Divinity ~ Male KPOP Idol

Past Memoirs IV

The polished mahogany conference table gleamed under the artificial light of the sleek, modern boardroom at Atlas Entertainment. The expansive windows offered a view of the Seoul skyline, but the gathered executives weren't interested in the scenic view. They had their eyes on something much more valuable.

At the head of the table sat Shin Jin-ah, Atlas Entertainment's CEO. Her sharp eyes scanned the faces of her top brass, each of them waiting for her to speak. To her right was Choi Sooyoung, her right-hand woman and the key representative responsible for overseeing the partnership with Smoke and Mirrors Entertainment. Next to her sat the choreographer assigned to Divinity, Im Seojin, who had been working with the group for months, scrutinizing their progress.

"So," Shin Jin-ah began, her voice cutting through the silence like a knife, "let's talk about Divinity. More specifically, Sei."

She leaned back in her chair, folding her arms as she studied the room's reactions. The executives exchanged glances, all too aware of why they were gathered here. Sei's name had been circulating among Atlas for weeks now, his rapid improvement causing a stir within the company. He was seen as a golden goose, and everyone at the table knew it.

Choi Sooyoung was the first to speak, her voice calm and measured. "Sei's progress has been nothing short of remarkable. In just a few months, he's gone from being the weakest member of the group to its standout performer. His growth has outpaced the others by a significant margin."

Im Seojin nodded, flipping through a few notes on his tablet. "I've been working closely with the group, and Sei's potential is undeniable. His dance technique has improved drastically, and his stage presence is evolving faster than any trainee I've ever worked with. But he's not just a dancer—he's shown potential in singing and rapping as well. The kid's a triple threat."

Shin Jin-ah's eyes gleamed with interest. "Which makes him the perfect candidate for... more."

There was a brief pause as the weight of her words hung in the air. It wasn't lost on anyone in the room that when Jin-ah said "more," she meant more than just refining Sei's skills. Atlas Entertainment didn't deal in simple artist development. They saw talent as something to be exploited, molded, and manipulated for maximum profit. And Sei was about to become their next project.

"Sei can be pushed," Jin-ah continued, her tone firm. "We need to capitalize on his momentum. His rapid improvement makes him an ideal candidate for solo projects, endorsement deals, and potentially even solo debuts. But we need to tread carefully. We don't want to burn him out too quickly."

Choi Sooyoung, ever the strategist, leaned forward slightly. "I agree. But I think we need to focus on integrating his solo work into Divinity's image for now. The group is still relatively new, and we don't want to create division between him and the others too soon. If we manage this properly, we can position Sei as Divinity's breakout star while still keeping the group's cohesion intact."

Im Seojin nodded again. "From a choreographic standpoint, we can start shifting the focus of their performances to highlight Sei more prominently. We've already started giving him more solo sections in the routines, but I can ramp that up. Make him the focal point."

Jin-ah tapped her fingers against the table, considering the options laid out before her. "And the others? How are they reacting to Sei's sudden rise?"

Seojin paused for a moment, his expression thoughtful. "So far, they've been supportive. Minho, Jaehyun, and Wei are all seasoned enough to understand the dynamics of the group. But that doesn't mean they won't eventually feel the pressure. If Sei keeps rising at this pace, it could create tension within the group."

"Good," Jin-ah said coldly. "Tension creates opportunities. If the group begins to fracture, we can control the narrative. Position Sei as the rising star, and if the others can't keep up... well, that's their problem."