Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 145

#145.

〈Yoo Myung-woo of The Origin, who was he trusting? His father, the CEO of a famous company?〉

〈Yoo Myung-woo, related to the executives of New Ent [New Entertainment]? Already famous within the company〉

They were doing their best to block the articles, so there were only two articles online.

However, once someone started posting articles, it was only a matter of time before more appeared.

And when articles like these surfaced, it meant that rumors had already spread like wildfire behind the scenes.

As expected.

Posts discussing Yoo Myung-woo’s family were being uploaded in real-time on portal site blogs, Q&A boards, and online communities.

-Is it true that Yoo Myung-woo was the ringleader of the bullying? I heard it’s being covered up because of his family.

: It’s true that Yoo Myung-woo’s family is amazing. It’s already famous among the trainees.

: Seeing the guy who participated in the assault pointing out Yoo Myung-woo, there must be something there… It’s creepy… Kang Do-jae is the only one who ended up pitiful…

-Are all the members of The Origin born with a silver spoon? Is it true that they bullied Kang Do-jae because he was poor?

: These days, kids are really scary. It seems like there’s a reason why they say things like ‘rental beggar’ [someone who exploits others for financial gain]. How can they bully someone just because they’re poor? It’s all because the adults taught them wrong.

Yoo Myung-woo’s dad – President of H Distribution

Yoo Myung-woo’s mom – Lawyer, from a family in the legal profession

Yoo Myung-woo’s uncle – Director at New Ent

This is why Yoo Myung-woo has so much protection

: If the above answer is true, that’s horrifying

Surprisingly, it was all true.

It was the reason why Yoo Myung-woo could live as he pleased.

Yoo Myung-woo’s face completely distorted.

The protective shield shouldn’t have been broken, but he felt like it was cracking.

“Damn it! It must be Song Hwan’s doing.”

Yoo Myung-woo didn’t bother to reveal his parents’ occupations, other than the fact that his uncle was a director.

There was no other reason.

Even with just his uncle, there were tons of kids who would bow down and try to cling to him, and he figured he didn’t know what kind of beggars would cling to him if his parents were known as well.

Anyway, everyone knew that Yoo Myung-woo was born with a silver spoon just by looking at him…

Song Hwan was the only one who knew about his parents’ occupations.

“You son of a bitch… I won’t leave your family alone either. I won’t.”

Yoo Myung-woo’s eyes were filled with malice.

Yoo Myung-woo hoped that his family had come up with some countermeasures and hurriedly left the company with his manager.

However, that wasn’t the only problem.

Unlike Yoo Myung-woo, who wanted to believe that he could somehow reverse the situation, the head of the department sensed that things had already gotten out of hand.

Immediately, Hwang Joo-ho admitted to all the sins of The Origin members, including his own and Yoo Myung-woo’s.

***

Because he was admitting that he was bullied in the team… That Yoo Myung-woo took the lead in taking away his parts and excluding him from broadcasts several times…”.

“The fans’ speculations were all true.”

While Do-jae went to his family home and emptied the dorm, the MOST members quietly took a break in the dorm.

Of course, their hearts were not quiet.

When Hwang Joo-ho’s apology was posted, Gyu-sung was once again furious.

Heung-min summarized the contents of the apology to Gyu-sung, who was breathing heavily with high blood pressure.

“I know. He revealed that everything Do-jae said was true. Do-jae was targeted by Yoo Myung-woo because he felt bad, and the trainee who posted on the gate site led the bullying… He also said that he was swept away by the atmosphere and participated.”

“Bad guy.”

Gyu-sung clenched his fist and muttered in a trembling voice.

“He wants to apologize now. It’s funny that he says he knows because he’s been a member and a direct target… but.”

Heung-min added in a bitter tone.

Gyu-sung turned red as if he was getting a fever and said.

“It’s not a real apology, and The Origin has no hope, and he doesn’t seem to have any hope either… He’s clearly posting with a self-destructive heart. If not, he would have kept his mouth shut like the other members.”

“That’s right.”

It was something you could tell with a little thought.

However, it was fortunate that he apologized anyway.

“Anyway, should I say thanks to him? It seems like Do-jae doesn’t need to step up anymore…”

The controversy was overflowing.

With Do-jae’s statement, public opinion was already pouring criticism on Yoo Myung-woo and The Origin.

And now, with Hwang Joo-ho’s apology, no one questioned the truth of Do-jae’s statement.

“That’s true, but…”

“Now everyone is saying, ‘Why aren’t Yoo Myung-woo and the other members apologizing?'”

The victim, Do-jae, had no intention of receiving or accepting an apology…

Anyway, people wanted to see the perpetrators apologize to the victim.

It seemed like it would be difficult for the group The Origin to make a comeback now.

The fandom, which was originally divided, was completely collapsing.

Also, in this era where bullying and youth violence are serious problems, public opinion was boiling, saying that they should show an ‘example’ that they can be socially buried if they do something wrong.

“Wow… Yoo Myung-woo. He had a lot of backing.”

Woo-cheol opened the door and came out and said.

When Heung-min and Gyu-sung looked at him, Woo-cheol showed them an internet article.

〈Yoo Myung-woo revealed to be the eldest son of H Distribution. His mother is a lawyer〉

“It wasn’t just that his uncle was an executive at New Entertainment.”

Gyu-sung and Hong-min clicked their tongues at Woo-cheol’s explanation.

New Entertainment was already being criticized for any article they released because Yoo Myung-woo’s uncle was an executive.

In addition, netizens were now digging up the past ‘abuse controversy’ of H Distribution’s CEO and pointing fingers at Yoo Myung-woo’s family.

If this happened, it would be difficult for Yoo Myung-woo to protect himself by using his family’s power.

“There’s even talk of boycotting H Distribution’s leading brands.”

“Boycott? That far?!”

Of course, there were also talks that it was too much.

However, the victim was Do-jae, who had a good image.

Also, the fact that H Distribution was originally a company known for abusing its convenience store owners played a big role.

There were so many comments saying that you reap what you sow.

Rather, being the son of H Distribution was working against Yoo Myung-woo.

“That’s why the flow is so scary. The atmosphere is so fierce…”

Woo-cheol shook his head.

“But even Yoo Myung-woo’s family… How did this become an article?”

Heung-min muttered.

Of course, it wasn’t that he didn’t like it.

People like Yoo Myung-woo, who had strong backing, were also strong in media play, so things had to explode and get bigger like fireworks in order to fight.

If not, he would have climbed back up somehow by borrowing his family’s power.

***

Of course, Do-jae was the one who thought that far.

Do-jae had seen power struggles up close in the Daehan Empire more than anyone else.

The Daehan Empire had more social problems than the Republic of Korea, but that didn’t mean there were no power struggles, corruption, or accidents involving chaebols [family-owned conglomerates] or politicians.

So, when Do-jae first told team leader Kim Seok-cheol about this, he asked him to investigate Yoo Myung-woo’s family.

It was to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, and thanks to that, Do-jae was able to have accurate information about Yoo Myung-woo.

And he made this fact into an article at the right time.

‘He must have been trying to use his family to make the media on his side and turn public opinion around.’

“······.”

The end was in sight.

Yoo Myung-woo should never appear on TV again.

‘Ironically, Song Hwan, who made this happen… Yoo Myung-woo will take care of him. He’ll think Song Hwan released the article about his parents.’

It was just repaying him in the same way.

Do-jae thought and slowly closed and opened his eyes.

It had been a while since he had used the room alone.

For Hye-kyung, who would be uncomfortable, he would sleep at home tonight, and Jung Gil-joo would pick up Do-jae tomorrow morning.

It would have been nice if ‘Kang Do-jae’ could have seen the downfall of the person who bullied him himself.

With that thought, Do-jae fell asleep.

***

The next morning, new evidence was uploaded again, and the internet was turned upside down once again.

It’s not easy for the fire to continue like this with one thing, but new news was being delivered every day, so interest didn’t subside.

Besides, what was revealed today was none other than a video.

“···gosh.”

On the way to the music show schedule in a van.

The members opened their mouths after watching the video.

A sigh burst out of Louis’s mouth.

A few years ago.

The debut group audition and announcement held at New Entertainment ahead of the formation of The Origin.

It was a video of that day.

Video recording was prohibited, but someone must have taken it with their cell phone.

Until now, the person who couldn’t upload it for fear of retaliation from Yoo Myung-woo or New Ent took courage and uploaded the video after seeing the company, Yoo Myung-woo, and Yoo Myung-woo’s family being beaten [criticized heavily].

-Here, are you really asking because you don’t know that the people who were selected as members in front are all the people who bullied me!

Do-jae’s voice echoed clearly in the video.

Yoo Myung-woo denying it. Song Hwan making a fuss… everything.

“It’s a bit… but Do-jae is really cool.”

Heung-min muttered in an admiring tone.

He was sincere.

Do-jae, who revealed the facts of his past damage in front of people and held everyone accountable…

He really looked brave.

I had only heard about it, but it felt different when I saw it in the video like this.

“That’s why I fell in love with that hyung [older brother/male friend] and followed him.”

“You too… It’s amazing the more I think about it.”

Louis chuckled at Heung-min’s words.

“Hyung said he’s coming to the shop, right?”

“Yeah. Gil-joo hyung said he’s bringing him.”

Ki-jun answered simply to Woo-cheol’s question.

It had only been a day since they had seen each other, but the members wanted to see Do-jae soon.

***

“This 씨 [a Korean swear word] ···!”

Yoo Myung-woo burst into anger.

He still couldn’t understand why things had turned out this way.

At home, they were now in a position where they could not guarantee Yoo Myung-woo’s entertainment life.

“Stop everything and go abroad for a while.”

Why did you do that…

He couldn’t stand it even more after being criticized by his father, who also hated beggars.

In the meantime, Park Jin-hyuk, a member of The Origin, posted a post.

It was a post saying, ‘I admit that being a bystander was also a perpetrator.’

Park Jin-hyuk thought that Yoo Myung-woo was more vicious than Song Hwan, who had directly assaulted him.

Like the head of New Ent, the members of The Origin only thought that it was no longer possible to maintain the group.

Not just one member, but all the members (except Chae-hyun in terms of timing) were involved in bullying and harassment.

And… now Yoo Myung-woo also realized that he was in front of a terribly high cliff.

Yoo Myung-woo, who came out of the house, went to find Hwang Joo-ho and Park Jin-hyuk.

‘I have to get rid of those bastards…’

This anger seemed to subside even a little.

It was when Yoo Myung-woo got out of the car.

In front of the dorm, fans were gathered as usual.

I saw a few familiar faces.

There seemed to be a few more people than usual.

Normally, it would have been annoying, but Yoo Myung-woo’s eyes sparkled at the fact that there was still hope for him.

Yoo Myung-woo headed to the entrance of the dorm with the most depressed and difficult expression he could make.

It was then.

“It’s Yoo Myung-woo!”

At the same time as someone shouted, eggs flew towards Yoo Myung-woo.

The sharp eggshell scratched Yoo Myung-woo’s forehead.

The wet egg liquid flowed down his face.

After that, the fans broke The Origin’s albums and Yoo Myung-woo’s solo albums with their feet, and some even threw them at Yoo Myung-woo.

Yoo Myung-woo hurriedly avoided them and looked back at his manager, who should have been protecting him.

However, the manager was just staring blankly at Yoo Myung-woo.

Only then did Yoo Myung-woo realize for sure.

It was over.

***

Sun-mi and Hee-ra’s eyes lit up as they stayed up all night crying, cursing the members of The Origin, and crying again, thinking about what Do-jae had gone through.

“It’s Do-jae!”

Because a Tweety [Twitter] notification popped up saying that Do-jae had posted a post.