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

Chapter 119 Accelerating the Project, Speeding Up, Speeding Up!

Jeon Hyo-sung, a singer-songwriter, dances with youthful energy.

The bouncy texture smoothly converged in the air, touched, and then spread out, outlining smooth afterimages.

Even Han Shuo was mesmerized by her.

The stars need this kind of talent.

Perhaps due to a lack of body management, Jeon Hyosung appeared somewhat rounder at this time.

Her height is listed as 160 cm, but she is actually only 158 cm tall.

Such a petite height, coupled with a chubby figure, is more of a slightly overweight appearance than a visual disaster.

For an average woman's figure, she could be described as plump and beautiful.

However, by idol standards, the other person definitely needs to lose weight.

So, after signing Jeon Hyosung, what should be done with her?

The company's current confirmed debut projects include: the limited-time in-house girl band "Summer Invasion Project" which will debut this year, and the singing and dancing group "T-ara" which is expected to debut next year.

The nine-member backup dancer group, plus Kim Ah-young, will form a singing and dancing group with model-like figures. The debut date is yet to be determined.

The remaining people include actress Lee Ryu-hee, child actress Moon Ga-young, and actress trainees Jo Bo-ah and Kim Ji-won.

Only three contestants remain from the idol trainees: Li Xue, Shen Chongzhu, and Yu Shengyan.

Shin Yoon-joo has an old foot injury, so there's no need for her to join a singing and dancing group. She can just sing songs with him, act in dramas, and occasionally go to the recording studio as a musician.

Yoo Seung-yeon can choose between two career paths: idol and actress.

Wherever she is needed, just put her there.

Li Xue has a background in ethnic dance, so her foundation shouldn't be wasted. She could form a limited-edition electronic Chinese-style girl group within the company, while also pursuing an acting career.

Looking at it this way, it really is only Jeon Hyo-sung left.

The smooth, jelly-like movement brought Han Shuo's wandering thoughts back to reality.

Speaking of which, could we form a limited-time group that only he can see, gathering a few hot idols to entertain ourselves?

Ideally, the person shouldn't be too tall.

Who is there?

Zhao Xianrong, Quan Enfei —

"Um?"

An idea flashed through Han Shuo's mind: "Rainbow?"

DSP Entertainment once incubated two girl group projects at the same time: one is Kara, which is currently undergoing a restructuring, and the other is Rainbow, which will debut at the end of next year.

Rainbow's debut was repeatedly delayed, and many members left the project, making it a half-finished project.

Is it possible to take over this mess?

Han Shuo flipped to the back of the resume and wrote down the future seven-member lineup of Rainbow:

Go Woo-ri, Oh Seung-ah, Kim Jae-kyung, Noh Eul, Jung Yoon-hye, Kim Ji-sook, Jo Hyun-young.

In the future timeline, Rainbow Team's operational strategies and concepts changed repeatedly, always falling short of expectations, until 09.

The only one among the seven girl groups that didn't have a single member during their active period.

The group's low profile means that the members' income is generally average.

After the group disbanded, many members either disappeared without a trace or were reported by the media to be living in poverty.

This is also the fate of the vast majority of burnt beans.

If they don't gain recognition during their group activities, they can no longer continue their entertainment careers. They also lack any skills to make a living and can only struggle to survive.

Perhaps for these individuals, ending their idol dreams early is a wise choice.

Lu Yi and Zheng Yunhui were not very noticeable and were the first to be crossed out.

Oh Seung-ah has achieved some success in weekend family dramas, and Kim Ji-sook has gained some popularity in social media operations, but neither of them is related to her current idol career, so they are all passed over.

In the end, only the eldest sister, Go Woo-ri, the leader, Kim Jae-kyung, and the youngest member, Jo Hyun-young, remained.

A rainbow has seven colors, so a rainbow band naturally needs seven members.

The four extra spots will be chosen from among Jeon Hyosung, Yoo Seung-yeon, and others.

"Nice!"

Han Shuo flicked the paper.

The only remaining problem is how to persuade Li Haoyan to take over the operation rights of the Rainbow project.

Just then, Jeon Hyo-sung finished his performance.

She looked bitter.

Han Shuo was writing and drawing while she was halfway through her jump, clearly not interested in her.

Repeated setbacks caused her to lose confidence.

Why?

Why is it that everyone else has someone wanting them, but she's the only one who doesn't?

Where exactly did I go wrong?

She genuinely didn't know what to do.

She even considered asking Han Shuo for another chance.

Under immense pressure, Jeon Hyo-sung broke down.

Feelings of grievance, distress, and helplessness choked her throat, and streams of hot liquid overflowed from her eyes and nasal cavity, blurring her vision.

"Uh-huh?"

The sound of sobbing made Han Shuo raise his head.

He was completely stunned.

No, why are you crying?

It seems he didn't ask her to perform a crying scene, did he?

"What's wrong with you?"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Jeon Hyosung had abandoned all pride, pleading in an almost desperate tone, "Director, can't you give me another chance?"

Han Shuo understood somewhat.

But I don't quite understand why the outside world has such a high level of recognition for StarsRookies.

Is Jeon Hyo-sung crying her eyes out because she was worried about not being selected?

That's not right.

According to later rumors, Jeon Hyo-sung was someone who dared to argue his case, demand the group's settlement statement from the company, and even dared to take the company to court.

How could it be so fragile?

He thought of a possibility: "Did your former company form a group called Five Girls?"

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Jeon Hyo-sung nodded, her voice choked with emotion.

Han Shuo strolled over: "Where did the other members go?"

"Them, they—"

Jeon Hyo-sung's chest heaved violently, his face was wrinkled, and he couldn't utter a complete sentence, only shaking his head repeatedly.

Han Seok basically determined the reason why Jeon Hyo-sung was under so much pressure.

After the five-member girl group failed to debut, the members were signed by several companies one after another, and it seems that one person was left without a home for quite some time.

It's just unclear who it is.

It now appears that this person is Jeon Hyo-sung.

Seeing his former members finding good opportunities and some even soaring to great heights while he remained stagnant, Jeon Hyosung felt immense pressure, which is understandable.

Once the reason for Jeon Hyo-sung's high stress level was understood, the problem was easily solved.

As expected, Jeon Hyosung, who has no way out, is much more adorable than Lee Yoo-bi, a second-generation star.

He handed her a handkerchief: "Wipe your tears."

This is a little trinket that the little girl Shen Chongzhu would occasionally slip into his pocket, saying that it would be useful in case of need, and that he should keep it on hand in case of emergency.

There's practically no use for it on ordinary days.

I never expected it would actually come in handy today.

"Director~"

A pair of wet hands clasped tightly together: "I...I...I—"

Han Shuo could understand Jeon Hyo-sung's anxiety in trying to seize every opportunity, and followed up by saying, "Then I'll give you another chance."

"The first step is to clean your face."

This time, Jeon Hyosung didn't hesitate at all. She quickly wiped her face clean and even managed to force a smile that looked even worse than when she was crying.

Han Shuo circled around her and asked, "How much do you weigh now?"

Jeon Hyo-sung gave a number.

"Your weight is a little overweight."

Since Jeon Hyo-sung thought she had been eliminated, Han Seok didn't mind making the best of a bad situation and putting her on edge.

"You'll be joining Starry Entertainment as a trainee volunteer for now. Lose five pounds in the next month, and that'll be considered passing. Understand?"

"yes!"

Let alone losing five pounds, Jeon Hyosung would be willing to lose even her bear weight if she could join the Starry Night Club.

"Let's make this clear beforehand, no shortcuts like dieting."

Whether you're an idol or a trainee, the intensity of your daily work and practice is high, and long-term dieting will only damage your body's health system.

"Your body doesn't just belong to you, it also belongs to the company. You need to take good care of your health."

"clear!"

"Also, only lose five pounds, don't lose too much."

Han Shuo doesn't like female idols with skinny figures, and he even makes Naza gain weight on purpose.

Jeon Hyo-sung's weight loss should also be done in moderation.

Don't let the great treasure you're hiding be lost.

"Yes."

Do you have a place to stay now?

"Living with friends."

"The company provides free accommodation, so please move in first."

Of the four girls' dormitories currently occupied, the Crown Group dormitory is full.

Ni Ni's dormitory is occupied by Naza, Shin Yoon-joo, and Kim Ji-won, with two beds remaining, but he prefers to let Kim Ah-young and Lee Seol move in.

Li Xue is Chinese, so it would be more convenient for her to live with Ni Shi and Na Zha.

Kim Ah-young, along with Nezha, Kim Ji-won, and Shin Yoon-joo, were all born in 1992. Their respective nicknames are: outgoing, useless, innocent, and rich.

The four of them living together should create quite a chemistry, which is something to look forward to.

"You can stay in Hannah's dorm. I'll have someone arrange for you to move."

"I'll do whatever the company says," Jeon Hyo-sung bowed repeatedly to show his determination, "Director, I will definitely cherish this opportunity and won't let you—"

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call.

Watching Han Shuo leave, Jeon Hyo-sung let out a long sigh of relief.

She would have been considered to be eligible if she had lost five pounds, so was her weight the reason she wasn't chosen?

This was a reason she never expected.

It's not that her appearance is unattractive, her height is below standard, or her dance skills are subpar; it's just that her weight is slightly overweight.

She touched her lower abdomen with obvious annoyance.

She's naturally prone to gaining weight, and recently she's been binge eating because she can't see any hope of debuting, so it's no wonder she's a bit chubby.

Losing weight is very difficult, but losing just five pounds is not a big deal.

Being rejected for such a ridiculous reason made her feel like she wanted to rip off a layer of flesh.

Fortunately, she tried her best to fight for it; otherwise, she would have had nowhere to seek justice.

Suddenly, a dirty pinkish-white handkerchief in her hand caught her eye. Jeon Hyo-sung subconsciously wiped it, but it didn't help much and instead added a few more black marks.

"Ugh, you're so stupid!"

She laughed at her own silly appearance.

"Wash it clean and then return it to the board member."

She pressed the handkerchief to her heart.

Han Shuo took her in when she had nowhere else to go and gave her a chance to prove herself. She must do her best to not disappoint Han Shuo.

Jiang Enhui pounced on Han Shuo like an octopus: "Finished with work?"

"We need to have another meeting."

Han Shuo placed the little imp on the table and pressed closer, saying, "So you need to be careful not to make any strange noises."

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StarsRookies' small breakthrough brought a huge amount of attention to Fanxing Entertainment, sparking curiosity about the project both inside and outside the industry.

This is a good thing, but also a source of pressure.

For the new media team, the project had just started and they were still figuring out the techniques when it attracted a huge amount of attention and curiosity.

The burden on my shoulders suddenly became much heavier.

Last night, the new media team held an all-night meeting to brainstorm and come up with a practical and feasible operational strategy.

The result, of course, was that there was no result.

The project has just started and there's been no feedback yet; even the most skilled cook can't make a meal without ingredients.

When Han Shuo heard about this, he decided to gather ideas from all sides.

Engine integration was successful.

"I'm going to turn on the phone now."

"Um"

total.

Jiang Enhui's back was pressed against the pillow, close to the desk, and she dared not make any big movements. She just slightly tightened and relaxed.

The call connects to the conference room.

"Speak freely, don't feel guilty, I'm not even here anyway."

Lighthearted banter set the tone for the meeting.

The initial idea behind the StarsRookies project was to gradually explore a model suitable for everyone, focusing on cover songs and dance covers.

However, once the project gained unexpected attention, this extensive approach became unsuitable.

Lee Chung-seok was the first to speak: "All five of us have released our first episode, but I see very few followers. Could it be that the content isn't eye-catching enough?"

Tell me more.

"Take Yoonjoo and Soyeon's covers of Chinese songs as an example. Simply covering them is not surprising. Unless you are a fan of the two, it is difficult to pay attention to them."

Bilibili only has over 300,000 users in China and South Korea, and most of them are fans who already have a favorite idol.

It's really asking the impossible to expect the five members of StarsRookies to gain a lot of attention from just one episode.

However, Li Zhongshuo's words are not without reason.

What's past is past, and times have changed. If the current project has gained unexpected exposure, we need to raise our expectations and increase our investment of human and material resources.

"I have an idea, let's discuss it."

Han Seok-mao nestled on Kang Eun-hye's shoulder, his arms wrapped tightly around her smooth, beautiful back: "Have someone buy the adaptation rights to a few classic Chinese songs and turn them into Korean versions."

"Wouldn't it be refreshing for Chinese fans to hear Korean lyrics while the melody is so familiar they can sing along?"

"For local fans, the melodies may not be familiar, but they can understand them and even learn them. Wouldn't that make the songs more appealing?"

does it work?

feasible!

In the era of short videos, performing a song in different singing styles, with different instruments, and in different languages ​​is a promising path.

"Director, did you already have an idea?"

"That's right, how come I couldn't think of that method?"

He kept showering me with compliments over the phone.

Han Shuo wasn't sure how much of these people's praise was genuine, but Jiang Enhui in front of him was definitely sincere, making it a pleasure to listen to.

A happy state of mind inspires creativity.

"Yoonjoo is good at Chinese, so she can be a secret weapon. Let her sing the Korean version. Soyeon's Chinese still has room for improvement, so let her sing the original Chinese version."

"Remember not to release the entire video at once; start with a few seconds and gradually increase to a minute."

"Once the fans have expressed their opinions, we will release the complete duet video. We can also have the two of them take turns singing the Chinese and Korean versions. Remember to get the authorization as well."

As for Ni Ni and Kim Yoon-ji's English cover song category.

The two collaborated, alternating between male and female roles, to perform in a grotesque and absurd style reminiscent of classic Western music videos.

"Hannah's cover dance — how about this, I'll personally cooperate with her, and I'll release some choreography for new songs."

Jiang Enhui is jealous again.

Han Shuo personally stepped in to support Jiang Hanna and even presented the choreography for her new song, which will definitely bring a huge wave of attention.

It was practically feeding Kang Hanna right up to her lips.

If this still doesn't produce results, Kang Hanna might as well commit suicide to atone for her sins.

The meeting, which was expected to last an hour, was resolved in less than fifteen minutes. Han Shuo then had someone continue to refine the details before hanging up the phone.

"I'm so suffocating!"

Jiang Enhui was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins.

She said with a sour tone, "Buying adaptation rights, obtaining authorization, and you personally getting involved—those five are so lucky."

Han Shuo countered, "Aren't you happy?"

"Ugh~"

Jeon Hyosung, the eldest solo stage performer, Go Woo-ri, the leader, Kim Jae-kyung, the youngest member, and Ms. Jo.