Chapter 74: Oh past, give a response (4)

Chapter 74: Oh past, give a response (4)

# 74

Oh past, give a response (4)

“Hello.”

Production Director Kwon Heung Jo stood up and welcomed his guest.

“It’s nice to meet you. I’m Tae Hwa Group’s Korean branch’s Hong Un Yeong."

“I’m HIT Entertainment’s Kwon Heung Jo. Nice to meet you.”

Director Kwon Heung Jo and Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong exchanged business cards. The two of their secretaries closed the door and gave them privacy.

Once the two of them sat down, a neatly dressed waitress quietly approached them and took their orders.

“What would you like to order...”

“Please order me the same thing you’re having, haha.”

“Ah, is there anything you’re not able to eat?”

“There’s none.”

Production Director Kwon Heung Jo told the waitress to bring them whatever was most popular on the menu. It was something that often happened at these types of settings, so the waitress smiled and nodded her head without feeling overwhelmed.

“Would you like any alcohol or soda?”

When the waitress asked, Director Kwon Heung Jo also casually asked Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong .

“How about some light alcohol? Considering the time too.”

“Sounds good. Are you ok with sake?”

“Great! Sake.”

Again, Director Kwon Heung Jo asked the waitress to pick the softest sake for them.

The waitress backed away out of the room.

Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong was often called a general. His thick eyebrows and large facial features gave off the impression of a virtuous person.

He was in his mid-to-late 50s, but his physique was so outstanding that he gave off a powerful vibe even when just sitting down.

His voice was also a little husky, but his tone was energetic.

This was the first time the two of them had met in person, but they had spoken on the phone a couple times to arrange this meeting. Director Kwon complimented him first, saying that his voice sounded as good as it did over the phone.

“Hahaha!”

Seemingly a nice compliment to receive, Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong smiled brightly.

“What about you Director Kwon? You’re, what do you call it, a gentle type that’s popular these days!”

Director Kwon also laughed at the return compliment.

Around the time the two of them had eased the tension by telling personal stories, the food started to arrive one by one.

“It’s my first time here, but the sashimi is very good!”

Branch manager Hong Un Yeong was content as he loudly chewed the sashimi.

The atmosphere wasn’t stiff and it was more comfortable than they expected. Director Kwon Heung Jo relaxed a bit. Based on branch manager Hong Un Yeong’s tone, it felt like he could get a positive response.

Their conversation went in full swing as they refilled their glass little by little.

“I wonder, have you ever heard of our company...”

“Ah, Honestly, it was an unfamiliar name, so at first I wondered why the document made it all the way up to me, haha.”

Director Kwon had spoken humbly, but Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong’s response was definitely disrespectful.

However, even Director Kwon knew that it hadn’t been on purpose. Tae Hwa Group was gap and, for now, HIT Entertainment had no choice but to be eul*.

(TL Note: Gap and Eul shows a superior/inferior or top/bottom relationship)

Director Kwon smiled as he replied,

“Probably since a lot of companies want Tae Hwa to invest in them ever since the rumor circulated that Tae Hwa Group is investing in entertainment agencies.”

Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong laughed as he replied, “Haha, that is true.”

Tae Hwa Group was a Chinese company. An investment company with their headquarters located in Shanghai, China, it was among the top 50 Chinese companies and had a tremendous amount of capital.

That very Tae Hwa Group mainly invested in the entertainment field, such as games, movies, dramas, etc. There was a rumor going around that this time, they were looking to expand their investments in Korea.

Production Director Kwon Heung Jo moved quickly as soon as he heard those rumors.

HIT Entertainment’s CEO was skeptical, thinking it was a little absurd, but Director Kwon thought it was worth trying.

‘Once they see KK’s current growth they’ll definitely...see our value.’

With that thought, Director Kwon submitted an investment proposal to Tae Hwa Group.

(TL Note: About $6.7 million)

However, From Tae Hwa Group’s point of view they would be able to pull out if the profits weren’t good. From Director Kwon Heung Jo’s perspective, he was expressing that he was that confident.

Branch manager Hong Un Yeong drank the cup that Director Kwon had filled with a pained look.

“Let’s go back and discuss it to come to a positive conclusion.”

“Thank you, Branch Manager.”

Director Kwon politely thanked him and bowed his head.

“You sure have a very good business personality!”

Branch Manager Hong Un Yeong yelled in a loud voice.

***

The news that Tae Hwa Group was investing 4.5 billion in HIT Entertainment as the first company spread through economic magazines.

It meant that KK's marketability and value were on track for the most part.

Director Kwon Heung Jo issued orders regarding KK’s next album after the investment was confirmed.

The overall idea was that they would acquire more distribution networks and the production scale of the next album would be increased, targeting overseas markets.

Thanks to that, the album production team staff had no choice but to work hard.

It was because it seemed like they would have to start again from scratch, including the album concept they were originally preparing. However, having capital meant that there were more things they could try now.

The ability to plan it however they want...in other words, it was an enjoyable struggle.

“Then the schedule for the next album...”

“There’s no change to the schedule and the comeback is planned to be in October. I think that it would work if we go into production right after Yoon Ki finishes Show Me the Honey.”

Team Leader Shim Joon was discussing the plans regarding the next album with Do Wook in the conference room. It was because discussing it with Do Wook, who was first and foremost the album producer before being a member, came first before discussing it with Manager Oh Baek Ho or Jung Yoon Ki, who was the leader.

“Do Wook, you’re the problem. I heard there’s talk about you acting too.”

“It’s not confirmed yet. Though we did have a meeting recently.”

“Is that so?”

Do Wook recalled the meeting they had with PD Shin Yoon Ho.

It was a sitcom, but PD Shin emphasized that it was completely different from any previously existing sitcoms. They could feel PD Shin Yoon Ho’s desire to cast Do Wook.

When Do Wook expressed that he’d like ‘Kim Min Ki’’s characteristics tweaked a little, he said that he was also thinking about that and happily exclaimed that it seemed Do Wook definitely understanded the role perfectly.

“But even if I start acting, it’s prerecorded so doing a comeback in October shouldn’t be a problem.”

“The schedule is one thing but...do you think you’ll also be able to work on the songs?”

Do Wook had been endlessly preparing even on his days off in preparation for this. There was a reason why he was living as if the 24 hours in a day were 48 hours.

“I can do it.”

“Ok, If you say you can do it I know you can do it...but don’t push yourself too hard. Right now we’re looking for someone to work on the project with you.”

“Yes. Don’t worry too much.”

When Do Wook responded, Team Leader Shim Joon nodded his head.

“Then let’s plan for the comeback to be in October...”

At that moment, Team Leader Shim Joon’s doorbell rang. After saying, “Just a minute” and excusing himself, Team Leader Shim Joon opened the conference room door and stepped outside.

While Team Leader Shim Joon briefly stepped out, Do Wook opened the internet browser on his phone. The first episode of was last night.

It was a ‘hit’ from the first episode.

The acting of the children in the first half touched the hearts of the viewers, and the visuals and acting from Kim Joo Hyun, who appeared in the second half, stole the show.

After that, with 2 minutes remaining, the scenes Seo Kang Jun was in were also all pristine. Seo Kang Jun, dressed well in silk clothing, had viewers seeing him in a new light. It was a successful acting debut.

He figured that Manager Oh Baek Ho probably also checked the reaction.

That seemed to be the case. With perfect timing, a message came from Manager Oh Baek Ho.

[Do Wook, are you still in the meeting with the Album Production Team?]

[Is something wrong?]

[You have to come to Team Leader Jo’s office once you’re done. The format of PD Shin’s project you received changed.]

[What?]

[We got news that they’re officially editing it into a drama.]

Do Wook smiled as he read Oh Baek Ho’s message.

Filming would start at the beginning of next month.

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