Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

"Annyeonghaseyo, Park Ji-hye Yi-me-da".

"I never expected that the person Jisoo said she would contact me would be the designer."

At 2 PM, in a coffee shop near YG Entertainment, Park Ji-hye, the head of Blackpink's styling team, stood in front of Kang Sung-chul based on a brief message from the chief.

While styling Kim Jisoo the other day, she heard that someone had asked for her phone number.

But no one contacted them for several days in a row.

I originally thought we might never contact each other again.

To my surprise, I received a phone call when I was leaving home in the morning.

I was somewhat surprised to hear that it was Mr. K, the designer who used Park Hyo-min to promote the "Newtro concept" at the recently concluded Seoul Fashion Week.

Therefore, he readily agreed to meet.

Upon meeting him, I was somewhat surprised to see that the designer, Mr. K, was actually a young man.

To know,

On the internet right now.

Park Hyo-min's Instagram post is trending because of one of his photos!

Even Park Ji-yeon's short video, because the two scenes were identical, led many people to suspect that designer Mr. K and King were the same person.

The only slightly odd thing is...

Designer K, who can create such trendy concepts, shouldn't be the person Kim Jisoo described as having terrible fashion sense and needing to be saved.

I guess they were dressed casually when they met.

"Annyeonghaseyo, Kang Seong-chen, Imida." Kang Seong-chen also stood up with a smile, reintroduced herself, and shook hands with Park Ji-hye.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two took their seats.

After seated.

The two, who valued their time, didn't waste any time and got straight to the point.

Park Ji-hye was very curious as to why such a talented designer would approach her.

Logically speaking, as long as the stylist follows his instructions.

The artist's styling.

It will definitely bring surprises.

"Ani, that's not how it works."

Jiang Xingchen waved her hand, "How can I handle so many things by myself?"

"There aren't that many absolutes."

"I happened to run into Kim Jisoo, and immediately thought of Director Park, so I shamelessly asked for her contact information."

"Meeting today is a chance to get to know each other and build rapport, and hopefully there will be opportunities to work together in the future."

Upon hearing this, Park Ji-hye immediately sensed something different.

However, he didn't inquire too much, and instead smiled and agreed with Jiang Xingchen's statement.

The fact that an unknown designer could make a name for himself with just one outfit at a fashion show like Seoul Fashion Week is enough to prove his understanding of fashion.

Establishing a collaborative relationship with someone like that would also benefit the development of her styling team.

There's no reason to refuse.

If Jiang Xingchen's fame continues to grow in the future, it will be even more beneficial than harmful.

Moreover, given his status, he certainly wouldn't just offer empty pleasantries.

money.

Naturally, there will be no shortage.

"Designer, I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it."

After stating her position, Park Ji-hye's tone became much more friendly, "I wonder about the King who made the video for Ji-yeon-ssi..."

"I'm not very talented, but I had a great idea on the spur of the moment that I thought would be perfect for Jiyeon, so we collaborated on it."

Venue, funding, or resources.

Given EPOCH Entertainment's current state, it is not in a position to fully launch its business.

Therefore, after receiving the system's task, Jiang Xingchen made more detailed adjustments to the original development plan based on the actual situation.

This process began when I received the "Beginner Dance Mastery" reward.

So, whether it's designer Mr. K who appeared in front of the public a couple of days ago, or choreographer King who only stepped into the spotlight today, it's all the same.

All of this was part of his plan.

It's not just about accumulating funds, but also about expanding your network and resources within the industry.

In comparison, the latter carries more weight.

Therefore, when Park Ji-hye asked him about it, he did not hide anything and readily admitted that he was King.

"Daifa..."

Even though she was somewhat prepared, Park Ji-hye was still very surprised.

It's important to understand that there's a significant difference between choreography and costume design.

"What are your thoughts on Jiyeon's styling, Jihye-ssi?"

Taking this opportunity, Jiang Xingchen also asked a question, "If Zhihui Xi were to design it, what kind of look would she create for her?"

"Designer, is this considered a pre-collaboration assessment?"

"Hahaha... Annie, I just thought of this on a whim."

"Hmm... if I were to design it, I would consider giving her a smoky makeup look, dark-colored clothing, and an overall style that leans towards mystery..."

Park Ji-hye closed her eyes and recalled the dance that Park Ji-yeon had performed in the short video.

A few seconds later, she began her analysis and judgment.

Jiang Xingchen listened quietly, and when she opened her eyes after she finished speaking, she suggested that when she had time, she should arrange for Park Jiyeon to record another take to see the effect.

"Of course, but let's not delay, how about tonight?"

"If Wisdom has time."

"Park Jiyeon is going to take the internet by storm this time!"

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Longshan District.

The sun had completely sunk below the horizon.

All that remained was a pitch-black sky.

Only two lights were on in the private practice room.

The light was dim.

But that's the effect we need later.

Jiang Xingchen, who left at noon, sat cross-legged on the floor, adjusting the settings of the camera in her hand.

Click...

Just then.

The door to the practice room behind them was gently opened.

Park Jiyeon pushed the door open and came in.

She received a notification in the afternoon that Park Ji-hye had designed a look for her to match the choreography.

I hope to test it out.

Faced with such a demand.

She naturally had no objections.

On the contrary, I was also a little excited.

After all, the impact of an excellent look is very direct.

Moreover.

It's only just getting dark, can it really be called night?

"Oh, it's Jiyeon."

Hearing the noise behind her, Jiang Xingchen turned around.

Then I saw the styling that Park Ji-hye designed for her.

Not complicated.

A well-tailored black suit and trousers, paired with a white shirt.

The smoky makeup is very striking.

But...isn't something missing?

He looked at Park Ji-hye, who was standing behind Park Ji-yeon.

She then smiled and took out a black bowler hat from behind her back, placing it diagonally on Park Jiyeon's head.

Her demeanor immediately underwent a noticeable change.

Like a female secret agent hiding in the shadows.

"As expected of a designer."

"No, I just felt that wearing a hat would help to cover up and better suit my overall look."

"Designer, don't forget you handled the filming and editing of that video from this morning yourself!"

Park Ji-hye was very satisfied with Kang Sung-chen's keen eye for styling and felt that she had found a kindred spirit. However, after seeing the camera in his hand, an absurd guess suddenly surfaced in her mind.

"I know a little..."

Jiang Xingchen once again resorted to her usual rhetoric.

He completely ignored the speechless look in Park Jiyeon's eyes.

In fact, while the others were away, he briefly tested the camerawork skills of the "Inkigayo Rookie VJ".

No wonder they were able to become the chief.

Fortunately, he didn't place too much importance on the chief's camerawork ideas and methods.

The impact is that after experiencing the ultimate pleasure, starting over from scratch becomes somewhat uninteresting.

Thinking of this, he couldn't wait to look at Park Jiyeon.

"Ji-yeon, then we..."

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