Chapter 98

God of Music Chapter 98 . Spreading the Broken Wings (4)

[Kim JaeHoon switches companies – Exclusive Contract with World Entertainment]

– Sports Massei: Oh Yeon Cham

(Sports Massei – Journalist Oh Yeon Cham) The singer Kim JaeHoon (age 31) has entered an exclusive 5-year contract with World Entertainment .

On the 10th, a person from World Entertainment has revealed that Kim JaeHoon has entered a 5-year exclusive contract with World Entertainment . With this, Kim JaeHoon will be a singer belonging to World Entertainment until 2016 .

World Entertainment has also said that there will be no more sufferings for him after the conflict with his previous company .

Kim JaeHoon has stated that… .

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“…Huh . ”

President Kang ShiMyoung made an expression of loss while looking at the news article .

“He accepted Kim JaeHoon? I really don’t get this guy . ”

It was practically a public secret that Kim JaeHoon was looking for a management group . He knew about the 1 . 5billion won (1 . 5m USD) contract deposit as well . However, considering his age, and the money necessary to recruit him, he wondered if Kim JaeHoon was really worth the investment .

“Is he trying to go for a short term? Then there’s no way he would sign a 5-year contract… . Hmm . I don’t get the reason… . ”

He was curious . There were many instabilities about accepting Kim JaeHoon . His 4-year gap as well as his conflict with his previous company . He really had nothing other than his singing . As such, when he approached him, he thought about it for one day and decided to decline . He thought that the other companies would do the same .

While President Kang ShiMyoung was wondering about this, a notification that the secretary has come with a report had come . Soon, a woman entered . It was Min HanNa .

“What of it?”

“The thing is… . ”

Min HanNa carefully said that the scout for Lee ChaHee had failed . Then, President Kang ShiMyoung smiled and shook his head .

“It must not have been easy . If they had any smarts at all, they should have realized that they would be useless the moment they come here . Anyway, thanks for your hard work . ”

“I apologize, sir . ”

Min HanNa’s expression brightened seeing that the President didn’t say much . However, his scolding came after .

“But even so, it’s a bit of a pity . I thought that Chief Min would do better . And this ended up making them have a tighter bond . Now then, how am I supposed to leave you with any further work?”

“…… . ”

Min HanNa had to receive Kang ShiMyoung’s nagging for quite a while after that .

“…Please excuse me . ”

When Min HanNa left with a dejected expression, President Kang ShiMyoung lightly frowned as well .

“They’re all so useless . I wish I could have just one person like Lee KangYoon . ”

He grumbled while looking towards the door .

***

Kim JaeHoon went on a trip . It was KangYoon’s method to console his tired body and heart . He went on a country tour saying that he wanted to travel across the country .

While Kim JaeHoon was absent, KangYoon proceeded with matters related to him . He received a song from HeeYoon and started to schedule Kim JaeHoon’s events . Although he was supposed to hire a manager and let that person manage Kim JaeHoon, he planned to manage him himself for a while .

2 a . m .

KangYoon was having a call with HeeYoon at home .

“I think the key is too high . ”

– Really? I tried high since you said that his voice changed a little . Well, it’s Kim JaeHoon after all .

KangYoon expressed his questions about the songs that HeeYoon had sent . KangYoon’s eyes were seeing white light from the notes inside the room . However, he also considered Kim JaeHoon’s vocal tone and his pitch . He thought that it would be better if it was lower .

HeeYoon said that she would call back an hour later . She intended to lower the key and finish the final edits and send it back to him . KangYoon also now had a grasp and thought about how to rearrange the song .

While HeeYoon was thinking about the song, HeeYoon called back .

– Oppa, I sent you the file .

KangYoon opened the file and played it . It was a key lower than the previous one . After listening to the end, KangYoon was satisfied .

“I think this is okay . ”

– Sheesh, you’re so picky . You rejected it 5 times .

“It’s work, I can’t help it . ”

– Yeah, yeah, you’re the boss .

HeeYoon grumbled as though the work was hard for her . KangYoon only laughed .

– Then do your best at work, oppa . I’ll leave the rest to you .

“Yes . I’ll ask you for things later then . ”

After the call, KangYoon rolled up his sleeves .

“Well then, should I start?”

KangYoon focused on work after a shout .

Although he stayed up the night, the arrangement wasn’t done so easily .

In the end, he slept at 5 and woke back up at 7 . KangYoon washed his tired face and went to work .

“Hello . ”

When he arrived at his office, Jung HyeJin greeted him . She gave him coffee as she always did .

“Thank you, Miss HyeJin . Are you trying to schedule for JaeHoon?”

“Yes . As you have said, I’ve applied for KTS . There was a reply saying that the director of that programme will contact us in the afternoon . ”

“Thank you for your work . ”

Jung HyeJin went back to her seat and started working . Lee HyunJi came to work soon as well . She greeted Jung HyeJin and came to KangYoon’s seat .

“Late night music Hula? Is he going on TV without a comeback album?”

Lee HyunJi judged that a TV programme was too early . KangYoon calmly explained to her .

“Kim JaeHoon has a 4-year gap . Although it would be fine to act after an album, he should be very passionate about singing right about now . In my opinion, the right time should be when he comes back after getting himself together . ”

“But I still think it should be better to prepare an album first… . ”

“Naturally, there will be an album . However, what we’re doing this time is for the events . ”

“The events?”

“1 . 5 billion won . We need to get that back . It’s not like we produce money out of nothing . ”

“What, you really intend to? Then the TV programme is just for advertising? Ha… . ”

Lee HyunJi understood what KangYoon was thinking . KangYoon wanted to tell the world that Kim JaeHoon was still as mighty as ever despite his 4-year gap . He was once a peak-level singer . However, it would be natural for there to be fans that were doubtful because of his 4-year gap, and fans that still waited for him . Although a new album may receive various criticisms, using his previous songs would lower that risk .

Lee HyunJi thought about it for a moment before raising her voice in excitement .

“Hula is shot in a studio and not an ordinary stage . Then we’ll be able to produce a better voice… . Oh, and isn’t there a band in Hula?”

“I was planning to send White Moonlight as the session even if you didn’t tell me . ”

“A duet with Lee HyunAh? Looks like HyunAh will rise . ”

Hearing those words, KangYoon shook his head .

“Not yet . Only the band will appear . ”

“Then only the band will debut on public TV? So, something like this can happen . Looks like you’ll receive a beating from HyunAh for a while, President . ”

“It’s work, I can’t help it . I was already worried that the band kids may think that HyunAh is receiving special treatment . This is the perfect time to show them that she is not . ”

Lee HyunJi wholeheartedly agreed to KangYoon’s plans . This was a chance to grab many opportunities . She even went a step further and asked if she could meet some of the people at the TV companies . She showed the confidence that she could get better screen times since it was a late-night show .

“Okay, then . I’ll leave that to you, director . ”

“I shall answer your expectations, then . ”

Lee HyunJi went back to her seat with a smile .

In the afternoon, Lee HyunJi went to KTS after being contacted by the director of that programme, and KangYoon headed to the underground studio . Inside, Kim JiMin was exercising her voice . After seeing KangYoon, she greeted him and went back to practice .

“So, you’re quite proficient with basic vocalization . ”

“Yes, but it’s so different from the other vocalization methods . It’s easy at first, but there are more things to look out for the more I do it . ”

Kim JiMin expressed her difficulties . She said that she wanted to sing as well, but KangYoon shook his head .

“It’s not time yet . The professor will tell you when you’re ready . You can’t practice songs or like that on your own, okay?”

“Yes . It’s because of bad habits, isn’t it?”

“You’re right . It will be hard to fix if you get any bad habits . Also… . ”

KangYoon checked Kim JiMin’s current level . Her voice, her guitar, her music theory, etc . She asked at that time .

“Uh… . Am I not going to learn to dance?”

“Dance? Why? You want to learn?”

“No, but the thing is… . The trainees around my age are all learning it, but I’m not . ”

KangYoon patted Kim JiMin and spoke .

“You might need to dance later, but right now, I don’t think you should do it . You should be focusing on one thing right now . ”

“Then… I will have to do it?”

“Why? You don’t like dancing?”

“…… . ”

It was a silent reply . KangYoon ended up laughing .

“Well, you are terrible at dancing after all . You might be worried about dancing, but right now, focus on becoming the best at what you are doing currently first and then focus on other things later . ”

“Okay . ”

By the time KangYoon finished his talk with Kim JiMin, professor Choi ChanYang opened the doors to the studio and entered . KangYoon asked him about Kim JiMin .

“Her innate voice is good, but she also practiced a lot . If she focuses, no one around her age will be able to catch up to her in around half a year . ”

KangYoon was very surprised . Although professor Choi ChanYang looked very soft on the outside, he was very harsh when it came to evaluation . If he was saying this, then Kim JiMin’s progress was indeed fast .

‘Maybe we don’t even need a whole year . ’

Since it generally took a lot of money to raise trainees, these achievements were a joyful thing for him .

After that, KangYoon went upstairs to the practice room and observed their daily practice and ended his work for that day .

***

Kim JaeHoon had returned after his holiday . He had a very bright expression as though he had been relieved of all the weight that was pressuring him .

“I’m back . ”

“Welcome . ”

He and KangYoon had a light hug in the office .

The two sat down and started talking about business .

“Late night Hula? That’s good . I’ve always wanted to go there once . ”

When he heard about his first schedule from KangYoon, his expression brightened . He was worried that he may have had to do some entertainment shows or talk shows, but it looked as though he was worried about nothing .

“You’ll go there with our band . ”

“Really? That’s good . We can practice beforehand . Am I going to do a duet with that girl as well?”

“No, we need to get the focus to shine on you, so only the band will be appearing . If HyunAh goes there, the attention will be divided among you two . ”

“That’s a pity . I’ve always wanted to do a duet with a girl . ”

“Let’s try that out at a later date on another programme . ”

KangYoon talked about many things . He talked about any precautions he should have or the things he should do on the show . Kim JaeHoon nodded his head at his words .

“Okay . I thought my first TV show would’ve been an entertainment one… . ”

“You won’t get any of those in the future either . I know that you’ll get video edited out . Why should I send you?”

“Hahahaha . ”

Kim JaeHoon laughed awkwardly .

KangYoon and Kim JaeHoon headed to the practice studio where White Moonlight was practicing . When the two entered, the loud music all stopped at once .

Although they had seen each other before, Kim JaeHoon and White Moonlight were still awkward with each other . KangYoon first made them stand next to each other . Since they would be appearing on TV together, they were practically one family . Fortunately, Kim JinDae and Jung ChanGyu looked at Kim JaeHoon with admiration, while Lee ChaHee also didn’t show any signs of discomfort .

Just that, Lee HyunAh was pouting after hearing that she wouldn’t be appearing with them .

“Then… should we start practicing?”

When Kim JaeHoon grabbed the mic, the band picked up their instruments again . The score was already there . The band started, and Kim JaeHoon closed his eyes .

“The sad feelings – blown in the wind–”

Kim JaeHoon’s low, yet thin voice started flowing out in the practice studio . His notes and the notes from the instruments combined to make a very intense white light . However… .

“Wait . The lows are too high . Please lower it a little . Raise the high a bit too . ”

Kim JaeHoon didn’t seem to like the voice and stopped the music to set the mic again . Manager Kim DaeHyun interacted with the mixer and changed the setting . Then, the song started again .

“The sad feelings – blown in the wind–”

The white became stronger . However, Kim JaeHoon halted the song again .

“Sorry for that . Is there an echo?”

“Yes . ”

“Just remove all of it . Remove the delay as well and lower the gain . ”

Kim JaeHoon asked for a lot of things . Kim DaeHyun had a hard time listening to all his requests .

‘He’s so harsh… . ’

Kim DaeHyun felt as though he was in a real concert . Kim JaeHoon reacted sensitively to even the most minute settings . He looked at KangYoon, but KangYoon didn’t flinch at all . He intended for him to do it himself .

‘Dammit . ’

Like that, a total of 40 minutes passed .

“Hm… . The microphone doesn’t fit my voice . But since this is practice… . ”

Kim JaeHoon sighed in pity . Then, KangYoon spoke from behind .

“What did you use?”

“It was from SNR, and it felt good since it was heavy . ”

“Looks like we’ll need to get you a personal mic too . ”

“They probably don’t sell those in Korea . ”

“I’ll get one for you regardless . ”

Hearing KangYoon’s words, Kim JaeHoon felt better . Although he didn’t have complete confidence yet, he felt that he should be able to do well with a President like this .

“Should we do it then?”

When Kim JaeHoon gave the signal, Kim JinDae gave the beat on the drums, much more nervous than usual .

***

Leaving behind the band members to practice, Lee HyunAh left the practice studio .

‘It feels quite strange . ’

Everyone else was practicing other than her . She felt left out . Even though it was practically thanks to her that they were able to come to this place-

“HyunAh”

When she was about to fall into thought, someone called her from behind . It was KangYoon .

“Ah, yes . President . ”

“Should we go out for a little?”

“Where… are we going?”

Normally, she would jump around in joy, but she felt down right now . KangYoon replied calmly to her question .

“To see a concert venue . ”

“What?”

“Get ready and come back out . I’ll wait at the entrance . ”

KangYoon spoke a word and returned to his office .

‘Yes!’

Her downcast feelings instantly rose sky high thanks to the sudden invitation for a date(?) .