Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 151



Only Noblemtl

Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter Episode 151

151. The owner of the tiara

Encounter music broadcast waiting room.

Five girls with nervous expressions are sitting on a sofa.

Today, the members of ‘Breeze’ are finally about to make their first music show debut.

It was dawn when the girls arrived at Encounter Studio.

Like any other rookie, it was because of the pre-recording for the debut stage.

And now, after two hours of recording,

“They’re probably dismantling the set outside right now, right? It’s a shame, it was so pretty…”

Iharu mutters as if he feels very sorry.

That’s understandable, the set prepared for Sanok was of quite high quality.

The debut song was a set that recreated the classroom that appeared in the music video for ‘Bright’.

It was a set that you could clearly feel that MXM Entertainment put a lot of effort (and a lot of money) into it since it was their first girl group.

However, for the live broadcast stage, no matter how splendid the set is, it cannot be left behind.

The reason for pre-recording in the first place is to build and break down the set once.

“Don’t be too sad, Haruya. But our stage was recorded well. It must have been recorded on video.”

“Right, right. By the way, am I the only one who’s a little hungry…?”

As Alice consoles Iharu, Nangpha, who had been agreeing with her, suddenly lets out a sigh of hunger.

one side,

Jin Ha-neul, the leader of ‘Breeze’, was holding a cell phone in his hand.

Jin Ha-neul and the main vocalist Eun Hye-min sitting next to her have their eyes fixed on the Kiwi chart on their cell phone screens.

[Kiwi TOP 100]

1. (↑1) My Name – Name

2. (↓1) Shh – Seven Days

···

You can see the names of familiar teams at #1 and #2 on the Kiwi charts.

KG Entertainment’s ‘Seven Days’, which debuted two weeks earlier, took second place.

And in first place is HYPE Entertainment’s ‘Name’, which debuted last week.

Originally, ‘Seven Days’ was the first to reach the top.

This is because the title of the group being the younger sister of the legendary girl group ‘Pink Rose’ that dominated an era has become an issue.

However, after a week had passed and the streaming power of ‘Seven Days’ had stagnated, ‘Name’ showed explosive power with its debut and took the top spot on the charts.

The ‘Seven Days’ fandom, which is aiming to reclaim the first place, and the ‘Name’ fandom, which is trying to defend it, are launching all-out attacks on each other, and the rankings are changing in real time.

These days, it’s been a lot of fun for the spectators watching the unprecedented situation in the music industry.

The two teams that debuted earlier were each causing a sensation.

They broke several records as if they were competing with each other right after their debut, and were named one of the rookie girl groups to take first place with their debut song.

Previously, only two girl groups had reached number one on the charts with their debut songs: Pink Rose and Sisters.

The unstoppable advance of these newcomers even led the media to coin the title, ‘This is truly the era of the 4.5 generation new girl group.’

At the same time, the public’s attention was focused on ‘Breeze’, the third and final debut member of the ‘mega new girl group’.

Fortunately, the response to the released music video for the title song was quite good.

No, it was an unprecedented reaction.

The review says that ‘Easy Listening Pop’ is refreshing, contrary to concerns.

The prevailing opinion was that this could completely change the paradigm of girl group concepts.

The first button is buttoned up well.

All that remained was to keep the momentum going.

And the first gateway was music broadcasting.

The two teams that had already debuted previously each took home first place trophies on music shows.

In the second week of July, ‘Seven Days’ swept the trophies, and in the third week, it was ‘Name’s’ turn.

As the situation developed, foreign media as well as domestic media began to pay attention to the three new girl groups.

I was already very interested in K-pop, so this was a fun event.

『Who will get the TIARA』

Who will take over Tiara?

Because of this, the burden on ‘Breeze’, the last runner up, was bound to increase.

If they are the only ones who don’t get to hold the trophy, then naturally, comparisons will be made.

My luck with draws is not good.

One, this was something I had been prepared for from before my debut.

I could have adjusted the timing of my debut, but I didn’t necessarily do so.

Putting aside the issue of company pride, it was for the team.

In a situation where the two teams had already decided to face off, if only ‘Breeze’ had avoided it, it would have been a negative for the team’s image.

People said he ran away because he was scared, or that he was because he had no skills. It was obvious that he would be labeled strangely even before his debut.

So the only answer was to tackle it head on, and that’s how the girls jumped into the fierce battle for first place.

“Guys, let’s go say hello to the waiting room.”

“yes!”

The members of ‘Breeze’ responded vigorously to the manager’s words and stood up from their seats.

Then, he started his ceremonial activities as a new singer by visiting the waiting rooms of the veterans one by one with his manager.

“Hello! This is ‘Breeze’!”

“Oh my, you guys are the newbies at MXM Entertainment. Seriously~ you’re all so pretty.”

“The rookies who debuted first were also rumored to have good skills and good looks.”

“Come to think of it, all three teams are on the same stage today? I wonder what the results will be. I’ll be looking forward to it. Hehe.”

Senior singers gave warm words of support, while also giving a look of secret anticipation for today’s ‘Three-Way Battle’.

As I was going around the waiting rooms one by one, I came across a somewhat awkward opponent towards the end.

They were the 4.5 generation debut group and rivals that their seniors had previously expressed high expectations for, ‘Seven Days’ and ‘Name’.

Since we visited the waiting room in order of their debut year, it was inevitable that we would meet the two teams last.

“hello!”

The three teams greeted each other with smiles, but there was a strange tension and awkwardness between them.

It was natural.

Because they were also clearly aware of the rivalry the media had created for them.

In particular, the manager of ‘Seven Days’ does not look kindly at ‘Breeze’.

From KG Entertainment’s perspective, MXM Entertainment was the company that stole Shin Jin-hee, who was their visual art director.

Naturally, the attention directed at ‘Breeze’ produced by Shin Jin-hee could not have been positive either.

“These guys are the ones produced by PD Shin.”

It was impossible not to know that behind the words of the KG Entertainment manager, there was a hidden meaning: ‘Let’s see how well they do.’

Additionally, there was also an intention to kill the spirit of the opponent who was going to face off today.

Because if you’re a rookie, your mentality can easily be shaken by even the smallest words.

One, they may look innocent and pretty, but inside, they are a group formed through survival show called ‘Breeze’.

“i look forward to!”

He answered with a smile, not showing any emotion despite the harsh words.

So, before the main broadcast even started, we finished greeting everyone in a rush.

“Thank you for your hard work, guys.”

I returned to the waiting room with the manager’s sad encouragement.

When I opened the door, I thought I should take a break for the rest of the time and focus on the last practice.

“uh?”

There was a visitor in the waiting room that was clearly empty.

He waved at them, his face giving them strength just by looking at it.

“Producer Sungjun?!”

*

While the ‘Breeze’ members were going around looking for their seniors and saying hello.

The welcome guest who had been waiting in the waiting room without them knowing was none other than Sungjun.

Just like during the previous comeback stage of ‘Myo So Nyeo’, we experienced how much strength such surprise visits to cheer on the people involved can give.

As expected, the girls’ expressions, which had been faint from the greeting in the waiting room, brightened up as if nothing had happened the moment they saw Sungjun.

“Producer Shin Jin-hee, where did you go for a while after finishing the pre-recording?”

“Yes, he said he had a magazine interview and would come back right after finishing it.”

“Oh my, then it must have been hard for you to greet people in the waiting room without PD Shin. You must have been a bit more considerate.”

“Eek···.”

At Sungjun’s consolation, tears well up in the eyes of Alice, the most vulnerable member.

Main vocalist Eunhye Min also seems to be holding back tears.

I was afraid that if I burst into tears and got a sore throat, it might interfere with the live broadcast.

Seongjun, who was watching the sight with admiration, opened his mouth.

“Have you seen the views of your ‘Bright’ music video?”

“yes.”

“It was unprecedented.”

It reached 50 million views in just 5 days after its release on Sunday.

For a rookie girl group, the speed and numbers were truly unbelievable.

“It’s already risen to 5th place on the music charts.”

After initially entering the top 20, he quickly climbed the ladder to enter the top 10.

It was clear that the rankings would rise even higher today since the music show stage was broadcast on TV.

“Anyway, whoever wants to wear the crown, bear its weight. It may be nerve-racking and burdensome, but let’s all cheer up and have fun fighting. In that sense, take one each.”

Sungjun puts something in each of the members’ hands.

What was in the hands of the five girls were star-shaped vitamins.

“I was originally going to buy a drink. Coffee can cause stomach upset, and Whanghwangcheongsimhwan can actually relax you and make you sluggish. So vitamins. A sweet vitamin doping seemed like a good idea.”

Sungjun himself uses a real doping item called Jelly Bean, but whatever.

“thank you!”

The members who received the gifts cried out with moved eyes.

What they had in their hands was not just a single vitamin.

The ‘star’ shape symbolizes Seongjun.

In other words, it was like the members were receiving a share of the energy of the number one singer, Sungjun.

The members quickly put the vitamins into their mouths.

The Breeze members’ confidence rises with the sweet and sour taste that contains Sungjun’s encouragement.

At that moment, someone knocked on the waiting room door and a staff member came in and said.

“The ‘Breeze’ stage is coming up soon. Please stand by.”

At those words, the Breeze members and Sungjun stand up together.

“I asked the music show PD, and he said it flew around during the pre-recording. Now let’s go and tear up the live broadcast as well.”

“yes!!!”

The members answered confidently and headed to the stage with their manager.

Seongjun, who was smiling happily as he watched the members leave the waiting room, sat back down on the sofa and pounded the air.

Then, a system window opened up before my eyes.

[You have achieved the special mission.]

[Boost the confidence of nervous girls.]

[You have obtained Silver Coin X5.]

This was the message of mission accomplishment that came to mind when planning a surprise visit to cheer for ‘Breeze’.

And next to it, a mission message of an even ‘larger scale’ was displayed.

[The joint mission of guild members ‘Jinhaneul (BLIZ)’ and ‘Iharu (BLIZ)’ has arrived.]

[Win first place on a music show.]

[Reward upon success: Broken music box mainspring, 200 guild fame]

A joint mission for two people with a music box wind-up and 200 guild fame.

The music box spring was, of course, something I wanted.

Since obtaining this reward fame would allow him to upgrade the guild level to 3 in one go, Sungjun desperately wanted to be ranked first among the Breeze members.

‘I did everything I could.’

We went to extreme lengths to perfect our debut song.

Since then, he has often given me advice and tips on how to perform on stage.

Finally, a surprise visit today to boost morale.

Now, we just have to wait and see if the results we’ve achieved so far have come to fruition.

“Show me, guys.”

Seongjun’s gaze turned to the monitoring TV screen placed in the waiting room.

Girls in pure white uniforms were coming up onto the stage.

*

All stages of Encounter have been completed.

The splendid debut stage of ‘Breeze’, which was recorded at dawn, was broadcast on TV, and a live stage without a set was performed in the studio.

The five girls, who shook off their nervousness, went beyond a mistake-free stage and presented a perfect live performance that was unlike any other rookie group, which drew loud cheers from the fans who came to the music show.

And when it was the last turn of the broadcast, all the cast members gathered on the stage.

Because it is time to decide who will receive the championship trophy.

“Encounter in the fourth week of July! Let’s meet the number one candidate!”

As the MC spoke with more force than usual, the faces of the three teams nominated for first place appeared on the LED screen.

“Huh?! Awesome?!”

“also.”

Some people shouted in surprise with their pupils widening, while others nodded their heads and said, “Well, that’s right.”

Seven Days / Name / Breeze

Three super rookie teams that debuted in July are all nominated for first place!

A spectacular sight was created when three new 4.5 generation girl groups lined up at the front of the stage.

It was a scene that broadcasters, media outlets, and fans had been waiting for.

one side,

The members of ‘Breeze’, whose names were called as candidates for first place, held each other’s hands tightly.

Girls waiting for the results to be announced with their eyes tightly shut.

“please···.”

The earnest feelings leak out softly from my lips.

In the midst of all this, only the leader Jin Ha-neul held his head up proudly without closing his eyes.

‘As expected, it’s said that Haneul is soft on the outside but strong on the inside.’

Seongjun, who came out of the waiting room and sat far away in the officials’ seats, watched the scene and let out a snicker.

At that moment, Jin Ha-neul’s gaze meets his own.

I don’t know how he recognized me from the seats so far away, but he was definitely staring straight at me.

Dude, your eyesight is 2.0.

Meanwhile, Jin Ha-neul’s eyes, which were reflected large on the LED screen, were filled with tension and worry that no one else could notice, but only Sung-jun, who mentored her closely, could.

‘Yeah. Even if you try to act calm, you’ll get nervous.’

Come to think of it, even during ‘My Favorite Girl’, Jin Ha-neul had a habit of following herself with her eyes whenever she felt unsure or anxious about something.

Seongjun’s lips moved slowly towards Jinhaneul.

‘Trust me.’

Jin Ha-neul’s eyes grow wide on the LED screen.

At the same time, there was a moment when her hands, which were holding those of her younger members, suddenly gained strength.

Chorrrrrr-

The total scores for the final first place tally quickly rose and then paused.

The first loss of one of the three contenders for first place.

The team that was eliminated from the competition was surprisingly ‘Name’, who had won first place last week.

“ah···.”

The members of ‘Name’ quickly flash across the screen, their mouths open in disbelief.

The scores of the two remaining candidate teams resumed their rise.

The singers on stage, the MC, the PD, and the audience.

I held my breath and just watched the results.

And then there was a second stop.

Someone’s final score is stuck here.

‘Breeze’ and ‘Seven Days’ turned their heads left and right and looked at each other.

For both teams, it was a moment that felt like an eternity.

After a while, the silence was broken by the MCs’ announcement of the winner, mixed with exclamations of surprise.

“Congratulations! Encounter, this week’s #1 is-!”

Tiring-

[Guild members Jin Ha-neul (BLIZ) and Lee Ha-ru (BLIZ) achieved a joint mission.]