Save a Failed Idol’s Life

Chapter 195:

Chapter 195:

Translator: MarcTempest

Editor: NicoleTempest

Chapter 195 His Way (2)

“What’s going on? Why are they fighting over there?”

Just before we moved to our individual practice rooms, a commotion broke out and I heard murmurs from everywhere.

“Are they fighting over the center position?”

“Well, the center is important…”

While everyone was having a debate between ‘I understand’ and ‘They should compromise and sort it out’, Dream Hot A team started a serious political game.

“How are we going to decide the center if we don’t follow the majority vote?”

The crux of the argument was who would be the center and how they would justify it.

The trainee who seemed to have the most power in Dream Hot A team was Noh Se-hyun, an A-rank from Coreplex, a big agency.

He had failed to debut in My Idol stage and later joined a self-produced group by Coreplex that was planned to debut.

In Coreplex, he was in an ambiguous position where they didn’t want to put him in the debut team right away, but they promised to give him a chance if he gained popularity and fanbase through variety shows.

‘He must have done well in politics and networking in the early stages here.’

I saw that he was quite close with Shim Naru when we practiced in A-rank. He acted like he was conceding to Shim Naru, who had a solid fanbase. He ignored Kang Yu-geon, who was in the lower ranks in both grade and ranking.

‘These guys are learning bad things from somewhere when they barely have ink on their backs.’

Tsk, I clicked my tongue inwardly, but the trouble in Dream Hot A team didn’t end.

“What if we need a way that we can all agree on? How about a battle?”

Se-hyun’s face darkened at Yu-geon’s suggestion.

“We don’t have much time, why don’t we just go with the reasonable way instead of trying to kill each other?”

As Se-hyun showed a negative reaction, Yu-geon’s lips curled up. And then he hit Se-hyun’s pride.

“Oh. Are you not confident?”

Yu-geon’s claim that ‘he was trying to get the center position with politics without any skills’ was gaining momentum.

Then Se-hyun’s face turned red and blue, very amusing. Scared? The other side threw a card that he couldn’t refuse, and not only the other trainees, but also the camera was paying attention to Dream Hot A team with interest.

“Are they fighting over there? Wow, a fight broke out.”

“What’s going on, where are they fighting?”

As soon as they smelled something stimulating, the MC ran over like a hyena and opened his mouth to pour oil as a mediator.

[What’s going on in Dream Hot A team?]

The production team joined in and there was no turning back. While Se-hyun couldn’t answer and stuttered, Yu-geon smiled calmly and raised his hand.

“Manager, can I make a suggestion?”

[Oh, sure, go ahead!]

With the cheerful permission of the MC, who was the nominal representative of the nation’s ‘manager’, Yu-geon spoke up.

“We had some disagreements about the position in the team. Can you please organize a battle evaluation for us to compete for the main positions based on our dance and concept skills?”

Yu-geon’s confident attitude drew small admiration from here and there. There was even a trainee who whistled softly.

“Wow, that’s awesome.”

“Oh, what’s this, this is going to be fun.”

The MC smiled brightly and answered, aware of the public opinion.

[Just a moment. Is it okay with you, PD?]

The MC raised his hand to get the consent of the production team. It was a consent, but the hall was already filled with excited trainees who wanted to watch a fun fight.

I turned my head and looked at where the production team was sitting. I saw the main PD who was directing the camera with an excited expression.

‘…Well, yeah. There’s no better picture to attract attention than this.’

It looked good for making headlines, no matter who won. I didn’t know if it was a masterstroke or a blunder, though.

Soon after, the sound source setting was finished and the MC decided who would go first and second.

The first one would sing the first verse, and the second one would sing the second verse in succession. Yu-geon was the second, and Se-hyun was the first.

[Okay, let’s start with the first one!]

Everyone was eagerly waiting for the accompaniment to start as the center battle unfolded on the spot.

Se-hyun held the microphone in one hand and rolled his feet nervously to match the rhythm.

[One two three, this is an emergency right now]

[The moment I appear, everyone Freeze]

As soon as the first verse started, Se-hyun moved his body with difficulty while holding the microphone.

His skill was not bad considering he was a trainee, but… It was a shame that he had widened his range with freestyle, but he only managed to reproduce the original choreography with some modifications.

[Now it’s all Disorder, everyone pays attention to me]

[Dream hot, dreaming is free But taking over is my share]

He didn’t miss the lyrics, but he seemed to be chased by the choreography.

The original song was sexy and dangerous, with a high level of difficulty and skill.

This way, he looked like a petty thief running away from the police, not a dangerous mafia or a thief who was aiming for a big hit.

[If you’re careless, upset is a moment, be careful bang-.]

[I’ll take all the flashing Cash right now]

Soon the first verse ended and it was time for the point choreography where he was supposed to be handcuffed.

But he couldn’t figure out what to do with the microphone, so he just crossed his wrists and lifted them above his head.

‘That’s why the evaluation is…’

He was not bad as a trainee. But would the viewers think so too?

If Yu-geon killed it right after him, he would realize that he was a fairy in the trainee line.

Everyone was tense as they skipped the interlude and the second verse started right away.

[Three, two, one, everyone was nervous]

[The moment I appear, everyone Freeze]

And just as the lyrics said, as soon as Yu-geon’s part started, everyone opened their mouths and forgot what to say.

It was obvious that he had an advantage because he was tall, handsome, and had a good body, since it was a sexy and decadent concept.

But Yu-geon’s unique arrogant and relaxed expression and gesture matched the song so well that it was scary.

[From now on, Count again, I’ll give you time to run away]

[Dream hot, if you can’t handle it, get out]

Then, because he had a hand microphone instead of a microphone, he had a limit to his movements, but he felt like he had removed all the messy choreography and showed his charm.

It was as if the song had been like this from the beginning.

[The weight of the crown, I’m always light]

[I’ll take all the dazzling Fame right now]

Public execution. That was the only word that filled everyone’s minds.

How could he be a trainee? No one could take their eyes off him. He lazily lowered his eyes and finished the movement with a chin gesture. Then sighs burst out everywhere.

“He’s crazy, really.”

It seemed like everyone was finally excited about something interesting that happened in their routine of sleep-practice-eat-repeat, like a hamster on a wheel.

I would have been watching with great interest too, if the center of this topic wasn’t that guy I knew. How must the high school and college boys feel at their peak?

Whoever wins, just fight. Fight and win, wow wow, the atmosphere of cheering them on filled the place in an instant.

Did they think that it would be more profitable to proceed with the battle after tapping the calculator for a while? Surprisingly, the production team gave the OK sign.

[Wow! Then let’s bring the Dream Hot A-class trainees to the stage on the spot.]

Noh Se-hyun and his gang’s expressions darkened in an instant. But they must have some skills if they got A.

Did they lose confidence in Yu-geon’s overwhelming skills that he showed during the grade evaluation, or was it awkward that they became the topic of discussion even though they wouldn’t lose?

I don’t know why, but anyway, by dragging the production team into this and hosting a public battle, it was no different from Yu-geon giving his teammates a huge middle finger.

[Well, can you introduce yourself briefly?]

The camera was now lighting up the stage, and Yu-geon confidently took the microphone first.

“Hello, I’m Kang Yu-geon from Dream Hot A-class. I’ve always wanted to show you my cool side, but thank you for giving me this opportunity.”

Yu-geon’s confident attitude, which showed no fear at all, was met with boos and cheers.

“What’s with him? He’s F-class and he’s picking a fight with A-class?”

“Were you asleep during the evaluation? He’s the one who did great on the stage, but got an F for learning the basics.”

“Really?”

The trainees who had laughed at Yu-geon’s grade soon realized that he was the wronged trainee of the topic and exclaimed here and there.

[Kang Yu-geon, the trainee who will compete with Dream Hot A-class for the center position, come out!]

The MC handed the microphone to Se-hyun.

If he didn’t take the microphone here, it would be the same as proving that he was scared.

As everyone watched and judged, Se-hyun reluctantly grabbed the microphone.

“I’m Noh Se-hyun. I’ll try my best to show you a great side of me.”

He looked quite hesitant until he grabbed the microphone, but once he lifted it to his mouth, his expression brightened up a bit.

But it looked like he was forcing a smile, as if this situation was very burdensome.

[Well, before we start the first center battle in the history of My Idol Stage! Let’s set a rule that both sides can accept!]

The MC confirmed Se-hyun’s participation and went on to explain the rules to the rest of the trainees.

It was a cover stage, but since the official practice hadn’t started yet, it was unfair to compete by perfectly reproducing the original choreography.

The person who had memorized the choreography of that song as a practice would have an advantage anyway.

Then what would they decide the center with? The rule that the MC suggested was freestyle.

As long as they could sing the lyrics live, they could do whatever they wanted.

The rule was that the candidate who got more votes from the trainees by dominating the stage would take the center position.

Noh Se-hyun’s expression naturally frowned.

If it was within A or B class, they would think that it would be more advantageous to side with Se-hyun, who came from a large agency, got A, and looked likely to debut.

But if it changed to a total vote, it meant that more power would go to the more numerous D and F classes.

And if he opposed this rule…

‘That would be the same as admitting that he was scared and had no confidence in his skills.’

It was a moment of dilemma, where he couldn’t refuse or accept it happily.

‘What is the production team thinking?’

The second verse ended with everyone in awe, and Yu-geon finished his performance with a smile and a comment.

“I’ve been working on improving my skills since you said they were lacking.”

Not only the trainees, but also the producers were stunned by his talent. They couldn’t hide their expressions.

The nail in the pocket can’t be concealed.

If he succeeded in securing the center position with this momentum, it would be impossible to overshadow Yu-geon unless they edited him out completely from the cover stage.

‘What are they going to do now?’

I watched the situation without letting go of my tension.