The Road To Glory [EN]: Chapter 1891

< 189. Under the Name of Halo >

A rookie singer who attended the 2033 Daon Awards recalled the moment, saying:

It was a foregone conclusion.

“Hey, it’s Halo.”

“Where?”

“It’s really Halo. He actually came this time.”

The heads of people gathered together began to turn.

They discovered the group entering the awards ceremony and whispered. They didn’t stare openly, but their gazes didn’t completely leave.

It wasn’t that they didn’t know Halo could appear at Daon.

As the awards were based on 2032 data, Halo’s name was bound to be among the nominees.

Of course, that alone wasn’t enough to assure the boy’s attendance. In fact, he had been absent from last year’s ceremony.

Nevertheless, everyone was doubtful because Daon Music Awards had announced the list of attendees the previous night.

The name ‘Noh Hae-il (HALO)’ stood out more than any other in the group name and stage name.

[What? Halo’s coming to the awards?]

[Really coming?]

[Daon must have given him something lol]

└ They’ll probably give him an award

A small commotion also arose among the viewers.

Early on, there was talk about whether he would come this time or not.

Especially when the tickets opened.

However, since there was no way to ask, the commotion faded away.

Most people just assumed he wouldn’t come.

But the news of his appearance caused a brief stir the night before, and as soon as the boy set foot in the Olympic Stadium where the awards ceremony was held, flashes burst.

Instead of a classic suit, the boy, who wore a Hanbok [traditional Korean clothing] overcoat from Arvo, where he was working as an ambassador, seemed to have come with his members, and he attracted attention as soon as he arrived.

“It’s not the rookies who are greeting, but the seniors who are going to greet him.”

Coldbrew, who was close to their 10th year, was the first to acknowledge the boy.

Coldbrew’s lead vocalist, Wonder, hugged the boy warmly.

“Rookie singer… is that right?”

“Halo debuted in ’31. Three years in, he’s a rookie.”

“But do you know what?”

“What?”

“Halo has more albums than Coldbrew seniors. Even if you combine singles and mini-albums, Halo has more.”

“…Wow.”

I didn’t really realize it, but when you put it that way, it was really an absurd number.

Considering that the previous album was successful, it was really…

“Should we go over there too?”

Before I knew it, Lib was sitting next to the boy.

They seemed to be talking about something, and Coldbrew occasionally chimed in, and the senior artists who had been there for many years were also in the group.

In the eyes of the rookie singer, it seemed like only successful insiders were gathered there.

I already greeted them in the waiting room, but somehow, it felt like I had to go there and greet them again to be successful. The camera exposure was also like that. One camera was just openly filming the boy.

As expected since the boy came, this year’s Daon Awards seemed to exist only for the boy.

And it was actually like that during the awards ceremony.

Artist of the Year, Digital Category.

December HALO –

February HALO –

March HALO –

An unprecedented event occurred where one boy’s name was stamped into 12 categories three times.

It was a rare and unusual case, but originally, he had to give three acceptance speeches each time.

However, since there were many more awards to receive in the future, Daon replaced it with an integrated award.

There was no way they arranged it that way because they were afraid it would be boring because of the acceptance speeches.

Even if he said the same acceptance speech three times, it would be better for Daon to be exposed more.

So this was just an arrangement for the boy, by the boy.

‘Still, he’s not receiving as many as I thought.’

The rookie singer thought as he returned to his seat after giving his acceptance speech.

I thought the boy’s name would continue to be called, but after the digital music integration, the boy’s name hasn’t been called even once. Whether it was or not, the boy was captured on camera, talking casually or applauding the winners.

The rookie singer soon realized.

The reason why the boy’s name wasn’t called much in the first part.

If the first part was mainly for rookies, the real game was the second part.

World Korean Wave Star Award

Before the category name was fully visible,

That is, when only the word ‘World’ was called, the camera looked for the winner, and the people around him looked at one person.

Composer of the Year

As the host nodded while looking at the card, everyone prepared to applaud one person.

Popular Singer of the Year

This is also decided.

Daon tried its best to prevent one person from monopolizing the awards, but since it was data-oriented, it couldn’t manipulate the winners. So, the first part, which awarded as many people as possible, was Daon’s best.

[Daon is just Halo’s Daon, by Halo, for Halo]

[How many are left now?]

[The record producer award and the adult contemporary are the last ones, so it’ll be soon]

[But the overseas music award hasn’t come out yet]

└ They must have put the order back for some reason, or are they not giving it at all?

└ Could this also be Halo?

└ Halo is a Korean singer, so no way lol

└ Halo’s music distribution is done by Veil, so overseas music is also right, but Halo has received a lot, so they probably won’t give it this much

└ But isn’t it strange not to give it? Anyone can see that Halo is superior

While watching the mid-stage of the second part, viewers counted how many awards were left.

Like counting the number of Olympic medals, they also calculated how many awards Halo would receive at this awards ceremony.

Then came the talk about the Overseas Music Award and the Overseas Rising Star Award.

It was an award given to overseas music and overseas singers who were popular in Korea.

It wasn’t a very meaningful award because they usually didn’t come to present the award themselves.

[If it’s not Halo, who will receive the Overseas Music Award?]

[Halo’s impact is the biggest, so who else is there?]

[Is there any music that has done better than Halo’s music in Korea?]

“The next order is the Overseas Music Award and the Overseas Rising Star Award.”

Just as netizens were divided into those who said Halo should receive it and those who opposed it, Daon also announced the Overseas Music Award without postponing it further. The singers who had been getting up and congratulating the boy before the category name was called in the second part leaned back comfortably in their chairs this time.

As it was an award for overseas music, they could applaud but didn’t need to get up.

“Overseas Music Award category.”

The presenter opened the card, and her eyes first reached the letters.

Before her mouth opened, her brain instantly recognized all the letters.

“Uh,”

Did I read it wrong? She briefly raised her head and lowered it again.

At that moment, she looked at the singer’s seat, but everyone didn’t think it was strange.

“Congratulations. Proudwen’s –.”

As the presenter read the name of the song, the music photo and information on the electronic display came to mind.

At the same time, applause rang out.

People slowly recognized the letters.

[The Last DaY]

Oh, there was this song.

It was released in the summer and topped the Billboard chart and the Korean music chart.

It became a hot topic with its splendid collaboration and music video, and in many ways.

In particular, the yodeling of Halo and the dance that appeared at the end of the music video became a hot topic.

…Huh? Wait a minute.

Soon, people’s eyes widened one by one at the names of the singers who participated in the music.

[Proudwen, Jason Dyke, Michael, Dick Grayson, HALO].

The singers who had been applauding without thinking hurriedly turned around one by one.

Should I get up for this? Or should I sit down and applaud because the winner is Proudwen?

Anyway, it seemed that Daon was finally giving Halo even the Overseas Music Award.

Fortunately, Daon cleared up the traffic.

“We will listen to the acceptance speech of Proudwen, the composer of The Last Day, and then Halo will receive the award.”

A recording of Proudwen, the composer of The Last Day, appeared on the electronic display.

“Morning.”

It seemed to be morning when he recorded it, and Dwenn leisurely gave his thanks.

“Above all, I would like to give this honor to Jason, Michael, Dick, and my dear friend, Halo, who made this song together. Thank you, friends! It’s all thanks to you. Let’s work together again next time.”

The camera seemed to be excited and captured the boy who was smiling faintly every time Halo’s name came up.

The acceptance speech that I thought would end continued.

As if Daon had prepared properly, this time it was Dick’s acceptance speech.

He also left a heartwarming impression.

“Oh, and one thing I want to clear up, I’m not a mama’s boy.”

It seemed that Dick would be teased quite a bit for Michael’s part, ‘Dick is going to eat pancakes made by his mom.’

Dick took this opportunity to explain to Korean fans.

With laughter, the video moved on, and Michael left a hip impression.

His impression wasn’t long, but his greeting in Korean was enough.

Lastly, it was Jason who came out.

Unlike his real personality, he gave a very polite thank you.

Halo smiled and thought it was boring.

Just as I was thinking of sending a message when the awards ceremony was over.

Suddenly Jason said And and called him.

“And, Halo.”

At the sudden call, the eyes of the people and the camera simultaneously reached the boy.

The boy was looking at Jason, who was trying to say something to him at that time.

“It’s March 21st.”

People couldn’t understand what he was saying.

But Halo, who was smirking, seemed to know.

“Remember.”

The electronic display went off with an interview that I didn’t know whether it was an acceptance speech or a personal message.

The murmuring of people who didn’t know what Jason Dyke was saying and why Halo was laughing grew louder.

At least looking at him laughing like that, it was certain that they had planned something together.

“Mr. Halo, please accept the award on behalf of Mr. Proudwen.”

Halo, who laughed ha ha ha, finally stepped forward when the presenter called him again.

“Hello, this is Noh Hae-il.”

I don’t know how many times I’ve said this greeting.

“This song is also very special to me. Actually, I didn’t want to do it at first-.”

From the mouth of the boy who said he didn’t prepare his comments properly because he didn’t know he would win the first award, the comments came out one after another even at the severalth award. His attitude was also relaxed, unlike the first awards ceremony. I know that he is not the type to be nervous on stage, but aren’t awards ceremonies different in many ways? However, the boy’s attitude was the same whether it was on stage or at an awards ceremony.

“Mr. Halo, congratulations.”

As the boy was about to finish his comments and go in, the presenter grabbed him.

“But can I ask what kind of conversation you had with Mr. Jason?”

“Ah.”

It seemed like a question delivered from the awards ceremony organizers.

Don’t ostracize us, let’s all know.

Halo stopped and looked around.

Everyone had curious faces.

Halo, who was worried about how to talk about betting with the fake Halo on music scores,

“It’s nothing, just. I decided to bet under the name of Halo.”

“Yes?”

The boy, who whispered into the microphone, shrugged his shoulders and walked leisurely down the stage.

What are you betting on?

I was confused, but in fact, there were not many people who didn’t know about Jason Dyke’s work.

There were many people who pretended to be Halo at one time, and Jason Dyke was one of the most representative people.

It was noisy because the two collaborated, but now they are even betting.

Even with the guy who pretended to be him and bet his name.

The people whose expressions were revealed on the camera tried to hide their expressions, but the viewers who were watching online couldn’t.

[????]

[What are you talking about?]

[Isn’t Jason that liar who pretended to be Halo in the past?]

[So the two decided to bet on who is Halo?]

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It was so shocking that the fact that Halo received the Record Producer of the Year award again naturally passed.

There was no time to feel the rejection that Halo had occupied the Daon Awards.

After the awards ceremony, Halo’s stage continued.

HALO’s 13th album *Until dawn comes* was arranged in a Korean traditional music version, beating the drums excitedly,

Then, the stage that illuminated each member in *The Last DaY* was decorated like a musical, and at the end, Halo, who ‘dreamed of the world’s destruction,’ woke up from his sleep and stretched.

“Good morning.”

I don’t know if it’s a good morning, but it seems like it will be as energetic as the subway line 1 [known for being crowded and hectic].