When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar

# 156

Those who want to wear the crown (2)

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[Red flag for KK’s comeback postponement!]

[KK’s comeback scheduled for early July.. due to member health]

[“Let’s meet in good health after a little more rest!” KK’s comeback postponed due to health issues]

[Who is the singer scheduled to make a comeback in the future? Expected singers!]

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-Don’t get sick and stay healthy, Hyungseo!

– Stay healthy, Hyungseo! 22222

– Stay healthy, Hyungseo! I’ll wait… 33333

– I cried during night time because I was worried about my older brother.. ㅠㅠ

– You’re harassing my precious older brother!! The sky is indifferent!! Hyungseo’s sweet voice is the truth!!

– (((((Hyungseo’s sweet voice)))))

– I hope you rest well and come out healthy ㅠㅠ

– I couldn’t sleep all night because I was worried about you ㅠㅠㅠ I’m really going crazy. Are you okay, Hyungseo???

-Hyungseo’s fans must be really worried… I’m also worried like thisㅠㅠ;;

-We lend all the toilet paper we have to Hyungseo fans -Doukmari toilet paper group-

-Really, don’t overdo it and let’s get some rest! I’ll wait…

-Didn’t you drink too much cola and damage your vocal cords? Hahaha

-Are you cumming? Do you want to laugh?

-Are you a sensitive boss? It’s a fight hahahaha

– I wanted to listen to KK’s song ㅜㅜ; There aren’t too many songs to listen to these days~~!

-Hello^^ I’m a Man to Man fan who was passing by! Please listen to Man to Man’s call! Really good! I guarantee it!

-Who will believe it if a fan guarantees it?

-It’s good to call. I want to hear KK’s song quickly

-Who is waiting for KK’s comeback? Only the fans are waiting.. -Everyone

except you^^

-Nim! I don’t think there’s anyone here waiting for you? ^-^*

– I’m really looking forward to KK’s new song. Recently, I listened to the Call You the Love song I sang with Lil so much that I tore the song

– I tore it up lol

– I’m so looking forward to it too♡ Let’s get well soon, brother!

-After working like a cow, it’s time to rest.

-Please upgrade to a cultivator~!

– Hahaha crazy haha what is a cultivator hahahahahahaha

– Grandpa.. take a good night’s sleep..

– KK fightingㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ! Don’t forget that you always have a key ring supporting you from behind!

The comeback, which could have been done at the end of June even if pushed back by a month, was postponed to July because of the quarter. At the end of June, when

quarterly awards are given out during awards season, album sales are counted as the second quarter, so it was better to aim for the third quarter.

Hit Entertainment revealed the truth without hesitation about the reason for delaying KK’s comeback schedule.

A news article was immediately published saying that Ahn Hyeong-seo had a neck problem and that the members were in poor condition due to continued activities, and that they would make a comeback after recovering their condition.

It was not welcome news for those who were waiting for KK’s album, but since it was a matter of health issues, no one pushed for a comeback.

The fans’ reaction was also as expected. There were fans who were worried about Ahn Hyeong-seo, who practiced to the point of showing symptoms of vocal cord nodules, and were also concerned about the physical condition of the other members, but there were no fans who criticized Ahn Hyeong-seo.

Rather, the unity of KK fans was at its peak due to concerns about the members.

There were also quite a few people preparing to purchase the album together while waiting for the comeback. In addition, they were raising money for advertising support to commemorate the comeback by holding an event during the comeback for KK, who must have been going through a lot of hardships.

I was sorry for making the fans worry, but it definitely helped keep the fans in line rather than just announcing that the comeback schedule would be pushed back or proceeding without any notice at all.

At the production director Kwon Heung-jo’s meeting, there was a lot of talk about using this period as an opportunity.

Just like KK, the employees who worked tirelessly tried to establish a new foothold.

Lee Dae-hyung, head of the fan-marketing team, was planning an internal reality program to be run within the company to prevent fans from leaving during the long hiatus.

In addition to releasing a behind-the-scenes video, it was about the members playing the Manitou game at their dorm. We were planning to produce about five 10-minute episodes and were coordinating production with the video team.

The external filming team, which was preparing concept photos and music videos, was also preparing new filming that had not been attempted due to the tight schedule.

The overall visual concept scale of the next album seemed to grow significantly.

In addition, the choreography for the title song is so difficult that even the KK members, who are now able to master most choreography in 3-4 days, are having a hard time. The choreography in question could also be further improved.

Since the schedule was not tight, we were able to prepare step by step and improve the perfection of the choreography.

However, it continued to bother me that KK’s music other than ‘Call you the love’ was not released.

It was a time when music charts were increasingly controlling the music market. A singer’s name must be consistently listed on the music charts so that the public does not forget the singer’s name.

KK’s regular album being pushed back meant that subsequent OK unit albums and Dowook’s solo albums would also be pushed back sequentially.

“The name of the company… was Hwa & Su…”

Do-wook searched the name of the production company on his cell phone, thinking of another way to fill the gap.

When I searched Hwa & Su, information on the production company appeared. Dowook nodded while looking at the dramas he had produced.

‘This is the right place.’

Dowook sent a text message to team leader Sim Jun of the album production team.

[Brother, do you know anyone at the drama production company Hwa&Soo?]

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A few days later, Do-wook had a slightly late lunch with Oh Baek-ho and team leader Lee Dae-hyung.

It was an event prepared by Director Oh Baek-ho. It was a Korean restaurant specializing in bibimbap near the office. The restaurant at 2 o’clock on a weekday afternoon was so quiet that you wouldn’t expect it to be bustling during lunch.

Of the fifty or so tables, only three or four were in progress.

The three people sat in a sunny window seat and ordered three bowls of bibimbap.

After drinking water, Director Oh Baek-ho and Team Leader Lee Dae-hyung started talking about the baseball game that was on the news last night.

“It was 17 to 3, so I wondered if there was ever a game I saw recently where the score difference was this big.”

“I don’t really watch baseball, but the internet was all over the news about it, so I watched it too. “Wouldn’t it be difficult to maintain such a difference in scores in the future?”

“Sure, sure. Absolutely not. Wow really. “I’m so glad it’s not the team I’m rooting for.”

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung clicked his tongue and shook his head.

Dowook quietly shook his head, thinking that a game with an even greater score difference of 23 to 1 would occur in the near future.

‘That’s also a game where the team that team leader Daehyung Lee is rooting for gets 1 point… That’s

the kind of game…’ While we were talking about trivial things, bibimbap happened to come out.

While eating, the real conversation began.

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung naturally brought up the story of the day he met Director Seo Jung-won.

When I was contacted by Seo Jung-won, the head of the headquarters, I asked, ‘Is this a scouting offer?’ He said he thought about it, but when he went there, he was surprised to see that it was actually a scouting offer.

“Ara Entertainment is number one in the industry, so of course they have a lot of pride… and in fact, they have a lot of manpower. So, there are very few cases of re-scouting people who have gone to other companies. “It’s surprising.”

In fact, the fact that I went out there meant that I could leave Hit Entertainment. However, Dowook did not think badly about himself. Anyway, when I came from Ara Entertainment to Hit Entertainment, I received a scouting offer.

Which company Team Leader Daehyung Lee chose was a personal matter for Team Leader Daehyung Lee. There was no point in arguing about that.

“Iknow, right. “The team leader is a truly desirable talent.”

“no. no. I’m trying to brag about myself. That means Ara is paying more attention to KK than ever. “Because we have never missed the top spot among male idol groups.”

However, stealing Hit Entertainment’s internal information was a different matter.

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung said the same thing, so since he chose Hit Entertainment, he told Director Oh Baek-ho every single detail to prevent any misunderstandings. I also submitted a report to Manager Joanie.

“He pretended to praise me and subtly asked about KK.”

“What…”

“Well, what was the strategy that Mr. Daehyung came up with? If you look closely, is it better to work with KK than man-to-man? Not even remotely. “Obviously.”

“There would have been nothing to hide. “That’s what taking this team leader means.”

“Haha, that’s right. Director Seo was actually someone who knew that I wanted to become an executive in the company. Because Ara is such a large company, there are complex interests involved. I decided that it would be difficult for me to occupy a certain position within the company, so I left the company. I told Mr. Do-wook before, but….”

Do-wook nodded. Team leader Lee Dae-hyung spoke openly about his true feelings, so Do-wook was able to trust team leader Lee.

It was the same this time too.

“Director Seo promised that he would elevate me to the position of manager within three years.”

Director Oh Baek-ho opened his eyes wide, as if he was a little surprised. The position of manager at Ara Entertainment meant being one of the key figures.

“What were the conditions?”

Director Oh Baek-ho asked.

“The goal was to beat KK within the next year man-to-man. “It was a condition where there was no need to worry about investment or support.”

“Ah……”

Do-wook was surprised that a bigger deal was made than expected. As team leader Daehyung Lee, it was an offer he had no choice but to accept.

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung was able to have as much authority as he wanted and try everything he wanted to do through Man-to-Man.

Of course, if Man to Man fails to defeat KK within the next year, team leader Lee Dae-hyung will not be able to get the position of manager, that’s all. Team leader Lee Dae-hyung had nothing to lose in reality.

“But.”

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung laughed a little and told why he turned down the offer from Director Seo Jung-won.

“No matter how many people say that idols are ‘made’ singers… in reality, they reach the top and become successful. The efforts of the singers themselves are essential. If you look at Man-to-Man now, you wouldn’t have to worry about that…”

Director Oh Baek-ho nodded as if he understood what he meant. Team leader Daehyung Lee continued.

“But you can’t beat a singer who ‘makes it himself.’ Also, a singer who is making it ‘well’. That’s what KK is doing. KK even accepted the company as part of ‘itself’ as a member of the group. “A place where singers and companies are separated can never beat that.”

This is the relationship between Hit Entertainment and KK that Team Leader Daehyung Lee has felt so far. We all headed towards the top as one body.

In addition, the KK members, especially Dowook, had tremendous talent. Everything was perfect. Team leader Lee Dae-hyung did not have the confidence to create a better group than KK at the same time.

“I wanted to become one with KK like this. I decided that would be better for my future. “It would be a better qualification to be in charge of KK’s marketing than to be the manager of Ara Entertainment.”

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung was confident. It seemed like the bigger world was calling to Team Leader Daehyung Lee.

Do-wook and Director Oh Baek-ho were rather touched by that firm will and confidence. It was a great evaluation of KK.

‘He is a person who will become big.’

As he ran with KK without looking elsewhere, demonstrating his capabilities to the fullest, Team Leader Lee Dae-hyung’s abilities were being demonstrated in a much more positive direction than when he was affiliated with Ara Entertainment, where he had to walk a tightrope in many ways.

“Probably, Director Seo Joong-won thought that I would definitely accept this offer. You would have thought that an ambitious guy like me would not turn down the position of manager of the first agency. But I refused…”

“Isn’t this harming the team leader in some way?”

When Do-wook asked, team leader Dae-hyung Lee shook his head.

“It’s true that it was filmed, but what can I do? Unless I am an Ara Enter employee. More than that, I asked him if he knew reporter Choi Seong-jun.”

“You mean reporter Choi Seong-jun?”

Director Oh Baek-ho asked again.

“yes. You’re the reporter who published a bad article about Mr. Do-wook’s interview at that time, right? So I answered that I had received an apology for something like that. I thought we were friends, but he said he wasn’t. “He said something happened to him because of Seo Kang-joon.”

Dowook’s prediction was correct. Director Seo Joong-won seemed to have found out that reporter Choi Seong-jun was behind Seo Kang-joon’s work.

And for some reason, they are suspicious of the relationship between reporter Choi Seong-jun and Hit Entertainment.

“Is there something…is there something I don’t know?”

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung asked. Manager Oh Baek-ho and Do-wook’s gaze passed.