As the weeks passed, Tae found himself becoming close with his fellow trainees. They spent long hours together in the studio, rehearsing and perfecting their performances. Despite the intense competition, they supported each other and became a close-knit group. Tae felt grateful to have found a new family in the industry.
As Tae's debut day approached, his popularity began to soar. His unique vocal style and chiseled abs had caught the attention of fans, and he quickly gained a massive following on social media. He was now at 400k followers on Instagram and it was increasing by the day.
One day, Tae and his group were in a café and a group of girls walked in. They recognized Tae and went crazy, screaming his name and asking for photos and autographs. Tae was flattered but also a little overwhelmed by the attention.
One of the girls turned to her friends and said, "I can't believe it's really him! He's even more handsome in person and his voice is amazing. I have all his songs on repeat."
Tae smiled and thanked the girls for their kind words. He turned to his group and said, "I never thought this would happen to me. I'm just a normal guy from a small town, but now I have all of you and all these fans who support me. I couldn't have done it without you guys."
The group hugged Tae, and they all felt happy and grateful for their friendship. They knew that their journey in the industry was going to be tough, but they were ready to face it together. They all knew that Tae had a bright future ahead of him, and they were excited to see what he would achieve.
As Tae's popularity continued to grow, so did the attention from fans. Everywhere he went, he was mobbed by people wanting photos and autographs. Tae was always happy to oblige, and he took the time to talk to each and every fan who approached him. He knew that without their support, he wouldn't be where he was today.
However, Tae's agency was not happy with his behavior. They were concerned that Tae was spending too much time with fans and not enough time focusing on his training and promotions. They pulled him aside and told him that he needed to be more strict with his interactions with fans, and that he couldn't be so kind to them all the time.
Tae was taken aback by this. He couldn't understand why his agency would want him to be anything other than himself. He knew that his kindness and genuine connection with fans was a big part of his appeal. He tried to explain this to his agency, but they were not interested in listening.
Feeling conflicted, Tae decided to take a stand. He made a post on social media, thanking his fans for their support and explaining that he would always be kind and approachable, no matter what anyone else said. The post received thousands of likes and comments, and Tae's fans rallied around him.
The agency was furious when they saw the post, but they soon realized that they couldn't control Tae's image. They had to accept that his kind and genuine personality was what set him apart and made him so beloved by fans. They apologized to Tae and promised to support him, no matter what.
