I’m Debuting With The Bias I Killed Chapter 49
Chapter 49
Three days had already passed since Round 4 ended. Immediately after Episode 5 aired, thanks to the social media post Yoo Seong-ah had uploaded, my dark history spread across the entire country in an instant.
Articles began pouring out less than an hour after the post went up. The reaction was what I had hoped for, but it exploded on a much larger scale than I had expected.
‘This is crazy.’
Yoo Seong-ah’s main profession was choreography, but her influence surpassed that of most celebrities. Recently, after successfully creating choreography for several famous idol groups in succession, her recognition overseas had also risen significantly.
‘So there really was a reason she received that much advertising money for a single post…’
Back when I had just debuted as a producer, I had once asked Yoo Seong-ah about her advertising fees. When I asked whether the rumored amount was accurate, she responded with nothing but roaring laughter.
When I asked whether it was enough to order chicken every day, she said there would still be money left even if she ordered it for every meal.
That was when I realized.
‘Ah, a single post from this noona might be worth more than one of my songs.’
I had never really acted recklessly around her to begin with, but after that day, I became even more careful.
‘So all those years of endurance are finally paying off like this!’
I didn’t regret a single moment of the time I had spent living as her underling.
[Unstoppable Love for Her Younger Brother… Dancer Yuze’s SNS Becomes a Hot Topic]
“Ah, what’s wrong with the article photo?”
Of all things, they had used a picture taken when I looked the most haggard. The moment I saw my face displayed in enormous size, I let out a sigh.
↳ No, couldn’t the reporter have used a picture where he looked betterㅠㅠㅠ
↳ Why is the article photo so realistic? KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE
↳ If I were Yoo Seong-woo, I would’ve cried KEKEKE
↳ Did Yoo Seong-woo get into a fight with the reporter? KEKEKEKE
[Choreography Really Created by a Trainee? Who Is Go Jae-seong, the Trainee Making Headlines on Dancer Yuze’s SNS?]
[‘Boys Code’ Trainee in the Spotlight… A Signal That His Debut Is Confirmed?]
At the same time, Go Jae-seong’s choreography also began receiving serious attention.
↳ I was surprised when I heard it was choreography created by a trainee alone;;
↳ Everyone, let’s get on board with Young and Handsome, Tall and Smart Go Jae-seong.
↳ This guy is definitely debutingㅇㅇ
“He must be grinning from ear to ear by now.”
I clicked my tongue.
Click.
Pulling Go Jae-seong up to an even higher place was also part of the plan. Still, I couldn’t help finding it irritating whenever I imagined how happy he must be.
In truth, if I had been determined to do so, I could have hidden my identity and contacted Seori directly. But that would leave a clear source for the exposé, so instead, I used numerous rumors.
Besides, the Seori of this timeline was an unknown choreographer among unknown choreographers. To make the situation grow, Seori’s exposé alone would not be enough.
Although Boys Code was recording fairly decent ratings, it wasn’t a survival show known to the general public. Since it was an in-house survival show, its structure was fundamentally different from other idol survival shows where public voting determined everything.
People who weren’t interested in idols had no reason to go out of their way to look up the program. Choreographers who weren’t particularly interested in idol survival shows even less so.
That was why I used Yoo Seong-ah’s social media.
Even if they weren’t interested in Boys Code, there would be members of the public, dancers, and choreographers who followed Yoo Seong-ah’s social media.
Even if it took a little time, it was the most natural route for the information to eventually reach Seori.
‘If I want to bring him down for good, I need to lay out a stage this big.’
Separate from that, seeing videos of my past dancing pop up every time I opened social media was honestly… not something an ordinary person’s mental strength could endure.
‘Being an idol really isn’t something just anyone can do.’
And she had chosen to compare me to the first day, when my dancing skills had been at their worst? What a cruel older sister.
But there were benefits, too.
[SP 2,000]
“Wow.”
Just looking at the number made me feel reassured.
At this level, I wouldn’t have to worry even if I used items for several days.
I immediately opened my memo app.
The Round 5 plan I had spent the last three days considering filled the screen.
[1. If I choose vocals]
[2. If I choose dance]
[3. If I choose rap]
[4. If Go Jae-seong chooses vocals]
.
.
.
With Go Jae-seong’s regression confirmed, there were an incredible number of things to consider. But since my noona’s social media was doing its job so thoroughly, Go Jae-seong would soon be excluded as a variable.
There was one goal that encompassed this complicated memo.
[Top Priority Goal: Place first with Kang I-yul on the same team.]
Of course, I had also prepared a plan in case I ended up on a different team from Kang I-yul.
But I sincerely hoped that such a catastrophe wouldn’t happen.
I organized not only my Round 5 plan but also the rankings going forward.
- Go Jae-seong
– Likely to maintain his place in the debut lineup.
– Public response is good, but not enough to threaten Joo-han’s fandom.
– There is a possibility of Code 1 because of the benefit. (The worst, but also the best result. If a controversy breaks out later, the backlash could be even greater.)
- I-yul
– His presence is somewhat overshadowed because of Joo-han.
– Likely to maintain his place in the debut lineup.
– Even if his ranking drops, I expect Code 4 or 5.
- Me
– Benefit from the team placing first.
– Yoo Seong-ah’s social media influence.
– Possibility of entering the debut lineup.
“If I’m fifth and I-yul is fourth, that would be perfect…”
No, it wouldn’t matter if I-yul ranked even higher.
The problem was that for me and I-yul to both make the debut lineup, someone would have to give up that vacant spot.
That would probably be either Choi Un-jo or Han Sang-yoon.
An unavoidable sense of apology and guilt washed over me. But I would definitely repay that debt after debuting. With a future so successful that they wouldn’t even remember what was happening now.
***
After Episode 5 was released, Go Jae-seong felt as if he were walking on the clouds.
The protagonist of this broadcast was obviously him.
Moreover, after the announcement that only five hours remained for voting, Go Jae-seong’s fans began moving even more aggressively.
Various online communities were flooded with promotional posts on topics such as “Why Go Jae-seong Absolutely Has to Debut” and “A Trainee Capable of Creating Professional-Level Choreography Despite Being a Trainee.”
[Mui @Gogojs 3 minutes ago]
Only 5 hours left! Vote for Boys Code trainee ‘Go Jae-seong’ and receive a chicken gift voucher!
Vote during the voting period, capture a screenshot proving your vote, and send it to me via mention. Two people will be selected by lottery to receive a gift!
#BoysCode #GoJaeSeong #BoysCode_FanFriendFinder
[He’ll Take First Place This Time]
Jae-seong will do it, right? Lots of people around me have switched their favorite to Jae-seongKEKEKE
↳ His response has been growing even more since the episode aired KEKEKE
↳ The voting period is pretty tight, but it should be fineㅇㅇ
↳ He’s finally beating Joo-han;;
↳ Ah, I’m so excited;;
↳ No, where have you ever seen voting end this quickly…
The more he read the comments, the higher the corners of his mouth rose.
In just a few hours, he might really become Code 1.
Then, a new post caught his eye.
[Braces Kid Really Worked Hard]
↳ Go check Yuze’s Instagram. KEKEKEKE Can a person really change that much in two weeks?
↳ Ah, but seeing something like that, they really are biological siblings. Braces Kid was in such a completely natural state KEKEKE
↳ But seriously, how did she do it;; Is she opening classes? I want to dance like a person too.
↳ Thanks to Yuze, it seems like Jae-seong’s choreography has also become more widely known.
Go Jae-seong’s gaze stopped on the final comment.
‘It seems like Jae-seong’s choreography has also become more widely known.’
Yoo Seong-ah, one of the top choreographers in the country.
His choreography was spreading through her social media.
Now, not only ordinary viewers but also dancers and choreographers would come to know his name.
The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to laugh.
His fingers continued scrolling until dawn.
And the next day…
At the place where everyone had gathered for the ranking announcement ceremony, Go Jae-seong looked for Yoo Seong-woo first.
“Thanks, Seong-woo.”
“Hm?”
“The video your noona uploaded.”
“Ah~ You saw it too?”
Go Jae-seong smiled.
“Yeah. You really worked hard. I guess you’re really close with your noona, too.”
“We’re just ordinary siblings.”
Yoo Seong-woo merely smiled foolishly.
“Thanks to you, it seems like other choreographers saw my choreography too. It was fascinating~”
“Of course.”
Yoo Seong-woo’s expression brightened noticeably. He gave Go Jae-seong a thumbs-up.
“Honestly, I think more people should see it.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. You made it really well.”
Go Jae-seong might not have known it, but there wasn’t a single bit of falsehood in those words. They were completely sincere.
Amid the tense atmosphere, the fifth Code ranking announcement ceremony began.
For some reason, Kang Se-jun was dressed in a neat suit.
“Welcome, trainees.”
Although he wore a faint smile, almost none of the trainees met his eyes. Because today, the cue cards he held would determine everyone’s fate.
“This Round 4 was the first time audience votes and public votes were reflected together.”
The rankings up until now had essentially been the company’s evaluation.
But after debuting, idols would be evaluated solely by the public.
That was why this Code was the result that most clearly showed who had been chosen.
“Some trainees will be eliminated at this ranking announcement ceremony as well. The number is–”
The number on the screen changed rapidly.
“It’s two again, isn’t it?”
“No, this time it might be quite a lot…”
[2]
At the unchanged number of people, sighs of relief escaped from various places.
“The eliminated trainees for this mission will be determined by individual scores, regardless of their team’s ranking.”
Kang Se-jun explained the ranking announcement system that had changed starting from this round. The trainees would be called in order, beginning with fifteenth place, and their name tags would only be replaced if there was a change in the debut lineup.
‘I guess editing this must have been a real pain. Even so, they still have to leave in the sensational scenes.’
Leaving sixteenth place until last was exactly the same cliché found in infamous idol survival shows.
“Code 10, trainee Song Woo-joo.”
“…Whaaaaaat?”
Kwon Gi-hyeon and Seong Jun-woo, who had been called in twelfth and eleventh place, rejoiced as if it were their own result. Song Woo-joo climbed onto the platform in a daze.
“Th-thank you!”
“Code 7, trainee Hwang Geon-hee.”
Hwang Geon-hee’s ranking had steadily risen, and this time he climbed all the way to seventh place.
‘He’ll be leaving the show soon anyway.’
Now that the rankings up to seventh place had been announced.
The names of neither I-yul, Go Jae-seong, nor myself had been called yet.
“I’ll announce Code 6.”
At that moment, the background music changed.
An ominous premonition swept through me.
‘No way.’
The fact that they were creating such a solemn atmosphere meant there was an unexpected twist.
I hoped with all my heart that I-yul wouldn’t be the target.
‘Please, Go Jae-seong…’
For an instant, I checked the danger level instead of the electronic display…And I froze completely.
‘…That’s impossible.’
[Danger Level: 92% (▲6%)]
‘What?’
I hurriedly shifted my gaze.
Kang I-yul was covering his face with both hands. His shoulders trembled slowly.
I couldn’t believe the reality unfolding before my eyes.
“Code 6 is…”
But Kang Se-jun’s voice came through, as if confirming it for me.
“Trainee Kang I-yul.”
Thud.
My heart plummeted straight to the bottom.
The exclamations and applause erupting around me… none of it reached my ears.
Kang I-yul slowly raised his face.
And the number remained unchanged.
[Danger Level: 92%]
The worst premonition had finally become reality.
Chapter 49
Three days had already passed since Round 4 ended. Immediately after Episode 5 aired, thanks to the social media post Yoo Seong-ah had uploaded, my dark history spread across the entire country in an instant.
Articles began pouring out less than an hour after the post went up. The reaction was what I had hoped for, but it exploded on a much larger scale than I had expected.
‘This is crazy.’
Yoo Seong-ah’s main profession was choreography, but her influence surpassed that of most celebrities. Recently, after successfully creating choreography for several famous idol groups in succession, her recognition overseas had also risen significantly.
‘So there really was a reason she received that much advertising money for a single post…’
Back when I had just debuted as a producer, I had once asked Yoo Seong-ah about her advertising fees. When I asked whether the rumored amount was accurate, she responded with nothing but roaring laughter.
When I asked whether it was enough to order chicken every day, she said there would still be money left even if she ordered it for every meal.
That was when I realized.
‘Ah, a single post from this noona might be worth more than one of my songs.’
I had never really acted recklessly around her to begin with, but after that day, I became even more careful.
‘So all those years of endurance are finally paying off like this!’
I didn’t regret a single moment of the time I had spent living as her underling.
[Unstoppable Love for Her Younger Brother… Dancer Yuze’s SNS Becomes a Hot Topic]
“Ah, what’s wrong with the article photo?”
Of all things, they had used a picture taken when I looked the most haggard. The moment I saw my face displayed in enormous size, I let out a sigh.
↳ No, couldn’t the reporter have used a picture where he looked betterㅠㅠㅠ
↳ Why is the article photo so realistic? KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE
↳ If I were Yoo Seong-woo, I would’ve cried KEKEKE
↳ Did Yoo Seong-woo get into a fight with the reporter? KEKEKEKE
[Choreography Really Created by a Trainee? Who Is Go Jae-seong, the Trainee Making Headlines on Dancer Yuze’s SNS?]
[‘Boys Code’ Trainee in the Spotlight… A Signal That His Debut Is Confirmed?]
At the same time, Go Jae-seong’s choreography also began receiving serious attention.
↳ I was surprised when I heard it was choreography created by a trainee alone;;
↳ Everyone, let’s get on board with Young and Handsome, Tall and Smart Go Jae-seong.
↳ This guy is definitely debutingㅇㅇ
“He must be grinning from ear to ear by now.”
I clicked my tongue.
Click.
Pulling Go Jae-seong up to an even higher place was also part of the plan. Still, I couldn’t help finding it irritating whenever I imagined how happy he must be.
In truth, if I had been determined to do so, I could have hidden my identity and contacted Seori directly. But that would leave a clear source for the exposé, so instead, I used numerous rumors.
Besides, the Seori of this timeline was an unknown choreographer among unknown choreographers. To make the situation grow, Seori’s exposé alone would not be enough.
Although Boys Code was recording fairly decent ratings, it wasn’t a survival show known to the general public. Since it was an in-house survival show, its structure was fundamentally different from other idol survival shows where public voting determined everything.
People who weren’t interested in idols had no reason to go out of their way to look up the program. Choreographers who weren’t particularly interested in idol survival shows even less so.
That was why I used Yoo Seong-ah’s social media.
Even if they weren’t interested in Boys Code, there would be members of the public, dancers, and choreographers who followed Yoo Seong-ah’s social media.
Even if it took a little time, it was the most natural route for the information to eventually reach Seori.
‘If I want to bring him down for good, I need to lay out a stage this big.’
Separate from that, seeing videos of my past dancing pop up every time I opened social media was honestly… not something an ordinary person’s mental strength could endure.
‘Being an idol really isn’t something just anyone can do.’
And she had chosen to compare me to the first day, when my dancing skills had been at their worst? What a cruel older sister.
But there were benefits, too.
[SP 2,000]
“Wow.”
Just looking at the number made me feel reassured.
At this level, I wouldn’t have to worry even if I used items for several days.
I immediately opened my memo app.
The Round 5 plan I had spent the last three days considering filled the screen.
[1. If I choose vocals]
[2. If I choose dance]
[3. If I choose rap]
[4. If Go Jae-seong chooses vocals]
.
.
.
With Go Jae-seong’s regression confirmed, there were an incredible number of things to consider. But since my noona’s social media was doing its job so thoroughly, Go Jae-seong would soon be excluded as a variable.
There was one goal that encompassed this complicated memo.
[Top Priority Goal: Place first with Kang I-yul on the same team.]
Of course, I had also prepared a plan in case I ended up on a different team from Kang I-yul.
But I sincerely hoped that such a catastrophe wouldn’t happen.
I organized not only my Round 5 plan but also the rankings going forward.
- Go Jae-seong
– Likely to maintain his place in the debut lineup.
– Public response is good, but not enough to threaten Joo-han’s fandom.
– There is a possibility of Code 1 because of the benefit. (The worst, but also the best result. If a controversy breaks out later, the backlash could be even greater.)
- I-yul
– His presence is somewhat overshadowed because of Joo-han.
– Likely to maintain his place in the debut lineup.
– Even if his ranking drops, I expect Code 4 or 5.
- Me
– Benefit from the team placing first.
– Yoo Seong-ah’s social media influence.
– Possibility of entering the debut lineup.
“If I’m fifth and I-yul is fourth, that would be perfect…”
No, it wouldn’t matter if I-yul ranked even higher.
The problem was that for me and I-yul to both make the debut lineup, someone would have to give up that vacant spot.
That would probably be either Choi Un-jo or Han Sang-yoon.
An unavoidable sense of apology and guilt washed over me. But I would definitely repay that debt after debuting. With a future so successful that they wouldn’t even remember what was happening now.
***
After Episode 5 was released, Go Jae-seong felt as if he were walking on the clouds.
The protagonist of this broadcast was obviously him.
Moreover, after the announcement that only five hours remained for voting, Go Jae-seong’s fans began moving even more aggressively.
Various online communities were flooded with promotional posts on topics such as “Why Go Jae-seong Absolutely Has to Debut” and “A Trainee Capable of Creating Professional-Level Choreography Despite Being a Trainee.”
[Mui @Gogojs 3 minutes ago]
Only 5 hours left! Vote for Boys Code trainee ‘Go Jae-seong’ and receive a chicken gift voucher!
Vote during the voting period, capture a screenshot proving your vote, and send it to me via mention. Two people will be selected by lottery to receive a gift!
#BoysCode #GoJaeSeong #BoysCode_FanFriendFinder
[He’ll Take First Place This Time]
Jae-seong will do it, right? Lots of people around me have switched their favorite to Jae-seongKEKEKE
↳ His response has been growing even more since the episode aired KEKEKE
↳ The voting period is pretty tight, but it should be fineㅇㅇ
↳ He’s finally beating Joo-han;;
↳ Ah, I’m so excited;;
↳ No, where have you ever seen voting end this quickly…
The more he read the comments, the higher the corners of his mouth rose.
In just a few hours, he might really become Code 1.
Then, a new post caught his eye.
[Braces Kid Really Worked Hard]
↳ Go check Yuze’s Instagram. KEKEKEKE Can a person really change that much in two weeks?
↳ Ah, but seeing something like that, they really are biological siblings. Braces Kid was in such a completely natural state KEKEKE
↳ But seriously, how did she do it;; Is she opening classes? I want to dance like a person too.
↳ Thanks to Yuze, it seems like Jae-seong’s choreography has also become more widely known.
Go Jae-seong’s gaze stopped on the final comment.
‘It seems like Jae-seong’s choreography has also become more widely known.’
Yoo Seong-ah, one of the top choreographers in the country.
His choreography was spreading through her social media.
Now, not only ordinary viewers but also dancers and choreographers would come to know his name.
The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to laugh.
His fingers continued scrolling until dawn.
And the next day…
At the place where everyone had gathered for the ranking announcement ceremony, Go Jae-seong looked for Yoo Seong-woo first.
“Thanks, Seong-woo.”
“Hm?”
“The video your noona uploaded.”
“Ah~ You saw it too?”
Go Jae-seong smiled.
“Yeah. You really worked hard. I guess you’re really close with your noona, too.”
“We’re just ordinary siblings.”
Yoo Seong-woo merely smiled foolishly.
“Thanks to you, it seems like other choreographers saw my choreography too. It was fascinating~”
“Of course.”
Yoo Seong-woo’s expression brightened noticeably. He gave Go Jae-seong a thumbs-up.
“Honestly, I think more people should see it.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. You made it really well.”
Go Jae-seong might not have known it, but there wasn’t a single bit of falsehood in those words. They were completely sincere.
Amid the tense atmosphere, the fifth Code ranking announcement ceremony began.
For some reason, Kang Se-jun was dressed in a neat suit.
“Welcome, trainees.”
Although he wore a faint smile, almost none of the trainees met his eyes. Because today, the cue cards he held would determine everyone’s fate.
“This Round 4 was the first time audience votes and public votes were reflected together.”
The rankings up until now had essentially been the company’s evaluation.
But after debuting, idols would be evaluated solely by the public.
That was why this Code was the result that most clearly showed who had been chosen.
“Some trainees will be eliminated at this ranking announcement ceremony as well. The number is–”
The number on the screen changed rapidly.
“It’s two again, isn’t it?”
“No, this time it might be quite a lot…”
[2]
At the unchanged number of people, sighs of relief escaped from various places.
“The eliminated trainees for this mission will be determined by individual scores, regardless of their team’s ranking.”
Kang Se-jun explained the ranking announcement system that had changed starting from this round. The trainees would be called in order, beginning with fifteenth place, and their name tags would only be replaced if there was a change in the debut lineup.
‘I guess editing this must have been a real pain. Even so, they still have to leave in the sensational scenes.’
Leaving sixteenth place until last was exactly the same cliché found in infamous idol survival shows.
“Code 10, trainee Song Woo-joo.”
“…Whaaaaaat?”
Kwon Gi-hyeon and Seong Jun-woo, who had been called in twelfth and eleventh place, rejoiced as if it were their own result. Song Woo-joo climbed onto the platform in a daze.
“Th-thank you!”
“Code 7, trainee Hwang Geon-hee.”
Hwang Geon-hee’s ranking had steadily risen, and this time he climbed all the way to seventh place.
‘He’ll be leaving the show soon anyway.’
Now that the rankings up to seventh place had been announced.
The names of neither I-yul, Go Jae-seong, nor myself had been called yet.
“I’ll announce Code 6.”
At that moment, the background music changed.
An ominous premonition swept through me.
‘No way.’
The fact that they were creating such a solemn atmosphere meant there was an unexpected twist.
I hoped with all my heart that I-yul wouldn’t be the target.
‘Please, Go Jae-seong…’
For an instant, I checked the danger level instead of the electronic display…And I froze completely.
‘…That’s impossible.’
[Danger Level: 92% (▲6%)]
‘What?’
I hurriedly shifted my gaze.
Kang I-yul was covering his face with both hands. His shoulders trembled slowly.
I couldn’t believe the reality unfolding before my eyes.
“Code 6 is…”
But Kang Se-jun’s voice came through, as if confirming it for me.
“Trainee Kang I-yul.”
Thud.
My heart plummeted straight to the bottom.
The exclamations and applause erupting around me… none of it reached my ears.
Kang I-yul slowly raised his face.
And the number remained unchanged.
[Danger Level: 92%]
The worst premonition had finally become reality.
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