Become an Idol or Become Deceased! [fan translation] P.2

Chapter 270

TL by Miru

The atmosphere within TeSTAR's personal fandoms has utterly collapsed.

Speaking plainly, there was no beautiful solution that will magically resolve everything here.

Hoping for a sentiment like 'since the members are close, the fans should also embrace solidarity and get along' to take hold? That's a pipe dream.

Having a common interest might be a good starting point, but ultimately, the key factor was personal experience.

From this perspective, the Cha Eugene controversy effectively served as a firsthand experience of the crumbling implicit trust that had been tentatively built since IdolCo ended.

'But blatantly favouring Cha Eugene as a form of compensation isn't an option either.'

This approach might slightly improve the mood among Cha Eugene's personal fans, but it would likely enrage those who felt aggrieved by Cha Eugene's toxic fans in the early stages.

- Honestly, there's nothing commendable Cha Eugene did, so why provide ammunition to his solo stans?

- I'm exhausted... truly at my wit's end with all of this

Comments like these are expected to emerge.

The crux of the matter is to avoid creating a sense of 'victory' for one side over the other.

"...This is challenging."

While several ideas came to mind, it was difficult to find a balanced approach that was fair.

'Maybe I should look up more examples.'

I was about to go online but then paused.

'...Maybe consulting the involved parties would be better?'

Even if I devise a plan, applying it necessitates the group's approval. Taking their viewpoints into account might simplify the process.

I resolved to inquire with the members about this situation.

It was crucial to frame it in a way that avoids injecting overly optimistic hopes like 'our fans will eventually harmonize!', so I'll opt for a fitting analogy instead.

"So, you're asking for a way for group members, who've been emotionally hurt to the extreme by each other, to get along well?"

"Yeah."

Keun Sejin shrugged his shoulders.

"Just think of them as colleagues~ Isn't the best approach to go on with the mindset that it's all about looking good when working together? That's all there is to it."

It was a logical solution.

It might suck, but it was an answer focused solely on the goal, suggesting we just keep our eyes on the objective. The problem seems to be that being in a fandom wasn't a job; there was less compulsion, making this approach less effective.

Given the current state of our fandom... it means we might soon see people ready to jump ship.

'It's becoming clear that maintaining the status quo will be difficult.'

"But why are you suddenly asking about this, Moondae-Moondae? Did you hear about a group where the members aren't getting along?"

"No, just wondering."