I Became a Producer Who Rewrites Idols

27 – Simultaneous Progress (3)

“”Tell me everything~♪ I want to keep everything about you~♪””

Two weeks after the general meeting.

If producer Jeon Geun-young had trained this much, he asked me if I could release a new song for Berryz, so I came to the training room to see what it was actually like.

All complete, including costumes and makeup.

A light white dress similar to the one from the photo shoot.

The makeup is natural, not dark like Cursed Dolls.

[Name: Joo Do-yeon]

[Vocal: 58 → 66 / Dance: 46 → 55 / Talking: 72 → 73 / Visual: 65 → 67]

[Name: Go Na-kyung]

[Vocal: 62 → 74 / Dance: 51 → 56 / Talking: 65 → 70 / Visual: 71 → 76]

[Name: Yang Hae-in]

[Vocal: 47 → 61 / Dance: 43 → 56 / Talking: 70 → 73 / Visual: 64 → 70]

[Name: Jinhaesol]

[Vocal: 70 → 74 / Dance: 51 → 56 / Talking: 50 → 54 / Visual: 72 → 74]

She

Anyway, she already debuted, and she has been practicing for a while, so her ability level went up even if she trained faithfully.

… What on earth did the ‘me’ of the past do with these kids?

If they had just given him proper training before debuting, he would have risen to some level.

Berries were the easiest characters to develop in the [Idol Producing] Game.

Because it’s for tutorial purposes….

The initial focus of the play was to make these guys debut and win first place on Music On.

It was a task that could be easily accomplished unless you were a newbie who had never played a training game before.

“How do you feel, Pro Lim?”

After the song ended, producer Jeon Geun-young looked at me.

The Berries members also looked intently at my face.

Everyone’s skills have definitely improved compared to before.

Go Na-kyung and Jin Hae-sol were somewhat good, but Joo Do-yeon and Yang Hae-in were a bit disappointing.

Still, being an idol group doesn’t mean that all members have to be good at all areas.

Furthermore, Berries was a group that focused on vocals rather than dance.

“Yes, it’s okay.”

“”That’s it…” !!””

The Berries members held each other’s hands and smiled brightly.

“What should my position be?”

“Um… ….”

Actually, all four of us were bad at dancing, so there was no need to designate a main dancer.

“First of all, before the position, there is choreography, I’m a professional.”

“Yes.”

“I think we need to simplify the choreography.”

“Is that so?”

“Veryz’s specialty is vocals rather than dancing, but I think the current level of choreography is a bit difficult to pull off.”

“I understand.”

“Now let me tell you the position.”

I approached each Berryz member and explained in detail.

The position has already been decided to some extent.

First of all, the center is Go Na-kyung.

There is no room for disagreement about this because the Oh Jung-jun incident received the most attention in the media.

In addition, all abilities except for talking were the highest among the members.

[Talking: 70] Was a little lower than Joo Do-yeon and Yang Hae-in, so there was no problem.

Jin Hae-sol was in charge of vocals alongside Go Na-kyung.

They both have the same [Vocal: 74], So it seemed like there would be no problem if these two people sang the main song.

Joo Do-yeon and Yang Hae-in were going to step back from the stage a little, but mainly show up on entertainment shows.

Because these two are good at talking.

“Do you have any more questions?”

The Berries members shook their heads.

I was glad that everyone seemed to understand it to some extent.

“We will go to Jeju Island to film the music video. “You can film the music video and hang out for a day.”

“”Yes… ?””

The Berries members’ eyes widened.

It seemed like the surprising words surprised them before the release of their new song, which was a busy time.

Producer Jeon Geun-young just stayed by the side.

Gona-gyeong came forward and held my right hand with both hands,

“The producer will also go with us…” ?”

I asked carefully.

… Me too?

No, I was just saying that you guys should have fun with each other?

[Name: Go Na-kyung]

[Current thought: Since you’ve had a hard time because of us, I’d like to do something for you…….]

It’s amazing.

If she draws a line and says she won’t go, Na-kyung will feel bad.

“I will when I have time.”

“Yes… !”

I won’t have time, though.

… These days, I’ve been working overtime and overtime.

Cursed Dolls working on new song, reorganizing Berries, preparing for Afternoon Sweets debut.

Somehow these three things overlapped and I felt like I was going to die of exhaustion.

Even if I rested, I didn’t want to go to Jeju Island and have fun, I just wanted to lie down at home….

“Then, former professional, I would like you to re-record the song and adjust the choreography.”

“Yes, Pro Lim.”

I came out of the training room used by Berryz,

… I went into the training room right next to it, usually used by afternoon sweets.

“One~ and two~ One~ and two~ That’s right!”

Afternoon Sweets members—Jo Min-ju and Koo Ga-eun were practicing dance together under the guidance of an instructor.

Starting this week, we trained mainly on the choreography of the debut song.

If you think about it at first, both of them were very successful.

Even though I just did what I was told to do, I felt proud of myself.

“Oh, hello, Pro Lim.”

The dance instructor noticed me and bowed slightly to me.

I also greeted them by saying, “Hello.”

The instructor turned his head towards the afternoon sweets member.

“Minjoo’s favorite producer has arrived.”

“Ssam, teacher… !!”

… When the dance instructor spoke in a slightly teasing tone,

Jo Min-joo blushed.

And “Oh, mister, hello…” .” He said hello awkwardly.

Goo Ga-eun said with a bright face, “Hello… !!” And she trailed off as usual.

“I’m glad that you seem to grow every time I see you.”

“Still, Mr. Shion…. No, compared to senior Shion, he is far away….”

Jo Min-joo said with a slightly sullen expression.

That’s true, compared to Gong Si-on, who is a person who has completely neglected vocals and is an outstanding dancer….

To begin with, Gong Shi-on was a trainee who continued to practice for several years.

The amount of experience accumulated is different.

“Sion’s dancing skills are at the top level among idols. On the other hand, singing is at the bottom. Don’t be discouraged. Idols must be confident.”

“Yes… !”

Jo Min-joo and Koo Ga-eun were both all-rounders.

A style that does not excel in any particular field, but is good at everything.

“The final inspection will take place next month.”

“Final inspection… ?” “What is that… ?”

Since both of them were originally ordinary people, they probably don’t know about the unique debut system that only Lucky Seven Entertainment has.

I explained to the two people what the final inspection was.

“Well, well, then, if you pass there…” !! “It’s your debut?!”

“That’s right.”

“Wow… …. Shake… ….”

Koo Ga-eun’s eyes sparkled, and Jo Min-joo’s body shrank.

Jo Min-joo is the type of person who worries about what might happen if he fails.

Goo Ga-eun was the type of person who focused more on the outcome of debuting as an idol.

The two have different ways of thinking,

That’s why there is chemistry that comes from that.

“Mr., What are our costumes?”

“I wear it every morning and go out.”

“… Yes? Are you suddenly riddled?”

Jo Min-joo lowered his head as if thinking for a moment, then said,

“No way?”

He continued speaking.

“School uniform?”

“That’s right. I already made it all. “It’s similar to the school uniform I go to now.”

It was difficult to create real school uniforms due to design rights issues.

So, I made a new uniform that felt similar to the school uniform I am currently attending.

… The costume designer and costume production factory were both affiliated with Lucky Seven Entertainment, so it was really smooth.

“It’s not that I doubt your judgment, but can we really debut at this level?”

Jo Min-ju tilted his head and asked.

She deserved her questions.

Because he is a child who is relatively self-objective,

Even if you think to yourself, it seems like it’s still too early to debut.

[Name: Jo Min-joo]

[Vocal: 55 → 63 / Dance: 52 → 61 / Talking: 56 → 60 / Visual: 64 → 68]

[Name: Gu Ga-eun]

[Vocal: 49 → 54 / Dance: 56 → 65 / Talking: 50 → 55 / Visual: 72 → 73]

Although his abilities increased again for two weeks,

Except for Ga-eun’s [Visual: 73], All of her abilities were below 70.

If it had been another group, it would have been included in the final inspection only if there were at least two categories with ability scores over 70.

Afternoon sweets should not be like that.

“You will become a growing idol.”

“I’m a growing idol… ?”

Goo Ga-eun had an expression on her face as if she had a question mark.

“You are not, to put it simply, full-time entertainers who dropped out of school and became idols. “It’s a concurrent job.”

“That’s right….”

“Of course, compared to a full-time job, the time you can put in is less, so your skills are bound to decline.”

“That’s right, Joe….”

“So, the two of you will start off with a bit of a low level of skill, and then report to your fans in real time how your skills are improving. “I chose vlog so I could stay close to my fans.”

The problem with typical all-rounders like Jo Min-joo and Koo Ga-eun is,

It is quite difficult to raise the ability level above 80.

Well, there are cases like Eva Kang that exceed 80, but Kang Eva’s talking skills are less than half that of the average person….

“There is still one month left until the final inspection in July, so please practice hard until then.”

“Well, I…” ! Producer!! I have a question… !!”

“Yes, Ga-eun.”

“When are we going to record, film a music video, and that kind of thing…?” ?”

“It is only after the final inspection that preparations for debut begin in earnest.”

You must pass the final inspection to receive a direct budget for afternoon sweets.

The music video production company contracted with Lucky Seven Entertainment has already completed the storyboard.

Now, as soon as the budget ran out, all Sweets had to do was go to the filming location in the afternoon and film diligently.

… I will have to review the rest of the editing process in detail.

“Now that I think about it, uncle, I heard it. “You said if we succeed, you’ll be promoted?”

“Yes, that’s true, but don’t feel pressured by that.”

“If you get promoted, it means we have also succeeded, so we will definitely promote you.”

“Thank you.”

The dance instructor told Jo Min-joo and Koo Ga-eun to practice again.

Then the two said, “See you tomorrow, mister.” “I’ll work hard… !!” He said and went to the dance instructor.

I left the training room so as not to be disturbed and returned to office 302.

As I watched the preparation process step by step, according to my intention,

It was somewhat rewarding.

*

-I can’t forget~♪ Because I did everything wrong, you didn’t do anything wrong, so~♪

Producer Cho Hyun-ho, who was temporarily in charge of Cursed Dolls, was listening to the new Cursed Dolls song I selected through the computer speakers.

This time, I wrote the lyrics by drawing on my memories of the [Idol Producing] Game OST.

After Producer Cho Hyun-ho heard everything, he turned his head towards me.

“Professor Lim would have done well even if he had been a lyricist instead of a producer.”

“hahahaha, thank you….”

… To be honest, I felt a little embarrassed every time I told someone that I wrote the lyrics.

Because I didn’t really create it.

“The song is really good. Last time it was a dance song, so this time, the strategy of emphasizing the vocals by creating a ballad feel is not a bad strategy.”

This song was chosen to further highlight Choi Joo-yoon’s singing skills.

The center this time was chosen as Choi Joo-yoon.

The next new song should go in the direction of utilizing Gong Si-on’s dancing skills.

“Then I will send this song to Manager Jeong.”

Producer Cho Hyun-ho was still afraid of the Cursed Dolls, so he always delivered instructions through manager Jeong Song-i.

It was amazing to see how well the work was being done even though we barely made eye contact.

Actually, I raise idols with the knowledge I gained from the [Idol Producing] Game.

He produced solely with his own skills, so in terms of his abilities alone, he was more capable than me.

I felt like I was a little amused by the fact that such a capable man voluntarily came to work for me.

“By the way, Professional Joe. This is a bit difficult to ask….”

“Please tell me.”

“It’s personal, so you don’t have to answer. That… “Why did you break up with your former professional?”

“That’s… ….”

Producer Jeon Geun-young was asked to help me reunite with producer Cho Hyun-ho.

I decided to wait a little while and take a look.

Honestly, I don’t want to get involved in other people’s love affairs, but I’m also asking a favor from a colleague….

If he was very displeased, I had no intention of stepping in with him any further.

From what I heard from Producer Jeon Geun-young, she was in a good relationship with Producer Jo Hyun-ho, but suddenly he broke up with her.

It’s so unfair that they broke up without even telling me the reason.

From my perspective, it didn’t seem like he had come to completely dislike her.

It was clear that there were circumstances that made it impossible for her to tell her girlfriend.

“Actually, I’ve never even told my parents…. Professor Lim, please never reveal this to anyone else. “I trust Professional Lim and am telling you this.”

As he nodded, producer Cho Hyun-ho took a deep breath.

“Geun-young’s mother gave me an envelope of money and begged me to break up with her.”

“… ….”

What is a morning drama?

Anyway, the situation was immediately pictured in my mind.

Producer Jeon Geun-young’s wish is,

It seemed like it would be difficult to achieve realistically.

I wonder if I cut ties with my parents.

“Professor Joe must have had a hard time too….”

“…… “Thank you for comforting me.”

I patted Producer Cho Hyun-ho on the shoulder.