Chapter 12 (1/2)

Chapter 12: Start with Entertainment, Next K-Star (2)

TL by Myoni

Edited by Myoni & Yoni

The comment section contained more than two thousand comments. Most the comments were criticizing Lemon Girls and Yoolam, but I found a few about Next K-Star. Most were saying that it was good that the staff’s reaction was quick.

Luckily, there weren’t many mean comments aimed at Neptune. Not many gave them any attention.

Like they were going to wait and see since the producer said they had potential?

If it was under normal circ.u.mstances, there would have been plenty of mean comments on how Neptune pushed out Lemon Girls for the spot, but the trouble Yoolam caused was so big that it seemed that the majority of the mean commenters were focused on her.

When I searched for Neptune, I saw some articles with Neptune in their headlines.

[Who is ‘Neptune’ who is replacing Lemon Girls on Next K-Star?]

[Neptune joins [Next K-Star’, who are they…]

When I clicked on the article, it was about their profiles, their failed alb.u.m and their current activities related to their new single. There were even new pictures of the members. At the bottom, it said it was provided by W&U.

Looking at the comments, there were quite a few complimenting their appearance. As I was saving each one and reading it, I saw some unbelievable comments.

-I guess they’re there for their looks. Since it’s a compet.i.tion program, they’ll probably just leave them at the bottom.

-Huge advantage for the other teams. Kekekekeke

There were tens of people agreeing with them. I was speechless.

I logged on to reply, but a keyboard warrior had already entered the fray. It was under the nickname ‘Neptune Mom’ and when I examined other comments, the person had already replied to a huge number of them, mostly protecting and supporting Neptune. Although the person wasn’t swearing, his fighting strength was at max level and the mean commenters were dropping off one by one.

Was there already a fan of Neptune?

While carefully reading these articles and comments, my sleepiness went away. Instead, I was flooded with feelings of excitement and delight. Hyunjo’s words were correct. The feeling of watching a new group grow in popularity and be acknowledged… This really was addicting.

Well, it wasn’t like I took care of them myself. However, as I contributed to this incident, I definitely had the right to feel satisfied. Of course, of course.

The subway stopped shortly. It was my stop. As I arrived at the company listening to Neptune’s songs, I got a call. It was Hyunjo. It was 7:53 right now. Safe!

“h.e.l.lo?”

-You on your way?

This person, why is he constantly going back and forth between formal and casual speech? So inconsistent.

“I am right at the door. What floor should I go to?”

-The management team is on the 4th floor. Come to meeting room B. Don’t come empty handed, there’s a coffee shop in front of the company so buy some coffee. Two hot cups of Americano…

I promptly pressed the record b.u.t.ton.

-One vanilla latte, one café mocha with whipped cream… wait, Gunyoung, what did you want… one cappuccino and get whatever you want.

“Yes, I will.”

-Did you remember it all?

“I recorded it.”

-Hey, good job.

I never imagined I would hear a compliment for getting coffee.

I went back outside. As soon as I crossed the street, I saw a 24-hour coffee shop. I placed the coffees in a box and held it with both hands.

Although I wasn’t worried about being late, I hurriedly returned to not let the coffees cool down.

“Ah, c.r.a.p, what floor was it?”

I forgot.

To call again after hearing that I did a good job was a bit… it just so happened there was a man already on the elevator so I quickly went on.

“Excuse me, what floor is management team 3 on?”

“On the fourth floor. Would you like me to press it for you?”

“Thank you!”

His voice was killer. Was he an employee?

When I looked to the side, I was surprised. It was the movie star, Sung Dowon.

He was the top actor representing 20-year-olds. Very tall with wide shoulders of a swimmer, even if he wore rags, he was blessed with a body that would make even the rags look good. His good looks couldn’t even be covered by sungla.s.ses.

However, Sung Dowon wasn’t an actor known just for his good looks. His acting skills were equally great. He even had an influence on box office sales.

His drama was a big hit in China and his two recent movies even reached 10 million and 6 million viewers respectively, raising his value in the Chungmuro District daily.

I remembered reading how W&U lured him in with a huge payment and a chance to move onto Hollywood when he ended his previous contract, but I never thought I would see him so soon.

Well, since this was fate, I should ask him for a handshake… as soon as I thought that, the scene in front of my eyes faded out.

Was this the future?

However, it was a bit different this time.

Like a screen with a signal that kept dropping, my surroundings were hazy. What was this?

Also, until now, the futures I had seen took place during an interview with Director Park and Reporter Song, but I was sitting in front of a man in an unfamiliar office. It looked like there were other people around us, but it was too hazy to make them out and I could only just barely make out the face of the man in front of me.

Huh?

It was Sung Dowon. It was Sung Dowon smiling without his sungla.s.ses on. He didn’t look any older. It was the same face I saw just a few moments ago.

Really, what was this?

While I fell into a state of utter confusion I could hear Dowon’s voice.

“You’re my savior. If it wasn’t for Mr. Sunwoo, I would have been caught in their trap and my life as an actor could have been over. And because of this…”

Saviour? Me? What was this trap now?

“I hope that Mr. Sunwoo could become my manager.”

…!