Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 88



Only Krnovel

Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter Episode 88

88. Honey from the eyes

It started with a little curiosity.

“I thought Sungjun’s fan club name was [My Star]?”

Curiosity about what the fan club of a former colleague who became a superstar overnight would be like.

Seol Hye-yoon, who searched for [My Star] like that, became a member without even knowing it.

Asking Sungjun about his schedule every day seemed like it would be a nuisance to him,

I wanted to know the general schedule at least through the fan cafe notice.

Then one day,

[Important Notice] Announcement of Sungjun oppa’s first official fan meeting and limited advance ticket sales for [My Star]!

As usual, I was checking out the fan cafe and a notice for a fan meeting popped up.

That also includes a link to the limited pre-order for [My Star]!

“······Should I apply too?”

The word ‘limited’ stimulated a strange competitive spirit.

Because Seol Hye-yoon was known as the golden hand at registering for classes since her college days.

And her savage golden hands were alive.

“Uh… Is it really true?”

I won a ticket to the fan meeting after fierce competition!

I felt a bit dizzy.

How big is Sungjun’s fandom?

I never thought I’d actually be able to get a ticket.

but,

“How do I do this?”

Now that I’ve purchased the ticket, I don’t know what to do.

Should I go to the fan meeting?

Or should I stop?

The reason for the worry was simple.

‘It’s so embarrassing!!!!’

In the meantime, the worries continued for a long time.

Time passed and the day of the fan meeting arrived.

After losing sleep the night before, Seol Hye-yoon came to a conclusion.

“···Okay, let’s go.”

She doesn’t usually spend much time on makeup.

But for some reason, I felt like I had to wear full makeup today.

I opened my closet and there was nothing to wear, so I put on a knit top and jeans that I had ordered in a hurry.

Finally, after taking off my glasses, I headed to Gangnam, where the fan meeting was being held.

Since parking space is limited, MXM Entertainment asked us to use public transportation as much as possible, so I waited while holding on to the subway handrail.

‘What? Are you a celebrity? Who are you?’

‘So pretty···.’

I sense sidelong glances and whispers from both men and women around me.

Seol Hye-yoon, with full makeup on, caught everyone’s attention in a unique way.

One, the person involved is-

‘What should I say when I meet Seongjun? Ah, I don’t know.’

I didn’t have time to feel those gazes because of the tension of attending Sungjun’s fan meeting.

So we arrived at The-S Hotel.

Seol Hye-yoon’s heart wavers when she encounters a bustling crowd.

Should I turn back now?

I stood there for a moment, hesitating,

“huh?”

When I came to my senses, I had taken four photos at the photo booth like any other fan and had also purchased a star cheering stick.

[The fan meeting will start shortly-]

And soon after, I heard the announcement on the hall announcement board and hurriedly entered the Grand Ballroom.

As I went in to find my seat, there was a cute girl who looked to be in middle school sitting next to me.

At that moment, I suddenly felt a brief sense of shame,

‘No, I came to cheer you on as a colleague.’

It was Seol Hye-yoon who had her mind made up.

And then, just then, a shout was heard.

‘It’s Seongjun!’

Sungjun appeared on stage!

Seol Hye-yoon swallowed a small exclamation of admiration as she watched Sung-jun leisurely waving his hand.

‘He seems like a completely different person…’

This is the first time I’ve seen you in an official setting since your debut.

He was like a close friend to me at work.

Also, since we had recorded cover songs together many times while he was working as D.Voice, I thought I knew his side as a singer well.

But, Sungjun, whom I saw again at the fan meeting today, now feels like a real celebrity, a star.

Afterwards, the fan meeting program prepared by Sungjun was carried out one after another.

First, a light opening talk with comedian Jo Se-hoo, who served as MC.

“This is your first fan meeting. How do you feel?”

“Honestly, I can’t believe it. Just a few months ago, I was just an ordinary office worker.”

“That’s right! But how did you end up becoming a singer?”

“It’s been my dream since I was little. To sing on stage.”

Everyone around smiles as they listen to Seongjun’s words.

“There was a time when I was really lost. It was a time when I wanted to become a singer, but I couldn’t see the future. I’ll try to capture that feeling and sing my first song, ‘Walk.’”

And then Sungjun’s first song, which featured a live session, began.

“I walk.”

As soon as Sungjun opens his mouth, everyone in the audience becomes one and starts shaking their sticks back and forth.

Seol Hye-yoon also timidly waved her Starbong along with the enthusiastic cheering of the middle school student sitting next to her.

This was followed by a series of mini games and live performances with fans.

Sungjun sang all four songs from the EP ‘LOVE CYCLE’.

[Reincarnation of the Heavenly Demon] OST, Cherry Blossom Dance, Snowflakes, and Stars were also sung.

The fans quietly listened to some songs at the MC’s request.

There were also some songs that we sang along to excitedly.

Meanwhile, the mini games were also a lot of fun.

It was a game where fans had to guess keywords that were not visible to Sungjun by drawing them in a sketchbook.

A group true/false quiz related to Sungjun was held, and the last person to answer was given a hug and gift from Sungjun.

There was a funny and sad incident where a fan who received a hug started bleeding from the nose right there.

Seeing that, the middle school student sitting next to her muttered, “The manager’s sister has a nosebleed again.”

Following that, the ‘Ask Anything’ corner returned where Sungjun answered questions written by fans on post-it notes.

“What’s your favorite food, oppa? What are you good at?”

“My favorite food is stir-fried pork. My best food is ramen.”

“Wow, you sexy guy!”

“What are your usual hobbies?”

“In the past, it was recording cover songs, but these days, it’s composing.”

“If you had to choose one part of your appearance that you are most confident in?”

“Hmm~ I think I have a soft palate. Fans have been liking me and saying I’m sexy since D.Voice.”

“Okay, then show me a sexy Adam’s apple dance!”

“Gyaaaaaaahh …

After that, interesting questions continued,

Seongjun gave an honest yet witty answer.

Every time, Seol Hye-yoon also burst out laughing for no reason.

Meanwhile,

“Next question. This was asked by ‘Mrs. Sungjun.’ What is your ideal type, Sungjun oppa? Wow, I think many fans are curious about this. At the MC’s discretion, we will prohibit words to prevent boring answers. First of all, ‘everyone’ is not allowed-”

The room became as quiet as a mouse for a moment at the ear-piercing question.

Everyone in the audience was holding their breath waiting for Sungjun’s answer.

“Um… my ideal type… well…”

Seongjun, who had been trailing off, answered with a smile.

“I don’t really have an ideal type externally. I like someone who is good at what they do and kind. Oh, and I’d also like someone who is comfortable as a friend.”

‘A person who is comfortable like a friend…’

Seol Hye-yoon’s heart raced after hearing Seong-jun’s answer.

It’s clear that it wasn’t referring to anyone,

He didn’t know why his heart was pounding.

And such a self-

‘Wow. Dad’s team’s pretty sister, honey dripping from her eyes.’

Seol Hye-yoon was also unaware that the girl sitting next to her was staring blankly.

*

After the ‘Ask Me Anything’ time is over,

“Everyone. I heard that Seongjun has prepared a gift for you?”

At Josehu’s words, Sungjun picked up the guitar.

It was time to sing the surprise fan song prepared for today.

“I think I’m able to be here today thanks to the endless love and interest you’ve given me. I wrote a song to express my gratitude. Would you like to listen to it?”

The fans’ eyes widened at Sungjun’s words.

You really prepared a fan song?!

“The title of the song is ‘Milky Way’. You are my stars, and the sight of you all gathered together like this just resembles the Milky Way.”

This time, without a live session, Sungjun started singing with only an acoustic guitar.

“I think we shine brighter when we’re together.”

Seongjun’s speaking-like singing is layered on top of the lyrical rhythm created by the arpeggio.

With a gentle smile,

Sungjun sings while making eye contact with each fan, just like in the video where the chaos at Encounter occurred.

In the stadium where the lights had suddenly dimmed, the yellow lights from the cheering sticks waved by the fans were shaking like waves.

Like the Milky Way that beautifully decorates the night sky.

“You’re My Star. You’re My Galaxy.”

After the song finally ended,

“My brother is a true composing genius. Huh.”

“The title is ‘Milky Way’! What an idiot fan!”

“I’m so happy that I can receive fan songs like this as a [My Star]!”

The room was filled with tears of overwhelming emotion for a moment, turning into a sea of ​​tears.

And finally, it was time for the autograph session.

A long line of people followed in front of Sungjun, who was sitting on a table and chair.

The order is from the very back row of the meeting room where you can’t see Sungjun up close.

Fans couldn’t help but fall in love with Sungjun for this kind of meticulous consideration.

“Oppa, you were so cool today!”

“Thank you. I really appreciate you coming today.”

“Sungjun, I’ve been a huge fan since watching Who’s the King.”

“Oh my, thank you so much, Mom.”

“Oppa, my name is Kim Joo-hyun. I’m the daughter of Kim Cheol-su, the team leader at Saehyang Cosmetics.”

“Oh, you’re the team leader’s daughter! I’ve heard a lot about you. Now I’m finally seeing you in person! Are you healthy, team leader?”

Seongjun exchanging autographs and handshakes one by one.

And then it was time to meet the next person.

“Hello, huh?!”

Cha Sung-jun’s pupils dilate greatly as he looks up at his fan’s face.

That would be the case, right before Seongjun’s eyes,

“Oh, hello.”

Because Seol Hye-yoon, whose face was bright red up to her ears, was in front of me.

“No, how is Hye-yoon here-”

At the same time that he was surprised, Sungjun’s eyes quickly checked Seol Hye-yoon’s appearance.

A stylish casual outfit, different from usual.

I even took off my glasses.

Could it be that you dressed up like this for today’s fan meeting?

“Oh, by some chance. I managed to get a ticket… So, first of all, an autograph.”

Seol Hye-yoon stutters and hands over a photo.

These are four photos taken at the photo booth set up in the lobby of the fan meeting venue.

Seongjun picked up the pen and wrote along with his signature.

Seol Hye-yoon, who received the photo, quickly left the fan meeting venue and checked the writing on the back of the photo.

‘I’ll call you when I’m done.’

*

The first girl group debut project ambitiously prepared by MXM Entertainment.

‘My favorite girls’.

Five girls, half of the ten elite trainees, will debut in a girl group through a survival show.

And for today’s first recording, there was a stage scheduled where the 10 girls would show off their individual practice songs in front of their mentors.

“The set is gorgeous this time too.”

“It really feels like I’ve come to a fairy forest.”

As Sungjun, who attended as a vocal mentor, looked around and exclaimed in admiration, another vocal mentor, Hailey, who was sitting next to him, chimed in.

‘My Favorite Girls’ had its own worldview in which ‘music fairies’, not people, appeared in the music industry.

That may be why the overall atmosphere of the set where the filming took place was pure white, dreamy, and botanical.

“Seongjun, you must have different feelings. You were a contestant on a survival program before, but you became a mentor in just two months.”

“At that time, I was judged by senior Jiwoong. Hehe.”

“Now that I think about it, I honestly thought that Sungjun hyung and I would soon be eating from the same pot. Our CEO praised him so highly.”

After becoming close with Likee, Sungjun, and Jiwoong, who calls his junior Sungjun “hyung,” continue the humorous conversation.

Meanwhile, as Likee said, Sungjun’s role in ‘My Favorite Girls’ is that of a former participant in a survival program who sympathizes with the girls, and at the same time,

As a vocalist who uses various vocal styles, I am an advisor.

And Sungjun personally saw it as an opportunity to practice producing girl groups ahead of the release of ‘Myeongso Girl’s’ new song.

When the camera with the red light on continuously captured the mentors’ friendly chatter,

“We will start with individual stages for the first trainee.”

The production team announced the appearance of the first trainee who will open the filming doors today.

A trainee with long hair and a fresh appearance came up onto the stage.

“Hello, I’m Jin Ha-neul, a 21-year-old second-year trainee.”

DMLC’s muse was a part-time girl.