Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 341



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Episode 341

It wasn’t just Rika who went abroad to film VCR footage. All the members except Shin Areum were scheduled to travel abroad at least once.

Using almost the same schedule and background as the ‘No’ music video filming.

Jo Jung-hoon’s filming crew heads from England to Germany and then to France.

The Girls’ League members will arrive at the location one by one according to the schedule. During filming, Sungpil will accompany them to all locations as a producer.

Rika will be taking turns filming in England, Joa in Germany, and Jang Ha-yang in France with Baek Seol-ha.

“Are you having a good time?”

Jang Ha-yang was humming a tune while wiping the door frame with a rag.

Anyone who saw it could tell that he was in a good mood.

When Rika asked, Jang Ha-yang answered in an excited voice.

“You’re going abroad.”

“It’s not a trip!”

Rika, who said that, had searched for Edinburgh tourist attractions all night last night.

Although filming will take place in the north of Edinburgh, Sungpil said there will be a few hours to explore the city.

“It’s unprofessional to go to work feeling like you’re on vacation!”

“I know, but what can I do if I’m happy? What is France famous for?”

“It’s a revolution!”

“Ahahaha, I can’t watch the revolution.”

Rika felt happy when she saw Jang Ha-yang excited.

The Girls’ League is continuing to practice hard in preparation for the huge event called the concert.

It can’t be easy to practice and learn more than 10 performances per person. The intensity was incomparable to that of a debut or comeback.

It would have been better if they just practiced, but the members also had to come up with performance ideas.

‘That’s what I thought I could express best.’

This is the artist’s creed that Sungpil has been hearing since his trainee days.

Treating it like a precious jewel, the members were worrying and worrying about how to make a better stage.

Of course, the burden is very great.

However, even if it’s just for work, going abroad for a short while will help change your mood.

‘I’m glad that my sister has something to be happy about.’

Rika laughed heartily as she cleaned the window with Jang Ha-yang.

“When Rika first said she was going to England, I almost died because I was so shocked… … .”

“Do you hate my fun?! And England is right, but Scotland is more accurate!”

“Imagine you and Director Park going on a sightseeing trip together, and it makes my stomach hurt and I can’t stand it… .”

“Give me my worries back!”

Rika made a sad face.

Then, Jang Ha-yang gently stroked Rika’s back with a warm smile.

Jang Ha-yang’s expression overflowed with affection for Rika. Rika’s sad expression disappeared immediately.

“I hope Rika is happy too.”

“Hehehe me too… … .”

“But if we’re going to be together, shouldn’t we be happy? Isn’t it better for everyone to be unhappy than for just one person to be happy?”

“Socialist!”

“We’re rolling around in the mud together… … .”

Rika struggled to escape from Jang Ha-yang’s sticky hands.

“It’s not over yet?”

Joara came out of the bedroom, carrying several buckets and mops. She was dressed in loose-fitting clothes for a thorough cleaning.

Perhaps because she had inhaled a lot of dust, she kept sniffling and complaining.

“Director Cho and the old man will be here soon. Hurry up.”

Jang Ha-yang and Rika started cleaning busily, moving their hands that had stopped.

Today is the day to film the Girls’ League’s daily life VCR that will be shown at the concert.

It seems that they are filming the members’ rooms and daily lives, which fans are curious about.

Seongpil said.

‘They say that a room and a house show a person’s personality. And fans are the ones who want to know you more than anyone else in the world, aside from your family. The daily life of your beloved idol… Who wouldn’t want to see that?’

‘Mister, do you want to see the kids’ room?’

Sungpil didn’t answer Jo Ara’s question, but insisted that fans would like it anyway.

Originally, Jo Jung-hoon had envisioned a short entertainment show of less than 5 minutes that could induce laughter.

However, due to Garo Enter’s request, the plan was changed to a daily video.

And Jo Jung-hoon also said later that considering the concept of the concert, everyday life seems to be better.

“I’m really tired… … .”

Shin A-reum also came into the living room after finishing cleaning the entrance and hallway. She collapsed on the sofa and groaned.

“Hey Shin A-reum, are you done?”

“uh.”

“Didn’t I just guess the rhyme? Did you finish Shin Ah-reum?”

“What did you say? Hayang, Jo Ara wants to be the main rapper?”

“Hahaha, you can have it.”

Jang Ha-yang turned her radiant face towards Shin A-reum and showed off her beauty without holding back.

“I have the main visual position… … .”

“If Ara-chan is the main rapper, then Atashi (I) will run for the main visual position!”

“Then what’s left for me… … ?”

“They won’t let me see you as their older sister!”

Rika declared resolutely as she washed the mop in a bucket of water.

She was like Cinderella, determined to go to the ballroom.

“I need a main position too! If you thought you’d always be satisfied with just being lead vocalist, lead dancer, lead rapper, and lead visual, you’re mistaken!”

“… … Huh.”

Jang Ha-yang straightened her body with a deep smile. She straightened her back and looked down at Rika.

“So, you want to fight me?”

Rika also stood up without giving up and faced Jang Ha-yang. The two stood with their foreheads against each other as if they were going to fight at any moment.

“Now, my sister’s days of strength in looks are over!”

Shin A-reum flinched at the word strength, but Rika didn’t notice.

Anyway, Jang Ha-yang took a step back from Rika as if he found her curious declaration amusing.

“From this moment on, this is my battlefield, this is my runway.”

Jang Ha-yang posed like a Vogue cover model. Suddenly, a halo seemed to shine from behind her.

“This is my idol… … .”

“We need to clean up quickly!”

At Shin A-reum’s scolding, Jang Ha-yang and Rika finished their prank and went back to cleaning the window.

Unfortunately, Jang Ha-yang’s main visual position defense battle has been postponed to a later date.

“That’s why I haven’t finished cleaning yet… … .”

Shin A-reum collapsed on the sofa, her neck cracking as if her back was aching.

“It’s really over now!”

Joara came back after cleaning up her cleaning supplies and changing her clothes. She saw Shin A-reum lying on the sofa and threw herself toward her without a moment’s hesitation.

Shin A-reum was disgusted with Jo A-ra lying down on the already narrow sofa.

“Ah, move away a little.”

“What if I fall and fall off the sofa?”

“away!”

Shin A-reum pushed Jo A-ra away, but Jo A-ra desperately clung on and did not budge.

Eventually, the two of them became stuck together like magnets and took over the sofa.

Shin A-reum didn’t say anything anymore. She was too tired to even have the energy to talk.

“Hey, I want to fight with Ara-chan too.”

“That’s a terrible thing to say. Wash the windows… … .”

“Rika, I’ll take care of the rest, so you rest first.”

Rika expressed her discomfort at Jang Ha-yang’s consideration.

It didn’t seem right for me as the younger sibling to rest alone while my older sister was always working.

“No! If we do it together, it’ll end quickly!”

“Then shall we play rock-paper-scissors?”

It seemed like it would take about 10 minutes to finish organizing. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to have one person do it all.

‘Would it be fair if it were Janken (rock paper scissors)?’

Besides, Rika thought it was okay if she got caught. As long as her beloved sister could rest first, what’s the big deal if she got caught?

“great!”

“Then rock scissors… … .”

paper!

Rika won so easily.

“to…….”

“Oh, I lost.”

Jang Ha-yang snatched the mop from Rika’s hand and started cleaning as if telling her to hurry up and go.

Rika hesitated for a moment, then decided to gratefully accept her sister’s consideration. And as soon as she accepted, she ran towards the sofa and dove.

“Hey, get out of here!”

The innermost one, Shin Areum, screamed.

Narrow sofa.

Right next to it was Joara, and on top was Wien Rika. If we were to compare it to a sandwich, Shin A-reum would be like the ham on the inside.

“Are you guys done?”

After finishing cleaning her private room, Baek Seol-ha came into the living room. And then she witnessed a shocking sight.

While Jang Ha-yang is cleaning, sweating profusely, her younger sister Line is lying on the sofa playing around.

“……you?”

“Ha, Hayang unnie lost at rock-paper-scissors!”

Rika immediately made an excuse.

When Baek Seol-ha saw Jang Ha-yang, she nodded as if it was true.

Yeah, there’s nothing we can do about rock-paper-scissors.

“But teacher, was it really necessary to do a major cleaning?”

Shin A-reum asked, her voice coming out small as she was covered by Rika and Joara.

“Yeah, since we have the time. We haven’t even done our New Year’s cleaning yet… … .”

The Girls’ League didn’t have time to leisurely prepare for the new year, because they had made a comeback during that time and were invited to all kinds of music award ceremonies.

I kept putting off spring cleaning and now it’s already summer.

“Since I finally have the chance, I might as well do it.”

“Teacher, look at this!”

Rika used Shin A-reum and Jo A-ra as bed mats and pretended to swim on them.

“It’s a human bed!”

“Just wait five minutes. After you rest for five minutes and regain your energy, I won’t leave you alone.”

“Teacher, try it too!”

Shin A-reum’s threats were ineffective.

furthermore.

“hmm…….”

Snow White seriously considered Rika’s proposal.

Shin A-reum, who imagined a bleak future for him, asked in a slightly trembling voice.

“Teacher, right… … ?”

* * *

The filming crew of Sungpil and Jo Jeonghoon found the accommodation.

As a group of men were trying to get to the entrance of the building, the owner of the noodle restaurant on the first floor approached them with a stern expression and asked.

“Who is that?”

“Sir, it’s me.”

The president’s face brightened as Seongpil emerged from the crowd.

“You are the director.”

“Yes, we came because there was a video shoot at our children’s dorm.”

“What did I say? I was so surprised.”

The owner of the noodle restaurant is in a position to do business in Hong Gyu-heon’s building.

Maybe because of that, she took care of the Girls’ League members by giving them lean pork and gifts during the holidays.

So the Girls’ League was able to become friendly with the noodle restaurant owner by going back and forth.

“You all look big. I can see that you must be eating a lot. If you’d like, please have dinner at my house. I’ll give you a lot.”

“Haha, I won’t be here until then. I’ll come later when I have the chance. Does Ji-eum still come here often these days?”

“I come here at least once or twice a week.”

After Seongpil introduced this place to Jeong Ji-eum, he became a regular here. Maybe it was to remind him of the times when he was hungry.

“Then let’s go.”

Seongpil and the filming crew climbed the stairs and arrived in front of the accommodation. When Seongpil knocked, Jang Ha-yang came out shortly after.

“hello.”

“Yeah, Hayang, hello. Can I come in now?”

“yes.”

First, Seongpil and Jo Jeonghoon entered first, and the filming crew followed.

They headed to the living room to set up and check their equipment.

“It’s bigger than I thought.”

“Yes. Thanks to that, the children say they have no difficulties in living.”

“My family can live.”

Although it looks old, it is not easy to find a house of this size in Seoul.

If Hong Gyu-heon had not had this place, the members might have had to start living in a much worse place.

‘Like in old idol documentaries, five people sleeping together in one small room… … .’

Uncomfortable and cramped living conditions can cause serious damage to the human mind.

Aren’t there also studies that show that people who live in spacious homes with high ceilings, open views, and unobstructed views are more creative?

“Hayang, were you cleaning just now?”

There were water stains all over the front of Jang Ha-yang’s tracksuit. It was obvious that he had been cleaning it.

“Yes, I just finished it.”

Jang Ha-yang simply wiped the moisture from his hands near the hem of his pants.

And then grab the doorknob.

“Director Park and the director’s team are here.”

Opened.

“uh?!”

The first thing I heard was Baek Seol-ha’s surprised voice.

Seongpil had already started going in, so he didn’t even think about stopping when he heard Baek Seolha’s panicked voice.

And the sight that was seen was that the members, except for Jang Ha-yang, were lying on the sofa with their bodies overlapped like sandwiches.

“… … .”

Seongpil and Baekseolha’s gazes were intertwined in midair for a while.

“Seolha, what are you doing?”

“Uh, uh, that, this, what is it… … .”

“Please save me, Team Leader… … .”

The girl at the very bottom groaned.

“Turn on the camera. We have to capture this.”

“No!”

When Jo Jeong-hoon gave instructions to the cameraman, Baek Seol-ha shouted in a hurry.

* * *

The first place I looked was my younger brother’s room.

Rika introduced her room with a proud expression.

“Ta-da! This is Atashi’s (my) treasure trove!”

“That’s my bed.”

“no!”

Rika waved her index finger.

“It’s ‘our’ bed!”

As he said, Rika didn’t use her own bed. She crawled into Joara’s bed every day and slept with her.

That’s why Shin A-reum suggested to the company that they remove Rika’s bed. It was a space that wasn’t being used anyway.

“I’m spending time here with Ara-chan and Osun Dosun!”

“You have to see this for yourself. It’s so painful to look at… … .”

Despite Shin A-reum’s nagging, Rika just smiled faintly. Instead, she clung close to Jo A-ra and showed off their relationship.

“It’s hot, get out.”

“Ara-chan, you’re cold!”

“Please turn on the air conditioner and let it cool down a bit.”

It was a statement that Joara of old would have never imagined.

Even two or three years ago, Joara, who had high guard against Rika, would shake off Rika whenever she approached her.

But humans are creatures of adaptation. Now, Joara seems to have gotten used to Rika’s skinship, thinking that a family member who brought a pet dog into the house without permission will just stick to him.

“Ah, then I guess I’ll have to stay with Arum until then.”

“Am I a substitute for Joara? No, that’s right. If Joara isn’t around, you’ll stick to me.”

“A, a substitute… … . I just like Ara-chan’s texture better… … .”

“You talk about people like bedding.”

Joara sighed deeply.

As the story of how the 21-year-olds’ relationships unfolded was revealed, laughter erupted among the filming crew, whose average age was over 30.

Youth was a joy to behold.

“What is that?”

When Jo Jeong-hoon asked, Rika’s gaze turned to where he had said.

Rika’s expression brightened significantly.

“This is my hobby space!”

Hobby space. It was a very narrow space, maybe 40cm wide, between the desk and the bed.

There, board game boxes were piled up so high that they were taller than a person. The way they were stacked up was so precarious that it made people feel uneasy.

“Let’s do this together with the members! Ah, this!”

Rika took out one of the board game boxes on top and thrust it at the camera.

“I bought it a while ago! Secret Hitler! It’s super fun! I’ve only been able to do it once though… … .”

“why?”

“Hehehe, we need at least five people, but it’s hard to coordinate everyone’s schedule!”

The members would sometimes join in on Rika’s hobbies, but they rarely gathered together.

However, Rika, who wanted to be Secret Hitler, once played a game where she played as one of five people.

“I see you like board games.”

“Hi (yes)! I’ve liked it since I was back home! We used to do it a lot with my family when I was little!”

“But there’s a book stuck between the boxes… Is it a magazine? What is that?”

“Ahh!”

Rika ran in a panic towards the tower made of board games. She used her whole body to block the tower from being caught on camera.

“That’s ‘The Economist.’”

“Beauty is a traitor!”

“The Economist?”

When Jo Jeong-hoon expressed his doubts, Shin A-reum explained.

It is a weekly magazine published in the UK, so of course all the content is written in English.

“There is a person named Director Han in our company.”

Shin A-reum explained the existence of Han Gu-in, keeping in mind that the people watching the footage on camera would be regular fans.

“He sometimes brings TIME magazine to the office to look at. Rika saw it and thought it was cool, so she subscribed to it to study English.”

“Stop it… … !”

Rika clung to Shin A-reum and appealed to her so that her dark history would not be discovered.

However, only joy appeared on Shin A-reum’s face, and she seemed to have no intention of granting Rika’s request.

“No, Director Han clearly told Rika not to do it. He said that The Economist was written for a certain level of intellectuals, so it would be difficult. But since she wanted to study, he said it didn’t matter… … .”

“Ara, stop it, please!”

“You bought a one-year subscription for 600,000 won right away. You even borrowed money from us.”

“Ahhhhhhh!”

Rika couldn’t stand the embarrassment and ran around the room.

Seongpil looked at her as if he found it ridiculous.

It was absurd that he spent 600,000 won without much thought, and it was even more absurd that he borrowed money from the members to subscribe.

“Then, Rika, you’re not reading that?”

“Yes. As soon as I got it, I opened it with a smile, and it took me an hour to translate one or two pages. I had to keep looking it up in the dictionary. So… … .”

Shin Areum nodded toward the tower made of board game boxes and The Economist.

“That’s what happened.”

“Hey, now read the briefing!”

“The one that comes up at the very beginning of the magazine? That’s the shortest part. I really feel like it’s all wasted.”

“Espresso reads too!”

A short news story provided daily by The Economist.

“You said I could see it for just 5 thousand won a month?”

“… … .”

“Where is the 600,000 won?”

“Beauty is bad!”

Rika complained about the injustice by clinging to Jo Ara instead of Shin A-reum.

“Rica.”

“Yeah Ara-chan… … . Comfort me… … .”

“Can’t we just throw it all away? Let’s just throw it in the trash every time it’s delivered. The place is already small, so it just takes up space.”

“Ara-chan is the worst!”

There was constant laughter on the filming crew.

Behind the professional idols on stage, there are such bright and innocent children.

They are idols that everyone admires, but they are no different from people my age.

Like Rika, she sometimes indulges in boasting, sometimes decides to study English seriously, and also has hobbies like board games.

‘You’re really still a child.’

Jo Jeong-hoon smiled warmly.

The way Rika is currently performing is completely different from when she was on stage.

Indeed, I understand why Sungpil wanted to take pictures of the members’ dorms.

‘This content fits the concept and message of the concert perfectly.’

* * *

Filming ended with the introduction of Baek Seol-ha’s CD collection.

Because there was so much to shoot, the filming unexpectedly continued well into the evening.

“I wanted to keep taking pictures.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Seongpil fully understood why Jo Jeonghoon wanted to continue filming.

The Girls’ League’s dormitory was a veritable treasure trove of stories. It contained all the memories they had accumulated over the past three years.

They had a lot of stuff, a lot of stories, and a lot to photograph.

“We could make our own entertainment series introducing accommodations later.”

“Oh, that’s really good. Should I suggest it to the content team?”

“Director Park, then can I get some kind of guarantee? It’s something I suggested… … .”

“haha.”

“There is no answer.”

Seongpil and Jo Jeonghoon’s team went to a noodle restaurant on the first floor of the dorm to have dinner.

After dinner, the once quiet noodle restaurant came alive. It seemed like the owner wasn’t lying when he said he’d give you a lot, as the earthenware pot was piled high with meat.

“Director Park.”

When I had emptied half of the pot and somewhat satisfied my hunger, Jo Jeong-hoon asked in a low voice.

It meant that a serious conversation was about to take place.

“Yes, Director.”

“There’s a VCR of this concert, right? From my perspective, it would be better to make it of high quality. But doesn’t it cost a lot of money?”

In order to express the worldview of the Girls’ League, they go overseas again to film.

That alone costs a significant amount of money.

It wasn’t as expensive as the ‘No’ music video, but it ended up being too expensive to use for a concert VCR.

“I know it’s funny to say something like this after submitting my plan.”

“hmm.”

Seongpil put down his spoon and took a deep breath. Then he smiled lightly, almost to the point of seeming a little silly.

“That… … Our CEO and other directors said the same thing.”

“Oh, I see, right?”

“Is it right to spend this much money on a concert VCR? Well, I answered in principle. It’s not like I’m going to use it just once, but I’m going to use it continuously while touring the world more than 10 times. So it’s right to put in the effort and spend a lot of money. That’s how it is.”

“It’s not enough to justify the large sum of money.”

It takes a lot of effort to write it over and over again.

That’s not wrong.

But considering the unexpected cost of VCR footage, Seongpil’s story is rather shabby.

Because we can still make good enough videos while reducing costs.

“But that’s what I think. Have you thought about what the fans will come to the concert to see?”

“It’s the Girls’ League.”

“That’s right. They come to see our kids. But, they come to the concert to see our kids, but they don’t show up. That time is very boring for the fans.”

“That’s definitely true.”

Concerts require moments where members have to step off stage to change costumes or prepare for the next stage.

VCR footage fills that gap.

“That’s why we have to make the time when Girls’ League isn’t appearing in person as meaningful as possible. So that the fans don’t get bored.”

“So you shouldn’t save money?”

“That’s right. And… … .”

Seongpil knew that his logic was not sufficient. So his voice was slightly weak.

“A concert is like a finale in a play. If it were a movie, it would be the final part of a series. I can’t show my fans something that I’ve put less effort into than my debut or comeback music videos. Rather, since it’s the finale, I put more effort into it… … Haha. Yes, in the end, it’s my greed as a producer.”

“It will reach you.”

“yes?”

“Director Park’s heart.”

Concert VCRs can only be viewed at the concert, or purchased separately on DVD or Blu-ray.

Obviously, fewer people will see the music video than if it were released on iTube.

Common sense tells you that you can use less force than in a music video.

But Sungpil’s standard of value is not efficiency. He wants the Girls’ League brand to be complete.

I hope that the world view that the Girls’ League has been creating for a year will be brought to a splendid and perfect conclusion.

“Director Park’s heart will definitely reach the fans at the concert hall. It will be something they will never forget.”

“… …I wonder. Yes, I hope so.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll do a really great job.”

“please.”

The two exchanged a faint smile as business partners.

* * *

“Rika, did you get everything?”

When Baek Seol-ha asked, Rika fumbled with the carrier she was holding in one hand. It was as if she was touching something inside.

“Hmm, yes! I got everything!”

“Have a nice trip.”

Snow White hugged Rika tightly.

That time continued for a long time.

Rika wouldn’t let go.

“… … Rika?”

“I want to keep hugging you, teacher! You’re so warm!”

“You can’t keep staying like this… … .”

Rika laughed and stepped away from Baek Seol-ha. Then she looked around at the members standing behind her.

“then!”

Rika saluted.

“I’ll go first!”

After saying hello, Rika turned around and opened the door with dignity.

Seongpil was waiting in front of him. He put the cell phone he was looking at in his pocket and smiled brightly at Rika.

“How’s your condition?”

“It’s a perfect fit!”

“Okay. Let’s go.”

“Hi (yes)!”

To England… … !

“It’s Scotland!”

Yeah, to Scotland!