When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar
Chapter 135

# 136

Summit (3)

“I will strive to brighten the world with better songs from now on. thank you!”

KK’s acceptance speech ended with Dowook.

There was a mix of members who were crying and members who could barely hold back their tears. After Do-wook finished his acceptance speech, the members gathered around Jung Yoon-gi and hugged each other.

The sight of the six members gathering together and sharing the joy of winning the grand prize touched people’s hearts.

***

After the TBN awards ceremony, Hit Entertainment held a grand dinner for KK, who won the grand prize.

Even the president and vice president of Hit Entertainment gathered together to encourage the KK members. Milky Way, who won the main award at today’s awards ceremony, also participated.

She was the first grand prize singer produced by Hit Entertainment.

The president also could not hide his pride and praised Kwon Heung-jo, production director who oversaw KK. As if a bundle of praise had been released, even team leader Lim Seong-an of the rookie development team was called in and received praise.

Although KK was planned with production director Kwon Heung-jo looking at the big picture, team leader Lim Seong-an was not confident that it would turn out this well.

Team leader Lim Seong-an looked at the KK members sitting at the center table of the restaurant with a happy expression.

“It might be too late to say this since the results have already been released…” As

Team Manager Lim Seong-an spoke, Team Manager Shim Jun, who was next to him, asked what he meant.

“I remember the first time I saw Kang Do-wook at the audition.”

“Ah, Team Leader Lim chose Do-wook. “If I hadn’t chosen him then, I would have really hit the ground running and regretted it.”

“There’s no way I wouldn’t have chosen it.”

When Team Leader Lim Seong-an spoke firmly, Team Leader Sim Jun smiled as he poured water into his glass.

“He’s someone you can’t help but pick.”

“I thought it would work out somehow. “From the moment I first saw you.”

Team leader Sim Jun nodded. Team leader Sim Jun also recalled the time when Do-wook first thought of the idea of adding a piano prelude to the song of Brave Only Child.

Dowook was already there from the moment the debut song ‘Sorry but I Love You’ was born.

“A lump of luck rolled in. The same goes for other members.”

After greeting the stylists and other youngest staff members, Manager Oh Baek-ho sat down and joined the conversation between the two.

“I’ve never been this comfortable with kids as a manager.”

Team leader Sim Jun laughed at Director Oh Baek-ho’s words.

“At first, they tried to discipline the monsters, but then again, they asked the director if they were rookies.”

It has been a story for quite some time now. Director Oh Baek-ho frowned at Team Leader Sim Jun’s words.

“what. “That’s it.”

Director Shim Jun stiffened slightly as Director Oh frowned. Even though the relationship was not particularly difficult, Team Leader Shim Jun instinctively stiffened when Director Oh Baek-ho made an impression.

It was not because Team Leader Shim Jun was weak, but because Director Oh Baek-ho was very strong.

“Anyway, there will be quite a bit of change inside the company this time.”

Team leader Shim Jun deliberately diverted the conversation and glanced at Hit Entertainment CEO and Director Kwon Heung-jo and Manager Joanie who were sitting at the table next to him.

“The person in the human resources department said that all three of us were talking. Everyone, there’s not much time left until the salary negotiation, right?”

At Team Leader Sim Jun’s words, Manager Oh Baek-ho and Team Manager Lim Seong-an nodded slightly.

KK’s performance was such that it was natural to expect that those in charge of KK would receive salary increases and promotions.

“It’s not a very big company anyway, so I don’t have any expectations.”

Director Oh Baek-ho answered. Team leader Lim Seong-an denied it and said, as if it wasn’t true.

“Now it’s going to be a big company.”

Team leader Lim Seong-an of the rookie development team said that, and his eyes were sparkling.

Team leader Lim Seong-an had recently started a new talent development project with the support of production director Kwon Heung-jo.

For now, KK was enough, but it was time to steadily prepare for the future. Due to KK’s popularity, Hit Entertainment’s name became well known, and many trainees were joining the company.

Team Leader Lim Seong-an’s plan was to proceed quickly when good energy was riding on it.

In any case, even if they started now, the team would not be able to debut until next year at the earliest.

And the place where Team Leader Lim Seong-an’s gaze once again turned was to where the KK members were.

‘Memories of success are very important.’

Team leader Lim Seong-an did not believe the saying that failure is the mother of success. Her belief was that success only begets success.

In that sense, Hit Entertainment had the key to success halfway in its grasp. Just holding on to it well and not dropping it was half the battle.

The members, who had not been able to eat properly because they were participating in the awards ceremony, were eating meat in a hurry. Gu Cheol-min and the coordinators shook their heads as if they couldn’t stop the members.

I had no idea how many servings had already been added.

“Ah, I haven’t eaten too much lately because I’m on a diet, so this is all I can eat. “It’s a silma to me.”

Jeong Yoongi put down his chopsticks and grumbled.

“Wow, Yoongi hyung, you’re such a bastard.”

“What man? “It’s a boring topic.”

“Did you see me crying too?”

“This is real.”

Ahn Hyeong-seo went against Jeong Yoon-gi’s wishes and moved his chopsticks around without even listening. Jeong Yoon-gi also picked up his chopsticks again and ate the acorn jelly that was served as a side dish.

It was Seok Ji-hoon who was stuffing meat into his mouth without saying a word.

“If anyone sees you, they will think you are starving at work.”

“It’s true that I was starving.”

To Gu Cheol-min’s words, Seok Ji-hoon swallowed the ssam he put in his mouth and answered.

The members practiced and dieted in order to look good on camera. There was a possibility that sadness would build up.

“But you left out my name in your acceptance speech?”

Jeong Yoon-gi, who was drinking water, stopped at the words of one of the coordinators. It was Jeong Yoon-gi who called so many people by name. I couldn’t even remember if I missed it or not.

“This guy even forgets the lyrics to his songs sometimes. “My sister understands.”

Cody laughed at Ahn Hyeong-seo’s words, not knowing whether he was helping or cursing.

“Anyway, what is this new dream that Do-wook was talking about?”

“A child is the one who brightens the world through song.”

This time, Jeong Yoon-ki answered Ahn Hyeong-seo’s question. Because Do-wook’s words were vague, some questions remained in Ahn Hyeong-seo’s mind.

“Actually…”

As expected, Do-wook, who had the feeling of ‘not being able to eat’, had emptied two bowls of rice. Dowook put down his spoon and opened his mouth.

The members and those sitting around them pricked up their ears at Dowook’s words.

“It will be a very late matter, but I want to produce it myself in the future.”

“produce?”

When Jeong Yoon-gi asked, Do-wook nodded.

“yes. I participated in the formation of members from the beginning…”

“What? Are you abandoning us?”

Hyungseo Ahn asked loudly and playfully. Dowook was embarrassed and waved his hand saying he didn’t mean it that way.

“No, of course that KK….”

Do-wook couldn’t help but be even more embarrassed because Park Tae-hyung gave him a look as if he was asking if it was true. Jeong Yoon-gi smiled and stopped Ahn Hyeong-seo and Park Tae-hyung.

Jung Yoongi seemed to think for a moment and then spoke sincerely.

“I’m curious about that too.”

Ahn Hyeong-seo also smiled and helped.

“I know. Dowook, if you do it again, you will do well. I think I can do it now. “So aren’t you the youngest producer?”

“Well, it’s too early now…”

“No, I think you can do it now. “Still, let’s go for a long time.”

“Of course, bro.”

Do-wook responded to Ahn Hyeong-seo’s words. Other people also said one by one that they were looking forward to Dowook. It was the time when the warm atmosphere was ripening.

Kim Won, who was drinking as much alcohol as he could get from those around him, fell down on the table. Koo Cheol-min took care of Kim Won.

“I think it’s really important from now on. Be more careful…”

Although Kim Won was lying down, Do-wook spoke seriously to the members about his concerns.

Going down was so easy compared to going up. Even if you step slightly wrong, you could easily slip.

Once you reached the top, it wasn’t the end. It was even more difficult to stay for a long time. There were too many people watching and too many people waiting for it to fall.

“You too, brother. “Can’t we just enjoy today?”

Do-wook scratched the back of his head at the words of the youngest Seok Ji-hoon. It was because I didn’t mean to nag the members.

“I’ll be careful. As Hyungseo said, we should go on for a long time. “I’m just saying this because I think you can be a little less careful.”

Taehyung Park also nodded cautiously.

“Okay…Do-wook.”

There was no one present who did not know that Do-wook had the greatest contribution in getting to this point. Everyone trusted and followed Dowook with one heart and one mind.

The members had a firm belief that they should not fall from this position because of their own mistakes, as they did not come here through their own efforts, but through everyone’s efforts. I didn’t want to cause any harm.

Dowook smiled as he looked into the serious eyes of each member.

At that time, Kim Won, who was lying face down on the table, stood up and raised his glass.

“Let’s make a toast, cheers! Cheers! “Am sooooooo happy!”

“Ah, I think this guy needs to have a little less fun.”

All the other members laughed at Seok Ji-hoon’s words.

***

After the dinner party, laughing and chatting happily, the members returned to their dorm.

Even though the practice continued until the previous day and it was very hard, everyone was having a hard time falling asleep.

Kim Won-man brought the trophy that Director Oh Baek-ho said he would bring to the company, saying he wanted to sleep with it just for today, and he was snoring and falling asleep while hugging it.

Jung Yoon-gi and Seok Ji-hoon were lying on their beds, replying to the congratulatory messages pouring in on their cell phones.

In the living room, Dowook, who had just come out from the shower, and Hyeongseo Ahn, who was writing in the fan cafe, were there. Taehyung Park was watching a rerun of the TBN awards ceremony that was broadcast live earlier.

Do-wook, who was drying his hair with a towel, asked Ahn Hyeong-seo, who was holding his cell phone.

“Are you writing in a cafe?”

“uh? Uh oh. But the atmosphere in the fan cafe is strange. “Is it okay to write?”

“What’s the mood?”

Today, Dowook was unable to check his phone as usual due to his busy schedule.

Dowook asked, sat down and checked his cell phone. When I turned on the app, a portal site appeared. The number one real-time search term was, of course, K.K.

KK KK Grand Prize Kang Do-wook, Ahn Hyeong-seo, Four Directions…. The ones that stood out among the search terms were Man to Man and Chae Eun-ho.

It certainly seems that new member Chae Eun-ho caught the public’s attention.

‘As expected…’

Do-wook thought as he clicked on the articles that appeared on the main page. Most of the articles were related to KK’s subjects. Most of the comments were congratulating KK.

Dowook smiled happily as he looked at the photo of the knight they were embracing.

While I was reading the comments, a strange comment caught my eye.

-They pretended to do everything for the sake of their fans haha. As expected, I can’t help it because it’s spreading

– Don’t spread rumors

– Rumors are all about photos being released haha

– KK is also a trash person? Haha

– But you didn’t hit someone like Seojun haha

– What happened?

-It’s spreading in the community now haha

Dowook frowned and accessed a large community site where idol-related news was posted first. Sure enough, the best articles from 1st to 3rd were all related to KK.

Fortunately, 1st place was a post congratulating KK for the grand prize. When I clicked on it, I found an article listing K.K.’s grades so far and explaining that K.K.’s grades were worthy of receiving the grand prize.

However, the second-place post was a post asking for an explanation from KK members. Dowook clicked on the second place post without delay.

As soon as I clicked on it, what appeared was a torn letter and a picture of a pile of gifts that were haphazardly discarded. The gift also had photos of KK members attached to it.

〈K.K. threw away fans’ gifts haha. Can you explain?〉

-What, really?

-Is it real? real? real?

-Our kids aren’t like this… It’s probably the manager’s fault

. -How do you know they aren’t that kind of kid? Seojun thought he was that type of kid? Haha

– I’m sure the fans were very disappointed. Even though I’m not a fan of KK, I’m still heartbroken

– I… I’m being so rude… ㅠㅠ Is it true? I hope not ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-How could it not be~ That’s all supported today on the KK fan site~

-There is a difference between my acceptance speech and this photo…;;

-I don’t know why the members are criticizing something that the manager threw away.

-The manager just threw it away? How could the members not know?

-Hit Enter, cut the manager!

-Don’t the members know that fact? It looks like a fan letter that the members have already seen

– It’s surprising, really

– Other fans came here on purpose to sway public opinion

– No matter how you look at it, driving public opinion is something that would be criticized

– Fans can’t look down on good singers because they look down on them

Something was going wrong. Do-wook calmly dissuaded Ahn Hyeong-seo from writing a post on the fan cafe. He then immediately called Director Oh Baek-ho.