"I'm sorry, the stage tonight isn't really suitable for me."

"I wish you a successful performance, and I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate again next time."

Looking at the long-haired girl named IU in front of him, Wang Yueheng shook his head and gave a brief explanation.

"Huh? Why?"

"Could it be because of Kakao's arrangements?"

IU (Lim Ji-eun) was taken aback at first, then realized what was going on and hurriedly asked.

The Kakao she mentioned is the South Korean entertainment company Kakao Entertainment, which she and Park Jae-hyun belong to.

This entertainment company belongs to the South Korean Kakao Group, which owns numerous entertainment companies, including Kakao Entertainment.

And other branch businesses such as Kakao Games and Kakao Chat software, etc...

MS, another South Korean entertainment company that has signed many well-known artists, is a subsidiary of the Kakao Group.

Kakao Group owns 40% of MS Entertainment, making it the largest shareholder of MS Entertainment.

Park Jae-hyun, aka "Psy," wanted to say something.

But when she saw a man following IU in, she gently shook her head.

He gestured to the young female singer with his eyes to stop asking questions.

"Ji-eun, the company went to great lengths to secure this performance."

"Furthermore, Mr. Wang Yueheng is a singer from China, and the style of songs like 'Gangnam Sexy' doesn't quite match his personal image..."

"Moreover, Mr. Park Jae-hyun extended the invitation without the company's approval, and especially without my permission."

"Doing this is against the rules."

Just then, a young man suddenly walked up from behind with his hands in his pockets, stood next to IU, and said in a calm tone.

The other person had hairsprayed on their head and styled their hair in a slicked-back hairstyle. They had a square face and their leather shoes were polished to a shine.

The priceless watch peeking out from the cuff of his suit jacket on his wrist was dazzling.

He was dressed in the style of an elite character commonly seen in Korean dramas.

This person is Jung Sung-hoon, the director of artist management at Kakao Entertainment.

His father, Zheng Zhongmin, is an executive director at the Kakao Group headquarters who assists the general manager in his duties.

The father and son are a senior manager at Kakao headquarters and a senior executive at Kakao Entertainment.

He's a figure who can do whatever he wants in the South Korean entertainment industry.

As they were talking.

Jung Sung-hoon's gaze swept over Wang Yueheng in front of him.

There was a clear hint of jealousy and rejection in his eyes.

Seeing his beloved goddess, whom he couldn't have for the time being, being so attentive and enthusiastic towards a singer from China.

Coupled with Wang Yueheng's extraordinary achievements as an artist, Jung Sung-hoon's jealousy burned fiercely.

He also wanted to use these words to demonstrate his authority and status within the group to Wang Yueheng in front of everyone.

On ordinary days.

Jung Sung-hoon has never taken these celebrities seriously, and he readily criticizes them.

He would frequently summon his female celebrities to accompany him for meals and drinks, and even make some more outrageous unspoken rules.

Therefore, in his eyes, Wang Yueheng was just more talented and famous than ordinary artists, and there was no comparison between him and Wang Yueheng.

"Heh~"

Looking at this slick-haired, powdered-faced South Korean entertainment company executive with his arrogant demeanor...

Wang Yueheng couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

He saw it at a glance.

This manager-level man is clearly a suitor of the young female singer IU.

He had witnessed this kind of arrogance, like a frog in a well, more than once.

Just because he is a senior executive in an entertainment company, he thinks that all the artists in the world should worship him.

"I have other things to take care of, so I won't bother Mr. Park Jae-hyun any longer."

"Mr. Haha, Ms. IU, see you again sometime!"

As he spoke, Wang Yueheng said goodbye to several fans and celebrities, and then turned to leave with Mo Zixue beside him.

They completely ignored Jung Sung-hoon, who was standing behind female singer IU.

"..."

Upon seeing Wang Yueheng, he not only did not take the initiative to shake hands and get acquainted, but even ignored him in public.

Jung Sung-hoon stood there, staring wide-eyed, feeling as if his self-esteem had been mocked.

If it were in South Korea...

Even top-tier celebrities or group members like EXO and Song Hye-kyo would proactively greet and show their goodwill towards me.

How dare this singer from China ignore me!

Doesn't he plan to develop his career in South Korea in the future?!

"Since the company only allows collaborative performances..."

"Mr. Wang Yueheng, if I sing one of your works, would you like to come on stage with me?"

"I've learned the Chinese language, and I can sing many of your songs!"

"I can sing 'Twilight,' 'East Wind Breaks,' and 'Live with All My Might'..."

However, before Jung Sung-hoon could figure out how to regain the face he had lost because Wang Yueheng had ignored him.

Young female singer IU suddenly turned around and asked Wang Yueheng, who was passing by, with great enthusiasm.

These are her words.

This stunned everyone.

Psy, Haha, and others were also taken aback by IU's unusual way of thinking, and stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.

Can't this silly girl see that Zheng Chengxun, the company executive standing behind her, has no intention of giving Wang Yueheng a friendly look at all...?

If it weren't for someone else daring to defy the entertainment company's top management and say such things.

I'm afraid I'll be punished by the company soon!

And it's also thanks to this hot-tempered executive who is currently pursuing IU...

"Thank you, but no need. If there's a chance next time, I'll definitely invite Ms. IU to perform on stage with me!"

Wang Yueheng turned to look at IU (Lim Ji-eun), whose face was full of hope, and responded with a smile.

The tags on the other person's clothes also indicate that they are a loyal S4 level fan.

"Cough~"

"Ji-eun, didn't you understand what I said?"

"Tonight's performance is up to me, the director of Kakao."

"Do you mean you don't care about me at all, no matter what you do?"

Hearing that IU would willingly give up her precious performance opportunity to Wang Yueheng, a male singer from China, she was surprised.

Jung Sung-hoon's anger surged again, and he immediately frowned and said with dissatisfaction.

He has been pursuing IU relentlessly, but she has never been this enthusiastic towards him before.

He always thought the other person was just slow to warm up.

To my surprise, Wang Yueheng was so enthusiastic when we met for the first time!

If Wang Yueheng had been more proactive, IU would probably have been easily manipulated by him!

Jung Sung-hoon looked as if he had drunk two kilograms of aged Chinese vinegar in one gulp, his expression contorted with sourness.

even so.

Jung Sung-hoon was still suppressing his anger and didn't want to fall out with the girl and make things too tense.

After all, the other party did not sign a lifetime artist contract with Kakao.

If you turn your back on them and go to another agency, you'll lose more than you gain...

"Actually, if Mr. Wang Yueheng wants to perform on stage, it's not without hope."

"If you stand here and sing me a song, I might give you a chance to perform on stage."

"I still have that right."

Still seething with anger, Jung Sung-hoon immediately turned his gaze to Wang Yueheng.

He raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with jealousy, and spoke with a provocative tone.

His purpose in doing so was also very clear.

That is to make the other South Korean celebrities in the room distinguish who is the king and queen.

Don't think that just because you have some fame you can climb over company managers and act recklessly.

"Excuse me, may I ask who you are?..."

Unexpectedly, Wang Yueheng's counter-question left the aggressive Zheng Chengxun speechless.

"Cough cough..."

Upon hearing Wang Yueheng's question, which seemed to be a pretense of ignorance, some of the young dancers around couldn't help but cough and chuckle softly.

They would never dare to talk to the group's senior executives like that under normal circumstances.

Perhaps only Wang Yueheng on site was unafraid of these ruthless executives from the entertainment company…

"Mr. Yue Heng, he works for the entertainment company that Mr. Park Jae-hyun works for..."