In some cases, small agencies, struggling financially and often burdened by chronic deficits, would eagerly include the daughter of a wealthy family in their debut lineup when she brought in money, hoping to become an idol.0

In return, the wealthy family funded album production, outfits, operational costs, and music videos. So everyone from the president to the talent agents treated her like a princess.0

However, it was impossible that Ace Entertainment, the top company in the industry, had a shortage of production funds.0

This meant there could only be one reason.0

Since entertainment companies were being criticized for their shady financial dealings with the ruling party leader, they needed the protection of Assemblyman Cha Sang-Tae.0

That's why Im Sung-Hak was casually accepting something that usually only happened at small agencies.0

It was absurd, but not entirely incomprehensible.0

Even during my time at Top Entertainment in my past life, Kim Dong-Soo often resolved situations that were way over his head by relying on politicians.0

'So the one in control here is Cha Do-Hee,' I thought.0

I immediately turned my gaze to the sixteen-year-old Cha Do-Hee.0

Cha Do-Hee blinked her large eyes and asked, "Talent agent oppa, did you come all the way here to ask us to take the article down?"0

"Yes, that's correct," I responded firmly and politely.0

Cha Do-Hee pouted and began to complain. "But why are you talking so harshly? I just answered what the reporter asked me…"0

"How did you do the interview...0