wavenovel Chapter 1510 Everyone has his own taste
Chapter 1510 Everyone has his own taste
Chapter 1510 Everyone has his own taste
"Or will I see it soon... nervous?"
Zhang Yuanying spoke very quickly, deliberately omitting names in between. A sly smile played on her lips, and her round eyes curved into crescent moons, clearly revealing her mischievous thoughts.
Although she didn't say it, Ahn Yu-jin certainly knew who she was talking about.
Of course it's... Ji Kyung-won oppa!
Ahn Yoo-jin blinked, not immediately refuting, but instead slightly stunned.
The surrounding area was filled with the sounds of makeup application, practice, and quiet conversations, a noisy and busy atmosphere. The lights were so bright they were blinding, and a sense of unreality and disorientation instantly washed over me.
Suddenly, the scene of notifying them at the company that they had confirmed their participation in "PD48" flashed through my mind.
The minister told them that the production team had invited a very famous and popular celebrity to participate in order to boost ratings.
And that celebrity is... Ji Kyung-won.
The moment those words fell, Ahn Yoo-jin felt her breath catch in her throat, and all the sounds in the world vanished instantly.
Blood rushed to my head, my ears were ringing, and I felt a slight tingling sensation all over my body from excitement.
She has never hidden her preferences.
She started as a fan of XO as a group, but from the first moment she saw Ji Kyung-won on stage, she was completely attracted to him and became a solo fan without hesitation. She is an absolute fanatic, known to everyone around her.
Her classmates, practice partners, and even her seniors at the company all know that Ahn Yoo-jin's idol is Ji Kyung-won.
Her phone wallpaper, the posters in the practice room, and the photocards she carried with her were all about him.
Now, she can not only participate in highly anticipated talent shows, but also share the stage with her idol and even receive his guidance.
After learning that Ji Kyung-won would be participating, she became even more excited for the show and practiced and prepared very hard.
But as the time drew closer, the tension grew stronger.
"..."
Coming to her senses, Ahn Yoo-jin blinked at Jang Won-young's round eyes, then suddenly waved her hand, startling Jang Won-young. At the same time, she grinned, revealing a set of perfect teeth, and chuckled, "I have them all, I have them all~"
"Who are you talking about... Oh, I remember now."
Hearing this, the stylist next to her also laughed: "You're really a huge fan of Yuan... You're so lucky, you got to work with your idol, right?"
As she spoke, she exclaimed, "Yuan's popularity is truly legendary in the entire history of Kpop. Even among the trainees, many are her fans and take her as their role model."
“amuamu~”
Zhang Yuanying pulled out a bag of shrimp chips from somewhere, squeezed open the packaging, and took a bite. Her cheeks bulged out, like a little hamster hoarding food.
She was quite generous with her sharing. After chewing a few bites with relish, she offered one to Ahn Yoo-jin: "I wonder if there'll be a chance for Yuan-senpai to teach us?"
"Of course, Yuan is in a dual role as the national producer representative and mentor this time, so he will definitely be doing some teaching work."
Cody glanced at the two kids who were secretly eating, and was about to say something, such as, "We're about to start filming, so don't eat."
But as soon as he opened his mouth, looking at those two innocent and expectant faces, he hesitated and didn't speak. Instead, he answered the question, mentioning Chi Jingyuan and then giving him some advice:
"Half of the promotional material for PD48 this time focuses on him. As long as you get close, you're guaranteed to get some screen time."
"Yes, that's what the coach told us during training too."
Zhang Yuanying nodded immediately, her little head bobbing like a pestle being pounded.
"But don't go too far. He can see through your little schemes at a glance," Cody said, skillfully tying her hair. "Besides, there are definitely quite a few trainees and companies with the same idea."
"Yoojin unnie is different~"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanying immediately retorted in a crisp voice.
Just as he was about to say what he was going to say next, his eyes darted around, and he suddenly shut his mouth, revealing a mysterious smile.
Once she and Ahn Yu-jin were seated back on the benches next to each other, she added with a grin to Ahn Yu-jin's ear, "Yu-jin unnie is the woman who has a photo with Yuan!"
"Hehe~"
Upon hearing this, Ahn Yoo-jin's eyes instantly narrowed into two crescent moons, and her mouth stretched into a wide grin, unable to hide her smugness.
She boasted about this quite a bit to those around her.
But the next second, she seemed to remember something, nervously looked around, and quickly put her finger to her lips, gently shushing Zhang Yuanying.
It's fine to show off occasionally at work, but deliberately mentioning it on a TV show can give people a bad impression.
"What's the big deal?" Zhang Yuanying didn't seem to care much. "If it were me, I would have taken the initiative to talk to this senior."
"However, Yujin unnie..."
Seeing that Ahn Yujin still looked hesitant, she didn't say anything more. Instead, her curiosity surged up, and she tugged at Ahn Yujin's sleeve, her eyes sparkling as she asked, "But Yujin unnie, Yuan sunbaenim, is he really as handsome as everyone says?"
"Of course!"
These words seemed to flip a switch on Ahn Yoo-jin, instantly throwing away her previous tension and hesitation. She sat up straight, nodded seriously, and spoke with a resolute tone, without the slightest hesitation.
"Is Minhyuk oppa as handsome?"
Zhang Yuanying tilted her head and asked.
“There’s no comparison.” Ahn Yoo-jin shook her head seriously.
"Is Hyungwon oppa as handsome?"
"Incomparable"
Ahn Yu-jin shook her head firmly again, and casually took a shrimp cracker with her.
Zhang Yuanying pursed her lips when she heard the answer. The members of MONSTA X were the ones she could see in person at the company, and they were also the ones she thought were the most handsome.
The only result I got was "incomparable"?
She felt that Ahn Yoo-jin had lost her mind when it came to idolizing celebrities.
"I don't believe it." Zhang Yuanying turned his head away.
"You'll know when you see me." Ahn Yoo-jin was quite confident, not at all feeling that she was exaggerating.
"Humph."
Zhang Yuanying's eyes showed no disbelief.
"Want to make a bet?" Ahn Yoo-jin asked, and leaned closer.
"What are you gambling?"
The two huddled together, whispering secrets and occasionally letting out soft laughter, full of youthful energy and joy.
They were the youngest group of trainees in the entire show. Even though they were about to face their first recording under the spotlight, and even though behind them was the cruel competition where debut meant peak and elimination meant oblivion, the heavy pressure and worries seemed to be mostly washed away by their youthful energy.
What remains in my heart is more the anticipation of the stage and the uncontainable excitement of meeting my idol.
But some people are different...
In the quietest corner of the waiting room on the other side, Kwon Eunbi stood alone in front of the mirror, practicing her expressions over and over again, adjusting the curve of her mouth, silently reciting her self-introduction lines in front of the mirror, her eyes focused and tense.
She had already rehearsed every detail in her mind many times.
She meticulously planned out everything, from the steps she should take on stage, the smile she should give to the camera, the tone of her voice when introducing herself, how to answer questions from mentors, and even the polite attitude when passing by PDs and staff.
She is different from most people here.
In 2014, she officially debuted as a member of the girl group Ye-A, releasing singles, performing on stage, doing commercial performances, experiencing the heat of the spotlight, and hearing the shouts and adoration of fans in the audience.
However, after less than a year of activity, the group's popularity declined, and they quietly announced their disbandment. She went from being a debuted artist back to being an ordinary trainee.
Having experienced the stage, the cameras, and the adulation, returning to being an ordinary person, the contrast between being glamorous and being ignored has weighed heavily on her heart all these years and has never faded away.
Later, she rejoined Woollim Entertainment as a trainee. She still vividly remembers the gossip, strange looks, and pitying yet contemptuous glances from those around her after they learned that she had debuted before but failed and disbanded.
In recent years, she has taken up her trainee status again, worked as a backup dancer for many debuting groups, and performed on stages of all sizes, doing her best to seize every opportunity to appear on screen.
But the older you get, the heavier the pressure becomes on the path to becoming an idol.
She was born in 95 and is among the oldest trainees in this season of "Produce 48".
Just now in the corridor, she also met a girl who looked only twelve or thirteen years old. She was tall, with long legs, a delicate face, and was full of unpolished charm and youthful vigor.
Kids these days are really...
Although no one spoke, the pressure suddenly seemed to increase.
As the oldest among all the participants in the program, and also the most experienced "recycled" contestants who have debuted before, they can only grit their teeth, do their best, and seize this best opportunity in the past few years.
Compared to a few years ago, her appearance has changed somewhat, her figure has changed somewhat, and her personality has changed somewhat...
But what remains unchanged is that desire to rise, to stand out, and to be in the limelight.
Kwon Eunbi took a deep breath, looked in the mirror, and once again put on a gentle, generous, and flawless smile.
……
Meanwhile, in the waiting room of the Japanese trainees, separated by only one wall, Miyawaki Sakura was also quietly preparing for the recording.
For any idol, putting aside all the glory of AKB48, a national girl group that had already reached the top and had a stable popularity and fan base, to come to the Peninsula alone, abandon their senior status, and participate in auditions again to start from scratch as a trainee is a difficult decision that is a gamble, even risking their career.
But she still came anyway, without hesitation.
However, after arriving, she discovered that some of the superiority she once possessed, including the sense of superiority she had gained from her debut, had vanished in a very short time.
She discovered that the Peninsula's trainee system was extremely rigorous, and the trainees there were far more outstanding than she had imagined, whether in terms of singing and dancing skills, appearance, or camera presence.
These women, who have already debuted in Japan and have stage experience, have no innate advantages here. They have to learn and adapt to everything from scratch.
Everything has to start all over again.
But she never regretted it, nor did she back down in the slightest.
Compared to things like strength and experience, she firmly believed that she possessed a more important attribute and essence...
That is the powerful ambition hidden beneath the gentle and harmless exterior, and the relentless drive and perseverance that support and realize that ambition.
This is the key to her standing out from so many idols in Japan.
Suddenly, she thought of Chi Jingyuan...
After deciding to participate in the show, she learned that Ji Kyung-won was actually the host and mentor of this season.
...They were originally equal artists who performed together and shared the stage.
Now, she's transformed into a trainee, while the other person has become a mentor.
It's really hard not to feel awkward and burdened.
However, Miyawaki Sakura adjusted her mindset quickly and even felt that this was an advantage for her.
She was probably the only one among everyone who had Chi Jingyuan's contact information.
After learning that Chi Jingyuan was participating, she originally wanted to contact him... but after thinking about it, she chose to pretend she didn't know.
Anyway...
Having this 'old friend' around should be a good thing, right?
…………
In the waiting room on the other side, Kim Min-joo sat quietly in a chair, exuding a sense of unease and anxiety.
Her agency, Urban Works, is not a large company that focuses on idol training. It has average strength and limited resources. This time, they only sent her to participate in the show and did not even arrange a stylist to accompany her.
The trainees around her were all her company partners, chatting and laughing together, encouraging each other. Only she sat alone in the corner.
It was like a Chihuahua that had wandered into a center for large dogs, completely out of place.
And... not being allowed to use cell phones is the worst thing ever.
Kim Min-joo nervously patted his pockets, but couldn't find the thing that could best ease his situation and mood at this moment... his phone.
My thoughts drifted uncontrollably to Ji Kyung-won, an important figure in this program.
She was one of the very few trainees who had actually met Chi Jingyuan in person and spent a long time with him.
When filming the music video for "Music Box", they worked together for almost a week, from audition to filming, from rehearsing lines to chatting during breaks.
She knew better than the other trainees what Ji Kyung-won was like in private.
That experience actually strengthened her resolve to continue down this path.
Although... the teacher said her singing was just average, her dancing was not graceful, her movements were uncoordinated, and her facial expressions were a bit dull.
But... being personally selected by Ji Kyung-won to star as the female lead in his music video must mean she has some redeeming qualities.
At least... she's pretty enough.
hey~
Kim Min-joo, who had been somewhat dazed, suddenly burst into laughter.
I wonder... when I see him later, will he still recognize me?
It should be fine, right?
When she submitted her trainee resume, she specifically mentioned to the company that she was the female lead in Yuan's "Music Box" music video.
This experience is absolutely significant and unique among all 96 trainees.
Should I go over and say hello later?
What should I say?
Would calling someone "Oppa" directly seem too enthusiastic or deliberate?
So... I'll pretend I don't know him and wait for him to find out about me on his own?
Won't this backfire?
"..."
Kim Min-joo looked up at the bright chandelier on the ceiling, her mind a jumbled mess, countless thoughts clashing back and forth, the more she thought about it, the more tangled she became.
After a moment of confusion, I couldn't help but curse silently in my mind.
Ah!
Why can't we use our phones?
…………
Time marched on, the darkness of the early morning had not yet faded, the sky remained pitch black, and not a single ray of dawn had broken through.
While everyone in the entire production center and waiting room was caught up in their own tension, anticipation, anxiety, and planning, a black van slowly drove into the parking lot of the CJ E&M production center and came to a steady stop in its designated parking space.
Chi Jingyuan has arrived.