Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 15

Wow, its increasing again.

Choi Si-yoon said as he refreshed the channel [JUN].

Every time he refreshed the channel [JUN] with his latest model of FinePad, the subscribers increased by dozens.

Kevin and Hwang Ye-jun, who were sitting in front of the computer, also browsed through various sites in the US and Korea, looking into the channel [JUN] and the Elephant milk formula.

They had heard from their manager, Seo Eun-chan, that the baby they were going to film a parenting show with, Lee Seo-jun, had starred in an Elephant milk formula commercial.

[Wow, the ad effect is amazing, right? Everyone is desperate to get it. This shopping mall is sold out too, which means almost all the products that came out in the world are sold out, right? Wow. How can it be so effective? It just looks like a normal ad to me There must be some message or something in the ad that I dont know, for the parents to react like this.]

Kevin, youre writing in English again! Doctor! Doctor Park Seo-jin!

Hwang Ye-jun shouted, looking at Kevin, who was mumbling at a frightening speed and in English. Hwang Ye-jun, who was teased by the members for being poor in Korean, let alone English.

Sitting separately, Park Seo-jin, who had been taking notes on parenting books such as [The Only Thing You Need to Know to Be a Parenting Master!], [What You Need for an 8-10 Month Old Baby], [How to Make Your Baby a Genius], etc., looked at Hwang Ye-jun with a face full of dark circles.

Were filming in three days. Instead of looking at useless things, read this book.

Hwang Ye-jun, who was shaking his head, quietly turned off the computer and took the book.

I get sleepy when I read books

Its okay. Half of it is pictures.

Park Seo-jin, the leader who had the meticulousness to choose a book that suited Hwang Ye-juns level. Hwang Ye-jun looked at the book title.

[Fairy Tales for Babies Under 12 Months].

Read it so that you can read it without interruption, and tell it as a story.

Got it.

Choi Si-yoon, who was sitting next to Hwang Ye-jun, who started reading the fairy tale book, put down his FinePad and headed towards Park Seo-jin.

Seo-jin hyung. What should I do?

You [Kevin. Give me the card!]

Kevin, who was analyzing the Elephant milk formula ad, took out a card from his kangaroo pocket and threw it. Park Seo-jin, who was used to receiving the card, handed it to Choi Si-yoon.

You go to the nearest big mart and buy some toys that the babies will like. Hes eight months old and a boy. Got it?

Of course I do. Whats the limit?

None.

Okay! Ill be back!

But

Choi Si-yoon, who was excited to look around the new products in the electronics corner of the big mart, stiffened as he heard Park Seo-jins faint voice.

If Seo-jun doesnt like the toys, you wont be able to use your precious electronics for a while.

How long?

Park Seo-jin smiled sweetly like an idol in front of the fans, with a fierce glint in his eyes. Choi Si-yoon felt goosebumps as if he had seen the devils smile.

For life?

Park Seo-jin. The leader of the group [Brown Black], who had not even debuted yet, was staking the groups life on this filming.

***

Good! Installation done!

Uncle Chan said. He had come home early in the morning and installed black cameras everywhere, in the living room, the room, and the kitchen.

Here and here. And here too. I installed them all.

Why do we have to tell them? We wont be here anyway.

The landlord should know too.

Seo Eun-chan shrugged his shoulders and answered Seo Eun-hyes question. Then he picked up his phone and made a call.

Hey, its me. Are you ready?

-Yes! Just a moment!

Park Seo-jin, who received Seo Eun-chans call, looked at the members who were staring at him in front of him.

This was Seo-juns house, the apartment parking lot.

Four men were sitting in a car with dark tinted windows, half nervous and half clueless.

Seo Eun-chan said over the phone.

-Come up when youre ready. Dont forget the camera.

Yes!

The call ended. Park Seo-jin lifted his head from the blackened screen.

The four of them had each gone through a long trainee life and wandered around different places before settling down at Cocoa Entertainment.

They had experienced many frustrations and failures. They had no more places to go, so they all thought this debut was their last chance.

This could be our last chance. Its different from the other companies that kept scamming us and delaying our debut. There are hardly any places that would give us such an opportunity, even though we havent debuted yet.

Park Seo-jin said to the members as if he was making a vow.

Lets do our best, everyone!

He opened the car door that was tightly locked.

***

Hello! We are Brown Black!

The four men bowed 90 degrees to the couple.

Seo-jun, who was in his dads arms, clapped his hands at their spirit, and Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon stepped back with cold sweat.

Seo Eun-chan expressed his pride with a look of seeing his well-grown child.

Br, Brown Black?

Yes, brother-in-law. We decided on our group name. You can shorten it to B.B. You can also call us B. B. Isnt it nice?

Uh Is it? Nice to meet you. Im Seo-juns dad, Lee Min-joon.

Lee Min-joon greeted the four men with an awkward smile. Seo Eun-hye also greeted them.

Nice to meet you. Im Seo-juns mom, Seo Eun-hye.

Shes my sister.

The members nodded at Seo Eun-chans words. She was the main character of the loud phone call. She was a plain beauty, unlike the fierce-looking Seo Eun-chan.

Hello! Im the leader of Brown Black, Park Seo-jin.

Im the rapper, Kevin Kim.

Im the sub-vocal, Hwang Ye-jun.

Im the dancer and the youngest, Choi Si-yoon.

They bowed 90 degrees again. It was getting uncomfortable.

Lee Min-joon quickly led them to their seats. There was not enough space on the sofa, so they all sat on the living room floor.

There were fruits and snacks on the table, but Brown Black was stiff as if they were in a difficult situation, and they couldnt even look at the refreshments, let alone move.

In the awkward atmosphere, Seo Eun-hye opened her mouth.

Are there no other people?

She thought there would be a production team like a TV show, but it didnt seem like it. Seo Eun-chan shook his head.

I dont plan to do anything big. Just something small. The camera is already installed and recording, and the rest of the filming is done by me and Just a moment

Seo Eun-chan got up from his seat and made a phone call somewhere.

As their manager Seo Eun-chan left his seat, Brown Black wondered if they should get up or not.

Yes, yes, its the 12th floor. Yes, room 5.

He had a brief conversation with someone and hung up the phone.

Theyve arrived.

At the same time, the doorbell rang. Seo Eun-chan opened the door, and a woman with short hair and a large bag was standing there.

Hello.

Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon, who were sitting down, also got up and greeted her. Seo Joon, who was in his fathers arms, also said hello.

Brown Black, who didnt know what to do, also got up and bowed to the new guest.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

This is Dr. Kim Hwa-ryeon, a pediatrician. Shes also the head of our companys PR team.

Im Kim Hwa-ryeon.

Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joons eyes widened.

What? You brought a pediatrician for the filming?

Seo Joon is going to film with strangers for 48 hours without his mom and dad. Dont you think you and your brother would feel relieved? Im his uncle, but I think we need a doctor to be worry-free.

Seo Eun-hye was amazed by her brothers deep thoughts.

I didnt know you were so thoughtful. Im impressed.

Kuku-hm.

Seo Eun-chan coughed and turned his gaze. It was where Brown Blacks members were.

Seo Eun-hye, Lee Min-joon, and Seo Joon also looked that way.

As the peoples eyes were focused on them, the four of them felt awkward and flinched.

It wasnt me, it was Seo Jin.

Well, of course.

No, sis!

Seo Eun-hyes expression changed. Her brother was still immature after all.

Lee Min-joon, who was used to the siblings quarrel, ignored it and approached the man who introduced himself as Park Seo-jin.

He was touched by Park Seo-jins consideration and delicacy for the baby and his parents.

Besides, he was an idol although he hadnt debuted yet but he seemed to care for the baby and didnt wear any accessories or makeup.

There was a lot of luggage that Brown Black brought at the entrance. Looking at the items that popped out of the bag, it seemed like they had studied a lot about the baby.

He felt like he could trust them with Seo Joon.

Thank you.

Youre welcome!

Now, do you want to hold Seo Joon?

Lee Min-joon lifted Seo Joon from his arms and handed him over to Park Seo-jin.

Park Seo-jin, who had never seen such a young baby around him, trembled his hands and carefully held Seo Joon.

Hello!

Its a bit uncomfortable

Seeing the expressions of Park Seo-jin and the other three people who were holding him, he decided to hold back from crying. They looked so unhappy.

Lee Minjun adjusted Park Seojins posture.

Dont hug him like that, it will make Seo-jun uncomfortable. Put your arm inside like this

Seo-jun smiled brightly as his dad coached him to a comfortable position. He was used to being hugged by the same people every day, but it felt different to be hugged by a stranger.

Kyaaah!

Teacher Kim Hwayeon!

[Doctor! Doctor!]

Why! Why is this happening?!

Eek eek!

Brown Black was in chaos at the babys laughter.

Park Seojin and Kevin kept calling for the doctor, while Choi Siyoon quickly took out the toys he had bought. Hwang Yejun was so flustered that he couldnt say a word and just screamed.

It was a mess.

Is this okay?

Theres a doctor here, so dont worry. But isnt this kind of funny?

Seo Eunhye and Lee Minjun whispered to each other. As Lee Minjun said, it was only a few minutes of situation, but they couldnt help laughing.

Seo Eunchan looked at the cameras installed in the living room and smirked.

Im glad I installed them in advance.

Kim Hwayeon cautiously held up the camera. It was the one she used to practice dancing at Cocoa Entertainment.

Ive been filming since I came in. I got everything.

Thats great! Its good to have a lot of content to edit.

Seo Eunchan smiled and tried to take the camera from Kim Hwayeon. If only she didnt step back.

Huh? Whats wrong?

Uh that Im sorry.

Kim Hwayeon couldnt say it, but Seo Eunchan, who had lived with a fierce face for 29 years, noticed it right away. It must be his scary face that was the problem.

Kim Hwayeon unconsciously stepped back from Seo Eunchans fierce face.

No, its okay. Then give me the footage later

Kyahahaha-

Teacher! Seo, Seo-jun is still laughing!

[Is there anything wrong with you? Why are you giggling like that?!]

Kevin, speak Korean! He cant understand you! But Seo-jun really seems to be laughing too much!

Teacher, how about this? Should I give him this?

Seo Eunchan turned his head to the noisy place.

Brown Black was rolling their feet and trying to calm Seo-jun down. Choi Siyoon was holding a big stuffed animal and showing it to him.

Seo Eunchan tapped his forehead.

No. Hes laughing because you guys are funny.

Kyahahahaha!

Seo Eunchans words didnt reach Brown Blacks ears. They were too panicked to hear anything.

Seo-jun had never seen such funny people before. He laughed so much that he felt like tears were coming out.

Seo-juns tears! Tears!

Seo-jun is crying!

[Doctor! Doctor! Hes crying while laughing?! Is he, is he sick?!]

Can can someone else hold Seo-jun for me?

A single tear drop was very powerful. Hwang Yejun and Choi Siyoon were running around, and Kevin was shouting Doctor!. Park Seojin was holding Seo-jun with his trembling arms and sweating coldly.

Looking at Brown Black rolling their feet, ahahaha! Mom and dad were holding their stomachs and laughing, and even the doctor and Uncle Chani burst into laughter. Seo-jun also laughed happily.