Chapter 824: Winning or Losing Doesn’t Matter (12)

As soon as Wooju finished speaking, laughter exploded online.

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

That’s actually true lol

Fact) Was it really because of stanning that they didn’t study..?

“They don’t study because they stan” (X) “They wouldn’t study anyway” (O)

He’s right lol if you don’t study, you just don’t study

Wooju can say that though ㅋ.ㅋ He pulled Seoul National University-level mock exam scores in the army

On screen, while the production crew and cast doubled over, Wooju smiled faintly.

Laughter echoed in households across the country.

"He’s really something else."

"Dad, you heard that, right? I don’t not study because of NewBlack. I just don’t study."

"Oh, my neck."

Wooju continued.

[Was it really because of stanning? In the army, I raised all my mock exam scores to Grade 1. Heh.]

[But you didn’t take the CSAT.]

At Junhyun’s comment, Wooju’s pupils trembled for a split second.

Nationwide viewers burst into laughter again.

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

That’s a sore spot

Junhyun hit him right there lol

Junhyun: Yeah but you didn’t take the CSAT

With a vicious expression, Wooju turned to the production crew.

[Could we get a quick edit, please.]

As Wooju approached Junhyun ominously—

Beep—

[Screen Adjustment Time]

Only voices could be heard.

"Hyung, I’m sorry."

"Junhyun."

Is that abuse of power???

Add this to Wooju personality controversy ㅉㅉ

NewBlack lost their初心 ㅠㅠ Now they’re ordering the station to edit

This is hilarious lol

Soon the scene returned.

As Oh Hyunsook’s laughter echoed, Wooju and Junhyun smiled.

[So is it really because of NewBlack that they don’t study? We wanted to share our thoughts on that. But there’s something more important.]

Junhyun continued.

[At fan sign events, we hear all kinds of things. There’s apparently something called a stanning gene. If someone stans, they’ll keep stanning—only the subject changes.]

[Stanning is inevitable. So wouldn’t it be better to stan something healthy and enriching?]

A smile like a multi-level marketing salesman selling heated floor mats appeared on Wooju’s face.

Con artist mode on ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Is Wooju’s initials actually short for “medicine peddler”?

That’s right

Wooju could sell ice to an Eskimo lol

His face passes interviews but his words sound like a scammer

Wooju smiled at parents nationwide like a home shopping host.

[To have a healthy influence on your children, we, NewBlack... live like oxen, working nonstop.]

Junhyun asked like he was rapping.

[Effort?]

[We always work hard.]

[Face?]

[Handsome.]

[Personality?]

[Some issues.]

At the shameless sales pitch, middle-aged men burst out laughing.

‘Oh, come on.’

A little cheeky, but not hateable.

Like nephews you’d want nearby.

Because everyone knew NewBlack.

They joked like this on variety shows, but in reality they worked so hard it was worrying.

The icon of diligence stood there.

[Alright! Since the explanation time is over, we should have an initiation ceremony, right? We’ll sing a song!]

Wooju and Junhyun stood up.

[Music, please!]

Wearing tinted sunglasses, they grabbed Bluetooth microphones.

A tourist bus medley began.

A mirror ball flashed.

They danced trot steps, and the middle-aged cast members happily sang along.

[A song by Baek Sanggyeo! “You With the Flower!”]

[Ah! A classic! Hahaha!]

Laughter filled the comment section.

This is chaos ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

My grandpa and dad are clapping lol

NewBlack can lose a little初心

They even prepared a medley for the intro

After the opening—

The interior of Gimpo Business Aviation Center appeared.

[K-pop’s representative idol class.]

[NewBlack’s charter plane revealed for the first time on broadcast!]

The spacious interior drew gasps.

"It’s not as flashy as I thought."

"It’s not a private jet, it’s chartered. Rented from Koreana Airlines."

"Ah, that makes sense."

It wasn’t like a Hollywood star’s luxury jet.

But it felt purposeful.

‘I see why they use it.’

Not just because they succeeded—but to maximize condition and efficiency.

Even staff seats were equipped the same.

Designed for optimal performance.

Then—

"Hm?"

The in-flight safety video began.

Someone stern appeared.

[Dear passengers, hello.]

[We will now explain emergency equipment and evacuation procedures.]

Ri Hyuk, dressed as a flight attendant.

Didn’t even appear on the show but his presence is huge ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Safety-obsessed Seo Ri Hyuk

Fun fact) There are five disaster kits in NewBlack’s dorm prepared by Seo Ri Hyuk

With a professional expression, he delivered the safety instructions.

Before it finished, Wooju turned it off.

‘Huh? Why?’

Wooju smiled wistfully.

[It’s three hours long.......]

Laughter erupted.

[If you’re curious about Seo Ri Hyuk’s safety broadcast, visit MyTube ‘NewBlack 2TV.’]

The plane took off.

Phuket footage followed.

Soon—

At Phuket Airport, massive crowds.

"Wow."

"Are they all here for NewBlack?"

[Alien Family was a huge hit here.]

Ah.

The 2016 sitcom Our Family Is Alien.

Then Wooju and Junhyun reappeared in changed outfits.

[What’s that outfit?]

[Thailand has lucky colors for each day.]

Fan service.

Eyes blazing.

They’re insane ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Junhyun looks soft but flips a switch for work

They’re like a jar of ambition

Wooju even gave a brief interview in Thai.

"Since when did he study Thai...?"

"He’d succeed at anything."

"Except the CSAT."

Scenes of meals and sightseeing passed quickly.

Because it was a fishing show.

Next morning.

Introductions to giant trevally.

"That’s hard to catch, right?"

"Not easy."

Then—

Junhyun’s rod bent.

[It’s coming.]

[A big one..!]

But—

"It’s the bottom."

"Bottom?"

"The hook scraped the seabed."

"Ah."

Then—

Splash!

Junhyun reeled up—

A huge moss-covered rock.

"......?"

[???]

Laughter everywhere.

Online posts exploded.

[An idol who probably grabbed a stone at his 돌잡이]

(Screenshot.jpg)

But it’s actually a stone.

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

That’s hilarious

Is this live?

Yeah IBC

Running to watch

Ratings climbed.

Chu Giseok nearly falling off.

Dolphins.

Fish ignoring bait.

And the highlight—

Wooju catching a seagull.

They’re not fishing at all ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

That’s his second seagull

One hour and thirty minutes flew by.

Finally—

[Oh?]

[Something big!]

Both rods bent.

"What did they catch?"

Then—

[Next week!]

"What?!"

Viewers checked the clock.

1 hour 30 minutes gone.

If Day 1 fishing took half an episode—

At least four to five weeks of content.

Variety fans screamed happily.

And in homes—

"You’ll watch next week too?"

"Yeah."

"It was more fun than I thought."

Middle-aged men smiled at the NewBlack ad.

‘NewBlack is the best.’

Exactly the reaction they wanted.

The fishing show we forgot to monitor received great reactions.

—Highest IBC variety rating ever, “NewBlack effect works again”

—“Is fishing supposed to be this funny?”

"It’s huge."

"Middle-aged men love it."

The maknae showed his phone.

A 40+ male community had them trending #2.

[Discussion at fishing club today lol]

Can you lift that rock or not?

Debates raged.

"Great start."

"It’ll do well."

"I have a good feeling."

"I don’t, so that’s good."

We laughed.

Even before sharks and sailfish aired.

‘Top idol among middle-aged men.’

The thought floated in my head.

"Hahahaha!"

Soon, at the TF team office—

"The reaction is huge."

Seokhwan hyung smiled.

"My dad even called. Said it was hilarious."

"Really?"

"He never watches variety."

We nodded.

We chose it to reach demographics hard to access.

"And most importantly."

He smiled.

"After the show ended, an ad came in."

"Ooooo!"

"Which one?"

"Not for you two."

"......What?"

"You’re too expensive. Two of you? No chance."

"Then who?"

Seokhwan pointed at someone.

Laughter erupted.

Later.

JFK Airport runway.

Passengers waiting for takeoff.

"Hm?"

A familiar NewBlack song played.

The safety video began.

[Dear passengers.]

A bowing flight attendant appeared.

‘Ri Hyuk?’

Confused Koreans stared.

Seo Ri Hyuk.

Selected as official airline safety model.

While Wooju and Junhyun worked—

Seo Seobang made the money.