K-entertainment's homebody artist 014 has set off

  The new semester has begun.

  Although Yoon Hyun met all the requirements for applying for a degree, he still endured and did not go to apply for graduation.

  Then he walked into the mentor's office, saying that he now had a little problem that didn't make sense and needed to think carefully. Such a ridiculous reason is usually a sign of impending enlightenment in the philosophical circle, and as a student like Yin Xian, the mentor would not suspect that he was fooling himself, so he happily approved his indefinite leave.

  Yoon Hyun-ki didn't plan on auditioning for a trainee program or anything. It's not that he had any prejudice against trainees, it's just that when he thought about singing trainees, there were only three companies: YG, JYP, and DSP, which was already in decline...

  Cough, if he goes, he'll become a junior to Lin Yuner, which is something that Yin Xian absolutely cannot accept. YG? Searching related keywords on Naver brought up Bigbang, so Yin Xian directly ruled it out. Because even if he didn't pay attention to the Korean entertainment industry in his past life, he still knew about G-Dragon. With someone like him around, even if he went to YG, it's estimated that he would have a hard time standing out. As for JYP... In his impression, it was naturally that group that rose to fame with one hit and then got brought down by their CEO. This made him very skeptical of Park Jin-young's decision-making abilities...

  After a round of visits, Yin Xian found that there wasn't a single company that he could accept.

  This made him feel somewhat disheartened.

  It's probably just because his arrogant attribute burst out.

  However, this pride did not last long, and he soon faced reality. Apart from the relationship with Teacher Zheng, it was possible to open a small window for him, but Yoon Hyun could not enter the doors of those big companies at all.

  So Yin Xian still put away his own pride and adopted a very stupid way to promote himself: making a DEMO for himself.

  As for what songs to put in this DEMO, it's not necessary to use very good ones, otherwise it will give people the feeling of Jiang Lang's talent being exhausted. Those that are too bad won't do either.

  So that night, the song translated from Toutiao Wang was selected by him as a backup.

  Yin Xian first used the most advanced electronic music synthesis software (although he can now afford to buy genuine ones, but as an otaku attribute...) to produce the entire song, and then went to rent a small recording studio's recording room, and recorded this song in the best possible way he could.

  Then Yin Xian began preparing to promote himself.

  But with Yoon Hyun's really limited knowledge of the entertainment industry, he didn't even know which company to go to in order to get lucky.

  Then his album was handed over to Kim Kwang-soo, the president of CCM, by his own sister.

  Just as Yoon Ji-hye was patting her chest and assuring Yoon Hyun that everything would be alright, the problem arose.

  A shocking news that shook the entire Korean entertainment industry, DSP's top female singer, known as "National Fairy" Lee Hyori, left DSP after her contract expired and signed with M, the parent company of CCM, for a hefty signing fee. As the singer's management company under M, CCM took on all matters related to Lee Hyori.

  So Yoon Ji-hye could only half-excitedly and half-regrettably inform Yoon Hyun that his plans in CCM had been postponed indefinitely.

  Why so excited? Because as CCM's most skilled dancer, the task of choreographing and training the dance team for Lee Hyori's next album has fallen on her shoulders. That's Lee Hyori! Back then, she was only able to get a photo with her by chance... now it's likely they'll be collaborating long-term!

  So although very disappointed, Yin Xian still can understand the entanglement of his sister's expression and the emotions contained within. It's just that his own path ahead has become even more tortuous...

  Yoon Ji-hye's own dreams have taken a big step forward, but for her younger brother who suddenly wants to enter the entertainment industry, Yoon Ji-hye still shows the greatest concern as an older sister. Although CCM may not have much hope here, Yoon Ji-hye is still working hard to mobilize her various connections in the entertainment industry to help her younger brother find a suitable company. And according to her brother's request, she avoids the three major companies, YG and JYP. Although Yoon Ji-hye can't understand why her brother insists on doing this...

  "Little brother, where are you?" On this day, Yun Hyun was extremely bored and sitting in a coffee shop writing songs when he received a call from Yun Ji Hye.

  "Is there anything wrong with drinking coffee, sister?"

  "Where are you? I'll go find you." Yoon Ji-hye asked about Yoon Hyun's specific location and then hung up the phone.

  Soon after, Yoon Ji-hye appeared at the coffee shop where Yoon Hyun was.

  "Sister, what's the hurry? Is there something important?" Yun Xian looked at her sister who came rushing over with a puzzled expression.

  "Of course it's an important matter. But sister will ask you one last time, are you really not willing to go to a big company? Even if you can debut immediately, you're still not willing to go?" Yoon Ji-hye sat in the chair across from Yoon Hyun and asked with a serious face.

  "Yes, what's up? Is there a good place to go?" Yin Xian was raised with interest.

  "A friend of mine is currently working at an entertainment company and he told me that they will be holding auditions for trainees tomorrow and the day after. Moreover, because their company has not had any outstanding singers so far, there is a lot of pressure from the parent company to quickly produce one or two influential and capable singers. After I gave him your demo, he told me that you can go to their company tomorrow or the day after to take a look, and if the live performance goes well without major issues, you should be able to get a fairly good artist contract with their company." Yoon Ji-hye's expression was very serious.

  "Parent company? Won't it be a subsidiary like CCM or something?" Yun Xian asked half-jokingly.

  "It's really about the same. And their parent company is even bigger than CCM's direct parent company." Yoon Ji-hye had a slightly smug expression on her face.

  "That's a big company! Why don't they have any decent artists under them?" Yun Xian found it somewhat strange.

  "They've always been a record label as their main business. They're one of the biggest in the industry, but it seems like they haven't done much for artists. I don't know why they suddenly started recruiting trainees now." Yoon Ji-hye was also puzzled.

  "Didn't your friend tell you why?" Yin Xian's eyes flickered for a moment.

  Yoon Ji-hye shook her head.

  "This company should also be acquired by SK, right? I don't believe SK has the patience to build up a publishing company of this size." Yoon Hyun said thoughtfully.

  "That's for sure. It should be around 2005, I think. I remember my friend was very excited at the time, saying that he had found a big backer." Yoon Ji-hye nodded.

  "That's it, two years have passed, SK should already have some understanding of the industry... What's next? Which direction to develop in, vertically or horizontally..." Yoon Hyun muttered to himself.

  "What are you talking about, little brother?" Yun Ji-hye was somewhat perplexed.

  Nothing much, I was just thinking that if I were part of SK's decision-making level, what should be considered now is whether to rush into occupying online music download resources or establish our own star lineup for future industrial layout. At this moment, Yin Xian seemed to have returned to the mode of a nerdy fanboy from his previous life who liked to give advice on how certain big companies should develop their industries on forums.

  "Then let's develop both sides together." Yoon Ji-hye responded indifferently, not understanding what Yoon Hyun was saying.

  "Right! Develop both sides at the same time. It usually takes two years for a star to rise from debut to great fame, during which time they can also recruit trainees for reserve resource training, and at the same time use their mobile terminal monopoly advantage to develop a platform for network music resources to test their ability to create stars... A multi-benefit move!" Yoon Hyun's eyes lit up.

  "Are you sure you want to give it a try, little brother?" Yoon Ji-hye saw the eager expression on Yoon Hyun-jae's face and understood what he was thinking.

  "Of course, sister! If I let such a good opportunity slip through my fingers, then I might as well give up on becoming a star who steps onto the stage. It would be better for me to just go back to school and study honestly!" Yoon Hyun said with a smile.

  Then, on the second day, Yoon Hyun appeared at the practice student selection site of a company called LOEN Entertainment.

  Perhaps it's because this company isn't well-known for cultivating stars, or perhaps it's because the best time to select trainees has already passed, and the talented ones have been repeatedly scouted by the big companies. It's even harder to find one or two kids with some talent among them than finding a grain of gold in the desert. So, Yoon Hyun didn't see anyone who looked promising at first glance on site...

  "Little sister, are you nervous?" After filling out the registration form and receiving his interview number, Yin Xian waited in the rest room for his number to be called. Then, he saw a little girl reciting something against the wall. She looked like a middle school student, alone by herself, so he took the initiative to go over and strike up a conversation.

  "Uh... no... no... don't be nervous." The little girl's eyes darted back and forth, her words becoming somewhat incoherent.

  "She said she wasn't nervous, but her tongue was already tied up." Yin Xian smiled warmly, trying his best to look like he wouldn't appear to be a weirdo who would deceive little girls.

  "......Sorry." The little girl said with some grievance.

  "What are you apologizing for when you haven't done anything!" Yun Xian couldn't help but laugh this time, this little girl was too cute.

  "Are you here for an interview too, uncle?" The little girl saw Yin Xiang's sunny smile and seemed to calm down a lot.

  "Yes, little sister, you're really very brave to come for an interview all by yourself." Yoon Hyun looked at the little girl's expression which had relaxed a bit, and so he continued to praise her.

  "This isn't my first interview, I've been to many companies already, YG, DSP..." The girl who was originally quite proud said, but her expression turned gloomy afterwards.

  Yin Xian suddenly felt a thread of pity for this lovely little girl, especially when you see a girl who was originally tense with lips that were about to tremble reveal a sunny smile in front of you, and then because of some reason the sun is immediately covered by dark clouds again.

  That is a desecration and destruction of something beautiful.

  "It's okay, little sister. Those people from big companies have hardened brains and don't know how to appreciate things. One day they'll all regret it!" Yun Xian gently patted the little girl's head. "I've talked for half a day and I still don't know what your name is!"

  "Oh, sorry, uncle," the little girl put away her previous sadness and bowed solemnly to Yoon Hyun, saying: "My name is Lee Ji-eun, I was born in '93. Please teach me well."

  "Ah," Yoon Hyun also immediately responded with a serious face to Lee Ji-eun, saying: "Hello Lee Ji-eun, my name is Yoon Hyun, I was born in '87, so you don't have to call me uncle anymore, just call me OPPA." But in his heart, he thought of Park Ji-yeon's fierce face, who was also born in '93. The gap between people is really big! If only Park Ji-yeon had half of Lee Ji-eun's cleverness and understanding...

  "Ah, Yun Hyun oppa. Thank you, I'm not nervous anymore." Ji Eun Lee showed a smile.

  "Why do you always have to test the trainees over and over again?" Yoon Hyun's eyes were still fixed on Lee Ji-eun, who was still clenching her small fist.

  "I like standing on stage and singing for others," said Lee Ji-eun. Although the words were firm, her tone was a bit weak.

  "Ah!" Yun Hyun had already picked up on some characteristics of Lee Ji Eun's voice during their brief conversation. This feeling came from Yun Hyun's scientific control over his own voice, forming an intuition, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

  "It's still a while before the exam starts," Yoon Hyun glanced at his watch, and it seemed like there was almost an hour left before the exam would officially begin. "Why don't you sing a song for me to listen to first?"

  "Now? Here?" Li Zhi'en was somewhat embarrassed.

  "That side has no one, let's go over there." Yoon Hyun also took a look at the crowd that was slowly gathering around.

  "Isn't this bad?" Li Zhi'en didn't know if it was shyness or something else.

  "Speak a little softer and it's fine. Just pretend I'm your interviewer." Yoon Hyun encouraged.

  "Yoon Hyun OPPA don't you need to rest and prepare?" Lee Ji Eun said evasively.

  "I'm just here for show." Yoon Hyun said casually, "If nothing unexpected happens, I should be releasing an album soon!"

  "Ah! Yun Hyun OPPA, is that true?" Lee Ji-eun was a bit excited and also a little envious.

  "So, let me hear you sing. It won't hurt to give it a try, and who knows, I might even be able to offer some advice." Yeon Hyeon put on an air of seniority.

  Li Zhen thought for a moment, nodded, and then began to sing softly.

  It is a song "Love Is Beautiful" by Baek Ji-young who made a comeback in the music industry last year and showed excellent performance.

  Yin Xian was originally still listening with a smile, but as he listened on, his smile gradually disappeared.

  Lee Ji-eun also naturally saw Yoon Hyun's change in expression, and her nervous heart made her singing voice smaller and smaller until it slowly stopped.

  "Oppa, sorry..." Li Zhen bowed slightly with a hint of grievance.

  "Have you ever heard of Park Hyo Shin's original version of 'Snow Flower', the Japanese version is from Nakajima Miyuki's original." asked Yoon Hyun.

  "It sounds good after listening to it, I like this song." Li Zhi'en saw that Yoon Hyun didn't scold him like his teacher did, and he felt a little relieved.

  "Will you sing?" Yoon Hyun asked.

  "Japanese... I've studied some, but I don't really understand it." Li Zhi'en said with a bit of shyness.

  "Can you sing Park Hyo Shin senior's version?" Yoon Hyeon asked.

  "This will do." Li Zhi'en nodded, "Does OPPA mean I sing this song?"

  Yin Xian nodded.

  Li Zhen hummed for a moment before softly singing.

  "Stop." Yoon Hyun interrupted Lee Ji-eun, furrowing his brow and gesturing with his hand.

  On one side, Li Zhen looked very flustered.

  "Try raising the key of this song by one key," Yoon Hyun asked. "Do you know what it means to raise a key?"

  Lee Ji-eun nodded. Yoon Hyun's serious attitude also infected her, making her become serious without realizing it.

  Lee Ji-eun took half a minute to find the key again and started singing, but Yoon Hyun interrupted her after just two sentences, making her raise the key by another half.

  When Lee Ji-eun started singing for the third time, Yoon Hyun's furrowed brow finally unfolded.

  So this girl's talent was here all along!

  After Lee Ji-eun finished singing with some effort, Yoon Hyun smiled and applauded to interrupt Lee Ji-eun who was about to continue. Although her talent is still quite good, the powerful high-pitched voice that bursts out of her small body is indeed enviable for Yoon Hyun, but her breathing is... too messy.

  "When you go in for the interview, just sing this song, and raise the key a little. One and a half is still a bit difficult for you now." Yoon Hyun thought for a moment and said seriously, "It seems we'll be becoming seniors and juniors soon."

  "Yoon Hyun OPPA, are you serious?" Lee Ji-eun was stunned for a moment, then got excited. Because she also felt that when she sang the song just now, although she was a bit breathless due to insufficient air, it felt much smoother than when she sang Baek A-yeon's song.

  It's probably also because Yoon Hyun's comfort had a high level of technical skill, Lee Ji-eun, who had been so tense that she couldn't relax her hands, completely relaxed and started chatting with Yoon Hyun.

  The interview began soon. When Yoon Hyun found out that Lee Ji Eun's number was actually the first one, his good impression of this plucky little girl rose to a new level.

  Such a little girl who works hard for her own dreams is indeed admirable.

  So when Lee Ji-eun was having an interview inside, Yoon Hyun was more nervous than she was during the interview. But when Lee Ji-eun came out of the house with a big smile on her face, Yoon Hyun couldn't help but laugh from the heart too.

  Yoon Hyeon dispelled Lee Ji Eun's idea of staying behind to wait for her own interview, exchanged phone numbers with her and sent her off back to school early.

  It was soon Yoon Hyun's turn for an interview.

  There were four interviewers in total. It was very obvious that one was in charge of packaging, one was in charge of music, and the other two were administrative managers.

  Quite professional.

  "Are you Yoon Hyun? Welcome to the interview for our company." The woman wearing glasses on the left side of the middle seat spoke first, "We've all listened to your demo. The song isn't exactly mainstream K-POP right now, but it's a really good song."

  "Thank you for your compliment." Yin Xian bowed respectfully in gratitude.

  "There are two main aspects to today's interview. One is that we want to hear your live singing skills, and the other is that we want to know if you have any specific plans for your performing career."

  "I'll sing a new song I've written recently then." Yoon Hyun thought for a moment and decided to use his own creative power to move people. "The name of this song is 'In Spring'. It was inspired by some people I saw when I was shopping at Hyundai Department Store one day." Yoon Hyun said with great confidence.

  Then he softly sang out a Spring in Korea.

  When the song was finished, all four interviewers nodded frequently. Especially the music producer in charge, his eyes were shining brightly, as if he had seen a gold brick.

  "Your on-site performance is very stable." The lady's words were full of appreciation, "As for the remaining issue, I think it's better to wait until the day after tomorrow if you have time to come directly to our company's 4th floor office and we'll discuss it further!"

  "Did I pass the interview?" Yun Xian was stunned for a moment, didn't expect it to be so smooth.

  "If someone with your talent can't make it through, then everyone outside can just go home." The music producer said with a smile.

  Yoon Hyun was excited but still bowed politely to the four interviewers and thanked them before exiting the room.