Peninsula: You've been chosen here for producing girl groups.

Chapter 102 Experimental, Avant-garde? You're making me cry every day, you bastard!

"Annyeonghaseyo, we are—Girls' Generation!"

The nine members of Girls' Generation lined up and greeted each other with great energy.

With their acting careers on the rise and their chances of making it big increasing, wouldn't they be full of energy and enthusiasm every day?

Of course, what made all the members happiest today was breaking the ice with Han Seok.

I hope to get a new song from Han Shuo.

Given Han Shuo's impressive music chart performance and album sales, no one would doubt the quality of this new song. Perhaps this is the catalyst for their soaring career.

This time it's an enclosed space.

There were only Hanseok and the nine members of Girls' Generation present, plus two employees from SM Entertainment, so there was no need for pretense.

He accepted it readily, nodding in greeting: "Welcome!"

"This is our album."

Leader Kim Tae-yeon stepped forward and handed Han Seok an autographed album.

This is a unique social ritual during music show promotions, where singers and idols promoting their music at the same time exchange albums.

Han Seok also handed Kim Tae-yeon the autographed book that Ahn had prepared in advance.

He gestured for the nine of them to sit down and chat: "You're not in a hurry to go back, are you? We can talk about the style and direction of the new song."

"certainly."

Kim Tae-yeon's eyes were shining.

Even if their stage performance is in the middle to later part of the sequence and they still have plenty of time, it's worth making time to learn about the new song, even if they really have to leave immediately.

Han Shuo brought out his notebook: "Speaking of which, you guys are the second girl group to ask me to write a song."

"Um?"

This was the first time the nine members of Girls' Generation had heard about this.

They actually thought they were getting Han Shuo's first time, and were happily imagining that they could get Han Shuo's first time.

But it was too late.

Yoona asked, "Who was the first one?"

"It's Kara, a new girl group from DSP Entertainment."

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An answer that was both unexpected and yet perfectly logical.

Given Han Seok's close relationship with DSP Entertainment, it's perfectly normal for him to write songs for Kara, who are undergoing a retraining process.

Han Seok handed the notebook to Kim Tae-yeon: "This is the title track I wrote for them. You can listen to it."

"Thanks."

Kim Tae-yeon clicked the play button.

A song that blends electronic and rock elements played its rhythmic cadence in the empty waiting room.

Everyone held their breath and listened attentively.

"Step it up now ~oh oh oh~"

la la la la"

The upbeat and cheerful rhythm made Kwon Yuri move her body involuntarily.

"I won't fail again. Goodbye, sadness~"

"—Say goodbye to this bitterness with a smile."

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"This song?!"

After listening to a short passage, Lim Yoona blurted out without thinking.

Realizing that she had unintentionally ruined everyone's listening experience, she quickly covered her mouth and apologized.

But the surprise in my heart lingered for a long time.

If you didn't know this song was written for Kara, it would be suitable for any singer or group going through a slump.

However, once the premise that this song belongs to Kara was accepted, the song seemed to have an owner, and was associated with Kara.

The compatibility is 100%!

Kara, like them, is a rookie girl group that debuted last year.

Without the explosive success of Wonder Girls' hit song, and without the steady progress of Girls' Generation, the group's activities gradually came to a standstill.

Until the end of February this year, DSP Entertainment officially announced that lead vocalist Kim Sung-hee had left the group.

Just as the lyrics say, Kara's road to debut was filled with "failure" and "frustration".

I heard that DSP Entertainment is currently holding an online audition to select two new members, and the group is expected to relaunch in the second half of the year.

From failure and being sidelined to a fresh start, the group's journey perfectly mirrors the song "Step".

"Step up, step up, let's start again and run full speed ahead!"

She wasn't the only one who realized this; the other members clearly did too.

This song doesn't need any special concepts or marketing; it will resonate with people as long as it's performed on stage.

On behalf of Kara, I announce to our fans and the entire nation: We're back!

The more they listened, the more alarmed and envious they became.

Why wasn't this song written for them?

Their activities during their teenage years were also filled with various "difficulties" and "frustrations".

The song ended.

Han Shuo asked, "How's this song?"

"This song is a perfect match for Kara."

Yoona excitedly said, "This will definitely be Kara's comeback hit."

"Yeah?"

"Yes!"

Jessica Jung looked at Han Seok with stars in her eyes: "Did you specially research their experiences and tailor-make this song for them?"

of course not.

The song Han Shuo gave to Li Hao was originally written for one of his artists, but since it was given to Kar...

a. Its creative background then adapts.

"Yes."

"Well written."

Kim Tae-yeon's chubby, apple-like face was filled with affection.

Like a child who covets other children's candy.

Two words: I want it.

"Thank you~"

"Han—no, PDnim," Sunny suddenly changed her form of address, "we're counting on you for our song."

That's why people say Li Sanlang has high emotional intelligence.

Jessica Jung stared intently at Han Seok with her bright eyes: "Yes, you can't be biased!"

Han Shuo curled the corners of his mouth: "Of course not, but my creation requires the collection of a lot of information, which requires your cooperation and that of your company."

"We will cooperate, we will definitely cooperate."

"If the PD tells us to go east, we will never go west."

"That's good."

Han Shuo thought to himself that in this way, before this new song was released, the nine members of Girls' Generation would be at his disposal.

"This time I'm planning to experiment with some avant-garde electronic elements. What do you guys think?"

"Sure, no problem."

The numerous electronic-style songs in "LoveTrap" and this song "Step" all demonstrate Han Suo's mastery of electronic music.

"That's good."

Han Seok almost couldn't hold back his laughter when he thought about what kind of expressions the Girls' Generation members would have when he gave them "Gee" in the future.

Different people will have different opinions about "Gee".

T-ara's "Yayaya," a song by the same lyricist and composer in the same musical style, can be used as a reference.

The song was described by the famous choreographer, Teacher Pei, as something he didn't know where to start. He was completely at a loss and could only do something haphazardly, which led to the creation of the Native American-style choreography with the roar of a savage.

It was met with an overwhelming barrage of ridicule.

Why do songs by the same lyricist and composer, in the same musical style, have such different fates?

Very simple.

On its own, "Gee" is just an okay song.

Only when paired with SM Entertainment's excellent planning concept and the perfect integration of the nine members of Girls' Generation could the 2009 chart-topping hit "Gee" be considered complete.

CCM clearly lacks such excellent planning capabilities.

This is also a unique characteristic of Kpop:

As an audiovisual art, visual effects far outweigh auditory effects; an excellent planning concept can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

So if we simply give them an avant-garde and experimental song like "Gee," and with the masterpiece "Step" preceding them, they probably won't cry every day, right?

Beforehand, they can be given some time to get used to it.

Han Shuo brought over a bag of albums: "You'll be joining Bilibili after midnight tonight. I'm sure you're eager to gain the favor of Bilibili users, right?"

"certainly."

"That's good. Come on, there's still plenty of time. You guys sign these fifty albums first, and I'll draw a prize for you to give to your fans later."

Girls' Generation: ? ? ?

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