Your Majesty, I love you.
[Dongbbi] Idol, popular X rookie
“Hello, this is ASIX. We look forward to working with you in the future!”
이대휘
I am Lee Dae-hwi, the youngest member of this team…!!
I'm a member of a rookie group that just debuted. After years of training, I felt like we were finally shining. It's because the members all have great personalities and are more talented than anyone else.
이대휘
Ugh, I'm shaking... I made this song, so I hope you like it when you listen to it.
“Dae-hwi, you have to go up now! Come quickly.”
이대휘
Oh, yes! I'll go quickly.
This is one of the songs I wrote, thinking about the obstacles and hardships I faced while getting to where I am today, starting from my trainee days. I hoped that others would find strength through this music. Maybe it's because it's a ballad, but my older brother next to me started crying.
"I love each and every one of my fans. I will make sure you are happy!"
이대휘
I will become a singer who will not disappoint. Just trust me and follow me, everyone.
If nothing else, I thought I had to make sure nothing like controversy or concern arose. I'd worked so hard to debut, and I couldn't let it go to waste like this.
이대휘
Haha, I thought I'd be nervous because it was my first stage, but it was more fun than I thought.
"You know we're going on our first broadcast this time, right? There are a lot of seniors and people who need to look good, so you need to be aware of that, right?"
이대휘
Wow, that’s something I’ve been practicing since long ago…!
I just had to make sure I didn't cause any trouble when I got there. I greeted everyone politely and spoke in a clear voice. I'd be arriving in a few hours, and the thought of meeting people I'd only seen on screen in person made my heart race.
이대휘
Lee Dae-hwi, fighting! You can do it! Just keep doing what you've been doing.
이대휘
Oh, hello…
“Go to the waiting room and get ready. You said you were new?”
Wow, was this place this chaotic? It felt like everything was jumbled together in this space filled with heat. I'd been wanting to see my old role model, but that seems out of the question.
이대휘
It's sad to be a rookie... As expected, reality is very different.
On my way to the waiting room, my role model appeared on TV, and I stopped in my tracks, my eyes widening. "Wow, you're perfect again today. You're truly amazing. I knew I had to go, but I wanted to see you a little longer."
“Come quickly, are you going to get in trouble again?”
He called me over, telling me to hurry, so I stopped what I was watching and started walking again. "Ugh, I haven't even started yet, and this is really tiring. I wish I could see my role model in person, even just once!"
이대휘
Oh, hello…!
We'd just finished the stage, and many people were starting to come down. Of course, my role model was among them. I was barely able to hide my pounding heart as I searched for him, and finally! Finally, I found him.
이대휘
Hehe... Hello!!
김동현
hello.
Ah, that's the end. What else is there to add? You must be busy! See, you're running around like that, you must have a ton of work to do! And there's no way someone like me would be in sight.
이대휘
I wanted to tell you that you were really cool earlier… I guess I don’t really feel anything because I hear it every day.
In an instant, my heart pounded away. I'm a fan, too! I'm a total fan! Feeling drained, I was about to head back to the waiting room. And then I muttered something.
이대휘
Now I won't be able to go to Donghyun's fan signings or concerts or anything like that. I won't be able to meet him either...!
김동현
Is it okay if we meet like this?
Oh my gosh, what's going on!! He's so tall, and unlike before, he's even smiling warmly! I feel like I've used up all my luck.
이대휘
I, I don't know if I can say this, but I'm a huge fan...!! I've watched a lot of your videos since a long time ago!
Suddenly, I was in a good mood, so I got excited and started talking nonsense. He looked at me with a look of affection, saying I was cute. And even though I was a rookie who had just debuted, he remembered my name and called me!
김동현
Thank you, I didn't know I had such a cute fan. See you often in the future?
이대휘
Oh my... This is really so good? I think I'm going to cry...
"Dae-hwi, come quickly!! We have to go up soon."
이대휘
Oh, yes yes! Senior, keep up the good work today!
Just like Donghyun a few minutes ago, I hastily greeted him and ran over. "Haha, things seem to be going well today. I was filled with excitement on the way up. Will my senior see this?"
이대휘
Then I should do better… What if I make a mistake?
This is my first stage, and I'll be seeing all the seniors I respect, so I'll pull myself together and give it my all! I clenched my fist and vowed to myself, "I can do it..."
Fortunately, the response was explosive. People praised the newcomers, saying their songs were good and their choreography was sharp. They even went so far as to say they were going to become fans. "Finally, a little light is shining in my life!"
이대휘
And the happiest thing is…
"I enjoyed your performance earlier. Are you really a rookie? Your skills are amazing."
I heard that you received such a precious compliment from senior Donghyun!! I heard it from the world's most popular K-pop idol, isn't this an honor for your family?
“It is your glory alone.”
이대휘
Oh, no, bro!! I told you this is seriously awesome! He's my role model!
“Yeah, yeah… Since we’ll be seeing each other often during our upcoming promotions, if you want to become friends, try talking to me. I think you like me.”
이대휘
N, I'm talking to someone so high up...? Hey, you were just talking nonsense earlier, right?
“You said earlier that it was the family’s honor?”
Even now, just thinking about what I heard back then makes my ears turn red. He was much taller than me, with a warm voice. He was someone who resonated with people of all ages and genders, no matter where he went. And he could do anything, right?
이대휘
Okay, even if it means embarrassing myself, I'll still get your number! Just avoid the cameras for now.
“Our youngest, you’re going to have unrequited love again.”
이대휘
No?! Would you even tolerate me?
There are so many pretty and kind people in the world, how could I possibly stand out? And in the entertainment industry? There are countless handsome and pretty people. Ugh, I have to survive in a place like this.
“Fighting, don’t just write articles, do your best.”
이대휘
Yeah, but senior, you must have finished work by now, right?
If there was, I'd at least seen his face before I left. I was so embarrassed that I rarely even looked at his face. I should have definitely admired his face.
이대휘
We'll see you tomorrow... Hyung, we should go now!
…
….
…..
김동현
As expected, it's cute...
이대휘
So, after meeting Dong-Hyeon senior, we started talking and became close within a week…
I thought I'd be able to do it, but I couldn't even approach them, let alone become close to them. I've never seen anyone with such a big wall around them. Is there something different about idols?
이대휘
That's how I'll be forgotten. I'm someone who doesn't need to exist.
Tears welled up in my eyes. I guess it was because I really liked this person, so I tried to do my best, but it didn't work out. I knew I'd succeed this time.
Oh, but even though I'm an idol and receive a lot of love, I still lack confidence and feel depressed. I think I'm really strange. How disappointed would my fans be if they saw me like this?
이대휘
Whenever I was feeling down, I listened to your song, but now when I listen to it, it feels like everything is over.
I looked as if I'd lost everything in the world. I'd been crying alone, thinking no one would be there, when, what the heck, someone I never imagined tapped me on the shoulder.
김동현
Why are you crying? What are you so upset about?
이대휘
…!! Huh, it’s my senior…
At that moment, everything was blurry. I jumped up, hugged him, and burst into tears. Something was so upsetting that I cried so hard that a spot on my senior's clothes was soaked with tears.
이대휘
Ugh... I'm sorry...! I was so rude-
김동현
You can cry while leaning on me. I like Dae-hwi too.
이대휘
N, yeah? Did you hear that…?
He grinned as if he'd heard everything. "Wow, I'm screwed. My unrequited love has been completely discovered? I didn't want to hug him; I wanted to crawl into a hole."
이대휘
Oh, please pretend you didn't hear that just now...! I misspoke...
김동현
Oh, I don't like it? Then I was the only one who liked it.
이대휘
Huh? You keep saying you like someone…
김동현
Didn't you know, I really liked Lee Dae-hwi. He was so talented on stage, but where did all that pretty expression go?
Crazy. This isn't just my glory, it's the glory of my family. Ancestors, I'm working so hard!! Are you watching me? Does this perfect man like me?
이대휘
Well, that's because you're looking at me like this, I've had a crush on you for years!
김동현
Wow, it's such an honor. I fell in love with you when I saw you on stage.
As I kept hearing such sweet words, my heart started beating faster and my cheeks turned red like apples. What's wrong with my heart? I don't know where to look. What should I do in a situation like this?
side-!!
김동현
See you tomorrow, today's work is a secret.
이대휘
…..
이대휘
Yeah... This is what they call family honor...!!!
이대휘
Hehe, hyung, I finally got your number! Awesome, aren't you jealous?
Now we're in contact almost every day and even talk to each other! But what does that kiss mean the other day? I'm embarrassed to even say it.
[Hyung, are you busy today? Call me.] Whee
Dong [ Today is over, should I do it? ]
이대휘
Hehe... This is so good. Can I be this happy?
“If Lee Dae-hwi’s dating rumor comes out, I’ll die!!!”
이대휘
Oh no!! Just say you're close, you can't even say anything?!
“Hey, just try doing something, okay?”
Just stick to the line and you'll be fine. And we haven't even met much! Even friends do this kind of thing...
이대휘
Instead, if we continue like this and cross the line, it will be the end.
이대휘
Donghyun hyung! This stage is totally awesome, I'm in love...
김동현
You did really well too. And you're going to show off your skills here like you did on stage, right?
Every time we met like this, we exchanged nothing but sweet words. I thought we could just maintain a close brother-sister relationship. But can that really work when you're in love? Absolutely impossible.
Sometimes, we held hands, hugged, and did all that, and then some sasaengs started taking pictures. Wow, these guys are really fans... I don't really have the right to say that. I'm secretly dating too...
이대휘
… What should we do? It’s only been about a month since I debuted.
김동현
If we just say we're not dating and just close friends, then it'll be fine...? Nothing'll happen.
Well, up until this point, it was fine. I just thought the photo was just kids playing and told them not to touch it, and let it slide. When our activities weren't overlapping, we couldn't talk, so we just called. I think we did that for a few months.
It was around the first anniversary of our debut, and Donghyun and I were both active at the same time. But then, we got caught on tape, and you could say that I ruined almost half my life.
The atmosphere was instantly abuzz and chaos ensued. A famous idol dating? I thought, "This is crazy prey," and articles were flying everywhere. "Wow, I have to put a stop to this!" I thought—
이대휘
I'm close with Donghyun hyung, just...!
김동현
I'm dating that guy, why? Lee Dae-hwi is mine.
I thought I could retire from being an idol because of those words. Is this guy crazy? My life is going to be ruined right now.
[Wow, I thought these guys would explode, they were kind of weird. I'll just quit and live.]
[ So. Lee Dae-hwi, isn't he a rookie? ]
김동현
I'll retire and feed Lee Dae-hwi. I'm going to love him, so why should I care about what other people think?
이대휘
…..
Actually, I think so too. Everyone else falls in love and relationships when they're young. But us? It's a shame to waste our youth just because someone wants to see us.
이대휘
Kim Dong-hyun… I love you, I love you no matter what.
I want to spend my youth shining brightly, and with the person I love, because that's all I need.
휘슬 / 로휘
I feel like I'm going crazy. This is my first time watching an idol drama...
휘슬 / 로휘
Oh my, this was a really bad piece of writing that got weirder and weirder, and I'm so sorry... I'll work hard to write the next episode and bring it to youㅠㅠ
휘슬 / 로휘
As expected, I can't do idol stuff. Absolutely not. BL is harder.
휘슬 / 로휘
Ugh 11:59 Then good night…!!!