Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 35



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Episode 35

A season passed by in an instant.

During the one season, Heeseong was busier than anyone else and adapted quite a bit to life in the entertainment industry.

-Hello, is this Manager Kim Ye-seul’s phone?

“Yes, that’s right. Where are you?”

-I’m contacting you because of an advertisement. I really want to hire Kim Ye-seul as our model this time. Can we talk about it for a moment?

“Oh, yes. Which product is it?”

-Haha, it’s not a product. It’s a brand promotion. There are three affiliates: finance, investment, and insurance.

“Oh, I see. Then which affiliate are you suggesting?”

-All three. Finance, investment, insurance, everything.

“yes?!”

Heeseong was so surprised that he raised his voice without realizing it.

It’s a good thing the light was red, because if I had been driving I probably would have slammed on the brakes.

What the other person said just a moment ago was truly hard to believe.

“Did I hear it wrong? It’s the same in all three places. What’s that?”

– Heh, you’re surprised, right? At first, we also wondered if this was possible, but when we thought about it, it wasn’t impossible. Above all, the advertiser actively wanted it. That’s why we’re contacting you right after finishing the internal meeting. Is it possible to schedule and such?

“I guess you can adjust your schedule, but… …. Do you really want to have all three places as models? The advertiser?”

– Yes. The image in this drama was a very strong yet humane and charming character. I think the advertiser fell in love with her after watching the drama. Plus, she’s one of the most popular actresses right now, so she’s even better as a model. Hehe, you know? There are no one-time contracts for big company advertisements. Once you sign a contract, it’s for at least several years. Because of reliability issues.

How could he not know? Hee-sung has worked for two years at the number one advertising company in Korea.

The contract period is several years, and unless there are any special incidents, the contract will continue to be renewed.

Moreover, in the areas of finance, investment, and insurance, there is an even greater tendency to stick to one model due to reliability issues.

But, they are trying to entrust all three models to Kim Ye-seul.

I wondered what was going on.

But I soon came to my senses when I heard what the other person had to say.

-The advertiser’s position is that it absolutely has to be Kim Ye-seul. That’s why they’re thinking of offering an unusually high contract fee. Since they’re probably very busy with their schedules. Even if it doesn’t work out, the three places combined will probably be worth over 10 billion won. How about setting up a formal meeting and negotiating the details?

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“Huh? The UL company? Isn’t that a huge company? My mom and dad’s insurance is all from that company.”

“Yes, it is a large company ranked within the top 20. The three affiliates that received the proposal are finance, investment, and insurance.”

“Ha, as you live, things like this happen. I thought I’d filmed more than I could handle, but now I’m getting this huge offer. What do you think, Manager? Do you think it’s okay?”

“There’s no reason not to do it. Just standing there as an advertisement model proves where Yesul is at this moment. And since the drama is ending successfully, I think it’s the best time to do it.”

“Then I’ll definitely do it. If the manager says it’s okay, then there’s no need to ask or question anything! Wow, am I really going to be famous now? Mom and Dad will be the happiest! My face will be plastered all over the insurance policy I signed up for. Hehe.”

“It’s already famous enough. The drama’s viewer ratings speak for themselves. It’s hard to get first place in the same time slot.”

This drama, which is Kim Ye-seul’s debut work and also Kim Jae-han’s debut work, has been showing high viewer ratings day after day, contrary to the broadcasting station’s concerns.

Since it was already a hot topic before the drama even started, it was bound to attract a lot of attention, but when we opened the lid, it was even more fun than expected.

A debut work by a new director, a new writer, and even a lead actor.

Unlike before, the treatment had changed so much that now the broadcasting station was the first to bring up the topic of a reward vacation.

“And this is what I was talking about last time. I think it’s time to decide now.”

Kim Ye-seul’s expression became even more depressed as she checked the documents that Hee-sung had handed over.

“Is this really the best we can do, Manager…? I still want to work with you more, Manager.”

“I want to do that too, but this is the right choice for Yesul’s future. It’s gotten to the point where I can’t handle it on my own anymore.”

Heeseong added in a calm tone.

“I thought that if I continued like this with all the incoming work, advertisements, and interviews, I would be in big trouble. I think it would only get worse in the future, not worse, so I think now is the right time. I need to choose a good company before it gets too late.”

Heeseong looked at Kim Yeseul as he unfolded the documents.

“I’ve organized all the contract terms that I’ve received from Yesul so far. From the contract period to the amount of the contract fee, to the artists she’s affiliated with and her reputation. You can assume that she’s received offers from most agencies.”

“This many? There are so many that it’ll be hard to choose… … . You know, Manager. I have contract trauma. I had a big one once.”

Her life was almost ruined, so now even the mere mention of a contract made her heart race.

“Is there anywhere you would recommend? Where do you think would be the best place to go?”

“Well, when you look at everything, whether it’s the conditions or the scale, there’s no place like this. I think Yesul will find it easy to adapt.”

Hee-sung took one out of the documents and held it out in front of Kim Ye-seul.

The words ‘Dear Entertainment’ were written in large letters there.

“If it’s Dear Entertainment, is Sarah there?”

“Yes, Yoo Joo-yeon also joined this time. Aside from our friendship, this is the place that objectively offered the best conditions. Since it is a planning company comprised solely of actors and no singers, it will be of great help in future activities. There is also a contract included, so please review it. Compare it with other places.”

Half a year has already passed since I started working with Kim Ye-seul.

The contract between the two was for one year, but Hee-sung had already made it clear in advance that he did not think he would be able to complete the contract.

Because it gained so much popularity in a short period of time, it has now become impossible to handle it alone.

From managing her schedule to working full-time, even though she was filling up her time 24 hours a day, the love calls directed at her showed no signs of abating, and she decided that it was time to make a choice for her future.

In order to receive more professional care and support for a wider range of activities, it is best to have an agency.

‘I had planned to do this from the beginning.’

Now that I’ve made up my mind to become a freelance manager, it was a moment that would come.

The important thing is that we were able to say goodbye in a way that both of us were satisfied with.

Anyway, we’ve accomplished much more than our initial goal of making her a successful debut.

And that too in just half the time of the promised contract period.

Hee-sung smiled as he looked at Kim Ye-seul’s face, which still seemed to be filled with regret and longing.

“You don’t have to be so sorry. But that doesn’t mean our relationship ends here. Won’t there come a day when we can be together again? If Yesul needs me.”

“Tch. I know what kind of state the manager will be in at that time. Now, the manager has become as famous as I am. I think both you and I would want to work together.”

“Huh? Not at all? Of course, I received similar offers when I took Yesul with me, but I’ve decided to live like this. No one can guarantee the future of a freelancer.”

Kim Ye-seul let out a sigh and asked Hee-seong.

“So, what are you going to do now, Manager? Do you have any plans for the next time?”

Heeseong shrugged and smiled.

“Well? I’m going to take a break for the time being and think about it. Do you see the dark circles here? They all came from working with Yesul. I’ve never slept more than 4 hours a day. Isn’t this considered an industrial accident? Dark circles should have been included in the contract conditions.”

“Tch, put it in now. I’ll do anything for you, whether it’s laser treatment or dermatological treatment! Do you know I’m making a lot of money now? I can even give you a lifetime pass, manager?”

Well, there are more than 10 commercials that were filmed while filming the drama.

Even though he was a newcomer, the advertising fee was measured solely by recognition, so the amount was by no means small.

Heeseong nodded with a satisfied expression, as if he was acknowledging it.

“I’ll definitely let you know if I need it next time. Thanks to Yesul, my bank account has become quite full, so I think I can use my own money for now.”

It’s not that Heesung didn’t get to handle an amount of money that he couldn’t even imagine before.

It was a natural thing.

Since they only had to split the profits between the two according to the contract ratio without having to share it with anyone else, the more money she earned, the more money would accumulate in Heesung’s account.

Thanks to that, I was able to settle the 36-month installment loan that I had made to Choi Pil-hwan of ‘First Detective Agency’ in one go.

‘Whew. Installment payments are hell. I should never cancel again.’

While I was thinking about that, Kim Ye-seul looked at Hee-seong and said.

“Manager. Can we go outside for a bit? Maybe we can go to the convenience store up ahead and buy some coffee?”

“Coffee? Do you want some coffee? I’ll get it for you. It’s at home.”

As Heeseong tried to get up, Kim Yeseul also got up and followed him.

“Let’s go together. I want to get some fresh air, too. Since it’s our neighborhood, I know the way around better.”

It was a rare day when there was no filming, so Hee-sung came to Kim Ye-seul’s house.

A little later, Kim Ye-seul said as she left the villa’s shared front door and the parking lot.

“Manager, would you like to take our car? It’s so hot outside, don’t sweat it out.”

As it was approaching early summer, Heeseong nodded obediently and took out his car keys.

Then, Kim Ye-seul suddenly took something out and pointed to the car in front of her and said.

“Hehe, let’s take this, Manager. Actually, I came out to show off.”

In front of her is a luxury foreign car.

It wasn’t a supercar, but it was still a car worth well over a hundred million won.

“Did you buy a car? Yesul, you don’t have a driver’s license, right?”

“You can buy a car without a driver’s license, right? I thought I would have to get a license anyway, so this is a great idea, right? Hehe. Your manager will drive, right?”

Why are you buying a car without a license?

Well, I guess I just need to get a license, but the first thing I want to do when I earn money is buy a house and a car.

It was his first time driving a foreign car, so Heeseong felt nervous as he sat in the driver’s seat. When he pressed the starter button, a loud sound he had never heard before filled his ears with a pleasant feeling.

Kim Ye-seul asked Hee-seong while watching the scene.

“What do you think? Do you like it, Manager?”

“As expected of an imported car, the sound is different. The ride quality is different, and the way it’s operated is different. I think I’ll have to get used to it for a while.”

Kim Ye-seul said with a bright smile.

“Take it slow. This is the manager’s car anyway.”

Genius Manager Who Hears Voices