Second Try Idol

Chapter 299: First Full Album (35)

- Oh my... this is too funny! 😂

- Wow, it's amazing how one line can expose such poor acting ability.

- Ah, this definitely crosses the line 😂

- Hyun-Woo's acting has really improved. He deserves some praise!

- I can see the spacing in lines on the script lmao

Suh Hyun-Woo's notoriously poor acting skills were already a well-known fact among the Rings thanks to various behind-the-scenes clips from music videos. However, even casual viewers who had little interest in him or Chronos were taken aback by his consistently dismal acting abilities.

- Ah, his expressions had me fooled lol

- Every time he moves his eyebrows with each line, I get goosebumps yeeeek it's so annoying lmao

- And yet, how is his facial acting so spot on? It's unexpectedly cute 😂

- Look at our Hyun-Woo, looking so pretty, aww. Remember, he can only act on stage, haha

Suh Hyun-Woo was usually recognized as a genius on stage, but he had become the subject of mockery in an instant.

In the corners of the screen, the small figures of the cast reacting were visible. Although their voices weren't audible, Suh Hyun-Woo blushed and laughed awkwardly after Ji Byeok-San said something. He started hitting Goh Yoo-Joon, who was on the ground clutching his stomach and laughing, as if to vent his frustration. It was clear everyone was teasing him.

The cast was also reading the chatroom, and Suh Hyun-Woo’s eyes trembled with unease as he looked slightly downward from the camera.

Meanwhile, the music video carried on. Suh Hyun-Woo, who had left a strong impact with his awkward lines, contemplated with a serious face before heading toward the other members.

- LMAO if there weren’t any lines, the viewers’ immersion would have been top-notch 😂

- Hey Rings! I'm late to the party. Who is on Hyun-Woo’s team again???

- !! Ji Byeok-San's team includes Kim Do-Rim, On Jeong-Woo, Joo-Han, and Suh Hyun-Woo. They have the song “Kang Joo-Han.” Joo So-dam's team has Gun-Seok, Goh Yoo-Joon, Park Yoon-Chan, and Lee Jin-Sung. They have the song “Red Riding Hood Cha Cha!!"

- I’m curious about how successful hyung Byeok-San will become lol

- Aren't the Slacker guys supposed to be dancing on Chronos’ songs???

The Chronos members appeared to have been masterminded by Ji Byeok-San and they made everyone laugh with their perfect timing in the music video. Kang Joo-Han’s melodramatic hysterics and Suh Hyun-Woo’s awkward acting definitely entertained the viewers. It was evident that the Chronos members were the main characters, but how would the other members, the so-called Slackers, fit into this?

- 😂😂😂

- This is like a public execution lol

- He really keeps crossing the line.

- Isn’t this too much for On Jeong-Woo? 😂

- Shouldn't you be apologizing to Chronos instead of On Jeong-Woo? lmao

The chat filled up with laughs as it scrolled rapidly. In the video, On Jeong-Woo sported a wig and a large name tag labeled 'Goh Yoo-Joon.' He was giving difficult-to-watch winks to Suh Hyun-Woo.

‘Hyun-Woo~’

Though drowned out by the music, it appeared he was flirtatiously calling out Suh Hyun-Woo's name by his lip movements. Despite the comedic potential provided by a senior entertainer’s antics, Suh Hyun-Woo remained stoic as a master of expressive acting.

Instead, he offered a powerless smile, typically reserved for real team members, as he sat beside On Jeong-Woo.

‘Hyun-Woo~~’

After Suh Hyun-Woo settled on the couch, On Jeong-Woo winked again and then abruptly clung to him with a force resembling a headbutt. Suh Hyun-Woo received On Jeong-Woo’s mock assault with an unchanging expression, but it seemed like his eyes were bloodshot just from the strain.

- He must be really feeling it now! 😂

- He’s supposed to be Goh Yoo-Joon! But he is not even close to him, oof

- This is hilariously funny 😂 On Jeong-Woo AHAHAHA

- I say his eyes are bloodshot from alternating between laughing and crying during the shoot, I bet three hundred won[1] on that.

Even as the chat filled with laughs, Suh Hyun-Woo maintained a serious expression in the music video as he discussed something with the self-proclaimed “Goh Yoo-Joon.” Suddenly, the music stopped and a close-up of Suh Hyun-Woo was shown.

“Joo-Han is... having... a... hard... time... What... to... do...”

- Stop it!!!!! 😂

- Stop this embarrassment!!!!"

- But why is he so cute? hahaha

- Everyone, he's really trying so hard. Stop laughing.

“Can... I... find... the... strength... Yoo-Joon... is... too... much...”

- Wow, his lines are so long lol

- He is terrible but tries so hard, it's hilariously funny 😂 Whoever he is, I support him.

- Ah! That's Suh Hyun-Woo from Chronos!

- I know that.

- LOL, they lay down music and just let this guy's lines play out fully, for real? 😂

“I need... an idea... I don't have one... Do you?”

“Ah~ I don’t know this stuff~ Hyun-Woo~ Buddy~.”

Suh Hyun-Woo’s acting was distressing, but the following lines from On Jeong-Woo were just as outrageous, whether scripted or ad-libbed.

Suh Hyun-Woo was caught up in On Jeong-Woo's ad-lib, flustered. He kept repeating, “No, an idea, anything—” He stood up abruptly to shake On Jeong-Woo by the collar. As this happened, the sorrowful accompaniment of the song played, making Suh Hyun-Woo's collar-grabbing even more comically dramatic.

On Jeong-Woo was still laughing even as his junior Suh Hyun-Woo grabbed his collar. The cast appeared at the bottom of the music video again, this time with audio.

“How does it feel to have your collar grabbed by Chronos, Jeong-Woo?” Joo So-dam asked.

On Jeong-Woo chuckled lightly and responded, “There was no such thing in the script, but Hyun-Woo grabbed me by the collar, saying that’s what Yoo-Joon and he usually do.”

“Yes, that’s how they always are. The dorm is never quiet because those two are always fighting,” added Lee Jin-Sung.

Park Yoon-Chan nodded in agreement as the camera caught a sheepish Suh Hyun-Woo and a broadly smiling Goh Yoo-Joon.

“He hesitated for a loooooooong time. Just when he decided, he grabbed my collar and shook it. Oh, we thought that the viewers would find it funny too. I enjoyed it a lot.”

“Snap out of it, man! Have you forgotten you’re an actor?” Gun-Seok's laughter-filled comment faded as the screen with the cast disappeared.

After the commotion with On Jeong-Woo, Suh Hyun-Woo shook his head as if to indicate something was wrong and then left. The remaining cast was Kim Do-Rim and Ji Byeok-San.

Since On Jeong-Woo played Goh Yoo-Joon, would Kim Do-Rim and Ji Byeok-San also appear as the remaining two members? Both the Rings and viewers were making similar predictions when Da-Win and Sae-Yeon from Allure unexpectedly appeared on screen.

- Huh? Allure out of nowhere???

- Wow

- This is crazy wtf such distinguished guests in such a humble place...

- That's definitely Ji Byeok-San’s doing 😂 Making Allure wear junior name tags, for real? Lmao. Hilariously funny HAHAHA

- ??????Oh, they are family... aww so cute

“What!!! This is so not fair!!! Getting Allure on the video is too unfair!!!”

“What! Do you think we didn’t get other celebrities because we couldn’t? If we knew you guys were gonna do this, we would have gotten famous celebrities too!”

“Wow, I never thought Ji Byeok-San hyung could be so petty!”

The cast naturally started freaking out at this unexpected cameo. Everyone briefly paused the music video to jump around and shout, claiming it was like cheating.

“Putting name tags on Allure is so mean!”

“Allure... seniors...”

However, Ji Byeok-San shrugged nonchalantly and responded, “Oh, I told them it was okay not to come. But our Allure friends love their juniors so much that they kept insisting on coming to support us. Right, Joo-Han?”

Kang Joo-Han smiled brightly and nodded in agreement. “Yes, that’s correct!”

“So, what else could we have done? Should we have turned away Allure, who had made the effort to come help us? Was I supposed to tell them that we needed to ensure a fair game, so unfortunately, they weren’t allowed to participate?”

“Ah, hyung."

“Everyone, please quiet down and just watch for now."

With a discrete signal from Ji Byeok-San, the set quieted down. The cast members redirected their attention back to the music video.

Alongside On Jeong-Woo, the members of Allure were wearing name tags labeled 'Park Yoon-Chan' and 'Lee Jin-Sung'. Against a softly playing background track that sounded gentle, they delivered their lines with a practiced ease.

“Hyung~ is there really any need to worry?"

“Indeed. Hyung, it seems the answer has already been decided."

Da-Win and Sae-Yeon pointed simultaneously at Suh Hyun-Woo, implicating him.

“Me? Why?"

“Perhaps the greatest gift for Joo-Han hyung could be you, don’t you think?"

Listening to Da-Win and Sae-Yeon, Goh Yoo-Joon nodded. “Joo-Han hyung loves Suh Hyun-Woo the most.”

“Oh, is that true?"

“Yes, Joo-Han hyung is quite open about his preference for Hyun-Woo," Lee Jin-Sung chimed in with a pout.

“Ha, that’s not true. Favoritism? Hardly." Kang Joo-Han dismissed the notion with a wave of his hand, looking at Goh Yoo-Joon in a way that trivialized the comment.

In the music video, Suh Hyun-Woo had overheard the conversation, promptly approached Joo-Han, and tried to dazzle him with his antics. However, the deep sadness of his efforts vanishing could not simply be erased by the playful acts of a fellow group member.

The song had reached its emotional climax. Suh Hyun-Woo, who had been reflecting behind a backdrop, made a decision and began to prepare for what would come next.

- So, what in the world is this MV’s story actually about? lol

- It seems the plot has taken a wild turn, hasn’t it? 😂

Suh Hyun-Woo looked disappointed and guided Kang Joo-Han to the living room. There, Da-Win, Sae-Yeon, and On Jeong-Woo greeted them while holding sparkly outfits and a microphone prepared for Kang Joo-Han.

“Guys, guys..."

Though his words were not audible, his lips seemed to form these gentle requests. Kang Joo-Han was visibly moved. He approached them and accepted the shimmering clothes and microphone with shaking hands.

- Hahaha, this episode feels strangely familiar

- So, what exactly is going on here? 😂

- Isn’t this just like that incident with the broken toilet? lol

- Hmm? Why would they break a toilet, though?

- And where have Ji Byeok-San and Kim Do-Rim disappeared to?

As the storyline unfolded, many viewers in the audience finally pieced together the narrative. Kang Joo-Han began to sing passionately, the cameo performers joining in. Their expressions turned to delight as they swayed their arms and danced.

Kim Da-Win was more elated than anyone in Chronos and carried Suh Hyun-Woo in his back, who seemed puzzled. Suh Hyun-Woo appeared to be unsure of what to do next until he tapped Da-Win’s shoulder to come down. Then, he walked off to somewhere unknown with a resolute expression.

“Where is he going?" Gun-Seok asked.

Ji Byeok-San gestured to stay quiet. This urged him to just watch the clip.

Suh Hyun-Woo paused and looked down at something unexpected. It was a toilet.

1. 30 cents lol ☜