[66] New Phase (4)

Jang Eun-seo, an actress from an active tier 1 idol.

Although her richly emotional performance stood out in her previous works.

It was common for her to show her good side in one piece.

Director Kim Chun-soo calmly checked the script.

‘… It’s okay.’

After all, the core of this work is the stunt action.

There are several actresses in Korea who can act in action as well.

Jjamba, who has lived an unknown life for 10 years, is not going anywhere.

There are plenty of ways to reveal the director’s intentions during filming.

The main actor’s lines were just one of many mise-en-scènes.

“Director, Eunseo isn’t coming back.”

“Because it’s still break time.”

“I’ll go see…”

Drooling-

Soon, the lead actor returned with team leader Jung Soo-ho.

“Forgive me for being late.”

“No. It’s okay…”

Soon, with her blunt expression, Jang Ee-seo sat down in her seat.

She noticeably changed her appearance.

Until now, there were some cute corners.

Seeing her blow away the cold air, there was a strange sense of tension at the scene.

“Then shall we start over?”

“From scene 14.”

The assistant director explained the situation of the following scene.

“Leah weeps over the loss of her sister, looking at her opponent in a state of rage.”

“…”

Sigh-

For a moment, Eunseo glared at her co-star with her cold eyes.

“I will kill you.”

Receiving Eunseo’s eyes, the actor felt a chill run down his spine.

In the movie, lively eyes and facial expressions were more important than dialogue.

“Ha, what about you?”

“That’s interesting.”

In an atmosphere so heavy that it is difficult to breathe.

Eunseo spoke in a calm voice.

“… The corpse has spoken.”

With Eunseo’s fishy smile, the male actor shuddered.

In the beginning, the death of a character who seemed important.

It was a short but powerful scene.

Eun-seo’s monologue scene spreads quietly in the midst of the rushing action.

Without overdoing or lacking, he expressed exactly the emotions he needed.

‘I understood exactly what I meant.’

Director Kim Chun-soo clapped with a satisfied smile.

Mate, mate mate—

Including senior actors who were dissatisfied with Eunseo’s acting.

The actors clapped their hands and praised her performance.

“Eunseo, why are you so good all of a sudden?”

“Thank you.”

Jang Eun-seo’s anger acting was almost methodical.

That little girl wouldn’t normally be angry.

‘Chief Jeong Soo-ho…’

Director Kim Chun-soo slightly turned his gaze to look at someone.

She visits him and her break room once, and then Eun-seo performs method acting.

I don’t know what happened during that short break.

‘Chief Jeong changed it.’

What if Eunseo’s acting teacher was team leader Jeong Suho?

It was a result that could be achieved with mind setting alone.

‘… That’s amazing.’

Looking at Eunseo’s drastic change, it seemed that her training skills were not normal.

Joo-hee’s stunt action is the same,

Even Eunseo’s method anger acting.

After all, there is a reason for raising a first-class girl group alone.

Indeed, he was the producer who brought Solar to the top in one year.

‘How far will you grow…’

Jang Jang-seo seemed to still have room to grow.

Such deep inner acting at only 22 years old.

‘I’m already looking forward to filming.’

* * *

After a while.

After the script reading, the film went straight into filming.

The PR team has already distributed related press releases to reporters.

[The movie 「Revenge Girl」 Starring Solar member Jang Eun-seo, crank-in! Draws a desperate revenge play of a girl…]

A filming period of two months at the earliest and three months at the longest.

More than that, I couldn’t afford the production cost.

“Suho.”

Director Park came down and asked a question.

“I heard you had a meeting with the chief designer of G-All?”

“Yes. I’m going on a business trip to America.”

“Did Ji-U take care of filming in the meantime?”

“Yes. Manager Koo Hyun-sik will do the same.”

“Yes.”

Before going to the US, I also thought about stopping by often.

First of all, Yeji also has a personal schedule today.

“I’m going to refrain from group activities for the time being.”

“Good idea.”

During the filming, Eunseo and Joohee only had a minimal schedule.

“By the way, the male trainees who were picked from Headquarters 1.”

“Oh, yes. I got your profile.”

“Do you see a good friend?”

“I do not know.”

Looking at the profile alone, there was no member who showed a reverse distribution.

Sooner or later, I will have to see and judge for myself to know.

“I’ll stop by Headquarters 1 during the trainee evaluation.”

“Well, yes. By the way.”

Director Park rubbed his bald head and continued the conversation.

“How many days do Somi’s military service last?”

“There are only a few days left.”

“I see.”

I was starting to get a bit anxious.

How can I release the sad thing?

“He said he would celebrate his discharge with the members in front of the unit that day.”

“Yes. But that day is the day I go to America.”

I’m sorry, but I’ll have to buy something delicious next time.

“I have to go to Incheon International Airport just by looking at Somi’s face.”

“Hmm, Somi is quite emotional. She has a lot of tears.”

“I know.”

Just because you went to the military, you won’t come out as a high school girl with a military scribe.

Since I am a friend who is moved by even the slightest joy, if you wait in front of me.

‘… I wonder if it’s going to loosen up a bit.’

First of all, I have to start with Yeji’s personal schedule today.

“What’s your schedule for today?”

“Red wine, Mr. Hong-joo.”

“Oh, that dance survival?”

“Yes, that is correct.”

Yeji is the creator of the cat dance choreography.

To get an interview for the teacher.

“It’s been a while.”

“Yes. Manager.”

I went straight to the practice room to find Yeji.

Drooling-

Yeji and Diana practicing an AI girl group song in the training room.

Two people were occupying the space where the five members were sweating.

‘… It’s very empty.’

Somi disappeared into the army.

There were no film crew members.

“Manager!”

“Oh, Yeji.”

A virtual girl group made up of game characters in the league.

Yeji and Diana each took on a member.

“Yeji, let’s go to the schedule.”

“Yes!”

Soon, on the way to meet Mr. Hong-joo.

She shared this month’s schedule with Yeji.

I practiced the song 「New Phase」 And the choreography enough.

Now she had to go to America and prepare for her stage.

“I’ll be on a plane to America next week or so.”

“Huh? So, do you take care of everything?”

“That’s.”

Umji-yu decided to do it.

Although she hasn’t said it yet.

“You guys know who the other two AI girl groups are, right?”

“Yes. I heard.”

Two very influential artists in America.

Maybe, it could be a good connection for Solar.

“As expected, did the manager know from the beginning and accept it?”

“Huh? What?”

“I feel like this is getting bigger and bigger!”

“…”

Yes, it appeared on the news.

At first, I didn’t know what it was, so I felt uncomfortable and annoyed with the AI ​​girl group.

The more the outline was revealed, the more I felt as if I was playing in a big water.

‘Because Dohana did the arrangement…’

It could be a stepping stone to advance into the US later.

“Let’s go quickly. Teacher Hong-joo is waiting for you.”

* * *

A few days later

Director Gong Se-won prepared for the evaluation in the practice room.

A new boy group to be launched this year.

Jet Kick’s younger brother group, 「Soccer Kick」 Candidate trainees gathered.

“Chief, isn’t the team name Soccer Kick a bit like that?”

“I didn’t build that.”

“Yes? Then…”

“CEO Seo Yeon-jeong.”

“Aha.”

What kind of worldview soccer kick will be born this time?

The sun goddess concept could be rather a nobleman.

“By the way…”

Gong Se-won looked at the trainees and opened his mouth.

Almost fifteen male trainees.

All of them showed off their superior looks and physiques.

“Guys, didn’t you practice roughly because your year-end evaluation schedule was pushed back?”

“No!”

“Everyone knows Team Leader Jeong, right? I called a busy person hard, so do it right today.”

“Yeah!!!”

Currently, the 2nd headquarters has wings after Jeong Su-ho became the team leader.

Jet Kick is on the decline, Solar is on the rise.

Even Luna was doing better.

Even though my father is the co-representative of the Q&G label.

‘… I need a track record.’

Drooling-

At that time, the head of the Gongsewon headquarters opened the door and checked the person entering.

“Oh, Team Leader Jung Soo-ho! How has he been?”

“Yes. Chief. See you after a long time.”

“hahahaha. Sit here.”

The two exchanged greetings and continued their conversation.

“He said he’s going on a business trip to the US soon.”

“Yes. I’m sorry that the year-end evaluation was brought forward because of me.”

“I’m sorry. It’s not like family members say things like that.”

“Ah… Families. hahahaha.”

“Anyway, shall we begin right away?”

“Yes. That will be fine.”

In fact, it wasn’t the interviewers who were having a hard time because of the delayed schedule.

How much must the trainees have suffered in a shorter period of time?

“Then let’s see each other right away, shall we?”

“That’s right. Number one!”

The trainees slipped away like the ebb tide behind the brown wooden floor.

Among them, one remained and enthusiastically introduced himself and posted a greeting.

“Hello! I’m trainee Kim Jun-seong!”

Junsung danced and sang along with instructions.

A powerful dance line that comes out of cool gireokji.

Director Gong watched his performance with a satisfied expression.

The sword beat dance that follows and the cool and clean vocals.

Usually, the most aces are placed in the first order.

‘As long as it’s Kim Jun-sung…’

Of course, I have to join the soccer kick debut group.

I gave it a good score and looked at Team Leader Jeong.

“Personally, my tone is a bit off.”

“?”

In an instant, the friendly atmosphere in the practice room froze.

The standard for discerning geniuses who raised Solar was too high.

“Team leader Jung, Junseong is at the top of the trainees in terms of skill.”

“Yes. I think so too… No.”

Team leader Jung Soo-ho scratches the back of his head and shakes his head.

He thought for a moment, then opened his mouth again.

“It’s just my taste in music. Please respect it.”

“…”

Is that level so pathetic?

General Manager Gong felt his heart drop with a thud.

It was a bigger shock than when I heard the vicious words from my father.

‘Am I getting farther away from popularity?’

As a producer, there was no doubt about team leader Jung Soo-ho’s ability.

Truly, he is a genius among geniuses when it comes to reading the minds of the masses.

As proof of that, he failed when he raised Luna himself.

After Jeong Su-ho became the team leader, Luna took first place on music shows.

“Team Leader Jeong, are you still going to see the next contestant?”

“Of course.”

“… I’m glad.”

Since then, the atmosphere in the practice room has been perfectly led by team leader Jeong Su-ho.

The trainees struggled to hear his praise.

However, team leader Jeong gave only a cold evaluation.

“Um, that’s good… No, I can’t feel it.”

It didn’t have a ‘feel’, but it wasn’t bad.

That was enough of a compliment.

It means that he deserves to be selected as a debut member.

Still, I didn’t use the word ‘not much’.

‘… It’s not easy.’

I don’t know when he’ll be able to pass his personal standards.

All of the talented trainees passed, leaving only trainees with insufficient skills.

“Chief Jeong, should we stop now?”

“No. I’ll keep looking.”

“Now, only the contestants with slightly lower skills are left.”

“You should give all trainees equal opportunities.”

“That’s right.”

It was the same last year when there was a debut group, Solar and Luna.

If only Luna debuted and gave up Solar.

The current Solar could not have existed forever.

“Hello! My name is Choi Kang-wook.”

“Nice name.”

Her voice is too strong compared to her lack of skills.

As expected, Choi Kang-wook’s skills were in the lower ranks.

Soon after, team leader Jung Soo-ho watched his choreography and corrected his posture.

‘What? A sudden reaction…’

General Manager Gong reconfirmed Choi Kang-wook’s profile.

Now a 17-year-old boy going to Seogwang Arts High School.

Except for the characteristic that his motives call him Inseong Gap.

‘… There’s nothing special.’

Even the skills he is showing right now are not up to the average of trainees.

Could it be that Team Leader Jeong has discovered his star nature?

“… It’s good.”

“Ah.”

For the first time today, ‘extreme praise’ came out of Jeong Su-ho’s mouth.

“It’s subtle, but I can feel it with this friend.”

“Oh, if it feels like…”

“I express my good feelings this way.”

“…”

People gulped and looked at his mouth.

“Inverse bet angle.”

“?”

“Also, that means you have to angle your bets and go in.”

“Aha.”

It seems to mean that you have a taste for betting roughly.

“When do you think you will make your soccer kick debut?”

“Well. I’ve been holding it for about half a year.”

Today, there are four trainees who received an acceptable evaluation from Suho.

Choi Kang-wook, who was the only one to hear the praise, smiled broadly.

“Tell me when your debut song comes out.”

“Oh, you want to hear?”

“Of course. We have to follow up.”

“hahahaha. Thank you.”

* * *

A few days later, Somi’s discharge day finally arrived.

I went to the dorm with Jiu and picked up the members.

“Jiyu, let’s go.”

“Yes.”

All the members gathered in one place to see Somi.

Yeji and Diana preparing for the “League” Stage.

Even Eun-seo and Joo-hee are having a hard time filming.

“Brother.”

Jiyu spoke to me as if something came to mind.

“I heard you saw the candidates for the soccer kick debut a while ago.”

“Yeah. I saw it.”

It was at a level that couldn’t be compared to before Solar’s debut.

Even the same poop tip is different depending on the degree of tickling.

“Our Solar is doing much better before debut.”

“As expected, our manager!”

Yeji, who sat in the back seat, looked at me with eyes mixed with anticipation.

“We’re going to America this afternoon!”

“Yes. I brought my passport and everything.”

“Where do you go to sleep?”

“It’s a hotel.”

“Aha, it must be the next room.”

“?”

About 15 days until the ‘League Cup’ stage at the beginning of next month.

I even had a meeting with the chief designer of G-All.

“I’m probably busy.”

After a while,

I arrived at the unit and greeted the staff.

PD Hwang was setting up the equipment with the staff.

“Peddy, how are you?”

“Oh, boss!”

PD Hwang, your face has aged dramatically in a week.

Then, how hard did Somi must have suffered in the army?

“Somi, this time it was taken very lovingly and well.”

“Oh, is it?”

“Yes. I’ll do a really good edit! hahahaha.”

“…”

Hearing that makes me more concerned.

Soon after, women wearing berets appeared in the military base.

Among them, So-mi walked around like a sergeant in her later years.

“Somi!”

Soon, as soon as he found the Solar members, the youngest Dodo also ran.

I burst into tears as soon as I saw how hard it was for her sisters.

“Mommy.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay.”

Somi, her face is very tanned.

Is it like this even in winter?

Sigh-

Soon after, the maknae glanced at me and walked away.

‘What, what are the eyes.’

Somi raised her eyes sharply like Jean Fox.

Soon after, he came up to me and smiled.

“Chief, I’m talking about latte.”

“… Yes?”

After a while,

I headed to Incheon International Airport with the members.

We had to listen to the army for a long time.

“… Shall I tell you a story about soccer in the army?”

“Did you play soccer?”

So-mi didn’t rest, she solved the military affair.

“Somi, I think your ears will bleed.”

“Ah, since you said you’re bleeding, I remembered it, but when I wake up at night…”

“…”

Tiri-Ri-Ring-

Then, thankfully, someone called me.

International calls from the United States.

It could have been someone from the “League”.

“Somi, be quiet.”

“I thought of it when I was told to be quiet, but because of my noisy motives, I was foolish…”

“… Hello.”

I answered the phone with Somi talking alone behind me.

-Hello, I’m calling to Q&G label.

“… Yes?”

Conversation continued in English with strangers.

-Can I get the contact information of Do Hana producer?

“Do you?”

-Yeah. The only artist I collaborate with is a group called Solar…

“Well, that’s right.”

– Even if Dohana keeps sending messages, she ignores them.

“… Who are you?”

It was the first voice I heard, not the person in charge.

From a feeling, it didn’t seem like the “League” Was contacting me.

-Sorry, but I can’t tell you who it is.

“…”

What is this shack, are you kidding me?

Do you know who Dohana is?

– I can only say that it is an American management.

“Ah, that’s right.”

-Do you have Dohana’s contact information?

“I can’t tell you because it’s personal information. I’ll stop…”

– No, don’t do that.

In an instant, a tickling sensation flooded the back of my head.

– Let’s set up a meeting. Then you’ll know who it is.

“In America?”

-Yeah. The headquarters is in LA.

“But what if I just go and get shot?”

-… Ah.

It’s worth trusting and setting up a meeting.

“Could you come to the hotel where I am staying?”

-All right. I’ll get back to you.

“Yes. Then.”

Pop.

Soon after, Diana, who was listening from the back seat, asked me.

“Manager, who are you?”

“… American acquaintance.”

“Are you worried about getting shot by an American acquaintance?”

“I know.”

I’m not sure who.

Just a poop called him.