NU'EST - The Road We've Walked

Episode 1: Survival (1) (Kim Jong-hyun's perspective)

I am NU'EST's leader JR, my real name is Kim Jonghyun.

The story continues in a sunny atmosphere.

직원

So, you're participating in an Mnet survival program?

김종현

Yes, I will participate.

It's been 5 years since my debut, but I've left behind the experience I've built up so far.

I'm thinking of participating in a survival program.

Why did you insist on participating even though it's been 5 years since your debut?

This story will be a bit long.

A few months ago, NU'EST's dorm.

최민기

We're recording a new song, huh? That's great.

황민현

I hope it works out this time!

Leaving behind the cheerfully smiling faces of our members,

I had to say something I hated so much that I almost died, but I had to say it.

김종현

Hey guys.

곽아론

Why, Jonghyun?

김종현

It seems like the end is near.

An awkward silence flowed through the room at my words,

Soon, Dongho opened his mouth.

강동호

Jonghyun, today isn't April Fool's Day-

김종현

I know, I didn't believe it at first either.

김종현

But it's true that the end is near.

김종현

If this album doesn't succeed, it's over. Got it?

After a period of heavy atmosphere,

Aaron tried to keep his composure and lighten the mood.

곽아론

If you do well, it'll be fine! I did my best on this album, so it'll be good.

Fortunately, Aaron's words of hope began to lighten the mood.

황민현

Well, shall we give it a try?

모두

One, two, three, fighting-

While continuing promotions with the new song "Love Paint,"

I heard some good news that brought tears to my eyes.

사회자

The long-awaited first place candidates, Group A and Group B. And,

사회자

This is NU'EST!

The moment I was mentioned as a candidate for first place, which was still vivid and made my heart thump so hard it almost killed me.

For the first time since their debut, they were nominated for first place on a music show.

We also saw the light.

사회자

Yes, the long-awaited 1st place is!

사회자

Group B! Congratulations!

But fate was not on our side.

Why on earth?

I ran here desperately,

Why can't I even get first place on a music show?

The moment I glanced to the side, I didn't even have time to feel wronged.

황민현

....

Minhyun was wiping away tears.

One of the four precious members who helped me get here.

Minhyun wipes away tears.

I was weak.

To the members who are more precious than anything else,

I couldn't give you the honor of winning first place on a music show.

But I am the leader,

I told you to trust me just this once.

The promise was broken.

Back to the present.

직원

Are you really going to appear?

직원

On Mnet Survival?

김종현

Yes, I will.

The last chance given to us.

Thank you for believing in me and following me with all your might.

We will not disappoint our members.

Now is the real beginning.

Episode 1 finished.

Thank you for reading.