The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol

Chapter 136

Chapter 136

[After debuting a year and a half ago, we interviewed The Dawn, who just celebrated a successful end-of-the-year stage and received the Discovery of the Year award. Despite their dazzling performance, they still seemed unaccustomed to it, shyly smiling and continuously expressing their gratitude.]

Ugh.Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

The leader of the planning team grimaced as he sat in the meeting room, flipping through a magazine that quickly published their recent interview with The Dawn.

As he skimmed through the interview that focused on each member, he stopped at a page filled with Seo Hoyuns photo.

Wrapped in a dark navy knit that contrasted with his pale skin, Seo Hoyun held a mug as big as his face with both hands and sported a gentle smile.

[It seems like youve been running non-stop for the past year. Whats the secret to your success?

Hoyun: Its largely due to the help of those around me. Im just grateful to the seniors who paved the way for us.]

At least five people got screwed over.

If sending not only male idols but also several officials to rock bottom, thus relatively boosting his own popularity, counted as help, then Hoyuns statement was indeed correct.

[It seems like the chemistry among the members is really good.

Hoyun: Im always thankful to the members. We always trust and rely on each other.]

It would be more accurate to say that they tired of his insane antics and gave up.

[What are your goals for the new year?

Hoyun: To be with those Im grateful for.]

It was a way of saying he didnt want to work with incompetent fucks.

[What will you be doing in three years?

Hoyun: I hope to have returned to my original resolve.

It seems you could be a bit more ambitious. (Laughs)

Hoyun: Im being ambitious enough. (Laughs)]

I wish he would stop looking for his original resolve.

The planning team leader muttered under his breath.

However, either the magazine interviewer was thoroughly charmed by Seo Hoyuns detestable demeanor, or they simply wanted to save the magazines face by any means, the praises were unending.

[We met with Seo Hoyun, who remained humble throughout the interview and never lost his kind smile. Its hard to believe hes only 24, given his mature and considerate demeanor that left the staff in awe throughout.]

Awe-inspiring, indeed.

Just then, Seo Hoyun entered the meeting room and greeted everyone.

Just then, Seo Hoyun entered the meeting room to discuss the Japanese concept and, after briefly scanning the proposal, smirked.

Wow

How did something like this even get approved?

Witnessing the blatant derision from someone who didnt even bother to hide it anymore, the planning team leader felt a dull ache in his stomach.

Well, Mr. Seo Hoyun, were a bit short on time

No time?

Its just that a few dramas have started filming recently, and there are several movies set to premiere around the same time so a lot of our manpower has been redirected towards the actors

He tried to stutter out an explanation, but Seo Hoyun didnt listen, instead flicking the proposal with one hand and heaving deep sighs.

That expression and posture of Hoyun.

There was no way the team leader did not recognize it as an attempt to crush the planning teams spirit.

And indeed, the leader of the planning team felt as defeated as a weed stricken by drought.

Is it a matter of money?

Its not like our company hasnt made a fair amount of money.

Well, were a bit short on staff

Should I help out then? If the issue is not having enough people to do the work, I can juggle idol activities, attend events, record, and now plan as well, right? Maybe I should discuss this with the management team?

Fuck.

The team leader quickly lowered his trembling fist under the desk.

Hoyun had a knack for infuriatingly good comebacks.

Yet, he couldnt say a word.

Although he had an awful personality, his feedback after just a quick glance at the proposal was better than that of many planning team members, not to mention his own.

This nasty piece of work!

Why the hell would an idol keep meddling, not just with the planning team but also with the management team and the A&R team?

Normally, it would end with receiving the plans and expressing a few opinions.

Haah

Seeing the team leaders face that looked as if he had been wronged, Hoyun deliberately let out a loud sigh and shook his head.

The team leader, whose spirit was already crushed from the start, could only curse inwardly.

Is this guy serious? An absolute joke??

It would have made more sense to attribute such exaggerated titles to stars plagued with star disease.

The word humble didnt exist in the dictionary for a person named Seo Hoyun, the team leader thought angrily, grinding his teeth, when the meeting room door opened.

It was Lee Jihyeon with a weary face.

Ah, hello

Hello, Ms. Lee Jihyeon.

Only then did Hoyuns expression slightly relaxed.

Finally, a somewhat decent human being has arrived.

His face blatantly showed his thoughts, making the team leader seethe, but Jihyeon simply sat down in an empty seat without any reaction.

Im sorry for being late.

Her face was the epitome of hitting rock bottom.

Seeing Jihyeon, the planning team members, including the team leader who had been rolling around in frustration, sighed in relief.

Ah Ms. Lee Jihyeon, why were you so late?

Fuck! Dont start!

Dont you keep time?

As if they wanted to vent the stress accumulated from dealing with Hoyun on an innocent subordinate, one of Jihyeons senior threw a remark her way.

But it only made the planning team leader even more pale.

No!! Not in front of Seo Hoyun!!

Lee Jihyeon was the only person Hoyun acknowledged in the planning team!

We can just establish a position and create a rationale.

Now, having entered my second year since debut, speaking out risked being seen as overstepping my bounds, potentially causing backlash.

Neither the planning team nor even the CEO was likely to listen, so I had to tread carefully.

Hyung, hyung!

Uh.

What, you finished early??

Jeong Dajun, who had become an adult but wouldnt change overnight, was as bright as ever today.

I opened the door for Dajun, who was bouncing towards the recording studio.

Be careful with your head, Little Bouncy.

Oh, yes.

Dajun, buzzing with excitement, rolled his eyes at me and mumbled something as he stood at the door.

What?

What?

Inside the recording studio, I could see the members already listening to the recording of our new Japanese debut cover song.

Ah! Did you also go to the caf, Hoyun?

Eh~? Wheres your sense? Why didnt you buy mine?

Hey, what do you expect from Seo Hoyun.

Kang Ichae was sprawled on the sofa. He then sat up and dramatically threw his cap as he spoke.

Seemed like that guy was just trying to provoke

Ill buy it on the way.

As I replied nonchalantly, the members who had been noisily adding their comments all shut their mouths.

Among them, Kim Seonghyeon blinked in disbelief before confessing something.

Actually, I cant drink caffeine.

Didnt you drink Red Bulll yesterday, Seonghyeon?

Hmph.

His bluff was quickly called out.

Seeing Kim Seonghyeon sneakily avert his gaze, Seong Jiwon handed me a piece of paper.

Anyway, Hoyun. This is the translation of the lyrics. We sorted out what will be included in the new tracks, can you check?

Give it here.

I slurped on my straw next to Kang Ichae and skimmed through the paper.

Honestly, it was much better than the trashy proposal I had seen earlier, so I gave my honest opinion.

Its beautifully written.

Who did this? Its neat.

And there was silence again.

Did you just call it beautifully written garbage?

No, I just said its beautifully written.

Oh

Regardless of their reactions, I pulled the straw from my cup and crunched on the ice.

Seeing this, Kim Seonghyeon covered his mouth with both hands.

Ive been thinking this since before, Seo Hoyun.

What?

Why

.

Why have you suddenly become so kind?

Waaaaaah!!!

Jeong Dajun genuinely freaked out and scurried to a corner of the recording studio.

Dont, dont, dont say it out loud!

Such things! Keep such thoughts to yourself!

Damn

A kind Seo Hoyun? Is that even possible?

Seeing a word Ive never seen before.

What was wrong with these guys?

After giving Jeong Dajun a noogie for suggesting whoever wronged Hoyun-hyung should confess quickly and pounding on the table, I sunk deeply into the sofa.

Is this the same Seo Hoyun who used to talk about filial impiety?

Is he the same person who didnt blink an eye while sarcastically asking if being unnoticed felt good?

I sometimes miss the Hoyun-hyung who screwed up his character at the beginning.

Just shut it, sing the first verse.

Phew, eek! Peace!

Kang Ichae smiled broadly and brushed his chest.

Worry not; Ive messed up enough already.

Its a mess even when I try to be nice, seriously.

I had intended to treat them better before I left.

Your prickliness is your charm~.

I know, you little shit.

I had cleanly given up on my New Years resolution to be nicer to my dongsaengs and reverted to my usual self.

Give me the work, Kang Ichae.

Kyaa~.

Despite being scolded, Kang Ichae chuckled away and pushed his laptop toward me.

Hyung~ give it a shot~.

It was our new debut song for Japan.

[1] An idiom that expresses the luck or fortune of unexpectedly gaining something valuable without much effort. It implies that one would not easily let go of such a fortunate find.