Debut or Die - Chapter 160

It was a national rule for the winner of the previous season to appear on the

160th episode audition program.

In particular, Testa was a living witness to the success of < Azusa >, so I would have asked her to appear unconditionally even if I were a production team.

And since the current agency is also affiliated with T1, of course it is impossible to refuse.

“Guys, think about it. Wouldn’t it be cool? It’s a champion appearance!”

“Oh~”

Keun Sejin laughed at the manager’s words. I want to answer you not to talk bullshit, but you seem to be holding back.

“Did we all talk about leaving?”

“Hmm, I guess that’s how it happened. You guys still think that we will keep our loyalty in the same company.”

sounds like loyalty

‘Half of the guys here have been smashed at least once by the bad side.’

Everyone seemed to think the same, but a few people stood out who were a bit ridiculous or smiled bitterly.

However, Cha Yu-jin raised her hand while making a face thinking deeply about something.

“older brother! Are you a woman this time?”

“uh? Oh, a participant?”

“yes!”

“that’s right. Girls!”

“Oh.”

Cha Yu-jin said with a serious face.

“I have a fan who thinks of me as a boyfriend. do not like it!”

“Puch!”

I heard Seon Ah-hyun’s sare.

“Hey, you just have to be careful~ You’re not even dating them!”

“When you meet a good person, dating is natural! I don’t know!”

“All you have to do is say something cool on set! There is no chance that far, Eugene!”

That’s right.

‘I won’t make it particularly intertwined on the screen.’

Wouldn’t T1 want to split the belly of Testa, who lays golden eggs? It will not unnecessarily damage Testa’s brand image.

However, there was room for participants to be misunderstood by editing.

‘Participants neglecting practice because they are distracted by the appearance of a popular idol… .’

It was a very familiar composition. It even evokes nostalgia.

It was just tiring to be involved in such a thing. And that’s not the only risk factor.

‘I think these bastards are fooling around.’

Since season 3 we did was so successful, in season 4, various forces must have worked hard to control it.

Looking at the term, it wouldn’t be strange if it had already started last year.

‘Controversy erupts with a 10% chance.’

I didn’t want to get involved in that shit in the slightest.

‘I buy it as much as possible.’

I wonder if it’s right to focus on the look rather than looking cool, so I’m going to have a briefing later.

While I was sighing, Raebin Kim, who was sitting next to me, raised his hand.

“Well then, giving a song that fits the female height that I wrote this time as a mission song… … .”

“no.”

“No, Rabin.”

“… ? All right.”

Before the manager could even answer, Kim Rae-bin lowered his hand again in response to the refusal.

I was lucky that he wasn’t stubborn.

‘Use your passion for producing elsewhere.’

We’re going to go with a keynote that doesn’t get involved as much as possible.

“When are you going to shoot?”

“What about next week? It didn’t take long, so I caught it short in between.”

“Oh~”

I leaned against the backrest listening to the conversation between the manager and Sejin.

“Oh, it’s Thursday. The day with the Moon University entertainment schedule!”

oh i know when

* * *

“< The Singer I Created > The best singer character is… … .”

“This is Park Moon-dae’s ‘Groom in May’!”

Puffup!

Cheers resounded with the sound of pollen bursting.

Above the panelists clapping, ‘Three consecutive wins!’ The appearance of the same subtitles was already good in my eyes.

“Congratulations!”

It was the first time I did the ‘Groom in May’ stage after a 4-week absence due to a special program.

And it was also the last win.

This is because in this program, in order to maintain freshness, the number of times a character can hammock is limited to three times.

‘It’s over.’

It was just the right timing.

For the second time, they sang a rhythmic tango, and this time, they also sang a faint nocturne to recall memories.

‘Of course, I arranged the climax longer.’

Thanks to that, I was able to win three times and get off, so I felt comfortable.

I moderately exchanged the final impressions I had prepared with the panel.

Now, let’s say thank you to the viewers and members… .

“Mr. Moondae, don’t you want to come out as a new character?”

“that’s right! I’m so sorry to send it away~”

He says that, but I know that he will say it again.

“If there is a chance, I hope to see you again later. It was really fun and happy while I was the groom in May.”

This is the truth.

‘Thanks to that, my recovery was quick.’

Having a schedule that I had to prepare alone helped me sometimes when I felt uncomfortable meeting Ryu Chung-woo.

It was comfortable not having time to think about anything else because I was getting busier.

‘… Intermediate counseling was also helpful.’

It’s embarrassing to admit it, but it certainly worked to confide in an expert, even if it was only scratching the surface.

Thanks, I have no other thoughts right now. The number of consultations was also reduced.

‘I want to be able to settle the status window without too much difficulty.’

While I was organizing the current situation in my heart, the MC continued to work hard.

Let me focus on shooting.

“The ‘Groom in May’, who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame by winning three times in a row, will produce character goods with the support of the Arts Council Korea.”

For reference, this is a kind of public service project, but profits are not returned to the broadcasting station, and all are donated.

“Thank you for your interest in this product that helps undernourished children. Viewers!”

However, the name of the donation is not me, but the name of this program.

‘The blade robbers.’

It also robs you of tax benefits.

Of course, thanks to this, you can only gain recognition. If there are any problems with merchandising, it’s all the fault of the broadcasting station.

“Thank you so far.”

“We liked it too~”

“See you again!”

A staff member came out of nowhere and put a doll in my arms. It is a ‘May Groom’ doll with flowers on its face.

‘oh my god.’

It is also used extensively for publicity.

I smiled and shook the doll once, nodded to the judges and the audience, and came down the stage.

I heard the voice of the MC shouting the ending comment from above.

“Thank you for your hard work~”

“You worked hard. Mr. Moondae!”

“Thank you thank you.”

The sense of accomplishment was pretty good. I fiddled with the stuffed toy in my hand.

‘… Should I put it in the bedroom?’

I’m about to change my roommates soon, so I’ll have to place them somewhere to commemorate when I change rooms later.

‘Okay, that’s enough.’

The variety show that I started alone is now over.

Now it’s time to go to finish filming Testa’s hometown variety show visit.

“Welcome to Mundae~”

“How was it?”

As soon as I got into the car, the question came out.

I rocked the doll.

“I won.”

“Ooh~”

applause rang Ben. It’s not his job, but the reaction is good. With this momentum, I think it will be okay to work as a reaction bot on the set of < Azusa >.

“Is this a product?”

“uh.”

“and… .”

“Are you okay with it? I think it would be okay if we said that we should make something like this and put it in the album~”

After the business analysis, the flower-headed doll settled down in front of the window behind the seat.

And the car moved straight ahead and stopped in front of a familiar huge building on the outskirts.

“wow… Nothing has changed.”

“It’s been a really long time.”

I’ll bet the flower head on the fact that ‘I didn’t want to see you again’ was omitted.

Even Liu Cheng-wu muttered a little shyly.

“hmm… okay. Let’s do well.”

“yes.”

While ruminating over the script he had already read, Testa said, “Re-listing! Idol Inc. 2 > entered the set where they were filming.

And I came to confirm the situation that was notified.

“omg! Guys!”

“Oh~ hello!”

Gold 1’s group in the filming site… There was a golden age.

Of course, it’s not just that group. Right there, Gold 2 was glancing this way.

“Oh~ It’s really been a while, Heeseung? How are you doing as a model?”

“Hehe yes! Sejin hyung-nim, how have you been?”

The production team has gathered all the participants who have been active to some extent after appearing in season 3.

‘Isn’t it an irrational number?’

It seems that they are planning to launch after raising the popularity of < Azusa > to the fullest, but since the genders are different, the audience will be quite divided, so I wondered if it would backfire.

‘Well, it has nothing to do with me.’

It would have been better if season 4 was ruined.

If it goes as well as season 3, no matter how different the gender, the favorites of survival groups will change and there will be no leaks.

It would be the best result if it failed due to no fun rather than controversy over fairness.

‘Hmm, I don’t know how it is.’

Let’s finish filming safely.

“Ah Testa is here~ Welcome! Thank you.”

Testa shook hands with the extremely friendly PD and greeted the writers. Among them, there was the well-known writer Ryu Seo-rin.

“hello.”

The author who gave me a business card at a karaoke room and who had a relationship controversy with Ryu Cheong-woo.

And probably with a high probability, even if I originally came out, my relative… … .

‘This is enough.’

In any case, writer Ryu Seo-rin handed over the situation without pretending to know anyone. It was a pretty wise decision.

The PD gave a brief briefing before going into filming.

“Everyone, are you familiar with the directing now?”

“yes!”

“Please be cool~ Cool!”

The appearance direction that was briefed is as follows.

After the ‘Azusa Season 3 Achievement Video’ was played to the contestants this time, the participants suddenly appeared in front of them, gave a word of support, asked questions, and left… is the expression.

‘My hands and feet are shriveled up.’

It’s okay to do it. However, it was embarrassing to see clearly what kind of effect the person who planned this was aiming for.

“Do you want some super chocolate?”

“… uh. Give me one.”

“Give me too!”

I need to recharge at least.

After munching on the chocolate Sun Ah-hyun gave me, it wasn’t long before the shooting time came.

“We’ll be there in 5 seconds~”

The Season 3 contestants, who were waiting at the equipment in front of the ranking announcement set, rode the lift together and appeared in front of the Season 4 contestants.

Screams were already heard.

“Wow!!”

“Really? Is this real??”

I can’t believe this show either, but it’s real.

‘I’m sure it’s not going to be edited more excessively just because it won first place.’

I was already worried about monitoring.

* * *

“Whoa.”

“Ah, I was more nervous than I thought.”

The camera followed even after the filming was over, perhaps because it was intended to be a behind-the-scenes look.

I smiled roughly, waved my hand, and threw another cheering comment.

“go for it!”

“I hope Season 4 will be a hit.”

It’s not like I’m really going to hit the jackpot anyway, so I can do anything.

just a little… My hands were sweaty because the shooting was embarrassing. Shall I wash up?

“Oh, I need to go to the bathroom for a second.”

Instead of the manager who was away somewhere, Sejin Keun raised his head while looking at his smartphone.

“I’m not going to ask for the numbers of the participants, right? I believe~”

“Oh yes.”

I don’t even have the heart to say that I’m crazy because I saw another season 3 contestant flirting with me about getting a number.

‘I’ll see if I’m confident not to be caught.’

I shrugged and walked down the aisle.

As I was walking away from the noisy set, I suddenly heard a sound following me from behind.

‘no way?’

When I turned my head, there was a different person than I expected.

This is Choi Won-gil.

Was there a reason this guy came after me?

“That brother.”

“… ?”

Choi Won-gil spoke with a conflicted face.

“why.”

“… I don’t know how to tell you this. be careful.”

“What are you careful about?”

“It’s our agency.”

“… … !”

Are you telling this story yourself?

First of all, I made sure that no one was around to prevent the same disaster as last time.

“anybody there. I checked.”

what

‘I guess I learned a little on my own.’

I smiled and completely turned around towards Choi Won-gil.

“okay. Why is your agency?”

“… Do you know our main vocalist? Not me, but that brother.”

“Oh he.”

I think I’m talking about the guy from the golden age who wore a whole chicken with a ribbon when I played ‘Groom in May’ in < My Singer >.

“okay. know. why?”

Choi Won-gil continued hesitantly.

“With my brother… It seems to be comparing.”

“with me? With what?”

Why did you do such a reckless thing when you got a K.0 in My Singer? That’s because he came in first place in survival.

Choi Won-gil bowed his head.

“With that education… … .”

“… … !”

“That older brother is a Korean University student.”

oh my god.

‘There was this.’

right. This ‘Park Moondae’ didn’t even graduate from high school.

After living as a college graduate, I almost forgot about the bag strap of ‘Park Moondae’ because I was living as an idol right away.

Sometimes it only comes out as a scratching sound, but even that doesn’t come out well these days.

‘That means it’s a weak material.’

I’m not the only idol who dropped out of school in the first place.

During < Azusa >, it only stood out too much when my family affairs were robbed.

It also played a role in thickening the background of the ‘Park Moon-dae’ character, so it wasn’t particularly a weakness.

This means that if you touch it wrongly, you may face a backlash, such as persecuting people in Golden Age.

It’s a little bit like saying this, but it’s not that I’m not popular.

‘I think I’ve already guessed that the skill there is like this.’

I deliberately floated on Choi Won-gil once.

“Isn’t that too much to try? I want to know if you are sure.”

“… I don’t know It’s not like you told me, it’s just something I heard from the company… It was because I asked him to push his brother into an image like a young boy. They said Park Moon-dae hyung also used it as a material… … .”

“… … .”

So, instead of sticking with me one-on-one, is he being pushed into the image of a golden spoon with the feeling of ‘an elite with exceptionally good academic background and family’?

And as one of the many counterexamples that didn’t, I guess I was thinking of writing a sneak peek.

‘He does everything.’

Of course, I don’t know if I’ll really use it, but it was definitely a worthwhile attempt for an agency that is good at unplaying.

“I’m sorry I didn’t know. just… Because I’ve caused a lot of trouble… I said I wanted to apologize. sorry.”

“… okay.”

I held back a sigh.

“first… thanks.”

“… … !”

Choi Won-gil seemed surprised, but he nodded with a comfortable face.

“thank you. I’ll go there… … .”

“uh. It goes well.”

I looked at Choi Won-gil as he ran and disappeared for a moment, then clicked my tongue inwardly.

‘It’s ambiguous.’

This wasn’t something I knew I could do about it. I have no intention of doing anything useless like going to college by retaking the SAT right away.

‘Should I put the significance of knowing it in advance.’

And in any case, it doesn’t seem to be a big problem. I’ll be a little annoyed.

I shrugged and continued walking down the hallway.

‘I won’t have time to go to the bathroom.’

I had walked quite a bit, so the doorway on the other side got closer. So I thought of turning that way and leaving the set.

And I saw an unexpected encounter in the doorway on the other side.

“… I hope you will think about it! That senior is a really nice person.”

“… … .”

Some staff and Bae Se-jin were finishing the conversation.

‘PD?’

To be precise, Bae Se-jin, with a hard expression, had received something from one of the producers of < Azusa >.

The PD soon left and I approached Bae Se-jin.

“brother.”

“… … uh uh.”

Bae Se-jin seemed a bit lost.

“What’s going on?”

“that… … .”

Bae Se-jin had a conflicted face, but soon swallowed and said.

“Are you thinking of doing a drama with me?”

“… … !”