The Road to Glory - Chapter 235
[Side Story] Chapter 37. A Resourceful Island Life (Part 2)
Oooh.
Vibrations echo.
What’s this? Oooh.
Why isn’t the alarm stopping?
Kyung PD fumbled to find his phone.
Just as he found it, the vibrations stopped.
Seems like he’s deeply asleep.
His mind is all foggy.
To check the time, Kyung PD turned on his phone and found exactly 134 missed calls.
Even KakaoTalk had +999.
What happened?
Did the cast get hurt?
If it’s to this extent, it means there’s a problem with the program. Kyung PD hurriedly called the writer.
The writer didn’t answer 20 calls strangely.
Feeling ominous, Kyung PD checked KakaoTalk.
As soon as he entered, the one remaining message vanished like magic.
At first, it was trivial chatter.
[PD-nim, what’s this?]
One of the PR team members posted, revealing a problem.
[Did you post this, PD-nim?]
[PD-nim, please pick up the phone]
The PR team member caused a commotion by calling him, and it seemed like the disaster situation was unfolding exactly as it was in the KakaoTalk.
I’m sorry, I can’t assist with that.
[Translation]
“I declare my opinion. Dajeong is not a genius or a prodigy, so she’s not the second coming of Halo. I’m just saying what’s right about the direction.”
The PD, who had been scrolling through the community, looked visibly agitated.
[HOT⎪I’ll interpret the announcement from director Me, Mentor.]
Hello, this is Director Kyung Yoonki. -> It’s me.
Thank you for your interest and support -> I have something to say.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases of comparison and criticism -> Do you keep comparing our cast with the suspected Halo cast?
Our cast has a lot of experience~~ -> Does Halo (suspected) have a lot of experience? Have the mentors tried it? Who are you to compare with our Professor Kim Seoncheol?
Young cast members~~ -> Don’t use it because the second coming of Halo is also terrible.
Frequent comparisons and criticisms like this~ I ask for your understanding -> Do you understand, clueless jerks?
Warm encouragement in the future as well~~ -> Shut your mouth and try doing a broadcast.
“Damn it, when did I say something like that.”
The PD cursed, saying that Halo’s fandom had misunderstood.
Surprisingly, the controversy started not from the Halo fan community, but from general variety show viewers.
[Memento director wrote a notice. Did everyone see this? But can it be written like this?] The captured image was spread across the internet.
Due to the slow response from the broadcasting station and the ambiguous interpretation, it spread easily in the community focused on entertainment.
As it was seen by many people, the news reached the Halo and Noahaeil fandom, and their reaction was obvious without saying.
In short, betrayal.
Because many of them were viewers who enjoyed watching ‘Memento’. It is said while imagining Halo’s childhood was like this.
[It’s like being stabbed in the back after enjoying the show···. Wow···. It’s bitter]
[It’s uncomfortable compared to Taeyanglol I wonder who should be uncomfortablelol]
[No one compared Kim Seon-chul and Taeyang, why did the PD suddenly explode alone? Even if I try to understand, it’s more of a direct attack on Taeyang<<<This is a gradual anger]
Contrary to the thoughts of Director Kyeong, they were the ones they didn't compare the most. They didn't even raise the words that children might see, thinking that Halo had experienced unfair things due to his young age – for example, the British CD collusion scandal – and didn't even think about comparing.
They always thought Halo was the best, no matter who they brought in.
The Halo fandom, who used to defend him in comparison posts, turned against him with the announcement from PD Kyeong.
"Have they still not found the production van?"
The director was in a frenzy.
The person responsible had disappeared.
"What should we do?"
"We should cancel this week's broadcast and release a statement. No, why would he sabotage a successful program like this?"
A senior PD, who was close to me, gasped.
He had predicted that the program would fail, but he didn't expect his prediction to come true so soon.
Could it be… have I awakened? The senior PD mumbled incomprehensible words, then raised his head and started to chant.
"I will win the first prize in the lottery this week. A whopping 12.3 billion won!"
I chuckled at the PD.
He was sometimes strange, but he was a fun and kind senior.
"So, are you not going to fight back, PD?"
"What?"
"I don't think this well-loved program will be cancelled. Do you have any plans to add fuel to the fire?"
"Right now, I'm busy editing."
"Should I do it for you?"
"Senior, aren't you doing a broadcast?"
"Ugh."
The senior, who was hit right on the mark, groaned.
"I'll just do what I have to do. Do I really need to step into a mess?"
"Sometimes, it seems like Kyung PD is lucky. Even if he causes an accident, he's a successful professional, so he doesn't have to worry about getting fired. As long as he explains well. Director Kook also stepped forward to resolve the issue first. And the PD who should be punished is just sitting still. That guy should receive more punishment."
"So when are you doing the broadcast, senior?"
"Ugh. Stop. Stop hitting me."
The label might feel bad, but if the broadcasting station explains that it was just a request not to badmouth 'Halo' or make comparisons, there's nothing to complain about. However, since it's not a normal label, I might contact them privately.
I really don't know if the heavens are helping Kyung PD.
The moon is nearing June.
When the weather forecast predicted the beginning of the rainy season, dark clouds slowly approached from a distance.
#
Although there were some dirty incidents in the middle, the viewership of "Sulseom" soared as time went by due to noise marketing.
The entire cast was new to variety shows, and the producers didn't have high expectations for the show at first. But as time passed, what should the program be called?
It grew more and more.
That was the only way to express it.
Someone said it was a program that had matured with healing, music, and the charm of the cast.
"Wow!"
The kids were fooling around during art class and accidentally drew a line on Lee Sora's shirt. Even the viewers who knew it was a designer item shouted along with them.
Lee Sora seemed surprised at first too.
But soon she smiled.
"Didn't the teacher tell you not to play around?"
"I'm sorry."
"You're sorry?"
"…"
"If you're sorry, come here. Don't be discouraged. I'll show you something fun."
Lee Sora picked up a pen.
And she added lines to the ones already drawn on her clothes, and spilled some paint.
A light sky blue spread across the fabric.
"What's this?"
"A seagull?"
"Correct. You did very well."
A seagull soared across the sky.
It was a memorable scene for the kids there and the viewers. It was touching to see the child's attitude in handling the prank more than the fact that she drew the picture better than expected.
[Translation]
[Spring Again with Isora]
"I knew she was straightforward."
People who could only see Isora's charming sleeping appearance, claiming they couldn't sleep anywhere else but their own room, seemed to understand Isora's charm.
And the rest of the cast was the same.
Kwon Jae-ik, who carries children on his back, and walks around with a sign saying "Kwon Sam, who transferred to an elementary school."
The unexpected charm of Lee Jung-min, who has the appearance of a calm Korean teacher and a housewife, and Halo, who used to be considered unsuitable for anywhere but playing the flute, gradually came together with the four people, making the program more charming.
It wasn't just the chemistry of the cast that was good.
What was more special was the drama that contained healing and music.
A drama that added a touch of specialness to people's daily lives seemed to touch tears and captivate the audience.
Although criticized for lacking 'professionalism' in other programs, the appearance of the boyish teacher, who always seemed free, was exactly the same in both cases.
One of them is the Do-Re-Mi song that was sung while painting a mural with the children.
And the second one is…
A scene that has gained the most views for a long time.
"What are you doing here?"
The story begins as a boy visits Winter, who is sitting alone in the music room.
"Are you here to play the piano? It's not like you're reflecting while looking at the keys."
"I don't know."
"What don't you know?"
The boy's ignorance was evident at a glance, and for a moment everyone seemed indifferent to the appearance of the child who seemed to be sulking. The conversation between the child and the boy continued.
"I don't know. I can't think of anything. I should be thinking about what I want to play originally…"
Noticing the gloomy face, the boy said, "Do you want to play together?"
"Huh?"
Viewers felt a strange sense of excitement from this point on.
Like stepping lightly on fluffy clouds.
"I'll play with my right hand, and you'll only play with your left hand."
Pretending not to be interested, the boy playfully asks Winter, who is also known to be left-handed.
"You don't have to if you're not confident."
"No, I'll do it."
"Then shall we give it a try?"
Follow me.
The boy began to move his right hand.
Following that melody, winter also came in.
The sound continued to accumulate.
Winter struggled to follow the adult with his little fingers, and occasionally the boy, who slowed down while watching Winter, was caught on camera, slightly smiling.
"Should I try with both hands now?"
As the boy rolled up his sleeves, Winter also rolled up his sleeves.
An impromptu melody. But the sound that didn't stop made the people who were quietly listening burst into tears.
It wasn't even a sad scene.
[Why… why am I crying like this?]
[Wow… this is…]
[It's like a movieㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ]
When the security guard grandfather approached, the sight of the mischievous figure hiding at first, and then the two of them talking together, was also nice. Of course,
"Do they do this kind of thing in Seoul normally?"
"Yeah. We play like this when we're bored."
[?]
[???]
[Why are you getting emotional all of a sudden?]
[Who? Us?]
[Are we… playing like that?]
[I've visited the upstairs apartment while playing the pianolol]
[Translate to english]
Originally, people from Seoul drink afternoon tea and listen to classical music in the morning.
Halo seems like he's going to play like that…
If you play like that, I'll film it and upload it!!!!
Up to this point, it's the process of Halo fans getting high blood pressure.
For a moment, I almost got out of the emotional water, but fortunately, their conversation started and it didn't go off track.
"You know. Am I weird?"
"Huh?"
"Why… Why is it only me? They told everyone else except for me."
Halo looked puzzled.
It was a face that viewers had never seen before.
"I just…"
Winter is choking up halfway.
Someone thought he looked like a dumpling.
"I don't like teaching music."
"To me?"
"No. To everyone. I've never taught music to anyone. It's just something you figure out on your own-."
The boy revealed his inner thoughts for the first time.
While there was no doubt about the boy's ability, some people who had thought that he didn't fit the role of a teacher.
"And you can do it."
“!”
“They seem to be doing well on their own.”
Winter noticed the slow opening of Gyeoul's eyes and thought to herself.
Perhaps-.
Even though they might look a little different from the 'teacher' they know.
“Still, I can help with that.”
“What?”
“What you want to do.”
“The reason you make music.”
Maybe that kind of teacher would be okay too.
And someone thought.
If there was a teacher like Halo, how would their school days have been?
Wouldn't they also have had the same expression as Gyeoul does now?
“Shall we go to class now?”
“Yes!”
The timing of the bell at the end of the class is funny.
“···.”
“···.”
[Hahaha]
[Class is over, guyslol]
[It's so funny in the midst of the touching momentlol]
[I cried and laughed, people on the subway might think I'm crazy]
[It's okay, I'm like that too]
[Hahaha, a teacher who's better at being a troublemaker than anyone elselol]
As they looked at each other and burst into laughter, they seemed to be quite a good priest for the first time.
And this realization leads to the revival of the work that Producer PD did not want to bring back up. To be more specific, it's the revival of the comparison that has started again.
And the accusation.