If I Fail to Debut, I’ll Get a Killer Disease

“Wow, I’m really nervous!”

“I hope we can show up a lot.”

The voices of the sweaty youth echoed through the auditorium of the dormitory.

‘’The mood is night.’

I came to the set late at night, wore uncomfortable uniforms, and sat in an uncomfortable iron chair while filming.

There were cameras everywhere, so it was hard to show that I felt uncomfortable. It was just me too.

Gold 1, 2, and Keun Sejin must have gotten tired of chatting among themselves, so they came all the way here and put up with it.

“Moondae-hyung, how do you feel about the first episode?”

“Ah~ you say you’re ready to become an evaluation legend?”

“It’s amazing! Moondae-ssi!”

“Stop……”

I couldn’t even ignore the nonsense where they said my life was a legend……

I want to drink something cold.

‘……Oh, there’s a drink.’

Now that I looked at it, there was an ionized drink under each seat. Seeing that the brand is clearly visible, I think they finally got the PPL.

It was a generic maker, but it was probably a brand. I took the drink and gulped it down.

And I almost spit it out.

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“……”

I can see why they put the PPL.

It tasted horrible.

“The countdown is coming up soon! Start shouting at 10!”

Following the staff’s shout, the logo disappeared from the beam projector screen up front and a number appeared.

“10! 9! 8!……”

When the countdown ended and the melody of the theme song 〈It’s me〉 started playing, cheers and applause erupted from all over the place.

And with that, the long-awaited episode 1 aired.

*** 

The first episode was shown for 2 hours as a special program.

This meant that the participants sat on iron chairs for 120 minutes and did not move except for broadcast reactions.

But I don’t think the participants were concerned about that.

There was only one thing that mattered.

‘How long did I show up on the TV?’

Of course, there must have been many more disappointed participants.

How was I?

Well, after the filming is over, let’s review the contents with the reactions I find on the Internet.

First of all, there were all kinds of reactions on the internet, including articles criticizing 〈IJC〉 and best comments, were openly sent on the screen.

And the subtitles appeared.

[Many controversies!]

[Really, How did the actual shooting for 〈Re-listed! Idol Joint-Stock Company〉 go?]

Viewers reacted the same as before.

In other words, they kept on watching the broadcast while cursing.

– No, to show this kind of thing without skipping it, as expected of the cable class Ha

-It feels like I am chewing on Mala flavored popcorn

– This is so boring, just show the kids.

Fortunately, the opening passed quickly, and the first participant appeared.

[Ah~ I’m so nervous!]

‘Oh, Choi Wongil.’

Yes. The group evaluation that Choi Wongil belonged to was aired first. Choi Wongil received quite a bit of a portion since he was the typical youngest.

‘I remember the first participant was someone else.’

And the first participant did not receive a portion after that.

‘He won’t show up in the future either.’

Overall, it was like that.

It had been independently selected by the production team. Some participants didn’t even get a proper reaction cut.

Interestingly enough, the participants who were members of my previous group received quite a bit of portion.

Starting with Choi Wongil, Keun Sejin, as well as Gold 1 and 2’s evaluation was broadcasted before the first part was over.

It felt good. When entering a team fight, it was good to start with a good team.

‘Of course, the most important thing is that my portion is long.’

If my evaluation was not edited, it would be in the first episode in order.

And luckily it came out.

[Next participant, enter now!]

My portion first appeared at the end of Part 1.

It was a strange feeling to see Park Moondae walking up to the stage on the screen. It felt like I was watching someone imitate the actions I took.

Behind me, Keun Sejin and Golds started hitting me on the back and holding my shoulder.

They made it so I had no room for immersion.

“Hey, hey, you’re coming out! Can you see it?”

“…Uh, it’s me.”

If they shook me a bit more, I wouldn’t be able to see even if I had eyes, so stop.

I couldn’t say that, so I gave a moderate response and focused on the screen again. There was a conversation with the judges.

[Yes, participant. Please introduce yourself.]

[……My name is Park Moondae. I look forward to your kind cooperation.]

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As soon as Park Moondae finished his greeting on stage, the interview was immediately inserted. It was a positive sign because it was proof that the ball went into editing.

[Q: Is there anything you want to say?]

[Park Moondae: No. (silence)]

[Park Moondae: There is nothing special.]

The BGM without laughter and low sound effects were a bonus.

“……Well.”

Let’s see…… This must have been my answer to the question of whether I had any dissatisfaction with the team members.

Why did they put it up here?

It was an edit that made me take back the word positive within 7 seconds.

‘This is cheap.’

The absurd reactions of the judges showed up more exaggeratedly on the screen.

[No, that’s all?]

[Yes. I do not have any experience to introduce.]

As soon as the answer was finished, another interview cut appeared.

[Park Moondae: (Before this show) I have no experience in the entertainment industry.]

[Q: Have you received any training?]

[Park Moondae: None.]

I thought I was X’ed here.

I had deliberately mentioned it was difficult to adjust on purpose out of fear of my answer being cut out, but I didn’t know it would turn into a short answer at all.

At this time, the Internet reaction was also brutal.

– The answer is so insincere.

-Concept?

-He doesn’t seem motivated, but why are you crawling out as a newbie;;

– It would be funny if he was like the king because he is not good at it.

And all the absurd whispers of the judges on the screen came out with subtitles.

[Ah, looking at the application form here, there really isn’t anything.]

[Yeah.]

The stiff facial expressions and whispering cuts of the participants who were previously judged passed in an instant. I was curious as to where those cuts were from.

The next words of the judges had a screen effect as if they were saying something sarcastic.

[Then let’s check out your performance.]

[Yes]

On the screen, Park Moondae grabbed the microphone and the accompaniment flowed out.

And when the first verse started coming out

[Ding ding! It’s the sound of an ice purifier~]

An advertisement came out.

It was a cable privilege, a mid-advertisement.

“OMG!”

“Don’t worry too much bro.”

Exaggerated reactions and worries poured out around me.

“Are you okay?”

‘The guy who didn’t have a single appearance yet is worried about me?’

The atmosphere was too burnt, I think it was the camera’s fault.

I answered bluntly.

“It’s okay as long as I show up on the TV.”

Of course it was bullshit. Whatever I actually did, it was over with the editing.

However……

I laughed inwardly.

‘I don’t think it’s going to kill me at all.’

The fact that the advertisement was placed in the middle of the evaluation meant that it was okay to cut off the flow once.

In other words, what comes after the ad won’t annoy viewers.

The short interim advertisement soon ended, and the previous scene started flowing again.

By this time, public opinion on the Internet was hitting the ground.

– I’m not really curious about it, but there’s even an advertisement.
– Ah, give the dose to the kids who are good, not the ones who aren’t.
– I don’t accept someone with a normal concept
– I don’t want to see you in survival anymore

And the moment Park Moondae, who grabbed the microphone, started singing, the comments stopped for a moment.

[I remember the me that I used to know……]

[…!!]

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The images of the judges who widened their eyes and the participants who suddenly raised their heads were cross edited in.

-?
– What
– Eh
– Why are you so good?
– Hahahahaha, he is doing well

To be honest, I was just as perplexed as the internet reaction.

‘……You’re good.’

With the editing added, it came out as if some kind of hermit genius appeared in the audition.

Even the vague hand movements that couldn’t possibly be called choreography were cut off so well, it looked plausible.

It was a much more favorable edit than I expected.

‘I guess they were trying to create a fun reversal by killing expectations in the beginning and then showing a good stage.’

[As if everyday is a PARTY, ooh~]

During the high note in the second half, there was even a cut of judge Mudy covering her mouth.

‘I don’t think that’s from my evaluation?’

Did they cut it off from an interview and offset it like this?

While I was shivering, the public opinion on the Internet turned around in an instant.

– Wow, he is really good.
– The feeling of wanting to escape from fully giving in
– Wow, the high notes are amazing
– His voice is so good hahahaha, I’m embarrassed

– It’s been a long time since I’veseen someone who sings Party in me well ㅠㅠ Is he called Park Moondae? I am going to buy his stocks

The production team even added a brief silence after the song ended.

[Thank you for listening.]

[……]

The close-up of the other participants’ reactions along with the silence turned the scene into a needlessly dramatic one.

The explosive reactions of the judges that followed were also quickly illuminated one by one, and large subtitles were added to the words of the choreographer as if they were famous sayings.

[You, You know that you did a good job right!?]

[…I practiced hard to sing well.]

[No, this is just something you are born with. You have talent.]

If there is a problem, it is that my reaction to those words was very boring since they edited it like that.

And it was probably on purpose.

[Then, you never had any special lessons before?]

[Yes.]

[None at all? Not even a cram school?]

[Yes.]

It was like this just by looking at the internet reaction.

– Haha, I don’t think he practiced hard.
– Moondae-ya, there is no soul in your answer
– There was a time when Jae’s soul sang, where were you?

It was positive that they did not think that ‘Park Moondae’s reaction was malicious as jokes were mixed in the comments.

Hmm. The strands were barely caught.

‘Inconsiderate… Did they consider my character as a poker faced talented person?’

I would be criticised a little, but it wasn’t a bad start.

No, it was rather good.

If the editing of the teamfight after that wasn’t crazy, I think I might be able to easily pass the second round with this early recognition.

‘If this is the flow, I might be able to wrap the dance appropriately and hand it over.’

The contents began to appear on the screen with a hopeful feeling. It was about Youngrin asking for a dance.

The reaction on the Internet for this was ambiguous.

– Right, I guess he can’t dance
– Wow, they are making him dance
– It looks like I’m going to be solemn ㅠㅠ
– I’m already embarrassed

[Yes. So, is this song possible?]

[Uh……?]

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However, as soon as Park Moondae immediately asked for a song, and the staff who were shaken by his words, were shown in the broadcast, the comments began to get excited again.

– What?
– What, what did you request
– Staff, why are your hands shaking like that hahaha
– I can’t even imagine what it is.

And when the insanely lively 〈POP☆ CON〉 started playing, both the editing and comments went crazy.

[!!!!]

 Park Moondae, who danced to ‘POP ☆ CON’ with a serious expression, was cross-edited with subtitles full of exclamation marks and the water-spouting judges, and the atmosphere went to another world.

“……”

“Ahahaha!!”

The voices of the participants laughing came from all directions.

Honestly… I was ashamed.

‘No…… I was just trying to make it look like I’m working hard on an easy song.’

The way it came out made it seem like I was a crazy person serious about popcorn.

I was worried that it might become an internet meme like this, but I didn’t know until I looked at the score.

– Hahahahahahahaha
– What is this cute thing? Lolol
– Even in stage he is serious, anyways of course
– You are working really hard hahaha

‘The reaction is…… good?’

The reaction was better than when I sang. Oh My God.