A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 128

[Honey living in the US, I’m here at Lollapalooza to see Hyuni. I barely got a spot by the fence]

I’m holding onto the fence with the single-minded determination to see Hyuni ㅠㅠ I want to see Hyuni soon.

└Wow, you get to see Hyuni, I’m so jealous. Congrats!

└I want to go see Hyuni too.

└I want to go see Hyuni and be happy.

└I’m also a Honey [fan name] at the venue right now, and I’m so excited to see Hyuni.

└Did you see the rehearsal video of Hyuni that was uploaded? It’s seriously amazing… The one he did with his junior artist is really awesome.

* * *

Lollapalooza venue.

Dohyun’s performance was scheduled for around 5 PM.

Because of the collaboration with Adion, the performance order was placed relatively late.

Dohyun recalled how well he and Adion had worked together during the rehearsal.

‘…It was very good.’

Of course, he also worked with Seokwon. However, Seokwon seemed a bit nervous about performing at such a large festival, which was a little disappointing.

Dohyun took out his tarot cards to boost Seokwon’s spirits.

He had a feeling that Dohyun and Seokwon’s performance would be well-received today.

“Seokwon, should I read your tarot? To see how the stage will go today?”

“Hyung… I would be so grateful! I heard that tarot cards are good at predicting the near future! I remember hearing that somewhere…”

“Yeah, that’s right. They’re pretty accurate for the near future. So, shall we find out how well you and I will be received on stage today?”

“Woah! Great!”

Dohyun shuffled the cards and carefully drew one.

[The Devil]

“The Devil card? Is that good?”

“For people who do art, creative activities, or performances, this card is the best you can get!”

Dohyun was pleased. The Devil card. It felt like they would create an addictive and intense performance.

Even if there were many fans of Dohyun and Seokwon, and fans of Adion at the festival… he was confident that they could create a great performance that would captivate even those who weren’t their fans.

“Let’s do well. We can do it. Really.”

“Hyung. Was I too nervous during the rehearsal yesterday?”

“Yeah. But Seokwon, just remember this one thing. Opportunity only knocks once. You have to seize that opportunity. Got it? I’m sure this will be the best stage for you to show your charm.”

At Dohyun’s words, Seokwon said with teary eyes.

“Hyung! Thank you so much. I’m grateful that we worked on the song together… and that you’ve let me join you on such a big festival stage.”

“Well, I threw the bait, and the company reeled it in, and it worked out well. Don’t look at me with such tearful eyes, it’s making me uncomfortable.”

Dohyun joked.

The day gradually darkened, and it was almost time for Dohyun, Adion, and Seokwon’s performance.

─Dohyun, you can do it, right?

Adion asked. Adion was the headliner today, and after appearing on Dohyun’s stage, he was scheduled to perform on his own stage as well.

─Of course! I’m ready!

Soon, Adion and Dohyun went up on stage.

Kyaaaaaaa─

Waaaaaaa─

The cheers echoed through the outdoor venue.

─Are you ready!

Dohyun’s powerful voice echoed through the venue via the microphone.

─Now, let’s begin! Adion. Let’s show them our stage!

* * *

After Adion, who decorated the stage with a collaboration song with Dohyun, went down….

Next, Dohyun sang a few more songs solo.

At the Glastonbury Festival, he was given a short performance time, but due to Sam Mallach’s absence, he ended up performing for an hour and a half, but this Lollapalooza was different.

Dohyun was given an hour of performance time.

After Dohyun’s solo song medley, Seokwon appeared and heated up the stage once again.

Dohyun, who went down the stage, was escorted by guards and showed a relaxed appearance, shaking hands with fans and taking selfies.

Dohyun finished the stage successfully.

Seokwon, who had performed three songs with Dohyun, seemed to have relieved his tension and staggered back to the waiting room, collapsing as if he had fallen.

“Are you okay?”

At Dohyun’s voice filled with concern, Seokwon nodded.

“I’m okay… I’m really okay? But wow, this stage heat. I’m feeling it for the first time. Of course, it might be because there are a lot of hyung’s [older brother/male friend] fans… but really, what should I say? I want to keep feeling this kind of stage. I keep thinking that. It was electrifying.”

“I saw your fans too, you know? Didn’t you see the fans with the placards [signs]?”

At Dohyun’s words, Seokwon revealed that he was so focused on the stage that he didn’t have time to look below the stage.

“Don’t forget to thank your fans. They came to see you from far away. Or it wouldn’t be bad for both of us to take a selfie and upload it to our respective SNS [social networking service] accounts.”

“Yes, hyung! That’s a good idea!”

“Did you know? Just by visiting SNS often, fans like it very much.”

“I know! So, I try very hard to communicate with fans whenever I have time.”

“That’s a good attitude. Don’t forget. Fans are always happy watching you, feeling the daily life you share. Isn’t that how celebrities and fans become intertwined?”

Dohyun conveyed what he had felt so far to Seokwon.

Seokwon also agreed with this.

Dohyun smiled and started taking selfies with Seokwon.

After taking a few more pictures, they both uploaded the photos to their respective SNS accounts.

└Woahhhhhh it’s Dohyun!!!!!!

└Dohyun, nice to see you, I enjoyed the stage ㅠㅠ Our Dohyun crushed the stage

└Dohyun and junior artist, you worked hard

└Hyuni and Woni worked hard, HyuniWoni tore up the stage!!!!!

└Thank you, Adion

└Is Dohyun going to watch Adion’s stage now?

└I think he’ll watch Adion’s stage and come out?!

└Honeys at the venue must be happy ㅠㅠ They get to see Hyuni ㅠㅠ

└Dohyun, who tore up the stage, I hope you enjoy the performance now 🙂

* * *

After successfully finishing the Lollapalooza performance and returning to Korea, I visited my parents’ house for the first time in a while.

I bought them a house with the money I had earned. It wasn’t in a bustling area, but it was a quiet neighborhood perfect for my parents to enjoy their retirement.

“Mom, Dad!”

I came with Hoya hyung [older brother/male friend], carrying Korean beef and red ginseng in both hands.

“Oh… our son is here? Our Dohyun?”

“…Huh?”

Mom affectionately called me Dohyun!

Is the name Moomyung finally saying goodbye!

“Dohyun, what’s wrong? Huh?”

“Mom, you always called me Moomyung….”

“I discussed it with your father. The name Moomyung, which your grandfather gave you so that you wouldn’t be noticed by the Grim Reaper for a long time, I think it’s okay to change it now.”

“…Does that mean I can legally change my name to Na Dohyun?”

Mom smiled kindly and gave her permission!

I was so overjoyed that I almost roared.

The name Moomyung had always followed me like a tag, but now it was time to say goodbye to that name.

It felt a little awkward, but I didn’t feel any particular change because I had been called and worked under the name Dohyun on all broadcasts.

“Our Dohyun. I’m sorry for sticking to the name Moomyung all this time.”

When Dad said that, I felt sorry for no reason.

“Hey… why are you sorry, Dad.”

“Maybe I feel guilty because I made you live with the name Moomyung for so long because of your grandfather’s words. Our son is doing well, so I think it’s okay to change your real name now.”

Mom said, and Dad nodded in agreement.

“Our son, let’s go change your name. Let’s apply for a name change.”

“Mom, Dad… thank you so much. I just… because it’s the name my grandfather gave me… because it doesn’t only have bad meanings… I thought I should still carry on the name, even privately. But I’m grateful that you said that first… thank you.”

Mom hugged me. Dad hugged me too.

“Thank you so much. Really. With that said, let’s eat Korean beef quickly. I bought red ginseng for Mom and Dad to eat.”

“Why bother buying it. Our son is already something to be proud of! Huh? Thanks to you, Mom and Dad are happy.”

“I’m glad if Mom and Dad are happy. I’m glad if you’re not having a hard time. Thank you so much for thinking I’m a good son.”

I felt my eyes getting red for no reason.

Hoya hyung sniffled as if he was touched.

He seemed to have become quite emotional since he started dating the youngest member.

“Come to think of it, Kangho-ssi [Mr. Kangho], Kangho-ssi should eat a lot too. Kangho-ssi is also suffering because of our son… I feel like I have an eldest son. That’s how I feel when I see Kangho-ssi.”

At those words, Hoya hyung sniffled again as if he was touched.

“No… thank you so much for treating me so well… I really feel like I’m going back to my hometown every time I come to Dohyun’s house, and I think about that a lot.”

At those words, Dad continued.

“Then always come and visit comfortably. You’re a precious person to Dohyun, so we think of you as precious too. You’re always working hard to take care of our Dohyun… It must be hard to follow his schedule and take care of everything….”

“No, Mother. It’s what a manager should do.”

Sizzle.

The Korean beef was grilling deliciously.

Mom put the meat on Hoya hyung’s plate first.

“Eat a lot. Our eldest son.”

“Mother, thank you so much. I’ve taken care of countless celebrities so far, but you’re the first people to treat me so well.”

“You’re such a joker!”

When Mom smiled at those words, Hoya hyung emphasized that it wasn’t a lie.

“It’s really not a lie. There’s no one else like Mother.”

“I’d be grateful if you said that… Anyway, please be with our Dohyun for a long, long time.”

“Yes! Of course, I will!”

Buzzzzz─

Hoya hyung’s phone, which was placed on the table, vibrated.

The words [Management Team Leader] were written on it.

What is it?

Did I get another schedule?

That feeling flashed through my mind.

My hunches have almost never been wrong….

“Yes, Team Leader. Ah, no. I was at Dohyun’s house having dinner. Yes? What did you say?”

Hoya hyung looked surprised. Soon, Hoya hyung looked back and forth between me and the phone, making a bewildered expression.

“Yes, Team Leader. I’ll tell Dohyun for now.”

The call ended….

Our family’s eyes were on Hoya hyung.

“What happened? Did Dohyun get caught up in a dating scandal?”

At Mom’s words, Hoya hyung said that something bigger than that had happened.

“Something bigger? Something bigger than a dating scandal? What is it?”

“That’s not it, but….”

The words that came out of Hoya hyung’s mouth were shocking.

“They said the company nominated you for a Grammy?”

“…Pardon?”