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, I’m 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 .
“It’s not that I’m looking down on you, President, but MG and World are incomparable in scale… Oh, it seems that it’s true that MG Entertainment does not have a good relationship 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 doesn’t mean that she’s 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 wasn’t the right time .
“I have a lot to talk about in regards to JinSeo, but I’ll tell you the specifics later . For now, I’ll 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 doesn’t seem like the type to boast . ’
Thinking that KangYoon wasn’t 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 .
‘There’s no way MG will let Min JinSeo leave . How is she coming over to World? Is there some hidden story behind this? It shouldn’t 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 .
“Isn’t the piano a little too loud?”
“Really? I think that’s just about right… . ”
“I think it’s loud though…”
Seo HanYu tilted her head and disagreed with Kim JaeHoon’s 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 .
“Let’s 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 doesn’t sound bad either . ”
KangYoon adjusted the volume of the piano according to Kim JaeHoon’s 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 .
“Let’s just leave it like this for now . I’ll adjust it soon . Let’s try adjusting the spatial position . ”
“The spatial position?”
Hearing a term she didn’t 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 Vivaldi’s 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 . It’s because the sounds shouldn’t cl.u.s.ter up together… Oh . ”
She realized what KangYoon was trying to say .
“That’s 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 HanYu’s 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 it’s difficult to use and… Oh, there’s much to explain, but it’ll 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 . It’s 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 .
“You’re amazing for wanting to learn when you could rest . If you make a visit next time, I’ll 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 KangYoon’s actions .
‘He’s a big man after all . ’
“President . ”
“Yeah?”
When KangYoon turned around to Kim JaeHoon’s call, he smiled as he spoke .
“I’ll 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, it’s the Hz things you saw today . I’ll 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 didn’t like how she twisted the voice .
“More naturally . More, more . ”
“Yes . ”
In MoonHee followed NamHoon’s 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 .
***
Eddios’s 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, you’re 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 . ”
“Don’t mention it . Rather than that, you’re going to have to install all of this by yourself?”
“Prob…ably?”
“……”
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, let’s 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 JaeHoon’s 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 don’t 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 Entertainment’s office .
Lee HyunJi’s eyes narrowed while looking at Kim JaeHoon’s schedule which already had KangYoon’s signature of approval .
“There’s 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 .
“Wouldn’t 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 .
“Let’s wait a little more . Right now the only live stage of ‘Boy’ is the video we uploaded on Tune . It’s 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 .
“That’s right . However, there’s 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 we’re still in progress in regards to administration and location . I’ll 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 .
“You’re 2 minutes late . ”
“……”
KangYoon was fl.u.s.tered when Jung MinAh told him that .
“No, but… I’m sorry . ”
However, as KangYoon was the one who always emphasized being on time, he couldn’t say anything .
“Why don’t 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 KangYoon’s words .
“Good, let’s go then . ”
The place they all headed to was White Moonlight’s practice room .
When they entered, the instruments and several microphones were prepared already .
“Oh! That’s 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 . ”
“You’re going to have to switch between songs anyway . Don’t 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 we’re trying to do today is simple . Let’s just go with the flow and sing whatever we want . I’m going to upload this to Tune so don’t go overboard, okay?”
“Yes . ”
“Then let’s begin, shall we?”
After KangYoon spoke, the jamming session started along with Kim JinDae’s drums .