From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Chapter 1044: Performance Ready

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"Our Jisung is doing so well," Ren said with bright eyes.

"You did great a while ago, too, Akira."

Of course, that statement was from none other than Akira-who was complimenting himself after the special stage with a few other idols.

The performances have started now, and nearly everyone in the crowd was having the time of their lives. The organizers outdid themselves this time and rightfully so. The industry really needed a fresh change in order to create a better community.

The special stages were now on full display.

The dance team was on the stage, consisting of various main dancers from idol groups.

DAWN watched with father-like smiles as Jisung moved across the stage. His energy was magnetic, and the crowd couldn't help but cheer louder with the each step he took.

- Jisung is so cool! My baby hamster has now grown into an armadillo.

- I don't think Jisung wants to be compared to an armadillo.

- He does look great, though. I can't believe he isn't the center of DAWN.

Even if he wasn't the center of DAWN, Jisung could still easily pass as a center for other teams. His fluidity and charisma made him stand out, even among the best dancers in the group. "He's something else," a younger idol whispered in awe, watching Jisung steal the spotlight. "DAWN doesn't just have a center," another responded. "They're all centers!"

Meanwhile, much to his dismay, June had to prematurely stop watching their performance because he was up next. June adjusted the cuff of his jacket, readying himself for his special stage with Mei Ling.

The hallways were filled with other idols mingling with each other. So, When June stepped out, whispers were heard around him.

"Omo! It's Senior June."

"Isn't he so handsome?"

"I can't lie. He's the most handsome person I've seen in my whole life."

"He's like a manhwa character brought to life."

As he passed by, younger idols quickly bowed, almost tripping over themselves in their eagerness to show respect.

Even the older idols watched him with admiration. Most of them knew the impact that DAWN had on the industry. After speaking out against their company and demanding better treatment, a lot of companies started taking care of their idols more.

June acknowledged the attention with a faint nod.

When he reached the backstage area, he spotted Mei Ling standing near the edge, her hands trembling slightly as she stared at the floor.

She looked up as June approached, frowning when she saw the teasing look on his face. "Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked with narrowed eyes.

June raised an eyebrow, tilting his head as he noticed her fidgeting hands. "Your hands are shaking," he said flatly.

"Thank you, Captain Obvious," Mei retorted, closing her eyes to block out his presence.

Just then, June reached out to touch her arm. However, she backed away before he could make contact.

"Woah," she said. "We've gotten close, but I don't need you to comfort me."

June sighed and shook his head. "Comfort you? Why would I do that?" He leaned slightly closer, brushing something off her shoulder. "You had a bug on you."

Her eyes snapped open, widening in horror. "What?! Where?" She frantically patted herself down.

June stepped back, his smirk now full-blown. "Relax. There wasn't really a bug. I just wanted to see your reaction."

Her face turned red, and she glared at him, her earlier nerves forgotten in the heat of her irritation. "You're so annoying!"

"But you're not shaking anymore," he pointed out.

Mei paused, realizing he was right. She exhaled deeply, shaking her head as she tried to calm herself further. "Fine, whatever. Let's just get this over with."

"You okay now?" June asked, his voice softer this time.

She looked up at him, her annoyance fading slightly. "Yeah, I'm fine. Let's go."

June smiled in amusement. "We've prepared for this, alright? Act like we're still in the practice room. Don't mind the audience. Once you lose the mindset of wanting to please them, they're going to like the performance even better."

Mei chuckled. "Speaking from experience?"

"Of course," June said.

The siblings/non-siblings duo waited for the dance performance to finish. June continued to watch Jisung on the monitor and nodded in acknowledgment. He was really killing out there. After a while, the dance performance finally ended, so the staff gave a signal to June and Mei. The two of them walked toward the stage. Backstage staff paused in their work to steal glances at the pair, whispers of admiration trailing in their wake.

"They look like they walked straight out of a painting."

"I can't believe we're about to witness this."

"Whoever chose this line-up is a genius."

"Do you know the song they're performing, though?"

As the lights dimmed and the stage came into view, June and Mei stepped forward, their figures illuminated by soft, ethereal lighting. Gasps echoed through the venue as their faces were displayed side by side on the massive screens.

"They look like they could be siblings," someone murmured.

"Or deities," another countered.

- I can write a whole freaking paragraph about how June and Mei are actually siblings in their past

life. It's just a canon event. You can't convince me otherwise.

- How much do I have to pay to look like this?

-Girl, you would need to pay for a lot.

- It looks like they're singing a love song, though!

- Nooo! June can't sing a love song with anyone else but me.

- Take your meds.

The cameras captured their every movement. It could be seen that they were a little bit nervous, but to be frank, most people were blinded by their face cards to even notice.

Their resemblance was striking yet. It looked like they shared an unspoken connection that transcended their physical features. The anticipation in the air increased as the music began

to play.

Then came the murmurs of confusion.

"Wait...is this...?"

"They're going to sing that song?"

"Isn't that a song for...dead lovers?"