The announcement of Luna’s transfer and the expose of Moon Enter’s wrongdoings proceeded simultaneously.
Though her contract was nearing its end, she was still officially signed with Moon Enter.
By revealing her transfer beforehand, it would prevent Moon Enter from engaging in unnecessary activities.
If they tried to schedule anything unusual, it would surely be troublesome.
Furthermore, revealing the truth about her contract was a preemptive strike against any expected propaganda from Moon Enter regarding Luna’s departure, exposing the company’s true state.
This alone left Moon Enter in near semi-coma, especially because while overworking artists was not a new issue, the revelation that there was no proper settlement of earnings was an egregious and incomprehensible act.
The specifics of any secret agreement between Moon Enter and Moon Suyeon were not very relevant at this point.
Or rather, how could it be acceptable that the bank account of a superstar who brought in billions showed only a balance of 1.7 million won?
Even the luxurious apartment where she had been living was company property, leaving her with nothing.
The mere revelation of her financial situation had already sent shockwaves through the world.
However, this still wasn’t enough.
Luna’s transfer was justified, but it wasn’t enough to drive Moon Enter out of business.
While it was obvious Moon Enter would fail soon without Luna, it felt like even a moment of waiting was intolerable.
The feelings of hatred and anger Moon Enter would harbor towards Flame for taking Luna would complicate matters in a way that was exhausting.
“So, I tried to move against them legally…”
“Yes.”
“I didn’t expect things to go this way.”
“Understandable. I didn’t either.”
In such a situation, the counterpunch towards Moon Enter was the drug issue.
Speaking of which, the villa I infiltrated to retrieve the documents—I didn’t want to leave empty-handed, so I made a report, which led to the discovery of a significant amount of drugs and subsequent arrests.
This resulted in the catastrophic downfall of Moon Enter and Chairman Moon.
Even their trainees were included in this scandal, which, while not prominent enough to be highlighted in the news, spread quickly among people in the know.
At this point, creditors and investors gave up, and Moon Enter found itself in a situation where it couldn’t survive.
Chairman Moon’s dream of going public, which he stubbornly clung to, fell completely apart, leaving them in a hopeless state.
“Oh, by any chance, were they acquaintances of Luna?”
There were a few things I hadn’t anticipated, one being the treatment of Moon Enter’s trainees.
If someone was coerced into entertainment and subsequently got involved in drugs, this scenario would be harsh for them, wouldn’t it?
I was only thinking of exposing Chairman Moon and didn’t consider this aspect at the time—it’s something that could potentially hurt Moon Suyeon’s feelings.
Already angered by Chairman Moon’s actions regarding the trainees, she seemed to take this issue seriously.
When I asked what help could be offered, her reply was quite different from what I expected.
“If they were close to me, would they have left, right? That’s something I emphasize the most to the kids.”
“So, that’s true?”
“The moment they step into anything shady, they can’t have a normal career. In this era, how can anything stay hidden? Something will eventually go wrong.”
“That’s true.”
“No matter how much I emphasize this, only some actually listen. They’re the age where they’re easily tempted, and Chairman Moon should’ve exercised restraint.”
“It seems they weren’t forced into it.”
“Ultimately, one must be responsible for their own life, just like me ending up with nothing.”
“…I see.”
She didn’t seem too shocked or angry, just sorrowful.
Thus, everything seemed to line up.
I’m not exactly a moral saint, so I tend to be a bit indifferent to others. Though I didn’t act much like my father in this regard, fortunately, there was no evidence of anyone being forcibly drafted into that situation, so I chose to erase it from my mind.
The first announcement Luna made after officially joining Flame was that her next activity would be indefinitely postponed.
After experiencing severe exploitation, she was physically and mentally exhausted.
The comeback album prepared by Moon Enter wasn’t aligned with her desires and wasn’t something we could even use anyway.
Thus, she decided to take some time off to recuperate and start a new album project. Rest first, then create an album—that was Flame’s scheduled plan for Luna.
This move was surprisingly well received by fans.
Core fans usually have a thorough understanding of their artist’s schedules, and Luna’s schedule was excessively harsh even for veterans in the industry who are used to tough schedules.
So it wasn’t surprising there were fans threatening to boycott the company because of how poorly they treated Luna, but now with her at Flame, it felt like there would be proper care—an improvement that gave fans some confidence.
Of course, not all fans were unified in this. There were some who complained about her being treated too well or accused her of betrayal while others speculated about the drug issue at Moon Enter, which made it seem like Luna might be involved as well, even among her own fandom.
Even if these claims weren’t making a big splash, they were disturbingly present.
Moon Enter was a typical X-level entertainment agency—lax management even in regards to fans, antifans, and malicious groups. This created a chaotic environment.
As a result, rumors spread like wildfire within the fandom.
But Flame was a company serious about the fact that life is practical, utilizing the power of defamation lawsuits to eradicate various rumors floating around online communities.
This effort was significantly supplemented by Luna’s core fandom, who were certain that she wasn’t involved in such issues.
How could the total assets of someone accused of receiving sponsorships amount only to 1.7 million won? It was clearly a ridiculous claim.
Moreover, her rise to fame was driven solely by her music videos and performance clips without significant external help.
When it came to the drug issue, fans evaluated her hectic schedule of only four hours of sleep and constant events and concerts, believing that if she’d relied on drugs to maintain such activity, she’d surely be dead many times over.
Drugs don’t enhance a body’s stamina—they deplete it.
Fans were also aware that Luna had endured an unrelenting schedule for the past three years.
Because of this, it was speculated within Luna’s fandom that the sponsorships and her eventual departure from Moon Enter were closely connected as reasons for her drastic actions.
The success of Flame’s lawsuits in eliminating malicious rumors also played a role in the self-regulation within her fandom.
Just as everything regarding Moon Suyeon’s transition to Flame seemed to settle down, another unexpected issue emerged.
“So, Luna will be moving into this building?”
“Yeah, what else am I supposed to do? I don’t have money. Where am I supposed to get the money to rent a place?”
“Didn’t you receive an advance payment for the contract?”
“Oh, that. I used it to hire Moon Enter’s old staff.”
“What…?”
This reckless woman agreed to a problematic contract again?
It was already agreed upon to hire people from Moon Enter, but passing up the advance payment was absurd.
It didn’t seem odd from Flame’s perspective since they likely saw the exchange as standard, but this woman seemed to still not have her act together.
She could’ve easily secured a decently secure place to live with at least a few billion from her advance.
“I need to make a suggestion here.”
“Why should Mr. Siwoo get involved in my contract?”
“I made a statement before. This is a bit inappropriate.”
A few years of restrictive living naturally lead someone to yearn for freedom.
So, I assumed she’d avoid living within the company’s space.
But living in the company dorm due to financial reasons seemed problematic.
When I thought to have a serious discussion with her about it, and with Thousand Yuah as well, she cut me off.
“It’s what I wanted.”
“What? Isn’t that a bit cramped? Now that you’re free, you should enjoy your independence.”
“That’s not needed.”
“Why not?”
“I feel lonelier alone.”
“Is that so?”
This left me speechless.
Given her emotional state, a more lively environment might actually be better for her.
It seemed odd to insistingly tell someone against their will to leave.
Everything was spinning in unexpected ways.
Though, this situation wasn’t favorable for me either.
With Thousand Yuah and Yang Yuli already around, adding Moon Suyeon felt unnecessary.
Isn’t the concentration of young women getting a bit excessive?
Regardless, there are still thirty burly guards stationed in the building, and the male presence is dominant, creating a slight imbalance, though the living floors are different.
Even with that, things started seeming a bit complicated.
“Besides, call her Su-yeon from now on, not Luna.”
“Is that really important now?”
“It is. If you can call Thousand Yuah ‘Yu-a,’ it’s the same courtesy here.”
“…Why is that important…”
“It is. To me.”
She was already starting to pick unnecessary fights.
And given the strange awareness Thousand Yuah and Moon Suyeon have of each other, it could lead to complications for me.
This doesn’t seem right.
“Maybe it will get a little noisy.”
But as everything is already decided, I don’t really have much to say about it.
I hope they can all get along.
Even though the company feels a lot like Thousand Yuah, I don’t think Moon Suyeon will oppose her.
When the two of them interact, though, Thousand Yuah unexpectedly seems slightly weaker, making the future unpredictable.
“Perhaps it’s because Su-yeon lives in the moment and doesn’t get along with Yu-a.”
What can I do?
Thousand Yuah likely foresaw this when agreeing to bring Moon Suyeon in.
But she’s still a person who differentiates work from personal matters.
Most likely, this is for Moon Suyeon’s protection from lingering stalkers or obsessive fans.
She probably wouldn’t have agreed if she didn’t feel it was important.
“It’s also time to focus on filming now.”
With Moon Suyeon’s situation dealt with, I should focus on making my debut successful.
