Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 213

#213.

Being in the same company made me anxious.

Even if they were separate groups, being in the same company meant they were often linked together, like related search terms.

For example, when the bullying and violence issues of The Origin trainees surfaced, even HOH members, who had no connection, were dragged in and cursed at.

Even though it was obvious that their trainee periods were different, some people said things like, ‘Since they’re under New Enter, shouldn’t the HOH members be investigated too? Isn’t the trainee culture created by the HOH members?’

Of course, they were just people who wanted to criticize HOH no matter what.

This time, there would definitely be people dragging Big Boyz’s issues to MOST.

You could tell just by the comments that frequently said, ‘Investigate the other members too,’ and ‘Isn’t there a problem at the company level?’

Even though the members and the company were the ones who suffered the most damage.

If a song featuring MOST, who belongs to Kingdom, was released at a time like this…….

‘Unfavorable stories might come out.’

Dojae was already considering that fact.

That’s why he was looking at the situation more coldly.

Of course, even if you think about it completely separately from MOST’s affairs, this kind of crime should be severely punished.

“It needs to be well-resolved so that it doesn’t matter.”

The members were a little unfamiliar with Dojae’s rarely cold voice, but they formed an atmosphere of agreement, saying, “That’s right.”

In particular, Gyuseong reacted as if he completely agreed with Dojae’s words.

He seemed so sweet, but he was unreservedly cold to those who committed illegal or unjust acts.

Even though their personalities seemed so different, the reason why they sometimes got along so well seemed to be elsewhere.

Hungmin, who was watching the two cold people, smiled weakly and cleaned up his seat.

“We’ll be able to know the situation when Gijun *hyung* [older brother or male friend] comes.”

What kind of decision the company and the other members of Big Boyz had made about Jungjoon.

In any case, the MOST members engraved a fact that they should not forget in their minds once again through this incident.

My mistake does not end with my mistake, but has a negative impact on the team and, furthermore, on the company.

Gyuseong added weight to that realization.

“The promise we made before our debut… Don’t forget it.”

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust the other members, but he was also talking to himself.

In that way, the members’ honey-like vacation was somehow ending in a complicated and bitter way.

***

Late afternoon.

Gijun, who had gone to the office, returned with a bad expression.

In fact, after receiving a call from Kedo the night before Chuseok [Korean harvest festival], Gijun couldn’t sleep properly due to various worries, and his eyes were sunken.

More than anything else, he was worried because his best friend’s future had become bleak.

“*Hyung*, you’re here?”

“Yeah.”

“Did you eat?”

“…Not yet. I’m not hungry, so I think I can eat a little later.”

As soon as Gijun returned, the members who had been spending time in their respective rooms came out one by one to check on Gijun.

Gijun tried to ease his expression so that his younger brothers wouldn’t be too conscious of him.

“Everyone’s here?”

“Yes…. It’s a bit awkward to go out.”

Gyuseong answered on behalf of Gijun’s question.

The members canceled their appointments for today and stayed at the dorm.

Regardless of the degree of friendship, they thought it would be better to be careful since they were around Jungjoon.

They also thought that it wouldn’t be good to be caught going out and playing when the atmosphere of the senior team right above them was dark, and they didn’t feel like it.

There might be someone who asks about Jungjoon for no reason.

“Jungjoon…. That bastard…….”

Gijun took off his hat, roughly swept back his disheveled hair, and began to talk about Jungjoon.

It was also what the members were most curious about right now, and it was also what the members needed to know.

“He decided to leave.”

“Yes?”

Louie asked back in surprise.

It was true that something had to be done.

In order to continue the team called Big Boyz, there was a possibility that Jungjoon would have to be removed…….

Everyone was thinking about it.

But they didn’t know he would really leave.

“Did the company decide that?”

Gijun chose his words in response to Hungmin’s question.

According to Kedo, the company seemed to have stated its position first.

In other cases, protecting the artist would be the first principle, but in the case of committing a crime, zero tolerance is the principle.

That is Kingdom Entertainment’s management philosophy.

However, they also want to collect the opinions of the members.

Anyway, they’re a team…….

Opinions were divided among the Big Boyz members.

Everyone was angry at Jungjoon, but they had a lot of affection for him.

Each member was precious and necessary for Big Boyz.

That’s why there were various opinions within the company, such as not being able to leave and having to give them a chance to reflect.

The remaining members almost got into a fight because of Jungjoon.

However, they had to be cold rather than being led by affection.

They could take Jungjoon with them, but the team might have to continue to have the label of ‘drug addict group’.

It was too big of an obstacle to renovate the atmosphere and more actively appeal to their own music world.

And when the flow leaned towards the idea that it would be difficult to embrace Jungjoon, Jungjoon said that he would leave the team first.

It would have been the last time to apologize to the members.

“Everyone must have had a hard time.”

Hungmin muttered with a gloomy face.

Sending out a member. Just thinking about it made him feel strange.

“It was resolved faster than I thought.”

“I should say it’s thanks to Jungjoon not holding out.”

Gijun said in a self-deprecating tone to Dojae’s words.

“The article will be released when the timing is right.”

“I see.”

To be honest, Dojae knew that the company was not kicking Jungjoon out with just one ‘management philosophy’.

It was already their 6th year, and it was possible because there wasn’t much time left for contract renewal anyway.

Dojae frowned because he didn’t feel good about the other members of Big Boyz.

Gijun looked at Dojae and said.

“Ah, Dojae. Team Leader Jung said to come to the office sometime today or tomorrow if you have time.”

“Me?”

“Yeah. It looks like he has something to say.”

Dojae nodded at Gijun’s words.

Then the members headed back to their rooms.

It was inevitable that their hearts were heavier than before.

After checking the time, Dojae contacted Team Leader Jung Heeyoung to ask if it was okay to visit her now.

Tomorrow was the day of the video conference with Periot, so it would be better to talk today if there was anything else to say.

***

In front of the office.

There were usually a few fans gathered there, but today the number was extraordinary.

And it was noisy.

“……Jungjoon!”

“Crazy bastard…….”

As Dojae watched Jungjoon’s name and curses flying around everywhere, he pressed the password for the door behind the building.

Looking closely, fans demanding Jungjoon’s withdrawal were gathering and protesting.

They were planning to hold a truck protest tomorrow.

Until yesterday, they were fans who supported and supported Big Boyz’s Jungjoon, but as soon as they turned around, they hated Jungjoon more fiercely than anyone else.

‘They must have been hurt.’

The fault of one member does not end with the damage to the team or the company.

The most hurt are the fans who sincerely like the member, express their feelings, and spend their time.

“…….”

Dojae, who had grown up in the cycle of public expectations and disappointments since he was born, already knew this well, so he felt more bitter and sad.

Even if Jungjoon leaves as they want, the emotional wounds will remain.

He just hoped that the remaining members would reorganize the team well so that the fans could continue to like the group Big Boyz.

“Oh, Dojae, you’re here!”

Team Leader Jung Heeyoung, who had arrived earlier, greeted Dojae as he entered the small conference room he had promised with Team Leader Jung Heeyoung.

“Did you have a good Chuseok holiday?”

“Yeah, well. What about you guys? I heard you went to Gijun’s house.”

“Yes. I had a good time.”

As Dojae sat down, Team Leader Jung Heeyoung familiarly handed him an ion drink.

“The company is a bit noisy in many ways.”

Team Leader Jung Heeyoung, who is currently in charge of only MOST, also participated in the formation of Big Boyz.

“The kids are worried a lot, right? They used to practice together…….”

“I guess so.”

Team Leader Jung Heeyoung sighed softly.

“But what can’t be helped, can’t be helped.”

“That’s right.”

Team Leader Jung Heeyoung felt that she was getting stronger from Dojae’s unwavering solidity.

“We have to do our job.”

She shook off her complicated feelings and changed the atmosphere.

“I called you because I wanted to discuss something.”

“What…….”

“I got an offer to cast you in a drama.”

Dojae took a sip of the ion drink to moisten his throat.

He had received offers to cast him in dramas before, but at the time, he wanted to focus on MOST group activities and music work, so he declined.

‘Of course, my mind has changed now…….’

His original dream was to make music, but now he wanted to try acting as long as it didn’t interfere with group activities.

Seeing Woocheol grow and develop through , his thoughts became even more firm.

“Well, I’ve heard a lot so far…. I’ve rejected them all.”

There were quite a few roles that Team Leader Jung Heeyoung had judged not suitable for Dojae and rejected.

Since Dojae is in high demand and popular, the company is more careful and picky about choosing works.

The reason why Dojae was the only one who didn’t have any other news while the other members were actively engaged in individual activities was because of that.

However, the work that came in this time was different from the previous ones.

“This time, the role is good, and it’s the main character…….”

“The main character?”

Being the main character in his first work.

Even if it was Dojae, it was a bit burdensome.

As if knowing Dojae’s burden, Team Leader Jung Heeyoung quickly added.

“Yeah…. Anyway, it looks like they’re going to use all rising actors, so don’t worry too much about that part.”

Dojae thought he should hear more about it first.

Team Leader Jung Heeyoung continued.

“It’s definitely going to be a hot topic…. What we’re worried about is that this work is a remake.”

“You mean you’re remaking an old drama?”

“Yeah.”