Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols
SS Chapter 60: [LIVE⚫] spArk's 'Ask Me Anything' Vocals Edition (1)
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"Hello, everyone! This is spArk's Iwol," Iwol said.
"This is Seongbin!" Seongbin added.
"And I'm Joowoo…!" Joowoo finished.
"It's been a while since the three of us got together, right?" Iwol remarked. "It's because Seongbin and Joowoo have been busy."
"I know, right," Seongbin agreed.
"I missed this…" Joowoo said.
"It's great to be together again like this. I think we're going to have a fun time. Let's have a blast filming this," Iwol said cheerfully.
"Yeah…!" Joowoo replied.
"Alright!" Seongbin exclaimed.
"We recently collected questions through our official social media, didn't we?" Iwol continued. "Today, the three of us, Seongbin, Joowoo, and I, are going to take some time to answer them. We each agreed to pick six questions we liked. Did everyone do their homework?"
"Yes!" Seongbin answered.
"Of course…!" Joowoo confirmed.
"Great. Of course, our Leader will be the first to answer, right?" Iwol asked.
Seongbin laughed. "Just have Iwol read the questions for me!"
"Okay. Let's do this," Iwol said, then read the first question.
"Q. I'm curious if there's a difference between Seongbin, the leader of spArk, and Jeong Seongbin when he's not with spArk!"
"Seeing as they call you Seongbin when you're the leader of spArk and Jeong Seongbin when you're not, it seems like there's definitely a difference in the hearts of Sparklers…" Joowoo observed.
(Sharp observation)
"In spArk, where I have to be the leader, I try to speak with respect in any situation," Seongbin explained. "For example, Joowoo and I are the same age, but there's a difference in how I talk to my classmates at school and how I talk to Joowoo. It's not because there's a distance between us, but more because I have a strong desire not to betray the trust the members have in me."
"Maybe I only feel this way because I'm the older one, but Seongbin doesn't just use polite language," Iwol added. "He acts in a way that shows he respects the other person through his attitude as well. I'm not sure what Kiyeon would think, though."
"Kiyeon…!" Seongbin exclaimed. "It's because Kiyeon is cute. I just end up teasing him, but I don't treat him carelessly just because he's younger!"
"Hey, I know," Iwol said.
"Still, be careful," Joowoo warned. "Kiyeon might be secretly writing in a notebook about you…"
"With a red pen?" Iwol joked.
"I'm worried now… Kiyeon, should we have a little talk?" Seongbin said.
"Look at him summoning him right away," Iwol commented.
"Poor Kiyeon…" Joowoo murmured.
"Next question," Iwol announced.
"Q. When you were making t-shirts in your original content, did you write 'when the season changes, change the tree used for firewood (鑽燧改火)'1 from memory? I think they're talking about the 'MISSION Failure Ordeal' Entertainment Department episode, right?"
"My father has been doing calligraphy as a hobby since he was young, so we would sometimes copy him on the side," Seongbin said. "That's why I can write a few four-character idioms! But since it was a gift for our fans, I checked it beforehand to make sure I didn't make any mistakes before writing it."
"Is that why your younger brother ended up majoring in oriental painting…?" Joowoo wondered.
"I wonder…?!" Seongbin replied.
Iwol read the next question. "Q. Who mainly writes the lyrics? …You picked this question too."
"Yes. I remember it was a set with a question asking if there's a reason we mainly use Korean lyrics, is that right?" Seongbin asked.
"Yep, that's right," Iwol confirmed.
"Cheonghyeon writes the raps, and I usually write the rest of the lyrics," Seongbin explained. "I believe lyrics should convey the intentions of the writer and the singer to the listener, so I tend to use Korean, which allows for the best expression and understanding. When we receive songs from overseas, we usually write lyrics to match the rhythm of the guide track, but since Cheonghyeon uses a lot of our native language when recording the melody lines, it's easy to fit Korean lyrics to them."
"The other members, including me, haven't had a chance to write lyrics except for fan songs.., and Iwol comes up with the titles," Joowoo added.
"There's also a question here asking if I still come up with spArk's song titles, and yes! I'm in charge of the titles!" Iwol declared.
"There's also someone who's curious about Seongbin's gaming style," Iwol said.
"Q. What's your play style when you play farm management games?"
"Play style…?" Joowoo repeated.
"Whether you enjoy a slow life, play for efficiency, or enjoy collecting items," Iwol clarified.
"Eum… it's not a farming game, but in any game, I feel like you have to have the right items to really enjoy it, so I tend to try and complete the collection book," Seongbin said. "You know those people who have to get all the event rewards? That's me."
"Then why was your character wearing a bunch of weird clothes…?" Joowoo asked.
"They have good stats," Seongbin stated simply.
"…?" Joowoo was confused.
(A look of incomprehension)
"This is the last question!" Iwol announced.
"Q. What is your favorite among Seongbin's nicknames?"
"This feels like it's coming full circle back to the first question… haha. Lately, I've grown to like the nickname 'Daejang-nim'," Seongbin admitted.
"Really? You used to find it burdensome," Iwol said.
"I guess it's because I feel like I've accepted my position now. It's different from just having a sense of responsibility," Seongbin explained. "It's like, ah, these people are my…"
"Your subjects?" Iwol teased.
"No! They're my members and teammates. I represent these five people. That's how I've come to see it," Seongbin corrected.
"That's right. Seongbin, you… you've become a bit more relaxed," Joowoo observed.
"It's also less burdensome than 'spiritual pillar'," Seongbin added.
"Geez," Iwol muttered.
"Next, shall I read Joowoo's questions?" Seongbin asked.
"Okay… give me the questions!" Joowoo said.
"A question has arrived that only Joowoo, spArk's plant keeper, can answer," Seongbin said, reading from a card.
"Q. Please introduce a small friend that even beginners can easily raise!"
"I even looked up a photo beforehand to show you… The friend I want to recommend is the 'Intricata'!" Joowoo said excitedly. "The good thing about it is that it's easy to know when to water it… You just have to water it when the bulb part gets wrinkly. You can also check by touching it to see if it's soft. It's great for growing on an apartment windowsill…!"
"Isn't that the friend Jeho thought was a macadamia nut stuck in the pot and tried to pull out?" Iwol asked.
"That's right… That was almost a disaster. We almost said goodbye as soon as we met…" Joowoo recalled with a shudder.
"There's also someone who's curious about how many pots you have and what your favorite plant is," Seongbin added.
"Twenty small pots… I promised the members I'd only grow as many as can fit on the trolley," Joowoo explained. "So I sometimes give the propagated pots to people at the company, and one large Jikhui Namcheon."
"Did Kiyeon buy the Jikhui Namcheon?" Iwol asked.
"Yeah… He said he was sorry for not realizing I was his Manito, and that we should commemorate becoming mutual Manitos," Joowoo said. "It was baby-sized when it first came to the dorm, but it's gotten huge now. It's become a proper tree… It's a bonsai that resembles Kiyeon, the person who gave it to me, so I plan to keep taking good care of it…!"
"Alright. I'm about to ask the next question, but Iwol, if you could just cover your ears for a moment…" Seongbin requested.
"Me? Why?" Iwol asked.
"It's a question related to the deserted island," Seongbin explained.
"Can't we just pass?" Iwol pleaded.
"Even though a Sparkler is curious?" Seongbin countered.
"…Go ahead and ask," Iwol sighed.
(Resigned)
Seongbin read the question. "Q. What happened to the clothes you burned on the deserted island? They're also curious if you were worried you'd get a nickname like Jestrallo Erectus!"
"No, everyone. How could you give someone with this face a nickname like Jestrallo Erectus," Iwol protested.
"Does Jeho's face look like it would get a nickname like that…?" Joowoo wondered aloud.
"Did I attach that nickname to his face? I attached it to his intellect," Iwol retorted. "Seongbin, if you're going to laugh, don't turn your back. Look at the camera and laugh."
"Ahaha!" Seongbin laughed, turning back to the camera.
"I wear the clothes I like for a long time and feel it's a waste to throw them away… so I brought it back to the dorm as it was, and our manager made it into a small cushion for me," Joowoo explained. "I sometimes play with it like a stress ball. I wasn't worried about a nickname… but since you brought it up, want to give me one?"
"How could I, with my own mouth, regress you to the primitive era," Iwol said. "Still, if you're so determined to become a primitive human, I'll make you Jumo Sapiens."
"I'm a new type of human compared to Jeho and Kiyeon…?" Joowoo asked.
"You're better than those two," Iwol confirmed.
"For a 'new human', the name sounds quite old-fashioned…" Seongbin commented.
"Third question," Seongbin announced.
"Q. What's your favorite bread from the famous bakery in Daejeon?"
"There are so many, but if I have to pick just one… the raspberry cream cheese white bun," Joowoo answered.
"Is that one of the breads we ate in Daejeon last time? The white one that looks like a donut," Iwol asked.
"That's right. It has white powder sprinkled on the outside," Joowoo confirmed. "It's best when it's still fluffy before it dries out… so if you ever buy it, make sure to eat it quickly!"
"This time, let's tackle a question related to the members," Seongbin said.
"Q. You're often seen leaning on Iwol's shoulder. Is Iwol's shoulder comfortable? Do you lean on Jeho's shoulder often too? …is what they ask."
"This, uh… Iwol, can you cover your ears for a second…?" Joowoo asked sheepishly.
"Again?" Iwol asked.
(The good hyung who covers his ears when told)
"Well, anyone who's leaned on someone's shoulder would know… it's more comfortable to rest your head if the other person's shoulder is higher than yours," Joowoo explained. "That's why during my trainee days and early debut, I leaned on Iwol a lot…"
"Is it uncomfortable now because you're taller than him?" Seongbin asked.
"Jeho and Cheonghyeon have become more comfortable.., but Cheonghyeon is younger, so it's right for me to offer my shoulder to him. I'll lean on Jeho," Joowoo decided. "Iwol, you don't have to cover your ears anymore."
"Right. Excuse me, but when our original content goes out, could you please add the title 'Shorty' above my name?" Iwol asked sarcastically.
"Oh no… Please make mine 'Jumo Sapiens'…" Joowoo pleaded.
"Then do I become 'Daejang-nim'? I should've said I liked a normal nickname!" Seongbin lamented.
"This is the last question for Joowoo!" Seongbin announced.
"Q. You're amazing at imitating the members. Could you tell us how you observe your colleagues?"
"It's not that hard because everyone in spArk is so unique," Joowoo said. "I think it also happened naturally since we've lived together for so long…"
"Since we see each other every day, I guess," Iwol added.
"It becomes easier to imitate them if you catch one big characteristic," Joowoo continued. "Like when I'm imitating Jeho, I start by lying down on the sofa…"
"Haha!" Seongbin laughed.
"What about the other members?" Iwol asked.
"For Seongbin, it's his calm, formal speech. For Cheonghyeon, you have to smile brightly and raise your voice. For Kiyeon, you have to glare fiercely, and for Iwol…" Joowoo trailed off.
"Nagging?" Seongbin supplied.
"Yep, that's right," Joowoo confirmed.
"I'm hurt, you guys," Iwol said.
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Idiom meaning adaptability ↩