Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 41



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41. Transformation

Monster rookie cover song YouTuber ‘D.Voice’ who gained 450,000 subscribers in just one month of channel opening

Despite his increasing popularity, his fans were actually drying up.

It’s already been a week since I uploaded my last cover song.

Because there was no follow-up content.

– So where did D.Voice go? Retired?

n Factory manager, did you close the factory shutters?ㅜㅠ?? Come back, factory manager!

n Just wait patiently. Up until now, the upload speed of Devoice cover songs has been very strange. If you look at other YouTubers, most of them upload once a week.

n MXM internal staff, please come and check out the latest news on DeVoice.

– I think you’ve been preparing for your debut. You’re an MXM trainee.

N By the way, there’s a new song on Sound Sky? Is it Cherry or Yeonmo or something?

ㄴ I said ‘nerdy’ and ‘sadi’ are different.

No, they’re both devices.

Those who search for the whereabouts of the missing Devoice and those who speculate on the reason behind it.

The comment section is noisily filled with claims of ‘same person’ and ‘different person’.

Some people, tired of waiting, even suggested implementing the voice of DeVoice with AI, which received many recommendations from fans.

Although the comments written by each person were different,

What they all have in common is that they are all device-lovers who just keep reusing and listening to Yuna’s cover songs that have been uploaded so far.

Then one Monday evening.

[One Step Behind (Drama ‘Your House’ OST) – Covered by D.Voice]

A cover song was uploaded to the D.Voice channel without any notice.

A cover song uploaded after 10 days since Friday two weeks ago.

The identity was the OST cover of ‘Your House’, which is currently recording the highest viewership ratings among Monday-Tuesday dramas, and among them, it was sung by Yeseon Ha, who was the main vocalist of Pink Rose.

– The cover song is out!!!

After hearing the news, which was like rain in a drought, fans who were suffering from thirst rushed to the scene.

And then the comments window exploded.

– Crazy···! This is fucking awesome!!! I’ve been waiting for you, Devoice!!!

ㄴ Praise the return of GOD.Voice!

No, what kind of unrequited love master are you? Why are you so desperate! Is the emotional line real!

N I don’t have a crush on that guy. He’s my eardrum husband.

No, he’s not? He’s my boyfriend.

No, he’s not? He’s my brother.

Even though it was only an upload for 10 days, it was still as powerful as ever.

No, rather, the longer the waiting time was, the more condensed and explosive the reaction was.

Meanwhile, among DeVoice’s subscribers, there were also fans of Ye-seon-ha.

They were more upset than anyone else about the OST from the preliminary round having a relatively low chart ranking.

But, the legendary Midas’ voice, ‘D-Voice’, who created a reverse run myth with a cover song, covered Ye-seon-ha’s song!

It was a heaven-sent opportunity.

They started to go all out, but secretly, so as not to be noticed, and started to release promotional comments for ‘Your House’, in which she was appearing.

– Wow, this is a drama OST. Did you request a cover song after seeing Devoice’s power in the drama version?

n I’m already in first place, so why bother? It’s probably going to be the preliminaries.

n I’m a big fan of ‘Your House’, but I didn’t really care for it until I heard this and watched it again, and it’s so sad.

n I also shared it with my mom, and she cried when she heard it. She said that Mijin will be cheering her on from today onwards ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

ㄴ But is ‘Your House’ fun? The OST is good, so should I watch the drama too?

n I highly recommend itb If you watch episode 1, you’ll be hooked right away

It didn’t stop there.

Fans of Ye-seon-ha began to spread the link of D.Voice’s cover song to ‘Ye-seon-ha’ and ‘Your House’ fan cafes and communities.

These efforts combined with the ripple effect of the DeVoice.

[Kiwi TOP100]

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23(↑10) One Step Behind – Ye Seon Ha (Drama ‘Your House’ OST)

The Kiwi chart ranking jumped 10 places during the preliminary round, successfully entering the top 20!

It was even continuing to rise.

The manager under the preliminary round came running and shouted excitedly.

“Look, Sister! I made it to 23rd place!”

“I know. I saw it too.”

On the other hand, the party that appears calm.

“Huh? Aren’t you very happy?”

Ye-seon Ha answered the manager’s question.

“It’s just the beginning. Have you heard the DeVoice cover? If you’ve heard that cover even once, you’ll have no choice but to look for the original song and listen to it. Now I understand why Yuna is making a comeback. Then shouldn’t I aim for at least 10th place, or even 1st place?”

“As expected, sis…! Alright, let’s go for first place!”

“Well, Yuna, if she gets out of the way.”

A voice that pretended not to be excited.

But the two cheeks under the preliminaries were dancing with joy that could not be hidden.

Meanwhile, there was also a response from ‘Your House’.

The viewership ratings for ‘Your House’ rose slightly on Monday and the following Tuesday when the cover song was uploaded, but more than that-

“What’s going on, why is the bulletin board on fire all of a sudden?”

The viewer bulletin board was in chaos.

I came to see it after listening to the cover song OST, and I felt so sorry for Mijin.

There were also comments asking for more screen time for Mijin and for Mijin and the male lead to be connected.

“What’s wrong with the OST?”

Where on earth did you hear that the bulletin board is full of stories about Mijin and cover songs?

The people involved in ‘Your House’ were simply bewildered.

And there was a man who was writing an article about a series of events, including this strange phenomenon and Yuna’s recent chart reversal.

A nose for scoops in the media world that is incredibly sensitive to the smell of a scoop.

This was Lee Jun-min, an entertainment reporter for ‘The Star News’.

[Midas’s Voice! D.Voice! Who the hell is he!]

A temporary headline stuck at the top of the type that filled the notepad.

He stops typing, looks at his sent emails, and lets out a small sigh.

“···There was no reply in the end.”

I sent an email to DeVoice requesting an interview last time, but I haven’t received a reply.

Is it because it is a mystical concept?

Or is it because you are an ordinary person and feel uncomfortable being interviewed?

The answer was that Lee Jun-min’s email was buried in the flood of emails that came in at once, but there was no way to know.

‘Well, whatever the reason is, it’s fine.’

The indomitable spirit of a journalist who never gives up!

That is the weapon of the scoop hunter, Gaeko Lee Jun-min.

If it is difficult to interview the person himself, you can try asking people around him.

“Let’s see, what’s been going on with DeVoice so far…”

MXM Enter and Yuna.

Cover song YouTuber [SHYine].

And the original singer of this OST cover is Yeseonha.

“MXM Entertainment has been too defensive when it comes to device-related matters···.”

I couldn’t get any information from my own straw, MXM Entertainment, who I had a drink with recently.

“Then that leaves Shine and Ye-seon-ha.”

Shine is a YouTuber who covers her face, similar to DeVoice.

There is a risk that interviews will be declined for similar reasons.

But what about Ye Seon Ha, who was recently commissioned to do an OST cover?

While it might be difficult to contact a mystical YouTuber, for a reporter like me, getting an interview with a celebrity is a piece of cake.

“Hello, manager. This is Lee Jun-min from The Star News.”

I called the preliminary manager.

As the viewer ratings were rising and the message boards were filled with the topic of Ye-seon Ha’s anger towards Mi-jin, I requested an interview with the aim of shedding light on this.

As for the device, I plan to drop a hint when the opponent is relaxed.

– We appreciate it!

The result was a success.

“Then, I’ll see you then. I’ll send you the pre-interview questionnaire in advance.”

Lee Jun-min, who had scheduled the interview, closed his laptop.

Ye-seon-ha, I hope she has a clue to the identity of the Devois.

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Time passed quickly after the 3rd level promotion.

Monday and Tuesday were spent refining the new song.

On Wednesday, I received a call from Who’s the King to check on the progress of the composition, and they immediately sent me the completed song.

‘There are still two more days left, can I use the version you sent as the final version?’

When he asked me if I could do that, I said I could.

After that, Thursday and Friday were devoted to live practice.

This was the first time I tried an R-rated item, [Doraji Flavored Lozenge], and strangely enough, my throat really didn’t get sore.

The taste was a bit bitter, but as I kept eating it, it also tasted sweet.

And finally Saturday.

The morning of the long-awaited recording day dawned.

And Cha Sung-jun was standing in front of the bathroom mirror wearing only his underwear.

Why am I acting like this since morning?

[A special mission has arrived.]

Because a mission arrived out of nowhere right before the competition.

Also, that mission is none other than-

[Level up all your stats to Lv.5 or higher.]

[If successful, Activity Boost Ticket X1]

How can I not do this!

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[Cha Seong-jun Lv.5]

Title: A newcomer who is starting to get noticed

Stats: [Vocal Lv. 10] [Range Lv. 10] [Rhythm Lv. 4] [Appearance Lv. 3] [Composition Lv. 11] [Appeal Lv. 4] [Association Lv. 4] [Stamina Lv. 3] [Lyrics Lv. 4]

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I managed to raise [Lyrics] and [Association] to Lv. 4 through a week of intense reading.

As expected, reading also affects the [Association] stat.

And just a little while ago, I raised most of the 4th and 3rd level stats to level 5 with transfer coins.

There is only one thing left, [appearance].

The reason I faced the mirror like this was to see the changes that came with leveling up with my own eyes.

“let’s go.”

[Appearance Lv.3 > Lv.5]

The vision briefly disappears and then returns, with a system message appearing.

however······

“What is this···?”

Somehow I feel like my perspective has changed.

It looks a little bit higher… a feeling?

Just in case, I put the key on the wall in advance.

Height before leveling up: 177cm.

And now I’m standing in the same spot, in the same position again.

I carefully checked the crown area with a sharpie and turned around to check its height.

in result,

“You really grew tall, didn’t you?”

Comparing the marks made at the beginning and the marks made later, there was a 2cm difference.

So, my height grew from 177cm to 179cm!

“Haha, that’s crazy···!”

My head starts hurting as I burst out laughing.

Wow, how do I explain this?

If I correct my posture, will my hunched spine straighten out?

Or maybe I did one of those adult height-building exercises that are trending on YouTube these days. Yeah, that sounds good!

Next, I looked into the mirror and saw changes in my face.

First of all, the pores disappeared.

The freckles and blemishes on my face are also clear.

“It seems like your nose has gotten a bit straighter.”

In addition, her eyes became clearer and her eyelashes grew longer.

Even your chin has become slimmer, right?

It may not be a complete transformation, but the overall visual correction has definitely been done.

I wonder if if I put all my coins into my looks, I’ll become a peerless handsome man.

‘But if you get greedy and make dramatic changes all at once, rumors of plastic surgery may start to spread.’

So, going forward, the right way to invest in your appearance will be to increase it gradually, moderately, just like you are doing now.

[You have acquired Activity Enhancement Ticket X1.]

Compensation also came in.

I want to try it right now, but time is limited.

You can’t be late for the recording studio.

I took out the clothes I had prepared in advance from the closet and put them on.

A white shirt, cardigan, and ripped jeans.

This is the outfit I often wore when I was in a band.

Since we’re going to sing songs that capture the spirit of that era, the dress code should match that era.

Finally, I pick up my glasses –

‘Have you ever considered taking off your glasses?’

Suddenly, I remember what PD Park Yong-oh said.

For Cha Sung-jun, ‘glasses’ are not just for covering his face.

It is a ‘borderline’ so to speak.

Cha Seong-jun as an ordinary office worker.

And this is the line that distinguishes Cha Sung-jun as a singer-songwriter.

Cha Seong-jun, who is working part-time while hiding his identity, is strictly speaking walking on the borderline.

Are you going to continue to hide behind your glasses and pursue your music career?

Or will you now take off your glasses and reveal yourself?

I’ve been struggling for the past two weeks to answer that dilemma.

Finally, I found the answer.

“let’s go.”

Cha Seong-jun takes his glasses.

However, the glasses case that was placed next to it was also included.

He went out the door with a determined expression.

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