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Why?

Of all days...

Why do they have to debut on the same day as us?

Valentine's Day goes hand in hand with handsome men.

It was a genius debut plan

I'd been working on for ages!

Isn't Valentine's Day associated with chocolate?

For ages? I decided that two weeks ago.

We decided our debut date first!

All right.

Debuting on the same day as them would be pretty bad.

TORINNER's agency is loaded

while we're poor, weak, and on the decline.

Our agency is so small that it could be blown away.

Your tongue is getting sharper.

They'll definitely pour a ton of money into promotion.

We'll see how it goes--

We must take first place...

in the debut song ranking!

If we can't, our survival rate will be only 18%.

We won't be able to survive

and paying back that 500 million yen debt is out of the question!

My life will be over! First place, or die!

Your face is way too close!

You successfully calmed the chaos from last week's fake news

and the rising K-pop stars will finally make their debut in Japan.

They are still far from rising stars

but we'll do our best, one step at a time.

If I may, I'd like to make a suggestion.

Could they appear on our show on the day of their debut?

If they sing live

it would be good for our ratings and for TORINNER's promotion.

I think it'll be mutually beneficial.

I see. What a wonderful suggestion!

Thank you.

Actually, we'll also have NAZE on the show.

SAME DAY DEBUT! TORINNER AND NAZE WILL SING THEIR DEBUT SONGS

Oh, NAZE, too?

Both groups debuting on the same day?

If they appear together, it will definitely go viral.

We've received an offer

to appear on MUSIC SYNC!

Gosh!

On the day of our debut?

Unbelievable!

TORINNER as well?

The show's staff watched the recent followers competition.

We'll debut on the same day, too. It'll be exciting!

You guys don't get it.

They're a huge showbiz agency

so they'll use an insane amount for promotion, like a bombing raid.

Meanwhile, we're a poor agency.

Our power is as weak as a water gun.

Right.

What should we do?

Mr. Azuma, you didn't have to bring that up.

But it isn't all bad news.

Thanks to the follower competition

it's being billed as a direct showdown between rivals

within the industry.

Everyone loves watching other people fight.

We can use this buzz to our advantage.

That's right. Our fan base is definitely growing.

Well, if you put it that way...

Blessings and misfortunes are intertwined.

- What's that? - Anyway

we're going to win in the debut song ranking!

- Yes! - Yes!

Let's go!

- Okay! - Let's go!

Let's practice! Let's go!

- Okay! - What's wrong?

Nothing.

Now the choreography is set, make sure you practice hard.

- Understand! - Understand!

- Shall we start? - Let's go!

In the same show as NAZE?

The TV station made the offer.

But people talked about us after the show--

Again!

Didn't I tell you the other day?

Yes, sir.

One of our groups

will be evaluated on the same level as leftovers.

Are you one of the leftovers, too?

I'm very sorry.

Do think about whether you're necessary to me or not.

The TV show, MUSIC SYNC

also offered NAZE a slot to perform.

Meaning, you're perceived as on the same level as NAZE.

Mr. Choi is furious.

Furious?

But NAZE just saved us the other day.

If you don't meet his expectations

you'll be fired.

If you want to stay in this agency

abandon any unnecessary emotions.

- Ouch! - Hey!

Wake up!

They can't get first place in the debut ranking like this!

If they don't get first place, they won't survive!

I wasn't sleeping. I was listening to their debut song.

Again?

Wait, don't tell me we'll be using a different song?

I've paid for the choreography.

The fee is expensive!

Shut up, I won't change it.

The song is undeniably good, but...

it needs a bit more.

A bit more of what?

Our team's selling point is

if I put it into words, its amiability and warmth.

I want to express that nuance in this song.

The latest sounds aren't the only thing that attracts people.

It's something only they can bring out.

Something that matches them.

I want to bring out the qualities that only NAZE has.

Just say that you want to help NAZE win.

It's my sister!

Min-seo? That's a familiar name.

Do you know her?

Do-hyeok's older sister was also a trainee who wanted to be an idol.

What?

Is she pretty? Did you have a crush on her?

- Not at all. - Really?

She's married with a child!

- It's true! - My sister will come to Tokyo.

Wow, that's nice!

You've always loved your big sister.

Oh, you and your sister are close?

Yes, it's just me and my sister.

I see. Your sister must be happy

because her little brother is making his debut.

Oh, why don't you show her around Tokyo?

I'll look up all the places I want to take her.

It's nice that you cherish your sister so much.

My sister is the person I love most!

Let's do our best to debut for your sister, too!

- Yes, I'll do my best! - Let's do our best!

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, and two, and three, and four

five, six, seven

- eight. And one, two. - Pay attention to the details, too.

- Three, four, five, six... - You're going to debut!

FUN PLACES IN TOKYO FOR FAMILIES

- This? - I know that place, too.

Really?

- No... - Faster!

I can't do it.

Let's run for a bit more.

- Okay. - Let's go!

Let's go!

TOKYO

- Thank you! - Thank you!

I've seen this place on TV!

- Have you? - Is it famous?

It's done.

Unique to NAZE...

Softness, amiability...

Something gentle and warm, that symbolizes NAZE...

Oh, I can't do it.

You startled me! What the heck?

Don't ask me what. How can you nap at such a crucial time?

I wasn't napping! You heard me talking to myself, right?

What's the matter?

Sorry, my sister is coming from Korea today

so may I take the afternoon off from practice?

I know her, so I'd like to go, too, if possible.

Well, that's fine.

But it's the crucial time before your debut

so make sure you don't cause any trouble.

Some people might mess with you.

- Understood! - Understood!

I'll be with the boys until the evening meeting

so don't worry.

That's my biggest worry.

Did Min-seo get lost?

It's crowded here.

I'll go and have a look around.

Wait...

Wait a minute.

It's not time to meet up yet.

You must be worried. Her son is still little, right?

Yes. His name is Eun-woo, and he's only four.

Four years old?

Hey, Eun-woo!

Oh, Eun-woo, don't run!

Uncle Do-hyeok!

You've grown bigger!

Oh, Do-hyeok! Long time no see!

How have you been? You seem to have grown taller, too!

It's been a long time!

Kaisei! Happy to see you! You've come here, too?

Who is this lady?

She's the manager who looks after us.

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm Endo Minase.

You can talk to me in Japanese.

Thank you for taking care of Do-hyeok.

Is Do-hyeok doing well?

Yes, he's going to perform on a music TV show in Japan.

Wow, really?

Isn't that amazing?

Thanks to the members. Okay, I'll show you around today.

Eun-woo, let's go!

Let's go!

- Amazing! - This is a Kabuki theater.

It became a hot topic because of the film.

Fresh produce and clothes are cheap

in this shopping district.

It's famous, even in Japan.

This time, I drew a picture with the theme

"Whales Swimming in a Dream."

I wrote "thank you" in Hiragana.

The words "thank you" are written in Japanese and Korean.

TAKAGIYA ROUHO

He knows Tokyo much better than I do.

What's the point of accompanying him?

So good.

He's been doing research

so that he can show his sister around the best places in Japan.

- Great! - Wow! It's beautiful!

Did you draw it yourself?

Even though you're busy...

I want you to enjoy it to the fullest.

I'm poor, so I couldn't give you a gift when Eun-woo was born.

Thank you, Do-hyeok.

Start!

You can do it!

Eun-woo! Push! Go on, push!

Here.

Use it to treat your sister and nephew to something delicious.

Thank you, Minase.

It's a reward for our reliable tour guide.

Go! Push! Wow!

Min-seo.

I'm sorry, I need to go now.

Oh, is that so?

I hope we'll meet again.

Eun-woo, let's go have sushi!

Yes, I love sushi!

Wow, looks yummy!

Yummy!

- Yummy? - Yummy!

I want that, too!

You've been making so much noise!

If you can't discipline your kid, then don't bring him here!

I'm sorry, I'll tell him to be quiet.

Like you would know what good sushi is, foreigners.

How brazen, when there are Japanese people waiting in line!

- How can you say that? - Do-hyeok, don't.

Let's go.

Min-seo.

Go back to your country!

Unforgivable!

Ouch!

If you want to fight, do it where no one else is.

Let go!

Ouch! Hot!

- What are you doing? - Hey!

You want to cause a scene again?

Come out.

Please stop! He started it!

Just come with me.

In this country

we don't tolerate people who cause trouble.

Remember that well.

This isn't right! He talked like I was the only one at fault.

Is it racism?

It's because I'm a foreigner.

Do-hyeok, I feel you, but...

I'm sorry.

No, I should be the one to apologize.

You did so much for us, but...

It's okay, Eun-woo.

I think it's better not to tell Mr. Azuma about today.

If they find out we caused trouble, they might cancel our debut.

One, two, and three, and four. And thump! Click.

Seven, eight! Stretch your arms!

Three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Your facial expression is all over the place.

- Once more! - Yes!

One, two, three

four, five, six, seven, eight.

That was the minimum standard.

Don't forget it.

- Yes! - Yes!

My body is wrecked.

I'm going to call my sister.

There you are!

I've been wanting to see you.

Do-hyeok.

Why are you here?

After you left, a female customer said

that you were a member of NAZE.

The tea you spilled yesterday

gave me a really bad burn.

That can't be. It wasn't even hot.

Is that really acceptable?

An idol hurting people like that?

Everyone, listen!

Stop it!

I heard K-pop is very popular all around the world.

I'm so jealous!

Anyway, give me 100,000 yen for medical expenses.

I don't have any money. We haven't made our debut.

You know, Do-hyeok

whether you have money or not is none of my business.

If you have no money

how about borrowing it from your beloved sister?

Idol group, NAZE's Do-hyeok.

Five, six, and seven, and eight.

- One, and two, and three, four. - Do-hyeok, you're late!

With that attitude, you think you can debut at first place?

Hurry and come back.

Yes.

Five, six, seven, eight.

100,000 yen for medical expenses.

Min-seo is finally happy. I can't rely on her.

Hello. Well...

I can't tell you my name

but will you pay me 100,000 yen for this?

What do you mean?

The gossip magazine found out!

They asked whether NAZE

and TORINNER would really appear together on the day of their debut.

It was supposed to be a surprise.

You think we leaked that?

Wasn't it their agency?

There's no way Ms. Park would be so sloppy at work.

I've worked with her for some time.

If your agency does that, you'll lose the trust of the industry.

No, we didn't...

She makes a fool of us!

Just because we're a poor, weak, and declining agency

that can be blown away easily!

Did you say something during the confusion?

I'm sorry, I couldn't help it.

Couldn't help...

Where could the leak come from?

Eight, nine, ten. Okay.

I'll be going now.

Oh, I'm sorry.

But the treatment of my burn will take longer than expected.

I think I need a bit more.

Hang on.

Three hundred thousand.

I'll settle for that.

You don't want me to reveal it to anyone, right?

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, and three, and four

and five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven...

Hey, Do-hyeok, are you going to stand on the stage like that?

I'm sorry.

Concentrate!

- Yes. - Yes.

Five, six, seven, eight...

What's wrong?

You seem to be feeling down lately.

300,000 yen.

What?

I was blackmailed to pay 300,000 yen

by the man who bothered us at the sushi restaurant.

He said the tea burned him.

He said he'd tell people I injured him if I didn't pay.

That's blackmail! Let's tell the police--

No.

It'll cause you guys trouble.

Also...

In this country

we don't tolerate people who cause trouble.

Because I'm a foreigner

nobody will listen to me.

Hello.

I'm sorry about the other day.

What are you here for now?

I got a good story

about NAZE.

Normally, it wouldn't be enough for an article

but I thought you might be interested.

How much should I pay you

to write an article?

What's this?!

Even our photos are taken.

It's scary.

Is someone after us?

Our debut is close.

Who took these photos?

Will we be able to debut?

Thank you!

I'm sorry, but the treatment will take more time.

That's enough.

Next, it's one million.

That will be the last one.

- Are you kidding-- - I can sue you.

But is it okay?

If people find out an idol had injured someone

it'll cause a stir.

I'd rather...

quit NAZE.

Shall I kidnap and sell your sister, then?

I've already found out which hotel she's staying at.

- No way-- - Why don't you try me?

Hey, Azuma, what should I do?

The TV station got angry at me because of this article!

They might cancel our performance.

Do something!

"Living in poverty

a dark secret of the showbiz."

This is our agency.

We won't be able to rank first when we debut!

We won't survive and I won't be able to pay my debt!

Oh, darn it!

I want to disappear somewhere!

Get a hot guy to sweep me off my feet

and gaze at the starry sky deep inside the mountain!

"You're more beautiful than all these stars."

"I know!"

I want someone to say that to me!

- Listen to me! - Ouch!

I just want a change of mood!

Take me somewhere with twinkling stars!

The arrangement isn't coming together and I'm under pressure, too!

Don't bother me!

Did you say "twinkling"?

Yes! A big, starry sky that you can't see in the city.

A softness and amiability that only NAZE has.

A tenderness and warmth that only this song can bring out.

Azuma, I think it's nice.

Right?

It's amazing!

Perfect for NAZE! The best!

I'm a genius after all!

We can do this!

Hang on.

Listen.

You must not tell a soul about what I'm going to say.

It's our secret.

Secret?

Actually, I made a little tweak

to your debut song.

Valentine's Day is coming up.

An event will be held at Tokyo Skytree

to give away 10,000 boxes of heart-shaped chocolates.

It's called Valentine Chocolove Party.

On top of that, a firework show is scheduled on that day.

Ten thousand boxes of chocolate and fireworks?

It's the day of our debut.

- Yes, it'll be live on air. - We're finally debuting!

- I'm anxious. - We must get first place.

- Let's do it! - Yes, let's go!

One, and two, and three, and four

five, six, seven, eight.

And one, two...

Younki and I are opposite each other?

Shall we try that?

- Five, and six, seven, eight. - Five, and six, seven, eight.

- One, and two! - One, and two!

- This is it! - Okay!

- And one, two, and three, four - And one, two, and three, four

- and five, and six, seven, eight. - and five, and six, seven, eight.

- One, two, three, four - One, two, three, four

- and five, six, seven, eight. And... - and five, six, seven, eight. And...

Your dream of becoming an idol will come true.

As your big sister, I'm proud of you.

I'll be rooting for you.

I'm sorry, Min-seo.

You've been rooting for me.

But I won't be able to debut.

Next, it's one million.

That will be the last time.

One million...

It's our secret.

Actually, I made a little tweak to your debut song.

I obtained the biggest weapon for the day of their debut.

This will certainly end NAZE and Azuma.

That's the genius producer I count on

Park Ji-soo.

I'm humbled by your words.

CONGRATULATIONS! DAY OF DEBUT!

I am sorry. Goodbye. Do-hyeok

They're finally debuting today.

I hope it goes well.

It was really good, right?

Oh, have you read the article about NAZE?

I have! Their debut song copied another song, right?

- What? - It's horrible.

Copy?

This is really bad.

What are your thoughts on NAZE's plagiarism issue?

I respect Mr. Azuma as a senior producer.

But if the plagiarism is true, it's unforgivable.

I think he should gracefully leave the industry.

NAZE'S DEBUT SONG CRITICIZED FOR PLAGIARISM BEFORE RELEASE

As careless as ever.

DEBUT ON 14TH FEBRUARY

Mr. Azuma!

This article is fake, right? Plagiarism?

- I did copy it. - What?

Mr. Azuma, what plagiarism?

We won't be able to debut!

And Do-hyeok left this note, and he's gone!

Do-hyeok? Why?

Maybe it's related to this article.

- Let's look for him together. - Yes.

Oh, Mr. Azuma, why did you copy someone else's song?

Yes, it is copying.

But what's wrong with it?

- What? - What?

I'm sorry, I could only get 500,000.

You promised to get 1,000,000.

This is the best I could do!

I have to ask your cute nephew and your sister to pay, then.

Your sister is hot, so it'll get me a million.

Leave my sister out of this! Don't touch her!

I wish

I could be like that, too.

I've been working hard for it, but now...

Only one in 100,000 can debut and make a living.

In the harsh world of fierce competition

there's no way leftovers like you can survive.

Let's go to the dream stage.

To make their dreams come true

they go all out to support each other.

That's what our team is proud of.

You shared happiness and sadness

you experienced and overcame them together.

We'll create our unique flavor with our own power.

That's all that matters.

I'm sorry, everyone.

This is my fault.

I am sorry, Mr. Azuma.

But...

I need to protect her.

My sister raised me

so I need to protect her.

Let's go home!

Hello.

It's you, from the other day...

Do-hyeok asked me

to drive you two to the airport.

Do-hyeok?

Hello.

Excuse me, where's Lim Min-seo?

She's a Korean lady, with a little boy.

Ms. Lim Min-seo?

She just checked out.

What...

MIN-SEO

Min-seo, where are you now?

Hey, Do-hyeok.

Your sister and her kid are with me now.

This is your last chance.

Get the one million and call me before 5 p.m.

I can't get more money!

If that's the case

something bad will happen to both of them.

Darn it!

Shut up!

I told you not to cause people trouble.

In this country

we don't tolerate people who cause trouble.

You're that guy?

Do-hyeok!

Kaisei, why...

Idiot! Don't just disappear on us!

Why didn't you tell us you were blackmailed?

Kaisei told us.

Sorry, we didn't realize. It must have been so hard for you.

I'm really sorry.

Where's Min-seo?

It looks like that guy has her.

Really?

- We'll split up and search! - Yes!

But you'll be late for the live broadcast.

I'll call the police--

It's enough, everyone.

I don't deserve to be a member of NAZE anymore.

The secret of the song that Mr. Azuma told us...

The one who sold it to the magazine was me.

Actually, I made a little tweak

to your debut song.

By incorporating a familiar melody

it'll emphasize the heartwarming nature of NAZE.

You must keep this a secret.

Then, the reporter wrote that we plagiarized the song.

I betrayed the friends I've been working hard with.

I am sorry.

I am really sorry.

You're wrong, Do-hyeok.

What?

Your debut song wasn't plagiarized.

It all went according to Mr. Azuma's plan.

I made the final tweak to the debut song arrangement, right?

The melody of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

sounds nostalgic and I love it.

Yes. It's soft, warm, and nostalgic.

In addition to K-pop's modern element

it's the perfect motif to convey NAZE's unique charm.

Is this what they meant by plagiarism?

It was originally an old French folk song

but now, it's loved all over the world.

Besides, it's common knowledge that copyright expires after 70 years.

Can you call this plagiarism?

NAZE's info was leaked many times

so he purposely spread the fake news.

So there is no problem at all.

Someone evil has been spreading wrong information

about us plagiarizing someone's song.

They must be intimidated by our boys' potential.

So we'll be able to perform on MUSIC SYNC together!

But we need to find his sister first.

Right. I'll call the police.

But no matter what I say, nobody will believe me.

Because I'm a foreigner.

You guys are such a pain.

If you want the police, you've got an officer here.

A police officer?

The guy who kidnapped your sister

has threatened foreigners many times, so the police are watching him.

You seem to have gotten the wrong idea.

Whether you're a company's CEO or the president of a country

the Japanese police do not tolerate bad people.

Also

regardless of what country someone is from

we do our utmost to protect them from bad people.

I promise I'll rescue your sister.

So, stop worrying, and go

with your friends.

Thank you.

Let's go to the studio. We're almost out of time.

- Yes! - Yes!

Give it your best, you idiot.

Let's go to the main road and flag a taxi!

- Oh, no! - What's wrong?

There's a traffic jam and nothing's moving.

- What? - What?

There!

The 10,000 chocolate event!

The Chocolove Party is here!

We're giving out chocolate.

Would you like a box?

TORINNER's rehearsal is done.

NAZE hasn't arrived yet? They'll make it in time, right?

Of course.

I'll go and check.

Wait!

Mr. Azuma?

What, Mr. Azuma?

I'm behind you now.

Behind me?

- Mr. Azuma! - Mr. Azuma!

Get on! I have all your clothes and makeup tools!

- Yes! - Yes!

Run!

Wait for me! Wait!

Hurry up.

Okay...

Oh, we're going to be late for the live broadcast!

Traffic is still jammed

and the boat can't get to the TV station.

- We won't go to the TV station. - What?

It's almost their turn...

Azuma still hasn't arrived?

If they miss the live broadcast

first place in the debut rankings will be a wild dream.

I won't be able to pay my debt.

Then I'll end up as fish food somewhere out at sea!

What should I do?

Next, the promising newcomers, NAZE, will perform.

They're here live at an unexpected place.

A live feed?

Good evening! We're...

- I, me, mine. - I, me, mine.

- We're NAZE! - We're NAZE!

We're somewhere near Skytree now.

Why?

We're bringing you our debut song, Little Star.

- Please listen to it! - Please listen to it!

I'm glad we made it.

What...

What happened?

Mr. Azuma called me right before it started.

He said they'd be late, so he wanted to do a live feed.

Live feed?

They didn't prepare anything.

Coincidentally, a camera crew was at the chocolate event.

He took me by surprise.

That guy really is eccentric.

That's your Uncle Do-hyeok.

Thank you, Do-hyeok.

Gosh.

They're always cutting it close.

I really love the phrase here.

Of course!

Perfect timing!

Fireworks!

Gosh, sorry.

NAZE is the best!

Ready, go!

- Thank you! - Thank you!

Thank goodness they made it in time!

Amazing!

Everyone has been talking about NAZE on social media.

- Indeed! - This is definitely going to sell!

I'm so happy!

Thank you.

We really want to get first place in the debut rankings.

Hello?

NAZE's performance was awesome.

Oh, that--

You lied to me again.

You're worse than leftovers.

First, from tenth place to third place.

DEBUT SONG RANKING TOP 10

DEBUT SONG RANKING TOP 10

7. NOW IS THE STARTING, 6. FRAILER THAN LIES LINE

4. SHINING SUGAR STEPS

Now, for second and first place...

Let's have a look.

One, two...

RANKED 1ST, 2ND THIS WEEK...

THIS DRAMA IS FICTION

We couldn't get first place.

It's over. It's an impossible dream.

I'm quitting NAZE today.

I reckon the other members will follow suit and quit.

I told you that you couldn't be an idol.

It's always been my dream to perform on stage.

This is the world we live in.