When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 96

# 96

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Team leader Sim Jun looked a little surprised at the unexpected answer.

Of course, Team Leader Sim Jun planned to completely follow Do-wook’s opinion. This was a producing proposal that came to Dowook personally.

If Do-wook makes a name for himself by helping producer Yong Soo-cheol, that would be great, but in fact, for the company, it would have been better to give songs to Monster or Milky Way if they were to do other singers’ songs anyway, rather than having Do-wook help the production of another company’s group.

Nevertheless, Team Leader Sim Jun thought that Do-wook would want to work with producer Yong Soo-cheol considering his relationship with him.

“okay?”

“yes. I just wish you would give me a little more time to think about it…”

Team leader Sim Jun nodded at Do-wook’s words.

“Okay, I’ll tell that to Yong PD.”

“thank you.”

“But what’s bothering you? “Because I have to start preparing KK’s album right away?”

Dowook shook his head.

KK’s next album was planned for next spring.

There was talk of a longer hiatus, but Do-wook was thinking of the next album as a point where KK would once again reposition itself.

Therefore, I tried to take my time and think about various points.

The timing worked out well because Hit Entertainment was also thinking of making more use of each of the members who were just starting to make their names known.

In any case, lack of time due to preparation for the next album was not the reason.

“No, just. I don’t know what kind of work it will be, but I’m working on it again. “I think it would be better to think carefully about it.”

“okay. i get it.”

“yes. “Please speak well.”

Dowook spoke and left the album production team conference room.

There was one reason why Dowook made a gesture that seemed to reject him.

‘Spring Producer’s shoulders are now as high as possible.’

Moreover, at the time of working with PD Yong Soo-cheol, Do-wook was a minor and it was the first time he released a song he had composed to the world, so there were many shortcomings.

Although Do-wook provided good ideas to Producer Yong Soo-cheol, Do-wook received more help from Producer Yong Soo-cheol in technical aspects during the work process.

Obviously, it was not a teacher-student relationship like the relationship with Kim Woo-yeon, but it could be seen as a similar relationship.

‘Even if I work again, there is a high probability that I will focus on spring PD.’

I wasn’t saying that I wouldn’t accept Dowook’s opinion at all.

It was clear that PD Yong Soo-cheol would become the main player and Dowook would become the wealth. However, Dowook was able to roughly guess what the result would be.

‘It was a success, but if you ask whether it was a good album… it’s difficult to answer.’

Dowook thought, remembering when PD Yong Soo-cheol released a solo album as a member of One Minute. At that time, the One Minute member solidified her status as a sexy star succeeding Jinri Lee through her solo album.

However, it was an overly sexy concept.

I had no choice but to take a different path from Lee Jin-ri, who was sexy and recognized by the public.

‘You need to press down on the excess a little bit. If that happens, we will be able to gain popularity and receive good reviews.’

Dowook thought.

Although it is unfortunate, Do-wook tried to convey his position to Yong Soo-cheol by saying that he would think about it in order to participate in the work with some degree of initiative.

Producer Yong Soo-cheol’s proposal itself was a good opportunity for Do-wook.

‘An opportunity to produce a group other than KK… At the same time, there is less risk because I am with PD Yong Soo-cheol. It will be a good opportunity to think about my skills and future path.’

***

Yong Soo-cheol, who received Team Leader Sim Jun’s story, called Do-wook to a restaurant near his studio a few days later.

It was a lunch date, but the meeting place was near Yong Soo-cheol’s studio. The intention could be seen as clear.

During the meal, Yong Soo-cheol asked Do-wook if working with him was burdensome.

Yong Soo-cheol seemed to want to know whether Do-wook’s words that he would think about it were a backhanded rejection or whether it was a matter that truly needed thought.

“It’s a bit weird that I’m producing other singers…”

“With Dowook’s skills, there won’t be a problem. “I think it’s too much to worry about.”

“Because it is a different project from KK, there may be different opinions from the producer on things like the concept.”

When Do-wook spoke quietly, PD Yong Soo-cheol nodded.

“I think this is something we can fully resolve if we talk about it together.”

Dowook responded to Yong Soo-cheol’s words with an ambiguous expression.

Producer Yong Soo-cheol understood Do-wook’s current concerns. Still, he tried to persuade Dowook somehow.

While planning his one-minute solo album, Yong Soo-cheol was concentrating on the ‘hotness’ aspect.

We planned to highlight the sexy side of the One Minute members as much as possible, and at the same time, we also planned to ride on Do-wook’s fame by hiring Do-wook, the hottest star at the moment, as a co-producer.

Among them, PD Yong Soo-cheol had a question as to whether Do-wook would be good at making sexy music.

However, watching the stage with Do-wook and Lee Jin-ri, it was confirmed that Do-wook had a high understanding of such concepts.

That’s why I went to Hit Entertainment to make a proposal.

As expected, after finishing the meal, Yong Soo-cheol invited Do-wook to the studio, saying he would show him the studio.

Yong Soo-cheol naturally planned to invite Do-wook into the studio and play the song to him, as well as show him the members of One Minute.

Yong Soo-cheol’s calculation was that if Do-wook heard the beat he was working on, he would definitely recognize the possibility of success and participate.

That’s how confident he was in his current music.

“Wow… PD.”

Dowook was truly impressed as he entered the studio.

It was Dowook’s first time visiting PD Yong Soo-cheol’s newly built studio.

I had heard rumors, but seeing it in person was even more enormous. It felt like a large exhibition hall, not just a studio.

Producer Yong Soo-cheol displayed records and CDs of his favorite singers in a display case on one side. Also, the singers’ cherished items, such as their shoes and jackets, were placed in glass coffins like a museum.

Dowook looked around and looked at the studio.

The black wallpaper was just like a spring PD.

“The studio is amazing.”

“I put some effort into it because it was my first proper studio.”

The corners of Producer Yong Soom’s mouth naturally rose.

The splendidly decorated studio was also a source of pride for Producer Spring.

He used to be a night DJ, but is now proudly the planner and producer of One Minute, the former producer of KK. Others could not have imagined the pride that had brought him to this point.

Dowook already knew that there would be a time in the future when PD Yong Soo-cheol would self-copy his songs and be ignored by the public.

It was the near future.

Therefore, while Do-wook was impressed by the studio, he was worried that his now heightened self-esteem would be greatly damaged if he went there.

However, it was impossible to tell in advance. Even if I said it, it would only hurt the spring and my useless righteousness.

‘I guess I can just say it in passing…’

There was a saying that even if a rich person goes bankrupt, it will last for three years. Even though producer Yong Soo-cheol was somewhat neglected anyway, many of the songs he released before that were loved by the world.

Since enormous wealth and steady music income were guaranteed, Do-wook could only hope that Yong Soo-cheol would get through that period well.

Previously, I hoped that we would be able to work together in a better direction for the solo album that Yong Soo-cheol is currently planning.

“It would be nice for Dowook to have a studio like this someday.”

“Haha, what about me…”

“Is the company paying the bills well?”

Perhaps because it was outside of Hit Entertainment, Producer Yong Soo-cheol asked Do-wook a little more freely.

Dowook answered.

“I haven’t received payment from the group yet. “Because I have music income.”

“I see…”

“Yes. “I think it will probably be around next year before I can receive proper payment.”

Because the agency had invested money from the time they were trainees and thereafter, it was difficult to properly settle the profits to the group members in just one year.

Therefore, according to Dowook’s calculations, the settlement money would be paid properly starting next year, and the members would also generate significant profits.

“It must be properly considered and accepted. There are so many entertainment agencies that don’t do things properly. “It was like that when I came out and saw it.”

Dowook nodded at Yong Soo-cheol’s words.

Dowook also knew well that there were many such companies.

‘I saw several idols who disbanded because of that…’

But Dowook wasn’t too worried. Hit Entertainment was not a large agency, but it was not an agency that delayed or did not make settlements.

‘There was a lot of talk that Manager Joanie, who later became the CEO, was firm in that regard.’

It was definitely fortunate for Dowook to belong to KK.

‘If not, I would have had to fight using many different tactics…’

As I was thinking that, the studio door opened and a woman with long black hair came in.

It was Lee Hyun-ji, a member of One Minute.

“Hello PD. hello.”

Hyun-ji Lee took turns greeting PD Yong Soo-cheol and Do-wook.

“Yes, you are here. Dowook-gun, local here. “I’m a member of One Minute, but I don’t know if you’ve ever seen me.”

“Oh hello. “I saw you once on a music broadcast.”

“You remember~ I said hello to you back then~!”

“yes. “It’s nice to see you again.”

Hyun-ji, who had removed her stage makeup and wore only subtle makeup, looked exactly 21 years old, the same age as Do-wook.

Of course, she was wearing black leather hot pants and fishnet stockings that would be difficult for an average 21-year-old to wear. It was tight enough to expose her voluptuous breasts, and there was even a T-shirt that seemed to reveal her navel….

It seemed like it was not an outfit meant to appeal to anyone, but simply the person’s taste, but Do-wook didn’t know where to place his eyes. I was thinking.

“The member who is currently planning a solo album is this friend. local.”

“Are Do-wook really working with the producer?”

“It’s not confirmed yet, Hyeonjae.”

Producer Yong Soom said that and looked at Hyeonji with a happy face. From her charming personality to her sexy appearance. It was a look that men could not help but like.

Producer Yong Soo-cheol seemed to think that this was the right time and played the beat he was preparing to Do-wook.

Do-wook listened to the beat played by Yong Soo-cheol with a serious look while keeping a little distance from Hyun-ji, who was just following him.

As expected, it was a spring PD that was in full swing. It was a good beat that made me want to shake my head and lose it all at once. I thought it would be nice to add some melody here.

And the color of music Yong Soo-cheol wanted to make was clear.

“It’s roughly like this… What do you think?”

“Is it good? “As expected, it’s Yong PD.”

When Do-wook said that, Producer Yong Soo-cheol’s face lit up.

Suddenly, a thought crossed Do-wook’s mind.

‘Okay, if you do that…!’

It seemed like a way to prevent the sexy concept from being overdone and at the same time be helpful to K.K.

“But PD.”

Yong Soo-cheol looked puzzled at Do-wook’s words. Hyun-ji blinked his eyes and focused on Do-wook’s words.

“For a song with this concept, I think a duet would be better than a solo.”

“Duet?”

“yes.”

“With whom?”

Hyunji’s face darkened a little. It was an opportunity to receive attention alone, but I thought it would not be a good idea to share it with other members.

However, at Do-wook’s answer, Hyun-ji’s slightly frowned face straightened again. However, PD Yong Soom-cheol’s expression actually darkened.

“Does that friend… want to hang out?”