The Birth of the Monstrous Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 245



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#245. D-4

MNS Entertainment’s first idol group, A Travel, will tour Asia until their comeback in May.

Last week I was in Japan, and this week the fan meeting will be held in Taiwan.

And the members are looking at the cue sheet in the waiting room.

A cue sheet is a timetable organized for easy viewing by staff.

In addition to the song order and each member’s microphone on/off time, all production on stage is recorded, but in fact, singers do not need to look at the cue sheet because the staff explains everything.

However, there were lessons from MNS seniors.

Since it is a job done by people, mistakes are bound to happen, no matter how big or small, and the staff who were explaining things sometimes forget something because they are busy.

Of course, even if you go on stage after looking at the cue sheet, if the staff operates the device incorrectly, it can lead to an accident.

In fact, that happens more often than not, but MNS seniors are in the position that they have nothing to lose by just watching.

‘It doesn’t take long to see.’

Since the seniors at the agency are model students, A Travel naturally also became model students. The upper water is clear.

The members went through the cue sheet and talked.

“We had an interview as soon as we arrived in Taiwan, so we couldn’t rehearse, but the local company has done all the tech rehearsals, so we don’t have to worry, right?”

“But when the fanme starts, let’s take a look around the stage.”

“Even if I go up knowingly, I’m surprised when fireworks are set off.”

“If you look at the cue sheet, there were no fireworks today?”

“I was saying that’s how it usually is, not here.”

There are 8 people, so if everyone talks, the content team gets busy. This is because, in addition to their own content, idols film and upload behind-the-scenes footage of major schedules.

Even now, there are eight cameras running.

This is the extent of the behind-the-scenes content, but for entertainment content, two to three times as many cameras are used depending on whether it is indoors or outdoors.

It doesn’t have 100 staff like on TV entertainment, but if you include the editing team, there are enough 50 people.

Luxurious and undeserved.

A-Travel only released two albums, but they all exploded and took off as quickly as a lie.

‘The first album sold 500,000 copies in the first week, the second album sold 1 million copies in the first week.’

Even though it was their own score, they couldn’t believe it.

However, Jung Woo-dam set an Initial Chodong record of 1 million copies as a solo artist. I think it’s really amazing.

‘What would have happened if we hadn’t received the division commander’s song?’

I don’t want to even imagine it, but at the time, MNS was not a huge company like it is now, and the internal composition team was in a slump.

Therefore, like Seo Jian, I was collecting demos from outside, and WD’s song, which had no reputation at all, was selected as the title.

‘Insook.’

Life is short for homework.

This was the first song that Jung Woo-dam gave to another artist.

The relationship between MNS and Jung Woo-dam started from then.

A meeting with a noble person who gave me such growth.

They were given nicknames such as Insukdol and Cicada Doll, so they were accepted not only by fans but also by the public.

Thanks to this, one member held back for fear of annoying Jung Woo-dam, and eventually mentioned him.

“Let’s ask the division commander for advice.”

“which?”

“A fan song that will be included in our next album.”

“Really? “The division commander has a lot of experience writing lyrics.”

The next title song was also composed and written by Jung Woo-dam, who was in charge of the trilogy.

This is my last work with A Travel.

A meaningful, monumental album full of regrets.

When it comes to giving an expensive gift, I needed something special since Jung Woo-dam gets everything through sponsorship.

Therefore, we plan to include a fan song as a way of thanking Jung Woo-dam and as a repayment for the love given by fans.

The fan song was composed by an internal composition team that was inspired by Jung Woo-dam to get out of a slump, and the members decided to write the lyrics themselves.

But I have a lot of concerns.

Even though I learned the formula for writing lyrics during my time as a trainee, there is a big difference between theory and practice.

And above all, if there is a reason why it has to be difficult.

“Honestly, it’s not an easy topic to express gratitude to the division commander and the fans at the same time.”

“As far as I’m concerned, the division commander and the fans are separate. I want to include two songs called “Thanks to” on the album, but… … .”

The 2nd headquarters said they would agree to include two songs, but Jung Woo-dam, who heard the story, reportedly refused.

He said it felt unfamiliar.

Still, ATravel wanted to express their gratitude somehow, so they planned a fan song with two targets.

“If I ask the division commander for advice, he won’t doubt me any more, right?”

“Smart!”

The content team filming him bursts into laughter.

“What’s smart about talking while the camera is rolling?”

“omg! Please erase it!”

“okay okay. “I won’t let this go.”

The relieved members quickly sent a message.

-Sorry you must be busy! Because of our fan song. I’m not sure how to write lyrics.

Fortunately, Jung Woo-dam immediately sent a long reply asking if he had the time to hang out.

-I’m not good at it either, but I think aggro is the top priority when it comes to writing lyrics. A beautiful sentence may be nice to listen to, but in the end, what people sing along to is the simple and absurd lyrics. Meme-like lyrics… …

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Jung Woo-dam’s message was this.

I am not criticizing the lyrics that destroy the Korean alphabet, and it is said that lyrics that do not know what they are talking about are a universal trend.

In the information age, media is flooding us more than ever, and members of society are living hectic lives.

The same goes for the speaker. My mind is noisy all day, as if I had swallowed the TV.

Because the world seen from the perspective of such a speaker is bound to be unique.

“So they say that lyrics these days are like modern art.”

“While famous paintings of the past were delicate, modern art is profound even though it appears simple and clear.”

“It gave me goosebumps. As expected, division commander… … .”

“The division commander analyzes charts every day. “He speaks English well and understands pop music without using a translator, so he reads the flow quickly!”

Good thing you asked.

Jung Woo-dam had his own philosophy.

At the same time, he is confident about the next title for which he will compose and write lyrics.

at that time.

“Entry to the fan meeting has begun!”

As in Japan, A Travel was introduced and promoted as Jung Woo-dam’s younger brother group, and A Travel also attracted attention in Taiwan.

This concert hall is also an arena that can accommodate 10,000 people.

Soon A Travel left the waiting room.

As we walked up the stairs to the stage, we were met with surprising cheers, asking how popular we were in Taiwan.

“Wow!”

“Aight Travel!”

But soon, it occurred to me that the members paid close attention to the cue sheet.

pop!

There were clearly no fireworks on the cue sheet, but they were launched.

‘what?’

The lift wasn’t even closed.

The member who was startled by the firecracker almost fell under it.

“Wow!”

“I heard you had a tech rehearsal?”

The sound of speech is drowned out in the MR being played, so the audience only laughs and waves light sticks without knowing anything.

Fortunately, there was nothing else wrong.

“phew.”

The members shook off their shocked hearts and came up with the title of the fan song while performing.

‘If we’re surprised, the fans will be worried about what’s going on, so we have to perform happily.’

‘But rather than exaggerating, keep it simple!’

‘uh? The division commander told me to write simple lyrics, isn’t this okay?’

It was the moment when a fan song that would clearly explain the relationship between A-Trable and the fandom was born.

Since Jung Woo-dam likes abbreviations, I believed that they would recognize their respect.

When the album comes out, I will definitely gift it to Jung Woo-dam.

However, if he is the type that only listens to other artists’ titles and is not interested in their songs, it would be in vain.

Not only A-Treble, but all the singers who received songs from Woodam wanted to repay the favor in this way.

Even though Woodam only received requests rather than gave, he became a star for stars and an idol for stars.

* * *

Jung Woo-dam, who only listens to songs on his own albums and when he composed them, came to have a meal with Shin Kim Choi.

Additionally, you may not have heard of A-Treble yet, but they are planning to do one more song with Jung Woo-dam.

To be exact, all MNS artists combined.

Since the executive director and Liu also came to Chungmu Gimbap Restaurant together, the group song became a hot topic.

“In the second half of the year, Woodam, Jian, Zero Number, and A Travel will start a tour, so we have no choice but to hold a joint concert in June.”

“Are you really doing this?”

“If even one team couldn’t do it, we would have canceled it, but fortunately everyone agreed. Is Woodam scene okay? If you’re having a hard time, just sing Save The World, so don’t feel pressured.”

The MNS working-level staff and Jung Woo-dam had already started talking, but Liu and Shin Kim Choi had not heard it before so they just tilted their heads.

“Are you worried about what to sing because you have so many songs?”

“That’s not it, you know We Are the World, right?”

“I know.”

“The CEO ordered the MNS version of We Are the World from Mr. Woodam. “A song we will all sing together at the finale.”

“Are you serious?!”

We Are The World is a song sung by the greatest American stars of the time.

Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Cyndi Lauper, etc.

There is no singer who has not ranked first on Billboard.

The purpose is charity work to help Africa.

“We also plan to donate all of the music profits from the MNS version of We Are the World to the Polar Ecosystem Research Foundation.”

“oh my god!”

That meant that Jung Woo-dam was going to hand over the copyright to MNS, so Liu got choked up and couldn’t eat his food.

In fact, the representative decided to offer Woodam an equivalent price and enter into a sell-off contract.

The price is to transfer some of the MNS shares held by the CEO.

Udam drank water and moved his seasoned mouth.

“This is a song that all MNS singers sing together, so I will work hard to write it.”

Shin Kim Choi, who had a hard time getting involved in the conversation between the executive director, Liu, who has been with him for 6 years, and producer Jeong Woo-dam, also looks at him with respect.

‘As expected, the producer has deep feelings.’

‘My father, the producer, seems to be thorough in his calculations and people say that’s how he lives well, but on the contrary, the producer achieved great success by giving.’

‘Who ate all the squid…? … .’

At that time, Choi Bom’s ears pricked up as she was digging through fish cakes in search of squid.

“Then the song was decided to be Mr. Woodam. How do I write lyrics?”

“Personally, I like Seo Ji-an and Shin Kim Choi.”

“Ugh.”

“omg!”

“yes? “We have such great songs?”

The members were hot.

Because I was embarrassed by the lyrics of

However, when showing the results of practice, even though he was a little shy, he did it perfectly without any mistakes.

Jung Woo-dam also gave a thumbs-up with both hands.

Still, the members wanted to ask for forgiveness.

After exchanging looks, Shin Chae-yoon spoke as the leader.

“I know very well how difficult writing lyrics is, but we were embarrassed by Magical Girl’s lyrics even though it wasn’t the time to choose. I’m really sorry.”

“It’s a song that makes it normal to feel embarrassed.”

“… … yes?”

“I’m asking you to write lyrics because I think you’ll be good at it.”

It makes me tilt my head to the side.

I’ve never done it before, but you think I’ll do well?

However, it was a situation where I had to do it even if I thought I couldn’t do it.

ZER0 Number has no time.

I barely make time to participate in joint concerts because I have a sense of belonging and a good purpose.

Liu’s lyrics are always in the style of fan songs, but even fans find them cringy.

‘ATrable even asks me for advice.’

To be honest, writing lyrics is difficult for Woodam as well.

However, when I told A Travel that it was difficult, I was afraid that even holding a pen would become difficult, so I sent a long reply telling them to take it easy.

‘I thought the songwriting tree would never come out in my lifetime, and instead the method tree would grow and I would be able to write about how I feel about becoming a complete stranger.’

Even if the script is possible, the hurdles for lyrics are still high.

At least, I have a feeling that the composition tree is evolving into a singer-songwriter tree, so I am developing it myself.

Thanks to this, you can use it as a campaign song.

step.

‘There’s no point in doing a group song all by myself.’

The timing was good too.

Jung Woo-dam continued his explanation.

“Seo Jian said he wanted to invite Shin Kim Choi to a music talk show. “If I were a fan, I would want to see the concept of lie-down rooms, pajama parties, and girls’ talk.”

“Is our senior Seo Ji-an going to go on air?”

Only celebrities have always appeared.

Shin Kim Choi is also a team that took first place upon his debut, but celebrities who are incomparably famous are waiting for their turn to appear.

So, it was natural to be surprised, and their faces were shocked because they thought they might dare to lie down with senior Seo Ji-an.

“It’s the best for comeback promotion, and if you don’t have enough time to talk that day, you can write lyrics for MNS’ group song. That’s also publicity. nice.”

Then the executive director, who had been listening quietly, raises the corner of his mouth.

‘Your skills as a producer are getting stronger.’

Of course, it is possible to have a newcomer appear on Seo Ji-an’s broadcast due to connections and recognition, but Woodam’s decisions end up being for publicity rather than pure fun.

Shin Kim Choi also hesitated for a moment for fear of being rude to Seo Ji-an, but it was a broadcast that others couldn’t go on even if they wanted to, and they were pretty disciplined with their own content, so it didn’t seem like they would get angry.

Even though he couldn’t guarantee the number of views, he looked determined because it was a producer’s suggestion he trusted and followed.

Shin Chae-yoon, Kim Da-bin, and Choi Bom-i reveal their determination.

“I will need a lot of help from Seo Ji-an, but I will try my best to write lyrics.”

“I will work hard to keep the audio quiet!”

“I will do my best to have a pajama party!”

The corners of the executive director’s mouth went up even further.

If a little while ago it was a smile of admiration for Woodam, this time it was definitely a father who was an idiot to his daughter.

‘cute.’

Two more girl groups will debut soon, but Shin Kim Choi will always be the daughter of MNS.

Liu asked, ordering more Chungmu Gimbap for Jung Woo-dam, who eats well.

“Shin Kim Choi’s comeback showcase and the final episode of Running Girls are both in 3 weeks? “The dates and times all overlap. Where are you going, brother?”

Is he Shin Kim Choi, the main producer?

Or is it the sprinting girl who was in charge of everything from the theme song to the final contest song?

The executive director scolds him for asking such a question.

“What obvious thing are you asking?”

“No, Shin Kim Choi will continue to make comebacks and Running Girl will be the last, so I’m curious.”

That might be true.

Shin Kim Choi also looks at Jung Woo Dam.

“I… that day… … .”

* * *

Three weeks have passed.

At the Vandal Band music video filming site, Choi Jun-seop congratulated Seo Ji-an, who had just arrived in the countryside.

“I was sweeping first place in all titles?”

“thank you. It’s not the first time we’ve won first place, but it’s the first time it’s been this difficult. “Jung Woo-dam, it’s all thanks to you.”

Although these songs were co-composed with Jung Woo-dam, they did not win first place on music shows, so Seo Ji-an lost face.

But fortunately, two weeks ago.

Finally, Jung Woo-dam was eliminated as a candidate for first place, and as a result, it was Seo Ji-an’s pre-released song and title that competed for first place.

In the first place announcement screen, Seo Ji-an’s enemy was Seo Ji-an.

‘Oh, a day like this also comes. Now it’s a situation where singers have to avoid Jung Woo-dam and make a comeback.’

Seo Ji-an then approached Jung Woo-dam, who was looking at his phone and tablet alternately like a monitoring director in front of an abandoned building.

One is Shin Kim Choi’s comeback showcase.

The other was the final episode of Running Girl.

“Is it because of your virtue?”

“uh? I’m here?”

“Well, I guess I have no choice but to be busy. “What about Chanhee?”

“excuse me.”

We decided to film a music video with an occult concept.

Park Chan-hee does not come out of the spotlight.

Seo Ji-an asks him.

“It seems like he doesn’t like it when I talk about occult concepts. Is that because he’s scared?”

“Jian, do you know why there is a saying that if you see a ghost, you will hit the jackpot?”

“Superstition?”

“It’s because ghosts really exist. “I once found an expensive-looking antique bag in a trash heap, and I heard a song inside.”

“You weren’t drinking, were you?”

“I drank it because I was having an after-party after performing at the Hongdae Live House, but I ran away anyway.”

Park Chan-hee took out an amulet from his arms.

“I bought four to give away.”

“under. thank you. But this is just an abandoned building and there are no ghosts, so don’t worry.”

Also, today was just a few days left until Jung Woo-dam’s American album release.

Even though it was ugly, Loud, who had changed his stance 180 degrees, was providing extensive publicity without receiving any promotional fees.

[Coming Soon!]

Jeong Udam New Album ‘FAR’

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