The trainee showcase on the 23rd will be held in an art hall called ‘rolling hit’ in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu.

Because the location is very close, and the decoration and services are very good in all aspects, SM has a long-term cooperation with this venue, and has held many trainee showcases here.

This time it is an event jointly organized by SM and JYP. The trainees from both sides have many performance stages. The ordinary venues are already a bit small, so the art hall with the largest area and audience capacity will be used.

Speaking of which, the two companies will join forces to hold a showcase this time, and they have something to do with Chi Jingyuan.

It was because he and Bae Suzy had reached an agreement to cooperate before. During the negotiation and negotiation process, because JYP had a high intention to cooperate and was very sincere, SM gained a lot of benefits.

Since then, the relationship between the two companies has deepened a lot. This time it is because JYP is preparing to launch a girl idol group next year, and SM has recently had the idea of ​​a new girl group. As soon as the two parties came together, they decided to start it together.

In this showcase, we will train the trainees and see how good they are.

The performance officially started at 7 o'clock in the evening, and now it is past three o'clock in the afternoon. The two backstage lounges specially equipped by the venue are already full of people.

This women's lounge is very large. Basically all the participating female trainees are concentrated here. Besides them, there are also a few male trainees. They are because the boys' lounge next to it is already overcrowded due to its small area.

Came here to take a rest for a while.

There is a row of dressing tables and chairs placed against the wall in front of the lounge. At this time, it is already full of people who are receiving makeup from Cody.

On the left side, there are a lot of chairs and sofas, and they are already full of people. These are the trainees who have no stage performance today and are coming with the seniors of the company to experience and feel the atmosphere.

People in the room were sitting in groups, chatting quietly.

The trainees from the two companies have already said hello to each other. Although we didn't interact much because we were not familiar with each other, the atmosphere of getting along was quite harmonious.

The peninsula music industry is originally very small, and the buildings of SM and JYP are very close to each other. Many trainees know each other personally, and many of them even went to the same school, and most of them are the same age.

So there is no barrier.

And from another aspect, trainees from different companies do not have a direct competitive relationship due to their debut, and the conflict of interests between them is not as big as that of people from the same company. Some people also like to make friends with people from other companies.

"Lena, it's your turn."

"coming."

Lin Nalian, who had just finished styling, stood up from the mirror and shouted to her friend next to her, then gave up her seat and walked towards a small sofa not far away.

Yu Jeong-yeon and Park Ji-hyo, who were sitting on the sofa, moved to both sides at the same time, leaving room in the middle. Lin Nayeon came over and sat down, stretching and moving comfortably.

The three of them are all members of JYP's new female idol group 6mix. They have a relatively good relationship among many trainees, and they are considered a relatively famous small group in JYP.

"Onie, if our stage this time is obviously not as good as SM's, we won't be scolded when we go back, right?"

Yu Dingyan looked at Lin Nalian who had put on makeup, clapped her hands and said she looked good, and then asked a little worriedly.

"We will definitely be scolded. Although we haven't said it explicitly, the company must have the intention to compete with each other. We are still a girl group preparing to debut. If the trainees can't compare with us and lose ugly, it will be miserable."

Park Jihyo patted his chest and spoke firmly.

The two of them had finished putting on makeup and had been chatting here for a long time. They were a little nervous about the showcase in the evening, after all, the SM people were watching below.

"By the way, Nayeon, is there anyone you know over there at SM?"

After chatting for a while, Yu Dingyan asked.

"Of course."

Lin Nayeon glanced to the side, and happened to see Jiang Seulqi, who was sitting on the sofa a few meters away from them, looking over at the same time. After their eyes collided, they both smiled and shook their hands, and then looked away.

"Of course we know each other, but I'm not very familiar with them... YG has a few relatives who I'm relatively familiar with."

Lin Nalian glanced around casually again, pursed her lips and replied.

"Then you are much better than me. I don't know anyone..."

…………

At this time, Zhou Ziyu and Kong Xue, who were sitting on the left side of the lounge, were also talking in low voices.

Zhou Ziyu was wearing a dark blue long down jacket at the moment. The hem of the jacket hung down to her knees, wrapping her whole body tightly. However, because the indoor heating was turned on quite a bit, she opened the zipper to expose the inside.

Fitted crew neck shirt.

Wearing a white baseball cap on his head, the brim of the hat is not very makeup-covered, and his face without makeup is covered a lot. His long straight black hair extends from both sides of the hat and dangles over his shoulders.

What is a little eye-catching is that there is a cute pink elf printed in the middle of her hat. Anyone who knows her can tell at a glance that it is Jigglypuff from the classic anime "Pokémon".

The two of them did not have a stage performance today. At this time, they were sitting on the small sofa and looked at the seniors who were nervously putting on their makeup and who had just come back to take a breather after rehearsing. There was a lot of envy in their eyes.

The purpose of being a trainee is to debut, to get on stage and express yourself in front of everyone, so being able to have your own stage performance in a showcase is very tempting for every trainee.

It's a pity that Zhou Ziyu has only been practicing for less than a year, and her Korean skills are not good enough so far. She doesn't know how long it has been since she was able to participate in a showcase like this.

All she could do now was to cheer up, feel the atmosphere, and then act as an audience member and applause when the performance officially started.

To be honest, although she understood this arrangement, Zhou Ziyu was quite unwilling to do so.

In fact, it's not just her, it's the same for everyone who can't play.

"I feel like these seniors look so energetic today..."

Kong Xue observed for a long time, sighed and said: "It would be great if we could also play. I really want Cody to do a look and go to the rehearsal."

"…………"

Zhou Ziyu pouted slightly when he heard this, glanced at the trainees in the distance with his big and smart eyes that were somewhat similar to Jigglypuff, and whispered in agreement: "I want to, too."

"It's a pity that I can only wait for the next opportunity."

Kong Xue shook her head helplessly, collected her emotions, and suddenly remembered something, and looked at Zhou Ziyu: "By the way, Ziyu, you haven't told me last time I asked you, where did you buy this hat?"

"The Jigglypuff on your hat is so cute and the workmanship is very good. I also like "Pokémon" and want to buy one like yours, but after searching, it seems that there is no similar model like yours on the market.

hat of."

Talking about this, Kong Xue stared at Zhou Ziyu's hat with some covetousness for a long time. She kept staring at Zhou Ziyu a little awkwardly and couldn't help but stretched out her hand to tighten the hat tightly.

"This was... a gift from a friend. I don't know where he bought it." After thinking about it, Zhou Ziyu answered carefully.

"A gift? Well, there's nothing I can do about it. If you have a chance next time, please help me ask... Your friend really knows how to choose. I feel that this hat suits you very well. Don't you think you and Jigglypuff are a bit alike?

?"

After pursed her lips helplessly, Kong Xue looked at the other party with envy.

"Hehe..." Zhou Ziyu laughed a little proudly after hearing this and touched the brim of his hat: "I also like this pattern very much, isn't it cute?"

"so cute."

Kong Xue nodded in approval, reluctantly looked away from the hat, and then looked at the SM trainees sitting in the distance:

"There are a lot of people here today. I wonder if there are any from our country. I really want to get to know them."

"But as expected of SM, I feel that all the trainees over there are pretty, especially that girl over there, Tzuyu, did you see it? She is the one sitting on the sofa playing with her mobile phone. Wow, she is really good-looking.

"

Following Kong Xue's gaze, Zhou Ziyu also looked over and nodded gently: "It's very beautiful."

In fact, when they first met, she discovered that the senior's face stood out even among the outstanding trainees.

"But Ziyu, you are also very good-looking... but your skin is a little darker." Kong Xue turned to look at her with a serious expression.

"You...you're so cool!" The first sentence was quite cheerful, but the second sentence made Zhou Ziyu frown and hit her lightly.

"Hahaha, that's what it is... Hey, look, that pretty female trainee ran out, what is she going to do?"

Kong Xue dodged with a smile, and then from the corner of her eye she suddenly saw the person they had been observing for a long time stand up from the sofa and quickly leave the lounge without knowing where to go.

"Why do you care what other people are doing? Besides, I'm not a bastard anymore!"

…………

"After winning over Xi, it's your turn."

"The guilt is coming."

Son Seungwan, who was chatting with Kang Seulgi, was called to do some modeling. Only Bae Joo Hyun and Kang Seulgi were left in the small group sitting on the sofa.

Bae Zhuhyun didn't talk much. After putting on makeup, she wrapped herself in her coat and stuffed herself on the sofa. She didn't play with the phone in her hand. She just kept holding it, unlocking and opening it from time to time, and then locking it again.

"Isn't he here yet?" Jiang Seulqi asked after seeing it. Seeing Bae Zhuhyun shake her head, she continued: "It's normal. EXO is very busy. It's not surprising that the performance started late. Kyungwon can find time."

It’s been great to come here,”

Jiang Seulqi is not that anxious. Of course she is happy that Chi Kyungwon can come. After all, she has not seen her relatives for a long time. It is completely understandable that she is late or unable to come. Just hearing the rumors makes her feel that EXO's schedule is really weird.

She glanced around a little boredly, and happened to catch Lin Nalian's eyes, whom she had met before, and said hello with a smile.

"Unnie, those people over there are probably the new girl group JYP mentioned in the announcement a few days ago."

After looking away, Jiang Seulqi couldn't help but look over again, gently pushed Bae Zhuhyun, and took an envious breath: "I'm sure I can debut, that's great."

In November, jyp corp and jype merged to form the new jyp. A month after the merger, an announcement was issued, in which it was announced that '6mix, the most beautiful six-member group in jyp's history, the girl group will be launched as soon as April 2014.

The news that JYP, which has always been famous for cultivating girl groups, is about to launch a new girl group has naturally attracted a lot of attention. Kang Seulgi and the others naturally know that they are very excited about the six members of Lin Nayeon's pre-debut status.

When Pei Zhuxuan heard this, he also raised his eyes and looked over, seeming to think of himself again, with a complicated look on his face.

Suddenly, the screen of her mobile phone glowed and vibrated at the same time. Pei Zhuxuan was startled and quickly opened it and looked over. Her eyes immediately lit up and she said at the same time: "Here it comes."

"Is Jingyuan here?"
To be continued...