Rockstar Again - Chapter 179



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Episode 179. Scheherazade (3)

“It’s a double album… … and you even recorded it in English… … ?”

As I quietly repeated what the Savior had said, the Savior nodded slightly.

What about you guys?

I’m just watching.

It’s not like we split up vocal parts like idols.

There’s no reason for the guys to record twice.

“That is Chief Gil’s opinion. I agree with it.”

“Conquering the global market?”

At my words, the Savior slowly walks and circles the recording studio.

“That’s right. Starting with the Korean Wave and up to the genre called K-pop. But there’s a problem. It’s still a non-mainstream genre.”

“It’s a language issue.”

“Yes. It’s a song by a band called Lloyd Edge that came out two weeks ago. You know it’s pretty popular, right?”

I know.

I don’t just know, I know well.

Because I wrote it.

Was it May, or when… … .

Anyway, when inquiries about purchasing the songs that Taeju hyung and I had uploaded as joint copyright holders on Bandcamp started pouring in, we naturally delegated the negotiations to the company.

They say that during that time, quite a few songs were sold.

Of all the songs sold like that, this one was the first to be revealed to the world.

Enterdrive, the title song of a new American band called Lloyd’s Edge.

But one thing that was funny was that Lloyd Edge, although a band, is not a traditional rock band like us.

Pop band.

The song “Enterdrive” also has a pop sound.

I was given freedom to transform the work. I wasn’t going to be involved in the production, so I didn’t think it mattered, but I didn’t know that they would transform this into pop music.

Anyway, Lloyd Edge’s company, who bought the song, changed it to a typical dance pop feel, and it is now popular.

Dance pop from a pop band that bills itself as a band.

As the title suggests, it’s music that will make your butt wiggle when you play it while driving.

I know it’s a bit odd for me to say this, but the arrangement is well done. Even if it’s not my style, I have to give it credit.

Of course, it was possible because the original was so good.

I changed the subject as if I was nitpicking over the story of the Savior.

It wasn’t my intention.

I did that because I just remembered it.

“Oh, but since we’re on the subject, I have a question. Why did you upload the copyright registration as B&A?”

“Dong-ha, you registered like that, right?”

“When I first uploaded it, I just wanted to upload it casually. And that’s not what you’re asking about, right?”

As I said that, I glanced at Tae-joo hyung.

Whether I say it or not, whenever that guy comes to our band, he just acts like a bystander and says, “Haha, everything’s great. Yoon Tae-joo doesn’t know anything.”

But I am not unaware that behind that smiling face, my head is spinning like a computer… … .

what…….

He said he wanted to enjoy it, so I guess it’s just like that… … and I’m just watching him.

The reason I was checking Taeju hyung’s expression was nothing else.

This is copyright.

It’s not just about money.

It’s about letting people know that I’m the one who created the world. Even though the songs on Bandcamp are 100% my creations, I uploaded them under the name B&A. Conversely, the same goes for songs that Taeju hyung created 100%.

Since they exchanged ideas during the process of creating the song, it was judged meaningless to discuss the copyright ratio for each song, so joint rights were granted.

B is Tae-joo’s older brother who appeared in with his face covered.

A is me.

That’s what B&A meant.

So I looked at Tae-joo hyung’s expression and asked Gu Se-ryeong.

This one hides the creator’s name.

We kept it a secret on purpose, but if this is going to be released to the pro scene and heard by the public, shouldn’t our name be registered correctly?

Of course, the Savior also understood what I said at once.

“This is also Chief Gil’s… … strategy.”

As he said that, the Savior stopped walking in circles and looked at me and Tae-joo for a moment.

And then he opens his mouth again, one word at a time.

“The world doesn’t know Blue Porcelain yet. What kind of potential does this group have? Asia? They’re quite popular in Japan. Even without any special promotions, the Korean Wave is so strong in Asia. Rock genres are consistently popular in Japan. What if we put the two people’s names as the original authors in that situation? What would happen?”

“What happened? I guess you’ll say it’s well made.”

As if my answer was not satisfactory, the old man looked at Tae-ju and asked him again.

“What do you think of Taejoo oppa?”

“Still in Korea. And it will only be a topic of conversation in the Asian region. People care about the brand logo on the outside, not where the subcontracting is done.”

“As expected, Tae-joo oppa. Chief Gil’s opinion was exactly the same, and I agreed. What’s the point of revealing the original author now? It’s better to blow it up in one go. Like that.”

I’m not that stupid, so I understood what kind of picture he was drawing.

After we become famous… … let’s build an image of being talented by revealing ourselves all at once as a kind of booster… … something like that.

When I looked at Taeju hyung’s expression one more time, Taeju hyung just shrugged his shoulders and smiled.

This guy… … enjoys being number two too much… … .

He doesn’t seem like the number two guy at all, but I don’t know what makes him so happy.

Anyway, since Tae-ju hyung agreed, I nodded as well.

“Okay. Just keep doing that at the company. Recording in English and releasing both the world version and the Korean version at the same time is impossible. It can’t be done.”

“Is it hard?”

“You call that a word? It’s not like you can just translate it into English, right? And just because I can speak English, it’s not like I can change it to make it make sense. I have to pay attention to the rhythm and rhyme of the pronunciation while maintaining the meaning. If you just say, “Let’s make it into English,” will it be made?”

“Will it take a long time?”

Why do you keep nagging me?

Are you a crow?

I was a little annoyed that he kept asking me the same thing.

To be honest, it’s about conquering the world stage all at once.

It’s something that makes my heart race, too.

The problem is that you said that now.

I have to change the lyrics too.

I also double-record the vocal parts.

If you look at it that way, I’m the only one who’ll have to work extra hard when making a world version, but I don’t want to waste any more energy on making music.

Creativity is an energy-consuming activity.

I’ve been spending the past few months without a dime.

In the meantime, my emotions are tossed around like a sailboat in the turbulent waves, and the stress is beyond me.

So, when you say something like that in a situation where you just want to record quickly and start promoting, don’t you get annoyed and put up with it?

As I stood there with my mouth open, the old man nodded his head obediently.

… … Obediently?

It doesn’t seem right, with the witch hag?

Normally, when we exchange opinions like this, we titter and titter and get annoyed… … That kind of thing suits Gu Seol-ryeong. Sometimes, I wonder why it’s like that.

The Savior opened his mouth.

“Okay. Let’s do whatever we want. There will be no recording of the world version.”

“… … It’s suspicious that you’re doing it so obediently. You’re not going to attack our activities because I refused, are you?”

“What do you think of people? Not at all.”

“Are you sure it won’t cause any problems if I don’t do it?”

Just now, one corner of the Savior’s mouth went up at what I said.

Like a fish with a fishhook stuck in the right corner of its mouth.

It means that smiling vaguely is annoying.

As expected, the old man continued speaking with one side of his mouth raised as if he was laughing.

“There must be a problem. Not me… … Not you.”

“?”

“The remaining three members here.”

“What are you talking about? Speak so I can understand.”

“The other three members will be in trouble. I’ll be the one to make them go? No way. How could I make Tae-joo oppa suffer if I don’t know about the other two? That’s ridiculous. Don’t worry, that’s not true.”

What’s strangely appealing is not the Savior, but me.

It makes you hear the following words.

If I don’t record the English version, will my brothers be upset?

This isn’t connected, but the Savior says it’s connected?

How could you not be curious?

As if reading my expression, the Savior continued speaking.

“Time is money. It’s money for the young ones too. But what about our members? We haven’t even rested for half a year yet, and the members keep getting older? Wasn’t I the one who said this first? Dong-ha, you said that the hyungs keep dying in real time.”

“… … .”

As soon as I heard the words of the Savior, I looked at my brothers’ faces.

The older brothers looked at the ground and out the window in embarrassment. Even Tae-ju brother smiled awkwardly and avoided eye contact.

… … That’s right.

I’ve been so busy with my work lately that I’ve forgotten how old you guys are.

It’s not just that things have been tough lately, but it’s also been a while since I time-slipped to the future and saw my hyungs, so I think I’ve gotten used to it first.

As I got used to it, I just forgot about my brothers’ ages.

“Ah… … .”

As I growl softly, the Savior laughs.

As expected, annoying.

“Will it take long?”

“Oh really… … Stop it, stop it. It’s annoying.”

“I wonder?”

“Would you like to get it?”

“No. I’ll stop.”

I blinked and gave him strength, but he wasn’t scared.

If I wasn’t scared, I would have been moderately annoyed, but I got really angry when I pretended to be scared.

The Savior asked again, pretending to be scared.

“Will it take long… … me?”

“… … Just give me a week. Then I’ll pick out the English lyrics.”

“I don’t do it, but my Dong-ha keeps doing it. Why is that…?”

It’s been a while since I ran to the Savior.

Gu Se-ryeong, who was already enjoying this situation and was hiding her body, was stopped by Hong Seon-ah, the older sister of the chief secretary, who was about half a step ahead of him.

“iced coffee……!”

“… … .”

“Let go! I told you to let go?”

At my words, the villain who should be called the old lady and the loyal servant of Secretary Hong Seon-ah, no, the devil hag, let out a deep sigh.

“Mr. Dong-ha… … No, Dong-ha. We’ve known each other for a long time, so can we talk comfortably?”

“No, why are you talking so easily? Make it difficult, don’t let go of the words… … . Ah… … It hurts… … ! What are you guys doing? The leader is being assaulted, and you’re not stepping out? Dongsik, hurry up!”

When I was cursing while I was sick, I noticed that Dong-sik also let out a deep sigh.

“… … Dong-ha, have you really been caught?”

“Then did I get caught fake? I said it hurts!”

I’m so sick I could die, but Dong-sik just sighs deeply.

Next to him, Youngpil tilts his head, wondering if this is really true… … or a joke… …

Taeju hyung?

This guy doesn’t even expect anything.

Now he laughs so hard that he almost suffocates, as if everything is fine.

Honestly… …I admit that the picture looks funny.

I feel ashamed of myself for being so sore from having both my wrists grabbed by a woman…

This is all… …I’ve been having a hard time recently so I haven’t even been able to eat porridge.

Or maybe Secretary Hong Seon-ah is from the special forces.

“That’s it… … . Madam UDT, 707, something like that?”

“… … No. I’m not an old lady, nor am I from the special forces. I got a job right after graduating from Korea University.”

“So, do you work out these days?”

At my words, Hong Seon-ah also looked at Gu Se-ryeong with a perplexed expression, wondering how to end this situation.

The Savior is smiling happily, as if he has finally accomplished something.

The source of all things.

Axis of evil.

As expected, it was a good decision to call her the witch hag.

“You damn witch… … I’m going to lose tonight. Be prepared… … .”

The people in the recording studio froze at my words that were chewed and spat out with evil intent.

Even the old man’s face suddenly turned red and he couldn’t hide his embarrassment.

You should be scared.

When I call you tonight, you’ll be scared to death of how much I’m going to bother you.

Rockstar Again Episode 180