Genius Manager Who Hears Voices - Chapter 49



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Episode 49

“What? What kind of old man is that? Aren’t his personalities just too extreme?”

“Oh, uncle? To dad.”

“What, Dad? I said I’ve only seen your face once.”

Kim Jae-han chuckled as he stirred the tripe and large intestine spread out on the grill with tongs.

“By the way, it’s really funny. Even after hearing your story, I still don’t understand why that old man changed his mind. Is it because of your ability, or because he’s a fan of Senior An Jeong?”

“I’m sure it was the latter. There was sincerity in his eyes when he asked me for his autograph.”

“Puhahaha! Well, that guy’s generation must have been when Senior Ahn was at his peak. It was about 20 to 30 years ago.”

“That’s right. When I first encountered your work, you were mostly supporting roles. Even though you’re playing a villain in the historical drama you’re currently filming, your role is just as important as the main character.”

“You don’t know much about it, but Senior Ahn is truly amazing. Do you think it’s easy for an actress to be a top-class actress for 30 years in our country? It’s gotten better these days, but it must have been really hard to make a living as an actress in the past. Because of all the external pressures and demands.”

“Demand? What demand?”

“What do you think? Hospitality. When I heard it from my seniors, I wondered if it really happened. Not only the broadcasting station, but also the entertainment industry was a world of people who couldn’t get along. It was to the point where I couldn’t tell if they were ordinary people or criminals.”

Kim Jae-han said, pouring the bracken fern from the plate onto the grill.

“You know, back in the old days, there were a lot of gangsters, right? They exploited them, beat them up, and if they didn’t listen, they even imprisoned them. They treated the artists they had like slaves.”

It may sound like a lie, but it all really happened.

Celebrities who were active 20-30 years ago appeared on TV and talked about their real experiences, and most of these are now widely known facts.

An entertainer who was at the top and making money like a hook ran away in the middle of the night and suddenly stopped his activities; a singer who ran around performing and performing at night shows to the point of his discs bursting but struggled financially after retirement; a singer who swept the music charts for five weeks in a row ended up being a one-hit wonder after that album.

What these companies had in common was that their CEOs were either from gangster backgrounds or the companies were run on money from gangsters.

It wasn’t an era where the Internet was as developed as it is now, so there was no place to vent one’s frustrations, and so it wasn’t made known to the outside world.

These are things that are unimaginable in this day and age.

“Even in those times, Ahn Sunbae held on until the end with only her acting skills. An actress of her caliber must have received all sorts of demands. She must have suffered significant disadvantages if she had refused. But the fact that she has held on until now shows that she is a truly strong-willed person. Of course, I could guess the reason after reading these articles.”

Kim Jae-han asked Hee-sung, who nodded, cautiously.

“But is everything in that article true? The stuff related to your family history…?”

“Yeah. I didn’t know because it happened before my brother or I were even born, but people like CEO Jeong already knew. Most people probably wouldn’t have had the will to endure it.”

“Why not? After that interview article, there were a lot of people supporting you, if you look at the comments on YouTube and SNS. Of course, you also became very famous.”

“Me? Who talks about me there too?”

“There too? Why, where and who else is talking about you?”

“I went to a cafe earlier this afternoon, and the female students there were talking about me too. They were saying things like, ‘Jung Hee-seong, Jung Hee-seong.’”

“Oh, me. I’m really pathetic. I’m not even a celebrity. Well, it’s true that I became famous overnight.”

Kim Jae-han, who hates soju, added while filling the beer glass in front of him.

“You saved a person’s life, and you sent me a gift because you were too much for such a strange life. There were so many emotional comments. Everyone is looking for your SNS account, isn’t it? Why don’t you open an account while you’re at it? Your followers will probably be as many as any idol.”

“What about accounts? There’s a famous soccer coach who once said, ‘SNS is a waste of life.’”

“I’ll just wait and see if you open one later or not. People who say things like this always end up getting addicted later on.”

Hee-sung chuckled and put a piece of ripe large intestine into his mouth.

And then, while slurping down the oily juice bursting in his mouth, he asked Kim Jae-han.

“By the way, hyung, what’s your next project? Now that you’ve enlisted, you can do whatever you want, right? Your grades should be pretty good, too.”

“Hey, it’s not just bad, it’s incredible. Who watches dramas on TV these days? Everyone watches them on their phones by subscribing to OTT. These days, even just getting double-digit viewer ratings is considered great. That’s why we’ve maintained the top spot in our time slot.”

Although the final week of broadcasts is still left, the viewership ratings gap between the dramas of other companies is so large that it is unlikely that anything will change.

The viewership rating for this week’s Tuesday broadcast was 12.8%.

In this day and age, even just getting double digits is considered a jackpot, and this can be considered a great example of being a filial son.

“Haha, do you know what the director and CP said to me? They told me to get involved with you in the next project too.”

“Me? Why am I suddenly popping out there?”

“Why, it’s because you did all the promotions for this drama by yourself. How noisy were you from the casting process? From the Kim Ye-seul controversy to the press conference where you got rid of Chun Si-eun and Jang Man-chul. If there were a thousand articles, our drama’s name would have been mentioned in 900 of them.”

That was understandable.

In the first place, the reason why that happened was because of the casting process for that drama.

“Even so, if it wasn’t that great when the lid was opened, no one would have watched it and left. The ratings have been maintained because the drama is fun. It’s all because the writer wrote it well.”

“What? I made it, so why isn’t there any praise for me?”

“My brother said that 90% of the drama is the writer’s share. So I give credit to the writer.”

“Wow… … I wonder if anyone would call me a manager. My memory is freaking good.”

Kim Jae-han gulped down his beer, his eyes filled with joy.

“If you take Han Jeong-woo to the US this time and make it big, you’ll definitely do your next project with me, right? I’ll definitely be first. Okay? Do you understand?”

“I don’t know if it’ll be a hit or not. And it’ll take at least half a year. Are you going to do nothing until then?”

“Yeah. I’m not going to do anything?”

“What? Aren’t you preparing for your next work?”

“I’ll prepare. But it’ll take at least a year to decide on a project, revise the script, cast, and do everything else. If the scheduling is delayed, it’ll be pushed back even more. Hehe, I think Han Jeong-woo will have completely returned home by then.”

“… … Really, me. You’re talking about completely becoming a salaryman.”

I didn’t realize it when I was just receiving my salary regularly, but now that I’ve become a freelancer, I feel strangely envious.

Some people answer the phone day and night, drive, and solve all kinds of accidents and incidents, while others get paid every month just by working on one project a year.

What… Should I have studied hard and become a PD? If you were a terrestrial PD, you’d probably get a pretty good salary.

“Hey, hey, don’t be jealous. I’m more jealous that you can quit whenever you want like that. You wouldn’t regret quitting now. You’ve already earned so much money. A house, a car, and cash.”

Well, that’s one of the advantages of being a freelancer, isn’t it? If you have the skills, there’s no ceiling.

While Kim Jae-han and I were chatting about this and that, Hee-sung’s cell phone rang.

Heeseong, who confirmed the caller, immediately got up from his seat.

“Where are you going without eating? To the bathroom?”

“No, I’ll answer the phone. It’s an important transition and it’s too noisy in here.”

“Who are you?”

“Yes. The call I’ve been waiting for.”

Heeseong left the noisy Yangdaechang house with a smile on his face.

I connected the call as I turned into the alley right next door.

“Yes, Amy. Did you get here safely?”

-I’m sorry. It’s been a while since I arrived and I’m only contacting you now. How are you?

“I’m the same. Oh, what about you, Senior Ahn? Did you meet and greet your parents well?”

-The first day was a sea of ​​tears. From the second day on, we cooked together and ate together and had a great time. Tomorrow, we plan to go look for a house.

“Home? Are you moving?”

– Heh, no. Not me, but my heart. Every time I come here, she says she can’t be indebted to me, but she says she’ll buy it. She said she wants to come and live here for a while after she finishes filming the movie she’s currently working on. My parents and I welcomed her with open arms.

It was only natural that I would feel that way, since we had been apart for 30 years.

Moreover, since she has already experienced death, every second must be precious to her.

“That’s great. I’ll be asking you to take good care of me while you’re here.”

-Of course, don’t worry. Oh, and about the casting.

When the story I had been waiting for came up, I suddenly became nervous.

Even though Amy chose Han Jeong-woo, we don’t know what the production team’s reaction would have been.

It may not be the image of the actor you wanted, or you may want an actor from another Asian country.

At that moment, some very welcome news came out of Amy’s mouth.

– Everyone inside the company was satisfied after watching Han Jung-woo’s acting video. They especially liked his profile, which shows how he studied acting in Chicago and built up his fundamentals step by step. Did you know? There are only 10 schools in the U.S. that have acting majors.

“Oh, is that so? I didn’t know… … .”

– Heh. That’s why casting directors like us connect directly with schools and come see their performances. After all, they are new talents who will eventually knock on Hollywood’s door.

“ah?”

It turns out that all the things I just talked about in front of Lee Min-jun last time were actually happening.

At this point, I think we should lay down a mat somewhere… … .

– So, casting will probably be finalized like that. The production schedule has been delayed a bit, so I think it will be about a month or two later. Another person in charge will contact you regarding the detailed schedule or script.

“Oh, yes. I see. I see… … Yes?”

Heeseong asked urgently as a thought suddenly occurred to him.

“Does that person by any chance speak Korean?”

-No way. I’m the only one there who can speak Korean.

“Oh my god.”

Oh my god. Even though I’m a manager, there’s nothing I can do about this.

I can’t afford to let this great opportunity go to waste just because of the language barrier.

Heeseong said to Amy with a good-natured smile.

“Haha, then I’ll give you another number, so please call me there… …? I think it’s probably best to communicate with the person involved directly in these matters, hehe.”

-Ugh, you mean Mr. Han? Okay, I understand. Then I’ll pass it on and contact you again, Mr. Jeong Hee-seong.

“Thank you, Amy. I’ll be counting on you to take good care of me.”

-Goodbye!

I guess I’ll have to learn English at least as a skill.

But I’m a manager by any means, so I can’t just go there and keep my mouth shut like a mute.

“Should I look into private tutoring?”

“Hey, X-foot. I told you not to worry. I’ll take care of everything. I’ve worked on this for years, so why can’t you just finish it off? It’s almost here. It’s almost here, so don’t do anything stupid and just wait quietly. Okay?”

As I was about to put my phone away and walk back into the store, I suddenly heard someone’s rough voice coming from inside the alley.

When I turned my head, I saw a man smoking a cigarette and talking on the phone under a streetlight.

“Then ×Bal! Your life is completely ruined! Billions, billions. If you go to a place like the Philippines and disappear with this, it’ll be over. You know, there are thousands of islands in the Philippines. You’ll never find them, even if you die and come back to life.”

But somehow, his face felt familiar.

Genius Manager Who Hears Voices