Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 36.2: Expansion (4)

The Netflix launches in Korea and Japan, the theme song, and the surprise performances using the theme song.

Kang Rojun’s heart was also pounding wildly.

'Netflix was surprising enough, but now we are doing performances too?? I'm already getting nervous.'

Of course, it would be an amateur performance, not a professional one, but still, for Rojun, who had never imagined anything like performing onstage in his lifetime, the thrill was overwhelming. It was only natural that he was bursting with nerves. Kang Rojun followed the direction indicated by the writers, including Kim Se-hee. Naturally, a few cameras were also attached to them. Team 1 arrived at a studio that, with multiple monitors attached, resembled a recording room overall.

Writer Kim Se-hee, who resembled a hamster, cheerfully shouted to the contestants.

“From now on, we’re going to play the completed ‘Produce That 100!’ theme song! Only Team 1 is hearing it first, so if possible, please keep it secret from the other contestants! Before I explain anything, let’s just listen first!”

Kim Se-hee gave a signal to the staff member sitting in front of the control panel. As the staff pressed a button, music immediately filled the studio.

-♬♪

It began with a powerful drumbeat. Then a lively rhythm joined in. It was a dance track that made one nod their head involuntarily. Rojun’s impression of the ‘Produce That 100!’ theme song was simple.

'It's exciting, a good song to listen to while driving.'

It seemed most of the other contestants felt similarly, as nearly everyone was nodding their heads. The song lasted about three minutes. When the music stopped, Kim Se-hee spoke again.

“Team 1, you will be practicing choreography for this theme song! The choreography video will be sent to Team 1 all at once next Monday after Episode 4 airs. You’ll get some help through choreography training, and you can also practice diligently on your own!”

Kim Se-hee, who mentioned that the practice period would be about one week starting from next Monday, went on to talk about the third evaluation.

“After the practice, the 13 members of Team 1 will perform a surprise show in Korea, and that performance will serve as the third evaluation. Of course, the performance will be aired, and the judges’ evaluations and viewer voting will follow the same format as the second evaluation.”

One contestant asked a question.

“Is it just us performing?”

“Yes! Team 1, which has already been finalized, will perform first, and then Teams 2 and 3 will follow in sequence.”

The teams for the ‘Vocal Team’ and the ‘Rap Team', whose fates were still undecided, would become Teams 2 and 3. According to the explanation, all remaining contestants would perform dance to the ‘Produce That 100!’ theme song as the third evaluation. While still carrying the survival aspect, unlike the second evaluation, this time it would require group practice as well.

It felt like syncing as a team and being evaluated per group.

They were both teammates and rivals.

Writer Kim Se-hee added with heightened excitement.

“For the third evaluation, only 8 members of Team 1 will survive!”

Which meant 5 out of 13 would be eliminated.

Later.

After several hours of filming, it was around lunchtime, and Kang Rojun along with dozens of contestants all returned to the dorm. Fortunately, the occupants of Room 105 remained unchanged.

However, some rooms might now have fewer people.

Tension ran high throughout the dorm, and PD Woo Han-suk immediately left the ‘Produce That 100!’ campus.

Because editing for the day’s footage had to begin right away.

Today’s filmed results from the ‘Dance Team’ voting had to be included in the episode airing tomorrow. A hellish schedule.

'Whew- looks like I’m pulling another all-nighter.'

As PD Woo Han-suk, whose dark circles were several shades deeper, headed to the editing room, Kang Rojun, likely due to the vibration he had felt earlier, was checking his phone under the pretense of taking a walk.

'As expected, it was a message from the ‘AI Simulation’. Nice reward!'

The vibration had been due to bonus coins.

-[You have completed the Hidden Mission ‘Unrivaled Momentum!’. You have been rewarded with 20 coins.]

It was probably because he had received over 50% of the vote.

Thus, Thursday came to a close, and Friday, the broadcast day of Episode 4 of ‘Produce That 100!’, dawned. While Rojun was putting on his workout clothes in preparation for the mission, a call came from PD Jung Soo-ryeong.

“Writer-nim, I’m sorry, but I think we’ll need to reschedule today’s meeting. A sudden production meeting came up. How about Sunday?”

“Yes. That’s fine.”

Her voice carried a sense of urgency, showing just how busy she was. No matter what happened, Friday would pass quickly. And of course, since it was the airing day for ‘Produce That 100!', the media and public reaction was at a frenzy.

《[Issue Talk] ‘Produce That 100!’ aiming for 20% viewership, Episode 4 airs tonight》

《The Whirlwind of ‘Produce That 100!’… What to look out for in Episode 4?》

For reference, the scene of Kang Rojun’s first appearance in Episode 1 of the ‘Produce That 100!’ YouTube video had surpassed 10 million views.

《No. 1, the villain and star of ‘Produce That 100!', his debut scene video surpasses 10 million views!》

Rojun’s other videos easily surpassed 1 million views as well, and his recent ‘brake’ performance had exceeded 8 million views, quickly approaching 10 million. While other contestants like No. 58 had impressive view counts too, Rojun’s numbers were unrivaled.

Before long, Friday night had arrived.

“It’s starting, it’s starting!”

“Whew- I hope I get lots of screen time in Episode 4!!”

Dozens of contestants on campus focused intently as Episode 4 of ‘Produce That 100!’ began airing. As previewed, Episode 4 opened with the ‘Vocal Team’ performances. Since there were so many performances, no other extra cuts were inserted. Once the very long ‘Vocal Team’ segment ended, the story of the ‘Rap Team’ took over the screen.

Room 105, where Kang Rojun resided, was in a frenzy.

“Oh! Oh!! That’s me!”

“Why am I nervous even though it’s not my turn?!”

In today’s episode, it was hard to find any footage of Kang Rojun. Only a few brief interview cuts were shown. That was expected, since the focus was on the ‘Vocal Team’ and the ‘Rap Team’. In contrast, his fellow Room 105 members, No. 19, No. 37, No. 58, and No. 88, had quite a bit of screen time. Rojun watched Episode 4 with a more relaxed mindset than he had with Episode 3.

'I hadn’t really seen their full skills before, but everyone’s really good.'

Once the ‘Rap Team’ performances ended, over an hour had passed. The screen displayed information about how to vote and the voting period. Then suddenly, Kang Rojun’s face appeared. The camera zoomed in on him, then slowly pulled back. When the shot changed to a full view, 20 contestants were shown on stage.

It was the ‘Dance Team.’

-["The 'Dance Team' votes have ended. Your survival will be determined right here."]

PD Woo Han-suk’s briefing continued. He explained who passed, who failed, and that those eliminated would immediately leave ‘Produce That 100!’

-[“The first group performed the song ‘brake’.”]

By this point, the real-time open chat had exploded past 200,000 participants and was in a frenzy.

-No. 1!! No. 1’s definitely surviving!!!

-I’m not really worried... but if No. 1 gets eliminated, I’m not watching this show again...

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ if No. 1 gets eliminated as a twist, there’ll be riots tomorrow ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Watching No. 1’s face today again, my eyes are blessed....

-In terms of visuals, No. 1 is honestly the top idol in Korea.

-I kinda wanna see No. 10 survive and No. 1 fall ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ how will it turn out

On-screen, PD Woo Han-suk recited calmly.

-[“No. 1, with an overwhelming first place in voting, you 'pass'.”]

The open chat exploded even more violently.

Just then.

-Buzzzz.

A short vibration. As Rojun scanned his fellow contestants who were focused on the tablet screen, he subtly raised his wrist and glanced at his smartwatch. Sure enough, a notification had arrived.

-[You have completed the Hidden Mission ‘One Step Closer to Idol with Overwhelming Dominance!’. You have been rewarded with 'Stats +5 Enhancement Coupon' item.]

It included a phrase he had never seen before.

“Item?? It give out items too?”

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