The production of the entertainment show had been solved more smoothly than expected.
We were planning to install only an unmanned camera and release it in the form of an episode on WeTube, but the head office immediately contacted me to see if we had heard the new story.
-I heard there was a spot open at CVN. How about doing the entertainment show there?
I found out that a drama had been punctured for about two weeks due to a cast problem. They wanted to stick us in there instead.
Of course, it was not a general suggestion.
"They're weaker than I thought."
"I know right~ They're being self-conscious!"
The judgments of the others were similar.
Anyone could see that it was a strategy to bend and come in to restore a smooth relationship with TeStar.
However, Bae Sejin did not like it, saying that it seemed like a lure-based appeasement plan.
"It's like they're telling us to wipe our mouths after eating this. Not as singers, but as a variety show…!"
That may be true, but I wasn't able to forcefully argue that opinion.
"Of course… We decided not to sue, so it wouldn't matter if we accepted it."
Because the decision was made not to sue.
"Ah, hyung. That reminds me."
"What?"
"I'm trying to put together the data that each of us has collected for the purpose of the lawsuit and put it together. Would that be okay?"
"That, uh! It doesn't matter… why?"
"There is something I want to check."
"… ?"
Bae Sejin looked puzzled, but he handed over the data obediently.
And I was a bit surprised.
'… He looked up all the precedents.'
From the situation with the former manager to legal advice. It was more realistic than I thought, and the traces of meticulous collection were evident.
If I added the call and text records I recorded here, it could be a really plausible lawsuit.
I conceded.
'It's amazing.'
If Bae Sejin had been given a chance, he might have won the case.
It would take at least a year, and even if we won, it would be a problem because there would be no agency or mainstream broadcasting that would accept us due to the atmosphere in the industry.
As Bae Sejin said, the atmosphere would change if such winning cases pile up.
"Uh, how is it?"
I gave an honest answer. Because this proof of hard work and concentration deserved it.
"Actually, I'm thinking that it could have the same effect as a lawsuit in a different direction."
"…! Is that possible?"
"I'm worried too, so I'm not sure… I really like the material prepared by hyung. When my thoughts are sorted out, I want to consult with you. Is that okay?"
"Of course, it's fine!"
Bae Sejin seemed a bit embarrassed after speaking, but somehow he seemed to feel a little better.
'… I'll have to organize more.'
I put it on my smartphone for now.
That was how the story related to the lawsuit was passed, and anyway, the proposal from the head office was received without hesitation. The TV programming was good.
And the fact that the scale had blown up as professional entertainment personnel rapidly joined… I didn't know if it was a positive thing or not.
These were the words that came out of the first meeting that was made right away
"We rented an island!"
"… What?"
"Ayy, there are TeStar fans everywhere in the country~ Those who are a bit extreme can come along!"
The production crew smiled and displayed the data on the screen.
"So, there is an island that was used in another variety show, and we caught it entirely."
I heard that it was a privately owned island of a certain rich man, and they had built a nice villa.
In addition, there was an escape entertainment show earlier this year, so it was said that the broadcasting-related facilities were quite assorted.
I heard that thanks to this, we were able to save a lot of insufficient time.
"Isn't it perfect? It would be suitable for a picture that TeStar is able to rest comfortably in a natural environment."
The members were a little taken aback by the production team who were proud that it was possible to solve it within the production cost.
'I wonder if this can create an atmosphere of rest.'
The scale was too big, so we'd have to work hard.
However, the production team was adamant.
"Play! Have fun!"
"Uh, is that okay?"
"Of course- In healing entertainment, the story and the amount of broadcasting are handled by the editing!"
They were a very self-directed production team.
"Tell me what you want to do! Go on a yacht? Massages? Yoga?"
"I want to eat crabs!!"
"Crabs are good!"
Cha Eugene passed over first, and it became an arena where each and every one of them denounced what they wanted to do.
Campfire, swimming, meditation, and even mountain climbing came out, and eventually, the question came back to me too.
"What about Moondae?"
"I am… well. I want to try cooking."
It was suitable for public content, and it wasn't really bad, so it was worth watching.
However, from the production team's point of view, it seemed that cooking was of course included as a basis.
"That comes naturally~ Is there anything else you want to do in particular while taking a break?"
Cha Eugene intervened.
"Moondae-hyung takes good pictures! He's the best!"
"Oh~ Then it would be nice to go around the island to take pictures together!"
The activity level was increasing rapidly.
I gave up on planning the maximum indoor life. But it seemed to work just fine.
The first day of filming came after twists and turns.
"… …"
"Is this really the end?"
The production team led us into a nice villa with unmanned cameras installed all over the place.
Literally, without any instructions.
"Uh… Um, aren't there games or something?"
"I-I thought they would give us a mission…"
There was nothing.
Seven people entered a large three-story villa on an island with a magnificent view of the beach, mountains, and wildflower paths.
"… …"
"… …"
Those who were quietly sitting in the living room soon understood the situation.
"They really mean that we can do what we want to do."
"Wow, is this our first time?"
And soon, excitedly as they were, they started walking around the villa.
"Wow, this room is nice!"
"Basic double occupancy… Ah, this looks like a room where three people can sleep together!"
"It's really big!"
"… Moondae, what are you doing?"
"Checking the water pressure."
The villa building was nice. I didn't know how they built and maintained it on this remote island, but it was fully equipped with gas and water pipes.
'There's even a water tank on the roof.'
Anyway, except for the fact that one person per room was not guaranteed because it was broadcasted, it was a really good environment for recuperation.
[Welcome food for TeStar *^^*]
The kitchen even had flower necklaces and snack baskets with these cards on top.
When I opened the refrigerator, the ingredients were fully stocked.
'It's amazing, but…'
To be honest, I didn't think the video would be interesting at all. I quietly closed the refrigerator containing the large boneless chicken for samgyetang.
(TN: Samgyetang/삼계탕: Ginseng chicken soup)
"I want to eat black chicken! Let's cook and eat it together!"
"Okay."
"Yeeeees!"
Cha Eugene was the most excited.
Anyway, after looking around the house, people who were curious about the outside of the villa started snooping outside.
"That… Is that a barn?"
"I guess that's right."
"Moondaemoondae, look at that! That escape entertainment show! It must be the set frame that was used there~"
"That's interesting."
I didn't know if the set hadn't been demolished yet, or if the owner told them to leave it there, but the wall with the broadcasting logo still remained.
Well, if we didn't have anything to do on the third day or so, I thought that it'd be okay to go in and have a look. Since it was the same broadcasting company, it'd be publicized and they'd like it.
'Honestly, it would be amazing if we could endure it for three days.'
There was nothing to do here other than eat three meals a day. After exploring the island for a day or two, there would be nothing to do…
"Hyung. What's that?"
"Ah, I thought it would be nice to go hiking."
"… …"
That… I guess I'd have to get away with cooking.
I took my eyes off the 7 pairs of hiking boots that Ryu Chungwoo had brought with him, recalling the logic of persuasion, such as that it was dangerous in places where mountain trails were not properly paved.
"Th-there are chicks in the barn…!"
"Wow, they're cute."
After that, it was roughly an exploration-like atmosphere.
The barn next to the first villa we went to was full of chickens and chicks. Looking at the shape, it seemed that it was built this time.
The chick's eyes looked up and glanced cutely, and its role was roughly guessed.
'Looks like they put it in for eggs.'
Wasn't this kind of an entertainment show national rule?
Then, we looked around the beach, took a walk along the profusion of wildflowers nearby, and had a simple meal.
The easiest menu was kimchi stew.
"The rice was prepared in advance. There was also canned ham."
"… The stew is delicious."
"Hm, shall we get some eggs from the chicken coop?"
By this time, the feeling came in slowly.
'It's no different from a real country recuperation.'
To be honest, I had almost forgotten about the existence of the camera. Even when I went out for a walk, a camera followed me, not a person, but a drone.
They wanted to do this to draw a natural picture of us, but I concluded that the content would not be much.
However, after the food coma from lunch…
Ding-dong!
Suddenly the doorbell rang.
"Oh~"
"Is it finally a mission?"
It wasn't.
"Hello! Are you the ones who signed up for the meditation class today?"
"Oh my!"
"Yes, yes…!"
The things we asked for at the meeting actually started coming true.
From meditation classes to aromatherapy massages.
Experts and equipment arrived in front of the villa each time.
"Please lie face down on the sunbed-"
"Yes!"
"Ughhhhh."
At this time, it was a little funny to hear Bae Sejin making a sound as if he were dying while being massaged.
Anyway, we had the true realization of 'do whatever you want to do, TeStar'.
I wondered if it would be boring to see others doing well on TV again, but I felt relieved to some extent because I thought that it would be vicarious satisfaction.
In addition, we had to do the housework ourselves, at least to keep the line.
It was understandable. It wasn't good to see an image of us just playing around and going out.
There were 7 of us, so it was over quickly, and there was nothing bothering us. It wouldn't look bad because even those who couldn't do basic things well still tried hard.
"I am good at cooking!"
"No, since you can't cook and carry luggage well, you should do the laundry…"
"Kim Raebin can't cook."
"No! I was recognized in the last few cooking videos…"
I didn't know if this would be used as content. But even if it came out, there wouldn't be any rumors of discord because it was like this every time.
The honey-sweet three days passed in an instant.
"Hoo."
"I like you~ Papang Papang…"
When the guys started letting loose and doing things as they would do without a camera, such as oversleeping or running around the house singing songs…
We were contacted by the production team.
I thought this was a picture for the broadcast, but it came via text message rather than a phone call.
"Uh? Is it the PD?"
"Yes."
The text message sent to Ryu Chungwoo's smartphone read as followed.
[It is said that the weather environment is deteriorating. Please pay attention to your safety and mainly do indoor activities!]
Keun Sejin, who had read it once through upbringing, shrugged.
"Oh, that's possible. Because it was sunny for three days."
"I know. Shall we reinforce the barn?"
When I searched online, it was said that there'd be rain and wind accompanied by strong winds, so we spent the morning doing our chores to reinforce the barn.
And that night…
Kwa-kwa-gwa-gwang!!!
"Wow!"
"It sounds really loud."
In fact, in the rain and wind accompanied by thunder and lightning, the tongue-tied guys quietly spent their time indoors playing board games.
But the next day…
Kwagwawang!! Kwagwagwang!!
"… …"
"… It's still going?"
The rain and strong winds did not stop. Rather, they intensified.
"Moondaemoondae, look at that."
I looked out the window and saw waves crashing like crazy on the beach.
If the villa had been built just a little further ahead, the water would have filled up to this point.
[Everyone, please wait for a moment as it is impossible to send a boat or move on foot on the island. We will come up with a solution soon.]
The PD's text wasn't in a joking tone.
"Mmm."
"Originally, today was supposed to be sunny, but the weather forecast must have been wrong. Aigoo."
And looking at the revised weather forecast attached, it seemed like it would be like this at least until the day after tomorrow.
'It's ruined.'
I could already see the future of this broadcast. They would try to use cuts of when it was still bright out.
Of course, other concerns outside of broadcasting also popped up.
"I-I hope the chickens are okay…"
At Seon Ahyeon's words, Cha Eugene asked a question.
"Is our food okay??"
"… !!"
"Wait a minute."
I calculated right away.
Originally, the day they said they would supply fresh ingredients… It was supposed to be today.
In other words, our supplies were slowly running out.
"We have instant rice and canned food. We won't starve."
"Boo."
Cha Eugene slumped.
'No, it's not just food.'
Because the recording capacity of the camera needed to be replaced, the occasional visit of the staff had been cut off. Overall, everything came to an all-stop.
I came to a conclusion.
"… For the next two days, we have to stay like this by ourselves."
"… …"
"Oh… …"
Between the people who were speechless, Kim Raebin swallowed and spoke.
"Then we, Aren't we actually stranded on an uninhabited island?"
"… … !"
Unexpected content had arrived.