The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 170



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The Malicious Member Returns! Episode 170

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Fortunately, the repackaged album meeting, which resumed after a short break, ended in a relatively comfortable atmosphere.

Originally, it was in the direction that Kim Chun-yong and others had hoped for.

“As we wrap up our ‘Hide and Seek’ activities this week, let’s make sure to check out the demos.”

“Yes, well. We will prepare the PT as soon as the references are organized. It can be done within this week.”

“Yes, I understand.”

The time given to them was four weeks.

It’s still unknown whether this will be the title, but it includes Logan’s song.

“… Then, since you’ll be busier from now on, I hope you take care of your condition. I gave you another week, so I don’t want you to get sick and not be able to do anything during that time.”

“uh….”

“That’s the answer. Let’s go first.”

widely-

As Shin Ki-ho, who had been stroking his pomaded hair that had not been messed up even during the long meeting, left the conference room with his last words, faint exclamations escaped from people’s mouths.

“Ah, that old bastard is still holding on to Gao until the end….”

“Director! Please, please! Just a word! When you got hit by the director earlier, I thought we were all going to get fired!”

“It’s not like I’m working without a contract, and I’m getting fired because there was some trouble in a meeting? Come to your senses, you guys. Just report that to the labor office.”

“Do you think that’s as easy as it sounds, really…!”

The conference room was filled with the excited chatter of Moon Yoon-ha and her team members who had finally achieved victory.

“I’m glad that Director Shin suddenly changed his mind. No matter how hard we tried to persuade him, he said it wouldn’t work….”

“What I’m saying is. Are you tempted by the fact that the members’ songs are good? Logan’s ability to compose songs was also mentioned in the mentor evaluation. Why, you saw it yourself, Director! Right?”

“Oh, yeah. That’s right. That was a beautiful song too. Oh, it was beautiful. But, I think more than that now… .”

“The members of T.O.J. have worked really hard! As expected, when the artists themselves speak, even the director can’t do anything about it.”

“Haha… What did we do? Everyone worked hard.”

“… Hmm.”

However, Moon Yoon-ha, who was among them, had a somewhat hazy expression on her face even while she was winning the victory.

She was thinking about something while touching her lips, and then she suddenly got up from her seat, her ponytail shaking so much, and walked towards someone.

“Huh, huh? Director?”

“No, well. It’s good, but are you guys just all that good? Aren’t you curious?”

Her destination was not far away.

For some reason, after break time, he became quiet and sat among the members with an expression of calm thought that did not match his sullen face… .

“Mr. Chun-Yong.”

This is towards our Kim Chun-yong.

“… Oh, yes?”

“What did you talk about during break time with the old man?”

From then on, it was very smooth.

“Huh. Wait a minute, Director! If you suddenly ask something like that, even Chun-yong will be flustered.”

“No, aren’t you curious? I’m so curious I’m going crazy.”

“I’m curious! But, if you don’t say anything, I shouldn’t ask!”

“Why? If you’re curious, you should know!”

Moon Yoon-ha frowned slightly and tapped the conference room table, spewing out words at a rapid-fire rate.

“Honestly, I think I completely figured it out after talking to Mr. Chun Yong. Share your secrets with me. Hey? I’ll learn from you and work hard from now on.”

“Huh, no. Rather than that, we don’t really have much to talk about…”

“Lie, lie. Liar. Do you think I look after one or two idols? I’ve directed countless times, and even Tioje, including you, is entirely my work. I can feel the emotional changes even if you just shake your eyebrows. Right now, you’re joking.”

From the day I first met Kim Chun-yong, her almost rude attitude of asking him, “Why is your name like that?” did not go away.

“So, don’t leave it out and tell me. What did you say? I need to know something about that.”

If you are curious, you should know, and you should be able to do whatever you want.

“Spring, spring, dragon, dragon? … The meaning is pretty.”

If not, you need to hear some convincing arguments to convince them not to do so.

When Moon Yoon-ha heard the meaning of Kim Chun-yong’s name in , the reason she lightened the mood again was not because it was given to her by her grandmother.

I thought the real meaning was pretty, and I liked Kim Chun-yong’s cheerful and confident attitude.

That was the basis for Moon Yoon-ha to be in this position.

… Of course, not everyone understood that, which is why the word ‘madman’ was included in the nickname.

‘I knew that, but it’s almost like a spinal reflex. You come and ask me as soon as the meeting is over?’

As Moon Yoon-ha waited for an answer with her face close to mine, Kim Chun-yong rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue.

Everyone in the conference room’s eyes were focused on Kim Chun-yong and Moon Yun-ha.

“ha ha ha….”

In fact, Kim Chun-yong knew it too.

It’s just that Moon Yoon-ha expressed her curiosity more actively, but everyone in this conference room is probably curious about it.

“Why did you call me here?”

“Don’t you know? I called you here to talk to you. … I have some questions to ask.”

“So, why did you come all the way to the smoking area on the company rooftop…?”

“I don’t smoke in front of artists. I just came here because there aren’t many smokers in the company, so the word wouldn’t leak out. So, what I want to say is….”

What on earth did a member who barely debuted in 6th place in the survival show and didn’t even train for a long time in AG talk to Shin Ki-ho about?

If I had to put it simply… .

“Oh, just. When you heard Logan’s song in person, you asked if it was really good.”

“… Hoo. So?”

“I told him honestly how I felt and that I thought the results would be good if this was done. That’s all. I think the reason Director Shin changed his mind was because he felt our sincerity.”

“… … .”

Moon Yoon-ha’s gaze at Kim Chun-yong’s simple words did not change.

If you were to say ‘this rascal’ with your eyes, would that be what it would look like?

“Go, go! If you heard that, you have to go! You have to work!”

“Oh, these!”

The reason she couldn’t talk to Kim Chun-yong anymore was because her subordinates couldn’t stand seeing their boss questioning the idol in charge.

“Let go. Mr. Chun-yong, honey! That’s not all, right? I can’t convince myself, so how could that old man be convinced by that? Huh? Hey, I told you to let go.”

“Hey, you’re the left leg, you’re the right leg, and I’m both arms. Let’s go!”

“These are real! Oh, honey! Tell me!”

“Thank you for your hard work, Tiozes! I’ll go first!”

“You guys are really going to fall for it….”

-bang!

They made a huge fuss and stormed out of the conference room, leaving only the T.O.J. members left in a moderately sized conference room on the fourth floor of the AG building.

“… Sigh.”

“Shall we… go too?”

“I think so.”

They exchanged awkward glances and whispered as they quickly gathered up the scattered meeting materials and put them in their bags.

“Ugh… It’s hot, isn’t it? Haha! When I went to a company retreat, I saw a returning student get carried out like that…”

“No, how can you explain that by saying it’s hot, Yoochan hyung? I thought the director was trying to eat Yongyong hyung! Those people who are adults, really.”

“Huh, Whatever. First of all, I’m so happy that my song can be included in this album! I’ll work harder to polish it so that I won’t be ashamed in front of the members.”

“This, this is already… enough, good. Logan hyung… if you fix it more, hyung… there’s no time… to practice choreography and movement.”

“Hmm. Well, at least I got an extra week, so that’s good. … Whatever the method was.”

Son Jae-ha, the leader who finished speaking in a situation where each person could have said five words, also approached Kim Chun-yong, who was hurriedly organizing his luggage, and placed a hand on his shoulder.

“Chunyong-ah.”

“Ah. Yes, Jaeha hyung.”

“…Nothing happened, right?”

And, the moment Son Jae-ha said those words.

“… … .”

The members’ gazes, which had become deeper than when Moon Yoon-ha was making a fuss and questioning Kim Chun-yong earlier, were focused on Kim Chun-yong.

… filled with worry.

In fact, whatever conversation took place between Shin Gi-ho and Kim Chun-yong, it would have been fine as long as it went in a good direction.

In the end, even though they say that communication and interaction between the company and the artist are important, the relationship was tied by a contract.

Moon Yoon-ha was just curious about how Kim Chun-yong ‘acted’ in the process to change Shin Ki-ho’s mind.

However, the members who lived with Kim Chun-yong were a bit different.

Yesterday, I spent 2 days and 1 night with Kim Chun-yong, who was feeling tired because of the things he was doing with rival group Wizni and Antaeni.

“I’ve been seeing him for about 3 years now, but, um. Director Shin is a bit… pushy. So, I wonder if he’s been pushing things on you that are unreasonable.”

What was important to the members was whether or not they felt any pressure or fear from higher-ups in the company.

And, if there is anyone who can bring up those difficult words first in this situation, it is the leader, Son Jae-ha.

“…ah.”

Kim Chun-yong let out a low exclamation, scratched his cheek in embarrassment and gratitude, and smiled awkwardly.

‘If you come at me like this, I really feel like I should tell you… .’

Kim Chun-yong rolled his eyes for a moment, then read the writing on the conference room projector that was glowing blue.

[ToZ – 1st mini album ‘Six-leaf Clover’ repackage album ‘WoW (tentative title)’ plan]

What Shin Ki-ho said to Kim Chun-yong was really nothing special.

“You seem friendly with Logan.”

“Oh, yes. … We’ve been close since .”

“―Not only that, but you must know about Logan’s relationship with his parents, and even his family situation. You were the one who convinced his mother back then.”

“Huh… You’re suddenly speaking so casually.”

“Is it important?”

“… No. Please continue speaking.”

“Honestly, I don’t really like you. You just rolled a small snowball to debut yourself and to get your friend to debut, but that, uh… it came to me a little too much.”

However, I was careful not to say anything because in order to explain it to others, I also had to reveal other circumstances.

There was a difference in the information that Shin Gi-ho and Kim Chun-yong knew.

Kim Chun-yong didn’t know how much he had messed up Shin Ki-ho’s plans in order to debut, and Shin Ki-ho didn’t know how much Kim Chun-yong desperately needed to debut for his atonement and for his family.

So, inevitably, the relationship will reach a deadlock.

“It will take more time to include Logan’s song in the repackaged album, so I will extend it by a week. Also, I plan to include the song to gain the trust of his parents and attract investment.”

“… Excuse me, is there a reason you’d tell me something like this? Haha, I have no idea what I’m talking about.”

“Well, I think the reason you suddenly brought that up earlier is because you seem to have some sort of purpose.”

The new sign was sharp.

Kim Chun-yong was soon noticed for raising his voice and expressing his opinion while adults older and more powerful than him were arguing, and for attracting attention.

“…Because it’s a good song. That’s the answer.”

“No, I don’t give a shit. What matters to me is that I can get investment by putting that song in. If this album doesn’t do well since I’ve received investment, then I’ll get the windfall.”

“… … .”

“I called you here to tell you that I will not take responsibility for this. I will not bear any mental burden. You will feel that. Do you understand?”

In a nutshell, Kim Chun-yong heard Shin Ki-ho immaturely say, “My plans were ruined because of you throughout ,” and then say, “If this album fails, you’ll be the only one suffering, I’m glad I got the investment.”

“… … .”

Kim Chun-yong slowly closed his sharp eyes and opened them, a mischievous smile filling his face.

“Nothing really happened. Well, nothing hit or anything.”

“No, Chun-yong! If you were right, then you should report it!”

“Hey, Yoochan hyung. He’s the director of our company. What if I report him? Haha… What I meant was, you don’t have to worry.”

okay.

In Kim Chun-yong’s opinion, there was no need to worry.

Even if you release a repackaged album among your seniors and fierce competitors, and the person with the highest decision-making power threatens you that he won’t take responsibility if the album fails during the process.

“First, let’s go down to our practice room and check the choreography for ‘Hide and Seek’ one last time, and then meet the A&R team?”

“Huh? Why the A&R team?”

“I’m going to record a demo of Logan’s song.”

Not many times, just once.

If the timing is right, and Logan’s song from his time in the UK as Arrows, and Moon Yoon-ha’s concept are supported…

“You all know, right? It’s a good song.”

…because 1st place was also possible.