From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Chapter 961: Annual Halloween Party



It was the last day of October-Halloween night. Everyone was out on the streets, all dressed in their costumes.

Phoenix Entertainment wasn't an exception to the holiday.

Their Halloween Party was nothing short of legendary.

Every year, without fail, the company transformed its corporate office into a spooky wonderland. From glowing pumpkins to cobweb-covered chandeliers, everything screamed Halloween.

It was a tradition that Mr. Klin had created the moment he built Phoenix Entertainment. Although only a few artists attended back then, he still cherished every moment. And now, Lena carried on the tradition.

The best part? The costumes. Every artist showed up decked out in their finest, and the competition for best-dressed was as fierce as it was fun-especially when a large amount of money was involved.

Since they were the youngest group in Azure, RUNNIN' arrived first, promptly at seven.

The rookie group had been preparing for the event for weeks, determined to win the cash prize and use it to buy a month's worth of groceries.

Dressed as royals from head to toe, each member wore a different prince outfit, complete with capes, velvet boots, and crowns that sparkled under the moonlight.

Their leader, Yoon, practically floated down the red carpet, head held high like he actually ruled a kingdom.

And although it was an exclusive event, the photos of their costumes still managed to get leaked somehow.

Jia and her friends waited for the updates like hyenas preying on little dogs.

- They look like they just walked off a drama set!

- RUNNIN' really coming for that Best Dressed cash prize!

- They are rookies, but they already look like royals!

- Ah, this is uninteresting, though. I don't want prince-like visuals for Halloween.

- What do you want then?

- Someone dressed so ridiculously ugly that they're unrecognizable.

The boys couldn't help but strike dramatic poses for the imaginary crowd while the camera flashed at them.

They were the definition of extra, bowing to each other and pretending to knight their maknae. The moment was pure chaos, and by the time they reached the door, they were in fits of giggles.

Next up was LITTY, the two-year-old girl group.

The six girls appeared out of nowhere, each one dressed as a mythical creature. Unicorns, faeries, and elves glided down the red carpet, wings shimmering under the camera flashes.

The real spectacle, however, was Eunmi.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

She had fully committed to her mermaid costume, complete with a shiny green tail that left her unable to walk.

Two of her group members, Seoyun and Jiwoo, had to carry her in, hoisting her up with great effort.

- I'm crying. Why is Eunmi a literal fish??

- Now, this is what I'm talking about!

- Nah, this isn't the level of chaos I wanted to see. She still has pretty makeup!

- I think OP wants to see someone's bare face.

- Seoyun and Jiwoo deserve an award for carrying the team. Quite literally.

They made it inside without a hitch, though not without a lot of laughter and support from the other attendees who were quickly gathering by the venue doors.

As if on cue, CHAOS made their grand entrance.

And what an entrance it was. The group had opted for a pirate theme, though "pirate" seemed like too tame a word for how incredible they looked. Haruki led his team, his long black coat flowing in the wind as they walked down the carpet.

He wore a hat that looked like it had been stolen straight from a Hollywood set, and his usual perfectly coiffed hair had been replaced with a long wig.

- Oh my gosh, Haruki's wig!

- CHAOS really went all in, huh?!

- This pirate crew can board my ship ANY DAY.

- They can search my booty.

- It's not ugly enough! I want to see ugly costumes!

As the rest of CHAOS followed behind, the effect was almost too much. They had their arms slung over each other's shoulders, singing sea shanties at the top of their lungs.

By now, the venue was packed with idols and artists, each costume more creative than the last.

Scar, who was new to the scene, entered dramatically whilst utilizing her stage name, going full "Scarface" with a convincing prosthetic scar running down one side of her face.

- Is she a new actress? She's pretty.

- Queen moves, honestly.

- Is this what the guy wants? For someone to look like they've been stabbed?

- No! This is too professional-looking. I don't like it.

As the party continued to fill up, almost all the people were looking for EVE.

- Where are my babies?

- It's their first Halloween party appearance, so I'm excited!

- They're a very creative group, so I'm looking forward to it.

Meanwhile, Phoenix's fans didn't know what to expect from EVE since they were the newest addition to the company.

Unlike the other groups, EVE had been given almost no time to prepare. Their schedules were packed to the brim, and only the night before had they gotten the confirmation that they were expected at the Halloween party.

But no one knew what to expect from the boy group this time.

They'd been scattered across the city in their own homes since moving out of their dorm from Azure, and although last-minute coordination was their strong suit, this was an exception.

June stood in front of Haruto's mirror, frowning at his reflection. He had spent the last thirty minutes wondering whether this costume was a mistake.

"Do I look alright?" June asked, turning to Haruto and Marcus, who were casually sitting on the couch, their faces smeared with paint and various Halloween-themed accessories dangling off their arms.

Haruto squinted at him. "You look fine. It's Halloween, you're supposed to look ridiculous. Besides, this is your group's concept. You can't bail out on them!"

"Ridiculous is an understatement," June muttered, glancing down at his reflection.

They were running late, as usual.

Casper had already texted June five times, reminding him that the others were waiting for him outside Haruto's penthouse. June had been looking into buying the one next to it, but now

wasn't the time for those thoughts.

With a resigned sigh, June grabbed his coat and headed for the elevator. As he descended to the lobby, he encountered a mother and her young son in the elevator. The pair stared at him in stunned silence, the mother quickly averting her eyes while her son let out a small giggle.

When the elevator dinged open, he hurried out and made his way to the street, where the rest of EVE was already piled into a sleek black car.

As June approached the vehicle, he noticed the silence. His fellow members had been laughing and chatting moments before, but now they all stared at him with wide eyes. Jisung was the first to speak, his eyes wide in horror. "What are you wearing?"