Rookie Talent Agent Knows It All-Chapter 464: Dancers Dream (1)

-Mr. Lee Doo-Oh will be granted a non-prosecution agreement, Mr. Jung.

"Huh? Is that true?"

-Yes!

A non-prosecution agreement meant that while the suspect did commit a crime, it was either unintentional or their involvement was minimal. The prosecutor could choose not to press charges. Although it would leave a record, a trial wouldn't be pursued.

I was overjoyed by the unexpected news, but I couldn't figure out how it ended up this way. While it was true that Lee Doo-Oh had been blackmailed and had acted as a whistleblower, he had also played a key role in Ticket King's operations.

I cautiously asked, "Um, Mr. Seo. By any chance..."

Before I could finish, Seo Jae-Ill chuckled and replied.

-Don't worry, Mr. Jung. I'm a prosecutor of the Republic of Korea. I didn't make this decision alone. Other prosecutors reached the same conclusion.

"Could you explain what happened?"

Seo Jae-Ill explained in an animated tone.

-It turned out Ticket King didn't just use one macro program.

"Excuse me?"

-Apparently, Ticket King didn't fully trust Mr. Lee Doo-Oh and used several macros.

When the authorities seized Kim Jung-Hoon's computer, they discovered he had employed about seven different macros. However, they couldn't determine which one had been primarily used.

As a result, Lee Doo-Oh was deemed just one of the macro developers.

-And here's the funny part: there's no trace of Ticket King paying Mr. Lee Doo-Oh any money.

"What?"

-We searched his accounts but found no transactions to Mr. Lee Doo-Oh.

"Then, does that mean..."

-Yes. We can't prove there was any exchange of compensation between them.

It was baffling. Since Kim Jung-Hoon had dealt exclusively in cash, there was no concrete evidence to convict Lee Doo-Oh.

-Plus, Mr. Doo-Oh provided whistleblower testimony and proof that he was assaulted. Taking all this into account, non-prosecution was the most fitting resolution.

Hearing the unexpected good news, my voice trembled.

"T-Then what should we do now?"

-First, he needs to come turn himself in and fill out some paperwork. After that, he can head home.

"Understood! We'll be there right away."

-Oh, and I'm sorry to ask, but could you bring me a coffee on your way? Ever since I got hooked on the coffee you make, vending machine coffee just doesn't cut it anymore. How are you going to take responsibility for this?

"If that's all, I'd be happy to make you one."

After confirming we would head over right away, I hung up and turned to look at Lee Doo-Oh and Lee Seo-Yeon. They were still crying and holding each other.

When I shared the details of my conversation with Seo Jae-Ill, Lee Doo-Oh blinked in surprise. "Ticket King used other macro programmers besides me?"

"That's right. And you only received payments in cash, right?"

"Yes."

"You should've told me sooner."

Even I hadn't anticipated that all his payments would leave no trace.

Lee Doo-Oh asked, "Then what do we do now, hyung?"

"Just head over to fill out some forms and have a cup of coffee with Mr. Seo."

"C-Coffee?"

"Yeah, it's part of the deal."

I told Lee Doo-Oh we needed to go straight to the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office.

As Lee Doo-Oh stood up, Lee Seo-Yeon looked at me and said, "Yoon-Ho oppa, I'll never forget what you did for us today!"

Lee Seo-Yeon's eyes, swollen and red from crying, held gratitude and resolve.

I answered, "Really? Can I visit again?"

"Of course! You're welcome anytime, oppa! And next time, I'll cook an even better meal for you!"

"Deal! I'll hold you to that."

Reassuring Lee Seo-Yeon, I promised her we would be back soon.

Just like that, I was able to close the chapter on the battle with Ticket King without any harm.

***

After signing the non-prosecution agreement, Lee Doo-Oh was able to return to his sister's side. He promised never to hack with macros again and vowed to come running anytime I called him.

Ticket Park's Director Pyo Yeon-Ji decided to hire Lee Doo-Oh as a server administrator to block macro systems, rather than punish him. Stopping other macro programmers was a way for him to atone for his mistakes.

Thanks to this, Lee Doo-Oh gained stable employment and was able to care for Lee Seo-Yeon properly. Later, I introduced Lee Seo-Yeon to Life Clinic, wishing for the day she could walk on her own again. With the siblings' situation neatly resolved, I finally returned home and had some long-overdue deep sleep.

The next day, I woke up and checked the entertainment news section. The headlines were dominated by the Cherry Blossom concert and Ticket King.

[Cherry Blossom Concert: Eight thousand Seats Sold Out in Just 59 Seconds!]

[Hoop Entertainment Announces Additional Concert Plans to Thank Fans.]

[Police Academy Graduate 'Ticket King' Caused Damages Estimated at Five Billion Won.]

I felt a weight lift from my chest as I read the articles. I had managed to catch Ticket King, someone I couldn't touch before the regression. In that moment, I was once again struck by how powerful this second chance was.

After skimming through a few more articles, I showered and prepared to head to the Hwaranjeon set in Gyeongju.

While packing my suitcase, I received a Kk Talk message from Han So-Yoo.

[Chief Han So-Yoo: Mr. Jung. We are at Ms. Park Seon-Nyeo's aerobics academy. Could you drop by?]

Han So-Yoo added that Treviang's choreography had been finalized and asked me to review it.

[Chief Han So-Yoo: Plus, the girls keep pestering me, saying they want to show you their moves. If you're free, please stop by and cheer them up.]

"I'll have to stop by before heading out."

Since the mental well-being of Treviang's members was just as important as Yoo-Jin's filming, I replied that I would come right away. Packing quickly, I headed straight to Park Seon-Nyeo's aerobics academy.

***

At the aerobics academy, the colorful glass door opened to reveal Treviang's three members sitting on the studio floor.

"Oh, Mr. Jung is here! Get up, everyone!"

The sweaty trio, Oh Ji-Ah, Hong Mal-Sook, and Sung Ji-Hyo, jumped to their feet and greeted me warmly. Their faces were free from worry unlike a few days ago.

I asked, "I heard your new choreography is out. How is it? Do you like it?"

Oh Ji-Ah answered in an excited voice, "We absolutely love it!"

'That's a relief.'

At that moment, Park Seon-Nyeo came out of her office with Han So-Yoo. "Wow, look who's here! It's Mr. Jung~!"

It was only 8 a.m., but Park Seon-Nyeo said she had already been training the girls for two hours since 6 a.m.

I remarked, "Working hard since dawn, I see."

"Oh, this is nothing! Now that you're here, how about watching the girls perform what they've been practicing?"

"Please, go ahead."

Park Seon-Nyeo gave the order with a confident grin. "Girls, set positions!"

"Yes, ma'am!"

Treviang quickly moved into their formation at Park Seon-Nyeo's instruction.

"Everyone, take a deep breath, ready... Ho!"

As the bass drum beat kicked in, the three members moved in perfect unison. Designed for an electronic hip-hop girl group, the choreography was sleek and dynamic. Unlike their earlier routines, this performance showcased tighter group synchronization and individual solo parts to highlight their skills.

It was admirable that they had achieved this level of perfection in just three days. It was a testament to Park Seon-Nyeo's exceptional skills.

After the first verse ended, Park Seon-Nyeo clapped her hands and instructed, "Let's stop here for now."

The moment she called for a break, the Treviang members collapsed onto the floor, panting.

Watching them catch their breath, Park Seon-Nyeo provided immediate feedback. "Ji-Ah, you were late on the intro beat. Mal-Sook, where did you place your right hand during the middle section? And Ji-Hyo, you forgot parts of the choreography in three spots, didn't you? Let's keep practicing until it's perfect, okay?"

"Yes, ma'am!"

While they still had areas to polish, these were issues that practice would resolve. However, one thing stood out to me. The choreography lacked a defining move, a so-called "point choreography."

Point choreography referred to signature dance moves that made a performance instantly recognizable, like hip sways, chair dances, or bold gestures that stuck in the audience's mind.

'What's going on? There's no way Park Seon-Nyeo doesn't know the importance of a point move...'

At that moment, I contemplated whether or not to mention this because I knew the point choreography of Treviangs' 'I'm the Best!' from before the regression.

That's when Park Seon-Nyeo noticed my expression. "What's the matter, Mr. Jung? Does something seem off?"

"Oh, well... it feels like there's no point choreography. If I missed it somehow—"

Before I could finish, Park Seon-Nyeo gave me a thumbs-up. "Wow! As expected from Mr. Jung. You spotted it after just one watch."

"So you haven't added a point choreography yet?"

"No, not yet. I focused on completing the overall choreography first because we have such a tight schedule. I'll add the point choreography once I get the inspiration."

That made sense. There was no way someone as skilled as Park Seon-Nyeo would overlook such a crucial element. Hearing that it wasn't finalized yet, I decided to share a point choreography idea I knew from before my regression. After all, I knew the very move that helped make Treviang famous.

"Um, Ms. Park... If it's okay, may I quickly demonstrate a point choreography I thought of yesterday?"

Park Seon-Nyeo smiled playfully. "Mr. Jung, I know you can't dance well, but you've got soul! Maybe you should start aerobics again from tomorrow?"

"That's not happening!" I cut her off and moved to the mirror. "Let me show you just this once."

Without music, I recreated the 'I'm the Best!' dance, a move from 'Treviang' from before the regression. Nicknamed the 'I'm the Best,' it involved extending the right leg while sitting low and pointing the thumb at the chest with a charismatic expression.

"First, extend your leg and lower yourself like this—Ugh."

I extended my right leg and crouched. A sharp pain shot through my groin, but I forced myself to maintain a cool expression.

"Then raise your thumb like this and point at your chest. Convey as much confidence as you can with your face. You're going to pause for a bit."

My legs trembled as I held the position, but I endured it because I had to finish with the shoulder shake. Slowly pulling my sore legs together, I stood up and gave a casual shake of my shoulders.

"That's it."

Park Seon-Nyeo clapped and pointed at me. "See that, girls? That's what we call point choreography! It grabs your attention instantly. What do you think? Should we use it?"

"Yes, ma'am!"

The addition of such a striking move lifted everyone's spirits. Treviang and Park Seon-Nyeo cheered, but I could barely move. Overstretching my leg seemed to have clearly taken a toll on me.

Just then, the Treviang members approached me to show their gratitude.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Jung!"

"Thank you!"

I forced myself to smile as I endured the sharp pain in my groin. "Sure, Treviang. Keep up the great work! But, uh... be careful when you sit..."

Oh Ji-Ah noticed my discomfort and offered her shoulder with a smile. "You can lean on me, Mr. Jung."

I tried to brush it off, but I had no choice with a cramp in my leg. "I really appreciate it."

"Anytime!"

I made my way to a chair at the back of the studio with Oh Ji-Ah's support. While waiting for the cramp to ease, I watched Treviang rehearse their dance with the newly added point choreography.

Seeing their confidence and enthusiasm, I felt reassured they were on the right path.

***

After introducing the point choreography to Treviang, I headed to Gyeongju for Yoo-Jin's filming.

Today's scene involved an important moment where Baekje royalty negotiated a truce with foreign envoys. The scene featured three princesses performing a ceremonial dance, but an incident would occur during the dance, disrupting the negotiation.

For this reason, I had arranged for Yoo-Jin to take lessons from Park Seon-Nyeo and practice with tutorial videos from Yeon Hwa-Seon, a renowned Korean traditional dancer and human cultural treasure.

Yoo-Jin had picked up both styles quickly, so I wasn't too concerned about today's shoot.

'Speaking of which, I should visit Yeon Hwa-Seon soon.'

At sixty-years-old, Yeon Hwa-Seon often worked as an advisor on movie and drama sets.

Before the regression, I had grown close to her by making her coffee and chatting during her visits. Though she was strict about dance, she was warm-hearted. She comforted me after hearing about my darkest times and encouraged me that everything will be better. Yeon Haw-Seon even helped me out of a dire housing situation by providing me with a deposit for a new place with no strings attached.

I wanted to repay her for that, but she passed away before I could. She had neglected her health while seeking a successor and succumbed to a brain tumor.

This time, I wouldn't let the same tragedy happen. I resolved to meet Yeon Hwa-Seon soon and ensure to repay the kindness she had once given me.

While deep in thought, the set of Hwaranjeon came into view.

"Here we are."

After parking near the set, I hurried to the main stage area.

As I entered, AD Geum Eun-Dong greeted me after reviewing the cue sheet. "Mr. Jung, I heard the news. Mr. Han Woo-Hyuk is playing the role of BiHyungRang, right?"

"Yes, that's correct."

"Thank you so much. That's a huge weight off our shoulders."

"It's no trouble at all."

Geum Eun-Dong leaned in and lowered his voice. "By the way, did you hear about today's shoot?"

"Why? Did something happen?"

Geum Eun-Dong glanced around and whispered in a small voice, "The choreographer's been replaced."

"What? Why? Isn't Ms. Lee Hye-Yeon under MBS? How can they replace her?"

"Well... she got into a big fight with Mrs. Oh and refused to come to Gyeongju."

"She refused outright?"

"Yes. Ms. Lee Hye-Yeon dismissed today's scene as a minor one and got into an argument with Mrs. Oh yesterday."

"Hmm... That sounds like a valid reason for a replacement."

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Knowing Oh Bok-Hee's temperament, it wasn't surprising.

Then Geum Eun-Dong revealed the replacement. "Instead, Ms. Yeon Hwa-Seon has stepped in as the dance advisor."

The moment I heard Yeon Hwa-Seon's name, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wait a minute. Did you just say Ms. Yeon Hwa-Seon? The cultural treasure?"

"I was pretty surprised too. She's a big deal, but Mrs. Oh managed to convince her to join us."

This felt like fate.

The very person whose life I had vowed to save was now right in front of me.