When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 59
# 59
New discovery (1)
The planning intention and content of the two programs were similar overall.
The format was to closely film KK’s comeback preparation process and dorm life. There was a difference in degree whether there were missions in between or not.
“The two are similar, but one is over-the-air and the other is cable, so I’m thinking about SVS.”
“Iknow, right. Looking at it, there’s almost nothing different, so I guess it’s SVS…”
Director Oh Baek-ho also agreed with Team Leader Jo Annie’s words.
However, the reason Team Leader Cho could not make a decision easily was because of the programming time.
In the case of SVS, there were four 25-minute real-time episodes scheduled at midnight on weekdays.
TBN included four 50-minute real-time episodes plus one special broadcast on Saturday evening at 10 p.m.
“But wouldn’t TBN be more beneficial? When it comes to idol reality shows, TBN is usually strong.”
“Even if the time slot is good, only fans will see these programs anyway, so wouldn’t it be better to get the title of exclusive entertainment on SVS?”
“If only fans will see it anyway, you can just post it on the internet. A broadcasting company is not a broadcasting company for nothing. “I think it would be better to go out for an hour during prime time.”
“No. In that case, it’s actually SVS. Is the airwaves called the airwaves for no reason?”
There was a war of words between Director Oh Baek-ho and the fan-marketing team members. Opinions on both sides were tense. Opinions were divided even within the staff.
The other members said they would follow the company’s opinion either way. It was a difficult choice for the members as well.
“I… but.”
At that time, Dowook opened his mouth.
“What is it?”
When Do-wook raised his hand, Team Leader Joanie immediately noticed it and asked Do-wook. The attention of everyone in the conference room, including the employees who were arguing and Director Oh, was focused.
“I think the content of the broadcast is also important.”
“As you can see, the format is similar, right? “That’s why I’m worried.”
Team leader Joanie answered sharply. Dowook nodded.
“I think even if it’s the same format, it can change a lot depending on editing or directing.”
“That’s right.”
Team leader Cho agreed. However, those were the parts that had to be seen to know. Neither PD Im Ho nor PD Shin Yun-ho had directed many programs, and they were new PDs who had just moved up from assistant director to director.
“I also had a phone meeting with the producers. “We both talk about similar things.”
“…Which one was more proactive?”
“When it comes to proactiveness, is PD Lim a bit more?”
In response to Team Leader Cho’s answer, Do-wook squinted one eye discreetly. What Do-wook wanted was PD Shin Yun-ho. Director Oh Baek-ho stormed in.
“I guess I should go to SVS after all!”
Dowook asked different questions one after another.
“Then who knows more about us?”
Both calls lasted about twenty minutes. Team leader Cho, who was searching through his memories, said as if he remembered something.
“Is that Shin PD? “They said they would talk about each person’s characteristics one by one and highlight certain aspects.”
Do-wook, who heard the answer he wanted, spoke to team leader Cho.
“I thought it would be good for someone who understands us a little better to do it. “Because this is my first solo entertainment show and it is a reality show, my personal image will be solidified through this program.”
“Understand… that’s something that PDs will also do while filming and editing characters.”
Team leader Joanie answered as if it was no big deal.
Do-wook felt anxious in an atmosphere where something was not going as planned. The reason why Do-wook thought he should do a program with PD Shin Yun-ho was simple.
Producer Lim Ho was actually a PD that Do-wook did not know. The fact that Do-wook, who was a person in the industry, had never heard of it meant that there was a high possibility that it was an ordinary PD that was neither too bad nor too good.
However, PD Shin Yun-ho was different. A project that anyone could do somehow became special through the hands of producer Shin Yun-ho.
‘He is a PD who will thrive in the future. It can be said to be a brand… It has achieved great success not only through entertainment but also through unexpected dramas.’
I didn’t know when an opportunity like this would come again. Of course, if KK continues to do well in the future, there may be another opportunity to work with PD Shin Yun-ho.
However, it was advantageous in many ways to form a good relationship with PD Shin Yun-ho when he was still a rookie.
‘How can we know that PD Shin Yun-ho is much better, whether now or later…’
While Do-wook was pondering, opinions were exchanged among the employees once again. Many opinions emerged regarding the level of proactiveness and understanding.
Team leader Cho cleared the place.
“Now stop. Since there are different opinions, we will discuss it further within our team before making a decision.”
In fact, it didn’t seem like either decision would be bad, so Director Oh and other employees agreed. The members felt that way from the beginning.
‘I can’t say I know the future…’
Dowook, who couldn’t find any reason to actively recommend PD Shin Yun-ho, had no choice but to nod his head as well.
Do-wook’s expression as he came out the door of the conference room was gloomy, with a restless mind.
***
The next day, Pan-Marketing Team Leader Joanie’s office.
Team leader Cho, dressed in a bright blue suit, was sitting on the phone talking on the phone. Imho and Shin Yunho. Team Leader Cho, who spoke on the phone with two PDs in succession, had a bright expression on his face.
Two broadcasting companies wanted KK and an offer came in. The broadcasting company may have looked into it and contacted us, but Hit Entertainment was also planning to do KK’s own reality entertainment show.
Moreover, both places were excellent in terms of timing and conditions.
Even though KK was a group on the rise and the broadcasting company made the first offer, Hit Entertainment was not completely in the first position.
I couldn’t just postpone it from day to day. I was in a position where I had to give an answer as soon as possible before the opportunity passed to another singer.
Team leader Joanie first called SVS PD Lim Ho.
“Change the time zone by even an hour… or even increase real time. “Is there anything that can be adjusted?”
Producer Lim Ho immediately expressed his disapproval. They said that it would be difficult to go any further since they had barely saved the program that was almost cut at the director level.
Team leader Cho immediately realized why PD Lim had no choice but to be proactive.
If this was the kind of initiative that really wanted to create a proper entertainment show with KK as the main character, there would not have been an answer like this.
‘It must have been the Maginot Line of the programming condition that someone of KK’s level appear.’
It was obvious that if KK did not appear, the programming would face even more difficulties, so he took a proactive attitude.
After hanging up the phone, Team Leader Cho asked PD Shin Yun-ho a slightly different question.
“We actually received offers from other parties as well. “Is there anything more…”
-When we have a comeback stage on TBN, we are going to set the stage ourselves. Is that enough?
In fact, the additional stage setup for the music broadcast was prepared by the singer’s agency. It made sense that the more spectacular the stage, the more it would cost, and the system was such that the entire cost was borne by the agency.
Additionally, the costs borne by the agency were later settled out of the artist’s income.
The tone was a bit dry. However, before even asking if there was anything more he could do, PD Shin Yun-ho gave the answer.
And while talking on the phone, Team Leader Joanie naturally and casually asked the same question to the two PDs. The question was what do you think about KK’s music?
“It’s trendy. It’s a step ahead, but it doesn’t feel excessive, and the great thing about it is that it never loses sight of its popularity. “Because the musicality supports it, the star quality will come to life even more.”
This time too, PD Shin Yun-ho provided an in-depth interpretation.
“Well, we all know that the song is good.”
On the other hand, Producer Lim Ho’s answer was formulaic and complacent. I felt no enthusiasm to find out more.
Team leader Joanie was able to make a decision right away.
Proactivity and understanding of KK itself. The questions that would influence Team Leader Joanie’s decision on which program to appear on were ones that had already come out of Dowook’s mouth.
“Anyway, you’re sharp.”
Team leader Cho muttered, recalling the questions Do-wook asked during the meeting. Do-wook pointed out the parts that he had missed because he was tied down to things on paper, such as programming times and contract conditions.
The fan-marketing team members who heard Team Leader Joanie’s phone call immediately agreed to appear on ‘KK Broadcast’ directed by PD Shin Yun-ho.
Team leader Jo Annie, who left the fan-marketing team office, found Do-wook in front of the elevator, who was about to leave Yong Soo-cheol’s studio and return to his dorm.
“here.”
Snapping her fingers, Team Leader Joanie called Do-wook.
Do-wook, who was lost in thought, found Team Leader Cho standing in the direction of the sound and greeted him.
“hello. manager.”
“I was already planning to talk to Director Oh, but it just happened to work out. “I have decided what to do professionally.”
“Has a decision been made? “What kind of professional are you?!”
Dowook asked in a somewhat quick tone, which was not typical of him. Team leader Joanie raised the corner of her mouth and asked definitively.
“Kang Do-wook. “There is a separate program you want.”
“yes. That’s right.”
“New PD’s side?”
“…… yes.”
“The reason is?”
“He said he understands more about KK, including the broadcast time…”
“Hmm. is it so?”
“To tell the truth, it’s just a feeling.”
“under!”
Team leader Joanie clicked her tongue. He made an unpleasant expression, but eventually laughed. Team leader Joanie was laughing, but from the viewer’s perspective, it was a bit bizarre. Do-wook felt a little afraid, but he couldn’t back down and looked at team leader Cho.
“Anyway, I have a good feeling. I decided to do it with PD Shin. “After thinking about it again and talking about it, I liked it much better.”
Only then did Do-wook relax his expression after hearing Team Leader Cho’s words.
“okay. “It went well.”
“okay. Well, you’ll have to watch the broadcast again to find out.”
“It will be a good response.”
“Is that a persimmon too?”
“No, we have to work hard to get a good response.”
It was a very satisfying answer for Team Leader Joanie to hear. Team leader Cho pressed the button to stop the elevator door from opening and closing.
When the elevator door opened, Team Leader Cho got on first.
“Get in. This is very good posture. “I look forward to it.”
***
The members were all excited ahead of the reality shoot that was scheduled to begin the day after tomorrow. Moreover, Ahn Hyeong-seo was even more excited after having her cast removed from the hospital today.
“Wow, I thought I was going crazy from frustration.”
“brother. “You need to participate in choreography practice starting tomorrow.”
“Jihoon, what did I do wrong to you?”
“Don’t you remember?”
“what? What!”
Ahn Hyeong-seo, who was wandering around the living room of the dorm, complaining that only the leg that had a cast on because the blood wasn’t flowing was turning white, and Seok Ji-hoon, the youngest, were arguing.
Seok Ji-hoon, who was determined to do better in the relay race because he was Minister of Ahn Hyeong-seo, was not here right now.
Kim Won giggled between the two people bickering.
Although he was giggling, Kim Won was thinking about his rap part at the same time.
Entertainment was entertainment, and album preparation had to continue.
Dowook, who was in charge of writing all the lyrics, had recently finished writing the lyrics for the melody line of ‘LAST DANCE’.
The lyrics of ‘LAST DANCE’ are about a person who has experienced frustration and loss, whether in a dream or love, passionately dancing the last dance to escape from all constraints and enjoy emotional freedom.
“Do-wook! Dowook!”
Kim Won suddenly got up and knocked on Do-wook’s door. When Do-wook showed his presence, Kim Won opened the door.
KK’s new accommodation had only four rooms. Director Oh decided to live in a studio in the building next door and divided the room among the members.
Kim Won and Park Tae-hyung, Ahn Hyeong-seo and Seok Ji-hoon each shared one room, and the remaining two rooms were shared by Do-wook and Jeong Yoon-gi. Apparently, the members were considerate of Do-wook and Jeong Yoon-gi, who brought in machines and had a lot of work to do on songs.
Dowook, who was already working on a song in his room with his laptop and mixing machine open, asked what was going on.
“In my part. After doing La La Last dance, I thought it would be a good idea to try rapping ‘Last Dance’ in several languages. “What do you think?”
“Um… in what way?”
“La la last dance saigo no dansu (最後のダンス) – Последний танец (Последний танец) – like chanting something like this?”
Kim Won’s part was the part that marked the end of the song. The exciting yet somewhat lyrical melody and the rapping with Kim Won’s deep voice went very well together.
Do-wook asked Kim Won to wrap once more. After repeating it twice, it became a little smoother. Dowook tried the rhythm with his feet and smiled broadly.
“I like it?”
“nice! “It was great!”
“I need to talk more with PD Yong.”
“okay. I’ll refine it further. But PD Yong, is it true that you’re quitting after this project?”
“Oh, that’s it…”
Kim Won’s face was full of disappointment. Dowook, who was about to say yes, was cut off by the sound of a cell phone message arrival notification sound.
It was a message from Joowon University. This was the university where Do-wook had recently taken a practical exam.