Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 102



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Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter Episode 102

102. How old are you?

The third season of ‘I Live Alone’ was scheduled to air in the second quarter of 2024.

The week after next is April.

Time has passed so quickly.

– Even before the official broadcast, the fans’ response is already hot. I don’t know if Sung Jun-sang has seen it, but these trailer videos are pretty well-chosen.

Trailer video.

It can be seen as a trailer made to promote and advertise a movie or animation before its release.

Usually, the most interesting and stimulating scenes in a work are edited into 2-3 minutes with subtitles, with the aim of raising fans’ expectations.

‘I’m Alone’ also started releasing new trailer videos one after another, starting with its first PV video.

And each of the three trailer videos uploaded so far has recorded over 5 million views.

In the industry, it is often said that 2 million trailer views is considered to be at least a passing hit.

But ‘I’m Alone’ has 5 million.

The figure was as high as 2.5 times.

The reasons fans gave for this explosive success were varied.

A drawing that surpasses the original.

A battle scene that puts the soul of Muportable into it.

The voice actors’ passionate performances.

And the relative advantage due to competing works in the same quarter, etc.

Although each person’s reasons were different, strangely enough, there was one common opinion.

That’s right-

‘Oh, and the opening song was killer!’

There was an opening song that encompassed all the elements mentioned above.

[Life and Death]

The title of the song itself runs through the theme of the work, which features a protagonist with the ability to become ‘immortal’.

The band sound with its rough yet addictive guitar riffs and vocals mixed with the sound of a horn matched the atmosphere of the work of ‘Nahonbul’ amazingly.

Such an opening song, combined with the aforementioned gorgeous artwork, vivid battle scenes, and passionate performances by the voice actors, created a synergy that, in nerd terms, was an explosion of irresistible ‘excitement’!

Thanks to this, there is currently an unprecedented level of anticipation and interest focused on ‘I’m Alone’ and ‘Life and Death’.

– So, I contacted the original singer, Sung Jun-sang, to ask him to make a congratulatory video. It was as a fan service.

Sotozaka said that the money will be used to promote the anime, and that he also made the same request to Twilight, who sang the ending song.

“Okay, I understand. If you send me a reference video, I’ll film it and send it to you right away.”

– I’ll wait. Then, I’ll see you at the next event. I’m looking forward to it.

On the day that the first episode of ‘I’m Alone’ airs, the sound source will also be officially distributed.

If Director Sotozaka says something like that, we can expect good music chart results.

one side,

After Seol Hye-yoon visited a few days ago, my musical inspiration exploded.

I wonder if I got energy from her, who has been talking about music consistently since D.Voice.

Or maybe my brain was activated by the joy of meeting a former colleague I hadn’t seen in a long time.

I don’t know why, but it was a blessing for Seongjun.

Following the surging inspiration, they churn out rough demo songs like mushrooms in a factory. Just like when they churned out Yuna’s cover songs every other day.

The demos that were piled up like that numbered around twenty songs.

After meeting with the A&R team, we decided to pick out useful ones and then make plans to develop them in earnest.

Meanwhile, the ‘Cherry Blossom Trip’ demo to be given to Seol Hye-yoon is almost finished.

I finished recording the entire guide, including the melody.

However, the lyrics are not there yet.

Up until now, Sungjun has been coming up with the melody and lyrics almost simultaneously.

[Association], [Composition], [Lyrics] stats, and [Emotion Buff] automatically made such a miracle possible.

So naturally, the lyrics came to mind this time too, but there was a reason why I didn’t necessarily put them into a melody.

“Hey-yoon, how about trying writing the lyrics for ‘Cherry Blossom Trip’ yourself?”

It’s to ask Seol Hye-yoon to write the lyrics.

This is the keyword she initially thought of.

When you say the word ‘cherry blossoms’, you will definitely have your own associated atmosphere and lyrics.

Seol Hye-yoon’s thoughts. I wanted to express the message Seol Hye-yoon wanted to convey through her voice.

I thought that only then could she truly become the owner of that song.

– I’ll try.

Seol Hye-yoon also seemed to agree with this idea and readily accepted the offer.

Indeed, what kind of emotions and expressions will be contained in the lyrics she writes?

Seongjun smiled broadly in anticipation.

In this way, the work on the second EP proceeded as planned, while the remaining schedule was also completed as planned.

Fourth appearance on a variety show.

Yoo Jae-sung, the top MC in South Korea, known as ‘God Yoo’.

He appeared as a guest on ‘Running People’, which he hosts.

“Today’s running guests are! Four ‘rising stars’ who have recently been heating up the music industry!”

“hello!”

Four rising stars wearing pastel-toned man-to-man outfits greet each other one by one.

Seongjun and Hong Gwangwoo.

And they are one member each of the entertainment divisions of the 4th generation male and female idol groups that have recently become popular.

“Ah, again. It’s not my little brother, Seongjun.”

“No, isn’t this the first time you’ve seen Sungjun? When did you see him? He’s my little brother. I always say that successful stars are my little brother.”

“Why! Sungjun, Jaesung! If they’re from the same ‘Sung’ line, then he’s my younger brother! I’ve heard a lot about Sungjun from Youngseok hyung. You know Youngseok hyung, right? Ryu Youngseok. The eyes are strange.”

“If you look at it that way, he’s my younger brother since he’s my junior in the music industry.”

Yoo Jae-sung and his rival Kim Dong-guk bicker and create laughter in the opening.

“My daughter really likes Sungjun’s songs! Shark Saman Kou!”

“That was made by Seongjun? I just found out, awesome!”

Other members Hoho and Jeon Su-min also join the talk.

Then, ‘Brother Bokko’ Ji Seok-jun asked.

“But, I heard that Seongjun and Gwangwoo have a special relationship?”

Then Hong Gwang-woo, who briefly met eyes with Seong-jun, answered.

“We actually met at a street karaoke when we were unknown.”

“Oh, I know! Street karaoke! That’s it! It’s a YouTube channel where regular people sing!”

MZ’s appeal is to lighten the mood by pretending to know Hoho.

“So you’re saying that the two of you appeared on the same day?”

“Yes, by chance.”

“So, who won by any chance? Oh, is it rude to ask something like that?”

“No, it’s okay. Seongjun and I shared the win.”

“Joint winner! Well, since they’re both great singers, I guess it wouldn’t be a draw.”

“Cap-chan? Bokko-hyung. Who uses that word these days? He’s the best.”

“Either Captain or King Wang Jang.”

“No, Jaesung hyung’s words are absolutely right.”

“Hey, Jaesung’s servants!”

The sight of the ‘Running People’ members bickering amongst themselves once again causes an explosion of laughter.

Meanwhile, Sungjun glances at Hong Gwangwoo.

Looking at his laughing face, I remember the conversation we had before filming.

“Yes? I heard that you also decided to appear in ‘Begin One More’?”

Hong Gwang-woo revealed a surprising fact in response to Seong-jun’s greeting.

Originally, it overlapped with the schedule for the next musical, but Hong Kwang-woo gave it up to another actor.

But the reason is.

“I heard that Seongjun is coming out.”

And then, I would like to explain the details,

“Originally, I wanted to meet Sungjun at the King of Karaoke Street Kings competition. I wanted to compete with him in song again. Now that I reveal it, I was quite shocked that day.”

To be more honest, he said his pride was hurt.

The fact that he, a musical actor in name only, ended up sharing the win with a mere ‘passerby’.

Of course, Hong Gwang-woo added that he was satisfied with the outcome of that day after it was revealed that ‘Pedestrian=D.Voice=Seong-jun’.

He was amazed as he listened to all of Sungjun’s songs, including cover songs before his debut.

But on the other hand, such a fact rather fueled Hong Gwang-woo’s competitive spirit.

Regardless of victory or defeat, I felt a burning desire to once again compete with the genius singer-songwriter and sing properly.

So I looked forward to our reunion, but…

Unfortunately, the King of Kings tournament was canceled.

At that moment, I was feeling regretful about the match that I couldn’t finish,

News has come that Sungjun has decided to appear in ‘Begin One More’.

If I can’t win with a song, then I’d rather…

As colleagues rather than competitors, he decided that it would be okay to busk overseas.

And of course, the production team of ‘Begin One More’ welcomed that decision with open arms.

Seongjun and Hong Gwangwoo.

Because we ended up recruiting two rising stars who were considered rivals at the same time.

“Anyway, since that’s what happened, I’ll see you at the production meeting soon. Oh, and this.”

Hong Gwang-woo rummaged through his pockets and handed over an envelope.

Inside were two tickets to the musical he was starring in.

“Come see a show sometime. I’m sure Sungjun will become interested in musicals too.”

“thank you.”

Hong Gwang-woo, who met again like this, did not express any particular hostility, unlike the fact that he alone was burning with a sense of competition.

Rather, I wish they had actively shown interest, such as by giving them musical tickets.

Anyway, Sungjun was also happy to meet again a relationship that he thought would pass by.

Back from our brief flashback.

After a few mini games, the players were divided into two teams, the ‘Rising Team’ and the ‘Star Team’.

Sungjun and Yeodol are a star team led by Yoo Jaesung.

Hong Kwang-woo and Nam Dol were assigned to the Rising Team led by Kim Dong-guk.

And soon, the identity of the ‘Running People’ and the ‘Name Tag Ripping Chase’ began.

‘Running People’ is a series of unique missions added to each chase.

As this mission is a special on ‘Rising Stars in the Music Industry’, missions related to popular songs appeared.

During the chase, when the bell rings, all members gather in the same place and solve a quiz.

And that quiz is none other than the ‘Mix Music Quiz’.

If we mix two popular songs from different eras, each with a different age group from the 20s to the 50s, into one song using the melody of song A and the lyrics of song B,

It’s a quiz where you listen to mixed songs and guess the singers and titles of the two original songs.

And the rule is that the team that guesses the quiz correctly is given the chance to put a bell on the shoe of one of the opposing team members.

– The chase begins.

At the signal from the production crew, the two teams dispersed.

The beginning is a battle of exploration.

As we had to select the broadcast portion, we were hiding without confronting each other when the first bell rang.

As both teams gathered in the central area of ​​the set, the ‘Mix Music Quiz’ began to play.

♪~ ♬~

“Oh, what is this? I think I know one of them…”

The members are confused by the strangely mixed music.

at that time,

“Sungjun! The melody is ‘Above the Sky’ by ‘Halla’ seniors, and the lyrics are ‘Sweet Dream’ by ‘Cutie Pie’ seniors!”

– Seo, Seongjun, correct answer.

When Sungjun quickly raised his hand and answered correctly, the production team couldn’t hide their embarrassment.

The first drop was placed on Hong Kwang-woo’s shoe to attract the attention of the guests.

After that, quizzes continued to be held intermittently during the chase.

And every time, Sungjun’s hand went up to the sky.

– Seongjun, correct answer···

“Hey, what the?! How can a 90s kid sing 70s songs so well?!”

“Honestly, how old are you?!”

All the staff on site, including the cast, are amazed at how Sungjun can easily guess even difficult songs.

[Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Chapter 1: Popular Music by Era] really shined.

Soon, the recording came to an end.

The Rising team suffered a lot of penalties due to repeated quiz victories, but…

“All of them!”

There, lurking was Kim Dong-guk, a tiger-like being who dominated the game with just his physical prowess.

“Krrrrrr.”

He rushes in like a mountain army and removes the name tags of the ‘Star Team’ one by one.

So the only survivor left is Seongjun.

In the end, a duel between Sungjun and Dongguk Kim took place.

Kim Dong-guk rushed at Seong-jun, predicting an easy landslide victory.

however,

“uh?”

An unbelievable scene was created.

Seongjun also reached out to meet Dongguk Kim’s outstretched arm, and Seongjun’s snake-like hand skimmed Dongguk Kim’s back.

And in Sungjun’s hand, raised into the air, was Kim Dongguk’s name tag.

[Self-Defense] It was a result created by stats.

– Kim Dong-guk, eliminated

Kim Dong-guk said with a blank expression at the sudden turn of events.

“Seongjun, do you go to a separate jiu-jitsu or judo gym?”

On this day too, Sungjun showed off his presence without any regrets.

*

Seongjun has recently developed a new hobby, following impromptu composition.

It is the collection of ‘odds and ends’.

The modifier is missing.

‘Random things’ that Santa, the pet dog, brings back after a walk.

That is, the parts for [the broken music box].

[I assembled the parts of the broken music box.]

[Current music box restoration progress: 30%]

Meanwhile, Santa found three additional accessories.

There are 14 left.

He played a video while rubbing Santa’s chin, who had offered him the loot.

BC Entertainment CEO, this was a video sent by a brave cat.

– Stealthily into your heart

The video, which was spread out horizontally, showed a mysterious girl absorbed in practicing choreography.

The graceful and sexy dance line full of curves is reminiscent of a cat.

It fits perfectly with the mood of the song ‘Salgeum’.

“Oh, what is it? Looks like Mentor Likee choreographed the dance?”

Among them, you can also see a familiar face.

– The choreography is crazy. So when are you planning on making a comeback?

I was sending a thumbs up emoticon to the brave cat.

Oh Hae-soo, who was holding the steering wheel, asked.

“Brother, have you thought about when would be a good time to open an ‘Inbyeolgram’?”