Chapter 162
Seleste's first album, all activities have been completed.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a huge success.
Neither the members nor the agency's executives could have predicted that Seleste would have such a ripple effect after just debuting.
"Everyone, you've all worked really hard."
"Tha, thank you! "
Maybe that's why, whenever we went around the agency for meetings, middle-aged men in suits would sometimes tell us that we had a hard time.
It was only natural that Manager Hyung, who was more moved than us, went wild.
"I really feel more sorry for myself! We could have just won the Triple Crown and ended our activities. Ah~! Isn't SBM so tactless? "
"We actually thought it was fortunate that we didn't win the Triple Crown―"
"Really? Why? "
Chae Eun-gyu scratched his cheek and laughed at the manager's expression, which seemed genuinely surprised.
"I feel motivated. I just need to engrave in my mind that our next goal is to achieve the Triple Crown."
"What is the Triple Crown? "
"Yes?"
Manager Hyung said in a firm tone.
He looked like some kind of instructor, with his arms crossed and his expression frowning.
"Next time, after our comeback, we should try to get first place on every music show."
"Haha, that would be nice if that were possible."
"There is nothing impossible in the dictionary! I just felt it! "
It felt like Manager Hyung was motivating us in his own way.
The rest of the members, including me, just nodded, but Yoo Minha, who was ignited by the manager's passion, declared while sticking out his fist.
"We will still be #1 even after our promotions are over! I felt it this time when I saw senior Seo Jung-sik continue to be #1. It's really cool that you can get #1 without appearing on a broadcast! "
"Yeah, yeah! Men should have big goals for everything! "
"That's right!"
For some reason, there was a manager who matched Yoo Minha's code very well.
After some passionate words, Manager Hyung delivered the official announcement to us.
"First of all, the next comeback target date is scheduled for around the end of October. Until then, the preparation schedule for the second mini album will proceed similarly to the first album, and there is also talk that the music files have already been received from the outsourced composers."
"It's really fast? "
"Yeah. I think everyone thinks we can't miss out on the moment when popularity is soaring."
A strategy to take a relatively short break and maintain the popularity gained from the first album.
Like the fans, I also had my doubts about Sigma Entertainment's ability to perform.
But looking at this attitude, it seemed like they were trying their best to support Seleste.
"So, after the outline is more detailed, we'll have a meeting about the concept and title song. Until then, you've all been running very hard, so you can take a break and film various things like self-contained content or external content."
"I want to appear on more variety shows! "
"You'll probably get a lot of variety shows. No, to be precise, there are already a ton of requests for casting. You just have to decide which ones you want to go to."
Certainly, having broken several records since our debut, we would have been targeted as a main target by content channels.
Looking at the current YouTube trends where the younger generation is the main viewer base, everyone knows that when popular idols appear, the number of views is extremely high.
In fact, it means that we, who are in the upper hand, can choose the place we like.
"Hmm. External content is good, but I feel like I want to grow the Seleste Channel itself."
Kang Si-yoon, who was listening to our manager, raised his hand and expressed his opinion.
"It's good enough to go on other channels, but if there's no continuity and you only appear on one episode, you'll end up with a lot of views in the short term. Instead of going on external channels, I think it would be good for our channel to come up with various concepts."
"I agree with Siyoon. These days, it's more important than anything for the fans to not lose their love for the team during the hiatus. It's better for us to have more of our own content than one-off videos. That's why! "
The manager winked as if to say that he was glad he spoke up.
Then he gave us a mission.
"We'll film a lot of content before the next activity. But I thought it would be better if, in addition to the videos planned by the planning team, you guys decided what you wanted to do and proceeded with the content yourself."
"What we want to do ourselves? "
"Seleste's bucket list. I've given it the pseudonym 'Selkit List.'"
Bucket list.
It means freely writing about things that we would not normally do.
The members exchanged glances.
Then Song Hyung-bin carefully spoke about the most important point.
"Is it really okay to do anything? Without thinking about the money needed for bucket list content or other financial things?"
"The team leader told me to write down a list of things you want to do first without worrying about money."
"Okay, okay, okay! "
The first to react to this news was none other than Kang Si-yoon.
The moment I saw his clear, sparkling eyes, an ominous feeling spread throughout my body.
"Hyung, then is it okay if I say I want to go abroad?"
"Uh, where? "
"Is it okay if it's really far away? "
"Siyoon, you really aren't."
Song Hyung-bin seemed to have noticed where Kang Si-yoon's words were heading.
"Are you really going to do that? "
"I'm a man who does what I say! "
"But the people of that country are just sitting still―"
"That's why I'm doing this instead."
Kang Si-yoon hit his chest twice with a humble face.
"Shouldn't we visit Karis' hometown at least once, everyone?"
What was meant to happen has finally happened.
Is this how Kang Si-yoon's visit to Estonia, which he always talked about like a habit, and passport disclosure content are made?
"Estonia!"
"I've never been to Europe before! "
"The last time I was on a plane was to Jeju Island, Yubin."
"Omg."
The same-age line couldn't contain their excitement at the news that we could travel abroad, and to Europe at that.
"A visit to Karis' hometown doesn't seem like a good idea? "
"I also thought it would be fun to go on a trip abroad with the members. We'll end up going abroad anyway―"
"That's because we're going to a performance. We won't be able to fully enjoy ourselves."
"Yes, so as long as it's possible with a Jacon, I think it'll be fine."
As if things weren't bad enough, even Song Hyung-bin and Chae Eun-gyu agreed, saying it was a good idea.
I nodded, forcing the corners of my lips to rise.
"... I think it'll be okay."
As soon as I have some free time, I need to spend some time alone with the system.
Although I have managed to learn the basic background of Karis von Walden and the Estonian language, I have yet to work out the specifics, such as cultural knowledge or eating habits.
The manager laughed out loud after hearing the members' words.
"I'll tell you about your overseas trip right away. But it'll probably take some time. There are a lot of things to take care of, like finding a place, arranging plane tickets, and arranging accommodations."
"It's okay! As long as we can go, I don't care when."
"You really want to go to Estonia, Siyoon."
"I've been curious since I first saw Karis. What kind of place is Estonia...?"
When Kang Si-yoon looked into space with a wistful expression, this time everyone burst into laughter.
I also gave up halfway and laughed along.
Yeah, if you're being this serious, then I guess I should just give in and go.
"Anyway, everyone, write down what you want to do by tomorrow and send it to the group chat. We'll start filming right away with the Selkit List. Got it? Seriously, don't worry about money and just do whatever you want, like Siyoon."
"Oh yeah! "
"I'm already excited! "
"Everyone, don't be too lazy now that your activities are over. You have to take care of your condition consistently. Oh, and one last thing! "
Manager Hyung snapped his fingers as if something important had come to mind.
"Our cheering sticks will be officially released for sale soon."
"Fans have been talking a lot about cheering sticks, and it's finally coming out."
"It seems like the design team made a mistake, and the time has been delayed a bit. We should probably put up an announcement soon, but I think it would be a good idea to give Seleves a heads up before that―"
"... I'll do it."
Ji Yoon-chul, who had been silent the whole time, raised his hand and volunteered.
"Yoon-chul?"
"Yes. I was planning to do a StarUs live with Karis Hyung tomorrow. I'll mention it briefly then."
As soon as Ji Yoon-chul announced that he would personally host StarUs Live, everyone in the room shouted loudly.
"Yoon-chul! Our Yoon-chul has grown up!"
"... He's already taller than hyung―"
"Is it really okay if we do this? We haven't done a solo live yet."
"... It's okay. We can do it."
"Is Karis also okay? "
"Yes?"
I hesitated for a moment at Chae Eun-gyu's question.
Actually, I just heard for the first time that Ji Yoon-chul will be doing a live broadcast on StarUs tomorrow.
I knew that I would be doing a Roommate Live with Ji Yoon-chul before, but I had no idea that the day would be tomorrow.
First of all, I have to act as clever as possible here.
"Oh, yes. Of course it's okay."
"I never dreamed that Yoon-chul would be the one to start it all."
"Me too."
"Me too!"
"Okay, then I'll leave it to Yoon-chul and Karis. Just briefly mention that the notice will be posted next week or the week after."
"Yes."
Manager Hyung left the dormitory, leaving behind a few words telling us to get a good night's sleep.
When I came up to the room, I asked Ji Yoon-chul the main question first.
"This is the first time I've heard that we're going live tomorrow?"
"... I just came up with it a little while ago."
"On the spot? "
Ji Yoon-chul nodded.
"... For some reason, I don't want to lose my first solo live."
"Ahem."
Ji Yoon-chul's competitive spirit often aroused in strange places.
I chuckled as I looked at his face, which had become brighter than before.
"Well, it doesn't matter. I promised the fans that I would start broadcasting anyway, so the sooner the better."
"... But there's a problem, Hyung."
"What was it? "
Ji Yoon-chul let out a small sigh as he placed his chin between Muto's long ears.
"I said I would do it, but I don't know what to do on live."
As expected, he didn't even think about broadcast content.
To be honest.... Seleves who will come to see our live broadcasts will have fun just by looking at my and Ji Yoon-chul's faces.
But it's not like we can just sit there and do nothing.
I thought about it carefully and then remembered something I had said at a previous fan signing event.
"A good idea occurred to me."
"What is it? "
"First, pick up your phone, Yoon-chul."
"Yes?"
I smiled as I typed certain words into the search engine.
"Let's start with the MBTI test."
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