Fame or Fortune - Choi Beomgyu

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May 2024

Although Youngie missed Beomgyu, preparations for a comeback were the perfect distraction. While their last song was a single, Galaxy is about to release there 1st full length album. They even had some people pre-order already, which was a first for them.

The title track for the new album is named 'Obsessed' (Olivia Rodrigo) and it's slightly different from music they've released in the past. While they used to focus on indie, and some jazz, this song is more rock n' roll. Youngie would even be ditching her keyboard to play the drums alongside Mei for some added rhythm and intensity.

They wrap up recording and 'Obsessed' is released.

Everyday the music video is out it gains another million views, which wasn't bad for Galaxy at all. By it's 7th day, at 7 million views, the unthinkable happens. Galaxy wins their 1st music show!

On Music Bank their announced as the winners, causing Jia to immediately break down into tears. Hayoung takes the trophy with a smile, bowing before walking over to comfort Jia. Youngie notices staff bringing the instruments back out and she runs to the drum set to show off her new skill. Mei stands behind her with a microphone in hand, blessing the crowd with her live vocals. This day would go down in Galaxy history.

Meanwhile, Beomgyu just finished his performance in one of the states. He lays down in his hotel bed and checks his phone. Two messages from the 01' liners group chat. Jeongin had linked a video and Chaeryeong responded, 'Great job Youngie, I'm so proud of you!'.

Curious, Gyu clicks on the link and sees the video of Galaxy's win. He was filled with joy seeing Youngie so happy on screen.

Beomgyu Googles what time it is in Korea before calling Youngie.

"AHHHH!" He screams the second she answers the phone.

"Ahh is right! Did you see?"

"I'm so happy for you!"

"We won, were winners, South Korea knows our name! We're at 11 million views now!"

"Also you played the drums?"

"Crazy right, I just learned them so I hope it came out good."

"More than good, you were amazing! Did you celebrate? Maybe go out drinking?"

"We did but I don't like drinking so I only took a few sips. Jia drank to stop crying, but then she got sentimental and cried even more!" They both laugh. "What about you, you're literally on World Tour! Tell me everything!"

Beomgyu starts going on about tonight's show when Youngie hears a 'ping'. She switches the call to speaker and places her phone down in front of her, opening her messages.

It was from an unknown number and read...

(Congrats on your win, you deserve it.)

Unknown ~

(This is Seungmin by the way)

Unknown ~

Seungmin? Like I.N.'s friend? 'It was nice of him to ask for my number to congratulate me.' She thinks, shrugging in off before focusing her attention back to Beomgyu.