Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 119
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| Episode 119. 2nd Competition: Business Meeting
“Is everyone ready? Let’s start recording!”
Lee Cheong-hyeon said while operating the laptop.
Then, Jeong Seong-bin, who was sitting at the head of the table, opened his mouth.
“Today’s agenda is, as previously shared, ‘Item Planning for the 2nd Awangsi Competition.’ Has everyone read the notice?”
“yes.”
The writers doubted their ears for a moment.
Agenda? Has there ever been an idol who called an agenda with that term?
For a moment, they thought they were in an item meeting and not a filming set.
Even the PPT that was displayed in front of my eyes, with only the words to be said on a white background, felt like a very practical meeting.
“I need to submit an inquiry in advance to buy props, so I think I’ll have to fix the items today. Brother Lee Wol, when do we have to submit our inquiry by?”
“If you put it up as an emergency, it will probably be approved right away, but it’s safer to upload it this week.”
“Can I upload it like I bought a Wappen during my PR stage? If it’s okay to copy and paste the content, I’ll do it.”
Following Jeong Seong-bin and Kim Yi-wol’s smooth settlement line discussion, Kang Ki-yeon raised his hand and spoke. Then he scribbled something in his black diary.
It was only then that the production team noticed the diaries each member was holding.
The diaries, each with a different shape and color, were all worn-out. I thought they were for creating a certain atmosphere, but I never could have guessed that they were actually used.
“So the final candidates are the challenger and the astronomer, right?”
“Yes. Both items go well with the song, so I think it would be better to choose the one that is closer to the planning intention.”
Kim Yi-wol, who was listening to the conversation between Choi Je-ho and Jeong Seong-bin, intervened.
“Just a moment. Before we get into the planning intention, let’s take a look at the details first. Seongbin, did you organize the content when you received the item suggestion?”
“Yes, I will float it for you.”
As Jeong Seong-bin moved the mouse a few times, a new screen appeared on the beam projector.
The attached photos and simple, clear explanations caught my eye, allowing me to understand the concept at a glance.
After that, the members started to express their opinions on the two items.
“The keyword ‘challenger’ could easily become loose… … . The theme of the first competition, ‘Dreaming of winning’, and the context of ‘Challenging for the win’ are similar.”
“My brother has a point, but wouldn’t a narrative where six people join forces to challenge a clear competitor be distinctive enough?”
“In such cases, I think the planning intention should be given the highest priority. We want to have fun setting new goals, right?”
As Park Joo-woo and Kang Ki-yeon exchanged words, Jeong Seong-bin first reminded them of their values… … .
“I understand scientists, but if you had to explain, what kind of scientist are they? There are mad scientists and research nerds.”
“Hmm, let’s definitely fix this part. The feeling is completely different when you arrange it according to the reference.”
“When we think about the topic we want to show, I think it’s right to give off a calm, intellectual vibe. I’ll supplement this separately.”
When Choi Je-ho and Lee Cheong-hyeon pointed out shortcomings, Kim I-wol suggested alternative solutions.
There was no impediment to the exchange of opinions. This would have been impossible if one had not been accustomed to such conversations.
It was amazing how everyone was focused on the fast-paced conversation, but Kim Yi-wol even checked to see if the alignment was right.
While Team 2 sat there eavesdropping on other departments’ meetings, Spark’s meeting had already entered the schedule confirmation phase.
“Juuya, can you summarize the meeting minutes for me today?”
In response to Kim Yi-wol’s question, Park Joo-woo opened the monthly calendar page.
Then he tapped the paper with the tip of the ballpoint pen.
“You’re going without a schedule arrangement… …? I’ll just leave the choreography deadline blank and send it. Cheong-hyeon, the arrangement needs to come out before then. Is that possible?”
“Uh. I’ll convert the recording file into text later and hand it over to you. Hey, Lee Wol, how long can you develop the reference?”
“I’ll do it ASAP. When I share the progress, should I also CC the A&R team?”
“No. Please forward only the final version that has been confirmed.”
The division of roles between Park Joo-woo, Lee Cheong-hyun, and Kim Yi-wol was perfect for the end of the meeting.
“These guys are good at their jobs… … .”
Someone from Team 2 muttered. No one disputed that statement.
* * *
The conference filming ended smoothly.
While the production team was organizing the equipment and putting back the brand products that had been hidden away, the writer spoke to them.
“Hey, Lee Wol, are you doing well these days?”
“Me?”
“Spark. There’s been a lot of talk about that lately. About the royal family.”
Although the preliminary investigation may have been insufficient, it seems that they are monitoring consistently. Judging from the fact that they are conducting sudden additional filming and are also monitoring the viewers’ reactions well.
It is impossible for the broadcasting side to not care about the viewers’ reactions, but this reaction is more…
‘It seems like you feel guilty about the evil side.’
I liked it anyway. It’s true that the editing is more stimulating than the previous Awangsil, but at least the editing up until now has been naive compared to other survival programs.
It’s not like it’s a self-directed play where you put a beep on something and start a fire. There’s no way you would have come into a program like this without expecting something like this.
“are you okay.”
I smiled brightly.
I almost said thank you for your concern, but I held back. In Korean society, humility is a virtue, but if you live too much as a yes-man, you quickly become a fool.
“I didn’t know it would be mentioned so much from the beginning.”
“We didn’t expect it to be this bad. It’s just that there’s been an unusual amount of talk about it this time.”
Here comes a story that cannot be overlooked.
I also felt that there were many articles that tried to suppress the spark too much at insignificant points.
But I tried not to pay too much attention to it because I thought it might be an axe soldier.
Even people who are more expert than me felt the same way.
In this case, it would be difficult to see the emergence of nitpicking posts as a natural phenomenon.
“Is that so?”
“Yeah. Normally, is this expression okay? It would be nice to have someone who has a certain kappa to become a topic of conversation. But we don’t have anyone like that in our program yet. So the reaction right now is a bit unexpected.”
In an era where a single issue can shake up a program, entertainment programs these days tend to review as much as possible before appearing on the show. Things like the so-called life log.
I think they must have chosen newcomers who had no prior experience while filtering out the cast in that way, but they seem surprised that it became a hot topic so quickly.
“Don’t go around telling anyone that I said that. Okay?”
“Yes, don’t worry.”
Is it the system or humans that created this situation?
I hoped that the system would be the main culprit in this situation, so that it could be put to rest with a few ridiculous embarrassing tasks.
* * *
“Seongbin, what do you think of this design?”
“It’s pretty. Do we all use it?”
“No way. Do you know what the flower language of your unique copy-pasted outfit is?”
“Is there a flower language there?”
“Of course. It means silent. Memorize it.”
I put two antique glasses frames that passed Jeong Seong-bin’s aesthetic eye into my shopping cart. Judging by their appearance, I think they should be called Aeche.
“Brother, two were selected. I think you should cancel one.”
“I need to buy two. I’ll split them in half and wear them like a pair of glasses. If they don’t match, I’ll have to use the good ones.”
“Is that okay? Last time, we said we didn’t have a budget… … .”
“It’s okay since Albabee came in.”
When I said I was looking for a part-time job, the manager arranged for me to work as an office assistant at UA.
Since then, whenever I had time, I helped organize raw data or update the HR system. And two days ago, I got my paycheck like a shower.
This time, if I had to sell stocks, I seriously considered just putting all the money in a bundle and letting it go. The timing was good.
As I was feeling relieved, Jeong Seong-bin was startled.
“Are you using your own money, hyung?!”
“Yeah. I’ve been saving up enough for my PR so far, but I don’t know what variables might arise during the finals. I want to save up if I can.”
“But this isn’t right. I have to go to the company right now… … .”
“Anyway, it’s money I received from organizing files at UA. If you look at it broadly, it’s still money that came from the company.”
He said he would tell the company, but Jeong Seong-bin himself must know that it is difficult to get more money from the company.
Given the nature of this stage, which required a lot of help from the production team, it was better to keep my mouth shut as much as possible in other areas.
“Don’t be so sorry, I’ll buy it for you at the lowest price possible without it looking cheap. How about these buns instead?”
“It’s cute. Did you coordinate it with a shirt?”
“Oh. Do you all have white shirts?”
“There must be some members who aren’t there?”
“No, don’t people who are supposed to be social have at least one white shirt?”
Have you ever seen such an absurd case? Then you have to buy clothes too.
I searched the men’s shopping mall, pulling out my hair.
As I was trying to change the popularity button to price, Jeong Seong-bin grabbed my wrist.
“Brother, just a moment.”
“why?”
“I think I can get the clothes.”
Jeong Seong-bin said solemnly. He was almost moved by the appearance of a trustworthy leader, but he couldn’t do something as unscrupulous as emptying the wallets of high school students.
“Shirts don’t cost much. They’re basic items, so if you buy them, anyone can wear them… … .”
“No, that’s not it. There’s a kid in my house who’s obsessed with buying clothes. He probably has dozens of shirts like this.”
“Surely not Mr. Jeong Seong-jun?”
Jeong Seong-bin laughed at the name of his younger brother who made the burst dumplings. It was a laugh that had a lot of meaning.
“It seems like you have a lot of affection for clothes, but don’t force yourself to do so. The members all have different body types, so you’ll have to buy a few sets anyway.”
“You don’t have to worry about that. She’s not picky about fit. She’ll have most of what you need.”
“You’re a fashionista, Jeong Seong-jun.”
“There are a lot of clothes that I bought but never wore… … And he wears a lot of my clothes too. He even put a hole in one of them a while ago.”
“Oh, those open ankle pants? Were they Jeong Seong-jun’s work?”
Somehow, a neat kid like Jeong Seong-bin came with a ventilation hole in his ankle.
“You can practice tomorrow without me. I’ll raid his closet.”
Jeong Seong-bin said something scary with a bright smile. It seemed like he was determined to get revenge on Baji.