Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 242

A Different Dimension Idol -242

#242.

Team Leader Kim Seok-cheol, watching the members’ performance on-site after a long time, had a sparkle in his eyes.

He always thought they were improving, but now he truly felt respect for them.

It wasn’t just about their skills.

‘The energy is different.’

The power to captivate people was different.

If he used to feel that way often from Do-jae, now he felt a certain aura from all the members.

Of course, Do-jae caught his eye even when a breeze swept his black hair across his forehead.

―Don’t be afraid!

You know it!

It was the chorus sung by all six members.

The members stood wide in a row, lightly moving their upper bodies.

―NO DOUBT NO DOUBT!

―NO DOUBT NO DOUBT!

The chorus, sung in turn by Gyu-sung, Louie, and Do-jae, was highly addictive.

It was also the part used in the Ping Pong video.

During the interlude, intense choreography led by Heung-min and Louie continued.

Heung-min stirred up the stage, revealing his presence.

The camera captured Heung-min’s dazzling movements, moving freely.

Louie showed sensual movements that gave a subtly slow feeling even while moving on the beat.

After that, Gi-jun’s rap followed.

―The times of spring, summer, fall, and winter will make us stronger, don’t worry, you know it

―Love me, love you
like an eternity

After Gi-jun’s ‘sticky’ rapping, Heung-min’s heavy voice added weight to the song.

The members passionately sang the chorus again.

―Don’t be afraid!

You know it!

―NO DOUBT NO DOUBT!

Do-jae, standing in the center, looked as if he would devour the camera.

Then, at some point, a seductive smile appeared on Do-jae’s lips.

Do-jae’s facial expressions, freely crossing between strength and softness, were a masterpiece.

―NO DOUBT NO DOUBT!

The members stepped, putting their hands on each other’s shoulders.

It was felt that the members, focused on the stage, were getting more and more excited.

The members were genuinely enjoying this moment.

In the middle of a beautiful palace with mountains behind and a stream flowing in front.

The sight of the members singing with all their heart and sweating profusely created an indescribable, different kind of beauty.

―Watch the birth of a new star that has crossed the universe

―Our love NO DOUBT!

And the reaction after the members’ appearance was revealed to the world was exactly as imagined.

***

3 years later.

A waiting room in a studio in Ilsan [a city in South Korea].

The members, having free time after a long time, shared the prepared snacks and had conversations they hadn’t been able to have.

“Gyu-sung seems to have lost more weight?”

“I know, right. Hyung [older brother or male friend], aren’t you losing too much weight?”

“Ah…. It’s not that I dieted, but I had a bad cold the day before yesterday and was sick for a day, so it’s like this.”

“Wow. Are you okay now? Why didn’t you say anything!”

At Woo-cheol’s concern, Gyu-sung replied that it was just a light cold and he was completely fine now.

Heung-min shook his head.

“Oh my, what’s going on. I didn’t know at all. We live in the same house, but we don’t even know this kind of news.”

It had only been about a month since the members arrived in Korea after finishing their tour of 8 countries.

The members were spending busy days catching up on their delayed domestic schedules.

There was a group advertisement shoot a while ago, but even then, they gathered at different times, so they couldn’t talk properly.

The dorms were on the lower and upper floors, but because they were divided into two places, it was difficult for everyone to gather.

Even though the dorm was over 80 pyeong [approximately 2,847 square feet], there were days when they couldn’t see each other even when living in the same house.

“I know…. I don’t even remember when we all ate together! Louie is upset.”

“Let’s eat after the shoot today.”

“From next month, we’ll be touring again, so we’ll be using the same food and the same bathroom every day anyway.”

Gyu-sung and Heung-min comforted Louie.

Louie was now in his mid-20s, but he was still the youngest in the eyes of the older members.

That’s why Louie’s ‘third-person perspective’ that he’s been pushing these days seemed to be lightly ‘ignored’.

“Gyu-sung, this.”

Do-jae, who had finished his solo pictorial shoot in the provinces last night and came up today, took out something he had packed from his bag and handed it to Gyu-sung.

Gyu-sung looked at what Do-jae handed him with a puzzled look, but soon accepted it as if he was used to it.

“Thank you.”

Do-jae sometimes gave Gyu-sung Dan (丹) [a traditional Korean medicine ball], which he didn’t know where he got it from, whenever Gyu-sung wasn’t feeling well.

It was a medicine made by clumping various high-quality medicinal herbs, but it was so bitter that he couldn’t eat it often.

However, when he ate it when his body was exhausted, he felt his energy recover quickly, so it was very effective.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen that. Do you always carry that around, Do-jae?”

“No. I heard Gyu-sung wasn’t feeling well, so I bought it on the way to Seoul.”

Do-jae answered Heung-min’s question.

The members just thought he had become a regular customer of a ‘famous herbal medicine clinic’ they saw on TV.

But there was a hidden story.

‘I was so surprised when the person who used to handle medicinal herbs in the palace appeared on the program [a fictional TV show] as a hidden master…….’

If he had the same face, the same name, and the same job, he thought that he must be an excellent herbalist in Korea.

And Do-jae’s prediction was correct.

That’s how Do-jae was adapting to Korea even better.

“Ah, can’t that person do acupuncture? I’ve been dancing so hard that my back hurts these days…. Ugh.”

“You should go to the hospital in front of the dorm and talk about it.”

Gi-jun said a word to Heung-min, who was groaning.

Heung-min smacked his lips with a speechless face.

Looking at Heung-min, the younger members burst into laughter.

The staff in the waiting room smiled warmly, seeing the members who were always on good terms, even more so while they were abroad.

So many things had changed, but the members’ friendship that hadn’t changed was so good to see.

Achieved No. 1 simultaneously on music charts around the world.

Achieved No. 1 on the Billion Board main chart for 3 consecutive albums.

Achieved No. 1 on domestic music charts for 12 consecutive weeks.

New record for the shortest time to reach 100 million views on MyTube [a fictional video platform, similar to YouTube].

Record of selling out all stadium performances.

Selected as the first Korean singer to perform at the Super Bowl.

..These were the records set by MOST in 3 years.

From debut to the present.

It wasn’t just good things that happened while setting amazing records.

But ‘more good things’ erased the difficult memories.

And the members grew and matured to match their position.

Even the unchanging appearance was part of that ‘maturity’.

“Guys, last script check before entering the studio.”

At Jung Gil-ju’s words, the members diligently skimmed through the already reviewed script one more time.

“In the private jet episode, can I talk about Louie falling over while sleepwalking? Louie, can I talk about it?”

Woo-cheol asked as if he suddenly remembered.

Everyone burst into laughter as Louie’s sleepwalking came to mind.

The program the members were participating in was none other than a MOST special documentary.

If a video summarizing MOST’s activities so far came out, the members would comment in the studio and talk about detailed episodes or impressions of the time.

There were also a few set questions among them.

“That day was really funny.”

“I was a little scared…….”

The members nodded at Gyu-sung’s reaction.

Louie wandering around the private jet after waking up from sleep.

It was funny, but it was also scary.

It must have been because he was too nervous ahead of the Super Bowl performance.

“Ah. Do-jae. I took out the talk about your next work from the script.”

Do-jae, who had finished checking, nodded.

There was talk about his next work in the previous script, which was difficult.

MOST, as a group, had achieved amazing results in the past, but the same was true for Do-jae individually.

After a successful acting debut with , Do-jae was unable to work actively due to the MOST schedule.

But he boasted tremendous ‘high efficiency’.

Since then, he has risen to the top actor with tremendous impact with only two works.

One was a drama called .

was a two-lead genre film in which veteran actor Seon Jeong-min played a lawyer and Do-jae played a detective.

There were as many voices of concern as there were for when the news broke that Do-jae would be playing the role of a detective who had experienced all kinds of hardships.

It was because he looked noble to anyone and the image of him as a prince was already strong.

But Do-jae succeeded in transforming his acting.

He perfectly played the world and characters he had never experienced.

Meeting Seon Jeong-min was also a great help to Do-jae’s acting career.

The work that captured the hearts of the public in succession was a movie.

Director Ong Jin-ho’s .

Director Ong Jin-ho was already a world-renowned master.

The meeting between a world-renowned master and a world-renowned idol drew attention from home and abroad.

And Do-jae made his first screen debut with a Cannes award-winning film.

Achieving No. 1 on the Billion Board and winning the Cannes Film Festival at the same time was a remarkable event in Korean history.

The next work Do-jae chose was…….

“I heard you’re leaving tomorrow morning? Do-jae is really busy.”

“That’s right, hyung. We have to eat together tonight.”

When the story of Do-jae’s next work came out, the members checked Do-jae’s schedule.

“But if it’s 15 days, the filming will be over and you’ll be back…….”

It was possible because it wasn’t a big role, but a role close to a special appearance.

That’s why I worked so hard to coordinate the schedule.

“Then you have to practice for the concert again and leave the country.”

“Do-jae hyung doesn’t have many days in Korea.”

Do-jae smiled lightly.

But even if there was only one day in Korea, it was a role that he couldn’t miss.

The members had smiles on their faces as if they were proud and proud of themselves just thinking about Do-jae’s next work.

“Hyung, really…. You must become friends with that Zeus and don’t forget to video call us.”

Do-jae nodded at Woo-cheol’s words.

The next work Do-jae will appear in is a part of the ‘God of God’ series, which can be confidently said to be the most popular movie in the world.

“Hyung, what if you become a Hollywood star…. What should I do?!”

Woo-cheol was already excited.

In fact, the MOST members were already world-renowned stars.

They had so many fans, regardless of gender, race, or age, that they were called a religion.

There was a joke that they could create a country called BEST.

Even so, many things still felt new and amazing.

The position they were in, always.

It was refreshing and grateful.

“I think you can enter the studio now.”

At that time, the writer carefully opened the waiting room door and peeked out and said.

Jung Gil-ju replied that he understood on behalf of the group.

The members each checked their hair and makeup through the mirror and stylist.

The members, dressed in neat gray suits, looked quite handsome.

“Then let’s go.”

At Gi-jun’s words, the members nodded at the same time and left the waiting room.

From the studio door to the set inside, the camera captured the MOST members’ entrance without missing a second.

In that way, the recording of ‘MOST Special Documentary’, which will become a must-see list for MOST fans, began.

Do-jae looked straight at the red-lit camera.

***

Broadcast day.

Numerous fans watched through TV and the Internet.

―Don’t be afraid!

You know it!

―NO DOUBT NO DOUBT!

MOST’s song spreading in the middle of New York.

Q. What did it feel like when first appeared on the Billion Board…

“I was very surprised.” (Gi-jun)

“I almost fainted.” (Gyu-sung)

“I couldn’t believe it. I thought I couldn’t read English, so maybe it wasn’t the main chart, but another chart. Did the fans synthesize it? I thought about that too…….” (Heung-min)

“Actually, my dream was to stand on stage, and I never wanted any results…. But I was happy. Because it’s proof that our song is really loved by many people.” (Do-jae)

“I actually expected it?! While watching the reaction from Ping Pong to some extent, Billion Board…. Maybe it’s possible?!”. (Woo-cheol)

“That’s right. I thought you were joking when you said that at the time. Hehe.” (Louie)

Q. Now you’ve been No. 1 on the Billion Board several times…

“I was even more surprised when I was No. 1. Is this really possible? Us?” (Heung-min)

“I’m still surprised and grateful every time.” (Gi-jun)

“There’s no feeling of being entitled. I like that I can continue to feel that BESTs [MOST’s fandom name] around the world are with us.” (Do-jae)

Q. Last year, you unfortunately failed to win the Grand Awards. Do you think you will succeed in winning the Grand Awards this year?

“I think it’s a part that I can’t dare to predict.” (Gi-jun)

“It’s a lie if I say I’m not greedy…. But…. I don’t think there’s anything we can say.” (Gyu-sung)

“I and the members have always done our best, and we will continue to do our best in the future. Regardless of whether we win the Grand Awards or not.” (Do-jae)

“Ha…. I can’t predict this either.” (Woo-cheol)

“I can’t predict it, but I don’t think it’s impossible.” (Do-jae)

At Do-jae’s words, the members turned to Do-jae at the same time.

It felt like it was really possible because Do-jae said that…. It was because I heard it after a long time.

And,

In the end, MOST was selected as the ‘Best Performance Group’ at the Grand Awards that year.

It was because Do-jae’s appearance in the documentary became a hot topic again.

“Kyaaaaaaak!”

“Aaaaaaaak!!!”

“Wow!!!”

“MOST!!!!”

“MOST!!!”

And as Do-jae said.

The MOST members are doing their best on stage today, regardless of whether they win the award or not.

The members’ singing and the fans’ voices towards the members echoed loudly in the large concert hall.

(End of main story)

Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]

Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]

Idol from another Dimension 차원이 다른 아이돌
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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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