Chapter 67: Idol, Stalker, Management (7)
"Of course, a troubleshooter is just someone who solves problems for others. Not someone who starts an entertainment agency to debut lost lambs as idols," Jiho thought to himself.
Still, despite starting with the lighthearted atmosphere of "Let’s give it a shot!" the meeting had stretched on for quite some time. After all, no matter how striking Aisha's appearance might be, her career, objectively speaking, was that of an unpopular idol who quit after just three months.
On top of that, starting as a trainee now would be difficult because, in the idol industry, being in your early twenties was already considered on the older side.
In other words, they had to admit that pouring time into conventional methods wasn’t practical. The best course of action was to take a gamble—one with high risks but potentially high returns.
“What about a TV program?” Alice suggested enthusiastically. “She could join an idol competition show and shoot to stardom all at once! Honestly, with Aisha’s overwhelming looks, winning first place would be a given!”
“I think it’s better to leverage the internet,” David countered thoughtfully. “We could use viral marketing to generate buzz and attract headhunters from reputable agencies. Companies prefer to recruit people who have already proven themselves.”
“Well, considering what happened with Codria,” the manager hesitated, “I still think joining a trustworthy agency would be best. If she rushes into a debut, there’s no guarantee the same thing won’t happen again...”
Each suggestion reflected the distinct personalities of those proposing them.
Alice, ever straightforward and principled, leaned toward showcasing abilities in a competition program, staying true to her belief in fairness and transparency.
David, on the other hand, advocated for a fast, efficient approach using viral and noise marketing, showing his preference for practical, results-driven strategies, even if they bordered on extreme.
Lastly, the manager—whose presence was still somewhat baffling—argued for starting anew with a safe agency. After all, having been burned by Codria, he likely saw safety as the quickest route.
As Alice watched the manager silently, she suddenly spoke up.