"Okamoto, based on your knowledge of the Record Awards, what award do you think Teresa will win in the Record Awards?"
After listening to some of the inside information told by Akira Okamoto, Ning Weimin Suddenly a very practical question was raised.
"Well..." Akira Okamoto picked up the beer glass and thought about the various awards in the Japan Record Awards with a very serious expression.
“If we are fair in terms of her level of ability and the popularity of her songs, Miss Teresa definitely deserves the Grand Prize. In 1985, several previous awards at the Japan Record Awards were given to Thai After Lisa was defeated by Akina Nakamori, the next day some Japanese music critics couldn't stand the exaggeration. In newspapers or magazine columns, they directly pointed out that this award should be awarded to Teresa Teng and to Akina Nakamori. Teresa Teng was very unfair. Such criticism directly influenced the 1986 Record Awards to break the rules and dare not ignore Miss Teresa. But the problem is that the judges of the Record Awards are obviously just to appease the opinions of critics and audiences. It’s enough to be able to tell the truth, so I think it’s a gold medal.”
“Is it the second place?”
"If this can be understood from the literal meaning, but because this award can be awarded to multiple people, it is actually more like a consolation prize. I remember whether it is eight people or ten people..."
"So many people? What kind of reward is this! Is it feasible to have only this award?"
Ning Weimin felt his temples twitching after hearing this. The judges of this Record Award are really irritating.
Even three people can accept it. I thought it was a pig tail, but now I see it is just a piece of toothpick meat.
"I personally think it must be like this. The judges of the Record Awards care about face very much, even though they have been scolded by public opinion. They have to submit to public opinion, but they will not completely obey. Always show a bit of stubbornness that is contrary to the public, as if this cannot show the style of the award and the professionalism of the judges..."
Hearing what Akira Okamoto said about Ning Weimin, I really felt aggrieved for Teresa Teng.
Accepting the nomination for the Record Awards turned out to be a hot act against a cold butt, and it fell into the hands of others and was left to their own devices.
But if you don't accept the nomination, you will be considered too arrogant by the media, and you will let down the good intentions of your fans and critics.
This is not a good thing. In the eyes of the fans, they thought she was doing something good. Where to reason?
Seeing Ning Weimin's displeased expression, Okamoto Akira started to feel the taste, so he expressed helplessness and regret.
"To be fair, the award for Best Single at this year's Record Awards should undoubtedly belong to the song "Toki no Ryuu をまかせ" because it is so popular that it completely crosses age boundaries. Regardless of young people, , middle-aged people and old people all like it. Is there any karaoke or snooker in Japan that doesn’t play this song? In comparison, the pop music that new people like is only popular among young people. Judging from the spread, it is far from comparable to this one. If I could vote, I would definitely vote for Miss Teresa. "But I still said the same thing, who let Terri." Miss Sha is not Japanese. The jury will not treat her fairly. Moreover, the record company Taurus is too weak for them to compete for the record award. As far as I know, Taurus is too weak. The president of Gong Records, Minoru Funaki, was originally the director of Polydo, and it was he who first discovered Miss Teresa and invited her to Japan for development. Miss Teresa returned to Japan, probably because of the old friendship. Joining Taurus. Although such a benevolent act is admirable, such an economic company has no connections, no money, no power, and is not qualified to benefit from the Record Awards on behalf of its artists."
< br>"Singers like Akina Nakamori and Seiko Matsuda who are supported by large consortiums and management companies, not only have a high reputation in the first place, but also because of the strength and full support of their management companies, the Record Awards are awarded to them "as a matter of course". So from my point of view, Miss Teresa can only win the gold medal this time. There is no way around it. The secret to winning the Record Awards is the two factors that are indispensable: the quality of the songs and the stars. Popularity and record sales are secondary. "
"Otherwise, the main reason why Momoe Yamaguchi, a popular idol in Southeast Asia, never won the highest award at the Record Awards is the management company. Horipro is not good. In the 1970s, that agency did not even enter the second-tier threshold, and it has always been famous for being stingy in the industry. Otherwise, wouldn't Yamaguchi Momoe be more popular than Matsuda Seiko and Nakamori Akina? They can even win the Record Award. , why can’t Momoe Yamaguchi win it? So, those who currently think that Miss Teresa will win the Record Awards, except for those reporters who want to attract attention, do not know the inside story of the entertainment industry at all. A layman..."
After hearing what Akira Okamoto said, Ning Weimin was silent for a long time, and then spoke again after a while.
"I really learned a lesson, Okamoto-kun. You are indeed a senior agent in the entertainment industry. I didn't expect you to know so much about the awards in the Japanese music industry. These inside stories were not told to me by a professional like you. I really I don’t understand.”
Although Akira Okamoto was happy when he heard this, he also knew his own disadvantages.
So I don’t dare to take any credit, but speak truthfully.
"No, President Ning's praise really makes me feel ashamed. In fact, what I know is just the superficial knowledge of some grassroots personnel. I can only provide you with a rough reference. The real inside story, I am at this level People are still out of reach.”
However, Ning Weimin’s words were by no means false politeness.
Because Okamoto Akira did explain some inside information to him that he had never thought of.
In his memory, in the historical trajectory of his previous life, Teresa Teng seemed to have won a gold medal at the Record Awards in Japan.
Now it seems that it was probably this year. .
To be honest, at that time, he thought Teresa Teng was just too unlucky to miss out on the biggest piece of cake.
It turned out that was not the case at all. Only now did he understand that this award mainly depends on the opinions of the judges. The opinions and preferences of the public are nothing.
In the Record Awards selection where money and connections determine everything, based on the current foundation of Teresa Teng and her contract company, they can undoubtedly only serve as a foil for others like green leaves.
This is reality, you have to accept it even if you don’t want to!
But having said that, although there is no such thing as fairness and justice in a circle like the entertainment industry, the Record Awards is really a turbulent trend for the Japanese music industry to bully customers!
In Ning Weimin's eyes, the judging panel for this award is really a jerk. They went too far.
Obviously he wanted to use Teresa Teng to calm the pressure of public opinion, so he took the initiative to invite Teresa Teng to the platform to support him, but he was very stingy.
This was just throwing out a cheap meat bone, and I decided that Teresa Teng was going to pounce on it!
He is unwilling to give such a small benefit, and he also wants to be evil and deliberately set a trap.
Treating others harshly, I hope Teresa Teng can quit on her own initiative.
From this point of view, the narrow-minded national evil nature of little Japan is fully exposed!
Yes, awards are a good thing. For those who receive awards, they can not only improve their status in the circle, but also make their works sell better, which involves a lot of money.
But behind the scenes, there are more than a billion Chinese people supporting the singer. She is not a dog. She is the face of all Chinese people in the pop music industry, and she is also the one who breaks the record of song requests in Japan!
To be treated so harshly, these idiots are so fucking bullying!
We really think that we Chinese are fools and have no temper at all!
Ning Weimin is really angry.
As a weak person in his previous life, he actually couldn't stand such bullying with guns, especially foreigners bullying Chinese compatriots.
Besides, after he came into contact with Teresa Teng, he developed a great liking for this diva's outspoken nature and love-minded person. Just now, wasn't Akira Okamoto still telling him why Teresa Teng signed a contract with Taurus Palace?
After much deliberation, he couldn't help but want to intervene out of the feeling of sharing the honor and disgrace of the Chinese people.
“Okamoto, you said that Teresa’s inability to win the Grand Prize is not only because she is Chinese, but also because her agency lacks connections, and the most important thing is the lack of funds to operate, right? ? So let’s assume, what will happen if she finds a sponsor? If someone is willing to spend a lot of money to help her run the award, do you think Theresa has a chance of winning the grand prize? "
"Social Sir, your hypothesis is quite interesting. "
Akira Okamoto failed to detect Ning Weimin's new idea in time, and just thought he was joking, so he took a sip of wine and said casually in a relaxed tone.
"Ha, if I look at it, money must be the most important thing. Whether it is face or so-called friendship, it is far less popular than money. First of all, not only the Record Awards, but any awards are actually Just like a university, no matter how much it claims to pursue the truth, it cannot become famous without money. The Limited Broadcast Award is obviously fairer than the Record Award, but why is its influence even worse? It’s not just because of the record. Does the Grand Prize have money? The gorgeous stage and the grand occasion of famous actors can make this show steal the spotlight on the last day of the year. If there is no financial support, the Record Grand Prize can still be held. What can you do to attract the audience and occupy the top prize position in the Japanese music industry? "
"Secondly, for those judges, whether they are obsessed with winning awards or have concerns about human relationships, It is much better to hold real money in my hands. Through following President Ning to run the Academy Award, I discovered that those so-called principled people actually have a price to stick to. The hesitation is simply because the offer is not enough. In addition, I am worried that this kind of transaction is not safe enough. In fact, as long as the transaction content is not leaked, there is always a price that can make the other party tempted. It doesn't matter if you have money. There can be a reasonable explanation for everything. Why don’t you just rely on people’s words?”
“Well said!” Ning Weimin nodded in agreement, “Jun Okamoto, I didn’t expect that you and I basically have the same views. It seems that I have really found the right helper in running the awards."
Ning Weimin bit his lip again and said, "Then. Let me ask you another question now. I hope you can tell me seriously. Okamoto-kun, how much do you think it will cost if I help Teresa win the Record Awards?"
"What? You want to take action..." At this moment, Okamoto realized that Ning Weimin's attitude seemed not to be a joke.
He was stunned for a moment, but he quickly thought about it and expressed his opinion objectively.
“Well, I’m afraid it’s a bit more expensive. After all, Miss Teresa faces much greater difficulties than other Japanese contestants. She wants to change the judges’ attitude from opposition and dislike to You have to pay a premium for support..."
Listening to Akira Okamoto's tone of voice that was not very firm, Ning Weimin knew his concerns and offered some words of encouragement.
"It doesn't matter, it's very reasonable. Just tell me. Do you think you can be confident about how much it will cost?"
"Well, if you put it like that, I think... I'm afraid it's... 300 million yen..."
After careful consideration, Okamoto Akira finally weighed out a figure, but he didn't expect to be beaten by Ning Wei The public complained that the number was insufficient.
"Three hundred million yen? Are you sure? Is this enough?"
This understatement almost made Akira Okamoto spit out a mouthful of blood. He has never seen such a arrogant person. Bold and arrogant.
You know, this was 1986, and three hundred million yen was equivalent to more than two million U.S. dollars.
Even the salaries of big singers like Akina Nakamori and Seiko Matsuda are only about 3 million yen per month.
Momoe Yamaguchi was popular for eight years, and finally earned 400 million yen.
I have never heard of Akira Okamoto, who in the Japanese music industry has spent so much money to buy awards.
"President Ning, aren't you kidding me? What I said was 300 million yen! Why is it still too little for you?"
"Are you serious?"
"Of course it's serious."
"But didn't it cost 200 million for us to run a supporting actress for the Academy Awards a few days ago? How about getting the first prize of the Record Awards with 100 million more?" "
"It's hard to compare. How can the awards in the music industry be compared with the film industry? The style is much different, and the return and production cost of a blockbuster movie are far higher than that of a record. Awards of the same level are actually different in terms of the size of the awards. There are many more awards for the Academy Awards, and there are also more judges on the jury. The size of the six major film companies that mainly participate in the competition is not that big. Several record companies are comparable. In short, it is not an award of the same magnitude. According to my estimation, the cost of running the award for Nakamori Akina this year may not exceed 100 million yen anyway. It is impossible for Miss Lisa to have the capital to operate this award, so they seem to have determined that this year’s Record Award is theirs, as long as they coordinate the distribution of profits with other major record companies.”
This news made Ning Weimin’s eyes light up and he became even more interested.
“Oh, this means that the opponent underestimates the enemy, but it will help us reduce some money expenses. Is this what you mean?”
"Yes, just like when Tanaka Kakuei defeated Takeo Fukuda, who thought he had a chance to win, by relying on all-out counterattacks on the last night in the prime minister election..." Akira Okamoto thought for a while, and finally found a comparison. Suitable example.
However, what he was more worried about was not this problem, but Ning Weimin's motivation for taking such action.
"But...but why do you want to get involved in this matter? Even if you and Miss Teresa are close friends. You don't have to do such a thing, right? Not to mention spending so much money to go Helping Ms. Teresa win the record award is not a cost-effective thing. The increase in sales of Ms. Teresa's records may not be able to offset such operating costs, and the benefits to us are also very limited. After all, she is only for Matsumoto! Sang's movie sings a theme song, when the time comes...I...how should we explain to Matsumoto-san..."
Okamoto Akira's words were very euphemistic, but the meaning was expressed clearly.
I just wonder if Ning Weimin has any other thoughts about Teresa Teng. Akira Okamoto is afraid that he will be sorry for Matsumoto Keiko.
In this way, Ning Weimin was amused by his loyalty.
"Okamoto, don't get me wrong. I won't hide this from Keiko, you can tell her the whole story. The funds don't have to come out of the firm's account, it's entirely my personal responsibility. If 300 million yen is not enough, then 500 million yen, I am not afraid of spending money. What I want is for Teresa to win the grand prize! As for why, just think about it, now Matsushita Konosuke or Morita Akio. In the United States or Europe, if you encounter Misora Hibari being made things difficult and humiliating by those Westerners, and encountering unfair treatment in the selection of awards, you will understand what they will do. Ms. Teresa is Chinese, and I am also Chinese. The humiliation of her by the Record Awards is not her fault alone..."
When it came to this, Akira Okamoto finally understood, and his attitude immediately became correct.
"Hey, President Ning's national sentiment and benevolence are really admirable. So, if you have any instructions, please don't be polite, I will try my best to assist you..."< br>
"Thank you, this is great. Let's go to the Taurus Palace together tomorrow. No matter what, we have to say hello to the real owner first, otherwise we will become the emperor who is not in a hurry and the eunuch who is in a hurry. Already..."
"Too...eunuch? What do you mean?" (End of Chapter)