Chapter 48

48 [Title: The Reason Kim Sung-hyun Hates Today, Neatly Summarized by Analyzing the Shining Star Community.

First, I've only summarized the facts, excluding some controversies.

1. First, Kim Sung-hyun is a genuinely well-behaved young man. Stories of his good deeds are abundant. It's just that they aren't widely known because he's low-key. It's natural that he treats his fans well, and with three younger siblings, he also takes good care of his members. He volunteers at animal shelters, orphanages, and has been supporting a charity for six years, even if it's a small amount.

2. In contrast, Today. They are a mess.

First, they are extremely arrogant. (Their fans are saints for putting up with them)

They only pretend to be close to those who are successful.

They love clubs and women. There are rumors of sponsorship and assault, but I'll exclude these as they aren't facts.

3. So why does Kim Sung-hyun hate Today? I think the key is Sung Won.

Sung Won was originally the center of Today, but he suddenly left and joined Big Listener, debuting with Kim Sung-hyun. They get along well. However, in the recent broadcast, [Today ignored Sung Won]

[Sung Won forced a smile, but his expression was bad]

[They quickly moved on, but I heard Today cursing at Sung Won]

[Kim Sung-hyun's face froze beside him]

Today's treatment of Sung Won is clear. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I believe this is the decisive reason why Kim Sung-hyun hates Today.

Conclusion: Today's character is ruined, and Kim Sung-hyun hates them. Anyone who claims Kim Sung-hyun is a bully doesn't understand the context and is an anti-fan.

└Why are you so angry? └└You even gave a conclusion, damn it. Is your test preparation at a level where you can take the college entrance exam?

└Sincere effort └Facts are easy, lol. You're too obvious as a Kim Sung-hyun fan, lol. Go to the Today community instead. └└Are you promoting Kim Sung-hyun so much that you're becoming an anti-fan? Are you a Today fan?

└But it seems to be true... I also felt it while watching the broadcast. Today's treatment of Sung Won is particularly harsh, even though he wasn't originally a member of Today. └└Lol, Today's treatment of Sung Won └Bring evidence of Today's character └└Facial expressions └If this is true, it would be a pilgrimage, lol.]

He nodded, checking the community. Naturally, with the ratings approaching 6%, all the attention is now on Shining Star.

Stories about Kim Sung-hyun are also resurfacing, and the summary is clear, which is very good.

[Please.]

I sent a text to Kim Jae-yeon and couldn't hide my smile.

"The time has come."

"The time has come."

Jung Dae-jun took over from the side. I glanced at him.

"Finally! We can finally face off on stage!"

"That wasn't what I meant... but yeah."

I patted Jung Dae-jun's head. He's so innocent and pure, like a small puppy.

"You had a strange look just now."

"Why?"

"Like you were looking at a small animal..."

"Exactly."

"Ah, hyung!"

He's very perceptive at times. Ignoring what Jung Dae-jun was saying, I glanced at the stage.

The final competition is live. That's why we're at the studio for a special rehearsal to prevent any accidents.

"There will be a dry run on the day, then a camera rehearsal, and finally the main broadcast. There are still many opportunities to prepare, but we need to perfect the movements today."

"Sun won hyung is..."

"What is it, Lee Chae?"

"Hyung, you look so handsome today! The best!"

Lee Chae quickly gave a thumbs up. Sung Won, who knew everything, smiled with a 'h' but let it pass.

Final competition.

"We're heading towards the end."

The rehearsals for the other members started. The order was determined by a draw, and we were right before Today.

The members seemed a bit disappointed, but I didn't think it was bad.

That's because...

"Hey!"

Before I could finish my thoughts, the vocalist of Mars approached.

"Hi."

"You seem a bit grumpy today?"

"Thanks."

The vocalist of Mars, surprisingly, had a good personality. He smiled and approached Sung Won, greeting him awkwardly. He seemed to have developed a sense of familiarity with me.

I guess choosing Today as the target significantly increased his liking.

"Did you prepare well?"

"Not bad. How about you?"

"Haha, we've let go of our ambitions."

"......?"

"Ah, the ease of being the pre-determined first place. Today is late again."

The vocalist of Mars sighed deeply, testing the waters. I stayed silent, trying to gauge his intentions, and he shrugged.

"You guys don't know yet."

His reaction was different from usual.

He seemed to have a self-deprecating side. He glanced around to make sure there were no microphones or staff nearby, then whispered to me.

"Actually, Today is the pre-determined first place."

"Ah."

That's what he meant.

'You only found out now?'

I remained calm, but the vocalist of Mars grumbled, not sensing the tension.

"Ha... I was speechless when I heard it yesterday. What have we been doing all this time? You guys were cursing them yesterday."

"Yeah."

"Well, the program's ratings are doing well. Even if we don't get first place, there are still things to gain."

That's true.

The vocalist of Mars quickly adapted to the reality.

"We just need to accept it well."

Anyone would have done the same.

"Why are you giving up so soon?"

"Huh?"

At that moment, before the vocalist could ask me what I meant, Today burst in energetically.

"Hello~!"

"Hello!"

They were greeting the staff, doing things they usually don't do.

"Have a good day!"

They were being overly nice.

"Ahaha!"

'They're so innocent.'

They've been sailing smoothly up to the final competition, so it's understandable.

I clicked my tongue and watched as their shoulders rose to the sky. I met Yu Hyuk's eyes. He smiled and approached me.

"Hey, isn't this a junior?"

"Yes, hyung."

I responded calmly.

"I'm in a really good mood. I've been waiting to see you guys fail today."

"Hey, hey. Stop bullying the kid. He might cry if you keep this up."

By then, all the members of Today had gathered.

Their mocking and teasing were quite boring.

"Is being annoying your concept today? You probably didn't even prepare your stage costumes, right?"

"Leave them alone. What do their agency people know?"

Another round of the Deden vs. Today rivalry.

I wonder if this scene will be in the broadcast. Even if it doesn't, I want to keep it.

"You can't even say a word today."

"Hmm..."

Ding!

[Did you not hear me call you hyung? Are your ears blocked?]

I was getting excited, but the system window was getting annoyed for me. I stared at it, and Yu Hyuk got even more excited, misunderstanding my reaction.

"Finally, you're scared, right? After getting beaten and ranking fifth, you're finally scared, right? If you're upset, why didn't you join a big agency?"

'Woof... woof woof...'

I was silently translating dog barks in my head.

The members of Deden frowned at the situation. Sung Won approached and stood between Yu Hyuk and me.

"What's going on?"

"Ah, our saint has arrived."

Yu Hyuk smiled slyly.

"Sung Won, I'm really curious. How do you feel? You pretended to be so clean, but now you've completely failed."

"..."

"I told you this would happen. Why didn't you listen?"

Sung Won didn't react to his words, but his usually gentle face turned cold. Yu Hyuk, undeterred, smiled slyly. Kim Sung-hyun, who was angry, pulled Sung Won away.

"Don't listen to this nonsense."

"Wow, you guys are close. But Sung Won, can you trust this guy? If things go wrong, he might hit you."

Sung Won's expression changed.

"Watch your mouth."

"Sung Won, you were so strict with us, but what's different with him? Is it okay that he's a bully? I can't follow your logic."

"Yu Hyuk."

"What? Speak up."

Yu Hyuk poked Sung Won's forehead. Sung Won's face visibly stiffened.

'But... this guy?'

'Why is he bothering someone else's member?'

A wave of emotion suddenly washed over me.

"Hey."

I grabbed Kim Sung-hyun and Sung Won and pulled them away.

"Hey, hey?"

"Stay back."

I deliberately blocked their view and looked at Yu Hyuk.

"Hyung, are you a bully?"

"What?"

"Why are you bothering someone who's just standing there?"

Yu Hyuk was taken aback. My voice echoed in the quiet set, drawing the attention of the staff and other groups.

"Shit, what kind of tone are you using with your senior? Did you just curse me?"

"My tone has always been like this, and you just cursed me."

"Wow, this kid is really... Do you have no fear?"

"I do, but not of you."

The guy next to Yu Hyuk clenched his fist. I tried to look at them without showing any emotion.

Actually, I was a bit annoyed.

A nobody like him was bothering someone else's precious member.

I can bully these guys, but not you.

'Perfect hypocrisy.'

I crossed my arms and sighed deeply.

"Hyung, I've been thinking. Why do you bother someone who's just standing there? I came to a conclusion."

I snapped my fingers.

"Because you're ugly."

"What?"

"Because you're uglier than our members, you're jealous, right?"

Yu Hyuk's mouth dropped open in disbelief, then he turned red and lunged at me.

"Hey, hey... What are you doing?"

"What am I doing?"

"......"

I must have hit a nerve. Yu Hyuk's eyes turned wild.

"......I don't know what you're relying on to act like this."

"Relying?"

"You guys can never be number one, no matter how hard you try."

"Wow, that's scary."

I yawned.

Yu Hyuk, clearly frustrated, grabbed my collar