The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 230

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The Chaebol’s Daughter Has Debuted

Chapter 230

First impression.

It’s 180 degrees different from the image of Jang Jak-so I had imagined through prejudice.

A director who has created many famous music videos that could be called representative works of various groups, yet has never given a single interview – truly a mysterious figure.

I honestly thought he would be someone self-indulgent and solely immersed in art.

But this person in front of me.

“Hello. I’m Jang Jak-so.”

Jang Jak-so extended his business card to me with a light smile.

“Ah, yes.”

Taking the business card, I saw it read [Jang Jak-so Media Art Gallery CEO].

Right, the Jang Jak-so I was looking at now seemed more like a businessman than an artist.

His attire, behavior, speech, and expression – everything.

Perhaps this too is my prejudice.

“Hello. I’m Ryu Ji-ye from Flora.”

I briefly introduced myself to the Jang Jak-so team and took a seat.

Anyway, while his image was different from what I expected, one thing was certain – despite skillfully exchanging business cards and greetings, they were surprisingly quite intimidated by me.

Yes, surprisingly intimidated by me, who (officially) has the least say among everyone here.

‘Hmm, probably… it’s because of Hongjin’s shadow looming behind me.’

Generally, when people are intimidated by me, they’re actually afraid of Hongjin, not me.

That’s natural, I suppose.

Anyway, the meeting began in this still awkward atmosphere.

“First, Director Jang Jak-so, it’s such an honor to meet you like this.”

“Not at all. The honor is ours.”

Our planning team leader stepped forward to lead the meeting.

Actually, today’s meeting was held without anything being decided.

“As we mentioned over the phone, we’d like to discuss the music video for Flora’s new album title track. Have you given it some thought since receiving the call?”

For now, just discussion.

No matter how much we like Jang Jak-so’s work, the group needs to mesh well with him for the quality to emerge when working together.

Jang Jak-so immediately nodded at the team leader’s question.

“Yes, we’re naturally grateful you contacted us and we’d like to work together. However, before that, I think it would be good to ask a few things and proceed through mutual consultation.”

“Oh, of course. By all means.”

The team leader, as if she’d been waiting, explained our new concept, the song’s atmosphere, the desired music video story, and the reasons for choosing Jang Jak-so.

“So with the behind-the-scenes content about members from various genres gathering in one world…”

The team leader is trying her best to explain as plainly as possible, but talking about worldviews inevitably makes things cringeworthy.

Even I was getting secondhand embarrassment from the conversation, but Jang Jak-so and his staff were somehow listening seriously without laughing.

People who frequently produce idol music videos must be accustomed to hearing such stories.

However, the problem was that despite the team leader’s enthusiastic explanation, Jang Jak-so’s face showed no particular interest.

‘He really looks completely uninterested.’

He was just listening to the team leader’s words with an expressionless face, nodding politely out of courtesy.

‘Hmm…’

Our worldview doesn’t seem particularly appealing to him.

I wasn’t the only one thinking this – the team leader explaining and our staff were gradually developing forced smiles.

I slightly lowered my expectations for Jang Jak-so.

‘Of course, most creative work in the world has passion built on money.’

Nevertheless, don’t we want to work with creators who show even a little interest in Flora?

Especially since this meeting was arranged with the talent recruitment card in mind.

While I covet his sensibility and ability, unfortunately I’ll have to use the talent recruitment card on someone else.

As I watched the meeting while feeling my interest gradually cooling, Jang Jak-so, who had been quietly listening to the team leader for quite a while, finally spoke up.

“So… you’re saying the Flora members were originally characters from one world, one genre?”

…Oh.

“Well, that’s the setting for now.”

The team leader answered in a defensive tone.

She too seemed to have thought during her explanation that we might not contract with him, judging by Jang Jak-so’s attitude, so her answer became quite ambiguous.

However, Jang Jak-so continued his questions with an indifferent face, not particularly caring.

“So you’re saying the members were originally friends living together in one genre? How did they end up scattered apart?”

“Ah, we’re planning to tell that through this new album…”

“I see, is the story quite specific? Or is it only vaguely decided?”

Hm?

“Ah, well… it’s not specific. It feels like we’ve made the framework and are gradually adding flesh to it.”

“The passages written in the book Song-i was reading in the <Blooming> music video – are those also related to the worldview?”

Oh?

I was somewhat impressed. The staff’s expressions also changed subtly.

Besides that, Jang Jak-so asked many other questions about the music video, our worldview, and the continuing content.

“Yes, that’s right. They’re short passages about the story. Quite important ones.”

“Is this title track proceeding with a similar feel to the debut album?”

“Ah, that’s not it. It’ll be quite a different atmosphere. But the song and music video will have mysteriously different feels, with the music video itself going deeper.”

“I see.”

“That’s why we made the proposal to Director Jang Jak-so. Your work is exactly the feeling we want.”

At the team leader’s words, Jang Jak-so smiled faintly.

“It doesn’t seem bad. Personally, I quite enjoy listening to Flora’s music, so it would be good to work together well.”

Jang Jak-so spoke lightly as if making small talk, then straightened his posture.

“First, I’d like to hear the song and the concept and story you want. If you send it by email, we’ll create a storyboard and deliver it to you.”

“Ah, yes. Understood.”

…Unexpectedly, it seems he came quite well-prepared?

I was surprised that he communicated so naturally about our worldview with the team leader.

Especially some of the things he asked about weren’t content from the music videos.

Questions that would require watching the music video content multiple times or looking up separately interpreted materials.

And there were questions that could only be asked if he knew about the hints that Day Entertainment had scattered through albums, SNS, and other media.

“We’ll send the email by tomorrow. If you have any separate inquiries, please contact the number on the business card we gave you anytime.”

The team leader, who had been subjected to a barrage of questions from Jang Jak-so and his staff for quite a while, had somehow regained her smile and proceeded with the work.

I also nodded satisfactorily.

At first I thought, ah, maybe we won’t mesh well. But talking with him, I understand.

This person seems to have greater interest in Flora than I thought.

Or he came quite well-prepared before the meeting.

With this level of sincerity, it’s worth proceeding.

“Well, good work everyone. Let’s finish here for today and go have a meal.”

“Oh, sounds good. Are there any decent places around here?”

“Of course. Most nearby restaurants are quite good. Director and staff, is there anything particular you’d like to eat?”

The staff naturally wrapped up the meeting and patted my back.

It meant for me to return to the practice room now.

I obediently nodded and stood up.

Anyway, this meeting wasn’t really a place for me to be involved, and I was just observing briefly at CEO Kim Ja-in’s request.

“Then enjoy your meal.”

I stood up from my seat, greeted Jang Jak-so and the staff, and was about to leave the conference room.

“Ah, wait a moment. Ms. Ryu Ji-ye.”

At that moment, Jang Jak-so urgently called out to stop me.

When I turned to look at him, Jang Jak-so hurriedly rummaged through his bag with an unfamiliar expression, then pulled out a Flora album and handed it to me.

“I’m sorry. Could you possibly give me an autograph?”

“…An autograph?”

What? So suddenly?

Just moments ago, he was openly showing how difficult this was for him and wouldn’t even make eye contact.

The tips of his ears had turned slightly red.

As I unconsciously took the album and signed it, Jang Jak-so’s staff giggled beside us and said.

“Director finally got his wish fulfilled. He kept saying he wanted to work with Flora.”

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