Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 36
Only Krnovel
| Episode 36. Internship (2)
I lifted the bag I was holding and spoke to Choi Je-ho.
“I’m grateful that you let me see the filming set. Is filming finished?”
“Oh. I heard they’re going to wait a bit and take some sunset shots around sunset.”
They say it takes two nights to film a single music video. It really takes up a whole day.
“Okay. Then I’ll go move the bag.”
“Who told you to move that?”
“It’s voluntary support. If you don’t work when others are working, it’ll be a thorn in your heart.”
Choi Je-ho, who must have had a hard time acting, sent it to the manager and was about to move his luggage when Choi Je-ho followed him.
“Is it really necessary to go that far?”
Choi Je-ho asked. I’m afraid that someone will listen to my question.
“I have to be careful with that expression because it could be misunderstood by some listeners. And I’m helping because I learned something for free. Even if it’s not a big help.”
“Learn?”
“The atmosphere on set. You should watch it carefully. That way, when we film our music video, we can bring Kiyeon and run simulations.”
“… … .”
“How many opportunities do you have to see experienced people working right next to you? Experience is something you can’t learn with money.”
It looks like you’re just setting up shop at someone else’s workplace to get some tips, but how can you possibly carry a load?
In a tough world where it’s hard to even properly hand over things at my workplace, this kind of special treatment was a luxury.
I was confident that even right now, if someone told me to, I could run to the convenience store and buy drinks for the number of people.
After hearing what I said, Choi Je-ho followed me quietly as if he was thinking about something.
Then, he quickly turned around, went to the staff gathered a few steps away, explained something earnestly, and then took a piece of luggage.
“What are you doing?”
“I asked if there was anything else to move, and they gave me this.”
“Oh. Are you giving me some of your precious break time?”
“I don’t want to have a controversy over my personality if I rest alone while the members are working.”
This guy has a knack for twisting his words of help into something like a rope. Still, I decided to let him off the hook because I admired him for thinking.
Perhaps because it seemed so admirable that two young kids would step forward to do something, I was able to take a few pictures of the scene with my manager’s cell phone after receiving permission to not leak it to the outside world.
I found myself humming at the higher-than-expected income. I should organize everything into a reference and have Kang Ki-yeon do mock training.
“I heard that you were interested in planning, but I didn’t know you were also interested in directing.”
The manager spoke to me as I was looking through the photos in the returning car.
“I was wondering if there was anything I could tell the kids. I think it was a good idea to come. Thank you for bringing me.”
“It would be better to get a stamp of approval in advance. And I think I should tell the kids as soon as I get to the dorm today.”
“yes?”
“They were texting me all afternoon. They must have been really curious about your filming.”
The manager then laughed and said that the kids got along well.
‘I think it’s more of a worry than a curiosity.’
The fact that they kept contacting the manager in the afternoon meant that the guys went to the practice room with a laptop with PC Talk installed.
I wish I had called ahead and told them that Jang Jun-hoo wasn’t coming. I felt bad inside, thinking that I made those guys worry when they were already lacking in practice.
Hearing this unexpected heartwarming news, I vowed to myself that I would vividly convey my colleague’s first shooting experience when I returned to the practice room.
Until now, I didn’t know.
I never thought that I, who had been forced to learn the process of filming a music video as if it were a class, would end up planning my own content.
* * *
It all started with one line of work.
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[SYSTEM] ‘New task’ has been assigned.
▷ Content: Setting house rules
▷ Reward: Experience points (5) awarded
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It’s really annoying. I’ve been living here for a few months without any rules, so there aren’t any problems.
Even I, who find Spark annoying to the point of being almost dying, didn’t feel any great discomfort while living in a dorm with Spark.
This was because, despite being in the midst of puberty, there was no one who made a lot of noise in the dorm.
At best, there are some people who don’t hang their laundry on time?
Even that wasn’t particularly a problem when I was hanging up my laundry.
I’m currently drying the thirteenth towel that has been on the drying rack for three days.
‘But I can’t ignore the experience points they’re giving me.’
I accept everything others give me, except work.
Perhaps because I lived my whole life with this belief, it was difficult for me to pretend not to see the clear system.
So, just as I was thinking about how to bring up the subject… … .
“Brother, what do you think about having a talk about dorm life together?”
As fate would have it, Jeong Seong-bin gave me luck. That guy really has the best leadership qualities.
I was so happy with the experience that rolled in like this that I almost accepted it…
≫ What did you guys without UA sense do instead of taking a video of their faces like that?
Others promote themselves by having survival shows and spreading rumors before their debut, but we’re the only ones who had a surprise debut. We keep the secrets so tight that no one knows.
└ I guess you thought that if you kept it and took it out, it would all turn into ginseng
The community response was automatically remembered.
It seems that because I was so enthusiastic about proxy fandom, information related to Spark was engraved in my bones.
“That sounds like a good idea. But could you give me two weeks?”
“Two weeks? It’s not urgent, so it’ll be okay… … .”
It was definitely necessary to have a custom logo to imprint each member’s image.
Plus, the more bait, the better.
Since there is very little content for fans to enjoy when debuting, the more preparation there is, the better.
That doesn’t mean I can do everything from filming to editing.
I can do it if I want to, but if I do it alone, the sustainability will drop significantly.
Ultimately, it means that you need the company’s help.
In a situation where all the planning staff is being used to prepare the album, it was difficult to expect that someone would suddenly shout, “Ah! Let’s take a picture of our kids too!”
Well then, all that’s left is a small petition. I have a knack for praying earnestly.
I immediately thought of the three sets of proposals the system had handed over.
‘If you change the composition to some extent, you can use it as a content planning proposal.’
I turned on my public laptop, intending to burn the night away.
The feeling of inspiration was like going back to my days as a manager at Hanpyeong Industries, when I had become a bit dizzy from working overtime frequently.
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“You’re saying this is a business plan?”
“Yes. Even if it doesn’t necessarily work out, I think it would be a great help if you could give me some feedback on what’s lacking.”
I bowed at a 90-degree angle while handing over the plan I had written all night to the planning team leader I had been introduced to during a presentation a while ago.
Instead of exchanging paper reports like this, it would be good to introduce something like an electronic approval system.
I wonder why Hanpyeong Industry and UA are dying in analog. I’m curious, but I don’t want to know.
“I heard you’re enthusiastic, but it seems like you’re having a hard time. But it might not work out. The company is short on manpower right now… … .”
“If you could review it, even if it is a possibility, we will think of a separate solution!”
“Yeah. I tried.”
The solution has already been decided.
If the company really couldn’t do anything for me, I was ready to do some hellish selfie cam filming.
Why don’t you just buy a shabby tripod and set it up and take a picture? If you move even a little bit from a fixed spot, that guy won’t show up on the screen that day.
The important thing was to at least leave behind footage, even if it wasn’t uploaded right away.
Whether you’re making a documentary later or making video footage of your debut, you need material to do the work.
If you need to keep records, it’s best to keep as many as possible, preferably in video format.
So, I emphasized this part in bold letters in the plan.
I wrote it almost to the point of discussing the importance of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, so I don’t know how it will be received.
‘It won’t be easy for the company because unexpected things are on the rise.’
Even a gentle office worker would get angry if something unexpected happened. I just prayed that UA would give the planning team a generous performance bonus.
Lee Cheong-hyeon said while wishing for my wind to reach the sky.
“Dude, you really are like a human zombie.”
“I’d rather be a zombie.”
“Why? Do you like the Apocalypse worldview, hyung?”
“No. If you’re a zombie, you don’t have to sleep.”
“Wow. Are you serious?”
Seriously. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be so bad if my body was split in two.
“But hyung, your dark circles are really serious. If you keep doing this, you’ll end up with pigmentation.”
“It would be a bit of a problem if idols had pigmentation.”
“That’s why.”
“… … What are you two doing?”
While Lee Cheong-hyeon and I were seriously thinking about skin care, Choi Je-ho asked from afar with a puzzled expression.
This won’t work. After the content on setting house rules, I should film some skin care content.
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A week later.
After bowing to the planning team and asking them to help with filming, the video team’s support was cut off.
As expected, UA. Even though they weren’t ahead, their support was solid.
UA even asked if I needed anything else.
‘The planning team asked if we needed any props or cue cards.’
‘I think a small whiteboard would be enough. Since we’re not used to writing comments, I think it would be better to film in a natural atmosphere for now.’
So we gathered in the living room of our dormitory during our afternoon practice time, each carrying a single board.
I never thought there would come a day in my life when I would feel awkward leaving work early.
But there’s nothing I can do. I have to make sure the video team members leave work on time.
‘This is my first time being photographed on a full-scale camera like that.’
It felt strange to see the camera installed in the corner of the room.
A filming team also came to Hanpyeong Industry to renew the company’s website.
But even then, I only communicated behind the scenes and never went in front of the camera.
Jeong Seong-bin, who was suddenly put in charge of the event as the leader, also looked a little nervous.
“Don’t be too nervous. It’s not like this is live.”
“yes……!”
“But anyone who doesn’t say more than ten words during filming will have to have a conversation with me after filming.”
“Huh? Is that a mission?”
“Then the idol won’t say a word in front of the camera? I can’t stand seeing them just sitting and clapping even if mud gets in my eyes.”
I seriously don’t want to see Spark from the clapping bot days again.
‘You should work hard, even if it’s just to see the sincerity of the fans who pick up even the fragmented anecdotes and write promotional articles.’
The guys nodded with quite determined faces, perhaps because they felt my sincerity.