An ordinary afternoon.
President Lee HyunJi headed to the Chairman’s office with the papers that KangYoon gave her.
“…Such detailed data. He’s an amazing guy, isn’t he?”
“I agree.”
While looking at the report, which was organized neatly in graphs in order to show visually about the trainees’ data, Chairman Won JinMoon seemed satisfied and signed in approval straight away. Although there was a video attached, he put it on the side while saying he would look at it later. It was possible only because he believed in KangYoon.
“Then I’ll take…”
“Wait, President Lee. Why don’t you have some tea?”
President Lee HyunJi stiffened. This was a signal that there was something important to talk about. She sat on the sofa where guests would usually sit and soon, a cup of tea with a faint fragrance was given to her.
“I’m delighted that the concert team is going better than I thought.”
“Thank you, Chairman.”
“But you know? Although the achievements are high, there’s no substance. I find that a pity.”
President Lee HyunJi couldn’t answer straight away. The Chairman had indirectly spoken that KangYoon hadn’t received his worth even though he had done exceptionally. While she was in a difficult position, Chairman Won JinMoon continued speaking.
“After the director’s meeting last time, someone brought this up. It was about the compensation being too low even though we had done a lot for Sedy and SeasonS. You do know that saying you didn’t know KangYoon’s ability would be so good will just be an excuse, right?”
“…Of course, Chairman.”
President Lee HyunJi deeply sighed. This was a topic that she expected to come up sooner or later. Since although they had made a huge foothold with Sedy and SeasonS, MG Entertainment received so little reward compared to that. In the end, money was the problem. Good outside evaluations on KangYoon was an element that wouldn’t be included in evaluations. In the end, they were just appearances.
“Director Yu GyungTae said this – It’s a waste to lend Team Leader Lee’s abilities to outside, even though there are singers who don’t see light within the company, and we’re making others feel good – Isn’t it reasonable?”
“Chairman, Mr. KangYoon, no, Team Leader Lee has too much work. Recently, as he even took Min JinSeo, his work…”
“Oh, oh. Don’t worry about that. The concert team will take a rest. We can’t push around precious resources so mindlessly. While resting, can’t you raise Team Leader Lee’s price? You can just weed out cheap works while mediating suitable expensive works to raise the price of the concert team.”
“Chairman…”
President Lee HyunJi couldn’t say anything. There was nothing for her to use as an excuse. The works that came to the concert team until now were all those that made little money.
She was frightened at the Chairman’s ability in mediating between the board and her.
“Haha. Don’t worry. I won’t steal Team Leader Lee and give him to someone else. It’s just that we need Team Leader Lee’s ability he showed in the Japan project.”
“…I understand. Then what work will Team Leader Lee work on?”
“The ACE album.” (T/N: This is pronounced ‘Dee-Ess/Thee-Ess’ apparently, like DS)
“The ACE? HyeRin and Iris, are you talking about them?”
President Lee HyunJi groaned. Chairman Won JinMoon asked again while sipping his tea slowly.
“What is it? Is it a problem since they failed even though they brought out 2 albums?”
“It isn’t easy. Even on Team Leader Lee’s career…”
“We’re not selecting work for him to pile up his career.”
“……”
“I already decided. If even Team Leader Lee can’t do anything about those kids, then everyone inside the company has no choice but to pull out from them. To them, and to Team Leader Lee, this can be an opportunity. It isn’t all bad.”
President Lee HyunJi couldn’t retort to Chairman Won JinMoon’s’ firm decision anymore.
‘No one in the Planning Team could find a color to plan them. Can Team Leader Lee do this…?’
While thinking about the duo girl group, who nobody could do anything about, President Lee HyunJi fell into worry.
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