Rockstar Again - Chapter 104



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Episode 104. A rolling stone gathers no moss (4)

TH Entertainment got busy right after Lee Dong-ha revealed his face.

The only silver lining was that there were quite a few people at the company on standby to monitor any vote rigging?

So the response could have been quick.

Choi Tae-ho was also personally taking care of things without even leaving work, which was not befitting his title as CEO.

Of course, it’s not because of A-Fly, but because of Blue Porcelain.

A bothersome presence that keeps making my head ache… … .

“Kim Dong-sik was really there… … and Yoon Tae-joo was there too… … ?”

I don’t know why I’m moving to that combination though.

If you look at the name alone, it seems strangely fitting. At that time, the name of the person who took his place also changed.

“Sir. If they continue to manipulate the votes like this, it’s going to be a big problem.”

Looking at him with sunken eyes, I see Ha Jae-hyun, the head of the marketing department.

“don’t do it.”

“……yes.”

“And then withdraw.”

“yes?”

The previous instructions were obvious, but the ones that followed are incomprehensible.

It’s live.

I should come out after Blue Porcelain, which is currently performing.

“Tell them one guy got hurt and take him out. Are you going to make him perform behind me? It’s better to run away once than to be stuffed for the rest of your life.”

“Ah… … Yes, I understand.”

If I go up on stage, I will probably die an honorable death.

There will be an overflow of videos like stage reaction comparisons made into YouTube, shorts, and GIFs. Since it is a competition, there will also be videos that directly compare skills.

Even if they are idols disguised as a rock band, they are still a band. If they give the impression that they are lacking in skills, their marketability will be damaged.

There may be chaos at the broadcasting station, but this is TH. Enter.

If they send some idols to TVK variety shows and give TVK a comeback stage, things will quiet down.

That’s just how the entertainment world works.

And fight.

And make a mistake.

And make up for it.

As we go along, we get along.

“No… … What era do these kids live in? Feeding Entersa? And us too?”

As the head of T-Enter, which is considered one of the top entertainment companies among the Big 4, his pride was stirred.

Couldn’t they have adjusted the matchup appropriately or put A-Fly in the front?

This is inconsiderate.

While I was wondering if it was right to retaliate rather than just fight back.

“There’s an article out now. It says that vocalist Kang Ha collapsed from exhaustion after working too hard to prepare for the performance. I thought that was a bit weak, so I spread the article that he fell and hit his head, resulting in a concussion.”

“……good job.”

It’s annoying to have to do training, but I have to do it.

I can’t throw it away.

The cost of debuting an idol group.

And the cost incurred until launch.

Even after launching, there are ongoing costs incurred to maintain it.

It’s a product that’s just starting to spin and start making money, so you can’t make the scratches big.

At the moment when the employees are just finishing their training and letting out a sigh, A-Fly’s voice flows out through the broadcast screen of that they are monitoring.

“… … .”

It’s quiet.

Since Choi Tae-ho doesn’t open his mouth, no one can open their mouth.

Accidents are at a level where accidents like this one have never happened before.

Even if he is a PD who is obsessed with viewer ratings, this is crossing the line.

But, since withdrawing during a live broadcast was also crossing the line, it can be said that Choi Tae-ho made the first move.

Finally the VCR ended and cell phones began to ring and vibrate here and there.

They are reporters.

I know it without having to check.

‘Should I throw it away…?’

But it’s still too good to throw away.

It is not Choi Tae-ho’s style to throw away the leftover juice.

Because we’re a rock band.

The voice of Lee Dong-ha is heard in the ears of Choi Tae-ho, who is planning his own future, thinking that it wouldn’t be bad to have a slightly flying image.

With the world’s most refreshing expression.

– He said he went to take a dump because his stomach hurt. Or he ran away, leaving his fans behind.

“Representative… … .”

This is Jaehyun Ha, head of the marketing headquarters.

It is a moment of choice.

But it’s not a choice between throwing it away or not.

Or become a fool who abandons his fans and runs off the stage.

Or become a rock band that shits and shits.

“And… … I have irritable bowel syndrome… … .”

“… … .”

A fool who abandons his fans is beyond repair.

It was a forced choice.

* * *

Practice room in Jongro.

“Yoohoo.”

Good.

A whistle comes out of my mouth naturally.

Six songs.

It was the longest stage I’ve done at once since coming to the future.

This fullness.

Fullness.

Of course, when South Korea, in my absence, advanced to the World Cup semifinals, the coach at the time, a man named Hiddink, said something like that.

“I’m still hungry. Hehehe… … .”

Only those who have tasted delicious food know hunger.

Is tonight going to be long for you guys?

Now that our faces are all peeled off, there is no reason to stay in the practice room, so we each went back to our homes.

There are a ton of reporters and cameras at TVK’s media center.

Even my fans, who thought I was on a long-term overseas trip and had been staying home, all came rushing in at once. I barely managed to escape.

In times like these, Cheong-ah definitely does a good job.

The company knew somehow and sent a car in advance.

So we split into three cars and went to our respective homes.

Ah, the reason it was three generations is because of Taeju hyung.

Tae-joo hyung said that the entire Jae-min Group secretary office was mobilized, and there were a ton of cars and people ready.

So what, I took that car and went.

“Dong-ha. Why aren’t you going home?”

The one who was left to mark me is Suchan.

I laughed, half-lying on my chair.

“It’ll be hard for Nureongi when he gets home.”

“Ah… … Yellowy… … Sir… … .”

Since he has been listening to all our conversations, Suchan knows who I am talking about when I say yellow.

But what I’m thankful for is that you don’t think there’s any chance of me not getting it?

Just accept it.

That is Suchan’s greatest strength.

This is the moment when you realize that the building has been meticulously designed for soundproofing.

I sit up and look out the window. I see a bunch of reporters waiting and cameramen sitting around.

Youtubers holding small cell phones in their hands.

Moths flocking to an issue.

It’s definitely not an insult.

Since stars are beings that live off of issues and attention, you could say that they are inseparable.

“I bet it’s crowded like that at your house too, hyungs?”

“Maybe? Of course… … I guess this is where most people are.”

I just laughed.

Then Suchan hyung, unable to hold back his doubts, opens his mouth.

Perhaps, he brought it up because it was just the two of them. If Suchan was his older brother, he would have tried his best not to get involved in the conversation.

“Aren’t you worried?”

“Why are you worried?”

“Brother Dong-sik… … In his case, he was an ordinary person. His family didn’t even know. But there must have been a lot of reporters there, right? It must have been the same for the other brothers.”

“It was a process I had to go through anyway. And when I look at my hyungs, they’re strong. Like rocks.”

“… … That would be nice.”

Suchan looked at the clock on the wall while listening to his brother’s voice.

It was a little past 11:30 at night.

It’s a good thing that the practice room here isn’t in a residential area.

It’s already causing damage to the surrounding merchants, but if it had been a residential area, it would have caused even greater damage.

And finally, I turned on my phone.

Actually, I had plenty of time to turn it on in the meantime, but I wanted to prolong the satisfaction.

As soon as I turn on my phone, messages and missed calls start pouring in.

[Nureongi: I knew you’d cause trouble. You’re a celebrity now, so be careful. What the hell are you, poop?]

Yellow chick, cheeky Tsuaki.

Wang Zuxian also takes a shit.

So what?

“Yes,” he replied, wiggling his fingers.

[Nureongi: What about food?]

A quick reply even though the response was late.

[Do you think I can’t even eat? Why do you keep talking about food?]

Aside from Nureongi, I’ve been getting calls from many places.

[Slave #1: Congratulations! That’s just like you! Call me when you’re done with your busy schedule. I’ll buy you a meal.]

Producer Jo In-chang is also talking about food.

[ShibaSekgi: Bro! Wow, this is really too much! You should have told us!]

[Woo-yeol hyung: Dong-ha must have had his own setbacks. Trust me. And Dong-ha. There will be a lot of things that happen as you continue your music career. I don’t know much, but I was a trainee for a long time, right? So… … with the members… … .]

It’s long.

Long.

This guy is still the same.

The NBD9 members’ group chat room was full of people chatting amongst themselves, so I just read it.

[Shiba Saekgi: Huh? Dong-ha hyung read it! Hyung! But how did Chairman Yoon Tae-joo not know?]

[Jiha: I’m curious about that too.]

Let’s cover it.

There will be plenty of time to talk in the future.

Besides that, I’ve been getting quite a few calls. It’s a bit burdensome to reply to them all.

[Puppy: Oh… … I didn’t know you’d fight because of me. Thank you. If you have time, I’d like to say hello to you separately… … If it’s burdensome, feel free to talk to me. Um… … Thank you. And congratulations on your debut.]

This is the vocal puppy of Hwanhon.

A woman with two faces, completely different on and off stage.

My daughter… … may have been the smile.

[Shining smile: Fighting… … That’s it. I’ll always be cheering you on.]

[Shining Salmon: You’re now my junior? If we’re just talking about your official debut? ^O^ Anyway, congratulations. I’ll see you on the music show later.]

The cat’s smile is unexpected.

Am I too popular?

There aren’t two people in the group that are interested in me, right?

… … I glanced at Suchan hyung, and he was giving me a look that said to tell me anything.

I’d like to start dating, but I’m afraid to ask questions.

I’m starting to notice some girls around me… … Ha… … Really.

You need to know what and how to start a relationship.

I liked the old days when we could exchange letters and notes.

Now that we can exchange messages in real time, it’s actually scary.

I imagined myself dating several women and thought about what it would be like to date this woman, that woman.

I’m feeling depressed all alone.

The recording studio door opens with a bang.

The proud footsteps, the smell of an adult woman digging into your nose.

I know who it is without having to turn my head.

“Why don’t you go home, you? Are you completely set up shop in the recording studio now?”

It’s the savior.

After that, there is even Secretary Hong Seon-ah, who follows him around like a shadow.

“Ma’am, why did you come here?”

“I came to congratulate you. This performance was so good.”

“Congratulations. Now go.”

I’m half lying down and fiddling with my phone, and then, whoosh, the phone disappears.

And the face of the Savior is right above the head.

The long, flowing hair of the old woman tickled her cheek.

“… … What, what is it?”

“Hey, you? Your eyesight will get worse if you look at your phone this close. You have to take care of everything, really.”

Um… …Honestly.

Objectively, the witch hag Gu Se-ryeong is the prettiest of the women I imagined earlier, but I can’t imagine dating Gu Se-ryeong.

It’s not just because of the age difference, it’s just… … ?

But I can’t help but feel my butt ticklish.

Gyeonwoo… … I’m sorry. I’m just a helpless man… … It’s just… … physiologically… … .

I was flustered and was writhing around when the door suddenly opened again.

The eyes of the four people in the recording studio, including me, all turned to the door.

“Brother Dong-ha, I’m here. Dong-hae. It’s easy to find. They only talk about you on the news all evening. You don’t have to ask where you are. Let’s have a drink of soju. I have so much to say that I couldn’t wait, so I came myself.”

Is it because you’ve lived a long life as a star?

This kid… … . Couldn’t he have at least checked who was inside and then gone for a ride?

Choi Dong-hae, a legend of South Korean rock in his 40s, looks around the recording studio with a black plastic bag in both hands.

“Huh… … ? Aren’t you guys older brothers… … ?”

This… … crazy kid is calling that an excuse?