Chapter 113
Did we manage to get in touch with the Japanese management?
Daepaseong Entertainment was bustling with activity in October. From the beginning, Min Jiheon, a Hallyu star and popular actor, saw his popularity surge even more with his overseas OTT debut in Please Take the Camera. On top of that, it was because Seo Hoyun also gained popularity as a supporting actor.
Moreover, Shining Star had spread across the sea, creating a big impact in Japan. So, to prepare for the following year, Lee Jihyeon was typing like a madwoman.
I wish I could borrow a cats paw.
If you have time to say that, why not get a cat first?
Lee Jihyeon, who was having a hard time at Daepaseong Entertainment again today, sighed with her dark circles reaching her chin. Just looking at the Daepaseong logo on the computer background made her so angry that her hands trembled.
Small and medium-sized business hell.
Still, Lee Jihyeon endured it. When it got hard and she wanted to say fuck this shit, a bonus was pushed in front of her. Seeing the amount, Lee Jihyeon silently decided to endure.
The money was too big to refuse.
Unaware that Seo Hoyun was diligently mopping the floor behind her, Lee Jihyeon was mumbling to herself, looking at the fan merchandise on her desk.
Ah when will I get to fight again when will I get to see our editor rolling around and the blonde third prince No, when is the ungrateful son event coming
What are you talking about, Miss Jihyeon?
She talks like that when shes tired, let her be.
Lee Jihyeon gritted her teeth and hit the keyboard. It was a mistake to had emphasized her ability to speak Japanese on her resume. Because of that, everything related to the Japanese expansion was coming through her hands.
If they dont promote me, theyll pay.
Lee Jihyeon, who was nodding obediently at the seniors words with sparkling eyes a year ago, couldnt bear the malpractices of the small and medium-sized company and finally turned dark.
I just handed over to the Japanese the debut of The Dawn.
Oh~, its Jihyeon indeed.
Shut up.
Now it was a basic passive feature for Jihyeon that whenever her seniors said something, swear words would rise to her throat. When her senior clicked away cheerfully, another employee looked at Jihyeon with a regretful face.
Jihyeon deeply sighed and opened a new document window to process the next issue.
The Dawn is really popular, isnt it? We could actually plan a tour with this much popularity.
We wouldnt know until we try. Well, it might be possible in a small hall in the countryside.
Its a pity. We should have planned a small concert, right?
Are you crazy??
At her seniors words, who was empty-headed in these matters because he only managed actors, Jihyeon felt rage rising within her.
You want a concert abroad when we havent even done one domestically? Are you kidding? Thats like our company screaming that we want to be cursed at!! Huh?! There are so many concert venues and stadiums in this country! Why? Why cant we use them?!
Uh, ah, err.
As she recalled the past and screamed like a lunatic, people turned their eyes, and gradually avoided Jihyeon.
In a world where the company would be criticized if they had even a slightly higher number of concerts abroad than domestically, what if they debuted abroad with a concert?
[Daepaseong, fuck you]
[I thought they were getting better at their jobs, but theyre still fucked upHey Daepaseong, were offering you money, but you cant take it and youre wasting it on this (beep-) (beep-) (beep-) (beep-)]
[Daepaseong (beep-)bastards(beep-)look down on domestic fans ahgone mad]
The rest were unspeakable expletives. Jihyeon, imagining the criticism of Daepaseong that she felt she would know even without looking up, brushed off the goosebumps on her arm.
Oh shit, its really scary just thinking about it.
In fact, in Jihyeons opinion, even though the Japanese debut was a bit of a sensitive issue for fans, it was inevitable. Apologies to the fans, but in the long run, overseas debuts were ultimately a path for the artist.
As she sent the proposal, Jihyeon tightly closed her eyes.
I cant help but get some heat!
.
.
.
And at that time, Seo Hoyun was having a similar thought.
What should I do with this?
The K-pop wave was blowing worldwide, and these days, its easy to spread abroad through YouTube and SNS, so the timing of overseas expansion has accelerated compared to before. There were also groups formed with the explicit purpose of overseas expansion.
Of course, its still openly said that if you only send a singer overseas, its because theyre not popular domestically. Also, because domestic fans could easily fall away, a balanced schedule of domestic and overseas activities was needed.
Currently, Daepaseong was busily rowing the boat as overseas projects were coming in.
Hearing the story of overseas expansion through Jihyeon, Seo Hoyuns forehead naturally frowned.
Although overseas activities were inevitably a matter of timing, if they went abroad just as they were starting to get a response in Korea, it would inevitably be difficult to talk to domestic fans.
In Korean, Ah is different from Oh, and the same words can sound different depending on how they are said nicely.
Even though its next year how on earth should I handle this?
As he was worrying without being able to find an answer, as he had never experienced this in his previous life, Jeong Dajun, who was scribbling something with a Japanese test paper from the second language section open, suddenly collapsed on the table.
I cant do it.
Did you solve at least one problem?
Keep quiet and solve it.
Kim Seonghyeon, who had taken an ice cream out of the refrigerator and handed it to me, took a quick look at Dajuns test paper and was stunned.
You havent solved even a single problem?
Ah should I just not study? Should I just perform instead of going to school on the day of the CSAT?[1]
What nonsense is that?
You have to study to take the exam. Where is this brat trying to escape to? I thought it would end with a one-shot, but Kang Ichae slithered down from the sofa and chuckled at Dajun, patting his shoulder.
Little one, study hard and guess the answers~. Whats important in life, happiness or success?
Success is obviously more important.
Thats so Hoyun-like.
Kim Seonghyeon muttered beside me as I quietly replied. I stretched out my arm and lightly poked at Kang Ichaes forehead.
Hey, tell me honestly. Dont you think the same way?
What?
You dont care about money, okay, I get that. But if you work your ass off composing and the result is a failure, what are you going to do?
I dont care?
What about the box office success you were talking about last time?
That was important to us, thats why I said it.
Kang Ichae chuckled.
As long as its precious to me, it doesnt matter.
Yeah, why bother talking with this guy with such ironclad mental strength. Kim Seonghyeon then asked as he rubbed his chin,
Kang Ichae, do you really think like that?
Huh?
Youre actually hoping that Jeong Dajun will fail his college entrance exam.
What?? Really!?
Jeong Dajun suddenly threw his pencil. He was definitely overreacting because he didnt want to study anymore but surprisingly, Kang Ichae flinched.
??
We were all stunned.
Was it true?
Hey, hyung. What are you talking about~ Im cheering for our youngest.
Yeah, why would Kang Ichae do that?
Late to the game, Kang Ichae laughed and cleaned up the spilled water. Even I, who have a not-so-great temper, had to intervene, but Kim Seonghyeon replied while stretching out his legs.
He thinks its more fun to see someone fail than succeed.
What kind of devils logic is that?
Uh Ahahaha.
Hey, hyung. Is it true?
Um.
That shameless Kang Ichae was speechless, blinking quickly, then gently covered Jeong Dajuns ears, who was looking at him in disbelief.
Of course.
.
How was our main rapper going to handle this?
Whether he covered his ears or not, Jeong Dajun, who had heard everything, was trembling as if his phone was vibrating from betrayal.
Sometimes youre worse than Hoyun.
Holy shit! How can you say such harsh words?
Should I go harder? Ichae-hyung is just not swearing, but hes really just like Hoyun!!
Gasp, Ichae, youre cruel~.
I think I should be the one angry here.
Seong Jiwon, who had been fervently typing on his laptop at the dining table, quietly approached the noisy members.
Hoyun, didnt you have a separate schedule?
Ah.
Thats right.
I slightly turned my head.
With Joo Woosung.
Hey, where did the senior go?!
Kim Seonghyeon was angry, but I didnt have a single gram of energy to spare for Joo Woosung. It was a Best Friends Special on YouTube with Joo Woosung and Yu Jia.
There was no need to rush like this, but I accepted it since a 2-week limit appeared on the quest window last time.
Ahaha, have a good trip.
Its a bit concerning.
Using Joo Woosung to complete the quest was a good idea, but since the previous Over-Immersive Captain, I felt guilty about going out alone too much.[2]
The members didnt seem to care much, but its easy to get talked about because of the different weights of each member. I was worried that if there were any disturbances within the fandom, fatigue would accumulate.
Joo Woosung-senior, isnt he very active these days?
His last song was so popular.
Yeah, thats true. The reaction was awesome.
As I was pondering over this, I received a text message.
It was from Lee Jihyeon.
Planning Team Lee Jihyeon: Hoyun-ssi
Planning Team Lee Jihyeon: Youll be filming with Joo Woosung-ssi soon, right?
Planning Team Lee Jihyeon: Its a live broadcast today
Planning Team Lee Jihyeon: Please watch this before you go on the variety show
?
Planning Team Lee Jihyeon: (Video)
I turned on the strange video and let out a hollow laugh.
Wow, Lee Jihyeon-ssi is really amazing.
Huh?
[Guys, Hoyuns shooting with Woosung tomorrow.]
[What?? With The Dawn all together?]
[No, its a solo variety show. I heard its a YouTube special for Jia.]
Fans were stirred up on social media, but no one voiced any strong opinions. Woosung had appeared with Hoyun before on Over-Immersive Captain, but this time the response was a bit strange.
[Ah um.]
Everyone was careful with their words. Thats because last time, Kill the Lights activities clashed with Black Calls Kings, which significantly affected The Dawns performance.
[Well.. Were not in a position to compete with Black Call Kings (It would be shameless if we did). Sure, Kill the Lights pissed us off last time, but its not Woosungs fault its because Daepaseong messed up the schedule
Calm down, speak slowly]
[Well Its about raising public recognition]
Even though everyone seemed a bit shaky, they tried to move on. Even though Seo Hoyun occasionally went off on his own, he seemed genuinely close with Woosung, and they decided to leave him be, thinking hed handle it well.
Personal activities were inevitable. They wanted to let it slide as quietly as possible, but as expected, the timing was never missed, and trouble began.
[Ah , Seo Hoyun really has no sense, right after Kill the Lights?
Right]
When such posts started floating around, fans just chuckled bitterly.
Seo Hoyun was clueless?
[If our bunny is clueless fuck What about half of the worlds population?
And what about you?]
[Hoyun is not clueless, he just doesnt care
Exactly
I want to play the clip of Shining Stars nomination in front of you.][3]
Even if youre used to being hit, it doesnt mean you build tolerance.
[Ah, its annoying
Dont get angry, go do a hobby
Okay.]
Eventually, fans who held back their irritation exploded, arguing against anonymous hate comments.
[Seo Hoyuns fans are really crushed
Yes, planning to crush till the core ]
[Isnt his personality dirty? Im a bit repulsed by him
You idiot, thats one of his good points.]
They didnt forget to send the worst hate comments in PDF to Daepaseong. And they laughed.
[Ah, if I could be repulsed by Seo Hoyun Wouldnt that be a happy life?
Indeed, its a bit exciting, right?
Wow, this is really funny, look at everyones personality.]
Theres a saying that you become like the character youre a fan of, and indeed, Seo Hoyuns fans started to resemble him.
Fans, who laughed amidst the hate comments with a staunch mentality, suddenly widened their eyes at a video that came flooding in.
[Wow.]
And they quickly clicked the link.
[Heart-pounding, shall we eat salad? The Dawn Cover]
A short 30-second video was uploaded to The Dawns official account.
[1] College Scholastic Ability Test, a test for South Korean high school students that plays a huge role in where a student could go to college.
[2] See starting with Episode 55
[3] See Episode 37
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