Transmigrated From Thug to Idol
Chapter 1
In the bustling streets of shanghai, a notorious thug named Chen Jun Hao ruled with an iron fist . Known for his strength and ruthlessness, Jun Hao was feared by many. The year was 2022, and he had gone up from being a lackey to the right hand man of the boss of the white tiger gang.
….
“Jun Hao ! Boss wants to see you,”
Jun Hao
“ where is the boss?”
Bo wen
“ In the warehouse. He wants you there now.”
Jun Hao
“ I’m going” let go of his cigarette and went to the warehouse.
He passed by his underlinings as he walked. They were bowing their head in respect. Jun Hao was pleased. After serving as a lackey – running errands, cleaning toilets, and doing dirty work for the past eight years, he was finally promoted to the boss’s right-hand man.
It was well deserved. Jun Hao helped the boss obtain the land he had always wanted.
He arrived at the warehouse. The stench of gasoline and blood mixed in the air which made his nostrils burn . It was dark – like it always was when he met the boss . Jun Hao still does not know the face and identity of their boss , but he knows he has a distinct White Tiger tattoo on his left arm.
Jun Hao
"You called for me ?"
White tiger Boss
"Ah, Jun Hao. It’s nice to see you after a while. I heard you’re doing well these days."
Jun Hao
"Yes,"*smiles * "the territories are under control."
White tiger Boss
"That’s good. How’s your sister ?"
Jun Hao
*he smiled * "She’s still crazy for those Korean idols. She begs me every night to fly her to South Korea, but ya know i don’t have enough money for that." * he chuckled *
Jun Hao’s sister, Mei Ling, is the only family member he has left. Their father was Chinese while their mother was Korean. As a result, Jun Hao knows how to speak both languages since their mother would talk to him in her native language when she was still alive. However, his mother died after giving birth to Mei Ling and his father overdosed on drugs not long after.
At the young age of 8, he had to take care of his sister and live in an orphanage. When he turned 18 , he started looking for jobs but couldn’t find a decent- paying one since he wasn’t able to finish high school.
When he was fighting off bullies one day, the boss took him in and made him a lackey. He was taught how to fight, negotiate, and manipulate other people. He knew the boss was a bad person, but he rewarded Jun Hao with a decent pay .
White tiger Boss
*chuckled * "That’s good. At least she’s of legal age now, right ?"
Jun Hao
*he frowned * "yes ," *he answered slowly * "why did you ask that ?"
White tiger Boss
"No reason"* the boss brushed it off.*
White tiger Boss
"Did you close the deal with the Thunder Dragons?"
Jun Hao
"Yes," he boasted. " I got the briefcase you wanted."
White tiger Boss
"Give it to me "
Jun Hao
"My pay hasn’t been given this month, boss. I need it so I can finally pay for my sister’s tuition. I’m sorry to withhold the information from you, but I will give it as soon as I get my pay."
The boss was not pleased by Jun Hao’s answer. He had been wary of Jun Hao since becoming the right- hand man.
White tiger Boss
"Give me the briefcase " he insisted.
The boss had enough of Jun Hao . He heard rumours from other members that Jun Hao was becoming stronger, and he was threatened by that fact. The boss had to take the briefcase by force if Jun Hao didn’t want to give it to him willingly.
Just then, Jun Hao felt a chill run down his spine, followed by footsteps entering the warehouse.
Jun Hao
"Bo wen? What are you doing here ?" He asked
Bo wen
* he remained silent and pointed a gun at his head*
Jun Hao tried to get away, but another member held onto his arms, making him unable to move.
Jun Hao
* his jaw clenched as he looked at the gang members he once trusted *
Jun Hao
"What are you all doing ?"
White tiger Boss
"Such a shame, Jun Hao " the boss coldly said. "You’re a good man– a very good man, indeed. But I can’t have my right hand man disrespecting me, do we?"
Jun Hao scrambled to escape their hold, but he had no fight against 5 people. He was only one, and the boss was right before him. The boss pulled out a gun and placed it on his temple.
Jun Hao
"Don’t do this, boss. I did everything I could for the gang."
White tiger Boss
" you did " the boss said.
White tiger Boss
“And I’m afraid you will only get stronger. So , it’s better to eliminate you now before you become my enemy.”
Jun Hao
*Vision turned black *
Jun Hao
*gasped for air as he woke up . He looked around and saw himself in an unfamiliar room. It was small– even smaller than the beat down apartment he used to live with his sister .*
Jun Hao
(How did he get here?)
Jun Hao
(Did somebody save his life ?)
Jun Hao’s fist clenched when he remembered what happened. After slaving his life away to the gang for 8 years, this is how his boss repay him?
At least he was still alive. He didn’t know what would happen if he died and didn’t get to look after his sister.
Jun Hao
*Jun Hao stood up from the bed and felt lighter than usual. His stiff muscles fell more nimble. It was as if he had aged backwards. His skin was fairer, too. *
Jun Hao
(What had happened ?)
Jun Hao
"Mei Ling?" He called for his sister but stopped when his voice sounded different. It was more delicate, very different from the husky and gruff smoker voice he had.
Everything felt foreign and weird, so he washed his face in the bathroom. He washed it thoroughly, his collar and sleeves getting wet.
After washing his face, he looked up and stared at his reflection in the mirror.
June
"Ah! Who is that?" *he took a step back and held onto his face , feeling the soft skin of the young lad*
System Fu
[System has been integrated.]
Suddenly a vibrant holographic display appears in the centre of the room , projecting the image of a sleek, futuristic AI system.
System Fu
[Congratulations , Chen Jun Hao . You have been chosen.]
June
* his eyes widened in surprise, his curiosity piqued.*
June
"Chosen? Chosen for what ?"
System Fu
[you have been selected as the host to embark on a transformative journey to become a top idol ]
Jun Hao’s jaw drops , a mix of fear and disbelief wash over his face. And just like that , everything turned black once again.
Author
See you guys tomorrow 😝
Chapter : 2
Author
Let’s continue our story.
System Fu
[Oh, good. You’re awake.]
June
*For the second time in the night, Jun Hao woke up with a gasp. He looked around the room but didn’t see anyone. Instead, he felt dizzy because of the swift movement *
System Fu
[Careful, host . You just fell down in the bathroom. You don’t have any money to go to the hospital.]
June
*his eyes widened when he realised what happened earlier. He ran to the dresser and looked at his face . Indeed , he looked very different. More handsome and youthful like a flower boy.*
June
"Who is this ?" * he whispered *
System Fu
[This is you , host . You’re Choi Joon-ho.]
He laughed out loud. He really thinks he is going insane.
June
(Did he actually died?)
System Fu
[yes , you died. But your soul continues to live. It is now in Choi Joon-ho’s body.]
June
"Who are you?" *looking around *
System Fu
[ i thought you won’t ask . My name is Fu, and i am your system. Have you heard of transmigration before?]
His sister was a fan of novels like such, so she would tell him stories from time to time. However, he didn’t expect that it would actually happen to him.
System Fu
[that is what happened, host. Read the screen to know more about your current body.]
A project was cast infront of him .
June
*took a step back in surprise *
System Fu
[Born to be an idol. You have been chosen to fulfill Choi Joon-ho’s lifelong dream! ]
Choi joon-ho , born in 2002. He works at a convenience store at night and is a trainee for Phoenix Entertainment. He had been training for 6 years and was promised a debut during the year. However, a new trainee came and took his spot. Not even a year later, they became the well-known boy group CHAOS.
Since then, he has been depressed. However, he didn’t want to end his dream. So he joined another company after paying them 1000 dollars. He was scammed out of his money and was kicked out of his former apartment. So he moved to this beat-up apartment to have a fresh start.
However, he made some enemies in this unfriendly neighbourhood. He found another company to take him in, but the thugs in the area made rumours that he was a bully. So, he ended up being rejected by his last resort. He didn’t have any parents or friends to hold onto, so in the end, he decided to end his life.
June
*he sighed when finished reading the kid’s life story *
His story was similar to Jun Hao’s , but he was so young. He was only the same age as his sister. Why did his life end so quickly?
System Fu
[ You’re responsible for continuing his dream, host. ]
As much as he pitied the teen, he didn’t want to become an idol. He already knew a lot of idols because of his sister, and he definitely did not want that life.
June
"Take me back to my world instead. My sister is waiting for me."
System Fu
[ system declines. The host cannot reject the offer]
June
"I decline " *he repeated *
June
"Find another host to fulfill his dream "
System Fu
[ system declines. The host has been finalized]
June
*he sighed and hesitated for a while. He peeked outside the window and saw a completely different world. It looked like he was far away from Shanghai. Instead, he is in seoul, South Korea! Even the street names were written in Korean. No way. He must be dreaming. *
He went in front of the dresser again and banged his head on the mirror, causing it to shatter into pieces. He had cuts all over his face, but he didn’t care.
June
" Shit ! That hurts. I’m not dreaming."
System Fu
[ Everything is real, host. Let me show you something.]
Just then, the projection flashed another scene. It was his sister, and she was laughing with her peers. It seemed like she was in school with her friends, and they were watching the latest music video of their favourite group.
System Fu
[ That is your sister right now, host. She had lost her memories since your death and is now living with a good family.]
June
*Jun Hao smiled as he gazed at his sister’s gleeful face. At least he now knows that she’s doing okay.*
System Fu
[ However, she will die if you don’t accept the mission.]
June
" What ?" He exclaimed.
System Fu
[ That is the consequence, host. Your sister will die when you decline, but will continue to live a happy life once you accept the mission.]
June
" Mei Ling" he whispered.
He can’t let his sister die . In the end, she was the only one he had left.
June
" Will i be able to see my sister again?"
System Fu
[ When you fulfill the mission, you will know. But for now, all i can promise is her safety ]
System Fu
[ Do you accept the mission ?]
June
" Do you promise my sister a good life ?"
System Fu
[ The system promises. A contract had been signed.]
June
He sighed. " Then I accept "
System Fu
[ Wise choice, host. For now, you’re no longer Chen Jun Hao. You are JUNE - an aspiring idol.]
Author
Do you guys have siblings like Jun Hao?
Author
They love me the most in the whole world. They’re so kind , generous , and everything a brothers should have
Author
🙄 even i can’t believe myself
Author
I want to believe that is actually the truth but…. Reality is beyond imagination.😭
Author
I will be glad if they didn’t bully or annoy me to death .
Author
But…. It will be boring life without them. 🤧
Author
So , what do you think? Do you guys also have siblings?
Chapter : 3
Author
Are you all ready ?
System Fu
[ These are your stats, host. Every aspect is from the former Choi Joon-ho.]
June
* Looking with wide eyes * 👀
June
( How is he a trainee for 6 years but only has stats like this? It’s no wonder he didn’t debut. Even Bo Wen probably has better stats than him.)
System Fu
[ You shouldn’t talk about the dead like that, host .]
June
"How am i going to be an idol with stats like this? It’s impossible!"
System Fu
[ Don’t worry, host. Your stats can always be improved. When complete tasks and side-missions, you have the chance to upgrade your skills.]
June
" Can i upgrade them now? "
System Fu
[ These are the missions for the day :
1 . Give coffee to the old grandma downstairs.
2 . Sing a song without your voice cracking.
3 . Have someone call you " handsome ". ]
System Fu
[ The missions will be replaced with new ones when you accomplish them.]
June
( These missions were easy! He decided to get first one done so he could at least be decent in singing.)
He made coffee and went downstairs, knocking on the door. It didn’t take long before the door opened, but it wasn’t an old grandma who did. Instead, a small child looked up at him with wide eyes.
June
" Where’s ya grandma, kid?"
The child merely looked at him with horror before bursting into tears.
June
" What ? Why are you crying? Man up and tell me where your grandma is!"
The little boy cried even harder, making June’s ears hurt.
June
* he clicked his tongue and kneeled down to his level. He tried to smile but it came out as an intimidating grimace.*
June
" Show me your grandma ."
The little kid wailed and tipped the boiling cup of coffee towards June, causing the liquid to splash over his chest and face .
June
" LITTLE DEMON ! " he screamed as he wiped his face with shirt .
The door slammed closed, and he was left with a burning face.
System Fu
[ You need to wash your face, host. That can cause a scar.]
June
* June trudged upstairs in a sour mood .*
He thought he was going to get his skills upgraded, but the little boy ruined everything! It seemed like these missions were not as easy as he thought.
He went to bathroom to splash his face with cold water and frowned when he saw how bad he looked. His face was red from hot liquid, he had small scars from the broken mirror, and there was a forming bruise on his head because of his fall a while ago.
He clicked his tongue and left the bathroom, determined to get his stats up . However, with his current appearance, he definitely won’t be able to complete the third task. So, he decided to try out the second one.
He brought out his phone and looked for a song. He played Shining Light by the idol group IMMORTALS. As much as he hated to admit it, he knew a lot of idol music since Mei Ling would always blast them in the living room. At this point, he knew about K-pop as much as his sister.
Other than that, all he listened to was songs from the 1970s and Chinese rap songs. The thugs from his gang loved music like those.
June
* Closed his eyes and trying to sing*
Jun Hao was actually quite a good singer when he was in his old body. It was his dream to become a singer when he was younger, and the nuns would always let him sing when they were still living in the orphanage.
However, when he got older and became oriented to reality, he realized that being a singer was only for the rich. They had to train and wait until producers actually liked them before they could start making money. So, he let go of that dream and decided to become a thug.
June
* He closed his eyes and remembered how he used to sing when he was young. *
June
"In the darkest night, a flicker caught my eye
A shimmering glow, a spark that reached the sky
A beacon of hope, a flame that burned so bright
I couldn't turn away, it ignited something deep inside
Through the trials and the tears, through the storm and the rain”
June
" That light kept shining, it whispered my name
And as I walked this path, uncertain and unsure
I knew deep within, my dreams would endure
You're the shining light, guiding me through the night
You're the fire that burns, igniting my soul so bright
In the face of doubt, I'll spread my wings and fly
For dreams never die, they reach beyond the sky""
June finished the song without any trouble. His voice was still shaky because of Joon-ho's underdeveloped vocal cords, but his past skills came in handy. His voice did not crack, and he had a tone that was full of potential.
June
* opened his eyes and saw the screen pop up in front of his face *
System Fu
[Congratulations! You have finished the second mission. Please pick an aspect to improve.]
June
*June placed his hand under his chin and thought for a while. His voice had a lot of potential, and if he improved on this, he'd have a better chance of debuting.*
System Fu
[ Current grade : B-]
June
" Aren’t you going to replace the missions ?"
System Fu
[The missions only reset once you complete the whole set. Please do your best to complete them, host. I wish you could improve before the competition starts.]
June
" Competition?" * taken aback *
System Fu
[Why, yes! Did I forget to tell you?]
System Fu
[Silly me! Choi Joon-ho applied to join an idol survival show before he passed, and he had now been accepted.]
System Fu
You are now part of the popular show
"Rising Stars!" The system wishes you luck.]
Author
That’s it for today 😉
Author
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