Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

Even in the darkness of Seoul, the traffic continues unabated.

The Yazun slowly merged in, moving along with the flow of traffic, stopping and starting intermittently.

The two people in the car didn't deliberately look for topics to talk about; they just chatted casually.

Yoo Jae-suk leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples vigorously. "It's a good thing I ran into you today, otherwise I don't know when I would have finished that task!"

"I'm glad I could help Jae-seok hyung."

Jiang Yuhe smiled and then asked, "By the way, Jae-seok hyung, that clip we recorded earlier should have been pretty effective, right?"

"Yes, it works very well."

Yoo Jae-suk squinted, looking exhausted. "Just before we wrapped up, PD Kim Tae-ho came over to mention that he was quite satisfied and praised you for your quick wit and natural comebacks... He rarely praises people so directly."

"That's good." Jiang Yuhe breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh, right..."

Yoo Jae-suk changed the subject, turning his head to ask, "Woo-hyuk, do you have any other plans for the rest of this week? The drama probably won't start filming so soon, right?"

Jiang Yuhe thought for a moment, "There's no confirmed schedule yet. As for the drama, the first study session just ended, and we'll have to wait for the production team's notification regarding the specific start date. What's wrong, Jae-seok hyung? Is something the matter?"

"Well……"

Yoo Jae-suk hesitated for a moment, then said, "Yes, there is something. Remember what I told you before... about the new program that SBS is preparing?"

Jiang Yuhe nodded.

Yoo Jae-suk continued, "Recently, the overall framework and direction of that program have been basically finalized, including by the PD and the writing team. Next, we'll hold a planning meeting to discuss the details. If you're free, why don't you come with me and listen in?"

"I?"

Jiang Yuhe gripped the steering wheel tightly, looking surprised.

He does want to join Family Outing and become one of the MCs.

The problem is that these planning meetings usually only invite the core MCs who have already been selected to discuss the program with the production team.

he?

To put it bluntly, he's just a fringe figure in the variety show industry. Why would Yoo Jae-suk think of inviting him?

"Well... actually, that's not what I meant, it's just that..."

Looking at Kang Woo-hyuk's puzzled expression, Yoo Jae-suk explained with a smile, "The production team has their eye on your brains."

"Brain?" Jiang Yuhe was somewhat confused.

"Do you remember the suggestions you gave me and the production team privately during the Thailand special of 'X-MAN,' and several subsequent recordings?"

Yoo Jae-suk stopped being mysterious and said directly, "Although those were just some flashes of inspiration, it still shows your accurate judgment on how to create program effects and the psychology of the audience."

"And this new show... from what I see so far, seems to have quite ambitious goals. It seems to want to make some groundbreaking attempts, and the guest lineup it's considering is probably not just a simple gagman. That's the main reason why I wanted to recommend you to the production team before."

It turned out to be the case.

Jiang Yuhe suddenly realized.

This is probably an unexpected benefit that came from his unintentional involvement in "X-MAN".

"Of course I have no problem!"

Jiang Yuhe immediately replied, "However, I don't know what valuable ideas I can offer. After all, I'm just a junior, and my experience is relatively limited..."

Don't overcomplicate things.

Yoo Jae-suk waved his hand, "I'm just going to sit in and listen to their ideas. If I have any ideas, I might as well speak up. Whether they work out or not is another matter. At the very least, it's a good learning opportunity. More importantly... it's a chance to show my face."

Yoo Jae-suk paused, his tone becoming increasingly gentle.

"Yuhe, if you really want to join this program, then this meeting will be an excellent stage for you to showcase your talents. Don't be afraid to demonstrate your abilities; let them see your limitless potential. That's more important than anything else! As for the rest... well, anyway, I'm here, aren't I? Don't worry."

Yoo Jae-suk's words were truly candid and without reservation.

Hearing this, Jiang Yuhe was moved and nodded solemnly, saying, "I understand, Brother Zaishi, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely prepare carefully."

Yoo Jae-suk shook his head and laughed, "This opportunity wasn't given to you by me; you earned it yourself."

"However, the specific time has not been finalized yet. I will notify you as soon as I have news, which should be in the next few days, so please pay attention and coordinate the time accordingly."

As Yoo Jae-suk spoke, he yawned slightly, his face revealing undisguised exhaustion, and said self-deprecatingly, "Today has really been...this old body of mine..."

Kang Woo-hyuk then remembered that Yoo Jae-suk had also been working non-stop all day.

Like me, I guess she didn't get much rest after filming "X-MAN" and came straight to MBC to prepare for the recording of "Infinite Challenge".

This dedication is truly admirable.

Jiang Yuhe also said with an expression of admiration, "Brother, what are you saying? You're not old at all, you're the nation's MC Yoo Jae-suk... Why don't you rest for a while, and I'll call you when we get there."

"Okay, sure."

Yoo Jae-suk stopped being polite, adjusted his posture slightly, and closed his eyes.

But a moment later, as if he remembered something, he began to mutter to himself, even with his eyes closed: "You also need to rest well. Pay more attention to the new variety show. Think about it in advance. Organize your ideas about the program format, game segments, and the like. It's better to be prepared."

Hearing this, Jiang Yuhe felt a warmth in his heart.

He nodded and solemnly replied, "Yes, I will."

Soon, the car arrived near Liu Zaishi's house.

Before getting out of the car, Yoo Jae-suk patted Kang Woo-hyuk on the shoulder again, "Keep in touch. Call me anytime if anything happens. Don't hesitate!"

"Yes, Brother Jae-seok, please take care and get some rest."

After watching Yoo Jae-suk's figure disappear, Kang Woo-hyuk returned to the car.

However, he did not go home immediately, but slowly drove away and parked the car on a quiet roadside.

The constant busyness made him, who was used to being lazy, feel quite uncomfortable.

According to Yoo Jae-suk, the planning meeting for the new program is probably in the next few days. After all, it's only a matter of time before "X-MAN" ends, and we really need to hurry up and find a new variety show to take its place.

However, before that...

Suddenly, Kwon Yuri's cautious face appeared in his mind.

He has given a clear reply to SM's invitation, but the details of the subsequent negotiations and his plans and arrangements... probably cannot be finalized in a short time.

Perhaps... I should go to SM first tomorrow?

Once the idea becomes clear, a sense of urgency follows.

He thought for a moment, then took out his phone from his pocket, opened his contacts, and found Yuri's number.

But when he saw the time in the upper right corner of the screen, he hesitated again.

It's already past 11 o'clock.

Although trainees' lives are usually irregular, Yuri may not have fallen asleep yet at this moment.

But calling at this hour is still a bit presumptuous.

After thinking for a moment, he clicked on Yuri's name and sent her a message.

"Yuri, are you there?"

He then tossed his phone back into the passenger seat, started the car, and prepared to leave.

But the next second, the passenger's phone rang.

Looking down, I saw that Kwon Yuri had called back.