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Chapter 102 Transformation of "You Go Woman!

As soon as Gunja first saw the title "Yugyo Woman," the stage already formed in his mind. Now a farmer enjoying the scenery of Tamla-guk, he had once been a master of leisure and revelry.

His laid-back dance moves and casual lyrics seemed like a perfect fit for the present Lady Yeongui-jeong.

But to his surprise, it wasn't "Yugyo Woman," it was "You Go Woman." Just a single missing dot changed the title of the song.

However, the disappointment didn't last long, as a new idea quickly captivated Gunja.

He recalled a time shortly after he had arrived in this world when his mother used a fine-tipped brush to draw on his face.

If a fine-tipped brush could darken the lines around the eyes, couldn't it also be used to put a dot on the face?

"...So, couldn't you just add the dot?"

"Hmm?"

"If Lady Yeongui-jeong is 'You Go Woman,' then if you add a dot, wouldn't she become 'Yugyo Woman'?"

"Gunja, what do you mean by that?"

"Lady, how about trying a dot on your face?"

"A dot?"

"Yes. This time, you'll become Yugyo Woman."

Gunja's idea to turn "You Go Woman" into "Yugyo Woman" by adding a dot seemed silly at first but quickly won everyone over.

"Puhaha, Gunja, do you like outrageous dramas?"

"Outrageous drama? What is that?"

"Really? You thought of this without even knowing? You're really something."

"But, sis, isn't this kinda clever?"

"I like it~ Sounds like fun. My life right now is totally like 'Yugyo Woman.' Do you think I'm going clubbing on Friday nights or getting involved in scandals with male celebrities? I just plant seeds, raise puppies, and watch Netflix with my husband..."

"Haha, your expression looks a bit disappointed, sis~"

Team Leader Seo Eun-woo, who had been quietly listening to the brainstorming session, also nodded in agreement.

"Yugyo Woman" was certainly a fitting keyword to connect 7IN with Yeongui-jeong.

7IN's identity lies in the concept of the 'seonbi' (a classical scholar), and the term "Yugyo Woman" plays on words, transforming "You Go Woman" in a way that's both witty and fitting for the changed life of Yeongui-jeong.

What initially seemed like just a joke started to make more sense the more they thought about it. There was a risk it might look ridiculous, but as long as the performance wasn't ridiculous, they'd be fine.

"...Lady Yeongui-jeong."

"Yes, Team Leader Seo? What is it?"

"If we go with this keyword, the performance has to be perfect. If the title and the performance are both funny, it'll look like a school talent show."

"Hehe, do you think I don't know that?"

Yeongui-jeong grinned and lightly tapped Team Leader Seo on the shoulder, as if to say there was nothing to worry about.

"Don't worry. I'll be staying in Seoul from today and practicing every day."

"...Are you serious?"

"Of course. I'm not going to half-ass it when I'm finally performing on stage again."

"And... what about your husband?"

"He was happy when I bought him a PS5 and told him to spend time alone."

"Aha—"

PS5 and alone time. Team Leader Seo couldn't help but let out an exclamation of admiration. If he were to marry, he'd want to marry someone like this.

And so, the three-week top-secret preparation for the stage began. Though there were no conflicts or disputes, the process was far from easy. While it was manageable for Yeongui-jeong, for the 7IN members, collaborating was a completely new experience.

As the 7IN members spent their time mastering the new performance, Yeongui-jeong focused on regaining the physical sense she had once had.

Fortunately, her body quickly adapted, thanks to the years of daily dancing. Her live performance skills had even improved.

"Lady, I think your singing has gotten better than during your prime."

"Haha, really? Maybe it's because I've been singing labor songs while planting seeds~"


As a result of grinding away every day for three weeks, the stage's quality exceeded their expectations. The planning team also put their all into preparing the best set to match the stage.

Thanks to this, the [Yugyo Woman] stage had an extraordinary presence from the very beginning.

Among the seven scholars dressed in ivory-colored hanbok, modified for the stage, stood the Yeonguijeong lightly draped in a black and gold-colored robe.

The audience's attention was instantly captivated by the Yeonguijeong, wearing a black royal robe over ripped, loose-fitting jeans.

Park Young-jae called out to Hye-jin, as everyone was curious about who 7IN would collaborate with.

Soon, a large spotlight fell on the members and the Yeonguijeong, revealing her identity to the world.

"...Huh?"

"Hey, isn't that the Yeonguijeong?"

"No way, this is insane—!!"

Even though she was a celebrity past her prime, there was no one who didn't recognize her face.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaah—.

Just her appearance triggered an explosive cheer. Even 7IN's fans held their heads in disbelief, screaming as they looked at each other.

The Yeonguijeong was not just someone who could stand toe-to-toe with Hye-jin. Just the fact that she returned to broadcasting would make her a hot topic for weeks.

And that amazing celebrity was 7IN's partner.

"SOLAR SYSTEM IS THE BESTTTTTTT—."

Fans who had been cursing the agency just moments ago were now hugging each other and praising it. It was an inevitable change of attitude, as no one in the audience had predicted this collaboration.

But what was even more astonishing was the quality of the performance.

After the subdued first half, the Yeonguijeong began to move freely to the minimal beat.

What's up TV, What's up VJ.

What's up Boys & Girls, it's been a while.

I'm back on stage, with Chillin.

More refined than in my youthful days, this Feeling.

A singing rap that added melody to the flow of rap.

It was a verse that wasn't easy to perform live, given the steps and movements involved, yet her breath remained steady. Her swag-filled moves and relaxed rapping made it seem like she had been on stage just yesterday.

Now, planting season is more important than Friday nights.

The smoky eyes that once were there are now gone without a trace.

But everyone knows who I am.

Even while moving like this, I can kill the beat in an instant-.

The Yeonguijeong interacted with the audience at ease while moving across the stage, yet the moment the beat changed, she joined the members in perfect formation for the group choreography.

7IN members also moved to match the groove. Instead of putting power into their whole bodies, they focused on the key movements, emphasizing flexibility and line. It perfectly blended with the funky bass line.

Next up was 7IN's main rapper, Kwon Tae-woong, taking over the verse.

Bragging about partying a little? I'm not jealous.

Bragging about going to the club today? I'm not jealous.

Expectations and love directed at me? I don't feel burdened.

I'm not thick-skinned enough to betray that!

The straightforward and witty lyrics, delivered with a piercing tone, always brought auditory pleasure to the listeners.

Bragging about your collaboration artist? I'm not jealous.

Did you make a track with Yeonguijeong noona? I'm not jealous.

Chronic incurable celebrity disease? I'm not scared.

We're the warriors who tear up the stage, I'm not afraid!

Fans also nodded along with the addictive verse.

"Ah, that's refreshing!"

"Doesn't it seem like he writes his lyrics in just 10 minutes?"

"He's secretly a genius."

"Kwon Tae-woooong—."

With Kwon Tae-woong's energetic verse over, the song moved into the chorus, performed by Gunja and the current main vocalist.

Oh ho ho, have you ever played around?

Have you ever stood at the top?

Those who ripen bow their heads.

As time goes on, they learn to hide their true nature.

As the electronic sound of the minimal beat intensified and the sound became more grand, the chorus's point choreography began.

Centered around the Yeonguijeong, the members formed a nearly straight V-formation, gently sitting on the floor and pulling something from their waists. It was a long pipe made of high-quality wood and silver.

Even without any grand choreography, the Yeonguijeong's presence was explosive.

A simple move of shaking the pipe she held in her mouth while matching the groove.

The Yeonguijeong and the members' eye contact and harmony in the choreography perfectly brought the point dance to life.

Oh ho ho, have you ever played around?

Have you ever stood at the top?

Those who ripen bow their heads.

As time goes on, they learn to hide their true nature.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah—.

As the powerful point choreography began, the cheers grew even louder.

A point choreography doesn't always have to be powerful and sharp. It was the Yeonguijeong's idea, and Ki Yu-chan, Ha Hyun-jae, and Kwon Tae-woong choreographed it.

"Aaah, this is so cool—!!"

"Did you see Hyun-jae and Yu-chan holding flutes instead of pipes?"

"Haaa—."

Meanwhile, there was even a clever detail of giving the minors something wholesome to hold instead of pipes.

The stage, not just in terms of quality but also down to the small details, brought the fans into a state of pure joy. It seemed that the stage of Park Young-jae and Hye-jin had already been wiped from the fans' minds.

The other artists watching the stage from the waiting room were also left speechless.

"Wow..."

"Yeonguijeong noona is still alive and kicking."

"How on earth did they get her?"

"If this keeps up, we're done for..."

While exclamations filled the room, Park Young-jae and Hong Hyun-seok's expressions hardened.

They hadn't expected Yeonguijeong to prepare such a solid performance.

"...Why is she working so hard?"

"Hyung."

"Huh?"

"Didn't you say Yeonguijeong noona can't perform live?"

"Y-yeah. What's going on? Isn't she using an AR track?"

"Anyone can see this is live..."

"Huh, this is really strange. Did she spend all day singing work songs while farming?"

Hong Hyun-seok made a joke, but Park Young-jae's expression remained unchanged.

Hong Hyun-seok could only sigh deeply.

"Haaa—."

They had thought they could win by getting high scores from the judges, but this was a game where victory was out of reach. Bringing in Yeonguijeong and pulling off such an insane performance like this?

But 7IN and Yeonguijeong continued towards the climax of the stage, indifferent to the two men's despair.

After the chorus with the 'pipe choreography' ended, the beat shifted once again after Gunja and Yu-chan's verses.

As the taepyeongso melody played over the base rhythm, the eight members formed a perfectly symmetrical V-formation.

After the flawless formation was complete, to the funky taepyeongso melody and the beat of the big drum.

Pabababababam-.

"Huh—!?"

"Are they doing whacking here?"

Sixteen arms moved in dazzling unison, beginning a flawless group whacking routine (Wacking, a dance that expresses music with rapid arm movements).

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