Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Raise Three Idols Well And They’ll Launch a Confession Attack.

Episode 118: The Appearance Of The Undercover Boss.

After receiving my message, the production team led by Ye Han-na gathered in the auditorium, and Gyeoul’s resolute voice echoed once more.

“A ghost is haunting Girl 100. A ghost of revolution. Some factions within Girl 100, along with MNet and the editing team, have formed an alliance to hunt this ghost.”

Once again, Kim Yujin was buzzing around, filming the scene.

“Now is the perfect time for all those who care for Girl 100—trainees, managers, and production staff—to publicly express their views, goals, and tendencies to confront the rumors of the ghost of revolution with an official declaration!”

A timely breeze blew through the windows, blowing Gyeoul’s golden hair as she spoke.

“I, Han Gyeoul, publicly declare that the purpose of the trainees can only be achieved by overthrowing the oppressive order of Girl 100 through revolution! Trainees of the world, make the ruling class of Girl 100 tremble before the revolution! The only thing a trainee stands to lose in this revolution is their chains, while they gain the whole world. Trainees of the world, unite!”

““Waaaaah!””

Regardless of the content, the managers were amazed by the stage presence of the 16-year-old Gyeoul, which was hard to replicate at her age. The production team, staring blankly at the trainees and Gyeoul, started to cheer together and shout for unity.

Among those people, one familiar face stood out.

“Waaah! Unity!”

“…..”

It was Park Miso, whom I had brought along for training.

I wondered where she had found another red headband, as she waved it and cheered for Gyeoul.

“Why is that sister doing that over there?”

“Hmm… Well, she looks happy, so let’s leave her be.”

“…..”

While Oh Yoori was tilting her head, perhaps wondering if this was okay, a voice came from behind.

“Team Leader Seon, I’m here!”

It was Cheon Aram, who had disappeared after saying she couldn’t handle the terrible smell of Kim Seon-ye and would go throw up.

“Welcome, President. Is your head and stomach alright?”

“Yeah, I feel much calmer now. I took some medicine, so I should be fine for the next hour.”

“…How about not doing that and going back to the company to rest? Honestly, I don’t think there are many people here who smell decent.”

The people in this space, which felt like a whirlpool of desire, seemed to exude a much stronger stench than those who gathered for Gyeoul’s busking last fall.

Just because they are the same crowd doesn’t mean the difficulty of enduring it is the same.

Honestly, considering the managers’ pathetic behavior earlier, I would accept it if Cheon Aram said, “What is this garbage dump?” and threw up here.

“Come on, Team Leader Seon is working so hard; how can I back out? Today, I’m just the trainee manager, Cheon Aram, and I’ll decline to leave early like a newbie!”

“If that’s what you wish, I will respect it. I feel more secure with you here as well…”

“Ah… Wait, who’s that bastard in a silver suit? What’s with his smell…? Ugh.”

“……”

Oh Yoori bowed her head and finished greeting Cheon Aram, who was retching, then looked at me questioningly.

“So, what do we do now? Gyeoul’s performance is amazing, but this can’t go on, right? Shouldn’t we move now?”

While I understood her anxious feelings, there was no need to act so actively at this moment.

The person who needed to take action was someone else.

“We don’t need to move.”

“Pardon?”

“The person who is heated up will find us on their own.”

“On their own?”

At that moment, the auditorium door opened, and a sharp voice filled the space like a scream.

“What on earth is going on here?”

It was PD Kim Seon-ye, who had been hit directly by this commotion and was now extremely heated.

“Did you see?”

“……”

As Kim Seon-ye walked to the center of the auditorium, followed by the production team, people parted like waves, making way for her.

“Team Leader Seon! Where are you? Explain quickly!”

“Are they calling for Team Leader Seon?”

At Oh Yoori’s voice, Kim Seon-ye looked around and spotted me.

She approached me, unable to hide her discomfort, and said.

“By the way, why are you sticking close to them? Come over here and explain!”

I replied firmly to her.

“I’m sorry, but it seems that this is where I need to stand.”

Kim Seon-ye frowned at my words and looked around.

Then she took in the sight of the trainees, managers, and Ye Han-na and asked me.

“Are you saying you’re going to switch sides? Team Leader Seon, are you crazy?”

I was not crazy at all.

The only person I considered my superior was Cheon Aram.

Even if Cheon Aram could be a bit too playful at times, her kindness and consideration made her a far superior boss compared to Kim Sepn-ye, who infused 90% of her speech with hysteria.

To put it bluntly, even if there had been no vote manipulation nonsense, I would still choose to work under Cheon Aram.

“In that regard, I have something to say to you, PD.”

I spoke with the full weight of my feelings, which had developed from enduring Kim Seon-ye’s hysteria for so long.

“I have never followed Kim Seon-ye PD’s line from the beginning. I have no intention of doing so.”

“……”

Kim Seon-ye’s eyebrows twitched.

“…Haha, Team Leader Seon, that was a mistake. A very fatal mistake. You see what I do next to you; I don’t let anyone who isn’t on my side just go.”

Instead of adding more words to her, I simply shrugged my shoulders.

What could someone with all their limbs severed possibly do with the information now released?

Try it. Isn’t that why we gathered here?

At my gesture, Kim Seon-ye seemed to get properly heated, her anger evident as she shouted.

“You, trainee with the smartphone!”

Kim Yujin, who had been crawling and filming Gyeoul, asked with a look of annoyance.

“Me?”

“Then who else would it be? Turn off that camera while you can still say something nice.”

“I have the mission to document the achievements of the great leader Han Gyeoul…”

“Do you want to experience how far a main PD of the broadcasting station can go when they decide to throw a fit at a cast member? Do you think I’m joking right now?”

“…Sorry, Gyeoul.”

Under Kim Seon-ye’s threat, Kim Yujin reluctantly gave up filming.

Since there were no other trainees acting as crazily as her, the live broadcast, which was attracting a massive audience, was naturally halted.

“Are you okay? You know that it’s not that the other production team can’t stop this, right? The moment you act, you’ll have to bear the consequences of public opinion, so they’re pretending not to see it like a game of hot potato.”

“That doesn’t mean there’s no one to stop that girl from throwing a fit but me, right? More importantly, I have nothing to fear about the backlash from public opinion now.”

In fact, from Kim Seon-ye’s perspective, that was a sound judgment.

Allowing this to continue out of fear of taking responsibility would be a greater disaster for Girl 100.

She was certainly not lacking in ability, as I had felt repeatedly.

As if to cool her boiling anger, Kim Seon-ye tousled her hair and said with a sardonic smile.

“Do you know why I, at such a young age, am sitting as the chief PD of MNet?”

“Would it be too naive of an answer if I said it was your talent and passion for success?”

“…Hehe, no, that’s an accurate answer. But that’s not all there is to it. Even though it’s a cable channel, it’s not easy to place someone like me, who has yet to prove themselves, in such a grand position in a conservative broadcasting station. Another very important factor is needed.”

I thought I understood that answer.

“Connections, right?”

“Correct.”

Kim Seon-ye spoke with a voice full of confidence.

“The person who arranged this board and placed me as the PD of Girl 100 is one of MNet’s absolute power brokers.”

She seemed so confident; could she at least be an executive?

“Are there controversies surrounding Girl 100? Allegations of manipulation? So what? Even if that happens, MNet won’t throw me away. No, they can’t. They’ll just pick some other suitable fool who’s merely occupying a position at headquarters and get rid of them instead. From a long-term perspective, having taken on such a dangerous position, there should be enough care for everyone to show loyalty to MNet, right?”

While I understood, it was quite a barbaric method.

Is this a broadcasting station or a gang?

“So, what I’m saying is, all this chaos might shake me a bit, but it’s nothing but a temporary joke. Got it? Do you realize how wrong your choice was, Team Leader Seon?”

“…….”

From the way she spoke, it seemed she was ready to jump into a chaotic battle, believing her own back was covered.

…This is going to be troublesome.

Even if there was such backing now, it wouldn’t change the situation significantly.

If Kim Seon-ye approached things this way, the aftermath would be extremely messy.

Things could drag on instead of ending neatly as I had hoped.

As I pondered how to deal with her, she must have interpreted my silence as being at a loss for words, as she chuckled slyly.

“However, I’m a very generous person, so I’ll give you one last chance. Team Leader Seon, it’s not too late. Leave that new company behind and come back under my wing.”

…Wait, are you seriously suggesting I join you after all this? Are you out of your mind, Seon-ye?

I shivered at the excessive obsession of hysterical Kim Seon-ye.

“You know well this isn’t an opportunity offered to just anyone, right? So—”

“Hey, don’t obsess over someone who clearly dislikes you. That won’t make him come back to your side. Team Leader Seon is mine.”

As Kim Seon-ye focused on her words, someone interrupted, and she couldn’t hide her anger.

“What are you saying now?”

At Kim Seon-ye’s hysterical remark, Cheon Aram chuckled softly and replied.

“I’m Team Leader Seon’s boss, you know?”