Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 84



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Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter Episode 84

84. Confession

Various events are held at fan meetings.

In addition to autograph sessions, there will be live performances, quiz competitions, and various mini games and talk times with fans.

There is a photo time where everyone takes pictures together, and at the end, a gift giving ceremony where the singer gives gifts to fans, etc.

And there is one reason why we hold so many events.

It is to express gratitude to the fans who love him.

Of course, there are celebrities who simply think of fan meetings as a way to make money.

Not only do they charge high ticket prices for poorly organized events,

However, they also harass fans who come to their fan meetings by calling them ‘wallets’ or ‘moneybags’.

It’s a tearjerker for fans.

one,

“As this is our first fan meeting, I hope it will be an opportunity to repay our fans as much as possible.”

Cha Seong-jun did not belong to that low class at all.

From when I was active as D.Voice to now.

This is because he knew that all of his growth was based on the continued support and interest of his fans.

Moreover, Sungjun debuted at the age of thirty.

When he was young, he would have been immature and thought he was great, but as he lived in society, he came to know better than anyone else the value of people.

The A&R team also comprehensively reflected Sungjun’s opinions.

The timetable displayed on the presentation screen is dense.

Because all the events mentioned above are included without exception.

We actively communicated with the official fandom [My Star] and the management, and filled it with events that fans hope to participate in with Sungjun.

Moreover, he sings as many as 9 songs.

EP with four songs, Star, Walk, Cherry Blossoms, and Snowfall.

Lastly, a surprise fan song that has been prepared secretly for fans.

It contains all the songs released so far.

Even with a full live session!

“What is this, it’s not a fan meeting, it’s a concert, haha. Sungjun’s fans are really crazy.”

The A&R team said it jokingly, but it wasn’t an exaggeration.

However, since the composition is rich, we do not plan on lowering the ticket price.

It is not only for profit, but also to brand the artist named Sungjun.

In other words, the purpose is to instill the perception that Sungjun’s fan meetings and concerts are luxurious and luxurious enough to match the price.

“We have already reserved the Ths-S Hotel Grand Ballroom-”

The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd from 2pm to 7pm.

That day was also Seongjun’s birthday.

Since the fan meeting schedule was set for February, Sungjun’s wish to spend his birthday with his fans was reflected.

Afterwards, they continued discussing who would be the MC for the fan meeting and what gifts to give to the fans.

Sungjun’s heart was filled with anticipation at the thought of meeting his fans.

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Next Monday,

The new product advertisement video and still cuts of the new fragrance ‘Homme’, which were filmed two weeks ago, were released through YouTube and Inbyulgram.

In the video, which was released in two versions, 15 seconds and 30 seconds,

Sungjun, wearing a navy shirt and pure white slacks, was showing off his crazy visuals by applying cosmetics to his sharp jawline.

– Wow, Saehyang is crazy!!! Following Yuna, Sungjun is the model!!! Saehyang’s marketing team is doing a great job! They should double her salary!!!

– They suit each other so well. They’re not singers, they’re just models. Are their visuals real?

– The cosmetic container seems to be stuck to the jawline. My brother has fair skin, so the navy color suits him well. Hehe.

Following the admiration for the visuals,

– I know Sungjun used to go to Saehyang, but now he’s modeling there

– My friend goes to Saehyang, and she sang really well during the encore song at the healing concert at the beginning of the year. She’s doing healing concert again next year, so I’m thinking of transferring to Saehyang.

– There’s also a story about Hilcon. It’s said that Sungjun originally said he would lower the hiring fee out of loyalty, but the CEO saw that and liked it so much that he gave him a higher hiring fee. The CEO also personally gave the order for this Homme model.

– No, isn’t this like a complete life-changing autobiography? LOL

This time, the story of how he became the model for Saehyang becomes a topic of conversation.

one side,

– What’s the behind the scenes of the filming? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

In addition to the official commercial video, behind-the-scenes footage from the filming location was also attracting attention.

It contains many silly and clever scenes of Sungjun striking various poses.

– Miss, you’re just using Cha Sung-jun’s faceㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– He has a handsome face, but why is he so funny? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ He was so human, like when he was doing the challenge, too. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– Ah, if my brother appeared on a variety show, he would be so excited!!!

Fans were once again enthusiastic about Sungjun’s humane charm.

Thanks to this, beauty-related communities and online were once again flooded with Sungjun’s name.

And thanks to Sungjun’s popularity and Saehyang’s aggressive marketing campaign,

All of the VMD (visual merchandiser) counters in Olive Garden have been replaced with Sungjun and Saehyang’s new ‘Homme’ products.

in result,

“Olive One’s sales ranking has risen after the advertisement was exposed!!!”

“What rank are you in?”

“Olive One Homme Skincare was ranked #1 for the entire day yesterday!!

“What?!!! Is that true?!!!”

A new fragrance that has not been prominent in the Homme skincare field,

It has made history by achieving the top spot in sales for the first time since replacing the model with Sungjun.

This is a sign that Sungjun’s value in the beauty industry will skyrocket.

From Saehyang’s perspective, it was news that hinted that she would have to prepare for a fierce defensive battle in order to renew her contract with Sungjun.

It didn’t end there.

“Did Saehyang have some fun with the new model this time?”

“Was it Sungjun? Isn’t he from MXM? Contact him and find out how much the advertising fee is.”

Interest in Sungjun is growing even outside of the beauty industry, and he is beginning to emerge as a blue chip in the advertising industry.

Among them, there was a company that was particularly active in the food industry.

“What?! Sungjun in the ‘Shark Samanco’ commercial?! Along with the new CM song?!”

From the big name in the food industry, ‘Banggrae’,

A request came in at the same time to cast a TV commercial and produce a commercial song for ‘Shark Samanco’, a traditional steady seller that has been loved for over 30 years since its release in 1990.

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At that time, Seongjun was in the studio.

It’s for working on a song that I promised to give to ‘Mimiyo Girl’.

The blueprint I had in mind while talking to the subtle girl at BC Entertainment last week still remained.

“jazz.”

We plan to create a new song with a concept that made Mimyosonyeo and Yonggo’s eyes widen.

Up until now, Yonggo has made title tracks mainly with electronic-heavy hooks, following his previous formula for success.

The subtle girl had to dance and sing to match such a fast tempo, and as a result, her vocals ended up being monotonous and focused only on high notes.

in result,

It ended up being just another mass-produced girl group with a bit of individuality.

Yonggo and Mimyosoyeo also recognized the problem belatedly and were trying to change.

So, they tried to change direction from the previous sexy concept to cute songs like this promotion song ‘Strange Relations’, but their performance was bound to be somewhat sluggish during the transition period.

Because she was such a confusing and mysterious girl, Sungjun had no intention of demanding any major changes from them.

Rather, I want to support them with songs that best highlight their strengths.

“Everyone already has enough charm and potential.”

Last time, I listened to each member’s song in detail.

First of all, leader Ain’s vocal skills are outstanding, comparable to those of other female idol main vocalists who are known for their singing ability.

He even said that he worked as a vocal trainer when he didn’t have any money, so that says it all.

Lead vocalist Sohee’s unique boyish tone catches the ear,

Rapper Minju and main dancer Yuri also each have their own distinct characteristics.

In order to maximize the charms of these diverse members, it was decided that a song with a relaxed feel would be better than a song that was flashy and exciting.

Another thing that Sungjun noticed was the group name, ‘Mimyosonyeo.’

As the name suggests, ‘Beautiful Cat Girls’

As I was thinking about how to appeal to a bold yet playful charm, the concept of jazz naturally came to mind.

Why is it that the feeling of cats creeping over walls and strangely captivating people is similar to the freedom of jazz?

Well, anyway.

“Then shall we begin?”

I activated [Emotion Buff] and [Vitality Buff] and immediately placed my hands on the MIDI.

Let’s start with the piano.

[Piano Playing Lv.10] Your fingers move freely over the keys according to the skill’s guidance.

Just as a band song features a consistent guitar riff, a jazz piano also features a consistent melody that repeats, imitating the cat’s footsteps.

This completes the basic setup.

Next we add a session that will give this song some weight.

If it had been a band song, that role would have naturally been taken on by the bass, but since the concept is jazz, this time the contrabass takes on that role.

“Ooh, that sounds good.”

Just one contrabass was brought in, but the grandeur was astounding.

It definitely has a jazzy feel to it.

And now the chorus part.

If the previous song had a somewhat boring development with only the piano and contrabass, the chorus uses the know-how learned from Yonggo to add electronic sounds using a synthesizer.

But, not with flashy electronic sounds, but with heavy electronic sounds.

Just like when I made [Eraser], I manipulated the MIDI effects here and there to make the sharp electronic sound spread widely and muffled.

Let’s put that altered sound in the background to match the beat, and a sound similar to a siren sound heard from far away was created.

As he let out a satisfying sound as he had intended, the corners of Sungjun’s mouth slightly rose.

This concise yet sharp verse part and the fatal sound reversal in the chorus were exactly Sungjun’s trick.

Meanwhile, one thing that must be taken into consideration when creating an idol song is the performance aspect.

That means you have to think about everything, including dance breaks and parts where choreography is included.

So, I left the bridge part where the dance break would go.

So that main dancer Yuri can stand out.

“Well, I think the overall structure is figured out at this point?”

After establishing the rough outline, I got absorbed in the work and quickly completed the MR.

Next, it’s time to record the guide vocals.

In fact, thanks to the [Producing Lv. 10] skill, Sungjun had even considered all the parts distribution among the members.

The very first introduction begins with Sohee’s low and mid-range voice, which best suits the atmosphere of the jazz genre.

Since the accompaniment is light with just one piano, all ears can focus on Sohee’s voice.

The following part is a melodic part sung by Ain.

It consists of vocals that move between falsetto and genuine tones, like a free-spirited cat.

And next is the long-awaited chorus.

No matter how much differentiation is required, the basis of idol songs is ultimately the hook song.

The melody and lyrics that go into the chorus should be as simple as possible.

So,

“Sneak into your heart.”

Seongjun chose only seven letters.

It means that I will sneak into your heart like a cat.

The killing part is the last word, slyly.

Here, it is organized so that Minju and the youngest Yuri take turns singing.

“Well, okay.”

Cha Seong-jun nodded with satisfaction after listening to the demo.

It seems like the song he chose was exactly what he had in mind.

Just by listening to the song, you can picture each member of ‘Mimyeo Girl’ and their parts.

Before sending the completed sound source to Yonggo,

Finally, I wrote down the title of the song.

[Subtle Girl – CAT WALK (demo)]

– Sir, I have just sent you the demo.

As soon as I finished sending, I got an immediate reply from Yonggo.

– Yes?! So fast?! I’ll listen with the kids!!

Now we just need to wait for feedback from Yonggo.

I hope you like it.

Seongjun, whose body was aching from working for a long time, got up from his chair and headed to the corner of the studio.

Then he laid down on the massage chair that had been his go-to masseuse these days.

Jiiiiiing-

The cool mechanical pressure was warming Seongjun’s back and neck.

Brrrrrr-

The cell phone on my lap rang.

When I picked up the phone, I heard Yonggo’s excited voice.

– Seongjun! I love you!!!!

···I received a confession right away.