Debut or Die

Episode 574 Testa

‘s next schedule is a joint concert in Singapore.

This was a typical Hantang event hosted by a broadcasting station attracting various singers.

And in such a joint concert, the singer’s current position is exposed in the open, depending on how the performer is treated.

From the size of the waiting room to the order of the stages, it is no different from a melee where you can watch the agencies fighting for rank with ‘how convenient they are’.

Especially the ending!

A place to go further and certify who the best and most powerful singer is and who the agency that owns that singer is!

‘… There are a lot of people in the industry who think that.’

Thanks to this, when more than one first team appears, the story comes out from the recruitment stage to who will do the ending.

And it’s funny, but it’s still like that.

– Is it Testa or Youngrin?

Both of them were last year’s target singers. They are even sharing awards at awards ceremonies in the present progressive form.

It seems like there should be an exciting dogfight to see who will stand the ending… .

“Yeah, it’s okay if we don’t have an ending~ Ey, don’t worry about it!”

I’m sorry for Cyber Rekka, but we and Youngrin aren’t very interested in things like that.

‘When I was a member of T1, I got a few endings at their concerts, and that’s it.’

Usually, when VTIC is added here, VTIC, which is the golden balance of both annual leave and popularity, has always taken it.

‘now… I think the ending will go to Youngrin rather than Testa in order of seniority.’

A young ending? Rather good. Even if Testa had an ending here, there could be a useless fight online, but what?

The number of episodes rather than the ending was the true indicator of popularity.

And that indicator has already been taken care of.

“Testa goes on air for all 3 stages.”

“Oh~ Yep!”

And it is a lineup of 3 songs leading to < Hunt >. You are strong.

For reference, the hunt was carried out in the original version, and only the last climax part was changed to a circus version for concerts, and it was agreed to use the stage equipment.

“It’s also a great way to get both a concert promotion and a strong impression at once!”

“that’s right! I like this choreography!”

“Yeah, but Yujin and Ahyeon, let’s be careful when backflips at the end.”

“yes… !”

It was the timing that had just finished rehearsal so smoothly and intensely.

An urgent message was delivered.

“They say we are the ending.”

“… ??”

[Perf.#18 / Testa (7)]

At the very bottom of the hot new cue sheet. The name of the singer who was even circled… It was Testa, not Youngrin.

“… … .”

A fundamental question arose.

“why?”

Of course, rather than Youngrin, the mass powerhouse who eats up the music charts, we, who are the center of the fandom, will be eaten overseas, but we can’t ignore the yearly difference.

‘Why are you scooping and feeding us when we didn’t say a word?’

In case you didn’t know, even the fake news that Testa was a hit abroad to the extent that the airwaves moved their heavy hips spread on WeTube.

Of course, nothing crazy happened.

It was the result of all calculations.

After receiving the cue sheet from Ryu Cheng-wu and carefully examining it, Se-jin shrugged.

“Ah~ The people of Halo Heim are doing three songs.”

“hmm… ?”

Yes.

A total of three songs, including two stages with their own songs and one stage covering the song of Youngrin’s group ‘Saint U’.

‘I received almost the same as Testa.’

The rookie mixed group had won an enormous amount of airwaves broadcasting more than their name value.

Of course, they didn’t pick it up themselves.

‘The management company gnawed at me and gave it to the rookie.’

Of course, it was also a place that quickly rose thanks to Youngrin’s group, so it wasn’t traditionally a friendly agency with a broadcasting station.

So, I think I noticed a little bit here and there while doing it… As a result.

“… Did you give this an ending just in case we protested?”

Bae Se-jin’s words are probably the correct answer.

The situation where Youngrin gave up her benefits for a rookie from the same agency and gave way to Testa.

“Mmm.”

There was a brief moment of silence.

“Should I decline? ?”

“It’s not like that.”

It was strange that he dared to kick the semi-ending.

Rather, it could lead to a bigger misunderstanding than if the ending was just done, so it was right to go as it is.

‘I can’t even fucking say why the amount of Halo Heim is the same as ours.’

I finished my calculations quickly and coolly.

“I think it would be nice to just work hard on what you’ve been given. How are you all?”

Everyone agreed, and the specifics were sorted out in an instant.

However, even after the members split up, Sejin stayed in his seat looking at the cue sheet for a while.

“What are you doing?”

“… Ah, Moondaemundae~”

The guy looked at the cue sheet with a strange expression and crossed his arms.

“It’s nothing… Well, that’s what I think.”

“What are you thinking?”

“I was wondering if Youngrin sunbae-nim had completely lost his mind as a producer.”

hmm?

“No, the circumstances… Sounds like a judgment you made as a producer of that rookie group rather than as a singer, right?”

that… That was right.

Besides, Youngrin was a director of the agency.

After the group they belonged to went backwards through direct cams, they almost fed the company, so not only their names are directors, but also their right to speak in the company will be firm.

So this… .

‘Does this mean that you willingly gave up the opportunity to a rookie group?’

I also look at the cue sheet with a mysterious feeling. That’s why the guy standing next to me wants to be appalled.

I caught a glimpse of Big Sejin.

He’s a guy who only looked at idols and changed himself, so it’s hard to see a senior who’s already successful ‘give in’ on his own.

“You don’t like it.”

“well… Hey, everyone lives differently!”

Big Sejin passed it gently as always.

‘I don’t deny it.’

Well, there was no need to say more.

“I know what. Oh, I just had something to give you feedback on the last movement on the < Hunting > stage.”

“Oh~ what is it?”

Let’s pay attention to our stage, our concert, and the fuck.

The short speculation ended like that.

However, I soon get an opportunity to prove Kisejin’s ‘guess’ unintentionally.

“… Hello, Senior Youngrin.”

Right behind this concert hall building.

* * *

Actually, my destination was not here.

It was just a break, so I was passing by thinking of using the vending machine outside the first floor.

However, they met eyes with Youngrin, who was standing in the backyard outside the building, and said hello.

‘It’s strange that I don’t say hello.’

But I didn’t know Youngrin would be standing here.

Among the cast members who smoked, there were cases of smoking e-cigarettes indoors, saying that they would get caught with drone shots if they smoked outside.

There was no reason for anyone to stand in this unremarkable backyard.

‘If I had to choose… .’

Looking at Youngrin’s expression, it seems that ‘I want to get some fresh air’ is the right expression.

However, Youngrin quickly erased the slightly disturbed expression.

“Ah, Mr. Mundae. long time no see. Nice to meet you.”

“yes. thank you.”

The moment I nodded my head, convincing candidates came to mind as to why this person should be disturbed… .

“… … .”

done.

I decided to stop thinking about meaningless things and just say good things quickly and tear up.

Let’s see, something worth taking out as a compliment recently… … .

“The song that the senior gave to the juniors at the agency was very good. I’m waiting with more anticipation for your new album.”

it will be fine

Youngrin immediately returned an acceptable answer.

“thank you.”

But the next words had some impact.

“hmm… However, there are no plans to release a new album this year yet, so please wait patiently.”

“… … .”

You’re not releasing an album?

It was a nuance that didn’t even have a plan at all.

‘Are you really going all-in as a producer?’

I guess this is a big guess, but let’s quickly pass it on so that it doesn’t get awkward.

“Sorry. There are so many people waiting for your stage… So do I.”

“is that so.”

“… yes.”

However, it was inevitable that this person’s stage would come to mind the moment he answered.

On that rainy day when I was filming the stage fancam of the unknown ‘Saint U’ Youngrin.

And even the same gesture that Youngrin showed through the viewfinder when he briefly returned to Gunwoo Ryu’s body.

An idol who remembers himself in his early days.

A stage shown by a person who does not give up and does not change.

“… … .”

… Somehow, my mouth is a bit bitter.

But it was soon erased. It’s not the time for me to fuck like this.

“Then, until then, I will support the juniors who are being produced by the seniors.”

This was enough for the role of a friendly junior. I was going to wake up here with a rough ‘goodbye’.

Even if it wasn’t for Youngrin’s next answer.

“thank you. Oh, come to think of it, among the Halo Heim members, there were children who were originally in the same agency as the testers.”

“… … .”

hmm.

“yes. I remember it being like that.”

I wanted to get some information about this, so when I responded, Youngrin muttered.

“I needed a stronger impression to complement my existing image, so I debuted in a unique way… I am fortunate to be on stage more now. It’s because they are so good at performing.”

I read two nuances in those words.

First of all, it seemed right that Youngrin arbitrarily gave up the ending and gave the stage to her juniors.

but.

“That reality program wasn’t produced by you.”

“… … .”

Younglin smiled faintly.

“I have a responsibility.”

It means to condone it. because.

“All practice is meaningless if there is no one watching the stage.”

Still, I thought it was an effective promotion.

To make even one person watch the stage of ‘Halo Heim’ with more interest.

“… … .”

To me who kept my mouth shut, Youngrin added as if it were a bit of a joke.

“And there are already seniors who went through a similar process but eventually succeeded on stage.”

“yes?”

And I realized who those ‘seniors’ were by Youngrin’s expression.

“Is it us?”

That’s Testa.

And I also noticed what Youngrin was saying.

Idol Inc.

“yes. At the time, there were few programs as stimulating as < Azusa >.”

However, there are aspiring idols who made their name known through the program and gained the power and opportunity to succeed.

Youngrin, who even participated in the program as the main MC, declared calmly.

“Of course, this is more radical and more provocative than that. I also feel that promotions are gradually flowing in a direction unrelated to the stage.”

“… … .”

“But there are still people who need that opportunity.”

I calmly recalculated.

A survival group that ended in a manipulation controversy.

Even if we had released them from the agency contract, most places probably wouldn’t have properly invested in those trainees who had already been labeled and made them debut.

After 12 years of depriving the remaining fans of their honeydew as much as possible, they must have quietly disappeared.

However, Youngrin’s agency did the right investment, even in a crazy way called a love reality within the group.

So you have an escape route to a more successful future… It can be seen as

“… … .”

No matter how hard it is, destroying the mentality and image of the kids who want to perform with a non-X love program… .

“You must be in a bad mood.”

“no.”

It could have been X. I quickly checked my facial muscles.

It was fine. It’s probably because the answer didn’t come out quickly.

But Youngrin was calm.

“no. It’s understandable to feel bad. That’s a good thing. There should be more of them.”

I’m glad you know.

“Still, I want to support the stage in any way. I know what it feels like to be desperate for that opportunity.”

An idol who went through a fairly long period of unknown and came up by holding on to the slim opportunity of direct camming said.

“I think that’s why I started producing.”

“… … .”

“That’s why this year, I took on producing before my album.”

I asked casually.

“Are you more satisfied than singer activities?”

“Not really. But you won’t know for sure until you try more.”

“… … .”

“I am happy because I am an idol singer. but… .”

Young-rin smiled faintly and finished his speech.

“The moment when I can give a choice even to me who is not an idol will come to Moondae.”

* * *

“… … .”

“Are you dumb?”

“uh.”

I got up.

‘It’s a dog dream.’

It seems that the conversation I had with Youngrin at the last joint concert has passed.

It wasn’t much of a conversation, but it left an afterimage in my head like this.

‘Why was it so meaningful to hear that I was doing well as a full-time producer instead of being an idol?’

It wasn’t a very good dream to have before an idol concert. I shrugged and got up from my seat.

“Did Moondae hyung sleep?”

“for a moment.”

I checked my neck. No problem.

Looking at the clock, I realized that I had been dozing for about 3 minutes.

‘good.’

Condition was great. Of course it had to be.

“Let’s even tidy up our hair and go right in.”

“yep!”

Because today is the first day of the renewed concert.

‘The rehearsal was also neat.’

In particular, this concert will show a proper performance as much effort has been put into the promotion.

‘Unconditionally.’

I swallowed with an adrenaline rush in my head.

And when I tried to move my feet… .

“Wait.”

I picked up the smartphone that caught my eye, thought for a while, and left a message.

– The concert starts soon.

It was for the big moon.

After completely getting out of the system, I contacted him occasionally, but not to the level of popping up when I was bored like before.

Still, on such an important day, we exchanged text messages or phone calls. Even when the promotional video came out, I got a call saying that I watched it well.

but.

‘… There was no word about coming to this concert.’

The guy who was taking care of all the testa schedules seemed a bit dull.

It was a good thing.

I thought it would be better for this guy to spend some time on his own, so I decided to send the ticket later.

I put down my smartphone. Thinking that I won’t be able to look into it until the show is over.

That was the moment.

Jiying-

“… ?”

A phone call came from the big moon.

‘Is it cheering?’

I picked up the phone with a smile as I recalled the guy’s behavior.

But what I heard was a gasping voice.

… unfamiliar.

-teacher teacher! This is Incheon Ganghwa Fire Station.

“… … .”

-Excuse me, do you know the owner of this phone? Mr. Ryu Gun-woo!

“yes.”

-How are you related?

I thought it was highly likely to be voice phishing.

However, the number stamped on the phone was a regular cell phone number.

“… … .”

A strange premonition rolled my brain.

“Brother. But why… ?”

I deliberately spilled words so that they could be mistaken for family. Then came an urgent reply.

– Sir, listen calmly. Now my brother is missing here in the mountains.

“… … .”

what?

I looked at my watch.

“now… … He must be on duty.”

-no. You’ve been absent from work, so we’ve been reported to you and we’re currently searching.

“… … .”

– Or some other destination… … . … teacher teacher?

It was an hour before the concert started.