Behind Every Star (Surviving as a Celebrity Manager / Yeonein Managerro Salanamgi / 연예인 매니저로 살아남기)

BEHIND EVERY STAR

KANG GYUNG-OK

EPISODE 8

So from now on, he's our president?

In name only.

He'll be in the US often for business.

Who's that next to him?

-His secretary? -I'm not sure.

Why is she wearing sunglasses when she's indoors?

-She looks cool. -Plastic surgery?

GOO HAE-JUN

Holding 60 percent of the share,

Mr. Koo is now officially the majority shareholder of Method.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Hello.

I'm the new president of Method Entertainment, Koo Hae-jun.

I'm sure you've all searched my name already.

My old friend who introduced Method to me,

Ms. Chun Je-suk.

-Chun Je-suk? -Je-suk?

-Je-suk? -Oh, right.

You changed your name.

I'd like to express my thanks to Ms. Chun Jane.

Now tell me.

What's an app developer doing here?

That's right. I don't know what being an agent entails.

So I'm planning on leaving that job entirely to the veterans here.

However,

the principles of business management are the same everywhere.

-Efficiency. -Efficiency.

To maximize everyone's potential

and increase the company's profits.

That's right.

Now I'm here, it's only a matter of time until you become the best in the industry.

Why?

Because I'm going to make this company the best.

Sunny.

This is Sunny Lim.

She will be the manager of our Strategic Planning Team.

Hi, everyone.

Strategic Planning Team? Did we have such a department?

I'll update you on the team's policy and manuals later.

I'll look forward to your cooperation.

Thank you.

PRESIDENT KOO HAE-JUN

It's the first time I'm hearing about this new team.

Of course. I formed it this morning.

How could you form a new team without discussing it with us?

Am I not allowed to form a team in my own company?

Kim So-hyun and Son Jun-ho.

What happened to them?

They left before their contract ended. Is that okay?

We tried to help them make up,

but it only led to misunderstandings.

And Cho Gi-bong approached them.

-Who's Cho Gi-bong? -The president of Star Media.

We warned him to stay away, and he did this to get back at us.

Are you going to just watch him do that then?

Hasn't he done a lot of wrongdoing? Why don't we let it slip?

We could also boycott their actors, risking some side effects.

What if we do the same?

There.

Kim Ji-hoon.

Let's poach him from Star Media.

You may not be familiar

but you can't just poach actors like that.

There are contracts and--

Actually, his contract is almost over.

After he lost the part in Writer Lee Eun-suk's new drama,

he's on bad terms with them.

But I'm sure others have contacted him, including foreign agencies,

especially after Money Heist: Korea .

That sounds great.

Let's bring him.

Seeing he's on top of their website, he must be the most popular one.

We should've contacted him already then. It's too late now.

Gosh, you keep saying we can't do this and that. It's annoying me.

What if they steal our actors again?

Will we just sit back and watch?

Let's bring in Kim Ji-hoon.

Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.

Why did you bring a jerk like that?

Well, I couldn't just watch the company get ruined.

This wouldn't have happened if you didn't lose our clients.

Who's the one that flirted with the tax guy?

Why would you bring that up?

That tax investigation was inevitable anyway.

Is everything my fault?

Are you going to blame me for separating your wife too?

-What? -Am I wrong?

-No, wait! - Seriously!

-Stop, both of you. -Watch your blood pressure.

-Okay. -Gosh.

Fine. I'll bring Kim Ji-hoon. I will.

Will that do?

-Gosh. -You heard me.

Collect everything you can on Kim Ji-hoon.

His family, friends, hobbies, everything.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Move.

KANG HEE-SUN

Ms. Kang Hee-sun, come on in.

Hello, I'm Kang Hee-sun.

The one who threw the bag at me.

Let me take your bag.

I'm really sorry about what happened then.

We're running late. Let's begin.

Wait. I have a question.

According to the description, the character is a sexy and cool woman--

It's freestyle. Perform as you'd like.

Okay.

Sir.

Why don't you ever wear the tie I gave you?

-I-- -Too boring.

She's a secretary flirting with her boss for a promotion using her sexy charms.

But I don't feel anything.

How strange.

I thought you'd be perfect for this part.

Pardon?

What are you talking about?

I know everything, so don't play innocent.

I heard you and Mr. Kim were dating.

I thought your hands-on experience would help,

but I guess you just don't have the acting skills.

Ms. Kang.

Don't try to perform.

Do what you normally do.

Show me what you've been doing with Mr. Kim.

Exactly. There you go. Let's start over.

WILL KIM JI-HOON BE ON LEE EUN-SUK'S NEXT BIG SHOW?

KIM JI-HOON IS THE MOST LIKELY CANDIDATE…

Hello, sir. You seemed busy, so I left a message.

How have you been?

I just wanted to ask you something.

Have you contacted Kim Ji-hoon for a Japanese movie…

Yes.

Director Matsumoto?

Son Jun-ho isn't working with us anymore.

I don't know his agent's number.

Bye.

Darn it.

Are you sure you don't want to see the doctor again?

He always says the same thing.

Anyone can advise to sleep well and relax.

You might be in big trouble next time you collapse like that.

I know a really good person…

I said I'm good.

I'm talking about a shaman, not a doctor.

This shaman just got their powers, so the shaman is really good.

In times like these when you suffer constant misfortune,

an exorcism can help.

Just give me the contract.

I knew you wouldn't have time, so I went to the shaman for you.

CONTRACT

Keep this on your desk.

And this one…

to carry wherever you go.

What era is she living in?

Jeez.

On the desk…

Why is that thing here?

No idea. What are you doing…

Could you move it a bit to the right?

Thank you.

Ms. Yoo.

Me?

-Am I Ms. Yoo? -Choi Mi-seon, the AK News reporter.

I need her contact.

Have we…

spoken before?

Oh, my God. I'm so sorry.

I was just asking you a favor.

But I didn't sound very polite, did I?

I'm not used to Korean office culture yet,

so...

Please be understanding.

Hello.

-Hey. -Hi.

-Hi, Hyun-joo. -Hi.

Director Lee Chang is filming a new movie,

and he said he wanted to meet you. He may give you the grandson part.

Thanks.

How's Dad doing?

He passed out recently.

What?

He was overworked and stressed.

He went for medical checkups,

but he didn't have any health issues.

-Why don't you go see him? -I don't think I'm ready yet.

Let me know if something happens to him.

Damn it.

Hee-sun, is everything all right?

Don't worry. There will be other auditions.

Excuse me.

Yes, Director.

What kind of a crazy bitch is she?

-What do you-- -My nose is broken

-and I have a concussion. -What?

I won't let this slide.