Chapter 112 Pas de deux The choreography performed by Lia Kim is of a very high level of perfection. Even Jin Shiming was quite surprised. He could hardly believe that this was just a semi-finished product that was hastily produced in one night. "It's different from the common KPOP choreography and the performance is quite difficult, but this choreography fits the song very well! I like it very much!" BoA couldn't help but applaud. The performance just now by 1MILLION Dance Studio is worth a thousand words! This choreography is unconventional, combining handsomeness and elegance. Many of the difficult action designs demonstrate a high-level sense of dimensionality reduction. For KPOP fans who are tired of those limp girl group dances, this will undoubtedly be a strong visual innovation. “Overall, the choreography style is correct and the movement design is also very brilliant. The only thing is the dance break in the middle, which is a bit cliché and lacks some memorable points.” Jin Shiming commented seriously. He did not deliberately lower his expectations for the choreography because of Lia Kim's relationship with himself. On the contrary, the more this happened, the more he wanted to strive for perfection so that 1MILLION could make the dance studio famous.
"Shiming, you're right! The choreography of other parts is very exciting, but it lacks a more explosive dance break!" Lia Kim was not displeased by Jin Shiming's sabotage, but instead took the initiative to agree. The choreography of "Only One" was not completed by her alone, but was created by the members of 1MILLION dance studio through brainstorming and working out each move one by one. If this choreography can fill the gap in the dance break section, it will surely reach a higher level and become a benchmark for choreography in the KPOP industry. By then, the reputation and fame gained by 1MILLION Dance Studio will be far more than what can be easily measured by a mere choreography fee. "I almost forgot that you are also quite accomplished in dancing, Shiming! Do you have any ideas for improvement?" BoA looked at Jin Shiming and asked. In the album "Spring", Jin Shiming showed his powerful singing skills that are already at the next level. However, Jin Shiming has never appeared on a music show, and there are no dancing scenes in the MV. Therefore, some people on the Internet speculated that as a solo singer, Jin Shiming might not be good at dancing. But BoA had heard in the past that the company next door, DSP, had recruited a trainee who was good at singing and dancing, so good that he could debut on the spot without much practice. Judging from the situation, it is not difficult to guess that Jin Shiming must have a very solid dance foundation. "Shiming has been dancing since he could walk. His dancing skills are top-notch even among professional dancers!" Lia Kim praised. She had learned dance from Jin Shiming's mother, so she naturally knew how terrifying her junior brother's dancing talent was. In Lia Kim's memory, Jin Shiming had already battled with adults on the same stage when he was only seven or eight years old. That is to say, he suffers from his young age. His body has not yet fully developed, so his expressiveness is inevitably slightly inferior. In terms of momentum and spirituality alone, he is even superior to those professional dancers. Jin Shiming couldn't help but smile slightly when he heard this, but he was not too humble. He believes that he has enough to be proud of in dancing. In music, Jin Shiming divided his energy and time and learned a lot of musical instruments and pure theoretical things. As for dance, although Jin Shiming has been exposed to a large number of dance styles, he has almost never interrupted his daily practice since he can remember.
Compared to his singing skills, Jin Shiming is undoubtedly more confident in his dancing! "The song is called "Only One", which on the surface refers to the couple, but the deeper meaning is the relationship between Nuna and her fans." Jin Shiming thought for a moment and continued, "I think the dance break section can allow the dancer to temporarily leave the stage, leaving only one male dancer to perform a duet with Nuna. This will be more interactive and story-telling, and more in line with the theme of the song." "Duet? Yes! Why didn't I think of that?" Lia Kim said suddenly. "Shiming, it is you as the creator who can capture the soul of this song!" BoA on the side exclaimed in praise. All the dancers present were excellent, and with just a little guidance from Jin Shiming, they immediately had corresponding images in their minds. Using a duet as the dance break for the song "Only One" is a stroke of genius! "Nuna, I just had an inspiration. How about we try it out and see the actual effect?" Jin Shiming said. BoA naturally had no objection and immediately took off her coat and stretched her muscles. While warming up, Jin Shiming was thinking about the details of this duet, and occasionally demonstrating specific movements. Since it is an eye-catching climax, the action design must be gorgeous enough and have some showmanship. "Nuna, let's start with a face-to-face clasping of palms, and then a mirror image..." Jin Shiming explained in great detail and demonstrated it himself in between. Moreover, BoA already had good basic skills and she quickly digested the movements designed by Jin Shiming one by one. It was during the practice that BoA truly felt how strong Jin Shiming's dancing level was. Jin Shiming performed the same movement more neatly and efficiently than her, so much so that she felt as if she was being led by Jin Shiming to dance. Jin Shiming also noticed this. If you want to see a couple dance, there should be a back-and-forth and a feeling of pulling. Of course, this does not mean that the two sides must be completely equal. Sometimes a slightly tilted relationship between the primary and the secondary can make the dance more profound. The problem is that now, as the "lead heroine", BoA is overshadowed by Kim Se Myung, who plays a supporting role, causing the audience's attention to not be focused on BoA. That is obviously inappropriate! After all, BoA's dancing ability is top-notch among idols, but compared with professional dancers, the gap is inevitably quite large. "How about this, let's change the design here. The male dancer will lie on the ground and use floor movements to coordinate with your dance." Jin Shiming quickly designed new moves. The two tried again, one lying down and the other standing, and the visual balance tilted a little towards BoA's side. Jin Shiming, who was in charge of assisting, held the balance firmly with his solid and beautiful floor moves, preventing it from being completely overturned and maintaining a relative balance. At this point, the art is done! Far from feeling vulgar, this duet dance adds a sense of ambiguity and tension, making it more smooth and sophisticated. "Shiming, if this dance break is performed by someone else, I'm afraid it won't be as effective as when partnered with you!" BoA suddenly looked at Jin Shiming and said meaningfully. If Jin Shiming could be invited to perform on stage as a backup dancer, this wonderful duet dance would surely set off the stage and spark huge heated discussions. "Mianeh, Nuna! You know, I won't participate in any music shows for the time being!" Jin Shiming apologized. Even though he will no longer be troubled by narcolepsy, Jin Shiming still does not intend to break the "personality" he has established so soon. Furthermore, how could this biggest gimmick and topic be kept for yourself? Why would you do that for others? “Then it’s okay for us to shoot the MV together? Shiming, just consider it as Nuna owes you a favor, so help Nuna this time!” BoA said as a compromise. "You're welcome. If it's just a MV, I have no problem with it." Jin Shiming nodded and agreed.
Without affecting the overall situation, appropriate bundling marketing with BoA will bring more benefits than disadvantages to Jin Shiming. What's more, I can also do Sister Snake a favor, which may come in handy at some point. (End of this chapter)