The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 178



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The Malicious Member Returns! Episode 178

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In the sedan heading to the photo shoot site for T.O.J’s repackaged album jacket, Shin Ki-ho was looking through the album-related documents he had received from Moon Yoon-ha.

The document states that T.O.J’s repackaged album will be an extension of the concept of the previous ‘Hide and Seek’ album, but will focus on a more casual image.

“… Tsk.”

After checking it up to the last page, Shin Ki-ho roughly threw it on the seat next to him and looked out the window, clicking his tongue.

‘It’s one thing to do very well, but it’s also difficult to fail.’

During the repackaged album meeting, Shin Ki-ho grabbed Kim Chun-yong and said something to the effect of, “As long as I can get investment, I don’t care whether this album does well or not,” which was only half true.

What Shin Gi-ho wanted was control.

So, I hope that this repackaged album of T.O.J.’s doesn’t do too well, but it doesn’t flop either, so that it can be a decent leash for him to use.

For him, who had missed out on the big Chinese market and was trying to find a way to survive, there was nothing more important than this at the moment.

‘We’ve achieved our primary goal. Whether it’s a good song or not. We’re going to include Logan’s song, the son of the people we’ve identified as potential investors. So this is the next step.’

As CEO Do Jae-chan scouted him from the outside, Shin Ki-ho was not someone who could immediately sense the rise and fall of an album’s concept or songs.

All he saw was one thing.

characteristic.

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How many people heard and saw it?

And how many of them actually make a purchase?

First of all, the amount of buzz that Tioze, who is currently on hiatus, can currently mobilize has been sufficiently confirmed through the recently uploaded self-produced content.

Do your best within your capabilities and get appropriate responses accordingly.

‘I heard that the guys took it in a hurry, but the response wasn’t bad. No, it wasn’t bad, it was good. That’s why… .’

Shin Gi-ho, whose head was full of such thoughts, looked sensitive and troubled to anyone who saw him.

In a way, it was natural.

AG’s tiger that only checks the indicators and makes plans based on them.

Shin Ki-ho, a cold-blooded, selfish director who only believes in numbers and is good at his job.

That person was none other than himself, and he was ‘in person’ going to the repackage photoshoot site of an idol that he had planned.

“… … .”

The secretary, who saw the new sign in the rearview mirror, shook her head and looked nervous.

I don’t know for sure, but my boss does things he doesn’t normally do.

This was clearly different from visiting the competition site of a survival program or going to a debut showcase.

There’s a world of difference between going because you absolutely have to show your face and going when you don’t have to.

Besides, Shin Ki-ho had never visited Liu Wei’s filming set like this.

It’s not like I’m giving you instructions like, “Do this, do this.”

You go and see his face in person? To see if he’s doing well or not?

… someone who doesn’t know the details even if they look at it, and in fact isn’t interested?

‘Ugh, I wonder if something will happen today!’

Contrary to my confused thoughts, as I smoothly backed into the parking lot, anxiety began to grow inside my secretary.

“… Hey, Director Shin. Let’s go. We’ve arrived.”

“Okay. I’ll guide you.”

And the secretary’s worries continued until they arrived at the filming set.

No, it would be correct to say that the worries ended there.

Because, at that jacket photo shoot site… .

“Holy! Welcome, welcome! I heard you were coming!”

“What… .”

“Oh, please have a seat, Director! I was really wondering when you were coming!”

“No, what are you doing without doing anything…?”

“Just a moment, sir. The coffee truck is here. I’ll bring it over.”

Because Shin Ki-ho received an outpouring of hospitality that he had never expected while moving.

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Director Shin Gi-ho was the same in Kim Chun-yong’s memories.

He’s like an icy rink, and he doesn’t really pay attention to Arrows unless he’s Liu Wei.

A person who is involved in the idol industry but pays more attention to investments and stocks than singing or dancing.

That was clearly revealed in his attitude toward Kim Chun-yong, who had just recently been reduced to trash.

“… Psychological counseling? A visit to a psychiatrist? Is that necessary?”

“Ah, oh well. Yes! Rex knows how to take care of himself! Haha, but still. It seems like other idols do this kind of thing?”

“… … .”

“Huh… You’re keeping your mouth shut.”

Former manager Jo Tae-wook was busy taking Kim Chun-yong to bars as a face madam.

Even though he was a playful and trashy guy, he wasn’t only focused on using Kim Chun-yong.

Oh, Madam Face is having a mental breakdown and is lying in bed saying she doesn’t want to drink today.

Anyway, if you want to go out together, you have to maintain the mentality to go to a club.

Jo Tae-wook, who didn’t even know that he had to abstain from alcohol while taking psychiatric medication, did it just once.

He personally brought Kim Chun-yong to Shin Gi-ho and explained the fact to him.

It’s really bad when the members’ mental state is not good.

So, please let me go to the hospital!

Unlike Jo Tae-wook, who was chatting frivolously next to him, Kim Chun-yong, who was observing Shin Ki-ho’s expression through his long bangs that covered his eyes, remembered exactly what he said next.

“… If it becomes known that you go to that hospital, will your marketability drop even further?”

“Yes, yes? What did you just say…?”

“No, that’s fine. Tell this to the boss, not me. Don’t come to me again for something similar.”

“… … .”

In conclusion, although Kim Chun-yong did end up going to the hospital, the reason was simply the choice of the existing AG executives who loudly proclaimed that artists should come first.

Shin Ki-ho weighed Kim Chun-yong’s marketability and usability even after seeing his damaged state.

Where can it be used?

Also, how can it be sold?

At the time, it could not be said that Shin Gi-ho’s judgment was completely wrong.

In conclusion, Kim Chun-yong, who became trash, was a great shield for Liu Wei’s escape to China, and was helpful to Shin Ki-ho, who escaped with him, until the end.

however.

The important thing is that the team Shin Ki-ho is in charge of right now is not Arrows, but Tioze.

There are no members he can exert influence over, and Kim Chun-yong is not trash right now.

“Chun-yong? Here, coffee! Since you’re unusually demanding, I put in some effort. It’ll be delicious, right?”

“Oh, okay! Thank you. … I’ll come back later!”

“Haha, of course. You did a great job taking jacket photos!”

“yes.”

Kim Chun-yong held the coffee the coffee truck owner handed him and headed towards Shin Gi-ho, his sharp eyes sparkling.

‘… Honestly, I don’t like it. I can’t like it. But that doesn’t mean I can’t fight with Director Shin right now.’

No matter what, in the end, the person with the ultimate decision-making power to attract investment and decide the specifications of T.O.Z’s next album is Shin Ki-ho.

There’s nothing I like though.

If I could, I’d just uppercut him and spew out words like, “What’s so great about you that you’re abandoning Arrows?”

Kim Chun-yong was too desperate a person to let his emotions of the moment ruin his work.

To the members and their families.

And he was such a desperate person, full of venom, with a desire to atone for his fans.

“Hey, if it’s okay with you all, can I talk to you for a moment? We have a guest coming to our jacket photoshoot tomorrow, haha.”

Therefore, as soon as he received Moon Yoon-ha’s message saying, “That fucking old fart will come to the jacket photoshoot set tomorrow,” Kim Chun-yong called the members together.

Name: (Great) Tiger Countermeasures Meeting.

“Oh, Chun-yong heard it too. Hmm… That’s right. I was debating whether or not to tell you this. That the CEO is coming to our repackaged album filming set…”

“Eight, you didn’t even come when we were playing hide-and-seek, but you’re acting strange. Can’t you just pretend you didn’t notice? Before, Siyoung told me to just ignore Director Shin!”

“Hwaseong-ah, Siyoung is a founding father….”

“Oh my, I was a bit scared of him. Why, when we had our concept meetings, he only said no, no… ”

“Right, right… Chun-yong, take your brother… away… separately, and… do… that too…”

“Huh, I said okay because they said they’d let me put my song in, but I’m still really nervous!”

Except for Kim Chun-yong, the reactions of all of the Tiozes were the same.

It’s rough.

Most of the time, I just want to pretend I don’t know.

Kim Chun-yong completely understood that feeling, and that was also a method, but he wanted to take a different method if possible.

Now that Liu Wei is no longer on the team.

Because it wasn’t enough to make Shin Ki-ho pay attention to Tioje and provide more support.

“I have a slightly different opinion. Um… Everyone, you might not like it. Just listen to it once.”

“Huh? Chun-yong, what’s wrong? This is the first time I’ve heard you speak like a teacher! You sound like an assistant teacher.”

“What’s an assistant… Ahem. Anyway. We, Director Shin, will have to see each other in the future, right? So, it’s a bit much to just pretend not to know, right?”

“Huh. That makes sense. So, what does Chun-yong hyung want to do?!”

“Everyone, I don’t know if you’ve seen that movie. It came out about 5 years ago… .”

As the old saying goes, if you want to catch a tiger, you have to go into the tiger’s den.

But how are you going to go into the cave and catch it?

With a spear? With an arrow? With a sword?

Besides, how do you catch a tiger that isn’t a real one, but someone who just borrowed the name?

Fortunately, Kim Chun-yong was able to vaguely guess the method.

“Ugh, ah… Manager hyung. I can’t drink any more today… .”

“Hey, Rex. If you go to the dorm right now, it’s a funeral home. Just drink here and die. That bastard Shin Gi-ho, he ended up taking that secretary with him too? Wow, I really couldn’t have imagined that.”

“What do you mean, ugh? What do you mean?”

“That secretary who always used to take care of that kid! In the end, she ran off with him. Damn, she took everything that was beneficial to Jihan, that’s all.”

“No, that doesn’t really interest me… Members, I’m not feeling so good right now… .”

“Oh, so you’re telling me to drink more? Do you want to see their faces?”

Even when Shin Ki-ho fled to China with Liu Wei, it was thanks to this person who followed him.

‘Damn. I should’ve just gone to the dorm to see the members. … It’s okay. Thanks to you, I’m able to write like this. Sometimes, my manager can be helpful.’

Kim Chun-yong clenched his teeth for a moment at the memory, then a bright smile appeared on his face again and he slowly walked away.

In a coffee truck slightly away from the filming site, we see Shin Ki-ho standing alone after kicking out all the members of T.O.J.

My fists trembled with every step I took toward him, but of course.

Kim Chun-yong wasn’t stupid enough to mess things up for that reason.

“Oh, sir! Here’s some coffee. Haha… I don’t know if you’ll like it.”

“There’s no need for this….”

“―I added four shots of black, cinnamon powder, and two ice cubes. The cup is exactly 12 ounces.”

“…what?”

All of Kim Chun-yong’s judgments were contained in this one cup.

“… Huh. So what you’re saying, Chun-yong, is that we should try to please her? Like in that movie.”

“It’s a little different, but it’s similar. You just have to give them what they want.”

“Hey, I think that ‘what you want’ is a bit difficult. That director is too picky! Just look at him always wearing pomade and a suit!”

“No, I have the answer. Jihwaseong Inma, you have to trust your brother.”

They say the devil wears precious clothes that suit his dignity.

So, AG’s tiger drinks black, right?

“Are you okay, yes?”

Kim Chun-yong looked straight into Shin Gi-ho’s wide-open eyes and smiled brightly, revealing his sharp fangs.

Just say you don’t like it.

I’ll pour the coffee on your face instead of your mouth.