'She is coming up now.' Reiko rushes into the room and shouts.
'In that case, let's quickly move the room behind.' Jeffrey picks up his cup and rushes to the 2 people he is talking to in the meeting room behind.
The 2 people thought confused but didn't question. Once they settle down in the meeting room, they hear the lift bell announcing the lift has arrived at the level.
'Why is Jackson's photo shoot being postponed? Why so last-minute notification? What about the rest of the schedule? Will there be more delays to his album release?' Mia continues to question as she speaks on the phone with her secretary following behind her.
Jeffrey immediately put a finger to his mouth to stop the 2 people from making any sounds as he hears Mia walking towards her office.
The moment Mia opens her office door, 'Was someone here just now?' Mia turns to ask Reiko.
Reiko is stunned and does not know how to reply. Mia just narrows her eyes and returns to her phone call.
'Who?' Mark, Mia's secretary whispers.
Reiko just shakes her head, knowing fully well that Mia can still hear them. As Mia ends her phone call, she calls out to Mark.
'Jackson's schedule has some changes. His manager is a mess. Arrange to replace with someone else. Mark, can you help call up YG Management and ask for Donghyuk.' Mia asks.
Mark nods while Reiko asks, 'What happened?'
'Yu-jin screwed up Jackson's schedule again, today send him to vocal lessons instead of the photoshoot. The photographer is very angry so we need to find another photographer for him.' Mia feeling a headache getting heavier.
A knock came. 'Come in.' Mia responds without looking up.
'Mia, you are back?' Jeffrey's small voice comes from the small crack.
'Jeff! So, is you who used my room?' Mia heaves a heavy sigh.
'You do have your room you know.' Mia continues.
'We are signing a new artist today. Your room has a good atmosphere.' Jeffrey starts to whine.
'Your room is just right above me. We have the same view!' Mia exclaims.
Jeffrey shyly smiles as he enters the room with the new artist. Mia's eyes widen as she notices the new artist - JJ Project. She immediately bows and shows them to the guest area. Jeffrey chuckled as he saw Mia's reaction.
'Anyway, they have already signed the contract, so you will arrange the rest with them?' Jeffrey says as he exits the room.
'Welcome to JM Entertainment.' Mia started awkwardly.
'Mark called up YG Management and arranged for Jinhwan and Yunhyeong to come up now. Oh, Donghyuk too.' Mia instructs.
'Good to be here. Mr. Jeffrey has been very persistent with us signing with JM Entertainment.' Jaebeom smiles.
'I must apologise for his behaviour. He is new to the signing of artists. You guys are our second artists. Our first is Jackson Wang.' Mia explains.
A small knock came and entered 3 men - Jinhwan, Yunhyeong and Donghyuk.
'Sit!' Mia quickly shushes them to sit opposite JJ Project.
'So, I have arranged for Jinhwan to be Jinyoung's manager, while Yunhyeong to be Jaebeom's manager.' Mia explains.
'May I know the reason behind the arrangement?' Jinyoung speaks for the first time since they met.
'Of course, Jinhwan is multi-linguist as he speaks 5 languages. Hence, he will be able to assist you for more acting roles and global interviews.' Mia started, Jinyoung looked impressed.
'As for Yunhyeong, he is a very good cook and a good planner, he will be able to take care of Jaebeom's health.' Mia concludes.
Jaebeom nods, agreeing with the arrangement.
'We do provide vocal and dance lessons if you guys wish to attend, just let your manager know, and he will arrange it for you. Just a note, Jackson usually takes his dance lessons on Wednesday. You guys can be friends, at least he won't be so lonely during lessons.' Mia suggests.
JJ Project nodded and kept a mental note of that.
'I understand that both of you live together so would be best if you guys work with your manager on lessons and schedule so that the other manager can assist with work matters.' Mia continues.
JJ Project continues to nod.
'So, any questions for me?' Mia felt a bit awkward with just her talking.
'Yes. If there is any studio that I can use?' Jaebeom breaking the ice.
'Yes! We have prepared a studio for you. We do have some in-house producers and lyrics makers and if you wish to meet them up to discuss any music, let your manager know, and he can arrange for you to meet them. They will show you around the building today as well. We have quite a few facilities in our building which you are free to use.' Mia explained.
'Sorry and it is a bit late too. What is your position actually?' Jinyoung felt the question came too late.
'Ah! Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Mia, the president of JM Entertainment. Mr Jeffrey is the CEO of the company.' Mia stands up and bows.
'This is Mark, he is my secretary. And that is BM, my bodyguard.' Mia introduces 2 men standing behind her.
JJ Project widens their eyes as she introduces herself.
'If there are no more questions, I leave you with your managers. I need to speak to Donghyuk urgently.' Mia said apologetically.
'Yes of course.' JJ Project replied as they stood up, while their managers led them out of the room.
Mia handing over instructions to Donghyuk as he will be starting as Jackson's manager immediately, while JJ Projects explores the building with their managers.
'So, our building has 14 floors. Ms Mia's space is on the 13th floor, while Mr Jeffrey is on the 14th floor. The basement is a carpark area. 1 and 2 floors are stage and styling departments office. The 3rd floor is our in-house restaurant, 4 - 6 floors are recording studios, 7 - 9 floors are dance studios, 10 and 11 floors are meeting and conference rooms, and lastly 12th floor is YG Management.' Yunhyeong explains in summary.
'You forgot something in-house gym is on the 3rd floor as well. Also, small rooms for Vlive and Instagram can be found on the 11th floor. In addition, our public relations, marketing and legal departments are located in another location.' Jinhwan adds on.
They exit on the 6th floor, 'Let me show you, JJ Project recording studio.' Yunhyeong breaks into a bright smile.
JJ Project studio is located in the middle of the floor, beside the pantry area. As they enter the studio, Jaebeom can't help but be impressed. Though there are 7 studios altogether on the floor, the studio allocated to them isn't a small one.
'We have 6 in-house producers, 2 on each level. As JM Entertainment started backstage, hence have access to many producers, mixing engineers etc. we rent out our studios from time to time. Jinhwan explains.
'So, if you have many producers or lyricists you wish to work with, is easy to get them here, most probably, they have heard of us. We have a small reputation underground.' Yunhyeong said with pride.
'Guess we did make a good decision to sign with JM then.' Jinyoung smiled while Jaebeom let out a relief of breath.
'We won't disappoint you.' Jinhwan smile.
'By the way, where are the marketing or public relations teams located?' Jaebeom asks out of curiosity.
'Ahh~ There is a short - 4 stories building just right in front of this building? Some parts are renovating. First floor, we are planning a café and a merchandise store. The second floor is the public relations and marketing teams. The link bridge is on the second floor as well. The third floor is empty at the moment, for stock keeping. The fourth floor is our legal team. Yunhyeon explain.
'We will give you a tour there at another time. As it is getting late, let's get you guys home and rest for the day.' Jinhwan led them to the lift.
Yunhyeong nodded in agreement, 'Tomorrow both of you are having your profile photoshoot.'
Just like that, both teams go their separate ways.