"Phew."

When we returned to the singer's seat, Hanzo held out his hand.

"Good job."

"thanks."

He lightly bumped his hands, smiled, and sat down.

A sweltering heat rises up from inside the shirt. It feels like steam is coming out of my whole body.

I laughed while fanning my hands.

"Wow, it's hot."

"Me too."

"Do you want to put some ice water on your face?"

As the managers handed me the ice water, the youngest carefully held the bottle of water to my neck.

"Cool... ... ."

"It's cool."

It feels like the heat is slowly cooling down due to the stinging sensation rather than being cold.

All ending stages are good, but this one seems bad.

The presenter was walking out to present the grand prize, and we were so excited that we couldn't even sweat.

[Next will be the awarding of the Song of the Year Award.]

A male actor wearing a suit walked out along with the voice actor's narration.

Joo Chan-young.

He was a new actor who rose to stardom this year as the main character in the romantic drama , which deals with a love affair that blossoms during group assignments.

-yes... ... .

An actor in his early 20s, with his hair combed back with pomade, swallowed his saliva and stood in front of the microphone.

-hello. This is actor Joo Chan-young.

As befits an actor who has gained great popularity this year, loud cheers erupted.

He smiled slightly for a moment, but seemed very nervous, perhaps because it was his first time presenting an award like this.

-uh... A lot has happened this year. There were many incidents regardless of politics, economy, society, and culture. It seems like a lot has happened in the music industry.

There are a lot of great songs in the music industry this year.

Among these many songs, who will be the winner of the song of the year award? The new actor who recited the message took a deep breath and spoke.

-Then, let's meet the candidates.

Immediately, a VCR was played on the large electronic display board.

[Serenity, Party Girl]

Under a blue sky with colorful balloons flying.

A scene from a music video was played in which girl group members wearing shorts and sandals were running around the beach.

There were cheers for the song, which was selected as the biggest hit song of the first half of the year along with Coin.

[Street Boys, 52-Hertz Whale]

A whale made of CG floats in the starry night sky.

There was a scene in the music video where the main vocalist, who had a boyish appearance, was reaching out for a whale with vague eyes.

Fans erupted in cheers at the song with a romantic hip-hop sound.

[Teen Spirit, Forgotten]

A dark and gloomy warehouse.

Flames everywhere.

Screams erupted at the scene where pretty boys with a decadent vibe were dancing vigorously.

Teen Spirit members smiled happily at the shouts of joy coming from their fans.

[Hong Saet-byeol, A Cup of Coffee (Feat. Yoo Jae-chan)]

Refreshing sound mixed with djembe sound.

With a cafe in the background, a man and a woman are singing a ballad song with their backs to each other.

A small cheer came out as the song about asking someone to have a cup of coffee started playing.

and.

[New Black, Goblin]

A video of us dancing with various landmarks in the background played.

"Krrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"

"Kyaaaaaak!"

The soufflés that were hiding have revealed themselves.

A shout as if a monster hiding in a burrow had found its prey and came out.

We smiled happily as the other singers looked terrified.

'strong. souffle.'

It was a feast of decibels so loud that even the new actor in charge of presenting the award trembled with the cheers.

Actor Joo Chan-young, holding a cue card, swallowed his saliva and asked.

-class... Who will be the winner of this year's song award?

At those words, all the singer's fans in the stadium went "Waaaaaah!" He started shouting.

Yes.

This is a goblin den... No, it's Gocheok Dome, filled with cute fans.

While we were listening to those cheers, we also got ourselves in order.

'This is definitely potent.'

When it comes to song awards given by MCA, hit songs that come out at the beginning of the year usually have an advantage.

A song released in January is bound to have higher cumulative streaming figures than a song released in September or October.

In that respect, Goblin, which came out in January of this year, was the most likely candidate for the song award.

-... Then I will announce it.

"Kyaaaaaaaaa!"

"Krrrrr!"

A new actor with a face that looked dispirited by the shouts looked at the camera and said.

-Yes, Chu, congratulations! souffle!

"Kyaak?"

"Crrrrrrrrr?"

Wait a minute, 'Huh?' The actor quickly corrected the problem.

-Oh, congratulations! New Black!

"Waaaaaa!"

"Wow!"

We got up from our seats as cheers erupted from everywhere.

He bowed his head to the singers around him who congratulated him and went down the singer's box.

Fans waved Dalbongi and greeted them through the aisles leading to the stage.

"Guys!"

"congratulations... !"

I looked at the fans whose eyes were already getting wet and laughed along with them.

Then, we faced actor Joo Chan-young, who was waiting for us on stage holding a trophy.

The actor, whose face turned sad due to a slip of the tongue, presented the trophy.

"Congratulations very much."

"thank you."

The actor took a step back and we stood in front of the microphone.

-First of all, I would like to thank actor Joo Chan-young for his thoughtful acceptance speech.

A small laugh came out.

-Actually, you called me correctly. This is an award that not only we, but everyone at Soufflé, should receive together.

The soufflés cheered cutely.

-I always feel like I have to be detached when it comes to awards, but when I actually receive the award, I feel really happy. I think the song award has a special meaning, especially from the perspective of someone who makes music themselves.

He smiled while holding a bouquet of flowers and a trophy in his arms.

-About 3 minutes, right? When I look at the time it takes to create a song over 3 or 4 months, I often think that it is too short to be insulting. I want to tell more stories, show more things.

The younger brothers nodded.

-But these days, I think that the short time is actually more attractive. Because in just 3 minutes, we can get closer to you. If there were 10 hours of New Black special songs, no one would listen to them.

'I'm going to listen!!' I burst out laughing at someone's words.

-thank you. I will definitely pay 10 hours. Did we promise?

My younger brothers and I waved our thumbs and little fingers as if we were making a promise.

He lightened the mood with a joke and concluded the story.

-When we are nominated for the Song of the Year Award and win, it feels great because we think we have reached so many people.

3 minutes on the way to work.

3 minutes to listen to on public transportation when going to or from school.

3 minutes of music played in the background while cooking or washing dishes.

Although each one is short, I am very happy and glad that when combined, it becomes an enormous amount of time.

After telling that story, I took a small step back.

-i love you. everyone.

-This year we... ... .

I played with the trophy in my hand while listening to my younger siblings' acceptance speeches.

I heard that the odds of winning were high, so I tried to stay calm this year.

It was true that I felt good when I received the award.

After talking about what I wanted to say with my younger siblings, I got off the stage.

"congratulations!"

"Congratulations."

It was time to smile at those who offered congratulations and then sit down again.

Not long after, my name was called again.

-Album of the Year Award, New Black! Congratulations!

This time it was the album award.

Although it was not reflected in the initial release number of 990,000 copies, our full-length album also achieved success on the music charts.

After winning the album award, I came back and quenched my thirst.

"hey. But if it's like this... ... ."

"It's a corner."

My eyes widened as I whispered with my younger siblings.

At the main awards, Teen Spirit and Street Boys received the 'New Super Ultra Award!' and 'Anyway, the Best Award!' I had a subconscious intuition as I watched them spraying the same thing... ... .

Are you really going to give me all three of these?

It was a time when we were all sitting together with slightly nervous faces.

-Yes, Singer of the Year Award.

Eventually, my younger siblings and I made blank expressions when our names were called.

-Congratulations. New Black... !

Won 3 grand prizes at music awards ceremonies.

This was the first time since the awards ceremony was held.

* * *

[uh... ... .]

The New Black members on TV stood in front of the microphone with confused faces.

Even when I won the song award, I was like, 'Wow!' The members who were happy were now just wide-eyed.

[I really didn't expect to receive awards in a row.]

However, unlike the members who gave their impressions with a bewildered expression, netizens seemed to be willing to do so.

'It came out exactly as I expected.'

Unlike the parties involved, it was not that surprising to netizens.

Best song, best album, best singer.

It was an awards ceremony where it was said that the singer who deserved it received it.

Because of that, 'Fuck' and 'Damn Bastards' that appeared every year when the grand prize was given were not seen this year.

-[Breaking News] New Black wins 3 grand prizes at Mango Chart Awards

It was common for people to win multiple awards in the three categories.

But most of those are just two wins.

Everyone felt amazed by the first three awards.

-Amazing hahahaha

-Kyu-ho looks like he's crying right now.

-New Black is recognized

-There can be no difference of opinion on this. I gave it based on grades.

-But I think the best thing is that there are no checks and refutations; Because this year's results were outstanding

-It is clean

-ㄹㅇ The most silent awards ceremony in history hahaha

Most fans only found it fascinating, but there were few reactions such as being unconvinced or not.

Just as there is no criticism that the first place prize is given to the person who achieved an all-white score in all subjects.

The soufflés felt somehow happy at that response.

'This year was really our kids' year.'

Starting with Goblin and Coin, which devoured domestic music, all the way to METRO, which took first place on the Billboard.

It was truly a career that could be considered the pinnacle.

It is impossible to guarantee whether we will be able to achieve the same results next year.

But regardless of these results, I couldn't help but feel a slight sense of anxiety.

'Ah, but the antis are going to be so crazy about this... ... .'

The soufflés were already nervous about the checks that would come in the future.

Because sweeping away a target is different from when there are only one or two targets.

This meant that all the firepower that would be used to fight between the target candidates would now be focused on New Black.

It was clear that strong checks and pressure would come from all directions, incomparably stronger than before.

-If this trend continues, any group should do well and be in second place after New Black.

-If it weren't for New Black, this year's grand prize would have been split between Serenity/Svo/Teens.

-Ah, but the awards ceremony is a joke haha.

-When I look back on this period 10 years from now, I think it will be remembered as a fun time.

- Tenty was the last one to suck it up haha.

-What should other idol fans do if they support them~~

Soufflés could only sigh at the sight of antis criticizing the idol fans who were nominated for the grand prize.

'I'll think about this later.'

Even if you feel anxious and worried, this is a problem that needs to be resolved later.

Right now, the most important thing was to fully share joy with the members.

[There were a lot of really miraculous things happening this year.]

Biju said with a smile.

[Thank you so much to everyone. We will do our best next year to do better than this year and make it an even better year.]

Fans.

Grateful people.

The New Black members, who meticulously greeted their acquaintances, expressed their thoughts on the grand prize in an organized manner.

Everyone was confused at first, but now their eyes are wide open.

[I will continue to work tirelessly to become a better singer and person next year.] [Thank you! ... hmm? Rihyuk, do you have anything else to say?]

Hearing Jiho's words, Rihyuk, who was holding a bouquet of flowers, said while rubbing his red nose.

[thank you. I'm so happy. I really don't think I'll be able to sleep today.] [I'll stay with you.]

Ji-ho, who was laughing, approached Ri-hyuk and gave him a light hug, and the others hugged each other like sandwiches.

The speech after receiving the Singer of the Year Award has come to an end.

And after the TV broadcast, the singers exchanged greetings and waved together on stage.

[Today's New Black grand prize acceptance speech] [Silt Orn Hanzo hip-hop magic wand stage] [Bertier sponsored dress price worn by Scarlett Rina]

Acceptance speech, stage, visuals, etc.

Online, there was a flurry of news that naturally came up after the music awards ceremony.

Among them, this is a hot post.

[Irrefutable Music Industry Person of the Year]

When people who expected names such as Spaceship or Kim Deok-chun clicked on the post, a photo of the bald-headed CEO smiling brightly appeared.

The one who is the undisputed winner

I have both Scarlett and the New Black.

p.s. But I can't have hair

-(Photo of a spaceship making an impression.jpg) ???: It's not the CEO who did a good job, it's me who did a good job, damn it.

-Pack from the first commentㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Are you a Satanic bastard hahahaha really

-Ah, but Gyu-ho also spent money haha. Let's admit what we have to admit.

-Kyu-ho, are you really not giving shares to Joo-seon?

-Rihyuk's last words: I can't sleep -> The same goes for Gyuho.

-Every night, a ghost seems to whisper, 'Renew contract,, 958 days,,'

- To be honest, if any entertainment company had taken Sunwoo and poured money into it, they would have gotten that grade.

It is said that a company depends on the direction of the leader who brought about this year's tremendous success.

And CEO Park Gyu-ho is also said to be concerned about this fact.

It was true.

[Mahavanyaparamita... ... .]

'You have to control your anxious mind. 'You have to govern.'

The CEO of an entertainment company controls his anxiety by playing Buddhist scriptures.

But hallucinations lingered in my head.

-CEO. Thank you for everything. I'm done.

-uh? Is Woo Joo going?

-Let's go too! Hahaha!

I was aware that New Black had achieved tremendous results recently.

However, when I personally received the report card that said '3 wins', the anxiety I had been feeling seemed to keep creeping up.

There are still nearly three years left until the contract is renewed, but I can't help but feel anxious already.

"Ok."

Meanwhile, CEO Park Gyu-ho is trying to find a way to relieve anxiety.

A new story has appeared on the Internet, where MCA-related stories are being exchanged.

[Charcoal fires~ Am I the only one who has this?]

This was the identity of the 'winning' gold coins that New Black scattered on stage.

* * *

After a while.

Charcoal Kim arrived at the so-called 'Newridan-gil' near Lemon Entertainment's headquarters.

'Is it there?'

It was clear that that place was where people who didn't know each other were gathered together.

Kim Charbul approached the place where about twenty people were gathered and asked cautiously.

"excuse me."

"yes?"

"Is that right here? goldfinch?"

"yes that's right."

Kim Charbul stood with a relieved expression.

'This is the right place.'

The reason she came here was because of the gold coin she received at the ending stage of New Black.

An unidentified gold coin with 'Win' written on it.

I posted it on the internet, but everyone said they didn't know.

-1st place winner???? That's not mine

-I'm in second place.

-Isn't it like free tickets to a concert or show?? Because concerts have become a huge issue recently.

-Goods engraving

-I think the fastest way to inquire about this is with the company.

So, I tried to inquire, but an announcement came up right away.

[Winner Information]

The identity of the gold coins that New Black, who was walking around the protruding stage, threw at fans holding moon bongs or king bongs.

In case of 3rd or 2nd place, a gift certificate to purchase goods.

The long-awaited first place is none other than that.

[New Ridan-gil Tour Information]

The story was that Lemon Enter was giving a tour of New Riddan Road.

'this... This is the New Black and the Chocolate Factory!'

A story came to mind about a kind-hearted chocolate factory owner who selected five children to give them a tour.

Of course, in the fairy tale, everyone except the main character met a bad end... ... .

The soufflés gathered at the table just smiled.

'This is awesome!'

Free tours including the 'New Black Experience Course' in Newridan-gil!

Judging from the fact that a survey was conducted after the event, it appears that this is a type of new tourism product that New Ridan-gil is trying to create.

However, I was relieved to hear that the members had designed the travel route and benefits.

'These are our kids who have no middle ground. 'I'm sure he prepared for the best.'

Charcoal Kim smiled happily.

At Tokyo Dome, I got Lee Hyuk's wings as a prize, and this time I even got a New Ridan Road tour.

'A very lucky person, Kim Char-bul!'

As she thought about that, she smiled happily.

"Mmmmm."

There was a small exclamation of exclamation as a man appeared accompanied by his subordinates.

'Was it the head of the public relations team?'

A person who often appears on New Black TV.

A man who looked a bit tired but had a sad look appeared and checked the number of people.

"Everyone came. "Then let's start the tour now."

"yes!"

"As we notified you in advance, this is a course designed by New Black members themselves."

"Hey!"

"So it's not my responsibility... ."

yes?

What did you just say... ?

... The soufflés who were trying to say this were unable to react in time to what happened.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

A red carpet is starting to be rolled out in the middle of New Ridan-gil.

"... ... ?"

Then, a musical instrument sounded, and people who looked like Samulnori appeared from somewhere and began to surround them.

Tourists flock to the sudden event.

"what. What are you doing?"

"I guess they are New Black fans."

"Oh my."

"Is this the traditional Korean culture that we only heard about? babe?"

"no. Absolutely not. It's not Korean."

It was a time when 20 tourists were panicking as they received attention from all over the place.

There are also merchants nearby.

The Samulnori group stopped and the leader with a good voice shouted in a folk village tone.

"Could you show me the gold coin?"

"... ... here."

People holding out gold coins from their arms.

The person who was acting as a meticulous appraiser said this.

"Hoo! "It's authentic!"

Then the samulnori troupe started playing music, and the owners of nearby restaurants began greeting them politely.

"We meet the nobles who brought gold coins!"

"See you nobles!"

Tourists and visitors began taking pictures of the soufflés being celebrated as they danced and welcomed them.

fluttering-

A banner fluttering on the flag held by the Samulnori group.

[I am treating you like a king today.]

A feeling of embarrassment that makes my face flush.

Kim Char-bul, who had been grinning just a moment ago, raised both hands and covered his face.

'What kind of prize is this!'

I thought it was a prize, but it was a penalty.