From A Producer To A Global Superstar

Chapter 144: Four years (2)


The next was his other label, located in South Korea, where Min-Jae was in charge.

As expected, when Min-Jae first arrived in South Korea, the label there dismissed him. To their surprise, he didn't react. He simply gave a silent bow and walked out.

Dayo later sent Min-Jae $3 million — about 4.3 billion Korean won. With the money and songs Dayo gave him, Min-Jae started to build from the ground up.

Before signing any artist, Min-Jae always called Dayo first. Dayo would either approve or reject the artist after a short review. Even with all the workload on him, Dayo still made sure that Min-Jae released his own album — an album that dominated the Korean charts and even slipped into the U.S. charts with a bit of push from JD Records.

Dayo then had Min-Jae recreate a BTS-style group. He personally helped find the members during one of his trips to Korea. Afterward, he gave Min-Jae more work — this time expanding toward the Chinese market.

"China has the largest population in the world," Dayo had said. "The market there is too big for anyone to eat alone. Build something there, too."

Min-Jae didn't argue. He hired new management and began building slowly. Within two years, JD's branch had gained a foothold in South Korea, Japan, and China.

Little by little, Dayo was building something powerful — and all of it was done quietly.

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Last but not least, he founded a small NGO that focused on youth creativity and rehabilitation. He funded charity drives quietly, often appearing in person without media coverage.

The goal was simple — to give back to the community. But with Dayo, nothing stayed simple for long. The NGO grew quickly, expanding across continents. He started flying around the world to provide aid to athletes, retired soldiers, and children in need.

In the process, he met influential people — business leaders, philanthropists, and politicians. It was one of his long-term plans.

He didn't rush to use those connections. Instead, he played the slow game — helping a few major figures with political donations and sponsorships. In return, they quietly pulled him into their circles, adding his name to their list of trusted partners.

Every move was deliberate. Every friendship was strategic.

Little by little, Dayo was building an empire — one that spanned across industries.

And no one knew.

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During those years, Dayo didn't just build — he learned. Quietly, he studied film production, scriptwriting, and the business side of the movie industry. He knew that music alone wasn't enough; he needed a foothold that Michael couldn't control.

After a long while of learning, his skills in scriptwriting and movie production were both at an A+ level. But Dayo didn't rush to make a movie in the U.S. — the cost was outrageous, even though he had the funds. Instead, he sent one of his rewritten scripts to Min-Jae in South Korea, asking him to find a small but competent studio willing to produce it under JD Pictures.

The script was based on the Korean blockbuster Train to Busan, which Dayo had rewritten with new characters, locations, and pacing — same concept, but his version had a deeper human tone.

That was the moment JD Pictures was born.

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Dayo smiled as he watched the sunset. By the end of four years, his life had changed completely. He was no longer an upcoming artist — he was an empire.

He opened the report of all his ventures and couldn't help but smile.

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1. JD Kitchen (Restaurant Chain)

What started as a family restaurant had become one of the fastest-growing casual dining chains in the United States.

Within four years, JD Kitchen had 44 branches across 28 states, with pilot outlets in Canada and the U.K.

Its annual revenue exceeded $75 million, with projections climbing higher each quarter.

Despite the scale, Dayo still let his parents handle day-to-day operations. He only stepped in during expansion talks. The restaurant had become the family's pride — and a stable financial pillar.

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2. JD Secure Systems (Tech Company)

JD Secure Systems was one of Dayo's smartest moves. It began as a small app to detect deepfakes and forged media — born from his own experience with manipulation.

Four years later, it had grown into a major cybersecurity firm, providing AI-based identity verification and authenticity tools to corporations and celebrities worldwide.

The company's valuation sat at $800 million, still rising. Dayo retained 55 percent ownership, making him the majority shareholder.

He wasn't the public face — he left that to Naomi Trent, the capable CEO he hired. Under her leadership, JD Secure Systems partnered with multiple governments to counter misinformation, earning global credibility.

This venture quietly made Dayo one of the most influential figures in tech circles.

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3. JD Records (U.S. Branch)

Though Dayo stepped away from performing, he remained active as a producer and mentor. JD Records had slowly regained its power.

The artists he trained — Rex, Elana, Sarah, Alex, and John — were thriving.

Rex's second album went platinum in nine months.

Elana won her first international R&B award.

Sarah, with a Billie Eilish-like edge, sold 30 million albums across two releases.

Alex sold 25 million, and John crossed 20 million in combined sales.

This shocked the industry as they expected JD Records to be reduced to the ground after Dayo's exit were shocked.

And as for Michael he stayed but and did nothing aftwr all Dayo had something he didn't want exposed but that didn't mean that he didn't pull a string or two to make things hard for the label.

The label worth around $380 million dollars

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4. JD Asia (Korea – Japan – China)

In Asia, Min-Jae had turned Dayo's idea into reality. JD Asia now managed two boy groups, one girl group, and several solo artists — all charting consistently.

Min-Jae himself became one of Korea's youngest respected executives and still made music under JD.

The company's regional valuation stood near $300 million, and Dayo maintained quiet oversight — sending songs, funding projects, and reviewing contracts.

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5. JD Foundation (NGO)

The JD Foundation, his charity arm, matured faster than anyone expected.

It had grown into an international NGO recognized by multiple global agencies. It provided education, rehabilitation, clean-water projects, and creative support programs across developing nations.

Insiders in philanthropy circles whispered that the JD Foundation was among the most transparent and reliable in the U.S. — small but deeply impactful.

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Together, these ventures placed Dayo's total net worth around $1.3 billion, not counting hidden royalties and private holdings.

Dayo muttered. "1.3 billion quite a sum for reincarnated person."

He never posted online.

He never announced a comeback.

Yet the world still whispered:

"Where's JD?"

"What is he planning?"

Or maybe it was Dayo's doing.

And while he was still thinking about staying quiet — he heard that familiar sound.

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DING!

[System Notification]

You have been inactive for 1,600 days.

A Global Superstar cannot remain silent.

Engagement Level: Critically Low.

If the user doesn't make waves soon, the System will automatically terminate.

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