Rockstar Again - Chapter 178



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Episode 178. Scheherazade (2)

Jaemin Group, headquarters conference room.

Among the executives of affiliated companies who filled a large table.

Jaemin Trading Company’s CEO Lee Kyung-dong held up a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

‘It’s fall, but why is it so hot? Isn’t the air conditioner on?’

of course.

The air conditioner is on.

It’s not just any other place, it’s a meeting of executives who manage group companies. There’s no way they wouldn’t control the temperature.

It was simply because of the intense heat that one man was radiating.

“Is this the end of the 3rd/4th quarter status report?”

No one opens their mouth to respond to the man’s subdued words.

‘Chairman Yoon Tae-joo… … .’

Even though he secretly curses the king, the fact that he keeps giving him titles makes you guess how fearsome the man sitting at the top is.

to be honest.

The executives and staff, including Lee Kyung-dong, are also human.

When the company’s CEO started his singing career in earnest.

They were all muttering like this.

-It is time for Chairman Yoon to step down.

―My child calls Chairman Yoon Tae-joo oppa? When I hear that, I feel like praying… … . Chairman Yoon is also crazy.

―What kind of nonsense is a CEO doing… … I’m so embarrassed. Until recently, I was proud to be a Jae-min executive. But these days, I’m scared to even hand out my business card. Do I have to hear things like, “I’m watching the chairman well?”

-Why? But the young employees like it, right? The stock price has gone up too.

―That’s why it’s a problem. What is the chairman after all? Isn’t he a key person? That kind of person has become a mascot, leaving the key. Is that a blessing? It’s a negative in the long run. Just wait and see.

It was valid.

Because Jaemin Group was different from other companies.

Jaemin is soon Yoon Taejoo, and Yoon Taejoo is Jaemin.

The biggest reason for receiving such an evaluation was ultimately Yoon Tae-joo’s own ability.

Another reason is that the man reigned as an iron-blooded monarch.

But the Iron-Blooded Monarch is wearing a ridiculous clown’s outfit?

In fact, from the beginning of the year when his singing career began in earnest, he barely showed up at the company.

They say that important decisions are relayed through Chief Secretary Kwak Moon-ki, but how long will things be handled that way?

… … At a time when everyone was thinking like that.

-Let’s have a meeting of the executives. It’s been a while since we last saw each other.

After finishing promotions for Blue Porcelain’s first album, Yoon Tae-joo returned.

That was last May.

The CEO of a company that was at first glance thought, “He’s become a clown,” and was even laughed at.

It was getting more intense.

They ruthlessly fire executives who are underperforming.

By filling vacant positions with new people, competition is encouraged.

From setting goals to constantly pushing yourself to achieve them.

If they simply did that, they would be an unscrupulous employer.

He is infinitely merciful to those who do well.

Greetings were everything.

People often make the mistake of thinking that if you become a CEO, you will be in charge of the entire company.

The leader’s job is to present the big picture.

And to appropriately deploy talent and eliminate those who just take up space.

Only two.

These past few months.

It was Yoon Tae-joo who did it.

If there is anything that has changed.

The old Yoon Tae-joo was like ice, but the Yoon Tae-joo that came back was as fierce as a flame?

President Lee Kyung-dong rolled his tongue silently and repeated a word only in his mouth.

‘root.’

The pronunciation itself is very strong.

‘The chairman is Jaemin’s root and present… … .’

These past few months, I’ve realized this anew.

What a great man the leader of the Jaemin clan they serve is.

“Phew… … I guess it’s almost finished.”

Yoon Tae-joo finally puts the finishing touches into his mouth.

As a look of relief appeared on the executives’ faces, Yoon Tae-joo added his words again.

With a hint of laughter.

“It won’t be easy to see each other for a while. Our leader said we should resume our activities.”

I don’t know if you’re joking or serious.

After months of being locked up, the executives can’t even laugh at his jokes.

Yoon Tae-joo opened his mouth once more.

“It is said, ‘Seed beans, get beans.’ I planted beans, so I expect beans to grow next harvest.”

The expression of relief disappeared from the executives’ faces because it was not a difficult word.

A warning that if you offer red beans or millet instead of soybeans when you return, you will be merciless.

When Chairman Yoon Tae-joo stood up, everyone got up from their chairs.

‘You think being a singer is funny? We were crazy guys… … .’

President Lee Kyung-dong wasn’t the only one who thought that way.

Even the president of Yutong, Kim Tae-yeop, looked pale.

* * *

“Traitors.”

I burst out in laughter as I looked at my brothers who had gathered together for the first time in a while.

“You too, quickly start a family. As you get older, family is ultimately the most important thing.”

Youngpil is responding.

Well, it looks good.

“Look at that belly fat. Is it a tug-of-war between the fats? The wrinkles are smoothed out.”

“Hehehe… … I borrowed a little bit of the power of medicine.”

“What about the power of medicine? I think it’s because of the power of my sister-in-law’s cooking skills.”

“Both.”

Looks like you had quite an enjoyable break.

The face came to life.

That doesn’t mean band activities were like hell… or anything like that.

It’s a fact that as we all get older, our bones start to come together as we enter the latter half of our first album.

Even though he was old, he was still a monster, and even the foodie brother would nod off whenever he laid his head on the table, so that said it all.

I think that what is good is good.

Rest is enjoyable when you’ve done your best at work.

My brothers and I did our best on the first album, and we also did our best during our break.

It may be a bit odd to say this, but it is true… …so to speak.

I didn’t look for my older brothers because there was no reason to keep members who didn’t help me in making songs.

I don’t plan on making my hyungs lonely because of my singing career.

Of all of these, I know best how important family is.

I lifted my chin and smiled faintly.

“Does anyone know why I didn’t take care of my body like I did when I was preparing for my first album?”

Except for Taeju, who seemed to be naturally fit, the other two brothers had gained a lot of weight.

Tae-joo, who met my eyes, smiled faintly as if he knew something.

So I just said it.

“It’s going to fall off anyway. After a few recordings.”

“We didn’t just rest either.”

“Yeah. It’s bad to ignore it just because I have a little belly fat. When I was preparing for my first album, I was a little rusty. Not now.”

Dong-sik and Young-pil show confident expressions… … Well. Is that really true?

I laughed with my brothers.

It’s fun, it’s fun.

The thought of squeezing that swollen body and face.

2nd album.

Double album.

Start recording.

* * *

“Let’s go.”

“… … .”

When the old man did not answer, Chief Gil Min-seok raised his voice again.

“Sir, this time we really need to give it our all.”

“Is it really necessary to do that? These days, if a song works, it works.”

“That’s not wrong. If you’re going to go with the flow, why do we have a company? Turning the impossible into success, and turning small successes into big successes, isn’t that the reason a company exists? This time, I’m really putting my life on the line, Mr. CEO.”

The old man almost burst out laughing at the absurdity, but held it back.

I want to refrain from using such expressions in front of this uncomfortable man as much as possible.

Anyway, it was a strange and funny picture.

Gil Min-seok is the internal organ, and Gu Se-ryeong is the external organ.

The love triangle between the two people was achieved by respecting each other’s territory.

But how can you express yourself so strongly about the company’s external policies?

Moreover, Blue Porcelain is not an artist that the Salvation Army neglects.

We’ve already planned a proper push and will push it even harder, but you’re complaining that it’s not enough.

So, the Savior decided to deliberately push it further.

“Worldwide… … If it fails, the damage will be huge.”

“There’s no way it can fail. And this music won’t be disparaged just because it was made by Asians, like K-pop. K-pop? That’s reached its limit. If it was a K-pop group, I wouldn’t have expressed it like this, CEO.”

Gil Min-seok’s argument was clear.

Launch worldwide.

Rather than releasing an album in Korea and gaining popularity in Asia.

The idea is to fire missiles that will hit Europe and the United States directly.

Now, the formula for success in Asian music, including K-pop, is set.

Just because an album is released in Korea doesn’t mean it will only be consumed domestically.

Because the world is already woven like a net.

It’s been quite some time since Korea became a leader in Asian culture.

If it becomes popular in Korea, it will eventually become popular in Asia as well.

Even that gap in time is short.

Then, eventually, it will start to spread throughout Asia, riding on the popularity of Korea.

Blue Porcelain is in the same situation now.

Although it is only their first album, it has gained cult popularity.

The program that they participated in gained huge popularity in Asia, especially in Japan, through OTT.

On YouTube, there are a lot of views from Southeast Asia.

Surrendering oneself to the new wind.

So, all you have to do is build a sail and a boat that can catch the wind properly. Why bother building a bigger boat and installing a new engine to sail it?

None other than Chief Gil Min-seok.

A lot of money will be invested.

The entertainment business is a jackpot if it succeeds, but if it fails, the risk is equally great.

Seeing Gil Min-seok’s eagle eyes… … is quite a strange thing.

A person who was not like that is more intense than the savior when it comes to blue porcelain.

“I have to record in English, sir.”

“I am also confident that Blue Porcelain will be a success. However, I have no intention of rushing it.”

Chief Gil Min-seok’s tightly clenched fist became tense.

“Worldwide English album. Simultaneous release. If you don’t accept this condition, I will return to the chairman.”

That’s funny.

The person who feels more uncomfortable with Chief Gil Min-seok than anyone else is Gu Se-ryeong.

Even if you threaten them, they do this.

However, the Savior decided to shout the call.

Maybe… … that’s what I was hoping for.

I am confident that Blue Porcelain will be successful, but after I started liking the move, I am confused.

Is the Salvation Spirit’s own confidence simply a belief in their success?

I wonder if I’m blinded by love.

In that situation, I would appreciate it if you would give me a push like this.

Instead, before calling out, I decided to ask a question first.

“The reason you do that is simply because it’s good music? Are you sure it’ll be good? Is that all? Isn’t that unusual for Chief Gil?”

Chief Gil Min-seok laughed at Gu Se-ryeong’s words.

“Because it’s rock.”

“The reason is rock?”

“Yes. Their mainstream music. So I’m more confident. That it will sell better in the West. And that’s what rock is all about. It makes you want to rebel.”

The old man barely managed to suppress a smile on his lips.

Is that so?

Yeah… … Maybe this is the power of music.

Listening to classical music relaxes my mind and body.

It’s like I get excited for no reason when I listen to dance music.

The rock genre also has the power to excite people.

The Savior rose from his seat.

“I will persuade the members.”

Rockstar Again Episode 179