Becoming An Idol Wasn’T On My Plan [EN]: Chapter 274

I didn’t plan on becoming an idol – 274

“Pandas have the digestive system of a carnivore, but they live by eating bamboo as their main diet.”

“Even if there’s something you really want to do—you resemble modern people who can’t because they are overwhelmed by their daily lives.”

“However, pandas live by eating an average of 12kg of bamboo a day. The nutritional value of eating bamboo is significantly low, but pandas just do their best to eat.”

“Even if the day is as tiring as being forced to eat bamboo, we started the broadcast with all of you who did your best―.”

Jin and Moka laughed awkwardly as they listened to the conversation between Seok-jun and me.

“And today’s guests are two members of the popular idol group, Hoppin—the group that inspired my nickname, ‘Moka’s brother’.”

After greeting the listeners, Moka immediately asked the question he wanted to ask.

“Did *hyung* [older brother or male friend] write it again today?”

“I wrote it with Jun today. Everyone, Jun bought a book for the first time yesterday.”

“It’s an encyclopedia of animals.”

“For reference, it was classified for lower elementary school students in online bookstores. Please support Jun, who showed the courage not to live according to the standards set by others.”

“Thank you!”

“Let’s get back to the guests. When was the first time we met?”

“Since I was born.”

Moka said with a smile.

Yes, I admit my question was ambiguous. Jin laughed blankly and continued.

“I met Dong-hwa *sunbaenim* [senior colleague or mentor] when *sunbaenim* came to our showcase, and I met Seok-jun *sunbaenim* later when we went to greet you. Your faces were sparkling, so I was impressed!”

“Actually—, Dong-hwa *hyung* is closer to Hoppin than I am, right?”

“Yes! He also writes our songs. He gave us three songs. He is the number one contributor to our success, and he is also a *sunbae* [senior] who gives us advice!”

“*Hyungnim* [term of respect for an older brother or male friend], it’s as expected.”

I nodded vigorously.

Since some point, when a guest comes, it has become a custom to gild our faces during the ice-breaking time when there is no set script.

Even putting aside the embarrassment, the guest should be the one shining, but the situation is reversed.

“Yes, it has become a custom for guests to always praise us when they come here, but this rootless broadcast always tries to break down bad habits. So, during today’s ice-breaking, we will only praise the two of you, and you can only add a little bit of commentary.”

“…Yes?”

“For reference, no matter how embarrassed you are, you have to accept it as if it’s a very natural fact.”

“Is it okay to overuse corners [segments of the show]?”

Moka asked carefully.

“Yes. That’s what this broadcast is originally like.”

In the past, there was also a ‘Dong-hwa & Jun’s Complaining About the Boss Corner’.

The real-time reaction was so intense that it was not suitable for all ages, so it ended after one episode.

“We have analyzed all of your personal fancams [fan-recorded videos], entertainment appearances, and personal lives to bring you a lot of praise.”

“Praise prepared by staying up all night at Dong-hwa *hyung’s* studio last night! The list is this long!”

Seok-jun proudly put his hand into his arms and took something out.

“Two scrolls!”

“Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 paper.”

It’s hard enough to sit still and listen to about 10 pages of praise without any resistance, but it’s even harder to accept it arrogantly as if it’s natural.

A game using the conversational maxims generalized in Korean society.

“You can declare your surrender when you don’t want to listen anymore—. The one who lasts longer wins.”

Such a vicious game, unexpectedly, is the game I came up with. See how you like it, you guest bastards.

* * *

“Moka-ssi has a beautiful line from his chin to his neck.”

“Especially when you twist a little while dancing, a groove is created, and fans say that if they could pour coffee there and start their day, even Monday would be enjoyable. Is that true?”

“…Yes, of course. I’m famous in the broadcasting station for having a pretty neckline.”

It’s nice to see him gritting his teeth and deliberately raising his head to show off his neckline to the camera.

“Your abs are also famous—. You have been caught deliberately lifting your top after performing intense choreography to wipe off sweat. I asked a colleague, and they said you never do that in the practice room because your clothes get wet—, is that true?”

“…Moka, tell me the truth.”

I looked at Moka with pity. Our brother is doing something that Ryu Iden would do…….

As someone in the same profession, I fully understand why he makes such a choice, but at the same time, as his older brother, my heart aches.

Moka, who met my eyes, seemed to have lost strength and collapsed on the chair.

“Stop, I’ll stop listening! I’m so ashamed I want to die!”

“Haha, I lasted longer. Victory!”

“Dicky *hyung*, be quiet. I was too disadvantaged from the beginning. Hearing such things in front of my family!”

It was a bit long for an ice-breaking session, but I want to include it as a regular corner if the production team likes the fact that we can introduce the guest’s charm points and teach them embarrassment.

“What is the prize for winning?”

Jin always has such an innocent face when broadcasting.

He looks like a child on Christmas Eve, excited about what kind of gift he will receive. Knowing his true nature, I don’t feel very pleasant.

Anyway, a game is a game, and a prize must be given.

“The prize for winning is surprisingly our album.”

“Our signatures are— included.”

CD handed over by Seok-jun.

I think he prepared A and B versions so that Moka wouldn’t be disappointed and would share them with him.

“Waaaaah…, I like it so much…….”

“The expression that you didn’t endure all this just to get this was really sweet. Shall we move on to the next one? The next corner is also being introduced for the first time this time.”

“Are you really okay with this, *hyung*?”

“Yeah, it’s originally this kind of show.”

It’s good if a corner survives, and if not, that’s it.

In other words, it’s close to natural selection, so if you just throw things out there, one or two corners will survive.

Just like how surviving becomes the accepted theory in scientific theories.

“We will listen to the unfortunate dark history of many viewers, and the two of you will sing an impromptu serenade as a consolation. However, the lyrics will be drawn by lottery.”

“For reference, the person who sent the story will be connected by phone—, and will make a voice appearance, don’t forget that.”

“A time to tell your own dark history with your own mouth and listen to a serenade that is ambiguous whether it is comforting or not. From now on, we will start the ‘I’m not sure if this is good’ corner.”

For reference, I suggested this too.

* * *

It’s good to be able to experiment as much as you want on days when guests come.

If we do a story broadcast, it’s hard to create a new corner.

Thanks to that, it is difficult to see it as refined, but the broadcast for those who love raw madness is gradually being completed.

It’s all thanks to Seok-jun. It is growing naturally because it is the broadcast with the greatest madness in our group.

“…No matter how I look at it, I think *hyung* is crazier.”

“Don’t take off your clothes anywhere, Moka. You’ll catch a cold.”

Lee Hyun-jae uses the term ‘flirting’, but I hope you don’t ignore my old grandmother-like feelings who always worry about your health first.

“Ah! Ah! This radio is weird too. Why is everything a little loose in the broadcasts that *hyung* does?”

“…The PDs [Producers] are a little loose.”

“There’s a simpler answer than that, what do you think, *hyung*?”

When the same phenomenon is observed in several places, if the same conditions exist, it seems reasonable to assume that the conditions are the cause, but it is highly likely to contain logical errors.

Most cancer patients drank milk, but that doesn’t mean milk is the cause of cancer.

I’m that milk.

“I just happened to meet those PDs.”

“*Hyung’s* excuses are really like that, haha.”

Of course, I know what the truth is, but sometimes there are truths that I don’t want to admit.

“Anyway, was it fun? You wanted to come out.”

“I wanted to show my face because it was *hyung’s* program, but it was fun. I’m curious about who wrote the serenade lyrics, though.”

That’s the writer. So, please take away those suspicious eyes.

Moka sat on a bench in the broadcasting station, swinging his legs and looking at me.

It’s been a habit since I was young, but because I’m getting taller, my legs don’t reciprocate, and they get caught on the floor, making a strange noise.

He always swung his feet like that when he was in a good mood. I guess he was having fun.

“That’s a relief.”

“What?”

I sat quietly next to him.

I tried to swing my legs following Moka, but when I imagined what I would look like, I felt nauseous, so I just crossed my legs.

“Last time at the mental lesson filming site, and today, I can see that *hyung* is having a lot of fun.”

“…What, exactly.”

Especially the former is really an unbearable misunderstanding, even if he is my brother.

“At first, I wondered why *hyung* was an idol, so I kept watching, but surprisingly, it seems like it’s your calling, *hyung*. I thought *hyung* would be working as a professor. But suddenly an idol……. I wondered what would happen, whether *hyung* would be satisfied, and even people who dream of becoming idols have a hard time after debuting, so I was a little worried.”

Moka continued to chatter, ignoring my shock.

“I’m glad you look happy now.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Well, as long as you’re happy, that’s it.”

You look happy. That’s a relief.

“What about you?”

“Me?”

“Yeah.”

“…Well, I’m feeling a little disillusioned with building connections these days?”

“I don’t know much about that field.”

There’s another expert for that.

“You know, I have to know the PD’s face, and when I go on entertainment shows, I have to get close to my seniors, and sometimes I miss my friends.”

“…Leave it all to Jin.”

“Huh?”

I nodded, looking at Jin, who was smiling and talking to the PD over there.

I wonder if there is anyone else as talented in managing connections as him. He’s probably drawing a line saying ‘medium growth potential’ inside.

“It’s more efficient to run talented people to just short of their limit.”

“Wow, so that’s why *hyung* works all night.”

“And you can make a lot of friends.”

Because deep friends are more helpful than wide and shallow connections, you can help each other.

Moka quietly fiddled with his phone and smiled.

“Then I should get closer to Eun-gu.”

“Eun-gu?”

“Yeah. He seems like a good person. He seemed to have no ulterior motives, so I liked him.”

Eun-gu and Moka are going to become friends…….

“I feel strange.”

“Why? Is there something going on with this friend? He seems to respect *hyung* a lot.”

“Nothing.”

Come to think of it, have I ever heard Moka talk about his friends? I don’t think I ever have.