Became The Leader of a Girl Group Destined To Fail - Chapter 8

The beginning of the first episode was definitely the debut stage.

In line with the agency’s name, ‘Colors,’ the debut song was also called Rainbow.

Composed by Danha of ‘Burn Ash’, an idol from Colors.

The lyrics are written by Doi of ‘White Noise’, an idol from Colors.

Their slogan was ‘Exclusively Colors’, ‘For Colors’, ‘Stage driven by Colors’.

“Writer Kang.”

“Yes.”

“What do you think of the song?”

Producer Oh bit his fingernails as he watched 12 trainees going up to the stage.

“The song has to be good to become popular. But I don’t have an ear for music, so I don’t know if it’s good or bad. I also don’t like that the idols from Colors composed and wrote the songs.”

Producer Oh was dissatisfied with the stage that used only colors idols under CEO Hong’s direction.

Even the choreography was created through the evolution of Colors’ idol group ‘Greyish’, so it was very fruitful.

“Since CEO Hong expects recognition for his obsession with Colors. He tends to excessively protect his artists. No, it’s not like it’s a domestic economy matter, so why is everything self-produced?”

“Well, it’s unfortunate, but…. If it was me who had raised them as much as he did, I would also want to use them.”

Although it’s true. Producer Oh swept down the corner of his mouth with his finger.

“Well, with that amount of money to raise them. You have to use them.”

“Of course.”

“I heard he doesn’t come out of the studio often these days? Is he crazy about producing and composing?”

“It’s something most people know about. That CEO Hong is not interested in managing things. That’s why Director Kim can act so recklessly like that.”

“I like everything about CEO Hong, but that’s something I dislike. If only Director Kim had been removed, Colors would have been the best in Korea.”

“That’s true. But he’s so crazy about music….”

“That’s what I’m saying, the fact that it has the potential to be successful is a shame.”

Writer Kang nodded calmly.

Ever since the planning phase of ‘MNC’, the production team and Director Kim have often clashed.

Director Kim chose to ruin the entire group in order to debut his niece, Kim Ryeoyu, as the center.

If Producer Oh hadn’t kept her in check so far, Kim Ryeoyu would have gotten everything and trainees close to Kim Ryeoyu would have made their debut.

“I didn’t know that in such a large agency, things like this would happen.”

“It’s a large agency, not a large company. Also just because it’s a large company doesn’t mean it’s working properly.”

“That’s true, just by looking at our broadcasting station….”

Producer Oh clicked his tongue, as he recalled that the section chief was swayed by Director Kim.

Just how much money did you receive?

“Though, even if it’s like that, the song is still good.”

At writer Kang’s words, Producer Oh’s eyes shone.

“Really? Are you sure?”

“Yes. As you know, even though the director is a bit dislikable-“

Writer Kang continued after looking at the trainees through the monitor.

“Certainly, the kids there are pretty good.”

On the stage where the lights were turned off, 12 trainees stood in a V-shaped formation.

The center is Kim Ryeoyu.

With Seo Baekyoung and Ryu Bora on both sides.

And nine trainees were following behind.

Each trainee was wearing a white shirt and a black school-look skirt.

Overall, it felt like they were aiming for a preppy look.

The only difference in the uniform was the accessories.

Yun Cheong’s is a necklace, Seo Baekyoung’s is an anklet, Ryu Bora’s is a hairpin, Kim Ryeoyu’s are earrings, Yeon Juhong’s is a brooch, and Kim Geum’s is a ring.

Other trainees also wore different accessories.

Although they’re all different accessories, they have one thing in common – they all have golden wing pendants.

By the time a sharp-eyed person noticed it, the accompaniment began to play.

The center, Kim Ryeoyu, leads with a cheerful pop sound.

I’m your own New color

Color me, paint me

I’ll color you, I’ll draw you

The chorus was playing right from the beginning.

All 12 of them were showing a group dance of moderate difficulty without significantly changing the formation.

However,

But the sparkly rainbow disappeared

With only the blue sky that lasts forever

The mood of the song has completely changed with Yun Cheong’s vocals.

Unlike the first half, which was a hooking song that anyone could listen to lightly-

Over the rainbow

We’re waiting for you

I’ll steal all your colors

Paint my color on you

Overall, it became a grand and gloomy atmosphere.

The choreography with a light atmosphere was also getting intense.

At the last moment of the song,

Twelve trainees made a circle and pointed their hands to the middle.

Over the rainbow

We’re still here

We’re still blue

With Ryu Bora’s last vocal, all the trainees turned around and sat down.

Then the song ended with them hugging their knees.

***

“….”

As expected, the atmosphere is gloomy.

I looked around.

Even though it was an hour before the announcement, everyone had gathered early.

But no one opened their mouths.

It was understandable.

Yesterday was the day when our first joint performance and our debut song, Rainbow, was released.

– It’s up! It’s up

▶ [First time revealed! The first performance of ‘MNC’, . Girls who are going to make rainbows bloom in everyone’s heart right now]

It hasn’t even been 24 hours yet, but the view count of the video was simply amazing.

However, the attention attracted was not necessarily good.

– ? Are they really from a large agency? The trainees are just so so, it’s like they’re from a small agency

└ Even those from a small agency are better than them ㅋㅋ

– Colors lost its spark

– The center is a bit ambiguous

└ What I’m saying is, they should make Ryu Bora the center instead.

└ Ok, next Ryu Bora stan

└ Dance-wise, I think Seo Baekyoung is best suited

– But who is the unshown trainee who sang the chorus? She sang confidently

└ She seem to be the main vocal

└ Her name is Yun Cheong ㅠㅠ Please look at our Cheong-ie in a good light.

– Ryu Bora is really amazing. She used to be an actress but how is she really good at this?;

– What’s the name of the pink pigtails? I got attracted

└ Yeon Juhong

└Wow, so her name is also crimson [1]

The teaser has already become a hot topic, and the self-introduction video has already hit the nail.

When the stage was revealed in such a situation, it was a mess.

Some trainees received good reviews, but some did not.

The more open the trainees were to the public, the harsher the evaluation.

‘…it was an expected result.’

Basically, expectations are high for known trainees.

Unknown trainees may have a better first impression because their expectations literally start at ‘0’.

‘Being a well-known trainee… is a double-edged sword.’

If you do well, it’s a huge success; even if you do a little poorly, it’s a failure.

That’s the fate of trainees.

Everyone’s expressions looked bad, but it was Kim Ryeoyu who looked the most nervous.

Why you ask?

Just now, the staffs-

‘I saw earlier that there seems to be a war of nerves between Kim Ryeoyu and another trainee because of the center issue.’

‘Did you perhaps have any complaints about the center selection?’

conducted this kind of interview.

That’s right, being the center doesn’t mean everything.

The broadcast has just begun.

***

Staff: I saw earlier that there seems to be a war of nerves between Kim Ryeoyu and another trainee because of the center issue.

[Kyungah: Haha…….(Awkward laugh)]

[Kyungah: I can’t say this]

[Staff: Why?]

[Kyungah: We’re being watched]

[Staff: By whom?]

Subtitle: Kyungah pointing up… What does it mean?

[Haeun: That… she’s the judge’s niece]

[Suin: Why is everyone hushing? Is there anyone who doesn’t know that Ryeoyu is Director Kim’s niece?]

[Geum: Honestly… I’m sure everyone must be disappointed. Since we couldn’t speak up.]

[Juhong: I thought there would be a contest to choose the center]

[Yuhyeon: But now, on the first day of the dance lesson, director Kim and trainer Wonho came…]

[Juseon: He just said it right away that the formation is already set, so just memorize it as it is]

[Kyungah: So I became curious. Then who’s the center? Is it Baekyoung?]

[Juhong: After seeing it, it turns out to be Ryeoyu unnie. It was fascinating.]

Subtitle: Trainee Ryeoyu who immediately became the center.

[Suin: I thought Baekyoung unnie or Bora would be the center.]

[Baekyoung: I didn’t expect myself to be the center. But it’s just…]

Subtitle: (Bitter)

[Baekyoung: I just didn’t think it would be Ryeoyu.]

[Cheong: Actually, everyone deserves to be the center. I think we have the right to compete. But it’s a bummer that we couldn’t even compete.]

Staff: In fact, it’s not the first time that Ryeoyu is the center.

[Suin: That’s why it’s really weird. In our first teaser, Ryeoyu was also the center.]

[Juhong: At that time, since someone has to be the center, I think that’s why Ryeoyu unnie did it.]

[Haeun: But isn’t it too much that she is the center again this time?]

Staff: Are you regretful that you couldn’t be at the center?

[Baekyoung: It’s regretful. How could it not, I was very much disappointed.]

[Bora: I wasn’t really regretful.]

Staff: Don’t you have a greed to be the center?

[Bora: No, of course I have the greed.]

Staff: Then why?

[Bora: Because we can do it after our debut. It doesn’t matter.]

Staff: How did you feel when you became the center?

[Ryeoyu: It was so good. I feel like I’m being recognized for my efforts.]

[Ryeoyu: It was like ‘Ah, finally an opportunity came to me’ kind of feel? I felt like I was rewarded for my hard work.]

Staff: There’s a lot of talk about the center controversy though.

[Ryeoyu: …]

Subtitle: Ryeoyu who can’t speak….

[Ryeoyu: I feel upset because there are many misunderstandings.]

Staff: What do you think is the reason you were chosen as the center?

[Ryeoyu: But at that time, the director and trainer explained everything. It’s because my image fits this concept. The person who fits the next song will be at the center for the next song.]

Subtitle: Ryeoyu who wipes away her tears

[Ryeoyu: I’m sorry, I shouldn’t cry….]

[Ryeoyu: I’m sure everyone understands, but I will not be the center forever and the center will change every time according to the concept….]

Subtitle: I couldn’t say it, but I was upset inside….

[Ryeoyu: I think of it as a question that I just have to do well.]

[Will trainee Kim Ryeo-yu be able to prove herself… ?

Check it out this time next week!

Don’t miss, don’t miss, don’t miss the broadcast!]

The first episode of ‘Make a New Color’ ended with tacky subtitles.

[Please color the new color of Colors!]

[What new color will our colorists choose?]

[See you at this time next week, Bye~!]

“…This is more interesting than I thought?”

Viewers who watched without any expectations tilted their heads at the end of the first episode.

This is more interesting than I thought…!

1. her name 연주홍 is actually a color name, the color is like orange with a pinkish touch. Other trainees also have names that represents colors which is a big hint