In This Life, The Greatest Star In The Universe

“Ah, that was fun.”

Lee Hyuk's recording ended up being really fun.

How can you sing so well?

The composer also finished recording with a look of fascination on his face, repeatedly saying, "Good, just like that! Okay!"

“How was it? Was it fun?”

“.......”

Lee Hyuk came out of the recording studio and closed his eyes and drank only the bottle of water.

My Adam's apple is gulping and moving, and for some reason, it feels like my body is shivering.

The composer extended his hand with a bright smile.

"Mr. Lee Hyuk, this was a real hit! I thought, 'This is why people say 'New Black, New Black.' This is the first time I've seen something end so smoothly."

“...Thank you for your hard work.”

“It was hard. Thanks to Mr. Lee Hyuk, it was almost done in one take.”

There was no flaw in Lee Hyuk's attitude as he talked to the composer in a professional manner.

Lee Hyuk bowed his head to the composer, asking for his continued support, and greeted him.

We even said our goodbyes neatly and escorted the OST composer out of the recording studio.

however.

As soon as the composer left, Lee Hyuk collapsed.

“Ahhhhhh...!”

"......what's the matter?"

“Ahhhhh.”

I tilted my head at the sight of the main vocalist sprawled out on the sofa, chugging a bottle of water like it was alcohol.

“What’s wrong? Did Jiho send you another weird message?”

“Wang Ji-ho?”

Lee Hyuk, his eyes dazzling, glared at me.

“Don’t even mention Wang Ji-ho...!”

"huh?"

“Oh, this is annoying. Why does it have to come to mind...?”

He kept muttering that he was angry and crying, but I couldn't understand what was going on.

... ... Was it difficult to control your emotions?

* * *

After having fun filming with our main vocalist.

"yes!"

"yes~!"

While she was smiling brightly at the selfie camera, Biju, who was sitting next to her, waved her hand and ran her hand through her hair.

A shy smile and a gentle voice.

“It’s me, everyone~”

"Yes, today's episode two of ! Our special guest is none other than the entertainment industry's best dancer...."

“Huh.”

“...I am Bijoo, the main dancer of New Black, who was recognized by senior Han Tae-hyun...!”

“Huh?”

I burst out laughing as Biju narrowed her eyes. Soon, Biju burst out laughing, too.

After saying, “I’m sorry for mentioning senior Han Tae-hyun,” and winking.

“How are you feeling, Mr. Biju?”

“I am so, so happy.”

Biju said, holding both hands and facing the camera.

"I was really nervous because I thought I'd be going alone. But when Woo Joo-hyung said he'd be with me, my worries eased. People around me say I'm really boring when I'm alone."

“Who said that Biju is boring?”

“It’s Junghyun.”

“How dare you say something like that to our second child... I’ll go and check...”

The big rock face that comes to mind.

“......Well, there’s nothing I can do.”

Biju and I burst out laughing at the same time. Manager Jongwan, who was driving, also burst out laughing.

As I turned the camera around, Jong-wan adjusted his glasses.

“Hello, Jongwan.”

"hello."

"I'm sure you're still unfamiliar with me, Soufflé. I'm Jong-wan, our new manager. Applause!"

“Wow!”

Biju clapped his hands like a seal.

We had a brief interview with Jong-wan, who was smiling shyly.

“What is New Black to Jong-wan?”

"Wow, they're such admirable people. It's truly amazing how they work all day long and still have so much energy and passion."

“It’s flowing smoothly. Are you ready?”

"yes."

“So, honestly, what group have you experienced with New Black over the past few months?”

“It’s an honor to be able to be the manager of such a singer.”

Biju and I were so touched that we clapped our hands together.

“If it was Min-ki or Won-seok, they would have said, ‘I think it’s time to stop looking at you now.’”

“A good person.......”

I smiled as I looked at Jong-wan, who shrugged his shoulders, saying that the interview had ended safely.

Because managers are a profession with frequent job changes and resignations, they have not been able to put out content on YouTube or other platforms until now.

However, since all three new managers wanted to work long-term, they decided to show their faces on YouTube content this time.

Jong-wan sent a video letter to the camera.

“Mom, I’m on New Black TV.”

After that, Biju and I extracted a few parts that could come out of Jongwan.

Since the image is roughly that of a 'shy new manager who is still awkward with broadcasting', there are many things that can be picked out for broadcasting.

Unlike traditional celebrities, non-celebrities don't have a broadcast-ready image, so capturing them in this way is crucial. The reason entertainers tease and tease guests is to create this image.

After finishing the interview with Jong-wan, we stopped filming for a moment.

“Let me see. The script is....”

“It’s here.”

"thank you."

I briefly looked over the script I had received from Biju.

It wasn't really a script. It was just a piece of paper that said, "This is how today's filming will go."

As I turn the page of the script listing the famous places in Gunsan, the filming location for today, I see the program logo.

[Even the Diamond Mountains look better after a meal]

This is a long-running PBS program hosted by veteran actor Kim Jeong-nam, who specializes in playing villainous or delinquent roles.

The format is simple.

A program where the cast explores famous local landmarks and dine at renowned restaurants. It's also a program where veteran actors, known for their villainous roles, transform into entertaining middle-aged men.

Anyway, there is a guest in every episode, and this time our Biju was the guest.

Then I ended up coming out too... ... .

"Hello, Biju. I'm Joo Seon-woo here to take care of you. How can I help you?"

'Co-starring... ... .'

"What else? Biju should be the main character."

‘Co-starring...’

'Well, something else.'

'Dong. Ban. Chul. Yeon.'

'yes.'

So I ended up appearing as a co-star.

It also happened that the filming location was Gunsan City.

I heard that the producer in charge shed tears when he heard I was going to appear with him. Seriously.

“There’s a script here about my grandmother’s restaurant.”

"yes."

“Grandma doesn’t know I’m coming, right?”

"Yes, they probably thought I was the only one coming. The production team contacted me in advance, so..."

“That’s great. I should give you a surprise.”

I had already brought a lot of gifts for my grandmother.

I also received my grandmother's clothes as a gift from the head designer of the luxury brand Le Blanc, where I will be performing at the fashion show.

-You have a muse who inspires you. Queen Deoksun.

-That's right. Our Queen Deoksun.

-I would like to give my gift to him too.

While I was at it, I also bought a few gifts from LeBlanc.

Now, my grandmother can afford to buy everything herself, but gifts are still a gift.

I was confident that I could wipe away the tears of our Mrs. Kim Deok-sun by enclosing a flower and a letter.

“Hehehehehe.”

“I’ll turn on the camera, hyung.”

“Hohohoho.”

After I received the camera with it turned on again, I took a picture of the highway scenery to use as a landscape sketch.

I turned my gaze to Biju, who was rustling her backpack.

“What is all that?”

"This is chocolate, just in case you drop it mid-ride. And I prepared some soft insoles for your feet, just in case they hurt. This is medicine for when you suddenly feel sick from gastritis or something."

“.......”

"I often skip my vitamins, so I brought some pills to take after meals."

“Bijou.”

"yes."

“What about your stuff?”

“Uh... there will be.”

I said looking at the camera.

“Our Biju is like this.”

“No, no, I took it because I wanted to.”

"I always tell them to take care of their own things first, but they always take care of the members' things first. I wish the world knew about our Bijou."

“It’s not that great.......”

That is why it is also our pride.

Because every time the youngest went to school, he would brag to the other idols at school, saying, "You guys don't have a hyung like this, right?"

Of course, this isn't always a good thing, and sometimes people react strangely to Bijou's appearances on variety shows or YouTube. For example, they make unreasonable demands for autographs or photo opportunities.

It seems like he thought he wouldn't be able to say no well, but he's a total idiot.

-That pose is a bit weird. I'll do something different for you~

And then there are people on the internet saying, 'Viju wasn't that great in person,' but to outsiders, it was clear that our child would get married and break up.

“This is a film camera I borrowed from Kim Jung-hyun. I’m going to take pictures of you and then develop them to keep.”

“......What are you going to do with my photo?”

“It’s all memories. That’s all.”

I smiled as I looked at Biju's eyes shining brightly.

Then I handed the camera over to Biju and opened my bag to show her.

“Since Biju doesn’t usually bring his own things... this time, I brought Biju’s things.”

“Ugh.”

“I brought apple juice for you to drink. This is good for your knees and is a good nutrient for you...”

I smiled happily as I watched my second child jumping for joy even though I had only brought a moderate amount.

When we were directing the fairy tale , calling each other brother and sister.

We, who had packed everything for each other, were shocked when we saw the weather outside.

Knock. Thump. Knock.

It was fine when I left Seoul, but as I got closer to Gunsan, light raindrops started hitting the car window.

Rain streaks that appear diagonally like comb-patterned pottery, perhaps due to the speed of the vehicle.

Biju and I looked at each other and asked.

“Hey, did you bring an umbrella?”

“No... you?”

“I didn’t bring it either.”

“.......”

When we, who had brought everything but not even an umbrella, looked at each other and smiled warmly.

Jong-wan joined in with a smile.

“I took care of it.”

"also...!"

Jong-wan responded with a nod to us who were applauding and saying, "That's great."

"I learned everything from Director Joo Seon-woo. I still deeply cherish the line from the HBS Manager variety show, 'Checking the weather is a given.'"

“Oh, I see.......”

"I still watch it every day. That variety show. It's like the bible of the management world."

This is one of the few practical manuals for managers in the entertainment industry, where handovers must be done in a rule-based manner.

I smiled awkwardly and looked out the window.

"hmm......."

The weather is different from what was expected.

“Bijou.”

"yes."

“Wouldn’t it be better to appear in a different way than the one we originally planned?”

I wanted to make a more impressive appearance in , but I think I'll have to change the way I appear a little because of the weather.

After watching a few videos with Biju and having a meeting, I asked Jongwan.

“Mr. Jongwan.”

"yes."

“Did you bring a raincoat?”

"sure."

The manager answered proudly.

“I prepared them by color.”

* * *

In front of Wolmyeong Park in Gunsan.

The PBS team, which operates with a small elite group, was preparing to film with very nervous faces.

“When are the guests arriving?”

“They’ll be there soon.”

A tense gasp escaped the production crew. The sudden rain had increased the amount of preparation needed, but it wasn't the rain itself that was causing the problem.

'It's the new black.'

A long-running program on PBS, a healing show that often features famous top stars.

But the arrival of New Black was different.

They were all fully prepared when they heard that the country's top celebrity was visiting the filming set.

“Oh my. You’ve all had a hard time.”

A man in his 50s with wrinkles on his face got out of the car and the PD greeted him by saying, "Senior, are you here?"

Veteran actor Kim Jung-nam cleared his throat while the staff held up the microphone.

“Ah, is my voice okay today?”

“You are the best.”

"I couldn't sleep last night because I heard The New Black was coming out. I had a dream where I was getting all worked up over by young people. I wonder if I'm getting any attention on tonight's show."

“How can you steal my attention when you are the teacher’s signboard?”

“The energy is different. Kids these days have a completely different energy.”

He was a veteran actor who relieved the staff's tension by acting cute.

A short sports cut with rough features.

It was a face that had appeared in countless movies and dramas as gangsters, but now it was a face that gave people a sense of familiarity.

Kim Jong-nam scratched his cheek and asked subtly.

“But they’re talking about New Black.”

"yes."

“Is your real personality okay?”

“It’s really good~”

This was because sometimes I would be embarrassed when I saw stars who were the complete opposite of their image on TV.

A PD nearby said.

"You're so well-known in the broadcasting industry. We've never met, but even the cultural program is buzzing about you. The 'Now My Hometown' team praised you so much... I guess there's something different about you."

“I see.”

“Hey, here it comes. Everyone get ready!”

A celebrity car approaching from a distance.

New Black appeared with an umbrella in front of those who ran out to greet the VIP.

"hello~!"

A friendly and welcoming voice, as if I had just met a neighbor yesterday.

As the handsome boy and the spaceship appeared, the entire filming set suddenly felt brighter.

The staff at the culture department looked at each other and said, "Wow." The production staff, regardless of gender, were all enjoying themselves, saying, "Awesome," and "This is crazy."

“Nice to meet you. This is the New Black Universe.”

“It’s raining!”

The production crew laughed at the lively self-introduction.

“You two don’t have to introduce yourselves.”

“But there might be people who don’t know....”

“Hey, is there such a person~?”

The producer, who had been asking if their journey was comfortable, introduced them to the main cast member, Kim Jung-nam.

"hello teacher!"

“...Call me senior. If you call me teacher, you’ll sound too old~”

“Senior~”

“Oh, oh, oh.”

A big smile appeared on the veteran actor's face at the sight of his nephews and nieces, just like they had been seen on TV.

After exchanging greetings like that.

There was discussion between the guests and the production team about the guests' special appearances.

A universe explained by drawing pictures on the script.

“...I think we need to change things up a bit because of the weather. I’m planning to make an appearance like this.”

“Oh, yes. Then, can I hold the camera wide?” 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"yes!"

Woo-joo and Bi-ju, who had been explaining the opening scene in detail with serious faces, went to the car for a moment.

Meanwhile, Kim Jong-nam filmed the opening first.

“It’s raining a lot today. It’s not even the summer monsoon season, and it’s drizzling...”

It was while we were waiting in front of Wolmyeong Park in Gunsan, talking about the weather.

Just as the subtitle [Who is the guest that actor Kim is waiting for today?] was about to be exquisitely placed, music began to flow from the amplifier the production team had brought.

The theme song of the musical masterpiece film .

I'm singing in the rain~

I'm singing in the rain~~

Two young men in purple and yellow raincoats appeared, dancing smoothly through the drizzle.

The production crew applauded the cute sight of the two young men gliding as if they were figure skating.

As Kim Jong-nam also smiled happily and clapped, the PD confirmed his instructions.

“Are you leaving any footage to film for the fancam?”

“Yes, senior.”

I thought that if I uploaded one as a preview before the broadcast, it would get a ton of views.

Meanwhile.

As they appeared, new music played between Woo-joo and Bi-ju, who were striking poses.

As the beat of electronic dance music began to play, Woojoo and Bijoo reached into their raincoats and took out their sunglasses.

"cute."

"and......."

Woo-joo and Bi-ju, wearing sunglasses, each put their hands together and started to move to the beat.

Biju and Woojoo, who were taking steps in different directions and swaying their bodies to the rhythm of the lyrics, approach each other.

The two dancers, who had been facing each other and swaying their bodies, began to dance hip-hop while wearing raincoats.

'Good job... ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) ... .'

He looked cute just a moment ago because he was wearing a raincoat, but now he looked cool because he was dancing so well.

It feels like the expression "scary" that is often used on the Internet fits the bill.

It was a stage that would make fans wish for a unit stage if they saw it.

"and......."

The staff of the cultural department, who were seeing the singer on stage so up close for the first time, were moved by the refreshing dance.

'Is this what all idol stages are like?'

‘You probably didn’t practice much to prepare, but you hit the jackpot... ... .’

'I want to go to the club.'

At the end, the members show off their unique breathless pose, back to back, in a humorous way typical of music shows.

The music ended exquisitely with Woo-joo and Bi-joo winking at the camera, their sunglasses slightly lowered.

“Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!”

Applause and cheers erupted as the two singers performed impromptu, instantly turning the area in front of Wolmyeong Park into a concert hall.

Kim Jong-nam, who was smiling as he saw the production crew applauding enthusiastically, approached and greeted them.

“Oh my, nice to meet you. New Black!”

"hello!"

"It started off incredibly flashy. How dare they wear raincoats and dance so fiercely!"

Kim Jong-nam asked in admiration.

"In the five years I've been filming this show, this is the first time I've seen the production crew this excited. Our assistant director was dancing and going wild."

“Hehehe. Thank you!”

“But what does the performance just now mean?”

"Ah. This is a performance we prepared today to introduce ourselves."

Woojoo, wearing a purple raincoat, stretched out his hand toward Biju and looked at the camera.

“Hello! I am Seonwoo Joo, the son of Gunsan!”

“And this is Kim Bi-ju, the younger brother of Gunsan’s son~!”

chuck!

The two of them had shining eyes as Biju crossed his hands in the shape of an X.

"Hello! We are Ubiz, the universe and Biju, and we're here today to conquer Gunsan!"

The main dancer and lead dancer with shining eyes while the production crew and cast laugh and clap their hands.

It was the moment when a duo ambitiously made a name for themselves with the combination of Ubiz.

Of course, unfortunately... .

“...But doesn’t that raincoat color make it look like a Teletubbies?”

“That’s kind of true....”

... to outsiders, it looked like a combination of Bora and Nana.