[115] Girls On Top (2)

Ennet 「Girls on Top」 Production presentation venue.

I attended the first schedule this year.

All 80 girls in bright school uniforms gathered.

Solar’s popularity has attracted tens of thousands of applicants from all over the world.

Vocal academy, dance academy, idol academy.

A former trainee for 10 years at an agency, etc.

The first passers, each with 80 different stories, stood on the podium.

Click, click—

Flashes fired by reporters covered the press conference.

To the smiling, waving girls in their custom-made school uniforms.

“Oh my, our babies are pretty.”

“…”

The queen took pictures of the girls with her personal smartphone.

Still, as a judge, wouldn’t it be necessary to have a sense of mystery?

“Here, boss.”

“Why.”

“No.”

CEO Seo glanced at me and continued.

“Chief Chung, have you voted?”

“Yeah?”

“Girls on top pre-voting.”

“Ah.”

Of course, there were some contestants whose visuals stood out.

Most of the children with outstanding appearances were in the top ranks.

“Right now, Jia Han is number one.”

“Yes. It’s worth it.”

Originally, when I was a trainee at the Q&G label, I was chosen for my visuals.

Besides, she also made her Japanese debut and appeared on Somi Channel.

Personally, Dohana’s sister tickled the back of her head.

“Emma stands out to me.”

“If it’s Emma…”

“Diana’s sister.”

“Oh, is her arm bending in?”

“No. It’s not like that.”

It was because the back of my head tickled every time the blonde Deokhu opened his mouth.

“You must have talent.”

“Can you see that already!?”

“…”

I can’t see it, but I can feel it.

Sooner or later, you will know more clearly when you see the stage.

“The judges.”

At that time, the assistant director approached and started talking.

“I think you can prepare it now.”

“Ah yes.”

Soon, 80 girls rushed out to be interviewed.

Solar members walked one by one to their seats.

‘… Impressed.’

In effect, an audition to make a second solar.

If you think about your trainee days just two years ago.

‘Solar is a miracle.’

It must have been less likely than a rookie boy group debuting this month.

“Chief Jung is amazing the more I see him.”

“Yeah?”

“Chief Jung is probably the best in Korea when it comes to producing girl groups.”

“…”

The Queen smiled bashfully and continued the conversation.

“This broadcast is also produced thanks to the director.”

“Thanks to me?”

“Sure. You saved a broadcast that was going to be abolished.”

“…”

It’s embarrassing to sleep.

Soon after, the MC called the judges after PD Tak Seong-soo.

– We will invite two judges who will make Girls On Top shine!

“Shall we go now?”

“Yes. CEO.”

Receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience, they walked up to the podium.

I participated in countless production presentations.

It was the first time I met the reporters in person.

Beating, beating—

Reporters coming into sight and white lights.

I broke out in a cold sweat in an unfamiliar environment.

“Chief, are you okay?”

“Uh, um.”

Yeji speaks to me in a worried tone.

Thanks to that, I took some time to look around.

“There are days when the manager is nervous.”

“I see. I’m a little nervous.”

The title of judge was heavy on his shoulders.

Besides, it’s the first time I’ve ever had a regular appearance.

The MC’s speech heard through the speaker came directly from the side.

“If you have any questions, please raise your hand.”

Hey, reporter Cho Young-soo is here too.

“Daily Chosun, reporter Choo Min-hyeok! Ask me a question.”

“Oh, thank you.”

At the MC’s call, a reporter picked up the microphone.

He was sitting there blankly, not thinking.

“I have a question for Chief Jung.”

“Yes? Oh, yes.”

“Don’t you hear that Girls On Top is a broadcast that makes Solar’s sister group?”

“Yes. What…”

It would almost look like that.

“But, I’m worried that the other artists in Q&G will be left behind.”

“…”

From the first question, it was sharper than I thought.

Who planted a spy here?

“Of course, I’m just saying that the fans are worried, not me!”

“Ah.”

He opened his chest wide, revealing a crescent moon T-shirt.

Are you a member of the Luna fan club, which is hard to find these days?

“Other Q&G artists can appear as guests on Girls On Top.”

“…”

Fortunately, CEO Seo nodded in affirmation.

“Including Luna, actor Lee Soo-yeon or a new boy group may appear.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. And I’ll make sure Luna makes a comeback within this year.”

“When this year!? It’s January now!”

“…The first half.”

“Good.”

You get a satisfied expression.

“Then I will continue to ask questions.”

* * *

The public’s interest in 「Girls on Top」 Has increased.

Could it be because of Jeong Su-ho, who represented the entire Q&G label at the production presentation?

The rookie boy group, which debuted in the first quarter of this year, received a trickle-down effect.

From the music video teaser video to the agency’s fast, it has exceeded 1 million views.

Hectopascal Kick debuted on the January showcase stage as planned.

General Manager Gong received the report from his subordinate with a trembling heart.

“Chief Kim, have you finished the Initial Chodong tally?”

“Yes. That’s…”

“What’s wrong. How many copies have been sold?”

“That, about 5,000 copies…”

“…”

My heart sank.

This is an era when a bundler is buying 10,000 pieces by himself.

In fact, I could have bought tens of thousands of copies if I wanted to.

“Five thousand? Are you sure?”

“Yeah.”

When the teaser video hit 1 million views, I had a feeling of just in case.

The song, choreography, and even the music video were set to be the best in the industry.

I was confident that I would be successful this time.

“Yeah, but we succeeded in entering the music charts!”

“… I’m glad.”

84 on the You Tube Music Chart.

97 on the Water Melon chart.

This is probably thanks to Solar promoting it on social media.

“Did Solar debut the year before last?”

“Yes. Chief.”

“…”

Since that day, the Q&G label has grown like crazy.

In particular, all the broadcasts selected by Jeong Su-ho appeared on the show.

‘… I’m going crazy.’

The separation of the Q&G label this year was an established fact.

‘Is there anyone who can replace Chief Jung?’

Trururu—

In desperation, I called him.

-Hello. Chief of Staff. Long time no see.

“How are you?”

-I’m just a bit busy. hahahaha.

“…”

These days, Girls on Top also went out and did well.

“Are you okay for a minute?”

– Oh, it’s okay for about an hour now.

“Yes. Then I will go there.”

-Yeah. Chief of Staff.

In just one year, Solar went from a top star to a superstar.

Chief Jung accurately caught the outstanding talents of his members.

Drooling-

Gong Se-won immediately got up from his seat and went to his office alone.

It was a busy time with each other.

The concentration will be different.

‘Is this a talent?’

Jung Soo-ho’s expression, which he hadn’t seen in a long time, was full of composure.

Now the gap in talent was so great that I was not even jealous.

“Chief, long time no see.”

“Um, that’s right.”

“Congratulations on the Hectopascal Kick music site chart.”

“… Thank you for uploading it on Solar’s social media.”

“It’s only natural for members of the same family.”

“…”

There was not an inch of ridicule or pretense in his eyes.

Just a pure praise, the qualification disappeared.

“Honestly, I came here because I was a little disappointed with my grades.”

How would it have been if he had chosen the song or choreography from the beginning?

“Oh, you see.”

“I need your solution.”

No more pride left.

What if the Q&G label without Solar and Jeong Su-ho could do cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

“Didn’t you put two songs on this album?”

“It is, but.”

There was no plan for a follow-up song at all.

Because there was no choreography, just songs.

“Choi Kang-wook’s choreography.”

“Yes?”

“That friend was and still is the same.”

“Ah!”

Suddenly, around this time last year, I remembered the time when Chief Jung evaluated the trainees.

Young boys before even deciding on their debut group.

At that time, Choi Kang-wook was a trainee who had just joined the company.

‘…That was it.’

You’ve already heard the correct answer, and you’ve gone back for a while.

Director Jung Soo-ho pays particular attention to Choi Kang-wook’s choreography.

I deliberately avoided highlighting individual dances.

“Did you mean choreography for the second song centered on Choi Kang-wook?”

“No, still stars…”

hahahaha. Thank you so much!”

“… As.”

Trururu—

The public official immediately called his subordinate.

“Chief Kim, I’m going to promote a follow-up song to Hectopascal Kick.”

-Yeah? The follow-up song…

It was the second song to be included on the album, but not choreographed.

In the music market these days, activities for follow-up songs have been avoided.

-Bo, Chief, if you fail, the loss will be too great.

“That’s okay, is there Mr. Hong-joo at the company now?”

-Are you Redwine? You will be in the practice room now.

“Take him right now… No, I’ll go myself.”

-Ah yes.

If the second song is made into a one-top dance song by Choi Kang-wook.

‘… There is still one song left.’

Will Jung Soo-ho’s ‘prophecy’ come true this time around?

Will the boy group solution be perfect as well as the girl group?

‘Sooner or later.’

* * *

These days, in various communications, there was only talk about 「Girls on Top」.

You swallowed up all the buzz even before you started filming.

‘The competition for the top ranks is fierce.’

Except for Jia Han, the overwhelming No.

After the first stage broadcast, I think I will be able to catch up on rice cakes.

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Knock, Knock-

Then, Umji Yu knocked on a knock at her office.

“Is Jiu here?”

“Brother, have you seen Hectopascal Kick’s soundtrack? It’s a little sad.”

“Is it.”

“Yeah. They promoted it on Solar’s SNS.”

“… I don’t know.”

I came today to see the choreography for the second song.

“The follow-up song was a bit boring.”

“Really? Do you think it will float?”

“Well.”

It’s nothing special, but when I saw the choreography, it tickled me.

“Anyway, are those in your hand a payment document?”

“Yes. The advertisement came in today.”

“It’s Jiol.”

“That’s right.”

An advertisement for a clothing brand that came to Eunseo alone.

Among the Solar members, private clothes fashion was the most famous.

“Let’s keep the ads for now.”

“Is that so?”

After all, when the first love is released, the ransom will rise.

“We have nothing to regret.”

“Yes.”

Demand was high as the popularity did not wane.

In particular, because of Girls On Top, entertainment and advertisements were extremely limited.

In the beginning, I thought I would be able to know the schedule only after the team formation was over.

“Did you know that Royland has already finished its technology preview?”

“Oh, already?”

“Yeah. I’ll open it after discussions with the distributor.”

“Finally…!”

One step ahead of first love, 「Royland」 Will be released simultaneously around the world.

Depending on the results, the results of Girls on Top Nexplex could have changed.

“Did the Girls on Top audition schedule come out?”

“Oh, I brought it.”

At the first filming, the grade is determined by looking at the free stage prepared by each of them.

It might be a bit chilly though.

Because it’s the Nnet Survival National Rule.

The group song center for 80 people will definitely come out of A-rank trainees.

“Brother, every judge has a super pass.”

“What is a Super Pass?”

“Anyone out of 80 can give it an A grade.”

“… All five Solars?”

“No, just two judges.”

“Yes.”

That’s right. 7 super passes is too many.

“Right now, all Solar members are in the practice room on the second floor.”

“Yes?”

The second floor is a training room exclusively for trainees.

After their debut, they use the 3rd floor.

“Why did you go there?”

“It’s a mentor system. It’s a subtle competition.”

“Ah, are you trying to recruit Jia Han?”

“That’s right.”

“Of course Jia is with Somi, isn’t it?”

“Mmm.”

I heard that the two of them filmed Mohaemohae together and were close at school.

“You can’t call a friend a mentor, though.”

“That’s right.”

For the same reason, Emma might not choose Diana.

‘… After she announced the grade, she was chosen as a mentor.’

Realistically, it seems that she will be driven to Dohana.

Because I will directly help with the production.

“Oppa, Somi won’t be chosen?”

“Because of your age?”

“Well.”

You’ll know if you leave it.

* * *

The first recording day for 「Girls on Top」 Has finally arrived.

The participants left their parents’ arms and headed to the Ennet broadcasting station.

Due to the nature of girl group survival, the age group was quite low.

The average age is 17 years old, a freshman in high school.

After I turned 20, I was treated as an ‘older sister’.

‘… I guess I have the most.’

Deokja Kim put the guitar on his shoulder and entered the waiting room.

Although he originally wanted to keep his father’s name private.

He eventually succumbed to the persuasion of the writers.

He said that it would be difficult to get the first round with the currently submitted video.

“Oh, Deokja Kim!!!”

“Wow, gold spoon for music.”

“Envy.”

“…”

As soon as I entered the waiting room, the trainees looked at me curiously.

Is that proof that his late father’s work was great?

‘…Where to sit.’

Dozens of cameras were illuminating the seats with rankings written on them.

The girls who arrived first were sitting on a total of 80 chairs.

Did you think being in the top 20 was enough?

He didn’t seem to want to sit under it.

“Deokja sister!”

Then, someone called his name.

As always, it is difficult to change the name.

“Let’s sit next to each other!”

“…”

Was that friend’s name Nam Min-ji?

He was a rare friend full of spirit.

I was sitting at the top, in the first place.

“…Please call me Olivia, not Deokja.”

“Is that your English name?”

“Yes Yes.”

Deokja approached his friend who was talking to him.

Because the number of views of the ‘Charm Appeal’ video on You Tube was considerable.

“Nam Min-ji, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. Relax!”

“Later.”

A face genius in the top 10 pre-voting.

Because her looks alone topped the list.

“I watched the charm appeal video. It was so cute.”

“Really? Thanks!”

“…”

Basically, the voice was equipped with aegyo.

Actually, I didn’t know it at all when I saw it from a distance.

‘… Are you smiling?’

Rather, his eyes felt cold.

It was then.

“Hey, you’re being rude!”

“I want to go separately.”

“Cheeky Konoyaro!”

Awkward Korean from outside the waiting room.

No, it sounds like you’re saying it deliberately awkwardly.

Drooling-

A dazzlingly beautiful blonde girl opened the door to the waiting room.

Next to him came a cute Japanese man.

‘That person is Emma…?’

The contestant who received the most questions as Diana’s sister at the press conference.

“Nico Niconi is here!”

“… Human?”

Nam Min-ji welcomed the two of them by waving their hands again this time.

“Emma! If you don’t mind, sit here with me…”

“Is there a part you don’t like about the stage we prepared today?”

“Yes? Ah, I see…”

“My opinion is that you shouldn’t compare me to One-chan.”

“…”

What’s that shit

“Please don’t touch me today. I’m not in a good mood.”

“…”

It’s better to just not touch it.

Emma and the Japanese duo come nearby.

Because they took 2nd and 3rd place side by side.

‘… He listens well.’

The way you talk is strange, but when I tell you to come, come quickly.

Then, participants come in one by one and take their seats.

All but one seat was occupied.

Last 80th etc.

Only last place was left.

The final boss of Girls On Top entered the waiting room.

‘Jia Han…!’

A contestant who comes in with an acoustic guitar on his shoulder like himself.

Personally, it was an opponent with a similar style.

“Wow, it’s Han Ji-ah.”

“He’s a complete celebrity.”

“…”

A celebrity who debuted and worked in Japan.

Genius composer who wrote Solar’s title song.

Jia Han stared at the 80th class chair and pondered for a while.

Soon, the moment I nodded and was just about to sit in the remaining seat.

“Yarayare, the King sits in last place!”

Emma jumped up and threw her arms over the handle of her first throne.

“The King should sit here.”

It’s a queen, not a king.

Meanwhile, Nam Min-ji, who was already sitting in the top spot, hardened her expression.

Participants swallowed their saliva and waited for Jia Han’s choice.

“Ji will just sit somewhere in the dark.”

Jia Han took the last seat with a naive face.