chapter 2
[2] Reverse Betting(2)
Unlocking Dream Agency Management Team 4.
Jin’s resignation was a very noisy issue throughout the company.
Previous team members have already been scattered and assigned to each department.
For a while, it will be unavoidable to go up and down the mouths of employees.
‘Still, how do I get rid of the team?’
It would be rather fortunate if I was assigned to another management like me.
I had colleagues who had to learn a whole new job from scratch.
-Titling, 3rd floor.
A subsidiary of Dream Agency, Q&G Label Management Team 1.
I got off the elevator and walked to my assigned office.
“Senior Jeong Soo-ho?”
“Ah yes.”
“I’ve heard a lot!”
“…”
What did you hear
“I’m Ji Sang-mo, who joined the company last month!”
“Hello.”
A newcomer in a month, a newborn baby.
“Dream Agency, it’s a big company! I’m really envious.”
“It’s all the same.”
“No, it’s my dream company! I definitely want to go there someday!”
“…”
Then I came down from there.
Is this what you say in front of someone who has been kicked out?
‘This person’s state of mind is a bit…’
It doesn’t seem like there’s any malice, it just seems like it’s because I’m young.
“Senior’s seat is over there.”
“…”
Of course, the seat closest to the toilet.
I glanced around and looked at the faces of my teammates.
I was able to roughly grasp the situation by looking at the way he averted his eyes.
“Who selected the seats?”
“Yes? That, seniors…”
“Okay?”
Up until now, I thought that my social life was too comfortable.
He graduated from Korea University and was kicked out after the team was disbanded.
You don’t have to reject them, but there’s no reason to be so friendly.
“Hey, senior. Are you okay?”
“Ah yes.”
I’m from a different company, but it was rather unusual for me to call him a senior.
Manager Ji Sang-mo, who was unaware but kind, cautiously opened his mouth.
“If you feel uncomfortable, you can switch seats with me…”
“No.”
I found my seat and unpacked in a cold atmosphere.
“How many people are there in the office?”
“Oh, everyone is out.”
“It’s like an actor manager.”
“Yes, that’s right. hahahaha.”
Q&G label, management team 1.
Whether it’s an actor manager or an idol manager, outside work is the main thing.
In particular, there is no one who does not know that idol groups are busy.
Drooling-
Then, with a thud, someone opened the door wide.
“Hmm, are you Jung Soo-ho?”
“Yes. Good evening, from today on Management Team 1…”
“It’s done.”
The man with a sullen expression looked me up and down.
Muscular forearms and shaved head.
I was stunned by the force emanating from her appearance.
‘What kind of thugs are you using as employees here?’
Soon, team leader Park Cheol-min, who was staring at me, slowly opened his mouth.
“Can I speak comfortably?”
“Yes. Chief.”
Sounds like you’re comfortable enough already.
“She said she graduated from Korea University.”
“Yes, that’s right!”
“You’ll be smart.”
“…”
Having already worked as a road manager for about 3 years, I was able to notice it right away.
In this team, team leader Park Min-cheol has more influence than team leader Jin.
“You know that acting and idol road work are completely different, right?”
“I know.”
“Do you smoke?”
“Yes. Chief.”
Manager Park took out an envelope and gestured to me.
“Follow.”
Soon after, I went up to the roof with my new boss and lit a cigarette.
I was kicked out of the mang team, but it seems that they look at me better than I thought.
“I have a debt of heart to team leader Jin Young-ho.”
“Ah.”
My former boss, Team Manager Jin, who left the company a few days ago.
He had a great personality and a lot of ability.
“But I don’t like your image on our team.”
“… I’m prepared.”
Not only me, but all the employees of Team 4 were similar.
Dishonored Because the disbanded team was scattered.
Sigh-
Team leader Park Chul-min handed over the envelope he had brought and continued his speech.
“If the manager asks, you’ll say you’ll take over Luna.”
“Yeah?”
“It’s the middle of the road, so you’re the top. Don’t notice.”
“…”
I took the papers out of the envelope and began examining the contents.
Photos and profiles of the members of the 4-member girl group Luna.
After checking the detailed specifications, I felt strangely convinced.
“Luna, these friends were the main ones.”
“That’s right.”
In particular, one member immediately caught the eye with his overwhelming visual.
“Ryusia, this trainee is…”
“He’s already a social media star, so he has a lot of fans.”
“I guess.”
Of all the idols debuting at Q&G this year, he was the most anticipated trainee.
‘Then Solar…’
Another document still remaining in the envelope.
We checked the information of the members who will debut as Solar.
Personal information of the 5-member girl group Solar trainees.
Like aspiring celebrities, their looks were all in the upper ranks.
“We’re the same trainee, but the difference is too much…”
“Of course.”
Although there was no difference in appearance, the gap in specifications was obvious.
Prize-winning records, foreign languages, trainee grades, and even school studies.
Fully backwards compatible.
No matter how much he shushed inside the company, the public was not an idiot.
Out of the 9 trainees, the ambiguous members were forced into Solar.
Of course, the company’s support will focus on the Luna members.
“Because I made Luna by filtering and filtering.”
“Then why me…?”
As much as the dream agency, Q&G’s ‘level’ of the entertainer in charge was really important.
I received twice the annual salary as an individual performance bonus, and in theory, I received more than that.
“If the group you’re in charge of this time fails again, will your position remain?”
“…”
This was it, the reason why the team members rejected me.
It must feel like a rolling stone is pulling out a stone from which it was stuck.
Suddenly, the parent company fell into the Q&G label.
After all, people were all the same wherever they lived.
“You don’t have to notice the other team members.”
“All right.”
In terms of feeling, Solar will always fail and Luna will definitely rise.
She nodded, scratching the itchy back of her head.
“Thank you, chief.”
Is it right to choose safe bread again this time?
Will I still have a position in the company?
From being kicked out by the Q&G label, it’s more like an invitation to leave.
‘In the worst case…’
Wouldn’t it be enough to change jobs like Manager Jin did?
* * *
Q&G Label, Artist 2 Headquarters Strategic Planning Office.
Expensive artworks adorning the atmospheric office caught my eye.
It seemed unreasonable to say that an ordinary salaryman had hung it.
“Luna is already ready for her debut.”
“Solar?”
“Her song selection is still… But her debut date can be met.”
“Hmm, good job.”
Director Gong Se-won smiled with satisfaction as he received the report from his subordinate.
“Chief, was it really necessary to share her solar with Luna?”
The one who split the 9 trainees in the debut group in half.
Gong Se-won opened his mouth, furrowing his eyebrows.
“I must have already said enough before the chief’s approval fell, right?”
“Sorry.”
He was well aware of what his subordinates were thinking.
There were also opinions that she was worried that she went too far.
‘This is absolutely correct.’
Even the head of the headquarters could not ignore Sewon’s wishes.
Co-CEO of Q&G, because he had the surname Gong.
‘I can’t help it because of Ryusia.’
Among the four Luna members who were eliminated from the entire debut group, they were unique.
How many groups are there where only one person shines and the team is broken.
I had no intention of changing my stance that values team balance.
“At least one team should survive.”
“Yes. Manager.”
He handed over the management rights and the 1st Headquarters to Dream Agency, and made a firm resolution over a drink with his father.
Idols who chew on vocals, acting, dancing, composing, and variety shows.
All members will try to make the perfect group.
“Some of the employees say that the concept of the sun and the moon is a bit excessive.”
“…That’s the CEO’s order.”
“Ah.”
Two concept girl groups are launched every three months.
Because the investment was sufficiently supported by the parent company.
“There was a group that was popular like that not too long ago.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
A case where the trainees were divided into ballad and dance teams and debuted as two teams.
Surprisingly, both groups received good responses and entered the rankings together.
“For now, Luna’s debut comes first. Focus on that.”
“Yes. Manager.”
Subsequently, the subordinates started briefing in preparation for the meeting.
“Today, manager Jung Soo-ho moved into the management team 1.”
“Ah, from the team that was disbanded at the headquarters?”
He was famous for failing several times in a row.
Rumors spread all over the affiliated label.
“Wouldn’t it be difficult to entrust Luna to manager Jeong Soo-ho?”
“What does that mean?”
“Anyway, even at Dream Agency, he’s an icon of bad luck…”
“You mean the group I raised is going to fail just for that reason?”
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.”
“It’s better to have a rod with experience take care of it.”
“Yes. Manager.”
In fact, there will be no room for manager Jeong Soo-ho to intervene in the production of Luna.
Even if Solar doesn’t know, she manages all of Luna’s schedule herself.
‘What is the icon of misfortune?’
Luna is not swayed by such trivial superstitions.
From the sound source, choreography, and concept, all works of art were produced one by one.
No one doubted the perfection of Q&G.
Until manager Jeong Su-ho opened his mouth at today’s meeting.
* * *
I removed my hand from the itchy back of my neck and spoke in a calm tone.
“I want to take on Solar.”
“… What?”
Chief Gong Se-won, who looks to be in his early 30s.
He was in a very high position at the same age as me.
Maybe it’s because he’s very talented, or because he has a good back.
“Manager Jeong Soo-ho.”
“Yes, chief.”
The manager looked at me with slightly surprised eyes.
“What did you just say?”
“…”
I usually have a bad touch, but the probability that the back of my neck itches is 100%.
If it’s not ticklish enough to excite you, you’re bound to explode or hit the jackpot.
“I want to take on Solar.”
Hearing my words, the staff of Team 1 let out a low moan.
In particular, team leader Park Chul-min stared at me with ferocious eyes.
“I’m surprised.”
Director Gong Se-won asked me with curious eyes.
“I want to hear why?”
“…”
I think Luna will float.
On the contrary, Solar seems to be ruined.
“I saw the potential of Solar members.”
“Oh, yes? Expect it.”
“…”
Because in the entertainment world, my hunches always betrayed me.
Now it would be okay to raise your hand on the other side.
“Then Luna will be taken over by Ji Sang-mo’s manager.”
“Yeah, I’ll do my best!”
“Then let’s break up.”
Soon, the other team members, led by the manager, left the meeting room one by one.
With team leader Park disappearing while glancing at me, only one person remained.
“Thank you, senior!”
“It’s not something Ji Sang-mo is thankful for.”
“Yes? Oh, yes!”
What kind of facial expression is that?
Because it’s not really a concession.
“Thank you though!”
“…”
I don’t know what to say while looking at the bright eyes.
“I will definitely take advantage of the precious opportunity given by my seniors!”
“… Please.”
Luna said she did it because she thought she would be ruined unconditionally.
No, she looks like she’s going to float, but she says that’s why she’s going to fail.