NABC Chapter 13 LuMin Group
Chapter 13 LuMin Group
아직기억나,
I still remember
니가날두고떠난그날,
The day you left me
가지말라고,
They kept saying, "Don't go."
Park Young-chul knew from the first line that this song was going to be a huge hit, and it was a genuine, authentic Korean love song.
With his husky voice and melancholic demeanor, isn't this the most charming man in a woman's eyes?
"Hiss~ This...this is a love song? Could it be that she wrote it after being dumped by her ex?" Lee Ji-eun found it more and more beautiful the more she listened, but the more she thought about it, the more something seemed off.
아직난I'm in love,
I am still in love.
이제그만날울리지마,
That's enough, don't make me cry anymore.
As the last note was played, applause erupted in the recording studio.
"Clap clap clap~"
Park Young-cheol surprisingly smiled, patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder, and said, "It's a very good song, very suitable for you. It's a good thing you didn't sing it on the day of the assessment, otherwise such a good song would have been heard by those people who only know how to dance and find fault with their subordinates."
???
What else could Lin Yuan say but give an awkward smile?
Little did they know that Lee Ji-eun had recorded everything and was already planning to blackmail them for something.
"Teacher, actually this song is more suitable for a female voice. How about we let Ji-eun sing it, and I'll harmonize with her? What do you think?"
"Of course, Ji-eun, do you have a problem?"
Lee Ji-eun nodded happily.
Of course she had no problem with it. Although the song was written by a male model and was more likely a tribute to his ex, it was just so good that she was ready to snatch it as the title track of her new album.
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Don't you treat me like a human being? Just because I'm yours doesn't mean you have to take me.
Lin Yuan played the piano and provided harmonies, Lee Ji-eun sang the lead vocals, and Park Young-cheol turned on the recorder, preparing to finish the sheet music in a little while; he loved this song so much.
As Lin Yuan's fingertips fell, Lee Ji-eun's voice slowly rose.
Different voices, completely different feelings.
Lin Yuan felt like she had just been dumped, like she was about to die.
Lee Ji-eun, on the other hand, was dumped, but gradually let go and eventually moved on.
As a professional vocal teacher, Park Young-cheol couldn't say who was better or worse.
Lin Yuan focuses on emotion, while Li Zhi'en's strength lies more in technique. The only thing they have in common is that their music is beautiful! Beautiful! And beautiful!
"Great, I think you don't need to participate in any talent shows anymore. Just release a song, I bet it will be a huge hit."
Park Young-cheol wasn't just talking nonsense; he genuinely felt that way.
Instead of slowly building up popularity only to end up benefiting Lee Ji-eun, it would be better to create two main characters from the beginning and make them the most dazzling "twin stars".
Lin Yuan nodded indifferently, "It's entirely up to you, teacher. I'm fine with anything."
"Ji-eun, I can tell you my thoughts clearly."
Park Young-cheol, always outspoken, directly stated his desire to create a dual-kingdoms alliance.
All duos on the market today share a common problem: they only have one lead singer. The lead singer gets all the attention and popularity, which often results in the departure of the other member.
"Yes, I agree with your plan, teacher." Lee Ji-eun agreed without hesitation after hearing the suggestion.
Park Young-cheol was happy that she was so understanding. "Okay, you guys take a break. I'll call the president now and ask him to come over. Let's try to get it online within a week." He then took out his phone and went out.
Lin Yuan didn't know if Li Zhi'en really didn't care. After all, unlike him, she didn't have to struggle for a living; she had family to take care of.
"I know, I..."
Lee Ji-eun guessed what he was going to say and said with a firm look in her eyes, "I don't regret it."
You've always taken care of me; now it's my turn to repay you!
"Knock knock knock!"
A knock sounded at the door, and Shin Won-soo, Kim Dae-yong, Lee Ri-jin, and Park Young-cheol walked in.
Upon seeing this, the two immediately stood up and greeted him: "President-nim, Department Head-nim, Teacher Lee Lai-jin-nim, Teacher Park Young-cheol-nim."
Shen Yuanxiu nodded and said, "You're welcome. Your teacher Yongzhe praised you to the skies, which is why he brought us along."
"Thank you, teacher."
Jin Dayong, who was always impatient, couldn't wait any longer. "Hurry up and bring out the song. I want to see what this song that you've praised to the skies is really like."
"Yes, it's not too late to say anything after you've heard it all." Li Lizhen couldn't suppress her curiosity either.
Seeing this, Park Young-cheol stopped talking and took out the recording he had just made. "Shh!" he said and pressed the play button.
Three minutes passed in a flash, but the people in the recording studio were completely silent, lost in the singing of Lin Yuan and Li Zhi'en.
"See? I wasn't lying to you, was I?"
Park Young-cheol said proudly.
"Yes, I agree!"
Li Lizhen said with a smile.
Jin Dayong scratched his head, chuckled sheepishly, and said, "I think it sounds good too."
In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Shin Won-soo.
He was startled by the gazes of the others as he was deep in thought.
"Ji-eun, are you sure you agree to Young-cheol's proposal? You need to understand that this group is all for you, and your opinion is very important." Shin Won-soo asked seriously, afraid that Lee Ji-eun might have some leverage over them, so he asked an extra question.
Lee Ji-eun nodded emphatically. "Yes, I agree with the teacher's suggestion, and I believe we will succeed."
Since the main character had said so, Shin Won-soo had no reason to refuse, and besides, the song was indeed great.
"So from now on, the group will officially start operating. We'll record the songs as soon as possible, and the music video production will also begin at the same time."
Also, notify the public relations department to leak information about the group, but not a single detail about Lin Yuan can be revealed; first, generate buzz.
Jin Dayong immediately replied, "Yes, I'll arrange it right away."
"Do you two have any suggestions for a group name? Feel free to speak up."
Lee Ji-eun shook her head. She hadn't even considered it; she'd always been terrible at naming things.
"How about LuMin? My English name is Lin, and it's a combination of IU and Ji-eun."
Lin Yuan suddenly spoke up.
"LuMin? That's a good suggestion. Is there any hidden meaning behind it?"
"The symbolic combination is like two stars, becoming a 'source of light' that illuminates the hearts of the listeners."
Shin Won-soo's eyes lit up after hearing this, "Okay, that's the name. Wishing LuMin all the best in the future, fighting!"
"Fighting!!!"
At 3 PM, an announcement ignited the entire Korean entertainment industry.
[After careful consideration by the company and IU herself, our artist Lee Ji-eun (stage name IU) will form a limited-time boy-girl duo, LuMin, with artist Lim Won (stage name Lin). Their first single will be officially released on April 20th at midnight. Thank you for your support!]
[What a load of crap, what a terrible combination! Are they trying to get IU to buff the newcomers?]
[Is IU such a nobody that anyone can try to piggyback on her fame? Loen Entertainment should just go bankrupt already.]
[The PR department is playing dead again. Anyone want to team up and go to Loen to demand an explanation?]
Seoul Daily: IU, an artist under Loen Entertainment, is suspected of having a falling out with the company and has been exposed for promoting a newcomer.
KBS TV: Who is IU? And who is Lin Yuan?
In an instant, countless fans rushed to the building downstairs of Loen's company, shouting for an explanation from the company, threatening to smash the building otherwise.
In his top-floor office, Shin Won-soo elegantly surveyed the crowd below, exuding an air of complete control.
"Go ahead and make a scene, the bigger the reaction to LuMin's debut will be, hahaha."