Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 169
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Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter Episode 169
169. Maybe you too
The studio of Korea’s top tier lyricist, Choi Hana.
While she was walking across the street to buy an Americano at a cafe that serves amazing drip coffee.
Seol Hye-yoon, who recently became her priest, is sitting somewhere with a blank expression.
In her hand was a cell phone.
The phone was still warm from having just gotten off the phone a little while ago.
The opponent was Seongjun.
This is Seol Hye-yoon, whose heart fluttered along with the vibrations she rang during her songwriting class with Choi Ha-na.
‘What on earth are you calling about?’
I was so curious that I almost forgot about the lesson, but I managed to pull myself together and focus.
After class, Choi Ha Na called Sung Jun right after she went out to buy coffee.
“Sorry, I’m really late.”
– No, but what class did you take? Pilates?
“yes?”
A snicker escapes from Sungjun’s absurd guess.
Seol Hye-yoon was about to tell Choi Ha-na honestly that she was learning songwriting, but soon changed her mind.
‘A little later.’
After growing his songwriting skills and seeing Sungjun’s surprised reaction, he revealed it.
“But why did you call me?”
I asked a question that I had been wondering about throughout class and got an answer.
– Oh, actually, I wanted to ask Hye-yoon to write the lyrics.
It was a request to write lyrics for a new song by MXM Entertainment’s five-member new girl group ‘Breeze’, produced by Sungjun.
This is Seol Hye-yoon, who wrote the lyrics for the girls’ title song ‘Bright’.
And immediately after its debut, the song confidently rose to number one on the Melon chart, pushing out strong competitors.
This request seemed to be a re-appointment of Deok for his performance.
– I can’t think of anyone else besides Hye-yoon.
Well, Sungjun said such sweet things as always.
“I want to try it.”
Seol Hye-yoon also wanted to use what she had learned from Choi Ha-na.
Besides, it’s Sungjun’s song.
Of course, this time too, I had a desire to write the lyrics myself rather than have someone else do it for me.
The deadline was tighter than expected, but that actually worked in my favor.
– It might need some editing, so why don’t you take a look at it in my studio?
Thanks to that, I now have an excuse to officially meet Sungjun!
It’s been a very enjoyable conversation so far.
That day was a time when I was happily worrying about what clothes to wear and what gift to buy.
– I have one more thing to ask you-
Seol Hye-yoon’s expression hardens at Seong-jun’s subsequent words.
“···What did you say just now?”
– Yes? So, I want to meet someone I like naturally and by chance.
Seongjun answers naturally when asked with a trembling voice.
And then I think I fell in love with you at first sight.
But since the man is shy, he can’t bring himself to ask her out directly.
So he continued to talk about how he wanted to create a chance and natural encounter.
‘They say it’s a story about someone they know.’
The explanation was so vivid.
As if it were Sungjun’s own story!
Ugh-
My anger was welling up.
‘What, you want relationship advice from me?’
My heart sinks.
It’s just one-sided love.
Seol Hye-yoon had no defined relationship with Seong-jun.
But still, I thought there was something special between the two of them…
No matter how I thought about it, this was not polite.
“···I don’t like it.”
I couldn’t keep my composure and ended up speaking coldly.
It didn’t stop there, her lips continued to move out of control and on their own.
“Why do I have to attend Seongjun’s dating coach meeting?”
Seongjun doesn’t respond as if he’s flustered after being sharply questioned.
Well, no matter what, this time I won’t have anything to say.
Still, I’m trying to end the call as coolly as possible.
– Hey-yoon, I’m asking just in case. Are you taking this as my story?
Seongjun, who had been silent for a while, asked.
“No? Everyone talks about themselves as if they were talking about their friends.”
– Oh, I guess I could have been mistaken.
Seongjun mutters his own answer.
But what? An illusion?
It was when Seol Hye-yoon felt something strange.
– I really should tell you honestly why this happened. Actually-
Seongjun confessed things he had been hiding.
As Sungjun’s words become longer, Seol Hye-yoon becomes more and more thoughtful.
“Well, then really···”
– Yes, I was talking about CEO Choi. You made a big mistake, Hye-yoon. Hehe.
A voice holding back laughter is heard over the phone.
It was a moment when a dark history that will be talked about for a long time was created.
My face turned red with embarrassment, to the point where I wanted to repeatedly kick him with a hectopascal kick if I had a blanket.
But at the same time,
‘Ah, I’m glad it wasn’t Seongjun’s story.’
Feelings of shame and embarrassment were quickly forgotten as peace and relief came to my heart.
And when a person’s emotions hit rock bottom and then bounce back, they become so excited that they can’t control themselves.
Thanks to that, I got a ridiculous offer to attend an offline meeting where I would get together with people I didn’t know and plan a dating strategy.
– Then, you can attend the meeting after finishing work that day-
“Yes, I will go! I have to go!”
Seol Hye-yoon lost her mind and accepted it without hesitation.
After finishing the call like that.
Right now, I’m in a daze for a moment, suddenly overcome by a sudden sense of vertigo as my significant other returns home from an outing.
“Hey, you idiot!”
Seol Hye-yoon, who recalled what she had said and Sung-jun’s laughter during the phone call earlier, eventually exploded.
If I couldn’t erase today’s call from Sungjun’s mind, it was time to start racking my brain to erase it from my own mind at least.
“You’ve been waiting for a long time, Hye-yoon. Is the Americano here really delicious-?!”
Just then, Choi Ha-na, who came back with coffee, sees Seol Hye-yoon struggling.
Looking at Seol Hye-yoon, who seemed to have lost her mind, laughing and crying at the same time.
‘Now I’ve become a true lyricist who knows the pain of creation.’
It was Choi Ha Na who smiled happily.
*
The day after Seol Hye-yoon’s funny and sad illusion show.
JBS Newsdesk Studio.
The camera and lights focus on the JBS signboard anchorwoman in a neat suit.
Finally, the anchor opened his mouth in a voice full of confidence.
“The music industry is hot these days. It’s because a singer has reached number one on Billboard, a global music chart. Today, we’ve invited that person to our table.”
As the anchor speaks, the camera’s head turns to the side.
A man in formal attire similar to an anchor greeted viewers beyond the camera at a white desk shaped like a boomerang, which could be considered the signature feature of the JBS news desk.
“Hello, I am singer Sungjun.”
The day I returned home from the United States.
Among the list that Baek Seok showed in the car, the schedule that was confirmed first after discussion with the publicity team was Today’s News Desk.
“It’s an honor to be able to host the Billboard #1 singer.”
“I’m more honored. They invited me to the news desk. When I was ranked first on Billboard, my parents said that I worked hard, but when I told them that I was going to the news desk, they said that I was successful. They also asked me to tell the anchor that I was a fan if I ever meet him.”
“Oh my god, really?”
The female anchor laughs at Seongjun’s teasing, covering her mouth with the cue card she is holding.
The studio atmosphere changed to a cheerful one in an instant.
“I was so surprised and happy when I heard that Sungjun was number one on the Billboard charts. I think the whole country felt the same way.”
“I was also really touched. I would not have been able to achieve such incredible results without the love and support of many people, including my fans. I would like to take this opportunity to once again express my gratitude.”
Following a brief opening greeting, a full-fledged interview was conducted.
From the most recent behind-the-scenes stories of the Lollapalooza festival to the collaboration with America’s top pop star, Ariel Grande.
Sungjun’s method of composing, which has produced numerous hit songs.
Where and how do you get your musical inspiration?
Analysis of the success factors of two girl groups he participated in producing.
The questions continued with questions about what differentiates them from other K-pop singers, artists they consider rivals, and fellow singers they are close with.
And in the subsequent questions, he went back to his days working at Sound Sky using the nickname ‘D.Voice’ and the reason he quit the company he was working at to decide to become a singer.
Overall, it was an interview that shed light on the success story of a late bloomer singer-songwriter who debuted at the age of 30 and achieved No. 1 on Billboard in less than a year.
“As many of you probably know, the process of being cast at Lollapalooza… the source of musical inspiration comes from everything around me, as expressed in the album ‘Music Everywhere’… the friends from ‘Breeze’ are really talented, and I’ve been watching them since ‘the minimum’… Rather than rivals, there are so many artists I like… Like all office workers, I always had a resignation letter in my arms when I was working… My MBTI is INFJ, and my hobby is occasionally playing mobile games…”
Seongjun answers several prepared questions with sincerity.
“What do you think about the fact that a lot of singer-songwriter music has appeared on music sites since Sungjun’s debut?”
“I don’t think I specifically led the syndrome. Cultures like music and fashion have cycles. I think the timing just happened to coincide well.”
The humble appearance is broadcast as it is.
“Lastly, I’m also curious about your plans for the future.”
“I’m planning my first solo concert at the end of the year. I’m preparing for the concert and also working hard on my next song.”
“Your next song will also be number one on Billboard. Are you confident?”
“Well, if we just make a good song, wouldn’t the listeners and the public put it at number one?”
“Wow, those are such wonderful words.”
Seongjun’s answer elicits exclamations from the anchor and the studio.
“Thank you for your time today.”
“I am very grateful for the invitation to this precious occasion. I hope we will have another opportunity to meet in the future. Oh, and of course, for a good cause like today.”
The interview ended with a final nagging.
Certainly, the impact of appearing on the live news desk was enormous.
As evidence, I checked my phone right after the broadcast and there was a message like a bomb.
– [Kang Seung-wook] Hey, Sung-jun is on the news now! This is crazy!
– [Kim Ho-su] I was watching TV with my wife while looking after the baby and I burst out in shock.
Starting out with two band mates,
– [Mother] I was so happy to see our Seongjun on the news. I also got a lot of calls from neighborhood ladies.
– [Father] So, did you get the anchor’s autograph? Son
– [Cha Seong-eun] You’re acting really cool lol
My parents and older sister Cha Seong,
– [Seol Hye-yoon] I feel strange seeing Seong-jun on the news. Oh, and please, forget about yesterday…
– [Yuna] Oppa, congratulations on your news debut! By the way, you didn’t forget next week, right?
– [Preliminary] My name seems to have disappeared from the list of favorite artists. What happened? Seongjun?
– [Ain] PD-nim, I watched the live broadcast with all the members haha
– [Jin Ha-neul] Thank you for mentioning us. We are working hard to prepare for recording a new song.
Featuring Avengers and ‘Breeze’ leader Jin Ha-neul.
In addition, Shin Jin-hee and members of Breeze, as well as Brave Cat and Mysterious Girl, Hong Kwang-woo and Sisters’ Hyoryeon, Wolkle Music Video director Choi Seok-yong, Oh Jin-woo, and Zeke each sent congratulatory and appreciation messages.
While I appreciate that you contact me every time there’s a slope, it’s also true that I feel embarrassed and shy.
‘No, they are all great people.’
While I was replying in order,
“uh?”
An unfamiliar name catches Seongjun’s eye.
There was also a message from someone named ‘Tutu’.
– [Ttutte] Hi, it’s me. You know.
The opponent who immediately said ‘It’s me’ in English, whether it was a concept or not.
There was a moment when I was about to block the unregistered user outright, thinking that he was a phishing or impersonator.
“uh?”
Seongjun’s eyes widen as he confirms the contents of the message.
– [Tutu] I wanted to join the house party that day, but I had a tour so that was too bad. When are you planning on coming to the US next, D.Voice?
Most people in North America call themselves ‘D-Boyce’ instead of ‘Sungjun’.
Also, the word ‘house party’ from an unidentified person is bothering me.
‘Tutu… tutu… Huh? This guy, really…?!’
When the letters ‘Tutu’ were turned to the left, the man’s identity was revealed.
‘Barbie’.
America’s hottest pop star and member of the George Brown Division.
And because of my overseas tour schedule, I haven’t been able to meet Sungjun even once.
Justin Bobby, that was it.
We all knew from Georgina Mark and Ariel that Bobby was an unpredictable man.
But I never thought he would contact me directly, not through Instagram but by installing a Korean messenger app.
– I couldn’t wait so I called you. I have something to ask you.
Sungjun continued to read the message, wondering what on earth she was so curious about that made her take such an active action and go through all that trouble.
And then, at Bobby’s question, shock burst out of Sungjun’s mouth.
– Are you a ‘player’ too?