Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 146

A Different Dimension Idol -146

#146.

“Dojae *oppa* [term of endearment for an older brother or male friend]. Ah… What should I do? I can’t watch.”

From the moment Dojae’s name started circulating on the Gate community, Sunmi already felt like crying.

She hoped it wasn’t true, but the circumstances pointed that way… and eventually, Dojae’s statement was released.

For the next two days, Sunmi barely ate or drank.

Since becoming a fan of Dojae, Sunmi had never once been disappointed in him.

Dojae was an idol who always provided the ultimate satisfaction to his fans, whether on or off stage.

Buying albums, merchandise, streaming music…

From a cold perspective, Sunmi was a consumer before being a fan.

But if there was someone who made you want to give more instead of wanting to receive more even while spending money, that was Dojae.

‘Because there’s nothing more to wish for…’

To think that Dojae had suffered such ridiculous bullying in the past…

Sunmi didn’t want to believe it even while looking at the statement.

Her heart ached as if it were her own family’s ordeal, and she was also grateful to Dojae for debuting as a wonderful singer despite what had happened.

Dojae was a year older than Sunmi, but sometimes he felt like an adult ten years her senior, yet at this moment, he felt like a vulnerable being she had to protect.

Dojae always seemed strong and okay, but she couldn’t help but worry.

That was the unavoidable heart of a fan.

‘Around that time… when I was watching the performance in front of City Hall.’

What was Dojae thinking when he was watching Big Boyz’s performance back then?

Sunmi, who knew Dojae’s pre-debut days and had a somewhat special connection, repeatedly pondered about that time.

‘It’s so fortunate that he met the current kind members in Kingdom…’

Thinking this way made her feel somewhat at ease.

It would have been best if he hadn’t been bullied at New Entertainment in the first place, though.

She felt like she should go set fire to New Entertainment.

As her thoughts kept spinning like a hamster wheel, it was then.

“Hey, Sunmi. Hurry and look… Dojae *oppa* is truly… God, God…”

Heera mumbled with a voice soaked in emotion.

Sunmi trembled and quickly checked Dojae’s Twitter.

[I am happy today because I have my members and Besties with me. So I hope my Besties are happy too.]

“Ah…”

She could feel Dojae’s concern for his fans.

She could also feel Dojae’s sincerity that he was happy ‘now.’

Sunmi bit her lip tightly at the overwhelming emotions.

“Ah, well… he must be the most exhausted. Why is he worrying about us? When it’s such a mess.”

“Sunmi… are you crying again? I really didn’t know you were such a weakling.”

Heera was taken aback because Sunmi had always been assertive and even a bit tomboyish.

However, Sunmi, who had been teary-eyed, quickly wiped her face and said.

“I am Choi Sunmi. From today, I’m changing my name. My name is Bestie!”

“Crazy… she’s back to her senses.”

“*Oppa* says he’s happy, so I can’t be crying!”

“Yeah, Bestie, get a grip. The *oppas’* live broadcast is in five hours.”

“Ah, the music show today. I should have applied for audience tickets.”

Sunmi muttered as if she regretted it.

But even a few days ago, she never dreamed this would happen.

“Right. I wonder what the members’ atmosphere will be like today. It seems like it’ll be okay since Dojae *oppa* posted on Twitter…”

“I hope so.”

***

MOST’s waiting room was as bustling as usual.

As the members finished their rehearsal, the stylists busily checked their outfits, hair, and makeup one more time.

“Doesn’t it feel like the aerial flips are higher today?”

“Yeah, it does seem like it.”

“Still, always be careful.”

“Yes, yes.”

Perhaps because they unexpectedly had a day off, everyone was in good condition.

Of course, the fact that the controversy quickly flared up and then died down, only burning Yoo Myungwoo’s group and New Entertainment, also contributed to making the members feel refreshed.

“Dojae *hyung’s* [term of endearment for an older brother or male friend used by males] Twitter post even made the news. The fans seem to be very touched.”

“Everyone is really interested… even a single line gets reported.”

Woocheol said as he sat down and checked his phone, and Gyuseong replied in surprise.

Dojae received the bottled water that Jung Gilju handed him with a calm expression.

It was visible that the staff members were flustered, not knowing what expression to make when they saw Dojae.

Sometimes, there were even those who openly acknowledged it, saying, “I heard about it.”

Dojae tried his best to smile nonchalantly and only repeated the answer, “Thank you for your concern.”

He was genuinely okay.

However, some people had expressions that fleetingly showed, ‘There’s no way he’s really okay.’

Before releasing the statement,

One of the many reasons Dojae hesitated was precisely that.

He was worried that people would only remember ‘Kang Dojae, the victim,’ not the Dojae they knew.

Even though it didn’t help the victim at all, people too easily labeled even the ‘victim’ as a perpetrator and only pitied them.

Such pity could be toxic for an idol who should be the object of admiration.

‘I have to make sure that doesn’t happen.’

Dojae thought as he drank the water.

That was also why he didn’t take a long break.

He planned to quickly show his *moseup* [appearance/image] on stage and allow the public to continue seeing the *moseup* and image of ‘MOST’s Kang Dojae.’

His determination for today’s performance was extraordinary for that reason, not any other.

As Dojae was steeling his resolve, he heard his younger members cheering, “Waaah!”

Turning around, he saw Woocheol and Louis excitedly glued to their phones.

Kijun, who was checking his hair in the mirror, asked the two with a nonchalant expression.

“What is it this time?”

Because they were so often surprised and excited by even small things, a nonchalant reaction was inevitable.

“We! All our songs charted!”

“What? Really?!”

Heungmin asked with an excited voice from the other side.

At the same time, Heungmin also checked his phone.

〈Remember〉, which had topped the music charts, had remained at number one for about a week longer.

Then, the controversy broke out around the time it was about to drop to second or third place, and people streamed MOST’s music, cheering for Dojae.

That was how 〈Remember〉 had climbed back to number one yesterday…

“It’s real. We must go, and Call my name… Out of sight is there too.”

Gyuseong muttered in surprise.

MOST had never lined up so many songs within the top 30 even on the album’s release date.

“Some people streamed to support us, but I heard there are also many people who keep listening because they like the songs.”

“Well, our B-sides are good too.”

Heungmin muttered happily at Woocheol’s words.

Dojae, who had checked the music charts, also raised the corners of his lips.

At first, it was a streaming event that fans started to give Dojae strength in any way they could.

He liked that the music rankings had risen, but he liked that he could feel the fans’ hearts.

‘As expected… let’s do our best on stage.’

So that the fans wouldn’t worry anymore, he would give the best performance and come down.

Dojae thought and stretched his body.

“Dojae, here’s the lens.”

“Thank you.”

Dojae, who received disposable colored lenses from the stylist, put on the lenses as the last check before going on stage.

The familiar blue eyes in the mirror, now accustomed to him, were looking at Dojae familiarly.

***

This week was actually the last week of MOST’s *hwal-dong* [promotional activities].

Three weeks. It was a *hwal-dong* that felt short but also long enough to have many things happen.

Like all *hwal-dong*, this *hwal-dong* felt like it would be particularly memorable.

“MOST, get ready!”

At the staff’s shout, the members in the waiting room put their hands together.

Even on today, the last week of *hwal-dong*, 〈Remember〉 was nominated for first place.

MOST was the last performance before the announcement of the winner.

They knew very well that the fans were waiting for MOST’s performance more eagerly than any other day.

The members put their hands together with one heart and mind as usual.

“We can do it!”

“We’ll make it!”

“MOST!!”

The members’ loud shouts echoed through the waiting room.

Jung Gilju, along with the stylists and staff, looked at the members with proud faces.

“Let’s tear up the stage today too!”

Jung Gilju said, patting the members’ backs as they left the door.

Woocheol smiled and looked back at Jung Gilju.

“Wow, *hyung*. You looked like you were in your 20s. That was good.”

“Hey, Woocheol… I told you I’m still in my 20s. Why don’t you believe me?”

“*Heol* [slang expression of disbelief]… another lie.”

The members chuckled at Jung Gilju and Woocheol’s conversation.

The tension heading to the stage seemed to ease a little.

***

On stage.

*Kung, kung, kung, kung.*

The members moving their bodies through the rapidly splitting beats did not show the *moseup* they had in the *bokdo* [hallway].

The members wearing tight stage outfits made of glossy leather material completely dominated the stage.

-Remember, all these messages.

Louis, who had been particularly light on his feet since the rehearsal, cleanly stepped on Dojae and Heungmin again today and rotated in the air.

“Aaaaaaah!”

In fact, it was a tense and *tteollineun* [trembling/nerve-wracking] part every time he jumped, but it was also a part that always received a flood of reactions.

Not only the fans but also the fans of other singers always exclaimed when they saw this *mudae* [stage/performance] on site, and the broadcasting station cameramen also *gomin* [worry/ponder] how to capture this part well.

Then, once, they showed a technique of even rotating the camera…

It caused criticism that they couldn’t see the choreography properly because they were dizzy.

But today, even the broadcasting staff seemed to be showing the best *keondisyeon* [condition/state] with a united effort.

Smooth yet precise movements, charismatic eyes…

The camera accurately captured the members’ moments.

“His eyes have gotten better.”

The cameraman muttered, zooming in.

In this *hwal-dong*, the members naturally found sexy eyes and angles that looked bewitching as the *mudae* were repeated.

That added a layer of maturity to the *mudae*.

-Even in the ruins swept by the storm, that day will come

-There is also a light that does not disappear

Kijun’s expression, which was a little closer to scary than sexy, had also developed further.

One strand of hair that had been neatly *neomgyeodueotdeon* [swept back/arranged] fell at a good timing, creating an *impaekteu* [impact].

“꺄아아아악!”

“MOST! MOST! MOST!”

“MOST! MOST!!”

Encouraged by the fans’ cheers, which were louder than on other days, the MOST members also moved even harder.

-Even in the upside-down world, take my hand!

Dojae’s high note *siwonhage* [refreshingly/clearly] cut through the *mudae*.

Silver hair and blue eyes.

The Dojae whom people had tried to pity was nowhere to be found on the *mudae*.

A gaze as if he would devour something.

Heavy yet agile movements as if the king of the forest was reigning.

Only MOST’s Dojae, who captivated the eyes with *hwanghol* [ecstasy/rapture], captured everyone’s attention.

-Remember, all these messages!

The members who finished the *mudae* glared at the camera.

Soon, the *mudae* lights went out, and the members *jeongsin eopsi* [mindlessly/frantically] came down below the *mudae* amidst a huge roar.

***

“Today’s winner is…!”

“I’m really looking forward to it. Please announce it quickly!”

“The winner is… MOST! 〈Remember〉!”

And when the members stood on the *mudae* again, the members’ hands held the first-place trophy and a bouquet of flowers.

But instead of a bouquet of flowers, Dojae’s right hand held a microphone for the acceptance speech.

The audience, who had been listening to Dojae for a moment, became silent.

Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]

Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]

Idol from another Dimension 차원이 다른 아이돌
Status: Completed Author: Native Language: Korean
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[English Translation] In a world where empires clash and destinies are forged, the Korean Empire stands defiant. But for Prince Lee Dojae, royal blood feels like a cage, stifling his dreams of becoming a singer. Duty demands dignity, honor, and unwavering service, but his heart yearns for a life unbound. When a figure mirroring his own despairingly cries out from beyond the TV screen, 'I want to die,' Dojae's world shatters. He awakens in the Republic of Korea as Kang Dojae, a second chance to seize his dreams. But who was that figure on the screen? And what price will he pay to escape his gilded cage and become the idol he was always meant to be?

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