Peninsula: The Deepest Affection in Jiangnan

Gangnam District, Samseong-dong, Baekam Art Center.

The Kep1er members, who had just finished their comeback show, went backstage to remove their makeup and prepare for their next schedule.

Tomorrow, Kep1er will be heading to Tokyo for KCON 2022 JAPAN, so I need to get there tonight.

"Everyone, please wait a moment." The manager walked in and said to the girls who were about to remove their makeup.

At the same time, Xu Youqing and Shen Yu walked in.

The room leader glanced at Shen Yu, indicating that he and Xu Youqing could speak.

"Sorry to disturb everyone's rest. I'll need a little time. Could you please each record a short video?"

The WakeOne management team standing to the side had their own balancer specifically for filming TikTok and the latest iPhone, while Shen Yu felt he could put away his Pocket 3.

It has to be a big company! WakeOne may seem ordinary, but it's backed by a large corporation.

"Ah, okay." Choi Yoo-jin stood up and gestured for everyone to come and gather.

This is the oldest member and also the leader of the entire group.

Kep1er made their official comeback at today's showcase with their third mini-album, "TROUBLESHOOTER," so it's not surprising that they filmed a TikTok challenge at this time.

But the room leader led the way directly, and the handsome guy who was speaking must be a senior colleague.

Choi Yoo-jin didn't recognize them, but didn't dare to ask. She could only try asking her manager later how she and her teammates should address each other.

"Sister Youqing, please help me."

"..."

Xu Youqing was a little helpless. She didn't expect that she would have to teach them the choreography for the TikTok challenge herself in the end.

Of the nine girls who stood up, two of them saw Xu Youqing and Shen Yu, and their expressions were completely different from the others.

Sakamoto Mai looked at Xu Youqing with surprise, then glanced at Shen Yu, as if she remembered who he was.

Jiang Ruixu looked at Shen Yu and secretly raised her hand, wanting to greet him.

Shen Yu noticed this person's little action, and then reached out and clapped his hand in the air.

The two of them gave each other a high five in the air, which wasn't exactly a secretive gesture.

"Ruixu, who is that senior?" Shen Xiaoting asked from the side.

The youngest member gets along well with everyone.

"Hehe, TikTok was really popular a while ago... um." Suddenly remembering that the image wasn't very positive, Jiang Ruixu hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to continue.

This guy used to have the typical solo male singer vibe, and although his music has gotten better lately and he's become more interesting, but...

Hmm, he even gave himself a high five. It seems that even after a few years, their relationship is still good.

"Me and my seniors from Wu Bai Company!" After thinking for a moment, Jiang Ruixu introduced himself like this.

company?

When I first participated in Girls Planet 999, they would introduce each person's company.

However, after so much time has passed, everyone has basically forgotten about each other's companies.

Since he is a senior, I should still bow.

Upon hearing this, Cui Youzhen first bowed to Xu Youqing and Shen Yu to greet them, and then began to learn the specific dance from Xu Youqing.

"Is this thing any good?"

Shen Yu moved closer to Kep1er's manager.

"It's really good, the stability is excellent. Although the iPhone itself is quite stable, with a stabilizer you can shoot a lot of special effects."

The person in charge of filming picked up the equipment and showed Shen Yu a unique, fast-paced shot.

"Great stuff, looks like I should buy one too."

He used to be the overall leader of the MCN company, but he didn't know much about the specialized equipment the film crew used for shooting.

Back when I was making videos, I didn't even have a Pocket3.

Now we can finally get some powerful equipment.

"OK, we'll prepare the music. Once it's finished editing and we're ready to release it, we'll send it to your company for review."

"It's okay, just send it to me directly." Kep1er's manager nodded. "We have each other's contact information, Manager Xu."

Long live Chief Xu!

Shen Yu silently called out in his heart.

Shen Yu thought it would be even better if Xu Youqing went to YG with him.

Unfortunately, good things can't happen at the same time.

Xu Youqing nodded, took out her phone and played music, and the other party's agent began recording a video according to Shen Yu's instructions.

After all, it's just a short video, and there's no special camera work involved in the shooting, so it can be approved in one take very quickly.

Kep1er's kids are professionals too.

"...OK, next, Shen Xiaoting."

Shen Xiaoting was stunned for a second when she was suddenly called by her full name.

On one hand, it's the full name, and on the other hand, the Chinese pronunciation is very standard, unlike the feeling of calling her by her name in Korean.

It felt like I was having lunch in Seoul and chatting with her.

Sakamoto Maishiro gently nudged Xiaoting, and she immediately stepped forward.

After a brief, harmless pause, the video continued to be filmed.

After finishing filming her part, Shen Xiaoting looked at Jiang Ruixu, who hadn't filmed yet, and walked over to him.

"Um, what's this senior's name?"

Both the children who had finished taking photos and those who hadn't gathered around curiously.

"Shen Yu, oh, that's the same surname as Sister Xiaoting!"

"Hey, are the seniors in your company also Chinese?" Shen Xiaoting felt a strange sense of kinship.

"I don't think so?" Jiang Ruixu was a little confused after hearing this.

I heard that you came to the company after completing your military service, so you shouldn't be a Chinese citizen.

"This song is really nice," Jin Duojuan said from the side, then started humming the part that Xu Youqing had just played. "Is Senior Shen Yu planning to make a comeback? I'll definitely listen to this song then."

"If that's the case, do you think I'll run into you backstage at a music show?" Kim Chae-hyun asked.

"I probably... don't know." It's been two and a half years since Jiang Ruixu last saw Shen Yu. Apart from seeing Shen Yu's songs on TikTok frequently recently, Jiang Ruixu doesn't know more about Shen Yu than anyone else.

As for Sakamoto Maishiro, it's not easy for her to remember Shen Yu, because the trainees from Tokyo didn't have much contact with him back then.

Xu Youqing, who was standing to the side, had finished teaching and was now in charge of constantly switching songs.

Shen Yu watched as the girls finished their photoshoots one by one, and he was in a good mood. "Well, thank you everyone. Director Xu and I brought some milk tea. Please have some with the staff."

Shen Yu relied entirely on connections, but he still observed all the proper etiquette.

Moreover, the members of Kep1er are all kids, and there are two juniors from his own company. As a senior, Shen Yu should be more generous.

"The handsome oppa who buys me milk tea"

Shen Yu was very satisfied with this setup.

"Wow, thank you!"

"Thank you, senior!"

Hearing that the staff also had it, the makeup artists and agents in charge of makeup and styling were quite happy and thanked Shen Yu and Xu Youqing.

A bowing contest, a common occurrence in South Korean workplaces, began in the break room.

"By the way, Senior Shen Yu."

Choi Yoo-jin took the milk tea her manager had given her, looked at Shen Yu, and made a request.

"Could you also film the Challenge segment for our new song?"

It's probably impossible to invite someone like Director Xu, who doesn't usually show his face in public.

It seems that Shen Yu, who is planning to make a comeback, would also like to film Challenge with everyone, right?

Choi Yoo-jin, being adept at reading the room, spoke directly, not wanting to put Shen Yu in a difficult position.

then……

Shen Yu was in a dilemma.