Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 546



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Episode 546

Globe waiting room.

The time given before the camera rehearsal is a tough one. To endure it, the members shared some trivial stories today as well.

“When I saw it.”

Choi Yu-hyeon sat facing Noah with a solemn expression on his face.

Of course, Choi Yu-hyeon always had a serious, strict, and dignified expression. The only time that expression broke was when he appeared on stage or in a variety show.

“In order for our ‘Globe’ to move forward, I have no choice but to become a representative.”

“Representative?”

“The biggest problem with our title song, ‘Who Are You’, is that it doesn’t get any sympathy.”

“Love stories are universal!”

“No, the music video is the problem. Why is the setting in America? Why are all the actors Westerners? What Korean would sympathize with a love story set in America?”

“Does that happen often in K-pop? Anyway, the character is important!”

“That won’t do. We need authenticity.”

“I’m always calm!”

Choi Yu-hyeon shook his head.

“For idols, authenticity means sincerity. The authenticity I want is exactly as it is.”

“It’s hard to understand… … Compare!”

“My role model is ‘Oasis’.”

They are a British rock band.

“What does that mean?”

“We must become a representative of the working class. Let’s become a band that gives hope to the current world where polarization is extreme.”

Finally, Choi Yu-hyeon lost his taste.

She began singing Oasis’ ‘Some Might Say’ with her usual solemn and serious expression.

“Cause I’ve been standing at the bus stop in the rain, lamenting my lack of education… … .”

“This is the initial concept of the Girls’ League, stolen!”

“No, they are a people’s revolution and we represent the working class. Like Oasis. And they are a concept, but we are authentic.”

In reality, Choi Yu-hyeon was not educated. No, she herself refused to conform to the Korean education system.

In simple terms, it means that I went to school only to eat lunch.

“how is it?”

“That’s also Oasis Parkuri!”

“Well, then let’s try to represent the rich man’s heart in reverse.”

“A hip-hop group! That’s great. I want to show off my money to my heart’s content! Since Ji-U is rich, is there any sincerity?”

“what.”

Jiyu, who was playing with her phone on the chair, answered briefly.

She didn’t like having her family story told.

Because of her parents’ status and wealth, many school children felt distant from Jiyu.

“Bands are difficult… … .”

Noah, who had been participating in a heated debate, suddenly became slumped.

“I think I know why they’re disbanding so quickly. We didn’t see eye to eye from the start… … .”

“Hey guys!”

Rahee, who had gone to get a drink, came into the waiting room out of breath.

No one knew why she was so excited. And since everyone was bored, their attention started to turn to Rahee.

“There is a way!”

“How to represent the working class?”

“……what?”

“no.”

When Choi Yu-hyeon’s joke didn’t work, he felt embarrassed and looked away for no reason.

Rahee shouted again.

“I found a way to contribute to our growth! Let’s make a mixtape!”

“Mixtape… …?”

Yang So-min recalled the article about Erica she had seen before. It wasn’t that she was particularly interested in Caius Erica, but she couldn’t help but be interested because the incident was so famous on Dolpan.

Moreover, since it was a story involving Seongpil, I was obsessed with every bit of the plot from the beginning to the end.

‘i envy you.’

After running away from the company due to differences of opinion and having an intimate conversation with Seongpil, he returns to the company and is recognized.

Erica was the real protagonist of the story that Yang So-min had only fantasized about. Thanks to her, I felt a sense of vicarious satisfaction, but honestly, I felt strange.

What the heck is Erica… … .

“Somin, let’s do it!”

“Huh?!”

Yang So-min, who had been blankly staring, was startled.

You’re making a mixtape? Yourself?

Rahee continued her argument without paying attention to the frightened Yang So-min.

“Mixtapes are an important way to connect with fans. We didn’t have much self-produced content until now.”

“That kid just kept making me practice.”

Whenever she had the chance, Jeong-jin would badmouth Yoon Sang-yeol by calling him ‘that bastard’. It seemed to be her way of relieving stress.

Actually, her hobby itself was writing malicious comments.

Occasionally, he goes into an idol’s live broadcast and says things that are likely to hurt the idol on purpose.

“Yeah, but now we have a lot of time. Of course, I’m not saying we should skip practice. Let’s release a mixtape to satisfy ‘Us’ and get some attention from people. It’s better than just sitting still, right?”

“But, why me?”

Yang So-min asked, trembling like a frightened sheep. Ra-hee answered her kindly.

“There’s no way we can properly do a mixtape on our own. We need someone to help us. I’m thinking of Director Park Sung-pil.”

All the members were surprised.

“The director helped Erika, who had nothing to do with him. Then wouldn’t he help Somin, who he cared about?”

“But, but… … .”

Yang So-min mocked herself in an insecure voice.

“I can’t compose songs or play an instrument like Erica… … .”

“Then you’ll do it as long as there’s a song?”

“That, that… … .”

To be honest, it’s a story that’s appealing to me. The part where I can be produced by Sungpil is especially appealing.

“wait for a sec.”

Choi Yu-hyeon intervened.

“First of all, I have to tell you that PD Yoon will not allow it. Especially if Director Park interferes, he will absolutely not allow it. If you want to make a mixtape in the first place, why don’t you, Rahee?”

“I know you’ve been worried a lot about the group’s future lately. But worrying won’t get you anywhere, right?”

Everyone started listening to Rahee’s story.

“I think everyone has staked their lives on this. If you stake your life on it, you should do whatever you can. If you’re worried about the Globe, let’s do what we can. I’ll do whatever it takes to get permission from the PD.”

Rahee had been constantly on guard against the members’ mood getting worse. She thought that if things continued like this, she might lose her attachment to the group called Globe.

Yoon Sang-yeol always had the word ‘best’ on his lips. However, when Globe first realized their position after breaking free from his shackles, they were very far from the best.

‘I need motivation.’

They need to have the realization, or illusion, that they hold the keys to the globe.

They need to have an experience, even if only a small one, to feel that their small actions can change the group called Globe.

So the method that Rahee came up with was a mixtape. Of course, they wouldn’t be able to make a living on their own, so they needed to get help from a capable producer.

‘There’s no way PD will help us.’

If Yoon Sang-yeol were to allow this, he would meddle but not help.

A mixtape is an artist breaking away from their commercial image and expanding their artistic world.

If Yoon Sang-yeol listens to Rahee’s suggestion, it’s clear that he will help her debut as a solo artist but will not help her with her mixtape.

“……ha.”

Choi Yu-Hyeon looked around with a sigh.

The reactions from other members were not so favorable.

It’s not that I didn’t feel like making a mixtape. Everyone felt a sense of crisis after listening to Yoon Sang-yeol’s ‘Who Are You’. I wasn’t sure if I could continue to be popular with this style.

That’s why the members wanted to do whatever they could to continue their success. They had that will.

But, knowing how much capital and effort goes into making a mixtape, or album, I couldn’t help but be passive.

Choi Yu-hyeon sighed and continued his rebuttal.

“Then the next thing I pointed out was the songs. It’s better not to start than to buy cheap songs with low quality. There’s no way we can find cheap songs with high quality. Whether the company helps or not, from that moment on, the mixtape has no meaning. So what I’m trying to say is… … .”

“So finding the song is the priority?”

“That’s right. How are we going to get it? None of us know the ‘original’ part of the song.”

Just then someone knocked on the door.

“Hello, this is Erica from Kaius. Is Rahee here?”

The conversation reached a lull. Choi Yu-hyeon nodded to Ra-hee as if to tell her to open up.

When Rahee opened the door, Erica appeared.

Erica smiled brightly when she saw Rahee. Then she handed over a card.

“You left it in the vending machine.”

“… … .”

Rahee stared at Erica quietly. Then, sparks flew in her eyes again.

Rahee held Erica’s hand instead of the card.

“Composer!”

“… … Yes, me?”

Erika Sakuraba from Kairos.

You can compose music.

If Erica would compose a song… … .

‘Topicity is guaranteed.’

Rahee considered this a revelation from God. What else could it be if the composer appeared when needed?

Moreover, Erica is a person with a high level of persuasion potential as well as topicality.

‘He’s the guy who ran away from the company saying he wanted to be recognized as an artist.’

If you call me ‘composer’ and say ‘please!’ in a humble manner, wouldn’t you be shaken?

There is someone here who considers Erica a real artist and composer. No, there is someone here who will consider her a real artist.

It was Rahee.

‘For us.’

Putting aside the stale rivalry (Rahee’s personal thoughts), Rahee is ready to bow her head to Erica.

“Just wait a minute!”

The moment Rahee was about to woo Erica, Noah raised his hand.

As attention was focused on him, Noah confidently walked towards Erica and Rahee.

“Leave that role to me.”

“uh?”

“If Somin brings up the topic of mixtapes to Yoon Sang-yeol, she’ll be destroyed like a dog again. But I’m different! PD Yoon sees me as food.”

It was true.

Even if Noah were to grill pork belly in the new recording studio of Success Entertainment, Yoon Sang-yeol would nod with a single word, “Are you X-god? Oh, that’s right.”

It’s not for nothing that Yoon Sang-yeol leaves Noah alone when he gently teases him.

The average human IQ is 100. That means half of the population has an IQ of less than 100. Yoon Sang-yeol was certain that Noah had an IQ of less than 100. He even said that to Noah openly.

Yoon Sang-yeol ignores Noah to that extent.

“So, take that burden on me. Leave it to me!”

“… … Do you really want to do it?”

When it seemed like the mixtape deal was going to Noah, Yang So-min felt a strong sense of crisis.

I had already pictured in my head the whole story of Sungpil and the idea meeting, the production process, frustration, consolation, friendship, overcoming, and victory, but it all disappeared.

“I, I… … .”

Just as Yang So-min was about to intervene, Noah raised his voice again.

“Besides, I’ve had the idea for a long time. Honestly, I’m glad this opportunity has come.”

“Was it so?”

Rahee was genuinely surprised.

I always thought he wasn’t that interested in idols because he practiced acting to get away from Yoon Sang-yeol.

But you said there were any plans to produce it? I really wanted to hear it, even if Noah was just joking.

“Let’s form a project unit! Keus Erika, Girls’ League Rika, and this body.”

Noah crossed his arms and snickered. He tilted his head slightly to the side as if he was taking a cosplay photoshoot.

“I want to do a 3-person unit with Globe’s Noah. I want to do it. I want to do it. I can do it right now! And I’ve already decided on a unit name!”

“What is it?”

Noah pretended to aim his Japanese sword.

“Samurai girls!”

‘X happened.’

Rahee looked at Erica with a trembling expression. Rahee was seriously thinking of persuading her, but Noah intervened and the atmosphere became playful.

I hope Erica doesn’t misunderstand this situation as a joke.

“Uh, so you want me to be in the project unit group… …?”

When Erica pointed at him with her index finger, Noah nodded vigorously with eyes filled with anticipation.

Erica asked him, dumbfounded.

“Me and… me… how…? Today is the first time we’ve met and you’re offering me such a thing…?”

Translated, it meant, ‘Aren’t you me? What are you?’

Erica’s reaction was perfectly normal. It was understandable that she would be flustered when a girl she had just met with a slurred Korean speech suddenly suggested a unit.

Besides, there is no reason whatsoever to accept such a request.

“If you’re joking, then it’s funny. The composer was like that earlier too.”

“Oh, no, actually, I called Erika a composer because… … .”

“This is no joke, Erica!”

There was a desperate desire in Noah’s voice. It seemed like she really wanted to create a project unit called ‘Samurai Girls’.

Noah lowered his upper body slightly. If given the chance, he would have hung onto Erica’s ankles or knelt down. The members were taken aback by Noah’s attitude, which was almost desperate.

‘Did he really not want to be in a group with us?’

So, are you risking your life for the project group? Like when you practiced acting to get away from Yoon Sang-yeol?

“hmm…….”

Erica asked a question that seemed so common sense.

“Why me?”

The members’ eyes were fixed on Noah.

Noah remained still for a while, then made a V with his index and middle fingers. He brought it up to his eyes and winked cutely.

“Min-na tomodachi (We’re all friends)! ​​Min-na aidoru (We’re all idols)! Min-na nihonjin (We’re Japanese)!”

Noah… … .

“Samurai Girls!”

Appeal to your fellow countrymen!

* * *

“Each!”

Perhaps because the weather had gotten colder, Rika sneezed.

‘Who’s telling my story?’

In Japan, there is a superstition that if you sneeze, someone is talking about you. In Korea, it means your ear is ticklish.

If someone tells their story, should their ears tickle or should they sneeze?

Rika, a citizen of the world, began to worry.

Without even noticing the approaching samurai spirit… … .