Became The Leader of a Girl Group Destined To Fail – Chapter 155

Chapter 155

Today was the day the fans had eagerly awaited.

It was the day both the showcase and the music video were released simultaneously!

Deputy Kim prepared dual monitors: one to stream the showcase video on OTube in real-time, and the other to keep track of the community and SNS.

The fun of being a fan was in the shared excitement.

‘Oh. Today’s MC is Lee Sol.’

She was supposedly very busy with her overseas tour lately.

She must have come because of her connection with Steel Blue, having produced their debut album.

Although she had stepped back from producing to focus on her own album, Lee Sol was still someone the fans were grateful for.

She was the savior who had saved Steel Blue from Kim Mokyung…!

‘If she releases a solo album, I’ll stream it diligently….’

Deputy Kim gave a 90-degree bow to her benefactor beyond the monitor.

[SOL: So, today I’m going to introduce the second album of a junior group with whom I have a special connection.]

Lee Sol shared a few cute anecdotes about Steel Blue.

For example, Kim Geum was so earnest about this album that she would always visit Lee Sol’s studio and lie down, or how they both gained weight from eating late-night snacks together.

Of course, Lee Sol, being experienced, didn’t get scolded for gaining weight, but Kim Geum, being a rookie, did.

[SOL: But ‘that’ Geum didn’t even pretend to listen.]

[SOL: She said she only pays attention when Leader Cheong scolds her….]

[SOL: So, she said she only did enough not to get scolded by Leader Cheong.]

‘How cute….’

My favorite’s TMI isn’t just TMI; it’s light and salt.

Deputy Kim smiled broadly at the monitor.

[SOL: Now, let’s set aside the chatter. I’ll play the song that Geum bothered me so much to produce.]

[SOL: The double title track of this album, ‘Paper Doll’. It’s composed by Kim Geum and primarily written by Ryu Bo-ra! It’s a song I guarantee.]

The collaboration of the same-age friends is already thrilling,,

It’s so cute imagining how they must have bickered while making the songㅠㅠ

With Bo-ra’s lyrics and Geum Geum’s composition? This is definitely a winning stockㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

It was a song that received everyone’s expectations.

Even though it was a double title track, it was as highly anticipated as the main title track.

Deputy Kim had been eagerly waiting for this song herself.

And finally, the moment of unveiling arrived.

‘Gasp.’

The members appeared…!

‘Kim Geum in the center, unbelievable….’

The first concept photo for this album featured Kim Geum, and now the center for the double title track was also Kim Geum…!

This was the moment when all of Deputy Kim’s wishes came true.

Ash blonde hair with thick curls.

And exceptionally glamorous makeup.

Although Kim Geum usually didn’t wear much makeup, today was different.

To emphasize the glam of the high-teen concept, she was gold-based from head to toe.

The other members were the same.

With makeup and styling at their best, they clearly looked like ‘idols’.

‘And Yoon Cheong with her sand beige S-curl medium bob…. From tomorrow, she’s definitely going to be called Cheese Cat.’

She looked pretty.

This time, everything seemed cuter overall, perfect for driving fans crazy.

Seo Baek-young had black-gray balayage straight hair.

Yeon Juhong had her signature coral pink and platinum blonde two-tone bob.

The ends of her hair were slightly dyed, emphasizing her cuteness.

‘Is Steel Blue’s concept this time possibly cute…?’

Deputy Kim was lost in thought while looking at each member and then froze when she saw Ryu Bo-ra.

Without even having time to collect her thoughts, Kim Geum’s intro started.

I heard you call me Still

Remember how I spell you?

I call you ever and ever

It will be Forever

A low, murmuring singing rap intro.

In the calm intro, the members covered Kim Geum’s lips with their hands.

Your one line

Makes a page of my story

With your one word

I secretly write hundreds of pages

The proper start.

Seo Baek-young’s part.

‘Huh?’

Deputy Kim was startled.

The song was not in Kim Geum’s usual style….

It was a completely different style.

Unlike Kim Geum’s usual fast-tempo songs, this one was a medium-tempo R&B pop.

For an idol song, it was quite a risky choice.

However, Deputy Kim liked it even more for that reason.

It was more like Kim Geum to take on such a daring challenge.

The moment your name

Settled on my tongue

You became my word

You’re my word

Next was Yeon Juhong.

Wearing a pink beret, she continued the next part with a bright smile.

When she tapped her lips with her finger and said ‘You’re my word,’ it was enough to touch the hearts of the fans.

The moment your blue

Collided with my world

You became my world

You’re my world

Following this was Yoon Cheong’s second chorus.

As the members gathered around Yoon Cheong and then dispersed, a smile broke out with a slight ad-lib.

Our words come together

To form a single verse

Happily ever after

We’ll run together towards

An eternal happy ending

Ryu Bo-ra’s refreshing part.

It was evident she had been working hard on her vocal training during their break.

With clear high notes and volume, Deputy Kim found herself clapping without realizing it.

She thought that perhaps her favorite might become one of the same-age line.

***

‘Ryu Bo-ra’s love for fans is amazing.’

What’s with an idol showing so much fan love in the lyrics they wrote themselves….

Prism Homma quietly swallowed her tears.

A double title track being a fan song.

It was indeed an album made for the fans.

With this album, Everblue was solidifying their fandom.

So, do I just need to buy 542,350,924 copies of the album? And the previous albums too?

Yeah. Whatever. Love Steel Blue and Everblue, yeah.

The kids aren’t giving me grief, but I’m suffering alone.. Please work for about 100 more years..

After the legendary healing stage of “Paper Doll” ended.

The only thing left was the main title track, “Neverland.”

They planned to reveal the music video at the showcase first, then perform the title track on stage.

So, the music video was coming up next.

Having already garnered immense anticipation from the individual teasers, the expectations for the music video were even higher.

‘I’m so excited that I’m almost afraid I’ll be disappointed.’

Fans were thinking this way.

If we’re this anxious and excited, Steel Blue must be even more nervous.

[SOL: Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the music video reveal.]

Gasp.

While lost in other thoughts, the commercial time and MC’s comments had already ended.

Prism Homma clasped her hands reverently and looked at her phone screen.

[Paper Doll]

Soon, letters appeared on the big screen.

The camera zoomed in on those letters, and then the screen transitioned entirely to the music video.

Just like in the individual teaser videos, a beautifully decorated desk appeared.

On it was the Steel Blue & Everblue exchange diary.

Soon, someone in pink pajamas entered, lay down on the bed, and sighed.

The face was deliberately not shown, likely symbolizing the many Everblue fans.

The girl in the pajamas kept tossing and turning, as if something wasn’t going well.

Then she got up, sat at the desk, and opened a diary.

Holding a blue pen, the girl wrote something on the March 4th page.

[Why am I so exhausted and tired?]

[I wish someone would take my side at least once]

[I hope someone tells me I’m doing well]

The girl sighed as she closed the diary and turned on the computer, her inner thoughts mixed with melancholy.

On the computer screen, there was a picture of Steel Blue smiling brightly.

The girl, being a fan of Steel Blue, watched their music video on the internet.

Soon, laughter erupted from the girl as her mood lifted, and she turned off the screen.

Then, she opened her diary again and started pasting pictures of the Paper Doll Steel Blue one by one.

Right over the diary entries filled with her melancholy.

And then, before she knew it, the gloomy diary was gone.

All that remained was Steel Blue.

The girl, satisfied, closed the diary and went back to lie on the bed.

And the moment the lights went out….

The intro music began.

Unlike before, it was a lively and fast tempo beat.

Only when I’m at your fingertips

Do I feel alive

Tiny blue lights streamed in through the window.

And lightly settled on the exchange diary.

Only when you cut and paste me

Am I here

At that moment, the diary opened, and Yeon Juhong stretched as she popped out of the diary.

As Yeon Juhong woke up the members one by one, they rubbed their eyes and got up.

Today, for you

What kind of Doll should I be?

What do you want to see in me?

Next was Seo Baek-young.

All five members wore different concept outfits.

While Yeon Juhong wore the same pajamas as Everblue, Seo Baek-young wore a slightly relaxed suit.

I can be any I-Dol

Maybe like a Paper Doll

Even though I’m in the paper or beyond the screen

I want to make your dreams come true

I want to be on your side

Then, Ryu Bo-ra opened her dedicated paper wardrobe and snapped her fingers.

Then, Ryu Bo-ra’s clothes kept changing.

As if she could be any concept, with a relaxed expression.

Even if you cover me

Because you are my eternal protagonist

This story never ends

I’m Paper Doll

I’m Your Doll

Yoon Cheong came out of the diary for the first time.

Then, hopping, she ran over to Everblue’s bed.

The moment the little doll reached the high bed,

Kim Geum was already waiting there comfortably.

Every Day is the Big Day

Every one of my boxes

Every one of your days

To me, it’s like a Birthday

or Debut Date

I’m ready to listen

Spell me Tell Tell me

Kim Geum lingered beside Everblue’s hand, as if something was bothering her.

Then, lying on Everblue’s hand, she grabbed the mic.

Tell me your story

Paste me here and there

I don’t like just waiting for you

I’ll run to you

I’m Alive doll

or

ALIVE DOLL!

As Kim Geum’s cheerful rap ended, Ryu Bo-ra pushed Kim Geum towards the pillow.

Then, all the members gathered on the pillow and jumped into Everblue’s dream.

A place that could be a nightmare.

Or a place that could be a happy dream.

Steel Blue shouted together.

We’ll always

Continue on

Because I’m alive by your side.

I’m Alive Doll

I’m Your Doll