Chapter 110: A Sweet Proposal
by AfuhfuihgsA Sweet Proposal
[Survival Game Start. First release November 20th (+2145)]
[Filming finished in 2 nights 3 days, currently in video editing (+2097)]
[Confidentiality agreement until first release, Hyena’s face looks dark? (+2006)]
[Finding the southern coast island where the Survival Game took place (+1924)]
[Betting on the failure probability of Survival Game’s success (+1899)]
The Survival Game was really a huge issue.
Due to the strict security, it’s not certain but speculation and secondhand information say that November 12-14, when Mia and I went on our trip, was the filming period for Survival Game.
Multiple editors are working together for a week to turn the footage shot over 3 days into one work.
If it’s scheduled for first release on the 20th, the timing seems to match up perfectly.
“It should be fun, right? I’m looking forward to it.”
Legeno is so famous, and the format itself is interesting.
It felt like turning me, who’s become a BJ, back into a viewer from the past.
I was looking forward to it that much in terms of viewing enjoyment.
Ding-!
“What is it?”
I was digging through the gallery to see if there was more information about Survival Game when I got a text.
Checking, it was Producer Bae Il-man from JYC Entertainment.
He asks me to reply when I’m available to talk.
“Ah, I wish they would just leave me alone…”
[This is all karma.]
I have nothing to say.
It’s uncomfortable, but I can’t not take the call either… In the end I replied, and immediately got a call.
“Hello, Producer-nim?”
“Hahaha, call me whatever you want. Let’s be comfortable, comfortable.”
No, how can I call you comfortably when we’re not close? I want to say ‘You stubborn old man!’ but as a proper youth of the country of etiquette in the East, I pretended to agree.
“I’ve brought a very good proposal. You said you don’t want to become a celebrity, right?”
“Yes. I’m satisfied with my current life.”
“I see. But have you heard the term ‘half-celebrity’?”
“Hmm… Ah! I’ve heard of it.”
‘Half-celebrity’ is a new term meaning half celebrity, half ordinary person, referring to ordinary people who are as famous as celebrities.
“A good opportunity has come up, so let’s start from half-celebrity.”
“Th-this is a good opportunity?”
Good opportunity?
It wasn’t a situation to express so simply.
It’s not just any program, but the flagship of MBS that exported its format to 54 countries abroad.
To just call this a good opportunity?
“Luckily a spot opened up. But securing it was not an easy task at all. I made a deal with the CEO, betting my producer position.”
“……”
I was speechless.
I don’t know why he’s going this far for me.
“BJ? Or was it YouTuber? A few have already appeared. No need to feel too burdened.”
How can I not feel burdened when he says he bet his producer position?
Moreover, while YouTubers and half-celebrities have appeared on King of Masked Singer, most had over 2 million subscribers or celebrity-level recognition.
[Isn’t it a good opportunity? If you can maintain ordinary person status while gaining recognition, it will be a great help for the growth of your broadcasts and YouTube channel.]
I knew that too.
The more I calculated, the more I could see this was a proposal with more gains than losses.
It’s a terrestrial broadcast after all.
It’s hard to calculate how much the subscriber count will grow from the brief exposure.
“What do you think?”
“……”
I could clearly feel Producer Bae Il-man’s intention.
He’s certain.
That if I dip one foot into the glamorous world of entertainment, I won’t be able to resist the temptation.
The cheers, attention, admiration of the public… intense emotions that seem addictive.
He’s trying to use that to pull me completely into the entertainment industry.
Using the feeling of becoming a ‘star’ like a drug… I said I needed time to think and hung up.
I immediately got a text.
Saying I only have two days, so think carefully and give an answer.
“… My head hurts.”
An unexpected dilemma has arisen.
This is not something to decide lightly.
Moreover, since it could affect YouTube too, I summoned Yun-jae and Yerin.
Then I realized it was too YouTube-focused.
I called Mia too as a representative of New Continent TV.
Thinking about it, I felt I needed some maturity too, so I called Keulmumu as well.
The Discord chat room filled up.
I explained the general details.
“Unnie is!”
“Going to appear!”
“On a broadcast!”
“Really?!”
“… No, don’t all say it like that in unison. I’m trying to get serious advice here.”
“Ahem, got carried away by the mood. Anyway, to conclude, I’m in favor. There are already precedents of YouTubers appearing. It’s terrestrial TV, right? It’s too much of a shame to miss this opportunity.”
“I agree with that too. It seems you’re worried about things like anti-fans and malicious comments that celebrities suffer from, but that’s just a difference of sooner or later. It’s something you’ll have to deal with eventually.”
Yun-jae’s advice was cold.
The malicious comments that are gradually increasing, though a small percentage, as the YouTube channel grows.
He’s pointing out that it’s ultimately just a difference in speed.
The cold realities that will have to be faced head-on someday.
After a short sigh, I asked Mia.
“Do you think the same?”
“No. I don’t want unnie to push herself too hard.”
“……”
Actually, Mia was the case suffering from the most malicious comments among us.
So she knew well about that torment and pain.
Not just curses written as jokes, but trash-like humans who casually spew cruel words that maliciously slice up the heart… hating and loathing the target sincerely.
Mia is worried that such people could come to me.
A warm heart thinking about whether my heart would get hurt rather than the growth of the broadcast.
Somehow a light laugh escapes.
And lastly, Yerin…
“I don’t like it! I want unnie to remain my small BJ!”
“……”
Is she serious? No matter how I look at it, she seems serious.
I thanked them all for their advice and left the chat room.
I guess my heart was slightly tilted from the beginning.
I sent a text to Producer Bae Il-man.
It was five short letters.
-I’ll do it.
Yun-jae was right.
Anti-fans would inevitably increase, just with a difference in timing, as the YouTube channel grows.
This is the law of trash conservation.
Don’t they say that out of 10 people, about 2-3 are trash?
So it was a normal flow for trash to flow in as much as subscribers and views increase.
“If I’m going to get beaten anyway, it’s not bad to get beaten first.”
Fleeting popularity? And stardom?
The taste will surely be sweet and the feeling endlessly happy.
That’s why Producer Bae Il-man confidently made this proposal.
He’s trying to get me addicted to the drug of popularity and make me step into the entertainment industry.
But I know it’s a poisoned holy grail.
Celebrity? It was certainly a job with advantages.
It’s also many people’s dream.
But I didn’t want to live such a tiring life.
So I resolve once again.
That I will never give in to temptation.
“It’s a good choice. The schedule was tight.”
“Tight? Since when?”
I asked about this new information, and he answered as if it was nothing.
“November 17th. Two days from now.”
“… You’re really something else.”
“This much is nothing if you want to raise a real star.”
If I had refused, how was he going to find someone in less than two days left?
He really had guts.
“On the 17th we’ll decide on masks to wear and match basic details. Writers and assistant directors will check things like songs to sing for each round and special talents to show during breaks.”
“Isn’t that too little time left?”
It’s unreasonable to prepare all those things with not even two days left.
“No, that day is just for simple matching. You don’t actually have to sing, just say ‘I’ll sing this song’ is enough. For special talents too, just saying ‘I’ll dance for round 1’ is fine.”
“Ah……”
That wouldn’t be a problem.
As I was understanding, Producer Bae Il-man’s explanation continued.
“The important part is from the 19th. This is when full-scale confirmation and practice begins. You’ll match the duet song for round 1 with your partner while wearing masks, and other songs will be verified too.”
My head is getting complicated.
It means I need to have a rough outline of what stages to prepare by the 19th.
With only four days left, is it possible?
As I was pondering, a provocative voice comes from the other end of the phone.
“You can do it, right? With that talent I saw then.”
“… Yes.”
“Hehe, then I’ll trust you on that part. I am vouching for you to the production team with the company’s name after all.”
It’s not a matter of possible or impossible, I will definitely do it.
“The last practice day is the 21st. That’s when you’ll actually stand on stage for a simple rehearsal and match overall flow of movement lines and the program.”
“Then what date is the actual performance?”
“November 23rd, that’s when we film episode 274 of King of Masked Singer that will air on December 5th. Including your stage.”
“……”
November 23rd.
And that stage will be broadcast on
December 5th and 12th.
Of course, if I get eliminated in round 1, it would only be the December 5th broadcast.
‘That can’t happen.’
How could I accept such a disappointing result after deciding to appear?
In that sense, I didn’t have time to be like this.
I needed to immediately rack my brains to plan the best stage and raise completeness through practice filling every moment.
“If you need help with things like practice space or experts for arrangement, we can help as much as you need.”
Certainly, receiving such help would allow me to prepare a really great and substantial stage.
But I didn’t want to be unilaterally dragged along in a situation where I’ve already received a big opportunity and am indebted.
“It’s okay. You’ve given me the opportunity, so I think the rest is my part.”
“Hahaha, good. Then let’s meet on the 17th. I’ll come pick you up at the right time, so just take care of your condition.”
“Okay.”
Since I wouldn’t be able to pass the broadcast station entrance alone, it’s unavoidable to be indebted on that day.
After hanging up, I fell into thought.
I couldn’t decide the round 1 song alone anyway.
Usually you do a duet with a song recommended by the production team, or agree on a song with your partner participant.
‘Then what I need to decide first are songs for rounds 2 and 3. And repertoire for special talents… and practice space?’
Memories of Seah with her bright smile and Arin with her round eyes that were bold and cute suddenly come to mind.
Along with the image of the academy director who took good care of things despite being greedy about the academy.
“I thought it was the last time.”
I guess it wasn’t a relationship meant to end like this.
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