Peninsula Asteroid

Chi Jingyuan just couldn't help but take off his headphones after listening to the song called "All Night", and looked at Kim Taeyeon in surprise: "What the hell is this?"

His surprise was palpable, and his expression seemed as if he had heard something wrong.

"Are you sure it's this one?" Chi Jingyuan blinked and asked again to confirm.

Just after hearing Kim Taeyeon say that the title song for Girls' Generation's 10th anniversary album has been selected, Ji Kyung-won instantly became interested. With strong expectations, he immediately opened the music library and started searching.

But the song he just heard really disappointed him...

It's not that this song called "All Night" is terrible, SM won't come up with songs that are completely substandard, it's just that it's a bit too mediocre, whether it's structure, style, arrangement, lyrics, basically After listening to all the elements, I can't find any highlights. It is just a very ordinary and ordinary Kpop song, which is up to standard, but nothing more.

The expectations were too high, but Chi Jingyuan was immediately disappointed when he heard such an ordinary song.

"Yeah, that's it."

Kim Taeyeon saw Chi Jingyuan: "You think it's normal too?..."

"It's more than just ordinary. Wait...I'll listen to another one."

Chi Jingyuan nodded, but he didn't comment too much. Instead, he quickly found another song and listened to it.

"Holiday"

It's just...the other song "Holiday" is a little better, but it's not much better.

Taking off his earphones and looking at Kim Taeyeon who had a calm expression and said nothing, Chi Jingyuan suddenly fell into silence.

Although Girls' Generation has declined severely and is about to end, and most fans have already fallen into the arms of the young and beautiful girls in the new girl group, it is still the top girl group of the previous generation and still occupies a very special place in the hearts of the people of the peninsula. Yes, even if you are not a fan of them, you definitely know Girls’ Generation’s name. Although they are not as popular as they are, their style and level are still there.

No matter what, if you want to make a comeback, you have to make a comeback without falling over. The album configuration, clothing, and MV investment must be above the standard in all aspects. For example, in 2015, you can see that the cost is very high at a glance. .

And this is not an ordinary comeback album, but a commemorative album for the 10th anniversary of Girls' Generation, which debuted in 2007. In addition, it has been confirmed that the three of them will not renew their contracts, so this can also be regarded as Girls' Generation's disbandment album. If If there are no surprises in the future, this should be the last album of the 8-member Girls’ Generation.

So this is an album of great significance to both SNSD’s idols and their fans who still like them. It can be regarded as carrying ten years of ups and downs, accompanying each other, and finally ending perfectly to bring the meaning of the end. A very important album.

Presumably, their fans, including Kim Taeyeon and Lim Yoona, who were childhood sisters, think so, and even friends like Ji Kyung-won and onlookers also expect this.

It's just...after these two title songs were released, the meaning, focus, and tenth anniversary became wishful thinking. Good meaning needs to be supported by excellent songs and planning. These two ordinary or even mediocre dance songs cannot bear the responsibility. take this responsibility.

After listening to these two songs, Chi Jingyuan knew that SM must not be interested in Girls' Generation's comeback. If the title songs were these two, it would not only disappoint fans, but it would probably be just a fan show at best. Internal self-pleasure.

But it’s no wonder that Ji Jingyuan, who knows the inside story, knows very well that Girls’ Generation’s trio will not renew their contracts, and as a girl group whose life cycle should come to an end, according to the company’s mentality, it is really impossible to invest too many resources in a group that is destined to disband. There is absolutely no need for them to pay for groups that cannot make money and the feelings of their fans.

It's just... Although Ji Kyung-won is not a fan of Girls' Generation, SNSD was indeed the name he heard most often when he first came into contact with Kpop before joining SM. In addition, he has a good relationship with several sisters in SNSD. At this time After listening to these two songs and understanding the inner meaning, I still feel a little regretful and desolate.

After listening to it, Chi Jingyuan pondered for a while, looked at Kim Taeyeon and asked with a frown: "The company just gave these two songs to Noona as your main feature?"

"Don't look like that. The maknae composed the lyrics for "Holiday", but...it's really a bit ordinary..."

Kim Taeyeon chuckled a few times, then her face slowly darkened, and she sighed and said: "A lot of resources were invested in the comeback in 2015, but it was not satisfactory. Last year, something happened with Pani and several people, plus Xiuying and the others. The contract was not renewed, so the company actually had no plans to release this album. This 10th anniversary album itself was something we fought for ourselves.”

"But although the company promised to develop a specialty, its attitude is really..."

"Then we can't be so perfunctory, right?" Chi Jingyuan tilted his head and looked at the two songs on the screen, his tone a little unhappy.

"Oh, SNSD now..." At this point, Kim Taeyeon paused, as if it was difficult to say the words in her mouth, but after a few seconds of silence, she could only sigh helplessly: "...Indeed, it can't be done."

Once upon a time Girls' Generation redefined the top girl groups, and they were extremely popular both in the peninsula music industry and within SM. During their peak period, every time they returned to SM, they were given strong support. They collaborated with well-known composers and producers, and all kinds of resources were always available. Not missing.

But now that we have reached this point, even disbanding the album is so perfunctory. Kim Taeyeon, who has been on the road to glory since Girls' Generation, feels the most profoundly...

"..." Chi Jingyuan also felt the same for some reason. After being silent for a few seconds, he asked, "What should I say now? Is it confirmed?"

"Not yet. If you can hear the song, we can certainly hear it, so we have not agreed to use these two songs as the main features at the moment. We are fighting with the company together..."

Kim Taeyeon shook her head and talked about the latest situation.

She actually has some contradictions in her heart, because now Girls' Generation is no longer good, but Kim Taeyeon is very good personally. SM just doesn't give SNSD resources, but it gives her enough resources for herself.

And although the other members have said that they want to make this 10th anniversary album, they actually don't have the courage to go all out. Moreover, Huang Miying and Choi Xiuying are leaving the company. To be honest, they don't have much say now. In fact, they don't have much say now. It was because of her that Lin Yoona and Lee Soon Kyu were talking and fighting for it with the company.

Fortunately, the attitudes of these members, who have a lot of status and say in the company, are very clear. Although the relationship between them is relatively subtle, whether it is out of interests or feelings, everyone is at least I really want to make this last album a success.

"... But the company's intention is actually very obvious. It is not willing to give too many resources... It is okay to invest in the album, but it really won't put too much effort into the songs."

Kim Taeyeon continued: "So we are going to talk again, and then try to see if we can find some song resources ourselves. Anyway, the album will be released in August, which is still four or five months away. If it comes Let’s talk when it’s really too late…”

"so……"

Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly while listening, but after hearing this, he also understood Kim Taeyeon's purpose in talking about this matter.

The next second, Kim Taeyeon looked over with her little eyes: "Jingyuan, do you remember what I asked you to do before? Is there any progress?"

Sure enough, as expected, the sister asked about this matter.

However, Chi Jingyuan paused for a moment when he heard the words, his face turned bitter, and his tone was hesitant: "Uh..."

Kim Taeyeon told him about this a long time ago, asking him to search the company's music library to see if there are any songs that are suitable for SNSD. If you are inspired, try to compose it and see if you can write a song for SNSD's 10th anniversary album. song.

This sister said it more than once. She was so familiar with her and it wasn't a big deal. Chi Jingyuan happened to be a professional counterpart, so she immediately agreed.

It's just... Although he agreed, to be honest, he didn't take it too seriously. Moreover, he was busy with work at that time and never put it on his agenda. Now, after such a long time, there has been no progress at all. Today, he was suddenly corrected. The Lord asked, and with Chi Jingyuan's face, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

However, the guilty expression only appeared for a second, and Chi Jingyuan immediately became serious, "I have also listened to some songs in the music library during this period, but I haven't found any that are more suitable for Girls' Generation..."

Of course he wouldn't say such sentimental words as 'I don't take it to heart at all'.

And Chi Jingyuan didn't lie. He had indeed heard it... but he didn't listen for too long.

"As for creating, I haven't had much inspiration recently..."

Looking at Kim Taeyeon's somewhat disappointed look, Chi Kyung-won changed the subject: "But Noona, you can tell me your opinion. What are your thoughts on the style and songs for this comeback? I'll see if you can give it to me." A little inspiration…”

I didn't take it seriously before because I was busy and it was still early, but now that I heard Kim Taeyeon talk about SNSD's current situation, Ji Kyungwon actually felt the same way. In addition, he has a good relationship with Kim Taeyeon and Lee Soonkyu. If it's suitable If so, he wouldn't hesitate to help them.

When he debuted, Girls' Generation was at its peak. He had personally witnessed the rise of this top girl group and experienced its decline. If he could personally participate in their disbandment and end this time, it would be considered a beginning and an end. .

And no matter what, he is still a fan of Yoona sunbaenim.

"As for the idea of ​​the song..."

Kim Taeyeon was a little disappointed at first, but her eyes lit up when she heard what Chi Jingyuan said. After thinking for a moment, she immediately said: "...I think the song this time doesn't need to be too exciting, and there is no need to make comparisons. It's a novel concept. It's best to be a little gentle and sentimental. It's the kind of thing where we sing to them on a small stage with gentle lighting, and our fans listen quietly below. Everyone enjoys and is attached to each other very much. That feeling..."

"...I hope this album is a thank you to all the fans who have supported us for so long, and a farewell. Although it is a farewell, I don't really like a too sad style. I hope it has a feeling of starting over. ”

This sister had obviously thought about it carefully for a long time. She kept talking for a long time without thinking much. She was very serious and also expressed her thoughts about this album with some emotion. After she finished speaking, she looked at Chi Jingyuan's face. With her eyes, she seemed to feel that she had too many ideas, and she waved her hand quickly: "But these are my own ideas, but the title song cannot be too lyrical. If you have any ideas, Jingyuan, just do it..."

"Um."

Contrary to Kim Taeyeon's expectation, Chi Jingyuan nodded in agreement after hearing her thoughts: "Actually, I think so too."

Kim Taeyeon said that she has an appetite for Ji Kyung-won. In fact, in Ji Kyung-won's eyes, the songs in Girls' Generation's 10th anniversary album are indeed more suitable for a sensational and nostalgic style.

There is no need for very difficult songs to show one's strength, because there is no need to prove anything anymore when one is young.

There is no need for too exciting dance music, or very addictive hit songs... Let’s not talk about whether we can get this rare song resource. Using this kind of song will actually make SNSD’s 10th anniversary album lose It has a special meaning and becomes ordinary and vulgar.

Because no matter how good the results are this time, it will not change the fact that the three members of Girls' Generation have not renewed their contracts, all members have long been focusing on their personal resources, and the entire group is about to be disbanded.

Therefore, Ji Kyung Won’s unexpected thoughts were consistent with Kim Taeyeon’s. He also felt that this album and songs were suitable as a farewell and confession to fans. It was a tribute and mutual thanks to SNSD and SONE for supporting and accompanying each other for ten years. , and at the same time, it also brings a perfect end to this group. No matter whether it is possible to return in the future, at least this time, idols and fans will not leave any regrets.

Even the results don’t need to be great...as long as the idols and fans can understand.

"Company, warmth, farewell, agreement..."

Chi Jingyuan wrote down these keywords on the computer, and seemed to have some ideas in his mind. After being quiet for a while, he typed on the keyboard, looked at Kim Taeyeon and said: "I have a feeling, I have been trying to find inspiration recently... If I have time in the next two days, I will look through the music library and see if there is anything suitable for you."

Although the words were the same, unlike the perfunctory words before, this time he really took it to heart.

"Of course you're fine!"

Seeing his serious look, Kim Taeyeon immediately smiled happily, stood up like a dog and clenched her fists to support Chi Jingyuan: "wuli Jingyuan ZZzang!! The most ZZzang!"

Although Chi Jingyuan chuckled, looking at Kim Taeyeon standing up and having a child's figure that was about the same height as Chi Jingyuan sitting down, he felt a little cursed in his heart.

This support is not interesting at all. It would be better if it were replaced by YoonA-senpai.

Kim Taeyeon was very relieved that this matter was settled and at the same time she was very much looking forward to it. After chatting with Chi Jingyuan for a few words about the album, she looked at the time and got up to prepare because she still had a schedule. I said goodbye, but just as I was about to leave, I suddenly remembered something:

"By the way, I heard that the cooperation with GUCCI is about to come to fruition. Have you heard anything about it, Jingyuan?"

"Ah?" Chi Jingyuan was startled when he heard her suddenly ask: "A little bit."

"Let me tell you, how could you not know about the company's matters related to GUCCI~" Kim Taeyeon looked like "I had expected it", then she poked her head and asked curiously: "...Yoona has a great chance. ”

"Forehead……"

This question completely stopped Chi Jingyuan.

What did he say? Said that he personally messed it up?

A rush of wild grass flew through my heart, but on the outside, I remained calm. I just nodded stiffly: "Big, very big."

"Huh? Really? How big is it?"

"Um……"

Chi Jingyuan pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and said solemnly: "You are a hundred times better than Nu Na."

"Aisi, go to hell! If you don't want to say it, just say it..."

Kim Taeyeon knew he was joking as soon as she heard it. She waved her hand angrily and didn't ask any more questions. She turned around and was about to leave. But after taking two steps, she turned back and asked: "Also, in a few days When you get better, why don't you invite some friends and let's go out to have a meal and have some fun?"

"Okay." Chi Jingyuan responded directly after hearing the words: "I met Brother Zhongxuan this morning, and he also asked me out."

"That's what he told me at noon. How else would I know that you came to the company... Of course, I had this idea. What time do you think is suitable?"

"I'll have the stitches removed on the 21st, how about the 22nd?"

"It's okay, it's up to you."

Kim Taeyeon made an agreed gesture, then rolled her eyes and asked with a strange expression: "Do you want to call me Mina xi? If you want to call her, I won't call her Irene."

"Um."

Seeing Kim Taeyeon winking and looking like 'I'm thinking about you', Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but smile. After thinking about it, he said: "Call, I'll ask her later. If you have time, just call her." Come together."

"As soon as Irene heard that you were injured, she went to the hospital overnight to see you. It's really... ok, call~"

…………

Kim Taeyeon shook her head with disdain and left. Chi Jingyuan smiled helplessly, turned around and was about to pack up and leave when she suddenly received a call from Park Jae-hyun.

"Jingyuan, are you still in the company?"

"In the music room, what's wrong?"

"I'm coming to see you now... GUCCI's collaborative artist has been decided. Let's talk to us first."