The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 207



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The Malicious Member Returns! Episode 207

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Kim Chun-yong, as remembered by Han Dan-woo.

So, my impression of Kim Chun-yong from my time as a trainee at Queens before the fight, when we were both good friends, was ‘they look and have similar personalities.’

Not in a bad way, but in a positive way.

“Eun-ah. You over there, when you turn around, don’t you see in front of you?”

“Uh… yes?”

“When you turn, consciously think about turning your head forward and turn. That way, you won’t lose your balance. If you just turn, you’re not dancing; you’re drunk.”

“Wow, drunk….”

“So, what I’m saying is, keep your balance while dancing. You can do it. You’re doing well, but your progress keeps stopping here.”

I throw out my own advice, as refreshing as my sharp facial features.

“Hey, Kim Chun-yong. Why are you giving advice to Kim Joo-an? Just leave the kid who doesn’t work hard alone. He’s just lazy and relies on connections, so just tell him to live like that.”

“No, it’s annoying… Have you seen her dance? If you ask me, she can do it, but she doesn’t. It’s just annoying.”

“So, we can just leave the lazy guy with the good background alone….”

“I’m a good person, so it’s okay, you punk. If I can help, I will.”

If you’re not careful, you might be misunderstood as being ‘unlucky and nosy’, but if you think about it, it’s advice for the other person, so you can’t say anything about it. That’s the kind of personality that exists.

“Chun-yong hyung? Sometimes, he’s a bit scary because of his expression… but he’s kind. He’s been a trainee for a long time. Sometimes, he speaks a bit directly, but that actually helps.”

“That basic choreography… I was able to do it thanks to Chun-yong hyung. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without his help.”

“I think the next debut group dance member will probably be Chun-yong. … It would be nice if we could debut together.”

“Kim Chun-yong? Huh, don’t say that name, you old bastard. And Han Dan-woo, why are you talking to me? I hate you too, get out!”

Until the incident at the end of the month at Queen’s during the Choreo evaluation, the only person who truly disliked Kim Chun-yong was Kim Joo-an, and most of the Queen’s trainees thought of Kim Chun-yong in the same way.

After terminating his contract with Queens, he appeared in with a thinner and sharper appearance than before, and it was similar when he acted differently from what he remembered.

No, this could have been easily passed over as something like, ‘Oh, so the broadcast concept was decidedly refreshing?’

“Hey, I see that as something good. Get out.”

“Anyway, they were our trainees. Joo-an and Chun-yong… More than anything, I think Chun-yong’s personality has changed a bit.”

“―You should spend more time practicing your debut song. What’s so good about looking at that kid’s face?”

“Huh? Ha-won, Dan-woo. Who are you talking about? Isn’t this a survival program that recently started?”

“Antae, if you haven’t even memorized the choreography, don’t show interest in strange places.”

Even at that time, my feelings towards Kim Chun-yong were not very good.

however.

Debuting as members of different groups and meeting each other in the waiting room.

We filmed the reality show ‘Catch Me Catch You’ together while our emotions weren’t very good, and we made up in our own way.

“Hmm… Taeya. Did you forget the choreography that the teacher just taught you? Here, the movements are slightly different in the recorded version.”

“Hmm? No, I didn’t forget. I just thought it would be okay to do it this way.”

“Haha… Siwoo. Shall we go together?”

“Okay. Tae, sir… Come here, just a moment…”

“Oh, two of our members are going? Then I have to go too! Don’t leave me alone, guys.”

“Huh? Haha, where? Where are we going now?”

“The practice room next door. I’ll let you watch a little more.”

Even now, I am moving my body in the same practice room as before.

“No, I don’t know about Chun-yong, but aren’t those two people like this? It’s strange. Why are you catching me like a rat?”

“It’s just practice… .”

“Oh, Siwoo is right, Tae. You have to practice properly, right? After all, learning the choreography comes first.”

“Yes, Taeya. It’s a collaboration stage. It’s important to do well together.”

“H, wait. No, it’s a bit difficult… .”

“Just a little more, just a little more. Can you do it? I told you you’re good at it?”

“Huh? Really?”

Now, Kim Chun-yong is watching the two members who were supposed to collaborate on a stage with him and the dud Ahn Tae-i fall into practice hell.

Only one thought came to Han Dan-woo’s mind.

‘I thought your personality had changed a bit…’

okay.

The Kim Chun-yong I knew and the Kim Chun-yong now seem completely different.

“Wow, Taeya. You’re really good!”

“Huh, really?”

“Oh, of course! Wow, you’re the first one among us to learn the choreography?”

“Really… right? Wow, then, just a little more…”

From the beginning, what worried Tiojedan Wiz the most was Antaei’s complacent attitude, who had a gorgeous flower garden in his head.

No matter how awkward, uncomfortable, and embarrassing the previous issues may be, if you keep your mouth shut and just focus on dancing, practicing itself won’t be a problem.

But what if Antae talks nonsense again by mentioning ‘that time’ for no reason?

What if you really can’t handle that atmosphere?

“Antae, please. We’re already embarrassed to see the Tiozes because of the inconvenience we caused in the waiting room back then. Come to your senses. Do you understand?”

“Huh? But, wasn’t the ‘Catch Me Catch You’ days worse than that waiting room incident? But when I think about how well things went back then, I feel better. I hope something fun happens this time too…”

“At least pretend to listen to what people say!”

Although Han Dan-woo used his authority as a leader to firmly warn An Tae-yi, “If you meet Tioje, keep your mouth shut,” it was unclear whether his words would really resonate with the guy who did whatever he wanted, regardless of whether he was a leader or not.

But, this can’t be happening.

“I, I’m a little tired… I’ll rest for 10 minutes, just 10 minutes.”

“Really? Then, while you’re resting, should I check out what you filmed?”

“―No! Haha, no, it’s okay. I’ll be alone for a bit. Thank you, Chun-yong!”

“Oh, yeah.”

“Chun-yong, hyung… Yu-chan and I will be by your side.”

“Okay. Chun-yong, you, go have a quick snack. You’ve been watching our choreography since earlier. We’ll be by Tae-yi’s side… .”

“It’s really okay to be alone, you guys!”

…you use that method?

Carrot and stick?

And, you’re going to conspire with your members to get rid of An Tae-i’s constant practice routine?

Even, that Antae-i got sick of Kim Chun-yong clinging to her?

The more I thought about it, the more a feeling of disbelief rose in a corner of my heart.

‘I felt that way during Catch Me Catch You. This is really… too planned. Is Kim Chun-yong going to such lengths? The Kim Chun-yong who always acted at his own pace?’

Han Dan-woo, who was watching the whole situation through the small window of the practice room next door, gave a brief high five to the members next to him and shrugged his shoulders when he saw Kim Chun-yong walking toward the door.

This doesn’t seem to be the Kim Chun-yong I knew.

Do debuts and survival shows change people that much? I had the same thought.

“… Oh, weren’t you studying choreography with Ha-won in the practice room next door?”

“… … .”

As soon as the door opened, Han Dan-woo rolled his eyes a few times and answered with a sigh at the natural and innocent words of Kim Chun-yong.

“… Park Ha-won said he wanted to memorize it on his own. And, I was a bit… nervous.”

“Ah, who? Tae?”

“No, you and your members!”

‘I didn’t know you could catch me like that and drain my energy!’

Kim Chun-yong opened his eyes wide, not knowing whether he knew what Han Dan-woo was screaming inside or not, and for a moment he seemed to be contemplating something, then slowly opened his mouth again.

“… Well, I get why you’re thinking that way. We had a bit of an awkward ending before. I only saw it briefly, but Tae’s personality is his personality.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Antae is so self-centered, if I just leave him alone, I don’t know what will happen. Damn it…”

“No, well. Yoochan hyung and Siwoo. Yoochan hyung is good at leading people, and Siwoo is good at seeing details. He’d be perfect for watching Taei’s choreography.”

“Hey, that’s not what I was worried about. It was between our team and your team back then… .”

And then, there was a moment when Han Dan-woo, under a bit of stress, started to raise his voice a little nervously.

“It’s okay because our members are good people.”

From Kim Chun-yong’s mouth, who had been listening to those words silently, came out words he had heard once before.

No, I’ve only heard it once.

A phrase that Kim Chun-yong muttered to himself when he was in Queens.

It’s okay because he’s a good person.

and….

“If you can help, then help. Why are you thinking about what happened before and doing this and that again? That’s okay. We have to do well together anyway.”

If you can help, help.

After hearing that, Han Dan-woo had to withdraw his thoughts that ‘Kim Chun-yong seems completely different from what I knew.’

Yeah, maybe things have changed.

Survival, debut.

It was like being kicked out of Queens, terminating the contract and moving to AG.

Or, there may have been some incident that Han Dan-woo didn’t know about that changed Kim Chun-yong to some extent.

but….

“You’re still the same, really… .”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

“It’s a waste of time to step forward and help.”

“Uh… Hey, there’s a reason for all this. I have a favor to ask of Taei, and I have to make him relax like this for the next practice too…”

Following this, Kim Chun-yong’s words poured out in a torrent that broke Han Dan-woo’s emotions, but Han Dan-woo could not hear them well.

However, I think it would have been pretty good if I had debuted with Kim Chun-yong.

and….

“Hey, hey. Wait a minute, our members, it looks like they’re having a conversation… .”

“…Okay, go.”

And, I feel a little envious of the T.O.J members who care so much about Kim Chun-yong.

Han Dan-woo scratched his cheek in embarrassment as he watched the back of Kim Chun-yong, who hurriedly stepped back into the practice room.

For some reason, I feel a little bit embarrassed about myself for being sentimental.

“…after.”

Han Dan-woo’s two eyes slowly turned towards the practice room.

Now, T.O.J and Wiz were dividing into two floors with people going up on stage together and continuing to practice their collaboration stage to great acclaim.

Currently on this floor are Han Dan-woo, Park Ha-won, Ahn Tae-i, Kim Chun-yong, Bang Yu-chan, and Jang Si-woo.

And upstairs are Jaden, Jo Eun, Lee Seon Ho, Son Jae Ha, Ji Hwa Sung, and Logan.

It was clear that there would be no problems since the upper-level members were people who were perceptive, had a long history of being trainees, or had good personalities.

And, since the people practicing here have also learned how to completely silence the biggest dud called Antae, it will be okay.

“…what.”

However, Han Dan-woo’s eyes couldn’t help but narrow at the unexpected sight he saw inside the practice room.

The reason why Kim Chun-yong hurriedly went back into the practice room.

And the reason why Kim Chun-yong cares so strangely about the members.

That’s because it’s happening right now.

“Danwoo, I think I’ve memorized the choreography now, so I think we can all practice together… What is it?”

Han Dan-woo muttered in a hoarse voice to Park Ha-won, who had arrived late from the practice room next door and was looking puzzled.

“… I think there’s a problem.”

“What? Tae and Tio? Hey, then we have to stop them…!”

“No… just the Tiozes.”

okay.

“No, Siwoo. Why are you suddenly like that? You have to tell me so I can understand.”

“I said it was nothing… Why do you keep doing that…?”

Bang Yoo-chan and Jang Si-woo were having the same awkward conversation they had during the previous episode of ‘Us Beyond the Waves’.