Chapter 121
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 121
Chapter Title First Live and Fandom Name Reveal
After Idol Training Simulation wrapped up, the first event featuring direct member communication was announced.
The news of the live broadcast on the KPlus Live app had the former National Managers buzzing with excitement.
Kids, I missed you so much
Just thinking about seeing Sizanims face has me hyped, shaking all over, dizzy already...
What do you think theyll talk about on the live??
Fandom name
Yeah, theyll probably reveal the fandom name
Were still out here calling ourselves National Managers lololol theyll call us that forever if they dont pick a name soon
Anyone would think were some kind of drill sergeant...
Theyll probably drop a normal fandom name?? But since fans arent choosing it, Im kinda anxious
Im scared itll be some name beyond imagination
The name for fans joining Celeste... is Twist!! Ah, what can you do, twist and shout
Ah fck, seriously
The fact that they could see the members faces was hugely welcomed, but many predicted the live had a specific purpose.
The top contender? Fandom name announcement.
The group name Celeste had been revealed during the finale live, but the former National Managers fandom name was still under wraps.
The moment a weird name dropped, itd become easy fodder for other fandoms to mockthat fear hung over everyone.
All they could do was hope Sigma Entertainment flexed some normal creativity.
If they make some weird cheer, Im legit gonna cry
But these days all sorts of cheers are everywhere lololol even if the names fine, its guaranteed to be a hilarious cheer
As long as it doesnt feel like were getting roasted...
Hope the lives a long one
Me too... But feels like itll be short since they have reality filming and debut song practice
Reality notice up?
Nah, but you can tell theyre filming just from the official account pics
Lololl the ones with them in aprons cooking?
Hoping for some fresh news, Celestes fans eagerly awaited the live broadcast day.
You finish your homework?
Ill do it while watching this, dont worry.
You always end up pulling an allnighter and dragging to school.
Pyo Joohyun clicked her tongue at her brother sprawled out in the living room, procrastinating.
And if youre gonna lie down, do it properly. You seriously think 17 million won is pocket change?
My eyes are wrecked from staring at my phone in the dark all the timeadd that to the ophthalmologist bill.
Brag much.
With their usual warm sibling banter, they waited for 6 p.m. sharp.
But Pyo Joohyun had one worry.
KPlus Live is kinda iffy.
The app most idols used for lives was StarUs.
But StarUs required an official fan club to broadcast.
Celeste hadnt even debuted yet, let alone formed a fan club.
So theyd probably use KNets KPlus Live until official debut.
Problem was, KPlus Live was notorious for unstable servers and constant complaints.
Pyo Joohyun fretted that Celestes broadcast might glitch out midway.
Soon, a live start notification popped up at the top of her phone.
Seleste is now LIVE!
Hey, its on!
They started earlier than I thought?
Clicking eagerly, she saw Celeste seated in a studio.
Pyo Joohyuns eyes immediately locked on their outfits.
Is that Kang Siyoon with the mustache glasses?
What the hells with Ji Yooncheols hair??
Celeste was decked out in flashy party costumes.
Kang Siyoon sported goofy glasses with a shiny giant nose and thick mustache.
Ji Yooncheol rocked a fluffy wig straight out of a rocker fantasy.
Chae Eungyu showed up in a rainbow jacket.
But unlike the three clowns, the rest looked pretty normal.
Take Karishe just had an ornate crown perched on his head.
His regal aura made him look like a crown prince straight out of some media.
They have some kinda costume bet going?
Costumes for their first live? For real...?
Confirming the broadcast was live, Celeste belted out a group greeting following Song Hyeongbins lead.
Two, three. Hello, were Seleste!
Great to see you all!
We missed you!
As the members waved, the chat exploded with comments.
Seeing the feed flooded with Korean and various other languages, Pyo Joohyun felt Celestes global appeal hit home again.
We dont have a chant yet, so we kept the greeting simple, but next time well hit you with a cool one!
Hope its got some swag.
Im good with just a simple hypeup.
Other groups do that already.
Greetings done, a staffer brought over a small lettering cake.
We couldnt properly celebrate our debut with the fans like this, right?
No way Eungyu hyung prepped the cake?
Wanna say yes... but the manager hyung did.
Whoa!
Celeste bowed deeply to the front camera.
Thanks again! Well work hard going forward, so keep cheering us on!
We love our fans always!
Seleste, congrats on debuting!
Feels kinda weird selfcelebrating like this.
Comments poured in with vibes of We love you more.
Yoo Minha popped some mini fireworks from whoknowswhere.
As the members clapped away, Karis in the center slowly spoke up.
By the way, we cant keep calling our fans National Managernims forever, can we?
Hey, looks like the predictions were spot on.
Theyre announcing the fandom name.
Anyone could tell Karis was acting.
Still, he hammed it up with a grave expression.
Idol Training Simulation is officially over, so the National Managernims probably want to shed that title too. What do you think, Eungyu hyung?
I agree with Karis.
So, um!
Oh, Yubin!
Heo Yubin shot his hand up from the left corner.
Actually, Minha and I brainstormed a fandom name last night!
Uh, thats a lie.
Yubin, you crashed at 11 p.m. sharp. Why lie in front of everyone?
A, ahh! Hhyungs?
The hyungs teasing made Heo Yubins eyes shake wildly.
The script probably had Heo Yubin and Yoo Minha conceptualizing and announcing, but the members seemed to prank him for that juicy reaction.
Ah, Heo Yubins losing it! Too cute.
His eyes are screaming This isnt what we agreed onnnn!
Song Hyeongbin stifled laughs, gesturing for Heo Yubin to continue.
Heo Yubin glared daggers, then picked up his line.
Aanyway, we came up with a fandom name.
Bet youre curious!
Yoo Minha beside him pulled a white panel from under the table.
He tapped the taped edge, beaming innocently.
Revealing it now!
Yoo Minha peeled the tape, unveiling the longawaited fandom name to tens of thousands of viewers.
Pyo Joohyun pulled her phone closer to read the English word.
Seleve
Sele...ve?
The official fandom name for Seleste, Seleve, combines our spelling Seleste with the French word for dream, Rêve. It means the beings who make Selestes dreams come true!
The meanings amazing?
So grateful they phrased it as made our dreams come true.
The members all lit up with satisfaction.
Truth is, we only knew a name was dropping todaywe didnt hear it first. Super cool name were thrilled.
Yooncheol! What do you think of our fandom name?
......
Song Hyeongbin slyly tossed the question to Ji Yooncheol.
Seemed like he was deliberately giving screen time to the maknae whod just nodded and clapped all broadcast.
...Its a perfect name that reminds us how precious our fans are.
Nice one, maknae!
Just like Yooncheol said, its a name that always brings to mind that we exist because of our fans.
Solid choice.
Honestly, nailing both meaning and vibe is tough, but Seleve definitely works.
The sisters nodded approval at the reveal.
As Pyo Jihyun said, landing both meaning and sound was no easy feat.
Considering that, Seleve was easy to say, meaningfulsolid pick.
Shall we all shout it out together?
Yes!
One, two, three!
We love you, Seleve!
The members loud cheer sent hearts exploding in the chat.
Viewership had already broken 70,000 live.
Karis, watching the feed on his tablet, widened his eyes at the surging numbers.
We just hit over 70,000.
No way.
Hasnt it only been a bit since we started?
Like 15 minutes?
Stunned by the firepower, the members gaped.
Kang Siyoon recovered first, flashing a knowing smile as he cracked his knuckles.
Perfect timing to say this.
Siyoon gets scary when he does that.
Clear eyes confirmed.
Selestes official fan club recruitment starts in exactly 3 days! Itll run for 10 days total, and the official fan cafe opens right after. Members will comment and post pics there, so show lots of love! Details in the notice after broadcast!
Siyoons promo game is lightning fast.
Pro, total pro.
Thats reaction speed right there.
Pyo Joohyun immediately jotted it in her calendar.
She set backtoback alarms to never forget.
In just 3 days, I can be a true Seleste fan.
No longer a National Manager from Idol Training Simulation, but reborn as Seleve, Selestes official fandom.