Chapter 188

“W, wait a minute . ”

President Kang GiJoon raised his hand and stopped KangYoon .

“Is this Min JinSeo the Korean Goddess Min JinSeo and not someone else?”

Korean Goddess .

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 ‘goddess’ 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 space 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 assignment 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 brass instruments like trombones and horns . At the very back are the timpanis . ”

“Right . It’s because the sounds shouldn’t cluster 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 bass 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 gratitude .

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 passed–”

“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 workspace .

“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 workspace, which was like moving houses, on her rest day .

***

Mid October .

Kim JaeHoon’s album was released after nearly 1 year .

It was a digital single titled ‘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 godly! Praise him!

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

One week passed 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 flustered 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 .