Damn Idol - Chapter 149



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Fucking Idol Episode 149

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‘I lost.’

The reason Max Ho came to this conclusion was not because the issues related to Han Si-on’s parents had been neatly resolved.

It wasn’t because Onsemiro’s parents foolishly tried to get money from both sides and got swindled by both sides.

The reason Max Ho sensed his own defeat was, surprisingly, because of The Masked Singer.

Choi Max-ho is a person who is confident in his producing sense.

This means that at least one’s listening ear is as good as anyone else’s.

But, I didn’t know that was a whole new labyrinth.

I have been consistently directing Coming Up Next and have watched the entire process from practice to results.

It was shocking.

If others knew about Choi Ma-ho’s thoughts, they might wonder, ‘Why are you so shocked by that?’

However, it was surprising by Choi Max-ho’s standards, and it became an opportunity to regain objectivity about Se Dal Baek Il.

The current Sedalbaekil is not the team he knew.

Thanks to this, Choi Max-ho was able to let go of his prejudice and contempt and watch the performance of Sedalbaekil’s State Of Mind.

Excellent.

No, it’s perfect.

I’m not talking about the perfection of the performance or the song.

This is a story about the songs of the members of Sedalbaekil.

It’s unbelievable how these people came together in one team.

So, Choi Max-ho came to a conclusion.

Now, the three-month-hundred-day train is unstoppable.

My pride is hurt and I feel bad, but I am a businessman.

The reason we have been trying to destroy the 3-month-100-day system is to protect the vested interest cartel.

An independent idol who made his own music achieves great success?

It is a factor that has a major negative impact on the industry as a whole.

Because trainees who overestimate their own abilities can rebel by saying, “I can become like Se-dal-baek-il, too, so why do I have to endure such hardships?”

But anyway, Sedalbaekil was a success.

You can dent a train, but you can’t stop it.

It takes time and money to find a scratch, so there was no reason to pay for that.

So the conclusion is simple.

‘We have to drag them into the cartel.’

We must make peace with Sedalbaekil.

Once I came to that conclusion, my mind became clearer.

It wasn’t that I was particularly annoyed, and I didn’t force myself to reach out.

Because businessman Choi Dae-ho truly believed that reconciliation with Se-dal-baek-il was the best option.

What’s a bit disappointing is…

“CEO Choi Ma-ho. May I give you a piece of careful advice?”

“If you’re going to trample on the three months and one hundred days, you’ll have to trample on them as quickly and mercilessly as possible. Those guys… … are not easy.”

“Or rather, let’s make up now. Just let it go. Before it comes back to a bigger mess.”

I should have listened to the advice of CEO Oh of Double M.

Because I have already suffered a lot of losses due to the three-month and one-hundred-day period.

But what can we do, it’s in the past?

Choi Max-ho came to a conclusion and contacted Han Si-on.

Let’s talk.

Han Si-on readily accepted, and that put Choi Dae-ho’s mind at ease.

It’s hard to understand why Han Si-on, who has such great musical talent and artistic temperament, also has a business sense.

Anyway, Han Si-on has a business sense.

So it would make sense.

If only there was clear evidence that he had put the gun down.

So, when the appointed time came, Han Si-on came to Ryan Entertainment, and the two had their first private meeting.

It was definitely a comfortable feeling, but it was a bit disappointing to see Han Si-on’s clean face.

Rather than feeling regretful for not being able to trample on them, I felt regretful that I should have brought them back as a complete group after Coming Up Next ended.

“… … Sit down.”

“yes.”

“What would you like to drink? Coffee? Juice?”

“Water would be good. As you know, I’m trying to manage my weight.”

“okay.”

Choi Dae-ho, who saw Han Si-on drinking water, first brought up a question that had been on his mind for a long time.

“I’m curious, how much of your scenario ends up here?”

“Are you talking about the process of success in three months and one hundred days?”

“Yeah. Honestly, I was a little shocked. I didn’t know I could have any influence on independent bands.”

When I was touring the indie scene performing gigs, I never imagined that a moment like this would come.

But after that, a series of absurd things happened.

From the Abyss Detector, to Drop Out and NOP, original content, RESUME, news appearances, Color Show, Seaside Heights video, Billboard entry, and the manipulation controversy of Coming Up Next… … .

Most of it was probably heaven’s help, but Choi Dae-ho thought that there must have been some part of Han Si-on’s scenario as well.

But Han Shi-on’s answer was different.

“There are two things I never expected. One is the simultaneous occurrence of NOP and Drop Out.”

“… … .”

“Another thing is that CEO Choi Max-ho gave up so quickly.”

“… … .”

The word “white flag” is very offensive, but it is not wrong.

Because he no longer wanted to endure the human and material resources consumed in attacking for three months and one hundred days.

But it’s still hard to believe.

“So it was all your scenario?”

“There is no such thing as just one scenario. The color show wasn’t in the plan, but the moment Eddie mentioned it, I included it in the scenario.”

“Yeah, that’s great.”

Choi Max-ho didn’t look like he believed her, and Han Si-on didn’t look like he wanted to convince her either.

Silence flowed between the two, and it was Choi Dae-ho who broke the silence.

Because when it comes to business, the one with the most important business to do speak first.

“You have two choices.”

“Go ahead.”

“The first is a collaboration with Takescene. Since Takescene is in a lower class, we will cover all the investment, production, and promotion costs, and the share will be 50/50.”

“What about the second one?”

“You filed a business contract? Ryan Entertainment will buy 10% of the shares. Do you know what 10% means?”

There is no intention whatsoever of getting involved in management, and the intention is only to signal to the market that relations have been restored.

“How much do you want to buy?”

“I’ll have to check that. I promise I’ll give you more than the cool corporate value.”

Choi Max-ho believed that Han Si-on would receive his number.

It had been three months and a hundred days since I had achieved self-made, but I didn’t want to continue to be tied with Ryan Enter and Chuck.

If it costs Ryan Entertainment to attack Sedalbaekil, it also costs Sedalbaekil to defend.

Also, if you look at it objectively and go all the way, Ryan Entertainment will win in the end.

Three months and one day can’t produce a hit song forever.

This is the world where a songwriter who has been churning out hit songs for years like he’s possessed suddenly starts putting out crap songs.

This is also the world where top stars who created a storm of issues with a reputation that seemed like it would last forever are forgotten in an instant.

But capital is eternal.

So, from Sedalbaekil’s perspective, there was no reason to fight with Ryan Entertainment until the end.

Perhaps Han Si-on also knows this, which is why he has never officially said, “Ryan Entertainment is persecuting us.”

Choi Max-ho was confident of that.

Until suddenly, Han Si-on burst into laughter.

“Hahahaha.”

The laughter didn’t stop easily.

Han Si-on, who had been laughing like crazy, drank the remaining water and opened his mouth.

“Oh, this is really interesting.”

“… … You’re so rude.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to laugh, but I was just dumbfounded.”

“… … .”

“If you were really going to make such a suggestion, you should have done it before mobilizing On Sae-mi’s parents. You shouldn’t have said things like Koo Tae-hwan is a school bully, Choi Jae-seong’s family is like this, and Lee Ion was sponsored and then left his former agency.”

Choi Max-ho tilted his head.

He himself did such a thing… … .

‘ah.’

Come to think of it, I did do it.

When the tampering controversy spread to the manipulation controversy of Coming Up Next and the unfair winning controversy of TakeScene.

[The story of Lee Ion leaving his former agency]

[Koo Tae-hwan School Violence Controversy (+Evidence Attached)]

[Do you guys know who Choi Jae-seong’s parents are?]

He attacked the members of Sedalbaekil in order to put out the fire.

But I didn’t think this would be fatal.

It was just a waste of time.

As a result, this didn’t become an issue at all.

It’s strange.

“Wasn’t it all just a blur?”

“It’s not me or the CEO who decides that. It’s the parties involved.”

“So? You’re going to go all the way just for something like that?”

“No, well, that’s not why I went all the way.”

“Then, stop being so proud. You’re smart, so you’ll probably be able to guess what I’m thinking.”

“pride?”

At that moment, Choi Max-ho felt an eerie feeling.

Ryan Entertainment is a company that can exert strong influence in the entertainment industry, which means it can exert strong influence on the public.

That’s why, even though it’s a company with a market cap of only 1 trillion won, it has more contacts with high-ranking officials than you might think.

The high-ranking people we are talking about here are those who are described as having a ‘market cap of only 1 trillion won.’

Choi Ma-ho felt eerie every time he met such people.

The predatory nature inherent in those at the top of capitalism cannot be hidden.

They are the ones who will do anything to achieve their goals, even if it is something out of the ordinary.

Choi Ma-ho often felt fear whenever he saw their cruelty and ruthlessness.

But… … .

I get that feeling from Han Si-on right now.

Looking down at myself quietly… … .

‘Looking down?’

Why did you think of looking down?

When Choi Max-ho couldn’t figure out what to do, Han Si-on opened his mouth.

With a clearly different impression and speech.

“Let me ask you something. If you produced us, would you be able to produce better results than we have now?”

I can’t answer that even with a lie.

It’s been three months and a hundred days since he built up enormous recognition solely through his musical achievements, without nearly destroying his image as a singer.

Now, if you start appearing in front of the public slowly by choosing entertainment programs, you will become a superstar.

“Why didn’t I denounce the attack by Ryan Entertainment? Why didn’t I spread rumors in the neighborhood?”

“… … .”

“I told the members to wait and see after the victory. They will eventually be included in the vested interests, so there is no reason to make a fuss. But that was just a remark to convince them. My true feelings are different.”

Han Si-on continues speaking with a sinister look in his eyes.

“Because it’s the same.”

“… … !”

“A business that was built by luck with a little talent and skill is what gets in the way of your goals.”

“… … .”

“How many albums do you think I lost because of you? Your patience that may end at any moment?”

Choi Ma-ho couldn’t understand Han Si-on’s words, but he couldn’t open his mouth either.

“So just wait. When the time comes, I will take it down.”

Han Si-on, who had said that, jumped up from his seat, but did not leave the office.

Instead, he smiled as if he were a sociopath and said softly.

“CEO Choi Ma-ho.”

“… … .”

“If you want to beg me to spare your life from now on, please call or send me a KakaoTalk message.”

So I left the office.

Leaving a word behind.

“Because we’re going to be a little busy.”

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11:00 AM, September 11, 2017.

The three-month-old’s story has been revealed to the world.

No one knows yet, but this album will create a huge stir.