Debut or Die - Chapter 192

If you can’t debut, you’ll get a fatal disease Episode 192

First… 〈Azusa〉, which appeared out of nowhere, moved to a nearby empty conference room with the runner-up this season.

“thank you!”

“… you’re welcome.”

No, it’s actually a situation to be thankful for.

Because he listened to me in the middle of my schedule, asking me to free up some time without making any prior arrangements.

Even against juniors who are new to each other.

‘At least it was a private advertisement meeting, so I had time.’

Or there was no way.

-Ah~ The meeting goes well when Mundae is also together!

Right now, Big Sejin was making a hole to escape in this way.

‘Well, that’s right. sorry.’

The reason why I didn’t avoid this situation where I could get out of it badly with just a throw was simple.

‘It’s convenient to know in advance.’

Someone must have made a gesture that would affect Testa, but it would be distorted once the people in the company went through it.

‘Even if you listen to it yourself, it’s easy to take your feet off.’

Even if it’s the same company, it’s a competitive relationship anyway. There is no moral problem even if they cannot provide specific help to each other in the same situation.

‘Then let’s listen.’

… However, the words that came out of the mouth of the juniors after the greetings were more than I could have imagined.

“we… The working title of the debut title was ‘Magical Girl’… !”

“Pooh!”

The sound I just made was not me, but Kim Rae-bin, who was sitting next to me. This is also not an ad meeting partner, so I have time.

And if I had been drinking something, I would have made that sound.

‘Did it turn?’

Is the person in charge over there crazy? No, maybe there is a misunderstanding.

I barely opened my mouth.

“Testa’s debut song ‘Magical Boy’ and… .”

“Yes yes! When I hear it, I immediately think of that song. The lyrics are similar and the genre is also similar… .”

It was not a misunderstanding.

The junior’s face was pale.

“Already with the concept… I also saw the costumes, because they are so similar… … .”

“… … .”

“I came to see you because I felt I had to tell you… .”

okay. I know that part for sure.

‘I guess I came because I thought this would all be X.’

After all, since this kid also endured in that Azusa, there was no way he blindly believed that Testa would help and came to him.

A senior with a 2-year gap in the same company is very close to a rival.

However, if something like this broke out, Testa would be in pain, so he could have come expecting that he would oppose it as well.

It was a reasonable idea. I just can’t blindly believe it.

‘Let’s dig some more.’

I can roughly guess what the agency is thinking, but I think I need to hear more about the specific situation.

But I had nothing to think about.

Kim Rae-bin raised a hand before me.

“May I ask you a question?”

“yes? yes!”

I usually briefly thought about whether to shut my mouth considering this guy’s sociality, but I gave up.

Because Kim Rae-bin is the one who directly touched the ‘Magic Boy’ song.

And as expected, Kim Rae-bin stabbed the core.

“How similar are the songs? More than just a common denominator in the concept, in addition to genre similarities?”

“that… ah!!”

The junior got excited and put both hands on the table.

“I’ve got something from you! Going to the bridge for a while!”

“yes… ?”

“That ‘follow me~’ melody to ‘Magical Boy’!”

“… !!”

Refreshing accompaniment played by Kalimba, the most iconic riff melody of ‘Magical Boy’.

follow that… ?

‘Wait, isn’t this plagiarism?’

Even if the original songwriter wrote that, it’s a copyright issue.

As far as I know, during the arrangement process Raebin Kim recorded a few more chords in the lower notes, so the distortion occurred.

So, there is definitely Kim Rae-bin among the list of composer copyright holders… … .

“Ah, sampling.”

However, Kim Rae-bin calmly shook his head. The junior opened his mouth wide.

“A new sampling… .”

“yes. In the past, unauthorized sampling has occurred frequently in the history of popular music, but it has been discouraged recently… … .”

“Anyway, you didn’t hear anything.”

“yes.”

“It’s also legally ambiguous.”

“That’s right. Depends on the degree… . In fact, there are many cases that have not been recognized as legal issues. Moreover, in this case, since you said you entered the bridge for a while, there is a possibility that it could be interpreted as homage.”

In other words, it means that it may have to be solved only on the line of moral problems caused by public opinion.

‘Come to think of it, it seems that there have been numerous cases where permission has been obtained after the release.’

I clicked my tongue.

‘… I think this is the number of adventures for the head of headquarters.’

Anyway, the head of the headquarters has half given up on realizing his vision through Testa.

If so, it wouldn’t be strange if they prepared to use Testa as food for that rookie group instead.

‘It’s turning off the aggro.’

It is to use the firepower of Testa fans in reverse.

Wouldn’t it have drawn a plan to digest the anger of Testa fans with public interest by touching an ambiguous line that can be rubbed with the world view of the same agency.

‘It’s typical noise marketing, so to speak.’

Anyway, the public has no interest in the fact that Testa took charge of the concept and arrangement on its own.

There’s no way anyone can just accept it as an image, check the details, and infer exactly what part of the production the group participated in.

So, if that junior group selects songs and music videos well and is recognized by the public, public opinion may end up saying ‘Testa fans were too much’.

Like this.

-Isn’t it common to connect worldviews with the same agency? Anyway, Yunan… ㅝ

-It’s nice, but since the composer and the company are the same, the styles overlap. Do you really believe that Testa made it all by

himself

? is a box office hit that has already been proven once.

‘There must be a calculation that the reaction will be okay even if I follow only half of it.’

First of all, it will be a picture that the head of the headquarters will push that group as the main force after the junior group is floated through this method.

Overall, it was a composition in which only the agency benefited without much loss.

‘Anyway, the arrows will go to that rookie group first, so they will be less burdened with being criticized.’

And just by looking at the complexion of the juniors sitting there, you can tell how burdensome this situation is for that group.

While going through the crazy program called < Azusa >, all members of that group must have received all the curses they would eat for the rest of their lives.

‘But even after debuting, it’s understandable that I’d hate to endure insults.’

However, even after debuting, one ‘hot topic’ can be guaranteed, but there is no conflict and only a sense of rejection is shown.

‘hmm.’

I spoke again.

“excuse me.”

“yes!”

“Do you have any alternatives in mind?”

“yes?”

“I was wondering if there were other candidates other than ‘Magical Girl’.”

“… ! yes!”

also.

The junior’s complexion has returned a bit. And a calm explanation followed.

“Actually, among our members, there is a friend who originally studied producing. That friend’s song went all the way to the final as a title candidate… It suddenly flipped over a few days ago.”

Considering the situation alone, this is good news.

“You must want to do that song.”

“… yes. The team leader said it could be used for the next album, but… … Honestly, regardless of the situation, objectively, I think that song is better.”

Well, the company’s strategy was fine.

First of all, after turning off a lot of aggro with your debut, you must have painted a picture of yourself making a cake in your next album.

‘It’s a problem because they use us there.’

Even if Testa gets a little sarcastic, there will be thoughts of what to do. It’s not that the renewal of the contract is just around the corner, and there are still three and a half years left.

I frowned slightly, and my junior was frightened.

“Of course, ‘Magical Boy’ is a really great song… ! Our debut song now feels like an imitation, so the original candidate song is better than that… .”

“sure. I fully understand.”

It seems that you misunderstood my expression. While I was frowning, Kim Rae-bin suddenly started a conversation.

“What kind of song did you originally prepare?”

“Ah, a little Newtro-style… It’s a style that’s been in the limelight lately, but the members and I thought it was an easy-to-listen and very cool song!”

“Are you on the disco or synth wave side of Newtro?”

“Well, I think it was synthwave!”

“Then, by any chance, the sound pack… .”

The junior, who was not working directly and could not have mastered all the terminology of composition, began to wither at Kim Rae-bin’s question. I need to cut it off slowly.

“sorry. He’s so passionate about music… .”

“It’s good that you’re passionate… ! You are amazing!”

“Oh, thank you.”

I can’t. You’re back as a new employee on the road.

I felt sorry for the junior who seemed to be stiff and shouted flattering lines, and then refreshed the atmosphere.

“I can definitely understand why you came here. You must have been worried. You must have been sorry.”

“yes… .”

“But as you know, it’s hard for us to be carelessly involved in the production of other groups. It’s a new group that hasn’t even been 2 years since debut. Now that I’ve heard the story, it’s a difficult thing to legally take issue with.”

“… … Yes.”

The junior’s face darkened.

And Kim Rae-bin’s face darkened as well. dude you can’t do that

‘It was a problem with the song, so I moved in.’

I almost missed big Sejin for a while. I held my breath and continued.

“But I fully understand how you feel. Have you ever discussed this topic with the company?”

“… I tried to, but they didn’t listen.”

After all, in order for the words of the kids who haven’t even debuted to be accepted, do I have to prepare a presentation?

“okay.”

Kim Rae-bin nodded his head eagerly, as if he remembered his former agency.

“It is sad. Everyone should be able to speak freely… .”

oh my.

I looked at Kim Rae-bin without saying a word.

Kim Rae-bin quietly hardened.

good. Now choose your words well.

The important thing here is not to mention the fact that we will be uncomfortable too.

‘I don’t know what words will be distorted later if Testa steps in and dies down.’

It should be a picture that the rookies themselves opposed, not the testa.

So our role ends with advice.

I crossed my arms.

“Have you heard of America at work lately?”

“America? … Ah, when I met the general manager, he said that a lot.”

“okay.”

It is true that the American soldier is still alive. I nodded and said lightly.

“The next time you meet someone in a higher position, why don’t you let this conversation flow?”

“yes?”

“Magical girls are too traditional and common mania sensibility, so I don’t think they will work in places like America.”

“… !!”

“These days, Newtro is popular in the United States, so some examples say that it would be very effective if you ride it before the trend passes.”

“Directly??”

“No, it’s because the members can hear such conversations clearly. Do it with the AR team staff or company people.”

“… … .”

The astonishment disappeared from the junior’s expression, and instead, a calmness settled in.

“And when rumors spread moderately, can we meet the general manager and talk about it properly?”

‘oh.’

I have good judgment of the situation.

I nodded slightly.

“I can’t be sure, but… If you prepare properly, it might work. We did the same thing when we debuted.”

“… … .”

The junior, as if lost in thought, did not answer for a while, but soon nodded calmly.

“… yes. thank you.”

“no. I hope this helps.”

“yes! Thank you so much for your precious time. thank you! … What a call! Oh see you next time Seniors!”

The junior greeted quickly, and soon ran out of the meeting room, frightened by the sound of the vibration.

‘I must have come out secretly.’

Well, now it’s up to you to figure it out. I shrugged and got up from my seat.

“Rabin, let’s go too.”

“yes.”

Kim Rae-bin asked a question with a serious face only after getting up and arranging the chair.

“Do you think that the persuasion of juniors will be successful?”

“well. It must be a matter of luck and ability.”

Kim Rae-bin lowered his head and muttered in a slightly melancholy tone.

“I hope it goes well.”

“why. Aren’t you afraid that your juniors will be criticized?”

“There are some of them, but… .”

Kim Rae-bin hesitated before continuing.

“I hope we don’t write our debut song arbitrarily.”

“… !!”

“Everyone worked hard without sleeping, but I didn’t want others to abuse the precious result… It may sound like a selfish remark, but I was more concerned about the feelings of our group.”

me really

“It’s not selfish.”

“Is that so?”

I chuckled.

“uh. so do i.”

“… … !”

“What could be good for someone stealing our song to get some attention?”

“W That’s right too.”

Yes. Even the group seems to be harmed.

“And if that side doesn’t succeed, don’t worry too much because I plan to work on it so that it doesn’t go completely according to the company’s will.”

“… yes!”

The sullen expression disappeared from Kim Rae-bin’s face.

“By the way, how are you going to do it?”

Well, it’s like laying down rice.

As soon as I went back to the dorm before the other members that day, I uploaded a post to Kim Rae-bin and SNS.

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Debut production story

(file)

In commemoration of the airing of Amusement Park Big Hit, let’s look back on our original intentions. We will work hard in the future…

(Captured)

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This is the first and final version of the PPT related to the debut song I made to convince the general manager at the time of my debut.

For your reference, the file storage list from the draft to the final version is also attached as a capture.

All kinds of titles with lots of ‘real-final’ and ‘1- (1)’ attached to them were rampant in the capture.

Kim Rae-bin slapped his palm.

“All right! You released it while emphasizing the physical evidence that the arrangement and concept lyrics of ‘Magical Boy’ were all produced by Testa himself!”

“uh… yes.”

When you say it like that, it sounds very grandiose. It’s just a player’s trick.

And just in case you didn’t know, I was conscious of the reality program, so I kept the format as if I accidentally uploaded it.

In case the company enforces it, it is to prevent the word ‘Testa sniping at a junior girl’ later.

“brother! Some fans recommend this PPT template!”

“okay.”

The fans seemed to be immersed in memories while laughing at the strange rice cake called PPT.

I waited for the others to return while listening to Kim Rae-bin relaying the reaction.

After posting on social media using reality as an excuse, I thought it would be nice to take some reality-related action at tomorrow’s awards ceremony.

‘It’s worth discussing.’

and… You should also pay attention to the two guys with the same name.

‘I have to say at least not showing off.’

just saw the article

I heard that VTIC will finally resume their official schedule at the awards ceremony tomorrow.