The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol - Chapter 243

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243

Perfect Singer aired on Sunday at 6:30 PM, capturing the prime time slot.
Though Season 2 hadn’t achieved massive success domestically, the fact that the United States had purchased the broadcast rights, combined with the show’s still-strong recognition throughout Asia, played a significant role.

[Oh, Kang Sung-cheon’s here]

Among the guests on the first broadcast, Kang Sung-cheon drew the most attention.
Though people often spoke negatively about his character, his skill was undeniable, so naturally everyone assumed he would claim first place.
When the production staff asked if he was confident about winning first, he laughed cheerfully and replied.

“Yeah, well. I’m always confident.”

However, without anticipating how drastically the program’s format would change, he selected a powerful, fast-paced song with high notes, intending to showcase audience engagement and his own abilities—but the moment he encountered the challenge, he let out a piercing, off-key note.

【I can’t help but love—!】

The cocky interview and the off-key moment were edited together in sharp contrast, and one person vanished spectacularly from the screen.
The singer’s pride must have been thoroughly wounded, but viewers absolutely loved it.

[I was so confident, what should I do? hahahahaha

But honestly, lately Kang Sung-cheon caught celebrity disease so it’s kind of refreshing lol

[Why the fuck did the editing have to be so cruel? Hahahahahahahaha]

The other participants had to sing while either suppressing laughter at funny animal videos displayed on the screen, or solving cubes and puzzles.
As the broadcast moved past the midpoint and entered the final stretch, Seo Ho-yoon still hadn’t appeared, making the Noeul fanbase anxious.
They worried he might have been completely cut from the episode.

“Hello, I’m Ho-yoon from The Dun.”

Seo Ho-yoon appeared with a bright smile, and the moment the song began, he soared.

【No fear
Distance fades, vision blurs, fear creeps in
Yet it all ends once it passes】

Not a single note or beat faltered as I completed the mission flawlessly.
The moment the ghost dummy fell at the end, all the panel members gasped in shock—but Seo Ho-yoon alone caught it with perfect composure.

【To those distant clouds far above
I want to leap forward in a single bound】

Then he picked up a marker and signed his name in large letters on the paper attached to the dummy’s back.

【I want to leap forward in a single bound】

Brilliant light poured from the screen behind the stage, enveloping Seo Ho-yoon in radiance.
As the final verse ended, cheers erupted from the panel and audience. The MC’s score announcement followed immediately, and the first-place trophy went to Seo Ho-yoon.
Bathed in falling paper flowers, Seo Ho-yoon smiled radiantly.

[I guess he was in a good mood ㅠ He’s cute and smiling ㅠ
Like an angelic smile Jung Da-jun or Sung Ji-won would give…]
“Ugh… baby… I like it… *sob*”
Wait, don’t get serious
It’s Seo Ho-yoon’s fault for being a 24-year-old man who makes us treat him like a baby]
[Since we won first place, will we be able to see our baby again next week?ㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

The Noeul fans screamed as they captured close-ups of Seo Ho-yoon’s signature.

[Mom… I want that ghost doll

└Are you insane???]

[When family comes home and asks what this is…
“The person I love gave it to me..” I’d totally say that

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha lol hahahahahaha

[Successfully brainwashed the rabbit lol]

The Dun’s Japanese fans, quick to catch the news, absolutely refused to abandon their campaign to turn Seo Ho-yoon into a cat.

[Everyone, take a look.
Seo Ho-yoon didn’t draw a rabbit.
If you look closely, the ears are pointed.

In other words, it’s a cat.]

At those words, all the Korean fans stirred with excitement.

[The Japanese fans are incredible…]
[Anyone would say that’s a rabbit signature, but
I was instantly convinced by that audacity]

After the broadcast ended, a brief interview with Lim Hyun-sung appeared like a post-credits scene.

“Well, it’s only natural, right?”

Lim Hyun-sung leaned forward slightly and narrowed her eyes.

“Seo Ho-yoon has a natural talent for pitch and rhythm. Among all the people I’ve seen so far, he’s one of the few I’d count on one hand.”

[Hearing Chung Beom-haeng say that,,,
I,, might actually get emotional,,]
[Seriously, Chung Beom’s pride is so strong that she can’t lie even if it kills her, so seeing her say that makes it feel like Seo Ho-yoon is truly being recognized, and I’m so proud]

For those unfamiliar with Seo Ho-yoon, it left a deep impression, and even those who knew him found themselves reassessing him.
The Noeul fanbase, unwilling to miss such a golden promotional opportunity, quickly edited the broadcast and spread it across YouTube.

[Wow, Seo Ho-yoon’s video is going around on SNS apparently with titles like “Insane new variety show and insane idol” lololol]

Clips of the “Perfect Singer” circulated everywhere—across various SNS platforms, communities, and video sites.
Particularly on YouTube, it racked up millions of views.

[Other singers all hit wrong notes and giggle, but
look at how perfectly accurate Seo Ho-yoon’s pitch and rhythm are in all this]
[Wow, he’s seriously the only one staying composed]

With so many people engaged, there were naturally some negative reactions as well.

[Has the lifting started again? Haha Seo Ho-yoon’s skills are just so-so]
[Is there anyone who doesn’t know that this is a script? I’m embarrassed that it’s revealed that I wrote it myself ㅠㅠ]
[Ugh, I don’t know how objectively I can say this. The fans are just so excited and busy sucking]

However, since Seo Ho-yoon had shown his true colors through multiple variety show appearances, most people let it slide without much fuss.

[Huh?? I never even thought it was self-made… Of course, while all the other cast members are shocked and falling over themselves.. Seo Ho-yoon alone is so calm that it’s suspicious lolololol]
[Whether he ranks 1st or not, there’s always something to complain about lolol]

[Title: I brought proof it’s not self-made

I don’t have enough money to bribe Dae Pa-sung.

Damn, this is it.
└Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha unexpected authentication]

[The Noeul fans are the funniest in all this
No matter what criticism comes, they don’t care and just keep jumping around in joy]

Indeed, the Noeul fans were so delighted they couldn’t stop smiling for a single moment.

[Ah… here it comes again… the rivalry…]

[Before long, “first-tier..” might actually happen..

“Is your thought process insane lol”

Just as Seo Ho-yoon seemed amused watching someone throw down a challenge, the Noeul fans laughed openly at others’ rivalry. Of course, while steadily collecting PDFs.
Of course, while faithfully following the PDF.

[Ah ah… I can see it, I can see it
My Olympic Stadium
My Tokyo Dome
My Sofia Stadium
This is.. my next Black Call

└Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha It’s so fucking funny I’m laughing out loud ㅠhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha”

While The Dun’s fanbase was basking in happiness, another piece of good news arrived.
Kim Sung-hyun’s appearance on Chaotic Family Diary had been confirmed and made headlines.

[Wow, Kim Sung-hyun is a legend in parenting variety shows]

For years now, it had been a terrestrial broadcasting program that dominated weekend evenings. Rumors circulated that casting was extremely selective since the celebrities had to spend time directly with children.
The Noeul fanbase worried despite knowing that Kim Sung-hyun was the eldest son of a large family.
However, not long after the broadcast began, they realized such concerns were unfounded.

“Wait, Sung-hyun, why are you so good with the kids?!”
“Huh? Isn’t that normal?”
“No?!”

From childcare to household chores.
There was nothing Kim Sung-hyun couldn’t do.
He even possessed perfect laundry skills, expertly cleaning stains from clothes the children had soiled while eating.
Kim Sung-hyun, already handsome by profession, woke from a nap and performed a baby whale song with choreography for the children crying and searching for their mother.

[The dance moves are excessively pretty]
Hahahaha oh my god hahahaha legendary waste of talent hahahaha

Perhaps because they felt his genuine care, the children truly adored Kim Sung-hyun.
A defeated narration played over the scenes—from previous guest appearances on the show.

“Why do they seem to like him more than me?”
“Even kids judge by appearance.”

[Title: Why Kim Sung-hyun broke through Chaotic Family Diary’s insane competition rate

Because he’s the eldest of four siblings

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha lol hahahahahahahahahahahaha

Typically, Chaotic Family Diary featured invited celebrities rather than fixed cast members, dividing their appearances into two episodes aired over two weeks.
However, because Kim Sung-hyun wasn’t particularly famous, he only received about thirty minutes of airtime in the program.
Still, the viewer message board exploded.

Q. Do you have any household tips that Kim Sung-hyun recommends?

Kim Sung-hyun’s interviews, interspersed throughout, focused primarily on household chores—as if the production staff had anticipated the audience’s reactions.
Kim Sung-hyun sat rigidly upright, looking uncomfortable, and earnestly shared everything he knew on the subject.

Q. What made you become good at housekeeping?

Then the production staff threw out a mischievous question.
Kim Sung-hyun hesitated slightly before answering.
He thought that compared to everyone else in the world, he wasn’t particularly skilled at housekeeping.
After carefully choosing his words for a moment, Kim Sung-hyun slowly opened his mouth.

“I’m the eldest of four siblings….”

No further explanation was needed.
The age gap between Kim Sung-hyun and the youngest of the four siblings was a full ten years.
Behind Kim Sung-hyun, who muttered absently, the word “patriarch” seemed to drift past.

[I think I’m falling in love]
[My heart is pounding
When Noeul fans were all posting Kim Sung-hyun mafia-style photos and roasting him for never doing dishes, Kim Sung-hyun is on broadcast right now wearing pink rubber gloves and scrubbing away mold

└Hahahahahahahahahahaha I like the legend hahahahahahahahaha]

The moment the broadcast ended, videos titled “Kim Sung-hyun’s Legendary PR Video ~Housekeeping Edition~” flooded YouTube.
Naturally, Noeul fans thought it would only trend within the fandom before quickly fading away. However, the view count steadily climbed.
In particular, Kim Sung-hyun’s roughly thirty-minute performance garnered tremendous support from housewives.

[Title: An idol appeared on Chaotic Family Diary^^~

How is this guy Hyun-sung so capable..?
Turns out he’s the eldest of four siblings^^ When kids are running around loudly or not listening, it’s frustrating enough to ~
But seeing him say that’s just how kids grow up made my heart flutter~

└I watched it too. He sets boundaries with the kids right away. That’s not easy.
└└He seems more experienced as a housewife than I am^^]

[Title: I like people who are good at organizing

He’s Hyun-sung from Chaotic Family Diary
Unlike kids these days
He organizes the sink so neatly with a mesh strainer
When he puts kelp in while roasting sweet potatoes to soften them, even my own mother was amazed

“Wow~~ haha, I should give it a try too!”
Hyun-sung has such a refreshing, handsome face. He’s got so many charming points]

The Dun’s fans were astonished that the broadcast had such an enormous impact.

[Wait
Kim Sung-hyun just suddenly became everyone’s ideal son-in-law
The competition rate suddenly increased]
[My mom keeps chanting prayers while watching, begging me to find a man like that
Excuse me, I’d meet him too if I could]

[It’s hilarious—while parents are all amazed at Kim Sung-hyun’s housekeeping skills, the Noeul fans are just collecting his muscle screenshots and shouting thanks
A legendary act of filial impiety, my apologies

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha lol hahahahahahahaha

Various screenshots of Kim Sung-hyun were reposted, and his name circulated among not just Noeul fans but many people, eventually landing Kim Sung-hyun’s name on Twitter’s real-time trends.

[My mom
suddenly called me and asked seriously, “Is Kim Sung-hyun… not that famous?”
I like High Five, you know
Panicking, I just shouted that he’s an idol I’m not supposed to like
Like his name shouldn’t be spoken aloud

Hahaha you’re really good at being a fan haha
└└You kept your integrity.. Yeon-hoo, I love you
High Five, do well]

[Since Kim Sung-hyun had this image of being an idol good at housekeeping, I showed my mom his stage video..
This guy… he’s seriously talented at his main job…
But my mom actually liked it even more
Good at housekeeping and sexy? That’s everything

└Really, that’s everything…]

By appearing on “Chaotic Family Diary,” which was sometimes called a national program, Kim Sung-hyun’s recognition among the general public gradually increased.

.
.
.

‘Well, Kim Sung-hyun.’

Perhaps because the viewership ratings turned out better than expected, Kim Sung-hyun was cast again for Chaotic Family Diary.
And today, I came to the filming location as a guest to help Kim Sung-hyun.
The children under Kim Sung-hyun’s care were three siblings—the oldest was ten years old, the second was eight, and the youngest was twenty months old.
Before filming began, the Main Writer approached and explained how the program would proceed.

“Seo Ho-yoon, since Kim Sung-hyun will be the main person taking care of the children, we’re counting on you for good reactions. By the way, are you comfortable around young children?”
“I specialize in ages ten and up.”
“Pardon?”

Though I’d been completely serious, the Main Writer took it as a joke and burst into laughter before patting my shoulder and hurrying away.
I was naturally confident.

‘I have Seo Ho-jin’s experience to draw from.’

As I thought this, Kim Sung-hyun beside me wore a peculiar expression.

“What?”
“Nothing, just….”

Kim Sung-hyun scratched the back of his neck.

“I’m thinking about my younger siblings back home. I’m worried about what they’re doing. They’re still so young.”
“How can a baby take care of babies?”
“I’m starting to get scared of myself for getting used to this nonsense….”

Kim Sung-hyun suddenly turned serious and playfully shoved me.
I giggled and picked up my phone.
I’d thought Joo Woo-sung would contact me after watching “Perfect Singer,” but it had been very quiet.
I attached a YouTube video link that included the scene where I was writing down the Black Call lyrics and sent it to Joo Woo-sung with a message asking if he was moved.
A reply came right away.

[Joo Woo-sung: Huh? I’ve already seen this]
[Joo Woo-sung: But this isn’t a broadcast script, right?]
[Me: lol nope]
[Joo Woo-sung: ????? what]

Watching him make a fuss, insisting I wasn’t lying and questioning whether such a thing was actually possible, felt deeply satisfying.
Ignoring Joo Woo-sung’s follow-up message, I checked The Dun’s group chat instead.
I could see Kang Yi-chae’s greeting wishing me a good trip.

“Kang Yi-chae said to have a good trip.”
“Yeah?”
“It would’ve been nice if he’d come along.”

If Kang Yi-chae, the second most well-known person after me to the public, had joined, it would’ve been perfect for boosting recognition.
When I casually asked, he flatly refused, saying he was already overwhelmed just mentoring and had to prepare for year-end performances.
He was still apparently making the trainees cry regularly.

“Ah, it’d probably be tough for Kang Yi-chae to come here anyway.”
“Why?”
“He gets all stiff around the kids.”

Kim Sung-hyun spoke while stretching his body around, apparently feeling stiff.

“They cry just from him looking at them.”
“….”

…Well, when he doesn’t smile and keeps his mouth shut, even adults would cry.

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