Rockstar Again - Chapter 66



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Episode 66. A Man Called A (4)

Dance refers to music suitable for dancing.

Not a slow dance, but rhythmic.

Ballad is a French word originally derived from the Latin word ballare, meaning to dance.

In English, that’s called a ballad.

But it’s a bit more classical compared to dance.

Slow and lyrical.

So naturally, it was combined with lyrics that sounded like a sad love story.

The song is lyrical and slow, so it’s hard to add happy lyrics to it.

In that way, genre characteristics are distinguished.

of course.

That’s not all.

I think it’s a bit misleading to say that all music in the world is clearly like this.

Music isn’t a test subject.

I opened the book thinking it was chemistry, but it said Yongbieocheonga. I thought it was a Korean language book, but when I opened it, it said calculus.

That’s music.

Rock is the same.

Soft rock.

Punk.

Rock ballads that swept Korea in the mid to late 90s.

Many of the songs from the bands performing today are alternative.

All of those sub-genres are not, in fact, distinctions between creators.

That’s the realm of critics.

Nonetheless, there are bound to be niche genres that each person likes, as defined by those who like to define things in this way.

For me it’s hard rock.

It’s not as loud and rough as Metal Road, but it’s exactly like Deep Purple.

That’s my first love.

Also, Led Zeppelin, my second love.

Next, I also loved AC/DC.

A band that has left its mark on the hard rock genre.

Rather than saying that I listened to it because I liked hard rock, I ended up listening to it because the things I listened to when I was young were legends of hard rock.

And today.

“Hard rock… … and it’s so awesome… … !”

Today’s performance by the band ‘Hwanhon’ can’t be on the same level as the legends. After all, it was just one song.

However, that doesn’t mean there is a need to divide them into levels.

As long as it’s good, that’s fine.

I really regret not seeing this performance from the audience.

But the audience reaction is lukewarm.

“Why is the reaction like this? After seeing such a great performance?”

I tilted my head slightly.

The screen we are watching on the monitor is a live broadcast without editing, so the audience’s reactions are vividly conveyed.

There was a little applause and then it was over.

Even though the band that performed, Hwanhon, bowed their heads and gave their closing remarks, the audience was extremely dull.

Hard rock is a fairly popular genre within rock.

In addition to the strong drum beat, the long and distorted electric guitar combines to create a powerful and rhythmic sound. Even if you’re not a rock fan, you can easily get into the mood.

I don’t understand because it was a very typical, fast-paced hard rock performance.

This time again, it was Suchan hyung who explained the situation.

“It’s a girl band. Most of the fans who came to the concert today are female students, so this kind of reaction is common. Girl groups also often react like this when they don’t have their own fandom.”

“Fandom? Wasn’t this a rock band competition?”

“Hey, even if it’s a rock band competition, the ones who move and spend money are women in their teens and twenties. So… … .”

“So?”

“So… … In this broadcast, they split them into groups and put one team each. Current idol bands. Most of the fandom that came today must be A.Fly fans, right? Usually, if it’s a fandom that doesn’t support the group, they pretend to applaud when the assistant director calls for it, but when it’s a girl group or girl band, they don’t even pretend to applaud. But there are some here and there. People who look like rock fans. Over there, clapping hard.”

“ah…….”

I think I know what it is.

Even during the time of my pick, individual fandoms were gradually formed, and there were fans who only cheered when the member they were rooting for came on stage. Otherwise, there were fans who were silent. It seems similar to that.

It’s a shame about the fans’ reaction, but they came anyway.

“By the way. If there’s anyone who needs to go to the bathroom, please go now. The next band to go up is our turn, so we’ll be asked to wait right after the stage setup is finished.”

I got up from my seat at Suchan’s words, who had not forgotten his duty.

“I’m going out.”

“You too, hold the manager’s hand and go.”

“I’m okay.”

“We are not okay. We are anxious.”

As he said that, Tae-joo glanced at Suchan, and Suchan quickly got up from his seat.

I’m starting to get confused as to whether he’s a manager under Cheong-A Entertainment or someone directly under the secretary’s office of Jaemin Group.

Anyway, the entrance to the bathroom where Suchan and his brother arrived.

“Was he okay just now?”

“Him? Who?”

“Who could it be? Of course, it’s the kid who was singing.”

“Crazy. You’re doing it again?”

“Why? Isn’t it sexy? How? Should I knock you over once?”

“It did look a bit easier.”

“Right? Don’t you think that someone with heavy makeup on would act coy like a girl group member?”

“But did you do something?”

“Hey, even so, we’re still indie. If we’ve been an indie band until now, that means we have no commercial value. Anyway, after our performance, we’re going to their waiting room. Let’s go together. Just hold the wind for us.”

A strange noise is heard from inside.

* * *

Here’s one problem.

Guess who that person in the conversation just now is.

Number 1.

A dog barking, woof woof.

Number 2.

Hwang Jae-sik, the vocalist of an indie band called Magic Gram, which performed alternative rock before.

As the name suggests, he is a man.

Number 3.

The vocalist of ‘Hwanhon’ who came down from the stage a little while ago.

This one is a bit easier.

Then next question.

I met someone I didn’t like.

But he didn’t challenge me directly.

Choose one of the following options to determine how you should act.

Number 1.

Everything in the world is good. I pretend not to hear it.

Number 2.

Pointing out what is wrong is a just act, so discipline calmly.

Number 3.

Hit.

Neither 1, 2, or 3 are my style.

Actually, number 3 is dangerous.

It’s not my opponent that’s in danger, it’s me. I’m not very good at fighting.

No… … I’ve never tried it so I don’t know for sure, but I probably wouldn’t be good at it.

So, there was no answer to my actions while looking at it.

I blocked the bathroom entrance and asked.

“Is this A-Fly?”

I just saw it on YouTube, and even without asking, I know that these guys are the vocalist and drummer for A.Fly.

I just asked to confirm.

“Oh, that’s right. But who are you?”

The two of them exchanged glances for a moment, as if they were worried that someone might have heard their conversation just now.

“Why do you do a rock band?”

“yes?”

“Why are you in a rock band? Wouldn’t it be better to just be an idol? That’s easier. It’s easier to make fans and become popular.”

Team Leader Park Soo-chan, who was fidgeting behind me, was pulling my clothes. Who cares?

These guys are bad guys.

I’m not picking a fight, I’m just asking?

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. We’ll just pass by. If you’re going to cause trouble… … .”

Then I grabbed the arm of an A.Fly member who was trying to push me away.

Listening to his voice, I can tell that he’s the guy who’s been saying a lot of mean things.

“I don’t ignore idols. Why do you ignore bands? Why do you play in a band while ignoring them?”

The member of A-Fly who shook off the arm I was holding with force was impressed.

“What are you?”

“Locker.”

“… … ?”

“Not a fake rocker like you, but a real rocker. Even if you were an idol, I would acknowledge you, and even if you were just a rocker, I would acknowledge you. That’s why I don’t understand. Even so, how can you call yourself an indie, when you’re also a rock band?”

He can’t answer what I say and instead looks for his member who was behind him.

“Hey, call the manager. Tell him to come to the bathroom quickly because there’s a crazy guy there.”

People are starting to gather around.

The bathroom is located in a remote corner, so it wasn’t a huge commotion, but you can definitely guess what happened.

“Please… … just go… … .”

Suchan hyung kept whispering to me, but the open lid wouldn’t close.

“And why are you deciding what’s easy and what’s not? You’re crazy, aren’t you? You’re ugly.”

“what?”

The faces of the A.Fly members were distorted.

This kid is a rock band in name only.

He doesn’t react well to other things, but he gets annoyed when people say he’s ugly.

at that time.

Someone suddenly picks me up from behind.

I felt my legs lifted as light as a feather.

“let’s go.”

I turned my head and saw sunglasses and a mask.

He is our member.

There’s only one person who can lift me like this, as lightly as a cardboard box.

“Eat? How did you get here?”

“Team Leader Park texted me. He said you had an accident so he asked me to come over urgently.”

At those words again. Whoosh― I looked straight ahead, and Team Leader Park Soo-chan bowed deeply.

People who appear to be A-Fly managers are standing between Suchan hyung and A-Fly members.

“What is this!?”

“I’m sorry. My child is a little… …sick.”

“What are you talking about? Why are you apologizing to them? And why am I sick? I’m fine! No, I’m hurt! My soul is scratched! My ears are hurt too! What am I going to do with my ears that heard those disgusting sounds!”

“Good. It’s okay, it’s okay… … .”

Behind me, I could hear Dongsik’s voice, as if he was soothing a child.

“It’s not okay! That kid ignored Rock!”

“Are you crazy? Get out.”

The member of A-Fly who had grabbed my wrist is touching it and making a noise.

Don’t be so proud that you came to your side.

“You’re behind! Huh? If I do it, I’ll do it!”

what…….

Actually, I also got a little more excited and started to go wild after Dongshik hyung came.

If Tae-joo Hyung is the master key to business.

The master key to physical conflict is the animal-food type.

Suchan, who kept bending down, shouted even louder because he hated his older brother.

“Isn’t it our time? Just wait and see! I’ll make you regret ignoring rock!”

* * *

The really fun stuff happens behind the camera more than in front of it.

There are unfiltered gags from comedians that are just so funny.

The idols who pretend to be innocent exchange deep eye greetings behind the stage.

Behind the scenes of a drama, things happen that are even crazier than the worst dramas.

It’s surprising how often small fights or full-blown fights break out in broadcasting station waiting rooms.

However, those who hold hands and smile in front of the camera are called ‘pros’.

So unless it’s a serious hit, it usually just passes as if it never happened.

The story is that it doesn’t matter if the emotional rift between the parties deepens as long as it doesn’t interfere with the broadcast.

And here.

There was another ‘pro’.

“Did you take the picture?”

An Chi-seop, who arrived late, dug through the staff.

The scene had already been cleared up, and it was a bit chaotic with singers and staff members watching, wondering what was going on, but it was clear where Ahn Chi-seop was headed.

“Ah… … Yes. I took a picture.”

The camera crew’s assistant with a bewildered expression.

To be exact, he was a part-time worker who filled in as needed, but this part-time worker named Kwon Hyuk-soo had actually received a special order from Ahn Chi-seop.

-Stay near the Blue Porcelain waiting room and take a picture when you come out so that it doesn’t show.

-Shall we go inside and take a picture?

―What are you talking about? Don’t tell me, don’t you know what I’m talking about? Take a picture so that it doesn’t get caught.

-What if I don’t come out of the waiting room?

―It doesn’t matter. Whether you go to the bathroom or come up to perform. Either way, you’re going to come out at least once, right? Just film that. You don’t have to do anything else.

It was just a feeling.

That feeling that makes your head tingle.

If you get caught, that’s great, if you don’t, that’s fine.

Maybe it was because he had come to know the human being to some extent that he moved.

Anyway, the important thing is.

“Hey… … You, did something big… … !”

An Chi-seop clenched his fist after checking the palm-sized handycam he received from Kwon Hyuk-soo on site.

‘Didn’t Chairman Yoon Tae-joo tell you not to give him any special treatment? … ?’

And this is nothing special, it’s something Ahn Chi-seop always does.

Rockstar Again Episode 67