Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 88

#88.

“What would be the best way to approach this?”

Do-jae had put Sprint’s answer on hold.

He wanted to gauge the members’ opinions.

Unlike the drama casting offer, this felt like something where the members’ input was even more crucial.

Heung-min cautiously broached the subject.

“First of all… is Sprint really okay with this? Honestly, in the hip-hop scene, they tend to look down on idols… If they know it’s a song from an idol, they’ll definitely dismiss it.”

“Yeah. The important thing is the song itself, not the composer’s name……”

“Wow. He must really like your song. It’s not going out under the composer name ‘Lee.do,’ is it?”

Do-jae shook his head.

If the song were to be released, it would naturally be credited to Kang Do-jae of MOST.

“It’s funny. Why do they look down on idols?”

Woo-cheol pouted, abruptly expressing his dissatisfaction.

“Well, that’s just the vibe there.”

Ki-joon muttered in a bitter tone.

Ki-joon chose to become an idol group member, not a hip-hop artist, because he was confident he could excel in all areas.

But the reality was that many people considered idol groups to be mass-produced singers with just pretty faces.

That perception has changed a lot these days, but in the hip-hop scene, the atmosphere of looking down on idols was still quite prevalent.

Kedo of Big Boyz also faced considerable stress because of such prejudice from those around him.

Listening to the members, Do-jae realized that Sprint must have put more thought (고민) into it than he initially realized before proposing the competition song (경연곡) collaboration to him.

‘He said he wanted to shatter the ice.’

So, Sprint deliberately sought out a hidden gem in Sound-ফাই instead of taking the easy and guaranteed path of working with established producers or composers.

If that gem had been an unknown one, it would have been better for Sprint.

Unfortunately, that gem was the kind that was treated insignificantly in his world…….

‘The fact that he wants to work with me despite that means that the song is good, but… he must have thought it could be more meaningful.’

It was the same message he wanted to convey on ‘D.Hiphop.’

To show how much he still shines, even though he is dismissed as someone who is no longer relevant.

Whether that gem is in the mud or set on someone’s finger.

Whether someone calls it fake.

The real thing is real.

Do-jae’s eyes deepened.

“Sprint is confident.”

Ki-joon muttered.

“Whether they ignore him or whatever. He trusts his own ears and judgment.”

Ki-joon, who had similar confidence and pride, could understand.

Heung-min nodded, agreeing that Sprint was indeed someone special.

At the same time, he muttered worriedly.

“The problem is on this side……”

Sprint’s position aside, the question was whether this project would benefit Do-jae and MOST.

If it went well, as Sprint confidently predicted, it would be a huge hit.

MOST had already built up a considerable amount of recognition, but the show ‘D.Hiphop’ was influential enough to propel even unknown rookies to the top of the music charts.

It was an opportunity to promote MOST’s artistic capabilities and composer Kang Do-jae simultaneously.

Team Leader Kim Seok-cheol, whom he had talked to on the way back, also saw it as an opportunity.

However, if they weren’t recognized and ended up being ignored…….

“There’s a lot to lose.”

Ki-joon coldly assessed.

At the same time, he stared at Do-jae and continued.

“But……”

“Let’s make it so they can’t ignore us.”

Gyu-seong, who had been quietly riding his bike throughout the broadcast, suddenly spoke up.

“Let’s have Do-jae crush those who look down on idols!”

“Gyu-seong hyung [older brother/male friend]…. You’re not getting angry again, are you?”

Woo-cheol said, trying to hold back his laughter.

Gyu-seong tended to get fired up when it came to unfair situations or competitions.

The fact that the hip-hop scene looked down on idols had clearly fueled Gyuseong’s fire.

Moreover, wasn’t it a program to determine 승부 [victory/defeat]?

“Not to the point of crushing……”

Do-jae tilted his head as if he was troubled.

Ki-joon continued the words he couldn’t finish.

“Do-jae. What do you think? I think it’s worth trying if you’re confident too.”

“That’s right. The talk about having a lot to lose is only if the song is bad! Even if they ignore you a hundred times, those who know will know! They’ll recognize how good of a song you wrote.”

Perhaps influenced by Gyuseong, even Heungmin raised his voice.

Do-jae hadn’t even been ignored yet, but seeing the members already getting heated up…….

‘It seems like I have to participate.’

Do-jae smiled briefly.

“Yes. I understand.”

If they were asking if he was confident, the answer had already been decided when Ki-joon and Heung-min contacted Do-jae without knowing who he was.

He was confident.

***

A few days later.

MOST finished their short two-week promotion with the last music show stage for and a fan signing event hosted by Byeolbyeol Chicken.

Due to the two schedules, the bulletin board where MOST fans congregated was flooded with posts.

[Title: What do you think of the kids’ event today?]

I’ve given my idols events so many times, but I never thought I’d receive an event like this ㅠㅠ

How can their hearts be so pretty ㅠㅠ I think the saying ‘a child born from the heart’ applies here ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Ha.. I’m so overwhelmed, I hope you understand my rambling..ㅠㅠ

Thinking about them deciding on the banner phrase and ordering it.. (Of course, the company would have ordered it) I’m so thankful ㅠㅠ I feel like the more successful they become, the more grateful they are to the fans..ㅠㅠ I think this is why I stan [support] them ㅠㅠ

It’s been almost a year since the kids debuted, and they still have a long way to go.. But if it stays like this, I think they’ll be my 인생돌 [life idol] ㅠㅠ

I love you MOST ㅠㅠㅠ You guys are really the best ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ!! You’re the best ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-They’re the best..

-Really top-class idols..ㅠㅠ

-I wondered what they were doing when they unfolded the banner

-I didn’t know I’d be so attached to the 장난ㄴㄴ [Just Kidding] activities.. They put so much effort even into a 후속곡 [follow-up song] that just passes by

-The kids were so pretty today tooㅠㅠㅠ I loved the short sleeves and shorts until the end..

-It’s even more disappointing because it’s short

-MOST HERAT BEST

-MOST HERAT BEST2222

-MOST HERAT BEST3333333

[Title: The members when they said ‘Wait for me~’ㅋㅋ]

Louis: As expected, so cute ㅠㅠ Isn’t he a fairy, not a human? 완전 맞다 아님? [Isn’t that totally right?]

Min: ㅋㅋㅋㅋHe’s surprisingly goodㅋㅋ Did anyone see him wink?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Ki-joon: Awkward but 열심히 함 [worked hard]ㅋㅋㅋㅋ That’s why it was funnier I think he swore at the end with his mouthㅋㅋㅋㅋ ((I might have seen it wrong))

Do-jae: He’s even good at acting cute now, there’s nothing he can’t do!! He’s crazy!! He’s mine!!

Gyu-seong: He’s so cute when he’s shy, his ears turn red

Woo-cheol: He looks handsome today even when he’s acting cute, Woo-cheol’s voice was the loudest

-I think Ki-joon said he was going crazyㅋㅋ..ㅋ

-He seems to have been hit hardㅋ

-Honestly, he deserves it considering his original personalityㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-He overcame it with love for the fans

-I didn’t know they’d prepare a group message after the bannerㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-How can I not waitㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Can’t they come back tomorrow??

-When will the kids come back..

-I just got into them today and I’m already waiting for their comeback

-I guess they’ll do a variety show in between?

-What about Heung-min oppa [older brother/male friend – used by females] who couldn’t wink and closed both eyesㅋㅋㅋ

-Why are you so clueless!! Everyone’s keeping it a secretㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[Title: Byeolbyeol Chicken Fansign 후기 [review],,]

The kids were all in a good mood today!

It was the last one, so it was even better because I could see them trying to give a little more fanservice to each person!

What I remember is.. Louis and Woo-cheol did the ‘Wait for me~’ that they did on the music show againㅋㅋ

Heung-min said that he actually had to shave his legs every day during the 장난ㄴㄴ [Just Kidding] activitiesㅋㅋㅋㅋ He confessed that he was honestly glad he didn’t have to do thatㅋㅋ But he still wants to see the fans soon

Ah, Do-jae is working really hard on composing these daysㅋㅋ Maybe we’ll be able to see something composed by Do-jae soon?

-Min oppa…ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I’m going crazyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ His hair grows so fastㅋㅋ

-I’m looking forward to Do-jae’s songㅋㅋ He arranged it this time, so will Do-jae’s own song be on the next album?

-Heung-min앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I love youㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The fansign atmosphere must have been really goodㅠㅠ I’m jealousㅋㅋ

[Title: Byeolbyeol Fansign Do-jae (Audio file 有 [available])]

I just finished, so I’m writing this in a hurry, I hope you understand, but my heart is fluttering so I have to write it.

Please check the photos of the home masters to see how pretty the kids were today and what kind of outfits they were wearing.

I’m a Do-jae fan. I know that skinship isn’t allowed at fansigns. It’s just that today is the end of the activities, and I don’t know when they’ll be back, so I was so sad that I said it as a joke. But Do-jae!!! Our Do-jae!!

(Audio file)

Can I be 인정 [acknowledged/accepted] with Do-jae starting today?

-Crazy

-I was waiting for the 후기 [review], but I can’t sleep because my stomach hurts

-Kang Do-jae is crazy, where did he learn this

-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠAh

-Whatㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Please take down the post.. No, don’t take it down.. I’ll keep it forever.. Please take it down.. No, don’t take it down..

-Kang Do-jae is guilty

-What what I can’t hear the audio because I’m outside, what kind of audio is it???

-Wow I want to go to the fansign tooㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Do-jae’s fan service is upgraded day by day.. It’s come this far

-The kids’ fanservice was amazing today because it was the last broadcast

-My stomach, which didn’t hurt even when my cousin bought land, hurts now

-I shot 300 Byeolbyeol chickens to my company people to go to the fansign today

-헐 [OMG]

-It’s 인정 [acknowledged/accepted]

-300 chickensㄷㄷ [wow]

-~Audio transcribed into text~

Fan: Do-jae, I enjoyed the event so much earlier, thank you (Not heard well because of other sounds)

Do-jae: No, it’s okay. We’re always grateful because you support us.

Fan: It’s such a shame that the activities are over like this..

Do-jae: I’m sad too. We’ll be able to see you again soon. I’ll prepare quickly.

Fan: But I’m so sad.. Can’t you give me a hug just once?

Do-jae: I’m sorry, skinship is prohibited.

Fan: I know, I know. It’s just a joke because I’m so sad.

Do-jae: 누나 [older sister/female friend – used by males].

Fan: 응? [Huh?]

Do-jae: Instead, I won’t do it with anyone but 누나 [older sister/female friend – used by males].

-Whatㅠㅠ It sounds like he’s saying he’ll only do it with 누나 [older sister/female friend – used by males] later

-That’s why I’m going crazy

-It’s crazy, it’s 설레 [heart-fluttering] even in text

-I’m going even crazier because I can imagine Do-jae’s faceㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[Title: What is this 말 [word/hint] in the Byeolbyeol Fansign 후기 [review]?]

Looking at the 후기 올라오는 [reviews coming up] on Mighty, Woo-cheol said that we’ll be able to see him on TV soon, so don’t go to bed early on 금밤 [Friday night]ㅜㅜ What kind of 떡밥 [hint/teaser] is this?!

-Is it 리모라 [Remora] Season 2?ㅠㅠ Please please

-리모라 [Remora] come out

-If it’s 금밤 [Friday night], is it Solo House or D.Hiphop?

-The kids can’t come out on Solo House

-What if they’re coming out on D.Hiphop?

-The kids might be coming out on D.Hiphop

-헐 [OMG]

-헐 [OMG] Don’t spread 구씹 ㄴㄴ [rumors no no]

-장난ㄴㄴ [Just Kidding]

-Why are the kids coming out on D.Hiphop?

-Do they know someone among the 출연자 [cast members]?

-If it’s D.Hiphop, it’s a variety show with good viewership like Campfire.. But why would MOST come out?