Peninsula: My mentor Kim Tae-yeon

"Looks like Yoojin has never been hurt by public opinion," Kim Tae-yeon commented with a click of her tongue.

"Were you beaten up?"

"Thank you, I got a real lesson in my second year in the industry."

A major event from the early days of K-pop flashed through Su Xia's mind—the Girls' Generation Black Ocean Incident.

"Is it true that the Black Sea project was planned by SM Entertainment?"

"It doesn't matter anymore." Kim Tae-yeon shook her head. "Whether it was planned or orchestrated by the company or not, the damage to us is real. I won't let go of this wound just because it was planned by the company."

"No, what I mean is, if SM Entertainment was behind this, wouldn't you run away? Why would you stay here and be a cash cow for this idiot company?"

Kim Tae-yeon burst out laughing.

"I've been with SM for so many years, and we're already deeply intertwined. The name Taeyeon has become one with SM. Although the company wasn't very good in the early days, it's still very good for me now."

"I do have some dissatisfaction with the company, but adults still look at their own interests. The contract SM gave me is something no other company can offer."

"Besides, I've been here for decades, and I don't have the energy to move around anymore," Kim Tae-yeon said, shaking her head.

SM Entertainment treats her as a pillar of the company, and Kim Tae-yeon also enjoys a unique and lucrative contract offered by SM.

It's just a mutually beneficial situation.

"If you did that to me, I'd run away," Su Xia said, pouting.

Kim Tae-yeon did not answer, but smiled slightly, looking at Su Xia's indignant expression with a hint of nostalgia and...sorrow.

After a while.

"Su Xia," Kim Tae-yeon called softly.

"what?"

"Remember your decision today."

Su Xia met Kim Tae-yeon's meaningful gaze with a puzzled look.

"Some things, once compromised, can never be undone."

Su Xia could clearly sense that Kim Tae-yeon's words were implied, seemingly referring to something she had experienced in the past. However, Kim Tae-yeon had always been very secretive about her past, which she had never made public, so Su Xia had no way of knowing.

But it's okay.

"Don't worry! I've never changed my personality in all my years," Su Xia said nonchalantly.

Kim Tae-yeon remained silent. No matter how much others tell or remind you, it's never as good as experiencing it yourself.

However, as Su Xia's teacher, she secretly hoped that Su Xia could always maintain this original personality.

Some things, once gone, can never be recovered.

ding dong~

"Ride..."

"We're on the plane, let's go!"

……

The following day, CD TV station.

The K-pop dance cover competition, a cultural exchange event between China and South Korea, was held in a studio within a television station.

In fact, there had been several rounds of auditions before Su Xia participated in the competition, and those who made it to the TV station had already gone through layers of selection.

However, Su Xia was a specially invited contestant, so he could directly compete with many other contestants who had emerged from the preliminary rounds.

Four contestants will be selected from the third round to enter the finals on the fourth round. In addition to the finals of the dance competition, there will also be a Sino-Korean art performance on the fourth round. Su Xia's trip can be considered a publicly funded trip.

As for whether or not we can get a ranking...

Su Xia is certainly not lacking in strength, but the problem is that this thing is not just about strength.

"There are so many people."

Su Xia, who had just gotten out of the Didi car, spoke in Zhou Xun's voice. Looking around, she saw a crowd of people, as if she were at a bustling market.

"Are they all here to compete?" Kim Tae-yeon asked a question that she herself realized was thoughtless as soon as it left her mouth.

"It's obvious that everyone here is here for the carnival," Su Xia said, looking at the huge crowd.

Not only are there carnival dance competitions, but since it's a carnival, all sorts of K-pop related activities are available, K-pop dance venues are everywhere, and fans from all walks of life are wandering around with their own light sticks.

This isn't Zero City; it's clearly a branch venue for the MAMA Festival!

"Su Xia?" Just as Su Xia and Kim Tae-yeon were marveling at the sheer number of people, an uncertain voice came from beside them.

Su Xia turned around at the sound and saw three girls holding hands, wearing bubble skirts. The girl in the middle had the word "SEVENTEEN" on her face and was holding a phone, looking at Su Xia and then at the phone.

"It really is Su Xia!" the girl exclaimed.

People passing by also heard the girl's voice and turned to look. Then they saw Su Xia standing opposite the girl, her face completely unadorned.

A pair of eyes immediately lit up.

"I'll cook it! Su Xia!"

"Is it really him?"

"Who is Su Xia?"

"Cheong Tae-yeon!"

"I'll blanch it!"

Kim Tae-yeon smiled as she watched this scene.

Is it coming?

Before Su Xia could recover from the shock of being recognized, she was surrounded by countless people holding up their phones, with each phone almost shoved into her face.

Haven't eaten pork and never seen a pig run?

Even if Su Xia was slow to realize, she would eventually realize that she had been recognized.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Su Xia raised her hands high, successfully drowning out the chatter of the crowd.

Everyone's eyes turned to Su Xia.

"How did you meet me?" Su Xia asked blankly.

"Wow! Who doesn't know Tae-yeon?" a guy said cheerfully.

"You have a million followers on Bilibili combined with your music track account, you're a huge internet celebrity!"

"This isn't the first time you've been recognized, is it? No way, you're so famous!"

"Yes! Everyone I know knows you!"

"Oppa Cheol Tae-yeon, can we take a photo together?"

"Call him Su Lü!"

"Group photo! Group photo!"

"Stop, stop, stop!" Su Xia quickly called out to them, seeing that things were about to get chaotic again.

"I'm going to participate in a competition later, shall we take a group photo?" Su Xia suggested.

"OK!"

After a few minutes of commotion, everyone finally let Su Xia leave.

But after walking only a few steps, they were stopped by another group of people.

Just like overcoming five obstacles and defeating six generals, Su Xia took six photos to reach the entrance of the TV station, a distance of several hundred meters.

Even now, Su Xia is still in a daze, feeling incredibly surreal that so many people know and like her.

There was only one sentence on my mind.

So, I'm already this famous?

"This place is full of K-pop fans, and your popularity is mainly concentrated in this circle, so almost everyone here knows you," Kim Tae-yeon said with a smile when she saw Su Xia lost in thought.

"How does it feel? Being the center of attention?"

Su Xia gradually came to her senses and immediately laughed when she heard Kim Tae-yeon's question.

"This is fucking awesome!"

Kim Tae-yeon chuckled.

"How's the path I chose for you?"

Su Xia gave Kim Tae-yeon a thumbs up.

"No wonder she's the number one female solo artist in K-pop!"

"Oh? Isn't it IU now?" Kim Tae-yeon asked Su Xia with amusement.

"There is only one sun in my heart!"

As she spoke, Su Xia thumped her chest.