Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 118
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| Episode 118. 1st Competition: Best Department Award
Before the show, Mr. Yuri encouraged each of the hard-working cast members one by one. His sincerity was felt rather than just a comment, which showed his talent.
The announcement of the results that followed was also neat. There was absolutely no excessive rhetoric or wasted time.
I don’t know if it’s because it wasn’t a live broadcast, so they were a bit less energetic, or if the production team was trying to show off their editing skills by making the comments plain.
Oh, there was a surprise issue in the middle.
Parte came in 5th. Many people were surprised by the low ranking given the magnificent stage.
But still, there is something called a sense of presence on stage.
There is a reason why people pay a lot of money to go to concerts or come to see the audience, but it was a naive choice to focus on visual effects only considering how they would appear on TV. In a way, it was an inevitable result.
There were a few people who seemed to have trouble controlling their facial expressions, either because they were still young or because they simply couldn’t anticipate what would happen.
Unless you’re prepared to get beaten up like us, you’d better at least force a smile. It’s a shame.
After that, the rankings continued to be announced.
‘Log is 6th, Parthe is 5th, Berion is 4th, Allover is 3rd… … .’
As it turned out, the only ones left for first place were Spark and Sticky.
The result will be as I expected.
Because no team has ever shown a performance that surpassed my imagination.
But these guys probably don’t even consider that possibility.
To put it nicely, they are humble, and to put it badly, they are people who do not properly understand their own abilities.
“The first place goes to… … Congratulations, Spark!”
“Wow!”
So, that’s why I’m so happy.
Lee Cheong-hyeon jumped into the group with an unidentified roar.
As I was supporting the guys who were about to fall down together with Choi Je-ho, I belatedly noticed their expressions.
Jeong Seong-bin and Park Joo-woo were smiling broadly next to Kang Ki-yeon, who was looking flustered.
Mr. Yu said it was a Jangwon product and put a badge of Asahwa on each volleyball uniform. It was a strange sight overall, but even that was liked by the guys.
I thought as I fiddled with the crudely colored badge.
‘This is also number one. But won’t they give it credit for achieving KPI?’
I looked up into space while encouraging the members, but the system didn’t respond. Really. How strict, how strict.
* * *
It was a cause for celebration to have such good results in the first round.
This is the first first place win under Spark’s name. Wouldn’t that be a happy thing for the guys?
But the good mood didn’t last long.
It was because Spark received the blessing of editing in episode 2 of Awangsil, which aired the very next day.
We, who were seriously watching the stage while the cast members were enthusiastically cheering each other on, earned a cheeky roll with the subtitle, ‘A rather serious expression… … .’
The community bulletin board was in an uproar as people added the ‘Everyone except Berion is a mess!’ stance to the warm atmosphere there.
≫ (Data warning) Guys, please evaluate this objectively.
A. No stage decoration X
Take the same existing concept
All six of them have the same outfit
B. Additional stage set was created
I rewrote all the camera work in advance.
Each member’s outfit is given a different point to match their personality.
Which stage do you think did better?
└ Of course it’s B, right?
└ B
└ Who evaluates a stage just by looking at pictures… … And if you write it like this, it’s obvious that the stage that spent the most money is the best stage
└ The important thing is that ㅅㅍㅋ said that the stages of teams like B were not as good as theirs while doing the same thing they used to do.
└ Spark lyrics, choreography, and AR all changed, what are you talking about? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ What’s ridiculous is that Parte also brought the same concept they always do, only they changed the clothes from uniforms to romance novels
└ Seriously, Berion was the only one who changed the concept drastically. I understand why S.P.K.
≫ It’s not like idols are only good at singing
If there are teams that focus on singing, there are also teams that focus on performance.
I feel bad that my performance skills are being undervalued.
└ It’s so transparent who the fan is ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ That’s why Spark couldn’t dance and rap ㅋㅋ
└ A team that danced live vs. a team that only danced with AR installed
└ Spark wasn’t completely MR either
└ Are you saying that you can’t tell the difference between back vocals and AR?;;;
└ What I’m saying is that a group that is good at live performances isn’t necessarily a group that is good at stage performances.
└ ???? Am I the only one who doesn’t understand this???
└ There are groups that specialize in dancing, so it’s wrong to belittle them for not performing live.
└ What are you talking about; if you weren’t going to sing, you should have gone on Dancing Stars instead of A-Wang-sil. You got the wrong number.
It doesn’t really matter since we agreed within the team in advance to be honest about our stage reactions.
actually…….
≫ Didn’t Kim Pep say anything wrong?
They were praising each other, but honestly, I didn’t find it funny
Spark is memorable even though he did well live
I don’t remember any other group stages at all
└ I have to admit that the groups that brought in backup dancers didn’t leave a single impression on me… … It may be because the royal set is shabby, but the impact was weaker than music shows and there was no differentiation.
└ It’s not about whether it’s true or not. The current controversy is about attitude.
└ There are still people who believe that broadcast editing is realㅋㅋㅋ Think about it, who on TV these days acts like Xㅠ
≫ I thought that of course, Stapp would win first place.
Why is the reaction like this??
When the whole family watched it together, the overwhelming reaction was that it was good.
└ Some people say it’s youth again, but considering that it was a stage for self-PR in the first place, it’s right to do what you were doingㅋㅋㅋㅋ I don’t even understand why this is being said
└ Yeah, and it’s not exactly the same… … I think they were trying to promote themselves as a new idol with a youth concept, but I’m surprised there were so many negative reactions
… … There were also many reactions like this. This is because the tone of watching broadcasts as broadcasts has become stronger.
However, after the first episode aired, Spark, who had only been criticized by Parte’s fans, now started getting criticized from all sides. Especially me.
Those who watched episode 1 and put the car in neutral gear immediately switched to drive mode in episode 2. So they were pushed to full accelerator.
The weak-hearted Spark guys were worried about me, but they didn’t need to be. If you think about the future curses you’ll hear from Manager Nam, this is nothing to worry about.
Rather, I’m worried about the fans. I feel ashamed because I’ve made them worry for no reason. That’s why I go to the fan cafe every day and beg them not to worry too much about internet reactions.
And now… … .
“Brother, should I put down the cookies?”
“Oh. Otherwise, you won’t eat it because you might get caught on the mic.”
Ki-yeon Kang and I are preparing refreshments in preparation for the conference room photoshoot.
That’s because the royal family said they would come to film the preparation process starting from this episode.
I was wondering why they didn’t film the stage preparation process. It would have been great if they had done this from the first competition.
It’s fortunate that we filmed it now, but we can’t help but feel regretful. Our team will have to do a separate live show later to reveal the behind-the-scenes footage.
Before that, let’s finish today’s meeting well.
“Is Seongbin hosting today’s meeting? It’s his official MC debut.”
“I was checking the script the whole night anyway.”
“He does it well even when he just does it, and he’s also very meticulous.”
Although I say this, it is very special. I feel grateful for Jeong Seong-bin’s existence once again.
“Cheong-Hyeon, you said you’d bring a pillow, why isn’t it here?”
“I went to the rooftop with Jeho hyung to dust off some dust.”
“You’re wearing a mask and turning? You can just brush off the dust on the cushion, but you can’t brush off the dust on your vocal cords. Are you all becoming less disciplined because you can’t sing high notes?”
“I came after seeing Hyung Joo taking care of it.”
“Well done.”
For a businessman, it is an unprecedented situation to have a guest sit on the floor. However, since it is comfortable, you have no choice but to make an effort to create a more comfortable environment.
Comfortable indoor temperature, good device connectivity, and meeting room cleanliness.
In this way, UA is ready to welcome multiple guests to its conference room for the first time in its history.
* * *
Team 2’s last filming location was UA.
Everyone was out of their minds due to the suddenly added filming schedule.
Everyone was exhausted from having to notify each agency and create additional work schedules.
Sometimes I think there is no place more conservative than the broadcasting industry, but at other times I wonder how this could be broadcast.
I’m sure the entire production team of A Wang Sil are thinking the same thing, and are planning to run away with a better-structured program next time.
The soft cushions were a comfort. After sitting on the cold office floor for two consecutive sessions, all of the writers were sore from the pain in their bones.
Spark member Kim Yi-wol, who was pulling the remaining chairs and cushions out of the conference room, looked toward the writers and asked.
“Are you sure you have something to drink? Or is there anything else we need to clean up?”
At the back of the conference room, cold drinks, snacks, and hot drinks were already neatly prepared.
The area around the outlet was also clean. Thanks to this, I can’t believe how easy it was to connect the lights.
When I strongly refused, saying that I didn’t need anything more, Kim Iwol smiled and said, “Then please let me know when you need it.”
The members are quite innocent, despite their appearances. That’s what the writers thought.
Just a little while ago, while filming a meeting scene, a certain team member blurted out a foul language, and the manager present had to be asked to edit it and contact them.
What about that previous team?
The writers were secretly heartbroken at the sight of no one being able to start a conversation during the entire meeting.
It’s natural for new groups to be mindful of their company, but it’s also true that I thought they were a group that only did what the company told them to do.
In that sense, Spark had a self-directed side.
Some members came down to the entrance of the building when they heard that the production crew was coming, while others, like Lee Wol, took good care of people.
Even the conference room where the filming was to take place had already been cleaned up.
I’m not just talking about cleanliness. I’m talking about there being nothing that could expose the brand or get in the way of the camera angle.
All that was on the desk were two laptops, six diaries of various kinds, and a few ballpoint pens. There was nothing that the production staff had to come out and clean up.
It’s a good thing that the preparation time for the already difficult final shoot has been reduced. Team 2 rubbed their tired eyes and regained their energy.
And as soon as filming starts, I rub my eyes and look at the brightly shining screen.