star of the peninsula

Chapter 1194 Intentional or accidental

On the 22nd, Integrate returned with their second album "Love Dive", with the title song "Love Dive".

This is the comeback that Chen Chen is least worried about. With the annual song in hand and no decent opponent returning at the same time, Integrate only needs to think about how to interact with fans after taking first place.

Oh, there are no audiences on site during the epidemic, so there is no need to consider this.

Anyway, now Integrate can get whatever it wants, and the road ahead is smooth without any bumps.

In contrast to the smooth progress of Integrate, Chen Chen was feeling awkward. He really didn't want to simply adapt Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" for the girls, but he really couldn't find a more suitable work.

Flowers has many advantages.

It is a work that shows self-love and self-affirmation, with pop style as the main theme and incorporating elements of retro disco, funk music, etc. In the words of the Internet later, it is a "female-led" song.

From the perspective of emotional expression and singing style, "Flowers" combines lyricism and power very well, so adapting it into a band mode is a very suitable adaptation method.

The lyrics and performance have a great rhythm. Just by looking at it, you can imagine the scene of everyone taking turns singing along.

It's not a round-robin kind of song that goes "split into a pie", but a story-telling round-robin that can sing the corresponding lyrics well; the chorus is naturally not a false chorus where the lead singer sings along with the others in the back, but a serious chorus that is twisted into one voice.

It is very suitable, really very suitable, so Chen Chen regards it as a backup work.

But it seems that he treated "Flowers" as a backup and couldn't find anything more suitable. It's Chen Chen's own problem.

Yes, that’s Chen Chen’s problem, he is too greedy!
"Flowers" won eight Billboard weekly championships. Where else can he find a work with better performance and more suitable for adaptation? He is so greedy!
"Then it's you, I won't pick!"

After convincing himself, Chen Chen acted very quickly.

I finished "Flowers" in one afternoon and then started to worry again, wondering which singer I should ask to sing a demo for me.

It can’t even be called a demo, it’s just the original version of “Flowers” ​​sung by a South Korean singer.

Because Chen Chen wants to hire someone to modify it into a work suitable for Integrate's band model, this so-called "demo" must be very good. You can't just find someone to sing it and send it to others for modification.

"We can get a European and American singer to come here, but we can't ask Gummy to come. She's at home taking care of her daughter now, so she probably won't bother to pay attention to me."

Chen Chen came up and eliminated one first.

"But Ailee is not an option either." Chen Chen ruled out the second one speechlessly, "Her ex-boyfriend is now selling her nude photos to the South Korean media."

This is true because Chen Chen is qualified to get inside information.

Those nude photos were also real, because Chen Chen "later" heard about the nude photos being made public.

"Ouch?" Chen Chen's thoughts suddenly wandered off track. "Should I take these photos and do Ailee a favor? This woman is a top singer, it will definitely be useful if she is brought to C headquarters!"

"And this is also a matter of improving the image of C headquarters!"

"Oh no, we can't tell anyone about this." Chen Chen quickly came to his senses. "In modern society, good things must be told, but it can't be things like dealing with other people's nude photos. If this kind of thing is publicized, people will think you have bad intentions."

"Well, I better find a female singer who can help me sing the demo first. I'll try to contact Ailee when I have time and see if it's too late."

Chen Chen shook his head, turned on his computer and started searching on the Internet.

After excluding a bunch of contestants who were hyped up by fans, Chen Chen actually picked out two who seemed quite suitable.

"How could I forget Hyolyn from SISTAR? This woman has an incredible voice! The South Korean Beyonce, a singer with a powerful voice!"

"She is busy filming "Shine Grocery Store" right now, I wonder if she can spare some time for me."

"Probably not."

Chen Chen took a look at the action log uploaded by the "Shine Grocery Store" program team and immediately determined the answer.

"Well, I have no choice." Chen Chen took out his phone and called Lee Sunkyu, "Sunny, please do me a favor."

It’s not about asking Lee Sunkyu to sing, because she has good ability but her style is not suitable. Chen Chen wants her to introduce Tiffany and Hwang Miyoung.

A solid American who can sing with a very good voice and singing style. It just so happens that he has been busy in South Korea recently appearing in the talent show "Girls Planet 999". He will definitely come to C headquarters when he has time.

……

"Wow~ I can actually sing a demo for the famous PD Chen. It seems like I'm going to get better."

Huang Miying called shortly after receiving the contact from Lee Sunkyu and greeted Chen Chen very politely.

"Ms. Tiffany has always been very nice. It's my honor to have her sing here." Chen Chen responded politely, "Did Sunkyu give you the information I sent?"

"I received the details of the song, right? I've watched and listened to them all." Huang Meiying said excitedly, "PD Chen is really a very talented producer!"

"I was forced to do it." Chen Chen joked, "I wasn't valued at Waiji at the time. If I couldn't write my own songs, I would have to work there for the rest of my life."

"If Waiji had known what would happen in the future, he would definitely not have done that." Huang Meiying was still thinking about the song and asked, "Who are you going to give this song to?"

"I plan to adapt it into a band-style work for Integrate to use to gain international fame by the end of the year." Chen Chen told the truth.

"So that's how it is." Huang Meiying was a little disappointed, "I thought I had a small chance of getting it."

"It's difficult." Chen Chen smiled and shook his head on the other end of the phone. "I don't write songs first and then find owners for them. Instead, I set a goal before I start. Every song has a certain owner before it's landed."

"Forgive me for my presumption, but don't you think it's a pity?" Huang Meiying couldn't help asking after holding back for a few seconds. "It's obviously more suitable for a solo. Changing it to a band mode is a waste of talent."

"It's not a waste of talent. At most, the effect is a little bit worse." Chen Chen explained patiently, "And you have such an opinion because you know what it is like. But the number of people in this world who know what it is like is only a handful. It doesn't affect the overall situation at all. Everyone just thinks it is a band work."

"I understand." Huang Miying apologized in a low voice, "I'm sorry for saying something I shouldn't have said."

"It's okay. You're not the first person to ask this kind of question. I'm used to it." Chen Chen brought the topic back to the point. "When do you think it's best to start recording the song? Now or in the middle of the night?"

"Let's go in the second half of the night. My throat will be in better condition in the second half of the night." Huang Meiying scheduled a time for a later time. "I talked a lot during the day. I need to wait until my throat recovers."

"Okay, then we'll meet at three in the morning."

After setting a time, Chen Chen finally unloaded one more thing that was weighing on his mind.

……

"What? Tiffany needs you to accompany her when she records a song. Have you really become the president?" Chen Chen teased when he saw Lee Sunkyu coming along.

"She has never been to C headquarters and has never met you, the big boss. I'm afraid she will be nervous." Lee Sunkyu's reason was very good. "And if you guys have to record for a long time, I can help buy food and drinks. Isn't this a good thing?"

"I have my own staff and my own assistants, so why would I need your presence?" Chen Chen rolled his eyes. "I think you're here to listen to some music!"

"Hehe, I am indeed a little curious." Lee Sunkyu pulled out a stool and sat down. "Of course, if you really need me to run errands, I will do it. Your assistant is so busy every day, let him take a break."

"I guess I didn't tell you about this guy's assistant, did I?" Lee Sun-kyu brought Hwang Mi-young into the conversation. "She's so pretty, and she's also a top student at Ewha Womans University. I don't know how this guy tricked her into coming here!"

"A good boss needs a good assistant." Huang Miying simply responded, "Also, don't let me talk before recording the song. I really need to use my voice sparingly."

"I forgot." Lee Sunkyu scratched her head awkwardly, turned around and faced Chen Chen again, and asked curiously, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​asking Tiffany to sing the demo for you?"

"I just thought of it. It can't be that I just happened to pick one by chance, right?" Chen Chen rolled his eyes. "Tiffany happens to be in South Korea, and all the conditions meet the requirements. Then it's her. It will be easier to hire her with your relationship."

"Did you hear that?" Lee Sunkyu patted Huang Miying's arm and seriously fanned the flames, "Because it's easy for you to invite, but it's hard for others to invite."

"That's enough, you bastard." Chen Chen glared, "Don't cause me trouble before the recording starts. If the recording process doesn't go smoothly later, you'll have to wait for me!"

"Okay, I won't say anything more." Lee Sunkyu stood up and said, "Who of the people I know in C headquarters are here right now? I'll go play with them."

"Hiss~ You asked a good question. There happens to be someone very familiar to you here right now." Chen Chen pointed at the floor twice, "Aolong is recording a show in the basement today."

"Aolong? Tell me about Yoona!" Lee Sunkyu was very surprised, "Why is she here?"

"Recording 'Civilization Express' to promote her movie." Chen Chen replied: "Isn't 'Miracle' going to be released soon?"

"Oh, yes, that's what happened." Lee Sunkyu ran quickly, "Then I won't disturb you guys from recording the song, to avoid causing more trouble!"

"..."

After Lee Sunkyu left, Chen Chen and Tiffany had nothing to talk about, and chatting would only damage the condition of their voices, so they just started recording.

The recording process went smoothly.

On the one hand, "Flowers" is not difficult. On the other hand, Huang Miying's vocal ability is even better than Chen Chen imagined. It feels like her ability has improved by more than one level compared to when she was in Girls' Generation.

Sure enough, everyone grows up after going solo? Chen Chen laughed to himself.

"Is the show over there?"

During the intermission, Lee Sunkyu brought Lim Yoona to the recording studio, and Chen Chen couldn't help but ask a question.

"It's time to finish recording." Lin Yuner praised generously, "I had a lot of fun during the recording process. Thumbs up to your PD!"

"Just be happy. Come often in the future."

Chen Chen greeted everyone like a waiter, making everyone in the room laugh.

"Hey, who are the next guests of Civilization Express?" Lin Yuner asked curiously, "I accidentally saw some information, and the characters above look familiar?"

"I saw it by accident, are you sure?" Chen Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, "Tell me, did you do it on purpose or by accident?"

"How careless." Lin Yuner stamped her foot. "The information was placed on the pile of scripts. I glanced at it when I left."

"Okay." Chen Chen stopped teasing her, opened the internal information and took a look, then replied, "The next group of guests are still from your SMART company, NCT127."

"The next group." Chen Chen frowned, "It's from your SMART company, aespa. Aespa will return in early October, and NCT will return in late October. The artists from your SMART company have been very active recently."

“The company does have a lot to do.”

Lee Sunkyu said cheerfully.

"wrong!"

But before she finished her words, her expression changed, as if she was frightened by something.

"The new girl group of C headquarters will also be in October, right?"

Lee Sunkyu asked carefully.

"Yes, in October." Chen Chen added, "Hybe's new girl group is also in October."

"The world war among girl groups is coming!" Lin Yuner was also the first to realize the seriousness of the problem, "It will be very tragic!"

"The only one who will suffer is probably the new Hybe girl group." Chen Chen shook his head slightly, "I have confidence in my own girl group. C headquarters will never lose."

"The confidence that SM Entertainment has in itself to postpone aespa's comeback to the end of October must be exaggerated. After all, the last comeback was quite disastrous, and this time it can't be any worse, even if they have to resort to some tricks."

"So the only result is that Hybe, who was injured some time ago, will be injured again." Chen Chen couldn't help but sweat for Bang Si Hyuk, "There were a lot of losses some time ago, which was very harmful to the company, the group, and the fans. The opponents at the same time are strong enough. This situation is not good."

"It's useless for SMART to be confident." Lee Sun-kyu was not so optimistic. "A head-on collision will be a winner-takes-all situation. I believe that C headquarters will win in the end."

"Not necessarily." Lin Yuna disagreed, "After all, aespa debuted nearly a year earlier, so they shouldn't be at a disadvantage against C headquarters' new girl group."

"It's very likely that we'll suffer. I'm not kidding." Lee Sunkyu said with a wry smile, "I've been watching the new girl group at C headquarters practicing a lot during this time at I division. They're really strong!"

"The man is very strong, not to mention the song." Lee Sun-kyu pointed her lips in the direction of Chen Chen, "This man produced it."

"..."

Lin Yuna was suddenly speechless.

"You're great. You've been working in Division I for a while and you've stolen a lot of information from me." Chen Chen came out to ease the atmosphere. "But having a high configuration doesn't necessarily mean you can win, you know. There are so many stories about Galaxy Battleships sinking, and everyone has seen them."

"When it comes to girl groups, the most important thing is whether the market accepts it. Luck plays a big part in this."

"Anyway," Chen Chen said bluntly, "You are all the predecessors of the predecessors of the predecessors. There is no need to worry so much. It's not the responsibility of the company's top management, right?"

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(End of this chapter)