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Let’s turn back time to yesterday for a moment and find ourselves not at the Naaah set, but at an entertainment office in Seoul.

The owner of the office was Lahiti Entertainment, a small and medium-sized entertainment company with a reputation of its own.

There, a trainee was preparing to say goodbye to the company after a long contract period.

Her name is Lee Summer.

Along with Lee Hye-jung, she was one of the oldest contestants at age 22, but… , they were finally eliminated after placing 81st in the second team competition.

And this was her last chance during her long trainee life… , 12 years of trainee life ended with this elimination.

“Thank you for your hard work. no… , I was sorry.”

“… Why is the CEO sorry?”

In the last seat, when the CEO of Lahiti Entertainment bowed his head, Lee Yeo-reum waved his hand.

Lahiti Entertainment was also eagerly hoping for the debut this summer.

However, since Lahiti Entertainment is a small business, they do not have money, so they cannot provide many opportunities to their trainees… , also… .

‘I wasn’t good enough… .’

Lee Yeo-reum recalled what Han Si-woo said to her during the rating evaluation in the early episodes of Naa Ah.

‘What can I say to this summer’s participants…’ , there is nothing that catches the eye. It’s just okay, but… , I guess I should say that it’s not very distinctive.’

‘No matter how well I sing or dance, I don’t get much attention.’

They say you don’t have the talent to be an idol… , I heard it directly from the highest authority in the idol industry.

Now, I don’t blame Han Si-woo, but… , Still, it was true that my bones hurt.

“Because I couldn’t do it, I just served as a trainee until I got to this age. The CEO did nothing wrong.”

“Phew… … .”

At the end of this summer, the CEO sighed as if he had been shamed.

Because it was a small company, all members were like family.

Because the CEO couldn’t forget the moment he personally brought Lee Yeoreum back 12 years ago… .

I couldn’t help but feel even more sorry for not being able to take responsibility for her life.

In response, he lowered his head and asked Yeoreum Lee.

“What to do next… , have you decided?”

“… I don’t know.”

… It could have been decided.

She was a trainee for 12 years, starting when she was 10 years old.

I dropped out of high school in my first year of high school, so I had no basic academic knowledge, much less had I ever had a part-time job, so I had no social experience.

Other productive hobbies… , There’s no way something like that exists.

The CEO, perhaps aware of this, nodded his head helplessly.

“Okay… , I guess so. I am looking for a position as a trainer at a vocal or dance academy I know, so please wait a moment.”

“… Thank you for your concern.”

“If you need help with anything, please call me, and if you remember, you can come by anytime. Because all the kids like you, right?”

“… Yes.”

“… Okay, then.”

The CEO of Lahiti Entertainment smiled and extended his hand for a handshake.

It was time to say goodbye.

**

“Phew… .”

After leaving the company that had been my home for 12 years, I stayed home this summer.

I don’t really have any hobbies or anything like that… , Feeling helpless for some reason, I just looked at my phone to kill time.

And the video she often watched was… , it was a fancam video of other idols.

“… … .”

Idols who are younger than themselves are admired and loved by people in videos.

Your name will be remembered by many people… , receive cheers.

This summer… , It was the look I really wanted.

“Hmm… , Ah, why are you crying because of this accusation?”

Among the numerous trainees… , Even for someone who came from a small business, becoming like the first-tier idol in the video was like winning a star in the sky.

From the beginning… , it was something we all knew would be difficult.

But why are there tears now?

She held back her tears and continued surfing the web.

But that was then.

“… Hmm?”

This summer, we confirmed that there was more buzz than usual.

And among them, the person who was mentioned the most was Seo Yu-jin, not Ha Ye-rin or Yu Seol.

‘Why him? ah… .’

Lee Yeo-reum was on the team with Seo Yu-jin as the leader during the second team competition.

It definitely ruined the stage… , Seo Yu-jin made a mistake in speaking in front of the audience.

‘It looks like they’re getting criticized because of that.’

The Seo Yu-jin that Lee Yeo-reum remembers was a person who had skills but was not a cheap person.

As a result, Lee Yeo-reum felt a little refreshed and started searching.

however… .

“… … Huh?”

Seo Yu-jin was beaten much more severely than she expected.

‘I didn’t do anything wrong like this… ? Has there been some other controversy?’

But no matter how I looked at it, it didn’t seem like there was any other controversy.

Seeing that strange appearance, I turned on a rerun of episode 5 of Naa Lee Yeo-reum.

She was going to quit being a trainee anyway and ruined the performance, so she intentionally didn’t monitor episode 5, so this was her first time watching episode 5.

and… .

“… … What.”

… I could see that Seo Yu-jin was edited quite maliciously.

The Seo Yu-jin she remembers was not such a bitch, even though she was a bitch.

‘ha… , What number is this?! Sister, you’re getting the same part wrong for the 4th time now!’

‘I’m sorry… .’

‘Whoa…’ , I’ll teach you again.’

This summer we were wrong in the same way… , Seo Yu-jin continued to teach even though she was angry.

There were times when I thought that tsundere-like appearance was cute, but this… .

“… This is not it.”

Lee Yeo-reum frowned and finished watching episode 5.

And then we looked at the public’s reaction again.

It was this summer that I finally began to understand the public’s reaction.

In the broadcast, Seo Yu-jin was truly an evil woman that made people stop their tongues.

of course… , this was all made up.

“Crazy production crew… .”

Originally, Shin PD and the division under him had a really bad reputation among the trainees.

Those bastards who increase viewer ratings by selling trainees.

Nevertheless, the trainees who were harmed were unable to report or touch them.

This was because the New PD Division had a large backing and they cleverly selected and harassed only those they could handle with their own strength.

‘But this time I touched SAV… . Now we can stand above the three major entertainment companies.’

Lee Yeo-reum swore at the Naaah production crew and then went to bed.

In fact, the Naaah production team did nothing to harm Lee Yeoreum.

no… , they didn’t pay any attention to Lee Yeoreum.

From their perspective, it seems like this summer was not worth the trouble. Thanks to that, there was almost no volume in Naaah.

however… .

“… Thinking about it makes me angry.”

This summer couldn’t hold back the anger that rose up at the moment.

Bastards, bastards.

All those who participated in the numerous idol programs they created, including Naah, were sincere about their dreams.

I want to debut. I want to become an idol whose name is known to the public.

And the Naaah production team wielded omnipotent power by holding the dreams of those performers hostage.

Harassing the performers… , inducing a witch hunt.

While doing such things without hesitation… , They must have been confident that they couldn’t do anything about them.

Because if you touch them, it will be difficult to survive on this floor.

but… .

“… I’m not a trainee anymore.”

She is no longer a trainee… , they were the remnants of the army that were eliminated from the ground.

She got up from her seat and typed on the keyboard, comparing the actual filming and Episode 5 of NaaAh.

Of course, while I was writing this, I remembered the security clause written in Naaah’s appearance contract and paused for a moment.

If Naia were to file a complaint under the pretext of that clause… .

“Yes~ Just commit suicide is enough.”

I have already given up on the dream I had for more than half of my life.

When her eyes returned, there was nothing to be afraid of anymore… , she worked hard for two hours to complete the long article.

In it, there was a story about Seo Yu-jin, Lee Hye-jeong, who was rejected in the rating evaluation, and criticism towards the Naaah production team.

Lee Yeo-reum was not particularly close to Seo Yu-jin and Lee Hye-jeong.

The current revelation was a combination of various emotions from this summer.

Pity for the trainees who can only see the tyranny of the production crew with open eyes, and anger towards the production crew for mocking and deceiving them.

and… .

An expression of anger over having spent the past 12 years as a trainee without any income.

The writing full of malice and madness towards the production team… .

Hold.

… It was released as is to a large community.

[I am a participant who appeared in Naaa. While I am quitting being an idol, I would like to make a confession of conscience.]

[My name is Lee Yeoreum. I have been appearing on Naaa since last month… .]

She endured for 12 years with the desire to make herself known to the public, and only at the last moment did she engrave her name in the public’s mind.

It was summer.

**

bang!

Producer Shin, who was reading an exposé containing the production crew’s fabrications against Seo Yu-jin and Lee Hye-jeong, slammed down on the desk.

“You crazy bitch!”

Sprinkling ashes on cooked rice is also an oil residue!

How can they throw shit like this on Naaa, who was enjoying the most success among their professional shows?

PD Shin scrolled down with trembling fingers. The long article was slowly coming to an end.

and… .

[…] … I will conclude this article by exposing the truth about the production team of My Idol Academia. Below are brief postscripts, so please read them.]

[P.S. 1. PD Shin is watching this. If you want to sue, do it. Just commit suicide is enough.]

[P.S. 2. PD Shin, I’m looking for a part-time job at a convenience store to play Pyeonsoon. If you are fired from the broadcasting station, I hope you will come in as my successor.]

[P.S. 3. PD Shin, I’m sorry, but the hair transplant is amazing. Of course, your head is still pretty empty. like your conscience.]

[P.S. 4. But PD Shin, don’t look for hair loss as the reason you couldn’t get married until you get older. Producer Shin doesn’t have any women because he’s just ugly.]

[P.S. 5. The rest of the Shin PD division production team, don’t live your life like that. You are all the same bastards.]

[That’s it. Baby bald eagle. Go get another hair transplant for 5,000 won per strand.]

bang-!!

“This fucking bitch-!!”

PD Shin, who had read all the postscripts, slammed the desk once again.

Then, I managed to control my anger and asked the head of the legal team who had been dispatched.

“Phew… , manager. This is the situation. Can I handle it without any problems?”

This summer, I thought that no one had been able to challenge the authority of the Naa production team until now… , this was not true.

Even earthworms squirm when you step on them… , many trainees left the idol industry and accused and exposed the new PD division.

However, each time that happened, the New PD division used the backs of large corporations to cover up the matter.

PD Shin thought he would be able to clear things up this time, but… .

“Yes, they violated the security-related provisions of our contract, so the legal problem lies with the whistleblower. We have not violated any of the Basic Communications Act. but… .”

“What… , Is there a problem?”

“I guess… , it seems like SAV is playing the press.”

Unlike the other companies that were ordinary small and medium-sized businesses… , the opponent this time was SAV.

From the perspective of a small and medium-sized agency, it was a realistic and reasonable choice to just cut off one trainee rather than lose the new PD division.

However, SAV acted rationally and as if they wanted to set an example to Nnet, including Shin PD, who messed with their people.

PD Shin asked his team members as he felt his head hurting.

“… What is public opinion? What about public opinion?”

“… To be honest, it’s half and half. The one who still curses Seo Yu-jin… , towards cursing us.”

shit.

In the end, the criticism fell on the production team as well.

Because of one damn trainee bitch.

Producer Shin asked the head of the legal team, feeling his irritation rising once again.

“Team leader, how can you not sue this cheap bitch for insults like this? That bitch’s life will be completely ruined.”

“Ah… , sorry. That’s not a company-wide problem… . When it comes to factual defamation, it is best to consult a personal attorney… .”

“Accurate facts… , it’s factual!!”

“Oh, sorry.”

The head of the legal team apologized, but smiled secretly when he saw the hair that PD Shin had paid for.

He was speechless when he saw that, but since the opponent was a team leader, PD Shin couldn’t be angry.

Producer Shin was alone in his anger and shaking, and a junior writer, seeing him, spoke as if comforting him.

“Senior, we’ve been criticized for less than a day or two, haven’t we? This time it’s just a little more swearing than usual. We are not public figures… , the public will forget as time passes anyway.”

“… … .”

The public forgets anyway.

PD Shin also thought so.

However, there was a problem unique to the new PD that the juniors did not know about.

as soon as… .

It is said that PD Shin was currently being reviewed for promotion to Deputy Director of Nnet.

Producer Shin needed to record his career high in NaaA to solidify his position as deputy director.

So, I made the risky choice of messing with a former SAV trainee… , it came back with such a fatal return.

Ugh-.

Producer Shin was filled with regret and at the same time felt that he had touched the wrong beehive.

Ugh-.

Is it an illusion?

It feels like I can hear the sound of bees’ wings in my ears… .

“Sir, I got a call.”

“… Ah.”

It wasn’t an illusion, the vibrating sound in his ears was coming from his cell phone.

And PD Shin held his sore head and picked up his cell phone.

And the moment I saw the name on the phone… .

[Director.]

“… Haha, fuck.”

… I thought it would be better to actually get stung by a bee.