Chapter 7

Although somewhat shocked by the song Jin Yufan chose, everyone in the room, seasoned in the music industry, quickly recovered. Finally, Li Haoyan adjusted his glasses and nodded, saying, "Alright, you can start your performance now!"

"Invisible Love" is clearly Shin Sung-hoon's signature song, and it would not be an exaggeration to call it his magnum opus.

While more people think of "I Believe" when they think of Shin Sung-hoon, if someone really thinks that, it can only mean they don't know Shin Sung-hoon well, or perhaps they are not Korean.

Indeed, "I Believe" is very popular, and people often think of this song when they think of Shin Sung-hoon. However, this popularity is largely due to the movie "My Sassy Girl," which made the song so famous.

Those who think of "I Believe" when they think of Shin Sung-hoon are mostly people outside of Korea.

The reason "I Believe" is so popular is entirely because of the success of "My Sassy Girl," which spread the song throughout Southeast Asia.

However, Koreans, or perhaps Korean music fans, would never recognize "I Believe" as Shin Sung-hoon's signature song. Instead, they unanimously agree that "Invisible Love" is his masterpiece, his signature song, and his magnum opus.

Of course, it cannot be denied that "I Believe" is a classic song. If Jin Yufan didn't have to consider future earnings from song royalties, he would have been willing to perform "I Believe" to shock the executives of DSP Entertainment and showcase his strong songwriting ability.

However, for the sake of his future, Jin Yufan quickly dismissed this idea and carefully chose a classic old song, one that would best suit his voice and showcase his singing skills at this stage.

In a performance like Jin Yufan's, where trainees are being selected by the agency, there is no music. This is not just the case with DSP Entertainment; almost all Korean agencies are the same.

Therefore, Jin Yufan did not expect any accompaniment. He simply bowed his head and silently recalled the melody and lyrics of "Invisible Love" before slowly lifting his head.

With the sad melody in his mind, he followed the rhythm in his head and began to sing tenderly, "Love doesn't change much..."

As Jin Yufan began to sing, his voice, which was both pleasant and slightly childlike, with a touch of ethereal quality, made everyone in the room stop in their tracks. They couldn't help but think, "Indeed, he is the winner of the Busan region, known for his powerful singing!"

As Jin Yufan slowly sang, the executives of DSP Entertainment, sitting in the front row, were all taken aback by his voice. They instinctively closed their eyes and began to listen quietly.

Unlike the executives of DSP Entertainment, who were fully engrossed in Jin Yufan's performance, the members of Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L were somewhat distracted.

After all, this selection process for trainees by DSP Entertainment was essentially an internal matter for the company, and had nothing to do with Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L.

The reason Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L were there was because, as the top acts of the company, they had to attend such a grand event and could not afford to be absent.

Their presence was meant to add pressure and motivation to the participants, but beyond that, they were just there to fill the numbers.

As Jin Yufan sang, the members of Fin.K.L and Sechs Kies were all stunned, looking at each other in amazement and feeling a bit ashamed.

In the early days, or perhaps before 2000, idol groups relied more on the potential and talent of their members. Each group had various roles, and these roles were very distinct, especially in groups under S.M. Entertainment.

The super idol groups that dominate the Korean music scene today did not exist before 2000. After 2000, companies had the time and resources to comprehensively train their trainees, significantly improving their overall skills.

For example, in groups that debuted after 2000, the roles within the group were less distinct. The main vocalist could also be a lead dancer, and the cool member could be cute. This was very common.

However, Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L debuted before 2000, and groups from that era relied more on their own efforts and potential. More importantly, the training period was too short, and they had to rely on the group to cover their weaknesses. This is why, when these groups disbanded, the members often struggled to achieve the same success as solo artists.

In groups that debuted after 2000, even if the members went solo, their comprehensive skills, honed through years of training, allowed them to explore other fields like acting and hosting. Many even pursued a well-rounded career.

But groups that debuted before 2000 lacked this capability. Even Lee Hyori has said on a show that she envies the current trainees, who have better conditions and more time. She had to work extremely hard, and even after the success of "Ten Minutes," she still faced criticism for her singing.

Therefore, it can be said without exaggeration that Jin Yufan's performance not only delighted the executives of DSP Entertainment but also left Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L in awe.

With his powerful singing skills and perfect voice, Jin Yufan made Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L feel inferior and envious.

Unlike the groups under S.M. Entertainment, which had a clear visual and vocal leader, Sechs Kies and Fin.K.L relied more on the group's collective strength to cover their weaknesses.

It's no exaggeration to say that Jin Yufan's voice and singing technique outshone all the artists under DSP Entertainment.

It's safe to say that no one under DSP Entertainment, including the trainees, could match Jin Yufan in singing.

"Genius, this is a genius. With that perfect voice alone, it's worth signing him and giving him the best and most flexible contract. Not to mention his incredible singing technique. This kid is only thirteen, thirteen years old!!!"

As the chief vocal coach of DSP Entertainment, Park Soo-kyung was the most aware of Jin Yufan's talent and was deeply impressed by his performance.

Before Jin Yufan even finished singing, Park Soo-kyung, forgetting that it was impolite to speak while someone was performing, turned to Li Haoyan with excitement and said, "Give this kid to me. I guarantee that in just one year, I can train him to be a singer whose voice and singing technique will make him a star in the Korean music industry!"

"I know, I know. Don't worry, he's ours, and no one can take him away. We'll naturally hand him over to you for training!" Li Haoyan, not really paying attention to Park Soo-kyung, nodded and reassured him, but his eyes were fixed on Jin Yufan on stage, his heart filled with joy.

"It's worth it. Finding Jin Yufan in this selection process is worth everything. It's enough! Hahaha, Lee Byul, you have your Quan Baorui, but we DSP have found Jin Yufan. Hmph, if you want to train a top Asian singer, we DSP will not back down. We will continue to compete with you!"