The Birth of the Monstrous Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 241



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It all started with a screenshot posted by a netizen.

[Has the Loud Chart been reorganized?]

-(Chart.jpg)

-What is the counting method that allows for a complete change?

comment:

-Isn’t the counting method obviously the number of users?

-Eh? There aren’t any Jung Woo-dam songs?

-Now the teams that are candidates for first place in music shows have disappeared.

-It must be a server error, but it’s funny haha.

-What kind of error must have occurred so that only the songs composed by Jung Woo-dam are lost?

-Did you fight with Loud?

-Jung Woo-dam, look at his physiognomy, he is not that type of person.

Then, a netizen left a comment as if it were a scoop.

-A banner just appeared on the Loud homepage!

It was such a hot potato that when someone posted a notice, the number of views rose sharply.

[Old Loud Notice]

Views: 40,527

-To promote various music contents, the service of some music sources will be terminated. Digital albums and music files purchased as downloads will continue to be available.

Netizens were so excited about the burning rice cake that they had been waiting for, and looked for other music sources other than Jung Woo-dam that were blocked from the service.

-Exactly, only the songs composed by Jung Woo-dam are missing.

-So, all of MNS’s recent songs are missing?

-Do you really think they are fighting with MNS?

-Rather good~ I can help my kids win first place on Loud.

-Support Loud!!

-If our market share plummets even further, no one will recognize us even if we rank first on Loud.

Thanks to.

MNS Entertainment’s CEO and executives gathered in the conference room.

In fact, Loud’s announcement was a later priority.

Somehow the timing coincided.

It was a meeting that had been scheduled in advance to elaborate plans for tours and joint concerts of affiliated artists.

Moreover, Loud notified MNS in advance before posting the notice, and since it is not a very important platform, there was not even a slight shock.

The executives thought this way.

‘It’s a service, if Loud wants to do it, they can do it, or if they don’t, they can’t do it, but aren’t they the only ones losing money?’

Just because it is a platform with a 10% market share does not mean that Jung Woo-dam’s settlement amount will be reduced by 10%.

In any case, if users can’t hear it on Loud, they will move to another platform, and 80% of Jung Woo-dam’s music income comes from overseas platforms, including YouTube.

That is, there is no damage at all.

However, it offended the CEO.

“Please forward this to the agencies that distribute music through MNS Entertainment. “From now on, MNS will not provide music to Loud other than its own artists.”

MNS is not just a management company.

It has publishing capabilities and also acts as a music distribution and review agency. Because of this, I was able to develop a relationship with Jung Woo-dam.

During the investment review with MNS, Woodam Jung intended to produce only a few hundred copies of his first album at an indie level.

However, since the CEO’s long-held wish was to discover a genius, we managed to persuade him to make his media debut.

As a result, it was a win-win that the world recognized.

‘So if Loud is going to treat Mr. Woodam differently, we have no choice but to repay him in the same way.’

There were no executives opposing it.

Everyone was of one mind and even fanned the flames.

“Excluding our singers, only Cortana and PHO Entertainment are influential. Should we also contact agencies that have worked with Mr. Woodam?”

“great.”

First, an executive attempted to contact Kota Entertainment.

I called with the agency, but Monodi quickly changed it.

-I was also taken aback when I saw the notice.

“Isn’t Daisy no longer working on Woodam’s songs? Do you still want to distribute music through MNS?”

– Absolutely. Daisy’s junior team is also scheduled to debut soon, and I will leave their music to MNS.

After that, I ended up talking to Sistine’s agency.

As expected, they decided to support MNS, and the next turn was the large entertainment companies.

Tint of Blue and Amus each received a song from Jung Woo-dam or are currently working on it, so I wanted to give him some strength.

“SGS Entertainment distributes music on its own… … .”

-The CEO was also watching closely. I think I will contact you right away.

“I am cautious about making an offer to TKL Entertainment.”

-ah! The Vice President has already asked me to let him know if I receive any contact regarding this matter.

MNS was evaluated as being part of the ranks of large entertainment companies, so it was not viewed favorably.

It is only because of his relationship with Jung Woo-dam, and he decided to join in to prevent cases of unfair treatment of artists without controversy.

Because it wasn’t the first time.

Music broadcasts also frequently block singers from entering, so why wasn’t this the case on music platforms?

1 hour after that.

The number of entertainment companies posting statements on social media saying that they will not supply music to Loud has increased one by one.

Netizens who didn’t know that things would get this big just ridiculed the incident rather than feeling sorry for it.

-Jobi Cheon, Asher Hong Division, Zion, and Eevee Entertainment also declared a boycott.

-It’s almost a special festival lineup.

-What festival is going on?

-Honestly, do you hope Loud has better sales than MNS? Do you produce your own music? Is there nothing to see since they take over the master sound source and run it while eating up a lot of fees?

-ㄹㅇ Whose head did it come from? You say you want to pursue a variety of music content, but are you blocking music that is being serviced?

Meanwhile, at that time.

The Loud office was in chaos.

I had expected it since the CEO pushed it, and I decided to wait and see that users would understand over time, but it was a mess.

The number of connected users decreases sharply.

“No, I didn’t completely delete it, but I heard I can still listen to the downloaded stuff. Why?”

“The CEO also said that there will be an exodus in the beginning, but it will gradually increase as the inflow increases.”

“I’m saying this because it’s not at a level that can be offset by increased inflow.”

“… … “Already?”

A fire went down in my feet.

Moreover, as soon as CEO Loud gave notice, he went to play golf.

Perhaps because they were still unaware of the situation, there was no communication, so the director who received the report urgently contacted them.

“CEO!”

-I’m going back to the field now.

“The field is not important, and the users seem to have lost interest in the fact that it seems like they were being bullied for no reason! “I will issue a notice!”

Nevertheless, CEO Loud persisted.

-Director, I am the representative.

Too, too, too.

The phone gets disconnected.

The director sat helplessly in his chair.

“Representative, that’s right.”

It wasn’t an ability, but something I inherited because I was the founder’s child.

* * *

Jung Woo-dam and the executive director who came to the broadcasting company burst into laughter after hearing this from an employee inside.

Then, I told this to Jung Woo-dam, who was on his way to meet the producer with Seo Ji-an.

“Woodam’s music files will not be uploaded to Loud in the future.”

“omg. Was it captured on that loudspeaker?”

“I haven’t done anything wrong, so why am I being filmed? It’s just like this. “I tried a drip, but it ended up being a failed drip.”

“The secret drip has become a big deal.”

“That’s it. And the CEO has already announced business expansion, right?”

MNS Entertainment’s number of artists has increased at once since last year, and sales have grown rapidly accordingly.

The money I’m making is growing exponentially, and I can’t help but save it.

It could even be said that last year was a preparation phase.

‘It’s really starting this year.’

The managing director continued.

“I was debating between completing the construction of a concert hall and a music platform, but with this route incident, they decided to do both.”

“Oh oh. “Isn’t it amazing?”

Artists visiting Korea often say this.

There are no proper concert halls in Korea.

To be precise, good places cannot attract enough audiences to satisfy them. The only way to do this is to rent a stadium with weak sound equipment and allow tens of thousands of people to enter.

So, MNS decided to build a performance hall that is comparable to domestic and foreign stars.

Also for music platforms.

‘It is a well-known fact that streaming costs 7 won per song.’

Each platform takes a 30-40% commission.

Additionally, about 30 to 40 percent is shared between the agency, producer, and copyright association.

Ultimately, 1 won is given to the composer, lyricist, arranger, and singer.

Not 1 won each, but combined.

If you break 1 won into proportions, it is said that music is not worth money.

“If the fees are lowered, creators will also welcome it. “We do distribution ourselves.”

“But the platform requires technology, and isn’t the market share fixed?”

“Right. Rather than starting anew, we will either acquire or invest in a company with a market share next to Loud and grow it. “I have a favor to ask Mr. Woodam about that.”

Woodam tilted his head.

“Me?”

“Playlist DJ. Mr. Woodam is not only good at writing songs, but he is also good at digging and has great influence, right? “You immediately catapulted Nikki to stardom.”

As the years go by, the number of released songs continues to increase, and no matter how much people like listening to music, they cannot afford to waste a lot of time looking for songs.

Therefore, platforms are changing to strengthen keyword searches and playlists targeting tastes.

Still, it is close to impossible to satisfy all listeners.

‘But if it’s Mr. Woodam… … .’

They may periodically release playlists that will steal users away.

Woodam didn’t seem to have any particular difficulties.

“Can I just organize the songs I feel are good and give them to you?”

“yes. Woodam analyzes the charts every day, but you also listen to songs that aren’t on the charts, right?”

Since the cyborg police frequently sent me references, I had no choice but to know songs that others did not know.

“I listen to it a lot, and the SISS members also listen to it a lot. “Can I join you?”

“It’s the best. Please look forward to the compensation as well.”

Seo Ji-an, who had been listening in silence, thought Loud’s behavior was absurd, but now it felt refreshing.

“The conclusion is to kill Loud?”

“Not really, but it did make me pull the trigger. “Because when Loud is doing something stupid, it’s an opportunity.”

Choi Jun-seop and Park Chan-hee were also surprised by the sudden development.

“Wow, MNS is so strong.”

“I suddenly found myself with more work to do.”

Work means income.

Thanks to this, I burst out in exclamation and finally arrived at the entertainment department to meet the PD.

“Oh my, Mr. Woodam. “There was something a bit much today, right?”

“Nice to meet you. “Actually, I didn’t know, but then I heard about it after it was all over.”

“haha. But rest assured, there are a lot more people who like Mr. Woodam.”

The PD handed it over from above even though Woodam seemed fine.

Now, no one can deny that he is a world star. Although he always acts friendly, the people he interacts with become somewhat cautious.

Moreover, Bandal Band even has Seo Ji-an.

The PD then began a detailed explanation of the plan.

“The guerrilla concert we are planning to do is a bit special, but we must not reveal our identity until the performance. “We will promote it on the streets wearing a doll mask that covers the entire body.”

“Because I’m a guerrilla, I’ll wear a gorilla mask.”

“Especially Mr. Woodam, you can’t even talk to him because he gets caught so easily. Jian too.”

“I don’t know if it’s Jung Woo-dam, but me too?”

“You wear a doll mask that doesn’t distinguish between genders. It’s not that mixed bands don’t exist at all, but these days, the Bandal band comes to mind first.”

On the other hand, Park Chan-hee sings in falsetto and does not do interviews or broadcasts, so she does not have to worry about her voice being heard.

Drummer Choi Jun-seop is even more difficult to detect.

But I am worried.

Choi Jun-seop asked a question as a leader.

“So, when doing street promotions, Jian and Woodam only spread the word, and Chanhee and I do the comments?”

“Yes.”

“Can we get them to come to the concert on our own? How many seats are there?”

“First, we will guide people to the Hangang Busking Zone so that it looks only indie, and then guide people who come there to Nanji Park.”

Choi Jun-seop gasped.

It is a place where rock festivals are held, and can accommodate up to 30,000 people.

Since there are no seats, more spectators may be mobilized.

Park Chan-hee also appears reluctant.

“What if I can’t fill it?”

“If there is a penalty, of course we have to give a chance. An hour before the performance starts, you will take off your doll masks for a short break. “Just don’t take off your costume.”

“Why is that a chance?”

“The deciding factor is whether or not the sighting story spreads at that time.”

“aha.”

It was said that when the shooting day came, many new song teasers would have been uploaded, so there was no choice but to flock.

That is, if eyewitness accounts spread anywhere.

Nevertheless, Jung Woo-dam was positive about appearing.

“What happens if you succeed?”

“In the name of Bandal Band, support is provided to those in need.”

In the end, the members focused their attention on Seo Ji-an.

There wouldn’t be such a shame if the concert hall couldn’t be filled, but the reason she joined the Vandal Band was purely for fun.

So I just did whatever I felt like.

“Let’s do it. If it fails, we can send donations personally.”

“nice!”

PD let out a roar of joy.

And the next day.

Today, Jung Woo-dam came to the 3rd ranking announcement ceremony for Running Girls. Even though I had been to the US for a while, my schedule was completely pushed back.

On the set, Houkago44’s ace, Amy, was giving her thoughts.

“I think it is an honorable ranking. I also learned a lot from producer Jung Woo-dam. But I am still hungry.”

Anyone who saw it would think it was the feeling of advancing to a live broadcast, but it was the feeling of being eliminated.

Amy holds the microphone the longest.

It’s been 10 minutes.

“I’m still thirsty for learning, so I’ll challenge myself as a member of the second generation of Agen Shojo to find a way to continue working with producer Jung Woo-dam!”

The leader of Agen Shojo, Matsumura, who was next to give his remarks, unintentionally opened his mouth.

“Eh? “Who wants it?”