Chapter 69 |
JBS Plus Service.
The premium service, which didn’t offer any special content, but only the privilege of watching broadcasts from JBS stations, was launched despite being criticized by viewers.
You might wonder if anyone would subscribe to such a service, but…….
[“Refreshing drink! Drink it! See you at the convenience store!”]
“How can they make me watch ads on a service I’m paying a subscription for? Seriously, have they completely lost their minds over money?!”
Here it was. A doormat.
“The only major content is the live broadcast of the Survive IDOL competition! Those bastards are just laying back and treating the trainee babies as money-making machines!”
It’s Han Seungbeom’s famous fansite master, Kim Hayeon.
“Noona, please be quiet. I can’t hear properly. The MC just introduced Seungbeom’s concept, and your yelling almost made me miss it.”
“Miss it? What’s there to miss? Your eyes are sparkling like crazy. And what have you been rustling around with all this time?”
“I need to clip and upload the part where Seungbeom just appeared. The marine concept is insane.”
In the end, the siblings found common ground in their completely opposite tastes, united in fangirling and fanboying over the one and only Han Seungbeom.
“Upload it quickly so I can watch it. I’m bored because Seungbeom’s order is the last.”
“I already posted it? Noona, did you follow my account? I’m going to block you.”
“Yup, from private account. Thanks for your hard work.”
“This is really pissing me off. Of course, I followed your account too.”
“Wow! Seungmighty-nim posted a new post! I have to share it on my timeline.”
“That’s me!”
“Shut up. I don’t really want to know if the owner is you.”
Despite not acknowledging each other’s existence, the two individuals, who recognized each other’s skills, eventually reached a point where they worshipped each other’s contents as separate entities, just as the well-known fansite masters and the well-known channel owner on internet.
[“Ah, trainee Han Seungbeom! Please say hello to the fans! There are tons of your fans in the chat right now.”]
“…….”
“…….”
As soon as the MC addressed Han Seungbeom, the siblings stopped fighting as if they had made a promise, their eyes wide open. No one was allowed to make a sound.
[“Hello, Seung … Gyodo? I heard that’s what they’re called, but I’m not sure if that’s right. Thank you for coming to cheer on me again today.”]
“….Ugh!”
When Han Seungbeom tilted his head sideways and smiled shyly, a suppressed scream escaped from between the siblings’ tightly closed lips, as if their breath might stop at any moment. It was the howl of a beast that had forgotten human language.
[“The new hairstyle really suits you. The chat is blowing up. I’m actually a bit shocked too. Wow, you look really handsome.”]
[“Thank you. I changed it a little to fit the concept.”]
The screen, which had shifted to Yang Hajun, returned to a close-up of Han Seungbeom’s face, and at that exact moment, the lighting, still in testing, miraculously fell on him. The already bright eyes and skin were illuminated even more, making his face, which was unreal to begin with, look even less of this world.
‘Crazy, no, I’m dead. Blond?’
‘God…….’
Their minds were racing with a whirlwind of incoherent thoughts. And it wasn’t just the siblings; the chat window, which had been gradually going up next to the live broadcast, went up at an explosive speed, as if a dam had burst.
— Crazy visual
— I enjoyed the second serving of Light Source Man
— The Great Han Seungbeom……
— It was hilarious how everyone was so shocked when they saw Han Seungbeom’s face that the chat stopped for a second LOL
— Ah, I forgot to type in the chat for a moment hahaha this is so absurd. All I can say is that this is so absurd.
— How on earth has SU Entertainment been hiding this guy? His face is literally glowing. Did they even obtain superpowers to block the light?
— SU is absolutely killing it lately.
— Is that the Han Seungbeom? Wow…..
Han Seungbeom, who was reading the chat window with MC Yang Hajun, had a smile on his face as he watched people’s reactions. The two siblings clutched their hearts as they saw the scene. And in the hope that Han Seungbeom would see their chat, they quickly typed away.
— You are my light, Seungbeom-ah. Let’s do well today!
— Just leave Seungbeom alone. I’ll gladly go to the military twice in his behalf.
The first chat was from the older sister, and the chat that followed was from the younger brother.
[“All of you are my light. I’ll do well today. Fighting!”]
And the lucky person who caught Han Seungbeom’s eye was the sister. Kim Hayeon was so deeply moved by the fact that Han Seungbeom replied to her chat that she wiped away a tear.
“He says we’re his light. Our Seungbeom speaks so beautifully!”
“Ah, I’m jealous…….”
“Hey, if you talk about the military to a male idol, you’re bound to get ignored, you idiot.”
“That’s right. I just thought my love was that much…….”
Han Seungbeom seemed to have something he wanted to ask, so he bent down and brought his mouth to the microphone that Yang Hajun was holding. In response, Yang Hajun immediately raised the microphone to a comfortable height for Han Seungbeom.
Han Seungbeom nodded as if to thank Yang Hajun, then grabbed the collar of his sailor uniform with both hands and asked.
[“Many people have said they’d like to see me wear this at least once. What do you think? Do you like it?”]
As Han Seungbeom asked his question, the camera scanned his outfit from head to toe. Kim Hasol, taking in the white beret on his platinum hair, the navy-colored collar, and the white knee-high socks, shouted loudly.
“I like it!”
At some point, Kim Hayeon had brought out a slogan with Han Seungbeom’s face printed on it, shaking it with empty eyes.
“I love you…….”
It was the fate of those who didn’t make it to the on-site evaluation audience.
[“Thank you. Please look forward to the performance.”]
After observing the hot reactions in the chat, Han Seungbeom nodded slightly, then waved goodbye without a second thought and stepped out of the camera frame.
It was only after Han Seungbeom disappeared from the screen that the siblings were able to release the breath they had been holding.
“Ugh, gasp … I thought I was going to die.”
“….I’m welcoming the baby Jesus.”
“Noona, you’re not religious.”
“No, I am. I believe in a god called Han Seungbeom.”
“…….”
***
“Finally! Finally! It’s Seungbeom’s turn!”
“Oh my god, how many advertisements are they putting in front of Seungbeom’s performance? These guys must know what they’re doing. There are so many people waiting for Seungbeom’s stage!”
After Han Seungbeom disappeared, the siblings, who had been watching the other teams’ stages with blank expressions, suddenly clenched their fists and became overly immersed as it was time for Han Seungbeom’s team to perform.
Another trainees’ performance?
They didn’t matter.
“Aside from Han Seungbeom, all the other trainees in this survival program are enemies“, “No matter how much they try to tempt me, I won’t be swayed“. Just as those thoughts crossed their mind, the intro began to play.
“He’s coming. He’s coming. He’s coming!”
“Shut up!”
[“Get ready, let’s go! 3, 2, 1!”]
The performance started with Han Seungbeom’s shout.
[Boom boom boom! Boom! Boom boom!]
Amidst the ear-piercing screams of the on-site audience, the members quickly gathered around Han Seungbeom. Han Seungbeom extended one arm toward the camera, while raising the other to his head in a salute-like gesture, and slowly turned his body in time with the beat.
The camera, centered on Han Seungbeom as if he were a mast, moved along the direction of his fingertips, swaying like a ship, capturing the members’ appearances in full. Each time the members reached the edge of the stage, they gave a bounce to ensure the camera didn’t capture beyond the performance area, creating a more realistic impression of being on a ship’s deck.
‘Whoa, I guess that’s the intro choreography Seungbeom said he added!’
‘This is the sea … so what if there’s an East Sea or a West Sea? The Captain has created our own sea right here.’
The siblings swallowed their screams to avoid disrupting the song and kept their eyes on Han Seungbeom’s every movement without missing a moment. Anyone who made a sound and disturbed the experience would be immediately killed.
[“Marine Marine! Refreshing sea sea Raise the anchor, signals our departure.”]
[“Look at the white waves splashing! Marine Marine!“]
[“Say hello to the whales (Hi!) Through the wind (Hey!)“]
[“Drops of water are singing) Do-Re-Mi! (Do-Re-Mi!) Sing together! (Hey!)”] ‘We picked a good song…….’ Kim Hasol exclaimed in admiration after hearing the catchy song. He was swept up in the fandom atmosphere that had opened his eyes to a strange new taste, and voted for the refreshing concept. If this song had gone to another trainee, he would have been so upset to the point he wouldn’t have been able to sleep. And, most importantly, Han Seungbeom nailed the concept so well. [Guys, listen to the advice of those who died first.] Kim Hasol watched the performance while thanking those who had set the fandom atmosphere in the beginning a hundred times. . . . [“Yeah! Yeah! The sea is my friend Marine Marine!“] [“Sparkling water droplets Colorful rainbows in the background It’s a gift to me.“] Since was a refreshing concept, the choreography consisted of easy-to-follow moves, much like children playing around. However, the formations were always high-quality, with light steps and diverse movements, which seemed to be Han Seungbeom’s trademark. ‘Don’t try to rest when moving positions.’ As if following the words Han Seungbeom had repeated until his mouth was dry, the members moved with a free-spirited vibe while maintaining strict order to avoid appearing disorganized. It was a flawless, professional performance. As they watched the performance with smiles on their faces, the climax was approaching. [Thump, thump, thump!] The kids, who had been standing straight in a diagonal formation, saluted in turn to the fast tempo, and the last one, Do Yuda, dramatically spun around, extended his hand, and belted out a high note. [“Marine Marine! Look at the blue waves under the blue sky!”] A perfectly steady, unwavering sound resonated through the speakers. ‘The child who always clings to Seungbeom really does well…..’ ‘There’s no post-editing, but it sounds this good?’ It was such a perfect live singing that it even captured the attention of the siblings, who had little interest in anything other than Han Seungbeom. The refreshing vibe of the song was further amplified with Do Yuda’s clear high notes, delighting the listeners’ ears. As if trying to maintain the tension that had been raised at once, the dance break that the siblings had been most looking forward to followed. ‘Our Seungbeom!’ ‘Of course, the Captain should take the lead for the dance break!’ Han Seungbeom started it off, and the member who had the best dancing skills after Han Seungbeom followed. However, even though the center shifted, the on-site audience only had eyes for Han Seungbeom. No matter how far he was pushed to the corner, Han Seungbeom had the knack for drawing people’s attention. The siblings felt a renewed sense of pride as they watched it, and clutched their chests. As the dance break ended, the refreshing and rhythmic MR disappeared, replaced by the sounds of an actual sea, such as the sound of crashing waves and seagulls. After completing the difficult dance break, as everyone quietly caught their breath, there was one member who remained calm, maintaining a peaceful breath alone. It was Han Seungbeom. Han Seungbeom slowly turned and took one step at a time towards the camera. [“When the waves crash, we head towards that endless sea”] As he began to sing, the melody, which had settled calmly, gradually grew louder. [“It’s waiting for us.”] With Han Seungbeom’s whisper, the energy surged back in an instant, as if being swept away by a strong gust of wind. [“Marine Marine! Today, tomorrow, and forever, we’ll be together! Our fun adventure is just beginning.” Riding that momentum, the stage rushed towards its ending, and the refreshing concept team was able to finish their performance with cheers and applause that were incomparable to any other team. [“Thank you!”] “Ah, my jaw hurts……” “My throat … I must have strained it from getting too excited.” Only after the performance ended were the siblings able to make a sound, each complaining about their own ‘Han Seungbeom side effects‘. But there was no time to dwell on the pain. “Good……” It was time to share their impressions of the performance with their internet family. Kim Hayeon and Kim Hasol reached for their respective cell phones without saying a word. You can support this translation through Buy Me a Coffee! previous Translator’s Corner: Everytime I tled the lyrics of MC’s performance, I was ??? who listened to this, but then I remember my daily jam song lyrics are just ba banana ba bananana so I have no right to speak Anyway, I need to prepare my heart for the next chapter, see you tomorrow (maybe)