Become an Idol or Become Deceased! [fan translation] P.1

Chapter 63

"...I will recruit a new member."

"Ah!! Park Moondae has made his choice!"

At the MC's shout, the prize money text disappeared on the electronic display, and the text <Recruit new member!> was enlarged.

The audience cheered and the judges happily waved their hands while having fun was shown on the display screen.

I gritted my teeth.

'Thirty-nine million won...'

It flew into air.

Still, it was an inevitable choice in the long run. The addition of one more member meant that the number of fans who liked the group increased. And this is usually multiplication, not addition. The amount of money you can earn will change. In the long run, it was an investment that could earn more than 5000. 

The problem was what came next.

"Then, who is the last member chosen by Park Moondae?"

The display screen showed the remaining participants looking nervous again.

"The contestant I choose is..."

No matter who I choose, it's the perfect time to be antagonized by the fans of the eliminated contestants regardless of who I choose. So let's avoid it.

"The 7th place contestant chosen by the shareholders."

"Ah!"

The murmur of the people grew louder. Most seemed to be convinced or relieved.

'...The production team seem to be happy too.'

That's a little upsetting.

"Park Moondae participant who left the choices to the shareholders!"

The MC glanced at the prompter and worked hard, and soon the 7th place candidate appeared on the electronic display.

And the one who was shown...

"Congratulations! Participant Lee Sejin!"

I almost choked.

'Why did this go a bit worse?'

Perhaps because of his activities as a child actor, he was highly recognized by the public and he seemed to have benefited from the people who voted just in the last episode.

'...It can't be helped.'

There's no use in crying over spilt milk. I gave way to Lee Sejin, who staggered up to the podium. 

"...Thank you."

Lee Sejin said a few words, barely squeezing out his feelings for the speech and then bowed his head. It was enough that the fans covered it up by saying that he couldn't think straight because he didn't expect it.

The MC guided Lee Sejin to the seats of debuting members. Lee Sejin brushed past me and softly mumbled.

"...Thank you."

I just nodded. I guess he must have really wanted to debut.

'I want to go in to sit too.'

My legs were about to cramp.

How long are they planning to keep this up?

However, the MC continued the process with me still standing next to him.

"Now there's only one thing left! It's the group name of the participants who will debut through <Relisting! Idol Corporation>!"

It was followed by an obvious explanation that the opinions of the shareholders were collected from the Internet.