People on the Peninsula: I Became a Lucky Koi

Over the next week, Kim Chan successfully obtained access to the JYP composition studio floor by using facial recognition.

After reviewing the details of composition with Professor Kong from Seoul National University, he went to the company to officially take charge of the production of "Untitled".

Park Jin-young was also present.

The composition room is filled with a variety of equipment.

Jin Can sat at the computer, communicating with Pippen (number 1): "How does it feel, Uncle Park?"

"Shh..." Park Jin-young rested his chin on his hand, listening intently to the demo in his headphones.

The demo currently playing only features a piano melody recorded directly from the source, sung by Jin Can in his distinctive voice.

Park Jin-young felt that the demo was somewhat hasty.

However, the melody of the song is very narrative, and the lyrics sung by Jin Can are in a flat and gentle tone, making it a truly lyrical song.

"Please, just once!"

"...To see you again..."

After a while, two minutes passed.

Park Jin-young took off his headphones, somewhat amazed by Kim Chan's talent.

The demo is very rough and unfinished, but the general framework is there. Most importantly, it has his own timbre. I've listened to it briefly so far, and it's very memorable.

Using a simple melodic framework, it supports the most genuine emotions; the feelings are very intense…

"What do you want to do?"

Jin Can thought for a moment and replied, "The whole framework is dominated by a single instrument. In the chorus, the arrangement is only lightened and upgraded. The bridge section is further simplified. The piano sound is briefly weakened and large areas are left blank. Combined with the emotional progression of the vocals, an emotional gap is created, pushing the sense of regret and powerlessness to the peak."

"The ending cuts back to the opening piano note, echoing the beginning and leaving a lingering aftertaste..."

"..." Park Jin-young remained silent. He had originally intended to offer some advice to this junior colleague.

But he said there was no hair...

"The approach is correct."

Park Jin-young smiled and asked, "Is the lyrics finished?"

In his view, this song abandons the complicated instrumentation and grand arrangement that are commonly used in Korean ballads.

With a minimalist and restrained compositional structure and a blank-space arrangement logic, the most complex element is emotion, and Jin Can chooses to use timbre to amplify the core of emotion.

Regret, confusion, vulnerability, heartbreak, longing, guilt...

"Here you are."

Jin Can pushed the laptop over and opened a lyrics document.

Inside are the lyrics to "Untitled"...

Despite gaining Park Jin-young's approval, it was useless for Kim Chan to need the old uncle's approval.

For singers and music, the greatest recognition is market recognition…

Even though Tianqi created this song, Jin Can doesn't think it will become a huge hit as soon as it's released. There are many good songs that are buried without marketing or hype, and some good songs are even created through marketing.

Jin Can doesn't really believe in the saying "good wine needs no bush," and as for sluts, you can't smell their stench even through their pants...

Moreover, plagiarism, including songs, occurs at different points in time. Even if a song is copied one-to-one, regardless of who created it, the dish will turn out differently depending on the chef's philosophy.

Just like sex, some people see it as a way to satisfy needs, while others think it's just about having sex... These are different perspectives.

But in Jin Can's eyes, this is holy art!

People with heart conditions see everything as dirty…

So, it's not about having sex... no! It's about marketing!

"It's good." Park Jin-young read through the lyrics completely.

Just yesterday, this kid in front of me officially became JYP's second-largest shareholder, and the company's cash shortage has been alleviated once again.

"..."

After the conversation.

Kim Chan began refining the arrangement, with Park Jin-young providing careful guidance from the side.

Time slips away quietly…

Just as Jin Can was adjusting the gear shift design, "whoosh!"

The side effects panel pops up—

"Event: With your harmonious collaboration with Park Jin-young, the [Brilliant Gorilla River] is activated, and you have gained 1 point of 'Composition and Arrangement Experience' from JYPark."

Jin Can's hand, which was resting on the MIDI keyboard, trembled slightly.

A harmonious blend of music and poetry?

However, having some points to collect is a good thing.

However, upon noticing the small speaker icon in the upper right corner of the entry, there was a red dot that looked like an "unread message".

Jin Can's heart skipped a beat.

An email popped up in the speakerphone; he guessed it was from someone he had blessed, who was giving back their points.

Lim Na-yeon or Bae Suzy?

The profile picture section of the panel refreshed and displayed the smiling face of "Lim Yoona".

This is weird... Kim Chan was extremely surprised when he saw Yoona's profile picture.

In truth, when he developed a ties with this woman, he never had high hopes for her...

This girl got herself for free!

"Event: Your blessed Im Yoona [the fake Blue Dragon Film Award winner] is extremely frustrated on the set of 'God of War Zhao Yun' because she keeps making mistakes and is in a state of utter breakdown."

"Acting Skills -1"

"It seems like they're retaliating against you..."

?

Jin Can was a little dumbfounded, and he raised his hand to rub his eyes.

Staring intently at "Acting Skills -1"?

It seems that what's being reduced is her own acting skills...

"..."

Jin Can fell silent for a moment, his fist hardening.

Honestly, he thought that Yoona might not be a good source of inspiration for him, since she wasn't good at singing, dancing, or acting.

But... you can't hold me back, you bastard!

I really have to tease you hard, Im Yoona!

Park Jin-young glanced at Kim Chan's slightly changed expression. "What's wrong, Chan?"

"Kenchana~" Kim Chan smiled through gritted teeth.

It turns out that when people are extremely speechless, they can actually laugh...

...

...

In China, Hengdian World Studios.

The atmosphere on the set of "God of War Zhao Yun" was subtle.

After several takes on set, one of the lead actresses, Lim Yoon-a, returned to her van.

She closed her eyes, her whole body trembling as she recalled the scenes on set where she couldn't get into character...

"Yoona, don't put too much pressure on yourself," her manager gently reassured her.

Yoona clenched her fists, her doe eyes looking at her manager with obvious embarrassment. "Unnie!"

"...I'm not feeling well today."

"How could it slide down so fast..."

She then recalled her performance during the recent photoshoot for the magazine and short film.

His acting skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

Yoona once thought she had finally figured it out, and the Blue Dragon Film Award winner seemed to be beckoning to her.

"Yoona..." Her manager opened a bottle of mineral water for her, looking hesitant.

There was something she didn't know whether she should say or not.

Actually... Yoona, you're in the right state today.

The posters from a few days ago, and the live performances shot by GG, it all feels like a dream…

...

...

Time flies by, and in the blink of an eye, it's February 17th, Lunar New Year's Eve.

Jin Can's eldest sister, Jin Xia, and younger sister, Jin Yan, both flew back from the United States.

The two sisters, who had just returned from the United States, were particularly interested in Jin Chan's debut and kept talking about it.

"..."

During the following Spring Festival, the Jin family was constantly visited by guests.

Jin Can took some time to visit the Gu family again…

The evening of February 24th.

Kim Chan sat on a swing in the courtyard of Hannam-dong, admiring the snowflakes covering the artificial hill while replying to Bae Soo-ji's messages.

Bae Suzy: "Come out!"

"...I'll introduce you to a friend."

"IU?" Kim Chan raised an eyebrow. The script reading for "The Producers" was just a few days away.

Bae Suzy quickly replied, "Yes!"

"Want to have a drink with Noona?"

Jin Can: "Give me the seat."