[TS] Starting the Broadcast - Chapter 117

Episode 1 of Survival Game, uploaded on the 20th with a runtime of just over 40 minutes, caused many issues.

The element of survival that stimulates people's interest.

And the conflicts between participants, choices that test human selfishness.

This couldn't help but become a hot topic.

Moreover, look at the lineup of participating BJs.

They were mid-level or higher BJs with at least 50,000 fan club members.

Their viewers caused a commotion, and combined with the LegenohTV channel where the video was uploaded and Output's support, it reached 1.5 million views in just one day after upload.

'This is truly devilish editing.'

That's what I thought while checking community reactions early in the morning.

Episode 1 ended with both teams having found the mission box in an exquisitely balanced way.

They didn't reveal which team discovered the box first.

And not even whether the two female camgirls chose the tent or not.

Probably, the two of them will suffer tremendously over this issue for a while.

'Female camgirls' income mostly comes from a few special members, so even if nothing happened, if they chose to sleep in the same place as everyone instead of the tent, some special members might be disappointed.'

It was an extremely risky choice from the female camgirls' perspective.

But then choosing to be comfortable alone while giving up points that could be earned for the team?

Then the majority of general viewers and public opinion would be unfavorable.

A double-edged sword that can't be dealt with either way.

From a third party perspective it could be called extremely entertaining, but for those involved it must be absolutely miserable.

"Should I send a manager from next time?"

"It won't work even if you try to sneak that in."

"Ahem!"

Today is the last practice day.

Two days later, the 23rd, is the official filming day.

Now it's time for final checks.

I headed to MBS broadcasting station in the car driven by Producer Bae Il-man.

This time there was no time wasted going to unnecessary shops.

I went straight to the waiting room and was able to receive the modified mask reflecting my opinion.

'Yes, this is it. That mask was too bizarre.'

The appearance of the magician mask I newly ordered was reminiscent of "Phantom Thief Kid" from Detective Conan.

So I contacted the shop in advance on the 19th and asked them to prepare a white outfit.

The preparation process completing one by one.

I headed to the practice room with a more comfortable mind.

The plan is to have final practice in the morning and show all my prepared capabilities on the actual King of Masked Singer stage in the afternoon.

However, it seemed it would take a long time since even other participants had to keep their stage for rounds 2 and 3 secret from each other.

They said they'd divide into two groups of 4 people each and proceed over two days, today and tomorrow, but due to my low recognition, my order was pushed back a lot.

Stage schedule set for after 3 PM.

Without being discouraged, I practiced more passionately for the extended waiting time.

Through the past two meetings, Beautiful Assistant Alice, perhaps anticipating elimination in round 1, went to the waiting room after matching the duet only twice.

'Actress Go Yeon-woo.'

A 35-year-old actress this year who has been playing supporting roles since failing after taking a lead role in her early 20s.

Of course, that doesn't mean she failed as a celebrity or is an actress whose name value has fallen.

Rather, while continuing acting activities mainly in supporting roles, she filmed movies with 3 million and 5 million viewers and appeared as the main character's older sister in a drama that was a huge ratings hit, so she was an actress with considerable recognition.

She was riding high on her unique laugh and the catchphrase "I'll... break everything. I won't leave it alone!" from the drama that was a huge ratings hit.

It was really appetizing material.

"We'll escort you to the stage."

"Yes, please take care of me."

King of Masked Singer's security guards, who appear occasionally to give a realistic feel, were also in place.

I complete the picture in my head while walking the entrance path with the security guards.

There would be one last practice for the round 1 duet stage during the morning rehearsal two days later, and now was the situation of checking songs for rounds 2 and 3.

"Phew......"

I climb onto the stage and look down at the empty spaces.

The king's seat up there, the judges' seats, and the audience seats are all empty.

'Two days later, all those seats will be full.'

I imagine it.

I'll be waiting for my turn in the space beyond the passage where unsorted equipment is strewn about and wires are messily laid out.

And the MC's voice heard from afar.

When it's my turn, the surrounding security guards will signal that I need to go out, and I'll leave this place and turn into the sparkling passage.

I'll let the MC's introduction, hard to understand due to the distance, flow by while thinking about what pose to make when I appear.

And the moment I reveal myself, my eyes will meet the audience in the front row.

Of course, they won't be able to see through the mask... But anyway, they'll like it.

It's a famous character, and I prepared the mask and outfit as hard as possible.

I strike a cool pose while fluttering the snow-white cape swaying with my movements once behind me.

The cheers grow louder.

Soon after, "Beautiful Assistant Alice" appears from the opposite side.

Now it's time to stand at the center of the stage.

The MC steps back and IU's "Nagging", the round 1 song, begins.

"Phew......"

It was a good feeling.

When I open my eyes with a sigh, the cheering audience had all disappeared.

A silent set.

I signaled the security guard without a word.

Then the song for my prepared round 2 stage starts playing.

I sing with all my might.

And the round 3 song that follows too.

"Haa, haa......"

The surrounding people have quite surprised expressions.

Looking at the time, there was still plenty of time left.

"I'd like to request once more please."

Practice wasn't over yet.

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"Good work."

"What good work did I do? I just drove."

Producer Bae Il-man's joke makes me laugh.

He's really someone who loves his work and is passionate.

I asked a few days ago.

Why he's clinging like this to someone who says they're not interested.

The answer that came back was simple.

It was a 'dream'.

He wants to see the rough stone he chose shine brilliantly.

But he also added a bit sadly afterwards.

He said it turns out it's already not a rough stone, and he smiled bitterly saying it's a shame the connection wasn't made earlier.

How could I answer such a sincere response?

I just whispered in a small voice, barely audible:

I'm sorry.

And I resolved.

This may be the last stage where Producer Bae Il-man is involved with me.

I will show the best without any regrets.

[There will be results commensurate with your efforts.]

"I know."

I enter the house while listening to the assistant's encouragement given for once.

After washing up lightly and having dinner, it's already past 7 PM.

I decide to skip evening practice today due to the slightly stinging feeling in my throat.

I had to start thinking about conditioning for the main stage too.

"It's up."

Episode 2 of Survival Game was uploaded.

They said they'd upload on Saturdays and Sundays, but I forgot about it because I was focused on the main stage.

It was uploaded at 6 PM and only an hour had passed, but the views already exceeded 400,000.

I lick my lips and press the start button, and scenes edited and compressed from episode 1 highlights flash by.

I scroll back slightly to move to the main content.

The full-scale start of episode 2 was a screen split in two.

The current time displayed down to the second was embedded in each screen to realistically express the urgency and haste felt by the participants.

Below that, all participants are frantically running around to find the mission box.

Mureuppak, who was running around sweating profusely, even fell and bled.

Though not a severe injury.

After about 30 minutes like that... finally a winner was decided.

"I found iiiiit!"

Onecue's voice rings out loudly like a ginseng digger who discovered wild ginseng.

No one would have thought the skinny gamer would do it.

The time on the right showing Hyena's team stopped there.

But the time on the left continued to flow endlessly.

"I-I found it!"

An exhausted voice.

It was about 20 minutes after Onecue discovered his team's red mission box.

Only then does the time on the left screen stop.

When Mubak shouts while lifting Haeyun team's blue mission box over his head, teammates gather around cheering.

But the joy is brief.

Staff members with faces covered by hoods approach and snatch Haeyun team's box.

Haeyun and her teammates are bewildered.

The staff member informs them that the opposing team found the mission box first 20 minutes ago.

"What the hell! Then you should have told us then!"

Mubak and teammates explode with irritation.

The staff members don't answer any further and disappear somewhere after retrieving the mission box.

The screen shows Hyena's team again.

They light a fire with the lighter from the box.

Brief captions pass by below saying they completed fire safety training related to fire accidents and have multiple safety equipment like fire extinguishers and personnel on standby.

Teammates gather firewood while making a fuss.

As things are going well, the atmosphere naturally improves.

Hyena manages the fire while the rest of the teammates work together to make a hut of suitable size.

However, they were stuck at the finish because there weren't large enough leaves or similar materials to cover the ceiling.

"It's cold so we definitely need to cover the ceiling."

"I saw on the way here, there's a reed field down that way? If we pluck a bunch of those and put them up it should be perfect."

"Okay. Let's go right now."

The three men go and pluck a bunch of reeds, getting covered in dirt, leaving Hyena behind.

After repeating this a few times, their outer clothes are completely tattered.

Meanwhile, Hyena, who had only been watching except for occasionally adding firewood in front of the fire, opens her mouth.

"Wow! Now we just need to put on the roof, right? You three are really amazing."

"Hahaha, at this rate... the victory is as good as ours."

Smiles linger on the three men's faces at the beauty's praise.

Until they hear the words that follow.

"I'm so glad. I would have felt really uncomfortable if only I slept comfortably in the tent."

"Uh... hmm."

"Tent?"

Ajeomdaeng briefly loses his words and Choegochangwon asks to make sure.

"That's right, the tent mentioned earlier. I can't sleep together with you men, right? You'll all understand that much, won't you?"

Hyena's confirmation shot delivered with a bright smile.

"......"

The unstable factors were not just one.