People on the Peninsula: I Became a Lucky Koi

[JYP Entertainment, new solo artist Kim Chan (SIMON) – Coming soon]

[Detailed personal information:…]

[1ST single album: "Interlude"]

[Date: May 31, 2015]

[Countdown: D-18]

At the end of the announcement, a photo of Jin Can was attached.

[Handsome photo]

The photo has a square composition similar to that of an instant camera, with a clean background and soft lighting.

With his broad shoulders and small face, handsome features, gentle smile, and dimples on his cheeks, Jin Chan possesses a unique and striking combination of superior bone structure and striking skin.

...

The announcement was released just a few hours ago, and it exploded like a firecracker!

JYP's official announcement this time did not adopt the warm family-like model that founder Park Jin-young personally appeared in and narrated when the group debuted in the past.

This suggestion was politely declined by Jin Can.

Instead, a simpler, more "personal" promotional rhythm has emerged.

In the next eighteen days, the company will release behind-the-scenes footage of the album's production and concept teaser videos one by one, gradually bringing the name "SIMON" into the public eye and into the spotlight.

However, for Baekhyun's fans outside the public, this announcement was like a firecracker ignited, creating a highly charged atmosphere.

The trending topics on NAVER's entertainment section were instantly dominated by related keywords:

#Kimchan's Solo Debut#

#Interlude#

Hot posts on forums like PANN and THEQOO are growing wildly, with titles that are increasingly alarming:

Is that "gesture guy" really going to debut?

The Emperor's blatant audacity!

Sana Minatozaki glanced at the anonymous criticisms and slander on the forum: "These fans are saying such awful things!"

"Oh dear, really..." Hirai Momo said indignantly.

She translates some comments she doesn't understand on Papago.

Why do people say that Korean women's sharp tongues are like art?

[Solo? I think it's just so low! JYP couldn't find any normal people, so they picked the most conspicuous one from the trash heap to recycle?]

[Congratulations to Mr. Kim Chan, Chief Gardener and Brand Ambassador of JYP Greenbelt, on his official debut! Representative work: "On How to Effectively Give Seniors an Immortal Green Hat"]

There were also photos of Kim Chan giving the middle finger, which were photoshopped and parodied.

His prized middle finger was photoshopped into a microphone by his anti-fans, and the album title was changed to "The Birth of a Karaoke King"...

[Park Jin-young is so eager to promote his favorites, isn't he afraid of the backlash? We EXO-Ls are saying this: your debut day will be your day of universal online condemnation. Music charts? Music rankings? Forget about it. We'll teach you a lesson in what a social blacklist is.]

[Every inch of the path Jin Chan walks is stained with our Baekhyun oppa's tears. He can't walk this far... Why don't you try making our Baekhyun oppa cry every day? See what happens!]

[...]

Han Hyo-rin's heart skipped a beat as she looked at JYP's announcement.

She's currently outside the MBC TV station, waiting for Byun Baekhyun to finish recording so she can cheer him on.

The fellow fans around him were clamoring for a social boycott of Jin Can…

"..." Han Xiaolin remained silent.

She secretly zoomed in on Jin Can's personal photo on the official website, stretched out her small hand, and made a chop gesture.

He covered the golden lower half of his face in the photo with his palm... His well-defined brow bone and narrow, almond-shaped eyes exuded a silent detachment.

But when Han Hyo-rin slightly raised her hand, revealing her radiant face... the dimples on her cheeks as she smiled instantly brightened her entire face, making her look clean and sunny...

He was so handsome that she was completely captivated, and her legs went weak.

However, in comparison.

Han Hyo-rin prefers Kim Chan when he's not smiling; he gives off a stern father vibe...

...

...

[SIM (Support in Motion) translates to: Support in Motion.]

[SIM is also an abbreviation for Simon, which can also be translated as SIM card—it's the phone's identifier: implying that Simon is Simons' [unique identity verification], and that they are each other's only one.]

Kim Chan returned to Itaewon and offered an explanation in the group chat.

He learned about fan economy marketing from Park Jin-young last time, and he quickly put it into practice.

For example, "Support in Motion" dynamically expresses the fans' state of "always supporting him"... positive and energetic.

This word combination can be described as a way of expression, but subconsciously it also sounds more like a "dogma".

Let's support it with our actions, let's make it our country!

That's about it.

The proposal was unanimously approved by Xiao Jiang, Xiao Wen, Xiao Liu, and Xiao Che.

Jin Can quickly handed over the staff at JYP Entertainment responsible for setting up his official fan club to a few people.

The headquarters of official Korean cafes are mostly located in Daum Cafe.

The official fan cafe is divided into associate members, regular members, and official FC members.

The first two are free; you can see the artist's announcements, messages, and schedules through the official fan cafe, but you cannot enter the paid area or have the right to participate in ticket draws or autograph sessions.

Prospective members can upgrade to full members after visiting the official fan cafe for 5-7 consecutive days, leaving 5 comments, and completing a full profile. This unlocks more sections, also for free…

FC members need to pay a fee, which is paid annually.

And the recruitment period is fixed in January-February or August-September each year…

Limited spots are available, but members enjoy various benefits such as priority concert ticket purchase, a chance to win a themed autograph session, and exclusive member-exclusive photo booth merchandise.

In short, it is also a tiered system.

...

...

The next day, episode 2 of "SIXTEEN" was broadcast.

The suspense surrounding the elimination of the second task, "album cover shoot," was left for the unreleased EP3, and Kim Chan's appearance in it instantly won over many fans.

Jin Can glanced through it; his footage totaled a little over two minutes, which was quite a good amount of time.

And it's a very smooth kind of product placement...it won't offend the audience.

[...]

The comments on the bullet screen and forums mostly praised his good looks.

After all, before his official debut, Jin Chan's singing skills and talent level were a mystery.

Most citizens and fans, without exaggeration or bias, would describe him as a "pretty face with no substance."

Some people suspect that Kim Chan is another Im Yoon-a, only a male version.

But Lin Run'e's fans have been incredibly enthusiastic lately, directly highlighting her acting skills in the film "The Investiture of the Gods" and already starting to analyze her competitors for this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards.

anyway.

In the second episode of "SIXTEEN", the interview with Yoo Jeongyeon and Chou Tzuyu was the only topic that Kim Chan didn't have to do with his looks.

The story of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" has been confirmed by an anonymous leak from a JYP employee.

As a result, many people online felt extremely surprised by this incident... In most people's subconscious impression, a protector of a girl is a boy protecting a girl!

But how come when it comes to Jin Can, the Heavenly Gang is reversed?

"..."

Besides today being the broadcast of EP2, today is also the recording of EP3 by 16 Tears.

Kim Chan heard from Yoo Jeongyeon that Lim Nayeon did not return to the major group during this mission.

This is a small blow to the top trainees.

Kim Chan returned the marketing message that Lim Nayeon had sent him earlier:

[Celebrities' Self-Psychological Adjustment], [How to Get Rid of Negative Energy?]

According to Yoo Jeong-yeon's spoiler, the first person to be eliminated from the 16-person elimination round is Lee Chae-yeon.

Park Jin-young believes that her nervousness during filming masked her true charm.

Meanwhile, Mina, Chou Tzu-yu, and Yoo Jeong-yeon were promoted to the Major group, replacing Park Ji-hyo and Kim Da-hyun…

Lim Nayeon replied quickly.

These marketing accounts are all scammers, ugh~

[You're lying, yet you still sent it to me in the first place?]