Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 59

#59.

Team Leader Jung Hee-young asked.

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon hesitated a bit before speaking.

“How about we create our own reality content for now?”

“We do reality shows?”

“Yes.”

At Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon’s words, Team Leader Jung Hee-young pondered for a moment before asking back.

“You mean, create it and upload it to MyTube [a fictional video-sharing platform similar to YouTube]?”

“Yes. Because there’s no other channel.”

“Yeah, if nothing else works, that’s the only way…”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young couldn’t readily agree.

It wasn’t that they lacked planners or video editors, so there was no reason they couldn’t create their own content.

Behind-the-scenes videos of music videos, stage behind-the-scenes, and award acceptance speeches made within the company were already uploaded to MyTube.

Thanks to the MOST members being mindful of the video cameras and providing a lot of fan service, they were popular among fans as ‘honey content’ [high-quality, satisfying content].

However, those were all short videos, less than 5 minutes long.

It was similar content to other singers, with no special composition.

“Hmm…”

The original goal was a group reality entertainment show.

Team Leader Jung Hee-young thought that there was no better format to solidify the fandom while showcasing the charms of individual members and the team as a whole.

‘That’s why all idols seem to go through it at least once.’

It was because of the desire to know their favorite idols more closely and better.

So, she didn’t want to change the format to a simpler one that could be produced in-house.

‘Even if we keep the format as it is… Even if it’s the same food made with the same ingredients, the recipe, who the chef is, and where the restaurant is… everything matters.’

If the filming, composition, and editing aren’t in sync, even a group reality entertainment show that fans have been waiting for becomes ‘no-fun’ content.

It was a separate issue from the members’ charms.

Also, even if they created good content, it would be useless if they didn’t have a suitable channel to properly broadcast it.

‘Yeah… It’s a shame, but considering the target audience, uploading content on the internet itself is okay anyway.’

Team Leader Jung Hee-young was more worried about the recipe and the chef than the restaurant.

The company’s in-house production capabilities were inevitably inferior to those of broadcasting companies.

That’s why she was trying to collaborate with broadcasting companies, who were experts in that field.

‘I’ll borrow the power of outsourcing, but…’

There were limitations.

Leaving the pondering Team Leader Jung Hee-young, Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon spoke again.

“I know what you’re worried about, Team Leader.”

“Yeah. We can make it, but… if we make it carelessly, it’s better not to do it at all. We’ll just waste time.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Let’s think a bit more…”

She was about to say let’s think a little more, whether to persuade the broadcasting company again or find and decide on an outsourcing company.

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon said strongly.

“I’ll do it.”

In the eyes of Team Leader Jung Hee-young, who she faced, it seemed as if a flame flickered for a brief moment.

At the sudden enthusiasm, Team Leader Jung Hee-young showed a flustered expression.

“Y, you, Deputy Manager Lee?”

“Yes.”

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon was a calm and quiet person.

In some ways, it could be said that it didn’t suit this industry.

However, once she started working, she said what she had to say, and as calm as she was, she had the advantage of not getting excited and calmly responding to any unexpected situation.

That was a good fit for this job, which had many changes in its own way.

In any case, her sincerity, which had been steadily sticking around in an industry with many job changes, and the passion that supported it were among the best.

Team Leader Jung Hee-young blankly looked at Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon.

The advantages of Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon, which she had seen favorably, seemed to be at their peak.

It was like her passion for work was reaching its peak.

“I know you’re good at planning content, Deputy Manager Lee…”

“If you trust me and leave it to me, I’ll do my best, Team Leader.”

“I know you’ll do your best. In that respect, you’re much better than most PDs [Production Directors]. You know the kids well… But you’re busy, Deputy Manager Lee. I know you have a lot of work right now…”

“You hired an intern, and you’ll be adding more staff, right?”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young nodded, feeling dazed.

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon’s will to plan and produce reality content seemed considerable.

“Everyone at the broadcasting company is refusing, and we can’t really let this time pass as a blank, so I’ve been thinking about it in many ways… But is it still too much?”

“Hmm… Do you have any specific ideas in mind? If we make it as our own content, the budget will be smaller than expected anyway.”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young, who was worried, asked indirectly.

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon immediately answered confidently.

“Yes.”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young found out shortly after.

Where Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon’s confidence came from.

***

The expressions of Team Leader Jung Hee-young and Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon, who were leaving the conference room, were quite bright, unlike when they entered.

“Yeah. It’s worth a shot. No, if it’s according to Deputy Manager Lee’s plan, it seems like it’ll be more than worth it. Let’s do it!”

“Thank you, Team Leader.”

“No… I should be thanking you. Deputy Manager Lee’s workload is increasing, but you’re giving such a good suggestion.”

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon smiled lightly.

Since she started working with Team Leader Jung Hee-young, she had always been able to receive appropriate compensation for her results.

Originally passionate about this work, she became even more active after meeting Team Leader Jung Hee-young.

‘And… because it’s for MOST.’

Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon had been planning the group MOST with Team Leader Jung Hee-young, so she had a special affection for MOST.

However, that affection deepened even more after the recent awards ceremony.

Whether they debuted a day ago or a year ago, celebrities changed overnight if they were successful.

However, the MOST members didn’t forget and personally took care of her, even the deputy manager, and conveyed their gratitude.

It was a small act of kindness to the members, but it was of great significance to Deputy Manager Lee, who had been treated harshly by some of the celebrities she was in charge of.

With the hope that those MOST members would do even better, Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon planned the content.

“Bring me the proposal as soon as it’s organized.”

“Yes, Team Leader.”

Sitting down at her seat, Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon tilted her head, looking at the computer screen.

“Oh, but Team Leader.”

“Hmm?”

“Didn’t we decide not to release the article about our hospital volunteer performance today?”

“We did? Why… What article came out?”

Team Leader Jung Hee-young asked, approaching Deputy Manager Lee Jung-yeon again.

Lee Jung-yeon moved her body to show her monitor screen.

There were a lot of MOST-related articles uploaded in the entertainment category.

***

“Wow. It’s been a while since I held a pen, and my hand hurts so much.”

Woo-cheol said exaggeratedly, rubbing his hand.

Nevertheless, he had a big smile on his face, as if he was in a good mood.

However, the words that his hand hurt were not just an exaggeration, because he had actually signed more autographs than at a fan signing event.

“Do-jae, who played the piano, is here, so why are you complaining? Huh? Do-jae, whose amazing piano skills surprised even Korea University’s music students, is staying still!”

Heung-min praised Do-jae and scolded Woo-cheol.

Woo-cheol shrugged his shoulders.

“Then why… did you come.”

Gyu-sung, who was in a good mood, also sided with Heung-min and said something to Woo-cheol in a playful tone, unlike usual.

Woo-cheol lowered his eyebrows as if he was upset at Gyusung’s words.

“That’s too much, too much! I gave up my precious vacation to cheer on my brothers!”

“I’m just kidding. I’m grateful.”

When Gyusung said with a smile, Woo-cheol pouted his lips.

Do-jae smiled and comforted Woo-cheol.

“Thank you so much for coming, Woo-cheol. Thank you everyone.”

“You’re welcome.”

Heung-min answered instead of Woo-cheol and patted Do-jae and Gyusung on the shoulders.

The members’ footsteps returning to the dorm were light.

After all the performances by the music students were over.

Ha-yul ran to Do-jae and Gyusung, who were sitting in the front of the audience when the lights came on.

Behind Ha-yul were the MOST members.

Not only the people in the auditorium, but also Do-jae and Gyusung couldn’t help but be surprised.

The auditorium was instantly crowded.

As soon as one person started getting autographs, everyone came to get autographs and take pictures.

Even those who didn’t know MOST or didn’t have much interest in them were deeply impressed by today’s performance, so they wanted to get autographs and take pictures as a souvenir.

Since there was plenty of time anyway, and it was inside the auditorium, it wouldn’t harm the hospital.

The members were happy to take time for the children and their families.

“Okay, okay. There’s no need to rush. You can all take pictures, so please line up!”

Team Leaders Jung Gil-joo and Kim Seok-cheol lined up and organized the seats, and the autograph and photo shoot continued for almost an hour.

Even the college students who came out of the waiting room after organizing their instruments took pictures with the members without exception.

Even the members who didn’t perform felt a sense of pride for no reason.

“Anyway, the performance was really good. It was meaningful too. What did you guys prepare so much in a few days? If there’s another chance next time, let’s do it together.”

“That’s a fantastic idea!”

Lui strongly agreed with Heung-min’s words.

Gi-jun and Woo-cheol also nodded and said let’s do it together next time.

***

As the MOST members headed to the dorm in a heartwarming atmosphere.

Following the last meeting, Ha-yul’s father, who was moved by the MOST members even for the performance.

He left a post on his SNS [Social Networking Service], FaceNote [a fictional social media platform similar to Facebook].

-(Photo of Hayul and the members together)

Posted 20 minutes ago

I didn’t want to worry the people around me and tried to pass it as quietly as possible, but I’m leaving a post.

Hayul’s cancer has recurred recently.

I thought I had overcome all the crises, but another crisis came and my eyes went dark.

Even I, an adult, am like this, but how much more would my young Hayul’s heart have collapsed.

I have to start another indefinite fight.

I reluctantly dragged the child, who didn’t want to go, to the hospital and happened to meet the idol group MOST members.

Hayul is a MOST fan, so she recognized them right away.

Even though the excited Hayul acted rudely, the members treated her calmly and kindly.

Those friends also looked young…

They seemed like young men who grew up really well.

Hayul was happy enough with that chance meeting.

As soon as she was hospitalized, she bragged to her friends.

But today, an amazing thing happened.

The MOST members I met then came to a small performance in the pediatric ward auditorium!

I’m grateful that the busy friends came to volunteer for the performance, but they prepared a lot for the children.

Cartoon theme song, and even I’m Different, Hayul’s favorite song.

When I listened to it, they changed the song to fit the performance.

Hayul said she had never heard it anywhere else.

I think they prepared it specially.

I hope it will be a performance where children can have fun even for a while…

Kim Gyusung, who sang the song, and Kang Dojae, who played the piano with amazing skills, said.

But I think you should know.

The children will not just have fun for a while.

They will remember for the rest of their lives that there was a good day even in the painful hospital life.

Like our Hayul.

Thank you.

..Hayul’s father’s post spread quickly.

Several photos of MOST and the guardians who took pictures with them were also uploaded to MyInstagram [a fictional photo and video-sharing social networking service].

“Huh? What is this?”

“Is this real?!”

Of course, if it had stopped here, it would have remained in the fans’ memories, but only a few articles would have been published about MOST’s small act of kindness.

However, there was another reason why dozens of articles poured out and the community was in an uproar.

“The Wang Daengdaeng couple? The Daengdaeng couple was there?”