The Gates Opened on the First Day of Debut Chapter 35

[EX-Class K-POP Idol_Trainee Kim Chowol PR Video_Kim Chowol’s Makeup Class (with Surprise Guest)_Dungeon Clearing Rank #1]

 

As the PR video began, Kim Chowol was seen sitting at a table wearing a hairband.

 

[“Hello, fellow citizens supporting me.”]

 

His face was clean and devoid of any makeup, as if he had just finished washing it. 

 

Various cosmetics were laid out on the table in front of him. 

 

They ranged from basic skincare like toner and lotion to color cosmetics like eyeshadow and blusher.

 

[“Welcome to Kim Chowol’s Makeup Class. Today, I’m going to show you everything from my basic routine to a special makeup look.”]

 

Seeing Kim Chowol bow politely, the comment section began to buzz. 

 

[Makeup? Suddenly, right here?] 

 

[This is the first time I’ve seen a trainee reveal their basic routine in a PR video lol] 

 

[He must have plenty of time on his hands ㅋㅋㅋ]

 

While some were sarcastic, most were simply flustered. In the video, Kim Chowol began explaining the cosmetics on the table one by one, looking like a beauty YouTuber with five years of experience.

 

[“Since this is being uploaded to the official EX-Class K-POP Idol YouTube channel, I’ve covered the brand names… but you can probably tell which product is from which brand just by the design, right? This and this are the toner and lotion I’ve been using for over two years; they’re affordable but effective, so I really wanted to introduce them. I recommend them to anyone looking for budget-friendly items.”]

 

Kim Chowol showed the cosmetics with the labels covered in black tape and naturally spread them over his cheeks. 

 

People who had been listening to his explanation as it flowed like water suddenly snapped back to their senses.

 

[Wait, what? He’s actually really good at explaining.] 

 

[Where is that toner from? The design looks familiar.] 

 

[(Link) I think it’s this brand?] 

 

[Wow, I’ve been using that for three years too lol It’s seriously good for the price.]

 

People who recognized the cosmetics Kim Chowol used began to gather and chime in.

 

[“The important thing in skincare is ensuring moisture is fully absorbed. Apply it slowly, like you’re lightly placing it along the skin texture. Oh, don’t rub too hard. It’ll damage the skin.”]

 

People began to be mesmerized by Kim Chowol’s fast and precise hand movements.

 

[But Kim Chowol’s skin is seriously good. As a trainee, he probably doesn’t have money for a dermatologist. Is that skin possible through home care alone?] 

 

[I’m starting the Kim Chowol basic routine challenge today lol I’ll come back in a month and post a review.] 

 

[He obviously gets treatments at a clinic lol Or he was just born with it. Skin is all about genetics anyway.]

 

However, Kim Chowol’s eloquence and hand movements were far too extraordinary to simply be dismissed as clinical care or good genetics.

 

[“There, basic care is finished. How is it? Can you see that my skin is full of moisture? If you apply base and color makeup in this state, you’ll feel that it goes on much better than usual.”]

 

Kim Chowol spoke as he brought his face close to the camera and lightly tapped his cheek with his finger. 

 

His skin, which had become smooth after the basic care, was clearly visible.

 

[Seriously, he knows more about makeup than I do, and I’m a girl ㅋㅋㅋ] 

 

[But makeup artists do everything for them anyway. Is there really a need for the idol to be good at it?] 

 

[But it is a bit of a turn-off when you see an idol who can’t even do their own self-makeup lol How used to being pampered do you have to be to not manage that?]

 

Public opinion gradually began to lean in a positive direction for Kim Chowol.

 

[“Next… I’m planning to show you a bit of a special makeup look. And for a special look, we need a special guest, right? Trainee Yoo Sung from the same guild as me has made a special appearance.”]

 

As Kim Chowol finished speaking, Yoo Sung, wearing a hairband just like Kim Chowol, walked in from off-camera and sat at the table.

 

[“Hello, I’m Yoo Sung.” 

 

“Since we’re short on time, we’ll start with Trainee Yoo Sung having already finished basic care and base makeup. I’m going to apply the color makeup immediately… but before I start, I’d like to ask for your understanding regarding one thing.”]

 

As if in a hurry, Kim Chowol’s hands were already moving busily.

 

[“I showed you the basic care while adding explanations for each step, but the makeup I’m showing you now is literally a special look… so I won’t be able to provide detailed explanations. I’m very sorry.”]

 

After that, Kim Chowol truly did not say a single word for a full minute.

 

[What’s going on? What’s happening?] 

 

[Wow, he’s just wasting a whole minute ㅋㅋㅋ Even if the video is over five minutes long, this is a bit much.] 

 

[But seriously, what is this special makeup that’s making him act like that?] 

 

[How can you finish color makeup in one minute lol It’s so obvious he’s never done makeup before.] 

 

[His hand movements are way too skilled for you to say he’s never done it before, though?]

 

People watched blankly as Kim Chowol applied makeup to Yoo Sung. He was so focused that cold sweat was actually trickling down his cheek.

 

[“Done, it’s finished….”]

 

Exactly one minute. 

 

It was exactly one minute. 

 

That was the time it took for Kim Chowol to complete Yoo Sung’s makeup.

 

The shock at the incredible speed was short-lived; reactions from people seeing Yoo Sung’s makeup began to pour in like crazy. Unfortunately, they were not positive.

 

[? What is this? Why is the makeup like that?] 

 

[Uh… it’s not that he did a bad job, exactly. But isn’t it way too heavy?] 

 

[Has he ever even tried color makeup? How is he supposed to walk around outside like that?;;] 

 

[This is bad… at this point, isn’t Kim Chowol a Yoo Sung anti-fan?]

 

It was because the makeup Kim Chowol had completed on Yoo Sung was far too heavy. 

 

However, Kim Chowol’s PR ended right there without any further explanation.

 

The comment section of Kim Chowol’s PR video began to catch fire. 

 

The people who reacted most violently were none other than Yoo Sung’s fans, who had been holding their breath until now.

 

[[HOT] I didn’t see him that way. 

Honestly, I’m disappointed. 

It just looks like he’s trying to ride our Sungie’s popularity. 

I won’t mention names.] 

└ Even if you don’t mention the name, everyone knows lol 

└ Just type “fr fr.” If you mention him even a little, they’ll swarm you. fr fr. 

└ That fandom that stans a bottom-tier trainee who’s mediocre at dancing, singing, and visuals, yet acts the most extra? fr fr.

 

[Seriously, I’m so upset I could die ㅠㅠ 

Is it enough to just finish the video after ruining our Sungie’s face? 

I don’t even know what this PR video is for anymore ㅠ 

RT367 ♥452] 

└ Agreed. Why did he drag our Sung-ie into this and make everyone so distressed? ㅠ 

└ Do we really look that easy just because we’ve been staying quiet?;; 

└ I was staying quiet because I didn’t want to tarnish Sungie’s name by getting involved in a mudslinging fight, but if he acts like this, it’s a different story. 

└ The Han Theo Fan Alliance welcomes Yoo Sung fans. 

└ ㅋㅋㅋ What is this all because of one strange trainee… Shouldn’t Han Theo’s and Yoo Sung’s fandoms normally be the ones fighting the hardest?

 

With angry Yoo Sung fans joined by Han Theo fans who already held ill will toward Kim Chowol, social media and community sites began to erupt. Kim Chowol’s fans had nothing to say. 

 

This was because Kim Chowol’s fault seemed too obvious.

 

While Kim Chowol’s fans were being helplessly pummeled on social media and community sites.

 

[EX-Class K-POP Idol_Trainee Yoo Sung PR Video_Stage On_Dungeon Clearing Rank #42]

 

Yoo Sung’s PR video was uploaded. 

 

The length of the video was 30 seconds. 

 

Naturally, the reaction was poor. 

 

This was because it contrasted too sharply with Kim Chowol’s video, which was over five minutes long.

 

[Whoa, only 30 seconds? Who is that even supposed to satisfy lolol] 

 

[Seeing it like this makes it even clearer what a thug Kim Chowol is.] 

 

[Five minutes for himself lol Just how badly does he want to debut? To use such petty tactics.]

 

Before anyone knew it, Kim Chowol had become a villain who used all sorts of schemes and tricks because he was obsessed with debuting.

 

[Oh my god, our Sungie filmed his PR video with the exact makeup Kim Chowol did… is this real?] 

 

[He should have just washed it off ㅠㅠ] 

 

[Didn’t Kim Chowol probably tell him he couldn’t wash it off? If so, that’s seriously legendary.]

 

In contrast to the comment section burning with criticism and mockery toward Kim Chowol, Yoo Sung in the PR video was fidgeting with something large, looking serene.

 

[“Hello, I’m Yoo Sung. Wait, just a moment… let me set this up.”]

 

What Yoo Sung was holding was a massive light, the kind people who broadcast like YouTubers might use.

 

[A light all of a sudden?] 

 

[What? Is he going to show us a performance?] 

 

[He only has 30 seconds, he’ll be done before he even finishes the first verse;;]

 

Time continued to tick away, but Yoo Sung said nothing, focusing solely on setting up the light. He connected the light head to the stand, plugged in the power cord, and finally adjusted the angle of the head.

 

[“Ah, this is a light I bought from a Chinese shopping mall for about 14,000 won. You can’t adjust the brightness, but they say the default brightness is incredibly high.”]

 

By the time he finished explaining the light and completing the setup, 20 seconds had already passed.

 

[Sung-ah, what are you doing exactly? ㅠㅠ] 

 

[Say something other than light talk. Even today’s TMI would be fine ㅠㅠ Other trainees are talking without a break.] 

 

[Seriously, this is so frustrating… everything is ruined because of Kim Chowol.]

 

Having finished all preparations, Yoo Sung held the power switch in his hand and gazed into the camera.

 

[“Then, I’ll turn it on.”]

 

Click.

 

As he pressed the switch, an immense burst of light exploded from the massive lamp. 

 

For a moment, the screen was dyed white, and out of the light so bright it made one’s eyes squint, Yoo Sung’s face appeared.

 

[Uh…?] 

 

[Wh-what? What just happened?]

 

Yoo Sung, brow slightly furrowed from the light, blinked a few times and looked into the camera again. 

 

People watching the video were momentarily speechless. 

 

The heavy makeup of Yoo Sung—the makeup people had complained was too much and made no sense—had been half-washed out by the bright lighting. 

 

The colors remained just appropriately vivid, and Yoo Sung’s face, bathed in the light, sparkled.

 

Yoo Sung in the PR video was more handsome and beautiful than any other trainee in any other PR video, and also….

 

[This is what an idol is…]

 

He was as glamorous as an idol on stage.