The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol - Chapter 324

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324

‘I’m going to all the comeback shows!’

A self-employed cafe owner in Hongdae who had been a passionate fan of K-POP’s second generation, now a devoted Noeul fan, stepped into the venue where The Dun’s comeback show would take place, her heart trembling with anticipation.
Since becoming a fan of The Dun at their year-end stage performance last year, this was her first time seeing them perform in person.

[Just arrived, who are we coming for today?]
[Ready to fight like dogs]

As she scrolled through other fans’ posts on SNS, she suddenly realized that everyone’s eyes in this venue were burning with the same fervent intensity as those words.
It seemed to be because, ever since The Dun was compared to the trainees recently, the criticism had intensified.
Even though she had no intention of getting involved, she found herself possessed by the spirit of a keyboard warrior.

‘A bit of a reality check, but…’

While her fingers were busy typing away, the lights in the venue went out.

“Kyaaaaaaah!!”

Screams erupted from all directions in surround sound, and a VCR began playing on the large screen.

【—To be honest, I was scared at first.
Could I really pull this off?
Could I become someone my fans wouldn’t be ashamed of?】

‘Wow, it’s starting more poignantly than I expected.’

【But now I think I understand.
Every path I’ve walked has meaning.】

A fully bloomed lotus flower reversed through time, closing back into a bud before returning to a seed, while warm midday light poured down and the pale blue sky of dawn was reflected.

“Woooow~!!”

At that very moment, the lift rose, and five members of In-young appeared on stage.
With the roar of the crowd reaching an even greater crescendo, Seo Ho-yoon’s voice pierced through the air.

【It was to meet you.】

I had assumed the comeback showcase opening was prepared to align with this title track performance, but the beat that filled the venue was completely unexpected.

【Give me, Give me, Give me Second Chance】

“Woooooaaaaahhhhh!!!”

It was none other than Second Chance.
And it had been orchestrated with such grandeur, accompanied by a full orchestra arrangement.

‘What? Was this intentional?’

WH Entertainment was the kind of company where management’s influence permeated every aspect—from album selection to concert planning to stage composition. Noel believed that WH Entertainment’s decision to lead with Second Chance among the many songs was also deliberate.
They would certainly be aware of what people were saying about The Dun lately.
But they had the confidence that any subsequent controversy could be managed, which made this choice possible.

“Let’s go! Let’s goooo!!”

Just as the excited fans’ cheers pierced through the intro, a pin spotlight locked onto Sung Ji-won.

【Give me, Give me, Give me Second Chance.
This ringing sensation in my head—in other words, I’m back.】

The choreography, which was tailored without the slightest disruption, definitely looked more relaxed and mature.

【I will come back everytime

This strange sense of déjà vu, you’re not afraid of it.
Even at a glance, I could see that Dawn’s practice amount was above average.

It was evident at a glance that The Dun’s practice regimen had gone far beyond the ordinary.

“Seo Ho-yoooooon!!!”
Perhaps because it was the first comeback after being acquired by WH Entertainment, not only did the album and music video, but the venue where the show was held also shook the atmosphere of the group.
Second Chance’s performance, which had captivated the audience like demons, came to an end, followed by the members’ greetings.

And amidst it all, The Dun shone ceaselessly.

‘My children born from my heart….’
Members wearing white silk shirts walked forward holding light pink hand microphones.

Members dressed in white silk shirts walked forward, holding pale pink handheld microphones.
Without even considering inventory
【In time that has already cracked

I just wish you’d tell me honestly】

White mist rose from the floor like water vapor, and balloons shaped like lotus flowers drifted upward.
The words I spoke without knowing anything are sticky like heat
【Can you be together? or not?

Like a lotus flower that has stopped breathing
Until I come to the surface of the sea to breathe
Let us dive till the end

We cannot remain trapped in loneliness forever】

Noel’s chest swelled with emotion.
Until you come to the surface of the sea to breathe】

Until we rise to the surface of the sea to breathe】
Realizing that the love he sent was returned in song, dance, and affection.
Suddenly aware that the existence she had watched through screens was vividly, tangibly alive.

Feeling a pride that eclipsed all the sudden waves of reality that often crashed over her.

‘This is so good….’

The more Noel felt genuine pride in The Dun, the more fiercely her light stick shook.

‘Even if the world ended tomorrow, I would have no regrets….’

As the song concluded and she floundered in the darkness, lost in emotion,

【Perhaps gazing upon the same moon】

The stage for this title track, “Lantern Festival,” began.

“Kyaaaaaaah!!!”
A ripple pattern rippled on the stage floor, and the lanterns that had been previously placed around the stage turned on.

Rippling water patterns undulated across the stage floor, and the lanterns positioned around the perimeter ignited.

【Retracing the dawn we spent together】
While the outcry from the sunset grew louder over the costumes that harmoniously blended the present and the past, Jeong Da-jun appeared, spreading a fan, and opened the introduction.

As the Noeul fans’ roars intensified at the harmonious blend of modern and traditional styling, Jung Da-jun appeared with a fan unfurled, opening the introduction.
I look back on the dawn we spent together】

Retracing the dawn we spent together】

‘Wow, Jung Da-jun is insane.’

Jung Da-jun’s vocal tone, completely transformed from boyish to youthful, captivated the audience’s attention instantly.

‘Did they all go polish their skills together?’
The young Jeong Da-jun he knew was not on stage.
Moreover, his dancing had changed dramatically.

I couldn’t even scream properly, my throat choked with overwhelming emotion.

‘When did our baby elephant grow up so much….’
Seo Ho-yoon raised one side of his mouth diagonally and held out a fan! When I opened it,

Just as Seo Ho-yoon raised one corner of his mouth in a smirk and snapped the fan open with a flourish,
I’ll be happy to send you as much as I want】

I’ll gladly send you as much as you need】

Rip… crack.
However, Seo Ho-yoon and the members who were actually involved were not shaken at all.

However, Seo Ho-yoon and the members themselves showed no sign of disturbance.
Even if it looks like a dying star】

Even if I appear like a fading star】
It was a very natural connection.

It was an incredibly seamless transition.

【Waiting is something I do well】
In the music video, as soon as the group choreography centered on the pair of Kim Seong-hyun and Kang I-chae ended, Seo Ho-yoon jumped out and spread a fan, separating the two.

In the music video, the group choreography centered on the pair of Kim Sung-hyun and Kang Yi-chae had clearly ended, and then Seo Ho-yoon burst through between them and unfurled his fan.

My heart pounded with lingering anxiety, yet The Dun appeared utterly composed.

【Send my heart on the flowers】
At one point, when the climax is approaching, Jeong Da-jun’s fan floats alone in the sky and swims.

At the climactic instant, Jung Da-jun’s fan floated alone into the sky, drifting gracefully.

Splash!

And Seo Ho-yoon, catching it with perfect precision, leaped forward and unfurled his fan.

【Like a rainbow gently floating up】
I felt like I was deaf to the cheers around me.

The roar of the crowd was deafening.
In the emotions that surge like waves
【In wishes spreading like waves

May my lantern drift far away, carried by regret】

“Wow, damn….”

Noel ran her goosebump-covered arm, unable to tear her gaze from the stage.
Even within the shimmering procession of lights
【Even in the faded morning

Our days will be radiant】

The fans gathered and dispersed, stood in a line and spread in all directions, their light-up fans glimmering under the stage lights like the glow of lanterns.
Because we will meet again】

we will meet again】

The Dun slowly converged toward the center, striking their final pose like a single lotus flower blooming.
Because we will meet again】

we will meet again】
Seo Ho-yoon touches Jeong Da-jun’s cheek with his finger as if he did a good job.

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[People watching live reacted hilariously
[Still collecting comeback show fancams]
[Reactions from people watching live are hilarious
the fan just fell off but is Ho-yoon’s strength insane
withdrawing Seo Ho-yoon health concerns immediately
Ho-yoon not panicking is so damn composed…
laughing and then suddenly stops]
[I’m saying.. The Dun is such a comedian group it’s killing me and then I see him catching the fan mid-air and just scream]
[Now that I’ve seen it from every angle I finally understand how Seo Ho-yoon and the members did it
if I’d only watched the online live stream I would’ve thought it was edited together;;]

[Title: People who have seen Jeong Da-jun’s growth.zip

[Title: Jung Da-jun’s Growth.zip people who saw it
It was said that Hoyun was the baby who put the shoes on on stage.
Ah hahahaha, he was really just a kid back when he threw sneakers at the showcase in Japan…

This kid even learned to throw a fan for Hyung… I’m getting tears in my eyes over this.
└└The real Seo Ho-yoon is an idiot hahahahahaha]

The real Seo Ho-yoon is a bastard lol

While Noeul fans endlessly chewed over, rehashed, and ruminated on the comeback show, a live notification popped up.

【THE DAWN: Da-jun spills the tea on throwing the fan during the live broadcast.】
[Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha this river rat is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha this river rat is seriously hahahahahaha]

The moment the stream went live, Jung Da-jun appeared wearing sunglasses, slowly brushing his hair back as he greeted everyone.

“Hey, Noeul… That’s right. Da-jun from Noeul is here.”

Then he proceeded to explain every single detail about the comeback show, from the most trivial things to the grand finale.

“…—Ho-yoon’s fan was a bit stiff, you know! So I told him to put more force into it! But then—!! the fan ended up tearing—…!!”

[Baby… you’re really telling us everything]

“…Ho-yoon pushed the fan to the side and turned around, and our eyes met perfectly! I’m not lying—his eyes were literally saying ‘Da-jun, you’re the only one I can trust.’ So with the determination to save a member in danger—….”

[Baby… that’s enough now..]
Kim Seong-hyeon, who was sitting quietly with only his face exposed, tilted his head to the side and spoke softly to Seong Ji-won.

Kim Sung-hyun, who had been sitting quietly with only his face visible, tilted his head to the side and whispered to Sung Ji-won.
Kim Sung-hyun, who had been sitting quietly with only his face showing, tilted his head to the side and whispered something in Sung Ji-won’s ear.

“Our Maknae would’ve looked cooler if he’d just stayed quiet….”

“After the comeback show, Ho-yoon said, ‘As expected, Jung Da-jun, if it weren’t for you, I would have cried on stage.’”
Pretending not to hear his older brothers’ jabs, Jung Da-jun continued moving his mouth.
“It’s bullshit, bullshit.”
“After the comeback show, Ho-yoon said, ‘You really saved me—I almost cried on stage without you.’…!”

“It’s a lie, a total lie.”
“Hey! Sung-hyun! If I say it happened, then it happened!”

[Seo Ho-yoon is first-class for not being here and refusing to spill the tea..]

[But where did Hoyun and Lee Chae go??]

Behind Jeong Da-jun, who was ringing again, Kim Seong-hyun and Seong Ji-won exchanged glances.
[But where did Ho-yoon and Yi-chae go??]
Afterwards, whenever similar questions came up, Kim Seong-hyun and Seong Ji-won would appropriately intervene to change the topic.

I had known for some time that something was off between the two of them, but I didn’t want Noel to notice it as well.

However, it was not possible to stop all the rumors floating around on the Internet.

[UNTRANSLATED LINE 281]

[KYC can’t live with SJW anymore, so he’s moving out of the dorm~]

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“Congratulations. At this rate, first place is no problem at all. The stage incident was handled well too.”
“Actually, it wasn’t that big of a deal, you know.”

Seo Ho-yoon gently touched the orchid on Jung Sun’s desk, offering a gentle smile. Though known as the “broadcasting station’s devil” or “ice smile,” it was a grin that had captivated the cast members—yet Jung Sun’s Planning Team Lead remained unmoved.
Instead, his expression was filled with wariness, as if thinking, ‘What is this guy plotting now with that three-inch tongue of his?’
“So please plug in our live.”

“Well, yes. It’s still circulating a bit. Though it doesn’t seem to have spread to the general public yet….”
“So give us a live slot.”

I knew this was coming.
Here we go again.
“Wait…Wait a minute. I can’t decide on that. I think we need to discuss it.”
“…What kind of live? You’re already doing broadcasts.”

“Wait…that’s not something I can decide on my own. We’ll need to discuss it.”

“Yes, I understand.”
Jung Sun exhaled deeply and methodically explained the reasons why it wasn’t possible. Seo Ho-yoon listened quietly, then pulled his lips into a smile and nodded.
“Haha, please plug it in.”
“Yes, I understand completely.”

“Haha, so please arrange it for us.”

‘Hey, didn’t you create the controversy yourself for this reason?’

She would probably never know for the rest of her life that the irritating thought she had had was actually the correct answer.

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