Chapter 198

Good!

Writing the last quaver ( note), HeeYoon stretched her arms out .

It always felt good to finish off a song . The song she wanted all the singers of World Entertainment to sing was finally finished after a few days of work .

It will be Christmas in a month, so a carol-like feeling would be good, right? Would he like it?

Imagining her brother in a joyful mood, HeeYoon made a smile .

She wanted the fans to feel what they felt from the video on Tune last time again with this song .

To strike the iron while it was still hot, she immediately called up KangYoon .

After a few connecting sounds, a voice could be heard over the phone .

Yes HeeYoon . Did something happen?

No, actually wait . Maybe something did happen .

WHAT?

When KangYoons voice rose due to the misunderstanding, HeeYoon panicked a little and explained the situation .

She had made a song from the inspiration she got from the jamming video .

When it was about the song, KangYoon calmed down a little .

- Sheesh . And here I thought something bad happened . So something good happened . Send it over . Ill call you back after listening to it .

HeeYoon sent the file over to KangYoon .

A while later .

KangYoon called back .

Its a good song . It feels like a Christmas carol too .

Right?

Being acknowledged by her brother, HeeYoons voice became a little excited .

I made it after looking at the video on Tune last time . I thought it would be a good idea to make a group alb.u.m like MG and Yerang .

Really? Thats a nice idea . Our artists specialize in different themes, so it would be nice to have them all singing one song .

Right, right?

HeeYoon felt excited since it was going so well .

However, the words from the phone were completely unexpected for her .

HeeYoon . Im sorry to say this, but can I use this song on something else?

Something else? For what?

I want to use this for Eddioss Christmas alb.u.m . I was just about to call you up for this but I didnt know you had such a good song .

HeeYoon was confused due to the sudden change .

It hadnt been long since Eddios finished their activities, why would they make a comeback at Christmas?

It hasnt been that long since Eddioss activities ended, hasnt it?

Yeah . But something popped up on our side I think well have to do a flash appearance before resting some more .

Really? Thats a pity . Thats not what I had in mind after all

(T/N: Why do you have to crush HeeYoons dream!!!! ( )

HeeYoon found it to be a little unfortunate since that wasnt her original intention when she made this song . Then, KangYoon softly consoled her .

The song is good enough to be used anywhere else . I dont think its right to use it like this, but we arent in a good situation here . Thanks to you this time, I think well be able to shorten our preparation . Thank you so much, and sorry about this .

Its fine . Im glad to hear that I can help . As for songs, I can just make more .

It was fine as long as it helped her brother .

HeeYoon asked when KangYoon can come over to America again before ending the call .

Its not easy to get inspiration like that what do I do now .

HeeYoon turned on the TV to cool off a little .

***

After the scandal between Han JooYeon and Tae .

Many journalists and fans flocked to Eddioss dorms in order to get a glimpse of Han JooYeon .

Wow, thats a lot of people .

Ailee sighed while looking at the crowd of people outside the window .

Meanwhile, Christie, who was watching TV in the living room, spoke without much care .

They are what they are . Whats JooYeon doing?

Shes lying down on her bed .

Sheesh, even though we told her it was alright

Christie shook her head .

Han JooYeon apologized to everyone for inconveniencing them and did not leave her room . She didnt even eat either .

Its not like meeting a guy is a sin or something .

It is .

You know, I sometimes get scared when I talk to you, Ailee .

Heh, really?

Just as the two quarreled, the doorbell rang .

When Christie had a look through the intercom screen, she saw manager Kim DaeHyun and KangYoon outside .

As they got notified that KangYoon would be visiting an hour ago, everyone had put on make-up and were ready .

A while later .

KangYoon and all the members of Eddios gathered around in the living room .

I came here because I dont think the situation allows for you to come to the company .

KangYoon pointed at the people outside .

When he did, Han JooYeon looked down . Her eyes had swollen up due to all the tears .

Jung MinAh hugged Han JooYeon and asked .

President, those people are inconveniencing us to no end . Both the front and back doors are blocked . So I have to cross the fence to go to practice . Ugh

We got a new car yesterday, and its been tinted as well . You can go to practice using that . In the meantime, team leader DaeHyun will take care of you girls . It will be uncomfortable for a week or so, so youll have to get used to that .

Okay . Ah, those d.a.m.ned useless people .

Jung MinAh grumbled .

As always, she was direct about her opinion . Some of the members giggled .

KangYoon also chuckled and continued to speak .

But still, were gradually clearing up . JooYeon uploaded an apology to the fan cafe as well . Although many people still have their doubts, youll have to undertake that risk since you were the source of the problem . Be careful for a while . Dont take any actions that may cause trouble .

Yes .

When everyone replied in unison, KangYoon started talking about the alb.u.m . This was the reason he was here today .

He played the song he got from HeeYoon with the speakers in the living room .

The wonderful piano sounds as well as other instruments rang out in the living room and the members of Eddios concentrated on listening .

A carol?

It was a piano song, but they felt like just adding bell sounds would turn this into a Christmas carol .

The song pa.s.sed by in a flash .

How is it?

KangYoon asked after the song ended, and Christie An replied .

Is this a Christmas song?

Yes . How does it feel?

It feels good . I think it will be really good if the ups and downs are a little more distinct .

KangYoon agreed to her words .

Thats what I think as well . Im going to rearrange this song . You girls are going to have a busy time starting December, so you have to prepare for it, okay?

Yes .

The meeting didnt last long .

KangYoon told Jung MinAh to take good care of Han JooYeon before turning around to Seo HanYu .

Can I have a word with you, HanYu?

Yes .

KangYoon entered a room with her . It was the room that was revamped into the music room last time .

He had a look at the machines before speaking .

I want you to do the mastering this time .

Me? I dont think Im up to par yet

Seo HanYu shook her head .

Mastering required good ears and experience . She did not believe that she had enough experience and asked back .

When she did, KangYoon replied with a smile .

Of course, were doing this together . Im not letting you do this alone so dont worry about that .

Oh really?

Im going to advertise that you partic.i.p.ated in the mastering this time . Thats what I need .

Does such a thing have an effect?

KangYoon patted on Seo HanYus shoulders as though it was obvious .

Of course . To strive to learn something new . This is why people like the SeoYu of Eddios . Its also why you have the least number of breakaway fans .

Thats true, I guess .

Seo HanYu blushed as she was a little proud of that fact .

Keep practicing until you are able to produce music on your own later . Who knows? You might become a prominent producer in the future .

No way . That cant happen .

Oh? I think you can .

Seo HanYu waved her hands saying that it wont be easy, but KangYoon encouraged her .

***

KangYoon headed to his next appointment after leaving Eddioss dorms .

Welcome .

The employee greeted KangYoon politely and took him to the other guest who was waiting already .

President Lee .

The one waiting for him was none other than President Choo ManJi .

His cheeks were rather skinny due to all the hards.h.i.+ps he had recently with the scandal

After a handshake, they started talking over a gla.s.s of wine .

Im sorry for not keeping my people in check .

President Choo ManJi spoke bitterly while pouring KangYoon a gla.s.s .

KangYoon also poured Choo ManJi one and replied bitterly .

Im sorry instead . I know I cant help the feelings between men and women, the responsibility goes to us after all .

Would you like to smoke?

KangYoon accepted the cigarette that Choo ManJi gave him . KangYoon spoke while lighting Choo ManJis cigarette .

What happened happened, so I think the problem here is how we clean up . Didnt you release an alb.u.m in j.a.pan?

Thats the problem right now . Heroys fanbase is mostly made up of teens and people in their 20s and it came as a huge shock to them . Moreover, I wasnt able to prevent the article from going up this time . Although I cant do anything about the first article, I tried to prevent other people from writing about the same thing, but it seems like someone had their hands in this and I couldnt stop them at all .

Breathing the smoke out, president Choo fell into contemplation .

I think Ill have to bear with the hit on the alb.u.m this time . Eddios is better off in that regard since theyre in their rest period . Oh, the tag will be a problem . Were giving out explanations as well, but journalists these days are trash . They can only write provocative things . XXs man, XXs girl, these tags will not disappear easily .

KangYoon rubbed the cigarette in the ashtray to put it out and spoke over a gla.s.s of wine .

It wont be easy, but Im planning for a frontal breakthrough this time .

What do you mean, a frontal breakthrough?

I was originally planning an alb.u.m for spring next year, but I pulled it ahead to Christmas .

Hearing that, President Choo ManJis eyes widened .

Whoa, there . Are you aiming for a noise marketing strategy?

Theres that too .

Hahaha .

Something seemed to have flashed in President Choo ManJis mind and he laughed heartily .

Wow, it really is a frontal breakthrough . Thats just like you, President Lee . I think we should continue our activities as though nothing happened . After all, its not true!

For that to happen, I believe that we should apologize to the fans first . In any case, its our fault for breaking the fantasies of our fans . I think well only have an effect if we come out straight about it and say sorry .

Hahaha . Looks like Im learning from you today . But is it really alright to tell me something like that?

When President Choo ManJi said that, KangYoon smiled as he replied .

No way, you arent planning to eat and run are you?

Hahahahahaha! Eat and run, you say!

The cheap words made President Choo ManJi laugh even more .

Well, Im not that cheap . Unlike Yera Oh, have you heard about that rumor?

Which rumor are you talking about?

President Choo ManJi spoke quietly .

Kang s.h.i.+Myoung from Yerang secretly met with the directors at MG . I dont know what went between them, but I feel like they would have done something .

Is that so?

Yerang and MG Entertainment companies .

KangYoon didnt have very good feelings towards either of them .

President Choo ManJi seemed to be the same as he spoke with a stiff expression .

In my opinion, this scandal happened at just the right, I mean, wrong time and theres a group in Yerang thats active in j.a.pan right now, and I heard that theres a group similar to Eddios coming out soon too . Moreover, MG and you have had a bad relations.h.i.+p for a long time am I overspeculating things?

Thats quite complex .

KangYoons words had a lot of complex emotions in them .

***

A little past 2 in the afternoon .

Lee HyunJi looked at the new desk in the office with a smile .

So its today .

Its about time .

KangYoon also felt a little excited as he looked at the time .

The employees were notified as well so they just kept on working as usual .

Not long later, the door to the office opened and a rather chubby man entered .

Welcome, Mr . GiJoon .

KangYoon stood up from his seat and gave him a light hug .

h.e.l.lo, President .

It was a short, chubby man wearing a suit .

He was Kang GiJoon of (former) Keyode Entertainment . He had officially come to World Entertainment after dealing with his former company .

Lee HyunJi also greeted him with a handshake .

h.e.l.lo, President Kang . I mean, youre a team leader now . It might be a little awkward but lets get along together .

Not at all, Director . I should get used to this in the future .

When Kang GiJoon asked where his seat was, Jung HyeJin quickly came and guided him to his place . He took a liking to his desk and put his luggage on the desk .

After unpacking, he headed towards the rooftop with KangYoon .

Do you smoke?

No, I dont .

Okay .

KangYoon was about to pull his pack of cigarettes out but pushed them back in before speaking .

Were going to work properly starting tomorrow . Please write up a guideline for raising actors with the knowledge you had at Keyode Entertainment .

Understood .

And also

KangYoon calmly continued .

Next year, Min JinSeo will come to our company . It wont take long, so please get ready to support her in ways that do not lose out to MG Entertainment .

Kang GiJoon gulped in nervousness as he was still in disbelief about this .