It had already been a week since there was no news after the music festival in LA.
“No, watching Do-ja-nim’s comments never gets old; it’s the definition of elegance…”
Bae Ha-young, who woke up early in the morning, was still absorbed in watching the stage videos from that day on repeat.
Of course, the lack of news was referring to the members’ official schedule.
“Maybe they’re filming a music video right now?”
They were probably hard at work preparing for the comeback that fans always anticipated, and even in between, the members had been consistently updating the fans through their messaging app to keep them from getting anxious.
“The current hunger is for a more delicious meal.”
That said, Bae Ha-young wasn’t holding onto any expectations.
“Not for the first time, Do-hee’s sudden sightings have been a hot topic.”
It was a pattern she had observed during her long fandom.
Just like the unexpected news of the members’ appearance at the LA music festival, she wondered if they would pop up somewhere again this time.
“Our Do-ja-nim is a born superstar…”
So when the preview for Debonaire’s upcoming appearance on an American talk show was released, she couldn’t help but get excited.
“Co-Colin Show!”
Bae Ha-young didn’t even know what the program was about, but she reacted with glee anyway.
“I knew they’d show up somehow!”
─This is Fxking…
When American fans of Debonaire explained how renowned and amazing the Colin Show was, her brain practically melted.
“So famous… Wait! I think I’ve seen NND and Coral Blue on this show before.”
Of course, unlike the previous two groups, Debonaire was a double guest, so the preview felt somewhat shorter.
[Colin: Can you explain what Debonaire is?]
[Translation: A New K-Pop girl band that constantly leaves Colin curious!? ]
[Colin: Have you guys…?]
[Translation: Colin even more excited with the hot band’s appearance!]
[Hahaha!]
“NND, Coral Blue, Debonaire, let’s go!?”
After watching the video, Bae Ha-young couldn’t help but check her SNS, feeling overwhelmed with excitement.
─(Video) Haha, did you see Jisoo’s lips moving? Is it because they’re in America that they’re starting with a quiet concept? Lol
└It’s just a preview, but it’s already hilarious, lol.
She scrolled through the delightful posts of her early-rising SNS friends while updating her timeline.
“They must’ve woken up early today as well?”
After keeping an eye on SNS, she turned on the TV and heated up the chicken she had bought the night before.
“Oh, I should watch the next match at a bar.”
Bae Ha-young, along with many others, had woken up early this morning for the Hanbok-Central America World Cup!
The Korean World Cup match was on.
And just then, Bae Ha-young jumped slightly before the match even started.
“…Huh?”
As the stadium introduction played, a glimpse of the audience flashed by quickly.
The girls standing in the lounge looked so familiar.
The girls standing in the corner were incredibly familiar.
“Wait a second.”
I couldn’t really tell because they were hiding their faces with hats and sunglasses, but their long legs and the guy next to them had that debonair manager vibe.
“Of course, they are in America…”
Bae Ha-young pushed those thoughts aside as the game was about to start, but since it had to do with Do-hee, it couldn’t help but linger in her mind.
“Come on, no way…”
*
─Only in situations like this?
─Oh~ Lira Unni is a huge superstar even in America, so getting these sponsors is a piece of cake for her!
─Really?
─It’s her home turf! In America!?
─Why don’t you try charming them a bit?
─…Unni~
After whining and promising Lira that we’d definitely make music together, she managed to get two tickets from her direct sponsor.
And there was one ticket that Manager Young-ho got through a friend of a friend.
Then there were two tickets that I bought at a premium price, which included a hotel stay.
So, in total, I was holding five VIP tickets.
“So, it can’t be helped.”
We didn’t know what would happen, but Manager Young-ho had to come with us…
“Let’s just leave one person out.”
“Then it’s already decided, right? We should drop the Japanese member first. It’s a Korean game.”
“Huh? Think about it. Out of all the members watching the game, do you really think the Japanese member Chiyo would not watch Korea’s match? She’d instantly be branded as a Korean-hating idol online, right? Are you trying to ruin our group’s image?”
“That does make sense… Alright, Chiyo Unni passes.”
“Thank you, thank you.”
“But isn’t it weirder for me, a Korean, not to watch it? And why would a Japanese person watch this in the first place!”
Kim Seo-yoon was getting all worked up, but it’d be quicker to explain why she deserved to come along.
“I want Woo-ah to go with me too.”
Well, if only she could be like that sister and charm her way in…
“I’ve had no desire to leave since meeting Do-hee.”
“Oh…”
“I really don’t!”
“Sigh… Thinking of those acting lessons brings back memories. Your effort is commendable, so you pass.”
“Oh yeah.”
“And I want Seo-yoon to go too!”
“Gross, you guys.”
“No! I was charming too!”
Look at these grown women being so ridiculous.
“What about Na-eun Unni?”
I turned to see Na-eun Unni, quietly standing alone.
“Okay, Na-eun Unni passes.”
“Huh? Me?”
She had an expression of hesitation today. Normally, she would’ve immediately yielded to the members, but even Na-eun Unni seemed to have a desire to go this time.
“No!”
Thanks to that, Seo-yoon Unni was ready to grab me by the collar.
“Unni, Na-eun Unni always gives in to us. Let’s just give in for one day.”
“No, I’ve been giving in to you guys so much… No, I’m really genuinely hurt right now…”
Oh, is she really getting teary-eyed?
Did I push it too far…?
“Okay, just go watch it, Seo-yoon. I’ll stay at the hotel. Honestly, I really don’t feel like flying again for no reason.”
“No, it’s not that, Unni… No.”
Seo-yoon Unni briefly twitched her lips, glancing at Chiyo Unni, then at Na-eun Unni, and finally shot me a glare.
“First of all, Unni is going to watch it… I mean, Do-hee is being too much. It’s just so rude.”
─Woowooong
Seo-yoon Unni’s eyes reddened until tears almost spilled over, so I quickly checked my vibrating phone.
“Ah!”
And when she suddenly saw my expression looking at the phone screen, Seo-yoon Unni seemed to figure out something.
“Rude, huh…”
Oh well… but at least she’s smiling now.
How cute of her.
“Um, I actually got the tickets.”
Honestly, as a last resort, if it didn’t work out, I was willing to deal with the backlash and get Seo-yoon Unni a ticket on the black market.
Or pretend to be sick and let her have my ticket.
“Just pack simply. We’ll go and come back in a day and shoot the music video.”
“Okay!”
No way I’d be the one to tell Seo-yoon Unni to stay behind.
Anyway, it’s a relief that Mr. Grant managed to get the tickets.
I guess when you’re the CEO of a major record label, it’s pretty easy to get tickets.
“But really, successful people seem to succeed at everything. Perfect timing with the U.S. schedule and even getting tickets like this.”
I’ve got a good feeling about this.
It feels like there’s going to be an article about it.
The Goddess of Victory, Debonaire.
The Earth’s strongest beauty, Do-hee Lee…
*
The beautiful audience often seen during sports broadcasting.
That’s something that can’t be missed in the global sports festival, the World Cup.
Especially since the World Cup gathers spectators from all over the countries.
However, since the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a trend has been observed where the number of ‘beautiful’ spectators in the audience seems to be decreasing.
Viewers felt that the relay camera captured beautiful audience members less frequently.
But that wasn’t just the audiences’ feeling.
[FIFA: “Camera operators, stop only chasing beautiful audience members.”]
In fact, FIFA demanded that the broadcasting companies prohibit zooming in solely on beautiful spectators.
It started from the complaints of citizen groups, which was somewhat of a tiring reason.
In the end, it meant that camera operators had to reduce the frequency of zooming in on female spectators, resulting in fewer beautiful faces being captured on screen.
It was a structure that could only shrink.
Today was the same.
Anyway, since most of the game broadcasts were done through FIFA’s central broadcasting system, cameramen from various countries were filming the enthusiastic cheers of the audience on a wide screen.
Thanks to that, the cameramen were relaxed.
“Who do you think will win?”
The American cameraman was the same.
He was just enjoying the exciting game.
Then, halfway absentmindedly turning his gaze to the audience, the cameraman muttered.
“Huh? Over there.”
He lightly nudged his colleague with his elbow.
“Why?”
His gaze was fixed on the stands below the VIP lounge.
“Oh…”
A group of women who looked like friends were walking down from the VIP lounge into the stands, so naturally, his eyes couldn’t help but follow.
His colleague, who had previously asked with disinterest, was now long focused on the stands.
‘They covered their faces, but…’
The gaze of Koreans in red cheering outfits was already following them wherever they walked, so they were definitely beauties.
‘Or famous people, maybe.’
The cameraman holding the camera pondered for a moment.
The FIFA rules were getting stricter, and they seemed to be showing a stance that could imply disadvantages over time.
But that thought was interrupted when one of the five leaned against the stands, slowly took off her sunglasses, and smiled.
‘Wow…’
Even from afar, her stunning features were visible.
Was there really such charm?
‘Forget the guidelines, she’s just incredibly pretty.’
The cameraman unconsciously zoomed in.
Seeing that the direction of others’ cameras was similar…
It was definitely clear that he wasn’t the only one drawn in by her charm.
*
“Ugh!”
I spent a fortune on tickets.
I sold my soul to Lira to come, and now they’re going to lose?
“Didn’t she call herself the goddess of victory or something?”
“Oh my, look at Seo-yoon’s attitude!”
What kind of nonsense is this to the person who got the tickets?
“It’s because you were all fidgety that we lost, all your fault.”
Totally unbelievable.
“It’s because the coach couldn’t do his job, not me.”
“Huh? Did you just say that?”
What do you mean by ‘that’?
“Thanks to Do-hee, we can’t even get to the Round of 16… Ugh, it’s all over.”
“Hey, I have the DNA of a lifelong champion, you know?”
Studying, piano, auditions, sound sources, trophies.
Let’s see if anyone can match that.
“Do-hee is definitely not a fairy of defeat~”
“Exactly what I’m saying!”
I’m annoyed, but is there only Na-eun unni who understands my feelings?
More importantly, what are those people doing over there─.
“Jiwoo, from now on don’t call me kimchi, I’m clearly a sushi girl.”
“That’s too much… you bat-like woman.”
“I don’t care, just enjoy the Korean soccer game~ Hahaha!!”
Seeing her act like that suddenly makes me even angrier.
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