Kaka. It can be said that this is the most sensitive period when the power struggle on the peninsula is most intense. No matter who will become the new master of Watai, at least at this stage no one is willing to cause disputes and displease the neighboring big country. The Melon incident some time ago almost escalated to the diplomatic level. It has already attracted the attention of some people and some targeted instructions have been made. The peninsula is such a weird place that it is common for chaebols and capital to pretend to obey Watai but actually disobey it. If it really delays them from making money, the worst that can happen is that they will be replaced by another Kaka, and then the time of reckoning will begin! "This number one from KBS is equivalent to sending a signal. BD Entertainment should be able to live a stable life for a while." Taichi Suzuki echoed. "It's easy to block an open attack, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow! If you don't want to be bullied, you have to be strong enough! Mr. Suzuki, it's almost time to wrap up our action plan!" Jin Shiming said in a low voice. "No problem, I'm ready and just waiting for you to give the order." Suzuki Tai nodded. …… The trophy for "Music Bank" was sent to BD Entertainment that night. Jin Shiming placed it in the company's exhibition gallery. The huge row of cabinets now only has a lonely trophy, which makes it look quite empty. But this is a breakthrough from zero to one after all. Sooner or later, this exhibition gallery will be filled with various awards and become a veritable Avenue of Stars! It just so happened that the trainees had just finished their evening classes and gathered around curiously. "Is this a trophy? It's really beautiful. Can I take it out and touch it?" "If I can get a trophy someday, my life will be worth it!"

"I got the first place from BIGBANG seniors without any promotion. This is really valuable!" "We at BD Entertainment finally have a winner! Can we dream about the Golden Disc Awards and Song of the Year next?" The president got the first place and the company is thriving, so as a trainee I was of course extremely happy. But while they were happy, everyone couldn't help but feel a little pressure. There is no way. The boss is too capable, which makes them, the small fry, seem dispensable. The difficulty of proving their own value has increased dramatically. It's like a small company, when an artist gets the first place, the president will be so excited that he will be hysterical and want to worship his ancestors. But for a big company like SM, is it rare to get the first place? …… It is absolutely true that when you are successful, you will be surrounded by good people. As soon as Jin Shiming won his first first place in his life, he immediately received many blessings. Among them are many old friends and colleagues I met at DSP, such as members of KARA and Rainbow. But most of them are people in the circle who have only met a few times and happened to work together. Jin Shiming only responded individually to those close friends with whom he had always had a good relationship, as well as some people with whom he might have some interactions in the future. As for the remaining strangers, they all gave a uniform and formulaic thank you. With Jin Shiming's current achievements and status, there is actually no need to go to so much trouble, and some people are indeed not worthy of his reply. However, Jin Shiming firmly believes that in this most utilitarian circle, those who are too arrogant often do not have a good ending. No one can be popular forever. Once you have a little fame, you will become complacent. You will look down on this person today and that person tomorrow. When you are no longer popular, you will most likely be kicked when you are down. On the contrary, by spending some time and energy, at least you can give everyone a decent look. Even if you fail to establish good relationships, at least you won't make enemies, right? If you really reach the end of your rope, who knows? Maybe someone will remember our friendship and lend a hand. Those who are in the right will have many supporters, while those who are in the wrong will have few supporters. This is the way of the world! …… Jin Shiming had just replied to IU's text message when the other party called him. When the call was connected, IU's voice came from the other end: "Oppa, a rough card!" “Congratulations! ‘Spring Love Sakura’ is also your work, Ji Eun!” Jin Shiming replied with a smile. "Oppa, I feel embarrassed when you say that! I wasn't able to help with the Melon incident before, Mia Nei!" IU suddenly said seriously. The nature of the previous Melon incident changed after Chinese fans joined the battlefield. Even though LOEN is the parent company of Melon, IU, as the national sister, will undoubtedly be cut off from the peninsula if she openly stands with Kim Semyung and Chinese fans. From the company's perspective, she couldn't interfere or take sides with Melon, so she could only stand by and watch. "No way, you're helping with promotion on Instagram, which is already a big help!" Jin Shiming replied. This was not just a polite remark. He remembered IU's righteousness and would definitely not do something like "being grateful for a little and resentful for a big".

Without IU's help, the song "Spring Love Sakura" might have been lost in a pile of useless songs and would never have been discovered by the general audience. Some things are better off being talked about, so they don't become grudges in the future. Kim Se Myung and IU chatted for a while and their friendship deepened. "Oppa, actually today I was asked by someone to be a lobbyist." IU smiled heartily and got down to business. "I almost forgot, Ji Eun, you are also the MC of Inkigayo!" After a little thought, Jin Shiming immediately guessed who IU was lobbying for. Since last year, IU has served as the host of SBS TV's music program "Inkigayo". She was paired with KARA’s Goo Hara and Jung Nicole, both of whom are old acquaintances of Kim Se Myung. “Yes! I’m a regular MC of Inkigayo and I’ve received a lot of care from the program crew before. When PDnim asked me for help, it was hard for me to refuse!” IU said frankly. "Sorry, Jieun, as I said before, I will not participate in any music programs for the time being." Jin Shiming replied. (End of this chapter)