When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 94

# 94

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When Do-wook first received an offer from Lee Jin-ri to perform at the awards ceremony, Do-wook had to recollect his memories.

Originally, Jinri Lee tried to remember who was with her on the awards ceremony stage. And soon I remembered that Man-to-Man Yoo Myeong-je was with Lee Jin-ri at the time.

It was a time when man-to-man was gaining popularity. The awards ceremony stage with Lee Jin-ri attracted a lot of attention due to the meeting of hot stars.

The scandal was a bonus. In an article revealing the process of preparing for the awards ceremony stage, a photo of the two people being friendly was also revealed.

The problem was that the two got along too well.

Although he was young, Yu Myeong-je looked like he was in his late twenties. Since Myeong-je and Lee Jin-ri are together, it is said that the two have so-called ‘chemistry’. It was okay up to that point.

Meanwhile, a separate photo was taken of the two people who had become close friends having dinner after practice, which led to a lot of talk.

In fact, even though the two revealed several times that they became close friends because of the stage, people who started to think that they just hung out on their own began to suspect that the two were dating.

Reporters also went that route in order to write provocative articles.

Ara Entertainment tried to block the article, but there was no good way. If there were actually photos taken, they would have been blocked with kickbacks, but these were just articles about suspicion.

Two people ate. Goes well. It was difficult to stop even simple articles with the same content by giving money.

Jinri Lee was often involved in scandals with male celebrities due to her attractive features. Moreover, Yu Myeong-je also had an image among his fans that he had a lot of women.

Because they were two people, there was smoke even without lighting the fire.

Of course, after the awards ceremony ended and many other issues arose, the two people’s story naturally entered the story.

‘The reason I tried to hide the preparation process for the awards ceremony stage was because I was afraid something similar might happen…’

The rumor disappeared, but it was true that Yoo Myeong-je had a slight afterimage related to Lee Jin-ri.

Therefore, Do-wook planned to leave nothing but the performance in the public’s memory by only showing Lee Jin-ri and his appearance on stage.

It was assumed that if an article was written about the two people, reporters would follow them, and if their daily lives, such as practicing, going to and from the practice room, or eating, were revealed, people would immediately start thinking about their everyday relationship.

“Oh, I was a little late. “Have you waited long?”

Jinri Lee and her manager arrived at the practice room. Gu Cheol-min, who was in the corner, stood up and said hello. Dowook also put his cell phone away and stood up.

“no. “I’m sorry for making you come here.”

“no. It’s also nice to visit a popular idol’s practice room. “I need to gain some youthful energy!”

Do-wook laughed at Jin-ri Lee’s joke.

He must have known that a scandal had occurred, but Jinli Lee seemed unconcerned.

Instead, Manager Lee Jin-ri’s cell phone continued to vibrate. After checking the name that appeared on the phone, Manager Lee Jin-ri frowned and looked very tired.

“Turn off your phone! “I announced my official position, but why do you keep calling me?”

When Jin-ri Lee grumbled with some irritation, Manager Jin-ri Lee turned the cell phone on silent and put it in his pocket.

“Oh, have you seen it?”

“yes?”

“My knight.”

When Do-wook couldn’t bring himself to talk first and just watched, Jin-ri Lee asked Do-wook first. When Do-wook nodded cautiously, Jin-ri Lee said.

“No, there is a song featuring Myeongje in the upcoming album.”

“Ah…”

“So, an article was published saying that we became friends and had a meal together.”

Do-wook nodded while listening to Lee Jin-ri.

‘Even if the future changes a little, what will happen will somehow happen…’

Lee Jin-ri laughed as if it was funny.

“No, no matter how bad my image is, I’m with a boy of the same age. Isn’t that too much? It didn’t make any sense, so I felt a little comfortable. “I’m thankful for the misunderstanding.”

“haha. “You must be in trouble.”

“The fans were very upset. Actually, I made an official statement that it wasn’t true. “There aren’t any special pictures, so we’ll get into the conversation soon.”

“yes. That’s how it should be.”

“Because we also revealed that we worked together on recording an album.”

Do-wook quietly listened to Jin-ri Lee’s story. Jin-ri Lee also complained, as if she felt quite unfair and was tired.

“Who would want to work with me like this? “I tried to gain popularity among my juniors, but I ended up causing a lot of trouble.”

“Don’t think too much about it.”

“Even if I don’t want to… No, I’m whining in front of a young person. sorry.”

“No, senior!”

“But it’ll be okay since I’ll only be performing for one day with Do-wook.”

“yes. “It’ll be okay.”

Moreover, since there had already been a scandal with a Man to Man member, Do-wook was able to shake off any slight remaining anxiety.

“Then let’s start practicing!”

“yes.”

When Do-wook answered, Gu Cheol-min prepared to practice.

Meanwhile, Jinri Lee also stretched to dance. Lee Jin-ri, who was moving her body around in front of the mirror, spoke.

“But…”

“Huh? Please speak.”

“When I think about it. “For someone who tried to be careful of scandals, the performance suggested by my junior… isn’t that too strong?”

Do-wook laughed at Lee Jin-ri’s question.

Dowook had come up with a performance that would get all the spotlight at once.

In fact, Jin-ri Lee’s question was correct because the performance itself was of a strong level. However, Do-wook thought that the public clearly distinguishes between on-stage and off-stage.

“It’s a stage.”

“There is something bold about it. Okay, let’s do our best!”

“yes.”

Soon, music began to resonate loudly in the practice room.

***

On the day of the TBN Song Awards Ceremony.

The scandal between Lee Jin-ri and Man to Man Yoo Myeong-je had been sorted out to some extent. However, the fact that the two people were standing in the same place at the end of the awards ceremony made people think about watching them closely.

As the stage cue sheet was circulated among fans, it also became known that Lee Jin-ri and Do-wook would perform together almost in the last order.

As fans, we had no idea what kind of stage it was. The fan cafe was filled with excitement.

Rather than the atmosphere of linking the two as a man and a woman, the response was that they were looking forward to what kind of stage they would perform.

As Lee Jin-ri is a female singer who mainly performs sexy dances, a stage with a sexy concept was expected, and fans were on the verge of losing their minds with anticipation when Do-wook appeared on such a stage.

At the same time, TBN also released information about Lee Jin-ri and Do-wook’s joint stage that afternoon to promote the awards ceremony.

It was an article asking people to look forward to the fact that they had prepared it in secret and that the two were going to do a sexy dance with perfect chemistry.

Since it was a meeting between two people who were already very popular with the public, attention was focused when the article was published.

After finishing rehearsal, the KK members were returning to the waiting room.

Today, KK prepared a remix version of ‘Howl’.

It was already difficult because the ‘Howl’ choreography continued without a moment of rest, but with the group dance part in the middle with about 30 back dancers, the stage became even more physically demanding.

“I feel like I’m going to pass out after doing this.”

“Haa……”

“Aren’t you so tired that you can’t receive the award?”

“Say something that makes sense.”

Jung Yoon-gi and Ahn Hyeong-seo were fighting on the sofa in the waiting room, almost collapsing.

The group dance part with about 30 back dancers was truly spectacular.

After finishing the rehearsal, all the staff applauded.

Those on stage were in perfect harmony, with no one making a mistake. It was powerful choreography. In addition, Taehyung Park even did somersaults, and the KK stage alone was expected to be a big attraction.

While the members were down, Dowook took a breather and changed his clothes.

There was quite a bit of time before the stage with Jinri Lee, but there was a bit of tension because it was my first time on stage with Jinri Lee, who is not a member who is always with me.

The stage order at the awards ceremony was almost in order of debut.

After a few groups performed after KK Man to Man, it was Sabang Shinhwa and Lee Jin-ri’s stage.

The TBN awards ceremony began with loud cheers.

Today, KK was supposed to receive the main award. Other awards were decided based on voting results or judging, so it was difficult to know whether the winner would be awarded.

Man to Man was also confirmed to win the main award.

‘I still think that Man to Man can turn things around…’

Do-wook thought as he watched the opening stage from the singer’s stand.

There was clearly a growing difference between Man to Man and KK. Nevertheless, I was anxious because it wasn’t to the point where I couldn’t catch up.

The Rookie of the Year Award was soon announced.

The group that received the Rookie of the Year Award, which KK received last year, was a female idol group produced by Brave Only Child, which has now gone out.

“wow…! Yong PD.”

When the name of the brave only child came out of the leader’s mouth while giving an acceptance speech, Kim Won clapped and loved it.

For Brave Only Child, the group he produced won the Rookie of the Year award for two years in a row. Dowook also watched with a happy smile.

After that, the main award ceremony followed.

KK received the main prize as the third winner. Next was the Man to Man main award.

However, afterward, KK won four awards in succession, winning the ‘New Korean Wave Award’, the ‘Korea Culture Promotion Agency Director Award’, and the ‘Performance Award’.

KK’s stage and Man to Man’s stage were together, and there was a big difference in the shouts.

Of course, the fact that KK’s stage was such an amazing stage that people couldn’t help but shout out loud also played a part.

This was because it was a stage where even viewers who were watching the TV at home, not on site, had no choice but to stop what they were doing for a moment and watch the dancers and KK’s movements that filled the stage.

‘I’ll just have to keep going like this.’

Do-wook was convinced after hearing the shouts of a different dimension.

And it was the long-awaited grand prize announcement.

It was the most tense moment, but as of now, it was clear that Four Directions would win the grand prize.

However, since KK’s popularity has grown to this point, the officials unanimously say that no one knows whether Sabang Shinhwa will be able to receive the grand prize until next year.

Moreover, there was controversy. In fact, it was because KK was ahead in terms of music scores, etc. There was some talk about whether it made sense for Sabang Shin to receive the grand prize just because album sales were much higher.

Anyway, the target was Four Directions Myth.

The moment the MC shouted “Shopang Shinhwa,” cheers erupted. A loud cheer filled the hall.

‘Next year…’

Do-wook thought as he watched Sabang Shinhwa receiving the trophy. Do-wook had a firm determination to receive the grand prize in the name of KK next year, no matter what happened.

***

The next morning, what was plastered not only on the main screen of the portal site but also on the front page of the sports newspaper was not the image of Sabang Shinhwa receiving the grand prize.

It was a photo of Do-wook, who finished his performance with Lee Jin-ri wearing a loose white shirt.

To be exact, it was a photo of sexy-looking Do-wook and Lee Jin-ri close together as if they were about to kiss.

〈Shocking performance! Lee Jin-ri and Kang Do-wook heated up the stage!〉

〈Even the KK performance that won 4 awards〉

〈Awesome! We broke the highest viewership rating ever at the TBN Awards Ceremony!〉

Did you really do it? No. The controversy was heated. At the same time, people who discovered Dowook’s new appearance were enthusiastic.

The reactions were that it was too sexy.

I thought it was just a straight image, but there were many opinions that it was new to see it this way.

Although some fans were shocked by the unconventional performance, most fans responded that a stage is just a stage.

The reactions were that although their hearts ached, they were happy to see Do-wook’s sexy side.

Yesterday’s protagonist was not the Four Directions Shinhwa that received the grand prize. It was Dowook.

“Hey, your reaction is no joke.”

“That’s why.”

“Wow… But I was surprised too. “There was no scene like that in rehearsal.”

The members were also amazed as they watched the stage several times.

Dowook just smiled shyly.

In the midst of the noise of people talking to each other, the door to the practice room opened and someone came in.

“uh?! PD?!”

Ahn Hyeong-seo, who spotted him first, ran out.

It was the brave only child who opened the door and entered, showing off his huge presence.