Peninsula: Starting with Hijacking Yoona

48. Goodbye Im Yoona, Shy Kim Jisoo

Li Jingcheng performed exceptionally well at the music department's audition, far exceeding their expectations.

Luo Yonghao couldn't hide his joy; he was in high spirits. Although Jin Minzhu couldn't be there in person, he immediately reported the successful audition in detail.

The music department and the actors department had already completed their internal coordination in advance. This kind of temporary internal transfer is a routine resource exchange within the company. There is no need to sign a contract. The heads of both parties communicate and coordinate everything privately. Now, all that is needed is to wait for the official recording schedule to be finalized.

The audition itself didn't take long, but afterwards, everyone chatted and finalized the follow-up details, which took up a lot of time.

Luo Yonghao glanced at his watch; it was already 9:41 a.m. Fortunately, there was still plenty of time. He could make it to Ahn Hyuk-mo's acting training class without being late on the first day.

Li Jingcheng had been busy since early morning, only managing to drink some water and eat a few bites of bread to tide him over. Despite a night of reckless activity and another early morning getaway, he felt no fatigue whatsoever. He was simply increasingly aware of his growing schedule and the growing sense that he was now a celebrity.

He took out his phone and opened the unread messages from Bae Joo-hyun, Lim Yoon-ah, and Lee Hyeri. He listened to Luo Yong-ho repeatedly reminding him of class etiquette and schedule arrangements, and he casually agreed with him, but his mind was completely absorbed in the text message exchange.

Since entering the industry, they have had many more topics to discuss. It's not that Lim Yoona is trying to curry favor; it's just that their shared status as actors has given them a lot in common. Whether it's acting skills, emotional control, adjusting camera presence, or impromptu responses and blocking details on set, Lim Yoona and Lee Hyeri often text him for advice.

It seems that their paths as actresses have been somewhat bumpy.

Today, Yoona's news was noticeably more cheerful and upbeat than yesterday. It seems that not having to go to the film set today has put her in a much better mood. She even proudly shared that she had finally managed to secure a spot in the special training class hosted by acting legend Ahn Hyuk-mo.

Everyone in the industry knows that Dean An has always focused on cultivating actors and never easily accepts idols, let alone ordinary trainees.

Oh?

Li Jingcheng gazed at the street scene slowly receding outside the window, his thoughts drifting away. A faint smile played on his lips as he replied to her.

Maybe there will be a surprise today, Yoona.

Im Yoona replied almost instantly, with a playful curiosity, "Oh, what surprise is it?"

Li Jingcheng stared at the screen, offering no further reply. You'll find out about this surprise in a few minutes.

The car arrived smoothly at the iHQ Performance Training Institute.

The entire building exudes the calm and understated style characteristic of Seoul's long-established performing arts academy. The exterior walls are made of matte beige-gray stone, with simple and clean lines and no ostentatious decorations.

Two rows of pine and cypress trees at the entrance are trimmed straight and neat, their greenery calm and lush. Beside them stands an understated stone plaque engraved with the words "iHQ Performing Arts Academy," simple yet weighty.

Wang Ziru parked the car steadily on the side of the road. Li Jingcheng glanced at the flow of people and vehicles in the courtyard and realized that there were far more people than he had imagined.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yonghao explained, "Most of these are students of other teachers in the academy. Those in Dean An's special guest class are basically all connected; otherwise, they wouldn't have a chance."

Walking along the quiet corridor, the space was clean and bright, quiet and elegant, with only the occasional soft murmur of conversation.

Upon arriving at the teaching building, Luo Yonghao stopped and solemnly instructed Jingcheng, "Remember, Jingcheng, you must be humble and polite in front of Dean An Hemo, listen and learn more, and keep a low profile while pursuing your studies. After your classes end at 12:30 pm, Wang Ziru and I will pick you up on time. We need to go to MBC to sign a contract this afternoon."

Li Jingcheng nodded slightly, and Luo Yonghao was relieved. He then turned and drove away.

After watching the car drive away, Li Jingcheng gently pushed open the classroom door.

With a soft creak, the sudden sound of the door opening instantly interrupted the idle chatter in the classroom, and everyone's eyes turned to the doorway.

Inside, groups of two or three young men and women were gathered, each with their own distinct temperament, and all could be described as handsome men and beautiful women.

Lim Yoona was huddled with her friends, chatting and looking at their phones, when she heard the sound and instinctively looked up. When she saw Lee Kyung-sung standing in the doorway, she froze, her almond-shaped eyes widening slightly, her cherry lips involuntarily pursing, her eyes filled with astonishment, before a slow smile appeared on her face.

So this was the surprise that the naughty boy was talking about. It really was a surprise. It seems like it's been a long time since they last saw each other.

Lee Kyung-sung smiled, raised his hand and waved gently at her, his tone familiar and natural, "Yoona, what a coincidence."

The friends surrounding Lim Yoona instantly recognized Lee Kyung-sung, the national heartthrob who has recently become a sensation online and whose popularity is so high that others have to wait their turn to trend on social media.

Their gazes towards Yoona were filled with curiosity. No one had expected that she was privately acquainted with the rising star Lee Kyung-sung, and that she even called him Yoona! That was quite a revelation.

The girl closest to Yoona immediately leaned close to her and whispered, "Yoona, is this someone you know? Introduce them to us!"

But one slender, shy figure, unable to contain her excitement, was the first to muster the courage to step forward—

The young woman was dressed in a simple and refreshing casual outfit. Her long, black hair fell smoothly over her shoulders, her skin was fair, and her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and gentle, like a sculpted jade figure, yet she carried a hint of restraint. But at this moment, looking at Li Jingcheng, her eyes were filled with undisguised admiration and curiosity, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her steps were light and hesitant, yet she still mustered up the courage to walk up to him.

Kim Jisoo had already seen the viral video of Lee Kyung-sung taking on five opponents single-handedly. His swift and decisive movements in the video both shocked and impressed her. In her eyes, Lee Kyung-sung was even more handsome and cool than Won Bin from "The Mister."

Looking up with her clear, bright eyes, filled with the respect and curiosity typical of a junior, she softly asked, "Senior Li Jingcheng, I've seen the video of you taking on several people by yourself. Your skills were amazing. Did you study martial arts from a young age?"

Her tone was soft and gentle, her eyes filled with genuine curiosity and admiration. She stood obediently in place, quietly waiting for his answer.

Looking at the shy, bashful girl in front of him, her eyes filled with admiration, Li Jingcheng instantly recognized her—she was beautiful and talented in both singing and dancing.

Kim Jisoo in April

"Ani, I have learned some boxing techniques because there is serious discrimination against Asians in Europe and America, so I use them to reason with them."

Kim Jisoo listened intently, but somewhat confused, she immediately asked, "What does 'reasoning' mean...?"

Looking at her innocent and curious expression, Li Jingcheng couldn't help but chuckle gently and patiently explained, "It means 'courtesy first, then force.' First, try to communicate politely and speak kindly to the other party. If the other party is unreasonable and insists on causing trouble, then you'll have to use your fists to reason with them."

After hearing Lee Kyung-sung's explanation, Kim Ji-soo immediately realized that he was joking and couldn't help but purse her lips and smile secretly, appearing both obedient and shy.

Yoona, unable to resist her two friends, walked over slowly with a smile, followed by Choi Siwon and Park Bo-young.

She didn't even have the thought of correcting Li Jingcheng's use of honorifics. This guy was so friendly to her when he was just an ordinary person, and now that he's a hugely popular actor with CJ backing him, she wondered how he would treat her the next time they met alone.

Her gaze fell on Kim Ji-soo, who had taken the initiative to greet Lee Kyung-sung. Although she didn't recognize the pretty young girl, she could immediately see the admiration in the girl's eyes when she looked at Lee Kyung-sung.

This made Lim Yoona inwardly sigh. Lee Kyung-sung's popularity was such that he attracted attention wherever he went; even unfamiliar juniors became his fans. For a moment, she wondered how Lee Seung-gi was feeling.

Thoughts flashed by, and Lim Yoona walked forward with a smile, accompanied by a man and a woman. The one walking on the left was Park Bo-young. She was petite and slender, with a naturally endearing baby face, soft eyebrows and eyes, and a gentle and approachable smile. Her temperament was clean and well-behaved, making her look exceptionally friendly and comfortable, exuding the charm of a girl next door.

Walking on the right is Choi Siwon. He has a tall and slender figure, broad shoulders, and a composed and elegant demeanor, giving off a very reliable and dependable impression.

"Jingcheng, let me introduce you. These two are my good friends." She turned to the two people beside her, her smile gentle and generous. "This is Park Bo-young, and this is Choi Si-won. They are both outstanding actors among the new generation in the industry."

Park Bo-young, with gentle eyes, extended her hand first with a smile, her tone friendly and polite, "Hello, Kyung Sung-ssi, I've heard so much about you, I'm Park Bo-young."

Choi Siwon also extended his hand in greeting, "Hello, Kyungsung-ssi, I'm Choi Siwon. I often hear Yoona mention you."

Both of them simply introduced themselves politely, without mentioning their ages in detail, which showed they handled the situation perfectly.

Kim Jisoo, who had been struggling with her thoughts and secretly calculating how to tactfully ask for Lee Kyung-sung's contact information, suddenly became lively when she saw Im Yoon-ah and her friend step forward to chat and make small talk.

She's become a bit shy, and in front of so many people, she doesn't even have the courage to speak up.

He could only silently suppress the thoughts in his heart, quietly taking two steps back to his original position. He secretly made up his mind that it wouldn't be too late to try to find a solution when he had a chance to be alone later.