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[Hardworking Rookies! Let’s Go to the Countryside!] The third episode, which came out a week after the second episode, contained scenes of the members spending their free time.

[Lee Hye-jeong: I’m not really a mafia…]

[Ha Ye-rin: Hmm… I don’t think it’s really Hye-jeong unnie? I’ll choose someone else.]

[Seo Yu-jin: Okay, the game is over. The mafia was Hye-jeong.]

[Ha Ye-rin: (with a betrayed expression) Sister…?]

-lol

-Hyejeong is also secretly good at acting ㅋㅋㅋ She really looked wronged

-Hattosok lol

The members spent their nights playing mafia games and board games.

[Park Yu-jeong: Wow! The stream water is so cool!]

[Seo Yu-jin: Whoever loses at rock-paper-scissors, go diving from that rock over there!]

[Ha Ye-rin: I want to try it! It’ll be fun!]

-Wow;; Look at Yerin’s perfect diving posture

-He’s good at swimming too, he’s a total athlete

-Yerin is secretly… quite a lot ㅗㅜㅑ

During the day, we had fun swimming in the valley.

[Seo Yu-jin: Sister, how do you wash rice? Do you wash it with detergent?]

[Ha Ye-rin: … Eugene. If you don’t want to go to the emergency room with all the members in the middle of the night and get your stomach cleaned, then put that down.]

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What kind of rice are you washing with detergent? LOL

-Are you trying to show off that you’re a rich girl? LOL

When Seo Yu-jin cooked dinner herself, she made everyone laugh with her quirky antics.

[Ha Ye-rin: Okay… , it’s done!]

[Na Hanna: Wow… daebak…!]

[Park Yoo-jung: The timing is crazy…]

-Wow, Yerin’s spicy stir-fried chicken is amazing….

-My mouth is watering..

-Yerin is good at sports and dancing, she’s pretty, and she’s good at cooking. What can’t she do?

-A real number one bride…

-Yerin, marry me.

Although it wasn’t as hilarious as the second time, the third time had its own healing feel.

Fans watched the video of the members leisurely enjoying rural life in a warm atmosphere.

And the end of the video.

[Director Jeong: Today’s last corner is the last corner left.]

[Yoo Seol: … Yes?]

[Ha Ye-rin: … This isn’t another courage training session, is it?]

[Director Jeong: Haha, no. The last segment of today is ‘Secret Guest.’]

-????

-Huh?

-Do you have any guests? It’s the last night?

-Wasn’t this only for rookies?

When Director Jeong suddenly announced that there was a new guest, not only the members in the video but also the fans watching the broadcast tilted their heads.

And as soon as that controversial guest showed up… .

[Han Si-woo: Nice to meet you, everyone.]

[Lee Hye-jeong: Huh…!]

[Yoo Seol: Producer Han Si-woo…!]

-!

-?

-Why is Han Si-woo here all of a sudden?

-It’s Siwoo oppa

-Han Si-woo!

-Huh?

Fans couldn’t hide their doubts.

That would be true… .

Even though Han Si-woo is currently the music producer for Rookies, he is still a top star among the top stars in Korea… .

That was because it was strange that he had not been with the program from the beginning but came at the very end.

[Ha Ye-rin: I… but Producer Han Si-woo. What are you doing here…]

Ha Ye-rin tilted her head as if she was curious about that as well and asked Han Si-woo.

And Han Si-woo answered while looking at the camera with a meaningful expression.

[Han Si-woo: Because there is an important announcement.]

[Ha Ye-rin: … Is it something important?]

-Is something important?

-What all of a sudden?

The fans’ attention is focused on this….

[Han Si-woo: Rookies’ next song is out.]

[Han Si-woo: And the concept of this song is… , it’s the complete opposite of , so you can look forward to it.]

-Huh?

-uh?

-and

-What?

-Next song?

-The next song is already out?

The fans’ reaction was completely turned upside down.

It’s been about a month and a half since was released… You just finished your first promotion and you’re starting preparations for your next song right away?

The Rookies’ project period is one year.

This gave fans an idea that NAS Entertainment was really going to treat the Rookies like dogs for the rest of the year.

-What should I do ㅠㅠ Even Eugene is still growing ㅠㅠ It’s time for her to eat well, sleep well, and grow quickly ㅠ

-Aren’t you being too hard on the kids? It must be hard.

-How lol, as soon as one activity ends, you prepare for the next one?

Accordingly, fans are worried about the rookies who will have a difficult road ahead… .

-But it’s good that Rookies are releasing a new song again

-Really lol I wonder how well Han Siwoo picked the song this time

-Sorry guys ㅠㅠ But we want to listen to your songs a lot

-I think this is the first time I’ve seen Han Si-woo speak so arrogantly and confidently. I’m really looking forward to it.

He expressed his anticipation for Rookies’ new song.

[The members’ expressions look a little surprised]

[What will Rookies’ next song be?]

[coming soon… … .]

[♪♬♬-!]

-Ah, it’s over ㅠㅠ I’m sad

-So, please tell me the exact date of your comeback!

-Huh? Isn’t that the new song intro at the end?

-Wow, I just heard about it for a bit and it already sounds good?

-This time it seems like it’s going a bit like girl crush

-Ah, I’m really looking forward to it

The broadcast ended with a brief introduction to the Rookies’ new song.

There were many satisfying parts for fans, such as the rural healing life of the Rookies members, Ha Ye-rin’s dark history, and the new song teaser, so [Hardworking Rookies! Let’s Go to the Countryside] recorded a remarkable high number of views.

And with the enormous number of views, people’s expectations for Rookies’ next song were also high.

**

Since the end of [Hardworking Rookies! Let’s Go to the Countryside], many people have been paying attention to news about the Rookies.

For a week after the first broadcast, the Rookies were seen busy with their schedules, such as appearing in advertisements and holding another fan signing event.

But after that, they disappeared without a trace, probably busy preparing a new song… People could only catch a glimpse of Rookies’ recent activities through their official SNS accounts.

“Haa… When are the Rookies making a comeback?”

When there was no news from the Rookies, Yoo Chang-seon felt empty and just stared at his phone with empty eyes.

Since I was discharged from the military not long ago, I decided to take another semester off from college and was planning to do some Rookies fandom… .

“… Isn’t it time we heard some news?”

It was at that time that he was refreshing the Rookies official SNS account like a machine.

Paat.

“… … Huh?”

As soon as Yoo Chang-seon saw the new screen appear before his eyes, he moved his fingers like lightning.

Then, news of new rookies greeted him.

[The teaser for Rookies’ will be released next Tuesday at 8 p.m.]

“Tsk-!!”

At the news of the teaser release, Yoo Chang-sun jumped out of bed and got up.

To be honest, I thought it would take another month, but I was more excited about returning sooner than expected.

‘Is it because this time it’s just a digital single and not an album?’

If you think about it that way, the comeback may be later than expected.

In NaaA, the members who used to perform one stage a week took over a month to perform one song this time.

‘That must mean you put that much effort into it, right?’

Especially, judging from what was previewed last time, the concept of this new Rookies song seems to be sexy and girl crush, unlike .

The previous song was good, but it was a bit disappointing because the concept didn’t match Ha Ye-rin’s perfectly, but this time the concept fits perfectly, so it’s clear that I can look forward to it.

“Ah…! I’m going crazy…! How am I going to wait until next Monday?”

And it seems like this isn’t just Yoo Chang-sun’s feeling, as the comments section is filled with cries from Rookies fans who can’t wait until next week.

-Wow, wow

-Guys ㅠㅠ I’m so glad you came quickly

-Ah, why are you releasing it as a single? ㅠㅠ

-Hold your breath until next week!

Yoo Chang-seon left a word of encouragement in the comment section… .

-I hope Rookies’ upcoming activities will be a great success without any problems.

I just jumped into bed.

Even though it was bedtime, he couldn’t sleep because his heart was pounding, so he just fiddled with his poor phone and closed his eyes.

‘I hope this time we do well by sweeping the music charts and winning first place on music shows.’

But his expectations were shattered by a post that appeared on the community a week later.

To be exact, this was a post that was uploaded 3 hours before the release of the teaser for Rookies’ new song .

[I am reporting Rookies’ Park Yu-jeong for school violence.]

**

Preparing a new song is a lot more work than you might think.

We were practicing hard until the day the new song teaser was released, when we were suddenly called to NAS Entertainment.

It was because of a post that was uploaded to the community.

[I am reporting Rookies’ Park Yu-jeong for school violence.]

“… … .”

I couldn’t believe it just by looking at the title… I calmly read the article, which seemed somewhat absurd.

[While some people live in pain every day due to school violence, the perpetrators are thriving and living well.]

[I’m writing this because I feel so wronged.]

[I am a classmate of Park Yoo-jung from Rookies and went to XX Middle School, and I have been bullied by Park Yoo-jung for 3 years.]

[During the summer of my second year of middle school, I was beaten so badly by Park Yu-jeong that I was hospitalized for a month.]

[… … .]

After that, articles accusing Park Yu-jeong of school violence in more detail than expected followed.

Until then, I couldn’t believe what was in this article.

but….

[For those who don’t believe me, I’m also including the evidence.]

Evidence proving that the author is a graduate of XX Middle School, the same school as Park Yu-jeong… .

[This is evidence that Park Yu-jeong was punished for school violence.]

[Park Yoo-jung – No. 6 attendance suspension]

When Park Yu-jeong actually brought in the records of students who had been punished for school violence, I couldn’t help but be flustered.

of course….

‘lie.’

Still, I couldn’t believe the writing.

Who did Park Yoo-jung hit? Who did she harass?

No way.

Park Yoo-jung is so kind and friendly to those around her.

There is no way that Park Yu-jeong would have done that.

I believed the time I spent with Park Yoo-jung so far more than what someone anonymously posted on the community.

“That’s ridiculous.”

“… … .”

So I looked away from my phone screen faster than the other members and said to Director Jeong.

“This is a lie. Please quickly issue a rebuttal.”

“… … .”

But the moment I turned my head and saw Park Yu-jeong’s expression… .

“There’s no way Yoojung would do this. Right, Yoojung… .”

“… … .”

I couldn’t help but flinch.

“… Yoo Jeong-ah?”

“… … .”

That would be true… .

“… … .”

Park Yoo-jung was looking at her phone screen with such a cold, expressionless face that I wondered if she was really the person I knew.

Tiring.

At that moment, a new window appeared in front of me with an ominous sound effect.

[Locked traits have been unlocked!]

What a locked trait in this situation… .

I didn’t want to see it, but I forced myself to check it.

and….

[Characteristic: Persona – Everyone wears a mask to live. Your mask is just thicker than others. Hide the great anger that is locked inside and wrap it up with a gentle smile! Then you will have no problem blending in with people.]

[Trait Effect: Thick Mask – You will not reveal your true nature to ‘anyone’ unless something special happens! This trait will not be visible to those with the system unless they are discovered! Your acting stat increases by 100%!]

“… … .”

I couldn’t help but freeze when I saw Park Yoo-jung’s hidden traits.

As I paused, silence fell upon the room again.

The one who broke it was Director Jeong.

“… As soon as I saw the article, I checked Yoo Jeong Yang’s student records.”

“… … .”

“It is true that there is a record of being punished for school violence.”

Director Jeong’s expression as he spoke looked extremely complicated and frustrated.

In contrast, Park Yu-jeong remained expressionless and silent.

“… Miss Yoo-Jeong, please say something.”

“… … .”

When Director Jeong complained to Park Yu-jeong in a sorrowful voice…

“Hoo… .”

Park Yu-jeong sighed deeply and raised her head.

Park Yoo-jung raised her head again and her face was filled with a bright smile, just like her usual self.

but….

“I’m going to quit Rookies.”

The words she spoke were not so clear.