From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show
chapter-869

Joonie thought he was going to regain his momentum as soon as the behind-the-scenes footage would be shown.

He deliberately said that he was close with EVE in order to gain traction from their fandom. He knew that everything associated with EVE would turn out to be a trend, and he wasn't afraid to use such information to his advantage.

He had just moved into their apartment on the bottom floor. EVE and LUNAIRE were located at the topmost portion, and it made him feel bitter because it also signified the hierarchy in their company.

However, truth be told, it was the only available unit in the building.

Setting aside his feelings for their dorm arrangement, Joonie smiled in satisfaction when he saw the comments flooding with comments about him.

- That's so wholesome! More EVE and Joonie content, please.

- Joonie makes friends so easily! That speaks a lot about his personality.

- I love Joonie so much <3. He's so genuine.

- EVE should totally befriend Joonie. Our little boy needs friends from his new company.

- Nobody wants to befriend your boy.

However, as soon as he was being complimented, the attention quickly shifted to the act of kindness between Jisung and June.

Their microphones had been detached, so their voices sounded more raw and muffled. It added to the authenticity of the interaction, especially compared to Joonie's interview, which seemed pre-planned.

"For me?" Jisung asked, his eyes widening in shock. "But why? You were the one who won."

June pursed his lips and gently shoved the box toward him, letting it go so that Jisung would have no choice but to receive it.

"I'm not going to use it," June insisted. "So just take it. You seem to really like it."

Jisung looked at him with wide, bright eyes, feeling touched. "Are you sure?"

June clicked his tongue and nodded.

With that, Jisung appeared even happier.

He held the box in his arms like it was the best thing that he was gifted to.

"Thank you," he said. "I'll use it really well."

A small smile made its way to June's face. Jisung looked very happy. He even unboxed the headphones right away, his smile widening with every second.

June couldn't help it.

He patted Jisung's head like he was a cute puppy.

-So, so cute!

- I can't. I love them so much.

- Is that why June looks so excited? Because he wanted to give the headphones to Jisung?

- Aigoo, what would we do with these babies?

The members of EVE watched the scene fondly.

"That's why you had the headset!" Akira exclaimed. "I was wondering where you got it. I

almost got jealous, but then we got this cute scene," he gushed.

Sehun patted June's and Jisung's head. "Our youngest members are so sweet."

June clicked his tongue and pushed Sehun away.

"You guys are making this into a big deal again," he groaned.

"The day has come when June's name occupied the top three spaces in the country's trends

list," Akira said, standing from the couch and clapping.

The others also clapped, admiring their precious center.

"Three times?" Zeth asked. "Is the random play dance one?"

"Yup," Akira nodded, still feeling proud of June.

"The other one is #JuneSung," he added.

June frowned. "What the heck is that?"

"Your ship name," Akira deadpanned like it was just a normal occurrence.

"Aww, our ship is sailing!" Jisung exclaimed, throwing his fist high up in the air.

"Juneper is still superior," Casper muttered, earning him a slap on the back of his head from June.

"What's the third thing then?" June asked, wanting to change the subject.

"June's nose," Akira said.

The entire group frowned as soon as they heard the next keyword.

"What?" June asked, his eyebrows furrowed. "Why is my nose trending?"

"The trend is just filled with your side profile and how your nose is something they want to achieve," Akira revealed.

June shook his head. "People tend the weirdest things. Who would even go out of their way to copy my nose?"

***

"Your nose got higher," Dan said to Joonie as he entered their practice room.

Joonie turned to Dan, his manager, with a smirk. After Dan's stunt with June, he had been demoted to a managerial position. Now, he was none other than Joonie's manager.

"I got nose threads," Joonie said with a small smile. "Do you think it looks similar to June's?" Dan looked at Joonie and tilted his head to the side. Well, he did look like June, but at the same time, Dan felt like no one could really compare to June in this era. He was a man with natural handsomeness and beauty.

"Yes," Dan said despite it all. "Your side profile has improved."

Joonie nodded. "It's a great decision then."

"Has my new schedule come out yet?" he then asked as he walked over to the music player.

"Yes," Dan said. "You are guesting on another YouWatch show. Make sure to keep your kind, approachable, and genuine personality."

"You also have that show coming up. It'll be conducted next week. You're already aware of how it goes, so I'm not going to lecture you much about it."

"Lastly, you need to practice the song that CEO Lei had personally gifted you. After your show next week, we'll head straight to the next plans."

Joonie nodded, already appearing excited. His past company has never been this proactive, and he could tell that Azure Entertainment wanted to push him further into his career.

"Did you receive the song already?" Dan asked.

Joonie nodded. "I just started listening to it. The choreography isn't done yet, right?"

Dan shook his head. "We're already in talks with a choreographer."

"Alright," Joonie muttered. Although, it appeared as if he wanted to say something more.

Dan paused and raised one eyebrow in inquiry.

"What?" Dan asked. "I can tell that you still want to ask something."

Joonie pursed his lips and nodded.

"What you said the other day," Joonie muttered. "Do you mean it?"

Dan's eyebrows furrowed before he realized what Joonie was talking about.

Then, a small smile appeared on his lips.

"Yes," Dan said. "I mean it."

"Just follow my instructions and keep that enthusiasm and persona.

"Sooner or later, you'll be replacing someone in this company."