Chapter 59

Jin Yufan had no idea that Li Haoyan, who was able to establish DSP Entertainment and make it one of the top four agencies in the Korean music industry, and who could even challenge Lee Soo-man, possessed such immense power.

Almost an hour after Li Haoyan left the recording studio, he had already drafted a detailed plan. After issuing various orders, the entire DSP Entertainment began to operate frenetically.

At Li Haoyan's indication, media outlets that usually had a close relationship with DSP Entertainment received a piece of news and promptly released it.

"DSP Entertainment is quietly preparing to launch a super rookie who is capable of breaking the current monopoly of group acts in the music industry!"

With this news, the entire Korean music industry was in an uproar. It was well known that the current Korean music scene was dominated by group acts, leaving solo artists with no room for development or survival.

Currently, the only solo artists who could continue to develop in the Korean music industry were those who had been active for many years or were truly exceptional.

Even so, it was no exaggeration to say that group acts currently occupied over 80% of the Korean music market, and it was not an overstatement to call it a monopoly.

DSP Entertainment was actually cultivating a super rookie who could break the current monopoly of group acts. This news was undoubtedly the most explosive in the current Korean music industry, and even in the entire entertainment industry.

Was DSP Entertainment just boasting, or was it merely a promotional tactic, or was there really such a person who could potentially break the monopoly of group acts? Who was this rookie, and what kind of abilities did they possess to make DSP Entertainment say such things?

Driven by curiosity, major media outlets all focused their attention on DSP Entertainment, using their own methods and connections to dig into the matter.

In the face of intense questioning and pressure from the media, including bribery and relationship-building, under Li Haoyan's arrangement, the staff of DSP Entertainment, after much reluctance and perhaps unwillingly and nervously, finally let slip some information.

Fin.K.L: "We really don't know what Jin Yufan will be like after debuting. Even before debuting, based on our current understanding of Jin Yufan, he will definitely be a superstar."

Sechs.Kies was even more straightforward, simply saying, "Give Jin Yufan two years, and he will definitely be better than us."

Click-B: "Congratulations to Jin Yufan for his upcoming debut. Honestly, the pressure is really significant for us!!!"

As the media confirmed the news from various sources, more and more people began to show interest in the matter.

Finally, as the media reported on the matter, it was believed that DSP Entertainment indeed had such a plan, and this person indeed had the qualifications and potential to break the current monopoly of group acts in the Korean music industry.

If everyone said it was true, then even if it was false, it would naturally become true. With the media reporting on the matter, no one doubted whether such a thing existed. Instead, everyone's attention and curiosity were focused on Jin Yufan.

Who was Jin Yufan, what did he look like, and what kind of abilities and strength did he possess to make DSP Entertainment claim that he could break the monopoly of group acts in the Korean music industry?

Under the intense investigation and questioning by the media, DSP Entertainment finally "could not withstand" the external pressure and, under Li Haoyan's arrangement, Jin Yufan's identity gradually came to light.

Jin Yufan, male, born on February 7, 1986, in Busan, South Korea. His parents were traditional fishermen in Busan and died in a maritime accident a few years ago. He currently lives with his grandmother. In August 1999, he participated in DSP Entertainment's highly competitive trainee selection and won first place in the Busan region for singing. He then participated in the final selection and won first place overall.

Not only that, but under Li Haoyan's arrangement, videos of Jin Yufan's performances during various evaluations at DSP Entertainment as a trainee began to circulate online.

His impressive dance moves, absolute singing skills, and comprehensive stage control continuously changed people's perceptions of Jin Yufan.

Watching Jin Yufan's performances in the online videos, people naturally saw his strength and potential, and they couldn't help but wonder if this child could indeed break the current monopoly of group acts in the Korean music industry with his own strength.

Of course, regarding the acting evaluations and training, DSP Entertainment did not release any information. Clearly, Li Haoyan chose to keep Jin Yufan's acting talents hidden, using them as a promotional tool or even a trump card at the right time.

As for whether not showcasing his acting talents would affect Jin Yufan's chances of being selected for acting roles and losing many opportunities, well, wake up, kid. In the entertainment industry, who can match the influence of a single word from Kim Ji-deok?

Therefore, Li Haoyan unhesitatingly concealed Jin Yufan's acting talents and strength because he was very clear that Jin Yufan's current comprehensive abilities and potential were enough to achieve the desired effects and attention.

As for acting, it was not necessary to reveal it for now. After all, revealing everything at once would create a sense of fatigue, and due to his comprehensiveness, people might subconsciously have high expectations and demands for Jin Yufan. If his debut wasn't smooth, he might face public disdain and ridicule, which would be a significant issue.

Of course, Li Haoyan's decision to not reveal Jin Yufan's acting talents was also to protect him.

The saying "a tree that stands out in the forest will be broken by the wind" applies to people as well. If Jin Yufan showed too much comprehensiveness, other agencies would have their own thoughts.

Without even thinking about it, Li Haoyan was certain that other agencies would try every means to suppress Jin Yufan. After all, the Korean market was so small, and competition was so intense.

Knowing that Jin Yufan had unlimited potential and could become the biggest rival and target for surpassing their own agency, why not eliminate Jin Yufan before he became too powerful?

Let alone if Jin Yufan became powerful, then the already small market would be partially taken by Jin Yufan. If Jin Yufan took a part, it meant that the artists under their own agency would earn less, and that was money. Other agencies would not sit idly by and let Jin Yufan take their money.

Even if it were Li Haoyan in the other agencies' positions, he would not hesitate to suppress the new talent as much as possible, even if he couldn't completely suppress them, at least to make their career development less smooth and require more time to reach the expected level.

The longer the other party took to develop, the more money his own agency could earn while they grew. Everyone understood this logic, and everyone would do the same to suppress the other party.