Rockstar Again - Chapter 95



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Episode 95. The Boatman (4)

TH Entertainment building.

CEO Choi Tae-ho turned his chair and looked out the window.

blankly.

I lived very hard to climb high.

After struggling through hardships, I was able to rise to the position of CEO of one of the leading companies in the industry.

‘Because of whom… … .’

There is a reason why people harbor poisonous thoughts.

Choi Tae-ho’s reason was a day in the past, more than 30 years ago.

A guy carrying an acoustic guitar came to visit.

Let’s show off your amazing performance skills, the leader of the band took away Choi Tae-ho’s spot to put some guy in the band.

‘I thought about all sorts of things back then… … .’

I even thought about joining another team and getting revenge.

When joining a team didn’t work out, I tried forming my own team.

But in the end, he was frustrated by the reality that his musical skills were not at a level where he could debut as a professional.

Then, I started a management business right away.

Since it was a fairly well-to-do house, there was no need to worry about raising initial capital, and it was easy to hear information from abroad.

Choi Tae-ho, who firsthand heard and experienced American music far away across the ocean, was shocked.

Even though Seo Ji-tae appeared and brought about a revolution in the music industry, it was a time when Kim Soo-ae’s ballads mixed with folk music were still number one.

Because it was that kind of time, there was a secret sense of pride in doing rock music.

however.

Hard rock, LA metal.

Now that alternative rock is the trend, it was a moment when conversations with band members became meaningless.

Times have already changed in America.

Of course, superstar Michael Jackson.

Beyond dance, the era of hip-hop has also arrived in the evening.

A hip-hop group called NWA, featuring Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and Eazy-E, emerged and took American music by storm.

The East and West were divided, and a great war was in full swing, led by Tupac and Biggie.

The reason why the Great War was an even greater shock to Choi Tae-ho was because it was a civil war between them.

There is no rock anywhere in that place.

It’s been a long time since he was knocked down and carried out of the round.

So, they quickly launched a group that appropriately mixed American hip-hop and dance and hit it big from the start.

As time passed, I stood in this place.

A fast-moving car doesn’t appreciate the scenery.

Choi Tae-ho was that kind of person… … My head keeps spinning these days.

“older brother.”

Suddenly, the door to the representative office opens without knocking and with that sound.

“I told you I’m the CEO at the company.”

“Oh, yes, sir. Haha.”

Chief Choi Tae-woong, smiling cheerfully, sat down on the sofa without saying a word.

“Knock a little. Is this your bedroom?”

“Ugh… … It’s hot. I don’t know why it’s so hot even in winter. Is it just me?”

“Okay. Did you check the rest of the members?”

“No. Completely. I wonder why they’re going to such lengths. To those who are at the level of opening their mouths, their true identities weren’t revealed to the public in the first place? Isn’t that strange?”

At Chief Choi Tae-woong’s words, Choi Tae-ho, who had been blankly staring out the window, got up from his seat.

Although Choi Tae-woong is his cousin, he was not appointed to the position of head of the headquarters simply because of that. It seems that CEO Choi Tae-ho’s grandparents were very happy and had many children.

Since so many children were born again in twos and threes, the number of cousins ​​of CEO Choi Tae-ho is well over thirty.

Even his own younger brother doesn’t work with him, so the fact that he’s working with Choi Tae-ho doesn’t mean that they’re family, but that he has some other weapon.

“Is that all?”

“Yes. This is my first time experiencing something like this. The broadcasting station staff knows about this, right? Or at least they know about it. But, well, no one knows about this.”

Choi Tae-ho took a bite of a cigarette.

“Brother, quit smoking. I don’t know why you keep smoking something that’s not good for your health.”

“Don’t worry about it. I don’t drink like everyone else. Shouldn’t one of the two be done?”

“But, bro. Let me ask you this. Why on earth do you care so much about those guys who are like Blue Porcelain or something? Let’s not say it’s because you just bumped into the company idol, right, UriKirin.”

The reason Choi Tae-ho keeps looking back on the past these days is none other than this.

Blue porcelain.

I thought they just had the same name, but one of the members is Hong Young-pil.

How absurd it was when I heard that on the news.

It’s funny how I can’t shake off the ghosts of the past and still do useless things at the age of 50.

I got goosebumps seeing the skills I saw on TV.

Because I see a future that seems promising.

‘Then that won’t do. It’s against the rules to make someone sit down and laugh at them alone, right?’

It’s possible since his identity has not been revealed, but why would Yoon Tae-joo do music?

I already knew in the past that Yoon Tae-joo was the third generation of a conglomerate. I didn’t pretend to know, but…

Because of that, I couldn’t talk back.

That made Hong Young-pil, who was left alone in the music industry, even more upset.

Anyway, Yoon Tae-joo might not be there, but Kim Dong-sik might be there.

Because Hong Young-pil and I were on the verge of death.

Whether there’s one, two, or all three making music.

The anger welling up inside was the same.

Choi Tae-ho, who had been lost in thought again, stared out the window.

“A very… old X-like relationship.”

“What is that?”

“I don’t want to see that. You keep poking at me, and it reminds me of the old days. It’s annoying.”

For Choi Tae-ho, Blue Porcelain is a name that brings to mind frustration.

The same goes for Hong Young-pil.

Of course, when I heard the news of the accident, I felt sympathy. But that was only for a moment.

“Well… I don’t know. The article is already finished.”

“Spilt the shit. Throw the ashes. Make a mud puddle.”

Chief Choi Tae-woong shrugged.

Because I thought that the CEO Choi Tae-ho I knew wasn’t such an emotional person.

Although I instructed celebrities who left the company to do the same thing, it was purely a business mindset.

It gives other celebrities the idea that if they leave our company, they too can be ruined like this.

I’ve made her do a lot of dirty things, but this is the first time I’ve seen her put so much emotion into it.

“Oh, and brother.”

“say.”

“A-Fly is going to fight them this round. Can we work on it?”

It is a voting-based competition program.

Even though they can’t blatantly manipulate it since they’re not part of the production team, they can manipulate voter turnout.

Choi Tae-ho answered without hesitation.

“I don’t know. Do it yourself.”

With long experience.

This is what is meant by Haran.

So blatant that even someone without experience can understand.

Choi Tae-ho, who had been silently issuing an order to evacuate guests, catches Choi Tae-woong who is leaving.

“Ah… … But, that vocal A.”

“Uh. Tell me, hyung.”

“Isn’t he really moving?”

Choi Tae-woong touched his chin.

“Hey… … This is a bit ambiguous… … . Experts say they’re the same person. But the person in question is overseas, so what more can I say? I just assume they’re similar people. But why? Can’t he move too?”

“No. Go ahead. If you know anything, tell me.”

Choi Tae-woong continued walking.

Choi Tae-ho, who was looking at the closed door, narrowed his eyes again and became lost in thought.

It’s not that you shouldn’t move, but rather that if you do move, it continues. More, it’s strange.

It’s already weird enough, but this is ridiculously weird.

I just remembered that he passed away in an accident.

The name of the member who took Choi Tae-ho’s place has moved.

The voice and face that remained in my vague memory also seemed similar to that of Naeppodol’s Lee Dong-ha…

* * *

For Kim Do-ah, who will be entering Jinwha High School in a month, Blue Porcelain was a revolution.

‘This is crazy… Is there anyone else in Korea who plays the guitar this well?’

When I raise my head above the desk, there is Lee Dong-ha playing the guitar.

This is not an actual movement, it is just a photo.

Printed directly.

‘Oppa. I’m sorry. But you don’t do any activities… … .’

Kim Do-ah closed her eyes tightly.

For a teenage girl who is obsessed with a particular idol, liking another idol is like a kind of affair.

Something that causes such deep conflict.

This was especially true for Kim Do-ah.

It was quite a shock for a 16-year-old girl who dreamed of becoming a guitarist and ignored idols.

His guitar skills make you wonder if he has any rivals in Korea.

Even though I only played a few songs, it was enough to get that level of understanding.

If only I had the skills, I wouldn’t have fallen so far.

He holds the mic and sings better.

Oh my, I thought, but your face is working harder?

I can’t stand this.

From that day on, my unrequited love began.

There was something a little strange.

Although he is only at the level of aspiring to become a professional, he is learning properly, so he seems to show the characteristics of a performer.

Lee Dong Ha and Vocal A’s performance was just so-so.

But since the uploads keep happening while I’m traveling abroad, I’m wondering if that’s true.

Then, not long ago, a comedian was revealed to be a member, and I was convinced that it was not true.

There’s no way Lee Dong-ha would make music with those kinds of people.

Kim Do-ah opened her eyes and stared at the laptop screen.

[Interview with an industry insider who met Blue Porcelain’s vocalist A in person. The insider repeatedly asked him to keep it a secret. Unlike Hong Young-pil, who was revealed first, vocalist A… ]

“He’s young and handsome?”

The dying spark of hope is rekindled.

I respect vocalist A as a pure guitarist, but if possible, it would be better if he was young and handsome rather than an old man.

Iron fist.

Kim Do-ah quickly closed her laptop at the somewhat strange sound of something breaking as the door opened.

“What are you doing? Are you watching something dirty? Or are you moving?”

Through the open door, I can see my younger brother Kim Do-hyung’s smiling face.

“What are you doing? Why aren’t you going out? How did you get the door open?”

“Can I just grab this door and turn it to open it?”

Kim Do-ah looked at Kim Do-hyung, who was holding the doorknob, for a moment.

He looks just like his father.

Especially the face and strength.

Even though she doesn’t use violence against me because I’m her older sister, it’s a little scary when she says things like that so casually.

“… … Oh really. You’re breaking everything in the house. Should I tell Mom?”

“I told you I’d give you something good, but it came early.”

“What? What is good, X-Shin?”

The medicine went up to the doorknob and harsh words came out of Kim Do-ah’s mouth.

“Rock Will Never Die. I won a ticket to the next round. I guess I shouldn’t give it to you.”

“what?!”

Kim Do-ah suddenly got up from her seat.

“No need?”

It’s not unnecessary.

I’m about to enter college, but I have nothing to do and I have time to spare.

It wasn’t just that I didn’t need it and I had time to spare, it was that I desperately needed it.

Because I wanted to see him up close as a pure guitarist, unlike when I moved.

I’ve tried to apply to attend Blue Porcelain’s recording for the past few broadcasts, but I’ve been rejected every time.

This round, we heard a community tip that the fandom attendance of Blue Porcelain was significantly low, but as the fandom attendance rate decreased, the rock maniac attendance actually increased. Furthermore, since the competition opponent was A.Fly, the competition rate for the tickets was even higher.

“… … How did you get it?”

“I was crazy. I was going to give it to my sister.”

“really……?”

Kim Do-hyung had to hold back a smile at the sight of his sister’s eyes, which were quite touching.

It’s a roundabout way of doing things, so what’s the big deal about going crazy?

And I didn’t even go crazy.

I just asked my dad.

Someone I know is a fan and asked if I could get them a few copies.

It’s amazing when you think about it.

Even Kim Do-hyung, who doesn’t do music, knows that the drummer he sees on TV is his father.

My older sister, who is majoring in music, doesn’t recognize that.

It’s not just that I can’t recognize that, I just can’t recognize everything.

I’ve seen you praying to the photo every day while suffering from Dong-ha’s pain, but the sight of you worrying about Dong-ha and Vocal A is truly a sight to behold.

I stabbed him again, just in case he wanted to tease me.

“Sister. Which of you do you like better?”

“What… … Dong-ha oppa and Vocal A?”

“uh.”

“… … As a guitarist, vocalist A… … ? It seems like Dong-ha oppa is going towards producing… … .”

Normally, it would be a moment when someone would say, “Don’t say anything and get lost,” but since he’s giving me an audience ticket, I answer obediently.

It was quite funny that the ball was slightly red, but I tolerated it.

“I’ll send you a text. You can take it with you and exchange it for a ticket on site.”

“Ah… … But that can’t be transferred, so shouldn’t I write down my personal information in advance… …?”

“Who am I? Of course I wrote down your name.”

“……thank you…….”

“If you’re grateful, boil me some ramen.”

At Kim Do-hyung’s words, Kim Do-ah ran into the kitchen.

also.

Kim Do-hyung realized once again that it is not the wind but the sun that moves people.