[16] Survival (2)

Is your previous life a Moorim?

It’s almost like a tanji god.

Just-, the heroines of Gangho retreat with a sound.

They all had red spots on their foreheads.

“Sister, I’m scared.”

“Be patient. He will give up someday.”

“Oops, it’s my turn next time.”

No girl group member could take Yang Joo-hee’s blow.

The slender girls trembled and waited for their turn.

“Gum gum night!”

This shack, you’re having fun.

Just-!

“Oops!”

Even the kids who say they use their strength in the group have become humble in front of Chin Hell Chang.

“Wow, I almost cursed you.”

“Ah, now it’s just a normal night.”

“Then there’s also a serious night!?”

“Absolutely.”

Girls who fall down like autumn leaves.

Among them, there were children who shed tears.

Isolation’s leader, Na Surin, gulped down her saliva as she waited for her turn.

“Is this right?”

Isn’t this enough to do a doping test?

I’m not a gangster, but I’m ignorant and I’m dirty.

“Is this entertainment?”

At the scene of the massacre, the survivors barely survived and chose to surrender.

Rather, the children who shouted surrender first before being beaten seemed wise.

“Surin unnie, let’s just give up.”

“No. I will challenge.”

“Umm, I’m sorry. I’ll surrender.”

“Yes.”

I didn’t have the heart to criticize a member who kneels in front of the enemy.

However, he wanted to give Solar a true education.

“Next!”

Yang Joo-hee shouts ‘next’ while wiping her reddened forehead.

It reminded me of teacher Baedalchoi who breaks the seal.

‘That human is a devil.’

Soon after, Nasurin’s turn came to the front.

Although I desperately hoped that the girl in front of me would defeat the devil.

“Rock Paper Scissors!”

Once again, as soon as Yang Joo-hee won, he loaded the nuclear bomb.

“Surrender!”

“Huh? You haven’t hit me yet?”

“Surrender!!!”

A human butcher who feels joy in front of sacrifices.

The purpose was to hit rather than to win matchmaking decisions.

“Okay, next!”

“…”

Your turn finally came.

Surin stood in front of the devil with a determined expression.

“Oh, hello! Dear senpai!”

“… Yes, junior.”

I didn’t want to hear the devil call me senior.

“Senior, shall we go right away?”

“I see.”

“Now then, rock paper scissors!”

Mukjjimukpa, I already figured out your pattern.

“Ah, Kabi. I lost.”

“…”

Shamelessly, Yang Joo-hee sincerely regrets it.

Surin trembled at the sight and loosened her wrists.

By the way.

Tick-

what is this guy

Do you have any muscles attached to your forehead?

“Oh, senpai, you slipped. So, my turn?”

“…”

Didn’t slip

did my best.

“Lu, change the rules! The one who wins the rock-paper-scissors unconditionally wins!”

“Hmm.”

The devil pondered, then nodded his head.

Luckily he figured out the pattern perfectly.

“Rock Paper Scissors!”

“Oh, did the pattern change!?”

“Yeah?”

“Unbelievable.”

Na Surin, defeated, looked around her with her empty eyes as if she had lost her country.

An earnest desire to end the devil’s evil deeds.

He could not root out the will of the people and abstain.

That moment when you just gently close your eyes and humbly accept your fate.

Awful—!!!

A roar that could not have been heard overnight echoed throughout the set.

Fragments of memories passing by like a kaleidoscope.

He also experienced it when he was hit by a truck as a kid.

Na Surin opened her eyes wide when she saw a familiar figure in the distance.

‘… Grandmother? Grandmother!’

-Surin, you can’t come here yet.

‘No. Grandma, I missed you!’

– Go back! Whoa!

After visiting paradise for a while, Surin came to her senses and met the devil’s eyes.

“Senior Surin, senior! Are you okay?”

“Ah, yes, sir.”

“Yeah?”

“I just saw a star.”

“…”

I also came to interview her deceased grandmother.

“Come on, Rock Paper Scissors…”

“Surrender!!!!!”

“Eh, why?”

“Why why!!!”

Originally, she wanted to give Solar a true education.

She thinks it would be better to inject etiquette next time.

“Okay, next!”

The next victim moved his wobbly legs with a terrified expression.

* * *

＜Top Idol＞

Solar’s waiting room.

A short time given only to the members without a production team.

The members praised the ball while rubbing Juhee’s shoulders.

“I think you’ll just win even if you fight a man.”

“I haven’t fought yet.”

“… We don’t usually fight.”

“Oh, I see.”

The given meeting time was not very long.

I stared at the bracket and pondered who I would play against.

I wouldn’t have to worry about this if I just didn’t have the right to decide.

“Manager, what do you think?”

“Oh, Yeji.”

Even though it was his first variety show, the leader did a great job.

She had the right to determine her bracket anyway.

“Are you going to choose a pink lemon?”

“Yes. I was originally going to do that.”

“Yes.”

Yeji looked at her intentionally, and then she asked a question.

“Will Luna be good?”

“No.”

Every time I watch Isolation, the back of my head tickles.

“Isolation.”

“Yeah?”

For a moment, a strange silence fell in the waiting room.

“… Who?”

“Hey, you’re good at joking.”

“Then there’s no point in winning by night.”

“I know.”

In common sense, there was no reason to choose the strongest team.

I wonder if a genius producer who far surpasses the difference in skill appears.

‘Even if I think about it, it makes no sense.’

This damn bastard whispered softly.

Never pick an isolation.

“No, Yeji. Just do what you want…”

“I will.”

“Yes?”

Yeji’s eyes flashed with a determined expression.

“That’s why you valued our potential so highly.”

“No, not that.”

I rate this dog shit high.

I don’t think you should ever choose.

“Why is she deciding that alone…?”

“How do we beat that team?”

“Um, me too.”

Soon after, Yeji began to persuade the members in a gentle tone.

“Guys, if you give up, that moment is the end of the game.”

“That’s a famous line from a dunk shot cartoon.”

“Are you guys not trusting our manager?”

“Ah, not like that.”

Yeji’s determined will was revealed in the determined voice.

“We are Solar!”

That’s why it seems to lose.

“Hey, Yeji. Sorry about the middle of the talk.”

“Yes. Manager.”

“Let’s just choose a pink lemon.”

“No, I was too weak. I was just trying to pick who to win.”

“?”

What are you talking about, go strategically.

It’s not weak, it’s smart.

“Manager, just trust us like you did before.”

“…”

I’m sorry I never believed in you.

“I will definitely win and repay your trust!”

“Why…?”

Yeji’s brightly raised eyes were no longer those of a weak coward.

‘What is this, I’m scared.’

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.

.

.

.

After a while,

Standing on the stage again, Yeji Kim confidently faces the MC.

Eventually, she called her opponent by name with her soft lips.

“I will choose the isolation seniors.”

“Eh…!?”

Shortly thereafter, a quiet disturbance occurred on the production team side.

Because none of the staff called someone unexpected.

“Yeji, who did you just say you were?”

“Isolation seniors.”

Unexpected choices always attract attention.

Of course, it was the picture the production crew wanted the most.

Two groups with a group shot on the rear display board.

Of course, it will be used as the main shot of the trailer.

‘No, but.’

Isolation’s leader bit his lip and glared.

What was so unfair, water droplets formed on the corners of her eyes.

‘… Why is he crying?’

Didn’t you originally want to stick with Solar?

“He’s crying.”

“Why are you crying?”

The sound of staff talking around me was scattered in the void.

* * *

A few days later

I visited a press studio with Solar members.

The interview schedule that the PR team manager set up a while ago.

Reporter Cho Young-soo greeted the members with a smile.

“Hello, manager.”

“Yes. See you again.”

Reporter Cho went to the main point by giving a light word of thanks.

“Did you check the contents of the interview I sent you today?”

“Ah, sure.”

Overall, an interview about the direction and aspirations to move forward as a rookie.

Of course, the latest hottest ＜Top Idol＞

Relevant content existed.

“Hey, I’m sorry, but spoilers are a bit difficult…”

“Ah, I contacted writer So Eun-seong about that.”

“Oh, is it?”

A reporter who deliberately shows the conversation with the main writer.

I must have taken the top spot in the industry because I was so thorough in preparation.

“Because I’ll post an article after the first broadcast.”

“Aha.”

Shortly thereafter, reporter Jo started the interview with a strong question.

“Did you pick isolation against the matchup?”

“Oh, yes. That’s right!”

Yeji replied in a bright voice.

“Can you tell me why?”

“Yes.”

An opponent that Solar could never defeat.

In my opinion, that was the reason for my choice.

“Manager Jeong Soo-ho chose me!”

“Yeah?”

No, that’s not a prepared answer.

“The manager encouraged me! He believes in our skills.”

“Oh, there’s a lot of trust between the artist and the manager.”

“Absolutely!”

I think my memory is distorted.

I never said I believe

“Oh, the manager has a different sense.”

“Yeah!”

Yeji shouted proudly and added my praise.

“Just look at me, the song selection… The music video director and top idol appearances are all manager’s choices!”

“Wow, these are the choices that made Solar the way it is now.”

“Yes!”

Why do the two of them get along so well?

Anyone who hears it will think it’s my interview.

Yeji glanced over at her, her eyes twinkling.

It was like a dog that wants the praise of its owner.

Nod-

He nodded his head roughly, and now he seems to be concentrating on the interview.

If you rely too much on your manager like this, it will be difficult when you change later.

‘Well, because it’s my first manager.’

Yes. When I was in charge of my first artist, I thought I would be there for the rest of my life.

A superstar with the same last name as me, Jeong Sang-hoon.

A genius actor who shines at Dream Agency.

At that time, he was a fresh rookie, but he grew into an Asian prince in 3 years.

Soon, the interview came to an end.

“It won’t be easy against Isolation, but please say a word of determination.”

“Oh, well…”

Yeji spoke quietly with a firm expression.

“Since we were trainees, no one has believed in us.”

“Oh, I see.”

“We will do everything in our power for the one who believed in us.”

“hahahaha. The fans will really enjoy hearing that.”

“…”

Shortly after the interview, reporter Cho Young-soo stood up from his seat.

I also approached to take care of the members, but Yeji muttered to herself.

“… I didn’t say that.”

“Yeji, what?”

“No, no!”

After the interview, ＜Top Idol＞

Until shooting.

Today’s schedule isn’t over yet.

“Guys, let’s go quickly.”

“Yes.”

* * *

DK Music office building, planning office.

Seong Min-soo, who is in charge of the isolation, called someone in a hurry.

“Team Leader Kyung, did PD Tak come and film well today?”

“Yes. Manager.”

“I heard that preparation for the first contest was too difficult.”

“Yes. It’s not easy even if you tell me in advance.”

“It was a producing mission, right?”

“Yes. Manager.”

PD Tak personally visited and filmed the production scene.

He must have been disappointed with his skills, but he didn’t worry too much.

“It’s Ennet, but you’re not doing weird things during editing, right?”

“What, evil?”

It is absurd to expect outstanding talent at the rookie idol level.

“Don’t worry. The other teams are all the same anyway.”

“That’s right, right?”

“Of course.”

The production team had no choice but to raise the level of isolation.

Because we can’t broadcast that all participants’ skills have been leveled down.

“By the way, are you preparing what I said yesterday?”

“Yeah?”

“I mean the chirashi knight.”

“…”

In an instant, team leader Kyung Hyun-sik’s expression darkened rapidly.

“Sola, aren’t you ready for fake news?”

“Oh, that’s it.”

“Ha ha, since when has the entertainment industry been so clean?”

“… Sorry.”

I felt bad from rubbing against isolation with my poor skills.

Even the news that the first filming was completely focused on Solar.

“Just spread bullying rumors or straight up rumors in moderation.”

“There, that’s it.”

Team leader Kyung carefully brought out his opinion.

“Chief, let’s just go fair and square. We win anyway.”

“Chief Kyung, who doesn’t know that?”

“Q&G has a strong parent company, so it may be difficult to follow up.”

“…”

Soon, Director Seong thought for a moment and then remembered a trick.

“Then you can just george with facts.”

“Yeah?”

“Because it’s true that Solar’s skills are poor.”

“That’s.”

In particular, Solar’s foreign members stood out a lot when performing group dances in music rooms.

He is a mixed-race American who talks very little and looks timid.

Controversy over girl group skills isn’t even a matter of a day or two.

“He seems to have practiced his skill for half a year.”

“We rap a little, but our singing and dancing aren’t like a girl group these days.”

“Therefore.”

“Or, the practice period could be shorter.”

“Then the company that debuted it was at fault.”

“Well…”

Dancing and singing, with almost no exceptions, were directly proportional to the amount of effort and skill.

Whether it’s a blunt or a genius, you couldn’t develop your skills without putting in time.

“Maybe you have other talents?”

“What talent?”

“Something like producing.”

“Poop,hahahaha. He’s good at jokes.”

“…”

A member of a girl group with a talent for producing.

It’s rare even in the entire Korean idol world.

“That’s nonsense, right?”

“Of course.”

It was not possible to raise producers with the Korean idol training system.

Let’s look at the talent of the members from the company’s point of view and teach them how to compose.

“Are you giving me porridge after the contract period ends?”

“It is.”

To begin with, producing isn’t even a word that goes well with idols.

If you have such talent, why waste your time practicing singing and dancing?

“The balance calculation doesn’t work.”

Or, it might be possible if you are a perfected genius since your trainee days.

It will soon be buried in the harsh training system.

“It’s impossible in Korea. I don’t have enough time to practice. When will I learn to produce?”

“That’s right. It’s not some kind of Mozart.”

“Team Leader Kyung, even Mozart couldn’t have debuted if he had prepared as an idol in Hell Joseon.”

“… That much?”

No matter how genius you are, if you live with music for more than half a year.

Instead of blossoming their musical talent, they have no choice but to regress.

“Well, I don’t know if the trainee period is about 6 months.”

“It’s not going to happen.”

However, that actually happened.