Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 244

Another Idol from Another Dimension – Episode 244 (Side Story 2) (244/246)

Side Story 2.

-Do Jae in the Daehan Empire

It wasn’t like their words were wrong, so he couldn’t exactly shout, “How dare you!”

‘There might be dissatisfaction…’

Sae-nal Planning was large, with numerous trainees.

If Do Jae came here, he would naturally debut before those trainees.

That was also the condition Sae-nal Planning had proposed.

He already thought that this part needed discussion.

Because what Do Jae wanted wasn’t special treatment like a quick debut.

But now that he saw it, even if Do Jae became a trainee, Sae-nal Planning was such a competitive place that the atmosphere wouldn’t be good.

“Y-Your Highness!”

The trainee who had been annoyed stuttered at Do Jae’s appearance, and Yoo Myung-woo distorted his face.

It was a modern society, so there wasn’t anything like ‘royal family defamation’ as in the past, but damaging the honor of the imperial family and royalty was a sensitive issue directly related to the state.

It wasn’t for nothing that the royals bore many obligations, so they could be held accountable if they wanted to.

‘There’s no need for that. But…’

He couldn’t just let go of those who spoke carelessly about him, the prince, right in front of his eyes.

“I-I’m sorry. I mean, this is…”

“There’s no need to make excuses. I understand you might think that way.”

Do Jae spoke gently to the person who was muttering, already frightened.

“However, you must take responsibility for talking about others without knowing the situation well.”

But even in the midst of that, a firm charisma was felt.

Yoo Myung-woo and the trainees looked at Do Jae with trembling eyes.

They never thought they would see the face of the prince, whom they could only see by standing in line at national events, in this way.

They thought he was handsome when they saw him fleetingly on TV, but seeing him up close, they couldn’t help but think he was handsome despite the situation.

There was also a serious and weighty atmosphere that was hard to believe for someone his age.

Once they faced him, they felt overwhelmed enough to regret speaking carelessly.

Do Jae looked at Kim Nae-gwan and said.

“Even if we’re not on the same stage, isn’t being in the same company like being family who share meals? But since their hearts seem uncomfortable, I don’t think this place will do.”

“……!”

Those who had been blankly looking at Do Jae finally came to their senses.

Do Jae’s words meant that he would not choose Sae-nal Planning because of Yoo Myung-woo and the trainees.

Since the company wanted to recruit Do Jae for promotion, it was obvious that if the deal fell through because of Yoo Myung-woo and the trainees, there would be small and large repercussions.

And Do Jae wanted them to take full responsibility for their loose talk with that.

“Yes. I will make sure to convey it well to Director Jeon.”

Kim Nae-gwan immediately understood Do Jae’s intention.

Thus, the meeting between Do Jae and Sae-nal Planning fell through.

***

Do Jae returned to his residence in the palace.

Then, he called Lee Jung-yeon, the executive officer who was directly contacting the agencies with Kim Nae-gwan, to one place and added discussion to discussion.

Do Jae decided to find an agency that he wanted to go to, not an agency that wanted him.

Since his face was known, it would be difficult to be completely fair with others.

However, he wanted a company that would hold auditions and choose him, not a place that would debut him immediately just because he was a prince.

If necessary, he also wanted to go through a trainee period before standing on stage.

‘To minimize the harm to existing trainees as much as possible…’

As he searched for a company that met several conditions, the candidates narrowed down to one or two.

Among them, DT (Dragon&Tiger) Entertainment was the most appealing to Do Jae.

Although it was small, Kang Chang-sik, the singer of , whom Do Jae liked, belonged there, and his former manager was the CEO.

“DT is very grateful that Your Highness is coming. They didn’t know you would be interested in a small place like DT…”

“That’s a relief.”

“However, there is a project in preparation, and they don’t know if Your Highness would be interested.”

“A project?”

“A male dance group is preparing to debut and looking for members. They would be happy to have Your Highness, but in fact, this project comes first…”

“I understand.”

“It would be impossible for Your Highness to do group activities anyway.”

In fact, solo singers were more common and popular than groups in the Daehan Empire.

Most dance groups were only popular with teenage boys and girls.

“I’m fine with it.”

“Yes? How could Your Highness be in a dance group…”

When Do Jae dreamed of becoming a singer, he vaguely thought of a solo singer like Kang Chang-sik.

But after hearing about group activities, he thought it wouldn’t be bad either.

‘No. It feels like it would be good. Anyway, my goal was to sing on stage…’

It was probably the influence of the dream.

The feeling of standing on the same stage with people who were looking at the same place.

Do Jae was so happy in his dream.

‘It might be better.’

“If they’re okay with it…. I’d like to consider it.”

“Shall we set up a meeting then?”

“Yes. It would be good to meet.”

It wouldn’t be difficult to grasp the atmosphere if they met.

***

Thus, Do Jae visited DT Entertainment the very next day.

DT Entertainment was using the 6th and 7th floors of a building overlooking the Han River.

The building itself was a bit old, but the remodeled interior looked neat.

Kim Nae-gwan was worried about whether DT Entertainment could properly treat Do Jae.

But Do Jae’s priority was not being treated well, but how well he could do music properly.

Do Jae stepped inside the hallway with a much more comfortable heart than at Sae-nal Planning.

“…….”

At that time, the sound of music was heard from somewhere.

Do Jae stood in front of the door as if possessed.

A small room that appeared to be a conference room had a gap in the door.

And someone there was listening to the song coming from the Bluetooth speaker with a serious face.

‘I like it!’

There was a feeling that immediately caught his ear.

The sound was new, but the melody wasn’t difficult, so his ear quickly adapted.

Do Jae stood still, as if his feet were tied, listening to the music flowing out, even though he knew it was rude.

The song was gradually building up.

Even though only the accompaniment was playing without lyrics, the rise and fall of the song could be felt.

It felt like a cheerful story was unfolding before his eyes.

Tap, tap.

Do Jae tapped his foot to the rhythm and nodded his head.

Kim Nae-gwan watched Do Jae’s 모습 [mode/appearance] and held his breath.

The person who knew best that Do Jae really loved music was Kim Nae-gwan.

He had been watching this 모습 [mode/appearance] from the side, so his heart ached with Do Jae’s frustration two years ago.

He was happy that he could now pursue his dream for this reason.

‘It would be nice to give the bass sound a little stronger here.’

It was when an idea suddenly came to Do Jae’s mind.

The person who was listening to the music turned around at the sound Do Jae unknowingly made.

“You’re finally here…….”

The young man who was opening the door as if he had been waiting for someone froze when he saw Do Jae and Kim Nae-gwan standing at the door.

“Oh…….”

“Ah. I’m sorry. I just happened to pass by.”

“No, it’s not like that.”

The young man waved his hand, very flustered.

Even while talking, the young man couldn’t believe this situation.

Why was Lee Do-jae, the prince of the Daehan Empire, in front of his eyes?

Was he standing and sleeping and then woke up?

He had seen an article a while ago that Do Jae was nurturing his dream of becoming a singer, but even so, why was he here…….

He couldn’t believe it.

“Thank you for understanding.”

Do Jae greeted the young man who was standing with his mouth open in bewilderment.

The young man with long horizontal eyes had a cold impression at first glance.

But somehow, the more he looked, the more friendly he felt.

“I’m Lee Do-jae.”

“Ah…. I’m Yoon Ki-joon.”

When Do Jae held out his hand, Ki-joon glanced at Kim Nae-gwan, who was standing next to him, and then grabbed Do Jae’s hand.

“Hey. It’s late because of you. Why are you dawdling like this? If you get scolded by Ki-joon hyung [older brother/male friend], it’s all because of you.”

“Wow. You’re a hyung [older brother/male friend], so you want to do that? Do you want to blame your younger sibling? Then give me your hyung [older brother/male friend] position! Call me hyung [older brother/male friend] from now on!”

“This is really because of you…. Oh, Ki-joon hyung [older brother/male friend]!”

At that time, two young men who were bickering and walking over discovered Ki-joon and called his name.

A gentle face with brown hair growing thickly down to his neck.

A face that was handsome with the currently popular hairstyle, but full of playfulness in his expression.

They were Heung-min and Woo-cheol, respectively.

“Y-You…. guys.”

Ki-joon turned to the two people with a stiff gesture like a robot and said as if muttering in a stiff tone.

He thought they would be angry because he was late, but it seemed like he wasn’t angry, but broken.

Heung-min and Woo-cheol approached with ‘What?’ faces and stopped.

“Huh?!”

“Y-Your, High, ness?!!!!”

Woo-cheol shouted so loudly that the office hallway was about to collapse.

In fact, it was a reaction Do Jae experienced every time at royal events.

So Do Jae gave a picturesque smile to the surprised two people, as if saying, ‘Yes, that’s me.’

“헐 [Heol – Korean slang for ‘OMG’] .”

“He’s handsome!!!!!”

Unlike Heung-min, who was dropping his jaw and opening his mouth, Woo-cheol blurted out the words that 용솟음쳤 [yong-so-seum-chyeot – surged] from his chest without even going through his brain, saying he was handsome.

“Really! You’re so handsome! Wow! I saw you on TV! You’re like a celebrity! Ah! No! You’re Your Highness, so…. Wow! What brings you here? By any chance? Are you debuting at our company?”

Do Jae didn’t know how to answer, so he only wore an awkward smile on his lips.

Heung-min poked Woo-cheol’s side.

It meant to stop being so extra.

“Nothing has been decided yet, and I just came to meet you once…. I was listening to a song and getting to know the person here.”

At Do Jae’s words, even Heung-min, Woo-cheol, and Ki-joon couldn’t help but admire him.

Because they felt the dignity, 품격 [poom-gyeok – elegance], 위엄 [wi-eom – majesty], and 근엄 [geun-eom – solemnity] that they couldn’t feel when they were talking among themselves…….

It was like he was from another world.

“Wow…. I see.”

“Did you like the song?”

Ki-joon, who hadn’t said anything until now, asked with his eyes shining sharply.

Because the song Do Jae had heard was composed by Ki-joon.

It was also a song that could be included in the group album that Ki-joon would belong to later.

“Yes. Very much. I couldn’t take my feet off, so I couldn’t help but listen even though I knew it was rude.”

At Do Jae’s words, Ki-joon’s eyes, which had only looked cold, sparkled like a scene in a romance comic.

Heung-min and Woo-cheol stuck out their tongues at Ki-joon, who was more interested in music even with Do Jae, the prince, in front of him.

But at the same time, they felt a sense of overwhelming excitement at the thought that Ki-joon’s music had been recognized by the prince.

“That’s amazing, hyung [older brother/male friend]. You even got praised by the prince…….”

“I heard that Your Highness is very interested in music…. It’s amazing. I think our tastes are similar!”

“Is that so?”

“Yes! The one Your Highness heard! We really like that song too!”

In the friendly atmosphere, Do Jae carefully added the ideas that came to mind.

Then Ki-joon actively 메모했다 [me-mo-haet-da – took notes on] Do Jae’s ideas.

“Did you also study composition?”

“I didn’t study professionally, but I can play instruments.”

When Do Jae answered Ki-joon’s question, the two continued to 감탄했다 [gam-tan-haet-da – admire] like audience members, 와 [wa – wow], 와 [wa – wow].

Do Jae felt embarrassed, but he couldn’t help but feel good.

Because he felt good talking about music, not anything else.

It seemed like it would have been fun even if it wasn’t about music because Do Jae didn’t have anyone to talk to so comfortably.

“I, it’s time…….”

Kim Nae-gwan carefully called Do Jae.

It was the appointment time with the CEO of DT Entertainment.

Do Jae said goodbye to the three people with regret.

“If we have a connection later, let’s meet again.”

“Definitely, Your Highness!”

And.

Do Jae got to see the three people again not ‘later’ but shortly after.