Chapter 12

Im sorry .

-Im alright, oppa . Its just your work, isnt it?

Thank you for understanding . Anyway, sorry . I shouldve gone back on Saturday

While KangYoon was talking to HeeYoon on the phone, he couldnt help but feel sorry .

He thought that when the Music Station stage was over, he could quickly pack up and go back home, but there were a lot more work left than he thought .

Fortunately, HeeYoon understood his circumstances and encouraged KangYoon .

-Ive seen the article, JooAh-unni hit a jackpot . Its all the rage now .

It indeed was a jackpot . Thanks to that, there is a shortage of hands so Im not able to go Youve received the regular dialysis, right?

-Hey, dont start this again . Thats the problem with you, oppa . Dont worry about it . Did you eat your meals regularly too?

Of course . Its too early for you to worry about me, HeeYoon .

-Hey? Youre coming like this?

Hahahaha .

While talking to HeeYoon over the phone, KangYoon could rest for a while .

However, even that was brief .

Finally, a someone knocked on the door and opened it .

KangYoon sighed at his disappointment .

Ill call you back later .

-Eat your meals regularly, and watch out for cars .

After the call ended, KangYoon received some paperwork from chief Han JungSuk .

Its a request for order from XX distribution company .

Thats a huge lot .

I think the effect from Music Station was quite big

As chief Han JungSuk said, the effect of the debut stage, that is, the Music Station stage, was huge .

Thanks to that, the albums that were piled up in the branch office were drying up and the newly produced albums were ordered out as soon as they were produced . They were short on hands so people all went to support and so, KangYoon was in a situation where he couldnt go back .

Whats JooAh doing?

There seems to be an interview with Sakeu Celebrities Magazine right now . After that, its a photo shoot for Yoriura Magazine . Then

Thats a huge lot, especially when she just came here . However, there doesnt seem to be much of music related schedules .

That

When KangYoon found it strange, Chief Han JungSuk said it wasnt his decision and pulled out .

He couldnt say anything about other departments way of work .

KangYoon said he understood and made him leave .

Phew . This should be about alright .

KangYoon was about to call for the request of order, but he stopped .

In fact, his work was over with the stage and the few days of debut season after that .

He did the start beautifully, so it was time for someone else to take over .

To do more than that, was overstepping on others rights .

After having finished working, KangYoon headed to the rooftop .

Fuu

On the rooftop, KangYoon spit out a long breath of smoke .

Smoking was something he didnt do usually since it may affect the health of the singers .

Especially today, the scattering smoke made him feel satisfied for some reason .

Haha . Me? On JooAh? And a success at that?

KangYoon was still not calm .

The album sales werent calculated yet but it seemed that they were nearing 500,000 . He could say it was a success .

They said it might become a million-seller soon, so this was not just a success, but a big one . In the past, he was called the minuss hand for his repeated failure but to think he made a singer succeed on a foreign stage This feeling of achievement was indescribable by words .

It wasnt a high building, but the scenery down was unspeakably beautiful . The feeling of success made everything seem more beautiful .

The light

This ability to see singing and dancing as light . This ability, that sometimes, when other people didnt catch it, he could catch it like a computer . This ability flipped the unfortunate past .

The changed future . The past he changed will have changed the future . Now, he had to be prepared for the unknown future . And to do that, he had to be come strong .

KangYoon, who was thinking stiffly while looking down at the scenery of the city, laughed . Today was too good of a day to be thinking about complicated things . When he thought about how he was so stiff on himself, he rubbed the cigarette off . To think of heavy stuff on a day like today was just a waste .

When he came back to his office, a guest was waiting .

Chairman .

Oh~! Team Leader Lee . Hows it going?

The guest, Chairman Won JinMoon, hugged KangYoon as soon as he saw him .

On his face was a bright smile . He didnt even imagine that JooAhs Japanese album would hit off like this, and he felt that he dug out a diamond from mud . Perhaps hugging once was not enough, there was a lot of strength in his hands .

KangYoon brought some coffee to Chairman Won JinMoon, who was sitting on the sofa of the office . There werent any staff so he had to make the coffee himself .

Its been a long time since I came, but theres not a single person around here .

Everyones out on support . Currently, were short on even cats hands .

Thats reasonable . They said the sales went over 500,000 right?

Yes, sir .

A smile never disappeared on Chairman Won JinMoons lips . That was reasonable . When JooAh topped Japan and the album sales rose exponentially, the companys stocks rose madly . That meant that his own assets were increasing . KangYoon couldnt be any more handsome in his eyes .

You know? I still cant believe it . That JooAh had her debut stage on Music Station . Theres nothing to say about the album sales . You tried to convince me using facts and logic, but to be honest, I cant believe it even now .

Im quite out of it too .

Dont underestimate yourself . You did it . You didnt use underhanded methods and brought JooAh up there . JooAh said on the phone . That this time was the first time since her debut stage that she was so comfortable preparing for a stage . She requested that she wanted to work with you in the future .

Is that so

If it was JooAh, KangYoon was all for it . She looked after herself well, she listened to requests well, doesnt have a bad personalitywait, not that, and anyway, she had the perfect characteristics of a singer . Moreover, there was the built up trust . To think a singer like that wanted him He was delighted and happy . Of course, he didnt show it on the surface though .

But you know?

However, one had to listen to the end .

JooAh will be fine on her own . There is an even more urgent work . I want you to do something bigger in Korea . And so, I came here personally .

Something bigger Sir?

Yes . Something bigger .

Chairman Won JinMoon took out some paperwork from an envelope and held it out towards KangYoon .

Report on Candidates for the Next Generation Girl Group? Turned down? What is this?

Lets talk after youve read through it .

KangYoon flipped it over . However, KangYoons eyes widened when he did so .

Jung MinAh . 18 years old . Dance: A, Singing: C, Star Quality: B . Overall evaluation: C+ . Has excellent dancing ability but she does not get along well with her team members and her tendency to stand out is strong, so Eh?

Someone you know?

Oh, no, not at all .

KangYoon flipped on to the next page .

Han JooYeon . Dance: C, Singing: A, Star Quality: C? Han JooYeon is?

Hey, did you meet with the trainees?

No, not at all, sir . I will say it after reading a little bit more .

Please do .

KangYoon couldnt understand . On the evaluation it was written has talent for singing but is weak at dancing due to her fragile body . Shes shy and does not get along with the rest of the team so it would be hard to make her grow into a star .

Who the hell did this evaluation? Han JooYeon is? Han JooYeon will be the core of popularity, and it says shell be hard to grow into a star? Does this person have eyes on his/her ass?

KangYoon was speechless . He wanted to meet whoever did this kind of evaluation . KangYoon was dumbfounded at this evaluation so he closed the report before finishing it .

May I ask who did this evaluation?

Why? Is it strange?

Chairman Won JinMoon asked . He was curious of what KangYoon was thinking . KangYoon also, in his own way, thought about how to put his thoughts into words . Then answered .

Im not sure about the dance or singing, but on star quality I think the evaluations are wrong .

On star quality? Whats the reason?

Star quality, that is, qualities of a star, is the appeal that attracts the populace, and is undefinable . Jung MinAh has the appeal that bewitches the people . There are many people that can dance well but people who can dance attractively like Jung MinAh are rare . Especially a girls dance that can bewitch the female populace .

Oho, really?

Yes . And Han JooYeon has an image that strongly provokes the protective hearts of men . However, she has her own ambitious side . This will instead bewitch the male populace . If it was up to me, I will take advantage of this point . To say they dont have any qualities of a star is a bit of a stretch .

Chairman Won JinMoon seemed convinced as he slowly clapped his hands .

As expected . You always give an answer thats out of my expectations . I didnt even think you saw through the trainees too . The reason why I brought this material here is because I dont like the evaluations given by the trainers and the Planning Team Leader for the next generation girl group . President Lee HyunJi said she wanted to come herself, but I insisted that I come myself . As expected, I like you since you bring different answers to others .

It was an embarrassing praise but Chairman Won JinMoon didnt hesitate . He was really astonished . KangYoon wasnt just a comet . He thought that it wasnt a coincidence that KangYoon succeeded JooAhs album . He was sure that KangYoon had special eyes .

Now, you will take over as the Planning Team Leader of the next generation girl group . From the selection of the trainees to training, etc I will leave all of it to you . Just doing that is a waste of time for you, so I want you to also work on some concerts and other things .

New recruits Sir? I thought JooAh requested something to you .

JooAhs alright . She can do well with anyone, I will take care of that . You did the groundwork so well so it will be alright here .

There was a problem even with working too well this . He thought that he would get to rest for some time, but KangYoon could only sigh . Of course, it was a sigh mixed with delight, disappointment and many ohter things .

Prepare for takeover until tomorrow and go back to Korea . Thanks for your work .

With Chairman Won JinMoons declaration, his project with JooAh had come to an end .

KangYoons first project ended with a big success .

Rumors that he succeeded with putting JooAh as a Japanese star, and laying the groundwork for MG Entertainments other singers to go to Japan, and even network of people spread around like wildfire .

And like that, planner Lee KangYoon showed himself in the entertainment industry .

Translators note

Regular Chapter 1/3

As I said in the latest Coder chapter, Chairman here is the owner of the company, while there are two factions below him . The president and the board of directors . These two (should) have equal authority in the company .

If anyone doesnt understand whats going on . Then please leave it in the comments! Since this series does not have an editor/proofreader, it may be a bit difficult to understand . (I will try my best to improve my translation quality . )

Thank you for reading!

Translator: Chamber