"… It seems like it's a great success?"
"Yes."
After checking the comments and social media posts of the hot music video that was just released, we were silent for a while.
No… The response was much better than expected.
In fact, on the day of the comeback, all sorts of feedback, from dirty reactions to curses, was pouring in, so the mood was to refrain from monitoring as much as possible…
'There's no need for that.'
-GodStar, God Concept, God Music Video, Just God
-TeStar!! TeStar!! TeStar!! TeStar!! TeStar!! TeStar!! TeStar!!
-Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh TeStar is serious about Korea~~~~ Oh, have they seen Haetae Hero?
To some extent, the comments in Korean, which should be almost invisible because they were covered with English comments, occasionally popped up in the music video comment window like bamboo shoots.
It wasn't the usual cheering comments from fans, but the comments from netizens rushing at it like a sports game.
"Uh… I think we made something really great."
"Yes."
To put it bluntly, Ryu Chungwoo became a 'Yes' reaction robot.
"Isn't this the first time ever…? Are you just saying that everything is fine?!"
"Yes."
That was me who said that. Ryu Chungwoo tried to speak before I opened my mouth. Bae Sejin was almost sticking his nose into his smartphone.
I also swiped my smartphone screen.
I didn't want to, but I checked it out. Even in the most extreme expressions and dirty words, surprisingly good reviews were the norm.
-It seems like their bodies are still in their teen years. Looking at the performance, their bodies are still alive
└ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-They know how to really suck in aggro using movies ㅋㅋ This is why I can't let you guys go. Let's keep going like this.
"… … ."
Well… In fact, half of the reactions were from antis, and I didn't expect them to be so frank…
Anyway, this side preferred a complex performance that 'replaces the bones', but since we won the grand prize with our last title track that sniped popularity, they seemed to have been swearing in advance, fearing that we would continue to go that way.
'Why are they spending energy on that?'
However, when they looked beneath the surface, they could feel the nostalgia of 'Parade' that they also loved the most in the performance of 'Drill', so I guess they started applauding first.
In other words, there was no reason for unnecessary turmoil within the fandom.
"Hmm."
"No way, you said you wouldn't do that anymore, Moondaemoondae~ You're monitoring again…"
"Oh, I'm turning it off now."
I also searched for such malicious individual fan clubs at the beginning of my debut, so I learned it well.
Anyway, it wasn't just during
I was still a bit shaken up.
'Honestly, I thought likes and dislikes would be quite divided.'
No matter how well the CG was written and the editing was well done, science fiction, modern and contemporary ballrooms, Haetae, and pestilence were included in the idol music video.
We dared to do it even though we thought that there would be quite a few cases where the general public would get indigestion while digesting it.
However, it was said that there was quality above likes and dislikes, and reputation above quality.
[Haetae, the TeStar that beats the American plague, the global reaction to the appearance of Haetae Star!]
[The taste of Korea is TeStar! The surprising identity of TeStar's new song 'Savior'!]
Looking at the selection of titles for WeTube channels that have been followed with bubbles since appearing in movie cameos…
I realized it once again.
'It's gukppong.'
As expected, the Gukppong Meta was the best if it didn't break the brain. Paying with money was the best.
'We did a good job insisting even at the last minute.'
-If we have too many references to the US, the public opinion in Korea may be hurt that we are too conscious of the US.
-'Spring out' received a good response overseas, so let's just add a little taste of that steampunk Joseon worldview to the level of an abduction.
Of course, the more this was repeated, the more difficult it was to catch a line that did not break the brain, so this was a sophisticated reference and structure that achieved this.
'Seon Ahyeon was really able to do it.'
To be honest, that guy was monitoring the reaction of the music video by rewinding it several times. He was proud of himself. This must be it.
'He can't hear anything right now.'
It was like he was going inside the music video.
Of course, in fact, there was currently no member who was not in a state of excitement.
"The music video views are skyrocketing to unbelievable numbers. The cameo in the movie was a smart choice!"
"I know… Hm, and Sejin and Ahyeon who reminded them of Edgar Allan Poe really did a great job. In addition, Moondae's Haetae concept also went well with it."
"Ohhh!"
In response to Ryu Chungwoo who had come to his senses, Bae Sejin calmly opened his mouth.
"… I only gave you the material! In fact, Seon Ahyeon did everything."
"… …"
Even in the midst of this, if Seon Ahyeon couldn't hear and was only monitoring, wasn't he talking to himself?
The unfortunate thing was that Bae Sejin tried one more time while getting red.
"That… Seon Ahyeon did it all."
"Hyung, throw away your attachment to other people's reactions. Let's move on like it never happened naturally."
"Hey!"
"What about me? My performance was amazing!"
"Ah~ Eugene's power was also good!"
"Great, yes. That's for sure… It was good. You used your expression well."
"Hehe."
It was like a drinking party at this point. It was an atmosphere where it wouldn't be strange if someone rolled wheat and shouted a toast.
Subsequently, the main dancers who worked with Kim Raebin with arranging the arrangements and choreography drafts in three days were receiving a lot of praise right now. It was going to pour on me soon.
'Hmm.'
Should I put these guys feet on the ground?
"And Moondaemoondae~ Moondae really made this camp. He's the number one contributor for this album~"
"Yes. In fact, it was Moondae, not me, who served as the leader at the camp. It's been a lot of trouble."
"Hyung is really cool! I admit it!"
"Th-that's right… !"
It was Seon Ahyeon. When did this guy come to his senses?
Anyway, I laughed.
"Thank you. However, since public opinion changes quickly, strange noises may come out. But don't worry, it will cool off again with time."
Then they smiled. These guys?
"Moondae, are you embarrassed?"
"No."
"Okay, okay, I'll trust your words~"
Should I hit this guy?
However, the topic quickly changed. Quick-witted bastard.
"The public opinion is definitely like that. Is it because we prepared too hard? I want to do a stage soon."
"I heard that the pre-recording is going on the day after tomorrow. I am very excited!"
These guys were very confident about how well they rolled while preparing for the stage. Hey, it was a forced march.
-The formation isn't right~ Again! Don't be out of breath!
-If we take a 5-minute break…
-Then we'll end 10 minutes later~
"… …"
That state where every last drop of stamina was squeezed out… Well, I was able to get synchronized with everyone. I quickly passed over it and returned to thinking about our schedule afterward.
'We're going to go to America after taking care of a domestic music show.'
It was also a handshake to appear all-in with America. How did they know what would happen in the future?
So, the original plan was to appear in a few American talk shows after making money in Korea, but…
That evening, a slight change occurred.
"They're calling us here?"
"The company says so."
Suddenly, a contact came in from a major entertainment channel during prime time in the United States.
"If we accept…"
"It's a live performance… It's next Tuesday."
"… …"
And everyone figured out the situation.
"It's a mess."
"Yes, yes."
If it was an official appearance, there was no way they would call us in such a hurry. Well, it looked like someone accidentally hit a hole in it.
Keun Sejin shrugged.
"Hm~ But appearances are appearances."
Yes. Even though it was an appearance of us performing without being able to talk.
There was no doubt that it was a major broadcasted show with better ratings than most of the talk shows we were invited to.
"How many artists would appear in a country with so many people? The fact that they contacted us right away means we are next in line."
"… …"
Even the interest we gained from our cameo in the movie was definitely meaningful.
"Then, shall we?"
"I don't think there is any need to refuse. Just in case."
Ryu Chungwoo's words were quietly agreed upon by everyone.
Fortunately, it happened.
This was because the company quickly adjusted the schedule as soon as we expressed our intention to accept it.
"It's fixed."
"Oh~"
In fact, it was a predestined outcome.
'It was fortunate that our first domestic comeback stage was on TNet.'
It was TeStar's first public live stage for this album, and it was a frustrating situation because it was delayed, but it was conceded.
It must be because it was the same T1 affiliate.
'In the first place, we had a solo comeback show on TNet, so we withdrew from there as well.'
The affiliation was like a gangster. If it wasn't for that, we would have been blown away with the offer.
"Hmm."
Anyway, it wasn't a bad picture for us. We'd return to Korea right after this one stage, so there wouldn't be many fans who'd be sad.
'Even so, the time from the release of the music video to the release of the first stage would be too long.'
As we released our album on Friday to aim for Billboard… It was because the first domestic music broadcast was next Thursday.
'It's open for about a week.'
It took a while to keep the momentum going.
And anyone interested in this industry would know that.
'We're definitely trying to work on this.'
As expected, after about two days, the excitement about the 'TeStar that met expectations' subsided and the sound of the candles quietly started to rise.
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[Personal opinion on TeStar's new song]
The song is great, but to be honest, I think it's too much. When I'm listening to the song, I wonder how the hell they'll do this live…
The music video performance is the same. They're going to do both at the same time? Hmm…
I wonder if it will be pre-recorded, but it's a little push-style. TeStar's biggest strength is performing live, but it feels like they kicked it with their feet.
I know the big picture of aiming for the US, but I hope they don't lose their original intention.
+I am not an anti nor a fan, just a listener.
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-As expected, I wasn't the only one who thought this way. To be honest, it's a little bit critical? It was because they created an atmosphere.
-TeStar is a group whose strength is performing live, so if they fail, they would be more ridiculed.
-Well, if they manage to come to their part, they'll make the choreography a bit weaker, really, all the shit…
These were the three most liked comments.
"Hmm."
After all, there were some complaints, but they were only concerns about the live performances.
Very good.
'Looks like there's not much to complain about.'
I was expecting that they would want to cause stronger stress than the sentimental comment and say, 'It's crazy, it's not my taste'… So this wasn't too bad.
In the meantime, in the English-speaking world, idiots who picked up some K-pop from somewhere even installed it.
- They'll really do that high note with this dance? *out of my mind*
└ To tell you the truth, most of them dance to pre-recorded songs Don't expect too much
└ Shut up, K-pop haters! They performed live on almost every stage. If you wait a little bit, you will be able to see a great stage!
There wasn't much of a fuss.
All sorts of opinions come out from the mixture of people who came in through
The middle opinion was 'The music video is amazing, but will they be really able to do this?'
That was good too.
'The buzz is sweet.'
Wasn't this kind of noise supposed to be sorted out as a good topic on stage?
'Of course, it'll turn out to be a good story if we do well.'
As soon as we talked about the stage, it seemed like we had already come to a conclusion as to whether we would do well or not by looking at the members' reactions.
I smirked and cracked my neck.
Where should I look at objective indicators?
'Status window.'
After a while, I summoned a hologram.
It had been almost half a year since I checked my stats properly.
'It's not like I can do something like leveling up other than checking the facts, so I don't need to see it often.'
Still, it was because I didn't live so carelessly that the stats I worked on would disappear.
'It will be the same.'
Recalling the moments when I benefited from good distribution, I checked the contents anew.
'Let's see… !'
And I was surprised.
[Name: Park Moondae (Ryu Gunwoo)]
Level: (-)
Title: Successful person (Idol)
Singing: S
Dance: B+
Appearance: A
Talent: S-
Traits: Infinite Potential, Time of Indulgence (S), Mission Constitution (S), Snatching Ears (A)
Points Remaining: 1
'Why are there two S ranks?'
No, I didn't even take a look at the stats, but it still changed like this.
'Why did my talent become S grade?'
I didn't know what I did to get this to S. Was I good at stage experience?
In addition, my appearance went up a notch.
Now, it was not an A-, which was an A-grade pull-up, but a real A.
What was this… Well, it was the power of exercise and dyeing my hair.
'The natural increase is amazing.'
I tossed my gray hair and crossed my arms. It seemed that I lived harder than I thought.
"Hmm."
It was kind of fun.
'It will be difficult not to perform on stage with these stats…'
Hmm. Shall I shock them a little?
I distributed the last points without regret.
"Let's try it."
I smiled and crossed my arms. Looking back on the internet in a few days…
[Wow… Hyung, you really have professional idol stats… …]
"… !"
I almost fell down.
Reflexively, I tried to push the clunky small pop-up next to the status window with trembling hands.
But before that, a pop-up popped up in front of me again.
[Hehe, did this really deliver? Oh my god! No, I'm sorry, hyung, were you surprised?? I didn't know I could do this either!]
Wait a minute.
This way of speaking…
"… Park Moondae?"
[Yes! It's Keundal!]
What was this?
[Hyung, have you eaten yet? I had mackerel!]
I stared blankly into space for a moment.