Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 146



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| Episode 146. 4th Contest: Final Announcement (2)

『Some stories become history

To the divine being

Everyone pay attention』

Park Joo-woo’s gestures had a dreamy edge.

The movement down the face, neck, and sleeves was graceful.

The choreography that Spark has shown so far has been dynamic and refreshing. No matter where they stop, the angles that hit like a knife and the enthusiasm that leaves no one out were clearly revealed on any stage.

On the other hand, now there was more dynamic control than before. There weren’t many violent movements, but all five of them moved in unison. Literally like flowing water.

The hanbok, which seemed to be made of a material similar to silk, had even pleats at the waist. Director Han did not miss that scene.

While the members lowered their postures for the next move, Choi Je-ho appeared in the center.

『The footsteps that caught my eye,

Failure comes with challenges

Remains unforgettable

Every day, with a long story』

Sparks gathered in the center and spread across the stage to match Choi Je-ho’s solo dance. This part made Choi Je-ho stand out even more.

And as Choi Je-ho’s part was coming to an end, Kang Ki-yeon approached Choi Je-ho.

Choi Je-ho held Kang Ki-yeon in his arms and covered the corners of her mouth.

Kang Ki-yeon smiled as she held Choi Je-ho’s hand.

The downcast gaze mysteriously met the camera, and the corners of the mouth went up with a hint of bitterness.

“Here we are

What does it say?

My name is

Does it remain or does it flow away?

The soft atmosphere of the first verse becomes a bit more solid as it moves into the second verse.

This role was played by Lee Cheong-hyeon.

Lee Cheong-hyeon is no different from any other boy his age during breaks or training camps, but he has a different kind of charisma on stage.

Who wouldn’t be in a good mood on stage during Sparks? But Lee Cheong-hyeon had a particularly big gap.

Lee Cheong-hyeon, who ran wild like a mad dog on the previous stage, this time gave off an aura of arrogance and nobility like a student of Sungkyunkwan.

Lee Cheong-hyeon performed his part by spreading out a fan that he had received from someone and shaking it gently.

And as the second verse was coming to an end, Lee Cheong-hyeon folded his fan with a rustling sound… … .

“Wow!”

I screamed when I saw the genuine surprise from in front, behind, and on both sides of the director.

Wet hair, dark gray eyes that matched Park Joo-woo’s, and skin that was particularly striking because it was white.

“Let me tell you

To me too

I have something to say.』

It was Kim Yi-wol’s appearance that no one in the audience expected. A smile bloomed on his moist face.

After finishing the short part, Kim Il-wol returned to the back of the formation.

But the aftermath was huge.

Even from the formation of six people, a different sense of stability was seen than before.

It was a strange thing. The five people before me had neither made any mistakes nor were they lacking in any ability.

The military dance that followed was truly the height of splendor.

It was to the point where I had the illusion that they were saying, ‘It’s not that we didn’t do it because we couldn’t do something flashy! It’s that we didn’t do it because we didn’t have the opportunity!’

The scale of the event quickly grew as at least twenty backup dancers joined.

Elaborate movements were repeated in time with the great flow.

Spark, wearing a teal hanbok, stood out among the backup dancers wearing hanbok with irregular black patterns on a white background.

‘It looks like a plant blooming on a snowy mountain.’

It was a sensual, cinematographer-like idea.

Gentle movements, like riding a wave, continued with a time lag.

As he walked between them, Jeong Seong-bin started singing again.

“Write our story

In it

Let me join you

Like this moment』

Most of the stages that have appeared in the royal palace so far have had content related to struggle, conquest, and the throne.

Of course. The program’s title is ‘Idol Dynasty Chronicles’.

However, Spark ran with the goal of the process itself rather than taking the throne.

And now, I was writing down all my thoughts from that time.

Isn’t the story of the one who failed to become king important?

Don’t stories disappear when others don’t see or hear them?

Is it right for the stories of those who have not been illuminated to be buried like this?

It’s an answer to someone who has such a question.

They will remember. That is the role of the recorder.

Looking at it this way, I think I understand why the PD wanted Spark to be on stage for the last time.

The theme of A Wang Sil is the story of idols growing up to become kings. The program A Wang Sil is a record of that growth.

There, Spark claimed to be the recorder. Could there be a better stage to show the identity of the royal family?

‘It’s not even necessarily a story exclusive to the royal family… … .’

A director who has been watching idol performances for years with meaningful messages in their lyrics could tell.

That if you listen to Spark’s songs from a slightly different angle, you can get a new interpretation.

A person who attracts attention wherever he goes.

Those who keep an eye on him and record his actions.

People who want to be together without being torn apart.

Doesn’t this remind you of something?

‘Anyway, this is the ‘idol’ dynasty’s chronicles, right?’

It was really sparkly how the production team created a stage that couldn’t be missed while also making sure to look after their own interests. That’s what it means to be smart.

And he said he would make it history. That ambition was truly great.

The music gradually rose to its peak, reaching its highlight.

“It’s okay to stumble

Even if it’s a failure

I want to capture your eyes

So that I can take it out and look at it』

『Press your heart and write it down

After a long night

So that you can see it』

A director captured the main vocalists facing each other and performing high-pitched parts and ad-libs on camera.

There is a common saying in the industry that if a team has two or more main vocalists with different vocal tones, the team will be successful.

In that sense, among the teams that participated in Awangsil, Spark would be the team with the best vocal skills.

Including the main vocalist who doesn’t waver a single note while dancing vigorously, everyone is doing their part without any shortcomings, so which director wouldn’t love these guys?

The music became richer as traditional Korean instruments were mysteriously mixed in. The balance between the instruments was delicately adjusted until it reached a certain point.

Choi Je-ho stepped up to fill the short gap.

If everything went as planned in the rehearsal, it was ‘that’s’ turn to come out.

One director focused as much as possible. If he stayed the same as he did during rehearsal, he might miss it this time.

Choi Je-ho stood on the stage with both hands and looked around.

And the moment both feet touched the ground, he used the momentum to jump high.

The neatly tailored quill drew a large circle in the air.

‘Is it a flash kick?’

The angle at which he kicked the air was a work of art. The movement of drawing a perfect circle, the leaping ability of a high level, and the long duration of the air. There was nothing to criticize.

It is a world where idols are good at not only dancing and singing, but also foreign languages, games, and art. There are also many idols who can do acrobatics.

But what makes Choi Je-ho special is… … .

‘I don’t know, something like that.’

Aren’t there people who just grab your attention even when you’re just sitting still?

Choi Je-ho was also that kind of person. He was someone whose every movement was breathtakingly perfect, and who made you feel like even his clothes and hair were dancing along with him.

Even if he is not popular now, Choi Je-ho was a seed that would have made it big at some point. Director Han has seen many people like this become recognized through the magic of reverse running.

Moreover, since he has gotten off to such a good start, Choi Je-ho will continue on a smooth path unless something happens.

The singing that had reached its peak began to diminish as Choi Je-ho’s solo dance came to an end.

As the backup dancers gathered at the center of the stage, their backs turned and their heads bowed, the black spots on the backs of their hanbok formed a shape.

The five members of Spark were also absorbed into the black letters.

Choi Je-ho’s bass sound was thick on the stage floor.

“Now I

Leave a trace

It will last forever

For a long time』

Choi Je-ho, who had been kneeling, slowly raised his head.

And then he turned around and walked back to his empty seat.

Finally, the character for ‘record’ (錄) was completed on a white piece of paper.

It was a perfect ending.

‘PD Yang, I’m sure you’re really sad that this isn’t the last stage.’

Even on a darkened stage, a director thought about adjusting the camera angle to follow where the Spark members would stand.

But what’s touching is touching.

One director had work to do. There was still Spark’s interview, two stages, two interviews, and the final ranking announcement left.

Just as I was thinking that I hope the broadcast goes well, the lights came on.

As I adjusted the camera angle again to capture Spark’s upper body as he gathered for the interview, the walkie-talkie became noisy.

Urgent sounds and a busy atmosphere.

The audience roared.

One director raised his head and checked the stage.

The Spark members who had gathered in front of the stage were running towards Kim Yi-wol who had collapsed in the corner.

There were a lot of radio messages telling us to change the angle towards Yuri and not to show the audience.

While one of the staff members carried Kim Iwol on his back, Yuru skillfully led the juniors.

Only then did the director remember something he had briefly overlooked.

Even though she covered her complexion with makeup, Kim Yi-wol’s hair was soaked with cold sweat when she appeared.

And he was a patient who had recently suffered an injury that required eight weeks of recovery.