People on the Peninsula: I Became a Lucky Koi

"You actually went to the major group?"

Jin Can put away his phone and looked at Zhou Ziyu suspiciously.

But then he joked, "That's right, you and I are the same, we make a living based on our looks."

Little Black Fish's eyes were currently sweeping over his personal practice room, his short face showing a hint of longing. Royal Brother's practice room could now be considered the dedicated practice room for the Minor group.

You can hear his nonsense.

Chou Tzu-yu's thick eyebrows twitched instantly: "What?"

"...I'm really popular!"

Afraid that Jin Can wouldn't believe her, she even took out her phone and opened Milk to show him the popularity rankings.

"Isn't Kim Da-hyun the most popular?" Kim Chan closed his eyes and refused to look.

Chou Tzu-yu exclaimed anxiously, "That was the first episode! The second episode has already aired!"

Qualifying for the major should have been a happy occasion, but provoked by her gossipy royal brother, she pouted angrily.

"Anyway, I'm not watching," Jin Can said, shrugging as he argued with her.

Chou Tzu-yu stomped her foot in anger: "Watch it or don't, I'm going to the major practice room."

Jin Can waved: "Bye-bye~"

"Don't come back..."

This was his way of wishing Chou Tzu-yu well, since staying in the Minor group meant being eliminated.

Chou Tzu-yu isn't stupid; she understood it as soon as it hit her brain.

She pouted, not wanting to talk to him... but her tall, slender figure had barely stepped out of the practice room when, within two seconds...

Chou Tzu-yu backed up to the doorway and cheered him on: "Good luck with the premiere!"

"Don't worry, I'm very popular too," Jin Can said with a smile.

"The Producers" will premiere tomorrow night on KBS2's Friday-Saturday drama slot, airing at 21:15 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

The broadcast period is from May 5.15th to June 6.20th, with a total of 12 episodes.

Chou Tzu-yu is gone.

Park Jihyo, Kim Dahyun… headed to the Minor practice room.

"Why are you back again, Jihyo?" Kim Chan glanced at Park Jihyo, who had just returned from the major, and chuckled.

Next to her was Kim Da-hyun, who was entering the minor for the first time.

Park Ji-hyo sighed and explained the reason for her deportation: "Teacher Jo Sun-hee said I was too fat and not photogenic."

"I was stuck because I didn't manage my figure well enough..."

After she finished speaking, a fighting spirit to lose weight ignited in her eyes.

"Kim Chan-ssi..." Kim Da-hyun was a little distant with Kim Chan, and was much more polite.

She also knew that this practice room was generously given to them by her royal brother, so she felt like she was paying her respects to him.

Jin Can casually sat down on the sofa: "Don't be shy."

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The next day.

KBS and the production team are both heavily promoting the premiere of "The Producers" tonight.

A drama series about the workplace and romance of a TV variety show producer has garnered a lot of attention thanks to its star-studded guest appearances and Jin Chan's ability to consistently trend on social media.

As the saying goes:

The more someone hates you, the more they will secretly spy on you, like those anti-Jin Can who are currently smearing him.

Even if they keep saying they won't boost your ratings, the problem is, if people don't watch the show, how can they find fault with you and increase their anti-fan efforts?

On the film set.

Kim Chan, IU, Cha Tae-hyun, and the other main actors are sitting in a conference room, each expressing their opinions and predicting the ratings for tonight's premiere.

Park Ji-eun pays close attention to local public opinion trends.

I also know about the scandal involving the lead actor, Jin Can; it just won't stop...

She and Pyo Min-soo came up with a brilliant idea:

"What do you think about inviting popular idols to make cameo appearances for our upcoming scenes, based on online polls?"

Besides the renowned screenwriter Park Ji-eun and the main cast, the drama's appeal also stems from the popularity generated by its numerous guest appearances.

"Okay." Jin Can nodded and smiled in agreement.

Korean dramas often involve adjustments during filming...

In addition, since the drama is produced by KBS and invited by the TV station, very few local artists would refuse... For example, Park Jin-young will make a cameo appearance tomorrow, playing himself.

Cha Tae-hyun: "I agree."

"But I'm afraid..."

At this point, he glanced at Jin Can beside him with a mocking expression.

"Brother, just say what's on your mind." Jin Can was speechless at his expression.

Cha Tae-hyun: "I mean, what if..."

"If the public votes for Byun Baekhyun to come in first place, should we still invite him to make a cameo appearance?"

This statement is reasonable and well-founded. No matter which country you're in, there are plenty of people who enjoy watching the drama unfold. Otherwise, how could it be called the entertainment industry?

Even if EXO-L has a large fanbase now, it can't compare to the combined fanbase of rival groups and casual viewers...

this problem.

Both Gong Hyo-jin and IU looked at Kim Chan.

"I've worked with Baekhyun before, so I have no objection to working with him again," Kim Chan said with a humble smile.

It's unfounded, you never know.

Moreover, according to Jin Can's idea, once he successfully debuts as a singer, Baekhyun will no longer be of much value.

It's disgusting to get involved in his cuckoldry again.

It needs to be cut...

The topic quickly returned to the script.

Park Ji-eun looked at Kim Chan and IU: "Gentlemen, what about the kissing scene?"

In her script, there's a scene where Baek Seung-chan and Cindy kiss on tiptoe, which is very beautiful.

However, this version of the tiptoe kiss is based on the character design of the previous Kim Soo-hyun version, while the character design played by Kim Chan is slightly modified by Park Ji-eun based on his appearance and age.

It only highlights the naivety and innocence of someone entering the workplace, but it's not that wooden.

Lee Ji-eun feigned modesty, her brows furrowing for a few seconds before she said, "I..."

The punctuation seems to be carefully considered.

"I have no problem with the screenwriter, and the actors too."

Lee Ji-eun is very professional and has the awareness to give a kiss for her career.

Park Ji-eun smiled and looked at Kim Chan: "And you, Chan?"

"Is this Chan's first on-screen kiss?" Gong Hyo-jin covered her mouth and laughed from the side.

Jin Can nodded: "Me too."

Since IU is so professional, how can he be outdone? It was just a polite kiss.

"Then let's change it. It won't just be a tiptoe kiss." Park Ji-eun chuckled and lowered her head to doodle on the script.

Lee Ji-eun glanced at Kim Chan sitting opposite her and pursed her dry lips.

Jin Can and she exchanged a glance, then quickly looked away.

You got a good deal!

After discussing some aspects of the script, the group resumed filming to maintain the pace.

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...

In the midst of our busy lives, time flies by exceptionally fast, and before we knew it, dusk had fallen.

After recording the radio show "Escape at Two O'Clock," Byun Baekhyun immediately adopted the image of a pure, heartbroken, and suffering man.

He interacted with fans on his way home from get off work.

When a fan cried out, "Baekhyun, don't cry~ Kim Chan is guilty!"

Byun Baekhyun pursed his lips, then quickly turned his face away, leaving only a restrained profile for the camera.

Once the persona is established.

Fans erupted!

"Oppa..."

The first heartbroken gasp rang out from the crowd.

Many die-hard fans, upon seeing their idol's pathetic expression, immediately became enraged and began cursing Kim Chan and Kim Tae-yeon, that despicable couple.

After listening for a few minutes...

Byun Baekhyun happily got into his van and headed home from get off work.

The fans who had been surrounding the van gradually dispersed as it drove further and further away, but the angry shouts of cursing the culprit had not yet subsided.

"Damn it, Kim Chan is so mean!" Park Hye-na gritted her teeth, her voice full of hatred.

Her companion, Lee Yoon-sook, scratched her head and whispered, "Actually, I feel that nothing really happened between Kim Chan, that member of the royal family, and Kim Tae-yeon."

With that, the two walked together toward the nearby Mango No. 6 Cafe.

At that time... the sky gradually darkened.

"It's not about whether they're having an affair or not, Yoon-sook!"

Park Hye-na explained, "The problem is, the entire nation of South Korea is now laughing at Oppa! It's no longer about whether Kim Chan was a third party."

"The existence of that bastard right now is like a Damocles' hat, putting him in a Schrödinger-like state."

Whether or not the deduction is made depends almost entirely on the decision of that pretty boy and Kim Tae-yeon...

"Uh?" Lee Yoon-sook paused for a moment. She wasn't there to support anyone; she was just there to keep a friend company.

However… she vaguely remembered that the term “pretty boy” seemed to have been used to describe Baekhyun last year, but now it had been applied to Kim Chan.

The two quickly entered the Mango No. 6 coffee shop.

After choosing a seat, Park Hye-na and Lee Yoon-sook sat down.

"It seems like today is the premiere of 'The Producers'." Lee Yoon-sook glanced down at her phone—21:10 PM.

There are 5 minutes left before the broadcast starts.

Park Hye-na scoffed, "I'm not watching!"

"What good works can a pretty face produce? At best, she's on par with Yoona..."

She would never support the rivals.

But at that moment...

The TV screen on the wall of the lobby on the first floor was tuned to a KBS2 channel by the receptionist—IU was holding a bottle of Jinro and smiling as she played Soju GG.

The seats not far from the two of them.

"One minute left." Liu Shizhen stared at her phone, counting down.

Jiang Yazhu nodded, took a picture of the TV with her phone, and sent it to the Kakao [SIM Original Shares] group chat.

Cha Ye-eun was also somewhat excited:

"I'm so looking forward to Oppa's first drama, but it's a shame they chose IU as the female lead..."