Debut or Die

If I can’t debut, I get sick to death. Episode 212

I hung up the phone with the person in charge of T1 and reviewed the conversation.

‘Please appear as a mentor on a KPOP global survival reality show… is it.’

Of course, there were not one or two survival programs that claimed to be ‘global’ so far. Right now, just doing < Azusa > made me think of picking a global KPOP star.

However, this format… It was a bit unique.

‘It’s not aired on Tnet, it’s also a Netflix self-produced title.’

It seemed that production was started based on the small success of < Azusa > on Netflix in the English-speaking world.

The composition of the program was quite experimental, but the fact that the offer was good was more important than that.

-As soon as the appearance was confirmed, everything was talked about forming a dedicated team.

It is clean.

If it’s a dedicated team and a variety show, isn’t the exchange cost worth considering?

‘It’s not just Testa who comes out as a mentor.’

And I wasn’t alone in thinking that.

Because the reaction of the members who received it was all ‘worth a try’.

“hmm… It’s fine.”

“If you just appear, will a dedicated team be established? I think it will be very beneficial in the long run!”

But there were also concerns.

“… It’s a bit like that for the producers, though.”

“I don’t have enough skills to teach anyone… Are you okay?”

It was an expected story, and most of it was organized in a reasonable line.

“I don’t think you need to worry about that. you are good.”

“That’s right~ Looking at the nature of the program, I don’t think you’ll ever be beaten up like that for being a ‘mentor’? Yes?”

“that’s right.”

It seemed that the selling point of this program would be that the rookie is a mentor. In addition, it was a format where there was no reason for the mentor to be edited by the devil.

what kind of program is it?

What I heard at the meeting with the production team after accepting the offer to appear would be an explanation.

“We will gather K-pop haters and give them K-pop activity training. Of course, it will be a one-time use that will end in one-shot humor.”

“… … ??”

The members were a bit perplexed.

‘It’s still the same.’

Anyway, you’re talking too blatantly.

Ryu Seo-rin, whom I haven’t seen in a long time, had a glare in her eyes.

Even though this human testa has gone this far, his attitude has become more rough.

‘Is this because I don’t need to be coaxed out like when I was casting for a role?’

Sejin Keun replied quickly, probably considering Ryu Cheong-woo, who was somewhat uncomfortable with the writer.

“Um~ It’s a composition where foreigners who don’t know much about K-pop become attached to it as they get to know it, right?”

“You can see it that way.”

It means that you are drawing a bigger and more radical picture. Of course, we don’t need to know that in detail.

There was only one thing the production team asked for from Testa.

“You must do well.”

And this is not particularly worrying.

“I will try to structure the script as well as possible so that you can somehow make your skills look superior.”

“… yes! Because testers are always so great! I think we just need to work harder and capture that image well on the screen.” Perhaps

the other production crew, who were a little taken aback by writer Ryu Seo-rin’s unfiltered words, intervened and slightly raised the testa.

At that time, the quiet Liu Qingyu asked calmly.

“Then you won’t look arrogant for nothing on the screen, will you?”

“… … !”

“… sure.”

Writer Ryu Seo-rin answered calmly. But there was a bit of agitation.

‘aha.’

The attitude earlier was overpowering.

It seems that the testa, who has a crush on this production team, came out stronger because he was afraid that he would be picky.

‘Shouldn’t I have guessed from the start when I offered my appearance as a deal to trade with the dedicated team?’

It means that the word that Testa will not appear in this production team’s work has already been circulated among the people involved.

However, it is not possible to get rid of it because it shows an uncomfortable appearance with a straight ball. It was clear that T1 had already put a lot of breath into it.

‘Well, I don’t have to worry about editing.’

The production team isn’t stupid, and there’s no way they’re arguing with the parent company.

“As mentors, various KPOP stars, including the testers, have already been recruited… .”

“yes yes.”

After that, the meeting flowed smoothly and ended without any special problems.

And after a few days, the article also became a big hit.

[Starting production of K-pop large-scale survival entertainment in partnership with Netplus]

[‘Guaranteed a gorgeous cast’… What is the identity of Netplus K-pop reality?]

[Netplus K-pop entertainment ‘Know KPOP Now’ super-large investment… K-pop market Norina]

It seems that the company name, T1, was not mentioned on purpose, perhaps because they wanted to independently develop the image of a new production studio.

Instead, as if on purpose, rumors about the cast circulated quickly and loudly on the Internet.

– ㅇㅇ Appearance was confirmed, but

└ I was delusional, and the male idol captain came out with third-class entertainment on Netflix for what reason?

└ Bottle X, why is Netflix third-rate?

I’m curious to hear that horse X is coming out from

-Mighty Studio? ㅅㅅIt’s said that it’s the hideout of Azusa producers, so it’s confirmed hahahaha

└ They say all the young 1st runners came out It seems like all the cast members of Aju 1st

company have been caught └The internet is going to turn upside down

survival;

Anyway, if I knew that the amount of mentorship wasn’t that big, it would have cooled down quickly, but people who didn’t know that fact were in a frenzy just with rumors of appearances.

‘I’m seeing the effect that I didn’t reveal in detail.’

While all kinds of idols were being discussed, the first day of filming approached with an embargo on the details of the official cast.

And after an 11-hour flight to LA, I will confirm the identity of the rumor I did.

“hello.”

‘X feet.’

There was a real VTIC.

step. Except for the rest of them, Cheongryeoman.

‘It wasn’t in the cast lineup I heard about in advance.’

I heard later that at the last minute, he personally gave an ok sign and boarded a private plane to join us.

I don’t know, but one of the best running mentors must have been fired.

“I didn’t know that you would participate in the audition program as one of the mentors, not alone.”

That’s also true of this entertainment style.

And Cheong-rye gave an unexpected answer.

“Ah, my solo album is coming out soon. So it serves as a global PR?”

“… … .”

“Like my junior said, I turned the direction of my activities outside of the group a bit. haha.”

“Ah yes.”

‘How did you convince the company?’

The agency that didn’t budge even though fans regularly sent trucks asking for individual activities gave up solo? Have you ever threatened to quit?

… for a moment.

‘Could it be that he didn’t release a solo until now?’

It may have been artificially blocking the group activities to make the other members cling to them.

‘Well, it has nothing to do with me.’

It doesn’t matter if this guy comes here or not, except for some unpleasant things.

“… Park Moondae! Let us sit down!”

“Ah yes.”

At Bae Se-jin’s loud call, I returned to my designated seat in the booth and took my seat.

Bae Se-jin covered the microphone at once and hurriedly bowed.

‘Why does that crazy guy keep talking to you?’

‘Iknow, right. Do you want to have your head smashed again?’

‘… … .’

It’s convenient to have support from people who know the whole story of the injury incident while on vacation.

‘Shall we go on like this?’

And to be more honest, I don’t care if this program fails.

If this lineup is dragged in and ruined, it will be the production team’s fault, not Testa’s fault.

In addition, just yesterday, the proposal to set up a dedicated team was passed by the company. Now, we just need to bring some decent people in line with the end of our activities.

‘That’s it.’

I ate all the food in this deal, so it’s enough if Testa doesn’t curse in this program.

It’s a waste of time to fly, but since I’m here anyway, I’m able to balance my schedule a bit by digesting my schedule in the US.

‘Looking at the script, all the cast members will eat aggro.’

I wonder if the production crew of < Azusa > really climbed up from the fires of hell.

“Going into standby!”

“Yeah~”

In the monitor screens observed by the mentors, the participants were reflected.

It is the appearance and behavior according to the script.

– I’m ready to become famous!

-I can’t help but say that it’s not cool, but of course I lie to get hearts on social media. Isn’t everyone like that?

-I want people to know me, be crazy about me, and be crazy about my actions. I have to do anything for it.

The friendly Korean subtitles below the English emphasized the identity of those people.

To put it vulgarly, it is a custom.

It was perfect to receive the evaluation that ‘I think I will sell my soul to become a celebrity in order to become famous’.

And this program is said to have recruited participants with the story that ‘celebrities teach you how to become famous’.

And here, there is one more secret that the production crew did not explicitly state.

It’s just a taste for music.

-Kpop? no! I’m like that… I’m not listening! never! (Loud laughter)

-You know what at school? I saw a lot of kids like that.

These guys hated KPOP, as writer Ryu Seo-rin said.

No, ‘I hated it’ is a very flat expression… I think ‘ignoring’ would be a more appropriate expression.

Cha Yoo-jin, who used to snort at the American talk show we appeared on thanks to a game collaboration, felt exactly like that.

“Ooh, that’s too much!”

It’s a little funny to see the monitor without hesitation and say things like that.

Anyway, that’s how the story of this program was established.

The contestants get a taste of K-pop self-discipline training after appearing on a reality show in anticipation of ‘I will become famous by being broadcasted around the world on Netplus’… Is.

‘That’s probably why it was such a fuss that I had to do well unconditionally.’

I guess I wanted to pick a scene where they open their mouths in amazement and declare ‘I will never ignore K-pop again’.

‘Gukppong is certain.’

Besides, we will definitely attract foreign K-pop fans as well. The problem is how to digest it with a universal liking so that it doesn’t cringe.

“It’s fun.”

“You might hate it!”

The guys who said a word while looking at the monitor seemed relaxed. Because I knew that a scene like that would come out anyway.

‘Honestly, there’s a high probability that the contestants will already know this fact and make a Go-Stop.’

what i don’t know

We just had to do our part properly.

Mentors riding on a stage set and appearing in each team in a place where there are participants who are excited to see who will appear as a ‘celebrity’.

With the ‘KPOP-like effect’ that is considered very flashy abroad.

Pupperpuppung! Pipipiyung!

[Welcome with applause! I’ll teach you how to become famous… This is the 7 K-pop star team!]

I heard the artificial intelligence MC supported by Ohseong shouting in English.

And the cloth fell from the top of the set, and the truth appeared on the screen.

-Welcome to

☆K-POP Training Camp☆

Of course, the response was not good.

[Oh.]

[Oh my god!!]

However, the filming moved on to the next cut with the officials who were flustered and unsure, deliberately exaggerated or forcibly laughed.

‘I don’t have time.’

How much time can 7 popular idols spend on this program?

So, while most of the mentors went home from work and only some of them went back to change their costumes and prepare, the participants were informed about the new content.

It’s called ‘Intro Stage’.

[On this stage, you can leave as the winner of this reality show right away. Even before entering the camp!]

To sum it up, ‘Can’t you admit that they’re mentors? If you win, I’ll give you the prize right away’.

And I was in charge of the first one here.

[Our mentors, please show up!]

It’s childish, but with a setting that seems to work well.

[As an audience of 100 randomly selected LA residents, you will alternately sing the same song as Mentor!]

[Of course, this song is not K-pop… It’s a pop song that you selected in advance! Did you choose it as a personal skill?] [

And the mentor will check the song now!]

It’s just taking off the rank insignia and sticking to it.