Chapter 69

When Jin Yufan saw that *M!Countdown* belonged to MnetMedia, whose full name is CJMnet.

Although MnetMedia appears to be just a Korean entertainment agency, in fact, no one would regard MnetMedia as a mere Korean entertainment agency.

Not for any other reason, but because MnetMedia's full name is CJMnet, and because MnetMedia has the CJ Group behind it. The CJ Group is a super conglomerate that is even more powerful than the S·M Group, which backs S·M Entertainment, in South Korea.

The CJ Group may not even rank in the top ten in South Korea, but with its terrifying assets, it currently ranks eleventh. It's quite possible that in a few years, it will surpass the tenth-ranked POSCO and become one of the top ten conglomerates in South Korea.

(Top ten conglomerates in South Korea: Samsung Group, LG Group, SK Group, Hyundai Motor, Hanjin Group, Yakult Group, Lotte Group, Kumho Asiana Group, POSCO)

MnetMedia may look like just an entertainment agency, but what MnetMedia does is far from being as simple as an entertainment agency.

MnetMedia not only focuses on the music industry but also on the film and television industry. It even has its own TV station, engaging in media work.

In South Korea, where the entertainment industry has the greatest influence, the government strictly supervises and inspects the media. It absolutely does not allow any media giant to emerge besides the three major TV stations that can lead the masses.

However, MnetMedia has managed to achieve this, or perhaps it is the CJ Group behind MnetMedia that has achieved this. The fact that the South Korean government has not opposed or suppressed it shows the influence and strength of the CJ Group in South Korea.

Perhaps because MnetMedia is involved in too many fields, whether in the music or film industry, no one regards MnetMedia's affiliated entertainment agency as part of their own circle.

But because of MnetMedia's strength and the promotional platform that all major entertainment agencies in South Korea need, although no one in the music or film industry regards MnetMedia as one of their own, everyone dares not to be negligent or offend MnetMedia when facing such a giant.

Although *M!Countdown* is just a new music program, with the support of MnetMedia, all major entertainment agencies in the South Korean music industry dare not be negligent.

Moreover, artists need a promotional platform, and the emergence of *M!Countdown* provides artists with an additional platform to promote themselves. The *M!Countdown* program also gains ratings due to the participation of artists, so it can be said to be a win-win situation.

Although *M!Countdown* will not start its first broadcast until three days later, in order to make the music program more successful and gain ratings, MnetMedia has worked hard to build good relationships with major entertainment agencies in the South Korean music industry. Both sides are willing to give each other face, which ensures that the first broadcast of *M!Countdown* will be star-studded and dazzling.

After all, Mnet's situation is different, with the strong support of the CJ Group. It is known that the CJ Group, besides its traditionally strong food and service industries, currently places its third focus on the entertainment industry.

This can be seen from the many subsidiaries under Mnet. Although each subsidiary cannot compare to the four major entertainment agencies, once the artists under these subsidiaries are combined, the influence generated will not be inferior to any of the four major entertainment agencies.

With the strong support of the CJ Group, Mnet is not just playing around. In order to build a good relationship with Mnet, all major entertainment agencies are very cooperative, which ensures the success of *M!Countdown*.

Over the years, the three major TV stations in South Korea have built good relationships with various entertainment agencies, with mutual acquaintances and connections, so there is no need to worry too much.

Now, with Mnet's strong entry into the entertainment industry and the establishment of its own media platform, it is natural that all major entertainment agencies need to spend more time and effort to build good relationships and establish cooperation with this new media platform.

After all, having one more promotional platform is a huge benefit for the entertainment agencies, as it means more promotional opportunities for their artists.

One more opportunity means moving faster than others. If you don't cherish this opportunity, others will, and if they get more promotional opportunities, you will be left behind.

Therefore, all major entertainment agencies in South Korea have a very accommodating attitude towards Mnet and the new music program *M!Countdown*.

Indeed, although *M!Countdown* is a new music program, all major entertainment agencies in the South Korean music industry have sent their most popular, influential, and famous artists to show their support.

Even DSP Media, where Jin Yufan is from, ultimately decided that the four members of Fin.K.L and Jin Yufan would participate in the first broadcast of *M!Countdown*.

Fin.K.L is giving Mnet a face and showing their goodwill. At the same time, the presence of Fin.K.L will naturally take care of Jin Yufan, to prevent him from being bullied by some narrow-minded, jealous seniors due to his recent success.

"Yufan, remember, you are a fresh, new face. You must be respectful, okay?" Sitting in the Fin.K.L van, Lee Hyori, in her big sister role, wearing sunglasses, turned her head to Jin Yufan and said.

"I understand, Nuna!" Jin Yufan helplessly responded, indicating that he understood. In fact, from the moment they left the DSP Media gate to head to *M!Countdown*, Jin Yufan knew he would be receiving a lecture all the way.

"Whether it's the seniors on the scene or the staff of *M!Countdown*, you must be respectful to everyone. Bow properly. You are just starting out, and you cannot give a bad impression to the seniors or the staff. Otherwise, your future in the music industry will be very, very difficult."

Yoo Chuhwan also looked at Jin Yufan with some concern. After all, this is Jin Yufan's debut stage. No matter how much she talks now, she doesn't know if Jin Yufan will be nervous or if his nervousness will affect his performance when the time comes.

Thinking back to when Fin.K.L first debuted, even Lee Hyori, the strong woman, was so nervous that she kept running to the bathroom. As for Lee Jin and Sung Yuri, it was even worse.

Lee Jin: "Yeah, Yufan, you should be prepared to bow so much that your back might break. After all, everyone on the scene and the staff are older than you. As a junior, you must bow and greet everyone without missing anyone."

Sung Yuri: "Yufan, don't roll your eyes. This is not something to be taken lightly. Even if we take care of you, we can't always do so. If you offend a senior, you will have trouble when you encounter them in other places or programs. Also, don't underestimate the staff. If they are unhappy with you, they can easily cause you trouble with the camera, microphone, and stage, which would be a fatal blow to your debut stage."

Seeing the four sisters of Fin.K.L constantly reminding and guiding him, Jin Yufan helplessly nodded, indicating that he understood and thanked them for their reminders and guidance.

But in his heart, Jin Yufan couldn't help but mutter: "I'm not nervous at all. But if you keep talking like this, I might really get nervous. Are you trying to make me nervous?"