Debut or Die - Chapter 455
If you can’t debut, you’ll get a fatal disease Episode 455
The atmosphere at T1 Stars was turbulent.
Independent from its parent company, T1 Ent, the company was no longer a subsidiary of Octopus Foot.
It sounds good at first glance, but in fact it was tinged with great uncertainty.
The top line that interferes and wields has disappeared, but the back ship to take responsibility has also disappeared.
-What do you think?
-Manager.. haha Shall we find out together?
Among the working-level staff, there was a joke-like speculation about the job change, concerned about future treatment.
And the same was true of the boss.
In this unprecedented situation where the board of directors was arrested and evaporated due to the political offensive, the only remaining bosses are the general manager and various department heads who were invited from among professional CEOs.
Everyone was keenly aware of their movements.
If they see an escape angle, you have to move quickly!
– I’m the general manager, so
you’re going to go to another company, right?
However, there was still a corner to believe.
– We still have a good lineup of artists,
right?
The corner they believe in is the artists they belong to.
They were a few groups that toured with a solid fan base and secured fame and fixed income.
And among them, there was also a group with the most extraordinary name value.
– Testa also said that he would renew the contract, and
Testa!
They are top idols who shine in the Daesang for three consecutive years.
In addition, thanks to the production itself, there will be no big problem if the top line is blown away.
Working-level staff who did not know exactly how T1 and its subsidiaries had fallen out were convinced that the company would be able to make a living just by catching Testa.
-Ah, the Testa label is going
somehow
.
So, externally, it became like this.
Let’s look at the anonymous community of office workers.
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[Brothers and sisters of T1 Entertainment’s subsidiaries?]
Curious about the recent atmosphere, are you all happy with independence?
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Crush. It was a reaction that came out because there really was a problem.
But in that mysterious atmosphere where there is hope… … .
[Testa Park Moon-dae: Then I’ll see you tomorrow.]
“… !”
The general manager received a text message from his office.
* * *
Testa Park Moon-dae was a madman.
At least, from the point of view of the general manager, it certainly was.
Previously, I thought he was a spoiled child, but after he signed a contract with the label after being counter-threatening, that assessment was fixed.
The timing of hand gestures and speech could not have been so clever and exquisite.
‘I should have gotten the hang of it as soon as I found out about the family affair.’
How worn out his temper must have been to win first place in a survival program at his age as an orphan.
Just looking at his age, he treated himself too softly, and then he got screwed!
‘Who knew that little boy would do that?’
The general manager tried hard to cover up the shame after the label contract, which was taken under threat, to the extent of clicking his tongue.
Of course, he hadn’t even guessed that the one in Park Mun-dae’s soft appearance was a much older adult.
Anyway, time has passed since the label incident. Testa worked hard without any special action, and Park Moon-dae has never been contacted.
however.
“I want you to read it.”
“… … .”
With a stiff hand, the head of the headquarters managed to pick up the bundle of papers Park Mun-dae had put down.
This time, the documents with black paint in the decisive part were the same as at the time of the label blackmail.
Litigation Materials.
The problem is that it’s not just Testa.
“Ah, chapter 7 is a different group story.”
spacer in the milan.
In this agency, the data details for the two groups next to Testa that were profitable were neatly organized.
‘This… … .’
This is also about the company’s unfair treatment. It was just a little less lethal.
In the case of Mirinae, the contents of the unconsensual tour and the US activity spacer were mainly about member neglect.
Even so, that’s one of the reasons why I made this.
“Um, next month. We plan to file a class action lawsuit within the next month at the latest.”
“… !”
It was a sentence like a thunderstorm.
Besides, this was immoral! Testa in particular.
He barely calmed the simmering sense of danger. And skillfully shook his head.
“no… You can show me this.”
The headquarters manager slaps the paper once and smiles forcibly.
While intentionally containing the expression of suppressing anger.
“The last time Testa added a label contract with this, and if this happens again, the company is in trouble. Who would want to work with Testa when the pros are so unconventional?”
It was true.
And it was also a subtle meaning that if they filed a lawsuit, they would somehow dirtyly weave the label story and explode it all.
“And other groups honestly don’t feel like suing. It’s a mistake that anyone can make while working. The judges are not stupid.”
This was only half true.
however… Park Moon-dae was calm.
“It’s not about winning.”
uh?
“What matters is what this company will look like when all three of these groups aren’t working together.”
“… … !!”
“The money won’t come in.”
It was key.
The moment you sue… Cessation of activity.
And sales of other products, such as albums, will also plummet. Because fans won’t buy it.
And reflexively, the headquarters manager thought of that.
‘If this small and medium-sized entertainment agency, which is not a subsidiary of T1, loses its funding line… .’
That’s it.
The longer the lawsuit is, the less profitable it will be, and fixed costs such as buildings continue to go out.
However, T1, which provided investment funds, has already lost money in this company, so it cannot raise more money.
Other investors will not want to dip their toes into this the moment the three best groups in the company unite and file a lawsuit.
then… .
“It’s short, but it’s bankruptcy.”
Park Moon-dae sentenced.
“Then, since the company is bankrupt, we are automatically free.”
“… … .”
The back bone was cheap.
Truth It was a strong hunch that only came out when I heard the speculation about the future with a very high hit rate.
It can be summed up as ‘It’s X’.
They could have ruined the company just by filing a lawsuit.
‘Damn it… .’
The headquarters manager swallowed a few words in a mixture of English and Korean and spoke as calmly as possible.
You have to calm down by pretending not to be.
“It is such a leap forward. Haha, can’t Testa leave as long as he doesn’t renew the contract? I really don’t know why you’re trying to go the hard way.”
Park Moon-dae, who caught the meaning of saying please don’t do this and rather ask for good contract renewal conditions, shook his head.
“To help another group. As a senior.”
These crazy motherfuckers!
What kind of resentment did you commit to doing this after you’ve made good money so far?
‘The moment I say I won’t renew my contract, I know your reputation will be over.’
The general manager, who had listened to the flow of the entertainment company, decided that he would somehow mobilize public opinion to put an end to it.
And it was the moment I was about to give a warning pretending not to be.
“That’s why I’m going to tell you this first.”
Park Moon-dae, who had been resting, added a little.
“He was also good at our label.”
It was a voice mixed with kindness.
“It means you have to escape first.”
“… … .”
“Before we file a lawsuit.”
The manager was momentarily taken aback.
There was no sign of being particularly condescending or arrogant towards Park Mun-dae.
It might turn out to be a negative after thinking about whether or not to really say it, but the tone of saying that he said it comes out sneakily.
‘… yes.’
If he had made such a plan, it would have been risky to even talk to a company official like himself.
To say that despite that… It really might have been a favor!
No matter how much money you earn, you are just a beginner in society. Isn’t he feeling sorry for the adult who already watered it once with an additional contract, he drew a picture.
… … Of course that’s not true.
‘I asked this bastard.’
Park Moon-dae was thinking about that when he saw the head of the headquarters.
I had no intention of filing a lawsuit in the first place!
As a matter of fact, as previously discussed by Testa, suing the company itself is a huge blow to the image of an artist. In slang terms, it is ‘taken’ in the industry.
However, the general manager, who was not originally in the entertainment business, could not capture such details that required experience.
Instead, Moondae Park caught the signal shed.
-I don’t want to harm others, especially people I know.
that kind of… It is an immature corner with a tender heart that has not yet been touched by the time of society.
So, the head of the headquarters roughly grasped the situation like this.
In common sense, if Testa doesn’t benefit much from a lawsuit… .
‘Are you saying there’s nothing you can do about it now that you’ve been seduced by another group and put on your arms?’
Since you’ve stepped up for others, you’ve come to care about ‘another person’ who will be harmed because of it!
So reflexively, the words began to come out strongly.
Because there was a place to lie down.
“No, changing jobs is not a kid’s game… Do you think it will happen overnight, Mr. Mundae?”
I was thinking of pushing ahead like this and getting Testa out of the lawsuit.
And Park Moon-dae blinked his eyes.
“Are you having a hard time?”
“It is conceptually impossible. No, tell me when you will sue.”
“hmm.”
Park Moon-dae spoke slowly after being silent so slowly as to burn his heart.
The rope of salvation.
“Come to think of it, a lawsuit… I wonder what it would be like if I didn’t do it like this.”
“… !”
“How about this?”
Park Mun-dae frowned as if he had just remembered it and threw out a few words as if reasoning.
At that moment, the head of the headquarters flashed.
If so!
“… If you do this, you will earn time and you will have no problems with your portfolio or other places when you change jobs.”
Park Moon-dae finished his speech and stared at the head of the headquarters.
“You know, the head of the department. Anyway, this company has no vision.”
Because T1 let go.
Yes, the general manager already knew.
However, I was wondering if it would be possible to do more with Testa, but now that things have turned out like this.
‘… okay. All business is timing.’
First of all, the player who plays the most loses the least and gains the most.
After making his decision, the general manager opened his mouth.
Park Moon-dae smiled faintly.
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The next evening.
“Hyung~ What are you saying?”
Ryu Cheng-wu grinned as he hung up the direct phone call from the company’s upper management.
It was a smile full of surprise and exhilaration.
“The company… Let’s talk about the group name, but it seems like they’re going to sell the trademark right.”
“… !”
“It’s true… ?”
“huh.”
“WOW!!”
The sign that the operation was successful soon filled the living room with exciting noises. Sejin Bae swung his arms excitedly.
“You mean that worked?”
“yes.”
Didn’t you say it would work?
I smiled and recalled the conversation with the general manager.
‘That selfish bastard.’
I thought I would eat and bounce.
I didn’t make any great suggestions. Something like this.
‘I’m going to have one last bite before the damn company goes bankrupt anyway.’
– After bankruptcy, trademark rights will be auctioned off anyway. Before that happens, the trademark rights are transferred to the groups for a fee.
In any case, if the company goes bankrupt, the trademark right to be auctioned can be bought. However, it is said that he will give the general manager a chance to sell and bounce first.
Suck it up with short-term surplus and creating a beautiful agency image that gives names to singers.
And the head of the division stands out after completing the last chapter of the portfolio just before the company goes bankrupt.
we? We’ve made excuses for this level of gain.
-Wouldn’t other groups be at this company with that much peace of mind? It means that even if the company goes bankrupt, you can go elsewhere with this name.
– Rather than waiting for the company to go bankrupt, it’s better for us to just live now.
That means it benefits everyone.
“… then?”
“yes.”
I grinned.
“It’s okay if you don’t sue.”
“… !”
“Oh!”
“Then we can leave without renewing the contract!”
“Okay! It’s the best!”
In the midst of everyone starting to give high fives without context, saying that they only need a company now.
Seon Ah-hyun quietly raised her hand.
“Me, but then… The other groups are still staying at this company… ? What if I can’t sue?”
“… !”
I chuckled.
Then I remembered Gold 2, which shouted out to let’s go hotly, but was anxious as if we were going to bite our nails throughout the process.
-Hyung, will you save us? Could it be that only Testa went away in a daze after doing this…?? ㅠㅠ
“No.”
I said I’d let you escape, but then it’s a scam.
“It will progress gradually.”
The agency’s great escape.
Now all that remains is to wait.