〈Wise〉 was expanding its viewer pool from a frog in a well to a fish in a reservoir.
Using the aggro from episode 3 as a rising tide.
[LeTi Survival (SPOILER), elimination of contestants begin]
[Wise current situation.jpg]
[Ryu Gunwoo is in danger of being eliminated]
Unlike at the beginning of the broadcast, the comments also became more heated with fights and questions.
-Change the title to say that he isn't an eliminated candidate but is in danger of being eliminated!
-Oh my gosh, the guy with glasses?
-Someone explain.
└In a one-on-one death match between a trainee with a top-tier level of recognition and an ordinary person in the middle, the latter won.
└Awesome
└What do you mean, 'good'? Anyone can see that the former was better.
Viewers' opinions were mixed: Ryu Gunwoo did a good job, Jin Chaeyul did a good job, the president was crazy, was he really eliminated or not?
It was understandable.
'They edited it better than I expected on air.'
First of all, unlike other deathmatch teams where there was a sense of tension, the editing was done to the point that it was almost like a kindergarten.
[Ryu Gunwoo: Let's do our best.]
[Jin Chaeyul: Waaa!]
[Oh Yoonshin: (enthusiastic applause)]
[Three Chicks]
The BGM was also very simple.
The same went for Ryu Gunwoo's role.
The part where I used my brain to elicit the opinions of the yes-men was cut. It looked like I just took care of my teammates and worked hard on the stage with one mind and one intention.
[Harmony itself]
[Jin Chaeyul: I love it!]
[Oh Yoonshin: Me too.
[Ryu Gunwoo: Then I will write it like that.]
[Continuation of unanimous agreement]
Although it was a bit clumsy and blunt, I gave the impression that I was accepting of people.
[Q: How was being the leader?]
[Ryu Gunwoo: Everyone is a beginner at this… Since I am the oldest one, I have to pay more attention.]
My appeal interview went along the lines of 'I had no choice as a leader.' It seemed half-baked.
"Hmm."
It was exciting, so I had a can of beer.
'Even if I did the same thing, I was labeled as a fourth-dimensional idiot in
Either way, the power of editing was amazing.
Anyway, this team went through a sweet practice period and finally performed well.
But here, the CEO's review was quite cruel.
[President Kim Taein: This is not something that can be called fun.]
[!!]
[Producer with a stern expression]
Essentially, he was saying that I shouldn't be playing "house".
What was interesting was that this team wasn't edited as if we had been unfairly evaluated.
[CEO Kim Taein: Isn't now a good time to appeal and show what you're best at?]
[President Kim Taein: (Gunwoo) also gave up all the parts.]
[Ryu Gunwoo: …]
[President Kim Taein's stinging advice]
[Silent filming location]
Instead, it felt like the president had delivered a proper rebuke to an amateur team that had lost its senses.
'That's clearly editing influenced by the president's influence.'
So, if a participant was just following the flow, they might think, 'Okay, maybe this was too much of a flower garden…?' It was puzzling.
There was a close-up of a nervous Ryu Gunwoo, even sweating a cold sweat.
There, the president shook his head slightly as if he didn't agree with this, and then shouted firmly.
[President Kim Taein: Announcement of the winner.]
And 'Jin Chaeyul wins' appeared on the electronic display board.
'It's good.'
It seemed like the public opinion would be something like, 'Yes, this is a survival show, so he could have been more desperate, right'? However, one other element was included.
-He did well, so what kind of bullshit is the president talking about?
I performed well on stage.
'It's undeniable'
-LeTi's cute performance was very refreshing. What's wrong with him?ㅠㅠ
-I was really looking at it and saying, "These are my vitamins," but the president interrupted me.
-I was shocked that he was good at something like this… The chemistry with the kids was crazy…
After hearing that I had been unfairly evaluated, a fight broke out between people with different tastes.
-It seems like the concept was better received by Chaeyul because the words he received are a bit stronger?
-Yes, the leader was Ryu Gunwoo in the first place ㅋㅋ Jin Chaeyul just hopped on the bus.
└??They were on stage together, so what are you talking about? And it also means that he made careless choices as the leader
-Is this a true criticism of the team that pulled off the cool cutie concept so well?
-Honestly, the one in the supplementary class did worse than Ryu Gunwoo, but he was dropped because his style didn't suit President Kim's tastes. I feel bad for him… Are you fucking kidding me? ㅋㅋ
-They both did a good job. Let's criticize the boss who made the rules!
And as the viewers were so excited, the people who came to see the fire were snooping as well and got interested in watching the stage themselves.
And the newly arrived people also started to add words.
By immersing themselves in the position of a cool-headed and objective evaluator.
-He did a good job, but I guess it's not the president's preference. Isn't it inevitable since it's an agency's survival show?
-The member who showed a new side and the member who handled the concept well both did well, but since it was a death match, the member of the honors class seemed to be a bit easygoing.
-Ryu Gunwoo did better here in comparison to his first stage, so I don't know what the president is talking about.
"That's it."
I put down my smartphone. There was nothing more to see.
I had no regrets about using it as firewood to create buzz. Thanks to this, the board itself was getting bigger.
'Things will turn around in the next team match anyway.'
Whether it was a misunderstanding or not, it was actually good that public opinion was divided.
'That way, people will feel more relieved when the disagreement is resolved.'
Moreover, in the meantime, the other guys on my companion list were cruising along,
"Hmm."
I leaned with my arms on the sofa. Let me summarize it further.
First of all, Kim Raebin's death match was broadcast as the first stage, and it immediately drew a response.
-Kim Raebin isn't a LeTi trainee? ㅋㅋ He totally gives off the LeTi vibe.
-A producer?? ㅋㅋ? He's definitely debuting. Was he trying to run away to a place where there were no cameras?
-I thought the fact that he won as a person on the supplementary team while Ryu Gunwoo lost was clickbait
The guy he defeated in the death match was originally a no-nonsense guy, and thanks to his appearance, he settled in as a participant without any opposition or resistance.
The hate he received In
-Why on earth is Raebin acting like that? Why is he acting like he's in the military? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Below the stage, he's a helpless intern, but when he goes up to perform, he's like the boss. I like this kind of thing.
His coaching has been rewarding.
In addition, 'Shin Jaehyun VS Cha Eugene', which has already been previewed for episode 4, was already highly anticipated based on the practice process and mid-term evaluation alone.
When sorting it out chronologically, this was what the public opinion was looking like.
-Oh, that supplementary class participant is the complete opposite of LeTi's style ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Why did he come here?
-Why are they so good at it?
-Hey, really, did Cha Eugene win?;
-No, but Shin Jaehyun is really good… Ah, but I already got screwed up by Ryu Gunwoo, so I don't trust the president… Ah, it's harsh.
It was fun.
Normally, in an in-house survival show, you could see the flow. In many cases, it started with the show pushing narratives on who they really wanted to debut.
However, this time,
There was a refreshing situation where a surprise victory occurred for the supplementary team.
This was what made the program itself fun.
-It's so surprising that the whole plot turned upside down;
-It's still fun to watch even for people who aren't interested in things like this
-I don't know much about idols. Would it be good to watch still?
└ㅇㅇI guess it would be okay to just watch it as if you're watching a drama?
The embers met the firewood and burned.
Moreover, the broadcast even added a wedge at the last minute.
They openly posted this after the trailer.
[Recruitment of applicants]
[We are accepting support for new applicants who want to debut in the
[Go to the 〈Wise] homepage and click the button at the bottom. We ask for your support.]
It was a sign posted in front of the viewers that they were going to increase the number of variables again. And on a larger scale.
'The picture is fine.'
Actually, this was the idea that I suggested and Cheongryeo brought in.
-That's a good idea. There's little risk, and it'll seem motivating.
'It's not a bad thing for the company.'
Noise marketing was possible, but if necessary, it could all be cut off. Besides, if a talented person applied, wouldn't he be able to secure him as the next candidate?
This was not the end.
There was a huge announcement that should have been made here right away.
[!Global voting begins!]
[Please send your support to the contestants you are rooting for. Your opinion may determine their survival.]
Viewer voting began immediately.
However, it didn't specify in detail what power voting had, which made people even more crazy.
To what extent would the agency survival show reflect the opinions of viewers?
'The announcement of eliminations and the announcement of new applicants are being posted at the same time. These bastards are hitting it hard too.'
Anyway, thanks to this mess, the profits that could be gained from survival were being sucked away.
Prior awareness and fan base.
And even the characters of the participants.
Of course, my character was also becoming very detailed.
-A completely calm and friendly large puppy… It's the first time I've seen such a complete package, glasses man.
… A nerdy large puppy.
'Why?'
It was a bit funny that a dog appeared as my animal even though my initial image was so different from that of 'Park Moondae'… Anyway, awareness was steadily skyrocketing.
Nowadays, when I went out people started to recognize me. At worst, there were people sitting in front of my officetel.
This point was a bit problematic.
I got up from the sofa and glanced out onto the veranda.
"Hmm."
Here too, I could see a few suspects running around in taxis.
'I think Ryu Chungwoo wanted to avoid this.'
In the first place, it seemed like he got an officetel with good security because he was going to a national university, so wasn't it a problem that it was happening right now?
"I need to talk."
[Um, with those people?]
"No, with Ryu Chungwoo."
The time was just right. This guy also just got home from a club meeting and was here.
I asked him as soon as he came out after washing up.
"Chungwoo."
"Hm?"
"Aren't you uncomfortable with those people? There's a place at the agency's dormitory, so I think there will be fewer people if I leave for a while."
However, the guy frowned slightly and immediately answered:
"No, that's okay. More than that, are you sure you're okay?"
"Hmm?"
What was he talking about?
"… It's not a good feeling to be misunderstood by people you don't know."
Ah, was that the story?
It looked like this guy also watched episode 3 alone. And it seemed like he also looked at the comments while I was there.
'Indeed.'
I was curious how he would react if he found out that he had appeared in such a program himself.
I just laughed.
"The broadcast goes through the hands of many people, so it's inevitable that it will be misunderstood in the process. I might get criticized more than if I made a mistake."
"…"
"But I also get greater recognition. I can prove it more properly."
I made eye contact with Ryu Chungwoo. I nodded.
"I like this job. Especially when I go on stage."
"… I see."
The guy let out an inexplicable sigh, but then his smile returned.
"Then it's something to celebrate. Hyung found something to be passionate about."
As we were doing this, it really felt like we were just saying good things to each other as a family.
I put off my strange feelings and sat down.
"Thanks."
"It's nothing. Cheer up, hyung."
I bumped fists with the guy. Then, Ryu Chugnwoo asked me a question as if he just remembered something.
"Hyung, do you have any plans for tomorrow? Or would you like a drink?"
"Hmm. I think I'll be going out."
"Are you working again?"
"Yes."
In a sense, it was similar.
[Uh oh, finally??]
'Yes.'
I waved to Ryu Chungwoo, who entered his room, and I finally called up the window.
There will be no need to delay any longer.
[Companion: Would you like to awaken Lee Sejin?]
-Use Exp 1,000
Bae Sejin's awakening.
This time, I pressed the button without hesitation.
Light exploded.
[Leaping toward urgency…]
"Hoo"
It was okay if it failed. My reputation level was sufficient, so I could keep trying until it worked…
[First awakening successful!]
Yes!
Still, it was refreshing that this didn't explode and worked consistently well.
With my fists clenched, I tried to check Bae Sejin's status in the companion list.
… Even if this didn't pop up.
[Companion: Lee Sejin — Event Occurs!!]
[Lee Sejin realized… Σ(ㅇㅁㅇ)]
What?
Soon the pop-up shook and then popped, and a golden firecracker-like effect shook the pop-up.
[Companion name change event completed!]
[Lee Sejin → Bae Sejin]
"…"
Instead of thinking about anything else, I should just pick up his contact information and contact him.
• * *
"Actor, here…"
"Thank you."
Lee Sejin willingly accepted the bottle of water offered by the staff.
The manager also disappeared somewhere and had not been seen for several hours.
Thanks to this, his return home was delayed, but he calmly accepted the situation.
'I don't even have any expectations.'
As long as he could work, that was enough. And there was enough work.
He spent some time reviewing the content he would film tomorrow…
What was this?
"Aack!"
"… Sejin-ssi?"
Lee Sejin lowered his head.
His head hurt, and his vision returned with a tingling sensation…
And it was revealed.
'What?'
It wasn't that something unfamiliar had been forced into his head.
It was just that a lot of information was clearly revealed in his brain as if a veil had been lifted or glasses had been put on.
Monologues, conversations, and thoughts.
Events.
-Why on earth did
-I want to continue, but… no.
-I will change my last name to my mother's last name.
-I am Bae Sejin from TeStar. Please take good care of me during today's photoshoot!
It was overwhelming.
But as time passed, that clarity became truly and firmly established in his mind.
"…"
Lee Sejin, no, the person who had now recovered Bae Sejin's self staggered to his feet.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes."
There was no pain.
He sat back down without making any excuses to the staff.
No, to be precise, he didn't have time to explain. He had no idea what the hell this was.
'Why am I here? No, actually, it's even weirder that I'm not here… but.'
In the end, it was after the manager returned that his ego, which did not fit with reality, cleared his mind and established his identity.
And at this point, Park Moondae was receiving absurd news.
In his communication tab of the status window.
[Bae Sejin has no contact information yet…]
"Ha."
He looked at his colleague Bae Sejin's blank contact information and made a clear decision.
'It doesn't exist? Then, I'll do it myself.'
Park Moondae decided to go find him in person.