The Real Jiyong

Chapter 11: Three days down one to go

CHINA'S POV

It's Thursday morning and I am going through my diary to check what's done and what needs doing.

· Space and interior check with Joey – Monday 12:00pm-14:00pm

· Meeting with make-up artist and stylist Ling Li –Monday 15:15pm- 16:00pm

· Church Group Meeting –Monday 17:00pm-18:00pm

· Prepare the layout for the February Issue of CG Magazine –Tuesday 08:00am-10:00am

· Prepares the models for the cover shoot for the February Issue –Tuesday 11:00am-13:00pm

· Sets the styles and looks for the models –Tuesday 14:00pm-16:00pm

· Meet with Ling Li at location –Wednesday 09:00am-11:00am

· Shoot for the February Issue –Wednesday 12:00pm-16:00pm

· Church Service –Wednesday 18:00pm-19:00pm

· Approve interview questions and email structure to Ji-Yong and Mr. Kim –Thursday 10:00am

· Meet Jiyong and Mr Kim at the airport –Thursday 15:00 pm

· Walk through with Ji-yong and Mr. Kim of the Maroon Café –Thursday 16:00pm-17:00pm

· Last location check –Thursday 19:00pm-22:00pm

· At the Maroon Café for set up and preparation –Friday 09:00am- 15:00pm

· Get Jiyong into hair and makeup –Friday 17:30pm -17:45pm

· Interview with Ji-Yong –Friday 18:00pm -19:00pm

I click open the document that reads 'Interview Questions' and begins to read through it

The purpose of this interview is to explore who the real Ji-Yong is; this is to be carried out through a short set of questions which seek to find out how he views himself as an artist and as an individual. By asking open ended questions allows Ji-Yong to fully express in his own words what it is he stands for. Allowing him to explain to the interviewee what his story is about as well as explain in detail the struggles and challenges he faced as he made his way to the top. This interview will be recorded and will be an hour long. The interview will be based on 5 questions, which Ji-Yong will answer to his satisfaction. Below are questions that will be presented to Ji-Yong.

1. Can you introduce yourself?

2. Can you tell me how your journey started?

3. What would you say has been your greatest challenge as an artist?

4. Your biggest surprise in your career?

5. What advice would you give to young artists out there who want to become an idol?

Nodding I close the document and draft an email

From: China Parks 

To: Kim Seo Hyung

CC: Kwon Jiyong 

RE: INTERVIEW LAYOUT

Morning Mr. Kim and Jiyong

Below is an attachment containing the short list of questions that I will be asking Jiyong during the interview; if you have any inquiries then please let me know, we can discuss them once you arrive in Sydney.

Kind regards

China Parks

Head Journalist and Publicist of CG Magazine

I hit send and make my way to the cafeteria to get food and a cup of tea.

MEANWHILE

GD'S POV

Sitting on the couch with Momo my cat the phone vibrates in my back pocket pulling it out, I see a notification for a new message in my mailbox; I tap the icon and an e-mail pops up. I read the email and tapped on the attachment.

'Okay, the main questions will be;

· Your journey...

· How you started....

· Your greatest challenge as an artist...

· The biggest surprise in your career...and finally

· Advice you would give to young people who want to become idols.

Downloads the attachment and comes out of my inbox and lies back on the couch going through the questions again. Hears the front door unlock leaning my head back I see my manger walking in, raising my hand waving.

"Hi, Hyung, did you get an email from China Parks just now?"

"Ah, yes I did. So, what do you think about the questions? "He asks sitting down on the coach just across from me.

Sitting up I set my phone on the table rubbing the back of my neck, "They're alright, considering I was expecting something more personal but no I'm okay with these."

Does he smile setting his phone down as well, "Where you expecting questions about where you see yourself in the future? Or the standard Jiyong what is your ideal type?"

Lets out a soft laugh shaking my head, "Yeah sort of but this is a nice change, feeling a lot better about this interview."

"Good, because we have to leave soon, we are meeting Miss Park at the airport once we arrive in Sydney."

"Oh, okay let me go pack a few things then we can head down to the airport."

My manager nods staying downstairs as I head up and grabs a small suitcase packing some jeans, underwear, shoes, shorts, shirts, mixing long and short sleeved and my toiletries, zipping it closed, carrying it off my bed. I walk over to my nightstand and grab my passport and wallet, putting some shades on I head back downstairs.

"You ready to go Jiyong?" My manager asks getting up.

"Yeah, but Hyung where is your suitcase?" I ask looking seeing him with nothing.

"It's in the cab, come on let's get going."

"Ah, okay." Walks to Momo and kisses her softly on the ears setting her back down as I exit the house with Hyung. Once in the car, I can Seungri.

"Ah, hi Hyung are you leaving now?"

"Yes, please take care of Momo for me while I'm gone."

"Ya, Hyung you care so much about that cat huh? But sure, I'll come get her and let her stay with me till you get back."

"Thanks, Seungri, she's like my baby so of course I care a lot. I'll call you again once I land okay."

Seungri nods, "Alright, Hyung travel safely." Hangs up once we have exchanged our goodbyes.

Arriving at the airport, Hyung and I climb out the cab grabbing our luggage as we walk inside, the paparazzi start to snap photo after photo, my manager blocking them from getting too close as we get inside but meet a few more walking straight to the counter for check-in; our luggage gets tagged and we both walk through finally leaving the buzzing paparazzi behind as we make our way to the private lounge area waiting for the private jet to get prepared. An announcement via the intercom lets those of us boarding private jets know that we can now make our way to the boarding area. Hyung and I grab our things and climb aboard.