Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 50



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| Episode 50. Unverified Talent

The idol market is changing so quickly that it makes the trainees who have to debut at a young age and the data that they have barely managed to gather pale in comparison.

These two things meant that time was gold.

But UA couldn’t rush. The reason was simple.

Because there was no one to work.

UA, which had been trying to start a new business with only existing employees without a single person in charge of the idol team, only recently realized how arrogant they were.

‘We need a manager who will be solely responsible for Spark-related matters!’

It was a realization that was too late, even if it was late. It was the end of a company that had no manpower, no experience, no work… nothing else.

But at least UA had a conscience.

The company made a decision after seeing the youngest trainee, Kim Yi-wol, who was practicing during the day and working at night for some reason, and was getting as tired as the employees. And they hired a new expert as quickly as possible.

We brought in a team leader-level employee who has experience launching an idol group and has worked in the entertainment industry for a long time.

UA felt this was the best support for trainees.

What they didn’t anticipate was that their trainee, Kim Yi-wol, would feel the urge to resign because of a new face exactly three days later.

* * *

‘New personnel are supported… …’

The news I received through my manager wasn’t that surprising.

This is because it was expected that UA would also feel the need for manpower around this time.

Even though they are both in the entertainment business, the idol business is a field that UA is trying for the first time. There is no way they can run it with only existing staff members.

What’s important is what kind of person the new person is.

I haven’t learned much about the internal workings of UA through my proxy fandom.

Because what fans say about agencies is usually centered around management policies and activity plans.

≫ You little shits, how can a photoca be so bad in terms of image quality? XX XX

└ This is the first time I’ve experienced something like this while doing some rock climbing… … This is a new history in the world of album sales.

≫ The first edition sold 500,000 copies last time, so why are they only preparing 300,000 copies for this first edition? The kids are working really hard to get good grades, but the company is holding them back.

≫ At the beginning of their debut, I thought it would be like that because it was the first time U.A. had created an idol.

Now, it seems like they’ve given up on doing just one thing, believing that fans will spend money.

This is the first time in my life that I’ve lost interest in something because of my agency.

└ Can’t you just be quiet about quitting your fandom? Why are there so many people spreading rumors about quitting your fandom in the neighborhood? No one cares.

Most of the criticism was filled with anger.

So unfortunately, there is no information about the new characters.

What good is knowing the future seven years from now? You don’t even know the future seven days from now. It’s a tricky thing.

“You’ll probably be in charge of their production. Iwol will be able to learn a lot from you too.”

“So, is an idol team being created now?”

Jeong Seong-bin asked.

It seems that he was quite anxious because the company did not have a team in charge of idols.

It must have been even more so because you had seen and heard things while working as a trainee for a long time.

The manager answered Jeong Seong-bin’s question.

“It’ll happen soon, right? He graduated from a good university and has worked for many idol agencies. You guys will be able to rely on him a lot.”

Sorry, but I don’t trust people’s education and career. Manager Nam also graduated from a good school.

I was listening to the manager’s explanation and then I asked a question discreetly.

“Could you please tell me his name in advance?”

“Look at my mind. You didn’t tell me the PD’s name? It’s PD Yoo Han-soo.”

The manager said.

It was a familiar name.

He is the only person in UA who was captured from all sides and hit with rocks, a character that the body instinctively remembers, and a person who was never beaten up alone, even when the entire company was cursed at.

≫ Please, I beg you

Send me a finite number XXX

Then I’ll forget all the shit albums I’ve released so far

‘Getting rid of UA’s PD’ was the lifelong wish of the early sparklers.

The PD who was in charge of that long-awaited project was none other than Yoo Han-soo.

It would take two days and nights to recite all of Yu Han-soo’s accomplishments.

All of the masterpieces, including the ‘Cyborg Warrior’ that keeps appearing in my dreams and tormenting me, were created through the hands of Yoo Han-soo.

And that’s not all.

Yoo Han-soo even committed the heinous act of ordering Park Joo-woo to remain silent at the 21st Century fan meeting, claiming that he wanted to strengthen each member’s identity.

The community reaction at that time was… … .

It’s hard to even recall. Even as a twenty-nine-year-old adult, it was scary.

Even UA, which seemed to have all its employees healthy and long-lived due to the amount of hate they received, was unable to overcome the onslaught of fandom and had to post an apology.

I wanted to give the fans a new experience, it was part of strengthening the concept, but I feel like it wasn’t conveyed, so I wrote an apology full of nonsense.

However, UA was a company that cherished its employees as much as possible, so it did not easily throw away Han Soo-yoo.

In that way, Yoo Han-soo coolly ate up the three years of albums that were Spark’s golden time.

When I think about it, it was really strange, because the results that Yoo Han-soo had made before weren’t that bad.

Rather, there were many idols who hit the jackpot or received new attention with points that were known to have been produced directly by Yoo Han-soo.

‘But why did your devil talents bloom so much after coming to UA?’

If producing for Spark was the only reason to take the express train to hell, there were roughly two possible reasons.

Either Yoo Han-soo suddenly became senile, or the company suddenly collaborated on something strange at Yoo Han-soo’s suggestion.

Either way, it was a headache. I already felt like I was wearing a radish-like look on my entire body.

Still, I wonder if things could have gotten to that point because of Yoo Han-soo’s personal problems.

In the first place, it’s not just anyone’s fault that things go wrong. Isn’t that how it is with all company work?

Finite numbers may have tried, but UA may have been too small a vessel to hold finite numbers.

So instead of going on high alert right away, I logged onto CareerPlanet and Work.com from my dorm as soon as night fell.

And when I searched for companies where Yoo Han-soo had stayed or collaborated, matched the job title, and compared the time period, I was able to see reviews that mentioned the person I assumed was him.

The reviews were largely pessimistic.

≫ A company where everyone is good, but one person is ruining everything

If you don’t let that guy go, there’s no answer. He’ll have to work like that for the rest of his life. I’m going to leave.

≫ An extreme job where you have to applaud your boss for making trash without putting in any effort

You can feel the feelings of Hong Gil-dong who cannot call trash trash.

And in the end, that person gets all the rewards… … If you want to have your career stolen, come here

≫ The company is trash and the boss is even trashier

Pros: There’s only one problem person.

Cons: That guy doesn’t come out

I thought to myself, having gone through all the company evaluation pages, both legally and shady.

‘I think it’s X?’

First of all, his personality seems to be weak. Judging from the fact that he keeps using the expression ‘achievement thief’, his abilities don’t seem that outstanding.

But, you get a good evaluation from the company and you get all the awards?

This was 100% a sign of political manipulation. And it was very serious.

Maybe UA wanted to give me a big scolding for being so clueless.

UA couldn’t have done this to me unless it was to make me experience the bitterness of society and how difficult it is to debut.

“under…….”

I sighed. I really didn’t want to work.

* * *

Unfortunately, Yoo Han-soo entered UA a few days later.

At the same time, a small face-to-face meeting was held with us, which Yoo Han-soo would be in charge of.

It would have been enough to just say hello in the conference room. UA, a company known for its harmonious atmosphere, went out of its way to make a reservation at a restaurant during lunch time and ask everyone to have a meal together.

Thanks to that, we had our first meeting at a stone pot restaurant.

After everyone finished introducing themselves, Yoo Han-soo opened his mouth.

“Was it Choi Je-ho? I had high expectations after watching Jang Jun-hoo’s music video, and he’s not bad in person. Sir, you must have worked hard to recruit trainees.”

Evaluating a face the moment you see it? It’s already not easy.

But I couldn’t just smile like I did at Hanpyeong Industry, so I just smiled with my eyes, and then Yoo Han-soo looked at me.

“Are you Kim Iwol?”

“yes.”

I once again equipped myself with the social smile I had honed at Hanpyeong Industries.

And the other side was smiling the same way. F**k, this is really f**ked up.

“I’ve heard a lot from the CEO and the planning team. Are you interested in planning?”

“It’s not enough, but it’s okay.”

Shouldn’t we talk about this separately? I just want to eat at a restaurant.

But Yoo Han-soo didn’t stop talking like a fool who only knew how to do things.

“The idea isn’t bad. There are still a lot of areas that need to be polished. It’s good to have enthusiasm.”

Although his tone did not seem to be favorable at all, I expressed my gratitude as gently as I could.

Yoo Han-soo’s evaluation of ‘passionate trainees’ continued.

“But I think it would be better to focus on practice for the time being. It hasn’t been that long since you decided to become an idol, right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“It’s good to be motivated, but there are many kids who try to do everything and end up ruining both. I’ve seen a lot of kids like that.”

While Yoo Han-soo was chattering away, all I could do was pray earnestly for the rice to come out quickly.

They’re telling me to keep quiet for the time being, so what can I say?

I glanced over and saw that the other guys’ expressions weren’t very good.

It’s good that you’ve become more perceptive, but it’s a shame that you haven’t learned much about the importance of facial expression management even though I’ve explained it to you so much.

The representative said that he was trying to be considerate of us because we were children.

“Producer Hansoo may think there are still some areas where he is lacking. But Lee Wol has a sense, so Producer Hansoo, please lead him and raise him well.”

It sounds like he’s acknowledging the finite, but it’s actually a harsh statement.

Don’t cut me off from the project altogether. It’s better than leaving me with a broken string.

Yoo Han-su nodded repeatedly, saying, “Of course.”

I thought to myself a hundred times that I wish I could just eat quickly and then leave, and then the food I had been waiting for came out.

I bowed deeply to the CEO who told me to eat a lot, and after confirming that the CEO and Yoo Han-soo had eaten first, I opened the lid of the rice cooker, and Yoo Han-soo said.

“Sir, since we’re talking about planning, I have something to say.”

“Yeah, what is it?”

Let’s talk about it together or not.

I kept my eyes fixed on my food like a child trying not to get involved in the adults’ conversation.

Just as I was counting how many chestnuts were in my portion of rice, Yoo Han-soo made a remark that made me doubt my ears.

“This is their debut album. I think we should scrap the plan and start over, at least if the music video is good.”

Steam rose from the pot.

My vision became blurry, like my future.