The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 202



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The Malicious Member Returns! Episode 202

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When Kim Chun-yong belatedly headed to the van, Bang Yu-chan and Jang Si-woo, who had said they had visited the store on the 4th basement floor, had already returned.

“Oh, I’m sorry I’m late. I didn’t know I’d be the last one.”

“No, it’s okay. I’ll make sure to give you enough time to eat snacks or something, so it’s not a problem at all.”

“Ugh, thank you so much always”

“What is it? I’ll be leaving for now.”

“Hey, Yongyong hyung, you’re late. You’re late on the day you won first place. … Ouch! Aah! Hyung! Hair!”

“Yeah, it doesn’t matter.”

While Kim Chun-yong was feeding Ji Hwa-seong a sweet chestnut without messing up his hair, Ben smoothly set off for the next schedule.

“Ugh, you always do this to me… .”

“Oh, Mars. That means, ‘Why Always Me’, right? Whether in Korea or England, the nuance of the language is the same!”

“Hey, guys. It’s a nice day. Let’s go back to the dorm and have some grilled meat today. Hobin hyung said he’d come and get it with a credit card.”

“Wow, meat… Is it beef…?”

“Well, it’s number one. But on a day like today, I think it’d be beef. You like it, Siwoo.”

The voices of two same-age friends grumbling, and the voices of others cheering with joy at being number one.

“after….”

Against the backdrop of such commotion, a low sigh escaped from Kim Chun-yong’s mouth as he gently rested his head on the seat headrest.

Should I say that I’m starting to feel a sense of powerlessness now?

In fact, if Kim Chun-yong had safely exchanged messages with X in the waiting room and had talked to his older sister or parents, this wouldn’t have happened.

Why is that?

It’s the feeling of satisfaction that comes from finishing work as you planned.

But at that very moment, X was shaking Busan and saying, ‘We’re done for’, and then, at the moment when he was about to call his family, he received a sudden ‘proposal’ from Jeong Yeon-woo.

There was no time to properly sort out the aftertaste, that’s it.

“… … .”

As he watched the quickly passing scenery outside, many thoughts flashed across Kim Chun-yong’s face.

Among them, the most serious one is… .

The ‘proposal’ that Jeong Yeon-woo gave to Kim Chun-yong.

“Mentor? Me…?”

“Yes. I made a brief recommendation, and PD Joo really liked it. Haha… I think they were originally planning to recruit members of T.O.J. Maybe Chun Yong and another member will join together?”

“No, you can say that. We’re just rookies who just won first place today.”

“He is a debut member of a survival show that PD Joo Chul Young is proud of, and he is a rookie who even won first place with a repackaged album and has a high probability of winning the rookie award.”

“Ugh… .”

“That’s why I came to talk to you today. I wanted to make sure to get it done before I win the Rookie of the Year award and my schedule gets busy.”

“… … .”

“Think about it carefully. I’ll tell the manager about it, so I think we’ll have a serious conversation about it soon.”

Joo Chul Young’s next project is to become a mentor for a new idol survival show.

Kim Chun-yong’s face, reflecting the scenery outside, showed a subtle burden along with worry.

well.

It’s not like I’m going to do another survival show myself, but rather I’m standing there as a mentor and watching others fall and catch up?

I debuted through a survival show, and I’ve been through so many things along the way. Can I really look at it with a clear mind?

“Oh, Jaeha. Instead of that, try this. This one is decaffeinated.”

“Oh, thank you. I forgot to mention it separately this time.”

“I’m the manager in charge, so I have to remember this. There’s a straw right next to it, so drink slowly.”

Of course, since Yoo Ho-bin is a very good manager, if Kim Chun-yong showed reluctance, he would tell him that he didn’t have to go.

However, this is not something that can be easily rejected or decided as it involves the group’s promotion.

Above all, this strangely had to do with the messages X sent repeatedly saying ‘X done’.

“Wow… .”

Kim Chun-yong took his cell phone out of his pocket to check the message he had just read but not yet replied to.

– X: Oh shit, I’m crazy

– X: Why did I tell you that then!!

– X: What should I do with this? Hey, hey, you’re also wrong about this.

– X: I didn’t want to be like this on a nice day like today.

As he continued to spew out useless messages filled with short swear words and tantrums, at some point, Kim Chun-yong began to see important words that needed a little more interpretation.

– X: You said you wanted to be number 1 without my help, so you stabbed a lot of people, so the company caught you, Inma! ㅠㅠ

– X: Why on earth did you stab that bastard Jeongyeonwoo??

– X: Should I have told you separately that you shouldn’t be so subtle?!

– X: If this continues, we’ll get involved before we’re properly prepared!

– X: Then I’m the one being punished, and you won’t get any help from me! Aaaah!

– X: This time I have to write five pages of a report too, sob sob sob

I got caught, I can’t show it.

It gets tangled up, before it’s properly prepared.

And among them, one name stands out clearly: Jeong Yeon-woo.

[Sudden mission success! Check out the rewards.]

[Pokedex: The Sweetness of the First Place ▷ Check out the Hidden Pokedex Rewards!]

Kim Chun-yong, who had just roughly handed over the prize that had arrived in a flash, slowly blinked his sharp eyes and fell asleep.

If it were a normal situation, I would have been happy and thought, ‘It’s been a really long time since I’ve received a reward like this in a game,’ but this time, I was more concerned about X’s message.

Yeah, that one was several times more important.

It was a bit vague, but if you just use your head a little, you can interpret X’s message to some extent.

“therefore….”

Kim Chun-yong began to organize his work, his fingers spread out in a low voice.

One finger.

X told Kim Chun-yong that he would tell him about the ‘other guys’ and the whole story of the accident after he won the Rookie of the Year award, but Kim Chun-yong couldn’t stand it at that moment and questioned X.

Two fingers.

After Kim Chun-yong got a hint that he was not an AG person thanks to X’s fuss, he immediately approached Jeong Yeon-woo, one of the other candidates.

And, three fingers.

Kim Chun-yong confirmed the truth about Joo-young’s love life, which he had known, and found out that Jeong Yeon-woo was not one of the ‘other guys’.

“…hmm.”

Kim Chun-yong, who briefly summarized the past events by folding his fingers one by one, looked at the message he received from X once more and chewed on his cheek.

There were still two fingers left.

What this means is that Kim Chun-yong has not yet fully implemented and understood everything.

‘The fact that I left Yeonwoo hyung with that purpose is what started the situation that has X flustered now.’

It was always X’s turn to be a fuss, but it never seemed this serious.

It meant that ‘Star Sirius’ or whatever it was that Kim Chun-yong had even signed a contract with was handling this matter very seriously.

but….

‘No matter how much I think about it… When X said he was involved, I think he was talking about other guys.’

If you look at the circumstances carefully, that’s what happened.

Perhaps, what X was talking about was the fact that Kim Chun-yong, who had ‘made a fuss’, had returned from the future to the past.

‘… Did the fact that I showed something about my future knowledge in front of Yeonwoo hyung become the starting point, and that made me meet other guys I was supposed to meet earlier when I was ready?’

At this point, Kim Chun-yong couldn’t help but think about the offer that Jeong Yeon-woo had made to him.

Idol survival program.

A place where you can meet more people you’ve never met before.

‘Are there any other guys there?’

A somewhat burdensome survival mentor position where he will most likely be with Jeong Yeon-woo.

But what if there’s a possibility that you might meet ‘other guys’ mixed in there?

“… … .”

Kim Chun-yong’s silence grew longer.

To be honest, Kim Chun-yong didn’t want to do something that would make X uncomfortable for no reason.

As X repeatedly emphasizes, like it or not, the two are partners who must work together to make Kim Chun-yong the greatest idol in K-pop history.

There is no need to make a fuss by appearing on a program like that, just like a guy who gets annoyed and asks, “Why did you stab Jeong Yeon-woo?”

but….

‘Obviously, those other guys had something to do with what happened to our family.’

At this point, the agony of returning from hell began.

What Kim Chun-yong did to his family and the members of Arrows was something he should definitely atone for.

Kim Chun-yong thought that the accident and the events that followed were ultimately related to him.

But, do you just leave the guy who obviously did harm alone?

Revenge… It’s a bit grand to say that, but anyway.

I think we need to meet up and discuss the rights and wrongs of the issue.

‘Oh, that’s why I stabbed Yeonwoo hyung. Things are getting a bit complicated now.’

Knock, knock.

I began to feel annoyed by Kim Chun-yong’s hands tapping on the armrest.

What do you think would be good, this?

Although I really want to do as X wants and find other guys without meeting Jeongyeonwoo,

Well, that’s not an easy thing to do in this wide, wide entertainment world.

There are a few celebrities that come to mind who are a bit strong like Jeongyeonwoo, always prepared, and systematic, but where do rookie idols get connected with people like that?

“Whew….”

That was when Kim Chun-yong was unable to properly enjoy the joy of winning first place and was lost in his worries.

“Chunyong, Chunyong. Then, should we prepare to practice together now?”

“… Oh, yes? What?”

Bang Yoo-chan, who had been crying so hard that all of her makeup came off earlier, caught the attention of Kim Chun-yong, who was sitting in the backseat with a slightly swollen but happy face.

“I’m talking about preparing for the stage. As Hobin hyung said earlier, you, me, and Siwoo are going up together.”

“Uh… I think I didn’t hear because I came late. Could you explain a little bit…”

“Oh, right. Sorry, I’m in a really good mood right now. So… I’m talking about the year-end music festival and award ceremonies.”

“Oh, that stage? But, just me, hyung, and Siwoo…?”

“That’s right, in addition to our group stage, we planned a special stage where we would split up as a team. That’s how we are a team.”

“Oh, that’s good. Since there are three of us, I think it would be okay to contact Ryota and show him a quick ‘Us Beyond the Waves’.”

“Oh, I thought about that too! Unfortunately, since this is a collaboration with another agency, the song was already decided.”

“… A collaboration with another agency?”

“Yeah. Well, not everyone seemed to like it….”

At Bang Yoo-chan’s voice, the members of T.O.J who were riding in the van with him suddenly started grumbling, instead of expressing their joy at winning first place.

“Hey, Yoochan hyung. You’re suddenly doing that again! Yongyong hyung would actually hate that the most, right? Don’t you remember that time?”

“Huh, but I like it. I thought we’d meet again, but I guess the timing just wasn’t right… .”

“Hmm… Me too. I think it might be pretty good if we meet again. You’re good on stage too.”

“I… feel a bit burdened.”

“Well, I thought I didn’t have to do it, but… I think the people involved thought a little differently.”

A question mark appeared on Kim Chun-yong’s face as even Yoo Ho-bin, who was showing off his fantastic driving skills, showed his discomfort.

“Hyung Hobin. I keep getting confused because the subject keeps getting left out. So who are we collaborating with…?”

“Ah, Mr. Chun-yong. Yes, I forgot to tell you. So… .”

And at that moment, Yoo Ho-bin opened his mouth to answer Kim Chun-yong in detail.

Ding!

“… Hmm? Just a moment. I’m sorry.”

A short message arrived on Kim Chun-yong’s cell phone.

And Kim Chun-yong’s eyes opened wide on their own after seeing the message.

“Ah, Mr. Chun-yong. Did you check everything? So, which team will be collaborating with T.O.J. at the year-end music festival this time…?”

“Oh, I just found out. Thanks, bro.”

“…?”

Yoo Ho-bin looked curiously at Kim Chun-yong’s reaction beyond the rearview mirror, but Kim Chun-yong was busy staring at the name of the person in the message.

A message that arrived quickly, as if it had been waiting just for this moment.

[Bomb (Removal End): Chunyong-ah Chunyong-ah, congratulations on 1st place!! (Fanfare) (Fanfare)]

[Bomb (Removal End): I’m so excited to be collaborating on stage with the #1 singer]

[Bomb (removal end): Please teach me a lot of dances (*^▽^*)]

Cheerful, thoughtless, and talking nonsense.

However, he is a guy who has met many people in the entertainment industry by following his parents around the filming set since he was young.

‘This, maybe… .’

Only then did Kim Chun-yong hold his cell phone tightly, with a confident smile on his face, befitting the person who won first place today.

The year-end music festival where the awards ceremony is expected.

Until then, it was a moment when a short project for Kim Chun-yong to do arose.