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"Navet Entertainment: According to the list, the physical sales of EXO's second regular album "EXO-L" released on the 1st of this month reached 1,000,598 copies on the evening of the 11th. It officially broke through one million copies on the 11th day of its release, and topped the million sales list!

So far, in 2013, EXO broke the 12-year record with the official album "XOXO" and made it to the million-selling list for the first time. This is the third time they have achieved this amazing achievement, which is different from the previous two versions combined. , this million sales is achieved by relying on a single album to achieve such an honor. At the same time, eleven days is also the fastest time in history to reach one million sales.

It is reported that "EXO-L" is a combination of the four single albums "E", "X", "O" and "L" released in the previous four months and added two new songs. Ranked No. 1 on the itunes top album list in nearly 70 countries and regions around the world. One of the title songs "boy with luv" successfully landed on Billboard's Top 100 singles in the second week of June, with the highest ranking at 25. It has been on the list for four weeks so far In the list, it shows the undisputed global popularity of the new generation of Kpop kings.

The pre-sale of the official second album "EXO-L" exceeded 800,000 copies, surpassing the highest pre-sale record set by their second mini-album "overdose". While refreshing themselves, they also created a brand new record. Kpop album pre-sale record. 》

"daum: EXO's 2nd full-length album once again reached one million sales and set many amazing records at the same time. 》

"Google Korea: The tidbits collection has obvious effects, EXO's sales have bucked the trend, and successfully sold one million copies"

"EXO was born when the physical album was sluggish, and it kept attracting the attention of the people to create a sales myth. In the Kpop

While bringing it to the world, it also drives the rise of the entire market, and has made outstanding contributions to the peninsula music industry."

"The Market Breaker! EXO's sales are too exaggerated and squeezed out the living space of other Kpop idol groups! On whether the existence of EXO is good or bad for the development of Kpop. 》

"When will the fan economy go?" Looking at the increasingly sick idol market from the frenzied repeated purchase of albums by EXO fans...》

For the circle, it is of course impossible not to report this kind of heavyweight news, even because Chi Jingyuan and his group's influence is no longer limited to the music industry, and many current affairs news have even issued drafts on this matter, At the same time, there are still many marketing accounts fanning the flames, not following the mainstream to praise, but trying to do it from many dark angles

It's just that after seeing these overwhelming news, many people, including some fans Ai Li, didn't have much reaction after seeing it. When they saw these reports, their first reaction was actually:

"Millions of sales? EXO again? Can you stop reporting this, it's news?"

"When the pre-sale was 800,000, I knew 100% that it would reach a million. After seeing it today, I was not surprised at all."

Many people were indifferent to this news, and even felt a little bored.

Because of this unimaginable number for other groups, XO has been the norm since 2013. As long as they come back, they can almost see such a show every year.

However, this achievement was completed once again. Although it was a bit boring, the Allies naturally obtained another sharp weapon, and launched a fierce attack on the V.I.P who still has many stubborn resistance:

"Did you see that? Another mediocre sales of one million, plus the previous four singles, this year's XO has almost reached three million. Better than you is better than you. What else can I say? "

"The gap in various statistics is already so obvious. The outside world has already recognized that the two groups have won this time. Why are there so many idiot fans who like to talk hard? It doesn't feel ashamed to be stubborn like a clown Well, did you smoke fans with your brother?"

"XO's single album has reached a million. How much is the sales volume of the single album "D" released by bigbang this month? Let me help you find out... More than 80,000 is almost 90,000. I didn't expect it to sell quite well. Hurry up It's one-tenth of us."

"Why doesn't V.I.P show up? Where's the person?"

Because of the astonishing performance of her master, Ai Li also won a big victory in the battle with VIP. The scene where the two fan groups were evenly matched on the Internet two months ago is no longer seen. Now the VIPs all have a tacit understanding of diving suits. If they die, they will not show up even if the other party is arrogant and mocking, because they know that keeping silent is the best way to deal with it. If they are really angry and quarrel, it will only make them lose more ugly.

Who would let their idols fail to beat others?

Moreover, after Bigbang lost the frontal competition, it also began to have a serious fan phenomenon. The popular fans who gathered because of their fame and popularity have recently lost very quickly, and quite a few directly jumped The wall went to EXO's side.

Even though bigbang's performance is not bad, it can even be said to be very good, but the competition in the peninsula music industry is so fierce, and the market is so small, so small that there can only be one top group on the top of the mountain.

It used to be them, but now they have changed.

Not to mention the disputes in the fan circle, to be honest, this time's "million sales" news did not cause as much shock as expected compared to before.

However, fans and passers-by may have gotten used to it, but this million is different from the past, but it is a great shock to the insiders.

Because it's not like before, it's the combined million sales of the original reprint and two versions of the album.

When EXO broke the record and sold 1 million in 13 years, many people, including inside and outside the circle, did not admit it, because SM made a reprint of the original version, saying that it is no problem to sell two albums.

This time, it is really a million with one album, and it is indeed much better than before in terms of gold content.

In addition to the quality of the album's songs, this time, like a documentary, the promotion effect of the extremely well-produced tidbits collection has also been noticed by many people. Seeing the effect and reaction so well, some people naturally I also want to imitate it.

"Would you like to take this kind of sideshow for Twice too? Record their journey from the end of "sixteen" to their official debut, including private life, preparing for the album and so on..."

In JYP's office, facing Park Zhenying who was present at this time, as well as several company representatives and directors, one of the representatives tried to make a suggestion.

As a person in the entertainment industry, he is also a middle-level member of the three major brokerage companies JYP. The various commercial performances, variety show performance fees, and advertising endorsement fees that have been significantly increased have made JYP, who is almost unable to survive now, jealous.

It's really amazing that you can sell one million albums alone, but we may not be able to imitate the high quality of music of EXO's second album. There are not many companies in the entire music industry that can have such a luxury, but isn't it easy to make sideshows? Isn't it just a tidbit, it's as if no one has ever filmed it, as long as it is a debut idol group, it must have been filmed, and I have filmed a lot myself.

It's just not as good and interesting as SM's filming this time.

The previous shots were not good, but this time the finished product has come out, can't we just copy it?

Park Jinyoung, who was envious of XO, soon thought of the new girl group Twice under his company, which is intensively preparing for its debut, and put the company's hopes on it.

"I think I can try it."

"I agree. Through this time, it is obvious that many viewers and fans are becoming more and more interested in how idols look like in private, and there are some things about album production. How should I put it, stories?"

This suggestion was immediately echoed by many people.

"I don't think it's that simple..."

Park Zhenying was also very excited at first, but he glanced at the market analysis report he had just received, frowned after thinking about it: "This time, the tidbits collection that SM launched for EXO is more like a documentary than a tidbit. Although the resources may not need to be invested too much, it can be seen that they are very attentive and are treated according to the specifications of the formal planning. And this time it is obvious that SM is going all out, and even the video of the company's high-level production meeting can be released, even if it is done. Face masking, but this was absolutely impossible in the past, at least our company probably won't do it now..."

"That is to say, there were so many things happened last year. SM put most of their weight on EXO in order to restore the stock price, so they are so serious. Regardless of the success this time, they will definitely not be so hard-working next year. Planned."

"Also, it's not so much that the audience likes to watch this tidbit, I think..." Park Zhenying didn't know what came to mind, she smiled helplessly, shook her head and continued: "I think it's better to say that the audience likes to watch EXO."

"The most important reason for causing such a big reaction is that they have achieved unprecedented success in the music business this year, so they can attract the attention of many passers-by besides fans. This is the key to the success of SM's behind-the-scenes project."

"TWice hasn't debuted yet. Although it was popular because of "sixteen" before, it's completely different compared to EXO, and I can't find a member like... Yuan with self-contained traffic and public preference. .”

It may be because of the reason why I missed Chi Jingyuan at the beginning, every time I mentioned EXO and Chi Jingyuan, Park Zhenying couldn't help but feel greedy and regretful, as well as some unrealistic fantasies.

Occasionally, he once thought, if Chi Jingyuan came to JYP and let him join GOT7, would the top group today not be EXO, but GOT7?

Then JYP company can also take advantage of the popular boy group to improve the precarious situation at once, so there is no need to pin all their hopes on a girl group that has not yet debuted.

Alas, the more I think about it, the angrier I get.

After recovering from her YY, Park Zhenying found that many people in the office were quieted down by his words, and couldn't help laughing: "But it doesn't mean that we don't want to shoot, we still have to shoot, Just don't think about competing with EXO... Send a special VJ to record some of their life pictures and the experience of preparing the album, and then make it public after their debut... Please come up with a plan for the specific process and plan. Be careful."

"OK."

...

Originally, because it was summer, major groups returned to the extremely interesting music world one after another, and EXO made it lively again. I don’t know how many companies will take a picture of their group’s comeback after this time. Intentional and delicate work tidbits.

At the same time, on the night when EXO reached one million sales, MBC broadcast the second episode of "Infinite Challenge Gayo Festival".

After the guest lineup was announced in the last episode, the audience had already aroused infinite expectations for the final grouping. As a result, this episode had just started broadcasting, and the ratings had already surpassed the highest ratings of the first episode. All the way up.

At the end of the second period, five groups were decided: Jung Hyung-don, IU, Ji Kyung-won; HAHA and Zion.T; Yoo Jae-seok and Park Jin-young; Jung Jun-ha and Yoon Sang;

The result of this grouping also aroused extensive discussion among the audience. Except for the group of Liu Jae-seok and Park Zhenying, which was expressed by many people as very interesting, the group of Jung Hyung-don, Chi Kyung-won, and IU had the highest degree of discussion. Many viewers were very interested in this group. A group of works presented at the song festival at the end expressed infinite expectations.

"As a fan of IU, I've always wanted to see her collaborate with Yuan once, but I didn't expect my wish to come true in the song festival."

"The collaboration between the most popular male idol and the most successful female solo is really exciting. As for Zheng Hengdon, he just doesn't want to interfere with these two..."

"The most powerful male idol has no objection, the most successful female solo? Can the fans of Alphabet bitch show some face, I forgot how I was scolded two years ago..."

The Ballad Festival has only aired two episodes, and the ratings are already almost surpassing the peak ratings at the beginning of the year for the "Tu Tu Ge" special, and the popularity and various discussions are also increasing day by day.

I have to say that it is really wise for the program group to invite people with their own topics such as IU and Chi Jingyuan as guests.

Time passed by amidst the turmoil, and on the morning of the 14th, EXO, who was still the subject of heated discussions outside, was gathering together to take a Japanese class with a sad face.

"How do you pronounce it? Baekhyun, tell me."

The Japanese teacher specially hired by the company is a fat middle-aged woman in her 40s. Her eyes are not big and slightly slender but she is very energetic. She is also strict in her lectures under the requirements of the company. Not long after the class, she called the roll call Baekhyun stood up to answer the question.

The small classroom used for lectures is not big, it is a small office vacated on the fifth floor of the company, and the nine people of EXO are sitting in it.

"Uh, su? fu?"

Bian Boxian opened his mouth, tentatively read two sounds but was completely unsure, while speaking, he glanced lightly at Chi Jingyuan beside him, intending to get an answer from him .

It's a pity that Chi Jingyuan, who came to class today, was watched closely by the teacher and had no chance to help at all. He just lowered his head and looked at the books on the table, holding back a smile.

With Chi Jingyuan's Japanese skills, he doesn't need to come to class with other people. He hasn't been here a few times since he started learning Japanese a month ago, but if he happens to be fine, sometimes he will come to join the class. Have fun and review it by the way,

"sit down!"

The teacher seemed a little helpless, and after asking Baekhyun to sit down, he said in a stern tone: "I know you are very busy as idols, but this is a task assigned by the company. You are also the ones being taught a lesson, so be more careful."

"Mi ah na da." Baekhyun quickly apologized, and the other members who had been giggling immediately nodded seriously.

"Today we speak Japanese voiced and long sounds, now open the book..."

With such a huge popularity of EXO, they can still spare time for all members to take classes together to learn Japanese. SM is indeed very ambitious and serious about opening up new markets.

At the end of the two-hour class, after saying goodbye to the teacher, the nine members of EXO generally let out a long breath and walked towards the practice room together.

"Why is Japanese so difficult to learn!"

Bian Boxian shouted loudly in the corridor, looking at him like that, it felt like he was about to bang his head against the wall soon.

"Jing Yuan, your Japanese is so good, how did you learn it before?" Jin Junmian looked at him with the others, wanting to learn from him.

Chi Jingyuan was stunned by the question, he recalled it, and blinked very naturally: "I didn't learn much, I think it's quite simple."

"Forget it, pretend I didn't ask."

Jin Junmian was making fun of himself, wishing he could slap himself.

It was installed by him again.

At this time, Kim Min-seok looked at him, and immediately brought up the matter: "By the way, Jing Yuan, has our debut album in the second half of the year in Neon been finalized?"

The market potential of the peninsula is so great. This year, the local market of the peninsula, especially the pockets of fans, has almost been harvested by SM. As the top boy group, EXO will open up overseas markets, and it is a foregone conclusion to debut in Neon in the second half of the year. The venue for the debut concert, the Tokyo Dome, has already been rented out in advance, and of course all the members are well aware of it, and this is why they are taking the time to study Japanese now.

"How should I put it... I'm not sure yet."

Hearing this question, Chi Jingyuan hesitated for a moment and then simply replied.

As far as he knows, there are actually quite big differences within SM regarding the focus of EXO's future development. In addition to maintaining the same idea of ​​maintaining the market and position on the peninsula, the next step is to develop such a big aspect as the market. In terms of planning, the opinions of several high-level officials who have the right to speak, including Li Xiuman, are not very unified.

Some want to follow the original plan, follow TVXQ's old path, and put all their energy into the neon market. This time, EXO's neon debut will be more serious and focused, and more resources will be invested.

Some also saw the unexpected popularity of "boy with luv" in Ami this time, and wanted to directly adjust the direction and let the group try to break into the United States.

There are still many people who still hope to continue to implement EXO's status as a Chinese and Korean boy group that has been upheld since its debut. Although the M team has almost disbanded, but based on the amazing mid-loss sales of the official second series and the business in the mainland In terms of communication, EXO's market and audience there are still very large, so it's a pity to give up like this.

The opinions of several waves of people have not been unified so far, which has affected the original neon debut strategy a lot. At least Chi Jingyuan feels that this time EXO's neon debut special, the company's preparations do not seem to be so good Carefully.

Far inferior to the official second series this time.

"Will there be any new songs in Neon's debut concert?" Jin Zhongda beside him was more curious about this.

"As it stands, as far as I know, no."

Chi Jingyuan shook his head: "I didn't participate too much in the Neon album, but what I said before is that this debut album will select a few songs from the songs we released this year, reset them, and rewrite the lyrics into Japanese, and the rest will be do not have much left."

"That's it... so which song will be the title song?"

"Do you still need to ask? "Boy with luv"."

"oh……"

Hearing this news, the performances of the members were different, some were delighted, while others were slightly disappointed.

"By the way, I should get off work early today. After get off work in the evening, do you want to go out for dinner together?"

Thinking of today's itinerary, Jin Junmian's eyes lit up and he offered a suggestion.

"whatever."

"Where to eat?"

"No, I told the female ticket to meet up at night..."

After asking for opinions, Jin Junmian looked at Chi Jingyuan again: "What about you, Jingyuan?"

"Ah, bro, I guess I won't be able to go today."

Chi Jingyuan spread his hands: "I made an appointment with my friend yesterday..."

...

After leaving get off work early at 7 o'clock in the evening, Chi Jingyuan was walking to the dormitory in the nanny car to get a change of clothes. At the same time, he took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Zheng Endi: "It's off work, where are you?"

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