Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

Jiang Yuhe nodded understandingly, his smile tinged with bitterness.

Also.

Someone like him, who can only sing but not write, is indeed quite a headache.

Yoo Young-jin smiled apologetically, "But then I thought about it, and it's not a bad idea, after all... singing and songwriting are inseparable."

"A truly excellent singer, in addition to being able to sing, must also have a certain understanding of songwriting itself; the two complement each other."

"Moreover, judging from the two songs you presented yesterday, your potential is undoubtedly enormous."

He paused, his gaze falling on Jiang Yuhe's still somewhat youthful face, and asked with a smile, "As for your age... I remember the information says you're 20 years old?"

"Yes!" Jiang Yuhe nodded.

"Um...20 years old."

Yu Yongzhen murmured softly, "At this age, although it's not the best time to systematically learn music theory, it's far from being fully formed either. As long as you really want to learn and are willing to put in the effort, it's not too late."

Jiang Yuhe listened quietly.

He could tell from Yu Yongzhen's words that they were sincere and not just polite words.

In an instant, my heart felt warm.

Thank you, teacher!

He quickly sat up straight, his tone solemn, "I will definitely cherish this opportunity and work hard!"

"Um."

Yu Yongzhen nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at his watch: "It's getting late, why don't we go to the company cafeteria for lunch first, and continue in the afternoon?"

He suddenly seemed to remember something, and his expression instantly became hesitant.

"Wait, I suddenly remembered that I might have something else to do this afternoon... But I'm not sure if you're suitable to participate, I need to ask the president first."

"Never mind, I'll just ask the president directly. It shouldn't be a big problem."

He didn't even try to hide the fact that Jiang Yuhe was right next to him; he simply took out his phone and dialed Lee Soo-man's number.

"Yes, Chairman, it's me, Youngjin... I mainly wanted to ask about what happened this afternoon... Yes, Woohyuk came today... Yes, I understand, okay!"

After a brief call, Yu Yongzhen hung up and turned to Jiang Yuhe, saying, "The chairman also said it's no problem. I was originally planning to call a few of their lead singers over this afternoon to record the song 'Girls' Generation' that you gave me yesterday, to get a feel for it and see if it's suitable."

"After all, I need to give you an answer sooner rather than later, right?"

The "them" that Yoo Young-jin was referring to were naturally the members of Girls' Generation.

Yu Yongzhen continued, "What the chairman means is actually similar to mine. Since you adapted this song, it would be even better if you were here to offer some guidance."

"With your singing skills, you should be more than qualified to be their singing instructor."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuhe waved his hands repeatedly, "Teacher, you're joking. I can only sing; I don't know anything else. How could I dare to give pointers to others? It's already very good that I can learn and observe from the side."

"Still being modest!"

Yu Yongzhen pursed his lips, then, as if remembering something, quickly asked, "By the way, there's still time. You said yesterday you had an original song, how's that coming along? Any ideas?"

Jiang Yuhe was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He understood that this was probably Yu Yongzhen's way of further testing his creative abilities.

After all, the previous two songs, one with a mysterious origin and the other an adaptation, were not considered original works.

The remaining song will undoubtedly be the key to testing his abilities.

But then he thought, there are only the two of them in the office now, so even if it's a little embarrassing to sing it later... it's probably okay, right?

After thinking about it, he stopped refusing, but a blush still involuntarily crept onto his face.

"Hmm...that's about right. How about...I sing a short a cappella for you, teacher, to hear how it sounds?"

"good!"

Yu Yongzhen immediately sat up straight, adopting an attitude of listening attentively.

"뚜뚜루뚜뚜뚜Kissing you baby..."

As soon as Jiang Yuhe opened his mouth and hummed that light and cheerful melody...

"Pfft—cough cough cough!"

Yu Yongzhen sprayed out the tea he had just drunk, completely losing his composure.

He hurriedly put down his teacup, grabbed a tissue to wipe his face, and coughed incessantly, his face turning red from holding it in.

He now understood why Jiang Yuhe had been so hesitant to talk about this song yesterday.

This melody, this feeling... it's completely different from "Reunion" and "Girls' Generation"!

Especially with its off-the-charts sweetness, it's really a bit of a challenge for Kang Woo-hyuk to sing it.

"You...you continue..."

Yu Yongzhen suppressed a laugh, lowered his head, and dared not look at Jiang Yuhe again.

Jiang Yuhe's face turned even redder, but since he had already started, he could only grit his teeth and continue singing.

Of course, he glossed over the straightforward lyrics that were full of the saccharine scent of romance.

After the song ended, an eerie silence returned to the office.

Yu Yongzhen looked at him strangely, and after a long pause, he slowly said, "The song... is indeed a good song. The melody is catchy, it's very memorable, and its popularity is undeniable, but..."

He frowned, considering his words carefully, and said, "Are you sure this song suits them...? Look, the previous two songs were a powerful and hopeful debut declaration, and the other was a youthful and vibrant group signature song, but this one... it's so sweet it's cloying, and it's also mixed with countless young girls' romantic fantasies. Isn't this style range... a bit too big?"

As an experienced producer, his concerns are not unfounded.

After all, in the early stages of an idol group, the most important thing is to establish its style.

This also relates to the group's market positioning and long-term development.

At this moment, Jiang Yuhe also recovered from his previous social shock. After calming down, he said, "Teacher, I think Girls' Generation inherently means youth and infinite possibilities! Why should we limit them to a certain style from the very beginning?"

"They can be like the song 'Reunion' says, full of strength, dreams and hope."

"It can also be like the message conveyed by 'Girls' Generation,' full of vitality and showing the most authentic youthful spirit."

"Then why can't they be... ordinary girls with innocent, budding feelings, who get shy and their hearts flutter?"

"That's true..." Yoo Young-jin nodded thoughtfully.

"not to mention……"

Jiang Yuhe stood up, his smile deepening. "The market needs a little something different to spice things up, doesn't it? I believe that as long as the song is good enough and the performance is sincere enough, any style... will not be a problem."

Yu Yongzhen nodded slowly, clearly convinced.

But he wasn't entirely certain, and cautiously said, "Indeed... like you said, since it's a young girl, it means endless possibilities. This song is indeed good. But I need to report to the president first, and let him make the decision."

"Yes, I understand!"

Jiang Yuhe nodded; he wasn't in a hurry.

He believed that with Lee Soo-man's vision and courage, he should be able to see the value of this song.

"Hey! You little rascal..."

Yu Yongzhen suddenly seemed to realize something, and chuckled, "I wasn't paying attention before, and you really got me hooked!"

Jiang Yuhe shrank his neck and smiled innocently, "I didn't, how could I dare to treat the teacher like that?"

"Then why do you keep calling it Girls' Generation so smoothly? Our company hasn't even finalized the group name yet, and you've already decided on it on your own? And you're talking about it so confidently. Why don't you become the producer of this group too?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuhe could only smile weakly. It was still a little embarrassing to have his thoughts exposed.

"Alright, alright!"

Yu Yongzhen smiled and said, "Let's go eat first. We can discuss the rest after the test recording this afternoon."

"Yes!" Jiang Yuhe nodded as if he had been granted a pardon.

……

The two then went to the employee cafeteria inside SM Entertainment.

It was lunchtime, and the cafeteria was bustling with people.

Looking around, you can see trainees, staff, and the occasional familiar face on the TV screen.

As a senior executive of the company, Yu Yongzhen was naturally the most eye-catching person. He was used to the constant stares and simply led Jiang Yuhe to the exclusive dining area for senior executives.

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.

"Oppa?"