Chapter 24

When KangYoon signaled Lee JunYeol to end it, Lee JunYeol came out of the booth while wiping his sweaty forehead .

It seemed as he was tired after singing so many as his shoulders were drooping a lot .

Hyung? Is it alright to not do anymore?

How about we go with this?

This? You mean that this is the best, right?

In my opinion, yes . Although, youre the one wholl decide

He talked like that but in fact, there was no way that Lee JunYeol, who basically became KangYoons follower, would go against KangYoons words .

President Kim TaeHoon and Manager Yu SeungCheol were just there for show .

Good . I put this towards the back since it was easy to sing . Its good for me .

It was to the point that President Kim TaeHoon, who was standing behind KangYoon, seemed pitiful . If a star became too powerful, then this became frequent . When KangYoon saw President Kim TaeHoon, who looked like he wanted to say something, but couldnt due to Lee JunYeol being so happy, KangYoon pitied him .

Now that they changed songs, they had to go over the concert again . Stages changed according to the characteristics of the song, so there would be a lot to change . Of course, the order of sequence that KangYoon received wouldnt change, but there would be a lot of changes in the stage production . Thanks to that, KangYoon became busier .

Then, practice hard .

KangYoon called for a meeting with the Production Team via phone and stood up . He didnt have a lot of time, so as he felt that he would get busy, he felt hurried .

Hyung . Thanks . I will do my best .

Work hard .

KangYoon left Duka Entertainment and headed to his office . He had to process the work he couldnt do while he was held up with Lee JunYeol .

As soon as he arrived at the company, KangYoon headed towards the meeting room . When he arrived, the Production Team was already waiting with the materials prepared .

Good day to you, Team Leader .

Good day to you . Shall we begin?

KangYoon first told the Production Team of the changes in the song . Then, all of them repeatedly listened to the changed song until they were used to it . Lee JunYeol made KangYoon in charge of all the stage related things, and thanks to that, the Production Team had to know the song well . When one was in charge in a lot of things, a lot of responsibility would follow .

The finale would be important .

Staff Lee JaeJin, who was good with special effect,s spoke . He thought up of the timing to put in special effects as he spoke .

How about we do an confetti cannon after the second chorus ends and the key changes?

At the word confetti cannon, vice-chief Kim ChanSoo retorted .

Its a place with a lot of wind . If we do an confetti cannon, then too many confettis may fly towards the audience . How about an inflatable tube arch?

But if were aiming for a concentrated effect, the confetti cannon is

The twos discussion about the special effect became long . KangYoon was listening for a short while before interfering .

L-World concert stage is indoors but its a wide area . Considering the space, an inflatable tube arch would be better aesthetically . But the noise is the problem . Lets go with confetti cannon .

KangYoons role was organizing . The team members would freely talk about their own opinions and when the stage director does the 1st organization, KangYoon did the final approval . There werent any cases where people suppressed each other by saying that each other was wrong nor were there cases where people tried to teach the other . The meeting that KangYoon wanted was also this kind of meeting .

The production meeting continued for a long time . It was a short 5 minute performance, but an enormous amount of preparation was needed . At the scene, and at the office KangYoon needed a vision that can take both of these into account . To have this vision, the 10 years of failing in his past life and the 7 years as a manager played an important role .

When his daily schedule was over, the moon was already high up in the skies .

HanYu is always late these days .

While clearing up his office, he looked at the trainers report and there were something which caught his eyes . It was the part where it was written about Seo HanYu being late for 3 continuous days . Being late or absences were strict as even trainees may have to leave the company due to those . And this was about 3 continuous days .

Lets ask tomorrow .

The trainees would all have finished before this time anyway . KangYoon checked Seo HanYus documents before leaving the office .

As he was about to go down the elevator, the elevator stopped at the 3rd floor . KangYoon was about to press the close button quickly when he saw that a practice room had lights on . It was the practice room that the project team was assigned to .

Is there someone?

It was already very late . Although the the dorms werent far, to think that someone was still practicing . KangYoon slightly smiled smugly . He quietly approached the practice room and peeked inside through a small window .

Seo HanYu?

However, it was Seo HanYu, who was late for 3 days, who was was there . She repeated the song practice today again, and again .

When KangYoon saw this, he became confused .

Is she doing extra practice since she couldnt catch up with the rest due to being late?

As he knew her, Seo HanYu was from the effort faction . She was an honors student who would quietly practice until she became able to do if she considered that she didnt do well . However, she lacked the charm to appeal to the people so there were talks about other trainees becoming jealous of her .

KangYoon quietly went inside .

Ah!

Seo HanYu stiffened when she looked at KangYoon who popped out from nowhere .

T Team Leader .

Why are you so surprised?

No, its nothing . Good evening .

Are you doing personal training?

OhOh, yes . II think II have insufficient practice .

Seo HanYu was a shy girl . When she stood in front of KangYoon, she couldnt speak well . There was the thought that KangYoon was the highest person who was in charge of her so that nervousness became even bigger .

Why are you trembling so much?

N, no . What trembling .

Im not here to scold you or anything . Practice is a good thing . Just dont overdo it . But HanYu .

Yes, Team Leader .

You were late a lot these days . Did something happen?

Seo HanYu became silent . No, she opened her mouth but she didnt say anything . It was clear that she was hesitating whether to speak about it or not . KangYoon realized that and he shook his head .

Tell me if somethings up . Dont keep being late . Okay?

Yes Im sorry .

Were in the same team already . Were going together until the end . Do you understand?

Yes .

KangYoon noticed that there was definitely something up with Seo HanYu . Hospital, late, and even extra practice . He didnt know exactly but he definitely knew that something bad was happening with her . Her actions were too different from her actions normally .

However, rather than forcing her to talk, KangYoon decided to wait .

Take a taxi .

Team Leader, its alright . This

Then Ill get going .

KangYoon handed her more money than the taxi fee needed to go to the dorms . With words that even though the dorms werent far, it wasnt good for a girl to walk alone at night .

Thank you .

When KangYoon left, Seo HanYu didnt feel real . It was a good intention that she didnt expect . Moreover, she thought KangYoon as a scary person that evaluated her, so she didnt even imagine that KangYoon would show her such affection . Seo HanYu briefly stared dumbfoundedly at the door that KangYoon left via .

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As expected!! This is what I wanted!!

Lee JunYeol was delighted at the technical rider(refers to a document with details about the stage preparation) that KangYoon brought .

Wow, whats an electronic violin? Lee SeEun? I heard this person was hard to scout .

I put some effort . Dont hit on her, okay?

Im not the me from the past, sir saint .

Lee JunYeol was delighted like a little child while looking at the documents that KangYoon brought . To think it was an open radio broadcast where he would have his comeback stage, it was too grand . There was no need to speak about the devices and there was even a special orchestra . Moreover, he could estimate how much effort KangYoon put in as this was done with a small amount of budge .

Hyung . You arent going to request more money, right?

Im not that shameless . Its also my first work so I need to do well .

Thats true . If I do well, then everybody becomes happy .

Lee JunYeol was simple minded . KangYoon didnt know whether to label him as pure or shat . But it was a character that he couldnt hate .

Then are we doing a rehearsal right now?

Youre right . We will be going through it for the final time when were at that place so practice hard .

Dont worry . Who do you think I am?

Its because I know who you are that Im worried .

Ayy, I said just believe in me . Im Sedy, you know?

KangYoon left the Lee JunYeol with brimming confidence and left Duka Entertainment . When he thought that there wouldnt be an occasion he would go to that shabby 2nd floor again in the future, he felt both refreshed and disappointed .

Now, its for the real stage .

KangYoon resolved himself as everything would be decided on the day itself .

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A few days later .

L-World Outdoor Concert Stage .

A special stage for the radio open broadcast was installed and a technical rehearsal was underway, According to the set lights, the engineers checked the sounds and they checked the various stage devices and were preparing for the open broadcast .

Wow . Im nervous, alright .

At that time, Lee JunYeol was inside the tent made as temporary waiting room . While making a record of arriving 3 hours earlier on the scene, which was unthinkable for the past him, Lee JunYeol had a look at the technical rehearsal, greeted the staff and just looked around the stage leisurely .

Hyung . Are you really JunYeol-Hyung?

What? You .

There was an accident where Manager Yu SeungCheol was too touched and pinched Lee JunYeols cheeks before getting beaten up, but Lee JunYeol had changed a lot . As he, a well-known delinquent, changed like this, the people seemed not used to this as they all had confused reactions .

Look at everyone being surprised at my transformation . Right?

Manager Yu SeungCheol raised both of his hands in defeat at Lee JunYeol who was enjoying this .

When the technical rehearsal ended, the pre-rehearsal to check the line of sight, began . The signers who arrived checked the microphones to see if it matched their voices, checked their line of sight, and had time to adapt to the stage .

Hyung!!

Now it was Lee JunYeols turn . He found KangYoon while testing the microphone and waved his hand vigorously . At this mindless action, KangYoon grabbed his head .

Check the sounds first .

Yes, sir!

Lee JunYeol, who answered every one of KangYoons questions, became a topic amongst the staff . Words about who he was for Sedy listen to him like that became a rumor and spread around like a wildfire . Fortunately, or perhaps, unfortunately, there was no one who connected KangYoon to JooAh .

What were left were the camera rehearsal and the run-through rehearsal . Although it was a radio, an open broadcast was accompanied by cameras . The camera moved along the line and they checked if there were any errors, and the starting time was nearing .

At that time, KangYoon was inside Lee JunYeols waiting room .

Is your condition alright?

Of course, its the best .

Todays cloudy so the sound may get heavy . So bear that in mind .

Okay . You dont have to worry about today, I think .

Whats your evidence for saying that?

I have a good feeling .

I saw many who failed while relying on their feeling .

You can trust my feeling . I will shock many today .

Please do . And do well .

KangYoon tapped Lee JunYeols shoulders once and left the waiting room . Now, he had done everything he could . Preparing for the unforeseen while waiting at the back of the stage for the results this was what he had to do now .

Lee JunYeol started talking to the coordinator who was making him up while closing his eyes for the foundation .

HyeJi .

Yes, oppa . (T/N: Not real siblings)

Hows that oppa?

You mean Team Leader Lee KangYoon? Hes just cool, I guess .

Lee KangYoon, who set Lee JunYeol straight and made him sing again properly, was also popular amongst the ladies . The reason was that his manliness stood out . The coordinator wasnt that much different,

Hehe, hehehe . Thats right, isnt it? Shall I introduce him to you?

No way, oppa . Really?

Of course its a joke Hey, hey!! Its hurting my eyes!!

The coordinator who rarely made mistakes slipped her hand . Whether it was due to the lie or the embarrassment Lee JunYeol had his eyes terrorized .

Of course, he reaped what he sowed .

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Welcome to FM and walking open broadcast . Hello? Im Jung ShinHye .

Waaaaaaaa!!

With the greeting of the actress Jung ShinHye, cheers erupted in the crowd and the open broadcast started . Jung ShinHye was loved by the people due to the gentle voice, befitting of her careful image . Today was the same . She attracted the peoples gazes with a white one piece that didnt show a lot .

You can look forward to the people appearing today . The first

The number of people increased as time went on . People started gathering in the L-World . 300, 500, 1000 . People kept gathering and the heat of the open broadcast became hotter .

Yes, thank you, people from Echo . Theres a singer next, but while hes preparing, why dont we listen to a story?

KangYoon, who was at the mixer, started becoming nervous while looking at the cue sheet .

Its here .

After the story, its Sedys stage . KangYoons throat started becoming dry rapidly . He prepared with his best, but a concert was always a chain of uncertainties . In the end, he could only drink water .

Unfortunately, this is the last stage .

Peoples disappointment filled the venue .

However, weve brought a person whos befitting of the last stage . I should say farewell as this is the last stage . Thank you everyone for coming today .

The peoples clapping burst out . Jung ShinHye continued speaking .

Hes a really difficult person to find . We didnt know whether he ascended to the skies or disappeared into the ground, right? But he came back . The Crown Prince of Ballad . Its singer Sedy!

Waaaaa!!

The biggest cheers until now erupted from the crowd and Lee JunYeols stage began .