Damn Idol - Chapter 173



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Episode 173

As I ran back to the dorm, I imagined how the members would react to my suggestion.

There is a high probability that they will be embarrassed, wondering why the second album is already out when the first album was released.

But, looking at the tendencies of the members of Sedalbaekil, it didn’t seem like they would oppose it outright.

Wouldn’t they release a few singles or mini-albums as a buffer zone before releasing a second album?

I had that thought.

I never imagined this kind of reaction.

“okay.”

“do.”

“Is the sophomore jinx okay?”

The members nodded coolly and then went back to focusing on the board game.

“… … ?”

I’m a little confused.

I know I made a fuss, but is this something that can be decided so easily?

But, strangely enough, there was no mood to continue talking.

Because everyone is looking at the board game board with a determination to fight for their lives.

I was 50% embarrassed and 50% relieved, so I just watched the board game from the side.

“The end! It’s the end, right?”

The winner was Koo Tae-hwan.

“ah…….”

“fraud.”

“You were holding the bank run card the whole time?”

The members put away their board games with a sigh of regret and then look at me.

“Shall we do it together?”

“No, that’s not it… …. Can I prepare the second album?”

“Because I said I would do it?”

“Is it okay if I don’t release a mini album or a single album?”

“You want to pay? Then you should pay.”

Of course I don’t want to pay.

Because the devil only counts physical album sales.

But that was my position, and wasn’t the members’ position different?

Cognitive dissonance sets in and he pauses for a moment, then Onsemiro laughs as if he finds it ridiculous.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Zion broken.”

It was Koo Tae-hwan who gave me the answer.

“That’s prejudice.”

“… … .”

“If we were normal people, we wouldn’t have beaten everyone up and come here for three months and a hundred days.”

Although there was no subject, Koo Tae-hwan knew exactly what my prejudices were.

Singers who achieve success focus on success, not music.

That they want to make money easily rather than working hard on music.

Wanting to find balance in life.

Yeah, I have this bias.

No, it’s just too much of a bias, and it’s something I’ve experienced with too many people over too long.

But Koo Tae-hwan was saying that Se-dal-baek-il was a bit different.

They say that they are not okay either.

Like me.

I feel like we’ve had similar conversations a few times, but I still find myself doubting my teammates.

I think this is the second time I’ve made this pledge.

Let’s not be discouraged until three months and a hundred days disappoint us.

Then Ion opened his mouth.

“Have you thought about a second album? Or should you start thinking about it now?”

“I have been thinking about something.”

“While making an Apple commercial?”

“No. While watching Masked Robber.”

“Us? What is it?”

Lee Ion and Gu Tae-hwan open their eyes wide.

It was a vague idea, but it became concrete while playing with GOTM.

I had that thought a while ago.

That the songs from my previous life shouldn’t become the best songs of my life.

If that happens, my skills will stagnate and I will be looking back.

The worst thing is that I am looking back at myself repeating an infinite regress.

So I have to write the best song of my life in this episode.

I wanted to do it and I had the confidence to do it.

“Brother Leeon and Koo Tae-hwan.”

“uh?”

“Choi Jae-seong.”

“yes?”

“Come with me, Onsemiro.”

“huh?”

“We will release our second album as a unit.”

“You’re releasing a second album as a unit? You’re releasing a total of three albums?”

“No. There is only one album.”

“Isn’t that nonsense?”

The members didn’t understand what I was saying, and I don’t want to explain it to them yet.

I don’t want to show it.

But one thing is certain.

I will show you magic.

A magic that has never been attempted in the history of K-pop, or even in the history of popular music.

In the name of three months and one hundred days.

* * *

Chris Edwards met Zion in Seaside Heights, and they were to meet again a few months later.

Zion looked comfortable in Seaside Heights.

It might be the leisure that comes from being in a place, but I also felt that something had changed mentally.

Should I say that I’ve let go of my obsession and become a bit more relaxed?

I don’t know if that will help or hurt musically.

For some people, practicing compulsively every day helps them improve, while for others, playing whenever the urge comes helps them improve.

Art and music are things that defy schematization.

but…….

“That crazy guy.”

“Why are you swearing all of a sudden?”

“It’s so ridiculous. Why do my skills improve every time I see you?”

Hanshion chuckled at Edward’s words.

“My skills are the same. It’s not something that can be easily improved upon.”

“But it’s different every time I see it?”

“That’s because your eye for detail has improved. Your eyesight has improved, so you can see my skills better.”

I shook my head in disbelief.

In the meantime, the band gathered together.

Since Han Shion left yesterday, the players haven’t slept a wink.

They just sat in the practice room and continued to play their instruments.

That’s how shocking the performance and teachings that Han Si-on showed were.

“Okay, then… … .”

At that moment, Han Si-on, who was about to take a chance, stopped.

“Come to think of it, I still don’t know the name. What’s the name of the band?”

“It hasn’t been decided, there are two candidates. One is BOTY.”

“Botti? Band Of The Year?”

“that’s right.”

“I think everyone will think of Battle of the Year. It’s a street hip-hop competition with a long history.”

“It doesn’t matter. What would you do if you considered all that?”

“I don’t think it’s bad. It’s a bit childish, but that’s the flavor of the original band name.”

“What are you talking about? Your team name is the most childish in the world.”

“Sedalbaekil is a cool name.”

“That’s funny.”

“What are the other candidates?”

“Gram Of The Year. Dave Logan’s idea.”

Chris Edwards tilted his head as he said that.

It was because an unknown emotion was clearly written on Han Si-on’s face.

But the feeling disappeared in an instant.

“Botti is better.”

“Really? I like GOTY better.”

“Not really. First, we need a name, so let’s call him Boti.”

This may not be known to anyone here, but GOTM was originally called GOTY.

Hansion changed the lineup of GOTM a few times, but kept guitarist Dave Logan and drummer Andrew Gunn.

GOTY was Dave Logan’s idea.

Since the memories of the regressor are always mixed up, Han Shion would change the names little by little whenever he upgraded the team.

At first it was GOTY, and after changing members once it was GOTM.

Here, M stood for Month, not Minute.

Next up was Gram Of The Day, and when they finalized the lineup they became GOTM.

“Anyway, the performance is more important than the name.”

“What are you going to do about the vocals?”

“For now, we’re only going to use guest vocalists.”

There are more bands without vocals than you might think.

Bands like Blotted Science and Maybeshewill have enjoyed considerable popularity without vocalists.

Although they are often called an instrumental rock band, BOTY is not that kind of band.

Instrumental rock bands exclude or minimize lyrics in their songs, and BOTY’s concept was to consistently use guest vocals.

This was a promotional intention of HR Corporation.

HR Corporation has a stronger production line than any other company, but is short on players.

It’s rare to find a band that’s particularly beloved by the traditional white market.

So, we worked on a song project with people recommended by Han Si-on, and ended up creating a planned band.

If it was HR Corporation, they would have had the insight to guess their talents.

Come to think of it, Han Si-on had never heard of who the vocalist was.

This was not because he was not interested in it, but because it was a tribute song to GOTM.

This song was created while thinking about GOTM in the past that no one knew about, and it was passed on to the GOTM members through Chris Edwards.

So there is no place for Han Si-on, who was a vocalist and second player.

They wanted to use it however they wanted.

But Chris Edwards said something unexpected.

“I’ll have to think about it after I finish recording, but you’re also a candidate.”

“Me? Who said that?”

“Why not? It will help team activities.”

“Okay. I’m satisfied with the composition of this song.”

Because our relationship is over.

Han Si-on, who said that, called together the GOTM, or rather BOTY members.

And then I started directing.

Your playing won’t improve overnight, but you can develop a clear direction.

Han Si-on was a director who could produce results better than anyone else in the world if the artist understood his directing.

“Guitar! The beat is right, but your heart is late. Don’t follow. The electric guitar is a six-string orchestra.”

“Drums. Don’t get too far ahead of yourself. Why does the frame of the house need to be fancy? The other members will fill in the fancy stuff.”

“Bass! Don’t get buried.”

“If this is how it is, it would be better to record each member individually and do it with a machine. That means you are not a proper band.”

Kang Seok-woo, who was taking pictures of all of this, was honestly a little puzzled.

Among the artists gathered here, Han Si-on is the youngest and has the least experience.

Even though it was successful, isn’t its history too short?

But no artist has dared to challenge Han Si-on’s sarcasm.

I just grit my teeth and follow it as if it were the Bible.

‘Is Han Shion’s directing that accurate? Or are they being humble?’

Neither.

The answer is because all the artists here truly believe that ‘Han Si-on is superior to me.’

A long time has passed, and a large number of tracks have been piled up.

“Let’s stop here. Let’s do the rest the day after tomorrow. Everyone, get some sleep.”

Chris Edwards thought that was enough, but Han Shion said that it was only 50% done and held one more recording session.

As the exhausted members were about to disperse, Dave Logan grabbed Han Si-on.

“Why don’t you do vocals?”

“I’m unknown in America. I accept songs from more famous singers.”

“Do you want to get a song by a more famous singer, or a song by a better singer?”

“Of course the more famous singer.”

“Is there no singer better than you?”

“Maybe so, but not in the songs I composed?”

Han Shion said that and tried to leave, but Dave Logan was persistent.

“If HR points you out, will you reject them?”

“uh.”

“why?”

Han Shion couldn’t answer, but it wasn’t without reason.

I have a reason, but I don’t have the confidence to explain it.

His singing with GOTM was something that remained in the past.

His present is at three months and one hundred days.

Even if the song I made with GOTM, or rather BOTY, becomes a huge hit, I don’t think I would be happy.

So in the end, Han Shi-on had no choice but to say this.

“Because I have a team.”

Han Si-on left like that, and two days later, he resumed recording.

And finally, Han Shion’s goal of 100% was achieved.

It may not be an absolute score of 100, but based on the current skills of BOTY members, it was 100 points.

At that time, an offer came from HR Corporation.

About the idea of ​​calling it three months and one hundred days.