When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 70
# 70
Formula (4)
– Is it real???
-You got accepted into the Korean National University of Arts? That’s awesome haha
– I didn’t know Kang Do-wook was good at acting haha
– Talented kids are good at anything they do!
– I was wondering why there was no news about the university, but it looks like he failed at Joo Won University and prepared for Daejejong…
– I know it’s hard to get into that place… After all, you’re a celebrity lol
– Don’t be so ignorant. It’s harder to get into because you’re a celebrity, and they’re famous for not recruiting celebrities
– That’s right. Hahaha, if you stay still, you will get to the middle hahaha. People from Daejejong will faint when they hear this
– but what is it with Joo Won-dae’s Sil-eum and Kang Do-wook?
-Doesn’t it seem like having a mess of eyes isn’t your previous reputation?
-I guess he’s better than Seojun haha.
-So, it’s weird…is Kang Do-wook worse at singing than Seojun?
-How many hit songs did you have, but you couldn’t get into the practical music department?
– Joo Won-dae looks like he’s going to hit the ground haha
– Kang Do-wook says one thing, Joo Won-dae is hitting the ground, is Kang Do-wook a friend?
-I’m a fan of Do-wook’s oppa, haha. What’s the point? If you drop someone who is good at singing and composing and doesn’t miss anything, it’s right to hit the ground
– Seojun is no longer the promotional model for Joo Won-dae, who even Do-wook Kang couldn’t land on. Haha
– KK fans, there’s no need to grab Seojun’s oppa’s hair magazine. Please stop;;; -The
comments section was buzzing with genuine questions, not just hair pulling .
It was so hot that it couldn’t be compared to before. As their popularity increased, interest in KK and Dowook also increased significantly.
Most of the comments were either surprised at Do-wook’s acceptance to Korea National University of Arts or praising his versatility.
The Korea National University of Arts’ Department of Acting was a school full of prestige and prestige just by its name alone. It was a place that was different from other universities’ broadcasting entertainment departments that can be entered because of their popularity.
Those who heard the news were curious about Do-wook’s acting skills, as just being admitted meant that his skills had been recognized to some extent.
At the same time, questions about being rejected from Joowon University’s Department of Applied Music also emerged.
The current face of Joowon University’s Department of Applied Music is Man to Man’s Seojun. When people hear about Joo Won-dae, they naturally think of Seo-jun.
Seo-jun and Do-wook’s rivalry to some extent also played a role in people making the connection.
Some of the commenters started with ‘Why couldn’t Kang Do-wook go to Joowon University, which Seo-jun passed?’ and were confusing the essence with the question of ‘Is Seo-jun or Do-wook better?’
However, those who obscured this essence were the comment response Do-wook wanted.
Do-wook left the portal site and went to ‘Treasure Island,’ a site he had bookmarked in his mobile phone browser.
It was a membership-based adult community site where female fans interested in idols gathered. As it was operated under a strict membership system, the number of people was smaller than that of large communities, but since it was focused on adults, it was a place where a lot of useful information was gathered. Broadcasting officials were also seen frequently.
Title: ㄱㄷㅇ Treasures who were surprised to see an article saying that Joowon University was rejected. Gather together and take a look.
My friend works at Joowon University, and he said corruption at Joowon University’s College of Arts has been no joke for a long time.
Don’t you think there’s something going on?
-I didn’t pass, but I failed, so how
does this have anything to do with corruption? -The people who passed are strange?
-Isn’t this a high-level scam?
-ㅇㄹ Are you talking about singers from entertainment companies being admitted every year?
-ㅅㅈ That’s right.
-Please delete the confusing post.
Dowook confirmed that he succeeded in raising suspicion to some extent.
It was only at the level of raising suspicions now, but it was clear that once the suspicions were raised, they would grow bigger and become a fait accompli.
This was because corruption was actually rampant. If there was a connection between Joo Won-dae and Ara Entertainment, help from above was needed to properly dig into it.
First of all, since there was a possibility that evidence would emerge as the story came out in the adult community, Do-wook thought he should continue to check ‘Treasure Island’.
“Kang Do-wook-!”
At that time, the hotel room door opened wide and Ahn Hyeong-seo shouted. Dowook, who was sitting on the bed looking at his cell phone, put his cell phone down for a moment and stood up.
The members who arrived in Tokyo were on their way back from a group tour of Tokyo city.
Do-wook, who was exhausted from preparing for his Japanese full-length album and exams at the same time, remained at his hotel.
“What is all this…”
Do-wook couldn’t help but be a little embarrassed by the sudden gathering of members. Even Director Oh Baek-ho was there with a smile on his face.
Taehyung Park slowly approached Dowook, holding a cake with a single candle on it.
“Should we have a party to celebrate passing the exam?”
Only then did Do-wook understand the meaning of the cake after hearing Jeong Yoon-gi’s words.
“What are you doing?”
Dowook muttered shyly. Kim Won shook his head and started singing, saying something like this should be properly celebrated.
Hyeong-seo Ahn urged him to quickly blow out the candle, and Do-wook blew lightly to blow out the candle.
It was Taehyung Park’s idea to have a cake to celebrate admission.
Of course, the university he applied to was a university he could easily go to, but Taehyung Park was always bothered by the fact that he got accepted to the university and Do-wook failed.
Kim Won also greatly agreed to Park Taehyung’s suggestion to buy at least a cake. Kim Won, who watched the news of Do-wook’s rejection of Joo Won University from the side, also felt a sense of inexplicable debt.
And yet, all the members knew how hard Dowook had worked to achieve this result.
Of course, it was Dowook’s personal problem, but the members truly thought it was a good thing for KK.
All six members were not close friends, exchanging stories with one another. It was because we were like family, spending time together all day.
Dowook was moved to see the members congratulating him in unison.
They were members much younger than me. Nevertheless, it seemed like they were becoming true ‘friends’… Do-wook smiled with a relaxed heart.
“He recognized me from when he acted well in music videos.”
Jeong Yoon-gi stood next to Do-wook, who was baking the cake, and caught the wind. Then he looked at Seok Ji-hoon and said.
“Next year, you too should follow Do-wook and enter Daejejong.”
“…I am not confident. “The acting style is also a bit different from there.”
Seok Ji-hoon shook his head as if it was a difficult task.
“It’s perfect if Jihoon joins! There are two people from Daejejong in KK! Then that’s just what we’re doing. “Acting idol?”
“Only two out of six can act, are they acting idols?”
Jeong Yoon-gi blocked Ahn Hyeong-seo’s fuss.
“Jihoon can go wherever he wants.”
Dowook concluded the conversation by handing out cakes on plates provided in the hotel.
Director Oh Baek-ho, who was watching, lightly tapped Do-wook on the shoulder.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“no. thank you.”
“You must be busy with school life, but…”
Director Baek-ho Oh chose his words. I had no intention of breaking Do-wook’s morale with pointless words, but it was also time to address my concerns.
Do-wook silently waited for Oh Baek-ho’s next words. I could almost guess what they were worried about by looking at their expressions.
“I’m sure you can take care of it yourself.”
“Speak comfortably, brother.”
“You should never forget that your main job is as a singer. know?”
Do-wook acknowledged this point from Director Oh Baek-ho. After all, he didn’t rise to the position of manager for nothing and receive scouting offers here and there.
I always knew how to manage my singers appropriately at the right time. Management wasn’t just about scheduling. As time goes by after debut and you gain popularity, it even takes care of your mental health when your mind becomes sluggish.
He had great qualities as a manager.
“sure.”
“You really have someone to worry about, too.”
Hyeong-seo Ahn said, taking Do-wook’s side. Taehyung Park, who was mumbling with chocolate cake in his mouth, also nodded as if what Hyungseo Ahn said was correct.
“So that’s it.”
“omg. So you’re not saying we should already prepare for the next album, right? “I just finished preparing my Japanese album!”
The members closest to him knew best how much of a workaholic Dowook was. Hyeong-seo Ahn asked, feeling scared. Dowook chuckled and shook his head.
“no. So, this is about Yoongi hyung. “I was going to ask what it was.”
“Oh, that!”
When Do-wook brought up the topic, Director Oh also thought it would be a good idea to talk about it while everyone was gathered.
Not long ago, Jung Yoon-gi received an offer to appear in a program from the director of ‘Student Rapper’.
It was an offer to appear on ‘Show Me the Honey’, a new adult version of the rapper survival program. If you make it to the finals, the program will last for about two months from the first contest to the last contest.
It was Jung Yoon-ki’s individual activity, not a team activity.
As it was a survival program, it was clear that there would be a lot of stress and there would be many debates about skills. If it goes well, it will be a great help in making our name known, but there is also a high risk of causing trouble.
‘Show Me the Honey……. It is a program that is extremely popular.’
As soon as Do-wook heard that the show that Jung Yoon-gi had been offered was ‘Show Me the Honey’, he fell into trouble.
‘Did you not receive offers to appear before or did you decline the offer because KK was less popular?’
As far as Dowook knew, Jung Yoon-gi had no history of appearing on ‘Show Me the Honey’.
Because of this, Dowook had no choice but to worry even more. It was an unknown future. Although the program itself was quite popular, it was also a program with many controversies, just as Oh Baek-ho and Jeong Yoon-gi worried about.
‘He is truly a high-risk, high-return professional. Is it really a benefit or a loss….’
Jeong Yoon-gi opened up about his thoughts.
“I had a hard time being a student rapper. I’m worried that I’m just bringing bad name to KK’s name. “Now I have more to lose.”
The other members also turned serious faces. It was not a situation where it was easy to decide whether something was good or bad.
As Jeong Yoon-gi said, it could have tarnished KK’s name, but on the contrary, it was also an opportunity to make the name shine.
“I felt like we should all decide together, not just me. “Go out or not go out.”
The members nodded.
Dowook looked back on his memories. It reminded me of the cast of ‘Show Me the Honey’. Currently, Jung Yoon-ki’s rap is much more advanced than when he was a student rapper.
‘It’s definitely competitive. Even compared to the skills of the winner at the time, I don’t feel like I’m falling very far.’
Dowook looked at Jeong Yoon-gi and said.
“brother. “I think as long as I’m confident, I can do whatever he wants.”
“So… I don’t think you’ll be bad at it, but I think you’ll be good at it. The problem is that I’m afraid it will be too hard… If it seems like it will be too hard, don’t do it.”
As Do-wook and Ahn Hyeong-seo spoke seriously, Jeong Yoon-gi felt grateful to the members. The feeling of trusting himself made Jeong Yoon-gi feel reassured.
Other members also expressed similar opinions.
Jeong Yoon-gi nodded with a worried expression.
“okay. “I’ll think about it more.”
In fact, Jung Yoon-gi’s heart was already inclined to appear. He had a strong desire to challenge himself as a rapper as long as the members supported him.
‘If Jung Yoon-ki’s personal awareness increases… KK has nothing to lose. It would be better if my skills were recognized.’
As Do-wook thought, he began to picture in his mind what he would be like after being with Jeong Yoon-gi.
***
next day. A group photo of KK appeared on a huge electronic display board located in a high-rise building at Shibuya intersection.
It was an advertisement made under the active push of Nakamoto.
The members, who drove to check out the advertisement before going to the handshake venue to commemorate the release of their regular album, looked mesmerized at their photos hanging in the center of Tokyo.
And in Seoul, Seojun, who was selected as the sub-male lead of the public broadcaster’s Monday-Tuesday drama