Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 223

The awards ceremony stage was just around the corner.

“We have a total of five awards ceremonies to attend this year.”

The experienced members skillfully participated in the meeting to prepare for the awards ceremony stage.

‘Time really flies.’

Do-jae thought, checking the awards ceremony schedule displayed on the screen in the conference room.

‘It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long since I came to Korea…….’

Although Do-jae had adapted to life in Korea a little too well for it to feel that way.

In any case, time seemed to fly by for Do-jae, who was busy living day by day.

It felt like only yesterday that he came to Kingdom from New, and the day of their debut was still vivid in his mind… It was already their third awards ceremony.

They received the Rookie Award at their first awards ceremony, and last year they swept all the main prizes.

‘We were lucky.’

Do-jae thought, recalling the awards ceremonies of the past two years.

It could be the result of all the members’ efforts.

However, everyone puts in effort.

It would have been absolutely impossible if they hadn’t been lucky.

Good songs, good dances.

The staff who did their best in every way, and the various well-timed events that helped promote the name MOST.

If they hadn’t been lucky enough to encounter all of that, it would have been difficult to continue growing like this.

Not only Do-jae but all the members had such thoughts.

That’s why the members were able to be more grateful for their current position than others.

‘Especially this year, we were lucky.’

MOST was breaking their own career high with each album they released.

In addition, and the album released this year helped MOST become one of the top groups in the music industry.

In particular, was still charting in the top 100 on music charts, even four months after its release.

In addition, Justin Junior’s , in which they participated as a featured artist, was also achieving good results on music charts around the world.

Whether in terms of album sales or music chart performance, MOST’s performance this year was a huge hit.

They also actively appeared on TV broadcasts, raising their awareness beyond expectations, and their fandom was rapidly expanding not only in Korea but also overseas.

Of course, thanks to the popularity they gained, they also had to suffer from unwanted rumors here and there…….

There were no cases where it was actually the members’ fault.

“The awards ceremony in January next year is still in the process of adjusting the detailed schedule, so I think we should prepare for the N TV FESTA and the three broadcasting companies’ awards ceremonies first.”

In the meantime, Team Leader Jeong Hee-young continued to speak.

The first music awards ceremony to be held this year was N TV FESTA.

It was originally held earlier than other awards ceremonies, but this time it was held in the first week of December, earlier than usual, due to venue issues.

“Since we have been paying attention to the awards ceremony stage, I think fans and the public have high expectations this time as well.”

The staff and members gathered in the conference room nodded at Team Leader Jeong Hee-young’s words.

MOST had captured the hearts of fans with their extraordinary preparation since their first awards ceremony.

At each awards ceremony, they presented different remix versions, compositions, and costumes that they had not shown in their previous activities, and they put on splendid performances befitting the awards ceremony.

It was a strategic choice to show off MOST’s talent and skills to the fullest and maximize the promotional effect, and the choice worked quite well.

As a result, there were many people who were looking forward to MOST’s stage at this awards ceremony as well.

Being expected was always a happy thing, but it was also a burden at the same time.

It was disappointing if they didn’t do well even once after doing well ten times, and they didn’t want to hear that it was worse than before.

That’s why the members and staff looked as nervous as when they were preparing an album, or even more so, when the awards season came around.

Team Leader Jeong Hee-young pressed the enter key to move the PPT [PowerPoint presentation] screen.

Then, a screen appeared with a table summarizing the expected main cast, concepts, and approximate stage time given to MOST for each awards ceremony.

They had already been roughly aware of these details, but the members diligently looked at the screen and confirmed the finalized matters.

“Justin Junior is coming to N TV FESTA?!”

Louis asked in surprise, looking at the cast list.

They had already been hinted at the criteria for preparing the song.

“It’s not confirmed yet, but we’re trying to connect with him and invite him.”

“Wow, are we finally going to meet him in person…….”

Louis and Woo-cheol each exclaimed.

N TV FESTA aims to be the best awards ceremony in Asia, and it has been inviting famous foreign artists every year.

This time, they seemed to be trying to invite Justin Junior, as he had a relationship with the domestic singer MOST.

Justin Junior was a world-renowned pop star who had reached number one on the Billionboard [a fictional music chart, likely a play on Billboard] several times.

If it worked out, it would be a huge hit.

“It seems like they’ve already talked about at least a video appearance. If Justin can’t perform on stage in person, we’re talking about singing .”

The members nodded, understanding the situation.

It seemed like the stage they had prepared for the recent fan meeting would be used like this.

“Then, in any case, it would be good to prepare a song that can connect with at N TV, focusing on….”

The members and staff, including producer Lee Jeong-yeop, agreed with Ki-joon’s words.

“I have some ideas for the overall stage image.”

Then, Ki-joon continued to speak skillfully.

“ was originally like butterflies flying in a lush summer forest. Now that the season has changed, and with a little more message… I was wondering if we could go with the feeling of flowers blooming in a snowy winter forest.”

“Oh, that’s good?”

Yang-mal replied immediately, as if it was to his taste.

Team Leader Jeong Hee-young and Deputy Lee Jeong-yeon also agreed that it seemed like a good concept.

Woo-cheol also chimed in.

“Wow… Hyung [older brother/male friend], you’re so emotional for someone who looks like that!”

“What do you mean ‘like that’.”

Ki-joon asked bluntly, as if he was getting angry, and Woo-cheol smiled and changed the subject.

“In line with the concept Ki-joon hyung mentioned, play a snowy field video in the back. And sprinkle snow on the stage! Then, one by one, something impactful should pop up! Wouldn’t that be great?!”

“Pop! What do you mean ‘like that’…….”

Ki-joon asked again, and Woo-cheol replied, “We’ll have to think about it from now on, right?”

Ki-joon shook his head as if he couldn’t help it, but he smiled.

The stage direction that Woo-cheol mentioned was not much different from the stage direction he had been thinking about, and above all, he felt comfortable with Woo-cheol being playful again.

Woo-cheol seemed to have completely overcome his previous wounds, just by looking at him living with his smartphone again and communicating with fans more actively on ON TV, after being depressed for a few days and saying he would cut off the internet.

He was also quite satisfied with the nicknames he had earned, such as ‘Fighting Cheol’ and ‘Tteokbokki Ambassador’ [Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food].

Yang-mal, who had been listening to Ki-joon and Woo-cheol, was already contemplating how to choreograph the dance.

Of course, the arrangement work would have to be done before that, but since it wouldn’t change much from the original song, he could think about the choreography to some extent.

“It all sounds good, so let’s develop the N TV Awards ceremony from the concept we just mentioned.”

Team Leader Jeong Hee-young wrapped up the conversation.

“Then the next awards ceremony is the SVS Awards ceremony…….”

The awards ceremony preparation process proceeded like this, through meetings to grasp the approximate concept of each awards ceremony, and then proceeded to detailed work such as grasping the theme in detail for each awards ceremony, arrangement, choreography, and stage direction.

The members tended to give a lot of opinions when grasping the overall concept.

Now the members can give a lot of opinions, but once they start preparing in earnest, the members are too busy preparing for the stage.

Once the members give their opinions on the overall concept, it is up to the staff to improve the completeness, plan, and execute it.

“Ah, there’s a stage I wanted to do too.”

Do-jae, who had been throwing out small ideas here and there, raised his hand regarding the MVS Awards ceremony.

“MVS usually does a live broadcast with the New Year’s Eve bell ringing event.”

Those in the conference room focused on Do-jae’s words.

Do-jae talked about the stage concept he had been thinking about.

“Oh, that would be great?!”

“If we do it right, it’ll be a hit.”

“I think the reaction will be great!”

Not only the staff but also the members showed great enthusiasm for Do-jae’s opinion.

This was because if they did as Do-jae said, they would be able to show a very intense performance.

“But it seems like it will require a lot of preparation… Will you be okay in terms of time and physical strength?”

At Team Leader Kim Seok-cheol’s question, the members exchanged glances.

“Yes!”

“It’s possible.”

It was an awards ceremony stage that happened only once a year.

The members were ready to do their best at any time for the best stage.

Team Leader Kim Seok-cheol, who had asked a worried question, and all the other staff members showed proud smiles at the members’ loud answers.

The artists were working several times harder than they were working.

From the perspective of working for the artist, it was welcome and rewarding.

“Everyone has been thinking a lot, so the meeting will end quickly?”

The meeting related to the awards ceremony stage was concluded in such a friendly atmosphere.

As the employees were leaving the conference room one by one.

Team Leader Kim Seok-cheol and Jeong Gil-joo had a conversation and then called the members.

“Oh, Gyu-sung-ah [term of endearment]. Good news.”

Gyu-sung and the members tilted their heads at Jeong Gil-joo’s words.

“We’ve received an offer to appear on .”

“From ?!!”

Gyu-sung widened his eyes and asked again.

“Yeah, that’s right. Baek So-ra is coming out this season, and Baek So-ra recommended you.”

was a program where Korea’s leading singers gathered together to perform on the streets.

In Season 1, Baek So-ra and famous singers appeared, and in Season 2, Kang Do-wook of KK appeared and literally turned the streets upside down.

It was no wonder that Gyu-sung was surprised that he had received an offer to appear on such a program.

Moreover, Baek So-ra was one of the vocalists that Gyu-sung respected.

“Baek So-ra sunbaenim [senior/respected colleague] recommended me…….”

“Do you remember when she recommended our song on the radio not long after our debut?”

Do-jae reminded them of the old days, and the members’ faces brightened even more.

“That’s right! That’s right! She must have been watching hyung since then.”

“Ah, our Gyu-sung is doing well!”

Woo-cheol and Heung-min congratulated him from both sides, and Gyu-sung smiled quietly.

“Are you going to do it?”

Jeong Gil-joo asked with a pleased face.

Gyu-sung answered without thinking twice.

“Yes!”

***

After that day, the members went back to living in the practice room day and night.

At the same time, Gyu-sung prepared for , and Do-jae went to several meetings and script readings for ?. [The name of the drama is intentionally omitted].

Woo-cheol also confirmed his appearance in a new public television drama as the female lead’s younger brother.

As the members spent their days separately and together, in a hectic manner.

The day of the N TV FESTA finally dawned.