episode_0231

Han Si-woo had a dream.

It’s about creating artists who will become famous not only in Korea but all over the world.

To do that, Han Si-woo tried to start his own company.

If things had been as they were, he would have started a company as soon as he finished his studies.

But instead, he took on the role of Rookies producer.

‘If only Rookies disbanded…’

As soon as Rookies’ activities ended, Han Si-woo immediately tried to start his own dream company.

but….

“Hello, Yerin.”

He stands in front of Hayerin again this time.

It wasn’t that he gave up his dreams for her.

Han Si-woo… came back to her to pursue his dream.

**

After sending Ha Ye-rin and Sang-goo away, Kang Hyung-man immediately began hiring negotiations with Han Si-woo.

The reason I used the expression ‘negotiation’ rather than ‘interview’ is….

The reason why they desperately wanted Han Si-woo was because it was Brother Planning, and Han Si-woo had nothing to regret.

‘… I was really surprised when I first got the call.’

Han Si-woo was such a big name that even Kang Hyung-man, who was a complete novice when it came to idols, knew about him.

Why did Han Si-woo come to me and say he was interested in Brother Planning?

It makes no sense.

“Okay… , then… .”

“As I mentioned on the phone yesterday, I am interested in becoming an exclusive producer for Brother Planning.”

“… … !”

Kang Hyung-man, who spent a long time in the underworld, tended to handle things in a cool manner.

But now, Han Si-woo is… more reckless than Kang Hyeong-man.

“… Honestly, I don’t understand.”

Here, it is more effective to be honest than to think outside the box.

“Why on earth would someone like Mr. Han Si-woo want to join a company like Brothers Planning?”

“… … .”

Han Si-woo responded to Kang Hyung-man’s frontal attack with an incomprehensible smile.

“I think Brother Planning is a company with great growth potential.”

“Even though there is only one singer named Yerin under your agency?”

“That’s not enough, it’s more than enough.”

“… … .”

It seemed like Han Si-woo had a very high opinion of Ye-rin.

‘You definitely have an eye for people.’

This had the effect of increasing Han Si-woo’s favorability rating in Kang Hyung-man’s heart, knowingly or unknowingly.

He seemed to be well-mannered, and he didn’t get upset at all at Top Star Time, and he seemed like he would get along well with the Brothers Planning family.

Of course, from Kang Hyung-man’s perspective, Han Si-woo was a talent that he absolutely had to pick, even if he was the worst of the best.

If only Han Si-woo came to Brothers Planning… .

Because it will be able to solve most of the problems that the Brothers Planning lacks.

In this case, Han Si-woo is actually in control.

Still, Kang Hyung-man had a lot of money.

‘If it’s not enough, I’ll sell my building…’

Kang Hyung-man tried to continue negotiations with the intention of accepting whatever amount Han Si-woo offered.

however….

“Then let’s start the negotiation properly… .”

“35% of the shares of Brother Planning held by the representative.”

“… … !”

“If you give me stock options that will be paid to me when Brother Planning goes public someday…, I will work at Brother Planning right now.”

“… … .”

Han Si-woo caught Kang Hyeong-man off guard before he could even offer the amount.

It may have seemed a bit arrogant, but Kang Hyung-man didn’t take issue with it.

Instead…, I was troubled.

’35 percent of my stake…’

Brother Planning is a company created solely with Kang Hyung-man’s capital, without any outside investment.

Kang Hyung-man’s 35% stake should be viewed as 35% of the entire Hyungje Planning stake.

A person who owns more than 5% of a company’s stock is usually called a major shareholder.

35% is well beyond the category of major shareholders.

Asking for a 35% stake is essentially the same as proposing joint management.

Most managers would probably have refused.

but….

‘… Is that still within the expected range?’

Kang Hyung-man’s thoughts were different.

Brother Planning has a lot of money, but there are things in the world that money can’t solve.

In particular, if Brothers Planning were to enter the entertainment market, which is as hard as concrete and rejects new companies…

The recruitment of Han Si-woo was not a choice but a necessity.

In fact, Kang Hyung-man, who had been considering stock options for up to 40% of the shares, thought that 35% would be a cheap deal.

After Kang Hyung-man decided in his head to transfer the 35% stake, he began to worry about what other clauses he should include in the contract.

however….

“I… .”

“… … ?”

As Kang Hyung-man kept his mouth shut, Han Si-woo, who was impatient, spoke as if he couldn’t hold it in any longer.

“If 35% is too much of a burden, try 32%…?”

“… … ?”

Kang Hyung-man’s default was a poker face and composure, no matter when, where, or what he did.

Han Si-woo, who didn’t know that…, had judged on his own that Kang Hyung-man was negative about recruiting Han Si-woo.

“3, 32% is also a burden, 30%… ?”

“… … .”

“… … 28%?”

“… … .”

“Ah…! Seriously, no more! 25%…!”

While Kang Hyung-man remained silent, Han Si-woo continued to reduce his share.

It wasn’t because Han Si-woo was a newbie at negotiation.

‘I really want to work with Yerin again.’

That’s how desperate I was to work with Hayerin again.

Kang Hyung-man thought of himself as a person, but so did Han Si-woo.

In this way, the negotiation between A and B ended with Han Si-woo’s suicide and Kang Hyeong-man’s victory.

“Please take care of me in the future, CEO.”

“I’m the one who needs to take good care of you, Director Han.”

Han Si-woo joined Hyungje Planning with the condition of receiving a 25% stock option.

**

“Starting today, I’m working at Brother Planning, hehe.”

“… … .”

… It’s only been 30 minutes since Kang Hyung-man and Han Si-woo entered the conference room.

Han Si-woo, a top idol and top producer in South Korea, became the director of a new company called Brothers Planning in a short period of time.

“Ah, no… Producer Han Si-woo, what is this… .”

“Yerin, you seem to be really surprised. Haha.”

… Anyone would be surprised to hear the news that Han Si-woo joined such a startup.

But I was more surprised than other people.

That makes sense… .

‘Why doesn’t this guy start his own company?’

It was because I saw in my past life how successful the company Han Si-woo created was.

Originally, I should have started a company right after finishing Naaah… .

He suddenly came in as a rookie producer and now he’s even joined Brothers Entertainment.

Why do people who are sure to succeed if they start their own company keep making choices that are different from their previous lives?

Feeling frustrated, I asked Han Si-woo directly.

“… Producer Han Si-woo. Didn’t you clearly say you were going to create a company? ”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“But why didn’t you create a company and instead join the company? And there’s nothing in the Brothers Plan… .”

What on earth is there to be excited about in a startup like Brother Planning?

I couldn’t understand at all, but Han Si-woo laughed as if it was funny and said meaningfully.

“Why is there nothing in the Brothers Project? There is one thing I cherish the most.”

“What is the one thing you treasure the most?”

What is it that Han Si-woo treasures the most that he is in Brother Planning?

I was wondering what it was….

‘no way……?’

Then one thing came to mind.

‘……money?’

Clearly, according to Kang Hyung-man, Brothers Planning has a lot of money… .

It seems that Han Si-woo was unable to resist the temptation of money and was recruited by Brother Planning.

‘I could have made a lot more money if I had started my own company, but I couldn’t resist the temptation of the moment… tsk tsk… .’

It seemed truly a pity to me, who knew the future….

“Is it possible that Ms. Yerin is unhappy with me joining Brother Planning?”

“No way.”

At the same time, it was also very sturdy.

At Han Si-woo’s words, I sighed but smiled as I reached out to him.

“Thank you so much for coming. I feel so supported. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

When I reached out my hand, Han Si-woo smiled and grabbed my hand.

“I will work hard in the future to quickly bring Yerin Yang and Brothers Planning to the top.”

It was an arrogant statement, but from the perspective of someone who had been watching Han Si-woo, I could tell that what he was saying now was not just empty boasts and empty talk.

The cheat key of the idol world, the red horse of the entertainment world.

Was it nice to work with Han Si-woo again?

A sincere smile appeared on my face.

**

With the addition of Han Si-woo to the existing members, the meeting was held with four people: me, Kang Hyung-man, Sang-goo oppa, and Han Si-woo.

The topic of the meeting was about my debut.

“What is it like to debut as a soloist?”

“… … !”

Han Si-woo suggested that I debut as a solo artist.

“It would have been impossible in the past…, but Yerin’s vocal range has improved a lot while working as a rookie. I guarantee that Yerin will be able to achieve good results even if she debuts as a solo artist.”

“… … .”

Han Si-woo even used the expression “I am sure.”

If Han Si-woo says this… then it is definitely possible.

but….

“Solo… I don’t like it.”

“… … .”

“Of course solo is fun too… but I like it better when we all perform on stage together. It gives me support too.”

I turned down the offer to debut solo.

It was because I was used to group life in Rookies and felt reluctant to do everything on my own.

“What… If that’s the case with Yerin… .”

“Let’s stop talking about this.”

The three of them no longer talked about solo, as if my will was the most important.

“Then we have to save the members… .”

It would be difficult to suddenly find talented idol members like this.

however….

“I have some friends that I just saw and contacted.”

“… The boss?”

Kang Hyung-man spoke without hesitation, as if he had thought about it in advance.

I couldn’t help but be surprised.

‘It must be hard to suddenly find a talented trainee like this?’

It’s not that I don’t trust Kang Hyung-man, but I wonder if he’s just a idiot…

When I looked at him with a slightly worried expression, Kang Hyung-man smiled and answered.

“These are friends whose skills I can vouch for. Now that we’re on the subject, I should tell them to come audition tomorrow.”

“… Audition?”

“Yerin and I are friends who could debut together, so it can’t be helped if you don’t like us.”

“Ah… .”

“Doesn’t everyone have plans tomorrow morning? The interviewers will be me, Director Han, and Yerin.”

So Brother Planning is holding a surprise audition tomorrow.

I was flustered by the sudden audition of my colleague, but at that time, Kang Hyung-man was smiling like a mischievous child.

**

The next morning.

Even though it was a simple event, the staff at Brothers Planning thought that it had to be done in a proper manner and set up the conference room as if it were an interview at a large corporation.

When I saw that sight, I became nervous and whispered to Han Si-woo next to me.

“I… Producer Han Si-woo. I’ve never done anything like being a judge… . I don’t know if I’m qualified to evaluate someone in the first place… .”

“Yerin, don’t think too hard about it, just decide whether you can be on the same team as this person or not. I will carefully look into the rest of your abilities.”

“But… .”

Suddenly being asked to choose who can become my colleagues… I’m so flustered.

“Producer Han Si-woo, do you know what kind of people are coming?”

“Well, the CEO didn’t tell me exactly… But I heard that there were 3 people coming to audition today.”

3 people who could be my team members… .

I wonder what kind of people will come.

“ Director Han and Yerin. Everyone, take your seats. The interviewer has arrived.”

“… Oh, yep.”

While we were worrying about who would come to see the audition, Kang Hyung-man sat us down and announced that the interviewer had arrived.

I sat down and waited nervously for them to arrive.

‘There are three people… I hope they are people who get along well with me… .’

at that time….

dripping.

“Brother, I brought you. Let’s go in.”

“Yeah.”

Squeak.

The door opened with a story that Sang-gu Oppa had brought the interviewers outside.

and….

“… … !!!”

When I saw the interviewers’ faces, I couldn’t help but laugh without being surprised.

“Phew, you passed. You definitely passed.”

There was nothing more to see.

I immediately gave notice of acceptance.