episode_0091

Producer Shin graduated from Korea’s top university with a bachelor’s degree in new science, and unlike other classmates, he first entered a terrestrial broadcasting station as an entertainment producer instead of a reporter.

At that time, the competition rate for entertainment PDs was hundreds to one.

PD Shin, a young man with a good academic background and great ability, was known as the elite.

However, unlike other safety-minded elites, Shin PD found greater stimulation in broadcasting.

They found loopholes in the performers or edited out their extreme appearances and aired them, making them look like very screw-ups.

Of course, this did not look good on other terrestrial broadcasting elites, and eventually Shin PD, who became disillusioned with terrestrial broadcasting, was scouted and transferred to a cable broadcasting station.

When Producer Shin left the terrestrial broadcasting station, his senior told him something.

‘If you go around setting fires like that, the flames will one day cover you.’

At that time, Shin PD thought that a senior member of the terrestrial elite was acting like an old man again.

But why?

Why now… .

Are the words of that senior coming to mind now?

Producer Shin swallowed his saliva and answered the director’s call.

“Yes, Director, answer the phone… .”

[Hey, you crazy bastard! What are you doing and how are you doing!!]

“… … .”

As soon as he received the call, PD Shin had to worry about the condition of his eardrums.

PD Shin frowned at the ear-piercing voice, but spoke politely to the director.

“Director… Please calm down… .”

[What kind of calm is freezing! Did you make things this bad because you couldn’t manage even one trainee? What are we going to do about the media beating us up so hard!]

“… First of all, this revelation poses no legal problem to us, but rather the problem lies with the other party who violated the contract. … With this in mind, if we unplay, we will be able to reduce criticism towards us.”

[Reduce criticism? under! Okay, let’s say that’s the case. But what about the SAV gun? I just got a call from the SAV representative!]

“Why is that representative again…? .”

PD Shin was greatly shocked by the next words.

[We are cutting off the supply of idols and celebrities from that agency to our broadcasting station!]

“… … !”

In fact, all of Korea’s top-class idols are currently coming from the three major entertainment companies.

However, one of them, SAV, is cutting off the supply of actors… ?

This was a story that could not help but be fatal for the broadcasting station.

‘No, because of one trainee… !’

It wasn’t just to protect one trainee.

It was so as not to leave a precedent.

If we set a precedent here of being pushed out by a broadcasting station… , because I will continue to be dragged around by broadcasting stations.

That was the reason why SAV came out strong.

An ordinary new PD would have noticed this right away… , He had a complicated mind and couldn’t make a split-second decision.

[If this news gets into the media again, it will also affect the stock price of the headquarters. What are you going to do about this, you bastard! uh?]

“… … .”

Exposure, public opinion worsening, SAV says it will cut off the supply of celebrities, stock prices fall… .

As the director pushed for a story that was difficult for an individual to handle, PD Shin froze.

Seeing PD Shin like that, the director clicked his tongue and said.

[ha… , pathetic bastard. I’ll take care of the SAV part myself. You manage viewer public opinion well. What else? SAV trainee him!]

“SAV Are you talking about Seo Yu-jin? .”

[Yes, him! You take care of that guy yourself so that SAV doesn’t say anything more! Do you understand?]

“… Yes, I understand.”

[ah… , shit. I’m getting another call from headquarters. You report the situation to me every three hours and then call it a day… .]

“I… , Director… !”

Producer Shin, who could not hang up the phone like this, mustered up courage at the last moment and asked the director.

“What happens to the appointment of my deputy director? .”

[…] … .]

My brain knew this was a question I shouldn’t be asking right now. Now this was what his heart told him to do.

And the result… .

[…] Shin Ji-cheon PD. Are you kidding me now?]

… As expected, it was terrible.

[Is that what is needed in this situation? The entire broadcasting station is shaking because of you, but are you saying that individual promotion is more important now? uh?!]

Colder than ever… , PD Shin, who felt like he was missing the answer from the director who was more enthusiastic than ever, hurriedly lowered his head and answered.

“Sin, sorry… ! Director, I just… .”

[Whoa… , The reason I tried to appoint PD Shin, who is young, as Deputy Director was because PD Shin had very good grades and was a junior at my school. But you know that too, right? In fact, you are lacking in many ways, both in terms of age and seniority, to take on the position of deputy director.]

“… … I know.”

[But if you fuck up like this, will I be able to recommend you at the executive meeting? uh?]

“… … .”

[Let’s pretend this matter of the Deputy Director never happened. Let’s talk again when things get better this time and things get quieter. Hang up.]

Pop.

With that call, the conversation with the director ended.

dump.

Producer Shin, who was standing up and answering the director’s call with both hands, slumped down in his chair as soon as the call ended.

His face, drained of energy, was white.

‘If you go around setting fires like that, the flames will one day cover you.’

Shin PD, who was young at the time, is now old enough to be called an old man.

It was now the new PD who realized the meaning of what the old man said.

It wasn’t that other elites didn’t do it like Shin PD did because they didn’t know how to do it.

Because Shin PD’s method is too dangerous. It’s a way to make enemies everywhere, and once you fall, it’s hard to get up again.

This is not a method suitable for elites who want to run for a long time and look to higher places.

So I just didn’t do it.

‘Fuck.’

PD Shin realized this only after the fire he had set blocked his path.

“… Senior.”

“… … .”

“What did the director say? How should I handle this matter?”

Producer Shin paused for a moment before answering his junior’s question.

“… All plans to bury Seo Yu-jin were scrapped… Create a warm atmosphere as much as possible.”

“… Yes, I understand.”

“… Episode 7 of Naaah was organized as a special feature for Family Month, and the families of the participants were invited to film a cheering video. As warm as possible… .”

“Yes, I will.”

Shinpa was one of the methods favored by Shin PD. The junior nodded his head in a familiar manner, but… , I was shocked by PD Shin’s next words.

“And… , We posted an apology notice on all SNS accounts. Naaa, we acknowledge and apologize for all the malicious edits we made in episode 5.”

“… … Yes?!!”

Producer Shin was usually a person suited to scheming and avoiding responsibility, and was far from making sincere apologies.

The junior couldn’t help but be taken aback by the sudden change in PD Shin’s attitude.

“Sir, what is this apology notice… .”

“This incident… , we definitely overdid it… . Let’s use this incident as an opportunity to change our style in the future… .”

As PD Shin said that, he muttered something whose meaning was unknown.

“… Yes, it’s not too late. Even now, I am doing it like my other seniors and classmates… . Then you can get up again.”

In fact, PD Shin’s life was not ruined because of this incident.

I just fell for a moment. If he shakes himself off, gets up again, and starts running safely like the other elites did, he too will be able to reach his destination someday.

However, if there is something that the new PD overlooked… , people do not change easily.

Shin PD has lived his entire life by walking the tightrope of high risk, high return.

He lived a life full of dopamine, running faster and faster than anyone else, but now there was no way he could live like other elites.

“It’s okay… , You can go back now… .”

I continued with self-hypnosis, telling myself it was okay, but… , Producer Shin, who suffered a major fall due to this incident, was feeling more impatient than ever.

And this… .

It later became an opportunity for him to make the most dangerous choice of his life.

**

“… … .”

“… … .”

Seo Yu-jin and I blinked when we saw Na-ah’s revelation posted on the community.

Soon I saw the author’s name and asked Seo Yu-jin.

“This summer… , this person was clearly on the same team as you in the last contest, right?”

“… yes that’s right. We weren’t close, but why did this girl… .”

This summer… .

As I repeated the name, I remembered who I was.

‘It’s definitely the person who practiced for 12 years… .’

Even after being a trainee for 12 years, this participant received a C in the grade evaluation due to lack of star potential.

I remember how they looked at me with envy when I got an A after being a trainee for a month.

I thought he was an introverted person because he couldn’t stand out much after that, but to drop such a large nuclear bomb… .

It was a time when I thought that people couldn’t tell just by looking at the outside.

Okay.

Suddenly, Seo Yu-jin tried to touch the tablet PC, so I grabbed her wrist and asked.

“… Eugene, what are you doing?”

“… Comments. So, let’s see people’s reactions.”

“… Won’t you regret it?”

“… … .”

Seo Yu-jin hesitated for a moment at my words… .

Nod.

He quickly nodded.

“… Okay, then I’ll see you with my sister.”

So we watched people’s reactions together with trembling hands.

[Oh shit, I told you to put it in neutral gear.]

[What should I do ㅠㅠ Seo Yu-jin must be completely hurt]

[I believed it from the beginning]

[Wow, it must have been unfair. I’m getting criticized for no reason because of the production crew.]

[What the fuck? Our Hyejeong was originally in grade A, but she was wronged? no wonder!!]

[and… , It’s disgusting how people change their words like they’re flipping their palms.]

Public opinion had changed significantly toward Seo Yu-jin.

Most people say they’re sorry for doubting… , which was something I had believed in from the beginning.

Of course, among them… .

[Ah haha, otherwise there would be smoke in the chimney haha]

[Yes~ But it’s still the same as being rude~ I’ll keep swearing!]

There were still many posts criticizing Seo Yu-jin, but compared to the past, which was filled with posts criticizing Seo Yu-jin, it could be said to be a huge improvement.

“Eujin! I don’t think people’s reactions are bad. I’m so glad… .”

So I sighed in relief and turned my head… .

Grumbling.

“… Eugene.”

Seo Yu-jin was shedding tears in silence.

I held Seo Yujin in my arms, stroked her head, and whispered to her.

“… I don’t know how this will sound, but why don’t you postpone your departure for a while?”

“… … !”

“You said you came here because you wanted to become an idol. And now… , I don’t think the situation is bad.”

“… … .”

Swoosh-, swoosh.

Seo Yu-jin was stroked by me for a while and then muttered.

“… I will.”

“Huh?”

“Naaaae… , will remain… .”

And when she looked up, the eyes in her wet face… .

“I’m better, I stayed… , I will definitely debut with my sister.”

“… … .”

“Must be here… , I will become an idol.”

… It contained a level of determination and venom that was incomparable to other participants I had seen before.

I said, feeling rather proud at the sight of her gritting her teeth.

“Okay, let’s debut together.”

So Seo Yu-jin was in a bit of a commotion for a while… , set sail again and began moving toward its debut.

But now that public opinion has reached a certain level… , Now all I have to do is prove my skills on this stage.