Chapter 7

**Chapter 7: I Became the Older Brother of a Top Star**

JY Entertainment later became one of the top agencies in Korea. Naturally, at the core of this success was Jung Yuna. With the rise of the era's top star, Jung Yuna, JY Entertainment's stock soared, and the company grew significantly. Before that, it was just an ordinary agency, not much different from the others. However, this place was not lacking in financial resources. When I prepared for my interview to join JY in the past, I learned that the company had a lot of money, so there were no issues with delayed salaries or mistreating the artists.

‘But it all changed completely.’

As the family's wealth disputes intensified, various issues began to arise. The company's long-held principles were abandoned, and its image was completely tarnished. However, that is not the case now. My father is still in good health, and the company is running smoothly.

‘If I change the future...’

Can this company maintain its current image?

“Sis~!”

“Ah, Yuna. And Yuseong, you’re here too?”

“Hello.”

“Haha. Yes, how can you two keep getting more beautiful and handsome as time goes by?”

“Eh~. Sis, you always say that.”

“No, really. Our employees often say that. When will you two debut? But Yuseong, it’s been a while since you’ve come here, hasn’t it?”

Jung Yuna often visited, but it seemed that Jung Yuseong, who was going through a phase of middle school syndrome, rarely came to his father's company. It’s not surprising anymore.

“Where is Dad?”

“Mr. President is in a meeting right now. He’ll come out soon.”

“Okay~.”

Because my father was working late at the company, we brought some clothes to see him. Jung Yuna and I wandered around the company until the meeting ended.

“Wow, bro, look over there.”

In the practice room, trainees were practicing choreography with loud music, and in separate rooms, actors were practicing their acting. The recording studio was bustling with singers and producers working on album preparations.

“They’re all working so hard.”

Seeing Jung Yuna curiously observing the people, I suddenly wondered what her original dream was.

“Yuna.”

“Yeah?”

“What do you want to do in the future?”

“Huh? Um, play games? But I need to do my homework first, right?”

“...No, I mean, what do you want to do when you grow up?”

“Oh~ That’s what you meant?”

She tapped her chin with her finger, lost in happy contemplation.

“Um, I want to be a doctor.”

“A doctor?”

“I also want to be a prosecutor, lawyer, or judge.”

“Ah... You need to study hard for all of those, right?”

Did I show my expression?

Jung Yuna’s cheeks puffed up.

“Why? I can do well if I study!”

No, I can guarantee that.

I’ve seen Jung Yuna study, and she doesn’t exude any aura in any subject.

What does that mean?

“Yuna, let me give you some serious advice. Why don’t you give up on studying early?”

“No, I can do well if I try.”

“Yes, you can do well if you try. But you don’t have the kind of mind that can pass the bar exam or get into medical school. If someone like you or me became a doctor by sheer luck, it would be a pity for the patients.”

“Damn! I thought you weren’t going to tease me anymore.”

“I’m not teasing you; I’m giving you advice. If you’re going down the wrong path, it’s natural for an older brother to guide you...”

“Hey, you two.”

At that moment, while Jung Yuna was playfully punching me, a strict-looking woman in heels approached us.

“Are you two middle school students? That’s what your uniforms suggest, right?”

“Ah, yes.”

“Are you trainees?”

“No?”

“Then did someone cast you?”

“No, that’s not it.”

“Ooh, really? Then who are you here to see?”

Before we could answer, she interrogated us.

“Are you two dating?”

“Eh?!”

What is this lady saying?

I stepped back in shock.

But Jung Yuna suddenly wrapped her arm around me.

“Why? Don’t we look good together?”

Here we go again.

When will I get used to these jokes?

“Your masks are so good. You two are the perfect couple.”

“Haha. Right? But we’re siblings.”

“Wow, really? You should thank your parents for giving you such perfect genes.”

She then handed us a business card.

“I’m the head of the sales team here. You know street casting, right? I often look for very talented people like you.”

The card read, "Kim Min-jung, Team Leader."

“With faces like yours, you’ve probably received offers from many places. What about JY?”

An aura began to emanate from Kim Min-jung.

Her aura was orange.

“Ah... Well.”

I was watching the rising aura, and Jung Yuna was trying to explain awkwardly.

“Team Leader.”

At that moment, an employee ran over and whispered something in her ear.

“Huh? The President’s children?”

“Yes. Hello, Yuna, Yuseong. It’s been a while.”

“Hello, sis.”

“Sorry, this team leader has only been with our company for a short time.”

“Ah, I see. Hello. I’m Jung Yuna. This is my brother.”

“I’m Jung Yuseong.”

Kim Min-jung blinked and alternated her gaze between me and Jung Yuna.

“So, you’re the President’s children?”

“Yes.”

“Wow, our President is really something. He was hiding such incredible gems and then asked me to bring in more kids?”

“Team Leader, about bringing in more kids...”

“That’s what he meant. He asked me to bring in promising kids. But with you two here, there’s no need for that.”

I carefully observed the aura emanating from Kim Min-jung.

I don’t know everything about auras yet, but I know that their size and intensity vary based on the person’s talent.

Her aura was much larger and hotter than her small stature, indicating her passion and talent for this job.

“Have you worked at another company before?”

“Huh? Oh, yes. I worked at another agency and was specially hired by the President this time. He probably wants to expand the agency and increase the talent pool.”

It seemed my father had brought in the right talent.

I have the ability to see auras, but I don’t fit in with street casting.

That’s because auras only appear when a person is doing something they are suited for, not continuously.

“I hope you two become entertainers. Not doing it with these faces would be a crime.”

“Thank you, Team Leader.”

“Sure~. See you next time?”

After Kim Min-jung left, I tried to subtly untangle my arm from Jung Yuna’s.

“Let’s go to the President’s office, bro.”

Jung Yuna pulled me along, and I couldn’t even untangle my arm, being dragged helplessly.

We took the elevator to the top floor where the President’s office was located.

The office was of a moderate size.

Documents were scattered around, and the familiar scent of perfume, which I often smelled at home, was present here as well.

“Hmm. From the scent, it seems Dad hasn’t brought any other women here.”

“...That’s a dangerous thing to say. There are many female entertainers here. It could happen.”

“Hehe. I’m just joking. Our dad wouldn’t look at other women.”

Well, men can be tempted in a moment.

“Look at Mom’s face. I doubt Dad would be satisfied with any other women.”

That... I agree.

Our mother is on a level that most entertainers can’t even reach.

“Ah, you’re here.”

Soon, my father returned to the office, looking very tired.

“Dad~!”

Jung Yuna ran over and hugged him.

“Hey, Yuna. I haven’t even showered, so I smell.”

“Aww, it’s fine. It’s our dad.”

“Haha. This cute kid. I can’t help but love my daughter.”

Father patted Jung Yuna and then met my eyes.

“Oh? Yuseong. What brings you here?”

“I was worried about you, so I came to see you.”

“This is touching. My Yuseong wants to see me.”

“I’ll come more often, Dad.”

“Yes. Your presence gives me strength.”

Feeling the sigh in my father’s words, Jung Yuna tilted her head.

“Huh? What’s wrong, Dad? Is something happening?”

“Huh? Nothing much. Just the usual company stuff.”

Curious, I sat down and asked.

“What’s going on? Can you tell us?”

“Haha. I don’t want to worry you.”

“It’s okay, Dad! We can’t do much, but we can listen to you and share your worries.”

“Yuna is right. They say a burden shared is a burden halved.”

“Well... If you put it that way, I can’t not tell you.”

Father finally opened up.

“Actually, we have some trainees we’re planning to debut. But I’m struggling to decide who to choose.”

“So, a boy idol group?”

“No, a girl group. We have 15 trainees as candidates, but we can only choose 4. I’m really struggling with this decision.”

“It seems they all have talent.”

“Hmm. I’d say it’s a mix. Even if we choose them, there’s a lot to improve, and I’m not sure where to start.”

I don’t remember any girl groups from JY becoming famous. They were just average, and none of them became a major hit.

If that had happened, the company would have grown before Jung Yuna debuted.

“So, I’m really struggling. Even though our company has good financial resources, we can’t just dig holes to make money. It costs at least 1 billion won to develop a girl group, and we’ve already failed a few times. The losses are starting to pile up.”

Even with good financial resources, there are limits.

It’s not at a dangerous level yet, but my father seems to think that if this continues, it will eventually become unsustainable.

But if Jung Yuna debuts?

There would be no need for such worries.

Money would flow in endlessly, and there would be no need to develop other groups.

But I...

‘I don’t want to make Yuna suffer.’

I didn’t come here to become the same kind of person as Jung Yuseong.

‘I won’t overwork Yuna like a money-obsessed person.’

Jung Yuseong and his cousins, who pushed Jung Yuna to become a star, knew she was a golden goose and overworked her.

They didn’t care about her mental or physical well-being.

They made her work tirelessly to earn money for the public.

I never wanted to do that.

My purpose for being here is solely to...

‘Be Yuna’s real older brother.’

Therefore, I will treat her with the care and affection of a loving older brother.

If Yuna really wants to become a judge, prosecutor, or doctor (though it’s a difficult wish), I will do my best to help her achieve it.

I will let Yuna do what she wants and be content with her happiness in the family.

Then who will make the money?

“Dad, those trainees you mentioned earlier.”

“Yeah?”

“Can I see them?”

Perhaps this time, my ability to see auras can help find the golden goose.

**Chapter 8**