wavenovel Chapter 1513 Personal Skills
Chapter 1513 Personal Skills
Chapter 1513 Personal Skills
"That's a very nice name."
Chi Jingyuan looked at Wang Yiren and praised her with a smile in Chinese.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yiren was stunned for a moment, her eyes widening slightly.
She never expected that Chi Jingyuan would suddenly speak to her in Chinese, and she was even more surprised that he would so bluntly compliment her name.
The unexpected surprise left her somewhat at a loss for words.
The next second, Wang Yiren, realizing what was happening, blushed with excitement and quickly bowed deeply, subconsciously saying in Korean, "Kamsammida!"
After saying that, he seemed to realize what he had said, bowed again, and quickly added in Chinese, "Thank you."
Before recording, she wondered if there would be any interaction, but she didn't expect it to be so perfect right from the start.
This is Yuan, a legend among female trainees.
My heart was pounding, and joy spread through my veins to every part of my body.
But on stage, he could only force himself to suppress it.
The two were having an encrypted conversation. Most people in the room didn't understand Chinese, and the other instructors nearby looked on with confusion: "What? What are they saying? Is it Chinese?"
In the trainee area behind, several familiar trainees also couldn't understand at all, and quickly whispered to another mainland trainee, Wang Ke, "What did Senior Yuan say?"
"Praise trainee Yiren, her name sounds nice."
Wang Ke's expression was quite interesting, showing a mix of envy and helplessness.
This explanation left several people somewhat confused.
After savoring the moment, many trainees, watching Wang Yiren on stage thanking them with an excited blush on her face, couldn't help but purse their lips:
"What's so good about it? I don't see it."
"..."
On stage, when asked by the other mentors, Chi Jingyuan gave a brief explanation.
"Wang Yiren..."
With Chi Jingyuan taking the initiative, the other mentors also noticed Wang Yiren... It was impossible not to notice her; she was indeed quite outstanding in appearance, with delicate features, a well-proportioned figure, and an ethereal quality when standing in the center of the stage.
Professor Pei Yunzhen looked at it carefully for a moment, then suddenly said, "Doesn't it remind you of Tzuyu Xi?"
"Ah, yes, yes!" Upon hearing this, Zhaoyou immediately leaned closer to take a look and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Who?"
When Chi Jingyuan heard the two talking, he thought he had misheard.
“Twice’s Tzuyu xi.” Soyou thought he hadn’t heard her, so she repeated it and asked with her eyes, ‘Doesn’t it sound similar?’
"..."
Chi Jingyuan blinked and looked at Wang Yiren again, scrutinizing her face carefully... Both of them had short, round faces and large eyes.
You know what, it really does look a bit like it.
Chi Jingyuan was speechless.
There was already a girl named Kim Min-joo who looked quite like Chou Tzu-yu, and now this girl, Wang Yi-ren, also looks a bit like her.
...So Chou Tzu-yu, this dark-skinned girl, actually has a generic face?
However, in today's Korean music scene, "like Tzuyu" is an adjective describing someone as beautiful, which is a very high compliment considering Tzuyu and Twice's current popularity and fame.
I wonder if Chou Tzu-yu will be smug when she finds out.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yiren on stage indeed looked very happy. She hadn't expected to get so many recording slots as the first person to appear.
And it's all positive content.
After chatting with Wang Yiren, Chi Jingyuan turned to Cui Yina and Jin Shixuan beside him and exchanged a few words with them. Although he didn't offer the same direct praise as he had for Wang Yiren, he still acknowledged their performance.
These three trainees from YUEHUA are indeed very outstanding. They have both good looks and strong abilities, which gives people a lot to talk about.
After a brief discussion, the mentors reached a consensus: Cui Yina and Wang Yiren were rated A, and Jin Shixuan was rated B.
Upon hearing their ratings, the three girls beamed with joy, bowed repeatedly in thanks, and happily walked off the stage.
For them, the initial rating is just a process. As long as it's not an embarrassing rating like D or F, they can accept any other rating.
The most important thing is to showcase myself through this appearance and performance, strive for more screen time and broadcast opportunities, and make the audience remember me.
As soon as the three of them left, the expressions of the trainees backstage changed subtly. Encountering such strong opponents right from the start undoubtedly put considerable pressure on those who came after them.
The next group to appear were four trainees from Woollim Entertainment, including Kwon Eunbi, whom Ji Kyung-won vaguely remembered.
When the four of them started performing, Kwon Eunbi certainly didn't disappoint. Her singing and dancing skills were solid, her movements were fluid, and her facial expressions were well-managed. It was clear that her years of training and debut experience had given her more composure and maturity than other trainees.
However, besides Kwon Eunbi, I also noticed a trainee with a flat nose in Ji Kyung-won's group who danced quite well. His movements were graceful and clean.
Chi Jingyuan picked up the document and glanced at it; it was named Jin Caiyuan.
Unfortunately, its appearance isn't particularly beautiful compared to other products, but it's quite distinctive and memorable.
Although he performed well, there wasn't much that attracted him; it was a bit lacking.
After the performance, mentor Cui Yingjun asked them to perform on stage again to showcase their abilities further.
For outstanding trainees, mentors will always take the initiative to give them more screen time and performance opportunities.
This time, Ji Kyung-won wasn't as animated as when commenting on the YUEHUA trio. When he heard Bae Yoon-jung say that Kwon Eun-bi "had already reached debut level," he simply nodded slightly in agreement.
After the evaluation, the group gave their ratings: Kwon Eunbi received an A, Kim Chae-won received a B, and the other two trainees received a C.
In Ji Kyung-won's opinion, Kwon Eun-bi didn't reach the A level; she felt she was about the same as Kim Chae-won... but the other mentors praised her "leadership."
As for how leadership enhances a performance on stage that showcases singing and dancing abilities...
Okay, whatever.
After the Woollim trainees left the stage, the next group to take the stage were trainees from WM Entertainment.
Among them was a face that was somewhat familiar, Lee Chae-yeon.
Lee Chae-yeon was a contestant on "Sixteen," but unfortunately, Ji Kyung-won didn't have a strong impression of her because she seemed to be the first one to be eliminated.
Chi Kyung-won also knew why, because... in terms of appearance, which is the most important aspect for an idol, he was indeed not outstanding.
But their skills are really good. They sing and dance, especially dancing, which is excellent. They have a solid foundation, powerful movements, and a strong sense of rhythm.
Looking at the stage above, Chi Jingyuan secretly complained to himself.
Although Lee Chae-yeon was eliminated from "Sixteen" back then, it's not that he's being mean; he just feels that some members of Twice are actually not as good as her now.
Listening to the music and watching the performance on stage, Chi Jingyuan nodded gently.
This girl exudes confidence when she dances; her eyes sparkle, and she has a unique aura.
But once the performance was over and she stood there, that feeling disappeared, and she became somewhat ordinary again.
"You jumped very well."
After the performance, Ji Kyung-won offered his evaluation, his tone filled with genuine praise: "I think you've completely reached the level required for debut."
Ji Kyung-won just looked at Lee Chae-yeon's profile; she's currently a trainee at WM Entertainment. Apparently, after being eliminated from "Sixteen," she knew she had no chance and left JYP to look for opportunities elsewhere.
Before joining JYP, she participated in an SBS competition program with her sister. With "Produce 48" as an example, this is her third chance to debut.
Many people give up after failing once.
Although she is very capable, she is not as pretty as others, so it is easy to imagine that her path will be more difficult.
Although Ji Kyung-won is a sucker for good looks, he actually has a good impression of this kind of persistent and hardworking kid.
"Kamsammida".
When Lee Chae-yeon heard Ji Kyung-won praise her, her face instantly lit up with excitement. She quickly bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, her voice choked with emotion.
"You participated in 'Sixteen' before, right? Do you remember me? I was a judge back then," Ji Kyung-won said with a smile.
"Yes!" Lee Chae-yeon nodded vigorously, opening her mouth as if to say something to build rapport, but then she didn't know what to say.
She was eliminated first and had absolutely no contact with Chi Jingyuan.
"pity……"
Chi Jingyuan shrugged, then nodded: "But my strength has increased a lot now."
"Kamsammida".
Lee Chae-yeon bowed again to express her gratitude.
Ji Kyung-won is actually quite capricious when doing this kind of show. He will talk more to whoever he likes or finds pleasing to the eye, and give them more opportunities to perform.
That's how it was with "Sixteen" back then, and that's how it is with "PD48" now.
He knew that the production team usually wouldn't cut out the segments where he participated in the conversations, so that some people could get more screen time and attention.
From the very beginning, the trainees from YUEHUA, Woollim, and WM all performed exceptionally well, raising the bar for Ji Kyung-won's evaluation.
However, the next few groups of trainees didn't have much to offer; they were mostly average and unremarkable, and the mentors gradually became somewhat weary.
"Oh~"
"Plop!"
As a new trainee walked onto the stage, a murmur of amazement rippled through the crowd.
The previously somewhat dull atmosphere instantly became more lively. Even the mentors, who had been feeling a bit weary, perked up and turned their attention to the stage.
The girl who appeared alone was very beautiful, the kind of clean and youthful type, with a clear smile, and she was attractive just by standing there.
Regardless of whether we're evaluating ability at this moment, appearance is always the most attractive aspect.
Chi Jingyuan also raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes showing a hint of interest.
He knew this trainee.
Jiang Huiyuan, a trainee at a small company.
She had participated in the audition for the female lead when he was filming a music video before, but she was eliminated in the end.
However, Chi Kyung-won was not familiar with her at all; he only had a vague impression of her... and he remembered that she didn't seem to have a management company back then.
"Nice appearance~"
Zhaoyou looked at Jiang Huiyuan on the stage, nodded softly, and said with a hint of approval in her voice.
"If someone is beautiful and performs well, then they are even more beautiful."
Pei Yunjing remained strict, her tone indifferent.
The teachers grew more expectant, and soon the music began, a familiar melody filling the studio—IU's "You and Me."
"Choosing an IU song? You've got some confidence!"
Upon hearing the melody, Chi Jingyuan shifted his posture, leaning slightly forward, and began to look forward with anticipation.
IU's song is quite difficult to sing, especially the high notes in the chorus, which require a certain level of vocal ability. Most trainees wouldn't dare to attempt it easily.
Chi Kyung-won looked at Kang Hye-won on the stage with a slight gleam in his eyes, hoping that she could bring some surprises.
"Gazing at the clock, the secrets whispered within..."
However, as Jiang Huiyuan sang the first line of the lyrics, the anticipation on Ji Jingyuan's face froze instantly, and his expression froze slightly.
As the performance progressed, even with Ji Jingyuan's excellent control over his expressions, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly, and the expectation in his eyes was gradually replaced by helplessness.
The initial anticipation of the mentors beside them had vanished without a trace, replaced by serious expressions, with some even frowning slightly.
Jiang Huiyuan's appearance is indeed very eye-catching, and her song choice is also quite sensational, which initially fooled everyone.
But the moment he opened his mouth and began to perform, his true level was immediately and completely exposed.
This girl's singing is really... hard to evaluate.
His breathing was disordered, his pitch was erratic, and he was even a little off-key. It felt like he wouldn't even get a passing grade in a karaoke bar.
Her movements were also slightly uncoordinated, and it was clear that she had not received any systematic training and her basic skills were very weak.
Chi Jingyuan looked at Jiang Huiyuan, who was performing hard on stage, and felt a little amused and exasperated.
He felt that... Jiang Huiyuan seemed to know that she sang terribly and that her basic skills were very poor.
It seems she knows that her movements are a bit clumsy.
But they still tried their best to complete the performance.
Judging from her expression and eyes, Chi Jingyuan sensed a sense of 'I'm going all out'.
And then this is coupled with a performance that leaves you speechless...
That's really inspiring!
"Although I want to..."
Just then, Jiang Huiyuan sang the high notes of the chorus, which was also the most difficult part of the entire song.
Everyone instinctively held their breath, but the next second, a piercing, cracking sound instantly echoed throughout the entire studio, utterly abrupt.
"..."
Chi Jingyuan was barely able to contain himself; the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up, wanting to laugh but feeling it was inappropriate.
After all, it was a recorded program, and laughing out loud would be too hurtful.
Facial expression management, facial expression management...
The other instructors nearby had long since lost their composure.
It's no exaggeration to say that Jiang Huiyuan is the worst performing trainee so far. Whether it's vocals or dance, she is far below the average level of the trainees.
Soon, the song ended, and Jiang Huiyuan stopped moving, standing in the center of the stage, her body slightly contracting in a protective manner.
Staring wide-eyed at the mentors, it seemed as if she wanted to 'purify' them to death.
And judging from her eyes, she seemed to have a tiny bit of anticipation for her performance on stage...
Or, let's go home.
Chi Jingyuan looked at her, really wanting to just say it directly.
But since it's a TV show, being too blunt isn't good... and even though her skills aren't great, she's good-looking, so she does get more leeway.
"All I have is innocence."
Pei Yunzhen glanced at her, seemingly looking down on her, and bluntly commented.
"..."
Jiang Huiyuan forced a smile, but it looked very strained.
The mentors exchanged a few words in hushed tones, and with a glance, they reached a consensus—to give Jiang Huiyuan her first F grade directly.
"Ah."
Just then, Chi Jingyuan thought for a moment and spoke up: "The singing was just so-so."
"..."
Jiang Huiyuan forced a smile, unsure of what to say, so she simply bowed.
He gave a deep 95-degree bow.
"Is there anything else you can show?"
Their eyes met, and Chi Jingyuan looked at Jiang Huiyuan with a very professional smile, asking, "If you're not very confident in your singing, how about trying to dance? I didn't see you dance before~"
"Dance……"
Upon hearing the word 'dance,' Jiang Huiyuan's expression did not become more confident. Although she smiled, her eyebrows were shaped like the character '八', making it unclear whether she was happy or sad, and her appearance was rather comical.
Chi Kyung-won felt that this girl had the talent to be a comedian.
Just as Chi Jingyuan was about to give up, thinking that she probably didn't have any other talents to show, Jiang Huiyuan hesitated for a few seconds, then leaned forward slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of probing, and whispered, "Could...could you show me a personal skill?"
"Personal skill?"
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan paused, then turned and exchanged glances with Zhaoyou, Li Hongji, and the others beside him.
Strictly speaking, no. The rating stage is for showcasing skills; individual abilities are not within the scope of requirements.
...But it's just a variety show, as long as it's entertaining, that's enough.
"You can take a look."
After exchanging glances, Chi Jingyuan nodded, managing a weak encouraging look, and casually asked, "What kind of personal skill is it?"
"..."
After hearing her mentors agree, Jiang Huiyuan did not give a direct answer. Her dark eyes darted back and forth in their sockets a few times before slowly drooping, as if she had made a difficult decision.
The next second, the expression on her face instantly turned serious, and that "I'm going all out" decisiveness that Chi Jingyuan was familiar with returned to her face and spread throughout her body.
"My personal skill..."
She reached up and touched her nose, her head, which had been drooping due to nervousness, lifted slightly. Her expression was serious, but her voice was very soft as she said, "It's the Pirate King's Gear Second activated!"
"?"
A huge question mark immediately appeared above Chi Jingyuan's head, his face full of astonishment.
what?
Second gear?
He thought he had misheard.
Meanwhile, Jiang Huiyuan on stage had already begun her performance.
She grunted, spread her legs shoulder-width apart, bent slightly at the waist, placed her hands on her knees, and lowered her head deeply. Her long black hair covered her face and expression, revealing only a section of her slender neck.
Upon seeing this action, this posture... Chi Jingyuan seemed to belatedly realize something.
"So as not to lose anyone."
"So that everyone can stay safely by their side."
The serious lines came out of her mouth one by one, with intonation and rhythm. It was hard to tell whether she was performing a play or truly immersed in the emotions.
Even Ji Kyung-won only realized then that she was actually speaking Japanese!
"From this moment on..."
The next second, she suddenly raised her head, her eyes wide open, and her face showed an extremely excited expression. With all her might, she shouted, "Second gear activated!"
As soon as she finished speaking, just like Luffy, the protagonist of "One Piece," activating Gear Second, she clenched her right fist tightly, her arm tensed slightly, and her shoulders trembled slightly. After finally gathering enough strength, she punched the floor hard.
'Boom~'
Even from several meters away, Chi Jingyuan seemed to hear a muffled thud.
Chi Jingyuan was completely stunned. He froze in his seat, his eyes wide open, his mouth agape, his face filled with shock. For a moment, he didn't know what expression to make.
Even the most seasoned performer's composure was completely shattered by the shock.
So after all that, the 'second gear' you were talking about really is second gear?
Is this your personal skill?
But at the same time, it was as if something had struck him, and his eyes unconsciously changed slightly.