Go Won
Appearance Lv.77
Vocals Lv.25
Dance Lv.46
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Current Status: ■■■■…….
Current MAX LEVEL: 80
What is this now?
I looked back at Go Won. Then, sensing my gaze, Go Won blinked his long eyelashes and met my eyes. When I didn’t say anything, Go Won’s head tilted questioningly.
A face that’s 77 out of 80 points…. Not wrong. His vocal ability was also roughly similar to the level I’d assessed.
I beckoned with my index finger, meaning for Go Won to come closer. Go Won had a very guarded expression but still followed instructions.
“……?”
I grabbed the kid’s face and squished it up and down like kneading dough. His large eyes became slits, and his nostrils and upper lip were lifted up.
Go Won
Appearance Lv.55 (▼22)
Vocals Lv.25
Dance Lv.46
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Current Status: Thi, ■■, why ■■■ ■■?
Current MAX LEVEL: 80
The newly appeared type of window closely resembled a character development window in a game. The information was even reflected in real time.
I was so focused on looking at the window that I failed to notice Go Won’s pupils trembling.
“Hanje, you, why are you bullying the kid!”
The dough that Go Won had become in my grip was rescued by someone else.
Go Won
Appearance Lv.78 (▲23)
What, why did the level go up instead of being restored to original?
Looking at Go Won’s face again, his white cheeks had reddened, perhaps because being grabbed hurt, and the corners of his eyes were slightly wet. A beauty’s tears had an effect worth 1 level.
“Ah, the chart is up!”
Meanwhile, an hour had already passed since releasing the music. Then, it was time for rankings to appear on the chart.
“…Did it chart in?”
After the anxious question.
“It did! Ha, it didn’t just chart, it’s in the top ranks!”
Another huge commotion arose inside the director’s office. I also stretched my neck forward.
“What place?! Tell us quickly!”
“HOT 200, DRIFT is 10th! Unlimited is… 3rd! Waaaah! It got into TOP 200 too! It’s 180th!”
‘Mm, not bad.’
Actually, calling it “not bad” was a bit stingy—for a debut, it was tremendous results.
“The HOT ranking will rise to top ranks within today, right?”
“What does HOT matter? The TOP ranking needs to rise.”
“Oh, yACE doesn’t know. In times like these, for a boy group song, and a rookie at that, to do this well is a miracle!”
In the midst of the commotion.
The Sunbae Who Paves a Flower Path Part 2
Establish yourself as a K-POP singer.
Stage 2 Goal: Achieve Top 10 in CPCE Public Reputation Index
Q2-1. Toward Completing Music Show Promotions
The flower of album release is appearing on music shows and meeting with fans.
Successfully clear the music show activity period on public and terrestrial broadcasts.
Upon Success: ‘Go Won’ Vocals, Dance MAX LEVEL increase
Upon Failure: Quest Scenario forcibly terminated
Time Limit: 527h 59m 38s (D-22)
Part 2 Additional Penalty – Cha Yeonsu permanent retirement from entertainment industry
‘…Hah….’
The damn threats didn’t end.
After finishing Stage 1 that threatened yACE’s eldest’s neck, now it was holding the second-in-command by age who was the same age as him.
At least it’s not death since the big fire was put out.
This damn development simulation seemed intent on continuing a bit longer. As if telling me to repay what I gained from the Quest Scenario.
“Go Won, is there any chance your music show will fail?”
“Why are you cursing in front of the kid?”
“It won’t fail.”
Another employee added nagging to my question, but Go Won answered bluntly without yielding.
“It absolutely won’t fail.”
Well, seeing how he practiced like crazy, he had reason to be confident.
Then well… with all the songs already out, what can I help with on music shows? Is this basically an auto-quest?
Then, more text floated up below.
Achievement Condition: Music show appearances (0/15)
Go Won’s activity period was 3 weeks. Accordingly, the time limit was similar.
And currently there were five music shows: the three major terrestrial networks, and two conducted on cable.
So to fill 15 episodes, he’d have to appear on all broadcasters.
The problem was… one of them was the broadcaster that aired <Debut Chart! 100>. The one that had the 1st place trainee Go Won completely stolen away….
Their feelings toward Go Won debuting with K-dum couldn’t be good.
“Hyung, which music shows did you book for him?!”
“The 3 terrestrial networks and Channel M.”
As expected, Kwon Taeyoung’s answer was missing Rnet.
“What about Rnet?”
“Even if he goes there, he won’t be welcomed, so why bother.”
“But can you somehow push him in anyway?”
“Yeah.”
“Really? How?”
“Just ask if they want to skip out on yACE’s comeback too.”
“…Wow, that’s bold.”
I sometimes feel wronged when I hear things like Baek Hanje talks crazy. I learned all this from my hyungs.
“Why Rnet all of a sudden?”
“The more stages the better, right? Kids grow by rolling around, don’t they?”
“……”
I chewed my lips and finally brought it up.
“My intuition says so.”
“Been a while since you played the intuition card.”
“Why, did Hanje receive some divine inspiration lately?”
Go Won, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, also sent his gaze this way. Though the grudge from having his face kneaded remained bluntly, it was an expression finding it hard to overcome curiosity.
“This kid has had times since way back when he insists his intuition is like this, demanding we do exactly as he says.”
“There’s never been a single time it turned out badly when you listened to me.”
Actually, intuition was just an excuse I pulled out roughly to clear the quest.
When I insisted like this, Kwon Taeyoung would also pretend he couldn’t win and go along. And that wasn’t different now either.
“Well, let’s say that’s true…. Won’s opinion is most important for music shows. There’ll be some awkward situations if you go to Rnet. What do you want to do?”
“That kind of thing is fine with me.”
Pleased by conduct I liked for the first time in a while, I quickly patted his back.
“If it’s fine, go out there, kid. They say suffering when you’re young is something you buy.”
“…Yes, I’ll go.”
Like that, amidst the scolding of ‘Baek Hanje’s become a total old fart!’, all fifteen music show schedule appearances were confirmed.
It’ll be tough dealing with Rnet for a while over a schedule not even in the plans, but that’s Kwon Taeyoung’s job.
For a while it’ll be hell with pre-recordings, rehearsals, and live broadcasts… But gritting your teeth and doing it will be good for you too.
“Do well.”
“Yes.”
Go Won turned his head indifferently, but strength was firmly gripping the hand holding his phone.
***
“The turn there, uh, yeah. When you lift your head. Looking through the camera your expression looks dead. Glare like you’re going to eat them up. Come on, let’s do it again from the beginning.”
“Yes.”
It didn’t end with just getting on stage once. Even after the first stage, corrections continued.
Go Won took his position again without a word, unable to even settle his rising breath yet. The dance trainer’s expression became satisfied.
“There aren’t kids like this these days.”
“……”
The trainer who worked people to the limit to the point even Go Won, who had good stamina, would collapse, made him practice right up until just before it would interfere with his schedule even after activities started.
Music he’d heard well over thousands of times flowed from the speakers again. The bass sound started and eight beats later he turned forward, breaking through between the dancers. When the intense intro choreography ended, the lyrics began.
Buzz- Buzz-
But a vibration sound mixed into the sound. And Go Won’s movements also stopped. While the music turned off as he stopped dancing and ran to one side table, Go Won picked up the ringing phone.
“Family?”
“Yes. I’m sorry.”
“Well, can’t be helped. Go ahead.”
He bowed his head to the trainer who’d instantly become displeased and hurriedly left the practice room.
Go Won had alarms set on his phone for exactly six people. Grandmother, grandfather, his high school sister, his elementary school brother, and Manager hyung and Director Kwon Taeyoung.
Go Won was what’s commonly called a grandparent-headed household.
Trainees and rookie idols mostly have their phone usage restricted. But knowing that Go Won played the role of guardian for his household members, the agency also recognized an exception.
The caller was his younger brother. Go Won leaned against the wall and answered.
“Yeah. Suhyeon-ah. Is something wrong….”
– Hyung! You know, there are so many girls in our class who are your fans! Park Haram and Han Seo and….
“Ah… thank your friends for me. You called to tell me that?”
So nothing’s wrong. The tension had half-released from the moment the caller wasn’t his younger sister Sua.
– Can’t I tell them you’re my hyung?
“…Later. Hyung is a bit embarrassed right now. Wouldn’t it be cooler to go ‘ta-da’ when you become more famous by appearing on TV more?”
– I guess….
Go Won recalled the attention poured on the trainees during <Debut Chart>.
Trainees who gained popularity early and became targets of various fandoms’ checks had even their household members and their past SNS thoroughly dug into.
Very fortunately, Go Won didn’t experience such things. Thinking of his 1st place ranking it was a bit odd, but seeing how others even suffered stalking damage, he decided to just consider it a miracle and be grateful.
He was also more careful himself. Because he didn’t want his insides thoroughly dug into like them, causing damage to his siblings.
– Hyung, then in exchange for keeping it secret….
“Yeah.”
– The kids bragged that jumbo shrimp pizza is delicious. But I’m the only one who hasn’t tried it. I think grandmother, grandfather, and noona would like it too….
So this was the main point. Go Won touched his eyes.
