Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 189

189. Became a Grassroot (1)

2022.05.08.

An exhibition or museum dedicated to mint chocolate.

If such a thing existed, this is probably what it would feel like.

It was safe to say that if it could be made with mint chocolate, it was there.

-Mint chocolate cookies, mint chocolate ice cream, mint chocolate bread, mint chocolate cake, mint chocolate macarons, mint chocolate…

-Hey, I think there’s a box over there?

ㄴYeah, it’s a mint chocolate flavored sugar craft [a decorative art form using sugar] ㅎ….

It was obvious when even things that didn’t necessarily need to be made with mint chocolate were made with it and carefully displayed.

The seven-tiered mint chocolate fountain, which had appeared once before, was a sight to behold.

Standing tall in the middle of it all, its presence and aura were extraordinary.

The uploaded photos were full of mint and chocolate colors.

The fan club members were very satisfied.

-We did a good job naming it.

-I’ve been a fan countless times, but this is really my first time experiencing this lol. To receive reverse support in commemoration of the fan club’s founding ceremony.

ㄴI heard that Yeonwoo prepared it himself, not the agency. Is that real?

ㄴㄹㅇ [Real] There’s no reason why it wouldn’t be real. The company isn’t stingy enough to lie about that.

ㄴ(Photo) Look at this, it’s Seonghyun’s Instagram

ㄴNo lol. Why is Seonghyun’s Instagram becoming our Yeonwoo’s Instagram lol

ㄴ^^…… Well…… If you’ve been a fan of Yeonwoo, wouldn’t you be used to it……^^……? I heard he went to the chocolate store and ordered a custom-made one lol.

-(Photo)(Photo)(Photo) I brought it in case there are any mint chocolates who haven’t seen it! It’s a candid shot of our Yeonwoo happily shopping~! (feat. by Seonghyun)

ㄴWow, we have a title now ㅠㅠ Mint Chocolates ㅠㅠ!

Following the authentication posts, Yeonwoo’s X app live broadcast last night also became a hot topic.

The X app was turned on without notice.

“The company will post a related announcement in two days. I think it would be good if Yeonwoo told them in advance.”

Thanks to Kwon Seonghyun’s advice.

‘If possible, it would be best to deliver it face-to-face, right?’

I felt it when I wrote the previous announcement.

Words are good, but the reaction when I uploaded the photo was extraordinary.

‘There’s also buzz.’

Isn’t it said that humans are visual animals?

The selfie that I uploaded in a daze at Dongja-ryeong’s urging went around with the name ‘sales pic’.

-What are you selling?

-[You, you.]

When I asked Dongja-ryeong, he said it refers to photos or videos in which the subject looks attractive.

If you show it to other people, they will like it too.

That’s why it’s called sales.

‘There are people who are working hard to make more people like me, so I have to do better.’

Yeonwoo was shocked by the fact that they were not only defending him but also deliberately ‘selling’ him to others.

It was a very pleasant surprise.

Dongja-ryeong said one thing after seeing Yeonwoo like that.

-[Yeonwoo, you just have to stay the way you are now, just the way you are.]

-Don’t I have to do better?

-[What I mean is, don’t get too full of yourself. Don’t be arrogant just because you suddenly became famous, look down on your fans, or take receiving support for granted.]

-Are you crazy? Who would do such a crazy thing?

What crazy person would do such a crazy thing?

Yeonwoo couldn’t understand.

I’ve thought about it once before, but affection is not eternal.

And it’s not a given either.

‘Then shouldn’t I be more grateful?’

When Yeonwoo looked at Dongja-ryeong with a truly incomprehensible face, the sparrow sighed deeply.

-[I know! Seriously, what kind of crazy people are there?]

-……?

Before Yeonwoo knew it, he listened to a rant about the insincere attitude that was rampant in the entertainment industry for a long time.

Dongja-ryeong let Yeonwoo go only after he had talked enough.

-[Hmm. Ahem. Well, it’s good that you’ll continue to do as you do now!]

-……? Of course.

Anyway, therefore.

Yeonwoo turned on the X app.

If possible, it’s good to deliver such good news in person.

Because it was Yeonwoo’s own business, not anyone else’s.

You have to put your heart and soul into these little things.

‘I’m so glad. So many people have the same taste as me.’

The people who like him even have the same taste.

That’s why they gave it the cute name Mint Chocolate, but the unanimous voting result was also impressive.

That’s why Yeonwoo carefully chose a gift.

Without knowing it would become a hot topic.

-They said on the X app last night that they would give out all of those without missing a single one, and their expression at that time was really cute.

ㄴAh, ㅁㅈㅁㅈ [short for ‘맞아 맞아’ which means ‘that’s right, that’s right’], they had such a proud expression, right?ㅋㅋㅋ (Satisfied)(Proud) I almost ascended to heaven because they showed this expression ㅋㅋㅋ

ㄴActually, I hated mint chocolate, but I converted this time while becoming a mint chocolate ^^…….

ㄴThat’s right, Mint Chocolate likes Mint Chocolate, so is there any reason to hate Mint Chocolate?

-By the way, it’s two days from now, right? When will they post the exact official announcement…….

ㄴIt’s Saturday, so it’ll be a bloodbath [intense competition].

ㄴAgency, work, when, will, the, exact, announcement, be, posted.

ㄴElder……?

-Everyone get out of the way, number 1 is mine!!!!!!

ㄴDrag him out

ㄴNumber 1 is mine?

ㄴHehe, guys, there’s a rumor that someone has already taken number 1.

ㄴWho?

ㄴYou know Yeonwoo’s biggest fan ^^…….

Yeonwoo’s X app itself became a hot topic, but what attracted people’s attention even more was the news that Yeonwoo delivered.

That was the founding of the official fan club.

*

It was news that had been planned to some extent since the fan club name was decided.

However, hearing the news directly from Yeonwoo’s mouth was different.

News heard directly from the person concerned means official.

On that note,

[Turning misfortune into fortune? ……Actor Kang Yeonwoo’s fan club “Mint Choco” founding ceremony just around the corner]

[All we need is the love of the fans……Kang Yeonwoo fan club “Mint Choco” has no membership fee]

[Heartwarming stories. Kang Yeonwoo shows off his heartwarming side with “reverse support” for fans]

Articles were even published in the entertainment section.

Although they were small articles, many people were interested.

This was partly because Yeonwoo’s favorability had skyrocketed, and partly because the content was quite interesting.

First of all, there was no membership fee.

“Membership fee? Why do we need a membership fee?”

Kwon Seonghyun, who was practically the owner of the company, tilted his head and said.

“It’s not like the company doesn’t have money… If anyone can join just by paying money, there’s no distinction.”

He spouted nonsense in such a persuasive voice that the listener momentarily thought, ‘Is that so?’

The funny thing is, it worked.

“Is, is that so…? I guess it’s a bit cliché to be able to join just by paying money.”

Manager Lee Gyuhan was wonderfully swept away by it.

It was the day before the agency posted the official announcement.

The day after Yeonwoo used the X app.

As if he had been waiting, Kwon Seonghyun came and discussed various things.

To be exact, Yeonwoo didn’t know anything, so he just listened.

The fact that Kwon Seonghyun was involved in the agency’s important agenda already showed that he was practically the owner of the company.

However, no one in this room cared about that.

In any case, the membership requirements were also one of them.

“But isn’t it possible for anyone to join even if they don’t pay a membership fee?”

Lee Gyuhan, who was gradually falling for the persuasive nonsense, came to his senses.

“That’s why we need to use a different method. If anyone can join, people who are really for Yeonwoo might not be able to join.”

“Then what are you going to do?”

Lee Gyuhan’s curiosity was natural.

Usually, official fan clubs charge a membership fee upon joining.

Considering the number of people who join, even a minimum of tens of thousands of won is quite a large sum of money.

That money is used to run the fan club.

They do things like fan meetings or produce MD [merchandise] for fans.

But Kwon Seonghyun insisted on 0 won.

‘Of course, the company has plenty of money, but…….’

Is it just the company that has plenty of money?

Kwon Seonghyun himself is already overflowing with money.

If he wanted, Kwon Seonghyun could easily buy an average company with his own private funds.

“We need to differentiate with other methods. What I have in mind right now is…….”

That’s how ‘that method’ came about.

“……Is that really okay?”

“Of course. Those are the people who really care about Yeonwoo.”

“I certainly think so too, but…….”

Yeonwoo hesitated for a moment.

“But asking them to submit all their activity history is a bit…….”

Isn’t that too much of an invasion of privacy?

To submit the history of activities related to Yeonwoo himself!

Moreover, that’s a requirement to join the fan club!

“Well. I don’t think anyone would think that way?”

“No way.”

But ‘no way’ can be a trap.

After the announcement was posted.

The fan page that Dongja Ryung showed was literally a festive atmosphere.

-What is this unusual application qualification?

ㄴThere must be a real Yeonwoo fan in the agencyㅋㅋㅋㅋ

ㄴThere actually is^^… That person……^^

ㄴAh……. That person……?^^…….

-I guess I shielded Yeonwoo so much in preparation for times like this(mm

-My friends who were 영업ed [recruited/converted] by the selfie in the last announcement are cryingㅋㅋㅋ They’re asking if they can still be active now

ㄴMy friends are crying tooㅋㅋㅋ But the agency used their head well, really

Rather, they were praising the agency for being smart and doing a good job.

They said they had never seen this kind of qualification requirement before.

The bold move of having a 0 won membership fee, which can’t be found anywhere else.

In addition, the attitude of sincerely thinking about Yeonwoo, who had gone through a lot of ups and downs.

All of that satisfied the fans’ hearts.

[Surely, with our actor’s method, troublemakers won’t even think about joining, right?]

“……?”

[There will be antis who pretend to be your fans and act 阴险ly [insidiously/maliciously]. Activity history is a very effective way to filter out those kinds of people. Isn’t that right? It’s a very noble and sublime way to distinguish the holy blood……?]

“…….”

Dongja Ryung gave an additional explanation after seeing the announcement.

‘Is it really okay?’

Well. If the people involved are okay with it, then it’s okay.

In fact, contrary to Yeonwoo’s worries, the fans who were burning with the desire to join proudly submitted their records.

To make matters worse, there was even a competition to see who submitted the most records.

After that, the joining process showed a simultaneous connection rate that rivaled a typical ticketing process.

It was natural.

Only official fan club members were given the qualification to participate in the fan club founding ceremony.

“Wow…… Kwon, who borrowed a portal site system for concerts for the fan club registration, and the fans who paralyzed that site are amazing…….”

Lee Juha, who came to watch because she was bored, clicked her tongue and muttered.

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. Friend. My fan club also has quite a few members, but this is 넘사벽 [unscalable wall; something impossible to overcome], 넘사벽.”

Lee Juha pretended to cry, saying that she should treat her Sunshines well.

For reference, Sunshine is Lee Juha’s fan club nickname.

“It’s really luxurious. Why are they printing membership cards like shiny black cards? Who designed this? Ah. I don’t even need to ask. This is Kwon’s work, right? Anyway, he’s doing 덕질 [being a passionate fan] properly by himself.”

After a while, success stories from people who barely broke through the site paralysis and succeeded in ticketing, no, joining, began to be posted on the fan page.

Of course, the bulletin board was chaotic because there were still people who were frustrated because they couldn’t join.

“Ah. Someone is looking for who got first place on the bulletin board?”

Lee Juha, who was moving the mouse around, chuckled.

“Friend. Do you want to see too? The second place has been revealed, but there’s no 인증 [proof/verification] for first place? Why?”

There was a lot of playfulness in the voice that said that.