I'M A GENIUS IDOL BUT MY PASSIVE IS SUNFISH: Chapter 38

 TL by Miru

I'm a Genius Idol but My Passive is Sunfish: Episode 38

“I love how the whole music video is so refreshing and bright.”

 

Minsung expressed his thoughts, saying that of course, although ‘No Games’ was good, this song was a little more suitable for their age group.

His sentiments were strongly echoed by one person. Yulmu raised his hand and added.

 

“Honestly, I felt the freshness as soon as the video started. Our Peach appearing from under the blanket, and that juice… sigh~”

 

Yulmu then pretended to touch his face, saying it was still sticky from the splattered juice. The members burst out laughing at his witty comment.

//TN: Before you have any perverted thoughts, juice/juiciness usually refers to someone’s sweetness or cuteness. Because juice is made from fruits and fruits are sweet.

 

“Ick!”

 

Baekya, the only one not laughing, reached for the tissues lying outside the camera frame with glaring eyes.

 

“There! Quickly wipe it then!”

 

The ripped tissue was handed to Yulmu like a torn piece of fabric.

 

“Taenk yoo~”

 

However, Yulmu didn't stop at the first verse and continued into the second.

 

“Did you guys see that? This is how sweet our Peach is at home. With 100 percent swee-, uph!”

 

But in the end, a small hand stretched out unable to hold back. Baekya, who got up from his seat, lunged at Yulmu and covered his mouth.

Leaning back, Yuyeon naturally made way for Baekya as he spoke.

 

“When Yulmu hyung came out wearing the shower gown, I got really startled since I thought he was going to undress.”

 

While the two people were squabbling, impressions continued from the other end. The atmosphere was nonchalant, as if this was a scene they were used to witnessing.

 

“Yulmu has a nice body.”

 

In fact, he used to be in the basketball club until his first year of high school.

 

“What do you think, Chung?”

“I enjoyed it too! Especially because we had matching clothes and hairstyles.”

 

Chung, who was an only child, had always wished for a sibling. However, while preparing for this album, he expressed the joy of feeling like he gained twin brothers and had a lot of fun during the filming process.

 

“What about you, Jihan?”

“First of all, I think I should express my gratitude to the camera director for filming such beautiful shots.”

 

Adding to this, he mentioned that the scene of Minsung and Yuyeon playing chess felt particularly cinematic. Chung chimed in with agreement.

 

“Yeah! Among the movies I've watched, there's one where the protagonist becomes a champion through a chess game, and you two looked like actors from there.”

“Really? That's the ultimate compliment, isn't it?”

“You’re welcome.”

 

Meanwhile, Yulmu and Baekya signed a peace agreement.

 

“Are you guys done?”

“Sorry.”

“It’s fine. Come here and sit.”

 

After about five minutes, Baekya returned to his seat. Minsung then asked him about his impressions of watching the music video.

 

“I'm more curious about the fans' reactions than anything else. I hope they liked it.”

 

He also said that he didn't know when the reaction video would be uploaded, but he hoped people would enjoy watching it.

Of course, these were unnecessary worries that didn't need to be expressed.

 

- DASE, you are the future of K-pop

- A song that boasts a full-blown ID’s vocals. Vocal Bermuda Triangle in the second half.

└ Minsung, Yulmu, Baekya

└ I'm stuck here and can't get out.

- 4-octave high notes is crazy.

- Baekya, the master of intros. No arguments allowed.

- I'll live in that doll's house as it is... So please, just sell it to me…

- I almost thought Chung Chung was born with stickers on his face from the womb.

- I'm going to devote my life to this MV. Jihan, you are my country.

- Baekya, why are you so pretty? I want to devour him so bad.

- Is this refreshing restaurant a paradise?

- Amen to DASE’s face.

└ How can they look like that with just a white t-shirt and jeans..?

└ If idols come out like this, aren't they just showing their natural selves?

- Uhm… The music video has been going on for 3 hours. It keeps getting new every time, so I keep watching.

- All the good luck is heading towards ID.

- Yulmu's clothes in the closet look a lot like the ones in the official website’s dressing room, right?

 

The comments were growing at a frightening rate as soon as the music video was released.

 

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[DASE Web Game Promotion 'DASE's Dressing Room' Opens]

 

DASE’s extraordinary comeback scale became a hot topic. The music video and the official website's flash game, released at midnight, have become a sensation on social media, to the extent that even non-DASE fans find them worth trying at least once.

 

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[ISSUE] DASE comeback that turned the current idol fans upside down. (feat. DASE’s Dressing Room)

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DASE?

Where have I heard that before?

That’s right. These are the kids who danced at Imjingak at the end of last year wearing only a shirt.

Is this the group with the ‘Heart Biting’ kid?

That’s right.

Baekya shooting hearts, and the heart biting aegyo that every idol must do at least once.

There have been many aegyo bibles, but they've been quiet for a while.

However, this is a group where the author of the <Lethal Aegyo Bible Revised Edition> is currently a member.

They made a comeback yesterday, and everything from the concept to the promotions was top-notch.

ID said that AIM's military enlistment would soon begin and that they were putting their life on the line for the next boy group... It seems they were more sincere about it than we thought.

The album includes a total of 6 songs, and the music video reeks like money.

However, the most impressive thing is the promotion on their official website. As soon as it turned midnight, it transformed into a dress-up game with dolls, turning fans into stylists overnight.

(Official website screenshot.jpg)

If you select one of the frames, the corresponding member appears, and by styling them according to your taste and sharing it on social media, the event participation is complete.

There's even talk that outfits with positive responses might actually be worn on stage, so the fans’ enthusiasm is no joke right now.

Even though I’m in my twenties and not even a fan, I’m still decorating at DASE’s Dressing Room. ^^

Take a look at the members I styled.

(Beret hat Baekya.jpg)

(Lip piercing Chung.jpg)

(Cropped T-shirt Yuyeon.jpg)

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- I thought you were a real educated pervert when I saw cropped T-shirt Yuyeon but turns out you’re the teacher…? You have my respect.

- Does anyone know who the character with lip piercing is? Why is it targeting my taste in the third-rate topic and causing a commotion?

- (see-through shirt + harness Yulmu.jpg) I have to see this in real life before I die.

- Real-time fan status: I'm going crazy after discovering a perverted power hidden inside me that I didn't even know about.

└ Is this about me by any chance?

└ The me~ I have been hiding~

- I saw a lot of buzz about it on social media, so I tried it, and it was fun. It was a time well spent.

└ It's been at the top of the real-time search since yesterday.

- The characters were well-drawn. They really look alike. I wonder where they were developed.

└ Ze**to and ID collaboration

//TN: Zepeto game

- But those who styled well really did a great job. Better than the stylists of popular idol groups, I think.

- These days, I see all the girls doing this during recess ㅋㅋㅋ

└ It’s fun. A lot of guys are doing it too.

- I heard they’re doing something live today. Wouldn’t they wear it there?

 

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[A new quest has arrived!]

[Q. The Concept Expert of This Area(1): Display your ability to fully immerse yourself in the concept!

※ Failure results in 100% concept assimilation skill]

 

After a long time, a new main quest appeared. However, Baekya had to stare at the air for a while.

 

‘What does this mean?’

 

Wasn’t it a good thing if the concept assimilation ability was 100% in case of failure?

Without realizing, Baekya furrowed his eyebrows. Then Chung, who was next to him, looked around, wondering what was so serious.

 

“Is there something there?”

“Huh? No. The painting just looks cool.”

 

DASE had travelled to a hotel in Incheon for a live broadcast of this comeback.

A sophisticated interior adorned with luxurious artworks. Baekya pointed to a large picture hanging on the wall and turned the conversation.

 

“But are we really going to broadcast in this state?”

“Yup. They said there’s no need to change.”

 

Baekya looked down at his body.

Naturally, he thought there would be prepared outfits, so he put on whatever he could find in his hands... If he knew it would be like this, he should have put more thought into what to wear.

The oversized t-shirt and knee-length training shorts were Baekya's practice room exclusive attire.

 

‘...Why a full face of makeup but casual clothes?’

 

It made him feel uneasy for no reason.

And Baekya's intuition was usually quite accurate.

 

“5 seconds to go!”

 

The assistant director's voice, announcing the approaching live broadcast, echoed. In response, Yeonha straightened his posture and looked at the camera in front of him. He was a high-level talent specially brought in by ID to host the final episode of DASE HAPPY DAYS today.

Beside Yeonha, a two-story toy house with a red roof was placed. Inside were small animal plushies, seemingly recreating scenes from the WANT ME music video. Next to the staircase leading to the second floor was a flower-adorned white arch gate with a cute sign above it.

 

[♥DASE HOUSE♥]

 

The camera panned to a brown cat plushie standing under the rose arch, holding a microphone.

A red light illuminates on the camera as the clock strikes seven. The broadcast has finally begun.

 

“Hello everyone. I am Yeonha of AIM who will host DASE’s YouTube original reality show, a live broadcast celebrating their comeback. Nice to meet you.”

 

Under Yeonha’s voice, the instrumental version of DASE's comeback title, WANT ME, played softly in the background.

 

“It's an honour to be here for DASE's first comeback and the finale of their first reality show.”

 

Yeonha smiled slightly.

As the broadcast commenced, the chat window rapidly filled with messages. Perhaps due to Yeonha’s appearance, AIM's fans were also quite active.

 

“DASE emerged as hot rookies, creating a huge buzz upon their debut.”

 

Yeonha kicked off the opening by expressing the intention to take a closer look at what kind of new music and style DASE have returned with.

 

“To do that, we need to meet DASE first, right?”

 

As he turned to look to the side, the camera followed his gaze.

A large yellow doll box sits to one side. Instead of a transparent film, a holographic silver curtain hung, and through it, Chung playfully peeked his head out.