Chapter 83
Seriously, the reactions of casual fans are scary.
Yoon Cheong, Kim Geum, Seo Baek-young, Ryu Bo-ra, Yeon Juhong.
Look at how perfect the members became when the casual fans jumped in at the last minute.
Even my mom voted for Yoon Cheong and Seo Baek-young. She says they have good faces.
King God Muggle pick…
My mom should be the casting director for Colors…
Now that I think about it, they’re all popular with the public.
Oh, and my mom voted for Ryu Bo-ra too, haha. She thinks she’s hardworking and acts well.
My mom picked Yeon Juhong because she says she looks like me.
└ Don’t cross the line.
What? Aren’t all five of them core fans with a solid base?
└ You don’t understand the way these romantic young ladies talk… They’re all perfect picks whose casual and dedicated fans agree on.
└└ Oh; so it was just a bragging post about her picks.
★
The final episode of Make a New Color’s viewer rating was 2.9%. When Kim Ryeo-yu voluntarily left, the peak was 3.2%.
Do I look like someone who spent 7 million won on votes for Kim Ryeo-yu? Yes, so move along.
Wow, so the team’s desperate debut rate is 83%? Change their team name.
I’m so glad Yeon Juhong replaced Kim Ryeo-yu. Now I can be a fan in peace.
For those who don’t understand how fortunate we are without Kim Ryeo-yu… You’ve never been in a community where you had to support a group with a problematic member, right?^^ Even if I hated that problematic member, it was heartbreaking when my favorite got dragged along with them.
Casual fans’ specialty: they have good ears, just put Yoon Cheong in the first place.
My specialty: I can’t judge character, so I stanned Kim Ryeo-yu for four months.
└ At this rate, am I a trash magnet? How many problematic members have I stanned?
└└ Think positively. We’re a cozy trash bin.
I don’t even like Yeon Juhong, but I’m relieved.
Thank you, Thumbs-Up Juhong!
The day has come when Crybaby looks like an angel… haha.
Colors actually did something for once;
If they had kept her, it would’ve been a disaster. Of course, they had to let her go. Entertainment companies aren’t that stupid.
└ But do you know how many stupid companies there are…?
└└ Haha, I didn’t want to know…^^ These companies are supposed to be listed… yet they can’t manage better than me…^^
I expected Yoon Cheong to debut, but it’s amazing she’s in first place.
Honestly, was she that good?
Yes, she was that good.
Yes, she was that good22
If Kim Ryeo-yu hadn’t blocked the way in the middle, she would have easily secured the first place…
I knew a downplaying post like this would come up. Check out Yoon Cheong’s first evaluation ranking.
I’ll give you three months of immunity, Hong.
Enjoy it.
I won’t say anything after three months because I know you’ll screw up.
Haha.
└ Haha.
I’m excited every day, wondering how I’ll get screwed over todayㅠ It’s thrilling every day. Thank you, Color bastards.
But Colors’ sense is amazing.
Yoon Cheong, Kim Geum, Seo Baek-young, Ryu Bo-ra, Yeon Juhong.
It’s fun to stan them.
There’s no weak link among them, so it’s enjoyable.
But honestly, Yeon Juhong is… a bit of a stretch. She doesn’t quite fit in this lineup.
└ Get out of my post, you troll.
But it’s a shame about Kim Ryeo-yu.
She has devilish talent… If only her personality could be fixed… It’s a waste of her looks and talent, haha.
Devilish talent means someone like Michael Jackson, not Kim Ryeo-yu with no real talent.
There’s nothing regrettable… Seems like only you think so.
└ It’s just my personal opinion, why so sensitive~ If you don’t agree, just ignore it.
└└ Ignore? I might as well ignore your head.
***
Despite all the controversies.
“Make a New Color” came to an end.
However, for some, it was the beginning of a new chapter.
Now that our debut was truly confirmed, we were called to the agency right after the Menucal recording ended.
It was already 2:30 AM.
Despite the inappropriate timing, we had no choice.
“…?”
Five still-dazed members.
“….”
Director Kim, looking completely displeased.
And CEO Hong and PD Oh.
It was an awkward combination, and we waited with bated breath.
“You all must be very tired. I’m sorry for calling you at such a late hour.”
CEO Hong smiled nonchalantly.
“Although Menucal has ended, the program itself hasn’t, so we called you in.”
“?!”
The program hasn’t ended?
“Thankfully, Menucal did much better than we expected. So Mnet proposed a new program for us. Starting tomorrow, you’ll begin filming a new reality program. PD Oh will explain the details.”
A reality program.
Ah.
Fatigue washed over me.
“It’ll be a day-to-day observational reality program, focusing on your daily lives. It will show the entire process of a new idol group preparing for their debut.”
Preparing for debut.
It didn’t seem too difficult.
It was nerve-wracking to have our private lives exposed continuously in front of the camera.
But it was also a great opportunity for new idols, so we had to be grateful.
I wasn’t the only one feeling this way; the other girls looked determined.
Their faces practically screamed, “I’ll work hard, even to the bone!”
“Nowadays, it’s hard to succeed without original content. This reality program will showcase your personal charms and the chemistry between the members. Launching a reality show with idols who haven’t even debuted yet is significant. Follow PD Oh’s lead and make the show interesting.”
CEO Hong said this and shook hands with PD Oh.
“Please take good care of them, PD Oh. This time, don’t make it too provocative. Please take care of our girls.”
“Of course, CEO Hong. Yes. I will do my best.”
PD Oh looked like he wasn’t happy about it at all.
He had the expression of someone thinking, “I’m too busy for this.”
Maybe it was just my imagination.
“Well then, it’s too late now. We’ll discuss the details again tomorrow.”
With that, PD Oh left.
“…Everyone. Congratulations on your debut?”
We were back on pins and needles.
“As you’ll be preparing for your debut album, we want to do something special.”
CEO Hong continued with her lifeless smile.
Special… Why did that word make me uneasy?
No, something else was bothering me.
Director Kim, who had been quiet all this time, was the real issue.
There was no real need for Director Kim to be here, so why… was he here?
“Director Kim, who leads our company’s rookie development team, will be involved in the production of your debut album.”
My bad feeling became reality.
As soon as Director Kim’s involvement in the debut album was mentioned, Kim Geum’s face immediately darkened.
Calm down, Kim Geum.
“We’ll release the debut album as quickly as possible. The company believes there’s no benefit in having a long gap between the show’s end and the actual debut. Although the preparation time will be short… Director Kim has a lot of experience, so he’ll help speed up the process.”
It wasn’t unexpected.
Director Kim had been the producer for every group that debuted under Colors.
He was recognized for his ability to lead the concept and overall album production, which helped him rise to an executive position.
If he didn’t have talent, he wouldn’t have survived despite his behavior.
I heard he was instrumental in making the male group Burn Ash a big hit.
…Even if his personality was lacking, his sense was said to be sharp.
For me, when thinking of Colors’ producer, Director Kim Mokyung immediately came to mind.
“The company has a few songs already prepared. We’ll pick the most suitable ones for your concept from those or receive new songs.”
Then, Seo Baek-young raised her hand.
“What concept are we going with?”
“Good question, Baek-young.”
CEO Hong raised the corners of her mouth, pretending to be kind.
“That’s the key. Not only for your debut concept but the group’s overall concept.”
Right.
An idol group’s song and concept are crucial, accounting for over 90% of their success.
No matter how charming the individual members are, if the song or concept is bad, they won’t succeed.
There are plenty of attractive people in the entertainment industry.
That’s why the role of the agency is so crucial.
“I think you should participate in creating your concept.”
“!”
Finally, Kim Geum’s scrunched-up face relaxed a bit.
My mind eased a little too.
Thank goodness.
It’s fortunate that Colors values the abilities and input of each artist.
I’m not undermining Director Kim’s ability, but I can’t trust him right now.
“That’s why this reality program is so important. It will capture the process of you discovering your concept and identity.”
CEO Hong said this and stood up.
“I’ll keep receiving reports, and the company will fully support you. Whether it’s resources or anything else. Our A&R team will do their best too. We’ll take your ideas with an open mind, so suggest freely but ensure quality. Our A&R team is the best in the country.”
In other words, don’t bother if your suggestions are half-baked.
…But we’re confident.
Not just me but the other four members too.
“Well then. Good job, everyone. And good luck with the filming tomorrow.”
CEO Hong said this and left the meeting room.
Now, it was just us and Director Kim.
…Our producer.
The most awkward producer in the world.
But to work together, we had to cooperate with a smile, even if it was uncomfortable.
We had to set personal feelings aside for now.
“Director! I have a lot of ideas. When can we have a meeting-”
Kim Geum seemed to think similarly. She raised her hand as soon as CEO Hong left.
“Listen up, all five of you.”
But Director Kim, with a very cold face, cut off Kim Geum.
“You just need to sing and dance to the songs we prepare for you.”
“…!”
For the first time, all five of our faces scrunched up.