Chapter 2

To sum up my life. It's a dragon fly in the stream.

It was a moderately harmonious family, but not rich. As soon as I became an adult, I lost my parents in a car accident. After recovery from this nightmare, I had to take care of my ten-year old brother , Seo Ho-jin, as if I am a parent.

' Seo Ho-yoon, why are you living so harshly?'

'I'm going to eat well.'

In order not to be separated from Seo Ho-jin, and to survive as an orphan in this rough world. To survive, I had to be a ruthless person with a poisonous tongue.

When I passed the broadcasting station's open recruitment as a PD, I felt like I had the world at my feet. I studied diligently, spoke fluently in front of interviewers, and worked on various news and entertainment programs. I even earned the nickname "the most ruthless one" despite being a rookie and not a career PD.

At the age of 33, I put forward a small contest program 'Pick the one' for the first time, and the program that no one expected was 'a big hit'.

-Wow, isn't the trailer crazy?

-"Won't they face editing sanctions for this?"

Trendy editing, moderate MSG, tearful story telling, plus constant competitive competition!

It's a program that Koreans who live in a fierce competition can't help but like. Salary negotiations came in for transfer inquiries from all kinds of broadcasting stations.

Seo Ho-yoon, a genius who received love calls everywhere, is me.

"Brother, really... Did you become an idol?"

But my career flew away.

I became an idol.

"...Give me back my hard work."

"Woahh .... , my brother has become so young."

"Why ?, motherfucker."

I got up and grabbed Seo Ho-jin's shoulder and shook it. It seems that I was overprotective to Seo Ho-jin as he was standing up to me.

"Have anything about you changed ?"

"No, Why?"

Seo Ho-jin frowned and searched through his phone. And saw that the assignment that submitted to the professor is still the same, and the news is the same. He searched for five more minutes and reach conclusion.

"The only thing that has changed is you , Hyung."

"Is this some kind of prank show?"

"Do you think I do that to kill by you , Hyung?"

I took Seo Ho-jin's cell phone. And I searched the 'Unknown Idol Tycoon' that he had installed, but I couldn't find it.

"What the hell is this..."

Tiring!

There is a system window above.

It was floating next to Seo Ho-jin, who was arguing , but Seo Ho-jin didn't seem able to see it.

[Quest: You're possessed by a Unknown idol tycoon!

We've prepared a player guide for you who don't know anything.]

"...A player guide."

At that end, the system window started to move on. At the same time, I read the explanation urgently.

[PD Seo Ho-yoon, who is living off by other people's lives, has been possessed by the Unknown idol Tycoon.

With the exception of your family, Seo Ho-Jin and a certain people, no one remembers you as a PD.

To put it simply, it's better to think of it as a parallel world.]

Parallel world ?

[In order for you to get out of this world and return to where you used to live, you need to clear the Unknown idol tycoon to become a PD again. If the game fails, it will be impossible to log out forever.]

"What if I study again and become a PD?"

[A harsh penalty will be forced upon you if you deviate significantly from the main scenario.]

"Ahh...."

I'm out of breath. The original world I... The fame I got with a little shit, disappeared in a day. You have to clear this game to get it back.

"What do I have to do to clear?"

[Follow the main scenario.]

"What's the main scenario."

[You have to be a member of first-tier idol that everyone recognizes!]

My hands were shaking. It was such a ridiculous reality for me to accept.

I sat down on the sofa and found a cigarette. When I tried to light a cigarette, the system window suddenly popped up.

[Idols don't smoke!]

"...."

I stared at it with a face that looked like I was going to kill it right away. The system window popped up soon.

[Unknown Idol Tycoon respect the player's freedom.]

It changed its tone quickly, I don't know whether I should thank you for this or what to say.

As a result of the strangely system window while smoking, the current situation was followed like this.

[Do you want to start the arrival of the main scenario?

Yes/No]

Since I'm a PD of the broadcasting station, I didn't know the situation in the entertainment industry, but the calculation was fast.

A first-tier idol group that everyone recognizes. Even if you are not on a billboard, that is famous in Asia... I want you to be an idol.

'....'

I rolled my head while sucking up a cigarette hard. I came to a conclusion

"Start the main scenario."

[Starting the main scenario.]

[The quest arrives.]

"What, brother, Are you really going to do it?"

Can I be an idol? That wasn't the problem.

"...Rice."

"Are you crazy about rice , Hyung ?"

"...."

You're crazy about rice. I hit Seo Hojin on the head. I have to do something to feed Seo Ho-jin and make a living.

"We're going to have to eat and live, aren't we?"

You're crazy about rice. I hit Seo Hojin on the head. I have to do something to feed Seo Ho-jin and make a living. The result was uncertain.

But it depends on how you do it.

I also got the nickname of the demon PD by working my whole life like crazy. It didn't matter if it was ethical or unethical. All I have to do is finish this game by being a member of first-tier idol group.

"Hojin."

"... ugh yeah ."

"Did you ever see what I couldn't do?"

When he murmured calmly, Seo Ho-jin swept his arms to see if he got goosebumps.

*** [This is a new user reward.

It will be possible to view the stats.]

Status ?

" show me ."

[Looking at Hoyoon's stats]

[Seo Ho Yoon is an idol band member that people won't recognize you even if you dance on train. Probably they would think you are a crazy person in the subway.]

....

[Vocals: B

Dance: D-

Talent: B+

???: ???

??: ???

Charm: B+]

"Is this my stat?"

I was dumbfounded. My stats were so... miserable. Even the song I sang with a spoon in the soju bottle was also praised by the director.

Wait , huh, Isn't the dance D- a bit harsh?

[This stat has been objectively evaluated.]

I thought about it as if I was evaluating the audition participants for a moment, and then I raised my head. Let's say that the stats that are marked with question marks will open later.

"Hey, and why is my entertainment B+. It should be S."

[Because editing is different from being good at editing and being funny in person!]

"...That's right."

Although I'm angry. The system window deliberately ignored my words and sent a quest window.

[Arrival of the Quest: 'Let's visit the company!'

I'm proud of you for accepting the reality ^^ Visit the agency and listen to the explanation of the ruined group 'The Dawn'.

Listen to the description of The Dawn 0/1 Upon success: Start the next scenario, add Charm 5.

Failure: Attractive -30]

"Fuck , What is this charming about ?"

I murmured cursed words and stepped outside. Just as there was no change for my brother, it was still Seoul in 202X outside. Even after 10 years of rejuvenation, it seemed that I wasn't travelled back in time. I was right to say parallel world.

Nothing has changed, so you don't have to adapt. At that moment, my mind suddenly passed by.

"No, wait! Let me go back."

Tiring!

[Why?]

"I'll buy a lottery ticket."

[....]

Buy a lottery Or at least buy stocks or coins. Then you don't have to follow this crazy system window.

Muttering to myself with a sense of hopelessness, "My Lotto, My Real Estate, My Coin…

I staggered to the agency with emptiness in my heart, but no one recognized me even if I looked around without a hat because I was worried that someone would recognize me.

Tiring!

[Can you hear me?]

That annoying sounds ring again.

I was more popular when I was a producer. There were a lot of people who wanted to throw eggs at me back then. How do I even change this unfortunate situation into success ?

When I arrived in front of the address stamped on my phone, I got a call to a saved number called 'Manager' at an amazing timing. As well as the quest, it seems to be an early setting created to start the game.

"Yes, this is QBS station PD Seo Ho-yoon."

[Did you drink the medicine regularly? What kind of PD are you?]

Stop the occupational disease.

I heard the voice of a man in his 30s.

"This is Seo Ho-yoon."

[Seo Ho-yoon, have you finally made up your mind?]

"Yes. I'm in front of the company."

[Yes, good job. I'll be out soon.]

I don't know if I've made up my mind, but I nodded my head because of the life of the broadcasting station for many years.

'The Great Wave Entertainment.' I took a peek at the company lobby, but it wasn't a place I knew.

It seems to be a mixture of this 'Unknown idol tycoon' (terrible name) and the Republic of Korea where I lived.

When I looked through the photos hanging in the lobby, I felt like It was focusing more on nurturing actors. I sat on the sofa and stared at the face I knew. The famous person is Min Ji-heon, the reliable actor.

It's a ruined agency.

"Oh, It is our rising rookie."

The same man in the voice of the phone walked out. A person with a slightly protruding belly and a round face. And He looks like around my age.

Just like when I was in business, I bowed my back and held out my hand according to my habit.

"This is Seo Ho-yoon."

"...So what's the concept, Ho-yoon?"

"...Can we call it mind control?"

The 23-year-old idol version of Seo Ho-yoon is a little different.

When I pulled my hand off, the manager put his arms around me and naturally led me inside.

"Did you get better from being sick?"

"Yes, thanks to your concern."

"Yeah, you've made up your mind to come back again, right?"

"Which one."

"Idol, you're going to be idol in Dawn!"

The Dawn, it was a group name that kept reminding me of self-sacrifice.

"The people at the company have been waiting. The CEO has been waiting for you for a year, it's a really special gesture because The Dawn is popular ."

'But, the number of views of the music video is low.'

"It's not too late yet. Anyway, you have finished recording your debut album a year ago. Since then you're the only one left…Well, odd numbers are preferable for center positions for idols, right? And there's an open spot for you."

'Isn't it because no one wants to do it?'

I quietly swallowed what I had to say and walked to the representative's office. I got quite a bit of information though.

1. The Dawn is a one-year-old rookie group.

2. It's an idol group that the actor management agency has rushed to produce due to the K-pop craze.

3. The group's grades are ruined.

We're screwed.

And when reached there , the manager opened the representative room with a nervous face.

"Oh, boss. Seo Ho-yoon is here."

"Seo Ho-yoon?"

The CEO was in his 50s.

I greeted the CEO in the same way as I did to manager.

"It's been a long time. This is Seo Ho-yoon."

"It's the first time I've heard of it...."

What do you mean I couldn't manage my facial expressions at the moment because it was too ridiculous, but the manager still said that I was a celebrity that he managed.

"What are you talking about! The Dawn, you're the lead vocalist, Seo Ho-yoon. The CEO praised me like that."

"Oh, The Dawn....."

The CEO didn't seem to be interested in me. To be accurate , he didn't seem to be interested in an idol group named The Dawn.

It was a more ruined agency than I expected.

"...I came back from a year's break."

"Yeah, Ho-yoon. To be honest, it's a big decision to come back to The Dawn. It's not even that popular."

He rummaged through the papers without even looking at me, sighing. The tone of reply was also indifferent.

" Mr. President."

The manager sweated a lot.

When I was listening to the bad reviews, I saw the manager. I think the CEO is a bit scary.

"Ho Yoon, as you know, we are an actor management agency."

Yes .

"If The Dawn doesn't make money, there's a chance it's going to break up. You don't know how much money it costs to keep an idol group around, do you?"

I know

I already know that money is a lot.

'How can I not know?'

However, for some reason, I felt like I didn't know anything since I was being scrutinized. While rolling my eyes momentarily, I looked around the CEO's office and asked, "How much time is left until disbandment?"

" What ?"

I asked honestly The CEO frowned and dumbfounded.

I kindly asked again.

"How much money is left? "

"Seo Ho-yoon!"

The manager was nervous . I was really blunt but It was easy to intimidate the CEO of a small and medium-sized agency who can't take care of their idol properly.

'Just behave yourself .'

In fact, the CEO raised his eyebrows as if he was slightly embarrassed.

"...It's been a long time since I've seen you, aren't you? And you become bold "

'And you don't even know my name.'

Although he could clearly see through me, , but I didn't want to drag with a sluggish topic , so I came back to the point.

"Thank you for the compliment. So how long does it take."

"It's about half a year long."

Half a year. I shook my head. If it's half a year, it was a period where we would end after releasing one title song and doing a few broadcast activities. What was important was how well we would perform within that period.

'Hey, can't we debut somewhere else?'

I asked the system window.

[Additional explanation!

No you can't , If you pull out the knife, you have to cut it.

It must be, the Dawn.]

It was obvious that I was just trying to stir things up because it wasn't a big deal.

"...I see."

When I answered obediently, the CEO looked me up and down. Honestly, I wanted to make a deal now confidently, but I didn't know anything yet.

"...Did you change when you were sick?"

" me ? "

"Yeah, it used to be a bit, a blurry.... Well forget it , I'll send you the contract again. Because you have to reapply for employment"

I don't remember what I was like at 23. I think it was similar.

Anyway, I nodded. I had to look at the contract. It was very important.

We need to negotiate again later.

"Try to do your best."

In reality, it was 'Try it carefully,' but I ignored it lightly.

Tiring!

A system window came to mind at the moment. I frowned and looked at it. It didn't feel right

[Option 1. That's right, I'll take a look!

2. Give me more money

3. I will succeed even if I give my life to a small company !]

'What is it?'

What are these burdensome options?

At first glance, I think I should choose between these, but I really didn't want to choose it.

I kept my mouth shut Then the timer at the bottom became 0 seconds in an instant.

At that moment, my mouth suddenly moved on its own.

"...I will succeed even if I have to give up my life !"

...What is it

It felt like an historical drama. When I couldn't believe it because I was ridiculous, the CEO laughed awkwardly.

"Well... it's burdensome. You don't have to give up your life."

"No, it's not that...!"

"Ho-yoon! Let's go ! Hurry !"

When I open my mouth because I was wrong,but suddenly the manager hurriedly closes my mouth and drags me out.

I'm going crazy because I didn't say it!

'Hey! What's wrong with you!'

[Unknown idol Tycoon has many mini-games^^]

'You said you respect player's freedom, motherfucker.'

[ Don't believe in the game status window! >//<]

'This guy is really....'

[Completed Quest: 'Let's visit our company!' I'm proud of you for accepting Hyunta.

Visit your agency and listen to the explanation of the collapsing group 'The Dawn'.

Listening to the description of The Dawn 1/1 was successful. 5 charms will be added.

The next scenario begins.]

[Quest Arrives: 'Let's Talk to Members!' Say hello to the members of the ruined group 'The Dawn'.

Greeting The Dawn Member 0/4 Upon Success: Starts Next Scenario, Adds Charm 5.

In case of failure: discord with the members of The Dunn]

You're chewing on my words on purpose.

I was so annoyed that I was flipping through the system window in frustration and the manager slapped me on the back. It make my face even more frown.

"You're sick."

"Are you crazy? What's wrong How can you talk like that in front of the boss?"

I didn't say that

"Did sometimes pop up of your mouth?"

"If so, we should go to the emergency room."

"Wow, look at this guy. You have piercing mouth now huh...."

The manager was frustrated and pounded his chest.