The WeTube algorithm.

It isn't exactly known what criteria it's based on but it is a video algorithm that shows recommended videos.

And the preview video of , in which TeStar appeared, was chosen by this algorithm for unknown reasons.

It first appeared in related recommendations from humorous overseas prank videos.

The people clicked excitedly, surprised by Korea's professional surprise camera variety show that came out after a long time.

The following comments appeared under various TVC entertainment show clips. Because the vibes were similar, there was more inflow.

Lastly, strangely enough, was an influx from animal videos.

This is because the weird bird prints on the banners seen on the thumbnail were classified as animals by AI.

There were many people who clicked on the thumbnail that looked unexpectedly out of the world.

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Thanks to this, the preview of the second episode of started to see a surge in views without knowing the end.

And in the process, the background music, which fit perfectly with the crazy video, began to attract attention.

It was the modulated version of TeStar's 'The Magical Boy'.

And again, people flowed into the MV of 'Magical Boy' due to the chain of related videos.

This series of processes brought about an unexpected butterfly effect.

It was an opportunity for people who were not interested in idols or the latest pop music to become interested in the song. In conclusion, it brought a slight significant rise in the music charts.

'Magical Boy', which had been stagnant in the 6th-8th place, made a slight leap forward. And good songs tend to rise faster once they gain momentum.

This is because once the song is exposed to the top five, the number of people, who 'try to listen to it at least once' increases dramatically, even if they have prejudices.

As a result.

The next day on Tuesday 'Magical Boy' rose two steps again.

For reference, a few days ago, VTIC gave up the top spot to a rapper, a music powerhouse, after a long period of reign.

This thought began to occur among TeStar's fans, who were streaming like crazy.

'By any chance?'

'No way?'

And as always, the 'no way' became true.

* * *

The third week of the music show was slowly coming to an end.

"Woahh!!"

The microphone was off so it couldn't be heard, but the members mouthed hello and waved their hands while running backstage.

Colourful cheering light sticks swayed from below.

"I-it was fun...!"

"Today's outfit was great and the shoes were comfortable, so I really liked it!"

When Kim Raebin shouted while taking off his summer uniform clothes with colourful jewellery bands, friendly laughter erupted.

"Haha!"

"That's right!"

They were ready to laugh no matter what was said. The sweaty faces were smiling.

Cha Yujin said a few words.

"I'm happy we were No. 1!"

That's right. We finally got first place.

'Although it wasn't aired on TV, so it doesn't count for me.'

The song topped Tnet's music show Music Bomb this week.

Was it sad? Honestly, yes. This is because another big singer made a comeback this Friday, and the chances to win 1st place with this promotion were all over the place.

Furthermore...winning first place on Music Bomb couldn't be very publicly trusted.

'...Frankly, it's favouritism.'

When I checked it, it was pushed by the broadcast score.

Anyway, there was no need to ruin the mood when it was good, so let's just clap and nod.

We couldn't sleep while being active so we needed this sense of accomplishment.

Even Lee Sejin added a word.

"...It would have been even better if the airing wasn't cancelled."

"B-but we still got the trophy!"

"That's right. We're getting a trophy for this promotion!"

Ryu Chungwoo smiled and stretched.

It seems he felt relieved that the week finished well.

And sometime later.

"In the first week of July, the number one most popular song is... Congratulations! It's TeStar's Magical Boy!"

"...?"

Suddenly, another trophy appeared.

"...??"

Stage fireworks exploded in front of the confused members.

Crackle! Pop!

Although the MC was busily giving bouquets and trophies, no one came to their senses. That also included me.

'What the hell is going on?'

In addition, it was Kim Raebin who received the microphone.

"Uh... Thank you..."

Kim Raebin, who had not prepared anything, looked around him with eyes asking for help, and his eyes met with mine.

"..."

'Hey, I can't do it either.'

I'm sorry, but I didn't know what to say either. My head stopped working for a moment in confusion at the sudden escape from sudden death.

Fortunately, the second microphone went to the leader as normal.

"...Thank you. We won first place unexpectedly. First of all, thank you to the fans. And thank you to the staff who worked with us..."

Ryu Chungwoo calmly mentioned all the people to talk about, and suddenly began to shed tears. It seemed that reality had finally hit him.

'That's unexpected.'

Honestly, it was worth crying about. During all this time, Ryu Chungwoo seems to have done almost half of the manager's job because he was taking care of everyone.

Fortunately, Keun Sejin, who received the microphone from Kim Raebin, continued to speak diligently.

"Director Kwak Shinkyun and Team Leader Kim Hyejung. Thank you so much to everyone who made this album! And most of all... Fans, we love you so much! We really didn't expect this... Thank you so much for giving us an undeserved first place!"

"Aahhh!!"

"Congratulations!"

Fortunately, there was an intense reaction from below the stage. Real-time booing was avoided because VTIC did not come out this week after 3 weeks of domestic promotions.

...Wait a minute, that's right.

'How the hell did we beat VTIC?'

However, the score part had already disappeared from the prompter, and the encore was just about to start.

"Yes~"

The MCs slowly came out with microphones to make ending remarks. It means that we will wrap it up.

At that moment, Cha Yujin, who grabbed the microphone, blinked and shouted a word of appreciation.

"Shareholders? Thank you!"

"Cough."

It was a broadcasting accident.

In front of the members who hastily suppressed Cha Yujin, the MCs steadfastly finished the ending speech.

"Haha, when you want to hear a popular song?"

"Popular live music!"

"Come to listen to it next week, too."

And the prelude to 'Magical Boy' began to flow.

The members let him go only after sending various glances to Cha Yujin, who was full of question marks.

I barely started singing.

"...tomorrow, I think of you who I met today and tomorrow..."

Maybe it's just me, but the sound of the music box sounded exceptionally flat like it was in the first preview video of the variety show...

It was after checking the encore video that evening that I realized that I even got the lyrics wrong.

There was no redemption party such as this.

* * *

"Understand? If you're going to say anything in the future, be sure to ask the hyungs first!"

"Yes..."

Cha Yujin was exhausted after being nagged by the manager for thirty minutes. However, while looking at the trophy at the same time, his heart seemed to be somewhere else.

'There's no point in saying anything more.'

He seems to be reflecting, so he should start doing his job. I sighed and spoke.

"Hyung, I think he should take a picture too."

"...Fine. You can go."

"Yes!"

Cha Yujin quickly ran and tried to lift the trophy like a baboon holding up a baby lion.

I stopped Cha Yujin.

"Hold the trophy and lower your head."

"Yes?"

"You should reflect on yourself."

"Yes..."

Cha Yujin lowered the trophy with a sullen face.

The composition of the photo will come out well. After taking a few photos, I sent the photos to Keun Sejin, who was preparing to upload them to social media.

"Put on the postscript that he's reflecting on himself."

"Okay~ ...Um, it doesn't seem necessary."

"...?"

"Look at this."

I checked the popular social media posts presented by Keun Sejin.

"..."

"Wait a minute."

I took over my smartphone from Keun Sejin and started searching in detail.

And I found the answer in the most recent popular post in the community.

When I clicked, the previous encore video was already uploaded with subtitles.

By adding effects with all kinds of captions, the bewildered and confused members were expressed in a funny way.

For reference, evading to help Kim Raebin was combined with a meme of a 'robot that looks away' and getting the lyrics wrong at the end was cross-edited with the original performance and received countless 'ㅋ' laughing captions.

That was the title.

'Driving me crazy.'

Anyway, right here, Cha Yujin's polite 'shareholder remarks' were edited and uploaded like a laughter highlight.

The caption was 'The ghost of IdolCo. doesn't disappear.'

"..."

At the bottom of the video, between the laughter and congratulatory comments, fans' anger about wanting to get rid of the IdolCo. ghost intermittently erupted.

It didn't end here.

Opinions that have been recently uploaded to social media or internet communities have begun to take a step further.

"...Hmm."

All of a sudden, they were all approaching the truth.