Chapter Thirty: No need to say it if you don't want to

sic's "Show! Champion" and SBS's "Inkigayo" might be taking a very long hiatus in the second half of the year. This means there will be two fewer music show stages for artists to perform on.I don't kn...The warm touch disappeared quickly. She bowed deeply in thanks, and as she straightened up everyone naturally released their hands. The warmth of her hand vanished suddenly. Pei Joo-Hyun retracted her left hand and clenched it in front of her. Although the surroundings were filled with excitement, cheers, and screams, a strange feeling of melancholy washed over her heart.

"Just a fleeting glance from the corner of her eye saw Ji Jingyuan leaving without any hesitation, waving and smiling. Pei Zhuxuan hummed softly in her heart, forcing down those feelings, and also learned from the other party's demeanor, pretending nothing had happened, she smiled gently and turned to say goodbye to the audience."

After the curtain call, the official performance ended, and the artists flocked offstage and toward the backstage area. In the crowded throng of dozens of people, it was a coincidence that Ji-sung and Seulgi happened to walk together.

“Will you guys be resting at the hotel later” he asked casually as he turned his head to look over. The first thing that caught his eye was the fine beads of sweat glistening under Taeyeon’s golden hair, especially noticeable under the harsh white stage lights in the backstage area.

"Well, I guess we'll go out for dinner together later and then just stay at the hotel." Pei Zhuxuan nodded, looked up and blinked her eyes, smiling at him: "What about you guys"

Even though it's been six or seven months since his debut, he's still considered a rookie and is under fairly strict management. To be as free as the company's seniors, he'll have to wait at least another two or three years.

"They might go out for a while, probably something like that cb thing," Park Jung-won's gaze fell on the lively group of Park Chan-wook people chatting ahead. He boldly guessed their conversation content and then took out his phone to check the time: "But I already ate local delicacies yesterday, so I might just rest in my hotel room tonight."

Pei Joo-hyuk nodded, and the two followed behind the crowd, whispering to each other.

Just as Chi Jingyuan had anticipated, after the concert ended and they returned to the hotel, several members of XO and their manager said goodbye and set off for some fun. Looking at their excited and energetic demeanors, it's estimated that they already had a destination for their outing planned beforehand. It's unknown where they got this information from.

Do they understand what others are saying, relying on Kim Jong-dae's half-baked Chinese

Chi Jingyuan spent the whole evening happily lying in his room, playing games by himself. He had a great time hatching several Pokémon eggs with specific personalities.

Harvest abundant!

The next morning, all the artists who didn't have local activities took a bus to Taoyuan Airport and flew back to the peninsula by chartered plane. After landing in Seoul, they returned to the company for a brief rest before separating. The other members of EXO went on their schedules, while Ji-sung was called into a small conference room at the company.

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"..."

"Until the flowers bloom."

"Just wait for me there."

"Wait for me there."

In a small meeting room, several producers and record company staff from EXO's new album, along with promotional department staff, were all attentively watching a high-definition screen connected to a laptop playing the music video for "Spring Day".

Although this song has not been officially released, everyone here has actually heard it many times. As the v reached its end, the last segment of clear and gentle vocals combined with the background harmony still made many people in the conference room nod their heads lightly to the beat, clearly immersed in it.

"How are you"

After watching it three times in a row, Lee Soo-man signaled her assistant to pause the video. Seeing the screen frozen on the 'S' logo, she nodded and looked at the surrounding staff, asking: "What do you all think of the final product of the 'Spring Day' video Do you have any opinions or ideas"

Those around him heard this and lowered their heads to whisper to each other. Chi Jingyuan also pondered for a while, and exchanged opinions with the producer next to him.

"Spring Day"’s music video because it requires a lot of snow scenes as background, had finished shooting at the beginning of February. Some shots were even captured during the company's heavy snowfall in January. However, the previous focus was mainly on "callbaby", and as the lead single for the debut, it naturally needed to be more important, so related work was postponed. After yesterday's completion of the music video, as the producer, Lee Soo-man immediately called a discussion meeting.

However, as the title track of the single album "x", "Spring Day" naturally received great attention from the company. And as a ballad-oriented title track, v's performance as a channel and means for rendering and condensing emotions needs to be paid special attention to.

I think the rendering of the image could be a little softer...

"Didn't the editing speed of several shots in the middle feel too fast Faces weren't even clear before they switched, not highlighting any key points..."

After some discussion, several people shared their opinions.

Lee Xiuman glanced at the assistant who was recording, pondered for a few seconds, then nodded and looked at the member sitting beside him: "Jingyuan, what do you think"

When Q*u*e was called upon, Chi Jingyuan actually already had an idea in mind after just finishing watching. He just hadn't said anything before, because he had only glanced at the VJ standing in the corner of the meeting room with a camera, filming all along.

I don't know how Lee Soo Man and the company are thinking, but for such an important internal meeting, they actually arranged for someone to shoot it. It seems that after editing and coding, it will be included in the behind-the-scenes footage of EXO's second regular album release.

Chi Jingyuan briefly organized his language, glanced at the paused big screen, and said after a sip of water: "I feel that the ending part was a bit rushed. It didn't quite achieve the desired effect in elevating the emotional climax."

This is his most intuitive feeling after reading it three times.

From the planning stage to the filming, he participated throughout the entire process and provided a lot of valuable opinions.

This song, because of its lyrical nature and somewhat vague, suggestive lyrics, allows many listeners to feel and understand it in different ways. Therefore, the primary emotional focus that was intended to be expressed and embodied in the v was also discussed at length.

Some people feel that this is a song written to an ex, a sad love song, and it should express the reluctance and entanglement about a past relationship. Others believe it tells the story of youth fading away and growing up, requiring some melancholy emotions to be expressed, but ultimately returning to a positive and hopeful outlook with gratitude.

Some people even want to express some metaphors in v, for the implication and recollection of certain events.

After research and consideration, it was ultimately decided to adopt the main idea put forth by Ji Sung-won, under Lee Soo-man's approval. The song's v would primarily express the emotion of youth, which also coincided with EXO's comeback style and concept this time around.

After seeing the finished product, Chi Jingyuan discovered a problem: "Our song's V primarily tells the story of youth passing away. While reminiscing about the past, it also portrays a person's growth and maturity. However, after watching it, I felt that the ending of this version V was somewhat abrupt. The arrival of spring and the hopeful flavor weren't conveyed, and some emotions bottled up inside were unable to rise or be expressed."

“The ending at the station felt somewhat abrupt. It should have been that when it reached the final conclusion, everyone would get off the train. Nine members walked through a vast and desolate wilderness bathed in the warmth of the rising sun on a bright spring day. They wandered freely among themselves, then the camera gradually pulled back into an aerial shot and finally stopped. While hinting at a summation of past youth, it can also express some hope and longing for the future..."

“I think we should add a shot like this later, that’s my first reaction and most honest thought after watching this version of the video.”

Having entered work mode, Ji Jingyuan also didn't bother with the VJs filming beside him. He elaborated on his intuition in more detail and offered suggestions.

After Chi Jingyuan took out some suggestive and metaphorical scenes at his initiative, the original v-shooting plan was somewhat different from what Chi Jingyuan originally envisioned in his dreams. But now he really felt that the finished product of this version s shooting had some flaws.

"... "

" Let me know if you'd like me to translate any other text!

After seriously listening to his advice, Lee Xiuman's narrow eyes brightened slightly, seeming to nod in agreement with a bit more emphasis than before. It appeared she was leaning more towards Chi Jingyuan's opinion.

And others were also thoughtfully looking at the display, seeming to be considering it as well. Some nodded in agreement, while others frowned in thought.

Have a look at it two more times.

After another round of hushed discussion, no consensus was reached. At Li Xiuman's gesture, the assistant quickly played v again. The pleasant melody echoed once more in the now silent conference room.

I miss you.

After I said it, I missed you even more.

…………

"Oh my gosh, why do we have to reshoot v's scenes all of a sudden Wasn't "Spring Day" already finished"

"Could it be that our data has also been corrupted"

Stepping out of the van, the biting cold wind instantly had the several members of XO bundled up, hugging themselves and jumping to warm up. Baekhyun looked up at the deep sky, still dark with a moon hanging high, and muttered something strange under his breath.

Last night, EXO suddenly received a notice from their agency saying that the company had made a last-minute decision to change their schedule. They need to go back and shoot a set of "Spring Day" v footage this morning, and because they need to capture the sunrise, they have to wake up very early.

Normally, I go to bed late and just got into bed for two hours when someone woke me up and rushed me to a beauty salon for styling.

But now it's barely past 5 a.m., and all of EXO has already arrived at the outskirts of YZ City in Gyeonggi-do. Including Park Chanyeol, several members have eyes that can barely stay open right now. Most of them are slumped over with their heads hanging down, sleepily blowing on the cold wind while staring blankly at the staff who are busy setting up cameras all around them.

However, there are also energetic people like Byun Baekhyun and Park Chan-yeol who even recalled the glorious feat of Girls' Generation's "r.r." era when they had to reshoot the music video in a single night just a week before their comeback due to data damage.

"Jingyuan is the producer, he should know."

Kim Jun-myeon glanced at Ji Jingyuan, finding that he was drooping his eyelids and almost falling asleep. He poked him with his elbow, making Ji Jingyuan startle awake and then repeated the question in his mouth.

"Well, the previous version v had some issues. The ending was too abrupt and needed a few more shots added. After watching it yesterday, we discussed it in a meeting, and I think the company might have made a decision."

Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly, his voice a bit hoarse as if he hadn't rested well.

“Oh, it’s *Springtime* again… ”

Park Chan-wook couldn't help but murmur a complaint under his breath.

It's said to be a complaint because many EXO members have a lot of complaints about the V-shooting process for the song "Spring Day," leaving them with a rather bad impression.

This song describes "spring," so even though the outfits worn during filming included warm items like high-neck sweaters, they were generally thin. Several members even wore long sleeves and shorts.

But the shooting of v was done in February, still during a snowy winter. Wearing that outfit and filming was really freezing, standing on camera alone made people shiver uncontrollably, and they had to manage their expressions as if nothing had happened.

So even though there are no dance scenes in this video, many members still feel like it was much more tiring than filming "Call Baby." It was both cold and exhausting.

After whispering a few words to each other, EXO was called to the car to change their clothes. It's now late March, and the temperature has risen considerably compared to before, so it's not as miserable anymore. After changing their clothes and waiting for a while, PD explained the shooting process and general movements, and then they started rehearsing in advance.

Unlike the nearly pure dance version of "callbaby" which was shot in a purely indoor setting, the "Chunri" video is much more complex. A lot of effort was put into filming on location at various places like the abandoned swimming pool at Seoul National University, the forest playground in Seoul Forest, Tongui Bridge, and Donghwa Bridge.

Two scenes with more shots are particularly noteworthy. One is the beach in Ojeongjin, Gangneung City, Gangwon-do Province, where a lot of sea views were filmed. A special station was even built on the beach for filming purposes.

Another one is Yangzhou Daying Station, a railway station located in YZ city, Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul. However, the mission of this passenger transport hub has long been abandoned, and today only occasional trucks stop by.

Exo filmed a lot of railway and train footage here, making it one of the main filming locations.

When the sky was just beginning to lighten and the sun was about to rise, they officially began filming this round of v footage under pd's direction.

Although it was called a small reshoot, they actually filmed for several hours to achieve the best possible final effect. This included close-up shots of the members from various angles and different lighting at various times of day. There were also drone shots as mentioned by Ji Chang Wook, and the company even hired a drone operator specifically for filming. In order to achieve the best possible result, everything was done very thoroughly.

"Card."

"Ok, done!"

"You worked hard."

You've worked hard.

As the sun gradually rose higher, pd finally announced that the reshoot was complete. Everyone on set let out a sigh of relief. The EXO members constantly thanked the staff before changing their clothes and getting into the van to return to Seoul.

It's possible that because we woke up too early today and didn't get enough rest, most of the members are either closing their eyes to rest or taking a nap. Along the way, no one has said anything, it's been very quiet.

Ci Jingyuan was originally leaning against the chair, his head half-pressed against the window, taking a nap. Suddenly, his phone in his pocket rang. He came to his senses and quickly took it out, adjusting the vibration. Then, with half-closed eyes, he glanced at the screen and saw that Zhou Tzuyu had sent him a message:

"Are you a star"

Narcissistic.

After seeing it, Chi Jingyuan cursed inwardly and casually typed "nonsense" before closing his eyes.

But just as he was about to put his phone back, it vibrated twice again.

"This is the first question for our program, what do you think it means"

"Rubbish … I didn't say that to you, this is our question!"

Perhaps not realizing she had just been scolded, Zhou Tzuyu spoke in a somewhat innocent tone and hurriedly explained.

Then you won't send it all together You have to split it up

Taking a glance at the message pool, Jingyuan frowned and replied with a wordless message. Then, with an "Ah," he let out a long yawn, and afterward, he seemed less sleepy than before.

He perked up and ignored the "hehe" message sent by Zhou Tzuyu, wanting to brush it off with a superficial reply. He carefully looked at the topic she had mentioned before:

"Are you a star"

"Are you a star"

He silently read the question twice, thought about it for a moment, and then started typing on the screen: "Was this question made up by your president I think he probably wants to showcase your star quality."

"Yes, the question that Park Jin-young pd released... What is star quality" Tzuyu's reply came quickly, seeming a bit lost.

"There are many kinds of star quality. Some have excellent looks, a sunny personality that makes them likable, and confidence on stage. Others might be great singers or dancers who really feel the music."

"This question is designed to let you showcase your unique strengths, the kind that immediately capture the audience's attention."

Perhaps afraid she wouldn't understand, Chi Jingyuan replied in more detail.

"If it were you, what would you perform" Zhou Tzuyu asked curiously.

Seeing this question, Chi Jingyuan scoffed lightly and replied with a smile, "In my case, I only need to stand on stage and do nothing."

"

Ugh (vomit)

"

To no surprise, she didn't see any value in this answer.

After this, Zhou Tzuyu didn't recover quickly. It was unknown if she was thinking about his words just now or was delayed by something else. Meanwhile, Ji Jingyuan, who gradually regained consciousness, looked out the window. The guardrails on both sides of the highway flashed past his eyes continuously. The distant fields cycled back and forth, feeling repetitive every time he looked at them.

"...snoring..."

From the back, several snores could be heard. Ji-seong turned his head to glance back and saw that Jin Jong-in's voice was the loudest, while Beon Baek-hyun and Kim Jun-myeon, who had been sleeping in their seats, were almost cuddling together.

At this moment, the phone finally vibrated.

...So what do you think are my strengths

Black and dull.

When Chi Jingyuan saw the text message, he reflexively wanted to send the words that popped into his head. But realizing this was an important event for the child's debut, he forcibly suppressed his urge to complain.

But speaking of Tzuyu's characteristics...

Chi Jingyuan suddenly hesitated. He found that he hadn't really paid attention to this aspect before. Because the other party was too young when they met, only thirteen or fourteen years old, this girl had always been an image of a little brat in his mind. Her advantages and strengths were all overshadowed by this impression. Even after two or three years, there wasn't much change.

She said it so suddenly...

Ji Jingyuan fell into a strange contemplation.

"Just don't say it then! (Angry)"

It seemed like a while had passed with no reply. Unable to wait any longer, Zhou Tzuyu, sent a message first. Her tone was sullen and clearly dissatisfied. 池景源 glanced at it, paused for a moment, looked at the "appearance, figure, and personality…" he hadn't finished typing on the screen, shook his head and smiled.

There was no going back, so he put it in the drafts. Chi Jingyuan thought for a moment and glanced at the time, then casually sent a text message: "Isn't it still morning You don't have class"

"In order to participate in 'Sixteen', I have already taken leave from school, and I have discussed with my mother the plan to take a temporary leave of absence until the program ends. She will come to Seoul in a few days to handle the procedures for me."

"Do you think taking a leave of absence is appropriate"

Although Zhou Tzuyu said that she had already made a decision, her words clearly still carried some anxiety and hesitation. At this moment, she seemed to be seeking affirmation as she asked Chi Jingyuan's opinion.

While Chi Jingyuan saw it, he twitched his lips and couldn't help but look up at the window and the scenery that had barely changed just now. After several dozen seconds, he turned back without saying whether it was suitable or not, and only sent two words:

"Come on!"

…………

After a long and tiring journey back to Seoul by car, I drove straight to the parking lot of S Corporation's building.

For this v-camera reshoot, the company even postponed today's recording of .

>However, luckily Music Bank being a large-scale music show has its own fairness and weight. As long as you have results and no company deliberately inflates the numbers, even if you don't physically appear to perform, if you deserve the first place award, it will be given. It won't be like The Show, which is so low-end.

Given EXO's current momentum and the success of "Call Baby," even without a No. 1 trophy, it's practically guaranteed they will win this week. This week's only competition,神話, is significantly behind them.

As he was walking into the company building towards the practice room, Ji Jingyuan's phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated again. When he took it out and saw the caller's name, he couldn't help but blink, feeling rather amused at the moment.

The person I just mentioned actually called.

After greeting the members, Ji-young found a secluded spot near the stairwell and clicked to answer.

"Are you still a child, Zhenying"

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