A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 108

“Ms. Na Do-hyun, the person who has a question for you is actress Lee Ha-jin. Ms. Lee Ha-jin, you came prepared with a question, right?”

Lee Ha-jin sat across from Do-hyun.

Lee Ha-jin was one of the more famous actresses. Do-hyun also knew her well.

Do-hyun was nervous. He didn’t think his tarot reading would be wrong, but he was worried about how it would be portrayed on the show.

‘…Just do what you always do, Do-hyun.’

“Ms. Ha-jin, what are you curious about?”

At Do-hyun’s question, Lee Ha-jin looked at the camera and smiled shyly, then said,

“I really… really! have something I’m curious about. How will things go for me this year? I have about two dramas lined up this year, and I’m so curious about them.”

“Before we look at the tarot cards, it’s good to think of tarot readings as looking at the near future, up to three months at most. I can’t see the whole year for you, but I can at least look at the fortune of your next project. How does that sound?”

At Do-hyun’s words, the panelists chimed in, saying they had heard such stories before.

Lee Ha-jin replied, “Please look at it that way, then.”

Do-hyun carefully shuffled the cards.

Then, he spread the cards in an arc.

“Now, Ms. Ha-jin, would you like to pick a card? I’ll only look at three cards.”

“Should I use my right hand? Or my left hand?”

“Pick the hand that feels right. Some people say you have to use your left hand, some say your right hand… there are a lot of opinions, but I don’t care about that.”

At Do-hyun’s words, Lee Ha-jin raised her right hand and picked the cards one by one.

Do-hyun turned over the cards placed in order.

[Nine of Wands]

[Ten of Cups]

[Four of Cups]

“Hmm….”

When Do-hyun made a sound of contemplation, people looked at him with curious expressions.

“Ms. Ha-jin, did your card results come out badly?”

“No. It’s not that….”

“It’s not that, what is it?”

“I’m! So curious about the card results!”

At Lee Ha-jin’s words, Do-hyun carefully interpreted the cards.

“First of all… you’re a little overwhelmed right now, right? I can see that you’re having a hard time because you have to film dramas and you’re a fixed panelist on several programs. But you don’t want to quit any of them, right?”

Lee Ha-jin’s eyes widened.

“Oh! That’s right. I’ve been worried about my schedule lately. But isn’t that… something you can find out from articles?”

At Lee Ha-jin’s jest, Do-hyun continued.

“As a result, the drama will do well. I don’t know when that drama will air, though. First of all, let me tell you, I don’t know whose tarot I’m going to read, and I’m seeing it here on the spot.”

“Ah! I see. What percentage of viewership do you expect for the drama?”

“I expect at least 10%. These days, terrestrial dramas [Korean network dramas] have slightly lower viewership ratings due to various OTT platforms [Over-the-top media services, like Netflix or Hulu], but the drama you’re in will likely exceed 10%. And the hardworking staff, actors, and production team will all be rewarded for their hard work.”

Lee Ha-jin, hearing that story, exclaimed.

“Oh… I feel good just hearing it!”

“And lastly… you said you’re going into two projects this year, but you actually have one more project you’re considering, right?”

“…! How did you know that? That hasn’t even been reported in the articles yet….”

“I knew it by looking at the cards. In reality, there are three confirmed projects. Two dramas and one movie, right?”

“Wow… chills! It’s true that I’m going into one movie! That’s why I’ve been having a hard time sleeping these days!”

At Lee Ha-jin’s answer, the panelists said they were getting goosebumps and dragged Lee Ha-jin’s manager into the studio.

“Lee Ha-jin’s manager, is all of this true?”

Lee Ha-jin’s manager already had a surprised expression.

“Yes… that’s right! Ha-jin has confirmed two dramas and one movie… and there’s one more offer she’s considering.”

At the manager’s words, Do-hyun was convinced that his tarot was not off and continued.

“Your schedule may be particularly overwhelming this year, but the end will be good. Here, the Ten of Cups. There’s a rainbow, right? The people under the rainbow are dancing happily. So, you can see that things will go well, that you will get good results. The responsibility and burden you feel now may weigh heavily on your shoulders and make you worry, but it says that things will go well in the future.”

Surprised, Lee Ha-jin stammered and asked.

“Th-then… can I do the project that was offered to me?”

“That project also looks like it will be a career-defining work. You can accept the offer.”

“Wow… thank you! I really liked the scenario, but I was worried about the schedule! Thank you so much!”

As Lee Ha-jin repeatedly thanked him, Do-hyun waved his hand, saying it was okay.

“Wow… Do-hyun’s performance! Amazing. Do-hyun, can you give us an additional reading?”

Since he had already seen three cards, he was given a three-day penalty.

Do-hyun thought for a moment about how to refuse and then said,

“I only see one person a day.”

“Oh… saying it like that makes me trust you even more!”

The MC exclaimed.

“Looking at the tarot also takes a certain amount of my mental energy… Anyway, Ms. Ha-jin, I hope things go well for you this year!”

“That was Na Do-hyun’s tarot reading! Now, shall we continue the broadcast?”

* * *

The recording of ‘Mysterious Night’ was successfully completed.

Do-hyun removed his makeup and prepared to leave work.

Then, there was a knock.

When Kang-ho said it was okay to come in, the person who revealed their face was none other than Lee Ha-jin.

“Do-hyun! Hello! I’m not bothering you while you’re getting ready to leave, am I?”

“Not at all. Is there something you need….”

“Well, I was wondering… I’d like to request a consultation for personal matters. Could you give me your contact information?”

Lee Ha-jin asked, looking at the other staff members.

“Really! I’ll only contact you to get my tarot read without any ulterior motives.”

At the emphasized words, Do-hyun chuckled.

“I know. Can I have your phone?”

Do-hyun left his contact information on Lee Ha-jin’s phone.

“Thank you so much. I didn’t bring those concerns up because of today’s broadcast… it was a real concern. Honestly, even if being an actress is my job, doing four projects a year is too much. So, I was going to give up my ambition, but thanks to Do-hyun, I’m going to do one more project!”

“I’m glad I was helpful. Please contact me whenever you’re curious about the tarot. And I hope the drama you’re in does well.”

“Thank you!”

After Lee Ha-jin left.

Kang-ho approached slyly.

“Wow… our Do-hyun, you’ve become a popular star with your tarot readings?”

“I was prepared for this since I appeared on this program… well. I hope the tarot reading comes true, hyung [older brother or close male friend].”

“Your tarot readings always come true. I know that, so what.”

Kang-ho shrugged and replied.

“Anyway… let’s go home, hyung. I’ve already removed my makeup. Ah. I have to go to the company.”

“You can practice tomorrow.”

“No. I’m going to work today and practice a bit. I’m going there for both reasons.”

“You’re so dedicated when it comes to work. Okay, let’s go.”

“Or would you like to go home first, hyung? I don’t mind taking a taxi.”

“Actually, I was feeling tired. I was worried about falling asleep while driving….”

Hearing those words, Do-hyun was considerate and told Kang-ho to go home and rest.

Today’s recording alone lasted about six hours, so it must have been tiring.

After sending Kang-ho to the parking lot, Do-hyun took a taxi to Hue Entertainment.

He was about to go to the studio when he heard someone shout, “Sunbae-nim [senior]!”

“…Hyun-ho, sunbae-nim?”

“Sunbae-nim! The final decision has been made for the b-side track to be included in our album! The song you gave us will be included as a b-side track!”

A bright smile was on Hyun-ho’s face.

It was good news for Do-hyun as well.

“Oh… that’s good news?”

“Sunbae-nim! Thank you so much for giving us such a good song. The Icarus members are pushing that song as a coupling track for the title track. The title track has a slightly bleak feel, so they thought a refreshing song would be good as a coupling track! So, the results will be out within this week!”

“Oh… even as a coupling track? I’m so grateful to the Icarus members for thinking that way?”

“No, sunbae-nim! Thank you so much for writing such a good song. You must be busy with your schedule… but you took the time to give us a good song!”

Do-hyun couldn’t help but smile at Hyun-ho’s excited appearance.

He couldn’t help but feel good to see his song being recognized.

“Thank you. Thank you for saying that.”

“No! Sunbae-nim! Thank you so much for letting us perform as the opening guest at your concert and for giving us such a good song!”

“I’m the one who’s grateful. Anyway… I have to go practice for the tour, so let’s have a meal together later.”

“Yes! Work hard, sunbae-nim!”

Do-hyun left Hyun-ho behind and entered the studio.

Sitting on the sofa, he felt the tension in his body release.

He had unofficially read tarot for several people. Of course, he had also read tarot in front of the broadcast camera when he was a judge on ‘Neocheotga’ Season 2.

However, it was the first time that he was seriously reading someone’s tarot on broadcast like today, so he must have been very nervous.

“…Ah… Anyway, I hope that person does well. My tarot will come true, though.”

Do-hyun thought so and took a deep breath.

Only after the tension in his body had eased to some extent did Do-hyun play the MR [music recording; instrumental track].

It was time to practice now.

“…Okay, let’s go!”

* * *

[Can you switch your Saturday duty? – Yoo Hana]

[Oh, sunbae-nim [senior]! I can switch that day for you! I don’t have any plans anyway! – Kim Jia]

[Then can you switch Saturday? I have something to do that day – Yoo Hana]

[Sunbae… you’re not going to Na Do-hyun’s concert, are you? – Kim Jia]

[Shhh! If the higher-ups find out, they’ll say a reporter is doing fan activities – Yoo Hana]

Reporter Yoo Hana was in the process of changing her weekend duty schedule.

To go to as many national tour performances as possible that she had succeeded in ticketing.

Kim Jia was the only one in the company who knew that reporter Yoo Hana was a fan of Do-hyun.

[Sunbae, be careful! There are a lot of people impersonating the press these days, so there’s a fuss at the scene – Kim Jia]

[Thank you! For switching with me. I’ve become more sensitive because of those kids. – Yoo Hana]

[Anyway, sunbae, enjoy Na Do-hyun’s performance! Tell me about it later! And when our Icarus kids make a comeback and perform, will you switch schedules with me? – Kim Jia]

[Okay! I will. I’m so looking forward to the Daejeon performance this Saturday – Yoo Hana]

[Hehe, have a good time – Kim Jia]