The trainee contract between Zhao Yu and Muyi Entertainment expires in August.
This year passed faster than she expected. Until the end, Jiang Yu and Jiang Lei didn't wait for their children to give up halfway. They didn't know whether they were happy or worried for a while.
The child suddenly became so good, couldn't it be that he was dropped? !
Before the contract officially ended, Yang Jie called Jiang Yu.
Zhao Yu's strength and potential have been seen by all over the past year. Now that the nominal contract is over, Mu Yi naturally wants to sign him.
Jiang Yu just declined with a smile: "I'm not her manager. What kind of path she wants to take next is up to her to make up her own mind. As parents, we can only make suggestions from the sidelines."
Muyi Entertainment is a company that is neither big nor small. If Zhao Yu really wanted to go this way, Jiang Yu would of course hope that she could sign with such big companies as Zhongxia, Huachang, and Xingyao.
Zhao Yu was immersed in training, leaving early and returning late every day. It was only when Han Shuang called him over at the end of the month that he realized that his contract was about to expire.
Han Shuang's impression of her now is not the same as before, and with Yang Jie's relationship, he usually takes good care of her. Zhao Yu's rapid progress this year has something to do with her own hard work, and of course it is inseparable from Mu Yi's undisguised all-round training.
So when Han Shuang talked about the renewal of the contract, Zhao Yu did not reject it.
But she also knew that this kind of matter should not be decided lightly. After Han Shuang finished speaking, she thought about it and replied: "I have to ask my family's opinion first."
Han Shuang didn't seem surprised by the answer, smiled at her, took out a document from the drawer and pushed it over.
Zhao Yu glanced suspiciously, and heard her say: "Our company has been cooperating with Hanyu, you know that?"
The reason why Muyi's trainee model is so mature and perfect is because he has cooperated with Korean brokerage companies and fully introduced their templates. The girl group that Mu Yi launched before had Korean Entertainment in the production team, so it gained a firm foothold in China once it was launched.
When they were in class before, teachers from South Korea also came to teach. Lin Zhinan and the others joked that they had hired foreign teachers.
Zhao Yu didn't know why she suddenly mentioned this, so he nodded.
Han Shuang smiled and pointed to the document: "Open it and have a look."
Zhao Yuyiyan opened the file, only to see a line written on the title page: "Shining Stars" Live Variety Show Planning Case.
This is a live audition variety show co-produced by Muyi and Hanyu. The theme of the audition is trainees, and the purpose is to launch a Chinese and Korean girl group, focusing on the Korean market.
Variety shows are not uncommon, and this is currently the hottest way for idols to debut.
But its novelty lies in the fact that this draft is broadcast live from beginning to end, and lasts for half a year.
From the time the selected trainees enter the training camp, their practice content and daily life will be recorded by the camera and broadcast live to the audience.
Everyone will witness your efforts and progress, your joys and sorrows, the voting will be done in real time, the ranking will be refreshed every day, and finally the people will vote, and the top 50% will make their debut.
A brand new and daring, full of entertainment and psychological development, the first draft competition in history to try live broadcast for half a year.
Such a draft is unprecedented and full of unknowns and challenges.
After flipping through the documents, Zhao Yu guessed Han Shuang's intentions, raised his head and asked, "Sister Han, do you want me to participate in this draft?"
Han Shuang smiled and shook her head: "It's not whether I want you to go or not, but whether you want to go or not."
Zhao Yu was silent for a moment.
Han Shuang didn't hurry to urge her, and after she thought for a while, she smiled and said, "I discussed it with the teachers, and they all said that you already have the strength to make your debut, but having strength doesn't mean you will be popular after you make your debut." , the difference lies in their respective opportunities. At present, the domestic traffic market is so large, with mixed fish and dragons, and every company is constantly introducing new ones every year. How many people are short-lived, and how many people are still standing? Female idols are more difficult than male idols, even if you make your debut in China, how long and to what extent can you guarantee your popularity?"
Yes, in the current domestic traffic market, the top five in the data list are all male stars.
Shen Junyi was born out of nowhere, Huo Xi is a rising star, newcomers Li Yao and Xia Yuan have been active in the audience's sight one after another, and the column of popular female idols is still empty so far.
With her current strength and conditions, she can indeed debut.
But what she wants is not just to debut.
If they can't meet at the peak, she can only look up.
What she wants is evenly matched shoulder to shoulder.
Han Shuang looked at the silent girl, like a gentle elder, not urging or forcing, but telling the pros and cons word by word.
"You should also know that Korean entertainment is more developed than domestic entertainment at present, and the market is also bigger. Its operation method and star-making methods are very mature. After participating in this variety show for half a year, you will receive more professional training, and Gain a certain amount of popularity through this live broadcast, even if you can’t make your debut in the end, these popularity will become your capital after returning to China. But we cannot deny that participating in this live broadcast will be very hard. Once you step into the training camp, within half a year you will There will be no secrets, and everything will be exposed to the gaze of the audience. The training intensity will be greater, and no mistakes can be made, and any behavior may be magnified and become your black spot."
Finally, Han Shuang said with a smile: "Opportunities and risks coexist, it depends on how you choose."
Zhao Yu pinched the document and looked at the line "Shining Stars" on the title page. It took him a long time to raise his head and ask, "Sister Han, what did you do before?"
Han Shuang was stunned: "Me? I used to be in marketing."
Zhao Yu: "No wonder, the eloquence is so good..."
Han Shuang was amused by her.
She really likes Zhao Yu and hopes to keep her for the company. To participate in this live broadcast of the talent show, she must sign a contract with Muyi. The pros and cons have been clearly explained, and it depends on how she chooses.
But looking at the dots of light in the girl's eyes, Han Shuang felt that she should have succeeded.
Zhao Yu didn't agree immediately, and took the contract and said: "Sister Han, I still want to discuss it with my parents first, can I give you an answer tomorrow?"
Han Shuang smiled and said, "Okay, don't worry, and don't feel pressured. You will face many choices in life, as long as each choice is true to your original intention."
Zhao Yu smiled and nodded.
Jiang Yu was resting at home recently, and it happened that there was no class on Saturday. Zhao Yu went to Jiang Yu's house by car after today's training.
Jiang Yu recently made a gourmet variety show. Even though he never cooks, he also learned a lot of cooking skills. Hearing that his niece said that he would come over, he immediately started cooking with great interest.
So Zhao Yu was lucky enough to taste the first meal made by his uncle.
Five minutes later, the two looked at each other, and Jiang Yu opened the delivery software.
While waiting for the takeaway, Jiang Yu asked: "Lao Yang called me before and talked about your renewal, what did you think?"
Zhao Yu originally planned to tell her uncle about it after dinner, but since Jiang Yu mentioned it now, she simply recounted the conversation she had with Han Shuang yesterday.
Jiang Yu has been doing variety shows for so many years, and when she heard about "Shining Stars", she immediately sensed the breaking point of this show.
After Zhao Yu finished speaking enthusiastically, his eyes were shining: "Uncle, what do you think? Can I go?"
Jiang Yu looked at his niece's shining eyes, and shook his head amusedly: "Haven't you already made a decision?"
Zhao Yumo was silent: "...is it so obvious?"
Jiang Yu smiled, reached out and rubbed her head: "We, Yuyu, haven't been so passionate about one thing for a long time."
He thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "What your leader said is indeed reasonable. Compared with the current domestic traffic market, if you want to take the road of singing and dancing idols, South Korea is indeed a better choice. But what she said Those few disadvantages are only limited to the half a year of participating in the program."
Jiang Yu looked at her and said, "After the show is over, it's fine if you don't debut. Once you debut, you will focus on the Korean market from now on. Most of your itinerary and activities will be abroad. Foreign countries, unfamiliar places, and language barriers , the climate is different. And although the Korean entertainment market is huge, the competition is also more intense, have you considered this?"
Zhao Yu paused for a while, then shook his head.
"I didn't think about it," she said. "I just wanted to try it out."
On the way to the top, she wanted to walk every step.
It may take a detour, but it is better than standing still.
When she said she wanted to be a trainee last time, her eyes were as firm and serious as now.
Although Jiang Yu paved the way for her at that time, he never thought that she would be able to persist until now.
Jiang Yu withdrew his gaze, poked the charred fried egg on the plate with his chopsticks, and sighed for a long time before saying, "It will be very hard."
Zhao Yu laughed: "I'm not afraid of hard work!" She sat down and hugged Jiang Yu's arm and shook: "Then...uncle, will you help me convince my parents?"
Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Your parents still need my persuasion? When have they ever objected to what you want to do?"
Jiang Lei and Zhao Kangning have always responded to her requests without being arrogant. Jiang Lei always said that it is not a bad thing for children to try more, choose more and try more, and finally they will know what is most suitable for them.
But this time, after all, it involved going abroad. In the evening, Zhao Yu had a video call with his parents. As soon as Jiang Lei talked about it, Zhao Kangning immediately objected.
"No! It's too dangerous abroad. I read the news yesterday, and there was an overseas student who was robbed and thrown away! No, no, it's not like you can't be a star in China. Jiang Yu, persuade Yao'er to get her to yours It's okay to show your face in variety shows!"
Zhao Yu said: "I won't go through the back door! I want to debut with my strength!"
Zhao Kangning patted his chest angrily.
It was Jiang Lei who took the phone and asked softly, "Jiang Yu, have you read the contract?"
Jiang Yu nodded: "I see, there is no problem. Muyi's boss is always my friend, and his character is reliable. Their company has always cooperated with Hanyu, and I am more optimistic about this draft."
He turned his head and glanced at Zhao Yu, who was pouting next to him, and said with a smile: "The main reason is that Yu Yu wants to go. It's rare for her to be so persistent about one thing. I think it's better to let her try."
After Jiang Yu said that, Jiang Lei felt relieved. Several people chatted for a while, analyzing the pros and cons clearly.
Zhao Yu's attitude was firm, and her performance this year was really surprising. Jiang Lei pushed aside Zhao Kangning, who was yelling, and said softly to the screen: "Mom supports you in chasing your dreams, go if you want."
Zhao Yu gave a big kiss to the phone camera.
So when he returned to the company the next day, Zhao Yu went to Han Shuang to sign the contract.
The "Shining Stars" draft has not been made public so far, and it is a secret project, and it will start warming up next month. Afterwards, major companies submitted quotas to select trainees, and the official recording was made every year.
The company also told her in advance to keep Zhao Yu. As one of the partners, Mu Yi has a total of six selection places, Zhao Yu has already decided on it, and the remaining five will be selected from the senior class.
As Han Shuang said, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. Because no one can be sure whether this draft will be popular or not. If the ratings are mediocre in the end, then the girl groups that emerge from this draft will not be very popular.
Instead of going abroad to gamble on such a variety show in an unfamiliar place, some trainees who seek stability prefer to stay in China and wait for the opportunity to debut.
Not many people are still eager to try. Since the company began to select candidates, many trainees have tried their best to recommend themselves and strive for opportunities.
Lin Zhinan also submitted an application, but the competition for the senior class was too high, and she was not confident.
Zhao Yu cheered her up: "The stage is not only judged by strength, but also by the quality of eyesight! We are so unique in South and South America, and Hong Kong style is so well-prepared. Anyone who watches it will not boast that it is a time traveler." Retro beauty!"
Lin Zhinan: "...you said yesterday that I'm a big mess."
In mid-September, the list was confirmed, and Lin Zhinan was successfully selected. He hugged Zhao Yu excitedly and almost cried: "Since I met you, my luck seems to have improved, Yu Yu must be my little lucky star! "
Zhao Yu smiled and rua her head: "It's the result of Nannan's own efforts!"
After the list is determined, the next step is to apply for various visas and procedures. Zhao Yu still needs to apply to the school to suspend classes. Many folk dance students make their debut midway, so we are more tolerant in this regard.
Busy and busy, coupled with uninterrupted training, time has entered winter in a flash.
"Shining Stars" has already started to pre-heat the publicity, but the show is broadcast in South Korea, and most of the audiences it targets are also in South Korea. There are relatively few discussions about this talent show in China.
In the past half a year, the company broadcasted live all day except sleeping. The company provided targeted training for these trainees who participated in the program for the first time. In addition to speaking skills, camera sense, customs and etiquette, they also found a language teacher to teach them Korean. .
Zhao Yu's language talent is really poor, as can be seen from English.
She was tortured to death by Korean every day, but in the end Lin Zhinan couldn't stand it anymore, and taught her the content she had learned over and over again during training every day.
Zhao Yu was stunned: "Why did you learn so fast?!"
Lin Zhinan glanced at the notebook: "Isn't it easy to read this kind of thing twice?"
Zhao Yu: "???"
What is this hidden master
The day of departure for South Korea is scheduled for Christmas Day.
Zhao Yu bought Christmas gifts for his friends in advance and had a farewell meal. They are all young people, so they don't have so many parting worries. Everyone is very excited, and they all express that they will definitely mobilize everyone around them to vote for Yuyu and send her to debut!
A week before Christmas, it snowed heavily in Beijing.
After Zhao Yu gave all the Christmas presents to his friends one by one, there was only one left in the bag.
It was a crystal ball with snow floating in it, and a girl in a tutu stood on one foot on the piano and spun along with the music.
It's very ordinary and tacky, but she liked it the first time she saw it.
That was the gift she wanted to give Shen Juanyi.
She knew his address in Beijing. Grandma Shen had told her about it during Chinese New Year last year. But if you send it to him anonymously, it should scare him.
I heard that those illegitimate meals always disturb him.
After Zhao Yu thought about it, he still put the crystal ball away.
It doesn't matter, she will always have a chance to give it to him in the future!
The author has something to say:
Oh, it's almost time to debut, let's look forward to the next chapter
The talent show variety show is made up by me for the sake of the plot, if there is any similarity, it is purely because I watch too few variety shows
One vote for you, one vote for me, Yuyu will debut in the next chapter!