NOVEL NEXT chapter 11
[11] Large Rookie (1)
Solar’s showcase debut stage.
On a stage as beautiful as sunlight, the MC conducted an interview.
Mainly leader Yeji led the conversation and relayed it to the other members.
She said, “The CEO created the world view himself.”
“Yes. The theme of this song is the boss…”
I exchanged conversations with the announcer-turned-MC with moderate tension.
The showcase is now in its final stage.
The first music score will come out soon.
“Manager Jeong Soo-ho.”
Then, I turned my head when I heard a voice calling me from behind.
“Ah, yes. Who…?”
“I’m reporter Cho Young-soo. You’re Solar’s manager, right?”
“Yes, that is correct.”
One of the famous reporters invited by the PR team.
It’s a symbiotic relationship, but I had to be careful.
“I enjoyed watching Solar’s stage today.”
“Thank you!”
“If the manager has time later, please interview me.”
“Yes, of course.”
Reporter Cho Young-soo disappears after giving a business card.
Just then, team leader Park came over and talked to me.
“Jung Soo-ho, did you know him?”
“No. I’m seeing you for the first time today.”
A popular culture and art critic with an influencer-level influence.
He was a well-known journalist, so there was no one in the industry who didn’t know him.
“He’s not at the level of a general manager, or he’s not the one who gives business cards.”
“… Iknow, right.”
But why did you give it to me?
“Keep your business cards. Networking is power.”
“All right.”
I don’t know why, but I made an unexpected connection.
He didn’t even have a chance to say hello when he was at Dream Agency.
“Now that you’ve debuted, you’ll be very busy.”
“Yes. I’m prepared.”
“I think I can take care of Somi’s school every morning.”
“Really? I was worried anyway.”
Now that I am a celebrity, I had to take care of going to school.
Before her debut, she took care of herself, although she rode the bus.
“Just a quick stop before work.”
“Thank you for that alone.”
Shin So-mi, the youngest member, was the only member who ate lunch.
Diana is also 20 years old, since she was an adult.
“Anyway, I’ll add another loader when Solar starts her solo activities.”
“Yes. I will have individual activities from now on.”
“Oh, and this is a corporate card.”
It was the card he gave me to buy beef a while ago.
“Buy the kids a smartphone.”
“Oh, already?”
“Originally, when they debut, they release them.”
“You’re big.”
In fact, the members barely had time to use their cell phones.
After this weekend, hell will probably begin.
There are a total of 4 broadcasting stations.
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KBC, SBC, MBS, and even Ennet.
I have to practice while digesting my schedule that lasts all day.
“I’ll organize my schedule for the weekend, and I’ll fix it together at the meeting on Monday.”
“Yes. Chief.”
“By the way…”
Now, it’s time for Solar’s first music score to come out.
“… They’re already out.”
“How many?”
[No. 57 Look at Me ＜Solar＞
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“I expected it, but it’s amazing.”
“Iknow, right.”
A large rookie from a big 4 entertainment company who recently debuted also started with similar results.
The first real-time music chart top 50 on the Watermelon chart.
For a newcomer, it was a jaw-dropping shame.
Team leader Park, who remained silent for a moment, opened his mouth with a smile on his lips.
“Suho, there have been rumors about you at work these days.”
“My rumor?”
“I heard that if you had a strong voice at Dream Agency, 4 teams wouldn’t have disappeared.”
“…”
I didn’t have a say at all.
Did Yeji spread strange rumors?
“Because I was assigned to Q&G, and you raised Solar from the beginning.”
“Ah, not quite like that.”
I have someone at work who believes in me.
Regardless of my evaluation or expectations of Solar.
“You just keep going like this.”
“…”
How to keep going
* * *
It’s only been three days since her debut.
Rookie girl group Solar has emerged as one of the pillars of the 4th generation idol group.
Songs stuck in the middle of the music charts didn’t think they would come down.
“Jaeha, you look like a pervert right now.”
“I think I’m in love. Yeji nunna.”
“I’m younger than you.”
“No. If you’re pretty, you’re my sister!”
“…”
Today, he raised his voice and spoke passionately.
“Solar’s concept is a hit. She fell in love with her while watching the music video with her sister today.”
“Concept?”
“Well, if you look at the lyrics, you can see the whole world view. Will Olympus be revealed in the next song?”
“…”
I don’t know, bitch.
“In the music video, Somi looks in a different direction by herself.
“How do I know that?”
Jammin must have been distracted and looked elsewhere.
“Hyung, there’s a fan cafe I made for fun.”
“Ugh, delete it.”
“Okay.”
The fan cafe officially operated by the company accepts only paid members.
If the size of the private fancafe grows too large, it is rather difficult to manage.
“Ah, how is Jiyu these days? It’s been a while since I haven’t seen you.”
“My brother is interning now.”
“Ah, are you still going to your father’s company after the college entrance exam?”
“Well.”
Jaeha laughed and told her sister’s recent situation.
“I heard that you applied for Solar Manager a while ago.”
“What? Jiyuga?”
“Yes.”
No matter how small or medium-sized entertainment companies are, they don’t pick 20-year-olds who have just graduated.
“I heard you applied for a fan manager.”
“… Why?”
Where is the fan manager in a small business?
We’re just bragging about it together.
“Did your father approve?”
“Whatever Jiu does is okay.”
“…”
Maybe it’s because he’s not a chaebol since his birth, but he’s a self-made man.
There was no prejudice to this market or work than I thought.
“Well, JiU will take care of herself…”
Tiri-Ri-Ring-
Then, my smartphone rang.
Recruiting calls all day long.
I couldn’t help it even if I didn’t want to receive it.
“I’ll take a call.”
“Yes.”
Originally, the schedule was not in my charge, so how did I know the number?
“Hello. I’m Jeong Su-ho, the manager of Q&G’s label.”
-Hello. I’m So Eun-seong, a writer for Top Idol on Nnet!
“Oh, yes. Hello.”
-It’s not different…
An idol music broadcast that celebrated its 5th season.
This recruitment call was quite a big one.
“Writer-nim, when it comes to contacting me, I think it would be better to contact the team leader first.”
-No. Manager Park Cheol-min told me to contact him first.
“Ah, that’s right.”
You just passed it on to me.
– We’ve reorganized a lot this time. We only recruit new girl groups.
“Okay?”
-If Solar and Luna appear together in a survival style…
“Oh, survival?”
-Yeah! Of course, I will edit mainly Solar members!
“…”
Originally, it was a friendly broadcast, but the viewership ratings were sluggish.
The rivalry between Luna and Solar.
Those with better skills had an advantage.
The more I listened to the artist’s explanation, the more I began to feel strangely certain.
‘I can’t go out with this.’
Is there any reason to soak in mud in a good atmosphere?
Trampling on the small fame she had gained so far, Luna would rise.
‘It’s obvious, I’m going to get bad things.’
Isn’t it a good picture for viewers to bite off?
Solar members who are objectively inferior to Luna in terms of skills.
In that situation, I secured a better response and popularity.
“Writer, I’m really sorry… Ah.”
In an instant, a strong sense of uneasiness slowly rose up his spine.
At the same time, a tickling sensation swept over the back of the neck.
‘Damn it.’
Wow, I’m going crazy.
It’s not real.
-Manager, please don’t be sorry and think again.
“No, that’s…”
– Solar is the main thing this season. PD is also looking forward to it.
“I’ll contact you again, author.”
-Please contact us! By all means!
“Of course.”
As soon as she hung up the phone, she opened her mouth as if Jae-ha had been waiting.
“Hyung-nim, is our Solar going to Top Idol?”
“Since when are we?”
“There was a lot of viewers there. If you don’t have skills, you’re very black.”
“…”
Even Jaeha, who claims to be a fan of Solar, would say this.
‘Is this a real reverse bet?’
There is no reason to gamble.
Should I drink the poisoned chalice?
* * *
After her splendid debut that she had been dreaming of,
The Solar members unpacked their belongings at the new dorm.
How envious she was when Luna moved out not too long ago.
“Wow, our house is really nice.”
“Yes. It’s wide, so it’s good to exercise.”
“Haa, I’ll throw it away.”
A panoramic view of the 14th-floor apartment that stretches out into the field of view.
Yeji quietly spoke to Somi next to her.
“Did you hear who owes our move?”
“Sister, I’m already talking about the fifth.”
“Our manager asked the manager to trust him!”
“I think my ears will bleed.”
A new accommodation that manager Jeong Su-ho negotiated with the manager and obtained.
From security facilities, air conditioning and heating, to transportation and convenience facilities.
Almost everything about the new home was perfect.
“Oh, it’s okay if I don’t move.”
Yeji sat down on the sofa, saying something that was not on her mind.
“You look the happiest right now.”
“Did I?hehehe.”
Yeji smiled and talked with Somi.
“Somi, I think the manager is definitely a guardian angel.”
“It’s a little cheesy.”
“Ah, has there ever been someone who trusted us that much?”
“… It wasn’t.”
At one time, Luna’s debut group, which looked perfect, led by Ryusia.
She was always hidden behind them and lived as a member of District 2.
“Right now, our music is in the top 50, does this make sense?”
“That’s… I’m sure it’s amazing.”
“Right, right?”
Her debut song ＜Only Look at Me＞
Suho was the only one who strongly insisted on it.
Even the music video director who made good use of the concept was his choice.
“It’s thanks to the manager that we moved today.”
“Yes, yes. Thank you very much.”
Now, I think I can believe anything manager Jeong Soo-ho says.
What’s more, you even promised to share your destiny with Solar.
You must be so determined that you run so hard.
Tiri-Ri-Ring-
At that time, I heard the landline ringing in my new dorm and picked up the receiver.
-Yeji, open the door.
“Yeah!”
Soon after, manager Jung Soo-ho opened the apartment door and entered.
“Ah, Yang Joo-hee, I told you to throw away some iron and come.”
“Brother, you’ve abandoned a lot.”
“This?”
“Almost.”
“…”
He looked around the inside of the dorm and slowly opened his mouth.
“Guys, your smartphone has permission.”
“Oh, really!?”
“Great…!”
Manager Jung Soo-ho smiles at the members who are as happy as children.
That look was reassuring, like a parent warmly caring for their own child.
“Yeji, would you like to talk to me for a minute?”
Momentarily, Yeji shrugged his shoulders at the sound of her name being called.
“Only me?”
“Yes.”
The two went straight out the door and continued the conversation.
“Yeji, do you like to gamble?”
“Me, me!? No. I’ve never done that before!”
“…Not that you did it.”
Yeji wiped his chest and continued the conversation.
“I got a call for a variety show. Look at this.”
“They are top idols.”
“Yes. He was once a famous pro.”
“…”
A spirit of challenge in a new environment.
Why would you describe it as a gamble?
“I am…”
Yeji looked straight into Suho’s eyes and opened his mouth.
“I will do what the manager tells me to do.”
“What is your opinion?”
“You don’t need my opinion.”
“Yes?”
You said it was a gamble, but you were wrong.
Relying on your intuition is a gamble.
‘What the manager does is analysis.’
A combination of thoroughly collected information and a genius eye.
That’s why manager Jeong Soo-ho’s choice was reliable.
“I want to believe. Manager.”
“…”
As a current girl group member, the manager I trust and rely on more than anyone else.
He was never the one to lead them down the road to ruin.
“Yeji, you don’t have to believe so much…”
“No. I believe in you unconditionally.”
Isn’t the public’s hot reaction the most convincing proof?
* * *
Monday morning at 7:00.
I participated in the schedule meeting with the team leader as if it were natural.
Solar’s success naturally put strength on my shoulders as well.
“If you look at the schedules that have come in so far…”
No matter how small and medium-sized, it was uncomfortable to be in one place with high-ranking people.
“For the time being, I’m going to focus on the music room.”
“Yes. Manager.”
“Can manager Jung Soo-ho handle it alone?”
“…”
After hearing the question of the head of Gong Se-won, I immediately opened my mouth.
“Enough.”
For the time being, I was only planning to schedule a group schedule.
For a rookie group, individual activities do more harm than good.
“We’re recruiting managers right now, so wait a bit.”
“Thank you.”
Soon, the schedule meeting of the two groups was held.
Of course, there was no room for me to intervene.
‘Is Luna a cold meal now?’
Before and after their debut, the positions of the two girl groups on the Q&G label were completely reversed.
After falling off the music charts in just a few days, Luna was no longer Solar’s opponent.
“Lastly, the schedule that came to both teams…”
At that time, team leader Park took his luck by bringing up an important agenda.
“What about appearing as a top idol?”
“…”
Then, the executives started to voice their opinions.
“As the head of the PR team, I am against Solar’s appearance.”
“I can’t sell Luna to Solar.”
“I just let Luna appear.”
No one wanted to put Solar on TV at this time.
In particular, the head of the PR team, who was from Dream Agency, was adamant.
“It’s just starting to rise, so what kind of survival is it?”
“That’s right. Contest pros should improve their skills and go out.”
“That’s right. It’s an outdated broadcast anyway.”
Survival was added to an ordinary idol music broadcast.
Even the PD himself could not predict what the outcome would be.
“Manager Jeong Soo-ho.”
In an instant, Chief Gong stared at me and opened his mouth.
“What do you think of Top Idol appearances?”
“I am…”
I tried to ignore the burdensome gazes pouring down on me.
I no longer question my insecurities.
My asshole is invincible Reversal is a god.
He rubbed the back of his neck and opened his mouth.
“I think it would be nice to appear on Top Idol.”
“… The reason is?”
Soon, a heavy silence descended on the meeting room.
From the beginning, my answer was fixed.
“I think it’s a good opportunity for Solar.”
If you leave now, you will definitely float.
I can feel the mango energy.
It was science, a tingling feeling creeping up from the back of the head.