The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol

Chapter 148

Chapter 148

While The Dawn was diligently filming and posting their self-produced content, PD Kim Heeyeon, whose stock had risen sharply as a shining star, was experiencing even busier days lately.

PD! When will the cast list be ready?

Kim Heeyeon, has the location been secured?

Kim Heeyeon!

Kim Heeyeon!!

Kim Heeyeon!!!

At first, she thought she would have some leisure time after the program ended, but soon work poured in from everywhere like crazy.

Got it! Fuck, stop calling me!

Having entered that mode, Kim Heeyeon, who had run around until her feet felt like they were on fire, could finally catch her breath in an empty meeting room.

After downing an Americano with three extra shots in one gulp and heaving a deep sigh, she leaned back in her chair.

Im so busy, its killing me, really

Her vacation had been returned long ago.

Kim Heeyeon looked at the proposal in front of her.

Shining Star Season 2.

It was a program to use the winner of Season 1 as a contestant for Season 2.

Despite wrapping up with high viewership somehow, the Today incident blew up so big that Season 2 seemed to be fading into obscurity.

However, once all the cast members from Season 1 became successful and public opinion settled, the production of Season 2 was confirmed.

Im such a trash.

The thought of pushing these much younger kids into the fiery pit of fierce competition left her with a bitter taste.

This was work, and the idols did gain something for their efforts, she consoled herself, but that only made her feel more despicable.

This time, without any mishaps.

Everything was perfect at the planning stage.

Given the big issue before, even major agencies similar to D.go had been keeping it low, wary of public opinion.

Kim Heeyeons eyes halted on a name as she scanned through the casting list.

It was The Dawn.

It was clear they were currently one of the hottest groups.

From early last year, starting from a single album to Shining Star, self-produced content, to variety shows.

Their schedule was so tight it made one wonder if it was humanly possible, but they made it in the end.

Then, with a knock, the meeting room door opened, and an AD came in.

Are you here? Have you seen this?? Wow, The Dawns self-content has an insane number of views!

Really?

Yes, take a look at the responses.

Taking the laptop the assistant director handed her, Kim Heeyeon quickly scanned through several posts.

They were mostly about The Dawns self-produced content.

[Title: The Dawns self-con is fucking hilarious

They say theyre going all-in with military-themed self-con for their Apocalypse project but I honestly thought itd be cringy af but

(Seonghyeon/ Ichae sexy dance clip)

(The Time Controller Jiwon self-destructing clip)

(Disheartened Dajun clip)

No but seriously why is it so funny?? I have a soft spot for this B-grade flimsy sentiment, laughed the whole way through

Especially when going bungee jumping, it was too funny

Hoyun: Call out the name of the person you love before jumping.

Dajun: Noeul!!!

Hoyun: Louder!!

Dajun: I love Noeul~!!!!

Jiwon: (smiling contently) (smiling contently)

Jiwon, did you raise Dajun?

Lets rewind time

Anyway, next up is Kang Ichae, who got utterly wrecked by Seo Hoyun today

Looking all raggedy with madness overflowing from his eyes

Regardless, Seo Hoyun was nonchalant

Hoyun: Be careful on your way down.

Ichae: (fuck) Why are you so listless? Arent you going to ask me?

Hoyun: Id rather not hear it.

Ichae: (pissed off) Can I call out the instructors name~? ^^!!!

Hoyun: (equally pissed off) I suggest you call out Noeul before you cause a broadcast accident.

Kang Ichae grinding his teeth then suddenly calls out the leaders name and jumps

Ichae: I love Seonghyeon~~!!!!

Seonghyeon eating ice cream: .?????

Dawnies: ?????

Staff: ??????

Seonghyeon got exempted from the bungee jump penalty and was eating ice cream but unexpectedly got screwed over

Seonghyeon: Is this my penalty? Hearing Kang Ichae say he loves me?

He mustve really hated itKang Ichae calling out his name and saying he loves him, he asked several times if that was actually his penalty Ah These kids, you never know where theyll bounce off to, I swear

Hah fuck thinking about it again, its hilarious

Guys, watch the Dawnies self-con

Even a soul-stealer like me is holding onto The Dawn.

After they got massively cursed out last time, theyve been pulling off some really good content, seriously surprising for a mid-tier company

Heard they hired a lot of planning team members after getting cursed at, also heard theres a huge talent there

Oh interesting Is the feedback quick?

Doesnt seem like it.

Im honestly just so-so about idol self-con but The Dawnies is pretty good

He was just moving sluggishly, driven by the duties and missions assigned to him

No, despite that, he seems desperate.

Excuse me??

Never mind.

Kim Heeyeon tilted her head in confusion.

Judging people was never an easy task.

Seo Hoyun is, no The Dawn is

This time, it seemed Seo Hoyun would find it a bit tough to maneuver behind the scenes.

Kim Heeyeon reviewed the list again, drawing lines firmly across it.

Yet, one thing was certain: anyone who crossed paths with Seo Hoyun would inevitably find themselves deeply entangled with him, for better or worse.

I dont need to be considerate, theyll manage fine on their own.

Because he was a weirdo.

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[Win the first place in Shining Star Season 2!

The survival program is back after a long time!

Secure first place in Shining Star Season 2.

Success: Vocal stats significantly increase

Failure: Seo Hoyuns confidential information leaked]

Fuck.

I cursed under my breath the moment I saw it.

The quest had always been tough, but this penalty was the worst for someone with so much to hide.

I remained steadfast in denial, fleeing after the quest was thrown at me.

Ha.

Especially since I was just bracing myself to meet PD Kim of Shining Star Season 2 before this.

Wow! Its the start of our Season 2!!

I had come to the broadcasting station for a preliminary meeting for Shining Star Season 2.

Reluctantly dragging myself there, I found myself circling around the entrance when I spotted Joo Woosung talking to a woman near the sparsely populated smoking area, likely due to the early hour.

Oops.

Noticing me, he waved his hand gently.

As the other members bowed slightly, the woman beside him smiled and returned the greeting.

She was a fairly famous actress who had made a name for herself in a youth drama three years ago.

Take care.

Yep, goodbye, Woosung.

As we approached, she smiled lightly and hurried off.

I definitely knew her, but

What was it?

I felt like I was missing something.

Rubbing the back of my neck, I was lost in thought when Kim Seonghyeons excited voice reached me.

Sunbae! I saw the clip from your last concert!

Oh, that video is out already?

Yes!!

Joo Woosung, responding by lightly patting Seonghyeons shoulder, turned his head toward me.

Hey, are you still mad?

Hm?

This idiot forgot.

It suddenly dawned on me.

Right, I had received a call from Joo Woosung when I was very sick in Japan.

Joo Woosung snorted as if he found it absurd.

It was the first time a junior cursed me out. You bastard.

Its a valuable experience in life, isnt it?

He looked at me with a sour expression as I chuckled.

After sending the members off, I looked back at Joo Woosung.

So, you said youd be mentoring Shining Star?

I wished he would just enlist in the military already.

Ugh. Im gonna get cursed out so much.

Muttering to himself, Joo Woosung slightly scratched his cheek.

Well, does it even matter now?

?

Mentoring was no big deal, right?

Of course, there might be some talk since Joo Woosung and the participating groups didnt have a big age gap, but there was no denying his abilities.

More than that, my slight discomfort and curiosity were what mattered more to me, so I glanced around and asked,

Did you work with that person just now?

Huh? Ah, yeah.

I couldnt think of any connection between Joo Woosung and the actress.

With no one else around, Joo Woosung glanced around and then nonchalantly said,

Yeah, shes my ex-girlfriend.

He mentioned it so calmly.

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