Resetting Again Today

※ This work contains depictions of voluntary and involuntary death. Reader discretion is advised.
※ The story includes fan reactions and, for atmosphere, intentionally does not always follow standard spelling rules.

Park Yeoul, leader of the struggling idol group D.I.Y., is murdered by a sasaeng who tells him not to come between fellow members Jin Yoorim and Eden.

After that, without knowing why, Park Yeoul regresses and keeps dying over and over. Exhausted, he remembers the sasaeng’s words.

Convinced that the regression will end only if Jin Yoorim and Eden become a couple, Park Yeoul repeats the cycle in pursuit of a perfect ending.

By the time regression has become routine, he meets Jin Yoorim and Eden, who now seem to retain memories from before each loop…

And finally, when waking up again became more terrifying than dying, I realized the true purpose of this regression.

1. The success of D.I.Y.

For this success, I seem to be a necessary factor, so quitting is impossible. But apparently, me serving as leader isn’t a required element.

2. Improvement of the relationship between main vocalist Jin Yoorim and rapper Eden.

In other words, a romance.

…Even if we reached the top tier as idols, the moment their relationship collapsed, I would die and regress.

At the same time, even if they became inseparable lovers, the instant our group failed, I would die and regress—on repeat.

And, speaking as a seasoned regressor:
—This round is ruined. A quick reset is the only answer.

Background/Genre: Modern setting, 201 system, salvation, regression, entertainment industry, dark themes, shifting POV, fan reactions

Story Keywords: Handsome top, beautiful top, devoted top, younger top, one-sided-love top, handsome bottom, indifferent bottom, older bottom

Jin Yoorim (Top 1): Main vocalist of the failed idol group D.I.Y.
So beautiful that Eden once mistook him for a girl when they were younger. He barely reached 170 cm at sixteen, but kept growing past twenty until he surpassed Park Yeoul’s height. Obsessed with Park Yeoul.
“Hyung, aren’t you curious how far I can go?”

Eden (Top 2): Main rapper of the failed idol group D.I.Y.
According to Park Yeoul, he’s the textbook definition of a good-looking man. D.I.Y.’s visual and variety-show member. For the sake of the group, he’s even willing to cooperate with Jin Yoorim, who despises him.
“What if I told you I’m in love with you, hyung? Would you believe me?”

Park Yeoul (Bottom): Leader and producing member of the failed idol group D.I.Y.
After being murdered by an obsessive fan, regression became his everyday reality. His goal is to end the cycle and die for good. He’ll do anything to achieve that—even drive a fountain pen into his own throat or give his body to someone he doesn’t care about.

When to Read: When you want a story where an indifferent older bottom, whose life has become a series of regressions, gets entangled with dangerous younger tops.

Memorable Quote:
“Yoorim, then will you grant me one favor?”
I cupped Jin Yoorim’s face in both hands as he nodded frantically and whispered softly,
“Sleep with Eden for me.”