Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 379 The Girl Group Audition Arrives Ahead of Schedule

Fu Yibai finished reading the last page and closed the folder.

"Did you come up with this idea yourself?"

"I guess so."

Chen Mo pushed up his glasses and sat down in the chair opposite Fu Yibai.

Last year I went to Seoul and looked at the trainee systems of several Korean entertainment companies.

Their model is very interesting; the entire process is highly industrialized.

Once a trainee joins the company, they receive specialized instruction in every aspect, including singing, dancing, physical fitness, language, and variety show skills. The training period can range from two to three years to five or six years.

Before debuting, they have to go through internal auditions and eliminations; those who make it onto the stage are the result of a rigorous selection process.

As he spoke, he picked up another document from the table, which was a notebook he had made during his research trip to South Korea. It contained several photos of trainees training.

"At that time, I wondered if this model could be brought to China?"

Turn them into a show so that viewers can participate in the entire process of an idol group's formation.

Auditions, training, assessments, eliminations, and finally, the group is formed.

Every step was shown in front of the camera, allowing fans to watch their favorite contestants transform from ordinary people into idols on stage.

This sense of participation and growth is something traditional talent shows can't provide.

Chen Mo's approach is exactly the same as that of those hit idol development programs in later generations.

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​giving the voting power to the audience?" Fu Yibai asked.

Chen Mo paused for a moment, then chuckled.

"To be honest, I got the inspiration from the interactive segments of 'Running Man'."

There was a segment where the audience voted to decide the game groups. It was just a small design, but it naturally generated a lot of discussion online.

I was thinking, if we put this sense of participation into a larger framework,

For example, if the fate of an idol group were decided by fan votes, wouldn't that generate even greater momentum?

"Moreover, this model has a natural advantage."

These contestants have been building up their fan base since the first day the show started airing.

When they finally debut as a group, there's no need to start promotion from scratch; their fan base, buzz, and commercial value have already been built up during the show's broadcast.

Fu Yibai fell into thought. Chen Mo's project was indeed the most promising area in the future entertainment industry.

Later generations of TF Boys, Chicken Bro, and Era are all successful examples.

Those mindless fan groups will spend money like crazy on the idols they choose.

These items are all quite valuable.

However, this carries the risk of negative public opinion.

He didn't want Chenxi to be blamed and condemned after a few years when effeminate men became popular in China.

"In that case, your project is feasible."

However, our Chenxi only produces programs featuring girl groups.

We will not participate in the boy group category.

Chen Mo was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Boy groups aren't participating?"

However, boy bands have a huge number of female fans.

And most of those female fans are...

Chen Mo considered his words for a moment.

"They all have strong purchasing power, and from a market perspective, they have even greater potential."

"I know that, but we can't just consider commercial returns; we also have to consider social impact."

Girl group programs can showcase a positive image of youth, hard work, and diverse growth, while the boy group market is prone to controversies over excessive packaging and effeminate aesthetics.

Chenxi hopes to create content that can stand the test of time, rather than chasing short-term traffic.

The domestic entertainment market is still in its growth stage, and we need to guide it towards a healthy and positive idol culture.

Chen Mo remained silent for a few seconds, closed the notebook, and his expression changed from doubt to relief.

"Mr. Fu, I understand what you mean."

I'll revise the proposal to align with the girl group theme, and I'll show you the new version in a few days.

"Okay, you can look into it. I'm leaving now."

"Let me see you off."

"No need, you go ahead with your work."

Fu Yibai arrived at the elevator and happened to meet Zhang Liangying, who was also waiting for the elevator.

Today she wore a light gray fitted sweater and dark jeans, which perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.

"Mr. Fu."

Zhang Liangying's eyes lit up when she saw Fu Yibai.

She's been preparing for her new album lately, spending all her time in the recording studio, and hasn't seen Fu Yibai for a while now.

"You look even more beautiful."

What have you been busy with lately?

"I'm preparing my new album."

"Oh? How's the preparation going?"

"Almost done."

Fu Yibai nodded, his gaze involuntarily falling on her graceful body.

Zhang Liangying noticed his gaze, and her ears turned slightly red.

Are you free tonight?

Zhang Liangying was slightly taken aback, then nodded gently.

"Um."

"Then wait until I get off work."

"it is good."

A blush crept across Zhang Liangying's cheeks, and her body instinctively felt hot.

The elevator arrived, and the two entered.

Zhang Liangying exited the elevator on the 8th floor, while Fu Yibai returned to the 28th floor.