Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Acceptance Contract Given to Him.

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BHL Entertainment occupied an entire building. First of all, Ian liked that they had capital power.

“Hello.”

Image management is important. Ian greeted everyone from the moment he entered the agency building.

“Wow, did you see that?”

“Awesome, I thought there was some kind of walking light.”

“Ju Min ssi really strike it big.”

BHL Entertainment employees, who were returning from lunch, opened their mouths wide at the sight of Ian brought by Park Ju Min.

Park Ju Min puffed up for no reason at those responses. It was a shocking appearance even just from across the road, so it was natural.

The female employees rushed when Ian entered the conference room. They scrambled to and from each other saying ‘I’m going in’.

The reason is that he has to write down simple personal information before auditioning. And of course, the documents had to be brought by an employee.

“What’s all this fuss about? What’s going on?”

“Heok, Director! It is a jackpot!”

“Ju Min ssi did a street casting and brought him here. It’s really dope!”

The passing by Seo Su Ryeon, a director of BHL Entertainment, joined them in front of the conference room. She couldn’t figure out the features with opaque sheets, but she liked that he has white skin for now.

“Is he that amazing?”

“His face is incredible!”

“I saw a halo at that moment.”

“He’s just a celebrity, a celebrity.”

Is it enough for the employees to unbuckle and run like this? Who is it did he bring.

While Seo Su Ryeon was wondering. Park Ju Min, who had just printed and brought the documents, triumphantly walked through them. Anyone who saw it might think that he scored a goal in a match between Korea and Japan.

“Would you also want to come in with me, Director?”

“So you are confident, Ju Min ssi? Finally, Ju Min ssi will shine too?”

“Because I found an epic gem.”

“Is that so? Can I come in too?”

Park Ju Min has been the youngest of the Planning Team for 3 years.1 The youngest in here also refers to the lowest in ranking. Because in Korea’s corporate system, seniority and rank are directly proportional except in some cases.

He had brought some fine trainees since joining the company, but they flew to other agencies a few months later. They were tempted by other agencies. In short, he did all the work and someone else got the result.

Since then, Park Ju Min has been doing what he was told to do without any motivation. It’s been a long time since his confident attitude.

“You’ve been waiting long, right? Can you fill out the documents before the audition?”

“Yes.”

And Seo Su Ryeon, who followed Park Ju Min, hardened like a stone statue on the spot. She saw the light. Epic gem? Approve. A very golden approvement.

* * *

[The soundproofing isn’t good.]

‘I know.’

Ian smirked. The employees’ fuss was loud.

‘By the way, the woman who was about to come in seems didn’t like me.’

[I don’t think so.]

Seo Su Ryeon, who was about to follow Park Ju Min, hardened briefly on the spot then suddenly ran out of the conference room.

[She just said ‘CEO is above, right?’.]

‘What, can you do wiretap?’

[Huh. I can record it if you want.]

It is a very scary camera. Ian wrote down all his personal information and leaned against the backrest. It seems she liked it enough to summon the CEO.

It may not be understandable to be anxious with this face, but sometimes those with striking appearance were released from the debut group to paint the overall picture of the group. 2 About the visual balance. It will be just a thorn in the eyes.

Although those kids came in because they wanted to be idols, people said ‘You look like an actor.’ and gently blow air around. And most of the time, they tended to fall to that temptation.

“Hello. My name is Choi Ian, 17 years old. Please take good care of me.”

The employees cheered and applauded regardless of the CEO’s attention. The CEO did not appear to be authoritative.

Regardless of the ranks, the atmosphere was warm and the feeling was very good. Jin who was floating beside said ‘Am I right? It’s a good company’ with a shrug.

“Hm hm... I saw you brought a guitar, so you must have prepared a song? Can you play it for us?”

“Yes.”

“You don’t have to be nervous. Take it easy.”

Wow, he doesn’t speak informally3It’s hard to convey this in English, but the CEO talks with a friendly yet respectful speech. Characterized by -yo endings. . Choi Ian, who used to live in a small company, gradually liked this company. It is common to bluff and speaks informally at first meet just because they are CEO, although they are from nothing to see companies that have nothing.

This CEO did not put airs as the CEO and spoke politely. He wondered if this was due to Ian’s overwhelming face.

“Then I will get started.”

Ian cleared his throat and put his hand on the guitar. It was a song by a male singer who became an American teen star. It was an attractive song that started with a low note at first but struck a high note at the ending part.

“... Oh my gosh.”

As soon as they heard the first verse, the eyes of the CEO, the Director, and other employees became hazy. His voice is... so good.

The serene low notes and the occasional scratching of the vocal cords’ voice matched the song well even though it was not rock music. At the last neatly rising high notes, they almost gave a standing ovation.

Oh my gosh, he also sings well with that face. A female employee let out an exclamation.

As the sun was setting, Ian left BHL Entertainment with a grin. What happened to the audition? The acceptance contract given to him informed the outcome.

* * *

“Such a pity. Such a bummer. Shall I grab him right now and change the contract?”

“Ei. That is not cool.”

Seo Su Ryeon dissuaded CEO Lee’s assertion that he should go immediately and change it to an artist contract instead of a trainee contract.

“Still, I hope he can contact us soon.”

“I know, yeah.”

CEO Lee and Seo Su Ryeon came out to the hallway and wished eagerly. It was truly a gem not to be missed.

Thank you for your hard work! Energetic voices were heard from a practice room next door. Trainees from BHL Entertainment, who were practicing dance, were leaving the practice room.

“Guys, stir-fried pork for today. Call?”

“Ah, I’m bored of stir-fried pork... How about pork cutlet?”

“Pork cutlet call!”

“Uh? Hello!”

“Hello CEO Lee!”4 It’s not sounds nice in English. “Annyeonghaseyo Daepyonim!” Sounds better, but hard to read. I want to change all the ‘hello’ to ‘annyeonghaseyo’ but it’s too much, right?

Trainees, who were wiping sweat with towels, greeted the employees loudly.

Right, I thoroughly trained them in greetings. CEO Lee, who was somewhat pleased, nodded.

“Do you guys just see CEO Lee and don’t see me?”

“Hello, Director Seo!”

Seo Su Ryeon said with a snicker. It was a joke, not a harsh tone.

“Who just came? It was busy.”

“Huh, someone just auditioned. All the employees came in, you know.”

“Really? So, there must be something.”

“It was a total jackpot. I wish he could sign the contract right away.

“Is that so?”

“But I still have a good feeling. I think he will sign the contract.”

One trainee retorted soullessly.

“What contract... It would be nice if he won’t resign.”

He is the future’s AWY member, who began his trainee career at the age of 8, went through 3 failed debuts, and moved back-and-forth between agencies.



AmaliaJ’s Note

Next chapter! Meet the members~!!!