[54] Preparation (6)

It’s cold.

The eyes of the team members fly and stick to the chest.

Who among them watched the rehearsal video yesterday?

“Manager.”

“What.”

“Yeah?”

I just smiled at the voice calling me lightly.

“Payment here…”

“Jiyoung, I guess something good is happening.”

“Yes? Oh, I have a nephew.”

“Oh, congratulations.”

It was just a feeling.

It wasn’t because of the rehearsal…

“Chief, when did you memorize all of Luna’s choreography?”

“Ah.”

See the changeover.

“I’m going around videos on you tube right now.”

“… This.”

“That’s enough, I think I secretly danced at home.”

“I danced in the practice room.”

The team members who were watching from the side helped out one word at a time.

“Keuuu, shy and indifferent dance line!”

“You memorized all the members’ movements, right?”

“You wear different clothes by yourself, and your greed for being the center is getting stronger.”

“Did you call ahead to avoid delays?”

“At this point, even if you enter as Luna’s youngest member…”

“Keuheum, stop.”

After clearing his throat a couple of times, the team started working without notice.

Did the head of HR team, Koo Hyun-sik, post it?

That human, what kind of resentment do I have?

Belt-

At that time, Director Park Chul-min’s talk came to my smartphone.

[Tobacco]

Am I the only one to smoke with?

I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, but it’s really pitiful.

“Stop watching You Tube and get down to business.”

“Ah… I want to see only ‘him’!”

“…”

I stared at my junior with the eye of hitting the last blow.

“Sangmo, lay down.”

“?”

I roughly settled down and went up to the roof.

I approached the manager who was already smoking.

“Yesterday, Luna’s video got a good response. You know what’s going on right now, right?”

“Yes. I know.”

“Suho, how old are you?”

“It took more than 3 years until Dream Agency.”

“They say that in three years of Seodang, she will become a dancing machine.”

“…”

I was looking for this and asked.

Perhaps the video would have been uploaded even if it wasn’t for the team leader Koo Hyun-sik.

The broadcasting station also hurriedly boarded the bus with the shorts video.

“I’ll go down if you’re just going to say that. I’ve got a lot of work…”

“It’s not like that.”

Soon, Mr. Park robs the cigarette ash and continues the conversation.

“There is information obtained from the PR team.”

“What information?”

“There will be school violence by this evening. Flip nine.”

“It finally explodes.”

“As expected, you knew in advance.”

“Roughly.”

“It will be plastered with flip nine articles by tomorrow.”

“…”

Will there be a blow to Friends Entertainment?

I heard that they will soon take off the label of enter and change their name to the platform company ‘Friends’.

It was already one of the huge distribution companies that divided the Korean music market into thirds.

“I don’t know about Flip Nine, but the company won’t stumble.”

“That’s not surprising.”

Usually, girl groups are different from boy groups that whale fans feed on.

They had to constantly compete for a fixed pie and grow their fandom.

“Luna, this is your chance.”

“You went up to rehearsal to find out the issue.”

“Ah.”

Because it’s not like that.

“Anyway.”

Will it remain in Tier 2 as it is now?

Or, I’ll go up to Tier 1.

“From now on, I’ll be active properly…”

“Shall we upload yesterday’s rehearsal video on Solar Nutube?”

“Yeah?”

I am also a person with a social position.

“Isn’t that Umjiyu’s personal nutube?”

“I have already decided to sell to our company.”

“…”

Does he sell his precious channel at a loss when he has a lot of money at home?

“Anyway, you decide.”

“… Okay.”

The artist is far more important than my poor body.

In fact, I knew it from the time the back of my head tickled.

That I can make Luna float only when I go on stage.

“And I’m going to have an interview soon.”

“Are you a new employee?”

“That’s right. The general manager and I decided to pick one.”

“All right.”

The PR manager must be crying by now.

I’m busy, but I’ll lose my TO too.

* * *

After a while, a school violence case breaks out.

Public opinion on Flip Nine showed no signs of improving.

Because Dorahee’s additional revelations have been made in various communities.

Eventually, after a week, I went on a break.

‘I wonder if I’ll be active again later except for Dorahee.’

Someone’s downfall is someone else’s chance.

Currently, Luna was one of her number one nominations.

“Guys, you know this is the last week, right?”

“Yes!”

Realistically, it was Luna’s last chance to get #1 on her music show.

Luna isn’t stable enough to keep her popularity for long.

Right now, Solar’s comeback stage was scheduled to be held next week.

In front of Solar and Luna’s accommodation,

Lucia told me before getting into the van.

“Thank you, manager.”

“Yes?”

“It’s a rehearsal video. It’s really hot right now.”

“Um. That’s right.”

Because I sacrificed my portrait rights.

I also posted it on the Solar Nutube channel.

“Just do well on stage today and come down.”

“Yeah!”

Thanks to her, she was able to bring Luna’s buzz to this week.

Watermelon and YouTube music charts also maintained their top 20 position.

Rumble-

Soon after, the van driven by Sangmo headed for the Sangam-dong broadcasting station.

“Whoa…”

Following that, I rang the doorbell at the door of the Solar Hostel.

“Manager, are you here?”

“Yeah. What were you doing?”

“Cooking.”

Yeji puts on an apron and greets me.

Some members were communicating with fans through SNS.

“Somi and Joohee do just that every day these days.”

“I met water.”

Soon, Yeji grabbed my wrist and led me into the kitchen.

“Take a bite of this.”

“What?”

“It’s kimchi pancake.”

“Wow. The kimchi pancake is white.”

“It’s white kimchi pancake!”

“…”

Is it like buckwheat cabbage pancake?

It’s not an ordinary feeling.

“Yeji-ya, would you like to catch a cooking pro?”

“Really?”

“Yeah. I’ll try it once…”

What is it, what does it taste like?

Let’s pretend there wasn’t a cooking pro.

“How are you? How are you?”

“It’s almost a new world.”

“Is it that delicious!?”

“I can’t eat this alone.”

I want to quickly show other children a new world.

“Wow! I’ve never heard of that!”

“Are you talking about eating it too?”

“Yes! I was fine.”

“… Is it Janggeum?”

Yeji has lost his sense of taste.

What do you usually eat?

“Let’s share it with the other members. They’ll like it.”

“Yes! Guys!!!”

Yeji took food and dishes and ran to the children on the air.

“Try this once.”

“Ah, ask me to eat Jeon? I don’t eat fried food.”

“It’s sincerity though.”

Ye-ji looks at Yang Joo-hee with pitiful eyes.

Seeing that, Somi took up her chopsticks first.

“Joohee unnie, you’re really mean. With the same members… Wow, fantasy.”

“Huh? Why?”

The maknae swallows a groan after tasting a bite.

She couldn’t bear to be honest and looked at me.

“Manager brother.”

“Swallow.”

“…”

Soon after, Yeji put Baek Kimchi Jeon into the mouth of the last victim.

“What is this.”

“Why?”

Juhee frowned and spoke honestly.

“It doesn’t taste better than protein, can it?”

“… They say it’s delicious.”

“Who said that? That’s steamed love.”

“Chji, steamed love?”

Sigh-

Soon, Yeji, who was staring at me, met her eyes.

“What.”

“No.”

“Stop playing and turn off your personal broadcasting. I’m going to the practice room now.”

“Ah, just a little more.”

After all, our youngest was a natural-born gwanjong.

It seems that the fans are still hungry for love.

“Then, Jiyu will come later, so I’ll go to the company first…”

“No! I’m going with you now!”

Yeji brought the rest of the members who were wallowing in the room.

A mother-like leader who cooks and takes care of the members.

‘… The leader was really well-chosen.’

First of all, once the group activities for this album are over.

Yeji: I will have to redo my personal schedule soon.

Singing, acting, creating choreography.

He has talent in many fields, so it was easy to schedule.

I wish I had one schedule that tickles the back of my head.

That evening.

Luna had an accident on a music show.

* * *

The music score considers various indicators.

Sound sources, albums, videos, streaming, broadcast scores, etc.

Recently, popular SNS has also been introduced.

“PD-nim, did you see Luna’s pre-voting score?”

“That wasn’t a joke.”

Ennet Music Star, Goo PD confirmed the Luna members who came second from the back.

“Here, stand by…”

“Camera zoom in.”

“Don’t get too close.”

“Yes. PD.”

＜Top Idol＞

After that, a girl group that went up to the level of the 2nd tier.

It was true that they were lagging behind their sister group, Solar.

Honestly, I thought it would end after being nominated for first place.

“Writer Kim, calculate the text vote score first.”

“Yes. PD.”

I really think I might be able to work today.

Belt-

At that time, the old producer received a message from his younger brother.

[Hyung, I applied for road manager]

Is this sick bastard

What in your mid-thirties?

First of all, I need to finish what I was doing and talk again.

As always, a clean stage that passed by in an instant.

Could you evaluate girl groups these days based on their skills?

Dance, song, music.

I couldn’t stand in this place if I didn’t have all three elements.

“How did the tally go?”

“Compared to Hwang Tae-joon now…”

Luna won this.

It’s not Solara, it’s Luna.

Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the underdog revolted.

“Wow, that’s crazy.”

Although it was only number 1 on a music room that meant nothing to the general public.

It really meant a lot to the singers.

Because the public is divided into singers who are number one and singers other than that.

The standard for dividing the mainstream and non-mainstream in the music industry.

Today Luna crossed that line for the first time.

“Then, the Q&G label is…”

“There are only four popular singers.”

“Right.”

Jet Kick, Solar, Luna, and even the Queen.

This was the highest level among small and medium-sized entertainment companies.

“Really, how did Luna beat Hwang Tae-Jun?”

“Hwang Tae-Jun’s solo is a bit weak.”

“Hey, but it’s an X-ray.”

Should I say it’s polite?

How many months had passed since Jung Soo-ho took on the title of team leader?

‘Jeong Soo-ho’s manager…’

At one time, ＜Top Idol＞

It reminded me of the memory of making a good deal with him.

At the time, he was just a rookie road manager.

Now, he has grown into a chief manager who has raised two popular girl groups.

‘Team manager Jeong Soo-ho, the head of the department will be able to wear this soon, too?’

A company called Q&G Label has already started to be known in the music industry.

A small company that merged with Dream Agency.

Talent gathered in a small company.

Trururu—

After a while, PD Koo Hyun-seok called his younger brother.

“Hyunsik, what did you say earlier?”

– Supported by another company.

“You idiot, stick with Friends Enter, I…”

-I want to go to the Q&G label.

“What?”

Why did his younger brother want to go to that company?

– To find a dream.

“One piece?”

-No. Q&G Label Management Team 1.

“…”

Compared to Friends Enter, the difference between an adult and a child was more than that.

‘But why…’

Do you think it might be okay?

PD Koo Hyun-seok stared at the monitor screen for a while.

Soon after, he saw the crying Luna members and nodded.

* * *

– Luna, congratulations!

A congratulatory message from the TV MC.

At that short word, the team members cheered.

“Kyaaa!!!”

“Crazy, really.”

Solar members who watched together were delighted as if it were their own work.

“Our company also got first place!”

“CEO Seo did it too.”

“Ah… Then the second one!”

“Even the jet kick.”

“… Third!”

You guys have to practice to be fourth next week.

Still, I think I’ll be moved because our team came out on top.

“Wait, mom.”

“… Somi, why are you crying?”

“We practiced together.”

“That’s it.”

Why are you crying so sadly

You’re not number one.

Somi shed tears along with the members of Luna who wept loudly on the TV.

“Ahhh.”

“Do not cry.”

If I dry it now, will it destroy the impression?

What are you going to do if you get first place?

Drooling-

Soon after, the team members came to the practice room to congratulate them.

“Congratulations, Chief Jeong Soo-ho.”

“Congratulations!”

“You even floated Luna on Solar!”

“Because he’s a real genius.”

Can you see that I floated it?

Solar hasn’t even gotten 1st place yet.

Immediately, Chief Park ran up to me and patted me on the shoulder.

“Honey, you recognized me when I was good at dancing!”

“…That’s just dancing.”

“Thanks to that, you floated it!”

“Well.”

Instead, I’ve been stuffed with dark history on the Internet for the rest of my life.

“We should have a party on a day like today!”

“Then, except for Solar…”

“Where is that!”

“Practice tomorrow!”

The tension of the members has gone up as much as today.

“Manager! Let’s all have a dinner together today!”

“You guys have a comeback next week.”

“I won’t drink!”

“I won’t even eat meat!”

“Uh, um… Just water…?”

Then it’s not a party.

“Please! It’s a good day.”

“Hmm.”

1st place in a music room other than Jet Kick and CEO Seo.

It was a really great achievement for a small and medium-sized entertainment company like us.

‘If Solar gets first place next week…’

I really can’t even joke that it’s good now.

What kind of reaction is the dream agency going to have?

“Then let’s have dinner together today.”

“Waaa—!”

Laughter leaked out as I saw the team members cheering at my words.

A family-like landscape that was not seen in previous companies.

Of course, the turnover rate is high here too, so families often change.

“Suho. I’ll have to call one more person for dinner.”

“Yes? Who?”

“A new road manager who goes to work tomorrow.”

“Aha.”

Then, I’ve already done the interview for the new employee.

The general manager and the manager must have chosen well.

“Someone you know.”

“Who are you?”

“Mr. Koo Hyun-sik.”

“… Who?”

“Former HR manager at Friends Entertainment.”

“…”

Among the career positions of this floor, isn’t this a big deal?

Why did the person who was trying to scout me come to me a while ago?

“He applied to the management team 1, not the human resources team.”

“Have you come to take my place?”

“No.”

Director Park rubbed his bald head and opened his mouth.

“The youngest. New road manager.”

“Ah…”

The youngest member of our team hides his powers.

“Are you the Solar Sub Manager?”

“If necessary, take care of Solar and raise new trainees.”

“The company is going to be huge.”

He’s not a rough shooter like me, he’s a real discerning genius.

I heard you cast one of the high-end members yourself.

“Take care of yourself as an adjunct shooter.”

“What are you growing?”

I guess I’ll have to go in as his assistant shooter.

“Don’t be scared. You’re a genius too, man.”

“…”

I’m not a genius.