Becoming a K-Pop Idol

Chapter 43

First Variety Show!

"So you said he would do it, for real?" JYP who was on the phone with Jaemin's manager right now was in complete and utter shock.

Jaemin had never accepted appearing on a variety show, ever. He had denied all requests, he simply refused to attend one. It was currently July the 30th, and as of now, he had never appeared on TV aside from dramas and award/model shows even once.

Something seemed to be holding him back, it's just that he didn't know what that was. JYP had asked Jaemin if he would appear on some of them, and even tried to persuade him, but he just said no without any negotiation possible.

In the end, he accepted it, his fame was big enough, so he didn't even have to. He was only worried about what that would cause in the reaction of fans, since they also wanted him to appear on tv shows.

"Yes, I was suprised as well, he suddenly decided he'd accept the invitation from that show..... What was it called again...." The manager quickly browsed through all the invitations in his e-mail, and found the variety show he was looking for.

JYP thought for a bit and said, "Do you maybe know why he accepted to do it?"

The manager grinned, "I might have an idea, but I'm not sure."

JYP responded, "Go ahead and tell me"

"It's probably the guests on that particular episode, or maybe it's the nature of the show as well." said the manager.

"Oh who are the guests then?" asked JYP.

The manager looked at the list of guests and said, "It's a few members from Girl's Generation and KARA. And some other people, but those are probably not as important."

JYP couldn't help but laugh out loud, "That brat, is that why he did it? No wonder he accepted to go on Strong Heart, members of Girl's Generation are literally present in almost every episode."

Now that The Moon Embracing the Sun and The Thieves had ended airing, he was even more wanted on variety shows.

Every show wanted him, desperately. Even Star King, one of the most well-known tv programs, wasn't an exception.

Hell, even Running Man, the most popular tv show in South Korea, had invited him over to be a guest.

JYP continued on talking with the manager, "Ok, I'll talk to him about what he should be careful about, it is his first time on a variety show after all. His image has to be kept, he also shouldn't reveal anything shocking, I don't want to have any scandals about him showing up."

The manager hummed, "Hmmm, that's true, I'll send him to your office then, bye."

"Ok, bye" said JYP.

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Jaemin had received the message and was on his way to JYP right now.

He had thought about this very thoroughly, on what show he should appear on. And he eventually decided to go on Strong Heart.

His personality and image wasn't really fit for variety shows at all, so he would need to show something else instead of making a fool out of himself. It was the perfect chance to show that he wasn't only a master in acting, but a master in dancing as well.

It'd be better if his fans themselves requested him to join an idol group, and not him. He could avoid basically most of the hate that way, since he had already proven himself to be good enough to actually join one.