Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 135

#135.

While the regular members of 〈Passion Men〉 were doing their opening remarks, Do-jae and Heung-min watched from a distance.

“Hey, Jung-pal hyung [older brother/male friend]. What’s with your outfit? Isn’t it a bit much?”

“Min-seok… You should worry about yourself!”

“Hahaha! Seriously, why is this so funny? The two worst-dressed people talking about clothes…”

The regular members, who had been working together for a long time, naturally exchanged greetings and created a lively atmosphere.

As the staff burst into laughter, Heung-min and Do-jae also forgot the tension of having to appear soon and laughed like viewers.

Yoon Jung-hoon, who came with a name tag on his back, stood next to Do-jae and Heung-min and spoke.

“I’m a fan of this show. It’s fun to watch like this.”

The two nodded at Yoon Jong-hoon’s words.

They had already exchanged greetings a little while ago.

Heung-min, upon hearing that he was a fan, said that he also enjoyed watching 〈Passion Men〉 and continued the conversation.

They had a connection from ‘Ah-Che-Dae’ [Idol Star Athletics Championships], and since he was co-hosting with Louis, Yoon Jong-hoon and the members had built up quite a bit of friendship.

In terms of debut year, Yoon Jong-hoon was their senior, but Yoon Jong-hoon suggested that they speak comfortably with each other as he became closer to the MOST members.

Yoon Jong-hoon was also the same age as Do-jae and Kyu-sung.

Although not as much as Louis, it was clear that he was quite an easygoing guy.

‘It’s a show where there are a lot of clashes between the performers… It’s a relief that I’ve met all the regular members for the first time, and I know the other guests, and they’re all nice,’

Do-jae thought, excluding Yoo Myung-woo.

Apart from Yoo Myung-woo, there was Miso and Areum from Candies, and Yoon Ji-yoon from REGINA.

They were all acquaintances and on good terms.

First of all, Miso and Areum from Candies had received help from MOST in resolving their recent scandal, so they couldn’t help but be very friendly to the members.

Louis also played a part by calling himself a fan and exchanging simple greeting messages.

He had never had a conversation with Yoon Ji-yoon of REGINA separately, but the groups had greeted each other many times.

They debuted around the same time, were nominated for the Rookie Award together, and had a sense of camaraderie as groups that grew up together.

In addition, they were stimulated by watching each other’s performances.

Although the stage styles were different, both teams were passionate about performing.

That was also the reason why they sincerely greeted each other with “I really enjoyed the performance” when they met by chance at music shows or awards ceremonies.

Depending on the concept and game content of each recording, there were varying degrees, but 〈Passion Men〉 was a program that mixed individual and team battles.

There were many cases where they helped each other and then betrayed each other, so they often fought literally ‘physically.’

In fact, the more intense the situation, the more fun 〈Passion Men〉 became.

That’s why there were many reactions that it was more fun to play games with the regular members than when there were guests.

It was true that it was awkward for newly appearing guests to actively engage in physical fights.

‘Thinking about that situation… It’s better to be on comfortable terms with each other.’

Even if they weren’t close, it was a relief that they weren’t in a relationship where their feelings could be hurt or misunderstood because of physical fights.

‘I’m a little nervous about running into Yoo Myung-woo, but…’

He wouldn’t pay much attention, but it was true that it was uncomfortable.

It was best not to run into him.

He just hoped that there wouldn’t be many chances to bump into each other.

Do-jae glanced at Yoo Myung-woo, who appeared late after changing his clothes, and thought.

“Guys. Don’t be too nervous. The PD [Producer-Director] here seems to have a good impression of you. He says you’re very polite.”

Jung Gil-joo, who had been waiting with the managers and stylists of the other cast members on one side, quietly approached and said.

Do-jae and Heung-min smiled and nodded.

***

A little later.

The staff became busy, and the main MC, Han Min-seok, began to introduce today’s guests.

“Today’s guests! Please come out! They are very hot these days! Idol rising stars!”

“Ooh…”

“Wow!”

“Oh! Miso! Areum! Why are you here!”

As the guests entered one by one at Han Min-seok’s introduction, the regular members cheered.

Among them, ‘Altari,’ who was a comedian, recognized the Candies members and greeted them.

He was the only guest among today’s guests to appear on 〈Passion Men〉 for the second time.

“Are you guys rising too? Aren’t you coming out with too many juniors [younger/less experienced people]?”

Miso gave an embarrassed smile at Altari’s joke, and Areum glared at Altari.

Knowing that he was deliberately teasing them, Han Min-seok said a word.

“Why are you doing that? Aren’t Miso and Areum idol stars too?”

“We’re not rising.”

“Does that mean we’ve already grown up? Then please make us big stars.”

The cast members burst into laughter at Areum’s confident words.

“Since everyone else is here for the first time… We’re here to help our juniors…”

“Oh… Aren’t you a *kkondae* [꼰대 – older person who is condescending or preachy]?”

“Isn’t *oppa* [older brother/male friend (used by females)] a *kkondae*?”

“Hahaha! That’s right. You only see what you want to see, wake up, Altari.”

The regular members ‘bullied’ Miso and Areum to get their screen time.

The two, who had good personalities, appropriately refuted and accepted, creating laughter.

After a brief introduction of each person.

“I invited idols and they’re very dazzling. Everyone’s hair…”

At Han Min-seok’s words, the cast members checked each other’s hair.

Except for Candies and Yoo Myung-woo, everyone had flashy bleached hair.

Yoo Myung-woo didn’t dye his hair, but his hairstyle itself was unique.

“Ji-yoon and Jong-hoon have couple hair?”

“Ah! Jung-pal hyung. Do you want to suffer from malicious comments from fans again?”

“No, why… I just said they’re both blonde.”

“Then are we all couples because our hair is black?”

“Jung-pal hyung is lonely these days, lonely. He can only think about couples…”

Yoon Ji-yoon and Yoon Jong-hoon, who were stuck between the regular members, just smiled.

Altari, who happened to find out that they were the same ‘Yoon’ family, suggested that they be considered siblings instead of a couple, and the jokes about the two ended.

Han Min-seok looked at Heung-min and asked.

“I heard that our Min’s real name is Heung-min… Is that right?”

“Oh, Song Heung-min scored another goal yesterday!”

Heung-min smiled awkwardly and replied, “Yes, that’s right.”

“Then can you play soccer well like your name? Show us your soccer skills!”

Han Min-seok looked at Jung Pan-ho, a regular member, as if he was dumbfounded at the sudden words.

“No, just because his name is the same… What is that.”

“Jung-pal hyung, what’s with the overreach today?”

“It’s good to work hard, but a little…”

However, Heung-min nodded without missing the opportunity.

“I like soccer too.”

“Oh, really?!”

Heung-min had prepared for this, expecting that something like this might come up.

“But, how can we check your soccer skills…? Oh? You brought a soccer ball?”

Han Min-seok naturally received a soccer ball through the staff.

When he told Jung Gil-joo that he had prepared a soccer ball, the 〈Passion Men〉 staff highly appreciated Heung-min’s enthusiasm and readily allowed him to show off his personal skills.

“What will he show us!”

Everyone focused their attention on Heung-min, who was holding the soccer ball.

Gulp. Heung-min swallowed his saliva in nervousness.

It wasn’t a live broadcast, and it wasn’t on stage, but he was nervous to show off his skills among the prominent entertainers.

However, Heung-min was confident in doing things with his body anytime, anywhere.

Heung-min quickly moved his feet and showed off his personal skills that he had honed, thinking that they might be used someday after ‘Ah-Che-Dae.’

“Ooh!!!”

“Wow, he’s good!!”

“What is it? I thought I saw it wrong just now…”

“Wow…”

The regular members, as well as the guest Yoon Jong-hoon, were stunned by the personal skills that passed by in an instant.

Only Do-jae, who had watched Heung-min practice several times, smiled calmly.

“Wow, that’s really amazing?!”

It was a movement that involved putting the soccer ball on his foot and turning his leg a full circle without dropping it.

Even though he raised his leg high as if it would touch his head, the ball did not fall.

“Isn’t the ball attached to his shoe?”

“How does that happen?”

At the commotion of the regular members, Heung-min relaxed and had a proud face.

“I’ll try too!”

Altari picked up the soccer ball, saying that he would try too.

However, of course, the ball fell with a thud before he could even put it properly on his foot.

“Balance is important.”

When Heung-min added with a smile, the cast members once again made surprised faces, saying “Ooh.”

Yoon Jong-hoon, who picked up the soccer ball that had rolled down, followed Heung-min after Altari.

Yoon Jong-hoon succeeded in putting his foot still on the ball with Heung-min’s help.

But… Bang!

“Ugh!”

“Oh my!”

Yoon Jong-hoon, who lost his balance as soon as he raised his leg high, fell backwards with a thud.

The studio was filled with shock for a moment.

There was no such thing as a physical comedy like this.

“Oh my… Are you okay, Jong-hoon?”

“Ugh…”

“Oh! What’s wrong with this friend? He looks fine!”

“Hahahahaha!”

Laughter erupted among the regular members and guests who realized that Yoon Jong-hoon, who was rising up like a zombie, was not hurt.

“Wow… Comedians have to work harder. He’s taking our place.”

At Altari’s words, Yoon Jong-hoon gave a hearty laugh and blushed in embarrassment.

“It’s difficult. This is.”

At Yoon Jong-hoon’s words, Heung-min and Do-jae, who had been surprised, barely regained their laughter.

It was clear that the *heodang* [허당 – someone who seems competent but is actually clumsy] he showed at ‘Ah-Che-Dae’ was not a concept.

He looked neat, but everything he did with his body was sublimated into comedy, so it seemed natural that he was gaining popularity with his unique character.

When a funny scene came out, Han Min-seok, at his discretion, made the other guests do tricks with the ball.

Thanks to that, Heung-min had to demonstrate several times.

Surprisingly, Yoon Ji-yoon of REGINA showed potential.

“Oh oh! Ji-yoon! Try it one more time. I think it’ll work?”

“Aren’t you taking away his personal skills?”

The regular members gave Heung-min a sense of crisis when she succeeded in raising her leg while leaving the ball.

Heung-min watched Yoon Ji-yoon’s second attempt with a nervous look.

“Wow! It works! It works!”

Yoon Ji-yoon didn’t do it as fast as Heung-min, but she succeeded in doing something similar.

Considering that it was only her second attempt, it was amazing.

“Wow, that’s amazing, Ji-yoon?”

“Min. You’re going to have to make other personal skills?”

“Ah…”

Heung-min looked at Yoon Ji-yoon with a troubled face.

When Yoon Ji-yoon smiled, Heung-min had no choice but to smile as well.

The regular members giggled and teased Heung-min, who was in trouble.

The entertainers were different in tension.

Heung-min felt a sudden sense of fatigue, feeling like there were ten Woo-cheols.

Still, thanks to being trained for a long time by high-tension younger brothers Woo-cheol and Louis, it seemed that adapting to entertainment wouldn’t be too difficult.

“But, wait a minute.”

At that time, Altari suddenly raised his hand.

Everyone’s attention was focused on Altari.

“Hey, you two. This is not the time to be laughing like that.”

Altari pointed to Do-jae and Yoo Myung-woo.