The end of the year.
As it was the time to wrap up the current year and mark the new year, popular culture was buzzing with various events and anniversaries.
And people who were interested in KPOP gradually prepared to watch related events.
- This year's MBS collaboration rumors are out
-T1 is holding an awards ceremony abroad again? Are they crazy about ticket sales?
-I'm imagining VTIC and Youngrin taking the grand prizes one by one
Of course, this year, the story of TeStar, which was a topic bomb in all aspects, voluntarily or unintentionally, was not forgotten.
[Looks like TeStar will win the grand prize]
At awards ceremonies that give multiple awards, it's possible. Didn't they get one at ToneA last year too?
They're so popular this year that I think they'll get it here and there ㅇㅇ
-?? After the traffic accident, you felt sorry for them?? ㅋㅋㅋ
-A Loviewer is a Loviewer
-ㅋㅋ I think you should be objective and talk about the grand prize..!
-Don't be tricked. How can this be a TeStar fan? Seems like a troll;
It was the aggro of 'TeStar will win the grand prize'.
First of all, 'Spring out', which was released at the beginning of the year, was a digital single, so it had no results other than sound sources, so it was put on hold.
'Nightmare', which was released after that, was a definite annual hit, but the problem was that it did not last long because the car accident broke out.
The potential of the activities that could have exploded more were unfortunately stopped due to the issue of a traffic accident.
One of the members even fell into a coma and the airing of the previously filmed variety shows was postponed, so it was even more difficult to get rid of the 'somehow regrettable' feeling.
Therefore, even if it was evoked as a donation concert, it was true that it felt insufficient to call it a perfect sense of grand prize.
Besides, the trolls knew it.
It is difficult for TeStar to make a comeback in the second half of this year.
- No one can make a comeback right away
└Really, I'm afraid they're going to be cursed at the agency again ㅋㅋㅋ
-I wish they could do it quickly ㅠㅠ
-You could see that they opened up during the donation concert as well.
TeStar's antis rather cheered and enjoyed the news of TeStar's blitz vacation.
It was because they thought it was a judgment that 'couldn't be recovered this year'.
However, it was around that time that rumors started appearing.
[TeStar's year-end and New Year comeback countdown?]
It was an article that said, 'according to the person in charge', that TeStar was preparing for a comeback with the first stage at the awards ceremony in mind.
According to the article, it was an activity that could be narrowly divided into the second half of this year or the first half of next year.
The reaction of die-hard fans behind the scenes was quite mixed.
-Ah, finally, a comeback ㅠㅠ After the island variety show, new content was sparse, so it was no fun, but I'm really looking forward to it.
-Are they serious about the first stage at the awards ceremony during this important time?
-There are a lot of idols making comebacks at the end of the year, so why are you worried about their sales? And the album will count from December, so it'll be reflected in the full version, right?
└Because the annual chart is cut in half
-All variety shows will be pushed to year-end specials, so they won't be able to promote properly.
This was because from the end of November to mid-December, the year-end and New Year specials would take away the popularity of the songs.
It wasn't a very good move during such an important time unless it was Carol that was aiming for Christmas vibes.
Especially when they remembered that ToneA, the awards ceremony hosted by T1 that was in early December, couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.
- If they made a comeback around that time to coincide with the T1 awards ceremony, they really won't let them go.
-Let's cheer for their promotions after half a year. I already broke my savings account.
Amid the typical tension before a comeback, where expectations and anxiety intersect…
A new article had been published extensively.
[From the end of the year to the beginning of the new year… Announcement of the ToneA event in January]
It was the news that ToneA would be held in January.
There were various reasons for this, ranging from the selection of awardees to the failure to preoccupy large overseas concert halls or the reorganization of music sites, but it was not clear.
The Important thing was that the hearts of TeStar's fans were at peace.
- Huh, somehow, it worked out
-The moment I looked at it… -Comfortable-
-Yes, this is correct.
- It seems to be enough to go around the award ceremonies for the rest of January and have some music shows from the end of the month.
By this time, public interest had returned.
Not at this year's recovery, but the time of whether or not they would hit a home run next year was just around the corner.
-It looks like TeStar's very early comeback in January
-Wow, the yearly chart is fully reflected ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-It's already going to be so much fun
At this awards ceremony, instead of focusing on whether or not TeStar would get the grand prize, there was more interest in the results of this comeback.
The latest comeback results of TeStar, who hit a home run on the issue of a traffic accident, a successful donation concert with VTIC aggro, and finally, the entertainment show!
-If they choose the song well, it will definitely be a jackpot. Isn't it impossible to refute?
-Honestly, TeStar has picked up activities well in every important phase. T1 is a greedy bully, but they're good at this.
-TeStar works like real cows. To be honest, I thought they could rest for half a year while taking care of themselves…
Also, TeStar's appearances in various year-end music programs were officially confirmed, and fans were a little excited about the main job they hadn't seen in a long time.
- I'm excited about the stage
-Don't overdo it. Thank you, guys, for just coming out ㅠㅠ
- They'll be successful with the audience no matter what. How long has it been? Really!!
In addition, on TeStar's account, photos of the members heading to the practice room after enjoying a vacation were uploaded at intervals of a day or two.
[Vacation is over! Now, I'll feel great when I practice~ (bear emoticon)]
The members looked excited and happy.
-I saw all the posts the kids posted. Everyone looked good. I'm relieved.
└ Seeing the photos in person, I felt relieved. Now I can look forward to it ㅋㅋㅋ
Fans waited for TeStar's year-end stage with a strange sense of pride and reward that they were 'idols who are serious about their job'.
There wasn't a comeback date, but the atmosphere was calmly good.
- Waiting for the stage schedule update
- How about singing an orchestra version?
-I'll bet my Park Moondae photocard that they'll be remixing more traditional instruments.
└If you're wrong, can I take it? I'll wait in line.
└ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
And TeStar was planning more than the fans predicted.
The first ride was revealed shortly after.
Among the promotional articles for the year-end program that rumbled around, like the most talked about special stages or configurations, there was an article that included a poster.
[MBS Gayo Daejeon collaboration stage list revealed? The spectacular lineup from seniors to monster rookies]
It was a banner poster image made of black silhouettes.
There were also silhouettes familiar to fans in it.
-Isn't that silhouette Seon Ahyeon?
-I think you're right.
-No way, Ahyeonie's special stage ㅠㅠ
It was TeStar's main dancer, Seon Ahyeon.
TeStar was planning to actively spend the end of the year advertising for the next album.
And by the time the article was published, TeStar had already started preparing for the end of the year.
• * *
"I want to eat a snack!"
"Here."
"… …"
Cha Eugene was shocked to see the carrot stick in his hand.
"This is not a snack!"
"D-do you want an apple… ?"
"Yes…"
Cha Eugene, who received an apple from Seon Ahyeon, chewed the apple sadly.
Crunch crunch.
'His teeth are strong.'
I clicked my tongue.
First… With the year-end season just around the corner, the group was adjusting their diets to restore the muscles lost during Chuseok.
Even though Cha Eugene had a high basal metabolic rate, he led a lax life, so he needed careful management.
Of course, there were those who didn't need it.
"Th-there are no more apples… But there are tomatoes…"
Like Seon Ahyeon, who managed his body inertially.
This guy didn't blow even during Chuseok.
"I like sugar when it comes to tomatoes!"
"Y-you can't do that."
"Boo…"
Cha Eugene trudged and sat in the corner of the practice room.
We would have to be like this for ten days. Still, we were still eating enough meat.
'Should we supply protein bars as well?'
While organizing the suggestions to be sent to the diet expert, I saw Seon Ahyeon holding a cherry tomato and feeling sorry for him.
"You should eat it."
"N-no! I'm okay."
Seon Ahyeon put the box of cherry tomatoes back into the refrigerator.
I looked at it without much thought and checked the current time on the screen on the refrigerator door.
"I think you should go within an hour."
"Uh, uh? … Yes."
Yes. Seon Ahyeon had a solo practice schedule these days.
This was because there would be a special collaboration stage at the MBS year-end program on December 31st
It was obvious, but it was a stage where the broadcasting company pressed on the agencies and somehow picked out members of popular groups one by one and put them together.
Everyone had extremely busy schedules, so we rarely saw each other, but anyway, we had already received all of our individual parts as videos, so I was done familiarizing myself with them.
'It took three hours.'
Guys who danced well had the advantage. To be honest, it was true that learning choreography took more energy than learning songs.
In addition, Seon Ahyeon participated in the drafting of the choreography for the title song.
-Oh~ This is good?
-… ! R-really?
-Of course, it's true! Right, Director?
-Yes, from my point of view, it is very impactful… We'll be able to capture the large size well on camera, right, Ahyeon-ssi?
This time, we got choreography drafts from more than seven places and put them together, but it wasn't common that we put in our own choreography in the process.
'He has talent.'
Even the style of the movements was not the style of modern dance, which was his major.
So, what about the collaboration? Looking at it, he received the part well, so there was no problem with the performance.
Since TeStar had the best name value, he'd get good footage.
I nodded. There was no problem.
"Do well."
"…Yes!!"
Seeing that Seon Ahyeon was also energetic, it must have been going well.
Of course, it wasn't just Seon Ahyeon. I listened to Bae Sejin muttering next to me right now.
"… I'm going to an awards ceremony."
"Hmm? It's a child actor award. It looks good on you? It might be a bit of a hassle to move around, but…"
"I'm! Going to an awards ceremony!"
"… Calm down, Sejin."
From film festival awards to entertainment awards ceremonies.
To not be excessive, I only took care of the schedule that had room for articles.
Everyone had agreed that instead of skipping year-end events, they should spend their free time in this way.
'…This quarter, the settlement will be cut in half.'
But it was a profitable business. It was also an effective way of promoting.
So they didn't cut it after filtering it out based on name value, but they left one or two… It was a little off.
'Did this offer only come to me?'
I think there could have been a member who was more suitable than me… Well, if they really wanted to use me.
'It doesn't matter.'
I shrugged and put on my road headset.
I was thinking of checking the third recording again. This title track had to come out well.
'Let's do well.'
The end of the year was fast approaching.
• * *
A few weeks later, on a Friday night in early to mid-December.
Netizens had been waiting for the first terrestrial song program of the year-end season that had returned.
-Anyone watching SBC Gayo Daejeon today? Oh, it's just me…?
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Is it today? Time flies by fast
-When the kids come out, please beep me.
└ How old are you, grandma?
(TN: Beep: refers to a pager, which is an old telecommunications device that receives and displays messages)
There were a lot of people who just wanted to watch clips or people who only wanted to take care of their
Own idols who came out late.
Still, everyone was coming out at least once in the opening, so the fans of the cast watched the beginning part out of courtesy.
-It's starting
-Ohhhh
-Let's see how many unheard-of rookies there are this year!
It was a large hall for broadcasting that shined brilliantly with lighting.
[☆Gayo Daejeon☆]
[Sangam Hall live broadcast]
And before long, the one that appeared from the relay seat… They were brightly dressed male and female MCs.
However, the faces were different.
[Hello Gayo Daejeon viewers!]
With a slight smile, they were good men and women but they were not the occupational group expected.
It was because they were three active idols.
They were also the best.
[I am Chaeyul of VTIC!]
[Youngrin of Saint U.]
[And I am TeStar's Park Moondae, the youngest MC.]
Park Moondae on the screen poked his cheek with a subtle smile. The seniors standing next to him hurriedly suppressed laughter.
-????
-Look at the crazy MC.
-No wayㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Combination of popular members in heaven ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Comments were flooded with the unexpected lineup of the elite first-tier groups.
By the way, the people involved didn't expect this to happen either.