Chapter 37
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 37
Chapter Title Final Edits
This should do it, right?
The main writer glanced back over the finalized edit.
The executive PD sitting beside her nodded silently in agreement.
You nailed it. This is exactly the kind of vibe I was talking aboutperfectly edited.
It was a breeze, like always. I didnt have to stitch together random scenes or anything. Just showed everything as it was, but focused the spotlight in one direction.
Idol Training Simulation, Episode 4.
The episode centered on the remaining firstround performances, results, and behindthescenes footage.
With this episode wrapping up the first ranking announcement, everyone was dying to see which trainees got the spotlight and which ones earned a full storyline.
And no one understood the viewers cravings and interests better than the main writer.
She ran a hand through her hair and sighed.
A little part of it nags at me, though. Maybe give the other trainees one more shot? But
Times tight, and public opinion has already solidified ages ago.
The executive PD took a sip of coffee to wet his throat.
His dark circles stood out starkly from the allnighter.
Were in the business of making TV. In that short runtime, to generate real buzz, we have to pick the raw gems. Then its our job to figure out what the public wants from those gems.
Thats the same line you always give.
Exactlyso shove the sympathy aside. No time to fuss over average kids with no standout talent right now? Not when weve got all these diamonds in the rough lined up.
The conference room whiteboard was crammed with photos of trainees and notes on future plotlines.
The main writer glanced at the Song Hyeongbin section, then subtly closed and opened her eyes.
If hes smart, hell know how to act after watching the broadcast. Building an image is key.
Well, the ones who can form a natural character dont need to force it. Like that Karis kid youve been pushing hard.
Hmm.
She narrowed her eyes at the executive PDs sly grin.
I remember you loving every Karis mention I brought up.
Hey, Im just saying thanks for pushing him so hard.
You sure know how to wrap a thank you in circles.
The main writer had watched last weeks Episode 3 closely too.
Shed checked realtime reactions to gauge if the nations managers felt the same hype as the production team.
The overwhelming impression? Theyd nailed the visual genius growtharc narrative.
Hes right, when you think about it. Karis moved exactly the way Id hopedlike he knew my intent.
Shed decided from their first encounter to carry Karis von Walden all the way.
Shed never seen a face like his in the idol sceneno, the entire industry lately.
So despite his relatively low skills compared to others, shed planned a growth story of steady improvement.
As if reading her mind, Karis von Walden ramped up his practice daily, eventually earning praise from the judges.
Karis is Karis, and Song Hyeongbin is Song Hyeongbin. The guy really went through hell this time, didnt he?
I told youI didnt need to add anything extra. I aired it straight, just like it happened.
Got it.
The executive PD set down his empty coffee cup and cracked his neck.
Looks like weve got the framework locked in starting tomorrow.
The first break period of Idol Training Simulation was drawing to a close.
Episode 4 had aired, signaling that filming would resume soon.
This time, watching TV alone, I sorted through the situation in my head.
The outlines are emerging.
As expected, Episode 4s stars were set.
Song Hyeongbin, Ji Yuncheol, and Chae Eungyuall from the debut group Id joined as Han Jihyukgot hefty screen time.
But Song Hyeongbin hogged the editing benefits like no one else.
Whether its intentional from the production team or not, Ill figure that out later.
What Kang Siyoon and I discussed had come true.
Get grouped with top trainees in the same episode, and your footage vanishesno buzz for you.
Song Hyeongbins group felt like a stage built just for him.
Flashing back, it started off decent enough.
Whoa, Im in the same group as Hyeongbin hyung!
I dont wanna get pushed out here!
Please, pleaseno one else come.
The trainees whod picked BoLus Eul and landed in Song Hyeongbins cell sighed in relief.
Those facing off against them looked deflated, swallowing hard.
But the warm welcome soon soured.
The leader should definitely be Hyeongbin hyung!
No questionHyeongbin.
Sticking this on right now! Right!
Ah, haha.
Without a word from Song Hyeongbin, the leader sticker ended up on his chest.
In minutes, hed scooped up leader and centerthe two big rolesbut his face wasnt thrilled.
Song Hyeongbin Honestly its a bit burdensome. Everyone trusts and relies on me so much, so I want to do the leader role right.
Song Hyeongbin But I havent led that often Im worried if I can pull it off without issues.
Shouldering the heavy pressure, Song Hyeongbin handled part assignments and blocking.
But he soon hit a reef.
Song Hyeongbin Anyone confident on SubVocal 2?
.
Song Hyeongbin I think Kanghoons tone fits herewanna try? forcing a smile
Choi Kanghoon Uh, dont think itll work but Ill give it a shot.
Dissonance erupted from part distribution onward.
Trainees whod assumed Song Hyeongbins skills would make it smooth struggled with BoLus tough song.
Wide vocal range, fast tempo choreography, intricate movements.
The team hit a wall, confidence draining away.
Trainee Hwang Junbin approaches leader Song Hyeongbin during a break
Hwang Junbin Hyung, one thing I wanna say.
Song Hyeongbin Whats up?
Hwang Junbin No matter how much I practice, the main vocal parts too highkeeps cracking. Its just too hard.
Song Hyeongbin Lots of pitch breaks?
Hwang Junbin Yeah. So I wanted to ask if we can switch parts.
Suddenly, trainees wanted swaps after days of practice.
Racing against time, desperate to fix the complaints, Song Hyeongbin kept apologizing and begging understanding.
By midevaluation, they still couldnt nail the stageearning brutal feedback.
Hyeongbin, I see you guys tried hard. But thats it. I dont know what Im hearing, evaluating, or advising. Nothings finishedwhat am I supposed to judge?
Sorry.
If youre the leader, act like one and make decisions. Main stage is days awayhow do you plan to fix this?
Song Hyeongbin had endured the hassle to squash team friction but couldnt shake his indecision.
He took the judges advice, banned more switches, and pushed on.
Song Hyeongbin Its all all because Im such an inadequate leader. holding back tears I wanted to make a stage everyone loves, but I dont know if we can pull it off.
In the end, tears slipped out midinterview.
One takeaway from all this?
If Song Hyeongbin leads again, theyll give him a grown as a leader arc. If not, he gets the did his best in tough spot diligent image.
The stage itself sent a clear message from production.
Despite all the setbacks and trialanderror, Song Hyeongbin delivered over 100 on his part.
On stage, only he stood out.
Other members missed notes? He didnt falter.
Dance flubs from others? He grew stronger, presence sharpening.
I checked reactions on my phone.
As expected, most fixated on the surface drama.
Poor Kongking Not even shrimp collateral in a whale fight lol
Whale fight? Lmao its small fries huddling up and whining they cant hack it
Small fry
BoLu songs are tough, sure. Just match parts together, but why lean on Kongking hyung from the jump? Bizarre
Theyre here to debut, right?
TBH leader hesitated too much. Day 3 of practice, blockings mostly setchanging it all?
Yeah that blocking was all from Kongking hyung
Hesitate? If Kongking shut it down there, hed look like a trash communicator100 confirmed
Whiny kids bombed after forcing swaps, Kongking survives solo
Fr . Endured all the hate and misery, nailed his parts perfectlySong Hyeongbins straight legend
At this point, they HAVE to debut Kongking
This cemented Song Hyeongbins favorable public opinion as unbreakableand growing.
Ji Yuncheol and Chae Eungyu got solid pushes too, if less than him.
Baek Chaehyun This kid surprises me every time.
Ha Sangpil Right? Taught dance 20 years, first like Yuncheol. choreo vid Glances once, copies perfectlytone and all.
Bae Kangwoo Physiques cheatlevel too. Limbs that long, yet so flexibleno wasted motion. on stage Only him visible.
Ji Yuncheols footage was minimal, like in the first Idol Training Simulation.
Not chatty or hyper, so interviews and daily life bits vanished.
But his unmatched physique, visuals, and dance genius left a brutal mark.
If Ji Yuncheol got skillfocused edits, Chae Eungyu contrasted Song Hyeongbin with a different role.
Having Eungyu hyung made it solid.
Different cell, but so welcoming.
Super comfy. Thanks, Eungyu hyung!
Song Hyeongbins group was a chaotic disaster party Chae Eungyus oozed flawless harmony.
Similar to ours on the surface, but the focus differed.
We highlighted individual effort and talent theirs maxed out Chae Eungyus veteran leadership.
Snagging the leader role early and owning it.
I turned off the TV and stood.
Roughly everything sorted.
Monitor YouTube and other SNS for a few days, and the first ranking reveal landscape would clarify.
Until then, what I need to do.
I paused, staring in the mirror.
Gazing at Karis von Waldens flawless face, one thought hit.
Righttime to scout a good salon.