When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 92
# 92
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“By the way, team leader.”
“huh? “Say yes.”
“I’m talking about performing on stage together. Are you going to publish an article before the stage?”
“uh? I haven’t talked to you yet, but wouldn’t that happen? “For both TBN and Lee Jin-ri’s agency, the more promotional articles we publish, the better.”
“Ah…”
If you think about it, Team Leader Sim Jun was right.
One of the sensitive issues for idol groups was the scandal issue. Therefore, KK members also avoided unnecessary contact with female celebrities as much as possible.
While Do-wook was filming ‘Get Ready 1999’, he had no hesitation with other actors and built a lot of friendships with them, but he was careful when talking to his female co-stars.
Jin-ri Lee was about ten years older than Do-wook.
Compared to Lee Jin-ri, Do-wook was very young and far behind, so there did not seem to be much concern about the rumor of an affair.
‘But the public is more curious and imaginative than you think.’
Do-wook thought he had to be careful in every aspect.
Even when I think about the media that sees men and women coming together even if they throw a little bit of rice cake, it was good to think about it.
Moreover, although it has not happened yet in the present time, Lee Jin-ri has also had a scandal with a younger idol group member who is older than her age.
This was actually possible because Lee Jin-ri’s image was so sexy and attractive.
‘And…’
Do-wook expected that revealing it on the day of the awards ceremony would have a much greater impact rather than just telling people about this and that for no reason.
“why. “Is there something on your mind?”
“It’s nothing else.”
Do-wook told team leader Shim Jun that he thought it would be better to disclose it on the same day.
“Because it’s not really my job. I think it would be a good idea to talk to the head of the fan-marketing team. “If we talk about tomorrow’s performance, we’ll naturally end up talking about it too.”
“Okay, I’ll tell you later.”
Dowook nodded. First of all, consultation with the broadcasting company and Lee Jin-ri was also an important issue.
“okay. “The new team leader made a very good impression.”
Team leader Sim Jun mentioned Team Leader Lee Dae-hyung. Do-wook answered vaguely, “Is that so?” Do-wook’s stance toward team leader Dae-hyung Lee was still conservative.
“I thought I could be any celebrity.”
“You were handsome.”
“uh. Of course not as much as you. Am I good enough? haha.”
Do-wook looked embarrassed at Team Leader Sim Jun’s joke.
“Team leader too.”
***
The next day, Do-wook visited Jin-ri Lee’s agency with Director Baek-ho Oh and Assistant Manager Woo-chan Kwon of the album production team.
Assistant Manager Kwon Woo-chan was an employee in charge of performances within the album production team.
In the case of the KK Concert, although it was outsourced to a professional performance team, it was also responsible for connecting Hit Entertainment’s internal position with the outside world.
Later, as Hit Entertainment grew in size, there was a plan within the company to separate the performance planning team from the album production team, and at that time, assistant manager Kwon Woo-chan would naturally become the team leader.
In any case, Assistant Manager Kwon Woo-chan had a meeting with KK members when planning the concert, and he was already acquainted with Do-wook.
Double B Entertainment, Lee Jin-ri’s agency, was established when Lee Jin-ri left the group Ruby and began her solo career. Although the CEO was not Lee Jin-ri, it was a company where Lee Jin-ri’s influence was so great that it could be said to be a company that runs only under Lee Jin-ri.
‘I guess it’s so great that it can sustain a company.’
Do-wook thought and walked to the office where he was supposed to meet Jin-ri Lee. An employee of Double B Entertainment who was there in advance guided Dowook and the two others.
When the office door was opened, Lee Jin-ri and her agency employee TBN Song Awards Ceremony, who were there first, greeted Do-wook.
“Oh, you’re here?!”
“ah. hello.”
Dowook bowed his head and said hello. When Lee Jin-ri saw Do-wook like that, he raised the corners of his mouth and smiled brightly.
“Oh, you’re as handsome as I heard! “The office was bright when I came in.”
As rumored, Lee Jin-ri, who has an easy-going personality, welcomed Do-wook in an exaggerated tone.
“Junho, bring some sunglasses~!”
Everyone in the office couldn’t help but laugh at Lee Jin-ri, who joked and called her manager. Do-wook was able to immediately see why people liked Jin-ri Lee by seeing her make the atmosphere comfortable.
“I’m sorry for directly calling the busiest person these days. “I should have gone.”
“no. “It’s an honor to have you call me.”
“Are you still disciplined? I heard that the manager there is tough. “Isn’t that too much of a catch?”
Director Oh Baek-ho shook his head at Lee Jin-ri’s words.
“no. “Our Do-wook is naturally well-mannered.”
Jin-ri Lee shrugged his shoulders at Director Oh Baek-ho’s words as if wondering how he could believe them.
After organizing the place, the person in charge of the TBN Music Awards began explaining the stage.
Dowook nodded to the explanation that about 3 minutes of stage time would be set aside for a special collaboration stage between the hottest stars.
Jin-ri Lee first asked Do-wook a question before discussing the stage concept or content in detail.
“I don’t think it’s time for me to give up the sexy female singer title just yet, but what do you think, Dowook?”
“yes? of course. Seniors.”
“Don’t just pay lip service. I wish you could tell me honestly. We will also perform on stage together. “We need to get along well with each other.”
Dowook thought for a moment and then answered with a serious face.
“I’m serious. Of course, it will be a little different from the ‘sexy’ style of idol groups these days.”
“…different?”
Jinri Lee asked back. Rather than feeling bad, it seemed like I was asking purely because I was curious about what was different.
“Because you have an atmosphere that only you can create. Like maturity…”
“What does this guy know? “That’s what I’m trying to do.”
Jinri Lee said with a smile.
“That’s why I want to perform on stage with a young person like Do-wook. “I want to create some level of tension between men and women, but I don’t want to hear that it’s cheap.”
“Ah….”
“As I was trying to appeal a classy and sexy concept, I thought it would be better to bring out a more mature feel, so I deliberately looked for someone with a upright image like Do-wook.”
Do-wook, who understood Lee Jin-ri’s intention, nodded.
‘But at the same time, you need to show your charm as a man.’
Jinri Lee already had a powerful aura. Being pushed around by Lee Jin-ri’s aura will not only help Do-wook, but it will also not create the tense stage that Lee Jin-ri wants to create.
“The song will be a pop song, but I’m going to remix the last 20 seconds with my new song…”
Lee Jin-ri said, looking at the reactions of Do-wook and officials.
“I am fine.”
Lee Jin-ri nodded as if she liked Do-wook’s firm answer.
“Our position is that we will unconditionally comply. “As long as it’s not too much.”
“We don’t like things that are too much!”
Lee Jin-ri responded to Deputy Kwon Woo-chan’s words.
In fact, the person in charge of the TBN Song Awards, who expected some level of fighting between the two singers, was relieved when the story flowed smoothly.
Jinri Lee was a top star among the top stars, so it was natural for her to express her opinion.
However, KK was currently the hottest idol group. On the surface, it seems like it would be good for his junior, K.K., to take over, but in reality, he was often blind to the fact that he gained a certain level of popularity and acted as if he was something.
Fortunately, Dowook and Hit Entertainment didn’t seem to have any intention of coming out that way.
“Oh, by the way… I have a suggestion.”
The eyebrows of the person in charge of the TBN Music Awards subtly rose at what Dowook said in a flowing conversation.
As a person in charge of a broadcasting station, I felt like I was wondering if this was true. Do-wook’s mouth was dry as to what to say.
Now, Jin-ri Lee was just smiling and maintaining a cheerful mood, but in fact, everyone knew that Jin-ri Lee had a tough personality.
If Do-wook and Lee Jin-ri’s collaboration stage were to go against Lee Jin-ri’s wishes, the person in charge of TBN would be the one who would have the most headache.
It was a special stage planned by himself. The thought of going through the recruitment process all over again made me dizzy.
“What is it? “Please speak comfortably.”
Jinri Lee said willingly.
Before coming here, Do-wook had already discussed with Assistant Manager Woo-chan Kwon and Team Leader Dae-hyung Lee.
“I wanted to keep this stage a secret until the awards ceremony.”
“hmm?”
“It would be helpful if we publicized it in advance… Is there a problem?”
Not only Lee Jin-ri but also the TBN staff reacted with suspicion.
***
“Do-wook, are you here to meet Lee Jin-ri?”
“This is the truth. “It’s senior Lee Jin-ri.”
“So, did you come to see your senior?”
As soon as Do-wook entered the dorm, the members gathered around him. In particular, Ahn Hyeong-seo and Jeong Yoon-gi showed great interest.
The members were packing their bags to leave for Taiwan.
KK was scheduled to leave Taiwan by plane this evening, perform a concert tomorrow evening, and then fly to Hong Kong the next day.
“yes.”
Dowook went into the room and tried to pack his bags, but was blocked by the members and stopped in the living room. It was true that Lee Jin-ri was a top star and the fact that she was the opposite sex made it the most talked about topic for the members.
“How was it…Do-wook?”
Even Park Tae-hyung, who seemed completely uninterested in female celebrities, asked Do-wook.
“How are you really glamorous? “We can also see it on the awards ceremony day.”
“You’ll be able to see it even before the awards ceremony.”
When Do-wook answered Ahn Hyeong-seo’s question, the eyes of all the other members widened.
“before? How did you see it before?”
“Well… you decided to come to our practice room. “Let’s practice together.”
“oh my god.”
Even Seok Ji-hoon, who didn’t know when Lee Jin-ri was most popular because he was a little out of time, opened his mouth and said it was a hit.
“Close your mouth, bugs will get in.”
Director Oh Baek-ho, who followed Do-wook, scolded the members.
“Hurry up and finish packing. “It’s time to leave for the airport soon.”
“Haa, it’s senior Lee Jin-ri…”
The members muttered in a daze, as if they were listening to Director Oh Baek-ho’s words.
“Oh and! “You guys shouldn’t spill anything about this performance, right?”
“yes?”
“This will be kept strictly secret until the day of the awards ceremony.”
The members blinked their eyes.
At the meeting a little while ago, Do-wook proposed confidentiality to Lee Jin-ri and TBN.
Assistant Manager Kwon Woo-chan explained the reason. In addition to saying that it will be more shocking when it is released on the same day, Do-wook also added that he does not want to take unnecessary risks in advance since he is an idol.
After thinking about it for a while, Jin-ri Lee quickly gave Do-wook an answer that he understood.
“great. “I don’t know if it’s possible to keep it secret, but let’s do what we can.”
Since Lee Jin-ri was once an idol, I understood Do-wook’s position, and I also thought that it would be impactful for it to be revealed on the same day as Do-wook said.
Another reason was that I really liked the content of the performance that Dowook proposed.
Among the members who were scattered and packing their belongings, Director Oh Baek-ho checked his cell phone and raised his head.
“Hey Dowook.”
“yes?”
Dowook, who opened the door and dragged the suitcase out, answered.
“The candidates have been announced.”
“yes?”
“Nominated for Best New Actor Award….”