Idol’s Childhood Friend

30 – It looked like the world had collapsed

Selected as Variety International Music Leader for 19 & 20 consecutive years. Likewise, selected as Billboard International Power Players for 19 & 20 consecutive years.

He has produced more than 5 groups, and he is called the miracle hand among those involved because he can create mega hits with just one touch.

Ki Jeong-pyo, the founder, CEO, and general producer of JP, is most interested in none other than Ever’s world tour in a few months.

One crucial thing that JP lacked in becoming a major entertainment agency was that at a time when there were no artists who had mega-hits, Ever was the group that he touched the most.

An idol who has achieved success without any trouble.

In order to show the best performance that can be shown as an idol, of course he did his best in training that required a higher level of skill……

They still haven’t forgotten the most fundamental fact that they exist because of their fans, and now, six years later, all five members have become even closer to their fans.

From the perspective of Ki Jeong-pyo, who runs the company, he is grateful for everything Ever has done to make JP on par with other large entertainment companies, and it was natural for Ever to provide full management for him.

With just a few months left until the 7th anniversary of their debut, the world tour being planned is the largest tour of any existing girl group.

We prepared for a little over 13 months as we will be touring for a year in a total of 20 countries, including Korea, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

The essence of a performance is to convey the artist’s performance to the audience without any distortion.

For this purpose, so many people are doing their best in their respective positions, and even though Ki Jeong-pyo is sitting at the desk, he is now taking the lead in preparing the best stage by going out to visit the site.

-PD. I’m planning to date publicly.

Today, Ki Jeong-pyo’s world collapsed.

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The CEO’s office is located on the 10th floor.

After a brief greeting with the secretary, I enter the CEO’s office following the instructions.

It was my first time in almost 3 years.

“Oh, Chaewon is here.”

The PD welcomes us with a bright smile.

The last time I saw him was a year ago when he was preparing for an album and saying he was planning a world tour, so it felt strange to be greeting him after such a long time due to his public relationship.

“Producer, aren’t you busy these days?”

So I just smiled awkwardly and asked how he was doing.

“Chaewon says she’s going to date, but what’s more important than that?”

The PD is clearly embarrassed, and even though over an hour has passed since he called, the moment he mentions ‘love’, his hands are shaking slightly.

“That’s strange. “They say this chamomile is good for soothing, so why don’t I see any signs of dark spots even after drinking two cups?”

The PD keeps smiling brightly while looking outside.

He puts down the teacup and quickly makes me sit on the sofa. I sat down with my head slightly lowered, and the producer also sat on the sofa and looked at my face.

We just look at each other and laugh awkwardly out of embarrassment, then carefully part our lips.

“I remember what the PD said before. “I like that our Chaewon is dating, but I wish they would do it in about three years.”

“Did I say that?”

“Yes. That was in ’21. “I was probably on a variety show and saw an ordinary couple and contacted them out of the blue.”

“It just so happened that we started talking about our love in 23, not 24.”

“… Iknow, right. “It just so happened that it happened that way.”

I didn’t do anything wrong, but it wasn’t something I could bring up with confidence, so I couldn’t help but let out a mischievous laugh.

“…… Chaewon, would you like a cup of chamomile too?”

“Ah, I will drink it gratefully. “I will eat it myself.”

The PD quickly got up from his seat, but he stubbornly refused, saying he would give him a ride himself.

For reference, the age difference between me and the producer is 6 years even after turning the Chinese zodiac twice, so we are 30 years apart.

“… “I think you have to drink three or four glasses to get the calming effect.”

“That’s right. “I need to drink about 500ml.”

“hahahaha.”

What should I do with this atmosphere?

Unlike when I received permission from PD Yoona and writer Jae-hoon, my lips rarely fall apart.

Of course, PD is like another father or uncle to me.

I know how much effort you have made for us over the past 6 years, and it is not enough to say thank you, so two thoughts came to mind at the same time.

One is the awkwardness of announcing to the company that one will be in an open relationship as an idol, and the strange embarrassment of introducing the person who will become her boyfriend to her adult relatives.

… Of course, the bigger problem is that they aren’t dating yet.

“Is that Anne? “I’ve known you for a long time, a childhood friend.”

As I continued to sip my tea without saying anything, the goddess PD spoke first.

I nodded my head in the affirmative.

“Honestly, it would be strange to say that I didn’t expect it. “Isn’t this a friend who has been by my side and helped me since I was a trainee?”

“… Yes.”

“Six years? … Okay. “Six years seems like a long time, and it’s complicated.”

The PD drinks tea with a bitter smile.

He swallowed his saliva and thought deeply about something, then looked at my face.

“That friend. He’s very handsome. “As soon as I saw it, I remembered trying to give him a business card.”

“… Have you ever met Yumin?”

“We met. “Chaewon, when you were having a hard time.”

My eyes widened at a story I had never heard before. And that’s when we first met.

As I looked at him with wide eyes, the PD smiled and continued his speech.

“I’m only able to visit you for about 10 minutes because I’m rushing to finish my schedule. “First of all, I said I knew and went to the hospital room, but just then that friend came out of your hospital room.”

“… ….”

“Chaewon just fell asleep. As soon as he saw me, he said exactly that. Looking at the look in his eyes, it didn’t seem like he didn’t know me and he didn’t seem to have any energy, but at the time, I felt a strange force.”

“Yumin said that… ?”

“Oh, that doesn’t mean I’m saying you have a bad personality. Rather, he later bowed and greeted me politely, saying that he would be very kind to me and that I would be grateful if I could pay more attention to my mental care next time. “I found out later that that friend was my childhood friend.”

The PD takes a sip of tea and lets out a shallow breath.

I also let out a shallow breath.

My breathing was slightly shaken.

Aside from occasionally saying that she had a good time on stage, Yumin has never once talked about her entertainment industry since her debut.

So I couldn’t imagine it.

In a place I don’t know, Yumin thought of me and said something to the PD.

At the same time, I wonder why I couldn’t imagine it.

Ever since I returned, whenever I went on stage, I would contact you every week if I saw you well.

“So. Did you come here because of a love clause that wasn’t in the contract? As you know, it’s laissez-faire, right?”

While I was smiling self-deprecatingly, the producer tilted his upper body and looked at me with warm eyes.

Make eye contact and answer calmly.

“I thought it was the right thing to do to talk to the PD. “Because you brought me here.”

“How many virtues do I have? “I think it’s because Chaewon, Minah, Yerin, Serin, and May did a great job, and there were fans who believed in the five of us.”

“… Still, thank you, PD.”

“If you’re thankful, just manage your condition well during the tour and do your best on stage. “That’s all I want from Chaewon.”

The PD nods his head with a gentle smile.

“What is love…. Huh. I love you pretty. Ha…. Driving me crazy.”

I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw him finally lowering his head while letting out a hearty laugh.

“If the dating rumor comes out later, the company will also admit it.”

“Ah, yes. Thank you.”

“But I’m asking because I’m really curious…” , When did you two become lovers?”

“… Anyway, that part is the point… ?”

“Huh?”

I also clumsily raise the corner of my mouth at the puzzled expression of the PD, who tilts his head slightly as he sets down his teacup.

“Do you know that I filmed a vlog with Yumin this time?”

“You know. I didn’t see it all, but there were a lot of articles about it…. But why is that?”

The PD, who sensed the unusual atmosphere, swallowed dryly and tried to control his facial expression.

Roll your lips into your mouth and raise the left corner of your mouth……

“I’m planning to create and post stories about me and Yumin on my personal YouTube channel.”

It was the expression I often saw during my trainee days.

“Everything from the painful story to how our relationship deepened.”

“———Huh?”

It looked like the world had collapsed.