The Journey of Love by an Idol

Episode 15's

The seven members of the Idol Secret Agent had already memorized the entire document given to them. At first it looked very difficult. But over time they found many ideas to be able to memorize all that.

Some of them shared the task of memorizing the information of the artists of Xscape Entertainment. While working they can share information with each other and they believe, they will be able to memorize everything as time goes on.

The clock shows at 9 p.m. It's time for them to go home. Tomorrow, they can start working during the day. They get the task to visit the homes of each of these celebrities.

Later in the day, they will be introduced to Xscape artists.

Flashback to two hours ago when a question session was opened by a strapping man who would next be their boss. 

“How do we work? I understand we have to prevent them from getting involved in a scandal, but can we follow them anywhere?”, asked one of the members. 

“Good question. When you smell scandal, you can start investigating. But remember, at this stage the investigation must be done quietly and should not be seen by the media. After that, if the alleged scandal strengthens and requires intervention to prevent it, you can report it to me.”, replied the strapping man. 

“Next, I will judge based on the reports that you guys are months. I will decide whether you can intervene with the related artist or not.”, continued the man. 

“Example case?”, asked Lee Daeun who also still does not understand how the system. 

“One of the artists is allegedly dating someone. You should be the first to find him and send me his report. If I think this relationship will cause a scandal, because the man turns out to be a man is not right. I can send you guys to prevent the artist from continuing his relationship.”, replied the man. 

“What all artists can not date?”, ask someone. 

“No. It's just that, they should also not be dating anyone who could harm them.”, replied the man. 

‘Hm. isn't it the same. Means he determines whether the artists can date or not.’, Daeun said in his heart. 

He desperately needs this job. In the early stages, he could not be too critical, or he could just lose his job. 

“Other case examples. For example, you suspect an actress is going to a club and may be at risk of a scandal. You can send it to me directly via phone. If it's urgent, I can directly decide.” 

“How? It clear? Basically your job is similar to Manager but more specific. The manager does everything, prepares schedules, meals, keeping, etc. They may not have time to examine the potential scandals that artists will cause. That's why we need this team. Clear?” 

“Everyone there nodded steadily. About two hours of time out to discuss and ask and answer.” 

I don't think the clock showed at 9 p.m. 

“Lee Daeun's. You stay, the others can go home. Remember tomorrow you have to check the field and report to me sorenya.”, said the man. 

The others came out and Lee Daeun lived alone. 

Flashback over. 

The man took out a notepad and gave it to Lee Daeun as soon as the rest of the team left.

“Sign here.”, said the man.

Daeun read the truth before putting up her signature. It turned out to be the same letter he signed this morning. A letter to ensure that he can keep the information confidential.

The notes provided contained the accounts - the social media accounts of the artists. And one independent company account that serves to monitor the digital activities of the artists. The account is not an illegal account but an account that was deliberately created and has become one of the followers of the artists in all their SNS.

“Furthermore, you can monitor their SNS activity from here. Your job is to monitor their activities. Who they're friends with, reading comments, whatever. Find anything that could potentially cause a scandal. Remember, you have to be much faster than the media. Understand.”, the man told Lee Daeun.

“Do they not mind if their social media accounts are monitored by the company?”, asked Daeun carefully.

“Of course. Initially. Next, I will make them understand that this thing we do is not only for them but also for the company. As they fall into scandal, that will suffer not only them, but also the fans and workers who support them. Before that happens we have to prevent it.”

“This is not stalking. I do not sell their information to third parties. I do it to protect against all kinds of threats out there. Imagine if one of the artists was having fun crossing the line and no one knew about it? End their careers. What can you and your fellow Idol Secret Agent do? Find them before bad things happen and drag them out of there.”, the strapping guy just keeps talking.

“One more. I don't do it for all the artists in this agency. I do it only for celebrities who are at risk of scandal. Currently only 4. One idol band, one idol, and two actors and actresses. From the reports I've collected, those who are most at risk of scandal are ahead. Especially Triple Kill.”, the man gave emphasis to the idol group band Triple Kill.

“Until now, no one has known that Jiwoo is actually a son of a conglomerate. No one knows that Jisu's parents are divorced. His father is a current active councillor and his mother is a prosecutor. And until they disband, no one should know that. You guys have to make sure. Such cases happen a lot.”, continued the man.

Lee Daeun could only nod - nodding in understanding. On the one hand, he understands that the goal of the team is good, but somehow on the other side he still feels uncomfortable.

“I don't know if I can ask this. But, how could the agency possibly cover up that big reality?”, asked Daeun curiously.

“There's nothing we can't do. The Jisu family environment includes a well-respected family environment. No one would be able to mention Jisu's lineage carelessly. They are also not the type to attract attention. And so is Jiwoo. But no one can be sure. Media can be anytime sign in.”

“Hm..”, Lee Daeun nodded.

“You may not understand too much. The problem with every scandal is that no one really cares about the core of the problem. Especially with how it ended. All of them, with all the busyness they just read title after title which further leads them to their conclusions and beliefs. My goal is not to fix the news or make people understand the core of the problem. But, how to make that title never exist. The scandal cannot exist. Understand?”, said the strapping man again.

“Hm.. until here I understand it.”, Daeun said.