Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 583



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Episode 583

Kim Deok-pal used quite a literary rhetoric. He even described the Girls’ League’s fandom platform membership as a revolution.

Personally, I think it was a pretty thoughtful expression, but the reaction was lukewarm.

‘I guess no one knows how to react.’

Even Sungpil was like that. He was currently maintaining a stern posture like a model student attending the teacher’s class.

Since a person who was almost as old as my father was presenting, it was impossible to create a comfortable atmosphere like before regardless of social status.

Moreover, it was difficult to figure out how to react to him.

‘If it was Gyeongseop who said that… … .’

There must have been a heated debate by now.

Why did you bring up a case that was already dismissed? Do you have any evidence? Where did you get the evidence? What if there is a problem?

But it was a distant dream against Kim Deok-pal.

Everyone was cautious.

‘I’m old too… … .’

This moment was the first time that Kim Deok-pal expressed his opinion since joining the company.

If you tackle him from start to finish, there is a chance that he will be intimidated.

All of these people, except Kim Deok-pal, started the company together. To put it a bit more broadly, they are like family.

If these people come together and refute everything from 1 to 10, Kim Deok-pal will think, ‘This is a company that is truly like a family.’

‘There is such a joke… … .’

The reason why Seo Seo-Ji of Romance of the Three Kingdoms went to Wei was not because his mother was taken as a hostage.

The three of them, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, could not withstand the family-run business and ran away to a large corporation. They left the rest to Zhuge Liang.

While the strong bond within a company can increase work efficiency, it can also be a negative factor for new outsiders.

“So?”

Hong Gyu-heon, like everyone else, was worried that Kim Deok-pal would be intimidated. She asked Kim Deok-pal calmly, excluding the friendliness she showed when dealing with others.

“What do we gain from this revolution?”

Presentations need to be tiki-taka to be fun.

In response to the president’s question, Kim Deok-pal raised his voice, becoming more energetic than before.

“I would like to thank the CEO for giving me the generous position of head of the overseas business division. I will do my best to fulfill my role. First of all, the biggest problems in developing the overseas business sector are capital and manpower.”

“Capital and manpower?”

“To put it bluntly, we do not have the power to establish a service system that covers the entire overseas area.”

I guess so.

Even though Garo Enter is touting its success as a girl’s league, it is legally a small business.

“We can do it slowly. Japan is an example. We can find a strong supporter like the Webex office and form a partnership. We can take that process one country at a time.”

“But, it takes too much time?”

“In fact, time is a secondary issue. We don’t have enough people to manage such a process. Even if we were to fill the positions, it would be a long way for us to understand the work situation in all countries. We spend money, we spend people, yes, in short, it’s inefficient. But.”

The mark of ‘Weirs’ appeared on the screen again.

“There is a much better way than building a country-by-country facilitator and developing our own sales channels. It is a collaboration with a platform that targets the world. Would you like to see it here?”

The screen showed another picture.

It was a Vietnamese online shopping mall that sold K-pop related goods. Among them was a Girls’ League keychain, but the price was more expensive than in Korea.

Considering the cost of living in Vietnam, it is almost impossible for the average person to live there.

“This is a phenomenon that occurred because it went through a distribution channel that we cannot control. Who would buy it? Then what about the situation in other places?”

Another picture appeared.

Again, it was Vietnam, but this time it was a global shopping mall targeting the world. It was a place where the company’s logo looked like a person smiling.

There was a Girls’ League keychain there.

“Oh, fortunately, they sell it here for almost the same price as in Korea. As expected, it’s a global company.”

“What? We’ve never sold our stuff there.”

Hong Gyu-heon was so embarrassed that he spoke without realizing it. Kim Deok-pal smiled brightly.

“It seems there is a business that buys and sells them personally. Let’s take a look.”

The photo was passed over.

Go to the keychain sales page.

“Unfortunately, this item is not available for purchase.”

It was written in English, ‘No boats to Vietnam’.

It is only registered as a product.

Although it is a global platform that sells all kinds of things, it seems like they don’t handle such trivial items.

“Perhaps we could register as sellers directly on this platform and sell our products. If we could just find a warehouse and a ship to store our products. Now, this is the problem I recognized. One of the tasks the CEO gave me was to smoothly sell the Girls’ League’s products overseas. However, using the normal method would take too much time and be inefficient. If we sell it for nothing and it turns out to be defective, it would be expensive and costly to provide compensation to a country that is not even a major one.”

If we add more personnel to facilitate that work, the overseas business division could exceed the current number of employees at Garo Enter.

The only products they handle are Girls’ League related goods. Of course, this is assuming that the service quality is top notch. In any case, it’s putting the cart before the horse.

“But there is a solution to this problem right in front of us. It is called ‘Weus.’ It is a fandom platform targeting the world. Here, we sell goods. We open a website, rent a warehouse, and launch a ship to sell the goods on our behalf. It will be convenient for overseas fans as well. They will be able to get the official Girls’ League goods with just this one app and website without having to search the ocean of the Internet.”

“Manager Kim.”

While listening, Son Hye-bin opened her mouth.

“Even if we open a store on ‘Weus’ and sell our products, it will be limited to major K-pop consumers like the US and Japan. That’s what they told us directly.”

No matter how much you aim for a global platform, you can’t suddenly start a distribution and retail business targeting the entire world.

It is right to start selling only in countries where it is profitable, and ‘Weirs’ will certainly do the same.

“I think it’s great in its own right, but… … .”

It is quite a feat to provide sales services to Japan, the United States, and other major countries.

at that time.

“Directly?”

Kim Deok-pal opened his eyes wide as if he was hearing it for the first time.

The one who was embarrassed by this was Son Hye-bin. The fact that Kim Deok-pal brought the ‘Weus’ agenda here must mean that he had read all the previous meeting minutes.

Or did you just accidentally miss that part?

“Yes. From ‘Weirs’ side, directly to us.”

First, from WTP’s agency, which is now an entertainment dinosaur.

“I got a proposal. They asked me to open a store. And they added that there are only a handful of countries that can properly sell goods at the moment.”

In addition, they offered to acquire Garo Entertainment for a sum far exceeding the reasonable price.

They are desperate to somehow secure dominance in the K-pop market. It was in that context that they proposed the entry of Girls’ League.

“I see. You go first. Then I have no choice but to do it.”

“……yes?”

“If not now, we will never be able to sign a contract again under the same conditions. Don’t you see? Right now, they are begging us.”

Come into ‘Weirs’.

If anything, it was closer to a plea.

It makes sense. WTP’s agency has ambitions to grow beyond an idol agency and become a platform company.

Their opponents are no longer idols.

These are the world’s leading SNS companies and Korean portal sites and apps. That’s what it means to become a platform company.

In other words, their goal goes beyond ‘creating good idols’. Their ultimate goal is to occupy consumers’ time.

Making them watch idols instead of playing games, and enjoying their own platform instead of searching for videos on iTube.

In order to do that, they need to attract as many idol groups as possible to ‘WeUs’. They need to somehow increase the number of platform users and usage time.

For them, the Girls’ League fandom must have been mouthwatering food.

“They got their hands on over a trillion dollars after going public. They just dumped it into the market!”

He got his hands on dozens of idol groups and a dozen companies. He didn’t stop there, he bribed pop stars to put his name on ‘Weus’.

It’s madness driven by capital.

The first objective of a business is survival. They are now in a state of struggle for survival on a huge gambling table.

They will do whatever it takes to survive and secure market dominance.

“There will be a lot of noise in the next few years. But after ‘Weirs’ stabilizes, we will be in a position to hang on. We can never, never, ever sign the same contract under the same conditions as now. The time is now. The best time for us is now.”

Son Hye-bin was speechless.

Kim Deok-pal deliberately pretended not to know her question and answered it as it was. It seemed like he was enjoying this kind of conversation. He did the same thing to Han Gu-in earlier.

Seongpil admired his instinctive sense, separate from his speaking style.

‘Yeah, if not now, I’ll never be able to sign a contract on these terms.’

We don’t know how much commission they will charge in the future.

As Kim Deok-pal said, now they are begging Garo Enter, but in the future, Garo Enter may be the one begging.

‘Your business judgment is quite reckless.’

At this point, no one would be so confident as to say, ‘Let’s go in!’

‘WeUs’ will definitely give preferential treatment to idols from the same agency, so why would idols from other agencies go there and do anything? The profits generated by this may or may not be as large as Kim Deok-pal expects.

All companies are on edge about the existence of ‘Weirs’, but are hesitating.

But Seongpil knows.

‘Within a few years, other groups will eventually join in.’

It’s a platform where almost all idol fandoms gather. Just having your name on there creates a promotional effect.

To use an analogy, it would be like forcibly merging all existing idol fan cafes into one site.

The site sells goods, uploads exclusive videos, produces its own entertainment shows, and even provides SNS services.

‘It is the first service platform in history.’

It is not particularly unusual that the idea of ​​building a unified community by gathering the fandoms of numerous artists was first conceived in Korea.

Because the K-pop industry is where fandom culture has developed in the most diverse and massive form.

iTube, a collection of all the videos in the world.

Stargraph, which collects all the human relationships in the world.

And this time, gathering all the fans in the world, mankind has reached that idea.

‘Also, when a new platform is created, it takes time for a dominant entity to emerge.’

How many social media platforms died out before Stargraph and Facelook took hold? How many video platforms died out before iTube took the lead?

There is no reason why ‘Weirs’ cannot end up like that. That is why Kim Deok-pal’s boldness stands out.

There is some truth to that.

However, what Seongpil is worried about is… … .

“Manager Kim.”

As if to end Kim Deok-pal’s solo performance, Han Gu-in stood up from his seat.

“First, let me tell you why I’m against it. As you probably know, I think you want me to speak for myself.”

Kim Deok-pal folded his hands and listened.

“First of all, it seems that Manager Kim doesn’t understand the existence of fans. Fans don’t simply mean heavy consumers. They don’t mean people who spend a lot of money. They are people who truly support the Girls’ League. Among them, those who have joined the Girls’ League fan club can be called fans among fans.”

Those who are active mainly through fan cafes are given various benefits.

A gift box of Girls’ League goods called ‘Kit’.

Concert priority ticket. Fan meeting preferential ticket.

It also includes the minor right to view members’ posts and handwritten letters posted on fan cafes.

As such, they are the strongest supporters of the Girls’ League.

They come to cheer for Girls’ League twice a year with banners, guarantee attendance at music shows, and send coffee and food trucks to shows where Girls’ League appears to pay tribute to the staff.

And that’s not all.

They promote the Girls’ League in various communities and social media, and they also systematically respond to rumors and malicious slander related to the Girls’ League.

This is not something that Garo Enter demands. It is something they do voluntarily.

As Han Gu-in said, they are fans among fans.

“Entering ‘Weirs’ means disbanding the fan club.”

“To be exact, it’s a fan cafe. It costs 30,000 won per year… … .”

“Yes, the ‘Weus’ membership that costs 30,000 won per year. A closed community for the Girls’ League fandom. This cannot coexist with the fan cafe. It would cause controversy over reverse discrimination against each other.”

“We can provide more equal service.”

“Don’t you know? We’re going to turn our most hardcore fans into enemies.”

Those who have cheered, supported, and wished for the success of the Girls’ League more than anyone else since the days when the Girls’ League was at the bottom.

Garo Enter opens up the benefits they enjoyed to everyone at a price of 30,000 won.

Those who joined the fan club will feel empty. It is now public knowledge that the benefits they have received through their dedication were worth only a few tens of thousands of won.

“The strongest antis are those who were fans before. They know the Girls’ League best, and are the ones who can hurt the Girls’ League the most.”

“Can you call those people… … fans?”

“That’s why I’m a fan. The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Senior.”

Han Gu-in called Kim Deok-pal “senior.”

“Haven’t you learned? The public is children. The Girls’ League is a toy. Even if you play with it happily, you can easily get tired of it. No, it’s better to throw it away. I’ll burn it and hang it on a skewer and put it on display for the world to see.”

“Director Han… … .”

Hong Gyu-heon was taken aback by Han Gu-in’s harsh tone and tried to stop him.

Hanguin looked at her and took a deep breath with difficulty.

“Business is not about adults. It’s about children. You know that. Children don’t understand us, the sellers. They don’t need to understand. They just buy the product and enjoy it.”

“I know, I know.”

Kim Deok-pal admitted it coolly.

“But wouldn’t it be a solution if there were more people coming in joy than those leaving in disappointment? The public are children? That’s right. How upset must those children be? The people overseas.”

It is said that Korean people can join the fan cafe and read the members’ handwritten letters and articles.

They say we can have goods that we can’t have.

We can’t even buy half of the goods released in Korea at our price, and there are many cases where we can’t buy them.

Even though K-pop is a part of Korean culture, isn’t this discrimination? I wish they would provide us with better service…

“The feeling that has remained at ‘I wish’ until now will now change completely.”

There are platforms like ‘Weus’ and ‘Cosmos’, so why isn’t Girls’ League on them?

“They will feel discriminated against. They will feel even more deprived when they see other fandoms benefiting from the same platform. Some will even leave the fandom. Are you afraid of maggots and can’t make kimchi?”

“gentle…….”

Han Gu-in clenched his fists to calm his excitement.

“I’m going to be disappointed… … I mean… … . The fans… … to the Girls’ League… … .”

Those who loved the Girls’ League more than anyone else may end up hating the Girls’ League.

Kim Deok-pal stared blankly at Han Gu-in and spoke in a theatrical tone.

“We, the French nobility, offer our ancient privileges to the foundations of our country, and the National Assembly solemnly proclaims: ‘Feudalism is abolished.’”

Kim Deok-pal smiled brightly.

“It is the declaration of the National Assembly during the French Revolution. It was a sacrifice for the nation. Director Han is right. Fans are not mere consumers. They are those who hope for the success of the Girls’ League more than anyone else. Therefore, if they prevent that success and hate the Girls’ League because of it, aren’t they not fans? Could the French aristocrats who coveted privileges be called patriots? If France were an aristocratic state, of course they would be patriots. The reason for the existence of the nation is the existence of the aristocracy. However, if France were to be reborn as a nation-state, they would not be patriots.”

Everyone understood Kim Deok-pal’s metaphor.

He likened idols from the era when Korea was limited to a major consumer country to an aristocratic nation, and the fan club system was a legacy of that time.

He also likened the current globalized K-pop idols to a nation-state. From the perspective of a nation-state, the legacy of the aristocracy must be abolished.

“No, absolutely not. They are not patriots at all. They are the conservative forces that were eating away at France. The Girls’ League will go further than this revolution. They will have the support of more people behind them. Isn’t that right, sir?”

Hong Gyu-heon did not answer.

“If you want to become the best idol, isn’t that what you have to do?”

“Let’s ask.”

The Korean man couldn’t stand it anymore and said.

“I wonder if the Girls’ League members really want that… … .”

“Director Han.”

Seongpil grabbed his wrist. Hanguin looked down at him in surprise.

Seongpil shook his head.

“No, that’s not possible.”

“… … .”

“Business judgment is our domain. We should be the ones that fans are swearing at. The moment you ask our kids, that becomes impossible.”

Han Gu-in slowly lowered his head and sat down again.

Hong Gyu-heon coughed in vain.

“This isn’t something that needs to be decided today. I fully understand what Manager Kim said. The point… …was emotional in the latter half.”

The executives, except for Han Gu-in, nodded their heads.

“This is what business is like. Taking a step without knowing the future. Surprisingly, existing fans may not object to joining ‘Weus’.”

Seongpil answered inwardly, ‘No.’

In the previous life, even WTP could not avoid the fans’ backlash.

A fandom that fought against haters for a long time, sent emails to American radio stations asking them to play their songs for WTP, and did all kinds of promotional activities to get them on Billboard’s Social Top Artist list. They even beat out world-class pop stars.

But WTP eventually held out.

‘How about a girls’ league?’

Can overseas fans play as big a role as the domestic core fan base that provided a solid foundation for Girls’ League?

When KS Entertainment’s fandom was getting beaten up every day, it was the people centered around the fan club who fought back with venom.

“But as one director said, the most loving fans can always become the strongest haters. Especially… … .”

Hong Gyu-heon looked at Seong-pil.

“Because the theme of our producing season 3 is ‘Fan Song.’”

Jang Ha-yang declared that she would serenade her fans. But what if she betrays those fans, especially the most important fans, soon?

Is there sincerity in Jang Ha-yang’s songs?

Perhaps the Girls’ League should make this statement public to the press.

‘The company’s choice is our choice,’ he said.

It’s not like the Girls’ League can say, “No, we have different opinions from the company.”

The future of dozens of employees and juniors at Garo Enter rests on their shoulders. Garo Enter is also their home and family.

Seongpil knows the future.

But that doesn’t mean you can always make the right decision.

Even if you look at the events that will occur in the future, they don’t necessarily match the situation that the Girls’ League is in.

Moreover, this case is much more difficult.

‘It’s a choice that exists every day.’

If we follow Kim Deok-pal’s words, there is one gain and one loss.

Even if we follow Han Gu-in’s argument, there is one gain and one loss.

You can’t know which side will suffer more damage until you experience it firsthand. In the end, Sungpil may end up regretting choosing both.

Because Sungpil doesn’t see the best, he sees regret.

Or maybe neither of them sees a future where they regret it. They are satisfied with the benefits of choosing each. Or maybe they end up overcoming the disadvantages of both choices.

‘I didn’t see a future where I would regret rejecting Weirs’s offer.’

However, I don’t think I’ll regret deciding to open a store. The profits that will come from opening a store will be sweet to Seongpil as well.

However, the reason Seongpil opposed this proposal was…

‘Not by looking to the future, but by looking to the past.’

One of the reasons why past groups fell apart.

After gaining a significant fandom, they quickly moved into commercialization. This caused disappointment among fans and eventually led to the group’s downfall in the long run.

Of course, there are counterexamples, but humans tend to perceive risks more strongly.

‘The Girls’ League is now in its fourth year.’

Seongpil didn’t want to take a gamble on business. He was more inclined to take the safe, conservative approach.

The goal of the Girls’ League is not to be just a group and make just a little money.

To become the best idol.

One mistake can be fatal to your dream.

“It’s already been decided, but what Director Kim said makes sense. Joining the global platform will be a major way to increase the Girls’ League’s overseas revenue. But I can’t make a decision right away.”

Hong Gyu-heon looked around at the other executives.

“A week later. Everyone, think about this issue again and let’s talk about it again in a week. You can do a presentation, share your thoughts, submit a report, whatever. And Manager Kim.”

“Yes, sir.”

“First of all, what I’m curious about is, why does it have to be ‘Weirs’ when there’s also ‘Cosmos’? There’s no explanation for that part in the materials. Could you organize it and upload it by the end of the week?”

“I will do it.”

“great.”

Hong Gyu-heon clapped his hands.

“Let’s meet again in a week, when everyone is ready to discuss this matter. Dismissed.”

* * *

After the meeting, Seongpil wandered around the first floor for a while because Hong Gyuheon had called him over separately.

After some time had passed, Seongpil checked his wristwatch and went up the stairs to the second floor.

On the way, I saw Kim Deok-pal. He was leaning against the railing in front of the break room.

‘Hands… … .’

Kim Deok-pal was sweating and shaking. His hand, which was resting on the railing, shook pitifully.

‘You must have been very nervous.’

That’s probably it.

It was like he was trying to crack the solid Garo Enter. Even for a rookie at the manager level, it would have been a huge challenge.

If he had been careful, his own neck would have been in danger.

He had been following Garo Enter for several weeks, and he would have noticed the close bond between the executives.

Kim Deok-pal tried to destroy the agreement that those people had made. It would not have been strange if he had received hatred or opposition from everyone.

‘And yet you bumped into it…?’

At least I know that you are not a person who only seeks to make money. It is definitely not true that you came to Garo Enter to retire and accumulate more retirement funds.

He is sincere in his work, and he practices his chosen beliefs even if it puts his own position at risk.

Seongpil looked at him for a moment and then walked towards the president’s office.

“Oh, Director Park. Sit comfortably.”

“Even if I tell you to sit down, there’s no place to sit but in front of the boss.”

Seongpil sat on the chair in front of her desk.

Hong Gyu-heon was smoking a cigarette with a blank look in his eyes.

“What business did you call me for?”

That’s what I asked, but it’s as expected.

Hong Gyu-heon, as the executive producer, wants to hear Sung-pil’s opinion. He had heard it before, but he probably wanted to reconfirm it.

Seongpil smiled bitterly without realizing it.

‘In many ways, it’s an unfavorable situation for Manager Kim Deok-pal.’

When making decisions on important matters, Hong Gyu-heon is more likely to trust the opinions of others than Kim Deok-pal.

Even if you look at this moment, it is like that.

Even if it is not a public place, she calls others to talk to her. Other executives can also freely seek out Hong Gyu-heon.

In other words, Kim Deok-pal has no personal political power. This is natural, since he has only been with the company for a few weeks.

“I thought it would be a good idea to have a gathering with the founding members for the first time in a while.”

“……yes?”

“I wanted you to drink.”

Seongpil was worried.

Is Hong Gyu-heon trying to discourage Kim Deok-pal by revealing his friendship with Seong-pil and Han Gu-in?

If the three of them were to meet separately, rumors would spread. Kim Deok-pal would surely cower before the fight even started.

The image of Kim Deok-pal, his hands trembling pitifully, flashes through my mind.

“I don’t want to talk about work. I just want to check my feelings.”

“Your feelings? You want to sit me and Director Han down at the same time and check your feelings?”

“Don’t make me the heroine of a drama. What do you think? Do you have time today?”

Seongpil checked the text messages exchanged with trainer Kwon Kangcheol.

[Member. You have class at 8pm today. Thank you. Have a nice day^^.]

I sent a reply right away.

[Can you cancel PT today?]

A reply came right away.

[Hahahahahahahahaha!]

That’s a scary reply.

“Yes, I have. You don’t have to ask. I can give you my time whenever I want, sir.”

“The number of flatterers has increased.”

Hong Gyu-heon stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and smiled gently.

“Then, after you finish work today, come to my house.”

“Director Han and I are coming to your house… … .”

“stop.”

“Hi (yes).”

* * *

Seongpil drove his car to Hong Gyuheon’s house.

“These are the lyrics I wrote yesterday! Listen to them!”

Rica was in the passenger seat.

“With you, I don’t need the truth of the universe! Because you are my truth! I want to squeeze out my dried-up heart and shout it out in front of you! If you are paint, I want to be the canvas!”

“It’s not a fan song, it’s just a love song.”

Surprisingly, the founding members mentioned by Hong Gyu-heon included Rika as well.

Come to think of it, the day Rika entered Garo Enter, the four of us went out for a company dinner.

“And the lyrics are a bit like that.”

“What part are you talking about!”

“Well, well.”

“Tell me quickly! Hurry up!”

There was a hint of playfulness in Rika’s voice.

This guy knows what he’s talking about.

“The paint and canvas can be interpreted as a sexual metaphor. No, since that’s what you intended, it’s not open to interpretation, that’s the established truth.”

“Oh my, Director, your way of thinking is so sinister!”

“Yeah, you’re more sinister.”

“Atashi (I) am pure! I wouldn’t dare think of such an obscene interpretation! Except for Eri-chan!”

“Um, Erika… … .”

“Do you still keep in touch with Eri-chan these days?”

“Sometimes. Recently, I liked ‘IWY’… … something like that? And he consoled me by saying that I was sad that I didn’t get the Producer of the Year award.”

“That’s not consolation, that’s personality! Your producer is the executive producer of the year, but your rival, Director Park, didn’t get any awards!”

“Rika, I don’t think so.”

“Don’t you hate to think that way?”

right.

If Seongpil thought that Erica was such a sinister person, he wouldn’t be able to stay sane for even one more second.

“What brings you here, boss?”

“Well.”

Seongpil knows the reason, but he can’t tell Rika. If he were to express Hong Gyuheon’s distressed feelings, the conversation would flow to the meeting that took place today.

Arriving in front of Hong Gyu-heon’s apartment, he took the elevator up. The hallway itself was so wide that Seong-pil had to compare it to his own house.

Will I ever be able to live in a house like this?

“Are you jealous of the boss?”

“Well, it would be a lie if I said that wasn’t the case. Will I ever be able to live in a place like this?”

Rika looked around and said, ‘Hmm.’ Then she spoke confidently.

“You will survive!”

Seongpil chuckled.

Yeah, if he becomes the best idol in the Girls’ League, that kind of opportunity might come to Sungpil too.

When Rika said with certainty, “You will survive,” she was indirectly expressing her determination to become the best.

It’s so special from one to ten.

“Shall we go in?”

I stood at the door and rang the doorbell.

A dozen seconds later, the door opened.

“Director Park, Rika, are you here?”

Hong Gyu-heon came out wearing an apron.

“oh.”

Seongpil exclaimed in admiration.

“What kind of rudeness is that to the boss!”

Rika hit him in the side.

“Are you here?”

After that, a Korean man wearing an apron came out.

“oh.”

Rika gave a small exclamation of admiration.

Seongpil also hit her side.