[39] Next Level(1)

A road manager who manages the schedules and conditions of celebrities.

Hemeco, photo shoot, stage rehearsal, broadcast appearance, lodging and even driving.

A field job that handles all sorts of miscellaneous tasks that occur directly or indirectly.

In fact, there was no difference even if they were called shuttles, slaves, and servants.

And, starting today, I threw off the shackles and gained freedom.

‘… Now let’s suck some honey too.’

In the future, I will hire a new manager so I have to leave work on time.

In the meantime, if I had an event in Busan, I would have struggled.

“Suho oppa, something is suddenly cool.”

“Jiyu, you can do it too.”

“Really? Can I be the team leader?”

“Of course.”

You have a father’s back

You are the CEO of a large investment company.

“You call me Team Leader Jeong now too.”

“Yes. Team leader Jeong.”

“?”

What is it, since we were talking originally, the title was twisted.

“Are you a stealthy genealogy breaker?”

“What.”

“No, that’s it.”

Names don’t matter.

Being a ‘chief’ is not important.

If the road manager is the celebrity’s family member, attendant secretary, and bodyguard.

The chief directly goes to the broadcasting station, gets a contract, and takes charge of public relations and publicity.

“Brother, but you still did as you wished until now.”

“What am I?”

“Poor Park Team-, no, Chief Park couldn’t even touch Solar’s ​​schedule.”

“Oh, that’s it.”

That’s why I brought Solar up to this point.

Thanks to him for always completely trusting me.

“Thanks to you, you got the title of chief.”

“You must be busy.”

“Maybe.”

You won’t have to manage the Solar members yourself from now on.

In fact, the external affairs were handled by the head of the department alone.

“Hello, boss!”

Then, someone’s voice came from behind.

“Ah, it’s Shia.”

“Yeah!”

Luna’s leader, Ryusia, played by Sangmo Ji.

It was now a comfortable conversation.

“Is the team leader taking care of us now?”

“Ah, then.”

I’ll have to check the Luna members one by one.

Because now I belong to the artist I am in charge of.

“Then our album work and schedule…?”

“Of course.”

Soon, Ryusia’s expression brightened noticeably.

“I hope to go along well!”

“Please take care of me too.”

I nodded as I looked at the girl who nodded and disappeared.

‘… I’m too low compared to my talent.’

No, I just couldn’t get out.

It’s just too good for my taste.

‘The melody is a bit…’

But when I compose, I feel anxious again.

I’ll have to use that talent a bit more.

“Jiyu, have you heard the queen’s title song?”

“Yeah. It’s really not a joke.”

“Do you know who wrote the main melody?”

“Russia.”

“That’s right.”

“My brother recommended it.”

“…”

I didn’t like it, so I recommended it.

The Queen really likes it.

Diana took the beat to the melody Ryusia composed.

The staff praised it as the best collab of Q&G.

“Originally, if it’s CEO Seo’s title song, five arrangers will stick with it.”

“That’s because Diana unnie did everything well by herself.”

“Well, there’s no instrument I can’t handle.”

“He even played the saxophone on the keyboard not too long ago.”

“Is that enough?”

“Yeah. Just watch a You Tube video and follow it right away.”

“…”

Now I had no choice but to acknowledge Diana’s skills.

However, producing with a strong beat is just not my taste.

“But brother.”

“Yes.”

Jiyu asked me a question.

“What’s going to happen to Director Gam Seok-tae? No, he’s not the head of the division anymore.”

“I heard they’re filing a complaint.”

Come to think of it, while I was working on the Queen’s album, I started to have a bad relationship with former general manager Gam.

“Oh, should I also sue the sun light slanderer?”

“… It’s done, it’s not over yet.”

First of all, Seok-tae Gam, the former general manager, is in the line of managing director Kwon.

I will probably be pushed out of the dream agency for a job.

“If the complaint is resolved, I will go to the headquarters.”

“Wasn’t it cut?”

“My life in the entertainment industry is almost over. I’m going to get it done by now.”

“It looks like a cockroach.”

In fact, it should be said that the Kwon Sangmu line has been cut off.

The power planted in the Q&G label has gone.

‘There must be a lot of complaints on this side.’

In particular, Kwon Sang-mu was going to turn his eyes to the head of the Gongsewon headquarters.

Instead of former head Gam, you can appease him, or you can knock him out.

‘Perhaps…’

You might turn your attention to me.

Because he’s the one who disbanded the previous team.

We’ll have to wait and see what the future holds for it.

Before that, I had to make my people work hard and develop their strength.

‘Even if Solar grows well…’

I don’t think there’s anything to be afraid of.

* * *

An apartment in Seoul.

Solar members enjoyed a break at the dorm after a long time.

“Wow, the break time is sweet.”

“Somi.”

Yeji called the maknae, who is concentrating on the game, in a calm tone.

“You usually rest often.”

“Ah, I do everything I can.”

“No. Practice Escape Room Maze Deathmatch right now.”

“… Only this edition is over.”

“Yes. I’ll watch.”

“Pyong.”

The break that came after the drama OST work was recently completed.

The other members were also enjoying their own vacation.

Joo-hee is athletic, Diana is arranging.

Eunseo is preparing for her first drama shoot.

In particular, it was a daily routine for Eunseo to read the script all day by herself.

“Guys, don’t you think it’s time to prepare for our new song?”

“?”

Diana was the first to respond to Yeji’s words.

“Sister, you’ve been working hard on choreography for a while. Have you been preparing?”

“Yeah. Little by little during class.”

“I’ll try to make a beat that matches the choreography.”

“Thanks.”

Next to her, Somi knocked on her laptop and threw her words.

“Creation doesn’t suit me. It’s comfortable to just learn to be there.”

“… Play a game.”

“Yes!”

Soon, Yang Joo-hee responded to the word choreography creation.

I stopped my exercise and came over to join the conversation.

“I also liked the choreography that unnie made. It had a sense of rhythm.”

“Oh! Really?”

“Yes. It’s addictive.”

“It’s a cat dance!”

“…Was it a cat?”

Juhee looked at Yeji with a strange expression.

“Sister, why are you working so hard all of a sudden?”

“Just.”

“Are you worried, manager?”

“It’s not like that!”

“Ah, I guess that’s right.”

“As a singer, I can take care of my manager.”

“Ooooo.”

“…”

Manager Jung Soo-ho, who has now been promoted to team leader-level manager.

His title is still ‘Manager’, but the feeling is different.

‘Now I’m not Solar Manager…’

The biggest change is taking on Luna at the same time.

Manager Jeong Soo-ho is always professional.

There is a high probability that he will treat Luna the same way.

‘Would you treat us like before?’

It’s an obvious fact, but somehow my heart felt empty.

A personnel appointment that was decided too suddenly.

Because we couldn’t be together forever.

Joo-hee glanced at her slightly and resumed the conversation.

“Sister, we just need to be more successful.”

“Yes?”

“If we become world stars, we’ll be the only ones taking care of the team even if we become the head of the department instead of the team leader?”

“… That’s.”

Among Korean K-pop idols, there were also world stars.

Among the boy groups right now, there are groups that take first place on the Billboard.

Among the 3rd generation girl groups, ‘Blue Scholtz’ is already world class.

Singing, dancing and acting.

Even if one peaked in any field, it was possible to challenge the wall circle.

“Then let’s start with a dance and go.”

“Huh? Isn’t unnie comfortable with singing?”

“I have to work harder at singing.”

In the first place, K-pop was prosperous through performances.

No matter how hard I tried, there was a limit to becoming a circle through acting and singing.

Because you can’t become a Hollywood actor or a Billboard singer with just hard work.

Show music.

Power of performance.

It wasn’t just about skill.

In fact, K-pop’s power came from its choreography.

Trururu—

Yang Joo-hee immediately took out her smartphone and called someone.

“I like you because of this.”

“Who are you calling?”

“Look.”

Soon after, he said hello to the person who answered the phone.

“Teacher, how are you!?

-Ah, it’s Juhee. How are you?

“Of course!”

＜Top Idol＞

A top-notch choreographer, Red Wine, whom I became close with while doing it.

Joo-hee called Ye-ji on speakerphone as if to listen.

“Yeji unnie choreographed her choreography, so I was wondering if you could watch it.”

-Am I expensive?

“Ah, uhm… Ahhh.”

-What is it, Yang Joo-hee, are you acting cute right now?

“… I’m excited”

Juhee tried to hide her blushing face and continued the conversation.

“I’ll ask you just once.”

-Look at her because she’s cute. Practice enough and bring it in front of me.

“Ohh, really?”

-Yes. Instead, if you don’t like it, I’ll scold you a lot.

“I’ll work hard!”

– Don’t work hard, do well.

“I’ll do better!”

– Of course it should.

Yeji opened her mouth at Juhee’s hot temper.

Although he is a leader to the members, he has always been timid to others.

Maybe living like Juhee would be happier.

“Sister, can you do well?”

“… Of course you have to do well.”

You should be more successful than you are now.

So you can protect anything.

* * *

After a while.

The first filming date for JTBS 「Marrying into a Chaebol Family」.

We parked the van near the filming location and ranch.

She entrusted Eunseo’s makeup to Jo Cody and took a break in the van.

“Wow, the staff’s gaze is different.”

Indeed, is this the dignity of a chief manager?

Even though he was far away, he rushed over to say hello.

Of course, I ran to the famous director and said hello.

“Whoa, the director should look at the OST carefully.”

There was a high possibility that dramas and OSTs would grow together.

I prepared hard, so I hope the results are good.

Since I had already passed it on to the music director, all I could do was pray.

Drooling-

At that time, Eunseo, perfectly dressed as a conglomerate, got into the van.

Luxurious silk dress.

Natural wavy hair.

Atmospheric accessories.

Even if I sold just one necklace right away, it was similar to my annual salary.

Looking at it like this, I felt like a chaebol’s daughter.

“Manager, I thought JiU would come today.”

“Yes?”

“Yes. I’m the team leader now.”

“…”

It’s practically the same until you pick one more lord.

Existing team members also have their own responsibilities.

“Park Tim-, it’s the same before the manager picks a new road manager.”

“Oh, sure.”

“That’s right. Maybe it’ll be the same even if I pull it out.”

“Okay?”

“Yes. Sangmo is still in charge of Luna.”

“Mmm.”

Eunseo made a strange expression and then turned her gaze back to the script.

“What’s your expression?”

“What.”

“… Look at the script.”

“Yeah.”

I think I will have to stick with Eunseo for the time being.

Because Somi’s escape room entertainment is once a week.

“Then when will we release our new song?”

“When you finish filming the drama.”

“…”

It reminds me of the old days because I acted as a leading actress at JTBS.

Lee Soo-yeon went to the same broadcasting station and was ruined.

“Huh? It’s Soo-yeon.”

Eunseo opened the van door and greeted Sooyeon.

“Sister! Hello!”

“Oh, Eunseo! Are you here already?”

“Yes!”

Lee Soo-yeon plays a girl who grew up with a joiner father.

It was a development involving a dairy farming conglomerate and his younger sister, Eun-seo.

“Manager Jeong Soo-ho, congratulations on your promotion to team leader.”

“Oh, thank you!”

“I’ll send you a gift via chat.”

Lee Soo-yeon smiles and disappears.

A message arrived soon after.

[Congratulations! Gather together and set 5 pieces of Sha Sha Sha grilled beef!]

“This is the first time you receive a gift of beef from a cattle ranch.”

“I’m seeing it for the first time too.”

“…”

Perhaps thanks to Lee Soo-yeon’s interview, the public focused their attention on Eun-seo’s acting skills.

Public audition privilege controversy.

Idol’s acting ability controversy.

The former general manager Seok-tae Gam left, but the traces he left behind still remained.

That’s proof of Solar’s popularity.

If Eunseo doesn’t prove it with her skills this time.

“Oh, I’m suddenly pissed off.”

“Why again?”

I can’t live because I’m anxious every time you get mad.

“Hey, Mr. Bae Young-seon, he’s walking this way.”

“… In front of Yongke, they say he’s a senior.”

“I’m not a sociopath.”

The role of the intellectual secretary of the male protagonist, a chaebol man.

Her share was quite high.

“Eunseo, do you usually come later than your seniors?”

“That’s because I haven’t filmed yet…”

Bae Young-sun, who had approached at some point, shouted in front of the van with the door wide open.

“My juniors talking back? This is why I can’t be an idol.”

“…”

Where I am

I don’t have too many manners.

Eunseo trembled with her hand and grabbed the gripper next to her.

‘You’re not trying to film it with that, are you?’

Fortunately, she clenched her fists for the purpose of holding back her anger and then puffed.

“I’m sorry. Senior.”

“Next time, I’ll be the first to come and say hello to the staff, okay?”

“Yeah.”

“Ahh, it’s not even basic.”

Eunseo let go of her anger as she watched the back of Bae Youngseon’s head as she disappeared.

“Hey, our Eunseo is holding up well, Jean Fox.”

“Manager, are you good at fighting?”

“No.”

I know that I can tolerate it well, but rather, my heart was more anxious.

Is it the feeling that something is about to burst, but it is dragging it forcibly?

“Eunseo, did Juhee give you the grip?”

“Yes. Build some arm muscles.”

“…”

Why is the back of your head so itchy?

* * *

The famous director showed a satisfied look at the actors’ performances.

In particular, actress Lee Soo-yeon, whom I have been eyeing since the beginning.

I thought you recently renewed Mimo Liz.

‘The smoke has also increased a lot.’

It seemed that he hadn’t hit his peak yet.

“Cut! Next Eunseo’s shooting begins.”

“Yep!”

The assistant director rushed to call Eun-seo.

It was the best joker card in this work and an unknown existence.

‘The acting itself is unique.’

She could feel the strange sensation in her acting.

She is like someone who has lived both the life of a conglomerate and a commoner.

She is lovable like an idol, but also mysterious as if she hid her dark inner side.

“Anyway, it’s hard to put into words.”

“Eunseo?”

Writer Jung Hee-ae, who was sitting next to her, sneaked in.

She said, “There’s something you can’t learn from a normal acting lesson alone.”

“Yes. That’s what I mean.”

Soon, Jang Eun-seo entered the indoor ranch.

The smell of cow dung must be quite nasty.

She prepared for her performance as if nothing had happened.

Eun-seo Jang visits a cattle ranch as a daughter of a conglomerate in the dairy industry.

And, her biological brother who brought her by force, her chaebol husband’s chemistry.

“I’ll go right into the scene. Ready!”

Soon, Eun-seo caught her emotions and looked at the male protagonist who became her real brother.

“Action!”

She concentrates and immerses herself in her role in just one second.

She definitely had a different feel from the average idol actress.

“Brother, are you crazy? How did you get me here?”

“You have to learn too. How long are you going to eat?”

“Ha, hey…”

In an instant, Jang Jang-seo trembled at the cow’s attack.

Who wants to experience her cow tongue running through her hair?

“aaagh—!!!”

The famous director watched Eunseo’s performance with twinkling eyes.

“Oh, crazy cow! Oppa, are you kidding me right now!”

“What a mad cow to our precious cow!”

“If it’s that precious, raise it at your house!”

“Does that make sense!?”

Exclamation came out at the extremely realistic anger acting.

“Isn’t this NG? The line has changed a bit.”

“Let’s just go like this.”

The director and writer looked satisfied with Eunseo’s acting.

“Idols with outstanding acting skills.”

“That’s right. Enough to make me wonder if he acted this well.”

“I thought someone was really angry when they saw it.”

“Will the sun goddess be angry?”

“That’s right. hahahaha.”

A cow licking its head wasn’t in the script.

No, even if I wanted to, I wouldn’t be able to.

You can’t teach a cow to act.

‘Is it really good now?’

I had to shout cut, but the good scenes kept coming out and I couldn’t stop.

The staff just blankly watched the chemistry between the real siblings of the actors.

“Oh, this is it! This is real live acting!”

Suddenly, I remembered the OST that the music director told me this morning.

Eunseo’s bubbly acting and singing match so well.

Sigh-

I slightly turned my gaze to look at Manager Solar’s expression.

He scratched the back of his head and nodded her head in satisfaction.

“Look at that, you’re not really angry.”

“I see.”

Writer Jung Hee-ae added the cow tongue acting to the script on the spot.

“Is that scene the next shoot?”

“Ah, the scene where Eunseo slapped the face.”

“Shall we go right away?”

“Bae Young-sun, I’ll go up!”

“Yes, Director!”

In the moment, Eun-seo waits for the next shoot with a strange expression on her face.

Jeong Su-ho looked at him while scratching the back of his head.

“… Amen.”

Lord, one goes up.