[143] Variety (1)

The sixth artist to reach the Billboard Hot 100 in Korea.

Solar’s entry into the US was featured in the main portal article.

She still has a long way to go, but it’s a start.

Solar and Eclipse.

After the 「Good Busking」 Meeting with the two groups.

I visited the busking filming location with PD.

‘This is not busking…’

Circular seats that go up endlessly in a cascading fashion.

In fact, it was a concert covered in busking skin.

“CEO, do you like the place?”

“Of course.”

The filming location of Good Busking changes every time, but this was at the top of the list.

“The general manager said he was really impressed by the showcase stage.”

“Oh really.”

“Yes. The same goes for Eclipse on the warm-up stage.”

“…”

Somehow, the entertainment department suddenly called Eclipse.

Good Bus King’s ratings are usually around 1%.

In America, it was a staggering number.

Because the popularity of U.S. YouTube and OTT was greater than in Korea.

“Then I’ll see you on the day of the shoot.”

“Yes. Thank you for your hard work.”

After completing the field verification, the way to return to the company straight away.

Trururu—

I picked up my smartphone and called the manager.

“Chief, have you started the Solar Radio schedule now?”

-Yeah. Just started

“I’ll go there too.”

-All right.

In the US, there was no ‘soundbang’ culture like Korea, such as music stars and music centers.

They were newcomers and nabals, and they had no choice but to survive on their own.

Like YouTube, live broadcasts, talk shows, comedy, radio.

It was worth it, how could they afford the expensive pop star fees?

‘But we…’

As soon as Solar got on the Billboard, there were many places she looked for.

In the end, if the song is good, it will float.

It is common regardless of nationality.

Giik-

Soon after, I arrived at the station and visited the radio studio.

“CEO, are you here?”

“Yes. Chief.”

The members who were talking in the booth found me and made eye contact.

Soon after, the Solar members continued their conversation with the radio host.

– Since when did Eunseo become interested in fashion?

-Ah, I once worked part-time at a clothing store.

-Amazing. Through enduring hard times, the current artist was born!

-Nope. It wasn’t that hard.

-Oh, positive mind.

It wouldn’t have been really hard.

It’s a diamond spoon.

“Chief, we have a good busking schedule.”

“Then, shall Eclipse return to Korea after finishing their American schedule?”

“Yes. It should be.”

At this point, I think it would be good for Eclipse to prepare for follow-up activities as well.

I prepared three songs from the beginning.

The second song is also popular.

“I share the practice room with Solar.”

“All right.”

Geeeing-

Then, a vibrating sound from the smartphone.

He was a casting director contacted in the United States.

“Hello. I’m CEO Jung Soo-ho.”

– We have a meeting.

“What meeting?”

The other person spoke to me in a proud voice.

– Invincible Marines.

One of the three entertainment programs caught in reverse in the United States.

However, there was one very minor problem.

-The ABS entertainment department requested two people to appear.

“Hmm, two?”

-Yeah. Shall we set up a meeting?

“I see.”

Who would be better if there were two?

The Solar members glanced at me with bright expressions.

Yeji or Eunseo can’t because they’re actors.

If you have a soldier image, you won’t be cast.

“Then Juhee and Diana…”

But Yang Joo-hee is in contact with another variety show.

Diana must be busy working on the song.

At that time, team leader Koo cautiously asked from the side.

“Hey, are you talking about the Invincible Marine Corps schedule?”

“Oh, yes. That’s right.”

“Aren’t the Eclipse members also in America right now?”

“Ah, but I’m still a rookie…”

I hate to send rookie idols into the army.

Now I see that the back of my head is tickling.

“… There’s nothing we can do.”

* * *

The filming location of 「Good Busking」.

The members of Eclipse went on stage with swollen hearts.

“Wow, we’re here…!”

Compared to the Blue Scholz younger sister group, Love Dolls.

Minji changed the company and felt like everything was going well.

“Guys, there is a Good Busking interview right now.”

“Yes!!”

Nam Min-ji, who is jumping and jumping out of greed for the center today.

The other members watched it with a smile on their face.

At first it just looked bad.

I feel like I’m working hard on my own.

Olivia smiled and took care of her members.

After a while,

Nam Min-ji raises her hand at the MC’s question during the interview.

Unusually, the good busking host was a Korean.

“Me!!! I’m the best at push-ups here!”

“Uh, how many?”

“I haven’t counted.”

“Then you’re doing great.”

“You should see that.”

Minji is passionate about answering all questions.

“Then who’s the best at running?”

“I am! I am the best at running!!!”

“Oh, you should go to ISAC.”

“Absolutely!”

The same goes for members who live a regular life.

“Meow!!! I’m a student, so I go to school!”

“Then you’ll get up early in the morning.”

“Of course! Carl wakes up!”

“Bravo.”

Soon, the host smiled strangely and asked the last question.

“Which member do you think will do well in the military?”

“… Ok?”

Minji looked around and raised her hand once again.

“Me, me.”

“As expected, I guess it’s because I’m the youngest.”

“Yes.”

Still, it seemed like he was trying hard.

Seeing that even if the question is a bit unusual, they are all accepted.

Although some of the questions are a bit odd.

“Now then, let’s start the Good Busking interview.”

“?”

The members looked at the host with question marks floating in their heads.

“Then what interviews have you done so far?”

“Oh, that was requested by the CEO separately.”

“… Seperately?”

“Yes. I’ll start the interview right away.”

“Oh, yes!”

I couldn’t shake off the uncomfortable feeling.

I quickly forgot about it and focused on filming Good Busking.

The opportunity to appear on stage-related entertainment is precious.

After a while,

The audience gathered after seeing the 「Good Busking」 Poster screamed.

-Waaa!!

Half the people who know Solar, half the people who don’t.

He was an artist on the Billboard Hot 100.

Diana drew a positive response from the audience with her fluent English skills.

-What’s my name!?

-Waaa—!!

Eclipse in the next order watched the stage nervously.

“… Hip-hop push girl.”

“The mentors are great.”

“I know.”

Then, lights illuminate the stage.

Senior Yeji started the introduction.

「Losing Star」

The hopeful lyrics express the moment when the stars go down and the sun rises.

Olivia listened to her song with bated breath.

Sometimes I liken beautiful music to travel.

It reminded me of the scenery of pouring stars floating in the night sky.

‘Someday I will…’

Following Solar, she wants to become a world-class artist.

She wants her father’s music to be heard all over the world.

Finally, the music faded with the stars.

-Thank you!

-Thank you so much!

Audiences gathered at the busking filled the circular staircase.

An estimated 1,000 spectators.

I wasn’t even a Korean, let alone a fan.

Beating, beating—

I heard the sound of my trembling heart in my ears.

“Oh, I’m really nervous. My heart feels like it’s about to burst.”

“What if I get booed?”

“Aw, don’t say that!”

“Yes.”

Eclipse members went on stage with the host’s introduction.

– Now, give Eclipse a big round of applause!

* * *

Next day.

Solar and Eclipse members were featured in major American media outlets.

Fortunately, the public reaction was mostly favorable.

You already built up a reputation through Girls on Top.

In particular, Solar members have already been performing here and there.

America was a performance culture rather than a broadcasting culture.

I thought this step would take a long time.

“…Is this fast?”

Solar is a legend.

The butthole is invincible.

In that sense, I thought of another entertainment that was caught in reverse.

‘In an interview…’

Surprisingly, it came out that Nam Min-ji has a military constitution.

Should we send two high school girls to the army?

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Knock, Knock-

Soon after, Umji Yu knocked on her representative’s office and entered.

“Brother, have you seen the news?”

“Yes. I saw it.”

“At this point, shouldn’t Eclipse also advance to the US!?”

“No. First of all, we have to establish ourselves in Korea.”

“Is it.”

What if a rookie girl group had already left Korea and traveled abroad?

Even if the newly created fandom turned their backs, they had nothing to say.

It’s the same even if you succeed in the US without Korean fans.

“In the end, if you don’t have a home to go back to, it’ll be difficult to get the kids’ mentality.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Yeah. Because there are minors.”

“Brother.”

Jiyu looked at me and said.

“It’s not something a person who sends minors to the military would say.”

“…”

It’s a pick on the back of the head, so it can’t be helped.

“Are the kids in the practice room right now?”

“Yeah. I was practicing for the stage.”

“Then.”

I said looking at the old bracelet on the desk.

“Then call Eunseo for a second.”

“Only Eunseo unnie?”

“Yes. Call me here.”

“Okay.”

At first, I thought it might have been the wrong one.

There’s no way I’m going to deal with my parents’ keepsakes.

‘The forecast hasn’t been sorted out yet…’

It was just a wish.

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Knock, Knock-

Soon, Eunseo entered her representative office sweating.

“Wow, look at the air conditioning here only.”

“…Isn’t the practice room air-conditioned?”

“Yes. It’s being repaired.”

“I’m sorry about that.”

“I only see you once.”

Eunseo naturally poured water into her coffee pot.

“Would you like a cup of coffee?”

“… This is my room.”

“Don’t say no.”

“…”

I’m doing that, maybe I’m thinking something wrong.

“It’s Eunseo.”

“Yeah.”

“What does this bracelet mean?”

“…”

I couldn’t say anything else for fear of making it awkward.

Eunseo paused for a moment, then she smiled.

“Because he is the person I am most grateful for, CEO.”

“Oh yeah?”

“Yeah.”

The thankful person.

“To me, all of you are people I’m grateful for.”

“…”

Embarrassed, I cleared my throat a couple of times before speaking again.

“Big, should I go shopping when I have time?”

“One. Two. Two.?”

What is Staccato?

“Yes. I understand. We can go alone.”

“Let’s see if it works.”

“… I’m in charge of managing your schedule.”

“Be quiet.”

Eunseo ignored my words and took out her smartphone to check it.

“Eunseo, I don’t have many days off, so I’ll just go shopping later…”

“Who, who doesn’t like it!? I’m waiting!”

“… Yes.”

“Hmm, it might be time.”

“…”

I haven’t told you the date yet.

* * *

That afternoon.

Two high school girls looking at me with blank expressions.

I didn’t want to do this either.

If you want to resent it, do it on the back of your head.

ABS broadcasting variety show PD-nim’s face turned red.

“I saw the Good Busking News.hahahaha”

“Okay?”

“Thank you for making such a big decision. What viewer ratings will there be if the brain genius girl goes to the army…!”

“… Somi is re-enlisting.”

“Oh, a career job!”

PD-nim was really talkative.

“Originally, it’s difficult to feature female celebrities. Especially, because we’re trying to make them of different races.”

“Ah, yes.”

“But I can’t bring anyone with me…”

“Excuse me.”

“Yes?”

Okay, so shut up and sign the contract.

I think our children will cry.

Because I have to mess with something.

“Aha, okay! You’re busy!”

“Yes. PD-nim, please take good care of me for 2 nights and 3 days.”

“You should ask the Marine Corps assistant! hahahaha.”

“…”

For a moment, it seems that tears welled up in Nam Min-ji’s eyes.

“My kids are crying!”

“Aha, sorry.”

“…”

Look at this, the kids are looking at me with resentment because of you.

“Kids, it’s okay. It’s okay. Let’s go.”

“Pu-a-a-aeng.”

“Don’t cry, pop.”

“Puff.”

I immediately took Somi and Minji and left the broadcasting station.

But this time, I let you know in advance.

Last time I hid it until the day of the shoot.

“Hey kids, do you want something to eat?”

“Simmered mackerel.”

In the meantime, Somi says what she wants to eat.

“… I’ll make it delicious. Let’s go to the dorm and eat.”

“Hey.”

Soon, Nam Min-ji sniffled and opened his mouth.

“I don’t eat fish.”

“…”

If you go to the army, you will know how to eat deliciously.

Saying this makes me feel like crying again, so I hold back.

Trururu—

At that time, I got a call from the producer I just met.

He was driving, so he got it with wireless earbuds.

-CEO, can I talk to you for a minute?

“Ah yes.”

-Are you listening alone?

“Yes. Why is that?”

This person, again and again, I was wondering if I was going to eat a lot to talk a lot.

-Can we move up the enlistment date by one day?

“Yes?”

-Only one of the two. Because there was a funk.

“…”

Somi can’t because she has a radio schedule.

“I think Minji will be fine.”

-Oh, at least, let’s enlist as a surprise the day before! hahahaha.

“…”

Whether it’s the US or Korea, the broadcasters are all the same.

First of all, aside from the surprise.

If Nam Min-ji enlisted one day earlier.

‘If so…’

Do you want to become an army officer?

Even in the US Marine Corps.

After a while,

Nam Min-ji disappeared from the company without a rumor.

And, a day later, Somi’s enlistment day approached.