29. Overhead casting (2)

The title track of KK's debut album, 'Why don't you'.

The follow-up song is 'You'. Originally, this song should have been the title song. Because of that, it is now used as a follow-up song, but 'You' was also a good enough song.

It is true that it is realistically difficult for a newcomer to win first place with a follow-up song that has already been announced, or to attract a big issue. For that reason, it was unavoidable to prepare with less effort than the title.

In addition, in the case of KK's follow-up activities, the title song exceeded expectations.

It was also a decision made in haste while receiving a good response from the awards. It's just that the song is so good, so let's do it if we can get the best possible score.

was the company's position.

"Is it good too?"

Jung Min-gi, who watched all the choreography videos, said. It was a choreography that went well with the atmosphere of 'You'.

Choreographer Noh Yoon-tae, who is in charge of dance lessons at Some Enter, was also a famous choreographer in Korea. Because he was like that, he was able to complete a good choreography in a short time without too much difficulty.

Considering the tight schedule, the level of difficulty was lowered compared to the choreography of the title song.

'It's true that this is good enough. It's not a song that focuses on choreography anyway, but I think it's too weak...……….'

Overall, there was a positive evaluation, but in fact, it was not a choreography that could be highly praised.

Do Wook is in trouble.

There is a practical problem, but I couldn't think of an opinion to raise the quality. Considering the current schedule and situation, it was great to be on stage with only this quality.

Team leader Shim Joon and manager Oh Baek-ho also commented that it was okay considering that.

Joanna had no other comments. It was because this part was not something that the head of the fan-marketing team could touch.

"First, learn the choreography through the video. I'll start practicing at least this weekend."

The members shouted at Shim Jun's words and answered, "Yes!" Team leader Shim then opened his mouth to Noh Yoon-tae.

"Mr. Noh. I think you can complete the schedule and give it to Director Oh."

'Yes. Then I'll send you the practice schedule within tomorrow."

"Please."

Like that, preparations for the follow-up song stage continued quickly.

***

Small meeting rooms inside the fan-marketing team office.

Dowook was sitting on one side of a large table. Team leader Jo took out a vitamin drink from the personal mini-fridge that was kept in the meeting room. After taking out her own, she turned around and asked Do-wook, who was sitting in his seat.

"Do you want a drink?"

"it's okay."

After politely refusing, Do-wook straightened his posture. Team leader Anna Jo sat across from Do-wook.

"Did you say you're 19?"

"Yes." (In a polite way.)

"You don't die even though you've been told to die?" (another translation; I went hard to discourage you but you didn't die?)

Do-wook didn't answer and waited for the next word.

Team leader Jo was a woman with nothing to be desired. She was a person who was born with a background enough to live freely, playing, and eating at any time, just because she wanted to work. Do-wook did not initially think that such a person would be similar to other employees.

"Okay. That's the shit. I couldn't see my singer being discouraged anywhere. I don't think I'll go around like that."

"...thank you."

It was not a compliment. On the contrary, Joanna narrowed her eyes as she saw Do-wook thanking her for something he might feel bad about. It certainly wasn't a normal bet, as the rumor has it.

Team leader Joanna was more of a representative than a team leader from the start.

Celebrity affiliated with the agency. The agency is the best before the debut, and the trainee is the best. When they start their activities in full swing, they are in a symbiotic relationship that runs in hopes of success together. At some point, however, the relationship could be reversed.

Because of that, the fight between the entertainment company and the celebrity. It was bound to get worse as we went.

It was supposed to be broadcast monitoring, but today was the first time we met in person. Nevertheless, at once, Team Leader Jo was able to estimate the size of Do-wook's bowl.

Personally, she likes Do-wook, who meets her eyes quite straight.

However, Joanna's team leader did not intend to accept all of Do-wook.

In addition, Do-wook was a central member of a new idol group that topped the list shortly after his debut. It was a perfect position to be conceited.

"Did you say you wish there were other channels to communicate with your fans?"

"Yes. That's right."

"Have you thought about anything?"

"As I said, there is a limit to the things that can be shown only through broadcasting. I like pictures taken by the members, or videos... I thought it would be nice to post things like dorms and waiting rooms. To approach the fans in a friendly way...…………."

"In other places besides the fan cafe?""

"Yes. In the case of the fan cafe, only fans come to it. It would be nice to edit and upload the video on the same site as the recently created video site."

"YouTube?"

"A place like that."

Joanna took a sip of a vitamin drink and put the bottle down loudly.

The fan-marketing team recently thought about KK's marketing

It was a story consistent with the direction it was in.

Team leader Jo also thought that KK should put forth friendliness rather than mystical concepts unless it is a large agency that can inherit the interest of existing fandom.

"The more you see and encounter it, the closer your heart will be."

Dowook added. Do-wook was right.

'You can't push and expose it to various broadcasts, so you make a channel through the Internet? Not only is it creative, but the content is perfect!'

Joanna's eyes lit up. The way I manage my celebrities is my way, and work is another matter.

Even if he tried not to accept everything, Do-wook's story was a story that she had no choice but to accept. It was to the point where she wanted to scout him for the fan-marketing team. Of course, he was a person with too much star quality to be used as an employee.

"Kang Do-wook?"

"yes."

“That was a very helpful comment.”

Team leader Joanna stood up first. Do-wook also stood up and bowed his head to Joanna's team leader.

“You must be very busy, but thank you for listening.”

"Ha!"

Team leader Joanna was amazed by Do-wook's polite greeting. Now he may have been really offended, but Do-wook remained firm until the end.

With Do-wook's attitude, Jo-Anna, the team leader, became embarrassed.

Perhaps Do-wook is not just an object of fighting, but a person who should really be with the entertainment industry until the end passed through Jo-Anna's head.

However, the person in front of me was only 19. Before making a hasty decision, it was necessary to watch more.

"You have to thank me from my side. Don't you think so?"

"No, ma'am."

"Then I'll see you soon."

Team leader Joanna went out of the conference room first with the sound of heels. It was still an arrogant attitude, but Do-wook felt a subtle change in tone.

***

In the practice room, the members were divided into two categories.

Jung Min-ki, Kim Won, and Ahn Hyung-seo were checking the stage of "Why Don't You" tomorrow, while Park Si-hyung (Park Tae Hyung?) and Baek Hwi-jun (Suk Ji Hoon?) were checking the choreography of "You" by watching the video on their laptop.

Before starting full-scale dance practice, it was helpful for the members who danced well to learn the choreography first. It was because it was easier to lead inexperienced members.

The stage of the title song is now quite familiar, so all the members can relax. Ahn Hyung-seo, who has a lot of talent, also posed as an ad-lib in the middle.

"Dowook, did you get in trouble?"

Ahn Hyung-seo found Do-wook and ran over and asked.

"No, she listened to my opinion well and said she would reflect it."

"Really? That's a relief."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Park Si-hyung, who was worried about Do-wook the most even though he did not show much, was also very relieved. It was time for Dowook to take a breather and head toward the water purifier to drink water.

Park Si-hyung came to Do-wook's side.

"...Well, Do WooK."

"Oh, Sihyung. Why?"

The gap between Park Si-hyung on stage and Park Si-hyung under the stage was still considerable.

When Do-wook saw Park Si-hyung, he used to directly realize the power of music. Now, Park Si-hyung even felt charismatic when the music was playing on stage.

However, Park Si-hyung was still a timid and soft person. Park Si-hyung said to Do-wook after taking a moment.

"I... Actually, there's one thing I'd like to ask of you."

"Request?""

It's Park Si-hyung's 'Please'. It was hard to imagine.

"I almost learned the choreography of You earlier..."

"already?"

It took about an hour for Do-wook to leave the practice room to go to Joanna's team leader. Surprisingly, Park Si-hyung memorized the entire choreography in about an hour. Even considering that the choreography was not difficult, it was an amazing speed.

'Talent is astonishing.'

Looking at him with an admiring face, Park Si-hyung scratched his head as if he was embarrassed.

He gave it to me.

"I feel a little empty."

"I guess you felt that way too."

"Oh, you, too?"

Park Si-hyung asked back in surprise at Do-wook's words. Do-wook nodded his head. The choreography made by Noh Yoon-tae was not bad, but it was undeniable that there was something to be desired.

"That part of the chorus, 'yes, okay, you, me'."

"Uh. There."

"...Can I change it?"

In fact, the original Park Si-hyung would not have thought of changing what the dance lesson teacher and choreographer of the song made. However, Park Si-hyung did not express his opinion in front of the team leader Joanna.

He had seen Do-wook, who delivered without feeling discourage, right before. without knowing that image remained in Park Si-hyung's heart.

Do-wook always conveyed his opinion to the manager Oh Baek-ho, the composer, or the team leader whenever the team needed something. It was an action for the team, and many things went well thanks to Do-wook's opinions.

When it comes to dance, it was Park Si-hyung who had an insight close to instinct. The more I looked at the choreography, the more I couldn't erase the thought that it was too ordinary.

While Do-wook went to meet Joanna's team leader. While watching the choreography video, Park Si-hyung came to think that he wanted to do something for the team.

"How would you like to change it?"

"Oh that......."

Park Si-hyung stopped talking for a while at Do-wook's question. I haven't had any concrete thoughts yet. It was because it was a big adventure for Park Si-hyung to even think about changing it.

Looking at such Park Si-hyung, Do-wook smiled as gently as possible.

"If you have a better choreography, just tell the teacher to put it in."

"Is that so?"

"Sure."

"Uh.. I think it will be done soon..."

"You can do it slowly. The full-scale practice starts on the weekend anyway."

Park Si-hyung nodded.

(End of chapter 29)

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