Can we summarize the charm of popular idols into one single element?
No way.
If it were just because they’re pretty, everyone would love only me.
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.
.
Or not.
Anyway.
Seo-yoon Unni, who’s hugging Kim Ye-eun Unni and saying it’s nice to see her, and Kim Ye-eun Unni in front of me who has trembling pupils.
The public loves them for a variety of reasons and causes.
So what is the specific charm of the two, you might ask?
‘Um…’
‘Hmm…’
‘Ha-ah…’
Anyway.
For some unknown reason, I love and adore these two, and there are many factors that make people love them too.
But idols fundamentally mean “icons.”
True to that name, they are icons of K-pop, regarded as idols of idols.
With NND and Coral Blue, there existed a common point of conclusion.
It’s simply ‘cool.’
This isn’t just a phenomenon of the current generation, but an essential value that’s understood and loved across various generations and cultures throughout history.
This isn’t just about their usual appearances either.
Rather it’s like me.
─Collection of Do-hee’s dark history part 2 (Do-hee, absolutely no viewing allowed)
─A gif collection of Do-hee I want to tease as a fool
It’s unfair when an image that’s detached from their usual coolness is unjustly imposed.
─Let’s check out Do-hee’s practice look (white tee, track pants)
─Let’s check out Do-hee’s after-school look (school gym clothes)
─Let’s check out Do-hee’s work look (it’s what the coordinator picked out)
Or even if there’s a distorted image that they don’t know fashion despite having their own fashion philosophy.
When they stand on a stage where they can show off their coolest side.
And when they show their performance.
If they show a different side than usual.
It often comes across even bigger.
So the challenge must also be a performance and should be cool at least once.
Not just me, but Kim Ye-eun Unni is the same way.
Not to torment Unni, but for Unni’s sake.
Because Unni is also a professional idol.
“Did you understand what I meant, Unni?”
“Yeah…”
My true feelings got through!
“Okay. Let’s work hard.”
“Um… but… I still want an easy one…”
“Ugh…”
“Ah, no… other people did easy challenges…! I saw them in the hallway…!”
“I’ll explain again. That challenge was made easy for everyone to follow. But you and I? We’re best friends.”
“Ah, no, best friends…”
“Not my best friend…”
“Haah…”
“Oh, no… It’s not that we’re not close… Still, I’m like an older sister to you…”
“Of course, that’s true. Kim Ye-eun Unni is like family to me since she’s one year older. Now, are you ready for me to teach you?”
Despite my sweet and kind tone, it seemed like Ye-eun Unni still didn’t get my feelings.
I turned to Seo-yoon Unni with a desperate look.
“Oh, Unni…!”
But Seo-yoon Unni would just avoid my gaze.
“Oh, by the way… the Manager told me to contact the Director. He said there’s a personal advertisement coming in. Oops… I totally forgot about that. Ye-eun, just keep studying hard for now!”
Since I decided to nullify the bathroom priority bet I had won last month.
‘Ye-eun Unni, I sacrificed a lot for you today…’
“Call me when you’re ready!”
And so Seo-yoon Unni hurried out of the waiting room.
Ye-eun Unni was now looking around frantically as if searching for someone.
“Oh, where…”
As a side note, Na-eun Unni briefly followed me out after agreeing to my suggestion of greeting together, but she politely said hello and hurried off.
She must have been eager to memorize the names of the production staff.
Right now, she was probably out in the hallway matching names with faces and trying to memorize them…
“Do-hee, do you want to eat some snacks? I brought them today as a celebration for the staff to commemorate the holiday, even if it’s a bit early.”
“Oh, is that okay? Thank you! I’ll eat it right after finishing the challenge!”
In the end, the only ones left in Ye-eun Unni’s waiting room were her kind manager and the two of us.
The manager had a very warm gaze.
I had a decent reputation among industry insiders.
Polite, kind, speaking beautifully, and always smiling…
Anyway.
“Unni, let’s start learning. It might be easier than you think. I probably learned this choreography in about… 10 minutes? No, that’s honestly an exaggeration, but maybe around 15 minutes? So you’ll likely pick it up quickly.”
Ye-eun Unni’s face turned pale.
During the SEVEN days, the speed at which I and Chae-rin Unni picked up choreographies was the fastest. We could usually see it and dance right away.
But Ye-eun Unni usually learns quickly when I teach her, so it should be fine.
I took out my phone to check the time.
“Three hours until live broadcast…”
There was plenty of time.
“That’s enough. You’re getting good, so if we hurry, it should only take an hour. I’ll teach you step-by-step in detail.”
“Everyone will love it.”
*
For a year, even while preparing for the debut, I kept providing hot topics regularly.
Creating talking points from time to time.
Though it’s a bit boring, the thoughtful Do-hee keeps dropping tons of selfies so there’s no time to feel let down.
“This is… the debut… this is…!”
Now the content is pouring in.
Various previews of Debonaire’s variety shows are being released everywhere.
The Melody Bank live broadcast that just started was the starting gun.
Kindly exchanging glances are Ye-eun, Do-hee, and Seo-yoon.
─Ye-eun’s expression feels a bit nostalgic today… Must be because she’s seeing the Seven members after a long time.
└For real, this expression is that unique one we saw in Seven. It feels like joy and sadness are oddly coexisting…
└My mother has a puppy. Usually, groceries take two hours. When it drags on, it takes five hours. The dog’s expression when we get home is that exact look.
Following that nostalgic eye exchange is the fierce performance of their first title [Debonaire] that nearly breaks their bodies as they put all their energy into it.
─This choreography seems tough even for boy groups, but I checked the dance crew, and it really was made by a male dance team, the Zeta Crew. No wonder it’s such a treat to watch…
Despite being broadcast live without pre-recording, the adorable little devils nailed their second title [Born Ideals] stage with perfect expressions and zero dance mistakes.
─It’s fascinating that contrasting stages are the concept itself… They transformed from cool older sisters into cute, pretty kids… The gap is dizzying.
Right now, her SNS is overflowing with posts and praises.
Of course, Do-hee and Seo-yoon, who are from Seven.
And the other members too.
─Watching the showcase and interviews made me realize Woo-ah really doesn’t get nervous and nails interviews ㅋㅋㅋ I think I understand what my school friends meant; her laughter is just so leisurely… That vibe carries over to the stage… She’s practically the top of the Debonaire hierarchy for real.
─Chiyo’s way of speaking is so adorably geeky… Her Japanese accent is cute, but she enunciates clearly without slurring… I really want to see their self-content; the variety and personalities are super intriguing ㅋㅋㅋ
─Na-eun’s part ‘What kind of magic am I under, what curse have I fallen into?’ with her dreamy tone and meaningful smile combines with her surreal visuals, so it really hits… But the point is she’s a magical girl, not a witch… Wait, how is one person both the eldest daughter and a magical girl?
Thanks to that, Do-hee’s home mama was nodding a hundred times in agreement, feeling like her neck might get stiff.
A satisfied smile and an unyielding grin were making her cheeks ache.
Still, she planned to gobble up the incoming content right away.
Short challenges were also welcome.
Of course, they’ve been coming up since early morning.
[#Born_Ideals_Challenge #Little_Devil_Challenge #Official_Debon…]
Starting with the “Born Ideals” chorus challenge filmed by the Members at the music video shoot.
[#DebonairChallenge(Easy ver.) #Woo-ah #Chiyo #Han Yu-yeon…]
[#DebonairChallenge(Easy ver.) #Na-eun #FLORIS…]
The main title they’re pushing, ‘Debonair Easy ver’, features other Singers too.
But there was a bit of disappointment.
It’s a version that lowered the entry barrier to make it easy for Everyone to follow along by removing the footstep.
“This dance really needs to explode for it to be tasty…”
I understood.
The dance break looks difficult at first glance, and even the easy-to-follow chorus appears tough with those steps.
“Well… we can just see the performance on stage.”
While Home Mama was soothing her disappointment by replaying today’s stage cam, a new alert popped up.
[#DebonairChallenge#illli #Ye-eun #YEUUN #Do-hee #DOHEE #Seo-yoon…]
“Here it comes, here it comes! It finally arrived~!”
Yeah.
Do-hee and Seo-yoon.
I knew their first challenge would be with the Seven Members.
In fact, the title (Easy ver.) was missing.
“Topist, the vibe is alive…!”
It felt like a declaration of what the stage would have looked like if Ye-eun were still on the team with Do-hee and Seo-yoon.
Home Mama clicked the video without delay.
“Wow…”
And once again, Home Mama gasped.
In the video, the trio walked forward, stepping with chic confidence.
Accompanying that was a burst of high-energy, brief ad-lib.
[Au!]
It was definitely not the chorus part.
Outright difficult instead, but just watching it felt exhilarating in the bridge part.
The dance break.
“Crazy… are they really doing this?”
Moreover, the challenge continued all the way through to the chorus after the dance break.
Of course, it included the steps as well.
What was even more astonishing was Ye-eun’s details, perfectly aligning just like during the Seven performances.
So now I understood.
The intention behind this shorts was not just “What if they were one team?”
But rather, a declaration that they would always be a team moving forward.
“Who on earth… had such a clever thought…”
Surely not the Topist staff.
A name popped into Home Mama’s mind.
It could just be wishful thinking because she’s my favorite.
But if it’s the Do-hee I know, she would want to show that side to the Fans.
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