God of Music

Chapter 235

Chapter 235


“Raise her to extreme heights?”


KangYoon sat down before speaking as he judged that this would take some time to explain .


“People become jealous of others that they deem are similar or at a lower level than them . This manifests in an especially dark form in the case of women . However, that changes if the target of jealousy becomes out of reach overnight . ”


“I get it . So then, how are you planning to put her on a pedestal?”


“With this . ”


KangYoon opened his social media app and got into Ji YoonSeon’s page before showing it to Lee HyunJi .


“What you need to pay attention to is right below that . ”


“A wedding invitation?”


“Yes . ”


Lee HyunJi was confused .


“You’re not saying that it would be solved as long as JinSeo attends that wedding, right? This is not right . The journalists might look at it differently… . ”


However, KangYoon shook his head before replying with confidence .


“Maybe that’s the case if JinSeo is the only one attending . So you and I, as well as the celebrities in the company, will attend as well . ”


“Whaaat!?”


Was it really necessary to go this far?


Lee HyunJi felt that this was going overboard for just a friend .


“Do we really need to go that far? It’s not like our celebrities are free . ”


“It is absolutely necessary . ”


“……”


KangYoon stood up as he continued his explanation .


“If JinSeo is the only one attending, then it would be her private matter, but if all of us go, then it would be an official event . That will make the journalists calm down a little . ”


“……”


“In fact, they would become curious instead . Just who is that person to receive the blessings of the celebrities of World Entertainment? It turns out he’s the older brother of Min JinSeo’s friend . World attends weddings of an acquaintance’s family? Looks like they have a harmonious relationship within the company – we can promote ourselves that way . ”


Lee HyunJi was hesitant .


What KangYoon said definitely made sense . However, she couldn’t help but hesitate since this would expose their own artists to the public for private matters .


After thinking about it a little, she agreed with KangYoon and spoke .


“…Fine . I’m a little worried, but you do sound right… so since we’re doing it . Why don’t we promote ourselves properly?”


“What do you mean?”


“a.s.sistant manager Han and Kang that Producer Oh brought are well-versed in promotion and dealing with the media . Why don’t you leave it to them?”


“I did hear that some of them were from the planning team, so they were skilled in that area as well, huh . Alright, I’ll leave that to you . ”


Now that they finished their plan, KangYoon stretched his arms out .


The two returned to the room with refreshed faces .


***


KangYoon and Lee HyunJi did not talk about their plan to the other two immediately .


After that, Ji YoonSeon said that she was satisfied to have become Min JinSeo’s friend and that she would be fine no matter what happened .


‘She’s a good girl . ’


KangYoon could feel that she meant those words .


Lee HyunJi was the same .


After the meal, KangYoon drove Ji YoonSeon home .


KangYoon was in the driving seat while Lee HyunJi was in the pa.s.senger seat, and the two talked about work as they drove .


Seeing the two get along so well with each other, Ji YoonSeon whispered into Min JinSeo’s ears .


‘Those two are the president and the director, right?’


‘Yeah, why do you ask?’


‘They look really close . They’re really on the same rhythm . So cool . ’


Ji YoonSeon was nicely surprised that a man and a woman could talk so well regarding work .


‘Uhm, is the director dating the composer by any chance?’


(T/N: You stepped on a landmine!)


It was a careful question, but Min JinSeo’s eyes turned co in an instant . ’


‘No, absolutely not . ’


‘…Haha, ‘absolutely’ you say…’


‘They . Are . Not . ’


This was the first time she saw Min JinSeo’s eyes so cold, so Ji YoonSeon panicked a little, but she soon changed the topic .


‘That director, she’s strict when it comes to work, isn’t she?’


Min JinSeo coughed awkwardly and replied .


‘Yeah . Those two are the people that raised World to its current status . If the president worked more with music and public activities, director-unni was in charge of office work or getting contracts signed . The president had full trust in what the director did, and the director also had complete faith in what he did . ’


‘So cool… . ’


Ji YoonSeon’s eyes became sparkly .


She took glances at Lee HyunJi through the rearview mirror and blushed .

Lee HyunJi asked, noticing her actions .


“Is there anything you want to say to me, miss?”


“Eh? Oh, no, not at all . ”


When Ji YoonSeon became fl.u.s.tered, KangYoon laughed .


“Sheesh, director . You should go easy on her . ”


“Oh, did I look too strict again? I’m sorry about that . ”


“When Lee HyunJi apologized, Ji YoonSeon waved her hand in a fl.u.s.ter . ”


“Not at all! I, I’m fine . ”


“Really? Anyway, thank you for getting along with JinSeo . ”


“N, not at all . Leaving her status aside, I became her friend for the person she is . ”


Then, KangYoon closed the windows and spoke .


“I know . Come visit the company some time . We’ll welcome you . ”


“Thank you . ”


Lee HyunJi added as well .


“Though, the president isn’t usually present when people do make a visit . ”


“Hahaha, I guess that’s true . There’s the director, though, so it’s fine . ”


“Ah, I’m flattered . ”


KangYoon and Lee HyunJi joked around .


Min JinSeo also laughed, seeing the two .


‘Those two suit each other so well…’


KangYoon and Lee HyunJi .


The two figures were deeply engraved onto Ji YoonSeon’s heart .


As the traffic was rather bad, they could only arrive at Pangyo, where Ji YoonSeon lived, after driving for quite a while .


“Thank you . ”


Leaving behind Ji YoonSeon, who waved her hand in front of her house, KangYoon and the rest headed to Lee HyunJi’s house .


After the car gained some speed, Lee HyunJi asked .


“JinSeo, did you perhaps get anything from that girl?”


“Get what?”


When Min JinSeo looked confused, KangYoon asked .


“Like a wedding invitation . ”


“A wedding invitation? Oh, you mean to YoonSeon’s brother’s wedding? I did hear about it, but I haven’t heard about the date and place . She did want to invite me, but she said that she felt sorry inviting a celebrity to such a place . ”


“So you did hear about it, huh?”


So now they had an excuse to go .


Min JinSeo nodded at KangYoon’s question .


“What about it? Are you planning to go?”


When Min JinSeo asked worriedly, KangYoon nodded .


“I do . ”


“Do you know the time and place?”


“Of course . So JinSeo, you should be prepared to go as well . The time is…”


KangYoon told Min JinSeo the time and place he read on social media .


“Okay . So GiJoon-Oppa and I should go together, right?”


“I’ll tell you that later . ”


Min JinSeo was puzzled but still nodded .


***


ゆりーちゃん(Yuri-chan)


Summer of 2013 .


This name could be heard everywhere in the islands of j.a.pan .


Even in Osaka, considered to be the second capital of j.a.pan, was no exception, and her songs could be heard in many places throughout .


[…It’s my song . Hehe . ]


The sky was starting to turn dark and In MoonHee giggled to herself while hearing her own song being played faintly .


Beside her was Producer Tsukasa, who was likewise overjoyed to hear that music .


[To think that the song is still being played in Dotonbori…]


In MoonHee’s songs were still being played in a famous street in Osaka .


This signified that her song was still popular even though it had been two months since the alb.u.m was released .


Naturally, Producer Tsukasa was thrilled .


Covering her face with a hat, In MoonHee leaned against the handrails so she could see the stream .

Listening to the sound of flowing water, she took out her phone .


When she opened up FinesTok, the top chat room had over 200 unread messages .


– Jimin-sensei: Have a good day, everyone~!!


– Hyuna: Jiminnie, did something good happen to you today?


– Jimin-sensei: No~ nothing… T^T


– Mina-chan: I smell something suspicious .


– I’m Jennie: Here’s miss mina with her conspiracies again~


– Mina-chan: Now that’s a conspiracy? -_- you wanna fite?


The group chat was named ‘noraebang’ (Korean equivalent of karaoke) . It was joined by all the artists of World entertainment .


In MoonHee giggled and partic.i.p.ated in the chat .


– Me: Did something happen to you today, Jimin-s...o...b..e?


– Jimin-sensei: Eh? Nothing happened .


– Hyuna: I don’t think that’s true though…


– Kim JaeHoon: It’s quite noisy today as well


Kim JaeHoon has left the chat


Hyuna has invited Kim JaeHoon to the chat


– Jimin-sensei: Nice to meet you~ my name is Lee SamSoon .


– I’m Jennie:… you what?


– Kim JaeHoon: … .


Perhaps due to the high proportion of females here, there was no end to the chat .


The chat history could be scrolled up almost infinitely . There were many pictures uploaded as well, from photos taken from concerts to just funny memes .


Jung MinAh then chatted .


– Mina-chan: who here heard about the wedding?


– Jimin-sensei: I just heard from manager-Oppa . I heard it was a brother of JinSeo-unni’s friend, am I right?


– I’m Jennie: Is that someone important?


– Hyuna: Who knows… I’m not sure…


– Me: A wedding? But wait, everyone’s going?


– Kim JaeHoon: For now, yes . Except for you, Miss MoonHee .


As the topic was about weddings, the ladies chatted nonstop .


Since all the available artists were attending, this was a hot topic of discussion . The chat scrolled down endlessly .


– Hyuna: I want to get married too . T_T


– I’m Jennie: Me too… T_T


– Mina-chan: So quickly? You should play around some more .


– Jimin-sensei: Looks like you want to marry late, Mina-unni?


– Mina-chan: Well, if there’s someone good, I’m gonna get married immediately .


– I’m Jennie: Right . Mina will probably get married the fastest out of all of us .


– Mina-chan: (You can’t clap with one hand…)


– Kim JaeHoon: I’m not sure


Kim JaeHoon has left the chat .


Jimin-sensei has invited Kim JaeHoon .


– Jimin-sensei: You still can’t leave .


– Kim JaeHoon: Tch


– Me: Marriage, huh… uu, I wanna get the bouquet…


She was messaging, when Producer Tsukasa tapped on her shoulders .


[Yes?]


[Let’s go now . It’s time . ]


[Yes . ]


There was an event nearby today .


In MoonHee put away her phone and slipped through the crowds while covering her face with her hat .


***


“Sir Ji, I thought just your son was handsome, but… your daughter’s quite the beauty too, hahaha!”


“Thank you . Your daughter is quite the beauty too, Sir Jung . ”


Two men clad in suits were exchanging flatteries .


This was a wedding hall with white-colored walls and beautiful lights .


Ji YoonSeon was meeting the guests beside her father, who had white gloves on .


“YoonSeon, you’ve grown!”


“Hey! It’s been such a long time!”


She greeted the brother of a friend of hers and gave out drinks to the guests who just arrived . She was very busy .


This was not different from any other wedding .


Until… 10 minutes before the ceremony started .


“Eunha? There’s Kim JaeHoon as well?”


“Where? Where?”


People suddenly started flocking towards the entrance .


The guests in their 40s and above kept their places since they didn’t really care much about celebrities . Still, the younger people caused a ruckus due to the sudden appearance of celebrities .


“Kim JiMin’s so pretty! Her head is as small as a fist!”


“Kyaa!”


(T/N: It’s apparently a compliment for your head to be small…)


Meanwhile, Kim JaeHoon and Kim JiMin were in a predicament due to the sudden wave of people .


‘Uhm, Oppa . When is the president coming?’


‘He’ll be here soon . I guess that’s the one?’


Kim JaeHoon led the panicking Kim JiMin to the third floor .


He found a place that said ‘Ji ChangHoon & Shin HyeRin . ’ in the lobby and walked towards it .


‘Whose wedding are they attending? Eek?’


Ji YoonSeon’s younger cousin, who was in charge of receiving the groom’s wedding gifts, was flabbergasted when Kim JaeHoon stopped in front of her .


“H, h.e.l.lo…?”


“h.e.l.lo there . ”


Kim JaeHoon smoothly handed his congratulatory money envelope and wrote his name on the visitor’s list .


Kim JiMin followed suit and gave her an envelope as well .


The younger cousin gave them two meal tickets while receiving the two envelopes with somewhat confused eyes .


“Thanks . ”


When Kim JaeHoon turned around, he saw the groom’s family, who were likewise shocked .


They were wondering why such famous celebrities appeared in this place all of a sudden .


Ji YoonSeon was amongst the crowd .


“So here you were . ”


“Yes? What?”


When Kim JaeHoon and Kim JiMin stood in front of her all of a sudden, Ji YoonSeon’s eyes colored in shock .


“We’re here with Miss JinSeo . The others should be here soon . ”


“J, JinSeo is coming? No, wait, ‘the others’?”


As soon as she said those words, an even bigger ruckus occurred in the lobby .


At the same time, KangYoon, Lee HyunJi, Min JinSeo, as well as all the members of Eddios and White Moonlight showed up .


“Th, this…”


“Hyung . ”


When Kim JaeHoon waved his hand towards KangYoon, everyone came to where Kim JaeHoon and Kim JiMin were .


Ji YoonSeon and her parents forgot to greet them due to shock .


The lobby was filled with people, not because of the groom and the bride, but the superstars’ sudden visit .


Amidst the ruckus, KangYoon lightly pushed Min JinSeo’s back so she could step forward .


“YoonSeon, I’m here . ”


“J, JinSeo . What is all…”


“Hahaha . ”


JinSeo shrugged and greeted Ji YoonSeon’s parents .


“h.e.l.lo, everyone . I’m Min JinSeo, and I’m a friend of YoonSeon . ”


“R, really? I, I’m YoonSeon’s father . ”


Ji YoonSeon’s father was somewhat flabbergasted to see a superstar he only saw on TV programs standing right in front of him .


Although he had many connections as he was recently successful with his business, he didn’t have the slightest connection to the entertainment industry .


When Min JinSeo finished her greetings, KangYoon stepped forward .


“h.e.l.lo . I’m Lee KangYoon . I guess you can call me in charge of everyone here . ”


“My name is Ji YoungHo . To think that I’d see people from TVs like this…”


“We came here since JinSeo told us that she’s made a good friend . Where is the groom?”


“H, He’s in the waiting room . I’ve only seen you through a screen, but you’re all very handsome and beautiful . ”


KangYoon shook hands with Ji YoonSeon’s father before giving the wedding gift money to the reception .


Eddios, Min JinSeo, and White Moonlight all blessed the groom, Ji ChangHoon, and his parents for the wedding .


The people whispered amongst each other, seeing that .


‘Min JinSeo was a friend of the groom’s brother?’


‘Wow, they raised their daughter well, receiving visits from celebrities . ’


‘I’m gonna post this on the internet . ’


Regardless of other people’s reactions, KangYoon and the celebrities headed towards the bride’s waiting room .


The bride was also shocked when she saw KangYoon and the celebrities .


KangYoon introduced himself to the bride, saying that they were visiting as guests of the groom’s sister, and made everyone stand around the bride .


“Say cheese!”


Along with the photographer’s words, the camera shutter made noises .


A one-of-a-kind wedding photo was taken, with all the celebrities standing around the bride .


‘I’m so envious . ’


‘Would I be able to receive guests like them too?’


The friends of the bride were very envious .


Just as they became dejected with envy, Jung MinAh spoke to them .


“Uhm, why don’t you join us for a shot?”


“Yes!”


With the bride’s friends in the picture, the wedding photo became more plentiful .


The bride’s waiting room was soon filled with fans as the celebrities started taking selfies with the visitors .


“Thank you!”


Leaving behind the delighted bride and her friends, KangYoon and the celebrities soon entered the wedding hall and took their seats .


They sat at the front of the groom’s side, where people did not usually sit .


KangYoon approached the presenter, who was the groom’s friend .


“We want to sing a congratulatory song in surprise…”


He naturally received an OK .


KangYoon gave over a USB containing the soundtrack saying that Eddios will sing one song . Kim JaeHoon and Kim JiMin will then sing another one together .


When he moved around busily, it soon became time .


The groom made an entrance, and after that, the bride made an entrance with her father .


The visitors yawned when the officiant took such a long time blessing the marriage, but they soon focused back when a video started playing .


And finally .


“The next segment is a festive song . The groom is a friend of mine, but man, I gotta say, he has a good sister . You won’t get to hear this anywhere else . The first one is from Eddios, and the second one will be a duet of Kim JaeHoon and Eunha . ”


Along with loud cheers, Eddios stood, facing the newlywed couple .


***


“Hey! Drive faster!”


Journalist Kang SangTae of Star s.p.a.ce, a celebrity-focused news media, nagged at his junior .


The female junior, wearing gla.s.ses, looked very depressed even while pressing down on the accelerator .


“s...o...b..e-nim, we’ll get a speeding ticket at this rate . We got three just last month . ”


“I said I’ll pay the fine! Do you think a speeding ticket is a problem right now? Guys from World just appeared! Quickly!”


“Noo… . ”


The female junior stepped on the accel .


However, a problem occurred .


There was a traffic jam in front of the wedding venue .


“G.o.ddammit! We’re gonna miss out at this rate! We need to be there before anyone else . ”


“s...o...b..e-nim…”


“I guess there’s no choice . I’ll go there first, so follow me on your own . ”


“s...o...b..e!”


Kang SangTae got off the car in the middle of the road since traffic was backed up and started running .


His head was filled with the word ‘scoop . ’


‘If that Kang Ha-In guy is the source, then it must be accurate . You don’t want me to write an article about it? That’s like telling me to do everything to make an article . ’


This was a leak from a.s.sistant Manager Kang Ha-In, who recently moved over to World Entertainment .


He could still see his figure, wondering why the celebrities at his company were attending an ordinary person’s wedding . Moreover, he said to not make an article about it with a smile .


Other than that, he was told of this news 1 hour before the wedding; there was nothing else off about it .


He was a journalist who cared about ‘scoops’ more than anything else .


“Wait for me, exclusives! I’m coming for you!”


His heart was jumping up to his throat, but his running did not stop .


***


Meanwhile, over at World Entertainment .


a.s.sistant Manager Kang sent a message to KangYoon .


– He should be there soon .


– Thanks for your work, we’ll get ready here as well .


– Tell me if you need anything else .


a.s.sistant Manager Kang Ha-In put down his phone on his desk .


“The species known as journalists will always write better articles when they’re enthusiastic about a topic . I look forward to what he’s going to write . ”


The salaryman, who finished his work, stretched his arms out, feeling refreshed .

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