Debut Or Die Chapter 587
Off the record.
It was clear what Bae Se-jin wanted to say after turning off the microphone while filming an entertainment show.
"What you said... "Right now, the production team is harassing the cast more than necessary."
"okay."
He spoke nervously but without hesitation, as is typical for people who speak out about something they have thought about for a long time.
"... For example, the last time I was shipwrecked on a desert island entertainment show, it was an accident. But this time, it's all intentional harassment."
"... ... ."
"It's okay to show your struggles or mistakes. But to intentionally push someone to do poorly and then laugh at them for not being able to do it... "It shouldn't be fun."
Bae Se-jin tightly held the microphone that had been turned off.
"... ... So, I want to talk about this directly with the production team."
There was a short silence.
'hmm.'
I looked at the faces of each member who was shocked, lost in thought, or embarrassed.
I guess I'll be the first to open my mouth.
"I know what you mean."
"... ... ."
Bae Se-jin swallowed his saliva. As if he knew someone else would refute it.
but.
"And I feel like it makes sense."
"... ! really?"
"yes."
No, why are you surprised because I agreed to it when you said it yourself?
'surely... This filming was a bit excessive.'
I rubbed my chin.
Controversy over entertainment sadism.
This is also one of the controversial feelings that has history and tradition.
Did you say that it is a comedy when viewed from a distance and a tragedy when viewed up close?
The unexpected hardships of the cast often turn into funny content through the magic of screen and editing.
Well, even if you don't have to go through that filter, if it's not serious, the person who suffers it can have fun going through it.
'However, controlling the water level is key.'
The moment this thing crosses the line, it makes viewers uncomfortable by saying, 'No matter what, this is a bit much.'
Of course, what Bae Se-jin is saying now is not about commercial achievements. This guy is being evaluated from a moral and ethical perspective.
However, considering how the fandom would evaluate the program after it aired, a similar conclusion was reached.
'If the editing goes even a little wrong... .'
hmm.
-Why do you give feedback the way you want? It's not funny at all to play around with other people's passions and careers.
- Haha, you guys from the production team kept getting rejected for editing and stayed up all night fixing it, but even if it's like, 'It was all a joke~ I liked the first time haha', break it up, you bastards.
-Where did you learn to make people work and not be able to cook properly?
I nodded inwardly.
'I think I've crossed a line a bit.'
Now, the cast members are under constant pressure in terms of both work, food, clothing, and shelter.
Moreover, the pressure seemed unreasonable even from the outside.
Because Testar doesn't seem to have brought anything on themselves.
'It is said that something funny can be extracted from the absurdity.'
It was a tightrope walk.
This time, Testar somehow managed to maintain a balance by ending up with a refreshing blow to the production team.
You'll have to film it until the end to find out, but surprisingly, the combination of that entertainment PD corps and writer Ryu Seorin may have created synergy in a bad way.
'It would be a good idea to check whether this program board is running properly and what the intention was for doing this.'
But still.
"But if we tell this directly to the production team, won't they be misunderstood?"
"... ... misunderstanding?"
"I want to make filming comfortable, so why make it difficult for me?"
"... !"
Yes.
first of all... .
'If this is brought up incorrectly, the atmosphere will be shit.'
The problem is the relationship with the production team.
There was half of the footage left to film.
However, if the cast were to criticize the production team here, there was a high possibility that future filming or editing would become rigid even if the opinions were mutual.
And in entertainment, it really is a handshake.
What was the reason you took the time to come here in the first place? This is the creation of high-quality content.
However, if the quality dropped, it would be a real loss that would put all this hard work on the ground.
"Even though he didn't mean to do that, the production team may get emotional and ask why they made him a bad person when they too worked hard."
Human relationships were a blind spot in work everywhere.
"that... ... . "That could be possible."
Bae Se-jin's face darkened.
But this is where surprising support fire comes in.
"Moondaemoondae, there's no need for us to tell you, right?"
Big Sejin opened his mouth. When Bae Se-jin saw this guy, her mouth opened wide.
"Huh?"
"It's up to the company to say that, not us."
"... !"
"Hey, I joined the company to take care of things like this. tuning!"
Big Sejin shrugged his shoulders.
"Testar is currently on a concert tour, and you also have a drama schedule, right? But what do you do if you get hurt like this? "Isn't the same reason enough?"
"Well, I guess I can do it well in terms of artist management."
"Yes!"
Keun Se-jin nodded to Ryu Cheong-wu's rebuttal.
-Let the company protest!
And Testar is in a slightly awkward position, so all he has to do is maintain a close relationship with the production team without saying anything... This is it.
"I'm a little... this time too." Hmm, can I go on like this? There are a few things I want to do. "I thought it might be okay to give it a try."
"that... okay."
Bae Se-jin seemed a little moved, as if he had expected opposition from Keun Se-jin.
'I don't think he noticed that Keun Se-jin's purpose was completely different from his own... .'
Isn't that a much better thing than arguing with each other about what makes sense in this situation?
however... I shook my head.
There's something they're forgetting.
"Don't expect the company to do such a good job."
"... ... oh."
This is a disadvantage of indirect communication.
-Agents have limitations.
The company is not Testar, and it was unable to fully understand our position or represent it exactly to our liking.
No, such sensitive details could have been distorted.
'If we can't protest at the appropriate level we want, it's worse than not protesting at all.'
What happens if you go in too hard?
From editing, anything that has the slightest possibility of being uncomfortable is cut out.
Entertainment doesn't have a fiery taste; it doesn't taste like this or that.
Then another complaint arises.
Obviously, the production crew of previous Testar entertainment shows was the same this time as well. No, with two famous producers collaborating, it had to be a refreshing hell.
However, I can see the reactions of people who are shocked and wonder why it has become so mild and boring.
'Everyone will assume that the company has issued guidelines.'
Then, there will be as much criticism and condemnation as expected.
-I can't do my job.
-Because of this, only boring entertainment shows that entertain children are coming out and becoming obsolete. Ugh.
-Is it such a shame that an idol who earns billions of dollars a year has to suffer for a few days on entertainment shows? Get your company together
-I noticed the fans... So stop relying on idols and beating up the people in charge. You look like a polarizing parent.
-Testar is the same, but the company and the fans are installed.
Well, that's bullshit.
A series of reactions and aggro are already playing out in my head.
"I don't know if the company will be able to do it well."
The atmosphere became solemn for a moment.
"Uhm... ."
"Then what should we do?"
Several opinions came and went, but none received a complete vote.
"Just buy the production crew a late-night snack now. And we act cute even though we are having a hard time. "That's the answer."
"I do not have money."
"Oh... ... ."
The reality is that Cha Eugene's opinion is the most harsh.
'Should I contact the company and get some money?'
It was a time when I was seriously considering it.
Bae Se-jin opened his mouth as if he had made up his mind.
"excuse me... "How about I talk to myself?"
"... ?!"
"Even if something goes wrong, I can say that I did it on my own. Then the relationship between Testar and the production crew won't become weird. As for the remaining filming... "I just need to pay a little more attention."
"Hyung... ... .
"I know that the way Cha Eugene talked about is better than just smiling and moving on. But I don't just want to change this situation right away, I mean... ."
Bae Se-jin had a hard time choosing his words.
Then, another unexpected person spoke.
"I wonder if it's like this... ?"
"uh?"
It was Seon Ah-hyun.
"Actually, I don't mind struggling a little... "I'm worried that the other members aren't eating well because of me."
The guy spoke softly.
"If we film like this, we also do similar programs and testars, so you guys should also bear this in mind... Because something like that might come out... "I'm a little worried."
"... !"
"that's right. That's it... ! "I think it will remain as a wrong example!"
Bae Se-jin raised his face a little excited.
Then, as if he suddenly came to his senses, he added hastily.
"... However, for the sake of the industry environment, we won't say that we are carrying guns! It's not a criticism, it's just... "I'm just trying to explain as gently as possible!"
"is it so."
"Sejin, don't worry."
Big Sejin didn't get angry either, he just smiled bitterly.
He probably doesn't want to use the method of sending Bae Se-jin away.
'You might think Bae Se-jin is too excessive and inflexible.'
However, there was still something different.
It seemed like he had confidence that Bae Se-jin would not do anything that would harm the team.
'It's a lot better.'
I nodded inwardly, looking at the guys who seemed to have almost arrived at the correct answer.
"So, Sejin wants to talk alone?"
"... okay. "If it's okay with you, I'd like to see you."
Of course, that doesn't mean you can put the entire burden on one person.
I smiled and opened my mouth.
"Then you go, and I'll go with you."
"Huh?"
"I just followed along."
Anyway, doesn't Bae Se-jin seem too dogmatic alone?
'But if the leader or entertainment member Keun Se-jin gets involved, it would be too much.'
That would be about right for me.
Well, if something goes wrong, I have the confidence to step in and clear things up.
"I'll take a good position based on the atmosphere, so don't worry about me."
"... okay. thank you."
Bae Se-jin's face brightened slightly.
"then... "I'll contact you now!"
"OK!"
And after some time.
"Oh, it's cold. Come in here quickly. Testar people."
Bae Se-jin and I leave the accommodation and enter the nearby mountain cabin where the production crew was staying.
I was finally able to meet the production team in real life, who had been disparaging Testar by only talking through video calls throughout the filming.
* * *
Bae Se-jin took a quick look inside the cabin.
It was an older place than where Testar stayed.
Moreover, even though it was late at night, no one was sleeping in the accommodation where the production crew was staying.
Occasionally, there were people taking a nap, but most of them seemed busy watching videos or preparing something.
And they seemed a little confused as to why we were here.
'... 'Everyone works really hard.'
For a moment, I was worried that what I was going to say would sound like a child's whining.
Bae Se-jin was momentarily shaken, but held firm.
Still, it was the right thing to do.
Just do it well.
"so... Umm, Mr. Sejin has something else to say."
"yes."
Bae Se-jin clenched his hands tightly. Although he could feel sweat seeping out from inside, he maintained a calm demeanor.
'I said I would talk, so I have to do it right.'
He opened his mouth calmly, conscious of Park Moon-dae standing next to him.
"I thought about it slowly, and it was a little... "There are things that bother me."
He calmly explained each step with examples.
Composition feedback that borders on pranks, food, clothing and shelter issues, guilt and fatigue. Concern about song quality.
"... So the members have a really hard time because of the guilt, but I think it would have been fun even if they didn't have to do that."
Bae Se-jin chose her words several times in order to be as inoffensive as possible.
"... It's good to show people struggling or making mistakes. There is no need to treat other people's hearts so harshly... "I don't think there is."
"... ... ."
There was a short silence.
'I said everything I had to say.'
Bae Se-jin took a deep breath without exaggerating.
Then, I suppressed the urge to close my eyes and steadily turned my gaze forward.
OK... .
slap!
The sound of a crash began to be heard.
"... ??"
The writers started hitting the PD on the back!
"wife! I knew it!"
"PD, what did I say!"
"ah! ah!"
"Ugh... ... really."
In fact, there was a mix of people from various fields, not just writers, but no one stopped them.
On the contrary, Bae Se-jin looked around at the other person in confusion at the reaction that was closer to 'something is coming'.
While the people around him smiled wryly, the PD waved his arms and said.
"No, first of all... "There is some misunderstanding about this."
"yes?"
"Other roles than Mr. Raebin. "It's a pure result of the game."
"... !!"
"It really wasn't a trick on our part. really!"
Yes.
Besides separating Raebin Kim, all the pain that went into food, clothing, and shelter... It was really a matter of luck!
'Is this true?'
Park Moon-dae thought that he didn't know whether to call it luck or bad luck.
Bae Se-jin also swallowed his saliva and asked.
"then... "What about Raebin?"
"that... It seemed like the composition could be completed in an instant if Mr. Raebin was there. Then the volume won't come out."
The PD said somewhat seriously.
"Furthermore, Mr. Raebin is very comfortable relaxing alone, so he is not a character that will cause viewers to hate."
"ah... ... ."
"It's just as important to be liked as it is to be funny. "It's idol content."
Bae Se-jin realized the production team's value judgment method.
Even if the production team gets some criticism, it's better to take care of Testar's image.
Even if Testar had a hard time in the process.
"A program with a story like this needs a villain, but we can't give Testar a villain."
Ryu Seo-rin, who had her arms crossed, threw it away.
"So the production team is in charge. "Because we need that kind of stimulation."
"... !"
that... That's not what I wanted to say.
The problem was not that the test was difficult, but the method and type of why it was difficult was a problem.
Bae Se-jin was about to refute, but the PD came in before him.
"So Se-jin, what you're saying is that we weren't fun as villains, but rather it was a bit unpleasant, Seo-rin."
"... Yes."
Ryu Seo-rin sighed as if embarrassed.
"Seeing what I did with the PD earlier, Testar was very good at improvising. So, I tried to come up with a more natural response... "I think it was excessive without prior discussion."
"... !"
"that's right. If you do this, there are times when you become buried like this... . I'm sorry and thank you for coming to tell me this. Mr. Sejin."
The PD scratched his head.
"We had a lot of fun with Testar... Since he accepted me well and won, I kept doing more. We shouldn't leave too much to the cast like this. "I'm really sorry."
"... no."
So Bae Se-jin relaxed a little and slowly began to listen to the production crew's explanation.
"How did this happen... ."
His words were being taken seriously.