Idols Around the World 537

Chapter 537 – #80. Cooperation (1)

“But how did you come up with the idea of ​​a press conference? Who did you leak the secret to?”
“No. I don’t want to hide it anymore, so I’m going to reveal it at a press conference. It’s not like I’m forced to do it because someone caught me.”
“Ah, you want to do it… Okay, I don’t think that’s a very good idea. Of course, it’s not that hiding is not a good thing, and it’s not that it’s bad to reveal it because you don’t know when it will be found out. But this time is very important to you.”
“That’s right. There is still work to be done on renewing the contract, and there will be a comeback soon, so wouldn’t it be better to postpone the timing a bit longer? If this is known, everything you’ve been building up to this point could be for nothing.”

The team leader’s older sisters were in an atmosphere of dissuading them, as if they were concerned about the idea of ​​revealing everything.
Even if the contract renewal was only left with signing, it was a sensitive period, so it was a good time to be careful about anything.

“I know. I’ve been thinking a lot. But I think it’s more right now because I’m in a situation where I’m about to renew my contract. After all, my secret is something that greatly damages the value of me. So when you renew the contract, you have to reveal it and get a proper evaluation.”
“No, no!! Rather, your value is underestimated!”
“That’s right. It only benefits the company. Why do you care about that?”

The team leader and older sisters were indignant at my words and emphasized again that there was no need to be so honest about things like this.

“But if we signed a contract to keep this a secret and it turns out later, compensation for damages? Breach of contract? Isn’t that what it is?”
“…”
“…”

The team leader and older sisters, who were at a loss for words at my words, exchanged glances with each other and sighed.

“The song you’re making a comeback with is really great. If you release this song, you can stand in a greater position than you do now. But what if I publicize this for no reason and the album reaction is not good? Wouldn’t the song be too precious?”
“And as you grow older, things related to lovers will become more forgiving. You’ve been active for a long time, so even if I were to get married, would you be generous?”

The team leaders and older sisters worked hard to persuade me.
I expected this kind of reaction, but I was bewitched by words that were more logical than I thought.
But I spoke like someone who had my ears closed.

“How long do you think the secret will be kept? The child will go to school soon. Then more people will know about my secret, and it may be revealed by someone.”
“Ah… That’s right. You said you had a child.”

Of course, the worst-case scenario is very unlikely.
That’s because I’m doing a good job of preventing that from happening with my items.
However, knowing that even a 1% chance exists, I had to rob it at this opportunity.

“I am confident. I’ve been preparing really hard all this time. This song is also one of the parts I worked hard for.”
“… Did you have that kind of background when you made this song?”
“You can see that I wanted to cover up the damage I would cause to the members.”
“Somehow, the kid has been making songs so well.”
“Haa~ Everyone was surprised that the level of the song went up so fast. You were convinced within 5 seconds of listening to the song that this is unconditional. I thought this was a powdered milk buff.”

Milk powder buff.
It refers to the phenomenon in which sports players work harder to earn milk powder when their children are born and improve their skills.
And it was subtly similar to my current situation, if not exactly the same.

‘I’m more of a coin buff than a powdered milk buff.’

I didn’t feel the need to say no, so I shrugged my shoulders and expressed my agreement.

“Thanks to that, my skills have improved significantly.”
“The songs you handed over to the company are very popular. If that’s why this song came out, we can’t tell you not to do it either.”

A song made to minimize damage during a press conference.
If the song is decent enough, I’ll try to stop it, but since it’s not a good song at all, it’s useless to stop it.

“Is that what you told us on purpose? Don’t let it dry.”
“It looks like that to me. It’s in a state of default.”
“It would be a lie if it wasn’t.”
“Ugh, they said that they set up a label and take us all away, so now there are only really good days left, but they hit the back of the head like this.”
“What can I do? My baby wants to do it, so I have to do it.”
“And! So, are you helping me?”
“So what!”
“Thank you.”
“Instead, do you have a picture of your baby? How pretty would it be if I looked like you? Show me some.”

I’m proud of my son!
I couldn’t do it because I didn’t have a place to brag about.
The team leader’s older sisters looked at Taeyang’s photo and exclaimed exclamations.

“You have to give birth to a lot. That is patriotism.”
“Is your first child a boy? You are a real scammer.”

For me to have a child was to go beyond patriotism and save this planet.
That’s how our dedicated team joined in preparing for my press conference.
Each of our dedicated teams were monsters who were quick at A&R work.
And team leaders are people who have been active for a long time in leading talented people.
The work progressed much more systematically, neatly, and quickly than when I discussed it with Yeonjoo sister.
A few days after revealing the truth to the team leader’s sisters.
They called me back

“We had several meetings and came to a conclusion. For this comeback, PR, marketing, and promotion are very important. It will take all your nerves to reverse negative public opinion.”
“I guess so.”

The situation is tantamount to setting a stage for reporters who already like to publish provocative articles.
I had to change public opinion positively by countering the stimulating and negative articles they put out.

“There are two options for the release schedule. The first is the press conference after the comeback, and the second is the comeback after the press conference.”
“Which of the two do you like better?”

This is a question that cannot be given a definitive answer because we cannot be sure of the future.
However, I let them know that my proposal to do noise marketing was quite attractive from the point of view of the team members, and there were many opinions to do it second.

“Anyway, most people think that the second option is correct.”
“Isn’t that right?”
“Huh. And you said let’s do noise marketing with this.”
“Yes.”
“I am so amazed that you first suggested doing noise marketing with it. Are you really okay with this? You’re using your family history.”
“How are you? If I say don’t use it, it’s not that the article will be a little less. I’m not going to talk loudly so that everyone in the world knows. Wouldn’t it be right to take advantage of the far-reaching gains if you just have to watch articles like that?”

It’s good because it gets views, and we like it because it promotes our comeback album.
It’s a relationship that uses each other, so I have to take care of it even if there are comebacks.

“Everyone says press conferences are bad, but if you can use them like this, it’s not a bad thing, but it could be an opportunity.”
“Are you mentally strong? Are you prepared? You’ll get a lot of swearing for being shameless.”
“I’m holding onto the safety bar. The representative installed the safety bar with a strong one. And the determination to be criticized has already been in place for a long time.”

For reference, the safety bar we are talking about here is the renewal of the contract.
The fact that I did not set out any damages caused by my circumstances in the terms of the contract is proof of my trust in me.
I was able to have faith that the press conference would not significantly damage my value because I was sure that Yeon Joo was not the one who brought personal feelings to the company.

“Good. Then let’s set it on fire. Not just a fire, but a roaring hot fire!”
“A hot fire… ? What are you going to do Then you shouldn’t burn to the point where you can’t recover.”
“Sweep, are you talking weak? You just said you could hold on. Why are your words different?”
“… All right. I won’t change my words. What are you going to do? I’ll listen to you at least.”

If the fire spreads too loudly, it will be impossible to put it out, so I thought it was necessary to adjust it appropriately.
But the team leader’s older sister said something that hit me in the back of the head.

“I’ve been thinking hard about it. Noise Marketing Do I Need to Fix That? Couldn’t we just burn it all down?”
“Yes?”
“They say they do noise marketing these days, but there is no place that does it properly. It’s because everyone is a coward. I have a lot to lose, so I have to buy myself, but I want to promote it. But I don’t like to lose. But that’s it. Is that really noise marketing?”
“…”

I didn’t come up with anything to answer.
People have become smarter these days, so it could happen that halfway noise marketing is worse than not doing it.

“So what are you going to do?”
“Let’s announce our comeback on the day of our press conference.”
“!!!”

I was terrified for a moment.
It will be a huge issue.
In addition, I could have been burnt and only ashes remained.

“… That looks like a blast.”

In the opinion of an ordinary person, it is normal to take an attitude of reflection when creating such a controversy.
My sister-in-law also said that of course it should be.
It’s not that I don’t have complaints about that, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t intend to go to the finish line like the team leader’s sister said.

“Your song is crazy. I wouldn’t even ask for an adventure like this. But even if I like the song you made, I really like it. What if people see this? Even if there are people who have never heard of it, isn’t there no one who has only heard it once?”
“There may be no place to recruit us at all. Originally, when a broadcaster gets into a controversy, he cuts off the casting.”
“Since when did we go to the broadcasting station and publicize it? We make a living from concerts. Awareness is enough and overflowing with what I have built up so far. Rather, I might have to not go out even if the broadcasting station contacted me saying they wanted to hire me. You can go out there and see dirty things.”

Isn’t that why you were so passionate about making songs? I was able to find myself nodding as if enchanted by the team leader’s older sister’s words.

“Then, when is the comeback date?”
“The day after the press conference?”
“… Could you please give me a week for my mentality?”
“Go hot!! I heard you can hold onto your mental well!”
“But I didn’t expect it to be this hot.”

How embarrassing would it be if you thought you were going to start a fire, but lava is still flowing?
It was only natural for me to suddenly act foolishly.

“Let’s go hot. If the next day is too burdensome, what about three days later?”
“3 days later…”

Not bad after 3 days.

“Is it so. Then.”
“The schedule is tight in three days. We’re going to crack down on reporters, so you guys prepare for a comeback with great enthusiasm.”
“Leave that to me. I am confident that I will do well.”

When our team members started helping, I felt confident as if everything had already been resolved.