Siblings Work in Business (123)
“It wasn’t a real fight, haha.”
“Oh my, what kind of fight did I imagine?”
“Like, a fistfight?”
“Goodness, haha. Ye-chan, do you have superpowers? How did you know?! Hahaha.”
“Haha. It wasn’t that kind of fight…”
Although the word ‘fight’ could be misleading, Ye-chan casually clarified, or rather, tried to, but there was an unexpected obstacle.
Tae-hyun, slightly drunk, muttered,
—Hey, Chan.
—Yeah?
—I’m seriously asking, have they ever not fought?
—Uh, uh! Uh?
Tae-hyun’s casual remark made Ye-chan genuinely flustered.
Perhaps because Ji Ye-chan’s public image was that of a sharp perfectionist…
This unexpected side of him drew enthusiastic responses, not just from Toxin’s ‘Potion,’ but also from E% and general listeners.
After regaining his composure, Ye-chan continued with his story.
—Eun-ho often teased Eun-ji about the difference between ‘ya-chae’ (vegetables) and ‘chae-so’ (another word for vegetables).
—Vegetables?
Although Eun-ho started it as a tease, it unintentionally sparked a debate among others.
The maknae line – Oh Hyun, Joo Song-min, and Seo Seung-yeon – who had never raised their voices in front of Ye-chan and Tae-hyun since their debut…
Started arguing in their group chat, then escalated to a group call, having a serious discussion.
Eun-ji listened intently to their debate, while Eun-ho, who started it all, apologized profusely, posting emoticons of banging his head on the ground.
While Ye-chan was telling the story, ‘vegetables,’ ‘chae-so,’ and ‘ya-chae’ were trending at #1, #2, and #3, respectively.
Eun-ho, hearing the story, facepalmed and chuckled awkwardly.
—It seems like I’ve opened another can of worms…
Various opinions, similar yet subtly different, poured in, like ‘Leafy and stem vegetables are called ya-chae’ or ‘It doesn’t matter which word you use.’
Son Seong-hee, using her authority as the host, shut down the debate, saying, “Just eat your vegetables, everyone.”
—And there was this other time…
Ye-chan continued with his stories.
The time Eun-ho and Eun-ji’s playful banter in the group chat turned into a serious argument…
The time they declared, “I’m going to have a real-life PVP fight,” and disappeared…
The time Ji Ye-chan told CEO Park about it, and the CEO went to their dorm in the middle of the night…
Since Eun-ho and Eun-ji fought at least once a day, like a daily event, there was no shortage of stories.
—How did you meet Toxin?
The PD and Son Seong-hee initially intended to ask about the relationship between Toxin and E-UNG, as planned.
But they were captivated by the stories about ‘Toxin witnessing the real-life sibling fights.’
After a while, the topic naturally shifted to the interview about “Wise.”
—We had the opportunity to meet them thanks to our CEO.
—Oh! E-UNG’s CEO is the former Team Leader Park Chang-seok, Toxin’s hero, right?
—Haha, yes.
—Toxin are such huge seniors, you must have been very nervous.
—I thought so too, but the seniors were much younger than I expected.
—I try to stay young.
Ye-chan, still on the phone, added playfully.
—Hahaha. Oh my, is that a subtle way of saying you’re immature?
—No! Not at all!
Eun-ho’s face paled at Son Seong-hee’s playful jab.
—Eun-ho, so that’s how it is. That’s why…
—No, hyung, what do you mean ‘that’s why’— Ah, hyung, if you say that, I, I really, that’s not what I meant!
Ji Ye-chan’s playful teasing only made things worse.
Everyone in the studio burst out laughing at Eun-ho’s flustered reaction.
—Haha, I’m just kidding. Just a joke.
—Two more jokes, and I’ll become the Joker. Hahaha.
Just as the atmosphere was turning awkward because of Eun-ho’s joke…
—Yo! Rhyme!
Eun-ji, like a good sister, chimed in, changing the mood.
—I’ll do the dishes in exchange for the cover, teacher.
Eun-ho, seemingly used to this, calmly accepted her offer. Their natural exchange made Son Seong-hee burst out laughing.
—Yes, I’ll do them twice. Thank you for the harmony. Excellent service.
After a while of laughter and banter, the conversation returned to the initial topic.
—The seniors were very considerate of us.
—Toxin and E-UNG are very different groups, in terms of members, age, and experience, but the atmosphere was very warm.
—I think it’s because we’re both under the same CEO.
—Oh.
—We definitely have one thing in common.
—That’s right.
Eun-ji, who had been listening quietly, nodded and added,
—A while ago, or rather, this morning, Senior Seo Seung-yeon told us about ‘how to avoid the CEO’s lectures,’ which was very helpful.
—Oh my, hahaha! How to avoid lectures?
—Yes. When our CEO starts lecturing, he goes on for hours without taking a breath, like Rapper Outsider.
Eun-ji stretched out her arms, trying to visually represent ‘hours.’
Eun-ho nodded seriously, as if he could relate.
—Hahaha. I can see how that would be helpful!
Son Seong-hee laughed so hard she clutched her side.
Thanks to the PD’s experience, which rivaled Son Seong-hee’s…
The broadcast was mostly ad-libs.
But the PD, seemingly enjoying the lighthearted atmosphere, let it continue without intervention.
—To all our City Echoes listeners, E%, and Potion! Please show a lot of love for ‘Wise,’ and also for the upcoming… ah, is this a secret?
—Why? What else is coming up?
Son Seong-hee, unable to contain her curiosity, asked when Ji Ye-chan paused, leaving her hanging.
—We’re all working together to support E-UNG…
—Tae-hyun, hey, hey!
Unexpectedly, it was the drunk Tae-hyun who revealed their secret.
Ji Ye-chan quickly covered his mouth and said his goodbyes.
—Anyway, please show a lot of love for ‘Wise’ and E-UNG.
After Ji Ye-chan’s flustered farewell, the long, almost date-like phone call ended.
Perhaps because of Ji Ye-chan’s strong presence…
…a brief silence fell over the studio.
—Oh! XXXX-nim asked, ‘Eun-ho and Eun-ji, you also have a YouTube channel?’
But thanks to Son Seong-hee’s smooth hosting skills, the conversation transitioned into a Q&A session with the listeners.
—Ah, YouTube. Well, we are in the videos, but we don’t manage the channel ourselves. Until recently, it was the CEO’s hobby. Haha.
—Seriously? Then the editing and everything…?
—Yes, the CEO did everything. So, the number of pictures of his cat in the videos is an indicator of how messy Eun-ji’s room is, ugh.
Eun-ho clutched his side, as if hit by an invisible force, and stopped mid-sentence.
He had initially intended to continue, fueled by a rebellious spirit.
But the moment he made eye contact with Eun-ji…
He bit his lip, as if making a silent promise not to say anything more.
—Haha. The CEO even manages YouTube… wow, that’s amazing.
Son Seong-hee expressed her sincere admiration for CEO Park.
—XXXX-nim asked, ‘How did you get your nicknames on YouTube?’ Oh my, do you have nicknames for each other?
Eun-ho and Eun-ji froze, exchanging bewildered glances.
‘What is she talking about?’
‘How would I know?’
—Haha, oh my goodness. Everyone, look at their faces! Hahaha. They’re like, ‘What is she talking about?!’ Hahaha.
Son Seong-hee burst out laughing, amused by their identical, shocked expressions.
[Rockfish, Pumpkin]
The PD, also chuckling, quietly gave them a hint.
‘Ah!’ ‘That’s it—’ Eun-ho and Eun-ji seemed to have realized, regaining their composure.
—Well, they’re not exactly nicknames…
Eun-ho explained, mentioning Eun-ji’s pranks with the MIDI program and the snowman incident.
He also casually mentioned that the videos were on YouTube, successfully promoting their channel.
Apparently, they received a record number of messages that day.
Initially, the PD, Eun-ho, and Eun-ji had planned to just promote “Wise” and leave.
But Toxin’s unexpected appearance had a huge impact, changing their plans.
The perceptive PD decided to go with the flow.
As a result, although a bit chaotic, the broadcast was a success.
Use
On their way home after ‘City Echoes (Part 2)’…
…the atmosphere in the car was surprisingly quiet, contrasting with the cheerful mood of the broadcast.
The broadcast had been a success.
Overall, it was.
But Toxin’s phone call segment played a significant role in that.
As if to prove it, the moment the focus shifted back to Eun-ho and Eun-ji, the number of messages noticeably decreased.
[Wasn’t this a Toxin broadcast? Why did they hang up?]
Many messages showed that the guests had overshadowed the main act.
Despite Son Seong-hee’s efforts to create a good atmosphere with her cheerful reactions, Toxin’s popularity was undeniable.
It felt like Toxin, not E-UNG, were the ‘special guests.’
It was inevitable, since “Wise” was a collaboration with Toxin.
‘But the results were good.’
In the end, results were what mattered.
Eun-ho, trying to dispel his thoughts, looked out the window with a wistful gaze.