Peninsula: The Great Producer

Practice room on the first floor.

The members were all curious about what Ki Yo-gu said to Kim Kwang-soo when they went upstairs.

Park Hyomin took Park Jiyeon's arm and asked with concern, "Jiyeon, are you alright?"

Park Jiyeon slowly shook her head in response, "I'm fine."

Park Hyomin touched Park Jiyeon's forehead with her hand, worriedly muttering, "No fever." She then pressed on anxiously, "Then how did you react...?"

Park Jiyeon knew what Park Hyomin wanted to say and explained, "I just don't want to talk about that person."

I'm too heartbroken.

That's right. Among the members, Park Jiyeon is the kindest to that person. She has done a lot to prevent this misunderstanding from actually happening.

Moreover, Park Jiyeon knew that she had been used by that person, but she still greeted him with a smile and never said anything harsh to him.

If one had to nitpick, that person could use the fact that Park Jiyeon was too polite and caring towards her to describe how she felt she wasn't accepted by Park Jiyeon.

Fans familiar with T-ara might still believe it, since as the youngest member of the group, Park Jiyeon is always the proud little princess in front of her older sisters. She can act cute and throw little tantrums, and her older sisters will accept it all.

Lowering her voice, Park Hyomin asked Park Jiyeon, "Guess what Oppa and CEO are talking about?"

Park Jiyeon said, "Didn't I say that Oppa and JTBC are collaborating on a new variety show and that we'll be the first guests?"

"That's it? Did Oppa really need to talk to the CEO himself?"

"I'll need it, I guess I'll need it."

Second floor, representative's office.

Ki Yoo-gu was indeed discussing this matter with Kim Kwang-soo.

Upon hearing the name JTBC, Kim Kwang-soo's first thought was that this "official media"-backed cable broadcaster has always adhered to the principle of restoring the truth in all matters, big and small.

T-ara's appearance on a JTBC program is essentially a way for the "official media" broadcasting station to clarify the whole misunderstanding from beginning to end and let everyone know the truth.

In this way, T-ara's future development will not be maliciously attacked, and the facts will not be distorted and slandered by anyone.

Kim Kwang-soo kept nodding and muttering, "Of course, of course it's possible. This is more effective and influential than any announcement the company makes. We really have to thank Ki PDnim. Only Ki PDnim could stand up for T-ara when they encountered such a troublesome situation."

Qi Yaojiu waved his hand and said, "Representative Kim, you can't say that. T-ara's fans have been clarifying and explaining despite the public opinion storm these past two days. The friends of the T-ara members are also doing the same. Maybe because of the company's obstruction, they can't do it as directly as I have, but it's definitely not just my fault."

"Of course, the T-ara members are very kind people. CEO Kim knows them better than I do. I just happened to be their neighbor back then, living in the Sangam-dong apartment."

Kim Kwang-soo only listens to what he wants to hear. This is the first time he has heard that Ki Yo-gu also lived in an apartment in Sangam-dong and was neighbors with the members of T-ara.

"So that's how it is. The reason why Ki PD invited Jiyeon to record 'Bouncy Earth Arcade' before T-ara's official debut was because they already knew each other."

"That's partly because I saw their hard work and kindness."

"Yes, yes, they are all very hardworking and kind."

Qi Yaojiu said slowly, "I can also see that the company values ​​them very much, which is why CEO Kim personally recorded a video to respond to this incident. CEO Kim is truly a rare upright and kind boss in the entertainment industry."

This shower of praise made Kim Kwang-soo a little embarrassed.

Is he honest? Kind?

This is the first time I've heard of this in all these years.

It's true that he has a unique vision in managing and creating idol groups, but even Kim Kwang-soo himself doesn't believe the other praise.

Realizing what was happening, Kim Kwang-soo also understood that Ki Yo-gu's praise had elevated him to a level he couldn't seem to get off.

If rumors later spread that the company or he himself treated T-ara badly or that there was some kind of retaliatory action, no one will understand why such a thing happened; they will only think that Kim Kwang-soo is a bad person and that the company is bad too.

This is a case of praising someone to death.

This 26-year-old genius producer is no ordinary person.

Changing the subject, Kim Kwang-soo said, "If there's anything you need the company's cooperation with, please let us know, PD Ki."

Qi Yaojiu said unhurriedly, "It's nothing. After all, it's a variety show. During the conversation, some things about the company might come up, whether it's individuals or the production team. I hope your company won't pursue it in any way. Of course, I will be careful to keep things in check during the editing process."

"It's possible that some video content will appear in the preview episode before the premiere to attract attention."

Kim Kwang-soo kept staring at Ki Yo-gu.

Is this really it?

What could possibly make the company or him personally uncomfortable? Is Qi Yaojiu making fun of himself?

After the T-ara incident, neither the company nor he personally responded in a timely manner. Now that the program's preview video has generated hype, should the company and he personally be held accountable immediately?

Kim Kwang-soo smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely support PD Ki's new program. Even if PD Ki asks me to participate in the program and ask some questions in person, that's fine too."

"Really?"

"real"

"How about I do an exclusive interview now and then edit it into the program?"

Kim Kwang-soo sat up straight and nodded, saying, "Okay, no problem."

Seeing his cooperative shrug, Qi Yaojiu gave him a thumbs up and said, "From now on, if anyone says that CEO Kim doesn't care about the company and T-ara, I'll be the first to not believe it, really."

Is this another case of praising someone to the point of harm?

Kim Kwang-soo waved his hand and said, "Is there anything else that needs to be done in cooperation?"

Qi Yaojiu slowly stood up and replied, "No, I hope that MAX Production Company and MBK Entertainment Company can continue to cooperate in the future. I cherish this relationship very much."

Kim Kwang-soo stood up to see them off, saying politely, "Producer Ki has done our company and T-ara such a big favor. I wonder if you would have time to have dinner with us tonight?"

Ki Yo-gu smiled and said, "It is my honor to be invited to dinner by CEO Kim. It's just a pity that I have made plans with the T-ara members tonight. Maybe next time. I will invite CEO Kim to dinner next time. I hope CEO Kim will do me the honor."

"It's settled, we'll eat together next time."

"must"

Less than ten minutes later, Ki Yo-gu left Kim Kwang-soo's office.

Kim Kwang-soo is very meticulous in his work. After personally seeing Ki Yo-gu out of the office, he had his secretary continue to escort him.

In the afternoon, Ki Yo-gu also had to go to TVN Broadcasting Station and didn't plan to stay at MBK Entertainment indefinitely.

Before leaving, Ki Yo-gu went to T-ara's practice room again.

It's best to say things face-to-face rather than by phone, and it's best to say them by phone rather than by text message. This is a habit that Qi Yaojiu has developed over the years.

Ki Yoo-gu never considered refusing Park Ji-yeon's text message asking him to have dinner.

When they returned to the practice room, they told all the members that they would be having dinner at a restaurant on Chungmuro ​​that night. There was a newly opened barbecue restaurant that they hadn't tried yet, and they heard that the seasoning was very special.

After making the agreement, Qi Yaojiu left first.

By the time the members realized what was happening, Qi Yaojiu had already disappeared.

They all crowded around Park Hyomin: "Didn't you tell PDnim that we wanted to invite him to our dorm for dinner?"

Park Hyomin took out her phone and showed it to the members, muttering, "I told you, here's my message, look."

He did send a message, inviting Qi Yaojiu to dinner at his dormitory in Shangyandong that evening.

Then Qi Yao Jiu replied that he would talk about it later.

As a result, we ended up having dinner at a restaurant outside.

Park Hyomin couldn't understand it, and the other members were also a little confused. At this time, Kiyogu had just stood up to speak for T-ara, and then they were having dinner together outside, which could easily cause all sorts of comments on the Internet.

Park Jiyeon, who had been behaving unusually and was usually quiet, spoke up at this point, saying, "Oppa definitely won't go to the dorm. If reporters photographed him going to our dorm, it would be hard to explain. At least when he's eating openly outside, no one can slander or spread rumors about him."

"???"

Park Jiyeon continued to explain, "From Oppa's perspective, it's normal for friends who have known each other for many years to have dinner together, and it's not about any business relationship or private transaction."

"what?"

"Well, that's how it is anyway, but we can prepare a gift to thank Oppa."

"Yes, yes, we definitely need a gift, so Jiyeon, what do you think we should give her?"

Park Jiyeon began to think seriously about what gift would be suitable for Ki Yo-gu. It couldn't be too expensive, but it also couldn't be something that was beneath her dignity.

My head hurts.

This is even more agonizing than deciding what gift to give CRASH. (End of Chapter)