MusicBomb starts at 7 pm on Thursdays.
Although rare, the Internet was crowded with people waiting for the main show.
- It's nice that the line-up is impressive
- First of all, TeStar is the first to come out so please call out to them when they appear ㅋㅋ
Two large male idol groups appear on a music show together and one of them is making their debut. Because of this, TeStar's fans became even more active.
- Did you guys see what they posted early in the morning? It's so cute ㅠㅠ
└ The photo of them apologizing because of how flustered they were... But next time, they should post a selfie. That's their apology.
- They can even post 50 million posts early in the morning, so I just hope they can post more often
- The lunch box support was really good. The kids must have had a hard time in the early morning, so I hope they ate well ㅠㅠ
-I almost ripped my stomach out of envy after watching the pre-recording review. They filmed it three times, and there was a lot of talk in between.
- Moondae did a heart aegyo
└ I'm going crazy
└ Why did I have to fail the pre-recording attendance
└ Did anyone film the fancam? ㅠㅠ Please upload it
After the pre-recording review was released, all kinds of information, including costumes and makeup, fan service, and talks, were already well-known among the fans. So the fans waited for the show with even more excitement.
- Hi-five is a live broadcast, not a pre-recording, right?
└ ㅇㅇ I can't wait to see what kind of baseball uniform it will be...
- When will they come out? Is there any spoiler about the performance order?
Sadly, TeStar's performance hasn't been out for a while. Because it was a music show on Tnet, they were well treated.
- So their order... is at the end?
- It's good but I'm sad.
- Where are you guys? ㅠㅠ
What was comforting to the fans, though, is that the group's introductory interviews appeared in the mid-to-late stages of the show.
[We welcome TeStar, who appeared like comets!]
[Take your STAR! Hello, we are TeStar!]
TeStar members, who appeared on the screen, were smiling and waving their hands. They wore baseball uniforms and had props that fit their images, from guards to gloves.
- That baseball uniform is crazy
- ㅜㅜ Moondae looks good with black hair. He's become a black puppy.
- The person who did pink hair for Cha Yujin! Thank you! I love it!
- So damn handsome
- The group chant is nice.
[TeStar members, how do you feel about performing today?]
[We're very nervous, but we hope to show all the hard work that we have been preparing!]
The interview wasn't anything special. There was just an ordinary script and they sang a verse from the chorus. However, the fans still enjoyed watching the members.
And when the performance was finally aired.
- Omg
Reactions poured out in an instant.
- They're really damn good
- Aren't the pods supposed to be removed after the audition is over? Why are you so good? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
- The solemn concept is perfectly made... Maybe it's because they chose it
- I'm not kidding. I think I just really became a fan. Hurry up and tell me the name of the person who looks like a brown-haired deer
└ Seon Ahyun
└ Well noticed, good sir. Our child is an angel.
- From now on, I'm the manager of the TeStar baseball team. There's no use refuting this.
The live performance of 'Hi-five' was really fun.
TeStar found the cameras in an instant and gave mischievous expressions or refreshing smiles to match the concept, and it certainly seemed like they owned the song.
The live performance was not unstable thanks to the parts they shared. They seemed to have fun pulling off the performance with the perfect choreography without showing any signs of nervousness.
- Ah this is fun
- Kya, as expected, idols should perform well on stage.
People talked about the performance as if it was already over with 'Hi-five', but as soon as the 'Magical Boy' performance came out, the comment boxes and social media were covered with new posts again.
- ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Woah, I'm speechless
- Moondae has a good eye. I can see why he pushed for this song.
└ Yeah. As expected, the fortune-teller Tibetan fox who picked concepts in Idol Co hasn't gone anywhere ㅋㅋㅋ
└ ㄹㅇㅋㅋ
- There aren't many groups who can pull off this dreamy concept without it being cringy, so I think we should add TeStar to the genealogy
The TeStar members on the screen stirred the stage to the sensual deep house song with the dreamy music box melody setting the mood for the song.
//TN: If anyone is curious what a sensual and dreamy deep house song would sound like then 'Boa - One Shot, Two Shot' or 'Shinee - Feel Good' would be close to it
Taking advantage of the fact that the performance was pre-recorded, there were some graphic effects added to make the performance seem 'surreal' and 'magical' without having too many sparkling or glitch effects.
And because the setting was 'high school', the refreshing feeling and anxiousness of adolescence could be felt without it being excessive, since there were some dramatic dance movements added in the distinct choreography.
The members who were at the center of the choreography did well enough to make people open their mouths.
People expressed their opinions in admiration.
- Honestly, the baseball song's popularity is better, but in the end, I think it's this song that's gaining fans.
└ ? Isn't it the opposite? This song is much more trendy, and the baseball song seems to be better for stage performance.
└ Let's say we like both ㅋㅋㅋ
- Hey, they really won as humans. How can you be good at choosing the songs and even perform both songs well?
- Honestly, Magical Boy wins. From the narrative to the choreography to the melody. Hi-five is a bit B-grade compared to this one.
└ Yeah, but Hi-five is higher on the music charts
└ It will be overturned soon.
└ Ah, guys, don't fight... ㅠㅠ TeStar does well with both...
└ That's right. Please, just enjoy it ㅠㅠ
Fans were excited and enjoyed the lingering feeling of the performance.
- There was a rookie who tore up the debut stage?
└ Yes, it was our TeStar
- I wonder if it's okay for a shabby person like me to like such a precious idol.
- Thank you to the shareholders... just thank you...
- I can feel the hearts of our kids who distributed the parts well so that no one was upset
The older ballad group's performance was broadcasted next, but TeStar's fans were more immersed in the lingering impression of the first official debut stage.
However, the atmosphere changed slightly as VTIC came out.
- They're showing what class is ㅋㅋㅋ
- Wow, they're so good that it's scary
- Like that, wouldn't it be necessary to register them as some kind of cultural property?
- Where are all the guys who were trash-talking T-holic? ㅋㅋ
The noir-inspired swing house song was very sophisticated and intense.
But as usual, people were more interested in the newcomer dark horses. Therefore, the mentions of TeStar did not fade.
- Ah, the future of K-pop is bright~
- We can see both performances together this week.
Since VTIC's performance was the last one, the 1st place announcement ceremony was held immediately.
[This week's 1st place... is VTIC's Night Sign! Congratulations~]
[Wow~]
VTIC skipped the airing of MusicBomb the previous week. Thanks to this, they were able to receive the 1st place trophy along with the comeback stage.
- ㅊㅋㅊㅋ
- It was so obvious that I almost forgot to celebrate.
- Congratulations~
[Thank you very much. First of all, the ones who worked together with us for this album...]
Neither VTIC nor netizens were surprised.
Although it wasn't anything big, a happy and joyful acceptance speech followed.
And after a while, the MC threw a closing remark.
[The explosive enjoyment of music!]
[Music~ Bomb! See you next week!]
- It was fun~
- It was worth watching MusicBomb after a long time ㅋㅋ
In the full wave of the atmosphere, the VTIC members came forward for the first-place encore.
At that moment, an unexpected scene was shown.
Chungryeo, who was walking to the front, turned to look at TeStar and waved his hand while smiling.
- Ooh, did you guys see that?
- ?? That was Chungryeo, right?
- No, what's up with Chungryeo? Didn't he say he wasn't close with anyone in other groups? ㅋㅋ
- They seem to be friendly?
- It's cute.
- After all, the hoobaes are cute
People chatted happily, but they never could have thought that the person who received the greeting was very puzzled.
* * *
'...What's with the sudden greeting?'
VTIC had arrived in a hurry due to schedule problems and immediately entered the live broadcast, so there was no time to greet them there.
In other words, this was the first time I saw Chungryeo after <Idol Co> ended.
We didn't even make eye contact, but he waved at us?
'I don't think he was that kind of person.'
I felt a little awkward but soon threw the thought away. I'm busy to death that it shouldn't matter whether someone suddenly greets me or not.
'I guess he was excited because they won first place.'
"I think he said hello to you, Moondae. I guess it was because you met during the Casting Call."
"Hmm, maybe."
I acknowledged Ryu Chungwoo's words and moved on.
Cha Yujin's voice filled with expectations could be heard.
"Can we go home now?"
"Nah, we have to go greet before we leave~"
Keun Sejin muttered in response to the manager's answer.
"Ah, I guess they're still here."
"What?"
"They're standing in line to say hello to the PD."
"Hmm."
I have roughly heard of it. The reason why idols are late to go home from music shows is because of the greetings that took place after the group shot of the first-place announcement.
'I've heard that some other public televisions also do this, not just here.'
Thanks to this I was late from leaving work, so I didn't like it very much. It was already difficult having to stay up since dawn.
'...Still, is there anything special about being social?'
It was better not to stand out for no reason.
We followed the manager silently.
"Th-this is a little awkward...!"
When we arrived at the corridor and lined up, Seon Ahyun whispered with a panicked face.
It was more crowded than I thought, and the eyes were focusing on us. It felt like someone would go up and talk to me at any moment.
Although it was customary to go say hello and exchange albums, it was the first time we met in a group like this.
'The sociable guys will take care of this.'
I ignored their gazes and chatted with Seon Ahyun.
"How was the performance?"
"Oh? Of- of course... i-it was great!"
"In what aspects?"
"Um... Th-there were people who cheered for us, th-the songs are good, a-and all the members performing with me are close..."
"..."
'Honestly, not all of us are close, though.'
But there was no need for me to point this out and spoil the mood. I just kept my mouth shut and nodded. Seon Ahyun's face brightened.
At that moment, I could see people from the other side of the hallway moving out of the way.
With this timing, there could only be one thing.
'It must be VTIC.'
The ballad group, which performed after us, was already absent before the announcement of the first place due to their schedule. It was interesting that you needed to be experienced for years to have that benefit.
It was the same principle with VTIC. Thanks to their years of experience and popularity, they were able to greet the PD quickly.
'...Are there any special benefits for T1 affiliates?'
As I was muttering my corrupted thoughts to myself, VTIC passed by in front of my eyes.
Let's just give an enthusiastic greeting.
But one of them stopped walking and talked to me.
"Ah, Moondae-ssi, it's nice to see you again. Congrats on the 1st place."
"..."
It was Chungryeo.
"Oh, he's the...?"
"That's right."
"Woah, nice to meet you! Fighting to your activities!"
Other VTIC members also chimed in making it seem like they knew me. Chungryeo was smiling.
'...Is this bastard doing this on purpose?'
I couldn't let go of my doubts and just said hello.
"Yes. Thank you. Nice to meet you, sunbae-nim."
"It's nice to meet you too. Um... shall we exchange numbers? It's rare for activities to overlap like this."
"I'd be grateful."
Let's exchange numbers for now since there might be some use for it. I eagerly pulled out my smartphone.
However, I'm doubting his intentions of saying all this in the hallway packed with other performers.
'...He could have just quietly gotten the number through the manager'
Just like when he was greeting me in front of the cameras earlier, I'm sure he is up to something. Although, I don't know what.
'...Is it to just show off his connections?'
Anyway, it is true that Park Moondae came in first place in the audition program. It could be that Chungryeo is just an attention-seeker.
'How can I guess the personality of someone I've only met once?'
"I will contact you."
"Thank you. Have a safe trip home."
VTIC quickly disappeared from the hallway. I held back my sighs and put my phone back in.
Next to me, Keun Sejin clapped while chuckling.
"Woah~ Moondae, you're giving out your number to a male idol before female idols... Keh-hugh"
Stuff yourself with more glucose candy.