#269
What should I start with?
"Let's go. Jinwoo hyung said he'll wait in the car."
"Are there still reporters?"
"There may be."
Ian, who was moving along with the members, stopped for a moment.
There was no feeling of emptiness even though the person who was supposed to be making noise while hovering around had disappeared. Maybe it was because he faced reality.
"When is Ian leaving?"
"Next Friday."
"Ah, it's a pity that the company location has changed. I need to make kimchi stew before you leave the country."
"Apgujeong? It's really delicious there, let's go sometime."
Looking at the members, Ian, who was relieved of tension, smiled and opened his mouth.
"What are you going there for? Just ask Ju-yeong to do it."
"Ju-yeong!"
"Oh piss off."
Kim Ju-yeong stood next to Lee Ju-hyuk, avoiding Jo Tae-woong and Park Jin-hyuk, who were clinging to his sides.
"They're out!"
As soon as they left the hospital, the warm atmosphere was lost in the flash that exploded quickly. Awy lowered their heads and quickly entered the van.
"It's really embarrassing."
"It's all because you're so superstars."
"No, but isn't it too much following us to the hospital?"
Kim Myung-jin, who confirmed that all the members were on board, smiled when he checked the members' faces that had become much brighter.
"Guys, did you have a good talk? What do you think the condition is?"
"I think it's fine. Hyung should go, too."
"Why would I go in, too? It's complicated for no reason."
Kim Myung-jin, who looked ahead again, let out a small breath. For a few days after Park Se-on's incident, the atmosphere of the A.W.Y members was crazy. If Park Se-on's situation had gone to the worst... Kim Myung-jin trembled with goosebumps. It was a situation he couldn't even imagine.
After thinking about something for a while, Ian raised his head.
"When will Seon be discharged from the hospital? Did you hear anything?"
"Was it next Tuesday? I heard he's in a really good condition. I guess miracles are real."
Ian laughed awkwardly at Kim Hyun's words. There is. Although I paid the price.
Ian also had the guts to get something from the grim reaper, but looking at Park Se-on in good shape, he didn't feel sorry for the price.
"But why do you ask?"
"No, I thought we should have a meal together before leaving the country. It's been a long time since we ate together."
"That's good."
Ian nodded his head slightly. I have enough time to meet Seon Park before leaving the country. I have to listen to the details of how Yang In-joon got him through.
'Actually, I don't have anything to ask.'
What can I do if the situation goes to the extreme? Still, I'm glad that Jung Ji-soo made up his mind.
What Ian had to do in the future is to help Jung Ji-soo get out of ST Entertainment, and he has to stop Yang In-joon from getting out of control.
'There's a lot of work to do.'
* * *
"Are you going up?"
"I have a headache... ."
Arriving at the dorm, Ian entered the room and lay face down on the bed. The memory card that the Grim Reaper put on Ian's forehead, Jin's memory, was absorbed. Because of that, a fever rose in his head.
'What should I do first?'
Fortunately, at this point, Yang In-joon doesn't has that much power and authority. Ian went through Jin's memories.
'I need someone to keep Yang In-joon in check.'
If there are malicious reporters like Yang In-joon in the world, there are also so-called true reporters who engraves in their heart to report the truth under any circumstances.
In the end, there was one person who was competent enough to use his own hands, and Yang In-joon could not stand it and fled to a foreign country. And there was one who steadily reported on the absurdity of society in other countries. I had to find these two.
As he searched further through the memories, fortunately, he was able to find memories of Yang In-joon investigating them. This information will help him to find them quickly.
'One is almost gone.'
If Yang In-jun has overlooked something, they can come up with any means to replace him. Yang In-jun also knows that, so he is more concerned about strengthening his personal connections.
'Now I have to cut off the strings connected to Yang In-joon one by one. For example, the Cheonghwa Group... .'
Right now, it may be possible to cut it off quickly because it is only a small string called the sponsor connection book. A company this big cares about its image.
Ian buried his face in his pillow, motionless as if he had fallen asleep, but his head was spinning furiously.
'Wait, there's a general election next year.'
22nd National Assembly elections. Maybe it could change the game altogether. Ian looked more at Jin's information. Still, he left a lot of useful information to make sure he doesn't waste his career.
'I think it's a bit salty....'
Ian jumped up and called somewhere.
"Oh, hyung. Are you busy?"
* * *
"Now, the trainee timetable you asked for."
"Thank you."
His head hurts just thinking about what to do with Yang In-joon, but Ian has an important project ahead. That is 'American Got Idol'.
"What did you decide to do?"
"Well... ."
"Didn't you say you were going to catch a concept? Haven't you decided yet?"
"Yes, it's ambiguous... What do I do? Any ideas, hyung?"
Except for Natalie Bell and Ian, the judges were together at the previous season.
Among them, Kaiser Fischer gained popularity with his unique cold expression and sharp venom.
Except for him, the judges were gentle and optimistic, and they played the role of protecting the tearful contestant listening to Kaiser Fischer's words. So the other judges had a feeling that they were relatively buried.
'Kaiser took the route well.'
It is no exaggeration to say that Kaiser Fischer led the program's ratings. Exciting things sell well.
'I need to slowly build a character... .'
His vicious language, which developed year by year, became a buzzword and became a quote, and as the season continued, by the time he got tired of this line, he, who had always been abusive, killed his temper and spoke warm words inappropriately, encouraging the participants and leading to a great topic. . Later on, the contestants he recognized drew a lot of attention.
"well... . I think you'll do well even if you don't have a concept."
"Really?"
"Oh, do as usual. You did well when you were in Woo Sang Yuni. Back then, you didn't even have a lot of experience."
"Ah, at that time, I was only doing my best."
It wasn't long before Ian saw Woo Sang Yuni's reaction. It was largely because Ian felt awkward for the fans to say that he is good at teaching, is a genius, and has a good eye.
"It's not empty words, you reacted well back then. Well done."
"Really?"
Kim Myung-jin smiled and nodded his head.
While filming Agatah, he, who would support him by the side, read the reaction of Woo Sang Yuni and the communication at that time one by one. He didn't have to look for it, but it was easy because the materials were well organized by the fans.
At that time, he was good at teaching without any particular intention, but Agatah had a strong comparison group called Kaiser Fischer, so he cared more.
"Kaiser Fischer is a producer, so he's just giving some advice later, but he won't give direct training like you. That's more of an advantage. Just do whatever you want."
Ian was embarrassed and scratched the back of his head.
"Didn't you say you are meeting my kit today?"
"Yes, I decided to see them nearby."
"But you're going out already? Aren't you supposed to meet in the evening?"
"I decided to meet a hyung I know nearby."
Kim Myung-jin sent Ian away without much doubt. It was hard to interfere too much with the kids who are approaching the 6th anniversary since debut, and there was a belief that if it is Ian, there wouldn't be much trouble.
"Oh my!"
"Oh my god."
The agency moved to a wider and better place, and BHL Entertainment recruited additional trainees. Among those trainees who did hidden cameras with Fever, some were released or moved to other companies, and new faces filled their positions.
"Hello. Are you practicing?"
"Hello!"
The trainees who were whispering behind sneaked up and said a word to Ian when he said hello first. After looking at it a lot, they looked like chicks that are beeping when kids of the age of middle school students were doing this.
"It must be difficult, don't push yourself too hard."
"Thank you!"
They will fight fiercely to advance to the debut group there. Ian, who looked at the back of the crowd with a happy face with a few words, went to the lobby of the company.
"Hyung!"
Just in time, Jeong Ryu-won is looking at Ian.
"It's been a while since I've seen your face. Aren't you making me do it too much?"
"That's how much I take care of you."
"How? Can I pick more?"
"Of course. Hyung does everything."
Ian, just in case, took Ryu-Won and led him to a cafe that only company employees can enter.
"At this point, I don't even know if I'm an investment expert or your personal manager."
"Ah, now you are the representative of a decent company. Didn't you originally say you wanted to leave the company and become CEO?"
"Aigoo, you speak well."
Jung Ryu Won smiled. Even if he said this, he did not regret following Ian. Because the wages have changed. Jeong Ryu-won, who was seated, tapped the tablet pad.
"I looked into reporters Park Chung-ah and Kang Seo-wook you mentioned."
"What happened?"
"The timing was great. Park Chung-ah, this person threw a letter of resignation in the face of the editor-in-chief and said he is taking a break. I've heard it and it's a total disaster."
Roughly copying scoops from other media outlets is not the journalistic life he wanted. It is said that he even showed his determination not to write an article to suit others tastes.
Even after leaving the company, he did not lose his conviction and continued to post accusatory articles on his blog. Ian grinned. The person he was looking for, who gave Yang In-joon a sense of crisis enough to use his hands, was right.
"Reporter Kang Seo-wook wasn't easy either, right? They said he was fired because he was caught posting an article without the editor's permission. Why is everything like this? Maybe it's because they're young... ."
Jeong Ryu-won stuck out his tongue. Although the career is still short, it was clear that he is a man of conviction anyway.
"But where do you only find people like this? It's a talent, a talent."
"I just heard it somewhere. You know the details, right?"
"Well, I've decided not to complain."
When Ian smiled meaningfully, Jeong Ryu-won showed his hands and expressed his intention to surrender. Manipulating the tablet pad, he showed a screen that neatly organized the information Ian had sent.
"And this... Are you going to do politics later?"
"No?"
"This is information that will change the game of the general election? Are you sure? Is this okay?"
"It's just that you need these things to make your company bigger. Oh, hyung doesn't agree with me?"
"Where is political inclination in front of profit? I'll make good use of it."
Without complaining, Jeong Ryu-won turned off the tablet and put it in his bag. Isn't it too easy to believe? Ian watched the scene without a word, then threw a word like a test.
"Any other questions? Where did I get this information from... ."
"... It must be because you have an idea."
"Isn't it too easy to believe? What the hell did my grandfather do to you?"
"Apart from what your grandfather did for me, this is trust. It's not like we're falling for something bad."
The detailed information Ian threw out was like a glimpse into the future. Not to mention accurate, and he'd be lying if he's not curious.
"And, because I didn't suffer any loss from listening to you."
Rather, it was an advantage.
It doesn't matter what is more right or wrong, but as Jeong Ryu-won, who cares about what is more beneficial and what is not, he just thought of the things he would gain more from being with Ian in the future rather than the questions he has to solve right away.
"The ST Entertainment case was decided to be handled by the law firm Ayul. It's fast for an entertainment professional."
"Yes."
"I heard that there are a lot of problems with the contract itself, so it seems that it will be concluded quickly."
"Thank god. Hyung, did I say thank you today?"
"You do it every day. And it's not about saying thank you too much in business."
Jeong Ryu-won looked at his watch and stood up.
"I will go soon. This is a problem when you meet a popular celebrity."
"Let's have a drink next time. I'll buy it, in a nice place."
"Keep that word. I'm going."
Jeong Ryu-won narrowed his eyes and pointed at Ian with his index finger.
Ian, who looked at Jeong Ryu-won's back exiting, let out a small breath.
'First... That's it for now.'
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