I Debut with 100 Billion Won

Chapter 5

‘He’s a bastard.’

Choi Kang-hoon found the situation getting more and more interesting.

When the producer asked Gun-ha what else he had to offer besides his looks.

“I don’t have one.”

How many idol trainees would ever say that?

Even though it’s an informal audition, it can still be the stage that decides whether one becomes an idol or not!

CEO Choi Kang-hoon was confident that no trainee would say they had no strengths in that situation.

“No specialty?”

Producer Hwang Yi-seo’s eyes glinted sharply.

His personality is coming out.

Producer Hwang clearly liked Gun-ha.

He was clear about his likes and dislikes, and if he didn’t like someone, he wouldn’t say a word to them.

And then Producer Hwang asked trainee Yoon Gun-ha a simple question?

Hearing such a bold answer from a trainee he somewhat liked made Yi-seo angry.

Whenever he made that expression, it always led to interesting outcomes.

Either the trainee ended up in tears or gave up on that path altogether.

“I wouldn’t say I have no strengths at all. But among the qualities you’re looking for, I don’t have any strengths.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Aren’t you asking if I have a particular talent in dancing or singing?”

‘Damn it, where’s the popcorn?’

Choi Kang-hoon chastised himself for not bringing popcorn.

“If there’s no talent in dancing and singing, which are the basics of an idol, why should our GH take you, Gun-ha?”

“It’s confidence.”

“Confidence?”

“Yes, confidence.”

Yoon Gun-ha’s strength.

Unfortunately, that was all he could show right now.

A dance routine built on grit and a singing voice that doesn’t go off-key.

At least, not yet.

Gun-ha turned to face producer Hwang Yi-seo, who narrowed at him.

They probably didn’t expect it.

The sight of a long-time trainee, who spent over five years as a trainee, confessing that they have nothing to show for it.

But what can he do?

There really isn’t.

Because he wasn’t really good at anything, Trainee Yoon Gun-ha was constantly at the bottom of the ranks and never made his debut.

At that time, even his appearance was ordinary.

It was all true.

A painful truth.

At the same time, it was a reality he would have to overcome.

“Don’t you feel like you lack confidence? Confidence in a trainee who claims to have no strengths? It’s hard to believe.”

*Tap* *Tap*

Producer Hwang Yi-seo rapped his fingers on the desk.

“I think what Director Yang mentioned is more convincing, Gun-ha, your strengths are your hard work and dedication.”

Unconsciously, Gun-ha glanced in Director Yang Hyun-woo’s direction.

As they averted his gaze, Director Yang scratched his cheek in a sheepish manner.

‘Ah, he paid attention to that.’ thought Gun-ha.

He appreciated it, but that was beside the point.

He shook his head.

“Hard work without results is not a strength.”

“Hoo.”

Choi Kang-hoon let out an admiring exclamation.

It was a spot that couldn’t be attained by mere hard work.

Because everyone is trying to earn their spot.

An innate charm, a voice that captures people’s ears, or if not that, a performance that dazzles the eye.

It had to be something other than hard work.

“Then can you tell me why you think confidence is a strength, because I don’t think it is at all.”

Hwang Yi-seo still looked unconvinced.

Fire burned in his eyes as he stared at Gun-ha.

To the point where one might think it could kill someone.

“Because I can develop much further than this.”

“You couldn’t do it at MAE for five years, but now you think you can?”

“Yes.”

“Why? Is it because of your grit?”

“No. Because I know the point. How to capture people’s attention.”

How to grab the attention of the audience.

It was one’s Character.

It was said that this is the point where many idols debut and disappear.

Unless they have the ability to overwhelm others, they can’t capture people’s attention with an ordinary character.

They’re just destined to be forgotten.

In that case, it’s necessary to show characters that others find difficult to forget.

Whether it’s in terms of appearance or personality.

Of course, if he continue to improve and grow beyond this, there will come a time when whe e will be noticed even without such a character.

But that is a long way off.

For now, he’s going to use his shamelessness as a character.

Confidence?

He already had more than enough, if not overflowing.

Why?

Because he is Yoon Gun-ha.

Not Yoon Gun-ha, the F-class trainee.

Because he was Yoon Gun-ha, who had once achieved a massive success.

If he succeeded once, why couldn’t he do it a second time?

“Even now, you two can’t take your eyes off me, even more so than when I was dancing.”

“Huu…”

Hwang Yi-seo let out a despondent sigh.

Just as he said, their bodies were leaning toward him. Though they didn’t say it, it was as if they wanted to hear what Gun-ha, had to say next.

A completely different attitude than when he was dancing and singing earlier.

Their expressions were also interesting.

The two officials, who were pricking up their ears and waiting for his answer, had already proved it for themselves.

“Kahahahaha!”

CEO Choi Kang-hoon, who heard what he said, laughed. Their plump chin shook as they clutched their belly in laughter.

“Producer Hwang! Did you just hear that? Hahaha! This really hit the mark.”

Choi wipes a tear from his eye and says to Gun-ha.

“This one’s something else. To join an idol team, a distinct character is more important than mediocre dance and singing. Wow, where did this kid come from?”

They asked, looking at Director Yang, who came in with him.

“Junior Yang, are you sure we can take him with us? His character is too solid.”

“It’s okay, it’s already been decided by the top.”

Director Yang Hyun-woo also looked at him with a surprised expression, as if they hadn’t expected Gun-ha to be like this, as if they had been slapped.
There was a slight sense of betrayal.

Why hadn’t Gun-ha shown this side of his character before?

“Producer Hwang, what do you think? Isn’t that confidence admirable? Such a character, no one else has it.”

“…It’s okay.”

He couldn’t shake the way Hwang Yi-seo was giving him.

He’ll have to drive the wedge in.

“Where can you find someone with the lessons of a five-year life? With someone like me, with strong mental resilience, even if something happens, the team won’t fall apart.”

“Kahaha! You’re really something for saying that.”

CEO Choi chuckles.

Producer Hwang purses their lips as if they’ve made a decision.

“Let’s sign the contract.”

‘Done.’ thought Yoon Gun-ha

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“Good job.”

After the brief audition, he was packing up his belongings,

Director Yang came over and patted him on the shoulder.

“Thank you for taking care of me.”

“Alright. Take care there too, and if you ever run into trouble, let me know.”

“Okay.”

“I’m sorry. For not being able to make you debut.”

Director Yang said, his face tinged with regret.

At least Director Yang was the only one in MAE who saw Yoon Gun-ha in a positive light.

“Gun-ha, by the way.”

“Yes?”