The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol

Chapter 11

Hey guys, its great that the atmosphere is warm, but we have to join the planning team meeting now.

Kang Ichae nodded at the managers words.

Right, we were shocked by Hoyun-hyungs dancing, and we totally forgot about it.

Do you want to die?

When I asked, Kang Ichae chuckled and followed the manager. I was sincere, but Kang Ichae seemed to be joking.

Seong Jiwon also followed behind, giggling.

Ding!

[Quest Arrival!: Lets persuade the planning team!

Seo Hoyun, youre doing well. Im worried about the dance, but. Try to persuade the planning team.

Persuade the planning team 0/1

Success: Dance +10

Failure: Dance -100]

Was the system good or not? Its starting to confuse me.

But these guys Did they make a good plan?

I was bothered that I couldnt discuss the planning because I was too focused on the choreography.

That anxiety soon became a reality when we sat down with the planning team.

We want a monster concept.

Oh, no. Its a high school club concept.

What? Wasnt our concept an intelligence agent?

Everyone expressed their opinions while chattering. These kids were too focused on the choreography to discuss the planning properly. The planning team leader smiled awkwardly as he watched the members get perplexed by what they had said to each other.

Um I guess you didnt discuss it well?

The planning team leader was laughing, but it was a sign that he was upset about something. I watched him silently with my mouth shut.

We thought you were going to overhaul the planning, so we thought you had a clear vision.

We want to adjust things with the planning team slowly.

I quickly interrupted. The planning team leader widened his eyes and looked at me.

Um, right. Seo Hoyun, is it? Youre popular today, right?

Why are you being a pain today?

Yes, thank you.

Okay.

The planning team leader raised his eyebrows as he accepted it willingly. It was a look that said, Do you see this?

I was wrong. I thought the plan for Pineapple was nothing special, but it seemed to be more work than I thought.

Fighting was my specialty.

Seong Jiwon also knew that and quietly cheered me on while clenching his fists.

Thank you for the plan last time. Its definitely a trendy and popular concept to make a song based on fruits. I felt that you put a lot of thought into it and made it.

You guys are so outdated. Did you even think about it before making it?

Haha, thank you. As you know, The Dawn is very popular these days, so we made it to meet fans expectations.

You guys are not popular at all. Even if I made a bad one, you wouldnt have anything to say.

Yes, we really thought it was the planning team. We believe in their delicate consideration and passionate attitude and follow them.

Whats the point of a planning team if they dont plan? Were they just wasting their salary?

Ahem.

The planning team leader shut his mouth, unsure if the message was conveyed well. Anyone who knew the context or sensed it can see that even though we were laughing, we were having some kind of mental fight.

Except for Jeong Dajun, everyone else was tense and looked in our direction.

We are really grateful!

Jeong Dajun smiled brightly while saying hello. Jeong Dajun was probably sincere, but he unexpectedly gave a counterattack to the planning team.

Nice one!

There are some parts that I want to slightly modify in the planning, so Id like to ask you. Lets listen to the song first.

As soon as the planning team leader was counterattacked by Jeong Dajun, he responded hastily. The planning team leader and members eyes sparkled in confusion when the song played.

After the song ended, the planning team leader nodded.

The song is good.

Its a Blue Tiger song.

As expected I can feel it.

Yes, we were lucky to get it. As you can see, our current plan doesnt match the song. So, we want to request some changes.

Um, I see. Do you have any direction in mind?

Of course. I took out the print I had prepared.

In the entertainment industry, where new groups pour in daily, you must have a clear group direction to stand out.

What do you think is the most important thing for a new group that isnt doing well yet?

Haha, why the sudden question? Um I dont know, popularity?

The planning team leader laughed. But the planning team member next to him kept winking her eyes.

She seemed to have something to say. When I looked at her, she suddenly spoke up.

Can I answer?

Sure.

I was a person who was generous to proactive people. As I nodded, the planning teams youngest member, who seemed to be like him, spoke up excitedly.

I think its stans.

Ah.

I smiled. Theres always someone with good instincts.

Thats right. Stans, thats the correct answer.

The members still seemed unsure and didnt speak easily, waiting for my next words.

In the early stages, we need hardcore fans stans to establish a foundation. To do that, we need original settings, a profound worldview, and lots of foreshadowing.

Ah, I see

Jeong Dajun had a look of enlightenment. Furthermore, the youngest planning team member nodded vigorously in agreement with my words.

Our song is electronic, but wed like to put it in a particular setting. We looked at the current trends, and the one thing in the highest demand right now and relatively low supply with idol groups is post-apocalyptic stuff.

I continued to explain while going over the printouts.

I wasnt a stan, but while developing programs, I got used to analyzing viewers needs that frequently changed, so analyzing such trends was a piece of cake.

As I continued to explain, everyone started to understand and agree with me.

I want to take it in this direction. However, my knowledge in this field is lacking, so I hope the planning team can add some details

It was then that the planning teams youngest member suddenly burst out.

I want to do it! I want to do it!

She was in a frenzy, raising her hand and staring at us with sparkling eyes. Even the planning team leader and I were surprised.

She continued to talk nonstop.

I completely agree with what Seo Hoyun said. Plus, the song is dark and electronic, which would match well with post-apocalyptic themes. As for the settings related to the apocalypse, there are science fiction, military, regression, etc. If we divide them in half, we can create a relationship between members that conflicts with each other and provides each members unique characteristics.

Hardcode fans tended to talk about their favorite things without being asked.

The planning office fell silent, and I felt a bit oppressed by her enthusiasm. I nodded my head cautiously.

Ah, yes Then please take the lead. Team leader, since she has so many ideas, can we leave it to her?

Uh, yes. Ive never seen her this excited before

She must be interested in this kind of thing. I made a mental note of her name.

Lee Jihyeon. She could be used well.

I turned to the members to get their approval.

How about you guys? Are you okay with this?

Even though I would push the project in the desired direction, I still wanted to listen if anyone had a better idea.

Hyung.

Kang Ichae quietly called out to me.

Whats up?

Hyung, did you hit your head somewhere? Why are you so good at handling people?

Is that a compliment or an insult?

Lets say its a compliment.

Anyway, there were no objections. As I looked around at the members, Kim Seonghyeon, Seong Jiwon, Kang Ichae, and Jeong Dajun all nodded in agreement.

Then please proceed like that. Were sorry, but we dont have enough preparation time due to sudden modifications. We plan to finalize the composer and lyrics tomorrow afternoon and then proceed to recording. Can you give us a general direction and rough part distribution until then?

Tomorrow afternoon? Thats a bit difficult

I can give you a rough direction!

Kheuheuheum!

The planning teams youngest member gave off more strength than I expected. The planning team leader glared at her, but she ignored him.

Well, fighting!

It was good to have passionate people.

Thank you. Well send the song separately. Please let us know again when the planning is finalized.

After I finished speaking, I patted the members.

Lets go practice.

Okay.

As soon as I left the planning room with the members, I texted Lim Hyeonsu.

Me: Are we going to record tomorrow afternoon? Can you also help with the lyric revision?

Me: The schedule is tight, but Ill send you the overall planning now.

Lim Hyeonsu replied shortly after I pressed send.

Lim Hyeonsu: Even if it doesnt work, youre going to ignore it anyway, crazy bastard.

How did she know?

I chuckled when the planning team leader came out of the conference room. He glared briefly at me about the sudden overtime, then took a deep breath.

Seo Hoyun. Good job.

Yes, you too, team leader.

People change so suddenly. I guess were going all out this time.

Haha, we have to stay strong.

If we didnt go all out, we could never clear it. Who would be careless in this situation?

I had to go back to the practice room and be a practice worm. The team leader nodded.

Its a tough schedule, but well do well since were doing it anyway. We were also a bit worried.

He was more lenient than I thought. Anyway, its inevitable in social life, but having a person like him is comfortable. Judging by his conversation, he was not wholly inflexible and might be capable.

The planning for The Dawn was roughly done.

Ill do my best.

Your answer is refreshing. Fighting!

The planning team leader left, and the youngest member bowed her head to me and followed him. It was not a bad combination.

[Quest complete: Lets persuade the planning team!

I have a feeling the youngest member of the planning team carried you. But still, success is a success!

Convincing the planning team 1/1

Its a success. Dance skill increased by 10.

Special gift for newbies! A new system will be added.]

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