CH 3.1

Trouble Maker Yeon Seo

Kim Yi Jun, a member of the boy group "One Seven," who had left Yoo Yeon Seo's hospital room, sat in a taxi and was lost in thought.

They weren't close enough for Kim Yi Jun to visit Yeon Seo in the hospital. It was an impulsive act with no real meaning behind it.

He just happened to be passing by and thought it would be amusing to ridicule Yu Yeon Seo who was apparently in a critical state. This could be counted as a 0.3gram act of kindness on his part.

'I didn't expect him to open the door just because I came...'

To his surprise, Yu Yeon Seo regained consciousness after a fortnight and even invited him into the room without checking who it was at the door.

“So, why are you here? Without even any notice.”

"Didn't you block my number?"

Bandages were wrapped around his head and arm, and his face was pale and gaunt. It was no longer possible to laugh at him. He had thought of them as light injuries being exaggerated by the media. Looking at it now, it did seem quite serious.

"...Does it hurt a lot?"

Kim Yi Jun couldn't help but ask, and Yoo Yeon Seo chuckled bitterly.

"Is that all you came to say? Be honest. You came to make fun of me."

"Yeah, that's right. Honestly, you look terrible. How's your acting career going? I heard you are getting pushed back by supporting actors because you can't act."

Kim Yi Jun answered coldly. However, his heart weakened, so he added a further explanation.

"Even so, I'm not such a jerk that I'd say something to a patient in this condition, unlike someone else."

“Is that so? You are quite the grown-up.”

Yoo Yeon Seo was sarcastic, but deep down he felt good. He had barely any friends who would come to visit him.

He recalled the faces of his old teammates he met at the awards ceremony. The deep resentment he saw in their eyes, the way they distanced themselves because they didn't want to be in the same space. Yoo Yeon Seo spoke hesitantly.

"Do you guys still resent me?"

“Isn’t that obvious?”

"It's been 5 or 6 years since I left, right? Even after so long?"

"I don't know how long it's been for you, but for me and the other members, it's like it happened yesterday. You are not the only one who had a tough time as a trainee."

Kim Yi Jun felt his anger rising. He had come to pick a fight, but instead, he was the one being picked on.

“Hey, Kim Yi Jun.”

"What."

"You, and the other guys, don't waste your energy on such petty things."

"What? Petty?”

"Just forget about me and live your lives. Got it? Now get out of here."

Yeon Seo was perplexed and Kim Yi Jun scowled.

"Why would you want to waste your energy and time on a kid who was only active for a few months?"

"Is that all I am to you? I suffered through a period of obscurity because of you."

"Didn't I tell you to do some vocal training when you were a trainee? Even idols are singers. And why is it my fault that you suffered through a period of obscurity? It's all because of your lack of ability."

Kim Yi Jun clenched his fists. If he wasn't just a patient, he would have punched him right then and there. Am I crazy? To think I came here to see this guy, who is not even half as good-looking as I am... It wasn't worth it. Even so, his heart softened after sharing the joy of debuting with him for a few months as trainees.

“But I have to admit, that the turnaround was impressive. Finally, our investment paid off.”

"What?"

Kim Yi Jun laughed at the absurdity. It had been two years since ONE SEVEN had wiped out their obscurity and rose to fame. He wondered why he was suddenly bringing up events from two years ago.

"Really, why? Is there something I don't know about?"

Yoo Yeon Seo seemed to have trouble speaking and paused for a moment. In fact, he had been feeling strange since regaining consciousness. It felt like his body wasn't his own, he felt as if he was tying up loose ends before he died. His mouth continued to speak freely.

"You also renewed your contract, right? Anyway, the CEO is not one to scam, so you can live your life in peace.”

"What? What are you...?"

What kind of nonsense are you talking about all of a sudden? Kim Yi Jun tried to ask, but Yeon Seo, who checked the message on his cell phone, shouted urgently.

“Oh shit, Grandfather is on his way. Get out quickly!”

"What?"

“No, hide! Hurry!"

Kim Yi Jun was pushed underneath the bed. Yoo Yeon Seo covered himself with a blanket, pretending to be asleep, lying on the bed with his eyes closed. Kim Yi Jun had no idea that it was "real" Yoo Yeon Seo who had closed his eyes forever.

And he overheard the entire conversation between Yoo Yeon Seo and Chairman Yoo.

'Chairman Yoo forced him to leave by pressuring the agency?'

Kim Yi Jun arrived at the dorm and hesitated for a moment before opening the door.

Yoo Yeon Seo did not willingly leave of his own accord. Kim Yi Jun had thought it was because the 3rd gen chaebol had grown tired of the idol life he had chosen as a form of amusement. After all, it was the kind of wealth that could buy out an entire hospital if Yeon Seo wished. But it turned out to be because of his grandfather's pressure?

'Is it possible that he actually thought of us?'

What would have happened if he had continued to cling to One Seven? It's possible that the Yoo family might have blocked One Seven's career path and threatened them. The Jusung Group certainly has the power to do so. But...

'It can't be.'

Kim Yi Jun shook his head vigorously. That worthless guy who knows nothing but himself?

Park Joo Won, a member of the same group, spoke as he looked at his phone next to Kim Yi Jun, who was lost in thought.

“Have you been to the hospital?”

"No, why?"

“Then what is this picture?”

Park Joo Won showed him his phone screen.

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ONE SEVEN Yi Jun sighted at Korean University Hospital... Were you looking for a former member?

Concern for a former member? One Seven Yi Jun leaving Korean University Hospital

Kim Bok Soon @93_one7

I guess Yeon Seo and Jun still keep in touch. I hope they get along well ㅠㅠㅠ [crying emoticon]

└ 93s Hello

BEBE @BEBEBEBEBEBE

Oh wow!!!!! Why go there!!

└That's what I'm saying. Doesn't he have any self-respect? Why are you going there ㅠㅠㅠ

└Yeah, he's not a member anymore, so please don't get involved.

└He's not been a member of One Seven for several years now, why are you still worrying about him?

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"Ah...."

"Why did you go and get your picture taken there?”

“What did the manager say?”

"We agreed to say that you went for a health check-up, not to see Yeon Seo at the hospital."

Since there wouldn't be any good words said if you're associated with him, who left on bad terms. The agency has also distanced itself from this.

At the sound of Kim Yi Jun's voice, the other members came out of the room one by one and gathered around him. Their gazes expressed more contempt than curiosity.

“Why did you go?”

"I figured I'd finally confirm to see if he's given up. You know how much I hated Yeon Seo."

The six members of One Seven couldn't help but hate Yoo Yeon Seo and whenever they saw his face, they would reflexively be disgusted.

“So, is he doing okay?”

“He hasn't given up and looks like he's in a bad state. He's even got nose bleeds.”

"Really? That brat, he's always causing problems."

ONE SEVEN, a group name of six members that meant "seven people are one ',' had to quickly come up with an explanation for their name every time they introduced themselves because of Yeon Seo's sudden departure.

“But wasn’t the car accident Yeon Seo’s fault?”

“A drug dealer was driving under the influence and crashed, and it was even at the Hanbok District in Gangnam.”

“Tsk, only the manager ended up in a pitiful state.”

Kim Yi Jun, who blankly watched the members tear into Yeon Seo, said in a dazed tone.

"What if, just what if."

"Uh?"

“What if Yoo Yeon Seo had left for reasons he couldn't say… what do you think would have happened?”

“Yi Jun Hyung is good at writing novels.”

Hyung = brothe