“What? Are you alone? Everyone went to film?”
After finishing the filming, Kim Seo-yoon entered the lodging, and I stared at her with hopeful eyes, filled more with anticipation than words.
“Unni… could it be…”
I know very well what I look like since I’ve seen myself countless times in the mirror.
At this moment, there’s no way I can’t look fabulous.
“I didn’t do it today, and I won’t do it next time either.”
But how can Kim Seo-yoon show such a cold and annoyed expression after seeing this face of mine?
“Well… if that’s how Seo-yoon unni feels… when has she ever been warm to her younger sister? Our Do-ah is the only one who met a nice unni… sigh…”
I ended up sinking into sadness, settling into a corner to quietly scribble in my composition notebook again.
“Ha.”
Seo-yoon unni started to say something, then just fumbled her mouth before slamming the door shut and going in.
“…What? Is she really mad?”
She’s not someone to get mad over something like this.
“Just for messing around a bit.”
If she’s really mad, she’ll forgive me tomorrow.
More importantly, how do I brag about this?
“Since it’s come to this, should I really ask Woo-ah unni or Na-eun unni?”
Chiyo unni would actually be quite happy and boldly do it if I ask, but to be honest, that makes me a bit uneasy.
Who knows what nonsense she might add.
“Then should I just post it directly on SNS like Kim Seo-yoon said? Tagging that video…?”
But I can’t do that either.
“It won’t look good. I need to be a cool person in everything…”
A lightbulb went off in my head!
“I can just get this person to do it…?!”
[Sara Unni: Yes, yes! I’ll ask the manager to get a broadcast!]
As long as the outcome is good for our group or not.
Of course, that kind of thing never happened.
[Me: Unni, cancel that, cancel!]
[Sara Unni: (sulking cat emoticon)]
The next day, Manager Young-ho told me everything while heading to the music broadcast.
“Seo-yoon talks so much when she gets going, haha.”
All I can do is hug the 165 cm tall Seo-yoon unni that fits snugly in my arms.
“So, the annoyance yesterday was because of pride? Seo-yoon unni really loves me too much, huh?”
“Get lost.”
“What do you think? Isn’t it super fluffy? Aren’t you jealous?”
“If you don’t want to get hurt, let go.”
“No matter how much you pretend to dislike me, my charm won’t let you… ACK! Are you really going to hit me?!”
“I’ll hit you if you come within 30 centimeters of me.”
Why does she hit me in the chest, though?
Our mom only hits our backs.
Even my palms hurt now.
After Seo-yoon’s filming day, Do-hee was teasing her all throughout the activities while getting playfully slapped on the palm.
The air was filled with posts pouring into the community like crazy.
─I’m Do-hee, got it?! Do-hee made the album concept!!!
└Ugh, the way you talk is so cringe, you’re definitely a newbie.
└No kidding, you’re a total newbie, listen and learn? If it was real, Do-hee would’ve already come over asking for praise, chattering away.
└I already changed my nickname from Producer Do-hee to Album Director Do-hee, lol.
As the hottest guest, a preview of Seo-yoon’s broadcast aired quickly.
[There are rumors that one of the members worked on the planning document and album concept.]
[(Beep…)]
In fact, nothing was revealed just from the preview, so there was no reason for a discussion to start.
─Then what is Seo-yoon talking about over there?
└Isn’t it just her pulling aggro like always?
└It was the first time a review video made it into Trends, so it was bound to cause a stir, lol.
All of this was happening despite the buzz revolving around Do-hee, who had been unusually quiet.
─Just wait till the broadcast day…!
└Ugh, the way you talk.
And then the main broadcast day finally arrived.
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Do-hee brought a planning document last year all by herself.
.
.
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Overall, the members each wanted to give a part, but usually, Do-hee knows how to match the points she wants with the right vocal tone. She even pays attention to the scale. Listening to their usual voices, she knows which member fits which range… Sometimes, she jokes around with nonsense about someone’s snoring tone.
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The truth behind what was merely a YouTuber’s speculation was revealed.
─I’m Do-hee, got it?! Do-hee planned the album!!!
└Wow, that’s totally the language of an old hand.
└I knew this person was something else!
└Ugh, forget about it and just block them, the way they talk is seriously nuts…
And after a moment of chaotic joy, fans finally started to openly express their excitement about Do-hee’s news.
[Do-hee planned the entire album, wow!]
[The hidden concept of the album in the lyrics penned by Do-hee]
[Experts felt the genius of Do-hee]
[Do-hee gets ecstatic when the members respond, but feels down if they don’t, lol.jpg]
[Kim Seo-yoon explaining the part distribution of Debonaire (feat. Seo-yoon’s snoring, lol)]
Of course, this wasn’t limited to just the fan community; it was happening all over various internet forums.
And during such a festive atmosphere, there was a channel that fans always visited at least once.
There’s a channel I stop by from time to time.
It’s the SNS of famous Home Mamas.
Dol Ahyee @Dol_Ahyee
─Our Do-hee might actually be the cool girl who posts a brave selfie on Bubble only after Seo-yoon Unni confirms her guesses, then leaves without a word.
Bae Ha-young is also such a channel master.
Dol Ahyee @Dol_Ahyee
─(Photo) What’s up? Is this real?
Today, Bae Ha-young’s accurate prediction proves she deserves the title of the most passionate Home Mama for Do-hee.
Dol Ahyee @Dol_Ahyee
─But thinking about it, she doesn’t really seem like a cool girl. She probably couldn’t stand it and came to get compliments, right? Everyone, quickly praise her genius!
└ Hahahahahaha!
Of course, the significance of public broadcasting isn’t just in the revelation of facts.
The existing TV audience, consisting of middle-aged and older people who generally lack knowledge about entertainment, recognized Debonaire with a fresh perspective.
This was especially evident from some comments on YouTube clips uploaded from the original broadcast.
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[The main vocal of the trending idol Debonaire, Seo-yoon, talks about the album’s producer! Who could it be?! | Wednesday is Fun [Uhaha Talk Show]]
─These friends have been catching my eye and ear since last year. I enjoyed watching the year-end stage video so much! I have to give the album they made a listen.
─I can see how much Seo-yoon cherishes her younger sibling. She seems really friendly. ^^ I thought she resembled a golden retriever, but is that just me?
─Is this friend named Do-hee? I really think she’s a national treasure. It seems a great talent has emerged.
─The more you know, the more charming this idol becomes♡♡♡ I hope she continues to be a fantastic singer in the future.
─It’s nice to see a young friend adopting a rookie’s mindset even after five years in the industry. Always aim to be a good example.
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Since Seven was already well-known, they were familiar with Do-hee and Seo-yoon’s faces, but it’s encouraging that this is the first time they’ve truly listened to stories about the activities of the group Debonaire.
And, as always, the ensuing flow can only be observed through visible achievements.
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“Coffee advertisement?”
“Yeah, Do-hee! That coffee ad! Do you know how amazing it is? Unlike mainstream models that change frequently, once you start as a coffee model, it lasts for about 10 years!”
Even while heading to a photoshoot for her personal schedule, she unexpectedly heard news of yet another new advertisement.
“It’s not easy to find a model that fits the original coffee image, plus developing and establishing the image of the model and brand to consumers takes time, so selecting a coffee model is a really thoughtful process, you know?”
“Moreover, it takes a long time for consumers to recognize and build the image of a model and brand, so choosing a coffee model really requires a lot of thought, right?”
“Ah~”
Manager Young-ho is passionately talking as if it’s his own job.
Thanks to that, I feel cheerful, but honestly, I have no real interest in the advertisement itself.
“But I still don’t want to do it.”
“Why, why? No, Do-hee, even the director thinks it’s a good idea.”
“No, what’s the point for someone who can’t drink coffee? You know that better than anyone, Manager.”
“…That’s true.”
“You were just drinking an energy drink, right?”
I shook the soda can at the manager. Yet he still seemed ready to convince me.
“The advertisers don’t know my age, you know?”
Still, being 19 and doing a coffee ad feels a little off. I could understand if it were an ion sweat ad I filmed ages ago.
“Do-hee, you’re underestimating yourself too much.”
“…Me?”
That’s a first for me to hear.
Am I actually that amazing?
“Do-hee, you have overwhelming recognition among idols in the older generation! Plus, you play the piano exceptionally well. What does age have to do with this elegant image? It matches so well with coffee!”
“That’s true, but…”
Even as I acknowledged it while gazing out the window, Manager Young-ho cautiously spoke again.
“Do-hee, and this time the director really insists… okay?”
Sigh… well, if the director is saying it that strongly, it’s usually the right thing to do.
“I’ll decide after checking the detailed contract. I’ll lean towards doing it.”
“Yeah, yeah.”
I nodded at Manager Young-ho and pulled out my phone to check Instagram.
Speaking of which, it’s about time to post a photo in the stage costume…
“Oh. No.”
“What do you mean no?”
“Let’s just do the coffee ad after.”
“…Ah, no, why, why!?”
This is my first firm standard.
My followers have already surpassed 25 million.
That’s obviously a signal that there’s international interest.
Right now…
“Do-hee, uh, Lira!”
“What?”
“Yeah, Lira! But Lira can’t, no, she can’t do a coffee ad!?”
“……”
Huh, should I?
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