⌧ 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄 || ᴅᴇʙᴜᴛ ᴏ. ᴅɪᴇ × ᴛʀᴀsʜ/ʟᴏᴜᴛʜ ᴄғ.

𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝟎𝟎𝟐 || ᴛʜᴇ sᴜᴅᴅᴇɴ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴜɴғᴀɪʟɪɴɢʟʏ ᴛᴀᴘ ᴜᴘᴏɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴅᴏᴏʀ...

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The sudden will unfailingly tap upon your door... uninvited though you may be, a mysterious guest arriving unannounced.

While one may try to evade or brush it aside, the hand of destiny will keep reaching out; for destiny, in essence, is a tale of unforeseen turns and twists.

Idol Co, Ltd was a groundbreaking survival entertainment series that captured the hearts of audiences during this festive season. While many similar programs followed the format of auditioning and voting off aspiring idols, Idol Co, Ltd stood out for a unique reason.

What set this program apart was its unique twist on voting, where fans could cast their support in the form of stocks, equating their investment to the rise or fall of their favorite idol's popularity.

However, amidst this glitz and glamour, a harsh truth emerged – in a world where capitalism reigns supreme, those lacking in resources may find themselves relegated to the sidelines, deemed unworthy of investment. In this unforgiving landscape, every vote cast and every coin spent held the power to shape destinies and mold futures.

During the current season, which marked the program's third installment, there was a sense of resurgence and renewal following the unexpected collapse of the previous season. The season boldly embraced an ambitious subtitle of re-listing, prompting many to initially mock and dismiss it as a desperate last resort.

Contrary to widespread doubts, Season 3 emerged as a groundbreaking success story. Despite facing intense scrutiny and backlash, the season birthed male idols whose debut album skyrocketed, selling an impressive 600,000 copies within its inaugural week. Fueled by its unparalleled topicality and soaring viewership ratings, the show attracted a staggering 80,000 new entries onto music platforms.

Amidst the gentle snip of scissors, Park Moondae's thoughts drifted to the future, 'And I shall be a part of that show.' As he sat in the chair, embarking on his inaugural journey into the realm of idols, each precise trim of his hair seemed to shed the weight of his former gloom. Grateful words flowed effortlessly as he thanked the skilled worker, reflecting on the subtle impact of recent days filled with nourishment and rejuvenation. The heavy veil of depression, once tinged with melancholy, now dissipated, leaving behind a sense of newfound lightness and hope in its wake.

Upon visiting the bank for inquiries, Moondae was pleasantly surprised to discover that there was some money in his account, thanks to his parents' insurance funds. Though he felt apologetic for having to use this money, he pondered an idea. As he contemplated the possibility of earning more, Moondae wondered if he should replenish the principal amount and contribute it towards a charitable cause, specifically towards a child welfare organization.

In a moment tinged with melancholy, Moondae delicately perused the certified copy, delving into the details with a sense of solemn curiosity as he unlocked his cell phone. The tragedy surrounding Park Moon-dae's suicide appeared to unfold as a deliberate choice rather than a rash decision.

Amidst the somber realization that even his living quarters were unrecoverable due to delayed rent, and his phone remained lifeless, frozen in the silence of disconnection, a poignant sadness settled within him, even on the day of his birth.

Reflecting on the poignant words, 'I guess I really wanted to die.' Moondae grappled with the weight of understanding, recognizing within himself a parallel yearning for peace in a realm beyond life's confines.