People on the Peninsula: I Became a Lucky Koi

"Momo-san, you dance really well!"

In the all-female department's practice room, Kim Chan sat cross-legged on the floor, staring at Hirai Momo dancing energetically, and sighed.

Its own "dance point" is fixed at 8 o'clock.

There has been no news lately, and Lim Nayeon, who brings him a lot of points, was injured a few days ago!

I finally recovered today, finished my leave, and came to the company to practice.

Jin Can frowned and thought, why can't I trigger some kind of bond with Momo? She jumps around so energetically.

Park Ji-hyo is also an option; she's got a strong personality.

Hirai Momo stopped what she was doing, panting. "Chan-san, you're quite talented too."

"well enough."

Jin Can modestly admitted that he had been slacking off during his relaxed training period.

But having a foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from a young age, he doesn't bounce around like a spring when he dances...

On the contrary, when they dance, their large, sweeping movements are very impactful.

Lim Nayeon stood aside, listening to Hirai Momo and Kim Chan's conversation in a daze.

Without thinking, I stood up and pretended to run over to practice dancing.

"What's wrong with you?"

Yu Dingyan was startled by her actions. We had just finished a round of practice.

Lim Nayeon remained silent, her face displaying the unwavering determination of a top trainee, her beautiful high ponytail whipping across her face.

"..."

Jin Can sat next to Minatozaki Sana and Mina.

The two were huddled together, looking at today's trending topics in the entertainment section.

Sana Minatozaki smacked her lips with a "tsk tsk tsk" sound. "San-san, look at the gossip."

Korean online forums are buzzing today, with media outlets reporting that Girls' Generation's Tiffany and 2PM's Nichkhun have reportedly broken up and returned to being friends.

"Really?"

Mina took a small bite of the banana that Kim Chan had brought and muttered a doubtful comment.

Nichkhun is still a senior colleague at the company...

Kim Chan glanced at the contents of Minatozaki Sana's phone, but his mind was still on the startled Lim Nayeon.

He casually remarked, "What's so surprising? It's the dating era..."

After saying that, Jin Can quickly added seriously, "That's not right."

"...The era of heartbreak."

He vaguely remembered that this year, several couples from Girls' Generation would break up one after another.

Last year, Jessica Jung's departure from the group caused lasting internal damage to the so-called "Empresses." This year, their collective breakups and the end of all their relationships will further damage their image, leading to a decline in their popularity and the succession of a new generation of girl groups.

A very smooth upgrade...

"ah!"

Mina's pretty face turned pale with fright at Jin Can's words.

She couldn't help but reach out and pinch him. "Chan-san, when you're talking to someone, keep your voice down."

"Alas~Mina-sensei."

Kim Chan shrugged and turned his gaze back to Lim Nayeon, who was dancing energetically.

After thinking for a moment, he looked up at Nayeon and said, "Nayeon, you've only just recovered, so please don't dance too vigorously."

Jin Can was genuinely worried that this unlucky fellow might strain his leg or slip and fall again.

If he really misses out on his chance to debut because of him, he will feel very guilty...

He's a person who seems cold on the outside but is kind on the inside, and has a fiery temper!

"...Phew~"

Lim Nayeon stopped what she was doing and let out a long breath.

Smiling brightly, "Haha, Chan!"

"I was just warming up~"

Although Kim Chan forcibly interrupted her spellcasting, Lim Nayeon was still very happy.

Brother Yundao, you're taking care of yourself!

After saying that, Lim Nayeon turned around and went back to Yoo Jeongyeon's side. While Kim Chan was talking to Mina, she quickly turned her head and started panting heavily, "Ha~" and "Hoo~", clearly exhausted.

Yu Dingyan took out a tissue and wiped the sweat from her friend's forehead, then hesitated to speak.

"Just say whatever you want." Lim Nayeon raised her hand and scratched the tip of her nose.

Park Jihyo spoke up, "Unnie... right now you really seem like a little boy who desperately wants to get attention."

Why did she feel that the absurd rumors of a love triangle within the company were slowly turning into reality?

"Are there any boys as cute as me?" Lim Nayeon nudged Park Jihyo with her shoulder and retorted arrogantly.

Yu Dingyan scoffed, "Wrong!"

"You, Pab, don't you act like a little boy..."

"What does that look like?" Lim Nayeon asked curiously. Jeongyeon's words were sometimes quite convincing.

Yoo Jeongyeon stroked her chin, her eyes teasing, "Unnie, how did you become Bambam?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Upon hearing this, Park Jihyo, who had been keeping a low voice, suddenly burst into laughter, slapping her thigh.

Lim Nayeon's expression immediately changed, "Oh!"

"Delayed!"

"..."

The commotion the three of them made was quite noticeable in the practice room.

But right now, Jin Can is with a dog, a peach, and a penguin, each with a banana in hand, chewing and chewing to replenish their energy.

In the large practice room, the dance teacher then came in to give a lesson.

Jin Can and a dozen others stood up together and began to learn the movements and key points of the new dance.

The remaining trainees were in different practice rooms, practicing vocals, languages, and all sorts of other things...

...

Time flies when you're busy with training.

At 8:30 p.m., the entire female department gathered.

It was time to weigh in again. Jin Can sat on the floor and yawned. He was the type who could eat a lot without gaining weight, but he cared more about his body fat percentage, so he had always been mindful of his diet.

One by one, the trainees stepped onto the scale, their expressions tense as if they were on the execution platform.

"Lim Na-yeon, that's it!"

The teacher in charge of taking notes gestured to the next person.

Yu Dingyan bit her lip and stepped onto the scale, her eyes fixed on the numbers jumping on the scale.

45.1kg.

The teacher who recorded the weight read it aloud, and Yu Jung-yeon's face immediately showed distress.

"Training suspended!"

"When you lose weight, that's when you'll resume training," Shen Xiya said without changing her expression.

JYP's weight reference standard is the standard formula: standard weight (kg) = height (cm) - 120.

This is the core reference line for trainees, allowing for a fluctuation of ±1-2kg, but in most cases, it is required not to exceed the standard value. Some trainees with a high need for a slender figure need to keep their weight below the standard value.

For example, a female trainee who is 160cm tall should have a standard weight of 40kg.

A female trainee who is 165cm tall has a standard weight of 45kg.

A female trainee who is 170cm tall has a standard weight of 50kg.

Furthermore, trainees are required to maintain a BMI between 17.5 and 18.5. Although JYP has not publicly mandated this, trainees must maintain a BMI of at least 17 during the trainee stage to ensure they do not appear bulky on camera and to avoid affecting the camera's presentation due to their weight. In other words, they must appear slim and toned on camera.

In the early stages of training, before the debut group is determined, the standards are relatively lenient, focusing more on "posture management" to avoid things like slouching and hunching.

However, once you enter the debut preparatory group, the standards will be tightened, even down to the gram control. Being overweight will result in suspension from training or even fines...

"You're 0.1kg overweight."

Yu Dingyan clenched her fists and silently stepped off the stage to put on her shoes.

She didn't dare to argue, that's just how the rules are... but at this critical juncture when her debut plans were delayed, her heart was wavering.

His eyes also became confused.

Lim Nayeon rushed over and comforted her, "Kenchana~ Jeongyeon..."

"It's only 100g overweight."

"Next, Son Chae-young!" Shin Hee-ah continued calling out names.

Son Chae-young stepped onto the platform without even taking off her shoes.

41kg.

Shin Hee-ah read it aloud, then looked at Son Chae-young's figure and said, "Your standard is 40kg."

But Son Chaeyoung shook her head, "Ani~"

"40kg is the standard for 160cm, and I'm under 160cm..."

These words are somewhat heartbreaking; life is hard.

Shin Hee-ah chuckled and nodded, "Next, Kim Da-hyun."

Jin Can sipped his coffee, curiously glancing at a female trainee who was about the same height as Son Chaeyoung.

Her skin is fair and looks tender.

He has classic single eyelids, looks like a primary school student, and seems a bit easy to bully...

Kim Da-hyun was taking off her shoes and reaching into her pocket when she suddenly seemed to sense something.

With a whoosh, she turned her head to look at Jin Can sitting next to the weighing scale.

Two pairs of eagle eyes exchanged a glance, and sparks flew as they crossed paths for a moment.

Kim Da-hyun gave a fake smile to the royal brother.

Jin Can nodded slightly.

Immediately afterward, just as Kim Da-hyun was about to step onto the scale, Kim Chan suddenly spoke up, kindly pointing to her wrist, "Aren't you going to take off your study watch?"

According to his observation, most trainees would take out their valuables, shoes, and thick cotton-padded coats before stepping on the scale, all in order to lose weight.

The trainees who did these things were all skirting the line regarding their weight.

If it were a month ago, being a little overweight wouldn't have been a problem.

But now they face a different situation, with the SIXTEEN selection process approaching, making the standards even stricter.

"..."

Kim Da-hyun paused for a moment, glanced down at the digital watch on her wrist, and her fair face immediately flushed red. She looked at Kim Chan and said, "This is a sports watch!"

Despite her words, she immediately took off her watch and placed it on the table.

"..."

Mina and Momo Hirai, sitting next to Jin Can, and Sana Minatozaki, were secretly smiling to themselves.

Jin Can looked somewhat embarrassed.

He meant well, mainly because Kim Da-hyun, this little trainee, looks like a primary school student.

Although Son Chaeyoung isn't very tall, she looks like the rebellious type, while Kim Dahyun, on the other hand, looks like a model student...

Kim Da-hyun still sincerely thanked Kim Chan, "Kamsammida, Kim Chan-ssi."

Next, it was placed on the scale.

"Next!"