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

"Apart from the nine backup dancers, the rest of you trainees have been mainly studying Chinese recently."

"After the initial round of trainee recruitment is completed, DSP Entertainment will be commissioned to provide you with training in vocals, dance, and other areas."

"As for the dorms, there's a company dinner tomorrow. I'll take you there to see them after the dinner."

"Any other questions?"

Han Shuo's explanation was very detailed, which made Park In-jung no longer have any concerns: "Looks like I'll have to call you 'senior' again."

Previously at SM Entertainment, Han Seok joined the company two years earlier than her, making him a well-deserved senior.

This time, Han Shuo is coming to Fanxing Entertainment, and he's determined to debut before her.

The senior-junior relationship between the two was thus definitively sealed.

"You should be grateful to have a senior like me looking after you."

If it were when the two of them were together in the past, Park In-jung would definitely have had a serious talk with Han Seok.

At the company, you call me junior, and I won't argue with you. But in private, you should call me "Noona".

At this moment, faced with Han Shuo's thoughtful guidance and care, she was deeply moved, her tone playful, and she only wanted to go along with Han Shuo.

"Yes, yes, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of me from now on."

"That's all fine, your good days are yet to come."

In their previous life, the two met at SM Entertainment and later reunited at CCM, and their relationship never broke down.

Although there were fewer twists and turns in this timeline, the friendship formed after this reunion may not be much weaker than that of the previous life.

They had a long chat.

"It feels like it's been half a year since we last met, and you've become even more reliable."

Park In-jung rested her chin on her palm, her gentle gaze fixed only on the younger, adorable man opposite her.

"You haven't changed at all," Han Shuo looked him up and down. "You're still as round as ever."

Just a moment ago, Park In-jung was still basking in the peaceful glow of their reunion, but the next second she broke down, her voice cracking as she said, "You're the one who's round."

She awkwardly covered her face with her hands, muttering, "I just ate a little too much during the Chinese New Year."

Han Shuo showed no mercy: "I can tell a little."

Park In-jung clenched her teeth: "Suddenly I find you really annoying."

"Whatever grudges or grievances we have, we can talk about them at tomorrow's dinner. Let's leave it at that for today."

Seeing that it was getting late, Han Shuo stopped teasing Park In-jung.

"Think about signing the contract again. We'll bring it to your dorm, and you can take it back when we tour the dorms tomorrow night."

"OK."

"There's one more thing. I suggest you choose a stage name, and it would be best to confirm it in Chinese characters as well, so that your fans in China can call you that."

Do you have any objections?

Since we still need to determine the Chinese name, why not ask Han Shuo for help? First, come up with a Chinese name, and then translate it into Korean.

"Park So-yeon, how are you?"

As Han Shuo spoke, he wrote down the three Chinese characters "Park So-yeon" and their corresponding Korean characters on a piece of paper.

"昭 means bright; 妍 means virtuous and intelligent."

Park In-jung was skeptical: "Really? Don't think you can fool me just because I'm not well-educated."

"Were you raised being scammed?"

"Then this name will do for now. If I find out you're up to no good, you're dead."

After parting ways with Han Seok, Park So-yeon excitedly went downstairs.

They skipped and hopped all the way, having a great time.

Suddenly she stopped, took out a makeup mirror, and carefully compared the size of her face from various angles.

"It does seem a bit rounder."

She was somewhat annoyed: "We finally reunited, and I've left him with this kind of impression. I should have gone to the gym after the New Year."

Han Shuo's handsome face with its distinct features just happened to appear in my mind.

"This kid is getting more and more charming."

Upstairs, in the practice room.

The song ended.

Han Shuo called a halt to everyone's practice: "Let's stop here for today."

"Many of you have families in the countryside, so go back soon."

Of the five new members, Park Kyung-ri's home is in Busan, which is the furthest from Seoul.

It takes about three hours by train.

The security situation these days is hardly commendable; it's best to ensure they get home safely before nightfall.

"Director," Moon Hyun-ah stepped forward, "it's such a waste of time to travel back and forth between Seoul and the provinces every time. I wonder if you could...?"

"Please rest assured that we have already considered this matter."

We rented so many apartments precisely to cope with the current situation.

Han Shuo said with a smile, "When you come next time, please bring a change of clothes. We will arrange for you to stay in the trainee dormitory temporarily."

"In addition, a portion of the meal expenses will be subsidized every day, and a small amount of compensation will be settled in advance every week."

"This money should cover your daily expenses. If it's not enough, you can apply to me, and I'll subsidize you as appropriate."

Wow~

The thoughtful arrangements, including meals and accommodation, made the girls present feel warm and welcome.

Girls like Park Min-ha and Kwon Nara, who are only interested in being backup dancers and have no intention of becoming trainees, are quite tempted.

Why not just join Star Entertainment?

"Remember to have your parents sign the backup dancer contract when you go home tonight, and bring it over tomorrow."

Of the five new members, Kang Eun-hye and Park Min-ha are from Seoul.

The two stayed behind to continue practicing dance with Kang Han-na.

South Korea has a strong idol culture, and most young people have some singing and dancing skills, but their purely amateur level is not enough for a performance.

Jiang Enhui had at least attended dance classes, so she had some basic skills and could keep up with the rhythm.

Park Min-ha, being a complete novice, was the absolute bottom of the group.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will most likely be the last one eliminated.

She seemed to realize this as well.

From overjoyed to anxious.

The more you practice, the more frustrated you become.

After practicing for an hour, he secretly approached him and said he wanted to quit.

"are you sure?"

"If you quit now, you won't have the opportunity to perform on stage, and you won't get the 130 million reward."

Are you really willing to accept this?

Park Min-ha was naturally unwilling to accept this.

She certainly wanted to seize this opportunity to be a backup dancer and see if she was suited for a career in the entertainment industry.

If that doesn't work, she'll have to settle for second best and focus all her energy on becoming a model.

A model's career ceiling is very low, far lower than that of an entertainer.

If she had a choice, she would of course choose the former.

The problem is that she simply can't keep up with the pace of the other people.

Do you think I'll be able to be selected as a backup dancer if I stay?

Park Min-ha raised her fair, unadorned face, her expression one of pitiful vulnerability.

"I find it very difficult."

Han Shuo replied truthfully: "They all have some dance background, some even have years of professional training."

Kang Hanna has ten years of ballet training and was also his choreographer's model.

Now, temporarily acting as the dance teacher for eight people, I'm naturally guaranteed to pass.

Ni Ni has studied gymnastics, ballet, and ballroom dancing since childhood and has won many awards. It's only a matter of time before she masters the dance for "Fiction".

Needless to say, Naza has been learning ethnic dance since childhood, and her limbs are flexible and her waist is agile.

Kim Yoon-ji, Kang Eun-hye, Park Kyung-ri, and Kwon Nara have all attended dance training classes to some extent, so they have a basic foundation.

Wen Xuanya had studied dance on her own for a period of time.

After going through the rounds, Park Min-ha had the worst foundation.

The innocent high school girl, Park Min-ha, has very poor stress tolerance. Upon hearing this, her little mouth crumpled up, and she almost burst into tears on the spot.

Han Shuo's tone softened, and he changed his tone to comfort her gently, "But you are one of the people I specifically want to recruit."

"I have high hopes for you. I hope you persevere and don't let me down."

"Really?"

Park Min-ha's voice trembled, sounding somewhat like she was crying, and it also sounded a bit like she was being coquettish.

Han Seok explained the situation truthfully: "Including you, Kim Yoon-ji and Kwon Nara, I specifically asked DSP Entertainment to help me make contact."

Park Min-ha pressed further, "May I ask why?"

What else could it be?

Of course, it's because you have a pure face, a wasp waist, and long legs.

Han Shuo retorted, "You're very beautiful, is that even a question?"

"Even if you don't get selected as a backup dancer this time, I'll still recruit you as a trainee and help you debut in the future. Does that reason comfort you?"

Park Min-ha's lips were wrinkled, and tears were streaming down her face.

She had no idea that Han Shuo thought so highly of her.

Even if she's willing to admit defeat, she can't let those who have high hopes for her down.

She vigorously rubbed her face: "Yes~"

"I will try my best!"

"..."

Park Min Ha