Skydragon Fan Fic 1: Give Me Back M

Skydragon Fan Fic 1: Give Me Back My Song – Chapter 17
Chapter 17
2 February 2013, 11.45am
YGE

The group eventually arrived at YGE building and all of them got out of the nanny van. Big Bang’s manager came out to get the key for the nanny van from Jiyong and went to park the van.

The 8 of them took the elevator up to their boss’ office. They knocked on the door and were asked to go in.

When they entered the room, YG was on the phone. He signalled for them to sit down. He put down the phone on his table and sat down at his table facing the 8 of them. No one noticed that YG switched to speaker phone on his desk phone.

“So all of you are here. Let’s start then. I want to talk to the 2NE1 members alone first. Jiyong, can you please stay too? The rest of the Big Bang members, you will come back when we call for you.”

The 3 girls looked a little scared since their boyfriends were being asked to leave. At the back of their heads, they were always worried about being asked to break up by YG.

“Don’t worry, part of my promise to Chaerin is that I would not force you to break up. We will work round it.”

The guys nodded and left the room to go to Teddy’s studio.

“Alright, now let’s start. Jiyong, the reason why I want you here is so that you will be filled in on everyone’s lives since you have missed quite a bit of it. Your opinions will be sought because I did choose you and Chaerin as leaders for a reason. So, for now, get your mind off the fact that Chaerin’s gone and let’s focus on who’s here, alright?”

Jiyong nodded.

“So girls, who wants to start off first? Tell me which areas are you hoping to develop in. I have already heard from Dara and Bom yesterday, maybe maknae wants to go first?”

Both girls looked at Minzy worriedly because they knew from Minzy’s reaction yesterday she wasn’t that keen on solo or unit activities. So they were pleasantly surprised by what Minzy said next.

“I would go where Daesung oppa goes. If he’s required to be out of Korea for an extended period of time, then I want to be where he is. I want to do multiple dance exchanges in the famous dance schools around the world before my university entrance exams at the end of the year.”

“That might mean you have to leave Korea soon and follow him to Japan. After all his plans from February to April was to release his Japanese remake album and his solo concerts.”

Minzy nodded.

“I’m aware of that, so I have already looked at dance schools in Tokyo. If I have your permission, I would write to them to ask if I can take part in their classes. I will also go to dance schools for traditional Japanese dance.”

“So that means you want to develop your skills as a dancer right?”

“Dance has always been my passion and my forte so yes, I want to hone my skills in dance before concentrating on the other aspects like acting. That I might be able to do when I’m in university.”

“Ok, I’d let the PR department know so that they can help you source for dance schools and send in your application.”

Minzy shook her head.

“Sajangnim, as far as possible, I want to do it on my own. I want to go as Gong Minji and not Minzy of 2NE1 from YG Entertainment. Daesung oppa and I really want a bit of normalcy. As long as you agree to what I want to do, that’s what we will tell the fans and I would update them through Twitter and Me2day.”

“Alright, I respect that. Chaerin was right when she said you would be the least of her worries once you get your head round to her leaving. I’d approve of what you want but I want to know where you are going exactly.”

“I will definitely keep you informed.”

“So Ji, I think for Daesung, after he’s done with his solo album and concerts in Japan, we shall release his solo Korean album. I think that would be around May? Let’s see if we can include a duet with Minzy in the album. Then we would launch an Asia tour for him and Minzy can have a good reason to tag along to all the countries that he would be traveling to.”

Jiyong nodded. He was quite pleasantly surprised at how mature Minzy was about the whole thing.

YG turned to the 2 elder members next.

“Bom, you mentioned you would want to have a solo album and Dara said you want to go into acting and hosting. Any particular directions you want to take?”

The two Park sisters looked at each other and Bom spoke first.

“I think, like Minzy, what we really want is to be by our boyfriend’s side. The last year has been tough with both of our groups touring at the same time. We were barely in Korea and even when we were, we were just barely here. I know for TOP it might be his last year before he enters the army so spending as much time as I can with him would be my top priority. But I would definitely want to become a better singer and having a solo album would definitely be a great bonus.”

YG looked over at Jiyong.

“Jiyong, how far are we on the progress on TOP’s solo album?”

“The songs are in, we have started basic recording and songs that need featuring, we are already looking for suitable artistes. By estimation, it should be completed in mid or end of March.”

“Ok, see if we can work in Bom to be featured in at least 2 songs in TOP’s album, but not more than 3. Bom, we will start preparing your album now. You should try your hand at writing the songs, Jiyong will help you in the producing. We might push your album release to the second half of the year because you would take part in the promotions for TOP’s album as well. In the meantime, I want you to consider being a vocal trainer for YGE as well. The reason for this is I cannot let you have an empty window because in your fans’ eyes, it would seem like I’m throwing all of you aside in favor of the new girl group that we have plans to debut this year. In fact, I would like you to work with the new girl group and the other new talents we have gotten through K-Pop Star 1 and 2. We would push the debut of the new girl group to end of the year, if not next year. Ji, I know you really wanted them to debut this year, but I don’t think that’s a wise move for now.”

“I understand. My heart is also not in the right place to be able to focus on them right now. I would talk to them personally.”

“Good, now for Dara. Do you want to act in Korean dramas or would you prefer overseas collaboration like what Seungri has done?”

“Since Youngbae just finished his promotions for his solo album, I think I would like to start with appearances in Korean variety shows and dramas. I don’t need to be the main star, I want to treat this as a learning journey as well and to learn from the seniors in the industry. If the chance for overseas collaborations arise, I’m not opposed to it as well, but bottomline is I don’t want to be too far away from Youngbae.”

“Ok, we will start contacting TV stations about you wanting to be a host or permanent guest. We might need Seungri’s help with that and we might even put the 2 of you to work together. Do you have a problem with that?”

“No, after all he is considered to be a senior in this aspect and I believe I have lots to learn from him as well.”

“And in the event that you do get an invitation for overseas collaborations, we can see if Youngbae could have a solo event there as well. So that will minimize the amount of time spent apart.”

“Thank you sajangnim.”

“Ok, I think that kind of settles it. I will let the PR department know so we can organize a press release and live press conference to be streamed simultaneously.”

YG paused.

“Jiyong, can you go and get the other Big Bang members here while I speak to the girls alone?”

Jiyong nodded and stood up to leave.

“Come back in 30 minutes.”

“I will do that.”

Jiyong turned to give the girls an encouraging smile and left the room. YG waited for Jiyong to leave before looking at the girls. He picked up the phone and started talking to the other party on the phone. The girls looked at each other puzzled because YG didn’t dial any number at all.

“Chaerin, do you want to speak to your girls? Jiyong has left the room.”

Chaerin was rather shocked that YG would reveal that she was on the line with him when the girls were still in the room. But then she did guess that he would do something like that when he asked Jiyong to leave the room.

“Appa, you leave me with no choice. Put me on speaker phone then.”

YG smiled and put the phone on speaker mode.

“Bommie unnie, Dara unnie, Minzy ah, annyeong~”

The girls were so shocked to hear Chaerin’s voice that they burst out in tears almost immediately. They rushed forward to YG’s desk.

“Chaerin unnie! Where are you? Are you alright? Why did you leave without saying anything to us?”

“YA! Wifey! How could you?! How can you do that to me?”

“LEE CHAERIN!! Are you doing lots of shopping and eating lots of nice food where you are? Hul! How can you not take us with you?!”

The 3 girls pretty much exclaimed at the same time. Chaerin laughed at all the questions and exclamations.

“Calm down all of you! Bommie unnie, take a deep breath! No, I haven’t been out shopping yet. In fact the moment I got here, I fell asleep. The only thing I have had is scrambled eggs and some bread and coffee. Dara unnie and Minzy, sorry for leaving without a word. I can’t possibly tell you girls in the face that I’m leaving. I’m sorry. But be happy for me as well because I’m where I want to be.”

“But WHERE are you?!”

“I’m touring around for a bit first before settling down.”

Sorry, unnies and Minzy, I can’t tell you guys the whole truth because knowing Jiyong oppa, he’s probably standing outside the room.

No one heard the door open since all of them have crowded round YG’s table.

“Where will you finally settle down at? How long do you intend to be away from me? Lee Chaerin, ANSWER ME!”

Everyone turned with shocked faces to see Jiyong standing at the door.

His voice…
I never thought I would hear it again so fast…

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