Chapter 82
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 82
Chapter Title The Main PDs Apology
A voice calling my name echoed from outside the Cell door.
When I got up from the bed and opened the door, a somewhat familiar face appeared.
Ah, good, youre here.
Yes. I was just resting... What can I do for you?
Its nothing major, but our main PD wants to speak with you, Karis trainee.
A flicker of suspicion rose in my mind.
The main PD, Shin Cheolwoo, was summoning me out of the blue?
And at a time when no filming was underway?
Has something gone wrong?
I dont actually know the details. He just told me to bring Karis trainee if youre around...
Ah.
Id been racking my brain trying to place why the face seemed familiar, and then it clicked.
She was one of the writers who occasionally handled my oneonone interviews.
Judging by her remarkably youthful features, she was probably the youngest among the writers.
That meant whatever this was, it wasnt something they wanted to broadcast even to lowranking staff like her.
I followed the youngest writer to the building next to the dorms.
The bustling staff hurrying about suggested it was the crews residence.
Take the elevator to the fifth flooritll be the first door on your right, the PDs room. Just head in there.
Thank you.
The youngest writer escorted me to the elevator before hurrying off toward the lounge on the first floor.
As the elevator ascended, I ran through it all again in my head.
Nothing majors come up. Could it be about that unedited clip of Baek Sihwa flipping out that didnt make the broadcast? But if so, theyd summon Yu Minha first. Has he already spoken with her?
But the moment I stepped into Shin Cheolwoos room, all my speculation proved groundless.
Im truly sorry about the recent incident. I want to apologize to you, Karis trainee.
Pardon?
Shin Cheolwoo shook my hand once, then immediately bowed his head.
As I blinked in confusion, he quickly added an explanation.
I wanted to apologize about the preview from episode 9. We had no idea things would unfold that way.
Ah.
We just held back on revealing who messed up to build suspense for the viewers. But then, out of nowhere, Karis trainee started getting witchhunted, and we were totally caught off guard.
Shin Cheolwoo let out a small sigh as he quickly mixed some coffee.
With such a diverse audience, public opinion sometimes veers off in unexpected directions. But this was way beyond anything we anticipated, and most of the posts targeting you were shockingly vicious. It worried us sick.
I see.
You havent seen the posts on SNS, have you?
Not really.
I shrugged.
Of course, Id glimpsed some of the overtheline comments flying around, but I hadnt gone out of my way to seek them out.
So, mentally, Id barely felt a thing.
Thats a relief, then... With how young the trainees are, even one such post could hit hard. Thats why I wanted to check on you first.
Hearing Shin Cheolwoos words, I instantly understood his concern.
I survived ten years in that game world, and Ive got mental buffs from the current system. But if a mentally fragile trainee like Heo Yubin faced this, the fallout wouldve been brutal.
Shin Cheolwoo bowed his head once more, reiterating his apology.
Im truly sorry. Well take full responsibility and crack down hard on the malicious comments.
Thank you.
I hope I havent inconvenienced you by calling you over so late
Not at all. If anything, hearing this puts my mind at ease.
I shook Shin Cheolwoos hand and left the room.
Even on my way back to the dorms, I still felt a bit dazed.
Its not every day the main PD steps up like this personally.
The blind witch hunt against me was real enough.
But most of the production team wouldve let it slide, seeing it as free buzz.
Seeing his thoughtful response, I could tell just how invested this crew was in Idol Training Simulation.
...They are invested. From everything so far, theyre clearly separating the keepers from the cuts.
A cynical smile crossed my mind.
The production team had decided long ago.
Theyd planned that preview knowing full well theyd air Baek Sihwas meltdown unedited.
They apologized for the malicious fans targeting me, but it was obvious they hadntand wouldntextend the same to Baek Sihwa, who was doomed to eat dirt once the full episode aired.
It really drove home how sharp and ruthless the Idol Training Simulation crew was at reading the room.
They discarded anything toxic to their show without mercy.
If the production teams making calls like that, thats one less worry for me.
The final hurdle on the road to the finalethe third ranking announcementwas just around the corner.
Meanwhile, right after Idol Training Simulation episode 10 wrapped, the idol communities flipped upside down.
Karis von Walden, who had skyrocketed in interest during the live broadcast, was now a constant topic even offair.
With the third global voting period closing in, fans were gunning for a comeback win riding the favorable wave.
Karis Fan Alliance 3rd Vote Event
Check the link for details!! Karis Karis
Holy crap, theres a highend fridge as a prize? Karis hooking us up with wedding gifts lol
Id settle for wireless headphones.... pls
Even free chicken would make me grateful, lets go Karis loyalty vote!
TBH even if I dont win shit, better to pick Karis over those trash picks lol
Photo Karis vote done!! Voted in round 1 and 2 too hehe baby chick Yubin gets all my love too
Thank you so much!! Heo Yubin Karis debut no matter what ੭ᴗ੭
Hoping Karis and Yubin both climb together into safe zone this time!!!
Photo Sushi is legendary.... My heart swells.... Sushiz fighting ღ
Sushi legend confirmed.... Thank you for that precious vote The day Sushi splits is the day my heart breaks
Kang Sidan always fully backs Karis....
Those whod been holding back finally unleashed their pentup frustration in a posting frenzy.
Fans of other trainees whod taken indirect hits from the toxic solo stans atmosphere jumped in too.
The looming fever time vote deadline added massive urgency.
Plus, the elements that boosted Karis in the second ranking announcement kicked in again.
Clips from the third performance straight cams and music shows went viral, reaching even nonviewers of Idol Training Simulation.
Video Starburst killing part Karis Karis
Whos this guy? Insanely handsome wtf
Ive been spamming Karis on my timeline all day and youre just now seeing him?? Massive L.
Face is one thing but that physique is broken af
Yup broinlaw status, say hi
Shorts Trainee devouring the Idol Training Sim killing part
Karis nailing every stage, just like he nailed my heart 695
Dudes got insane charm 381
Estonia? Snatch his passport and change his nationality 749
Nah then he gets drafted 512
Karis came from Estonia to chase his idol dream Speaks Korean great, handsome face, works his ass off.... Vote for Karis just once pls 428
Karis.... Been eyeing him but his ranks always fell short Hope the algorithm pushes him to the top this time 299
Though he hadnt snagged center, Karis von Waldens strategy of maximizing every opportunity to assert his presence was paying off big.
His solid showing in episode 10 earned him even more goodwill.
Turns Out He Was WitchHunted Over Everything
A post about Idol Training Simulation episode 10 hit a major community.
As it spread far and wide, the narrative of Karis being unjustly witchhunted took center stage.
Sympathy votes started pouring in steadily as a result.
HOT Turns Out He Was WitchHunted Over Everything
Its Idol Training Sims Karis....
Video Got dragged for being greedy for center, rude, schemingbut it was all malicious editing
Photo KNet doing KNet things again, editing team catching heat
This is rude??.... More proper than kids these days
Anyone can tell hes not that type, but they edited it like trash
Editings bad but the real issues the people who raged off the preview alone lol
Casual browsers checking out Kariss photos and clips warmed up naturally.
Overseas fans, already snowballing, exploded in numbers.
Our kings facial expressions are going on to another level yet AGAIN we absolutely need him to debut!! 2.8
Lets show Karis how much we support himm VOTE FOR KARIS 4.2
0246 Kariss voice got me weeping in tears. 1.4
OMG Kariss face is brighter than my future 6.2
No Koreans here?? 1.1
Whoa finally some Korean lol
It wasnt exaggeration to say overseas fans were the driving force behind Karis climbing to 4th.
Blood is thicker than watereven popular, wellliked trainees faced hesitation over their foreign status.
Overseas fans filled that firepower gap masterfully.
All signs pointed up for Karis.
Fever time hit its target just two days before voting closed.
His fans, whod been saving votes from attendance rewards and such, unleashed their final blaze.
This time fr gonna climb.... Has to for the injustice
2nd ranking he was only 100k votes off Song Jarang and Geunggyu so real king potential
Numberwise only 300k off Hyungkong too lol Massive influx this time, hope he climbs higher....
Karis boom incoming
As expectations soared...
The day of the third ranking announcement finally arrived.