Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 241

#241.

MOST’s activities were very successful.

The adverb ‘very’ was an understatement.

The fan base, solidified by the consecutive successes of , was not limited to domestic fans.

This was the reason they could work with Justin Junior.

Public recognition broadened through individual activities.

The continued interest from . All of these things foreshadowed the success of .

But what really made successful was the song itself.

The powerful and addictive sound was enough to captivate not only Korea but the whole world.

Thanks to this, MOST finally made its name on the Billion Board main chart with .

It wasn’t the same as K.K., who had already established himself as a global singer and topped the Billion Board chart, but it was still a top 10 entry on the main chart.

It was truly amazing.

Moreover, MOST was a group with plenty of potential.

The way they got their name on the Billion Board was completely different from K.K., so no one could predict how MOST would grow from here.

“Jackpot. Hyungs! Justin Junior uploaded the No Dub Challenge for on Ping Pong.”

“Seriously?!”

Inside the van parked on one side of the concert hall.

The members, who were having a quick meal with hamburgers, suddenly became noisy.

Everyone checked their phones and accessed Ping Pong.

‘Ping Pong’ was a global platform for uploading short videos ranging from 10 to 30 seconds in length.

It was enjoying explosive popularity among teenagers and those in their twenties, regardless of country.

On Ping Pong, videos that were eye-catching, intuitive, and intense were popular.

Many people gained fame by uploading creative videos that made good use of these features.

There was a reason why the term ‘Ping Pong Star’ existed.

In particular, videos that showed off exquisite acting to music were very popular on Ping Pong, and many songs gained popularity by being used as background music on Ping Pong.

As a result, many singers were promoting their music by having people do dance challenges to their songs on Ping Pong.

MOST had also attempted the challenge.

At the time, it had received quite a response among overseas fans.

However, this time, they filmed the video in a slightly unique way.

Instead of creating a dance challenge video as before, they planned a video in which the members acted out the English lyrics of the chorus.

This completely sniped the tastes of overseas Ping Pongers.

The challenge, which seemed to be spreading among fans, suddenly became a challenge that was being followed by non-fans, Ping Pong stars, and even overseas stars.

It was a situation where the used in the challenge gained popularity in reverse.

It could be said that it was a victory of planning.

Good music, talented staff who had been together for a long time. It was also possible because there were members who led such staff.

“Junior… I didn’t think he’d be so bad at acting.”

A small laugh broke out in the van at Heungmin’s words.

It was appreciated that he participated, but it was true that his acting was so bad that they wanted to tell him to just keep singing.

“I don’t think you’re one to talk….”

“Hey, the fans liked that I improved a lot since the Byeolbyeol Chicken days, okay?”

“Oh, really? Then I acknowledge it.”

Honestly, he thought it wasn’t much different then or now, but he had no choice but to acknowledge it since he brought up the fans.

“Ping Pong’s influence is this great? Amazing, amazing.”

“I know.”

The members were still dazed by everything that had happened in just over a month since their comeback.

And new news was delivered to the members who were preparing for domestic and overseas concerts.

MOST was appointed as ‘K-Culture Ambassadors’ and would participate in the Korean promotional video production project.

As the first runners of the K-Culture promotional video project, MOST would perform at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace.

That was today.

It was bound to be a proud and special performance for the members, especially Dojae.

“We have to rehearse soon, so let’s not eat too much.”

Team Leader Kim Seokcheol said as he opened the van door.

The members, who were diligently putting hamburgers in their mouths, froze.

“Ah…. Yes.”

Gyu-seong looked tearful as he grabbed a handful of fries for the last time.

Today’s schedule was important and had been arranged urgently, so Jung Gil-joo, who was preparing for his wedding, couldn’t come, and Team Leader Kim Seokcheol stepped in instead.

Woong was not yet ready to handle group schedules alone.

The members, who had quickly finished lunch, got out of the van and headed towards the stage.

“Wow!”

“Fantastic!”

The members, who came to Geunjeongjeon Hall where the stage was set up, exclaimed.

Gyeongbokgung Palace was empty on a day off without visitors.

The weight and energy of Geunjeongjeon Hall, the symbol of Gyeongbokgung Palace, was overwhelming.

It was also beautiful.

“How long has it been since I’ve been to Gyeongbokgung Palace…? I don’t think I’ve been here since a picnic in high school.”

“Right.”

As Heungmin and Gijun muttered, Woocheol teased them, saying that high school was too long ago for them.

Gijun glared at Woocheol and walked towards the stage.

Today’s stage was filled only with the members, without dancers.

Filming staff and public officials were gathered near the stage.

It felt like only yesterday that they were sweating and dancing in Haengjusanseong Fortress, but now it was Gyeongbokgung Palace.

It was the same wonderful cultural heritage, but the number of filming staff and equipment had changed dramatically.

“Please take good care of us today!”

“We should be the ones saying that.”

“The stage setup isn’t quite finished yet… Please take a look around nearby for a while.”

The members nodded at the director’s words and looked around.

Dojae unknowingly put his hands behind his back and walked towards Geunjeongjeon Hall.

It was a posture that didn’t suit his casual clothes of a sweatshirt and jeans.

But it was clear that he had an air of dignity.

“What’s wrong, hyung? Does it bring back old memories?”

Woocheol followed Dojae, who was walking as if lost in thought, and asked.

Dojae was startled and asked back.

“You believe it? That I came from another world.”

“Hahaha. Hyung. Are you really pushing that? I was asking if you were thinking about when you were Lee Yuhoon.”

At Woocheol’s words, Dojae chuckled, as if he was joking too.

“You can’t walk that way.”

“Yes? Why?”

“Only the king can walk in the middle.”

“Oh. I think I heard that when I came on a field trip before.”

Woocheol laughed and quickly moved to the side.

It was already a long time since the dynasty disappeared in Korea, so it didn’t have to be kept.

But it was good common sense to know, so he told him jokingly.

Dojae was filled with strange emotions as he looked at the roof ornaments stretching coolly against the backdrop of Mount Bukak.

It felt like living here was a story from so long ago.

“…….”

There were many differences from the renovated Gyeongbokgung Palace of the Korean Empire, which is still used by the imperial family.

Dojae headed to the building behind Geunjeongjeon Hall.

‘That place is…….’

It was Sajungjeon Hall. In the Joseon Dynasty, it was a place where the king and his officials gathered to study and conduct official business.

In the current Korean Empire, it is also used by the Emperor as a place to conduct official business and talk with those who come to see him.

Dojae also had many conversations with the Emperor there.

‘It wasn’t a very good story, though…….’

It was a story about giving up his dream.

Even that was no longer a painful memory.

Now, Dojae could sing, dance, and dream to his heart’s content.

Dojae, who was looking at Sajungjeon Hall with a wistful gaze, suddenly realized that he was left alone in an empty space.

“Huh?”

Woocheol, who was following him, and Rui next to him, were gone.

He couldn’t even feel the presence of any of the members, no matter which way they had gone.

Dojae’s vision was briefly blurred.

It was when he sensed a strange energy.

“Dojae-ssi.”

A familiar voice was heard.

It was Team Leader Kim Seokcheol.

“Ah, Team Leader.”

It was a really strange feeling to face someone with the same face as Kim Naegwan in the middle of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Was that why?

Dojae found it difficult to feel the flow of time for a moment.

He felt like he had only been standing there for a short time, but when he looked at the time, quite a bit of time had passed.

“You were here. The rehearsal preparation is over… Come on.”

“Ah, yes.”

Dojae quickly moved towards Team Leader Kim Seokcheol.

***

The stars of May twinkled in the clear night sky without a single cloud.

White, strong light was emitted from the lights installed under the stage.

The members wearing in-ear microphones were standing on the stage, taking their positions.

Today’s stage was going to be live to capture the feeling of the scene.

The members’ stage costumes were shirts and loose-fitting pants that suited each of their personalities.

The light and bright feeling of the costumes went well with the spring weather.

“Okay, let’s go!”

Tension was running high among the filming staff next to the stage.

The members bowed their heads and waited for the music to start.

As soon as the director’s sign fell, the MR [music recorded] flowed out of the large speakers.

Squeak, squeak – The sound of a DJ scratching a platter mixed with a thumping beat that hit the ears.

The members who were standing behind Dojae nodded their heads and moved at the same time.

Rui and Gyuseong were on either side of Dojae, and Woocheol, Heungmin, and Gijun spread out next to them, creating a perfect triangle.

“Wow…….”

Among the staff who were watching the members from behind the camera, exclamations that tried to reduce the sound burst out.

Just a moment ago, they were ordinary young men in their twenties, or rather, very handsome young men in their twenties, but they had changed.

The eyes looking at the camera were vivid.

It was an eye that was so immersed in the stage that it sent shivers down the spine, a certain thrill.

-The pull of fate,
The movement of the stars,
So don’t doubt anything

Dojae, who was standing in the center of the stage, sang, fluttering the hem of his striped shirt.

It was a voice full of appeal that seemed to attract people’s hearts.

Dojae’s eyes, which were zoomed in on the monitor, were shining with light.

-Hold me, hold me

There was no way to refuse Dojae’s hand reaching out to the camera.

Dojae stepped back and continued the choreography.

Woocheol, who was standing on the right, came forward and continued the song.

-The beginning you were looking for
Must have been trivial, but now I know

can be said to be a song in the middle ground between and .

It was a song that was easier to listen to than , and it was a more performance-oriented song than .

The lyrics about a fateful encounter seemed like an ordinary love song at first glance, but it was a special song because Dojae wrote the lyrics.

This is because the story of Dojae, who ‘crossed the universe’ like the lyrics of the second verse Woocheol part, fatefully meeting the members and fans, was hidden.

-Our meeting was destined
Can you withstand the acceleration?

Rui sang powerfully, bouncing his chest.

He didn’t forget to wink mischievously.

Behind them, the members were dancing with their backs turned.

When the members, who had spread out far and gathered again, moved like one body and performed the choreography, Gyuseong came to the center and continued his part.

-Feel the pulse on your wrist
Feel the fast heartbeat

Even though it was a very fast-paced song, the members moved their feet with ease and performed live.

The relaxed atmosphere that was exuded was all thanks to the practice of the past.

-Even if we only have each other
It’s enough!

It was now MOST’s signature high note part.

The voice that Gyuseong let out soared into the air.