I am not an artist when I am reborn

Chapter 487 Project Start
Chapter 197 Project Start

Before the holiday at the beginning of 2021, Korean Opup Club issued an internal statement for trainees from member companies.

The Korean Illustration Club is about to launch the "New Era of Girl Groups" project. All female trainees from member companies of the Korean Illustration Club will have the opportunity to become a member of the debut group.

After the year, Hybe Entertainment, Cube Entertainment, and Starship Entertainment will conduct the first round of selection of debut trainees. Trainees who are willing to practice please practice hard. The data of each practice will be summarized and sent to the above three companies. Selected trainees will be contacted by dedicated personnel.

As soon as this news came out, it quickly generated enthusiastic responses within all member companies of the Korean Opup Club.

This is the first time since the establishment of the Korean Illusion Club that this model of debut candidate selection has been held, and this time it is open to all member companies, not just the three companies Hybe, Cube and Starship.

Trainees from small and medium-sized companies feel that their opportunity has come, and trainees from high-level companies also feel that their opportunity has come.

The former believes that he is no worse than the trainees of the company in the upper circle, but he is just unlucky and did not enter a better company.

The latter comes from a high-ranking company, and there is no reason to be afraid of the challenges of trainees from small and medium-sized companies.

SM company old building, cafeteria.

"Kazuyo, have you seen the news?" Rei Naoi took his mobile phone and approached Nakamura Kazuyo and others who were eating and said.

"Is it a project for a new era of girl groups?" Nakamura Kazuyo heard Naoi Rei's words and thought about it for a while.

"Yes, I took a look at this project, and there are three combinations in total." Rei Naoi held the phone and placed it in front of Nakamura Kazuyo.

"Look, Hybe Entertainment's LE SSERAFIM group is expected to have six members, cube Entertainment's NewJeans is also expected to have six members, and Starship Entertainment's IVE is also expected to have six members. There are a total of 18 places. The chances are great!" Naoi Rei said excitedly.

"There is a great opportunity." Nakamura Kazuyo also nodded, "But we still have to practice hard. The company chooses us, and we can't take the initiative to recommend ourselves."

"That's right." Naoi Rei's enthusiasm suddenly dropped when he heard this.

They can only be chosen, and from dozens of companies. Looking at it this way, the chances are not that great.

"Oh, we are SM trainees, there must be no problem!" the girl next to Nakamura Kazuyo said.

Naoi Rei looked over and saw that it was a trainee she was not very familiar with. His name was Jin Minchi, right?
He nodded towards her.

The worries in my heart were slightly reduced.

……

cube entertainment, women's practice room.

Hong Eun Chae held her cell phone and sat on her knees on the sofa in the practice room, looking at documents related to the "New Era of Girl Groups".

"Eun Chae!"

A loud voice suddenly exploded in her ears, which startled Hong Encai. She knew who it was without looking back.

"Eun Chae! Did you read the news?"

Strong arms held Hong Encai in his arms, and he looked up and saw the American woman's face.

"Unnie, let me go!" Hong En used force to push away Xu Yunzhen's restraints, stood up quickly, and then saw the girl following Xu Yunzhen.

"Autumn Unnie!" Hong Encai's eyes lit up and he hugged Jin Qiu.

Jin Qiu smiled helplessly and let Hong Encai hold her.

"Ah, Hong Encai! Answer the senior's question!" Xu Yunzhen said, kicking Hong Encai.

"Liaoluuluo!" Hong Encai made a face at Xu Yunzhen, "I won't tell you even if I see it!"

"What a disobedient child." Xu Yunzhen curled her lips and said.

"Eighteen spots, Autumn Unnie, maybe we can debut together!"

"Come on, the three of us are at our level, and we're still making a debut? How can we possibly defeat those animals in the upper circle?" Xu Yunzhen complained.

"Onii-chan is a trainee who has participated in "I*ZONE", how can he be so unsure?" Hong Eun-chae said with a smile.

"Didn't you also go to the association assessment last year? Those JYP trainees are simply inhuman, they are too strong!" Xu Yunzhen said angrily.

Over the years in Cube, she has always thought that she has good abilities and has the experience of participating in "I*ZONE", so she can be regarded as a first-class trainee.

Until she took part in the monthly travel test organized by the Korean Idol Club last year...

The strength of JYP's trainees made her see clearly the gap between herself and the upper-level trainees, and her confidence was greatly frustrated.

Even now, I still haven't recovered.

"Debuting now is not just about strength." Hong Encai didn't care much. Although she also saw the strength of those trainees, she still felt that she could compete for one of the eighteen places.

"Autumn Unnie, am I right?"

Jin Qiu smiled awkwardly.

How does she know if it's right? You two, a failed trainee of "I*ZONE" and a connected person, what about her? She's just an ordinary trainee, and she's already in high demand if she can debut, so how can she be in the mood to care about this.

"Autumn doesn't pay attention to these things." Xu Yunzhen also quickly adjusted and waved his hand, "Let's go eat!"

"your treat?"

"My treat!"

"Great!"

……

JYP Entertainment, A-level women’s training room.

Wu Haiyuan looked at the message she had just received from Han Ouhui on her phone, and her mouth formed an "O" shape.

Three combinations, a total of eighteen places!
Should she try her best and give it a try?
She is willing to stay in JYP, but this does not mean that she will give up when she is given the opportunity to debut.

Of these three companies, except for Starship, which she didn't know much about, Hybe and Cube were both very powerful companies.

Cube treats its trainees badly, but the artists who debuted in their company are treated very well.

Needless to say, Hybe does not have a leading girl group. If they debut in Hybe at this time, there is no doubt that this group will be Hybe's leading girl group. The answer can be given without thinking about the resource orientation.

Wu Haiyuan hesitated, should she practice with the cube director who gave her his business card last year?

At this time, the mobile phone in his hand rang.

Caller: Director Li.

Wu Haiyuan was stunned and quickly answered the phone.

"Chief Li nim."

"Is Haewonxi in the company?"

"Yes, I'm in the practice room."

"Come to my office. I have something to tell you." Director Li's voice was particularly gentle, completely different from the one in Wu Haiyuan's memory.

"Inside." Wu Haiyuan was doubtful, but she still agreed.

There was no delay after hanging up the phone, and he came to Director Li's office without stopping.

dong dong dong.

"Please come in."

Wu Haiyuan opened the office door and bowed to Director Li.

"Chief Li nim."

"Haiyuanxi is here, take a seat." Director Li waved his hand gently and pointed to the seat opposite and said to Wu Haiyuan.

Wu Haiyuan lowered her head and sat opposite Director Li.

"I called you here for nothing else. Have you received the news about [Girl Group New Era] released by the association?"

"Internally." Wu Haiyuan didn't know what Director Li wanted to do, but she still answered truthfully.

"There are many places for this project, 18 in total, and it is open to trainees from all member companies of the association. Our JYP trainees are also included, but let me tell you the truth, there are trainees from every company who do not participate in this selection. Trainee."

Upon hearing this, Wu Haiyuan was vaguely aware of what Chief Li was going to say. "You are a trainee that the company attaches great importance to, so you will not participate in the selection of this [Girl Group New Era] project."

Wu Haiyuan raised her head and looked at Director Li.

"Does Chief Nim mean that I can debut in the company?"

"It's absolutely fine to keep your condition." Director Li gave a positive reply.

The actions of the Korean Idol Club this time will definitely affect the minds of many trainees. In order to prevent Somi's incident from happening again, the senior management asked him to contact these important trainees and make a plan for them to keep them.

If the trainees don't want to, even if the company disagrees, they can still choose to terminate the contract and participate in the "New Era of Girl Groups" project.

Therefore, in order to prevent Somi's incident from happening again, it is still necessary to talk to these trainees.

Wu Haiyuan, a little girl, had never experienced such deception before, so she immediately agreed.

"I will continue to work hard!"

"Okay." Director Li nodded with a smile.

These kids are so easy to fool.

After sending Wu Haiyuan away, Director Li continued to fool the next trainee.

……

What the trainees and most of the company's middle and lower-level people don't know is that the "New Era of Girl Group" project officially has eighteen places, but in fact some of the places are for IZONE members.

IZONE group chat.

IZONE (agent): @all members
IZONE (Agent): Take a look at this [document]
An Youzhen has received the documents.

Jin Caiyuan has received the document.

Zhao Rouli has received the document.

One after another, twelve members of IZONE received the documents.

About three minutes later.

Cui Ruina: [Screenshot]
Choi Ye Na: Choose one of us to make a second debut?
Ahn Yoo Jin: @ Cui Ruina, wouldn’t it be the third time to debut with Kura Unnie?

Sakura:?
Cui Ruina: @安奮真, don’t dare to talk nonsense!
Quan Eunfei: @IZONE, I saw in the document that we are semi-voluntary. If you are willing, you are voluntary. What does semi-voluntary mean?
IZONE (Agent): Semi-voluntary means that the three companies and representatives from Min Hee Jin will select some members in the team, and then the members will decide whether to go or not. If there are not enough people, it will be forced.

An Youzhen: I don’t understand.

Jin Caiyuan: @安奥真, idiot.

An Youzhen:? ? ?

Zhang Yuanying has received the document.

Li Caiyeon: That should be the meaning.

Li Caiyan: If two members are needed, the company will select four members, and then let the four selected members decide whether to go or not. If the number is enough for two members, it is voluntary. If there are not enough, there will be a gap left. It means forced choice, that is, involuntary.

Zhao Rouli: [Thumbs up]
Kim Min Joo: [Thumbs up]
Choi Ye Na: [Thumbs up]
Jiang Huiyuan: [Thumbs up]
Kim Caiyuan: Idiot, look at Caiyan @安奥真

An Youzhen: [Knife dripping blood]
Zhang Yuanying: Wow, are you actually going to make your debut again?

Cui Ruina: Why is there another situation?

An Youzhen: She just came back.

Yabuki Nako: Do ​​you live together?

An Youzhen: We are in the company.

Hitomi Honda has received the documents.

Zhang Yuanying: @安奮真, is Wendy Ernie in the company?

An Youzhen: I don’t know, I didn’t see her.

Zhao Rouli: @张元英, why are you looking for Wendy Ernie?

Zhang Yuanying: The things she asked me to buy have arrived, and I am going to deliver them to her.

Zhao Rouli: Then ask your concubine, Oni.

Zhu Rouli: @ Quan Enfei.

Li Caiyan: @ Honda Hitomi, hi-chan has just arrived.

Honda Hitomi: Guess, I just woke up.

An Youzhen: Envy.

Quan Enfei: Let me ask for you. Wendy is in the recording studio. You go to the recording studio to find her @张元英.

Zhang Yuanying: OK, thank you Ernie.

Concubine Quan Eun: You’re welcome.

Cui Ruina: @IZONE, Ernie! Did the company say those members will debut again?
IZONE (Agent): Not yet. I will inform you in advance so that you can be mentally prepared.

Jin Caiyuan: I haven’t said it yet. I thought I would start choosing now. Let's go. Let's go.

Concubine Quan Eun: [knocking her head]@金caiyuan

Quan Eunfei: How can I talk to Ernie?

Jin Caiyuan: [grimace]
An Youzhen: @金Caiyuan, Caiyuan Ernie, do you want to go to KTV in the afternoon?
Jin Caiyuan: No, the teacher asked me to practice piano.

An Youzhen: @ Cui Ruina, where is the coconut milk Unnie?
Cui Ruina: I can.

Cui Ruina: @张元英, Xiaoyuan! Come!

Zhang Yuanying: No! Dama!
Kim Caiyuan: @Sakura, 达咩~
Sakura:? ? ?
Zhao Rouli: @Sakura, Dama~
Concubine Quan Eun: @Sakura, Dama~
Hitomi Honda: @Sakura, Dama~
Kim Min Joo: @Sakura, Dama~
……

Sakura looked helplessly at the "Da-Me" in the group, her Dar-Me memes...

But, is it a new debut?

Sakura clicked on the file in the group chat and looked at the summary of the three groups NewJeans, LE SSERFIM, and IVE. If she wanted to choose someone to lead the team in IZONE, Sakura felt that the most suitable ones would be Kwon Eun-bi and Kim Chae-won.

Presumably, the two of them will be the ones chosen in the end.

As for her...

It’s the third time since your debut. Twice-cooked pork can’t be re-cooked twice, right?

That being said, if she really makes her third debut...

It doesn't seem to work?
Sakura holds her phone. If that time comes, just ask Su Jinxing. His advice will help Sakura find her direction.

"Speaking of which...it's been two months since Shao Qingxi left for China, right?" Sakura thought of Jin Shaoqing.

I went to China in December last year and I haven’t come back yet. How long do you plan to stay there?
Jin Shaoqing, who has successfully turned into an actress, now shoots when there are dramas and takes vacations when there are no dramas.

It's more intensive than an artist's vacation where he has to travel back and forth every three days.

IZONE is now entering a stable development period and is preparing for a tour. It will be difficult to leave.

Sakura stretched and glanced at her phone. These people were still chatting in the IZONE group chat.

Cui Ruina and An You tell the truth the most. To be precise, Cui Ruina talks the most.

This guy has to take pictures and post in the group chat every time he eats to ask if it looks good and if it tastes good.

She can send dozens of messages a day, and even hundreds if someone replies to her.

The main thing is that he is a talkative person.

After taking a look at the meaningless conversation in the group chat, I turned off my phone and put it aside. I picked up the wool and the half-knitted bag on the table and started getting started!
As we all know, Sakura xi artists only work, and textiles are life.

(End of this chapter)