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Chapter 1087 Huh?
After listening to a few uninteresting demos, Chi Jingyuan was getting distracted when suddenly a prelude came into his ears. The interesting melody immediately perked him up.

While adjusting his headphones and listening carefully, he looked at the title of the song.

The Eve

The subsequent parts did not disappoint him. The demo was in English without Korean lyrics, but all aspects including the arrangement were complete, and it was a highly finished work.

However, the style of this song was not the Girls' Generation song he was looking for, but it was quite suitable for EXO.

Currently, the songs for EXO's Japanese album have been almost finalized, which is a selection of the previous title songs with Japanese lyrics + one or two new songs. However, except for the title songs, the other songs for this year's Korean album are still in the selection stage.

After listening to it twice, Chi Jingyuan felt that this song was quite suitable.

He took the opportunity to look up information about the song and ignored the lyrics. There were five people on the list of composers. He was not familiar with the first few, but Chi Jingyuan actually saw a familiar name at the end.

Henrry Liu?

Did he also participate in the creation of this song?
Awesome~
Chi Jingyuan, who thought the song was of good quality, raised his eyebrows and praised it in his heart.

Although he and this brother were not particularly close, they had known each other for many years and had discussed music matters together several times. He knew that this brother was quite talented in music.

...Unfortunately, the company doesn't support him. Not only has he not released an album in a long time, but he has almost become a variety show host now.

After listening to it twice more, Chi Jingyuan felt that this song was more suitable for EXO, so he picked up his phone, looked through his address book, and called an acquaintance who was usually responsible for the maintenance of the music library and the song recording producer, wanting to know about the song.

"'The EVE'? Oh, I know this song. It's a song Henry co-wrote..."

After explaining the purpose, the other party recalled and quickly responded: "This song was included in the music library last year. It has a predetermined purpose. He originally wanted to use it in his third album as the title song..."

"Ah? Never mind then."

When Chi Jingyuan heard this, he immediately gave up his original idea.

I originally wanted to include it in EXO's album, but they wanted to use it for themselves so forget it... Chi Jingyuan was too lazy to do such a thing as stealing someone else's song, and the other person had participated in writing the song himself.

"I haven't finished yet..."

The interrupted brother smiled and blamed, then immediately continued to add: "But... due to some considerations, the company cancelled the original plan. Henry's third album was aborted after being prepared for a while, so this song was left there... Hasn't XO been collecting songs for the new album recently? I heard that he submitted this song to you XO, but the company is considering it."

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Chi Jingyuan felt relieved, but he still felt a little sad about Henry's album going bankrupt...but that's how SM is.

But it would be convenient if this brother was going to submit his work to EXO anyway.

Although he only listened to a demo, he really likes this song. The overall quality is very high. After changing the lyrics to Korean and slightly refining the arrangement, it is actually qualified to be used as the title song.

I put on my headphones and started listening again, crossing my legs, and my mood became a little better.

I originally wanted to find a song for Girls' Generation, but unexpectedly I found a song that is very suitable for EXO to sing themselves. It can be said to be an unexpected result.

As for the style of Girls' Generation's tenth anniversary album, Ji Jingyuan had already discussed it with Kim Taeyeon. This last tenth anniversary commemorative album also serves as a disbandment album. No matter from Ji Jingyuan's perspective or Kim Taeyeon's perspective, they both feel that it is not suitable for the usual explosive dance music. Or they can include dance music, but the overall style of the album, including the main song, should still convey the concepts of "memories" and "companionship" to fans. The style should be more healing and sentimental.

After all, the group is about to disband, and the members of Girls' Generation are all grown up and are approaching their thirties. Several of them have transformed into actors. Their external personalities have long since changed from those doe-bellied, quirky girls to elegant and mature women. They are no longer suitable for wearing fishnet stockings and dancing on the stage.

However, in this case, the performance of albums and songs with a more soothing style is somewhat difficult to guarantee.

But Kim Taeyeon also said it frankly at the time... They did not expect a very good result for this tenth anniversary album, nor did they want any explosive sound sources or hit songs. Instead, they treated it as a farewell and commemoration of their Girls' Generation era, and a confession and gratitude to the fans who had been with them for ten years.

This sister spoke very sincerely and frankly, and Chi Jingyuan also sympathized with her thoughts and was willing to help as a good friend.

Of course... Although there is no expected result, the result cannot be too bad, at least it must be up to standard, otherwise it will be a disgrace to one's later years.

However, Girls' Generation's disbandment album has its own popularity. For such a meaningful album, even some fans who have already quit the album will involuntarily pay attention to it again. As long as it is well-made and up to standard, the results will not be bad.

Because he had clear goals and ideas about style in his mind, Chi Jingyuan listened to songs very quickly and immediately cut out songs that he thought were inappropriate.

Hard work pays off. After more than an hour, Chi Jingyuan finally found a song that suited his taste and met his requirements.

《beautiful》

The song title is very common, but it is a very positive and healing song, and the feeling conveyed by the melody is very suitable for the style they envisioned for their tenth anniversary album.

He listened to it several times in a row. It was another highly completed song, even more so than the previous "The Eve". Even the Korean lyrics were already completed and the arrangement was also very complete.

...and when Chi Jingyuan listened to it, he even felt that it sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't remember it.

But he was sure that this was definitely an unreleased song, otherwise it would not appear here.

With an idea in mind, he called the producer again.

“…A song for NCT?”

As soon as he asked, the other party's answer made him a little disappointed.

The other party is obviously very familiar with this song. According to him, this song was prepared for NCT, and he even originally wanted to use it as the debut song of NCT127, but he changed his mind after consideration. However, NCT's operation department still has a big plan for NCT prepared around this song.

After hearing the explanation from the other side, Chi Jingyuan immediately understood.

He said that someone had been thinking about this song with such a high degree of completion and excellent quality for a long time.

...The reason why he felt that the song sounded familiar was because during some of NCT's debut activities, a short section of this song seemed to have been played in the background music at the showcase, and Chi Jingyuan happened to have heard it.

"Ah~"

After hanging up the phone, he looked at the song on the screen and sighed with some regret.

He really felt that this song was quite suitable. This kind of positive, warm and healing song was absolutely perfect for the style of a 'disbandment album'. If the lyrics were changed a bit and more sentimental lyrics with the imprint of Girls' Generation were added, it would definitely make Girls' Generation's fans feel very good.

As a included song, it can definitely add points to the entire album. It is more than enough to be the main song. It is much better than the two mediocre main songs that SM prepared for Girls' Generation that we heard from Kim Taeyeon before.

Unfortunately, she already had plans and the beauty is taken.

Although nothing is confirmed before the song is released, he can try to see if he can grab it...but it's not his album, he's just helping out those girls in Girls' Generation, and for SM today, they value NCT much more than Girls' Generation.

Even if he could have snatched the song away and used it with his power...but the other party hadn't offended him, so why should he be the bad guy?

Chi Jingyuan took a last look at the lyrics, shook his head with a hint of regret, skipped the song and continued listening.

It's a pity that the quality of songs in the music library varied greatly. After a whole night of hard work, nothing was achieved. The only gain was that I found a suitable song for EXO themselves.

I feel like I won't be able to report to Kim Taeyeon if this continues...

Chi Jingyuan stretched lazily as he was getting ready to get off work. Thinking about the lack of progress in his work, he suddenly felt a little guilty.

...Or, could you find some time to write one yourself?
…………

After lunch the next day, Chi Jingyuan followed SM’s staff team and drove to JYP’s company building.

Before the car drove into the parking lot on the first floor, he couldn't help but look up at the slightly old two-story building.

...For some reason, as soon as he arrived at the entrance of the JYP building, he would unconsciously recall the scene of his first meeting with Chou Tzuyu here many years ago.

In a blink of an eye, four or five years have passed.

In addition, Ji Jingyuan still has a little bit of nostalgia for this place. He has collaborated with Bae Suzy twice before, once on "Some" and once on Twice's "Cheer Up". He often came here during those two collaborations and is very familiar with this place.

This building is still as shabby as before. If there is any obvious change, it is that among the unique JYP artist posters, Twcie's posters are becoming more and more prominent.

JYP had a special reception person, and the SM team was immediately led to the conference room when they arrived. The other party's people, including Park Jin-young, Twice's operating director, and several department heads had already been waiting here, and it was obvious that they attached great importance to this cooperation.

However, although as a collaborator, Mingjing Nan did not come. Unlike Ji Jingyuan from SM who has a great say, Twice is still an ordinary idol and has no right to interfere in such matters.

…………

“…This new song is a bit weird.”

In the corridor, several members of Twice were walking together to the music room to practice singing. Lin Nayeon pouted and complained, "When I first heard the song title "Signal", I thought it was related to that TV series and it was a very cool song. Who knew..."

As she spoke, she made the "six" gesture with both hands and kept gesturing on her head, as if there were two antennas installed on her head, with a look of disgust on her face.

"Okay, this is a song written by PDnim."

Yu Jeongyeon pushed her older sister who had unknowingly slowed down from behind and said, "We originally wanted to be energetic, so cool songs are not suitable for us right now."

"Tsk, you're only saying that after you've enjoyed yourself, right? He looked so handsome in 'really really', I also..."

But after hearing her say that, Lin Nayeon looked even more indignant, and simply refused to move. She leaned her body sideways like a puppet and was pushed forward by Yu Jeongyeon. Her two feet rubbed against the floor, and she kept mumbling, but her voice became smaller and smaller, and Zhou Tzuyu and others behind her could hardly hear her clearly.

Fortunately, her emotions came and went quickly. After entering the elevator, Lin Nayeon, who was as stiff as a corpse just now, immediately became energetic. After pressing the elevator button, she crossed her legs and leaned against the wall: "Mina and the others have already gone back. We still have to practice for two hours."

"We didn't have anything to do today. They left after they finished practicing the song in the morning. We can go home directly after we finish practicing."

Yu Jeongyeon shrugged indifferently, then raised an eyebrow at Lin Nayeon and hinted, "When the time comes..."

Of course Lin Nayeon knew what she was referring to. Her eyes moved around, but a smile quietly formed on her pursed lips.

"Oh, that's right."

As she was talking, Yu Jeongyeon seemed to remember something and raised her head: "Jingyuan Oppa should be upstairs in our company right now..."

"Ah? Are you here already?"

"Yes, he said he would come over for a meeting today..."

Zhou Ziyu, who had been following behind in a daze and without saying a word, came to her senses instantly after hearing this. She suddenly raised her head to look at the two unnies who were chatting in front of her. She was quite surprised to hear the news they were saying.

what?
The annoying guy came to their company today? When did he come? What did he come for?
And why is it that Yu Jeongyeon knows all this, but she... doesn't.

Zhou Ziyu was very confused, and at the same time, she felt increasingly indignant, with a strong sense of grievance...

But at the same time, he couldn't help but prick up his ears, lowered his head and quietly eavesdropped on the conversation between the two people in front of him, accusing angrily in his heart.

It’s bad enough that he was biased towards that thief unnie, but he deliberately ignored her even though he knew she was extremely unhappy!

You didn't tell her you were coming to their company! What do you want?

Damn, too much.

She bit her little canine teeth hard, and the friction between her lips and teeth seemed to cut Chi Jingyuan into eight pieces.

Next time I see him, I will bite him hard.

Ouch!

…………

The mode of this collaboration has been made clear before. It is a collaboration between Ji Kyung-won and Ming Jingnan, not a simple feat. Although the copyright of the song is in SM, JYP has the right to perform and use it commercially.

This right is crucial... Twice has covered an EXO song in a concert before, but because it cannot be used for commercial purposes, this cover stage will be cut when the concert DVD is released in the future.

But "Fireworks" is different. After the song is released, JYP can perform it freely in public places without any restrictions.

JYP also wanted to try to obtain the copyright of the song, but was verbally rejected by SM.

The inspiration of this song comes 100% from the unforgettable fireworks display that day. In a sense, it can be said that it was written entirely for Minami Naoi. However, if we have to take care of her, it should be Minami Naoi herself, not JYP.

Because they had cooperated many times before and the two companies had a good relationship, the progress was very fast. After several hours of discussion, this time the cooperation had clear communication in several aspects such as Neon's activities, publicity, performances, etc., and reached a consensus on the general direction. Some details will be slowly polished in the future.

Preparations will officially begin in three days, and Ji Kyung-won and Ming Jingnan will start practicing together at SM or JYP, depending on the convenience of their respective schedules. In order to conform to the concept of "fireworks", the specific release time of the song is set in the summer of June and July.

"…If the MV needs to be filmed, do you have any ideas?" After talking about the general situation, Park Jin Young thought about it and asked.

Hearing this question, the staff at SM naturally looked at Chi Jingyuan, who was sitting next to them and had not said much.

Although he has little interest in business discussions, he has a big say in song production.

"We have also considered the MV. Because of the popularity of the two-dimensional culture in the Japanese market and the style of this song, my idea is to use a combination of real people and animation for this MV. The real people will use real scenes and a lot of fireworks materials will be used, but MIna and I will not be in the same frame."

“At the same time, we will create an animation of about one and a half minutes to show the daily interactions between a man and a woman, as well as the small plot of watching the fireworks display, and then combine it with the real-life perspective to form the final MV.”

This song was already very important to Chi Jingyuan, so he had specifically considered the MV before.

"Light up the Fireworks" is a very romantic song. The fireworks described are a symbol of love, not to mention that the song itself comes from a couple's personal experience.

However, due to their idol status and the sensitivity of Ji Jingyuan and Twice's fans, there would certainly be no such hints in the MV. Even any intimate expressions in the same frame in the MV would be a taboo, not to mention the inevitable shots of watching the fireworks.

But if it is expressed through animation, then it doesn’t matter.

Moreover, in Chi Jingyuan's opinion, the atmosphere of this song and the theme of fireworks are more suitable to be expressed in a more two-dimensional form.

In fact, if possible, he would prefer to see if he can cooperate with an anime series or an anime movie and make this song the theme song, so that the MV can be saved.

But, I couldn’t find the right one at the moment.

…………

After the meeting, the people from SM were ready to go back. The others had already gone downstairs to leave, while Park Jin-young took Ji Kyung-won behind to reminisce about the past. He walked Ji Kyung-won downstairs, and the two walked into the elevator, chatting as they walked.

"... I think your idea for the animated MV is great, Jingyuan. The Japanese market is different from ours. They like this...

The cooperation reached today seemed to make this brother in a good mood. After praising Chi Jingyuan's idea just now, he patted his shoulder with a smile and said, "Mina will go to SM to practice with you in a few days. Jingyuan, don't bully her then."

"Ah? But I saw fans saying that JYP is the one who likes to bully Twice the most, right?"

Ji Jingyuan looked confused and looked back in confusion... Because of various devilish killing schedules, JYP has long been the target of hatred and condemnation by Twice fans.

“Ah, hahaha~”

Park Jin-young was speechless for a moment, and then immediately burst into laughter. When Chi Jingyuan was thinking of mocking him a few more times, the elevator slowed down and stopped.

The elevator door slowly opened, and he looked up casually, only to be met head-on by a pair of big, dark eyes.