A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 102

Fortunately, the granddaughter of the Hansung Group didn’t visit the music video set.

Thanks to that, the music video shoot, which lasted for two days, went smoothly.

Next up was the concert VCR shooting.

It was a battle of stamina against a grueling schedule.

Dohyun knew that managing his stamina was important.

‘Become Your First Singer’ Season 2 was also drawing to a close.

The winner was practically decided.

It was Hyoseop, who had unfortunately been defeated in the previous Season 1.

Hyoseop had been honing his skills and returned for Season 2 with tremendous talent.

Dohyun couldn’t help but admire Hyoseop, setting aside his past feelings.

And finally…

The last stage.

“Who do you think will win? I’m curious about your thoughts, Dohyun, not anyone else’s,” Seon Hwaseung asked in the waiting room.

Dohyun’s answer was already decided.

“Hyoseop. I can feel that tremendous energy in the voting. The audience’s response is also great. In many ways…”

“I see. What’s the probability of an upset?”

“I don’t think there is one,” Dohyun answered firmly.

“You’re really sure. But isn’t there a possibility for contestant number 16, who is your mentee?”

Hyoseop and contestant number 16 were neck and neck.

Nevertheless, Hyoseop’s fans, who had been preparing since Season 1, were showing tremendous support.

The fans of contestant number 16 were clearly lagging behind in the voting. It didn’t seem easy to turn the tables.

“In the voting, it’s hard to ignore Hyoseop’s experienced fandom. And Hyoseop captured the hearts of the viewers. His second debut was canceled. This is his second attempt at debuting again, right? So, I think Hyoseop will win… Ah. I should say it by number, but his name comes out so familiarly.”

Dohyun confessed honestly.

Seon Hwaseung, Cost, and Choi Injun expressed their agreement after hearing that.

“That’s right. He’s incredibly popular. Did you know? Season 2’s viewership is higher.”

Dohyun nodded at Choi Injun’s words.

Even though he was busy with his schedule, he still cared about ‘Become Your First Singer’ and made sure to look up related articles.

Dohyun was happy to hear that the viewership had increased compared to Season 1.

Even though he had a sharp conflict with Hyoseop back then, wasn’t he someone he would meet again in the music industry?

It was okay to forget the old feelings.

While Dohyun was lost in thought, the production team’s question came in.

“Dohyun judge, did you know?”

“Know what?”

“There’s news that a collaboration digital single release between this season’s winner and last season’s winner is also being prepared.”

“Ah?”

Dohyun heard it for the first time.

A collaboration with Hyoseop…

The combination of vocals would be quite good.

“Is this the first time you’re hearing about it?”

Dohyun nodded at the staff’s question.

“This is really the first time I’m hearing about it. Production team, are you doing a hidden camera prank on me?”

“No! We should have told you this in advance. We’re sorry for letting you know on the day of the final stage.”

“No, there’s nothing to be sorry about. Anyway… I think it would be great to release a collaboration song with Hyoseop. I’m answering in advance because I think you’ll ask questions related to this.”

The staff laughed at Dohyun’s words.

“That’s right. Anyway, thank you for the interview.”

The camera turned off.

The judges moved to the judge’s seats.

Dohyun was secretly hoping that Hyoseop would win.

His mentee, number 16, was also excellent, but he knew how much Hyoseop had suffered.

Hyoseop must have resolved the past misunderstandings, so he hoped he would do well now.

“Everyone! Finally, we are broadcasting the final stage of ‘Become Your First Singer’ Season 2! Audience members, viewers! Are you ready!”

MC Ha Yeonho appeared, speaking in a booming voice.

Kyaaaaaaa!

The audience was filled with cheers.

Dohyun recalled that time before the final stage.

‘I was so nervous back then. I used a lot of mental energy in many ways.’

That’s all in the past.

Now, he just needs to look ahead and move forward.

He secretly hoped that Season 2 would be such a memory for Hyoseop as well. That it would be an opportunity for him to grow further.

“Then let’s watch the VCR first!”

While the VCR was playing, memories of the past season flashed through Dohyun’s mind.

After a brief recollection, he recalled the story he had vaguely heard from Kangho before coming up.

“Hyoseop might sign with Hu Entertainment? The meeting is already over, and they’re just coordinating the detailed contract terms.”

That’s what he said.

The former rival would now meet as a colleague in the same company.

So, the release of the collaboration digital single would proceed smoothly.

Dohyun stared straight ahead.

Hoping that Hyoseop would win with a good performance.

* * *

After the final 10’s stage, the ranking announcement proceeded.

As everyone expected, Hyoseop’s name was called last.

“Congratulations! You suffered a setback in the last Season 1, and you won the trophy in this Season 2! How do you feel?”

“Dohyun hyung [older brother/male friend]. I’m waiting for that spot. I wanted to say this.”

It was a playful remark that was possible because he had predicted his victory.

Dohyun’s smiling face in the judge’s seat was broadcast on public television.

Dohyun was also given the right to speak.

“Hyoseop-ah [term of endearment]. Congratulations on winning. Let’s do well with the digital single we’re releasing together. Thank you. Congratulations again.”

The audience stirred at Dohyun’s words.

“What? They’re releasing an album together?”

“I didn’t hear wrong, did I?”

“Wow! They’re releasing a song together.”

“Weren’t they on bad terms? Because of last season?”

Dohyun could clearly hear the audience members saying one thing or another.

Dohyun just smiled at those words.

Ha Yeonho looked at the audience’s reaction and opened his mouth.

“That’s right, everyone! What Dohyun judge said a little while ago is correct. The winner of Season 1 and the winner of Season 2 will release a collaboration song! The release date will be soon! Revealed!”

Wowwwww!

In particular, the audience members who liked the chemistry between Dohyun and Hyoseop from Season 1 until they fell apart showed an extreme reaction.

“Then Season 2 will end here! Thank you for being with us on this long journey!”

Clap clap clap clap!

The audience all stood up and applauded the stage.

Hyoseop’s face, hugging the trophy and bouquet, was filled with an unparalleled smile.

Dohyun, who came down from the judge’s seat, went to find Hyoseop.

“Hyung!”

Hyoseop ran over and hugged him.

Dohyun patted him on the shoulder.

The camera was still rolling.

Some might think they were acting in front of the camera, but the two were sincere.

“I! Won! And the agency…”

“Isn’t that too much of a spoiler?”

Dohyun stopped Hyoseop from saying what he was going to say, like a senior.

It was impossible to be on the air in a situation where the contract was being coordinated.

“Anyway, congratulations, Hyoseop-ah.”

“Hyung! Thank you! I don’t know how much I was stimulated and learned while watching Hyung’s activities! I also want to follow in Hyung’s footsteps through a proper re-debut!”

Hyoseop’s eyes looked like they were about to burst into tears.

Dohyun comforted Hyoseop.

“You feel good because you won, right? Don’t cry. You’ll be a laughing stock on the air later.”

“I still feel like I’m going to cry… The viewership is higher than Season 1! I beat Hyung, right?”

Seeing him say such things even in this situation, Dohyun smiled and said, thinking he was still young.

“Yes, you beat me. You won, so let’s do well now?”

Dohyun’s words to do well felt firm.

It also contained the meaning of not repeating the same thing as last season.

Now that they have really met as singers, it meant not to be jealous or envious of each other.

“Hyung… Besides our collaboration digital single, do you have any thoughts on working as a unit?”

“Oh… That’s good too.”

If it’s Hu Entertainment, they won’t miss this issue.

If Hyoseop succeeds in signing a contract with Hu Entertainment, he had a strong feeling that he would be active as a ‘Become Your First Singer’ unit.

“Anyway… Hyoseop-ah. Really congratulations.”

“Hyung… I have so many things I’m sorry for, so I was going to repay you this time…”

“What do you have to be sorry for? Let’s just forget everything that happened. We forget and start. If you dwell on the past, you can’t move forward. You know, there are always a lot of people who are rising in this industry.”

“I know, I know very well. So I tried harder with gritted teeth.”

“Okay. That’s enough. Anyway… Let’s contact each other later. Okay?”

“Yes, Hyung. I’ll contact you.”

* * *

It was only a few days later that Hyoseop contacted me.

He must have been busy receiving congratulations and finalizing the contract.

I heard that Hyoseop had signed a contract with Hu Entertainment and prepared a separate congratulatory meeting.

Hyoseop came to my studio.

“Hyung! Wow… The studio has a good atmosphere?”

“It’s good. I just decorated it because I’ve been living here for a long time.”

The wooden table was noticeable, which was the scenery of my studio.

“I want to decorate it like this when I have a studio.”

“You’ve never really done any songwriting, have you?”

“Not really… In the future, it’s my dream to learn and finish producing my own songs, Hyung. So now I’m going to bother Hyung.”

“That’s good too. Anyway, how is it after winning? Is the world changing?”

“First of all… I’m so happy to be signing a contract with a place like Hu Entertainment. You know I was very envious of Hyung.”

“Well, was I. The past story is not important.”

“I was very sorry back then. I’m saying this now… After winning, I thought, ah, I should apologize to Hyung first.”

“Don’t apologize in the future. You don’t have to.”

“Yes! Anyway… Hyung. Please take care of this collaboration song too. Ah, and when I was writing the contract, they asked me if I had any thoughts on working with Hyung as a unit.”

“I think it’s okay. Your and my voice tones are different, but I think it would be good to listen to if we combine them. I think it would be pretty good to work as a duo.”

Hyoseop clenched his fist tightly and said.

Looking at his appearance, I couldn’t help but laugh because I felt that the tension after winning had not subsided yet.

“Hyung! You have to do a unit with me. Okay? And… I have a wish.”

“Hmm? A wish? What is it?”

At my words, Hyoseop paused for a moment before opening his mouth.

“Actually…”

“Actually, what?”

“I… I want to stand on Hyung’s concert opening stage! As a junior singer, with respect for my senior, I want to decorate Hyung’s concert opening stage!”

Ah, that was it?

I smiled and replied.

“That’s a good idea. Not bad?”

“Right? Then can I tell my company?”

“Okay. Let’s go!”