Chapter 78

Finally, I'm back to life. I still don't know what the situation will be like on Sunday, but I woke up in the middle of the night and decided to write a chapter.

The following is the main text:

"Um, since you're in the drama department, how is your acting?" Li Chong thought about whether he could help this girl, at least to make her life a bit easier than it is now.

Lee Ji-hyeon performed a popular movie scene from the past. Li Chong watched and felt that although she had studied acting, it was still too amateurish. She might not be suitable for movies yet, but she could play some supporting roles in TV dramas. Li Chong thought about the TV drama directors he knew, but none of them were particularly famous.

"Then, how about your singing and dancing?" Li Chong thought of something else.

"I'm okay with this. We have physical training classes, and my dancing is pretty good." Lee Ji-hyeon vaguely sensed that Li Chong might be someone in the entertainment industry, and this could be an opportunity for her.

Lee Ji-hyeon performed a sexy dance for Li Chong and sang a short segment of the currently popular OST "If." Li Chong felt that Lee Ji-hyeon's dance was good, and her voice was also decent. She could develop in the music industry. Li Chong thought of Park Ji-yeon.

"Are you interested in singing? Or joining a group?" Li Chong thought for a moment and asked.

"Singing? Group?" Lee Ji-hyeon didn't expect Li Chong to have this idea.

"Yes, singing. I know some entertainment companies. You can go there as a trainee. With your skills, debuting shouldn't be a problem." Li Chong looked at Lee Ji-hyeon and felt that this idea was getting better and better.

"But, but, isn't it a bit late for me to become a trainee at my age?" Lee Ji-hyeon was somewhat tempted but also had her concerns. Most of the girl groups that debut are 18 or 19 years old, and she was already 23. Wasn't that too old?

"Don't worry about that. As long as you work hard, debuting shouldn't be a problem. After all, girl groups are just starting to rise again. Last year, only three girl groups debuted. In the future, more and more will debut. I think you have the potential." Li Chong looked at Lee Ji-hyeon and felt that she was suitable for this path.

"Let's do it this way. Come with me in a bit. I'll take you to a place to see how it goes. After all, I'm not a professional vocal or dance teacher. Let the professionals evaluate you." Li Chong thought it was feasible.

Lee Ji-hyeon was still hesitating. After all, she had studied acting. Now, she was being asked to sing and dance. Although it's true that good singers can become actors, could she really do it?

Li Chong saw Lee Ji-hyeon's hesitation and felt a bit helpless. "What are you thinking about? I'm just giving you an opportunity. Whether they accept you or not is another matter. As you said, it's a world dominated by young girls, so if you want to enter, you'll have to work harder."

At this point, Lee Ji-hyeon finally reacted. Yes, it's just an opportunity. If it doesn't work out, she can go back to her old life. There's no loss. "Okay, Oppa Li Chong, shall we go now?"

"Change your clothes first. I'll check if they're there. If not, we'll find someone else." Li Chong got up and took out his phone.

"Hello, President Kim, are you at the company?" Li Chong called Kim Chang-soo from CCM. Previously, when he was chatting with Park Ji-yeon, he learned that Kim Chang-soo had plans to form a girl group. If it was a group now, it would be best to have more than five members. They already had four, and Lee Ji-hyeon should be a good candidate for the fifth member.

"It's Li Chong, I just got back to the company. Why are you calling me?" Kim Chang-soo was a bit surprised by Li Chong's call.

"Well, I heard that your company has plans to form a girl group. I wanted to ask if you've found all the members. If not, can I recommend someone?" Li Chong asked.

"Hehe, not yet. We only have plans for now. After all, the company's main focus is on Lee Hyori's new album." Kim Chang-soo didn't find it strange that Li Chong knew about the girl group plan, as there were hardly any secrets in the entertainment industry. There were also annual trainee exchange conferences, so many things could be known if one was interested.

"Alright, I'll come to your office in a bit. I'll bring someone who might be a good candidate. You can take a look then!" Li Chong gave Lee Ji-hyeon a gesture that they could go.

The two left the apartment building. Lee Ji-hyeon still didn't know where Li Chong was taking her. "Oppa Li Chong, where are we going?"

"To CCM. I'm going to shoot Lee Hyori's new album MV soon, and I've been in close contact with CCM recently. I know they have plans to form a girl group. They already have four members, and with you, it should be complete. So you need to try your best." Li Chong explained while driving, with Lee Ji-hyeon sitting next to him.

Lee Ji-hyeon changed into jeans, a white windbreaker, and a thin red sweater, sitting quietly in the passenger seat. "Is Oppa Li Chong an MV director?" Lee Ji-hyeon asked uncertainly, looking at Li Chong. This seemingly ordinary young man was an MV director? He didn't seem much older than her.

"I'm just a guest director now. I don't do MVs as my main job anymore. If I weren't close to Lee Hyori, I wouldn't even take this job; it's too tiring." Li Chong explained casually while driving.

Lee Ji-hyeon looked at Li Chong and felt a sense of mystery. It's Lee Hyori, CCM, a part of CJ Group, and he acts so nonchalant. How big of a star must he be? But if he were a big star, she should know him. Lee Ji-hyeon was a bit confused by Li Chong's attitude.

They soon arrived at the CCM building. Li Chong took Lee Ji-hyeon directly to the president's office and knocked on the door. "Come in!" It was Kim Chang-soo's voice.

Li Chong opened the door and saw two people already sitting in the room. They nodded at Li Chong. "President Kim, let me introduce someone to you. See if she fits." Li Chong pushed Lee Ji-hyeon forward.

Lee Ji-hyeon saw the two people on the sofa and Kim Chang-soo behind the desk, feeling a bit nervous. She quickly bowed to Kim Chang-soo. "President Kim, hello. I'm Lee Ji-hyeon, a student in the drama department at Myungji University."

Kim Chang-soo looked at the beautiful girl in front of him and nodded inwardly. She was very pretty and had a classical charm, which fit the standards for the girl group he was selecting. He just didn't know how her voice and dance skills were. "Hello, Lee Ji-hyeon. I'm Kim Chang-soo, the president of CCM."

"These two are our vocal and dance teachers. Perform a dance and sing a song so we can see how you do." Kim Chang-soo didn't waste words. Li Chong had already told him the purpose of his visit, so Kim Chang-soo was straightforward and had the teachers ready.

Li Chong sat on a single sofa in the room, not feeling out of place. Seeing Kim Chang-soo speak, Li Chong said, "Perform 'Tell Me' by Wonder Girls and sing 'If.'"

Lee Ji-hyeon calmed her nervousness, warmed up, and started dancing to the beat in her head.