Chapter 206
[The scandal surrounding the unequivocal ‘0-member girl group’ Girl Revolution, who are the real couples?]
[Weekly KPOP – “I’m dating too.” Dangerous confessions towards one man. Even foreign media is shocked.]
[Current Affairs Commentary – Who is ‘Seon Taeyang,’ the star manager who simultaneously dated three girl group members?]
Han Gyeoul Love – What is this?
Huneng Broadcast Listener – I don’t know, something is happening. ㄷㄷ
Witches’ Stunning Trio – Wow, those girls are really crazy, they’re totally deceiving the fans!
Spring Broadcast from the Hospital Room – Hey, did you read Yeoreum’s full interview? This is so thrilling ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
EE22222 – For real, isn’t it a drama that the only person who believed in him, amidst everyone not believing, actually realizes a promise like “giving half of the world?”
Room Challenger – Personal Opinion) Gyeoul’s story is more thrilling.
SSS-Class Hunter – This is a story about a kid who thought about suicide but ended up smiling brighter than anyone else, is there any competition?
Omedeto – Look at these kids’ pot-like mentality. Where did all the people go who were freaking out supporting Gaeul♡Taeyang as a couple?
Male Mosquito – I still support Gaeul!
97sevem – Me too, me too!
Moratorium – You’re crazy, you’re saying such things while sucking the money from others and backstabbing the whole time?
Rational Thinker – …Could they interview about that backstabbing too? I’m so curious.
pEAK – ⚐⚑⚐Check Confirmation⚑⚐⚑ Related posts about the truck protest are here↘
oiyasoba – Just when I was bored, this is a stroke of luck. Does anyone have the ENSTAR link for Seon Taeyang and the members?
SSEEE9909 – I posted the link in the above post, everyone go terrorize!
Room Challenger – I’ve been aware of his jerk-level since he was a minor, always hitting on people with a creepy mindset.
Cultural Lag Theory – Did you all read the full article? It’s not something dirty. It’s truly a noble love.
Where Are Mom’s Socks? – They broke the news of dating three at the same time, where’s the purity in that?
Brush-Soon Guy – That’s why you don’t know, you’re a virgin.
Fluffy – I heard this is a dead fandom bulletin board.
10 Years of Proof – I came to see if there are dumb idiots who worship a group where an idol and manager date four people at the same time.
Gyeoul’s No.1 Fan – Please check the fan café rules and participate. Otherwise, you’ll be banned.
Three Meals a Day Mardang – This place is about to blow up, what’s the point of the rules?
ZEZE – Shouldn’t this be turned into a drama? This is such a beautiful story ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Zin-A Park – Even if it can’t be made into a drama, it will probably be reenacted in a current affairs expose.
“Looks like the program will reenact it.
I like sky blue – Ah, Girl Revolution damn it! I’m feeling a huge sense of betrayal, what about me who’s been writing Alfest lesbian fanfic all this time thinking the protagonist was from Girl Revolution?
Mild Seven – What do you mean? You’re probably going to get sued by your agency.
Momogugu – I’m certifying that I’ve ripped every album CD from Girl Revolution’s 1st to 7th.
In My Heart United – Our kiddos haven’t even released past their 4th album, what the heck have you been ripping?
Double Cheese Bagel – By the way, is there nothing about Yuri? Are we leaving our Yuri out? ㅠㅠㅠ
Judgment – Isn’t this Yuri bullying them? It’s like that crazy girl is drawing the line perfectly.
Mouse Force – Are you talking nonsense? Yuri, are you just going to roll over? You better confess you’re pregnant quickly!
Monotone – …The people in this board seem crazier than the kids from Girl Revolution.
“…”
As Cheon Aram sighed while reading the articles and comments.
“…What kind of reaction is this?”
It was Jo Narae from the promotion team who answered.
“It’s hard to gauge public opinion with existing fans of Girl Revolution mixed with casual listeners and general public who aren’t interested in idols, plus the hardcore fans driving the revenue. When Ms. Han Gyeo-reum’s article broke, it was chaotic enough, but now with Ms. Jin Yeoreum’s article out…”
“Are the fans confused too?”
“…Yes, there’s never been anything like this before.”
“There shouldn’t be any precedent for a scandal involving a lead idol and a manager all at once.”
Then Cheon Aram looked back and forth at the promotion team members Park Miso and Jo Narae and said,
“So, how should we interpret this?”
Park Miso raised her hand while checking the surroundings and, seeing Cheon Aram nod, said,
“Probably for some time, this confusion will continue. They’ll doubt the authenticity, treating it as ridiculous rumors. Because honestly, it’s a scandal that’s hard to accept rationally, and not many will go looking for the original articles and read them in full. But once the top media outlets start picking it up….”
Swallowing hard under gathered gazes, Park Miso spoke with a quivering voice as if she didn’t want to say it,
“We’re all screwed.”
At the utterly realistic conclusion, all the original members felt chills running down their spines when suddenly, the Meeting Room door burst open, and staff members rushed in.
“Team Leader Park! I’m so sorry to interrupt the meeting, but there’s a very urgent phone call!”
“Team Leader Seon! ‘Sora Music’ has requested a clarification regarding the related controversy!”
“P… please save me. Chairman Jin Baek-ho of Jinkang is calling directly…”
“President! Cheon Woo-hyun, the President of GBC Broadcasting Station, has called directly because he isn’t getting any responses on his personal phone!”
At that moment, a woman they had never seen before barged in and said.
“I’m Lee Ga-ram from Six Communications! I have questions regarding the Girl Revolution scandal…!”
“Did you get permission for your coverage? …Of course not, how did you get in here? Get out, right now!”
“Go ahead and sue me! I won’t leave until you do! But if you just answer my questions, I’ll quietly disappear.”
“Drag this brat out!”
As the female employees grabbed the reporter and tried to pull her away, another staff member appeared, screaming.
“Uh… um, the reporters are setting up camp outside the company and are about to storm in! What… what do we do…?”
Facing this chaos, Cheon Aram pinched her nose and dumped a handful of some unknown substance into her mouth, saying.
“…I’m seriously losing it.”
I felt the same way.
*
I followed Cheon Aram and my colleagues’ instructions to hide until the reporters were chased away and once again tucked myself into a tiny balcony that I hadn’t even known existed, excluding myself.
This had always been a space where I discreetly smoked electronic cigarettes, revealing my face less to others, but now I didn’t even have the guts to do that. I just blankly gazed up at the Sky.
‘I messed up, seriously.’
I had no idea how to handle anything. While I sighed deeply at the series of shocking events that turned my hair white, the balcony door opened.
I hastily hid my face, thinking that a reporter had sneakily followed me here, only to find a familiar and gruff voice.
“What the hell is going on again?”
It was Cheon Jong-hoon, the main producer of Alcest and my rude mentor.
“How did you get in here? I thought they were blocking all outsiders.”
“No one can block me. I’m Cheon Jong-hoon of SS.”
“Of course you are.”
He hadn’t even been invited in, but without needing any permission, he barged into the cramped balcony, smirked once, and said.
Without saying a word, Cheon Jong-hoon barged into the narrow balcony as if he didn’t need any permission, smirked, and said,
“Quite the look, huh?”
“…”
“Well, considering the future we’ll face, I guess it’s only natural to look like that.”
Even though I didn’t even react, he took it upon himself to keep talking.
“It’ll be hard for you to hold your head up at the company, whether you meant it or not. You’ll have to drop the variety shows you were working on too. Honestly, who would want to keep a psychotic PD around after such ridiculous controversies, right?”
It was annoying, but he wasn’t wrong.
In a situation like this, there was no way I could dodge the fallout.
“This isn’t the end. I can’t really guess how this controversy will wrap up, but it’ll be tough for you to stay at TwoBear now. The fanbase won’t tolerate you, a risky element, hanging around the company, and might even go on a boycott. Investors will be the same. They’ll pressure the company to cut ties with you in their own way. A demotion is a given… But then again, since TwoBear doesn’t have any branches, that’s a slim hope. Yeah, your spot at TwoBear is gone. Congratulations on joining the ranks of the unemployed. And getting blocked from job prospects is just a bonus.”
But honestly, hearing that was a bit infuriating.
What was I supposed to do with things I already knew?
“What? Did you come here just to pick a fight? What’s the point of telling me that when I’m already distressed?”
“A fight? Not at all. I’m here to persuade you.”
“Persuade me?”
Cheon Jong-hoon shrugged and said confidently,
“As you know, I’m the heir of SS. With the success of Alces’t and subsequent projects, I’ll officially be getting into management soon. The giant SS is coming under my control.”
“W-well, congratulations. I’ll send a flower arrangement, out of priestly duty.”
“Do you think I came all this way just for some flowers? …Think about it. Naturally, my position as the lead producer at SS will be left vacant. It’s the most important and well-paid position, the heart of the company. Who do you think should fill that vacancy?”
“Isn’t it obvious? The one with the best skills should take over.”
“Exactly.”
Cheon Jong-hoon nodded once and locked eyes with me.
“That person is you.”
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