A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 60

The person who entered was none other than Plasma, a famous gamer from the popular role-playing game!

Do Hyun recognized him instantly because he used to play the game as well.

No, even if you didn’t know the game, the name ‘Plasma’ was so famous that everyone would immediately picture his face.

To think that someone this amazing would be on ‘White House’ with him!

Do Hyun’s heart fluttered. Although they were rivals in the individual competition, he was happy just to be connected with Plasma.

“Wow, even Plasma is appearing.”

Someone muttered. Everyone seemed to recognize Plasma’s face.

Do Ha said something next to Do Hyun.

“Hyung-nim [older brother or respected male figure], I only want to ask you one favor during my time as your manager. Please get me Plasma’s autograph.”

“I’ll get two, including one for myself. Hurry and get some paper.”

“Here you go.”

As if he had been waiting for it, Do Ha took out A4 paper from his bag. He always carried it around in case Do Hyun needed to sign something, but he never expected this kind of timing.

Do Hyun stood up and approached Plasma.

“Plasma-nim [term of respect], hello! I’m the singer Na Do Hyun.”

Plasma recognized Do Hyun and greeted him very warmly.

“Oh! I saw you on the program! You’re the handsome guy who sings really well… You look much better in person!”

Plasma was more outgoing than he expected. Based on his personal life as seen in online communities, Do Hyun thought he would be introverted, mainly focused on gaming and music, but he wasn’t.

“I really liked your performance of ‘Under the Trumpet Creeper.’ I really love Seonhwa Seung.”

“Thank you! I’m honored that you listened to my song! In that case… could I ask for two autographs? My manager and I are both fans of Plasma-nim.”

“Of course! It’s possible!”

Plasma took the paper and pen and signed them.

He left individual messages on both Do Hyun’s and Do Ha’s autographs.

Do Hyun proudly said as he held the autograph.

“I’ll treasure this as a family heirloom. Thank you, Plasma-nim! I’m honored to be on the show with you! Let’s have a great game!”

“The honor is mine. Let’s get along!”

‘Maybe I can get his contact information by the time this program finishes filming?’

Do Hyun thought as he returned to his seat.

“Do Ha, here. I got the autograph.”

“Hyung-nim, this is amazing! I’m really going to treasure this as a family heirloom. Plasma-nim even left a message saying, ‘May you be happy for a long, long time’….”

Seeing Do Ha like that, Do Hyun smiled, feeling proud himself.

In the past, he had never been able to get autographs from celebrities.

They were all flustered and refused.

He felt proud that his recognition had increased.

That feeling was fleeting.

When the main director and production team entered the conference room, it was so full that the managers had to stand because there were no seats.

“Hello, everyone. I’m Bae Seong-jun, the main director of ‘White House.’”

Director Bae greeted them, and the cast lightly applauded.

“Thank you for the warm welcome. Now, I will introduce the cast. When I introduce you, please stand up from your seat and give a brief greeting.”

“Yes!”

“Understood!”

“We will!”

Do Hyun looked around again. As expected, he didn’t know anyone except Plasma.

“The first person I’d like to introduce is… Park Ji-hoon, who teaches quantum mechanics at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology [KAIST]. Please stand up and give a brief self-introduction!”

Quantum mechanics at KAIST, no less!

Do Hyun was impressed by the first cast member.

He once tried to study quantum mechanics as a hobby, but he realized that studying wasn’t his thing and put the book away on his bookshelf.

Ji-hoon, with his sharp and keen eyes and intellectual image accentuated by his glasses, stood up from his seat.

“Hello, I’m Park Ji-hoon. As introduced earlier, I teach quantum mechanics at KAIST.”

Director Bae added to that.

“I forgot to mention, he became a professor at the age of 27. He’s the youngest professor at KAIST.”

“I’m shy. I’ll end my introduction here.”

After Ji-hoon sat down, Director Bae introduced the second person.

“The second person is… This person leads the K-game scene in Korea, right? I don’t think anyone doesn’t know him. Pro gamer Plasma-nim! As the captain of Team Rota, he led them to three consecutive victories, and he has won first place in individual competitions numerous times. Please introduce yourself.”

Plasma, who is also the captain of Team Rota, stood up from his seat.

“Director Bae has already introduced me, so I’ll just give a brief greeting. Please take care of me in the future! This has been Plasma.”

The time for introductions proceeded in that order. Starting with famous Korean language instructor Han Ji-eun, announcer Choi Do-yeon and Boo Jin-hyun, comedian Jin Wook-je, actor Yoo Myung-han, current affairs and culture program PD [Producer Director] Cha Jae-hyun, web novel writer Mango Juice, and Do Hyun all gave their greetings.

Director Bae grabbed the microphone and began to speak in earnest.

“You must have many questions even after seeing the proposal, so I will explain the psychology entertainment show ‘White House’ in detail.”

Everyone straightened their posture and began to listen to Director Bae’s words.

“After this meeting, a concept photo shoot will take place. After that, press releases will be released about who is appearing. A teaser will be made from the first day of filming. It’s easy to understand up to this point, right?”

Everyone nodded.

“The intention of the game is the same as in the proposal. The goal is to be the first to escape from the White House within 15 days, and the first person to escape will have the opportunity to win a prize of 300 million won!”

“Wow, it’s not a joke, it’s really 300 million won in cash?”

Comedian Jin Wook-je exclaimed in admiration.

Director Bae grinned.

“If you escape the fastest within the time limit, it’s like winning the lottery. That’s why KBC [Korean Broadcasting Corporation] is also paying attention to this program, following ‘You Are My First.’”

“Wow, I’m definitely going to do it! Comedians are smart!”

Everyone chuckled lightly at Jin Wook-je’s enthusiasm.

“I’ll be watching Wook-je’s passion during the program filming. Now, let’s continue with the explanation. There are 10 guards. The same number as the cast members. There are a total of 30 rooms. The 10 participants will start in the first room. There is no time limit to stay in the first room, and there are no quizzes. It’s easy up to here, right?”

Everyone seemed to want to move on to the next stage.

“When moving from room to room, you have to go outside. You have to avoid the eyes of the guards in the meantime. You can move up to 3 spaces per day. However, the room capacity is only 2 people. If there are more than 3 people, you have to solve a randomly given quiz. You can stay in the room in the order you solve it first.”

Announcer Choi Do-yeon raised her hand, saying she had a question.

“Is there a standard for escaping the room? You can’t just open the door and get caught by a guard right away, can you?”

At those words, Director Bae answered as if he had been waiting for this question.

“You will not be caught if both feet are inside the room. If even one foot is outside, it is considered to be outside and you will be caught. Any other questions?”

“I have a question. Then there will be quizzes in each room?”

Professor Park Ji-hoon asked a question.

“That’s right. There is a quiz in each room, and another quiz will be given if the maximum number of 2 people is exceeded. So, you have to keep an eye on how many spaces you will move per day and within the 10 people. You have to play a psychological game. Whether to go out or not.”

“Thank you for the explanation!”

“Of course, even if only 2 people are left, the police will come if they can’t solve the problem within 3 hours. Then you will spend a day in jail and go back to the first room. You will waste a whopping 24 hours.”

Everyone was listening to Director Bae’s words with serious expressions.

“Someone here may betray you, or someone may be helpful. And let me tell you in advance, our production team will edit fiercely. Very thrillingly.”

In other words, it meant devil’s editing, no, great devil’s editing would take place.

“Do you agree to this?”

Do Hyun nodded without realizing it.

It was an opportunity to increase his recognition following ‘You Are My First.’

Not only that, but if he were to win first place… he would be able to get a prize of 300 million won.

“Yes! I agree! I’m going to win anyway!”

Jin Wook-je brought laughter as a comedian.

“Then feel free to greet each other. You’re not rivals yet.”

The staff began filming the scene with cameras.

Do Hyun approached each person and greeted them.

Everyone seemed to have seen ‘You Are My First,’ which had high viewership ratings, and greeted Do Hyun.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Yoo Myung-han, an actor. I mainly play supporting roles in action movies. Na Do Hyun’s story of succeeding in his fourth debut gave me tremendous hope.”

“Yoo Myung-han-nim, nice to meet you! I’m really grateful that you said my story gave you hope!”

Yoo Myung-han and Do Hyun shook hands. Yoo Myung-han seemed really touched and even asked for an autograph. As he signed it, he glanced at Yoo Myung-han and found his face quite familiar.

“By any chance, did you appear in the movie ‘You Are My Night’? The independent film!”

It was the movie for which Do Hyun sang the OST [Original Soundtrack]. It was an independent film, so the pay was very low, but he sang it thinking it might be a career stepping stone.

“Oh! That’s right. How do you know?”

“Ah, I participated in the OST for ‘You Are My Night.’ I sang the title song ‘You Are My Night.’”

“Wow! This is also a connection. It’s really nice to meet you.”

Yoo Myung-han seemed to have good sociability, as he put down the hand he was shaking and hugged Do Hyun.

Do Hyun was slightly surprised by that, but he thought it wouldn’t be bad to build friendships like this. He seemed like a pretty good person.

“Um… I’m Mango Juice, a web novel writer.”

A woman wearing large glasses that took up half of her face approached Do Hyun and spoke.

“I became a fan of Do Hyun-nim this time…. I voted hard, and everyone around me voted for Do Hyun-nim! That’s how much…. And I decided to appear on this program because Do Hyun-nim was coming out. I don’t usually like revealing my face….”

“Ah, thank you! You’re my fan! Should I sign an autograph for you?”

“Th, thank you!”

The woman replied in an excited voice. Do Hyun received the paper from Do Ha, signed it, and then gave Mango Juice a light hug. He could see the tips of Mango Juice’s ears turning red.

“Th, thank you so much!”

After that, Do Hyun greeted the other cast members. By the time he had greeted all the cast members, it was time to leave work.

Director Bae thought it was a good start as he watched the cast members.

He didn’t know what would happen as the program progressed because it would be a psychological battle anyway, but the starting gun sounded promising.