DREAM STAGE

I want first place in the debut song ranking

no matter what!

Okay, let's take a look at second and first place.

Ready, go!

DEBUT SINGLE RANKING TOP 10

Why are we second?

We worked so hard for it.

It's the agency's power in the end?

But... it's impressive to get second place.

I mean, it's second place!

That's right! You guys have worked very hard.

Isn't second place good enough?

That's right.

We didn't even know if we could debut until recently.

Yes, indeed.

Let's get first place next time!

- Yeah. - Yeah.

What?

What are you doing, Younki?

It's impossible!

The survival rate of groups that can't get first place in debut

is only 18%!

So we can't survive unless we're first place.

That's what you said, right? Ms. Nam.

- Well... - You're wrong, Younki!

It's over if you give up.

It's been streamed and downloaded many times too, Ms. Nam.

No way!

Oh my gosh!

I'll finally earn some cash?

The debut song is awesome, after all.

I'm sure the number is going to rise!

Right, Mr. Azuma?

Well, who knows?

Don't say that!

We're trying to cheer them up!

I'm the producer, it's my fault that you couldn't win.

I am sorry.

SUMMARY OF K-POP ARTISTS RESULTS ANALYSIS

Streaming, CD sales, appearance on shows...

You recorded data of various groups in so much detail.

An enormous number of K-pop groups debut every year.

Most of the groups that can't win in the debut ranking

get buried as losers, and disappear within a few years.

That's the reality.

We couldn't get first place. The result is everything.

Things like how much effort we put in aren't evaluated at all.

That's mean...

We live in that kind of world.

If you don't want to waste your life as a loser

you can also choose a different path.

This is something

that only you can decide.

I need to do something.

I thought we had a chance to get first place.

It wasn't easy.

Guys, what do we do now?

We'll just keep working hard together to get first place next time, right?

- Yes, that's all we can do. - I'll do my best!

- Let's do our best! - I want to say that,

but what if, like Mr. Azuma said

we're buried before we can beat TORINNER and the other groups?

Is it worth continuing like this?

What are you talking about?

Motivation, energy, Moriwaki.

We can do anything with that energy.

Let's get fired up!

Where did you learn that?

Oh! TORINNER!

- What? TORINNER? - Nice to meet you.

Darn it! These guys are sparkling.

We won't lose next time!

Let's get fired up!

One, two, three!

- Go! - Whoa!

- What's this? - You didn't do it?

Glad that it got rid of your hesitation.

I didn't hesitate from the start.

Sorry...

Congratulations on getting first place!

We must thank our fans for it.

We're so happy that we can't put it into words.

Thank you.

Thanks to your support, Mr. Choi

we got first place in the debut ranking as planned.

The promotion expenses was more than expected

but the result and the ability to achieve that are more important.

Thank you.

I'm grateful to hear those words...

It's not a compliment.

Not at all.

I'm worried.

We spent so much money

but we only sold 100,000 more copies than NAZE.

To think logically

I can only doubt the ability of the person in charge.

I am sorry.

I entrusted you with our group's fund, brand and power.

Originally

you aren't supposed to struggle, let alone losing.

Prove as soon as possible

that Producer Azuma and NAZE are no match for us.

Certainly, sir.

Mr. Choi.

Why are you so wary of Mr. Azuma and NAZE?

Wary?

I'm offended.

I just

want to train TORINNER to become absolute artists.

KOREA LINKS WORLD

Excuse me.

Yamada! Check with the client at once.

Why don't you ever do anything unless I tell you to?

But you told me to wait for the client's reply.

Can you take responsibility if another company gets the job?

Don't talk back. Do as you're told!

Move! Move!

Come in.

What's your debut's result?

You're wasting your time.

I said you couldn't be an idol, didn't I?

I'm sorry, Dad.

Our next live performance is set.

- Yay! - Yay!

The venue will be a large commercial facility

called Lake Town.

Well, it isn't a so-called live venue

but it's a chance to appeal to people who don't know NAZE yet

so let's do our best!

- Yes, ma'am! - Yes, ma'am!

Okay, let's start our lesson now.

- Yes! - Yes!

Let's begin!

- Looking forward! - Looking forward!

Looks like they've regained some motivation.

I need them to earn money.

I hope you're right.

TGC PERFORMANCE, PERFORMANCE AT TORINNER'S CONCERT.

I'd like to talk to you.

After I opened the Japan branch

I signed a big contract right away.

But the Japanese employees work too slowly

I just can't trust them.

Younki, you'll take over my company someday

so you'll help in Japan for the time being.

Yes.

My lawyer will cancel your contract with your agency for you.

Our next performance has been set. Let me stay till...

No!

How long are you going to waste your life?

Even if you're gone, many people can replace you.

Think about your future instead.

I'm sorry

but

this will be the last time.

It's the absolute last time.

Hello, everyone.

- Welcome back, Younki. - I'm back.

I made my Minase Hot Pot today.

You need something nutritious for your live show.

- Yay! - Yay!

It's the usual Yaminabe, right?

Don't lump it together with that mysterious stuff.

- The meat is huge! - There's crab too!

Luxurious!

But Minase, have you cooked before?

As long as the ingredients are good, the dish usually turns out tasty.

Just for today, I'll show you the power of an adult's wealth.

- Wow. - Wow.

Eww!

It's awful?

Why? I didn't put anything bad in it

why does it taste so disgusting?

That's what you call "talent" in Japanese.

- Wow! - That's harsh!

How frustrating!

Once more! I'll make it again!

No, no! We'll eat it together.

We're friends

so we share the hard times and the difficult times together.

Don't make my cooking sound like some kind of training.

- You'll eat it? - Let's try it. Go on!

Minase is absent-minded sometimes

but she's always on our side.

She roots for us.

- Me too! Me too! - What? Really?

- What? What? - I can't eat anymore!

When I felt anxious, and when I felt frustrated

these members were always by my side

that's why I could overcome it.

- I'll work on the flavor. - That's genius.

It's awful! This tastes awful.

But...

I want some too!

- What? - He's here!

It's absolutely delicious.

- Try it. - What do you think?

Disgusting!

This is really bad!

It's over.