Chapter 12

However, because he couldn't sing, even if he could plagiarize, he still needed to find someone to help him. This otaku was quite good, but he also needed a female partner. "Troublesome, troublesome, who should I find for this girl? Debuting artists definitely won't do. It would be best to find a famous trainee from the future in my memory, but that bastard didn't remember all the names and information, so I can't find them. What a headache... Forget it, I'll practice first!"

Li Huan temporarily gave up on his complicated thoughts. After all, there was still some time before the first step of the plan. If it really didn't work out, he could just have Min-kyung introduce him to a trainee friend.

Thinking about the Girls' Generation, who were about to release their first mini album this month, Li Huan felt a bit regretful, but not for the group itself.

In the memory of that otaku, this female group, which had a tough time last year, would start to rise from this year, embarking on a journey to become a super group.

Compared to WG, who had already gained international fame through their retro trilogy, especially "NO DAD," Girls' Generation was a bit late, but in his memory, they lasted longer. Although the otaku's memory was scattered and he couldn't even remember all nine names, Li Huan had already looked up the information online, and with the help of the scattered memories, he had learned quite a bit.

If the accident had happened earlier, it would have been better. This was Li Huan's current thought. Although it was a bit silly, if he could take advantage of this wave and build a good relationship with them, for example, by plagiarizing "GEE," he could at least become a regular friend. Then, he could gradually plan his next move. If he waited until they were a bit older... it might work.

Zheng Jun-ying, who was standing beside him, saw Li Huan suddenly stop and look lost in thought. He shrank his neck, rolled his eyes, and slowly stood up to try to sneak out from the side. However, after just two steps, he felt a strong force from behind, which pulled him back onto the sofa.

"Continue practicing!"

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The girl group Girls' Generation, who were about to release their first mini album, had already announced the album's release date on their official website. The album would be released on the 5th, and the music video for the lead single "Gee" would be released on the 7th. The MV was shot in mid-December in Gyeonggi Province, and the preview version of the MV showed that the girls' appearance and the music were both very good.

There were only a few days left until the release, and various departments within S.M. were working quickly. The company's upper management, especially President Kim Young-min, was paying close attention to this comeback. The quiet period in the second half of 2008 had reduced the negative impact on Girls' Generation.

Moreover, WG had already started making money around the world, making this comeback timing perfect.

The lead single "GEE" for Girls' Generation's mini album was created by the Korean music production duo E-TRIBE, who were signed to YG but retained creative freedom, allowing them to write songs for anyone they wanted.

Last year, the hit song "UGoGirl" by Lee Hyori was also created by them.

Although everyone was confident, the nine members of Girls' Generation were not very confident in the lead single, and the reason was... it was too simple.

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"So cool, eyes full of charm, looking at you, almost suffocating, nervous girl

Gee.Gee.Gee.Gee.baby.baby.baby

Gee.Gee.Gee.Gee.baby.baby.baby..."

In the practice room on the second floor to the left, nine girls in long T-shirts were practicing hard. As the comeback date approached, the practice time became longer and more serious.

These nine girls were the members of Girls' Generation, who had been active for a year and a half. They had come from adversity, facing rumors, anti-fans, and false accusations, and now they were returning to a peaceful state. The average age of the girls was still under twenty, and they had shed some of their naivety. Although they couldn't be called completely mature, they were no longer the innocent, naive girls they once were.

During this time, they had learned the most important skill for survival in the entertainment industry... being cautious and careful with their words and actions.

However, today's practice had a different atmosphere than usual...

As the maknae of Girls' Generation, Seohyun, born in 1991, was only eighteen years old. She was usually a studious, health-conscious, and serious child, and in some ways, very traditional, like a Korean person who always adhered to tradition and rules, as if they were etched into her bones.

But as a team member who had lived with her for a long time, they knew that this traditional, upright, and straightforward maknae had a special side.

At this moment, the eight members were standing far from the maknae on the left side, which was completely beyond the positions in the dance practice.

Because the maknae, who was usually traditional, upright, and prone to correcting (trolling) others, and somewhat weak, had a terrifyingly black face, emitting a powerful 'evil' ice-cold aura, which was somewhat strange.

After finishing a song, the nine members, who had been practicing for almost an hour, chose to rest. They sat down in groups, and Seohyun, wearing a white T-shirt and sweatpants, had a cold, expressionless face that became slightly anxious, and then quickly left the room.

"Phew, I was scared to death. I thought the maknae was possessed by Sica!" Kim Hyo-yeon, known as the 'Dance Queen' and with a straightforward personality, exclaimed as she sat on the floor.

Sitting beside her, the fan-favorite ice princess, Jung Soo-yeon, rolled her eyes and replied, "What does it have to do with me? I was just standing there!"

"Pfft!"

"Ha ha, Unnie, why are you saying you were just standing there!" Lim Yoona laughed loudly, and the atmosphere in the practice room improved.

"Stop laughing and go check on Seohyun. That badge seems very important to her. I heard from Seohyun that it was given to her by a female intern teacher in junior high school. The teacher went abroad to study, and their contact was cut off. Seohyun treasures this thing a lot, so it must have some special meaning. Now that the badge is missing, she must be very worried!" Hwang Mi-yeong, who shared a dorm room with Seohyun, thought for a moment and said seriously.

"I'll go check, and I'll take Soo-kyung with me!" As the leader, Kim Tae-yeon took the initiative to stand up and pulled the short-statured Soo-kyung, who was resting beside her, towards the door.

"Hey, I told you to call me SUNNY!"

After the two left, Jung Soo-yeon, sitting beside them, was completely immersed in her own world. After a while, she suddenly looked up at the sisters who were massaging their legs and hands and said mysteriously, "Do you know the secret of that badge?"

"What secret? Isn't it just a plastic badge?"

"There's a dove on it, right? If that's the secret you're talking about, I already knew it!" Kim Hyo-yeon raised her head, looking proud and smug.

Jung Soo-yeon ignored the playful Kim Hyo-yeon, cleared her throat, and said mysteriously, "Some of you might not know because you didn't go to school in Seoul. I heard from a friend at a foreign language school that a few years ago, there was a very powerful student council in Seoul, which was made up of... well, elite, high-IQ students from various schools. Their emblem was a dove. Do you think Seohyun's teacher might have been a member of this organization?"

"A~~ Unnie, what student council? And elite, high-IQ, and most powerful are all wrong!" Lim Yoona said, wide-eyed.

Jung Soo-yeon had only heard this from someone else a few years ago and didn't remember it clearly. Hearing Lim Yoona's rebuttal, she asked, somewhat annoyed, "Then what do you think is right? If you can't say, hmm!"

Lim Yoona giggled and, seeing the curious looks of the other unnie, said, "It's not that complicated. Students who went to school in Seoul, except for a few, mostly knew about a group called the 'Peace Group.' Many of the members were what we now call bookworms, so that's why you said high-IQ and elite!"

"Peace Group? What is that? I've never heard of it!" Hwang Mi-yeong blinked, looking confused, and the others were also curious.

Seeing everyone's interest, Lim Yoona was very satisfied. Thinking about the legend her sister had told her, she thought for a moment and then told the story to the unnie.

Jung Soo-yeon and the others had started their training careers at a very young age, and S.M. had taken up a large part of their teenage lives, with the rest being school and family.

Compared to their peers, they were outstanding and excellent in some aspects, but they were also limited in others, such as their social circles and information.

Listening to Lim Yoona's story, which sounded like a movie plot, everyone was engrossed, forgetting about the maknae who had left with a black face and the short-statured duo who had gone to look for her.

After more than ten minutes, when Seohyun and the two others returned, everyone stopped talking. Seeing Seohyun's still expressionless face, they sighed in their hearts but also felt curious and worried.

Would this special maknae use such a method to express her feelings?

Kim Tae-yeon and the others were really worried that this state would continue. They were about to make a comeback, and if something went wrong, it would be a disaster.

Just as Kim Tae-yeon was about to try to talk to Seohyun, Lim Yoona suddenly walked over and pulled Kim Tae-yeon to the side, whispering, "Unnie, don't worry. I'll find a way to get the badge back. Trust me, I'll make Seohyun smile!"

Kim Tae-yeon's eyes suddenly became strange. Under Lim Yoona's puzzled look, she whispered, "You didn't take Seohyun's badge, did you?"

"Pfft!"

Hearing this, Lim Yoona almost spat out a few drops of blood. She had only wanted to use her sister's badge to comfort the maknae, but now she was suddenly the suspect.

Lim Yoona smiled bitterly and explained. Under Kim Tae-yeon's bright but still somewhat suspicious eyes, she finally gave up.

The training resumed, and only Seohyun's expression and movements remained unchanged.

In fact, everyone has their own secrets buried deep in their hearts. Even to their closest friends or family, not everyone can be completely honest.

Just like Seohyun, the badge meant much more to her than it did to Jung Soo-yeon and the others, and it was much more significant.

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Next week, I need to push the new book up the charts. Starting tomorrow, I hope everyone can give me their votes and support. Thank you!

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