Chapter 193
Chapter 193
Translator: Penny
Chapter 193
The moment Ryu Jaehee shouted, Kim Dobin reflexively reached for his phone. But when I glared at him, he quickly withdrew his hand.
"Are you really going to release a diss track? Are you serious, Hyung?" Ryu Jaehee asked, his arms crossed, his eyes fixed on me with unwavering determination.
A wave of disillusionment washed over me. Do I really have to worry about the youngest member's opinion even when releasing a diss track? But since listening to the youngest member hadn't hurt me before, I decided to hear him out.
I glanced down at the Slander Beat download bar, now at 98%, and smiled as warmly as possible at Ryu Jaehee.
"Hey, Kid, listen to me. I got hit first, right? So what am I supposed to do? Of course I'm gonna hit back, duh! That's how a fight works—you gotta trade blows, one for one."
I threw a jab at the air, and Kim Dobin slowly backed away from me.
"Why are you trying to turn this into a fight?"
"Because it's embarrassing to just take a beating without retaliating."
Seeing Ryu Jaehee's still unconvinced expression, I shrugged and added, "A rapper's got pride, you know? I can't just let a diss slide."
"But a counter-diss rap doesn't exactly look dignified either," Seo Yehyeon muttered from the side, as if talking to himself. "It just looks like you're lashing out because they hit a nerve. Like that heart dance thing."
When I whipped my head around, Seo Yehyeon whistled innocently and pretended to look away.
"We never did a heart dance on stage! When did we ever do that? If I did it, Hyung must have done it too!"
Gritting my teeth at Seo Yehyeon, I shoved my phone screen in Ryu Jaehee's face, showing him the facts.
- The Legend Filial Scoundrelism is back! Let's go for Correction Diss Rap after Filial Scoundrelism Diss Rap!
- Yo, if he doesn't drop a counter-diss, he's just a coward who ran away with his tail between his legs. ㅋㅋㅋ
- Eden Hyung, give us a hint on Instagram about when you'll drop the counter-diss track! We're refreshing your page every minute!
- I bet Yoon Eden has already downloaded Slander Beat.
"Can't you see how many people are waiting for my counter-diss track?" I asked triumphantly.
Ryu Jaehee let out a short sigh and showed me his own phone screen.
Reevvee @reevvee
I'm already exhausted just thinking about how those hip-hop wannabes will dissect 2E's diss track down to the nanometer, arguing over who won and who lost like it's the YJR.
Reveismylife @reveismylife
OMG, please don't release a counter-diss track just to respond to 2E. You're an idol, not a rapper!
Ilmong Girls @dreamgirl
If Yehyeon had been the one dissed, I'd be relieved despite feeling awful. But since it's 2E—who left behind the massive precedent of "Filial Scoundrelism Diss Rap"—I'm trembling, not knowing what he'll unleash next.
TTtt00 @TTtt00
Damn it, Eden, please ignore them.
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"But the top three posts say '2E,' not me."
"Don't you see the phrase 'Filial Scoundrelism Diss Rap' right before that? '2E' refers to you, Hyung. Just don't use it as a search term when monitoring."
"Ah, is this like... Eden? You know, the thing? A search filter? But why '2E'?"
"It's complicated."
Ryu Jaehee's curt reply made it clear he wasn't inclined to elaborate, so I nodded in understanding.
After three years of monitoring, I knew the ropes. I even understood that search filters were used to evade search engines.
Since Ryu Jaehee specifically told me not to use this term, I decided to follow his advice diligently.
"Just by Hyung jumping into that diss track battle and throwing out easy bait, you're stressing out our fans. Let's be real—if they liked this kind of thing, they'd be following rappers, not idols."
Ryu Jaehee shoved his phone screen right in front of my face, as if daring me to look closely.
Are you seriously using blue light filter right now?
"If we let this slide, our pride will be completely crushed! Not just mine, but every idol rapper's—we'll be humiliated for generations!"
He slammed his palm on the floor, raising his voice. Seo Yehyeon, standing beside him, muttered again.
"That issue will be forgotten in less than a month. What's with the 'humiliated for generations' nonsense...?"
"Hey, are you going to keep muttering like that?"
Seo Yehyeon glared at me with the same intensity he had shown Kim Dobin, but Seo Yehyeon didn't even flinch. After all, the only places that man ever feared me were the recording studio and the practice room.
Ryu Jaehee narrowed his eyes and turned to me.
"Hyung, when did you start caring about other idol rappers? You're always complaining during music shows, 'Ugh, that's not how you rap. That's not even rapping!'"
"That's because I do care! I'm thinking about the future and reputation of idol rappers!" I declared, pounding my chest.
Ryu Jaehee fell silent, as if he had no retort.
"Hajun Hyung, Eden Hyung, stop him! What if this Hyung ruins his image?!"
"After Eden already dropped a diss rap at his own grandfather's eightieth birthday party and earned the nickname 'The Legend Filial Scoundrelism,' how much lower could his image possibly sink?"
Gyeon Hajun glanced at me and shrugged. Jun-a, thanks for sticking up for me, but is that an insult or a compliment?
I was now certain: releasing a counter-diss track wouldn't be a problem.
If it were, the damn System would have already deducted my Original Intent Score when I downloaded Slander Beat.
But the System remained silent even after I downloaded Slander Beat.
Just as I was feeling smugly vindicated, a blue Status Window popped up before my eyes.
I swept my bangs back and glared at the window with enough intensity to bore holes through it.
Hey, pulling this now is just foul play.
Surprise QUEST★
▶Respond to the diss track without releasing a counter-diss track!
- Objective: Ignoring the diss track would be disappointing. But releasing a counter-diss track might exhaust the fans. Let's find another way to respond!
- Reward: Original Intent Score 5, Random Ticket
- Deadline: October 17, 23:59:59
※Failure to meet all conditions will result in a penalty!
Shit, what the hell is this? Is this like telling me to drive without using the gas pedal?
My Slander Beat!
My killer counter-diss lyrics that I'd already perfected in my head!
Sobbing inwardly, I deleted the Slander Beat with trembling hands.
"...Ugh, I guess I won't release a counter-diss track."
"You made the right decision, Hyung. Still, it's a relief you came to your senses in just three minutes."
As I declared this with a solemn expression, Ryu Jaehee patted my back, his face brightening considerably.
But Jaehee, what am I supposed to do? This damn System won't let me just ignore it.
I asked my hyungs for advice on how to respond to a diss without resorting to a counter-diss track or violence, but...
Time is the answer. We just have to wait for people to forget about it. What else can we do? I'm sorry, Eden. You're getting dragged into this because of me...
This was Yongcheol Hyung.
You're not seriously thinking of just letting this slide without a counter-diss, are you? That's not like you! Eden, are you sick or something? Or is your agency blocking you? I'll take responsibility for the consequences, so just drop it!
This was Jaehee.
This is Jiwon Hyung.
"If you really don't want to release a diss track, there's only one way. I'll get Keodi Boy to come, gather a crowd, and you can just verbally tear him apart in front of everyone. A live diss battle."
This is Sangeol Hyung.
"How do you respond to a diss without a diss track or violence? What kind of bullshit is that? The only way is to just mentally win, right?"
This is Taehoon Hyung.
"Go for a confession attack. It's the most powerful strategy."
This is Juseong Hyung.
My hyungs in the hip-hop scene offered me no real help.
"Should I just take the penalty and release a diss track? It's more humiliating to just let this slide."
After a moment of serious contemplation, I recalled the previous horrific penalties and shook my head vigorously.
The coughing up blood was bad enough, but if my personality flipped just once more, the members might forcibly drag me to a shaman's house.
So, I decided to pivot my strategy and consult the most educated member of our idol group—our one and only Hyung.
Of course, there was a very, very high chance this Hyung wouldn't be helpful either.
"Hyung, what did you say about the 맞디스랩 when the topic came up before?"
"It looked like someone was scratching a sore spot, causing a violent reaction," Seo Yehyeon replied instantly.
"Huh...?"
Hearing those words sparked a sudden thought. I rested my chin in my hand and murmured softly to myself.
"Wait a minute... this doesn't add up. I got dissed for 30 seconds, so why do I have to retaliate with over two minutes?"
I was hesitant to let it slide, worried it might make me look like I was backing down out of fear. But dragging out a four-times-longer, detailed diss track just to counter those 30 seconds felt like a serious blow to my pride.
"Jaehee, thanks for stopping me!"
I almost lost my cool! Turns out, listening to Ryu Jaehee never leads to trouble.
And finally, I figured out how to tackle this impossible quest. As I jumped up and grabbed my jacket, Ryu Jaehee looked at me with concern.
"Hyung, where are you going?"
"To see the CEO!"
Don't worry, Kid! This idea is way better than catching spies!
It was said that after Keodi Boy's DTB diss track dropped, the enraged rappers ignited the Slander War.
"How dare this insignificant underground nobody diss me?" the rappers roared, unleashing their "correction diss raps" like pouring gasoline on a fire, fueling the Slander War's inferno.
But by the sixth day, even the seemingly eternal flames of the Slander War began to flicker and fade.
- Ugh, is it already over?
- Nah, The Legend Filial Scoundrelism hasn't arrived yet.
- I'm gonna get a stiff neck waiting. Yoon Eden, are you chickening out?
The dopamine-addicted public grew desperate, anxiously awaiting the arrival of one man who had remained silent for six days since the diss track's release.
As if answering their prayers, a post appeared on Yoon Eden's Instagram account:
**◎yoon_eden**
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**yoon_eden** xx.10.16 7:00 PM
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vkldsst: Oh, finally a proper diss track is dropping?
minsu95: When will tomorrow at 7 PM come? I'm dying of anticipation, but time's crawling by.
kyn.x.x: Eden, please just ignore them! ㅠㅠㅠ
leehj0718: @kyn.x.x Why? It's hilarious! ㅋㅋ
kyn.x.x: @leehj0718 OMG, you're the only one finding this funny! The fans are about to explode with frustration! OMG
The comment section was a chaotic battleground between Daydream fans and hip-hop enthusiasts, but everyone was eagerly anticipating Yoon Eden's dopamine-inducing counter-diss track. As the sole idol among rappers, he was expected to deliver something truly explosive.
Finally, the time Yoon Eden had announced on Instagram arrived.
- A new track just dropped on the Reve YouTube channel!
- What is it? It's already charting?
- Huh?! A full release?! WTF?!
📝 Translator’s Note:
You may notice that certain lines or phrases in this novel appear both in their original Korean (or Hanja) form and in English translation.
This is intentional — these phrases are classical idioms, divine titles, or poetic expressions that carry layered meanings.
To preserve their original tone and authenticity, the raw text has been kept for reference, while the English interpretation is provided right before or after it. This helps convey both the literal and cultural nuance of the original work.
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