[41] Next Level(3)

Idol groups collect money only when they are on a certain track.

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Korea’s top idol event cost 50 million won.

Even if it wasn’t at the level of a world star, it was that much.

Solar’s repertoire was about three songs when she was currently performing at the event.

Coincidentally, she thought it would be nice to add at least one song.

“…Do you like the new song?”

Director Park Chul-min checked the members in the practice room and rubbed their bald heads.

Solar’s new song 「Sunrise And Sunset」, Abbreviated as SAS.

‘…Now I make everything myself.’

Beatmaking by Diana, choreography by Yeji Kim.

Jung Soo-ho discovered their talents and gathered them together.

‘Suho has grown too.’

I just need a composer and a lyricist here.

It also knows how to find new talent.

“Suho, is that cat’s sexy concept okay?”

“Yes, probably.”

“I heard you choreographed the choreography of sweeping the body from the back of the neck with your hands?”

“… No, just.”

Chief Park was well aware of his mannerisms.

When he was embarrassed, he scratched the back of his head like he does now.

“Are you looking into filming a music video?”

“I have to finish the song first.”

“I’m looking for a good songwriter.”

“I’m going to catch the music video by avoiding the Eunseo drama filming schedule.”

“Because it’s Team Leader Jeong Soo-ho, you have to believe it.”

“Thank you, chief.”

It was the man in front of him who half-forced himself into the position of head of the department.

“Suho, are you aiming for the representative position?”

“Me? No way.”

It’s a handshake, but he revealed his ambition.

He also personally gathered evidence to beat General Manager Gam Seok-tae.

“I was more comfortable when I was the team leader. The road to smoke was farther away.”

“Ehh, the chief is also true.”

“I don’t mind going out for drinks with old people.”

“I don’t like that position either.”

Director Park smiled and looked at Suho.

It was like that when I first joined Q&G.

‘I didn’t know at the time.’

Jung Soo-ho, who puts the entertainment world on his palm and rolls it as he pleases.

I would have thought he had a genius eye for penetrating the times.

‘Now I want to raise Luna like Solar.’

Even at this moment, Red Wine looked at the members’ practice with a hawk’s eye.

“Eunseo, concentrate!”

“Yeah!”

Yeji’s choreography gradually changes into a trendy form.

Through the hands of Red Wine, it was reborn as a sexy concept.

‘It’s a sexy concept.’

They have already risen to the ranks of the best innocent girl groups in Korea.

Isn’t it a plan to increase the fan base once more here?

‘Like the Blue Scholtz, even the cycle…’

The cornerstone to grow into an all-rounder girl group.

Team leader Jung Soo-ho must have known about it if he had a genius eye.

He was aiming for a level that exceeded Solar’s level by one level.

She said, ‘How far into the world are you looking?’

Sometimes she felt it was too much to keep up with this person’s pace.

‘Anyway, it’s not normal.’

While refusing top-level entertainment programs like radio singers or acquaintances.

＜Room Escape Maze＞

He quickly made them appear on the same minor broadcast.

“These days, even people who are not interested in idols have become more fans.”

“Ah, thanks to Somi?”

“Yes.”

Her youngest sister, and her uncles and aunts’ favorite daughter.

Her smart youngest character was a rarity throughout her broadcasting career.

“The TVM entertainment director asked me to have a drink with you.”

“All right.”

“Are you still filming Somi today?”

“That’s right. Second shot.”

“Is it okay if I don’t follow you right now?”

“Once Jiu is gone.”

Suho discovered the talents of the members that the company did not recognize, like ghosts.

You must have recognized Somi’s genius in advance.

Wouldn’t she, of course, survive until episode 5?

“If reality entertainment TVM is organized, plan it yourself. Where will you go on a trip and what will you do?”

“Me? Broadcast planning?”

“There’s no one who knows Solar better than you, right?”

“No, well… If you tell me to do it, I’ll do it.”

Although she originally wanted to do it, she does it again for no reason.

Belt-

Then, Suho received a call from someone and put his hand on the back of her head.

“I got a message from Jiu.”

“What?”

“… I heard you went to Somi’s deathmatch?”

“Ah.”

So the odds of it falling today are 50%?

* * *

Because it is a program created by the producers of 「The Brain」.

Although I thought deathmatch would be similar.

‘… They’re almost the same?’

Somi used the ‘protection rights’ she acquired in her main game on her teammates.

When she saw it in the long run anyway, it was a loss in the end if her colleague fell.

Because of the nature of the broadcast, there are some games that you can never win alone.

“Somi, pay attention and listen.”

“Yes Yes.”

Following tradition, the same team described the deathmatch as hard to themselves.

“So you just have to memorize all the flipped tiles. A memory game.”

“Oh, it’s not that simple.”

“… Brother Louispin.”

It’s very simple.

It’s just addition and multiplication.

A simple game where you create the calculation formula you want with the numbers written on the tiles.

‘Why is this difficult?’

Soon after, Somi faced her opponent in the death match at the center of the stage.

The alumni CEO of Kast, who led to a strong team with Hwang In-woo.

“Somi, you’re going home today.”

“Am I?”

“When I was young, I went to Jusan Academy.”

“…”

It has been one of the truly incomprehensible mysteries since ancient times.

Why go there when you can just calculate it in your head?

‘Shall I ask?’

While thinking about it for a while, the dealer announced the start of the death match.

“From now on, a total of 64 tiles will be shown for 30 seconds.”

“30 seconds?”

“What is it, I think Somi needs more time? hahahaha.”

“…”

It’s enough to just store it in your head like a picture.

I don’t understand why they give it 30 seconds.

“I think 3 seconds would be enough.”

“Oh, you have a bluff.”

“Mmm. It’s true.”

Who is bluffing about simple memory problems?

Tick, tick-

As time passed, Somi tapped the calculator in her head.

What numbers can be made with given numbers and operator symbols.

‘Except for a few, it’ll be almost everything.’

Soon, the tiles turned over again and Somi smiled.

“I’ll just give up the right to take the lead.”

“Somi, did you give up?”

“Ah, why are you giving up?”

You’re kidding me about giving up on this simple game.

No matter what number came out, it would take less than a second.

I’m so sorry if you brought the first ballot.

“Okay then, I’ll reveal the numbers that I’ll calculate and make.”

“… Ah.”

[1,253]

The opponent frowned and stared at the numbers.

“Whoa, the unit is a little big?”

“Hmm.”

Somi had already calculated in her head and waited for her opponent.

“If the number after it is odd… Is it prime?”

“No. It’s divisible by 7.”

“Oh, yes.”

He was completely confused by Somi’s hint.

“Uh, um, 179 times 7… I don’t have 179?”

“Of course not. That’s a prime number.”

“Ah.”

Is this enough to tell you the answer?

The other party exclaimed the correct answer excitedly.

“No answer! You can’t make it with the numbers on the tile.”

“… Wrong.”

Following the dealer’s firm voice, Somi’s turn passed.

“Somi Shin, please complete the calculation formula.”

“I’ll use 4 arithmetic symbols and 5 numbers.”

“Please tell me.”

Soon after, the nine tiles called by Somi were flipped in order.

“Multiply 44 by 28, add 26, then subtract 5…”

“Now, wait a minute. There is no 5! That’s for sure!”

“…”

To the objection of the other party, Somi answered indifferently.

“Oh, so we have to divide 45 by 9 first.”

“… That’s the correct answer.”

In an instant, a small commotion broke out among the staff.

‘What is it, why is everyone’s expression…?’

Sometimes I just want to understand other people’s thoughts.

It’s just a simple 4 arithmetic operation, so why do people look surprised?

“Okay, then the next problem.”

Subsequently, all tiles are replaced with new ones according to the dealer’s instructions.

The numbers are getting bigger and the number of cases is getting smaller.

Also, the other person’s expression became more and more rotten.

“Uncle, you said you went to an arithmetic academy.”

“It’s because I don’t have an abacus.”

“Aha.”

Yeah, you should always have it with you.

That’s why I don’t know why you’re going

All subsequent rounds were landslide victories for Somi.

“It’s easy. Yi Yi ─ Ji!”

“…”

In the end, the death match ended with Somi’s victory.

Hwang In-woo hesitantly approached and started talking.

“Okay, I can’t help it now. I’ll admit you properly.”

“Yeah?”

“Let’s have a friendly competition.”

“?”

I never thought of myself as a competitor.

I never thought of him as friendly.

“But why are you talking nonsense?”

“Ah.”

The camera was still taking the two of them.

* * *

Hearing the news of Somi’s victory from Jiyu,

I think now is the time to worry about organizing a real reality show.

“Somi is a genius.”

I recognized it long ago when I was solving math Olympiad problem books.

Although there are people who ignore Youngjae as a child.

The International Mathematical Olympiad is a ‘real’ competition.

“Well, a reality program…”

I’m not a producer, so how do I plan?

Why would Chief Park make me do this?

“Yeji!”

Yeji, who was on one side of the practice room, heard my call and came running.

“Did you call me?”

“… I called.”

Almost like this, it’s not a 5-minute standby, it’s a 5-second cut.

“Where do you want to go when you film a reality show?”

“Is the manager following you too?”

“Of course I have to follow.”

“Then it’s all good!”

“?”

Yeji shook his hand hastily and changed his words hastily.

“No, no! I like traveling everywhere!”

“Yes?”

“Jeju Island, Bali, Cebu, Hawaii, Tokyo, Palau, Mortius!”

“Okay, calm down.”

First of all, I’m slowly trying to figure out where to go.

“But what are all the clothes piled up over there?”

“Ah, the members are plain clothes.”

“Why did you bring it?”

“I’m going to wear it to the Eunseo drama production presentation.”

“…”

All members decided to attend.

Although it is a matter decided too hastily.

“That day, Cody decided to let us do whatever we want!”

“Whoever wants to.”

“Wear our clothes well!”

“…”

I’m a bit anxious all of a sudden.

The back of my head doesn’t tickle at all.

It just feels like a fashion terror.

“Why don’t you leave it to Cody?”

“Ah, fashion is originally about confidence.”

“… Who is it?”

“Mr. Redwine.”

“Ah.”

He wears ostrich fur even in summer.

“Somi is not allowed to wear plain clothes.”

“Somi? Why?”

“Uh. Absolutely not.”

Somi is special because she is in middle school.

I can’t believe her mother’s skills.

“Then are the other members okay?”

“I’ll take a look.”

“Ugh.”

Soon after, Uhm Ji-yu and Shin So-mi returned to the company.

All the members congratulated Somi on her victory.

“Oppa, Somi is a real genius.”

“Yeah. I guess so.”

“You should be a scientist, not a girl group. To enhance national prestige.”

“… You are the manager.”

Because I absolutely hate trying anyway.

It’s probably hard to be a good scientist.

“Oppa, but at the Sunlight fan cafe, you said you were having a large-scale haircut because of ISAC?”

“Yeah, it’s already ISAC season.”

“But why hide the information from me? I said I was going to attend.”

“… Yes?”

I guess I know why

“Don’t pay too much attention to private fan cafes. They’ll take care of it.”

“Haa, I can’t help but pay attention when I’m working as a fan manager.”

“It is, but.”

These days, Jaeha is hard at managing malicious comments.

“By the way, where did Joo-hee go?”

“Exercise to prepare for ISAC.”

“You only exercised in the first place.”

“That’s the problem.”

I have a good excuse, so I only seem to be exercising.

‘For now…’

Until the weekend, I have to take care of this Eunseo drama production presentation.

Not just Eunseo, but all the members decided to attend.

“Manager!!!”

At that time, Yeji approached and held out two sets of clothes.

“Is this better? Is this better?”

If you’re going to ask me, just ask Cody.

“Which of the two is better?”

“Aren’t they the same color?”

“How is this the same?”

“… Right.”

“I already chose left.”

Why did you ask

“Then, which of the three should I apply on the lip?”

“Wow, it’s a three-way match.”

If you only have a poop, you can really choose.

For now, the back of my head isn’t itchy.

“I think all three are fine.”

“Only one.”

“What do you think is better?”

“I asked you first.”

That’s right

“Then the first one.”

“Ding, that’s wrong.”

Oh you got the answer

“Now, which of the rest is better?”

“Third.”

“I hate all three.”

“…”

Why are you doing this to me today?

* * *

A few days later

On the day of the press conference for JTBS 「Getting Married into a Conglomerate Family」.

Reporter Cho Young-soo arrived early and looked around.

“Isn’t the atmosphere unusual right now?”

“Yes. Senior.”

Everyone was as sharp as a hyena looking for prey.

“Because there is good food to bite into.”

Yet, public opinion has not been very favorable to idol-turned-actors.

A member of Solar, a girl group whose stock price is on the rise these days.

The key was what kind of acting Jang Eun-seo would show.

“I’m only going to show you the trailer today.”

“There is a high probability of deliberately hiding it.”

Even if I’m curious, I’ll encourage you to watch the first broadcast.

“Ttsk, that’s why you’re hearing the noise of a crane.”

I know it’s difficult for each other to make a living from the number of views.

Even so, noblemen called reporters only searched for stimulating material.

“You talked a lot since the open audition.”

“That’s.”

A while ago, the controversy over Eunseo raised by a reporter from the Hanbit Daily.

I was well aware of the incident related to former head of the headquarters, Gam Seok-tae.

“I haven’t told you yet…”

“Jo Young-soo.”

At that time, someone called reporter Cho Young-soo from behind.

“… Long time no see.”

Oh Young-soo, a senior reporter for the Hanbit Daily.

He was a junior with the same name as himself.

At one time, he had worked hard to raise as his shooter.

He has now become a piece of trash who takes back money from enter.

“How did you get in here?”

“Manager Jeong Soo-ho let me in.”

“What? Chief Jung?”

“I happened to be with the assistant director of the drama.”

“…”

This time, I don’t know what Manager Jeong Su-ho’s intentions are.

To deliberately bring a tiger into my room?

Are you trying to embrace the Hanbit Daily’s Oh Young-soo?

“Senior, are you cool because you water our company?”

“Are you still a journalist?”

“Hi, it’s not some noble school.”

“… How much did Gam Seok-tae get from the former general manager?”

“It’s not that side, it’s the parent company.”

“What?”

At that moment, four girls entered the production presentation hall one after another.

Excluding Jang Eun-seo, the four Solar members.

I visited the production presentation hall to congratulate them.

Jo Young-soo looked at team leader Jung Soo-ho, who was following them.

I haven’t seen Eunseo’s acting yet.

To be honest, I had doubts about my acting skills.

‘Just by looking at his expression, he’s confident.’

I felt strangely certain as he scratched the back of his head as if he was embarrassed.

“Oh Young-soo, are you going to write a malicious article again?”

“Malignant? I’ll just use the facts.”

“… Yes?”

Perhaps, the controversy over Eunseo’s acting skills could be someone’s big picture.

A person who was promoted to team leader in the shortest time.

He is a person who wants to raise controversy and attract attention.

‘The thing that brought Oh Young-soo here is…’

If it is a part of the big picture that Jeong Soo-ho is deliberately aiming for.

To what extent did he plan ahead and move?

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On the other hand, Jeong Su-ho took care of the members along with Ji-U.

“But oppa, the real distribution is different.”

“What?”

“Reporter Oh Young-soo. My brother told me to let him in earlier.”

“… Yes?”

What are you talking about.

“Reporter Cho Young-soo?”

“No, Oh Young-soo.”

Oh Young-soo, not Cho Young-soo?

Suddenly the back of my head itches.

“Anyway, it’s a great person. It’s a great person.”

“…”

Why is the name the same and it’s crazy.