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Debut or Die - 245
It has been a long time since I had a conversation with Ryu CheongWoo."Is this the first time we talked alone after waking up?"No. Before I woke up from the coma, I was keeping a proper distance thanks to the damn truth check. It might have been longer."... Looks like I'll have to check the truth again."I briefly recalled the pop-up and then erased it from my mind. There's still time.Anyway... after waking up, this guy seemed to be in bad shape, so I left him alone for a while. In my experience, if you scratch him like that, he beats you up.TN: If MoonDae confronted him and talked about a sensitive issue, CheongWoo might close his mentality and reject his attempt to improve his condition and get worse, affecting him as well. The experience comes from the incident where CheongWoo hit a person's camera with bad intentions.But I didn't know that after the concert ended, CheongWoo would be the first to organize this meeting.- Would you like to have a non-alcoholic drink?- ... Hmm, yes.I accepted the non-alcoholic canned beer he gave me.Ttalkkak. Kkuljjok.The sound of opening the can and the tingling as I felt the drink pass down my throat was refreshing.- ... You drink well.- Yeah, a little.Not that I want to drink like crazy, but I can't deny that sometimes I feel like drinking.I don't know if Ryu CheongWoo is trying to match me or not, but he also had a non-alcoholic beer.That way, the talk started in a pretty smooth atmosphere and it wasn't hard to get to the point.- Have you thought about the lawsuit?Yes, the sudden gig is over, so it is time for this topic to return. I answered frankly.- I've been thinking about it... To be honest, I think it's going to be a burden for more than half a year. We will lose the support we have received.- That makes sense too.CheongWoo sipped his beer in silence.- The value we will have in a year... and the value we will have in ten years will be different.That's right.It's a concern that all people whose jobs have an uncertain future as their heyday could be over in a short time.- Will this job be worth quitting after being in its heyday for a year?Since Ryu CheongWoo was originally an athlete, this value judgment may sound familiar to him.He smiled bitterly.- It seems that Sejin hasn't given up yet. He has been investigating many things. He also met with a lawyer.- ... A lawyer?- Yes, I think they're talking frequently through text messages.When did you make time for that while you were practicing so hard?I was impressed, but at the same time it left me with a sense of bitterness.He must have wanted to prepare for a lawsuit, not a concert, but he must have been frustrated to have a donation concert out of nowhere that I decided to do as soon as I opened my eyes.It seems he put up with it because it was the wish of a dead man who woke up and came back to life....- ...CheongWoo and I drank beer without saying a word until I dared to speak first.- For now... I think we should call Sejin hyung.- Okay.This problem can only be solved if we take into account the opinion of someone who is in favor of the lawsuit.I sent a message to Bae Sejin, calling him.[Hyung, could you come and talk to CheongWoo hyung's room?]A "✓" appeared and then, without responding to the message, I heard him run up and carefully knock on the door.- ...Well, it's easy to understand.- Go ahead.- Y-yes!I opened the door for him and the composition changed to a three-person encounter.- We were talking about the lawsuit.- ...! O-okay.- Yes. You're still in the position of wanting to file a lawsuit against the company, right?- ...That's right.Bae Se-jin's face was tense, but the response was quite calm. It doesn't look like he's going to scream....- Despite the Human Rights Commission's recommendation to cut the tail, they haven't changed the CEO...! At this rate, it won't be long before they go back to acting like they used to!- ...- They are just waiting for everything to calm down!!!!!TN: "Cutting the tail" means "eliminating what is not useful", in this case, workers who did not perform their duties as they should have, such as the CEO.No. He's pretty angry.Well... The company now keeps a low profile so as not to attract attention, but Sejin was right. The CEO hasn't changed either.Although, to tell you the truth, it's better that he doesn't change.- Hyung, I think it would be better if the CEO stayed.- What?! Why?!I answered bluntly.- Because he must be scared.- ...??- It is possible that he will do nothing and just watch us. The problem has grown so big that he can't help it.In short, it means that the pecking order has changed.One of the artists almost died because of a company mistake, and the other singers also have justifications to sue. The moment they do, it will be the end of them.The head of the headquarters is likely to be broken to death, he will have to work hard to preserve his position.TN: "Broken to death" is slang for "having a really hard time."I slightly crushed the beer can to recycle it.- I mean, even if this company feels like garbage, it will be easier for us to use it in the future.- Use that garbage...- Yes, we will correct its immorality.- ...Bae Sejin was silent for a moment. I don't know if he is speechless or stunned.But soon he answered with his voice cracking.- Yes... that's what everyone thinks.Does this mean that Bae Sejin will have to give up if the majority vote refuses to make the demand, just like the last time we called it off when we were arguing in the hospital room?Sejin seemed to hesitate for a moment, but then continued.- Actually, I had already thought deeply about it. If we win the lawsuit, it will set a good precedent ....- ...Had he thought it through to that point?- But I understand. If I have time to think about it, then I also have to do my best for the group.Sejin lowered his head.- I will give up making the demand.- No...I had no intention of pressuring him.I was just trying to persuade him in a good way, and even in the case that we decide to make the demand, I would try to make it last as short a time as possible.I pondered over my words for a moment. However, Ryu CheongWoo spoke softly first.- Not everyone thinks like that, Sejin-ah.- Eh?- I also agree with making the demand.- ...!What?Sejin raised his head.- ...R-really??- Yes.Didn't this bastard agree with me when I said the lawsuit would be a burden?...Wait.I remembered CheongWoo's answer.- That makes sense too.... He said "too".I held back the urge to curse. This guy was neutral."Come to think of it, it was the same way in the discussion we had at the hospital."CheongWoo continued speaking in a still calm tone.- And Sejin-ah, I think you're doing a good job playing the role of senior hyung in the group.- ...Did he have to... say that?- That's what I think. It's just that I'm not sure whether to make the demand now or not, don't worry.- You...Bae Sejin seemed to be moved for a moment, but soon came to his senses and coughed falsely.- Ehem, then... W-what about asking the others? They might have changed their minds!- Yes, let's do that.- Okay, then.And a little later.- A lawsuit? Oh... Didn't we decide not to do that? Haha.- I-if we sue, will the next album be postponed indefinitely?- I want to do activities! Activities are great!- ...It was a K.O.Even Cha YooJin, who had previously been in favor, changed his mind as he tasted the success of the concert.Bae Sejin sat on the floor with a lonely face and began to reflect on the defeat. I felt sorry for him.Seon AhHyun, who at least remained neutral, was uneasy, but soon raised a hand and spoke cautiously.- That... I-if we demand, shall we take a break...?- That's right, AhHyun-ahChung-woo answered in my place. Then AhHyun looked around and replied in a low voice.- T-then, if it's not for long... I'd like to.- ...!!What are you talking about? I asked immediately.- Seon AhHyun, do you want to rest?- Eh? Y-yes...AhHyun avoided making eye contact with me. Did this guy...?- Wait, wait, wait. AhHyun, do you want to make a demand so you can rest~?- Yes, the concert ended well, w-we also received good responses. L-let's t-take a rest...and take care of our health, I think it would be good to do so...!Keun SeJin quickly replied.- Eeei, then let's rest~ Let's go somewhere to recover for a good time, except about two or three weeks to prepare for the new album!- Oh~- What is "recover"?- It's eating something delicious and having fun~- I like it!There was a flurry of "yes" votes. I noticed that Bae Sejin was holding back the urge to stare at Keun SeJin. The reason is because even though AhHyun has agreed to file a lawsuit, he wouldn't have won the majority of votes because of SeJin's clarification.The remaining problem is mine.After thinking about it briefly, I took a sip of the new can of beer and responded.- It's good to recover.- Oh!- R-really...?- Yes, it is.Anyway, the biggest problem is over.There's still a grace period until I "check the truth", so I can spend a little more time recovering.Because it was a serious accident."... I made them try too hard."Not me, but these guys.As soon as I was discharged from the hospital, I executed my plan of a donation concert, which also had the best sunbae group in this industry as my guest."I was desperate and, even though I made an absurd request, these guys listened to me."Still, the logic I used to persuade them, worked.I briefly recalled that conversation.- I think we need to add a topic of discussion.- A topic that will become a hot topic?- Yes. A topic that is not related to the accident or the mess with the company, but to the way idols are used. That will make the conflict burn hotter.- Good.That method rarely worked well for confronting an opponent.But it seems to have been a motivation for these guys and, fortunately, we had good results."We did very well after the concert."Public opinion will be fine for the time being as we have shown everyone the donation and photos.It's kind of sad that VTIC has also benefited a bit, but the composition of the challenger and the winner seems to have been set up well so that the general public and fandoms can accept it."Anyway, that will make it look normal for TeSTAR's popularity to increase."Now that I've gotten as much out of that concert as possible, I'll have to be mindful of my actions and make a few concessions.Even if they can't make a lawsuit in court, I won't object to them wanting to take a break."As for the lawsuit...there should be a way to achieve the effect Bae Sejin desires."As I made my mind work a little, CheongWoo smiled and spoke.- I like it too. We need to have a recovery period. How about you, Sejin?- ...it's okay.- Great, we all agree.The atmosphere became peaceful. Keun SeJin took the beer in front of me and opened it. I must be patient.- Ah, it's going to be Chuseok soon, so should we get together and have a good rest before we go to our homes~?- It-would be good!TN: Chuseok is the great harvest festival that is celebrated for three days when Koreans mobilize to gather with their whole family. It is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth month following the lunar calendar.
Among the people who were excited and making a fuss to go anywhere, Kim RaeBin's hand was raised timidly this time.- Eh? What's up, RaeBin?- Oh, I just want to make sure... Does that mean we'll tell the agency to temporarily suspend all our schedules and preparations for the next comeback?That's right.- We rarely have our schedule so free anyway. I think they'll have us film a few videos to show our fans.- I see! So, if we cancel the videos the fans can watch... Hmm.Yeah, the way he said that makes it sound very ambiguous.Fortunately, a plausible opinion came up.- How about we show them how we rest~ We can ask them to install an unmanned camera for us!- ... I don't know if they'd like to see that.- Well, it might sound a bit old-fashioned, but... never mind! That's how all the healing travel variety shows are done~ Don't you think it would be nice because we just did a big donation concert?That was true. It's not bad to make that kind of content in our downtime.Similar opinions came from all over.But I needed to change the subject a bit. I emptied the can and spoke.- But don't you think the concept of travel would be repeated? We traveled in the previous reality show.- Oh, that's right.- That's a good point.Idol Working Holiday. Everyone has a strange expression when they remember preparing and selling hotteoks.I crossed my arms."Other than that, is there anything that's typical for healing travel programs? Something that's appropriate for recovery?"Not taking a trip, but doing something new...ah, like that.Chicken feet.- How about setting it as a theme to do a mukbang?- Mukbang?That's content that not everyone has tried. I remembered the day I did that at Icorpo.And I wasn't the only one who thought of that. Keun SeJin burst out laughing.- As expected, Tibetan MoonDae wants his chicken feet~ Oh, Tibetan? Yeah, let's combine it with the idea of animals too! Can you think of any other key words? - Na-natural landscape...?- ... Okay.All kinds of healing keywords were randomly combined and we organized an urgent entertainment program."TeSTAR and its trip to the countryside to recover."... At the time, I didn't know how far this impromptu entertainment program would go.
It has been a long time since I had a conversation with Ryu CheongWoo."Is this the first time we talked alone after waking up?"No. Before I woke up from the coma, I was keeping a proper distance thanks to the damn truth check. It might have been longer."... Looks like I'll have to check the truth again."I briefly recalled the pop-up and then erased it from my mind. There's still time.Anyway... after waking up, this guy seemed to be in bad shape, so I left him alone for a while. In my experience, if you scratch him like that, he beats you up.TN: If MoonDae confronted him and talked about a sensitive issue, CheongWoo might close his mentality and reject his attempt to improve his condition and get worse, affecting him as well. The experience comes from the incident where CheongWoo hit a person's camera with bad intentions.But I didn't know that after the concert ended, CheongWoo would be the first to organize this meeting.- Would you like to have a non-alcoholic drink?- ... Hmm, yes.I accepted the non-alcoholic canned beer he gave me.Ttalkkak. Kkuljjok.The sound of opening the can and the tingling as I felt the drink pass down my throat was refreshing.- ... You drink well.- Yeah, a little.Not that I want to drink like crazy, but I can't deny that sometimes I feel like drinking.I don't know if Ryu CheongWoo is trying to match me or not, but he also had a non-alcoholic beer.That way, the talk started in a pretty smooth atmosphere and it wasn't hard to get to the point.- Have you thought about the lawsuit?Yes, the sudden gig is over, so it is time for this topic to return. I answered frankly.- I've been thinking about it... To be honest, I think it's going to be a burden for more than half a year. We will lose the support we have received.- That makes sense too.CheongWoo sipped his beer in silence.- The value we will have in a year... and the value we will have in ten years will be different.That's right.It's a concern that all people whose jobs have an uncertain future as their heyday could be over in a short time.- Will this job be worth quitting after being in its heyday for a year?Since Ryu CheongWoo was originally an athlete, this value judgment may sound familiar to him.He smiled bitterly.- It seems that Sejin hasn't given up yet. He has been investigating many things. He also met with a lawyer.- ... A lawyer?- Yes, I think they're talking frequently through text messages.When did you make time for that while you were practicing so hard?I was impressed, but at the same time it left me with a sense of bitterness.He must have wanted to prepare for a lawsuit, not a concert, but he must have been frustrated to have a donation concert out of nowhere that I decided to do as soon as I opened my eyes.It seems he put up with it because it was the wish of a dead man who woke up and came back to life....- ...CheongWoo and I drank beer without saying a word until I dared to speak first.- For now... I think we should call Sejin hyung.- Okay.This problem can only be solved if we take into account the opinion of someone who is in favor of the lawsuit.I sent a message to Bae Sejin, calling him.[Hyung, could you come and talk to CheongWoo hyung's room?]A "✓" appeared and then, without responding to the message, I heard him run up and carefully knock on the door.- ...Well, it's easy to understand.- Go ahead.- Y-yes!I opened the door for him and the composition changed to a three-person encounter.- We were talking about the lawsuit.- ...! O-okay.- Yes. You're still in the position of wanting to file a lawsuit against the company, right?- ...That's right.Bae Se-jin's face was tense, but the response was quite calm. It doesn't look like he's going to scream....- Despite the Human Rights Commission's recommendation to cut the tail, they haven't changed the CEO...! At this rate, it won't be long before they go back to acting like they used to!- ...- They are just waiting for everything to calm down!!!!!TN: "Cutting the tail" means "eliminating what is not useful", in this case, workers who did not perform their duties as they should have, such as the CEO.No. He's pretty angry.Well... The company now keeps a low profile so as not to attract attention, but Sejin was right. The CEO hasn't changed either.Although, to tell you the truth, it's better that he doesn't change.- Hyung, I think it would be better if the CEO stayed.- What?! Why?!I answered bluntly.- Because he must be scared.- ...??- It is possible that he will do nothing and just watch us. The problem has grown so big that he can't help it.In short, it means that the pecking order has changed.One of the artists almost died because of a company mistake, and the other singers also have justifications to sue. The moment they do, it will be the end of them.The head of the headquarters is likely to be broken to death, he will have to work hard to preserve his position.TN: "Broken to death" is slang for "having a really hard time."I slightly crushed the beer can to recycle it.- I mean, even if this company feels like garbage, it will be easier for us to use it in the future.- Use that garbage...- Yes, we will correct its immorality.- ...Bae Sejin was silent for a moment. I don't know if he is speechless or stunned.But soon he answered with his voice cracking.- Yes... that's what everyone thinks.Does this mean that Bae Sejin will have to give up if the majority vote refuses to make the demand, just like the last time we called it off when we were arguing in the hospital room?Sejin seemed to hesitate for a moment, but then continued.- Actually, I had already thought deeply about it. If we win the lawsuit, it will set a good precedent ....- ...Had he thought it through to that point?- But I understand. If I have time to think about it, then I also have to do my best for the group.Sejin lowered his head.- I will give up making the demand.- No...I had no intention of pressuring him.I was just trying to persuade him in a good way, and even in the case that we decide to make the demand, I would try to make it last as short a time as possible.I pondered over my words for a moment. However, Ryu CheongWoo spoke softly first.- Not everyone thinks like that, Sejin-ah.- Eh?- I also agree with making the demand.- ...!What?Sejin raised his head.- ...R-really??- Yes.Didn't this bastard agree with me when I said the lawsuit would be a burden?...Wait.I remembered CheongWoo's answer.- That makes sense too.... He said "too".I held back the urge to curse. This guy was neutral."Come to think of it, it was the same way in the discussion we had at the hospital."CheongWoo continued speaking in a still calm tone.- And Sejin-ah, I think you're doing a good job playing the role of senior hyung in the group.- ...Did he have to... say that?- That's what I think. It's just that I'm not sure whether to make the demand now or not, don't worry.- You...Bae Sejin seemed to be moved for a moment, but soon came to his senses and coughed falsely.- Ehem, then... W-what about asking the others? They might have changed their minds!- Yes, let's do that.- Okay, then.And a little later.- A lawsuit? Oh... Didn't we decide not to do that? Haha.- I-if we sue, will the next album be postponed indefinitely?- I want to do activities! Activities are great!- ...It was a K.O.Even Cha YooJin, who had previously been in favor, changed his mind as he tasted the success of the concert.Bae Sejin sat on the floor with a lonely face and began to reflect on the defeat. I felt sorry for him.Seon AhHyun, who at least remained neutral, was uneasy, but soon raised a hand and spoke cautiously.- That... I-if we demand, shall we take a break...?- That's right, AhHyun-ahChung-woo answered in my place. Then AhHyun looked around and replied in a low voice.- T-then, if it's not for long... I'd like to.- ...!!What are you talking about? I asked immediately.- Seon AhHyun, do you want to rest?- Eh? Y-yes...AhHyun avoided making eye contact with me. Did this guy...?- Wait, wait, wait. AhHyun, do you want to make a demand so you can rest~?- Yes, the concert ended well, w-we also received good responses. L-let's t-take a rest...and take care of our health, I think it would be good to do so...!Keun SeJin quickly replied.- Eeei, then let's rest~ Let's go somewhere to recover for a good time, except about two or three weeks to prepare for the new album!- Oh~- What is "recover"?- It's eating something delicious and having fun~- I like it!There was a flurry of "yes" votes. I noticed that Bae Sejin was holding back the urge to stare at Keun SeJin. The reason is because even though AhHyun has agreed to file a lawsuit, he wouldn't have won the majority of votes because of SeJin's clarification.The remaining problem is mine.After thinking about it briefly, I took a sip of the new can of beer and responded.- It's good to recover.- Oh!- R-really...?- Yes, it is.Anyway, the biggest problem is over.There's still a grace period until I "check the truth", so I can spend a little more time recovering.Because it was a serious accident."... I made them try too hard."Not me, but these guys.As soon as I was discharged from the hospital, I executed my plan of a donation concert, which also had the best sunbae group in this industry as my guest."I was desperate and, even though I made an absurd request, these guys listened to me."Still, the logic I used to persuade them, worked.I briefly recalled that conversation.- I think we need to add a topic of discussion.- A topic that will become a hot topic?- Yes. A topic that is not related to the accident or the mess with the company, but to the way idols are used. That will make the conflict burn hotter.- Good.That method rarely worked well for confronting an opponent.But it seems to have been a motivation for these guys and, fortunately, we had good results."We did very well after the concert."Public opinion will be fine for the time being as we have shown everyone the donation and photos.It's kind of sad that VTIC has also benefited a bit, but the composition of the challenger and the winner seems to have been set up well so that the general public and fandoms can accept it."Anyway, that will make it look normal for TeSTAR's popularity to increase."Now that I've gotten as much out of that concert as possible, I'll have to be mindful of my actions and make a few concessions.Even if they can't make a lawsuit in court, I won't object to them wanting to take a break."As for the lawsuit...there should be a way to achieve the effect Bae Sejin desires."As I made my mind work a little, CheongWoo smiled and spoke.- I like it too. We need to have a recovery period. How about you, Sejin?- ...it's okay.- Great, we all agree.The atmosphere became peaceful. Keun SeJin took the beer in front of me and opened it. I must be patient.- Ah, it's going to be Chuseok soon, so should we get together and have a good rest before we go to our homes~?- It-would be good!TN: Chuseok is the great harvest festival that is celebrated for three days when Koreans mobilize to gather with their whole family. It is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth month following the lunar calendar.
Among the people who were excited and making a fuss to go anywhere, Kim RaeBin's hand was raised timidly this time.- Eh? What's up, RaeBin?- Oh, I just want to make sure... Does that mean we'll tell the agency to temporarily suspend all our schedules and preparations for the next comeback?That's right.- We rarely have our schedule so free anyway. I think they'll have us film a few videos to show our fans.- I see! So, if we cancel the videos the fans can watch... Hmm.Yeah, the way he said that makes it sound very ambiguous.Fortunately, a plausible opinion came up.- How about we show them how we rest~ We can ask them to install an unmanned camera for us!- ... I don't know if they'd like to see that.- Well, it might sound a bit old-fashioned, but... never mind! That's how all the healing travel variety shows are done~ Don't you think it would be nice because we just did a big donation concert?That was true. It's not bad to make that kind of content in our downtime.Similar opinions came from all over.But I needed to change the subject a bit. I emptied the can and spoke.- But don't you think the concept of travel would be repeated? We traveled in the previous reality show.- Oh, that's right.- That's a good point.Idol Working Holiday. Everyone has a strange expression when they remember preparing and selling hotteoks.I crossed my arms."Other than that, is there anything that's typical for healing travel programs? Something that's appropriate for recovery?"Not taking a trip, but doing something new...ah, like that.Chicken feet.- How about setting it as a theme to do a mukbang?- Mukbang?That's content that not everyone has tried. I remembered the day I did that at Icorpo.And I wasn't the only one who thought of that. Keun SeJin burst out laughing.- As expected, Tibetan MoonDae wants his chicken feet~ Oh, Tibetan? Yeah, let's combine it with the idea of animals too! Can you think of any other key words? - Na-natural landscape...?- ... Okay.All kinds of healing keywords were randomly combined and we organized an urgent entertainment program."TeSTAR and its trip to the countryside to recover."... At the time, I didn't know how far this impromptu entertainment program would go.
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