Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 89



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| Episode 89. Job Competency Improvement Training (3)

First, improving job competency. This is an OJT mission that you can pass on by practicing hard.

Next, sharing secret stories with the members? I wonder what this is.

What’s the secret? Talking about settlement ratios? Doesn’t UA stop employees from sharing salary information with each other?

Still, I have to share something since it increases the chances of a stable comeback.

If it’s too late, I’ll just throw them all into the vocal practice room and tell them 101 reasons why they can’t go to college. There won’t be any penalties since it’s already happened.

So what’s left is… … .

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[SYSTEM] ‘New task’ has been assigned.

▷ Securing manpower for a comeback

▷ Reward: Increased probability of stable comeback

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This is it.

If we bring forward the comeback, we will be able to secure some of the company’s manpower.

But that was only at a certain level, and it was difficult to expect as much push as when we debuted.

‘Unless Newry’s workload is greatly reduced.’

There were roughly three ways to do this.

One. Mr. Newley suddenly becomes bold and bulldozes through all the decision-making processes.

2. Yoo Han-soo realizes and demonstrates his hidden abilities that he had not realized before.

3. I take care of all sorts of odd jobs at UA, which is short on staff, and minimize the time I have to spend with Newry.

Anyone can see that the correct answer is number 3.

I laughed bitterly.

Then I turned on my laptop with the intention of looking through the albums that Mr. Newry had previously released. I also planned to do some research on the subject if necessary.

But my sacrifice for the spark soon lost its purity and spontaneity.

“Would you like to read the proposal… please?”

This is because the planning team came to us with a plan that had the words ‘(4th)’ in it.

I tried not to show my excitement and cautiously accepted the few-page proposal.

‘Why are you giving this to me?’

The planning team is the professionals in this industry, so what can I say?

I was so embarrassed I could die. I swallowed a sigh and read the plan carefully.

And I found it.

『The Return of the Goddess and a New Journey』

A title that is so familiar and cheesy that it’s annoying.

‘Is Yuhansu playing any games these days?’

These were words I felt like I had seen a few times in the Gangnam Station subway advertisement.

I understand that you’re advertising a game, but isn’t the field a little different here?

I turned the page, trying not to frown in front of the staff.

And my efforts almost went down the drain in 3 seconds.

『Planning intention

With the concept of being a descendant of a siren who captivates listeners with her deadly beauty and captivating voice, Newry’s image, which has returned after three years with a more mature look, is being changed… … .

Because the back was even more spectacular.

Yoo Han-soo, that guy must have downloaded some weird game somewhere. Can’t this guy only give female singers sexy concepts?

Why on earth did the planning team show me this? To make me go nuts?

Or, do you want me to share in this pain so that only you guys can have your mental breakdowns?

Either way, it was painful. I hurriedly rewrote the plan and returned it to the staff.

“I’m sorry. I’m still so immature that I don’t even know what to say!”

“Lee Wol-ah, just a moment!”

The staff member grabbed me as I tried to run away. I desperately wanted to shout at them to please let me go.

Everyone at my company knows that I’m flirting with Yoo Han-soo. What kind of rule is this? What can I say here?

I was thinking that it would be better if my accumulated fatigue went through the ceiling and I collapsed, but then the staff member said something.

“Don’t feel pressured, just be honest. We’re also in a state of confusion right now, so we’re asking around for opinions.”

Ambiguous. What is it?

Even with my eyes closed, it’s obvious that Yoo Han-soo would place Newly in the mudflats of the West Sea, shoot a music video, and then suggest using chroma key to composite a million columnar joints.

The staff member smiled awkwardly, as if my distrust had been conveyed.

“Um… … . Wouldn’t it be a bit strange to ask for opinions without giving any explanations?”

“If it’s confidential, you don’t have to tell me. I don’t care about that kind of stuff at all!”

“Do kids these days even use the word ‘confidential’? Anyway.”

The staff member coughed a couple of times.

“Actually, there is skepticism within the planning team about this. Before the freshness of the plan, the image itself is not the style that Newry likes.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. Yiwol, have you seen Newry’s music video?”

I’ve seen it before. It usually feels like it’s full of energy. I’m the type of person who spreads bright energy around me.

As I nodded, the staff member continued speaking.

“Mr. Newry is one of the more challenging ballad singers. The subject matter of this new song is also unique. So… … .”

“It doesn’t fit with this concept.”

The staff member sighed at my words. It seemed that Yoo Han-soo had never looked at Newry’s previous works.

But there were still some puzzling parts.

The question is why the planning team brought this to me. And it’s already known internally that there’s something strange about it.

Since I had no intention of being framed for speaking carelessly, I cautiously asked the staff member my question.

“But may I ask why you’re asking me this? Seongbin knows the trends in the music industry better than I do, and Cheonghyeon is more creative.”

“How can you be so meticulous?”

It looks like this happened after Chief Nam put his twin-flower tea in the microwave for 10 more seconds and got hit by lightning.

The staff member spoke to me, even though I didn’t respond specifically.

“First of all, the reason I’m asking people outside the team is because I’m worried that we might have preconceived notions about Producer Yoo. Why, even if you hate people, you shouldn’t hate the work, right?”

I wanted to ask if it was usually the opposite, but I held back.

“You seem to be wondering why you don’t ask people with significant industry experience, but the problems that they can identify should already be pointed out within the team where the experienced people are. If that doesn’t happen, the team is already dysfunctional.”

“… … .”

“Furthermore, the reason I asked you, a young person, was because I thought we might be missing out on the latest trends. No matter how sensitive the entertainment industry is to trends, it’s hard to keep up with the younger generation. PD Yoo’s plan may not seem like much to us, but it might work for your generation.”

The staff member scratched his head and laughed.

I’m surprised. I didn’t think UA would have such a strong sense of professionalism.

I was curious as to how a company with such a team came up with the cyborg warrior concept.

Next, I was embarrassed.

These people are seriously only looking at the work, and I am thinking about how I behave with Yuhansu.

Let’s reflect and learn a lot. I thought to myself.

“Oh, right, Yiwol.”

I thought the conversation was over, but the staff member called me back again.

“You said that earlier. Why did I ask you instead of Seongbin or Cheonghyeon?”

“Oh, that’s it.”

“There are many reasons, but the biggest reason I asked you specifically is because you have good sense.”

It was a bit hard to understand. It’s been years since my brain became hardened. How could I have any useful sense left?

As if he had noticed my thoughts, the staff member tapped my shoulder.

“You’re so nice. And surprisingly so. At least that’s what my team thinks.”

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“So, you fell for the praise from the planning team and searched for Senior Newly’s item until dawn yesterday?”

Lee Cheong-hyeon came to me during break time and asked.

“Cheong-hyeon, if you say that, I’ll cry?”

Even as I answered like that, my fingers didn’t stop moving.

I had to move diligently to send an attachment, a formal greeting, and a smiley emoticon within 10 minutes.

Despite my neglect, Lee Cheong-hyeon did not yield.

“When did you say that your eyes were so dry that tears would flow out but then go back in?”

“How can every word you say be so logical?”

I ignored Lee Cheong-hyeon, who was constantly rambling, and pressed the send button on the email to the planning team.

Then what should I do? As a fellow office worker, I can’t just leave my struggling coworker alone.

“My brother is very sleep-deprived. He tends to let his guard down too much because he’s finished growing up.”

As Lee Cheong-hyeon spoke, Park Joo-woo nodded behind him.

“So? Starting today, Cheong-Hyeon, you’ll take care of coordinating your schedule for me?”

“Is that so? Then please forward it to me.”

Look at this guy. He’s really good at understanding the ecosystem, having stayed up all night with him several times.

“Okay. I was just kidding.”

As I said that, I got up from the floor. Lee Cheong-hyeon grumbled about who could be joking so seriously, but I pretended not to hear that either.

I checked the time and there were about two minutes left until practice resumed.

In the meantime, I secretly went to a corner of the practice room and opened the system to check the progress of the work.

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[SYSTEM] Progress of the job competency enhancement program

▷ Kim I-wol

Dance (1) ■■■■■□□

Dance (2) ■■■■□□□

Vocals ■■■■■□□

▷ Choi Je-ho

Dance ■■■■■□□

Vocals ■■■■■□□

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Today, the 5th day, all members were safely completing their practice time and cruising along.

All that was left was for me to fill in the remaining practice time by tonight, stamp my attendance for the dance (2) section, and then run hard for the remaining two days.

If this works, then… … .

≫ I’m tired of just closing my eyes to the X-foot tick

Lee Wol-ah, practice a little… … . Aren’t you embarrassed in front of the members… … ?

≫ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋHe’s the oldest but his skills are the worst

X, why did this guy get involved at the last minute? It’s so annoying.

≫ This guy just doesn’t have the personality to be an idol

What if the members say that they practice hard for 100 days? The skills that are shown to the public are at this level.

If you practice and it looks like this, then this length wasn’t right in the first place.

… … I hope this will provide some comfort to the five supporters who are suffering.

Sorry, I’ll try to be as inconspicuous as possible.

“Brother, our break is over!”

As soon as I finished checking the progress, Jeong Seong-bin called me.

“Okay, I’ll go.”

I sat up in the corner as naturally as possible.

At that moment, the area under my nose felt hot and something started to drip down. I quickly covered my nose and mouth with my hands.

‘What is it? Is it a runny nose?’

The world is so ridiculous. It’s ridiculous to see a grown man not being able to blow his nose properly and having a runny nose. Even those who supported the Spark 6 should immediately switch to supporting the 5.

“Brother, why are you like that… … ?”

Park Joo-woo asked.

I waved my hand and said, “Don’t let those guys come near me, who is uglier than anyone else.”

“Sorry. I look like a total filthy mess right now. Can you pretend you didn’t see me and just bring me some tissues?”

“Tongue, bro! Bro, you’re bleeding!”

As I was reaching out my hand pitifully, Lee Cheong-hyeon screamed.

Pirani?

Then I smelled the familiar smell of iron. Something I was desperately trying not to eat, fearing it might be snot, seeped between my lips.

I slowly looked down at the hand that had been holding my nose. My hand was soaked in dark red blood.