People on the Peninsula: I Became a Lucky Koi

Ten minutes later, Byun Baekhyun and Cha Jae-won arrived late.

"Annyeonghaseyo~ Editor-nim…"

Byun Baekhyun flashed a friendly smile and greeted the makeup artists and staff.

Jin Can chuckled and went through the motions: "Baekhyun hyung."

Byun Baekhyun glanced at him coldly, nodded slightly, and remained arrogant.

I saw his expression.

Kim Chan shook his head with a wry smile and sat on the sofa replying to Bae Suzy's messages.

Lee Soo-min sensed the subtle atmosphere between Kim Chan and Byun Baek-hyun and confirmed it!

It's a one-sided hostility from Byun Baekhyun...

But it's understandable, since the recent storm in the fandom was ignited by the extramarital affair between Kim Chan, Kim Tae-yeon, and Byun Baek-hyun.

Cha Jae-won glared at Byun Baek-hyun and walked up to Kim Chan: "Annyeonghaseyo, Kim Chan-ssi."

"I am..." he introduced himself, stating his identity.

Jin Can responded politely.

Che Zaiyuan observed Jin Can's face, which perfectly matched the company's Huatian, and asked, "Not wearing makeup?"

"No makeup," Lee Soo-min answered for Kim Chan.

Baekhyun, who was sitting in the makeup chair and letting the stylist do whatever he wanted, momentarily froze his smile.

"Don't move!" Cody said, speechless, as she straightened his head. "Do you want to go makeup-free too?"

Before Byun Baekhyun could even reply.

Behind him, Che Zaiyuan immediately retorted firmly, "I have no obligation to appear on camera without makeup."

"Then don't move around..." Cody.

Byun Baekhyun's skin condition is pretty good, but he has some small pimples on his forehead and dark circles under his eyes, so he needs to use concealer.

The stylist subconsciously looked up and gazed at Jin Can sitting on the back sofa in the mirror, his eyes unconsciously shifting back and forth between the two of them.

A quiet comparison in my mind made me realize that the difference between the two in terms of appearance and facial features was particularly obvious.

If she were Kim Tae-yeon, she would also choose—Kim Chan!

Even in this era of advanced cosmetic surgery, a face like Jin Can's is hard to replicate on the operating table; you don't have that kind of foundation.

But then again, if someone else had that kind of foundation, they wouldn't need to lie on a cold operating table...

Byun Baekhyun noticed the stylist's gaze and said with a dark expression, "Please, Noona, focus as well."

...

...

Half an hour later, the locker room door was pushed open.

Jin Can came out.

The theme of the photoshoot was "refreshing summer youth style", so he changed into a simple off-white knitted short-sleeved shirt, paired with light gray cargo shorts and white low-top sneakers. The outfit leaned towards an energetic and vibrant style, exuding a youthful vibe.

This outfit is extremely simple, yet it perfectly highlights his excellent body proportions and clean-cut demeanor.

The off-white color of the short-sleeved shirt neutralized the occasional aloofness in Jin Can's eyes, adding a touch of lazy summer warmth.

Byun Baekhyun wore a loose-fitting, light mint green casual shirt…

The two stood together, their styles completely different.

Byun Baekhyun stood awkwardly next to Kim Chan, his 174cm height causing the cameraman to constantly adjust the camera position.

Filming begins.

Director: "Alright! You two, our theme today is a refreshing summer day. We're looking for that kind of relaxed feeling of spending a leisurely afternoon together, with a little bit of unspoken understanding!"

"Don't look at the camera, Baekhyun!"

Group 1: Side by side, leaning against each other.

The backdrop of the photography studio was changed to a light gray cement-textured wall that simulated a rooftop.

The photographer gestured for the two to casually lean against the wall side by side.

Jin Can turned to the side, his shoulders slightly back, and leaned against the backdrop in a relaxed manner.

My first magazine shoot wasn't as difficult as I'd imagined...

However, the filming process did not go smoothly.

Li Xiumin stared at the tall and slender Jin Can, who had one hand in his pocket, his relaxed posture radiating youthful energy.

The problem is that Byun Baekhyun, who is standing next to him, is not the same height.

"Baekhyun, adjust yourself."

"Sit on the ground, lean against the wall..." Li Xiumin quickly offered a solution.

Byun Baekhyun did as instructed.

"Okay, keep it up!" the director said.

"Click click click—"

The camera started working.

It must be said that Byun Baekhyun's professional skills are still commendable, at least aside from his height.

This guy did a great job in the first shoot. Even though he was secretly hoping to kill Kim Chan next to him, he still managed his facial expressions very well.

As for Jin Can, the staff present described him as "tough and handsome".

"..."

But soon another problem arose.

"Holy crap, these two are completely on different wavelengths."

Lee Soo-min stared at the photo, which showed Kim Chan and Byun Baek-hyun posing together, with a headache.

You can only say that cameras don't lie.

She glanced helplessly at Byun Baekhyun, who was holding a soda and posing cutely for the camera in the arena. His height, looks, and charisma were all completely overshadowed by Kim Chan…

The same movements, but Kim Chan-soo's version had a refreshing, youthful vibe that fit the theme.

But Baekhyun's approach is a bit... like an old puppy.

"..."

To accommodate Byun Baekhyun's state and the camera's fit, the director repeatedly adjusted the camera position, lighting angles, and composition, patiently searching for the best shooting angle time and time again.

The staff also provided lighting and made minor adjustments to the scene throughout the process, which slowed down the originally smooth shooting schedule by more than half.

After a full hour, the photoshoots for all three summer-themed couples were finally completed…

The moment the director yelled "Cut! All over!"

Byun Baekhyun shed his professional demeanor and went straight into the dressing room, seemingly smug about something.

Lee Soo-min walked over and laughed, "Chan! You should also take a rest. We'll start the interview right away."

"OK." Kim Chan took the coffee from Yoon Sung-hyun and nodded with a smile.

Yoon Sung-hyun asked, "What was it like shooting for a magazine for the first time?"

"Not bad," Jin Can replied, "It's just that having a burden like this takes up time."

Ten minutes later, the interview area was ready.

The interview area is located in another corner of the studio, temporarily separated into a relatively quiet and private space by a black light-absorbing velvet curtain wall.

The setup was very simple.

A simple small round table covered with a white tablecloth, two black modern-style armchairs, a Singles Magazine logo standee, and two glasses of water on the table.

Jin Cangang sat down comfortably, waiting for the interview.

From the lounge a few meters away, Baekhyun's voice suddenly rose to a louder tone: "Hyung? You want me to go promote his new drama?"

"On what grounds?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of things being smashed came from the lounge.

Jin Can lowered his head, took a sip of coffee, and smiled calmly.

The staff around them all pricked up their ears, eavesdropping on Baekhyun's gloomy and angry voice coming from the lounge.

Jin Can didn't care what others at the scene said about this matter. Some people were eavesdropping and spreading rumors about today's events. Once the rumors spread, they would become different versions in different people's mouths.

Simply put, this studio is filled with audience members.

Baekhyun's life is a live broadcast every day...

Five more minutes passed.

With an awkward laugh, Cha Jae-won led Byun Baek-hyun out of the lounge, where the latter sat down in the chair next to Kim Chan.

Li Xiumin asked, "Have you both seen the interview questions?"

Jin Can nodded.

Byun Baekhyun remained silent, but his face was gloomy, clearly indicating that he had already memorized the script.

The interview was conducted personally by Lee Soo-min.

She changed into a pair of thin-rimmed glasses that gave her a more intellectual look, and sat down opposite the two of them: "So, shall we begin?"

"Yes, please guide me." Jin Can nodded slightly.

Byun Baekhyun nodded reluctantly.

Lee Soo-min smiled and asked, "[Regarding the recent rumors circulating online about a love triangle between Kim Chan-ssi, Taeyeon, and Baekhyun, what are your thoughts on this?]"

"I'll say it again, the innocent will clear themselves." Kim Chan replied with a faint smile, but a hint of sadness appeared in his eyes: "Taeyeon sunbaenim wouldn't be that kind of person."

Lee Soo-min: "Baekhyun, what do you think?"

Byun Baekhyun clenched his fists tightly on his knees.

He forced a smile, pursed his lips, and caught a threatening glint in Che Zaiyuan's eyes out of the corner of his eye: "I...I..."

"rumor."

"The fact that Chan and I are sitting here together for this interview proves that the rumors circulating online are false, doesn't it?"

After saying that, Byun Baekhyun straightened up, his chest feeling tight and suffocated.

Lee Soo-min then asked a second question: [In today's collaboration with Kim Chan, Baekhyun, what kind of person do you think Chan is?]

"A very good person." Byun Baekhyun.

The third question: [We learned that Kim Chan-ssi will debut as an actor in the drama "The Producers" and will also make a solo debut as a singer this summer, but it seems that many popular groups will be making comebacks this year, making the competition fierce...]

[Quick Q&A!]

[Baekhyun – On the K-pop stage, who do you think has the best chance?]

Byun Baekhyun's face flushed red. He turned to the side and made a "please" gesture, pointing at Kim Chan in a trembling voice: "...Kim~Chan! The celebratory drinks have been opened for you. Don't get too cocky yet, focus on filming your first drama well..."

With a humble smile, Jin Chan clasped his hands together and said, "Kamsammida~"

Yoon Sung-hyun stood outside the set, lightly clenching his fist and pressing it to his mouth, unable to suppress his smile.

This wave of Baekhyun's green economy has really benefited Kim Chan...

The interview was coming to an end.

With a forced smile and a trembling mouth, Byun Baekhyun recited the manuscript, "Editor-nim."

"Could you give me one more minute?"

"What's wrong, Baekhyun?" Lee Soo-min feigned surprise, smiling as she looked at the camera. "Baekhyun has something to say."

She and Jin Can adopted an expression of being all ears.

Byun Baekhyun felt like a clown, holding a miniature microphone and struggling to speak into the camera:

"I hope everyone will give Kim Chan-ssi a lot of support for his debut drama, 'The Producers,' and..."