DREAM STAGE

This is the biggest event of the century!

I can't believe they are

going to make their debut in Japan so soon!

- Here... - It's coming...

Ryo's expression is perfect!

That was TORINNER, making their first appearance on Japanese TV.

Please say a few words to the Japanese audience.

- Okay. - Hi, everyone.

- We're TORINNER. - We're TORINNER.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

They're so handsome!

You just debuted in Korea last month

and your Asia tour was a huge success.

You're very popular!

Thank you.

- It's all thanks to our fans. - Oh, my gosh!

Ryo is so handsome today, too!

- Oh, my gosh! - We'll do our best

to deliver a bouquet of music to our fans.

Please root for us.

- Please root for us. - Please root for us.

- Do your best! - Do your best! You're so hot!

Attention seeker.

POPULAR K-POP GROUP'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON JAPANESE TV

They've gotten so good.

Their skills are insane.

Yes, you might not stand a chance.

They are much better than you in terms of

performance, looks, and above all, charisma.

Hey, Mr. Azuma! How can you say that?

We've come all this way to Japan, but TORINNER...

After all, we're the leftovers that weren't chosen there.

Guys, you shouldn't give up.

Well, some things just can't be overcome with effort alone.

You're lucky to learn this truth about life at such a young age.

Mr. Azuma!

Ryo is as cool as ever, though.

At the start of your day

to cheer you up while traveling.

Listen to it to motivate yourself before studying...

Don't worry about it.

We performed at TGC, and we got a lot of media attention.

Also, you'll be interviewed tomorrow morning

and you'll record a music show next week.

Yes, that's right.

Right? So sleep well tonight, and do your best tomorrow.

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

Well done.

She made them perform

on a TV show as soon as they arrived in Japan

to show people how busy they are.

That's our Ms. Park!

You flatter me.

It's all thanks to your influence, Mr. Choi.

Talents gather where the money is, and money gathers talents.

The one who has these two has all the power.

It's cruel, but this is the reality.

You're right.

However

the person who holds the power is responsible for shaping the era.

Deliver hope and excitement to the world.

This is what you and TORINNER should do in the future.

Understand?

It's your life's purpose.

Certainly, sir.

Guys, let's give it our all!

- Yes! - Yes!

You'll be interviewed as a promising new group

so be as charming as possible.

- Okay! - Okay!

I'll go check us in.

Isn't this our first interview?

- Yes! - That's right!

Guys, don't be nervous.

- Stay calm. - What?

Hey!

You're the one walking so stiffly.

What? The interview is canceled?

I'm sorry, but why so suddenly?

Sorry, our plan changed suddenly.

But you asked to interview us--

That's true, but...

We'll interview them next time.

What? Wait.

I'm sorry!

No, this isn't your fault, Minase.

Still, why was it suddenly canceled?

Here we go again.

Do you mean Park is behind it?

Weren't all your interviews in Korea canceled, too?

They've decided to break into Japan

so they're probably targeting you again.

How can they do that?

Dear Miss Minase

The group's performance next week is canceled.

- No way! - What's wrong?

The recording of the music show next week...

They want to cancel it.

- No way. - Seriously?

The music show, too?

Well, there's no point staying here. Let's go back and have a meeting.

Hey, fancy seeing you guys here.

I remember your group has a weird name. What was it again?

Let me think...

"NAME"?

"NENDO"?

Yuya.

You seem to be doing well.

Are you Mr. Azuma, NAZE's producer?

It's an honor to meet you.

Hello.

Did you watch our performance last night?

They asked us to perform live on our first day in Japan

so it was tough to arrange it. What about you?

Are you here for an interview?

Yes. Strangely enough, it was canceled at the last minute.

Isn't it an adult's responsibility to show the reality

to kids who aren't qualified to dream?

Isn't that rude...

I agree with you.

How admirable.

I can't believe you still aim to be idols.

But be honest with me. Isn't it getting tough?

I'll put you out of your misery soon.

Big companies have big expectations. It must be tough.

For both you and your boys.

Be careful not to be crushed.

I'm sorry this had to happen when we've finally met after so long.

Yuya.

All our interviews have been canceled!

What should we do? They won't gain traction!

That means I won't be able to pay off my debt!

Oh, stop panicking.

That darn woman...

She got in my way in Korea, and now in Japan as well?

Darn it! There's nowhere to run.

Excuse me! Please have a look at this!

"A 10-Round Battle

Between TORINNER and NAZE"?

We lost all the visual battles.

We also lost all the fashion battles.

Height, vocal skills

dancing skills, physical abilities

intellect, masculinity

potential...

We lost in all categories.

They even have over ten times

more followers than NAZE.

It almost feels refreshing

to be defeated so badly.

That woman...

Park Ji-soo used her money and influence

and had someone publish this fake article!

I won't forgive her!

That's definitely it!

It's so unfair for a big agency to do this!

Unfair!

"CEO of NAZE's agency

Causes a Scene at the Airport!"

"Is This Her Way of Sabotaging TORINNER, Their Rivals?"

I'll punish the traitor!

Sabotage? That's an exaggeration.

"Rumor has it that TORINNER's Ryo, the best-looking man

of the century, has a younger brother in NAZE."

It's not a rumor. He actually exists.

They don't look very much alike, though.

"However, our reporter couldn't find

any member who looked like Ryo," or so it says.

What?

Are your eyes just for show?

Compare looks.

Wait, so this old lady is the CEO of another group?

The one we saw back then?

- Seriously? - Hey, look at this.

TRAITOR

- What's that? - Isn't it crazy?

- That's horrible! - It's insane!

I've never even heard of NAZE.

TORINNER's rival? Who do they think they are?

Right?

I can't believe brothers with the same parents can be so different.

I guess you took all the good qualities.

Yuya has many good qualities.

What?

Besides, weren't you his fellow trainee a while ago?

Don't talk about your friend like this.

Come again? My friend?

What a nice big brother you are! Fellow trainees?

Friends? Don't be ridiculous.

Don't lump me in with mediocre guys like them!

And Ryo, maybe you think you're TORINNER's center

but I won't accept it!

I refuse to!

All you have are your looks.

You just got lucky with your genes.

Hey, Yeon-woo, stop it.

Don't let it get to your head

or I'll crush you.

Just stop it.

We've decided on your debut song in Japan.