The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol - Chapter 197

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197

A portion of the script for “Want to sing with me?” had been leaked.
Thanks to Seo Ho-yoon intercepting the dialogue meant for his own unit, a potential controversy was averted beforehand, and the Lia Purple Maknae’s relief earned recognition for his good deed.
As the item description stated—when activated, “designated good deeds automatically take on different forms and are randomly exposed to various people”—for Seo Ho-yoon’s kindness toward the Lia Purple Maknae to spread, the script leak was inevitable.

[This is insane
This was the original script

Yeon-ri (Lia Purple): Oppa, is the food delicious?
Gu Chan (Mars): Yes, it tastes even better today. I’m in such a good mood.
Yeon-ri (Lia Purple): How did we end up paired like this? It’s so enjoyable.
Gu Chan (Mars): Yeon-ri sunbae, we’ve been running into each other so often lately. At this point, I really think it’s fate.
Yeon-ri (Lia Purple): (laughs with slight embarrassment) Oppa! That’s too much. Just call me Yeon-ri like you always do.

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Yeon-ri (Lia Purple): I’ve always wanted to perform on stage together!
Gu Chan (Mars): We haven’t had many opportunities. Thinking about performing together before the stage, I’m so excited….
Yeon-ri (Lia Purple): I’m thrilled and my heart is racing!

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[Spoiler]

[Wow, it’s surprisingly boring as hell…]

While reactions varied slightly from program to program, most reality variety shows faced harsh criticism when scripts leaked—both the production crew and cast members were accused of deceiving viewers.
However, the response to “Want to sing with me?” was different.

[Did Yeon-ri just yell “jjajangmyeon” because she couldn’t follow this script at all?
Oh man, I’m literally dying laughing
That’s so cute lol
Is that why Gu Chan went along with whatever Yeon-ri said lol… their conversation just didn’t seem to match up at all..

The nuance followed the script, but nothing actually matched up correctly.

[What the Production Crew wanted: Sweet and charming romance
What Gu Chan and Yeon-ri did: Apocalypse survival mates

I’m literally crying right now lolololololololololol
└└(Bonus) What the Ho-hu couple did: Sweet and thrilling romance vibes♡
└└Don’t make up a couple name, please ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

The leaked script was completely outdated, written without considering the Idol’s personality, and frankly, it wasn’t even entertaining.
Instead, their determination to follow the script while somehow dodging the romantic undertones the Production Crew had set up came across as hilarious and endearing to viewers.
As a result, Seo Ho-yoon was also re-evaluated.

[From the leaked version

(Ho-yoon: glances at Yeon-ri)
Ho-yoon: We’ve been running into each other so often lately that I’m starting to think it’s real fate.
Ho-yoon: You said before that you wanted to perform on stage with me.
Ho-yoon: We haven’t had many chances until now. I’m excited about it.

This was originally Yeon-ri’s line, but she seemed uncomfortable, so he just delivered it himself

That must have been really tough, but you did amazing.
Wow, really?? Even though he seems rough, he secretly takes good care of things behind the scenes.. Ho-yoon is really kind..
└└Even I am excited… ㅠ It’s so cool that you covered itㅠ
“Lol, those Psy fans are forcing a legend narrative”
└└Just shut up and appreciate his consideration]

Seo Ho-yoon wasn’t being kind—he was simply acting in a way that was perfect for boosting his own image while also elevating Kang Yeon-hu.
Of course, regardless of his motives, the Lia Purple Maknae who had been struggling was indeed saved.

[Title: I was wondering why Seo Ho-yoon delivered that guilty-looking line

Turns out he delivered Yeon-ri’s line for her
Ah
Seriously, what do I do with this guy? My heart’s pounding

└Yeon-ri really has incredible patience.. If it were me, I’d be screaming at Seo Ho-yoon to marry me in that moment
└└Ah ㅠㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ Why is Yeonri like that ㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
└└Sorry, it’s just my wicked desires]

[If this is true, did the staff not follow the script? Haha, Seo Ho-yoon is having a fight haha]
If you’re going to do it, either do it alone or did you at least tell Yeon-hoo? lol Looks like you didn’t even get his approval and you’re just thrashing around trying to boost your recognition.
“Ugh, isn’t this just all made up?? lol I’m not impressed.. The script leak also seems a bit much, so is this maybe intentional on the part of the Production Crew?”

As various reactions poured in, naturally there were negative comments as well.
The scheme was real, though—not orchestrated by the production crew, but triggered by Seo Ho-yoon’s item.

[Why would the production crew leak the script and take the heat just to set up a trap like this?]
[Hey, please look at the number of views on Mr. Hoo’s Youtube after the entertainment show came out~ I really got excited by this entertainment show. Hoo’s lecture is hahahaha]
Hey guys… let’s turn off the Internet and go take a walk for a bit…haha

On top of the script leak, rumors began circulating as well.

I heard this from a staff member who works in broadcasting, haha
Apparently the original script for Shining Star Season 2 was supposed to make them cry
Something about Yeon-hu and Ho-yoon opening up about their painful experiences and acknowledging each other as rivals

└That’s so cringe
└If that had aired, it would’ve been a disaster…]

It was true that the script contained some mentions of Shining Star Season 2 and a few questions from the MC.
But because the post had exaggerated things a bit, both Noel and High Five fans were shocked.
They’d barely gotten past the Shining Star talk, and if a scene blatantly fishing for emotional moments had aired, both Kang Yeon-hu and Seo Ho-yoon would’ve been absolutely torn apart.

[Ho-yoon, thanks for turning it into a romance instead…]

[Seriously, thanks you bastard…
Though it kind of seems like he’s just messing with Yeon-hu…

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

In any case, after the controversy died down somewhat, everyone was busy rewatching the broadcast and laughing their heads off.

[Title: Regardless, Ho-yoon, you’re still a crazy bastard

“Brother, I feel bad about this. Just call me Ho-yoon like you always do.” disgust -> resignation is so cute.. hahahaha]
[Yeon-ri and Gu Chan.. At first they were flustered, but then they adapted and started popping and discussing stage plans
Guys, I didn’t ask you to work this hard]

[And in the midst of all this, Seo Ho-yoon, the origin of everything
Relaxed~

└Even I’d be annoyed]

At the same time, attention also turned to Kang Yi-chae, who appeared very briefly.

[Wait??? The Dun’s songs were almost all composed by him??

A shabby confession too
└└Kang Yi-chae has already climbed to the top tier of idol composers lol
└└Is he insane? If it were me, I’d be making songs about being an I’m Korean Millionaire and flexing money]

[But the thing is, Kang Yi-chae never actually writes about money or women in his lyrics… it’s crazy…]

Kang Yi-chae, who appeared in Episode 2, had spewed out guilty verdicts like some kind of manufacturing machine when paired with Seo Ho-yoon, and then turned them into song lyrics. Even Sung Ji-won, who was suddenly summoned to the Recording Studio via phone call, added rich harmonies to the track with a serious expression.

[Our kids.. these cute little piggies are the same even on broadcast..]
[Why does The Dun seem so crazy.. lol]

Endless comments poured in about how excited they were to see how the stage would unfold, and as I watched my phone screen, which had even captured real-time trends, Kang Yeon-hu fell silent.
Beside me, Seo Ho-yoon spoke with the corners of his eyes raised high.

“Not bad, right?”
“….”

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As the curtain rose, cheers erupted.
The stage, with its glittering mirror ball spinning brilliantly and retro-sensibility lighting twinkling, looked like a small, quiet pub venue in a foreign country.
On a Friday night, as if I’d come out for a casual drink with friends, I was dressed in a white t-shirt and black leather jacket, with sunglasses tucked into the neckline, pretending to chat with the dancers.
And as the song began, the dancers pointed at me and playfully pushed me forward.
I scratched the back of my head sheepishly before grabbing the microphone fixed to the standing stand prepared in front of me.
Soft blues sound flowed, and bright lighting blazed so intensely it stung my eyes.

【I didn’t see that coming】

The beginning of ‘Still Do’—a song composed by Kang Yi-chae with lyrics co-written by Kang Yeon-hu.

【I didn’t know you’d come either】

Following Chung Beom’s advice, I’d watched dozens of romantic comedy films and experimented with various styles of music, until Kang Yi-chae became completely immersed in the genre itself. This song captured the moment of unexpectedly running into an ex-lover at a pub, woven into the lyrics.
Perhaps, no matter who else stepped onto this stage, there was no one who could bring out this song quite like I could.

【You didn’t even offer an apology when we parted ways
Tomorrow I could pretend I don’t know you
But just for today, bear with me】

That’s when Kang Yeon-hu appeared, casually waving his hand with a khaki flight jacket draped over his shoulders.

【Hold my hand, babe!】

Cheers erupted from the audience seating.
Thanks to this entertainment program, the rivalry dynamic of Shining Star Season 2 was gradually crumbling, and our chemistry was being received as attractive not just by each of our respective fandoms but by general viewers as well.

With Kang Yeon-hu’s cry, the drums thundered—boom, boom, boom!—and the melody shifted into a retro-based funk pop.

【Swept up in this fervor
Can’t tell if the pounding is the accompaniment or my own heartbeat
Are we starting over or what】

I couldn’t deny his skill even if I tried.
Years of trainee life hadn’t gone to waste—his singing was remarkably stable.
When I’d actually checked Kang Yeon-hu’s stats, his vocal rating was A+, just slightly below Sung Ji-won’s.

【I’ve confused you plenty
But since we’ve met here anyway
We are not done yet】

Moreover, Kang Yeon-hu was genuinely enjoying the stage right now.
The guy who’d been filled with worry, concern, tension, anxiety, and distrust just moments ago had stepped onto the stage and forgotten it all, simply smiling with pure joy.
He moved as if swept up in the fervor, blinded by the lights, desperate to hear even a little more of this roaring applause.

‘That’s what being an idol is all about.’

I let out a soft laugh and gripped the standing microphone with both hands, casting my gaze toward Kang Yeon-hu.

【Who cares about all that!】

The drum sound hammered into my ears.

【Let’s make a toast!
Tomorrow let’s just say we weren’t in our right minds】

I deliberately prepared only the highlight section of the choreography with simplified movements.
Under the flickering lights, Kang Yeon-hu and I synchronized our steps,

【Grab my waist!
Forget everything and just stay by my side】

The member of The Dun with the most overwhelming star quality had arrived.

“Kyaaaaaaah!!”

The LED display at the back opened, and Kang Yi-chae emerged.
Screams pierced through the in-ear monitors.
He’d built considerable recognition through this broadcast, so we’d brought him out as a surprise guest.

【Hi, my love.】

Kang Yi-chae, dressed in an oversized white shirt, winked at the camera positioned close to me, then strode forward with confident steps as he delivered his rap.

【You’re still so naive, thinking this is coincidence
Truth is, I’m not satisfied with just this moment
I can’t let it pass like this】

This was the guy whose broadcast appearances mostly consisted of wearing a pineapple hat, squatting on a chair spinning around, humming strange lyrics over beats, or bantering with others—so when he appeared looking perfectly composed and dignified, the impact was considerable.

Watching Kang Yi-chae command the spotlight without needing any prompting, naturally claiming his share of attention, I felt genuinely pleased.

【I’m planning to tell you tomorrow
Yes, I adored you, and I still do】

When Kang Yi-chae’s gaze shifted and our eyes met, he grinned playfully, tapped his chest twice, then threw a heart gesture toward the camera.

‘That’s what it really means to be an idol.’

As evidenced by Kang Yi-chae’s notebooks—now so densely filled that both hands couldn’t count them all—he swept across the stage with an overwhelming aura.

【Ah, we’ll talk about that next time】

With his part finished, Kang Yi-chae spun his body around and subtly pushed Kang Yeon-hu and me forward.

【What About Today!】

At the same moment, with a sharp pop, glittering gold and silver confetti scattered in all directions.
Like a scene captured on film stock, our two figures appeared softly on the screen, bathed in a gentle haze.

【Let’s make a toast
Tomorrow, let’s just say we weren’t in our right minds】

I removed the sunglasses hanging from my neckline and placed them on Kang Yeon-hu’s head. As the sunglasses wobbled and fell perfectly into place on their own, he burst into laughter at the unexpected moment. In that instant, everything seemed to bring him joy.
A smile tugged at my lips as well.
Yes, there was a promise I’d made with Chae Jung-woo.

【Let’s make a toast again!

【Let’s make a toast again!
Would I have done anything wrong to him?

I didn’t do anything bad to you.

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