mijobooks Chapter 1028 July
Chapter 1028 July
Chapter 1028 March
After Ming Jingnan, Jiang Seulgi and Wu Sehun, he immediately wrote down the names of Bae Joo-hyun and others without thinking.
As he wrote, Chi Jingyuan seemed to have thought of something, hummed softly, and wrote Zhou Ziyu's name again.
Thinking of Zhou Ziyu, Chi Jingyuan paused for a moment.
...Putting aside the relationship, although Chou Tzu-yu is very popular among Twice now and has a very good reputation among passers-by on Peninsula, and looks like a flourishing flower, but in Chi Jingyuan's view, Chou Tzu-yu's Twice development path is actually very narrow.
Regardless of whether it is a boy group or a girl group, they all have to start focusing on personal development after a certain number of years of debut. They cannot be idols for life.
However, Zhou Ziyu's foreign green card has inherently blocked her path to becoming an actress in the peninsula. Although she is quite lively in private, she is often dull in front of the camera. Her sense of variety shows is as mediocre as Chi Jingyuan's, and there is no future for her in the variety show route.
As for solo... Although Zhou Ziyu has long arms and legs and a well-proportioned figure and dances very beautifully, to be honest, in Chi Jingyuan's opinion, this black girl's dancing ability is only okay. As for her singing skills, let alone her, among the entire Twice, she is only better than Momo Hirai, and there are few people in the entire music industry who are worse than Momo Hirai.
And JYP obviously doesn't support her, and is even less likely to provide her with good schedules and song resources.
Therefore, in Chi Jingyuan's opinion, the most suitable route for Zhou Ziyu's future development is actually to go the fashion route... Although he actually thinks that this black girl sometimes looks a bit rustic, he just never had the courage to tell her.
After Chou Tzu-yu, Chi Jingyuan began to consider other friends.
But as he was writing, he suddenly became hesitant... because there were a few names that were really difficult to choose.
It’s not that he is reluctant to give resources. He is not a stingy person. On the contrary, Chi Jingyuan is actually very generous. As long as the relationship is good enough, he will not be stingy in giving his friends a little help.
But as he was writing, he suddenly found it difficult to make a decision...
For example, when it comes to Minami Naoki, Ji Jingyuan's first reaction is of course to give the resources to his girlfriend...but soon he felt that he needed to make some plans, because he wrote down several artists who are all from SM. When GUCCI is announced, fans will see that they are all from SM, with only one being Minami Naoki from JYP, and it will be easy for them to make many related associations.
However, I heard that GUCCI itself also has several cooperation targets. If they are from other companies, this can be accommodated.
Ming Jingnan is okay, and the others include Bae Joo-hyun. The young lady has never been valued in the company. Although her popularity is far ahead in the team, her resources are very limited. Recently, she has improved a little and got a few schedules because of Lee Seung-hwan's care for Ji Kyung-won.
This time, the only red velvlet on the list handed over by SM was Park Soo-young, and she had nothing to do with him.
Although she was already his ex-girlfriend, Chi Jingyuan did not turn his back on her. He wrote her name without thinking...but after writing it, he felt that it didn't seem very appropriate.
After the selection of artists for GUCCI's collaboration is announced, fans outside the circle may not be able to see the general idea, but his friends must know it well. When Ming Jingnan sees the title that Bae Joo-hyun got, and sees that he takes care of his current girlfriend and his ex-girlfriend, what will his girlfriend think? It is indeed a bit too much.
Moreover, Bae Joo-hyun had just confronted him some time ago and has already shown her desire to reconcile. If he takes the initiative to provide some resources, wouldn’t that be a positive response?
Others who share the same sentiment include Bae Suzy. He actually thinks that Bae Suzy is really suitable for the high-end luxury route. This woman is good at pretending to be generous and elegant...
The most important thing is that resources are limited, and Chi Jingyuan has so many relatives and friends who are on good terms with him that there are simply not enough to go around.
In addition to his official girlfriend Ming Jingnan and his two wingmen Zhou Ziyu, Wu Sehun and Jiang Seulgi, Bae Suzy and Bae Joo-hyun, there are many other friends who are on good terms with him, such as Choi Sulli. This girl has no job at all now, and she happens to be a fashion model.
There is also Jung Eun-ji. Now the second and third generation girl groups are facing a comprehensive generational change, and the company's poor transformation has failed. Apink's development situation is very bad, and she is also facing some transformation... Although Ji Jingyuan feels that Busan Big Mouth and the word "fashion" have nothing to do with each other, it does not prevent him from providing some help as a friend.
A cooperation title like GUCCI is definitely the top resource in the fashion circle and the industry. Not to mention female idols, even big-name actors would be jealous. No matter which friend gets it, it will definitely be a great help.
But there are only a few places available, and what Park Jae-hyun said is right. GUCCI values his initiative to show goodwill, so of course he has to give them face and quit while he is ahead.
Just now Park Jae-hyun said that GUCCI may only have five or six cooperation titles in Peninsula this time, and GUCCI has its own favorite artists, which means that Ji Jingyuan can only approve three or four at most.
For a moment, Chi Jingyuan was actually in trouble, struggling over who to choose and who not to choose.
Son Seungwan? Oh, didn't I just help you secure your MC job a few days ago? Just be an MC for your variety show. This is something that older people are suitable for.
Jung Eun-ji... forget it. Find a chance to help her find song resources in the future. Just be a singer honestly. I guess Busan girl will like this more.
Chi Jingyuan thought for a while, and after careful consideration, he crossed out several names that were inappropriate or unnecessary, but after repeated consideration, the remaining number was still more than enough.
"Never mind~"
He looked at it for a long time and really didn't want to hesitate any longer. He yelled angrily and sent the file to Park Jae-hyun directly: "That's it, brother, you make a document based on this name and submit it to GUCCI, just say it's my opinion... Oh, by the way, the asterisk at the end means that they should give it more consideration, you know."
He was too lazy to select any more since they were all his best friends and relatives. He felt a bit embarrassed and simply handed them all over to GUCCI and let the brand make the decision to see who was the most suitable.
But of course he also had his own selfish motives, after all, some people had different relationships, so he added an asterisk after some of the names.
The meaning is also very clear...'focus' on consideration.
"Well……"
Park Jae-hyun glanced at the text message file he had just received, and smiled as he saw several familiar names in it. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll give it to them tomorrow, and this matter will probably be finalized in March."
After saying that, the brother glanced at his phone and reminded him, "But Jingyuan, although you wrote a lot of names, I estimate that at most only three of us will be allowed this time, so you have to be mentally prepared."
"I know." Chi Jingyuan nodded to show that he knew.
Of course, the girlfriend is another matter. Even if others cannot pass, it is great that he has such resources and such good things and can think of friends of the same age like Wu Sehun and Jiang Seulgi. Even if he cannot pass in the end, who in the circle will not envy them when they know about it, and who will not praise Ji Jingyuan for his loyalty?
You have to treat me to a meal when you get back!
And even if it doesn't happen this time, there will still be a chance next time.
After finishing the work, Chi Jingyuan also relaxed. After drinking the coffee, he glanced at the documents on the sofa next to him and suddenly smiled: "By the way, what about the list of SM?"
"GUCCI replied after receiving the information, saying 'we will hold a meeting to discuss it carefully', but the fact is that after they knew that the list had nothing to do with you, they simply treated it as waste and didn't even hold a meeting.
But the SM team felt that everything was OK, and that even if not all the artists on the list passed, at least a few would get the title, and they were excitedly talking about how this was a big victory for the company’s fashion strategy.”
Park Jae-hyun laughed as he talked about the news he heard: "Not only the staff, I guess some well-informed artists on the list also know about this. They think they can get the high-end title and are looking forward to it secretly."
"Ha ha……"
Chi Jingyuan shook his head after hearing this, and after a few seconds he couldn't help but laugh: "What a pity~"
I wonder what SM's expression would be if they saw that the cooperation list they worked so hard to prepare overnight after exchanging a lot of resources was directly abandoned by GUCCI, and instead became a tool for Chi Jingyuan to seek personal gain for his friends.
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After signing the contract for the title upgrade, Chi Jingyuan’s most important task at this fashion week was accomplished.
However, although the contract has been signed, it will not be announced immediately. According to GUCCI's plan, the news will be officially announced in the summer around June. During this period, they have to design multiple plans and lay out ground advertisements in advance. Chi Jingyuan also has to shoot multiple promotional videos and product advertisements, so he will be very busy in the next specific time.
And this time GUCCI also made a big move. The right to use the Pokémon portrait, which had been negotiated since last year, was finally negotiated half a month ago after such a long time. GUCCI decided to take the opportunity to launch the Yuan&GUCCI% Pokémon co-branded products while officially announcing Chi Jingyuan's promotion to global spokesperson. The products include a full set of co-branded products including baseball caps, necklaces, earrings, clothing, sneakers, etc. The first co-branded image is Gengar, one of Chi Jingyuan's favorite Pokémon.
GUCCI also invited Chi Jingyuan to personally participate in the design and production... Chi Jingyuan was very happy and expectant after hearing the news. The moment he knew it, several style inspirations appeared in his mind, and he couldn't wait to wear his own co-branded model immediately.
He also felt GUCCI's sincerity and strength from this cooperation... He knew how difficult it was to negotiate the Pokémon image.
GUCCI deserves its great development and makes other brands jealous.
This incident can be regarded as Chi Jingyuan's biggest gain in this fashion week.
In addition, another highlight this time is that Chi Jingyuan has also received contacts and cooperation intentions from several other top luxury brands including LV, Bulgari, FENDI and many other brands.
Among them, FENDI was the most enthusiastic and even directly sent out a cooperation invitation. Right from the start, it was offered the same title of Asia-Pacific spokesperson as GUCCI currently has. It can be said that it was really urgent.
LV, which is in the same group as FENDI, seems to be more cautious. It is currently only in the contact stage and has not put forward any specific cooperation intentions. However, the brand's attitude is very enthusiastic. It is also the only brand besides FENDI that invited Chi Jingyuan to attend the dinner and the CEO and artistic director personally came out for a meeting.
In the face of competition from other luxury brands, GUCCI has not shown any firm opposition except for proactively improving contract benefits and making some friendly gestures. Instead, its attitude seems to be somewhat ambiguous.
These top European luxury brands are intertwined with each other. Although they are competitors, there is not much hostility between some of them. Several of them even belong to the same company and do not rule out collaborating with the same artist.
However, Chi Jingyuan has not yet been confirmed. It still depends on the conditions and titles given by several other brands. We are currently in close contact.
While other Peninsula artists are unable to find channels to cooperate with the European fashion circle and are trying every means to get a top luxury title, Chi Jingyuan is already moving towards becoming a dual top luxury spokesperson and still has a lot of room to choose from.
All I can say is that in the entertainment industry, those who are thirsty will die of drought, and those who are flooded will die of flood.
The day after the signing, Chi Jingyuan left Paris and finally arrived in Seoul after a flight of more than ten hours. When he came out of Incheon Airport, he was immediately surrounded and blocked by countless reporters.
His schedule in the past few days has been kept almost secret. Whenever he appears in public, there are countless cameras filming the entire time. Who he took photos with, where he watched shows, and what he wore every day will all be sent back to reporters immediately and then made into a press release within a few hours.
People also knew that he was returning to China today, so the area behind the fence in the airport lobby was already crowded with reporters who were there to stake out the situation, as well as passers-by who had stopped there after hearing the news and wanted to join in the fun and catch a glimpse of the star.
"I'm coming."
Chi Jingyuan had just come out pushing his suitcase when he immediately felt a burst of dazzling flashes of light. He had only taken two steps when reporters from both sides surrounded him like a tide.
Chi Jingyuan had expected this scene a long time ago, and even checked his outfit before getting off the plane... After all, he is now a signature figure representing the word "fashion".
He followed Park Jae-hyun and several assistants and walked out step by step, but he did not act cool. He still greeted the reporters and fans next to him and selectively answered questions while walking.
"Jingyuanxi, what do you think of the Chosun Ilbo's evaluation of you as 'a hero in promoting Kpop fashion' and 'a bridge between the Korean and European fashion worlds'?"
"As a member of the music industry, I am very happy to contribute to the development of K-pop, but this is just an ordinary personal trip, there is no need to exaggerate or interpret it too much."
"During this fashion week, you took photos and had heated exchanges with many European and American stars such as Lady Gaga. In our interview, they also spoke very highly of you. What do you think of this? Will there be related cooperation in the future?"
"Sincerity always gets good feedback. I'm very happy to meet more friends. As for cooperation, everything is possible in the future."
"Jingyuanxi, this time you attended the three-day fashion week in Milan and then rushed to the Kering Group headquarters in Paris. Today you also returned directly to Seoul from Paris. Is there any new cooperation?"
"Haha, you will know later."
"...After Fashion Week, what are Jingyuanxi's plans? Will XO return in the near future?"
"I am still in the comeback period and should still focus on my own entertainment activities. In the next few days, I will focus on the book signing event and my first solo concert."
Before walking out of the hall, Chi Jingyuan stopped, turned around and looked at the reporters around him, answered the last question, and then waved to them with a smile: "Okay, thank you all for your support. I have to go back and adjust to the time difference. You know, I hate flying the most."
"Haha..." All the reporters laughed. They felt very friendly and satisfied with Chi Jingyuan's attitude.
Before leaving, Chi Jingyuan took one last look at the fans who were holding banners to pick him up at the airport. He waved vigorously, put his hands together, pursed his lips and made an expression and gesture of gratitude. Seeing this, several excited female fans immediately screamed, and some were so excited that they burst into tears.
After much difficulty, he got into the nanny car. As the door was closed, the car started slowly. Chi Jingyuan leaned back in the back seat and let out a long sigh.
Well, it’s March.
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