Debut or Die - Chapter 19

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I was quite nervous until I turned on my smartphone to check the reaction to episode 1.

‘I thought it might have been too much of a laughing stock… .’

But surprisingly, viewers responded more favorably than ridiculed.

Even by the time the chorus of “POP☆CON” came out, public opinion had completely turned around.

With a nuance of crush.

-Gag Zone Jam

-You’re cute ㅠㅠ You’re very focused

-To be honest, I came out for an audition to do this hahahaha

-Yes,

I have to work hard to come

out

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It was true that I strategically prepared the song selection.

However, I thought it would be at the level of ‘I worked hard, so I’ll let you pass’, but it was an unexpected benefit.

Wasn’t it the national rule of audition pro viewers to despise those who couldn’t do it?

I was a bit confused, but I soon understood the situation.

‘It’s because I sang well the other day.’

First of all, it was a situation where the traditional expectation that a singer should sing well was satisfied, so dancing was not at an embarrassing level, but it was tolerated.

However, it seems that the character was more highlighted by taking care of laughter.

That character is kind of… It was embarrassing, though.

‘I mean, I deliberately chose only universal answers, but it came out like this.’

Basically, it was to prevent the pod from being caught.

In addition to that, in order to emphasize the main vocal position, I have been responding to everything without difficulty.

Even in the interview, he did not mention his personal opinion at all and only spoke objectively that would not go against the social consensus.

‘however… I’d rather pick it out with the nuance of having no soul.’

Anyway, even if I went to Mo, I only had to go to Seoul. I meant to take the KTX, but it doesn’t matter if I take the express bus.

‘I passed the first step well.’

It was clear that early recognition was secured. This was not a premonition, but tangible results.

This is because the status window pop-up appeared while watching the broadcast.

[Start of fame (2)!]

10 000 people remembered your existence!

: Point +1

[Call of fame!]

50 000 people remembered your existence!

: Rare Attribute Draw ☜ Click!

With one broadcast, the unit jumped to 50,000.

‘The sense of reality disappears.’

I decided to look at the reward that appeared in the pop-up later, and instead turned on the search box and entered a keyword.

[Re-listing! Idol Co., Ltd. ratings]

The results came out right away.

[Average viewer rating: 3.7%, highest instant viewer rating: 6.8%]

Oh my God.

‘… Is it the first episode of the ruined cable entertainment series?’

It seems that he succeeded in turning off the aggro properly.

Of course, looking at it objectively, it wasn’t insanely high ratings.

Nevertheless, the fact that 100,000 people remembered Park Moon-dae meant that he left a considerable impression, regardless of likes or dislikes.

Then, let’s take a closer look at the ‘Likes and Dislikes’ section.

After checking the overall public opinion flow of the first episode, I immediately checked my evaluation video clip.

[Reversal of 100% pure public participants! Park Moon-dae]

I think my limbs will disappear.

‘… Let’s erase it from our heads quickly.’

Check out the best comments.

-yes? Popcorn here? Haha (????7326 / ????181)

-I woke up after watching while dozing off. )

-Yes, this memo is Park Moon-dae (????2061/ ????372)

“Hmm.”

first of all… It was a good sign that the comments that gave me likes to the point where it was embarrassing came to the top. It was a little strange… … Thank you.

However, the high rate of ‘dislike’ was a risk factor.

Another contestant who was favorably edited… For example, compared to Cha Yujin, it seems to be roughly 1.5 times.

It meant that there were quite a few people who were repulsed by ‘Park Moon-dae’ who appeared on the air. Perhaps the problem is that it came out unsocially.

Then what is the most effective appeal I can make at this point?

I can’t help the negative image that has already formed, but there are many idols who use this as a gimmick to give them a laugh.

Just thinking about it right now… … Every idol group with flaws has at least one member.

So in the next shoot, there is only one thing I have to do.

‘It should look friendly.’

I immediately remembered the following search term.

[Idol Co., Ltd. PR video]

The next shoot was PR video production.

Let’s find the most meaningful examples up to 3 days before the remaining date.

* * *

〈Idol Inc.〉’s PR video was filmed live.

However, the process of preparing the PR video was recorded like a variety show. It was scrap content to pass the time at the ranking announcement ceremony.

“everyone! Are you all ready?”

“yes!”

Participants enthusiastically respond to the MC’s obvious voice.

‘… I feel like I see this scene every shoot… Is it an illusion?’

Anyway, the important thing was that the participants became more desperate.

“I like it because everyone seems to be doing well! Now, do you know what we are preparing for today?”

“PR video!”

“Introduce yourself!”

“you’re right!”

Everyone must have seen the reaction in the first episode.

Everyone would have realized. No matter what you do in front of the camera, if it doesn’t get broadcasted, it’s like nothing happened.

‘So no matter what I do, I can’t help but be desperate for PR videos that are broadcast live.’

In fact, it was never a fair competition.

The live broadcasting competition, which is being held in a state where popularity has already been judged by episode 1, is no different from half-determined results.

However, even in the midst of that, it seemed like everyone was desperately preparing the video without saying anything because there was always someone who flipped it into a PR video every season.

Since it was a live broadcast with 77 amateurs, of course all sorts of controversies followed as a bonus… How come no one cared

The contestants will think it’s fine if it’s only them, and the production crew will be happy that the amount of buzz increases.

“Today at 8pm, Tnet’s global WeTube channel will host a live performance just for you!”

“I’m really nervous.”

In terms of placement, the big Sejin standing next to him was a little shy.

He didn’t look nervous at all. There is no such thing as a deceiver.

“Oh wait. I think I said it wrong!”

“?!?”

“This isn’t a live just for you guys!”

As if the MC was enjoying the reaction, he encouraged a response with his arms. Embarrassed participants screamed.

“What do you think a celebrity’s romance is?”

“Romance… … ?”

“It’s an advertisement, folks!”

“… … !”

The MC spread his arms wide.

“Each of you must choose one collaboration item to advertise and promote yourself and the item together!”

“yes?!”

These bastards decided to eat it raw.

It’s just a plausible thing to say that it’s a collaboration item, but it’s a product of T1, which has Tnet as an affiliate.

If you get caught on one or two things and see the viral effect, it doesn’t matter if it’s good or not.

Even among the crazy tactics of < Idol Inc. >, it was capitalistic enough to be counted on one hand.

‘Isn’t someone hurriedly poking it in from the top?’

The series that I thought was ruined and neglected suddenly got a reaction, so I put a spoon on it.

Anyway, the MC’s words were plausible.

“This item may feel like a burden to promote, but please remember that it can also be used as a prop to show off your charm!”

“Ah~”

The participants seemed to be convinced. It was a wise attitude, since there was nothing I could do about it just because I couldn’t understand it.

“Then how do you get these props for you to have?”

“running?”

“Rock Paper Scissors?”

“karaoke?”

Examples of programs similar to last season came out here and there. The MC shook his head with a sad expression and shouted the correct answer.

“as soon as… It’s a treasure hunt!”

“omg?”

“The production team has hidden treasure balls with ‘items’ all over the accommodation. You have another 15 minutes! You just need to find the treasure ball!”

Big Sejin nodded with a slightly admiring expression.

“Do you think this will be fun?”

“… okay.”

The composition that viewers will find interesting is correct. Although the contestants who do it are perfect for dogfighting.

77 people rummage through a building, and there will surely be something upsetting.

Of course, the contents of the ranking announcement ceremony were for the purpose of relieving tension. It didn’t seem like it would be overly serious.

However, I did not hesitate to spill subtle nuances.

‘I can already see all sorts of speculations and rumors coming up on the Internet.’

“ah! Like the audition pros, the treasure balls also have ratings. Please keep that in mind and watch the ball carefully!”

It must have been painted with gold, silver and copper.

“Now, get ready… … .”

Everyone got ready to run.

“start!”

“Ouch!!”

With screams, 77 people rushed into the accommodation. I slipped away and turned around.

‘Let’s go in through the back door.’

No matter how much I thought about it, there was a high probability that I wouldn’t be able to get anything out of it if I went in through the front door together.

If you go back and go through the side door, you’ll have less competition with the other contestants.

Then Sejin and Gold 1 chased after me.

The smirk was like treachery.

“Thank you, Moondae. The bus is comfortable.”

“Brother, you are smart.”

“… … .”

It doesn’t matter if it’s just two people, but… I’m kind of hot.

Gold 2 and Seon Ah-hyun, who were standing at a distance, seemed to have been swept away by the crowd and entered the main gate.

After all, life is timing. Too bad.

* * *

“Oh Mundae~ I found it right away.”

As soon as I entered through the back door, I immediately found a ball on the threshold.

It was silvery.

‘As expected.’

Keun Sejin also nodded while looking at the opaque silver ball.

“It looks like it’s divided by grade Bsilgol, right?”

“Let’s use our proper and beautiful language! Gold silver bronze! How nice!”

“He’s a patriot.”

If you talk more, let’s throw it away.

“… How about doing a quick search? The others will come soon.”

“Yes~”

“Hyung is relieved because he has a realistic academic background.”

I quickly moved on. Surprisingly, the two followed without making any noise.

warehouse once.

“It is convenient to think of this in reverse. A place for the producers to hide… Um here?”

Sejin smiled and took out a brass ball from the chalk box in front of the camera.

“… … !”

“Hey~ Is this a true story about Bronze?”

“Oh shit. My asshole isn’t going anywhere.”

Unexpectedly… Worth it.

These guys have quick hands. Thanks to that, we divided the zones without saying anything and searched all the warehouses in an instant.

“Oh, I found another silver one! Shall we move now?”

“agree.”

“agree.”

He is also quick to judge the situation. Without further hesitation, we quickly moved to the next area.

“Where?”

“Let’s go to the restaurant. I have a camera.”

“Mundae’s eyes are good.”

“As expected, the man who found the back door.”

“… … .”

It would have been better if it hadn’t sounded like this, but… I mean.

No time was wasted in the restaurant.

All three of them silently began searching around the area where the cameras had been set up.

It was when I opened the cutlery box.

“found.”

“omg!”

“It is gold.”

Got a golden ball.

“Why are we at the gold level, but Mundae is looking for it first?”

“I can’t help it. older brother. I guess it’s because Mundae is a golden hand.”

“That’s right. After all, you can’t beat what you’re born with~”

“Other kids are coming.”

“oh.”

I finally figured out how to keep my mouth shut. I can give you a sense of work.

Anyway, after hearing the sound of footsteps running, I quickly left the restaurant.

“consolation?”

“yes.”

The same search was repeated upstairs as it was. It was efficient.

“Hey~ It’s good that the three of you came!”

“Iknow, right! To be honest, I agree with this, right?”

“okay.”

“Oh~”

I will be honest.

I benefited from these two guys. With three people searching together, the efficiency was high.

Overall, I had good observation and mobility, so it was convenient to quickly search and move. Judgment was fine.

The distribution was neatly done, not those who were strangely stubborn.

“Then we… Did you find 4 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze?”

Big Sejin split the plastic ball the size of his palm.

Gold 1 said carefully.

“That’s right. hmm… … Each of us had one of each color, and Moondae took us away, so we gave them gold instead of silver. how is it?”

“I like it~”

It’s nice that it ended neatly, but I shouldn’t leave room for bad comments.

Once I realized the power of editing, I felt very uncomfortable.

“Ah, then I won’t take the brass color. Take two.”

“Oh, thank you!”

“okay!”

As each of them was taking care of their balls, an announcement came out in the dorm.

-200 seconds left~

By the way, we were hiding in the warehouse next to the back door of the road to avoid the crowd of participants.

It wouldn’t be too absurd to get robbed here.

“Hyung, the kids over there are coming!!”

“hey! Let’s bounce!”

We quickly exited through the back door and headed for the meeting place.

“Ah~ Farming nice~”

“As expected, our teamwork. Relentless.”

Those guys must have relaxed, and their mouths became free again.

At the meeting point, participants who had already found one or two balls were opening their own.

There has been no action to take it by force.

‘It’s obvious that cameras are scattered all over the place.’

It seemed psychologically reluctant to steal the ball from the opponent.

“Wow, shall we open it too?”

“Good~”

“Yes.”

On returning to the seat, the ball began to open.

Sejin Sejin and Gold 1 had a lot of balls in their hands, so I was quite envious.

Still, two higher grades would be better. Even if you get several obscure ones, it becomes difficult to choose.

I turned two gold balls open.

and hardened

“… … .”

wait for a sec.