In This Life, The Greatest Star In The Universe

A 2D character version of New Black's face appeared on the bottom of the spaceship.

A spaceship crossing the blue sky.

People walking in the park or on the street looked up at the sky.

Weeeing-

The spaceship lights up brightly, accompanied by the sound of a siren.

Immediately afterwards, an alien voice began narrating, as if to say, ‘To the passengers aboard our UFO Flight 619...’

[Attention please.]

It was an English broadcast that said, "From now on, some awesome singers will appear, so pay attention, you Earthlings."

Every time the show aired, the caricatures of the New Black members opening and closing their mouths brought out loud laughter.

When you look at the spaceship like that.

“......?”

The reporters blinked.

Because after the announcement, the mouth of the New Black Universe in the center of the caricature opened with a jiing sound.

“......!”

It was an entrance.

The reporters burst into laughter as six different colored lights shot out from the mouth of the universe.

“Hahahaha!”

“Phew, oh my, gulp! gulp!”

I was laughing so hard that I almost threw up my lunch.

The reporters who were watching the six lights falling from the mouth of the universe burst into laughter again.

'Wouldn't it be cool if New Black saw this?'

It's not a photo, it's a caricature, but I think it's a bit strange for it to be this funny.

The reporters who were thinking like that stopped.

'I think you'll like it?'

'There's a 100% chance they proposed this first.'

The picture that New Black allows is not drawn well.

Rather, the members' suggestions of "How about this~? Hahaha!" only paint a picture of the A10 members breaking out in a cold sweat.

Above all, such an idea could never have come from the mind of a normal person.

Anyway, the reporters welcomed the story with a happy face.

New Black's Surprise Appearance in the 'Attention' MV... 'The Scene Filled with Laughter from the Moment'

While quickly writing the title and submitting the article.

I focused on the following MV.

'oh......!'

The six lights that reached the ground immediately turned into people.

A sunny spring day.

Six men stood against a backdrop of a fountain on a street lined with white buildings reminiscent of Florida or LA.

There was a brief moment of laughter at the statue depicting the members of New Black.

From model Hong Seok in a black leather jacket to the eldest brother, Kim Ui-ji, in a sky blue suit and white fedora.

The styling that gave off a punk and trendy feel caught my eye.

With the addition of music video makeup to his already handsome face, he looked like a real idol. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

After the faces of the Aten members passed by quickly with a smirk.

A sophisticated white font appeared on the screen.

[ ATEN ]

And new letters were added between the letters.

[ ATTENTION ]

When reporters' eyebrows rise at a sensible beginning.

The intro of Attention flowed out with an exciting electronic sound of "thump, thump."

Disco-style funk music.

As the members of Aten move out of the camera to the rhythm of the song.

Hongseok, left alone in front of the fountain, walked towards the camera.

It was a smile so exciting that just looking at it made me feel good.

Yeah,

I ran out of breath

This road I ran on without thinking

Now I don't have any plans

I want to walk-

Hongseok, who approached the camera, smiled and snapped his index finger, then stepped back and gave the baton touch.

A model student wearing a blue suit and glasses walks cheerfully down the street.

People turn to look at him as he passes by, and he sings at the top of his voice.

The weather is so nice

I can't just pass by

The members begin to gather on a street lined with colorful signs, like those of ice cream shops and candy stores.

Six men danced in the middle of the intersection.

Chuki Seok, who had been spinning around in place, slightly lowered his sunglasses, met the camera's eyes, and winked.

I was impressed by the humorous facial expressions.

'Everyone is really good.'

The expressions are expressions, but there are no holes in the choreography.

'No, it's not that there are no holes, it's just that it's good.'

The overall mood of Attention's songs was fun and cheerful, but also had a strong sense of humor.

It's generally difficult to maintain this kind of mischievous and playful atmosphere.

You might say that it's okay to be carefree since it feels like a mess, but the opposite is true.

It was a stage where you could stand out only if you had both talent and ability.

Unless you're pretty good at it, it looks like the Star Class is doing a dance routine at a school festival.

'You really look like a rookie.'

If it weren't for the cast's age, you wouldn't think they came out of an idol project on a variety show.

Knock knock knock.

The reporters' eyes became serious at the sight that was completely different from what they had expected.

Just want attention

'Cause we'll have a party tonight

The chorus showed the six people having fun.

The content of Attention was nothing special.

The weather is nice, and I'm thinking of having a party today. Are you interested? If you're interested, let's hang out together!

A cheerful melody is combined with light lyrics that are easy to listen to.

The reporters who were watching the music video moved their bodies to the point where they found themselves tapping their chins or toes without realizing it.

'Good.'

‘As expected, it’s made in Seonwoo... .’

'This is going to get a ton of views, right?'

The quality is so good that it makes the big 4 entertainment companies go away, but the music video itself is addictive.

And New Black, famous for its view count cheat key, appeared here and there.

Jiho, who was eating ice cream, drops the ice cream and cries when he sees Aten passing by.

As the Aten members walked down the street, their clothes fluttering, the wind blew coffee from the outdoor tables.

'Naaaah!'

There was a contrast between Lee Hyuk, who was silently screaming while looking at the coffee stains on the book, and Aiten, who was walking excitedly.

“Hahaha!”

The next scene is a dining scene at a restaurant.

As the Aten members wiped their mouths with napkins and raised their thumbs, Biju, dressed in a chef's uniform, made a sad expression.

Is it an illusion that the members' expressions somehow look refreshing?

It was funny to see the will to take revenge on the producers through the music video.

But there were some for whom such revenge did not work.

'Oh, it's a space scene.'

When the Aten members, who have transformed into stylish clothes bought at the mall, are surrounded by onlookers.

The universe of fashion that you see walking in front of you and smiling.

A smile that sparkles in the sunlight.

There was a scene where Aiten was moved to tears by the sight of onlookers who were captivated by her beauty and rushing towards her, exclaiming "Wow!"

The reporters also nodded with warm smiles.

'This opponent was too strong.'

Even in the fashion of going out to the neighborhood bar, I was amazed by her shining beauty.

Meanwhile, reporters who were watching the music video had questions.

'Where did Junghyun go?'

They said that all the members would make cameo appearances, so it seems like they'll be appearing soon.

Even until the music video ended, Junghyun didn't show his face.

"Is it okay to put a headline saying 'Everyone makes a cameo appearance?'"

Later, during the Q&A session, I decided to ask whether the scene with Jung-Hyeon was canceled due to scheduling issues.

"hmm?"

After the music video ended, a scene that looked like a cookie video played.

The late night party is over and the sky is now breaking dawn.

The background that was first shown appears once again, with the city in chaos as the background.

'Fountain?'

A close-up of the fountain in the center of the square.

To be exact, it was the New Black statue above.

wiggle.

“......?”

The statue of Jung-Hyeon, who was sleeping in the middle, moved.

Statue of opening eyes.

'Was it a person?'

The unexpected twist made people burst out laughing.

In front of the laughing audience, the statue on the screen yawned and stood up from its seat.

Then he looked around and said, 'Ah.'

When the bronze-faced Jung-Hyeon, who restored the tilted I in the 'ATTENTION' logo erected on the street, looks at the screen and smiles with pride.

Wow!

The alphabet logo that Junghyun had touched collapsed like a prime number being factored.

As the Aten members ran towards them shouting, "What is it?" and "Who is it!", Junghyun went back into the statue and pretended to be asleep.

Everyone present burst into laughter at the perfect disguise, just like at the opening.

* * *

After the music video ended.

The six members entered with the MC.

-Oh my, there are a lot of people here~?

The eldest brother, Kim Ui-ji, smiled friendly at the reporters.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule. It's lunchtime on a weekday, but so many people came. Have you eaten yet?

Kim Ui-ji gives a long greeting as if opening a variety show.

Comedian Seo Ji-hyung, who appeared as an MC, picked up the microphone.

-Excuse me, Brother Ji-Hyung. I'm the MC today...

-Oh, that's right.

Kim Ui-ji coughed while the reporters laughed.

-Okay, now that you've debuted as an idol! Let me show you what an idol's greeting is like. One, two, three!

-It's 10 o'clock! Hello, this is ATEN!

It was a greeting that expressed the 10 o'clock and minute hands with hand gestures using the index finger and thumb.

The Aten members bowed at a 90-degree angle.

“.......”

Then, for a long time, I couldn't straighten my back again.

The words of the members who were bending their backs flowed out through the microphone.

-Oh my... .

-Oh, how do I avoid this? It hurts so much.

-Let's unfold it slowly, brothers. Let's do it little by little.

In accordance with the suggestion of the showman, the members raised their angles by 10 degrees each.

-Okay, 60 degrees. Almost there, guys!

-Oh my~!

-It's 50 degrees now!

-Ouch!

The reporters laughed heartily as they watched the members in their 30s groaning with real back pain, not as a comedy skit.

Only Hong Seok, who is in his 20s, wakes up normally.

In a showcase venue filled with a strangely sad and humorous atmosphere, ballad singer Ahn Jae-hee wiped away the cold sweat.

-It's hard to even say hello and get up, you know, because I'm getting older.

- Seriously, we almost lost from the start of our greeting.

The A10 members chatted like that, as if they were opening a variety show.

-I think many of you are curious about the greeting, but this is a hand gesture that our New Black PD Biju created.

-Would you like to see it again? It's 10'o clock!

The reporters nodded, typing quickly.

Certainly, since they have been in the entertainment industry for nearly 10 years, their sensibility is different.

It's like they're talking to the media, throwing out ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ news stories as if they know exactly what they want.

I felt satisfied.

-excuse me.

Only comedian Seo Ji-hyung speaks with a sad face.

-I am the MC.

-Hold still, Jihyeong. Isn't your brother talking right now?

-No. I... .

When even the smallest scenes that make you laugh are uploaded one by one as real-time news.

After the main stage and photo time, it was time for Q&A.

- Anyone with questions, please raise your hand.

At the MC's question, all the reporters present raised their hands.

A small laugh escaped from the heated atmosphere of the interview.

-Because there are too many people right now, please put your hands down for now. We will randomly select a person to participate in the Q&A.

Soon the lottery was held.

"This is reporter Im I-ryeo from Sun Today. What did you focus on most while preparing for your debut?"

"Where was the music video filmed? Was it on location overseas? Yes? At the English Village?"

“I have a few questions. First of all....”

Some people say they will ask only three questions, but in reality they ask close to ten.

The questions were literally exploding.

And the most popular question among them was about Aten's producer.

-Were there any parts that were difficult while working with New Black?

The six-member group waved their hands in response to a reporter's question.

They were entertainers who smiled brightly with expressions that looked unnatural to anyone.

Cardinal Seok took the microphone.

-Personally, it was an honorable experience! Preparing to be an idol like this with New Black TV was truly...

-Oh, it's an honor. An honor.

-If it weren't for them, how much would we...

When I looked into the eyes of the Aten members, I felt like I could read their words.

‘It’s really me preparing like this...’

'What is glory, it's a glory hole.'

'How good it would have been.'

Anyone who saw it saw them denying it, as if they were being threatened.

Seo Ji-hyung asked the following question, and the unconditional answer was 'New Black is the best!'

-Where are the New Black members watching now?

-That's not it~ It means that I respect you that much.

-If you're watching, blink three times. Now, begin!

The reporters burst into laughter as the Aten members blinked their eyes rapidly three times.

At the same time, there was a sense of anticipation.

'New Black is watching?'

The reporters, who had taken their hands off their laptops, looked around.

Reporters who had been looking behind the curtains of the showcase or in places like mouse holes came to their senses and said, "Ah."

'You wouldn't see it in a place like that.'

What you just said seemed to mean that you were watching remotely from afar.

At that moment, a camera that seemed to be recording the showcase scene caught my eye.

A camera that looks familiar.

‘Where have I seen that...?’

As they were thinking that, a reporter asked a question.

“Are New Black scheduled to attend the showcase today?”

-yes.

The model student took the microphone.

-He's agreed to attend a showcase with viewers later. As far as I know...

-He said it was in the shop.

-Yes, because they are very busy people, they cannot attend the press conference in person, so they decided to have someone attend on their behalf.

When the reporters were mumbling because they couldn't understand what proxy attendance meant.

The MC's expression brightened as he heard what the staff said.

-They said they're ready now. They can't all come because of their schedules, so one member came first.

-Everyone! Mr. Biju is here!

Reporters' typing speed has increased.

New Black's Bijou attends 'ATEN Press Conference'... "Attending as a Producer"

-'Debut Today' ATEN Press Conference: New Black's Bijou Present

-'I came here for the trainees', Teacher Biju's loyalty appears.

It was when I was uploading that article.

[hello!]

The reporters raised their heads forward with bright voices.

And I was confused.

'Huh? This isn't it.'

A TV with Biju's face on it was rolling by.

“Hahahaha!”

“Hahahahaha!”

While someone was crying after spitting water on a laptop, the reporters were turned upside down by Biju's appearance.

Attending wasn't the same as attending.

Reporters who uploaded articles with attached photos of the guests as if they were present in person hastily pressed the cancel button.

“Hahahaha!”

A TV rolled into the showcase, which was filled with boisterous laughter.

ATEN members stand up like trainees welcoming the producer.

The TV that was going "Jeeing" went off the rails and hit the wall.

bean.

"Oh no! Master, this is a place I can't go."

[Huh!]

A panicked voice came from behind the TV, which was turned away.

[wait a minute.]

Jiying.

Everyone clasped their hands and watched. It was a sight that somehow made me want to cheer.

The TV that was moving backwards has moved forward.

bean!

Laughter erupted.

"Oh no! Master, this is a place I can't go."

bean!

"Oh no! Master, this is a place I can't go."

The laughter grew louder and louder.

The commotion ended only after the staff members who had rushed up onto the stage returned the TV to its original state.

The pretty boy who had been smiling as if relieved on TV bowed in greeting.

[Hello. This is Biju from New Black!]

Biju said with a smile.

[Today, I was able to attend because I finished my makeup the fastest among the members.]

-You look so pretty today, teacher.

[Is that so? Oh my.]

Biju's cheeks twitched as she smiled softly.

The reporters' eyes lit up with favor at that sight.

'New Black...'

'A live article has come rolling in.'

Watching the mirror on TV, I felt like I was the queen of Snow White looking into a magic mirror.

A magical TV that throws out news stories.

MC Seo Ji-hyung asked reporters a question.

-Anyone have any questions about New Black in this idol project?

Everyone raised their hands.

The time continued with questions drawn by lottery and New Black's Biju answering them.

[When I went to film my cameo this time, I was really surprised. You had practiced so well.]

At those words, the Aten members nodded.

-We were praised!

-That's right. Teacher Biju praised me a lot back then. You'll understand when you watch the broadcast!

-Teacher Biju, what rank are we now? We're above S-rank, right?

At those words, Biju on TV smiled brightly.

[Of course. Of course I passed it on.]

-So what rank is it?

[...I don't think grades are important. There's a saying that happiness isn't determined by grades.]

I laughed at the sight of him averting his eyes and avoiding the answer.

The reporters wrote articles about the chemistry between mentors and mentees that unfolded on site with a warm smile.

They were like teacher and student, but also like nephew and uncle.

It's a warm sight that makes you feel good just by looking at it.

Of course, not everyone viewed the New Black's villain with favor.

Among them, there were some who were delighted.

'This is an opportunity...!'

These were the reporters who attended the New Black showcase and got watered down.

How disappointed I was with the leader who defended me like an iron wall no matter how many aggro questions I asked.

But there is only the main dancer without the leader in front of you.

The other members are putting on makeup, so I'm left defenseless.

They smiled brightly at the main dancer, who looked like she would sway like a reed in the slightest breeze.

'If you guide it well, you can get some views.'

A headline that will make netizens click and say 'Wow!' has already come to mind.

When you wait for yourself to be selected with such anticipation.

One of them was nominated by the MC.

“Ahem.”

He asked with a pretended, gentle smile.

"I imagine you've been busy and pressed for time since you had to debut in just two months. Could you tell us about any difficulties or concerns you encountered with ATEN while preparing for your debut?"

(Interpretation) I'm ready. I'm ready to draw aggro with your words.

Biju, who had been saying 'hmm', immediately opened her mouth.

The reporter was laughing inwardly at the sight of him trying to answer right away without much thought.

While the Aten members were looking at each other and saying, 'Ah, this is the answer...', Biju answered with a kind smile.

-No. There weren't any.

"yes...?"

- I know our seniors worked hard with us, but it was a very happy and rewarding time for us.

“Oh, yes.......”

-I'm so proud of my seniors.

The Aten members smiled happily at the flawless answer.

The reporter blinked.

'what?'

It seemed very easy because it was so detailed, but the answer showed a considerable amount of inner strength.

I liked it because there was no one like the Demon King, but what was in front of me was a Demon King's Castle executive.

Biju asked with a calm smile.

-Was my answer sufficient?

(Interpretation) Do I look like an idiot?

The gentle gaze seems to be saying, 'Did you think you could win?'

“.......”

Laughter erupted from those around him as the reporter who had asked the question sat down quietly.