Second Try Idol

Chapter 300: First Full Album (36)

Funnily enough, seeing Suh Hyun-Woo dancing with absent-mindedness was surprisingly familiar to the general audience. This familiarity extended especially to UTube users. Various clips, such as his absent-minded dance in front of his seniors during the behind-the-scenes of the "Red Riding Hood Cha Cha" year-end stage, had gone viral.

Many viewers, particularly those interested in the entertainment industry, recognized Suh Hyun-Woo as "that guy who navigates social situations well" even if they weren't familiar with his name.

Thus, it was only natural for the chat to be flooded with comments like "Is that the guy?" when they saw Suh Hyun-Woo dancing while clutching a toilet.

- It’s hilarious how he doesn’t seem to think that much while dancing LMAO

- Look at his eyes 😂There’s no soul behind them lol

- Is he that guy?? The one who was headbanging in front of other idols? I don’t remember where I watched that, though

- Yes! Surprisingly, he is also the Red Riding Hood Cha Cha!

It was quite the spectacle to see a member, usually known for his quiet and dignified demeanor and for carefully maintaining his public image, wildly dancing while gripping a toilet with a bewildered expression.

This was Suh Hyun-Woo, who had already compromised his reputation earlier in the day with some less-than-stellar acting. His outlandish behavior naturally prompted laughter from the audience as they found the absurdity refreshingly comical.

And it wasn’t just Suh Hyun-Woo who brought humor to the scene. Kang Joo-Han was also contributing his share of antics. During the live broadcast, the normally composed Kang Joo-Han, who typically offered warm and reassuring smiles during chat sessions, was now clad in sparkling attire and singing energetically. The viewers were unaware that Kang Joo-Han was designated the comic relief of Chronos.

- AHAHAHA does their agency lock them up and force them to only work by any chance? 😂

- It’s like they've never had an opportunity to party before the broadcast lol

- Fact: The scenarios in the music video are actual anecdotes from Chronos.

- LOL, that’s insane!

Meanwhile, as Da-Win and Sae-Yeon from Allure watched Suh Hyun-Woo make his way to the toilet to dance, they decided to join the fun by lifting Kang Joo-Han onto their backs and frolicking around.

In addition, Ji Byeok-San and Kim Do-Rim, who had yet to make an appearance and had no specific roles assigned, suddenly emerged and began rhythmically playing the tambourine in sync with the music dedicated to “Kang Joo-Han."

Lee Su-Hwan made a special appearance with his title grandly presented in traditional calligraphy as a subtitle on screen. He captured the entire chaotic and amusing scene on his smartphone camera with a serious expression, documenting this unusual yet entertaining spectacle.

- Is that the manager...?

- Why is the manager appearing in a music video hahahaha

- So what is the story of this clip? Lol I forgot what happened at the beginning 😂

- Explanation: The manager who appeared as a special cameo likes to take funny pictures of Chronos members and set them as his phone wallpaper. He said he copes with stress by looking at their pictures.

- LMAO Even the manager is weird. Is this agency okay? 😂😂😂

Everything was chaotic.

Clang!

The sound of something breaking echoed all around. In the music video, a bewildered Suh Hyun-Woo stared at a broken toilet. Although it had been clearly smashed with a hammer for theatrical effect, the scene implied that it was Suh Hyun-Woo who had accidentally broken it while dancing.

On Jeong-Woo was shocked by the sight, and hurried to pull Suh Hyun-Woo out of the bathroom. Kang Joo-Han was satisfied and beamed a refreshing smile as the music video came to a close.

- The struggle to earn money is real, guys. I will live my life as diligently as possible. I didn’t expect I would learn a life lesson from a music video 😂

This music video was filled with the trials and tribulations of entertainers who must always entertain, whether they were idols, actors, or comedians. It ended up being hilariously entertaining.

After both music videos concluded, the cast appeared on the screen.

***

“So! How did you find the music videos?" Ji Byeok-San was already boasting, as if we had won by challenging the opposing team.

Joo So-Dam laughed dismissively and remarked, “Well, the results aren't in yet."

“Allure did everything. Aren’t you relying too much on Allure and Chronos, hyung?" Gun-Seok asked.

Ji Byeok-San wrapped his arm around my shoulder and laughed boisterously. “Of course! We must rely on what we have! Joo-Han and Hyun-Woo really put themselves out there and performed exceptionally."

“Thank you."

The opposing team was certainly entertaining and performed well, but the chat atmosphere was overwhelmingly in our team’s favor. This made Ji Byeok-San buoyantly excited to the point of being almost annoying.

Jin-Sung raised his hand with a sulky expression. “But wait!"

“Speak up, our youngest Jin-Sung! Those hyungs are super mean, right? Right, Jin-Sung?"

Gun-Seok hugged Jin-Sung tightly and looked at us as if he had endured all the world's hardships.

Jin-Sung pouted and clung to Gun-Seok while protesting, “Isn't it really unfair to bring in even Su-Hwan hyung too?"

“Exactly! If we'd known, we would've asked Tae-Seong hyung as well. Su-Hwan hyung!!!" Goh Yoo-Joon shouted while looking at Su-Hwan. Jin-Sung looked genuinely aggrieved, while Goh Yoo-Joon had been rolling on the floor laughing moments before, simply adding a quip to match the lively atmosphere.

“By the way, I saw our viewers in the chat saying that the story in Ji Byeok-San hyung’s team music video is true. Is that so?"

“Oh, really?" Joo So-Dam asked.

Both Joo-Han and I nodded simultaneously.

“Yes, it's true."

“It actually happened at our dorm."

“So, did Hyun-Woo really break the toilet?"

I shook my head and pointed at Goh Yoo-Joon with my palm. “This guy broke the toilet.”

“...Ah, yes. I was the one who did that..." Goh Yoo-Joon blushed and shyly rubbed his neck with a sheepish smile. It might seem strange to find such an act embarrassing.

Gun-Seok alternated his gaze between me and Yoo-Joon with a puzzled look, and his brow furrowed in confusion. He asked, “I'm completely out of the loop here. Could you explain step-by-step how the toilet incident happened? What on earth is going on in your dorm?"

“Well," I said while still pointing at Goh Yoo-Joon, but I soon changed the direction of my index finger and pointed toward Joo-Han. “Joo-Han accidentally deleted a track he was working on."

Joo-Han pointed at Yoon-Chan. “And while I was feeling quite down, Yoon-Chan suggested to me that singing a trot song might help soothe my spirits."

“Out of nowhere? A trot song? Just like that?"

“Yes."

Joo So-Dam quickly intervened by covering Gun-Seok’s mouth. “Oppa, hold on and calm down. Let's hear them out. So what happened next?"

Yoon-Chan, cautiously pointed back at Joo-Han. “Joo-Han hyung was so distressed, so I thought maybe a lively song might lift his mood..."

“And so he sang, and Yoo-Joon, who happened to be in the bathroom, heard it. He climbed onto the toilet to dance."

Goh Yoo-Joon nodded affirmatively, “And that’s when it broke."

“You all seem to have a very lively dorm life. It must be quite the challenge for your managers.”

“No, at that time, Su-Hwan hyung took photos just like in a music video. He liked it so much he even asked for an encore."

The incident of the broken toilet used to be a private story among us, but it became known to even the Slacker viewers. Judging by the chat reactions, it appeared the viewers found it quite entertaining, and the sudden interest of the producer in seeking out Su-Hwan suggested they were looking for clips or possibly photos and videos from that moment.

“Alright, then."

“Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve seen Ji Byeok-San hyung so cheerful."

“Oh, I'm thrilled. It seems like we captured some excellent footage today. I hadn’t realized how entertaining Chronos could be."

“Haha, thank you."

Ji Byeok-San summarized the situation and noted that it was nearly time to conclude the live broadcast. Goh Yoo-Joon seized the moment and swiftly wrote 'I love Rings' on a piece of paper and smartly showed it on camera along with younger members.

Seeing this, Joo-Han hurriedly scribbled something and handed it to me. It read, 'I miss you, Rings?.’ I nodded and quickly lifted the paper toward the camera. Although I hadn't written it myself, I mouthed 'see you later' to share the sentiment.

“As we draw close to ending our live broadcast, dear viewers and Rings who have joined us for Chronos’ appearance, I hope you found it as enjoyable as we did."

“We had a blast, didn’t we?"

“We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Now, we will conclude the broadcast. You can participate directly via a link shared on our official Slacker Number One homepage."

“There's also a link at the bottom of the UTube page, so please join us in large numbers! Thank you!"

“Thank you! Goodbye!"

With those final words, the live broadcast momentarily halted.

“Great work, everyone!"

“We will take a thirty-minute break now!"

“That was really exhausting."

As soon as the word 'break' was mentioned, several cast members collapsed on the floor since they were completely drained. They hadn't been the main focus during the live segment but were utterly spent from giving their all through their reactions for the regular broadcast.

I felt just as drained as well. Goh Yoo-Joon, who had been rolling all over the floor during the broadcast, immediately began crawling in search of water as soon as we went off-air.

Ji Byeok-San glanced at the only camera still running and turned to Goh Yoo-Joon,

“It's a rare occasion for Chronos to join us, and right away you've experienced everything from shooting a music video to a live broadcast. You've really put in the effort. Great job."

“Thank you, Senior. It's been tremendously fun."

“You've made this episode enjoyable because you've worked so hard. Just hang in there a little longer, and you will find that out on the broadcast."

“We are about to resume shooting! Everyone, please take your seats!"

After a brief pause, the final shoot commenced.

- Alright, the voting concluded while you were resting.