Reborn as a K-Pop Trainee with a System
Chapter 8: Jealousy, Fan Wars & Joon's Emotional Damage
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Previously on Joon's Daily Struggles:
Mirae confessed (kind of).
Minho was not happy (definitely).
Joon is now stuck in a love triangle (he never asked for).
System is laughing at his misery.
And just when Joon thought things couldn't get worse—his fandom exploded.
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Ding! [Breaking News Alert!]
🔥 [#JoonMirae and #MinJoon trending on Korean Twitter!]
#JoonMirae: Fans shipping Joon and Mirae after their 'sweet moments.'
#MinJoon: Fans who think Minho is 'protecting his man.'
#WhoWillWin: Fans fighting over who Joon belongs to.
Joon, reading all this on his phone: "…I hate my life."
Jaesoo peeked over his shoulder. "Bro, you've got more ships than the Indian Navy."
Bora: "Joon-oppa, did you secretly sign up for a romance drama?"
Joon groaned. "Why am I suffering?"
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Minho's Unexpected Move
Later that day, Joon entered the practice room. Minho was already there—waiting.
Joon stopped. "Hyung?"
Minho: "Sit."
Joon gulped. "Am I about to get scolded?"
Minho crossed his arms. "No. But I have a question."
Joon sat down hesitantly. "Okay…?"
Minho: "Do you like Mirae?"
Joon choked on air. "WHAT?!"
Minho's gaze was sharp. "Answer me."
Joon waved his hands wildly. "No! No way! I mean, she's nice, but I barely know her!"
Minho's shoulders relaxed. "Good."
Joon blinked. "Wait, why does it matter—"
Minho stood up and left.
Joon stared after him. What just happened?!
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Mirae's Surprise Attack
The next day, Joon was enjoying his lunch when Mirae appeared out of nowhere.
Mirae: "Oppa~"
Joon nearly dropped his chopsticks. "Mirae?! What's up?"
She smiled. "Can I sit with you?"
Before Joon could answer, she sat down next to him—close.
Joon's brain: ERROR 404.
The other trainees watched with wide eyes. Some whispered. Some giggled.
Jaesoo: "This is better than TV."
Bora: "Bro, you're doomed."
Mirae leaned in. "So… about that coffee date?"
Joon's entire body went stiff. "Uh—"
Before he could speak, a tray slammed onto the table.
Minho sat down. "He's busy."
Joon: "HYUNG?!"
Mirae raised an eyebrow. "Minho-hyung, why are you always interrupting?"
Minho, deadpan: "Why are you always bothering him?"
The room went silent.
Joon: "…Okay, let's all calm down—"
Mirae: "Are you jealous?"
Joon: "NOPE, NOT HAVING THIS CONVERSATION—"
Minho, completely serious: "What if I am?"
Joon: "I AM LEAVING."
Joon grabbed his tray and RAN.
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System Notification:
[Mission: Avoid Love Triangle Drama—FAILED.]
[Penalty: Emotional Damage.]
Joon, lying on the dorm bed: "Kill me now."
Jaesoo: "Nah bro, this is too entertaining."
Bora: "Just pick one already."
Joon: "I PICK PEACE."
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Next Chapter Teasers:
🔥 Minho makes a move?!
🔥 Mirae isn't backing down!
🔥 Joon's viral moment gets worse!
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A/N:
Minho just dropped the JEALOUSY BOMB! Who do you ship—#JoonMirae or #MinJoon?! Let me know, and I'll add more masala!