Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Hello everyone, we are FTM (2 together...
[Chapter 84, Return of the Heavenly Group]
On September 1, Mr. Zhou finally couldn't stand the pressure from all sides. In order to make up for Shengyao's financial deficit this quarter, he took the initiative to call Mo Xun and said that the copyright issue of FTM songs could be renegotiated and the asking price could be reduced from 100 million to 50 million.
Mo Xun smiled and said, "Boss Zhou, we have discussed it carefully. 30 million is a bit high. How about 20 million? You see, Xie Shiqi spent 100 million to buy 50 songs, which is equivalent to 2 million per song. We only have 12 songs, and we are not as popular as Xie Shiqi. In addition to the right to use the group name of FTM, I think 20 million is about right."
Mr. Zhou almost vomited blood.
Mo Xun is really cunning to take advantage of someone's illness and bargain at this time!
Fang Yinnian heard Mo Xun bargaining with Mr. Zhou and directly cut the price by one third, and he couldn't help but chuckle - Mr. Zhou must be very angry. However, the money used to purchase the copyrights came from the Yinlan Entertainment Company account, which was saved up with great difficulty, so every penny saved counts.
Mo Xun continued, "We are ready to change our name and make a comeback. Yinnian has already written the songs and is recording an album these days. Shengyao's financial report this year should be very ugly, right? Are you sure you don't want this income, Mr. Zhou?"
Zhou Haoran hung up the phone.
The next day, Mr. Zhou probably figured it out, so he asked his secretary to contact them, asking them to go through the copyright transfer procedures and requiring the money to be credited within three days.
Fang Yinnian took the official seal of Yinlan Entertainment and brought the company's legal advisor to sign the contract in person.
Yinlan Entertainment’s lawyers are very professional and they check every clause carefully to avoid any unclear disputes in the contract. Shengyao’s lawyers could only cooperate with them and modify some vague wordings.
Only then did Fang Yinnian sign and stamp the document. The right to use FTM's group name and the copyrights of its previous 12 songs were all transferred from Shengyao Media to Yinlan Entertainment.
The finance department will make the payment on the same day and the contract will take effect on the same day.
When leaving Shengyao, Fang Yinnian stood at the door of the company and looked back at the huge sign of "Shengyao Media" - the bright sunlight shone on the golden sign, making it sparkle.
He recalled the scene when he first came to this company at the age of 18. At that time, he had a dream of music. He was extremely excited when he was discovered by a scout and was full of expectations for entering the music scene in the future.
When he was young, he never thought that the entertainment industry would be so complicated, with so many interests entangled and intrigues. He just simply wanted to be a singer.
Later, in order to share the boy band market, the company hastily formed a group with him as the lead singer. Considering the fastest debut, Fang Yinnian listened to Xu Baichuan's advice and joined the FTM group.
——That was the best choice he had ever made.
He met four exceptional teammates and also met someone he really liked.
In the past five years, they have experienced glory and also fallen into the trough. Now the dust has finally settled, and they have completely cut ties with the original company and got back the FTM name and songs.
From now on, no one can control them anymore.
Fang Yinnian raised the corners of his lips slightly, took one last look at the company's sign, and strode out of Shengyao.
***
In the conference room at the headquarters of Yinlan Entertainment Company.
Xu Baichuan said with a smile: "Great, the new FTM is officially established from today!"
Several people applauded.
Xu Baichuan said: "Next, we have to hurry up and release a new album. We only got 12 songs back from Shengyao. If we want to hold a concert, the songs are totally not enough."
Fang Yinnian suggested, "My personal album has already been produced. How about this? I will release a solo lyrical album first. In the next two months, we have to practice harmony, group dance, and shoot music videos. In November, we will officially release FTM's new album. What do you think?"
Mo Xun said, "No problem for me." He looked at the other three people, "Have you all turned down your work for September and October? Can you set aside some time for team activities?"
Tan Junwen said: "I still have a few endorsements that have not expired. I may take a few days off to attend brand activities. I will not take on new dramas. I will record songs with you first."
Xiao Fei said: "I have a guest appearance on a variety show on October 17th. I have already signed a contract and cannot postpone it. I am free at other times."
Tang Che said: "I have no problem. I haven't formed a new band yet and I'm very free recently."
Xu Baichuan made a straightforward decision: "That's it, Yinnian's album has been recorded, let's find a suitable date to release it first. In September and October, everyone will practice singing and dancing in seclusion, and if you need to take a leave, just let me know. In November, our new album will be officially released, and then everyone will appear in front of the public as the FTM group."
Xu Baichuan paused, then continued, "With the 10 songs from the first album, the 10 songs from the second album, plus Yinnian's solo songs, Junwen and Moxun's film and television drama OSTs, etc., we can start planning our concert next year."
The five people looked at each other and felt deeply moved.
Their group was formed and disbanded in a hurry, but no one expected that they would be reunited one day.
Ultimately, it’s because they all have a regret in their hearts.
——It’s a pity that I couldn’t hold a concert belonging to FTM.
When the group was first established, Tan Junwen even designed the cheering light sticks for the concert. They were in the shape of a microphone with a three-dimensional musical note inside, and used amber gilded gradient lighting effects.
When the whole venue lights up with amber-gilded glow sticks, the golden ocean will surely be spectacular.
That was their most passionate and purest musical dream when they were young.
Unfortunately, this dream has never been realized.
Now that we are finally together again, we can make up for the regrets of our youth.
Tan Junwen asked, "Brother Xu, are we going to hold a concert in the first half of next year?"
Xu Baichuan said, "Well, the preliminary plan is this. We will start preparing after the Chinese New Year, and will probably start the national tour during the winter vacation in February. After the concert, you can move freely!"
Fu Fei was stunned: "Free activities?"
Fang Yinnian smiled and said, "I have discussed this with Mo Xun and Brother Xu. After our FTM reorganization, the best way to develop is to go solo without disbanding."
Going solo but not disbanding? ! All three of them had surprised expressions on their faces.
Fang Yinnian looked at Tang Che and said, "Tang Che, rock music is not my forte, and I can't write a rock album for you. However, I participated in the Good Songs competition this time and met a very good rock producer named Qiao Lu, who has agreed to sign a contract with our Yinlan Entertainment."
Tang Che had some impression of this person, so he asked, "Qiao Lu? Is she the girl who competed with you during the 7-to-4 civil war of Luo Hua's team?"
Fang Yinnian said, "That's right. I won the civil war PK, not because the songs she wrote were not good enough, but because she sang them not well enough. Although she is not a professional singer, she is a very professional producer. So I signed her to the company and asked her to write an album for you in the future."
Tang Che was deeply touched - he didn't expect that Yinnian, despite his busy schedule, still remembered that he loved rock music and helped him find an outstanding rock producer.
Fang Yinnian said: "Yinlan Entertainment will sign several talented producers in the future. Songs are the foundation of singers. We need an excellent team of producers to help us individuals and groups create more music albums."
"In the future, Tang Che can release a solo album of rock music, Xiao Fei can release a singing and dancing album, and if Junwen wants to be a singer, he can also make a rap album."
Fang Yinnian concluded: "We can go solo but not disband. Each of us can do what we like, but we can also get together at any time for team activities and hold group concerts."
Mo Xun raised the corner of his mouth and asked, "What do you think of this arrangement?"
Several people said in unison: "Great!"
Going solo does not mean disbanding the team, and we respect the individual development of each team member.
Tang Che can form a rock band, Tan Junwen can continue to act or be a rap singer, Xiao Fei has a lively personality and is very suitable for variety shows, and can also be a singing and dancing singer; Mo Xun changed his career to become an actor, and his transformation was very successful, and he may become a movie emperor in the future; Fang Yinnian will of course continue on his musical path.
Each of them has different preferences and personalities.
While they are developing themselves, the team will also be their strongest support. When flying solo, they do their own work, and when they are together, they act as a group FTM.
This is definitely the first time in the history of domestic entertainment that a boy band will go solo without disbanding, and may even become a legend in the entertainment industry.
At this time, everyone realized the foresight of Fang Yinnian and Mo Xun.
From the moment Fang Yinnian insisted on leaving the company two years ago, they began long-term planning for the future - if Fang Yinnian had not been determined to leave at that time, then the copyrights of the 33 songs created in the past two years would have been in Shengyao, and it would have been more difficult for them to leave when their contract expired.
Fang Yinnian promptly severed ties with Shengyao, taking control of the copyright of the songs he created into his own hands. He made a comeback through authoritative programs such as "Sing Chinese", and staged a great comeback.
Now that they have regained the rights to use FTM, they can directly produce the second album for FTM.
Fu Fei's eyes couldn't help but turn red: "Thank you, Brother Mo, and Brother Nian, you have prepared so much in private! I really don't know what to say, I regard you as my good brothers for life!"
Tan Junwen smiled and said, "In ancient times, we could swear an oath of blood and become sworn brothers. Nowadays... forget it, cutting your wrists hurts."
Everyone: “…”
Tang Che raised his eyebrows and said, "From now on, we will all be shareholders of Yinlan Entertainment. We are all on the same boat and no one can escape."
Xu Baichuan said with relief: "However, even brothers have to settle accounts clearly. Personal property and company property must be clearly divided. I have carefully checked the new brokerage contract with the company's legal department, and no one will suffer any loss."
Fang Yinnian said: "We can also help each other during our solo flights in the future. Our small group of relatives and friends should be the most cohesive."
Mo Xun stood up and held out his hand: "Come on, brothers, it's time to shout a slogan that fits the situation."
Everyone quickly put their hands together and shouted in unison: "FTM—come on!"
How rare is it to be able to meet like-minded friends and work hard in the entertainment industry together?
Although Shengyao Media has many disgusting practices, they hastily let the five of them form a group, urged them to debut early, and forced them to practice singing and dancing and lay a solid foundation...
The former CEO, Mr. Zhao, did a great thing.
Otherwise they wouldn't know each other at all.
Now that they have packed their bags and are setting out again, they have more courage and confidence than before.
They never fight alone.
——They have the best teammates in the world around them.
***
On September 8, Fang Yinnian’s first solo album "Years" was released simultaneously on three major music platforms.
He recorded this album during his participation in "Sing Chinese" in July and August. The album contains 10 songs in total, including 5 songs he sang on the show, "Jiangnan Misty Rain", "Grandma's Bridge", "Moon Harbor", "When We Were Young", "Sky Realm", as well as the solo single "Listening to the Snow" released during the Shengyao period a few years ago.
At the same time, 4 new songs were added, and the title song "Years" is very nice.
The album is available for free download on all platforms.
Fang Yinnian was embarrassed to charge for six of the songs because he had sung them before. What's more, his first album was just to establish his reputation in the music industry and let more listeners know him as a lyrical singer.
Free albums will be more widely disseminated, and more passers-by will add them to their playlists.
Riding on the popularity of the "Sing My Songs" champion, Fang Yinnian's solo album became a hit on the entire Internet, with the collection volume on all platforms quickly exceeding 10 million, sweeping the "New Song Chart" and "Rising Chart" of major platforms!
Many review UP hosts have given high recognition to this album.
The well-known UP host "Good Song Recommendation" on Bilibili made a special recommendation video.
"Fang Yinnian's first solo album, 'Years', really surprised me. It will definitely be in my top three albums of the year! He is the idol with the strongest singing skills and the best voice, and he has also been very successful in his transformation into a singer."
"This album includes several songs he performed on Good Songs. Many people should have heard his live versions on Good Songs, but the live versions have applause and screams from the audience, and the live sound recording is not particularly perfect."
“The re-recorded version in the studio will sound better.”
"I really like the title song 'Years', the ancient style song 'Jiangnan Misty Rain', and the high-pitched virtuoso song 'Sky Realm'... It can be said that there are no bad songs written by Fang Yinnian."
“Every song is very nice to listen to. Anyway, the album is free on all platforms, everyone is welcome to collect it and listen to it. I have added it to my playlist and it is played repeatedly. I highly recommend it.”
"Finally, I would like to say that the emergence of such a dark horse in the Chinese music scene is good news for all of us who listen to the music in the palace! I hope Fang Yinnian will write more songs, sing more, and save the ears of our listeners."
The number of comments under this recommended video quickly exceeded 10,000, and was pushed to the front page of Bilibili by netizens.
Many netizens also gave positive comments on Fang Yinnian’s new album.
"This is the best album I've listened to recently. Every song is a masterpiece."
"His voice is very suitable for singing this kind of gentle lyrical song, it is very comfortable to listen to."
"This album is so popular! Fang Yinnian is so generous that he's giving it away for free?"
"Six out of the ten songs are old songs that have already been released. If I sell them, I will definitely be criticized. It is also difficult to set a price. I might as well release them for free to further increase my popularity!"
"Fang Yinnian has truly succeeded in his transformation this time."
Although fans of the group were very happy to hear Fang Yinnian's new song, they began to worry: "Yinnian has released a solo album, so is FTM's reunion just speculation by fans?"
“Just because five people sign with a company doesn’t mean they will reunite. They may continue to develop as solo artists.”
"Any news about Mo Xun and Jun Wen's next drama? If these two join the crew to film, there will be no chance of reunion."
"It's urgent! Can you give me a definite answer on whether or not to reorganize?!"
Just when countless fans were anxious, on September 11, the third day after Fang Yinnian’s new album was released, the five of them suddenly changed their Weibo names.
Fans who follow them soon saw the name change information.
"Mo Xun" changed his Weibo name to "FTM Mo Xun".
"Fang Yinnian" changed his Weibo name to "FTM Fang Yinnian".
Tan Junwen, Tang Che, and Fu Fei also had the "FTM" icon neatly added in front of them!
At the same time, the "FTM Official Studio", which had not posted a single Weibo post for two and a half years, suddenly resurrected:
"Dear music lovers, long time no see, the FTM boy group officially reunited today.
@FTM方隐年@FTM傅飞@FTM谭俊文@FTM唐掣@FTM唐掣@FTM莫旬 (sorted by the first letter of their surnames, in no particular order), welcome all five members home together!
We will hold a press conference at 12 noon on September 12 to introduce the future development plan of the FTM group and the activities of the members. Weibo will broadcast the entire event live, so stay tuned^^"
Several people reposted the studio's Weibo post one after another.
Mo Xun: "Everyone has been waiting for a long time, we are back."
Fang Yinnian: "I'm very happy to be reunited with my good friends^^"
Tan Junwen: "Don't forget that I can also sing Rap [Proud Face]"
Tang Che: "FTM starts again [Come on]"
Fu Fei: "It was the FTM internal beta version before, and now it is the FTM public beta version. We will continue to work hard!"
Fans: “!!!!”
Countless fans were so excited that they burst into tears.
These five people actually got together again? !
"Ahhh, someone wake me up, am I dreaming?"
"Oh my god! Is the music group really reunited?"
"Oh my god, I never dreamed that you could actually regroup?"
"Support all the decisions made by my brothers!"
"Xiao Fei's talk about internal and public beta tests made me laugh to death. It turns out that the game's fascinating setting is unbeatable."
"Did the two years of disbandment mean that the game was finished beta and they were adjusting the data? The server won't be shut down again after the public beta, right? Xiao Fei's description is quite apt!"
“I think it’s beautiful when the five of them get together and do nothing.”
“Is our youth really coming back?”
“Ahhh the group is back! I’m instantly back to full health. Starting today, I’ll sign in and punch in on the FTM super topic!”
"Fuck, many of the fans and dub bosses from back then are back too."
"Countless old fans are coming back to life on the homepage. So you guys haven't left yet?"
"FTM's reorganization has brought out so many die-hard fans who regretfully quit the Internet back then!"
"The popularity of the music group is so terrifying~"
"The fangirl with the fastest drawing speed and great aesthetics is back~"
“The big guy in the Cube CP fanfiction on my follow list has also returned and said he wants to continue writing! [Happy]”
"Hahaha the Cube CP is back in action"
"I have been holding back from saying this, but on the night of Fang Yinnian's finals, Mo Xun took the initiative to let grandma speak to canvass for votes. This was a complete way of trying to please Yinnian's family~"
"Mo Xun and Grandma Yinnian seem very familiar with each other. I bumped into them again!"
"Who is the happiest fan in domestic entertainment? The answer is musical notes!"
"It's Chinese New Year! It's Chinese New Year!"
"Ahhhh I'm so happy I'm going to go downstairs and run laps!"
“Can I finally spend the concert ticket money I saved four years ago?”
“Looking forward to the new album and the concert!”
“FTM is the best when the five of us are together!”
The term #FTM接收到# shot to the top of the hot search list at rocket speed, followed by a bright red word “爆”.
Fans were extremely excited and the industry was extremely shocked.
Can a disbanded group actually be reunited one day? !
Everyone knows that boy bands are stepping stones for many artists, and idols who debuted in boy bands will definitely find ways to transform when they get older. The five members of FTM, Mo Xun has three hit dramas after his transformation into an actor, Tan Junwen just aired a hit idol drama this summer, Fu Fei is doing very well in the variety show circle, Tang Che is the lead singer of a very popular rock band, and Fang Yinnian won the first prize of the Sing Chinese Songs.
Each of them is so talented, why go back and reorganize the boy band?
As long as the team is active, Mo Xun and Tan Junwen can't go to film, Fang Yinnian can't sing difficult lyrical songs, Tang Che can't play rock, and Xiao Fei can't be a variety show host.
Teaming up will only limit their development, right?
Are these people crazy? Whether it is agents from other companies or reporters from major media outlets, they are all very shocked and confused about FTM's reorganization.
For this reason, on September 12, at the FTM media conference, almost all media in the entertainment industry sent reporters to listen to what they had to say.
Weibo did not miss this wave of traffic and arranged staff to broadcast the event live.
At 12 noon sharp, five people in suits walked neatly into the press conference. The stage was packed with reporters, flash lights were clicking non-stop, and photographers were frantically capturing their shots.
The five of them have different temperaments. They are all over 180cm tall and handsome with long legs. It is really pleasing to the eye when they appear together.
They stood side by side in a row on the stage, still in the same positions as before - Tang Che, Mo Xun, Fang Yinnian, Tan Junwen, Fu Fei, with Fang Yinnian standing in the C position.
Mo Xun smiled and picked up the microphone, saying, "Hello, everyone."
The four teammates immediately followed up: "We are - FTM group!"
The five of them bowed together towards the press box.
The reporters in the audience had mixed feelings, and the fans watching the live broadcast were in tears.
Every time the makeshift and obscure group that debuted hastily a few years ago appeared in front of the media, the five teenagers would politely bow to the reporters and say, "Hello everyone, we are FTM."
Long-lost words, familiar actions.
A few years have passed, and it is clear that all five of them have changed. They have all become much more mature than before. However, when they stand together, this harmonious and warm atmosphere seems to have not changed at all.
The five of them still have that tacit understanding.
When standing side by side, they are still as harmonious as they were back then.
The fans of the group couldn’t stop crying when watching this scene. This is truly a beautiful scene that only appears in dreams!
Mo Xun whispered, "Thank you to all the media reporters for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend today's press conference. After careful consideration and discussion, the five of us decided to make a comeback as the FTM group."
He smiled and looked at his teammates around him: "We met and knew each other when we were young. We have experienced many twists and turns in the past few years. Everyone has his own ideals - but everyone still can't let go of the FTM group back then."
"We haven't had a concert that's FTM yet."
"So, we want to work hard to make up for this regret."
The man's voice was deep and powerful as he briefly introduced the reasons and opportunities for FTM's reorganization.
The fans in the live broadcast room couldn't stop crying.
That’s right! You have never held a concert, that is a regret for you five people, and it is also a regret for us fans! How many people were upset that such a good group disbanded so hastily?
The scene of the entire network breaking down and crying, and countless fans deleting their accounts and quitting the circle is still vivid in my mind.
Now, five people are willing to work hard to make up for this regret...
That’s great! That’s great! !
Mo Xun looked at Fang Yinnian tenderly: "Next, let Yinnian introduce to you the follow-up plans of FTM."
Fang Yinnian picked up the microphone with a smile and said, "I have already written all the songs for FTM's second album. In September and October, we will practice singing, dancing, and filming music videos. We will release the new album in November. We will work hard on this album, so everyone can look forward to it."
This statement shocked all the reporters at the scene.
Is the whole album already written? ! Fang Yinnian is so awesome.
Fans in the live broadcast room also became excited.
"Fuck, a new album is coming out so soon?"
"Yin Nian just released his solo album, and he's even finished writing a group album?"
"He registered 33 songs on the copyright website, which should include the song written for FTM!"
"So, Yinnian was already prepared for FTM's reunion when he went abroad to study, right? Otherwise, why would he write songs for FTM in the past two years?"
"Maybe they discussed it!"
"I just said that they have always had a good relationship in private. The fact that they don't keep in touch on the surface is just for show to the company."
"After all, a dog company is not a human being. Tao Yizhou even copied Yinnian's song. It's unlucky."
"I'm glad Yinnian left in time, otherwise it would be difficult to get the copyrights of so many songs!"
"They changed their name to FTM. Did they take back the rights to use FTM from Shengyao? Can we still sing the previous songs?"
"It's really amazing that they were able to reach an agreement with their former company and get the group name back."
Fang Yinnian went on to say, "After the new album is released, the five of us will get together to participate in some activities at the end of the year. In the first quarter of next year, we will prepare for the FTM national tour. We will decide which cities to visit based on the situation at that time. I hope that the FTM concert will also be able to meet everyone smoothly."
He paused and said, "In addition, after discussing with the five of us, we have jointly decided that FTM will 'fly solo but not disband' in the future. Everyone can continue to develop their individual careers, but they can also reunite at any time to carry out group activities."
Tan Junwen added with a smile: "Friends who like to watch my TV series don't have to worry, I will not give up acting. After all, it is not easy for a layman like me who has never studied acting to get a little bit of the tricks of acting. I still have to continue to improve my acting skills."
Mo Xun said simply, "Me too. During the group activities, I will act together with my teammates. After the concert, I will continue to join the crew to film. Being an actor is also one of my dreams. I hope to bring more excellent film and television works to everyone in the future."
Fu Fei said with a bright smile: "I have signed a hosting contract with Southern Star TV. After the recording of the FTM album is finished, I will join the variety show of Southern Star TV. You can look forward to it."
Tang Che said: "I am no longer the lead singer of the Black Sky band, but I will form my own rock band. The new band should be available to everyone next year."
Reporters on the scene and fans in the live broadcast room were shocked.
Going solo does not mean disbanding!
There has never been such a precedent in domestic entertainment.
These five people are really awesome. Not only did they peacefully terminate their contracts with their original companies and regain the right to use FTM and the copyright of their songs, they also came up with the idea of "going solo without disbanding", which respects each member's individuality while using the bond of the team to connect everyone together.
Now both the solo fans and the group fans can be happy.
Mo Xun said: "Thank you all for your attention to FTM. Now it's time for free questions."
Immediately, a reporter stood up and asked, "Excuse me, everyone, have you negotiated with Shengyao Media that you can continue to use the group name FTM?"
Mo Xun smiled and said, "Yes, we negotiated with Shengyao in a friendly manner and got back the right to use the group name FTM and the copyright of the previous 12 songs. We can continue to sing these old songs in future concerts. Here, I would like to thank Shengyao Media for its support."
Another reporter asked, "Excuse me, were all the songs on FTM's second album written by Yinnian himself?"
Fang Yinnian: “Yes, all 10 songs were created by me independently.”
Reporter: "You wrote songs for FTM while you were studying abroad. Did you plan to reunite after returning?"
Fang Yinnian smiled and said, "During my study abroad, I wasn't sure whether everyone was willing to continue activities as a group, but I always hoped that one day we could reunite, so I prepared the songs in advance."
A reporter asked directly: "Going solo without disbanding is only theoretically possible. In the future, as your personal development gets better and better, is it possible for you to rejoin the group?"
Mo Xun said: "What's impossible? This year marks the fifth anniversary of our FTM. We hope to continue to meet with you all on the tenth and fifteenth anniversaries. We will work hard to keep this group going."
Fang Yinnian agreed, "That's right. Personal interests and team interests do not conflict. For us, FTM is like a home. When you are tired and exhausted from flying alone outside, when you return home, it is great to have your best brothers accompany you. "
The reporters in the audience were all moved.
Yes, it’s true that if you work alone out there, you’ll always get tired. Isn’t it great to have such a warm home and such a group of trustworthy brothers?
The entertainment industry is full of intrigue, and it is common for sisters to fight with each other and for brothers to turn against each other. However, from the establishment to the dissolution, and from the dissolution to the reorganization of FTM, five years have passed, and they have never had a quarrel with each other.
The relationship between the five of them has always been very good.
In this complex circle, they are each other's most trusted teammates.
They are also each other's strongest support.
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