Chapter 58
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 58
Chapter Title The Broadcast Reversal
I never expected it to start like this.
Homma watched Song Hyeongbins interview with her mouth still agape.
Song Hyeongbin I was worried. Its true that I was worried... but I think the bigger part was the anxiety I felt toward myself.
Song Hyeongbin I wondered if it was really okay to keep going like this. If I wasnt doing terribly.
Song Hyeongbin lifting his head and smiling faintly But its okay!
What had happened to Jo?
After the typical subtitle, it flashed back to the team formation scene.
In particular, it emphasized Song Hyeongbin standing alone, continually waiting for someone.
Q Is there a trainee you wanted to team up with?
Song Hyeongbin Ahaha, itd be a lie to say no. Um... I do have a bit of a personal bias.
Song Hyeongbin Ever since the level test, Id been thinking I really wanted to team up with Karis at least once. No, actually, from the moment I first saw him, he was just so ridiculously handsome. So...
What the hell is this?
The situation had suddenly shifted.
Homma had been worried from the first scene, with its ominous music, that the production team had done some weird editing again.
But instead, this was a scene that resolved the stress Kariss fans had been feeling.
Looking at the camera Youre all still far off, right?
Ah, please, just get caught on camera once in 2010.
Song Hyeongbin had even prayed to the camera alone in an empty space.
To that extent, it seemed he desperately wanted to be on the same team as Karis, as hed mentioned in the preinterview.
Homma picked up another potato chip and smiled.
This might actually backfire on them in a good way?
Song Hyeongbins hardcore fans had insisted that Karis had followed him in.
But todays broadcast showed the exact opposite.
Song Hyeongbin had been the one desperately hoping to team up with Karis.
This was some fresh development.
And so, Karis was assigned as the eighth member to the 2010 group.
As if by fate, he entered the 2010 room, and Song Hyeongbin couldnt contain his grin.
I didnt know hed be that thrilled.
Homma watched the two awkward trainees exchange greetings and hopped onto SNS.
Sure enough, public opinion had already swung.
Ah, so fucking refreshing. Knowing those nenrangdan bitches wont dare act up anymore lololol
So Sma didnt cling to Hyeongni, Hyeongni wanted Sma?? Holy shit
Im not even a Sma pick but Sma got trashed so much I felt so bad for him
Right? Thats why I became a Sma pity pick...
Damn, they get along great but their fans are ripping each others hair out, hilarious lololol this is survival show drama
Thanks to the irrefutable footage, Song Hyeongbins fans had nothing to say.
Homma felt a rush of satisfaction as she gulped down some refreshing cold water.
...Can I cry?
Heo Yubin, who always stole the spotlight, entered the 2010 room.
The moment she spotted Karis, her emotional pillar, she charged at him with incredible speed and bodyslammed right into his torso.
Ugh.
Just like Brother said! If you want it bad enough, it happens!
I get it, so could you let go of my stomach for a sec?
No way!
And at that moment, the camera closed in on Song Hyeongbin, who was looking at Heo Yubinclinging tightly to Kariss armwith a meaningful gaze.
After that scene, it cut back to an interview.
Song Hyeongbin Hes handsome, sure, but I noticed how much the younger ones look up to Karis.
Song Hyeongbin On one hand, I was jealous, and on the other, he seemed like a great role model... Thats why I wanted to be on the same team even more.
Song Hyeongbin delivered the confirmation kill.
It was a bit annoying that all the footage so far centered on him, but she was still grateful.
The screentime hog cant be helped, but hes saying a lot of good things to boost Kariss image, so hes not that hateable.
Hashimoto Ken and Park Jaehoon joined, making five members in total.
The team then headed to the practice room for part distribution.
Here, Heo Yubins arc was packed with her proving her skills.
My first thought upon seeing the lyrics and melody was that I absolutely had to keep this dark vibe. And if were sticking close to the original melody line for the arrangement, synthpop would probably be the best fit.
Trainee Heo Yubin taking the lead in the meeting
A stark contrast to her usual selfbrimming with confidence
It was Heo Yubin who suggested rearranging it to fit the current members colors.
And she took on the actual composition work herself.
Who wouldve thought Heo Yubin, who started Idol Training Simulation at Underground rank, would gain this much confidence.
Song Hyeongbin Im so grateful. Having someone who can arrange in the team... it really hit home how precious that is.
Karis von Walden Id known about Yubins potential for a while, so Im thrilled she got this opportunity.
Hashimoto Ken As expected, Yubin is the best! thumbs up
The interviews from the team members wrapped up Heo Yubins arc.
As Homma was tearing up over Kariss rare solo shot,
A palefaced Song Hyeongbin appeared in an interview again.
Song Hyeongbin Originally, the rap part had more, but switching the bridge to a singing rap made it too long... I was worried about how to bring it up.
Song Hyeongbin Especially after last time... nods with just his head
Homma realized the production teams editing intent the moment she saw this.
She swallowed her anger inwardly.
Theyre framing this episode as Song Hyeongbins leadership growth diary. Hes about to hog all the screentime? Karis gets one solo interview. No practice arc. Hell, hes the center right now? Why skip showing how he got picked?
The center position for each team was crucial.
It meant the trainee who fit the songs concept best.
Yet bizarrely, the production team had all but omitted Karis becoming center.
Homma chewed on a potato chip and vented on her SNS.
No frickin way, this is pissing me off so bad. Theyre straightup pushing Hyeongni? Remembering how the kongrangdan lost their shit prebroadcast is comedy gold lololol What Sjanim stealing Hyeongnis screentime? Sjanims interview was like 10 secs and done, fml so annoying
Fr real, whered our Sjanims screentime go
Weve been seeing nothing but Hyeongking for like 10 mins... Wheres our handsome Sma?
Screentime stolen my ass, he ate it all up
Just in case, she checked her friends reactions and deleted the post right away.
No point leaving it up long while fans were still sniping at each other.
But irritation still bubbled in her chest.
She watched the TV screen, expecting the predictable rest.
But then came a scene that made Hommas eyes go wide.
Knock knock knock
Karis. Karis, you there?
Deep into the night.
When all the other trainees were in dreamland, someone knocked on Cell 12s door, calling for Karis.
With the filming crew all asleep, it was captured by the hallway camera.
Through the dim lighting and low quality, Karis von Walden appeared as he flung the door open.
Standing in front was Song Hyeongbin.
Suddenly? Calling Karis at this hour?
Homma froze and stared at the TV.
Can you help me out a bit?
Song Hyeongbin, No. 1 in Idol Training Simulation, asking someone for help.
That alone was shocking enough.
But the fact that it was Karis von Walden made it even more so.
The two headed down to the firstfloor lounge.
Song Hyeongbins low voice was picked up by the hidden camera.
Its not a huge deal. Just... personally, Im a bit worried, and I wanted to vent to someone I trust.
Have I earned that much trust from you, Brother?
Out of everyone Ive seen so far, you seem to understand this topic best.
Hearing that last line made everything clickwhy all the Song Hyeongbin interviews.
The production teams big picture is insane.
Theyd laid the groundwork for plausibility.
Why Song Hyeongbin came to Karis for help.
Why, out of all the trainees, it was Karis.
Theyd given viewers the reason upfront.
The younger ones follow him so well.
Hes enviable but also a good role model.
Thats why I wanted to team up.
So this time, I want to make sure no ones feelings get hurt. I want to gather everyones opinions as best I can and relay them.
Hed come seeking advice, alluding to the struggles he faced as leader in the first team battle.
Wanting to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Homma was grateful to the production team for this edit, but a corner of her mind worried.
What if Karis didnt give solid advice here?
But nothing like that happened.
Trainee Song Hyeongbin opening up sincerely
Trainee Karis just listening quietly?
Karis, seeming to have sorted his thoughts quickly, spoke.
Brother, youre overly fixated on the negatives. Im aware of the previous conflict. But Isnt it different now? ...In short, your opinion wasnt the problem. If someone rebelled against a better direction, thats on their character.
The answers already there. Just dont let past memories cloud your judgment.
His logical response continued.
The past and present are distinctly different.
So dont get hung up on it.
He spoke straight facts with impeccable logicno one would guess he was a foreigner.
I do think caution is wise, but I firmly want to say trust your current teammates more.
Song Hyeongbin, who had been listening quietly to Karis von Walden, nodded.
In the hidden camera footage at the end, his expression looked much brighter than before.
Thanks, Karis. My head feels a bit clearer now.
Its nothing.
This is why all the dongsaengs adore you. So easy to follow.
They even traded lighthearted banter at the end.
After the latenight hearttoheart, the judges midevaluation followed.
The segment wrapped with praise for the teams perfect preparation.
And the actual stage performance? Well.
It played out exactly as Homma had seen it live.
If anything, the flashy camera work made it look even better.
...Im stunned.
Homma leaned her head back and blinked a few times.
She hadnt seen this coming even half an hour ago.
But in the end, it delivered the exact narrative and content Karis von Walden needed right now.
And the reactions to Idol Training Simulation Episode 7 exploded from the crack of dawn.