Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

By 6:10 p.m., the main street of Hongdae was already packed with people.

Office workers leaving work, students leaving school, tourists who came to see the show, and talent scouts looking for trainees surrounded the performance area in layers.

Lu Jiuge stood in the center of the field, with Park Jiyeon and three other girls with bright eyes behind her.

The four of them had already mastered the Gangnam Style dance, and stood in neat formation, ready to go.

Lu Jiuge put the CD into the speakers and pressed play.

next second.

"Oppa Gangnam Style!"

The catchy, addictive prelude explodes, instantly piercing through all the noise!

The impactful drumbeats and catchy electronic melodies immediately grabbed everyone's attention.

Passersby all looked up in surprise.

"What song is this? The melody is so weird!"

"Never heard of her. Which company's trainee is she?"

"The rhythm is so catchy, I can't help but want to move!"

"That guy is so handsome!"

Just as the discussion began, the horse-faced man on the street corner suddenly rushed out, slammed the music down, and stood in front of Lu Jiuge, yelling:

"No performances allowed! This grand stage isn't for outsiders like you to use!"

The sudden obstruction silenced the entire room instantly.

Park Jiyeon and the other three were startled and hurriedly retreated.

Lu Jiuge raised an eyebrow slightly, not surprised.

From the moment he stepped into South Korea, he knew that SG Records would never allow him to establish a stable foothold.

Upon seeing the horse-faced man, Park Jiyeon timidly tugged at Lu Jiuge's sleeve and whispered:

"Mr. Lu, don't be forceful! He's a man of Lee Jae-soo, the president of SG Records!"

Lu Jiuge was somewhat surprised and touched that Park Jiyeon stepped in to offer a reminder at this time.

Lu Jiuge gave her a reassuring look, then looked up at the horse-faced man:

"Are you SG Records so afraid of me? You sent people to keep an eye on me as soon as I arrived in Korea?"

After a few seconds of stunned silence, the horse-faced man came to his senses and deliberately raised his voice to incite the passersby:

"You're an outsider who can't make it in China, yet you dare to try and steal the spotlight? Do you really think nobody's going to stop you?"

A chorus of agreement immediately erupted from the crowd.

"It's not really appropriate for an outsider to perform!"

"A grand stage isn't for just anyone!"

[Ding! Rejection from a passerby, negative faith value +66!]

[Ding! The horse-faced man's apprehension has increased your negative faith value by 88!]

Hearing the system notification, Lu Jiuge's lips curled up slightly.

Exclusion, contempt, and hostility, which are troublesome in the eyes of others, are nothing but a constant stream of negative belief points to him.

South Korea is practically a paradise tailor-made for him to rack up points.

Just then.

Rough shoving and shouts from bodyguards could be heard from the perimeter of the crowd:

"Make way! Make way for President Li!"

As everyone looked, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, with a gloomy face, angrily squeezed in, escorted by bodyguards.

It's none other than Lee Jae-soo, the president of SG Records!

He received the call and rushed over as quickly as possible.

"Kid, I advise you to get lost now."

Li Zaixiu stepped forward, her tone icy:

"This isn't a place for you to run wild. Disappear now, and I might let you go!"

The threat was made no attempt to conceal.

The passersby immediately fell silent and backed away. Everyone knew that Lee Jae-soo wielded immense influence in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Park Jiyeon and the other three were so frightened that their faces turned pale and their bodies trembled. They all looked at Lu Jiuge.

The four people, including the onlookers, all thought that Lu Jiuge would be scared away.

however.

He slowly raised his head, meeting Li Zaixiu's gaze, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips:

"roll?"

"Is President Lee in such a hurry to get rid of people because he's afraid that if I speak up, your SG artists will lose face?"

"Damn it!"

Li Zaixiu's face turned ashen, and he trembled with rage:

"You're asking for it!"

"Am I looking for death?"

Lu Jiuge chuckled, her voice suddenly rising and echoing throughout the entire venue:

"I'm just an ordinary person who just arrived in South Korea. I want to sing a song on the street and share some music."

"The president of SG Records, is this all the magnanimity and vision you have? It's truly shameful!"

Wow!

The passersby were completely in an uproar.

No one expected that a foreigner would dare to confront Lee Jae-soo in public!

Li Zaixiu's chest heaved violently, but he dared not make a move.

There were passersby all around taking pictures with their phones. If violence were to break out, the news of "SG bullying others" would go viral online tomorrow.

Seeing his face turn pale and then flushed, Lu Jiuge continued to add fuel to the fire:

"I originally thought that SG was a top company in South Korea, with an extraordinary vision and magnanimity."

"Now it seems that they are all show and no substance, only good at bullying ordinary people without connections."

"you!"

Li Zaixiu was rendered speechless by the rebuttal and found himself in a difficult situation.

Forcibly driving people away today will only solidify our reputation for being domineering and petty.

He stared intently at Lu Jiuge, forcing out a sentence through gritted teeth:

"Fine! I'll let you sing! I want to see what you can produce!"

The horse-faced man's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly stepped forward:

"President, no! This song..."

"Shut up!"

Li Zaixiu rebuked him sternly:

"So what if he's achieved some success in his home country? This is South Korea! I simply don't believe a foreigner can sing a song that Koreans will approve of!"

He was completely enraged and determined to see Lu Jiuge make a fool of herself.

Lu Jiuge sneered inwardly.

Hooked.

He stopped talking nonsense and pressed play again.

The catchy and addictive melody of "Gangnam Style" once again resounded throughout Hongdae Main Street!

Lu Jiuge took a deep breath, aimed at the microphone, and sang the first line of lyrics.

A gentle and elegant woman during the day

A woman enjoying coffee and a touch of bourgeois charm

A woman whose heart burns with passion at night

Such a woman with a surprising charm

……

His fluent, standard, and authentic Seoul-accented Korean instantly broke through everyone's psychological defenses!

His pronunciation is authentic, his rhythm is precise, and his emotions are full. There is not a trace of the awkwardness or stiffness of a foreigner. He is completely at the level of a top local singer!

The entire room fell silent!

Everyone stared wide-eyed and gaped, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

How could a foreigner be so fluent in Korean?

Lee Jae-soo, who was prepared to see the joke, suddenly had his pupils shrink, and the sinister look on his face froze completely, replaced by disbelief.

He then realized that this young man was far more terrifying than he had imagined!

Ignoring the shock of the entire audience, Lu Jiuge continued to raise her voice loudly:

"My brother is Gangnam Style!"

Gangnam Style!

The moment the chorus blared, Park Jiyeon and the other three members started moving at the same time.

Raise your hand, kick your leg, twist your hip, crack your whip...

The catchy and hilarious, simple yet addictive Gangnam Style dance, combined with its brainwashing melody, creates an overwhelming stage impact!

"Wow!"

The crowd went completely crazy!

"This dance is so addictive!"

"The song is great, I remembered it after just one listen!"

"His Korean is better than the locals'!"

"It gave me goosebumps, it was so amazing!"

Screams, cheers, applause, and camera flashes erupted instantly, soaring into the sky!

Passersby swayed, hummed, and imitated the movements to the rhythm, and the entire Hongda Street came alive!

[Ding! Received overwhelming love from a passerby, positive faith value +888!]

[Ding! From Li Zaixiu's furious fear, negative faith value +1888!]

[Ding! Host has completed the achievement [Early Establishment in Hongdae]!]

[Entertainment Empire questline progress 15% → 22%!]

[Reward: Negative Faith Points +500000!]

The system was flooding the screen with messages, and a massive amount of faith points were pouring into the account.

Lu Jiuge stood in the center of the stage, facing the fervent, worshipful, and shocked gazes, and meeting Li Zaixiu's fiery eyes, and sang with increasing arrogance and unrestrainedness.

The song ended.

The applause and cheers almost lifted the sky!

Lu Jiuge bowed slightly, calm and composed, exuding a domineering aura of control over the entire scene amidst his roguish charm.

Li Zaixiu stood in front of the crowd, his face turning from green to black, then from black to purple, looking extremely ugly.

He wanted to get angry, wanted to shut down the operation, wanted to smash the equipment, but in front of countless cameras, he couldn't utter a single word.

In front of everyone, they suffered a complete defeat!

Lu Jiuge looked up at him, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Li Zaixiu was enraged by that look and gritted her teeth, uttering a harsh threat:

"Don't get cocky! You're just being opportunistic, relying on weird dances to grab attention!"

"If you've got the guts, go participate in 'Super Star Survival' and have a real showdown!"

"If you manage to get a prize, I'll apologize!"

"If you can't get it, leave South Korea immediately!"

Upon hearing the bet, the crowd immediately erupted in commotion.

Lu Jiuge remained calm, but in her heart she already knew everything.

"Super Star Survival" is a deadly trap set by Lee Jae-soo, involving capital manipulation, backroom deals, and layers of suppression...

This is an obvious trap.

But could he not jump?

No.

Taking a step back means getting out of South Korea completely.

Only by going further can one possibly defy fate and sweep across the entire Korean entertainment industry.

Lu Jiuge raised her eyes and looked directly at Li Zaixiu, who had ill intentions.

Even knowing it was a trap, he had to jump in!

"What's wrong? Weren't you so arrogant just now? Why are you chickening out now?"

"If you're scared, just admit defeat!"

Seeing this, Li Zaixiu sneered triumphantly and continued to use provocation to put pressure on her.

Lu Jiuge suddenly smiled.

He picked up the microphone, and his voice carried clearly throughout the venue:

"I'll participate in the talent show."

In short, it has a resounding impact.

Knowing it was a trap, he insisted on breaking it with his own body!