NOVEL NEXT Chapter 13
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[ ZER01 LIVE ] Celebrating ZER01’s 2nd Birthday with AONs! The broadcast starts now!
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HOT! [Entertainment Gossip] ZER01’s 2nd Anniversary Live Thread [999+]
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[ 999+ Comments ]
>> Happy 2nd Anniversary, ZER01!
>> ZER01 forever! ❤
>> Love you, ZER01! ❤
>> So pretty, are they in casuals or costumes? If it’s costumes, the stylist deserves an award.
>> It looks like casuals, the same outfit as the selfie In-woo posted earlier.
>> Look at them greeting so politely, adorable.
>> Took a day off work just to watch this, worth it!
>> Want to copy Gyeo Yeong-in’s sweatshirt, it’s so stylish.
>> Why is Yeong-in so pretty today…? Like, seriously, why…?
>> Our cat looks less withered today, like a less dried rose.
>> I might actually be able to lift Gyeo Yeong-in, he looks so light. Maybe I shouldn’t say that…
>> Their styles are different, but they all look so good. Height and proportions make anything look good.
>> Pyo Jae-ho looks so mature for his age, should change his name to “Pyo Jae-ho oppa”.
>> Love the natural makeup, it really highlights their beauty.
>> Did anyone else see Yeong-in tapping Se-bin’s arm? Trying to be sneaky but it’s obvious. So cute!
>> So funny, Yeong-in acts like a seasoned pet owner around Se-bin.
>> Why does Gyeo Yeong-in always tap Se-bin during live broadcasts?
>> Ooooh, the 2nd-anniversary cake is here! It’s as white as Lim Se-bin’s skin, lol.
>> I think it’s a Banoffee pie, looks like it has bananas.
>> Never heard of that, what’s it like?
>> Looks simple, not bad.
>> It’s a special day, so I didn’t want to complain, but the pie is terrible.
>> Yeah, not good at all.
>> Sigh, Cheon Sa-yoon’s face is amazing.
>> Sa-yoon’s face is brighter than my future.
>> Do you still not believe in the Church of Cheon? Look at his face, it brings harmony.
>> Sa-yoon holding a knife, why is his hand so handsome?
>> Reading comments now!
>> Almost had a heart attack, thank you for the sudden close-up.
>> In-woo’s comment reading gave me a shock, my heart can’t take it.
>> ★ Today’s ZER01 TMI ★ Lim Se-bin: Drank tomato juice this morning / Gyeon In-woo: Fashion glasses bought yesterday / Gyeo Yeong-in: Woke up later than usual / Cheon Sa-yoon: Woke up Yeong-in / Pyo Jae-ho: Finished a song recently.
>> Se-bin must love tomato juice, drinks it every morning, lol.
>> Sa-yoon and Yeong-in are roommates? We need a reality show, start filming now!
>> Pyo Jae-ho finished a song? Are we getting a comeback?
>> Don’t get your hopes up.
>> Oh no.
>> Ignore the trolls, focus on the live.
>> Stop asking what’s in the background, there’s nothing there.
>> Report the trolls and enjoy the live, everyone.
>> Cheon Sa-yoon’s English pronunciation is so native, no wonder fans go wild.
>> So sweet of Yeong-in to greet fans in different languages.
>> ?
>> ??? What just happened?
>> What the…
>> Pyo Jae-ho, why did you read that?
>> LOL, Pyo Jae-ho is hilarious!
>> Mods, manage the comments better, artists shouldn’t see this.
>> How does Pyo Jae-ho handle hate comments like this? Amazing and funny.
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“‘Pyo Jae-ho, change your hairstyle. You look older than the hyungs.’ I don’t think I’m that young.”
“…”
The studio fell into an awkward silence. The cause of the silence seemed unbothered, which was the problem.
The situation had escalated too quickly to intervene. Gyeo Yeong-in stared at Pyo Jae-ho in disbelief. He was trying to keep his expression neutral for the cameras, but seriously, what comment did he just read out loud?
Couldn’t he see the shocked faces of the staff? Despite the fact it was a hate comment directed at him, Pyo Jae-ho seemed to make things worse.
Pyo Jae-ho, with a curious expression, brushed his hair back and looked at the staff.
“Anyway, I’d need to discuss any changes with the company. So, I’ll dismiss this. But do people usually contact the company directly for these things?”
Pyo Jae-ho, skimming through the real-time comments on his tablet, continued speaking.
“‘Oppa, are you giving us hints?’ Why would I give hints to fans? ‘Please dye your hair, I beg you.’ This also needs to be discussed with the company.”
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[ Clause 20 | A kind idol leader willingly assists their members. ]
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‘Crap, how am I supposed to fix this?’
Gyeo Yeong-in genuinely felt like crying.
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*Ding*
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[ Clause 20 | A kind idol leader willingly assists their members. ]
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No, it’s not that I want to cry. It’s because this damned status window is flashing so brightly that it makes me think I’m about to cry. Get a grip, don’t get weak. Think positively for a moment.
Unfortunately, the comments Pyo Jae-ho picked to read were all hate comments or attention-seeking comments. This guy must be nuts. How does he manage to find and read only those comments? How is he mentally strong enough to read such mean comments about himself without flinching?
‘Why not read the positive comments?’
Clearly, the comments were not purely meant to be nice. Anyone could see that, except maybe Pyo Jae-ho. Haha, this guy truly lives up to his reputation of not caring about anything but music. I’ve always wondered if leaving him alone was okay since he’s the only minor on the team, but he seems completely unfazed. Maybe I’m just overreacting.
“‘Jae-ho, I’m 18. Let’s drop the formalities.’ You’re already using informal speech, so why ask? Of course not.”
…Does he actually know what he’s doing? Is this intentional?
Pyo Jae-ho already had the notorious title of being an idol who hates fans and a magnet for controversy. These weren’t just passing incidents; they got revisited often enough to be memorable.
Given this, I should be particularly careful to avoid unnecessary disputes involving him.
Most fans reacted by supporting the artist rather than criticizing him for addressing the controversial comments. While extreme responses could be problematic, appropriate and candid remarks were usually appreciated and even celebrated.
However, today was ZER01’s 2nd anniversary, a special occasion, and it was an issue that Pyo Jae-ho was selectively reading these crazy comments while skipping over the heartfelt messages from fans.
‘What’s his reason? He can’t just be doing this thoughtlessly, can he?’
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[ Clause 6 | A kind idol leader has the capacity to embrace and cover for their members’ faults. ]
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What kind of nonsense is this? Weren’t you just demanding that we become a perfect idol group? I already have to worry about the members’ personalities, and now you want me to understand and leave them be?
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[ Clause 63 | A perfect idol does not engage in behavior that could cause social controversy. ]
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‘…So this isn’t quite social controversy, so it’s fine?’
I hope it’s just my imagination that the status window seems to shine brighter as if confirming the correct answer. My peace and sanity are not okay.
It would be better if this happened off-camera. Doing this in front of the camera is… right now, it’s still at a manageable level, but if this goes any further…
Gyeo Yeong-in quietly compared the current situation with Pyo Jae-ho to the earlier fight between Cheon Sa-yoon and Gyeon In-woo. …No.
‘Everything is just awful.’
Gyeo Yeong-in quickly corrected his lament.