Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 243 Like My Sister

"Are you Representative Su? You look so young!"

The girl in front of him appeared very solemn and immediately gave a deep bow. Chen Shijun adjusted his glasses and gave a kind smile.

“Representative Su was unable to come due to unforeseen circumstances, so she specially entrusted me to meet with you. I am Chen Shijun, a director of HYBE.”

Chen Shijun immediately noticed that this guy's appearance was quite popular in South Korea. He was wearing a simple white turtleneck sweater and black trousers, and his posture was as upright as a white swan. Even when sitting, he maintained the elegant posture of a ballerina.

"I'm so sorry! Director Chen, I..."

The other party seemed a little embarrassed, clearly having never met Representative Su before. Dealing with a different person this time left the girl somewhat at a loss.

“I am NAKAMURA KAZUHA, just call me KAZUHA. I don’t know if Representative Su has told you this before.”

Looking at this young director, he seemed like a kind and approachable person, with some of the features of a handsome man from the late 20th century. He seemed to be the kind of man that his mother's generation admired most.

It has to be said that this kind of image is quite attractive to girls. At least when he stared at her, Yi Ye still felt a little shy and unconsciously shrank her head.

"Of course, Representative Su told me a long time ago that she is a very promising young girl. She is indeed very beautiful when I met her today. How old is Kazuha this year?"

Chen Shijun felt that he appreciated girls with a natural look, especially her graceful demeanor, which suggested she was a quiet girl.

The other person speaks fluent English. Although they haven't lived in the Netherlands for very long, they have no problem communicating in basic ways. Although it's not the official language, 90% of the people there are familiar with it.

"Just turned 18..."

Actually, she wasn't quite full-term yet, a little short of term, but the girl's voice trailed off very long, sounding somewhat sweet and coquettish. Chen Shijun didn't feel uncomfortable at all, but even Yi Ye herself thought it sounded a bit unusual.

Perhaps he was too nervous, because he sat up straighter with his hands on his knees. Although it looked like a conversation between young people, the other person was probably a leader.

I don't know which official is higher, him or Representative Su. I was a little uncomfortable because Representative Su stood me up, but now that this more approachable young man is here, the atmosphere seems to be more relaxed and pleasant.

The woman he was with looked very pretty and had a rather artistic air about her; she might be his girlfriend or a female subordinate.

During the chat, Yi Ye secretly sized him up, and when the other person looked back at her, she lowered her head to avoid it, her gaze having a piercing quality.

“We have already reviewed Yiye’s information. She started learning ballet at the age of 3, and her training experience includes Osaka, Moscow and the Royal Ballet School in the UK, as well as her advanced studies at the Dutch National Ballet School last year. It is an outstanding resume.”

Chen Shijun's praise was heartfelt. After practicing ballet for more than ten years, he now needs to switch to another path. I wonder if he has made up his mind to do so.

"Director Chen, you flatter me. Compared to professional dancers, I still have a lot to improve."

Despite saying that, she is actually quite proud of her efforts over the years, and even if she were to pursue a career in K-pop, this label would continue to have a positive impact on her career.

"Then why do you want to give up ballet and become a K-pop idol? As far as I know, this kind of transition is not common, especially at your level of expertise."

During the conversation with Representative Su, the biggest question she raised was whether the other party had made up their mind. If not, then there was no need to waste each other's time.

After all, if we include her in the debut group, and she gets frustrated after a few months, then just packs her bags and runs back to the Netherlands to continue her ballet studies, all that will be left is a mess.

“Actually, Mina from TWICE also studied ballet, so this kind of transformation is not unprecedented.”

Ichiyo tried to explain to the man, but Chen Shijun said that TWICE's Japanese members hadn't studied ballet as deeply as Ichiyo, and their professional level couldn't compare. This rebuttal contained a hint of praise, which made Ichiyo feel good. She took a deep breath, hardened her gaze, and began to organize her thoughts to answer Chen Shijun's questions.

“I’ve seen a BLACKPINK concert in Osaka before, and the feeling of standing on that stage is something that you can’t experience in a ballet theater.”

Ichiyo said that ballet audiences are quiet and restrained, while she prefers the kind of audience where she can directly communicate with them and feel their passionate energy.

In reality, it's just clichés. Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that being an idol has a higher ceiling, and one's future in a ballet company is basically predictable.

It is even more difficult if one's skills are not outstanding among their peers. Compared to the opportunity to become an idol, becoming a star ballet dancer requires much more effort and yields less reward.

"Being an idol is a very tough job, you know, being a trainee is very..."

I was just about to question whether the other person had the perseverance and determination, but then I suddenly realized that ballet training is even more brutal, and the other person should have no shortage of perseverance and the ability to endure pain.

Under such circumstances, even Chen Shijun felt that the other party was a very good prospect, so it's no wonder that Representative Su wanted to personally fly to the Netherlands.

Even though the other person didn't have any background in popular dance, their basic skills were very strong. I watched the video that came with their resume, and every movement was precise and graceful, and their body control was excellent.

"How good is your Korean? Can you have a normal conversation?"

Chen Shijun glanced at the silent older sister, who seemed to have perfectly played the role of a accessory. If it were Enhui who came at this moment, she would probably help him out.

"It's still in the early stages, but if it's confirmed, I'll hire a tutor to study every day. I have a pretty good talent for languages."

The girl was clearly taken aback for a moment, but she was full of confidence, raising her head to indicate that there was absolutely no problem. This attitude made Chen Shijun's eyes flash with a hint of admiration.

“Source Music is preparing a new girl group that will have more than one international member. If you have any expectations for this project and are trying to find some breakthroughs, you will definitely have to overcome the language barrier.”

After pausing briefly to observe the girl's reaction, Nakamura Ichiyo listened attentively like a student, nodding occasionally without showing any impatience or arrogance.

"Representative Su values ​​you highly and believes you can bring a unique touch to the team. However, the final decision will depend on your performance going forward. Are you really prepared to give up the opportunity to pursue further studies in the Netherlands?"

Chen Shijun felt this was a difficult decision to make, but the other person's eyes suddenly lit up, which surprised the man.

“I am ready, and if possible, I hope to have more in-depth discussions with my parents as soon as possible.”

This determination left Chen Shijun speechless, as if he were seeing his disobedient younger sister Yuan Ying, who was just like that when she became a trainee.

"She's such a decisive girl, sometimes she's like my own little sister..."

Chen Shijun glanced at Zheng Encai with a smile, and the older sister seemed to have thought of something as well, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Director Chen's sister..."

The girl opposite was very curious and unconsciously repeated, "Chen Shijun is so handsome, his sister must be a beauty too."

"She was also an idol, and now she's back as a trainee. She was just as determined to pursue this career back then. Seeing KAZUHA reminds me of her."

(End of this chapter)