Chapter 188

W, wait a minute .

President Kang GiJoon raised his hand and stopped KangYoon .

Is this Min JinSeo the Korean G.o.ddess Min JinSeo and not someone else?

Korean G.o.ddess .

This was her nickname since she was treated as one of the best movie stars in China . After her, many actors and actresses of Korea became interested in the Chinese movie industry .

Seeing him shocked, KangYoon smiled as he replied .

Hahaha, Im not sure about the G.o.ddess part, but yes . It is the actress Min JinSeo .

It was indeed that Min JinSeo .

President Kang GiJoon gulped and spoke .

Ahaha . Min JinSeo is rumored to be a darling at MG Entertainment wait .

He seemed to have remembered something and sighed .

Its not that Im looking down on you, President, but MG and World are incomparable in scale Oh, it seems that its true that MG Entertainment does not have a good relations.h.i.+p with Min JinSeo . It was pretty much an open secret in this industry . I heard that they went separate paths the moment she went over to China That doesnt mean that shes in the contract renewal season though

President Kang GiJoon tilted his head .

If it was the renewal season, the large companies would never let her be after all .

Seeing that he had many questions, KangYoon just told him that it wasnt the right time .

I have a lot to talk about in regards to JinSeo, but Ill tell you the specifics later . For now, Ill tell you what we need to do .

Hearing that, President Kang GiJoon noticed that something complex was going on and did not speak any further .

He doesnt seem like the type to boast .

Thinking that KangYoon wasnt someone who was all talk and no skill, President Kang GiJoon just put it aside .

The two then talked about what they should do in the future .

Hearing that KangYoon would free up some s.p.a.ce in Lunas for his office, President Kang GiJoon contemplated .

Theres no way MG will let Min JinSeo leave . How is she coming over to World? Is there some hidden story behind this? It shouldnt be something obvious like a betrayal .

President Kang GiJoon encountered a big a.s.signment the moment he came over to World Entertainment .

***

After talking with President Kang GiJoon, KangYoon went back to the studio where Seo Hanyu was waiting .

When he entered the studio, he saw Seo HanYu working with Kim JaeHoon on the leveling process .

Isnt the piano a little too loud?

Really? I think thats just about right .

I think its loud though

Seo HanYu tilted her head and disagreed with Kim JaeHoons words .

However, Kim JaeHoon was an obstinate man as well . Moreover, this was about his song so he did not back down .

Just as it was about to turn into a quarrel, KangYoon interfered .

You are doing leveling?

Oh, President .

As they were too focused, they did not notice KangYoon come in .

Kim JaeHoon scratched his head awkwardly, and KangYoon just patted his back before sitting down next to Seo HanYu .

Lets see . The piano is a little loud .

Right?

When Seo HanYu glanced at Kim JaeHoon with a see? look, Kim JaeHoon voiced his opinion that he was in the right .

Uhm, hyung . In my opinion, I think the piano will be better with a louder volume . You know, like it starts off quietly but goes all the way to the end

Oh, really? That doesnt sound bad either .

KangYoon adjusted the volume of the piano according to Kim JaeHoons preferences . The piano sounds were more emphasized and created a beautiful sound, but the balance with the piano and the other sounds were broken .

Seo HanYu tilted her head .

This is a little strange

KangYoon replied to her reaction .

Lets just leave it like this for now . Ill adjust it soon . Lets try adjusting the spatial position .

The spatial position?

Hearing a term she didnt recognize, Seo HanYu showed her curiosity .

Finding that rather cute, KangYoon adjusted the spatial position of the various tracks as he spoke .

Have you ever listened to Vivaldis Four Seasons as an orchestra?

Yes . JooYeon-unni took me to a recital and I got to listen to it there . It was good since it was calmer . The conductor was amazing, controlling all those instruments like that

That makes things easier . You know that the various instruments in the orchestra have a set position, right? The violins, cellos, and other string instruments are separated from the bra.s.s instruments like trombones and horns . At the very back are the timpanis .

Right . Its because the sounds shouldnt cl.u.s.ter up together Oh .

She realized what KangYoon was trying to say .

Thats the spatial positioning of the sounds . To put it simply, this is a way of simulating the sound that is produced when the instruments are located at various spatial positions . Usually, the ba.s.s is located towards the bottom, and the other instruments are located elsewhere .

Oh, so the piano sounds can be switched to various places .

Correct . This minute adjustment controls the quality of the music .

Seo HanYus eyes shone and wrote down all the words that KangYoon said .

After this process, you can add effects like compression and reverb . Compressors are usually better, but its difficult to use and Oh, theres much to explain, but itll be hard to comprehend them all . Just take it easy .

Okay .

Now listen to it again .

KangYoon played the sound after adjusting the location . When he did, the loud piano sounds gained a more spatial feeling and it was more pleasing to listen to .

Seo HanYu exclaimed .

Wow .

JaeHoon, is this okay?

Yes, hyung . Its just right .

Kim JaeHoon put his thumbs up as well .

After that, KangYoon continued with the leveling process while explaining various things to Seo HanYu .

Seo HanYu wrote down many things on her memos, trying to study while Kim JaeHoon also satiated some of her curiosity as well .

When they finished the leveling process, the sun had already set .

Shall we stop here for today?

When KangYoon stood up from his seat while stretching his arms out, Seo HanYu bowed to him, expressing her grat.i.tude .

KangYoon just patted her shoulders .

Youre amazing for wanting to learn when you could rest . If you make a visit next time, Ill teach you about mastering .

Thank you .

He should have had a hard time learning it, but he was willing to teach it so easily .

Kim JaeHoon was deeply touched by KangYoons actions .

Hes a big man after all .

President .

When KangYoon turned around to Kim JaeHoons call, he smiled as he spoke .

Ill treat you to dinner today .

Ooh, really?

Yes, HanYu, you should come with us too .

Thank you, oppa .

They were exhausted from the leveling process, but thanks to that the three became closer .

On the stairs, KangYoon spoke to Seo HanYu .

HanYu, when you come next time, research about the frequencies suited for each of the instruments .

Yes . No, w, wait a minute . Frequencies?

Seeing Seo HanYu panic, Kim JaeHoon laughed .

Hahahahaha, its the Hz things you saw today . Ill teach you about it .

Thank you .

The three left World Entertainment in a joyful mood .

***

After KangYoon and co left the studio, it was used by In MoonHee .

Go beyond the hill

You twisted it too much . Again .

Being instructed by Namhoon who came to train her, In MoonHee raised her voice .

However, Namhoon stopped her and emphasized again and again as he didnt like how she twisted the voice .

More naturally . More, more .

Yes .

In MoonHee followed NamHoons instructions nervously .

To ordinary people, it made no difference, but Namhoon was different .

She can do better .

He became a little greedy after seeing In MoonHee .

Her voice, her emotions, and everything seemed like the perfect fit for trot . She was very good even to those clueless about the genre .

The wind had pa.s.sed

Again .

Yes .

However, unlike what he was thinking, his expression was very stiff .

***

Eddioss dorms were rather empty even though they were in their rest period .

Ailee flew to America to spend time with her parents, Han JooYeon went traveling while Lee SamSoon also went to see her grandmother .

Thanks to that, there were only 3 people at the dorms .

In that very apartment, something was happening .

HanYu, youre amazing .

Jung MinAh blinked several times after seeing that the room used as storage had transformed .

Ugh .

Seo HanYu lifted the large synthesizer located next to the PC . However, it was very heavy and her hands shook .

Whoa, there .

Jung MinAh quickly ran to her and supported her .

When they put the synthesizer next to the stand, Seo HanYu wiped the sweat on her forehead as she spoke .

Thanks, unni .

Dont mention it . Rather than that, youre going to have to install all of this by yourself?

Probably?

Jung MinAh was flabbergasted .

The location of the PC and the synthesizer as well as setting up the speakers .

There were many things to do in order to set the works.p.a.ce .

Whoa there, lets do it together .

Jung MinAh restrained Seo HanYu as she was recklessly lifting up the heavy things first .

In the end, she helped her out with setting up the works.p.a.ce, which was like moving houses, on her rest day .

***

Mid October .

Kim JaeHoons alb.u.m was released after nearly 1 year .

It was a digital single t.i.tled Boy and was released to all the music charts without a single promotion .

The results were, needless to say

A soliloquy like lyrics and a restrained voice, and the poetic instruments

I dont get tired of it no matter how many times I listen to it .

JaeHoon is G.o.dly! Praise him!

Boy rapidly rose to the 1st place and stayed there without any signs of doing bad .

One week pa.s.sed like that .

At World Entertainments office .

Lee HyunJis eyes narrowed while looking at Kim JaeHoons schedule which already had KangYoons signature of approval .

Theres no TV appearance

Appearing on TV while the song was still popular was a great way to get attention .

She wished for TV appearances for that exact reason .

Wouldnt it be better to gather popularity by going on TV shows?

She turned around to KangYoon who was drinking coffee on the sofa .

KangYoon put down the coffee mug and spoke .

Lets wait a little more . Right now the only live stage of Boy is the video we uploaded on Tune . Its garnering more attention from the public . More and more people are wanting to listen to the song on a proper stage with proper equipment .

They may leave once they get tired of waiting so we need to get the time just right .

KangYoon nodded his head .

Thats right . However, theres something else we must be aiming for .

Something else?

A concert .

Oh .

Lee HyunJi exclaimed as that reminded her .

We must hurry if we want to see the full effects .

Yes . We got a team ready, but were still in progress in regards to administration and location . Ill send you the file right now .

Okay .

Lee HyunJi went back to her seat full of expectations when she heard about the concert .

It was the most profitable business for both the company and the artist, and it was a stage where they could show their potential to the fullest .

Such was a concert .

After that, KangYoon headed to the studio .

When he arrived, Eddios and even Kim JiMin were waiting for him .

Youre 2 minutes late .

KangYoon was fl.u.s.tered when Jung MinAh told him that .

No, but Im sorry .

However, as KangYoon was the one who always emphasized being on time, he couldnt say anything .

Why dont you treat us all as punishment?

*sigh*, fine .

Yes!

The singers all cheered at his words .

A few minutes later, the studio became full thanks to the arrival of Kim JaeHoon, who had come back from another event, and the camera people from another company .

Wow .

In MoonHee, who had arrived last due to school matters, blinked several times while looking at the artists of World Entertainment .

Is everyone here?

Yes!

Everyone cheerfully replied to KangYoons words .

Good, lets go then .

The place they all headed to was White Moonlights practice room .

When they entered, the instruments and several microphones were prepared already .

Oh! Thats mine!

I call dibs on that one!

Everyone tried to get the mic first and the cameras started recording as well .

The members of Eddios were especially intense about who got to grab the mic .

In the end, KangYoon had to interfere .

3 for Eddios, 1 for JaeHoon and JiMin, and one for HyunAh .

No way .

Youre going to have to switch between songs anyway . Dont be too greedy, alright?

In the end, the members of Eddios had to give a mic to Kim JiMin and Kim JaeHoon .

After taking care of that, KangYoon spoke .

What were trying to do today is simple . Lets just go with the flow and sing whatever we want . Im going to upload this to Tune so dont go overboard, okay?

Yes .

Then lets begin, shall we?

After KangYoon spoke, the jamming session started along with Kim JinDaes drums .