Chapter 32: One more time, Ok?! (2)

Chapter 32: One more time, Ok?! (2)

It was when Do Wook, who had come off stage after finishing the performance on Life Song, shut his mouth tightly and was thinking.

“Umm...Do Wook...Is something wrong?”

Park Tae Hyung, who was walking through the waiting room hallway with him, asked.

It was because Do Wook’s expression didn’t look good from being deep in thought. He lightened his expression and replied,

“No, it's nothing. Are you ok, Tae Hyung?”

“Me?...What do you mean ‘me’?”

“Your body. I’m concerned you’re pushing yourself too much.”

Ever since the choreography was well received, people were making Park Tae Hyung back tumble at every meet and greet. It was suggested because they figured the follow-up song activity period was shorter than the title song activity period, but Do Wook was still worried that they were pushing him too hard.

“Oh! I’m fine...It’s nice that I got so much attention because of it.”

Park Tae Hyung laughed, embarrassed.

Despite being an introvert, Park Tae Hyung had chosen to be a singer as a career, which meant a life of going on flashy stages. Whether it’s an actor or singer, celebrities were all people who, to some level, had a strong desire to get attention from others.

‘Park Tae Hyung is in the same boat too. I’m glad.’

Do Wook thought, patting Park Tae Hyung’s shoulder as encouragement.

“If that’s the case, I’m relieved. Let me know if you’re having a hard time.”

“Ok! You too Do Wook.”

At Park Tae Hyung’s words, Do Wook laughed.

Then he became deep in thought again over how he could promote the follow-up song more during the remainder of the activity period, which had only two weeks left.

***

However, within a few days Do Wook’s worries easily resolved themselves without him having to do anything.

When he got back from finishing his morning workout, Do Wook saw Oh Baek Ho talking on the phone at a time when everyone should be asleep.

Oh Baek Ho ended his phone call. When he saw Do Wook, who had just come back, he waved his hand.

“Do Wook, come here.”

“Yes?”

“Look at this.”

Oh Baek Ho showed him a computer monitor screen.

KK’s ‘You’ was proudly first place on the music chart.

He went to bed early last night, but before sleeping, the song stayed around 15th place. Do Wook asked Oh Baek Ho, surprised.

“How did this happen?”

“That’s what I’m saying. What is this...?”

Oh Baek Ho stared into the distance and muttered. Do Wook checked the music chart again. It was definitely first place.

“There's no better example of ‘People who are meant to make it will make it’ than this.”

“Baek Ho hyung.”

“Look at this first.”

Oh Baek Ho moved the mouse as he muttered, ‘Could it really be that people need to be born lucky?’. When he entered the Celebrity News category, the main article was about Sul Lae Im.

“Nation’s Sweetheart Sul Lae Im to appear in , Surprising Humor!’

was the unrivaled number one program among variety shows. The article stated that Sul Lae Im came on as a special guest on yesterday’s episode.

“Why is this...?”

Even as Do Wook was looking at the article, he couldn't find the connection between Sul Lae Im’s appearance on Limitless Challenge and ‘You’ being first place.

“It seems like Sul Lae Im chose KK as her favorite artist.”

Furthermore, there were numerous people saying they’ll listen to ‘You’ because the real song is good and they’re addicted to the ‘The road I used to walk with you’ part and the bridge.

Due to public interest, ‘You’ quickly rose in the music chart and had become number one.

“The call just now was from the writer of Limitless Challenge.”

“Limitless Challenge?”

“He asked for us to do a brief appearance on the show, meeting in the broadcast studio waiting room or something.”

Going on variety shows was the best opportunity for idols to get their names known.

A national entertainment show on public television was not a place you could just appear on by being popular. The opportunity to appear in a place that could have a huge influence on raising their recognizability with a single appearance seemed to have fallen onto their laps.

“That’s really great news.”

“Of course. However, it’ll be the first appearance on a variety show and it had to be Limitless Challenge. It’s such a huge variety show. I’m concerned whether you guys will be able to do well without messing up.”

“They’ll do well. The members will be happy when you tell them.”

“Yeah. I’m sure they will.”

Do Wook smiled as if saying have faith in him and the members. When he saw Do Wook’s smile, Oh Baek Ho’s uneasiness disappeared.

‘He’s barely 19 now, but he really has a way of putting people at ease.’

On that thought, Oh Baek Ho got up from his seat.

“Go wash up, you’re probably sweaty from exercising. Sorry to keep you from washing up.”

“Not at all.”

Do Wook headed to the bathroom as he thought about the broadcasts he’ll have to go on and the events that would unfurl.

***

As expected, the KK members were happy over the news of the Limitless Challenge appearance and let out yells of delight.

Kim Won in particular was the happiest, since used to watch Limitless Challenge as a way to study Korean when he was studying abroad. It was also a comfort to him whenever he felt lonely among his foreign friends.

“I seriously can’t believe it~! Unbelievable man~!”

Kim Won practically bear hugged Oh Baek Ho and screamed.

“You’re going to make me deaf.”

Oh Baek Ho understood how Kim Won felt, but he had no choice but to speak harshly and get Kim Won off of him since he was screaming next to his ear.

However, Kim Won paid no attention to it and hugged Jung Yoon Ki this time and cheered. Jung Yoon Ki made an awkward expression as he was captured by Kim Won.

Sang Ahm MVC. Variety Show Network Waiting Room.

The members prepared in anticipation for their appearance with the Limitless Challenge members that was going to take place soon.

After they finished with hair and make-up, they took turns changing into outfits similar to the ones in the ‘You’ performance.

Since it was their first time on a public television entertainment show, it was a style similar to their performance outfits. However, they also planned to wear outfits that Lucas, KK’s current stylist, especially poured his heart and soul into.

Lucas prepared a tight denim jacket for Do Wook’s outfit today too. The gray t-shirt underneath the jacket slightly hugged his body, exposing Do Wook’s upper body which had improved significantly recently.

Do Wook, who had already changed and was waiting for the rest of the members, saw Park Tae Hyung and Ahn Hyung Seo, who had returned after finishing getting dressed.

Their outfits seemed ordinary at first glance, but Lucas’s unique sense was expressed well in the ‘boyfriend look’.

The yellow t-shirt Ahn Hyung Seo was wearing went especially well with his image.

“Hyung Seo, does this look good o...?!”

Do Wook, who was about to compliment him that it looked good, stopped talking. Ahn Hyung Seo, surprised by Do Wook’s twisted expression, asked,

“What’s wrong, Do Wook?”

“Where is Lucas?”

Do Wook’s question was urgent.

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Translator's comments: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope y'all enjoy this first chapter of the new year. Thank you for your continued love and support of this series this year as well.