‘What? Politely refuse?’
Going over the paperwork given to him by the liaison team, KangYoon creased his brows after looking at the attached picture file. In the document, Music Station’s ‘refusal of singer JooAh’s special debut stage’, was written.
-We are replying to the matter about your company’s request for singer JooAh’s appearance at Music Station. Music Station is only aimed at the Japanese people, therefore, we’re not able to cast a foreign singer. We ask for you to understand that we’re doing this in order keep the beliefs of our programme. Thank you for your interest and for contacting us. -Asai TV Producer…
It was a Music Station stage that he was preparing, while giving up the showcase. JooAh’s first start will begin there. However, a refusal… KangYoon didn’t stop moving. He directly looked for the liaison team.
“Team Leader, you’re here?”
Manager Han JungSuk of the liaison team stood up and greeted KangYoon.
“Good day to you, sir. Is this the final reply from Asai TV?”
“Oh… Yes. I’m very sorry. We even went to Japan and did our best, but…”
“Let’s go.”
“I’m sorry?”
“You have a passport, right?”
“Yes, of course I have one, but…”
“We’re leaving on tonight’s flight. It’s an emergency business trip. I will contact the accounting department.”
“Team Leader!!”
He had returned to the company just yesterday. Manager Han JungSuk was frightened because he didn’t want to go to Japan again, but KangYoon didn’t let him go.
“Manager, this is the whole point. It’s not an exaggeration to say the success and failure all depends on this.”
“Yes… I understand.”
Manager Han JungSuk, who was pressured by KangYoon’s strong presence, went back to his seat and prepared for the sudden business trip. These kinds of sudden business trips were rare even in the entertainment industry where there were a lot of variables. He seemed depressed as he loosened his shoulders.
KangYoon also hurriedly went back to his office, and prepared to go to Japan. KangYoon’s mind was hurried.
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KangYoon, who arrived at the Tokyo Haneda Airport with a night flight, headed to Roppongi where the Asai TV station was located. When he arrived at Roppongi in a car, the sun was already rising.
“Team Leader, aren’t you tired?”
Manager Han JungSuk, who was nearing 40 years of age, was feeling pressured with his stamina. He slept in the plane, but exhaustion could be seen in his eyes.
“Even if we go in the morning, we would just get rejected at the door. Shall we reserve a lodging and rest for a bit?”
Manager Han JungSuk sighed in relief in his heart. He was worried that he would be scolded with the ‘you-only-have-age-and-no-stamina’ talk. However, there was no scolding at all. Instead, KangYoon knew that and was considerate towards him. Although JungSuk was older, he was thankful to the team leader who was so considerate.
After they found a nearby inn and settled there, KangYoon and Manager Han JungSuk had a shower, and changed for work. They changed into their suits and prepared the paperwork meticulously. Then, they headed to the Asai TV building.
[Good morning. What is your business?][2]
[We are here to see Producer Yokozeki Tatsushi.]
KangYoon went to the lobby and headed towards the information desk, and he spoke to the person behind the information desk.
[Did you make an appointment in advance?]
[Would you tell him that we came from MG Entertainment of Korea?]
The staff picked up the phone and called straight away. However, the reply was negative.
[I’m sorry. He told me that everything necessary was already told, and for you return.]
KangYoon and Manager Han JungSuk looked at each other. They even flew all the way to Japan and they were refused at the door… However, KangYoon composedly replied: