There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 37

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Episode 37

 

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“Everyone worked so hard!!”

 

After the 【Glittering Baby House】 pilot episode created an enormous buzz.

 

Hwang PD was absolutely beaming.

 

In fact, from the production team’s perspective, having a program become somewhat ‘controversial’ wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

 

After all, it was common knowledge in the broadcasting industry that hate comments were better than indifference.

 

But to start with controversy and then completely flip to favorable public opinion?

 

And with just the pilot episode?

 

Hwang PD knew this was an incredible green light, so he couldn’t help but be delighted.

 

“The response is really good. Great buzz too. We’re getting quite a hot reaction from overseas fans as well, so Wonderbox is showing tremendous interest. It looks like we’ll get much more investment than originally discussed.”

 

At Hwang PD’s words, the GLEET members’ expressions also brightened considerably.

 

Naturally, the GLEET members knew the public opinion was generally favorable, but hearing it mentioned once more from Hwang PD seemed to make it sink in deeper.

 

“The fans were definitely a bit flustered about Doha’s family story being suddenly revealed and the part about raising a child, but they seem to have adapted quite well.”

 

“What did I tell you.”

 

“!”

 

“I said our fans are all really good people.”

 

When Eon spoke proudly like a doting parent, everyone shook their heads.

 

This weird guy who only becomes nice when talking about fans…

 

“Especially the reaction to Yewon’s acting skills has been incredible. Everyone’s saying they need to research Doha and Yewon’s genes, stuff like that?”

 

“I seriously think we should hand over their DNA to a research lab once.”

 

At Hwang PD’s words, Weon nodded. It seemed like Weon had already expected these reactions.

 

“…”

 

Of course, Doha still looked overwhelmed by the enormous amount of attention pouring in.

 

Even though it was something he had prepared for, the instinctive feeling of suffocation was unavoidable.

 

“Why don’t you brighten up your face? This is actually pretty good overall. Everyone’s just surprised because you revealed your private life for the first time, but there’s hardly any reaction asking why you hid it all this time.”

 

Eon seemed to notice Doha’s mood and spoke sarcastically.

 

“…Right.”

 

“…!”

 

When Doha, who was expected to retort, agreed in a completely deflated voice, Eon’s expression became even more menacing.

 

Weon opened his rabbit eyes between the two of them and forced a smile.

 

“Ah geez, Ian. Talk a bit nicer~! Lee Doha is in full timid mode right now.”

 

“How am I supposed to talk nicely. Should I put ribbons on my words every time I speak?”

 

“That’s not a bad idea? Is it doable?”

 

“…”

 

Seeing Weon’s eyes sparkling, Eon turned his head away in disgust.

 

“…What I’m actually worried about isn’t just family matters.”

 

Doha looked straight at Hwang PD and spoke.

 

“I’m concerned about the controversy that Yewon received special treatment regarding this audition.”

 

Here it comes.

 

Hwang PD broke out in a cold sweat.

 

“Um. That~ No, it wasn’t special treatment at all. It’s true that I asked Director Kim for an audition opportunity, but I really asked him to do it fairly. And this isn’t just special treatment for us, it’s also us promoting their short drama, so it’s mutually beneficial. It’s not special treatment.”

 

“That’s our situation. You know it’s hard for the public to consider all of that, don’t you PD?”

 

“…Well, that’s true…”

 

“I think there wasn’t enough protection for Yewon in this broadcast. You could have clearly stated within the broadcast that there was no special treatment. The suspicions grew because there was no particular announcement. Next time, if there’s a similar project, I’d appreciate it if you could clearly state that there was absolutely no special treatment.”

 

Doha’s face was more cold and resolute than ever as he spoke, making Hwang PD nod involuntarily.

 

“Of course! We weren’t careful enough. Actually, we just… it’s also a pilot program. Uh. We never dreamed the viewers would see it that way. It’s a short drama, and not even that big of a role. But we were definitely short-sighted… I’ll definitely be careful next time. I promise as a PD.”

 

As Hwang PD made his promise repeatedly with determination, Doha finally seemed relieved and relaxed his tense shoulders.

 

“…Yes. Please take care of it.”

 

Hwang PD wasn’t the only one surprised by Doha’s rarely seen resolute demeanor.

 

The members were also quietly surprised, each finding it unexpected.

 

Until now, Doha had been excessively polite ‘externally.’

 

Even when PDs or production staff made excessive demands, he tended to accept everything, thinking he should work hard.

 

But when it came to Yewon’s issues, he was more meticulous than anyone.

 

Eon made a sour expression at Doha’s behavior.

 

Damn bastard, really.

 

If only he’d be that meticulous about his own affairs.

 

“Ah, anyway. Ahem. How’s Yewon? Is she adapting well… and everything?”

 

The moment Hwang PD tried to change the subject.

 

The four members’ expressions began to change in various subtle ways.

 

“…?”

 

As Hwang PD was confused by GLEET’s expressions and was about to ask again,

 

“Kya. Don’t even get me started. That kid Yewon, whoever she takes after, she’s a complete superstar?! Ha. So admirable. Truly my little baby cider.”

 

Weon looked like he might die from how proud he was,

 

“…She’s doing well… definitely…”

 

Doha seemed to be alternating between despair and pride,

 

“She’s doing much better than that Lee Doha over there. Aren’t you embarrassed in front of a 7-year-old?”

 

Eon was cynical,

 

“I’m not sure, but she doesn’t seem to be crying.”

 

Yeonho still seemed indifferent.

 

With the four members’ completely different reactions, Hwang PD couldn’t make heads or tails of it.

 

‘…So how exactly is she doing…?!’

 

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So, how was Yewon really doing?

 

[▶Sub Quest Success!

 

You safely finished the first filming of 【Glittering Baby House】!

 

Congratulations. You’ve succeeded in the Quest!

 

Quest Success Reward: Recognition +20]

 

[▶Linked Sub Quest Occurred!

 

Interest in 【Glittering Baby House】 is pouring in more and more.

 

But public opinion is still at extremes. Let’s make 90 percent of the next OTube video comments ‘positive comments’!

 

Quest Success: Recognition +10 and ☆Special Kids Phone☆ provided

 

Quest Failure: Recognition -10]

 

“Sigh, should I go on strike…”

 

Yewon was experiencing the unexpected anguish of a working adult.

 

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“Hmm.”

 

Yewon kept the Quest window to the side while slowly scrolling through her phone screen to check OTube comments.

 

She had pestered and nagged Yeongeo to borrow his phone under the pretense of watching ‘cute and adorable’ videos.

 

‘…I think I need to ask them to buy me a phone…’

 

Really, trying to live without my own phone is so difficult.

 

‘…A phone is essential for checking OTube comments or monitoring SNS reactions.’

 

Is that why this Quest reward is ‘Special Kids Phone provided’?

 

Yewon furrowed her brow.

 

‘What exactly is this special kids phone?’

 

Is it a phone with some special functions?

 

She speculated this way and that, but couldn’t figure it out at all.

 

‘…Whatever. I’ll find out when I succeed in the Quest.’

 

Yewon sighed.

 

Even in her previous life, while other peers were glued to SNS, Yewon hadn’t particularly enjoyed such things, but that didn’t mean she never looked at them.

 

After all, actors naturally had to check how the public was reacting.

 

Yewon also regularly checked criticism about her acting and public opinion reactions.

 

Especially in this life, she was even more concerned.

 

‘Even if I can’t be loved by the fans, I at least shouldn’t do anything to be hated.’

 

She already felt uncomfortable thinking she was causing trouble for Uncle Doha, so if Doha received criticism from fans because of Yewon herself, she really wouldn’t be able to bear the guilt.

 

Let’s carefully monitor the fandom reactions and be cautious not to get criticized.

 

Her goal was not to tarnish Uncle’s reputation.

 

Yewon decided to set that as her objective for now.

 

‘The current comment reactions are about half and half… I guess.’

 

Fortunately, perhaps because she had successfully completed her acting, the initially unfavorable public opinion had quieted down considerably.

 

No, it was actually quite favorable.

 

At this level, it wasn’t bad as a starting point.

 

Getting 90 percent positive comments on OTube could be left for the somewhat distant future.

 

…or so Yewon thought.

 

But the turning point was approaching faster than expected.

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