A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 132

As Adion had predicted, the foreign press unleashed a barrage of pointed questions.

Starting with, “As an Asian man, how does it feel to break into the mainstream?” they hurled questions like, “Do you ever hook up with fans (engage in sexual relationships)?”

Do Hyun responded to questions he deemed irrelevant with a smile, and addressed those he felt were important with appropriate answers, skillfully turning the tables on the reporters.

He felt surrounded by adversaries, but Do Hyun didn’t betray his unease. Adion also deflected any inappropriate questions. With such a reliable ally, he knew he could persevere.

After the red carpet event, which felt like it had completely drained him, Do Hyun slowly gathered his wits.

─Hey, Do Hyun. You with me? You seemed out of it a minute ago.

Adion asked with a worried tone.

Do Hyun nodded.

─I got a taste of what the mainstream is like. There were quite a few tricky questions. It made me realize that even the smallest things become issues here.

─The hyenas of Hollywood are always on the hunt. You have to work hard to escape them. Either become untouchable, or disappear completely. But I don’t think you want the latter.

Now that he had entered the mainstream, he had no intention of disappearing. His years of obscurity had been more than enough.

─That’s right. I was unknown for a long time, and I know what it’s like to fade away. So, I only have one choice left: to become untouchable. My goal is simple: to perform stadium tours all over the world as a male solo artist from Korea. How does that sound? Pretty awesome, right? I want to stand on that stage with you.

Do Hyun revealed his ambition. Adion responded enthusiastically.

─Yes! Great! That’s the spirit! I knew you had it in you! Those who are meek and evasive don’t deserve to be in this world. Tonight, you’re going to experience the best of it.

─Thanks, that’s good to hear. I feel energized thanks to you. It feels like I’ve recovered the soul I lost to those reporters.

─The party is just getting started tonight. Let’s enjoy it!

* * *

Adion and Do Hyun’s seats were next to each other. Around Do Hyun were seats occupied by some of the biggest pop stars. What was even more amazing was that these singers were asking Do Hyun to take selfies with them.

─Do Hyun, would you take a picture with me?

Said Heidi Lyla, a female singer who had dominated Billboard, taking the top ten spots with her new album.

‘Oh my god. Heidi Lyla wants to take a selfie with me?’

Do Hyun was stunned. Heidi Lyla, a huge star, was asking to take a selfie with him.

Do Hyun quickly grabbed his phone and posed.

Starting with Heidi Lyla, other singers lined up.

“Oh my god……”

Do Hyun muttered to himself.

His manager, Kang Ho, was already in a daze. He asked the interpreter to have them line up properly, but the requests from the singers kept pouring in.

“Hyung [older brother or close male friend]. This is real, right?”

“……Yeah, unbelievably, it’s real. It’s happening! The biggest names in Hollywood are asking you to take selfies with you! This is real, Do Hyun-ah!”

─What are Do Hyun and his manager talking about?

Adion, who was sitting down, asked the interpreter out of curiosity. The interpreter explained that they were both very surprised by the situation.

Adion grinned.

─Hey, Do Hyun! Just be natural! Even in the heart of the mainstream, being yourself is the best look! Just be like you are when you work with me! Don’t be so stiff!

─Adion, I’m sorry, but I’m really nervous right now. I’m even worried that I might faint during the performance.

─Don’t worry. That will never happen. Our stage will make everyone jump, and you’ll experience the greatest pleasure up there. You might collapse from an adrenaline rush, though.

At Adion’s words, Do Hyun’s expression turned serious. What if I really do collapse during the performance? He wondered.

No matter how many nerve-wracking stages Do Hyun had performed on, the Grammy Awards were a first.

None of his seniors had been to the Grammy Awards, and although there were junior groups who had, he wasn’t close enough to them to ask for advice.

After taking selfies with celebrities, he noticed that the MC had appeared and announced the start of the Grammy Awards.

Do Hyun sat down next to Adion.

Adion whispered in his ear.

─Tonight, you and I will be the stars of the show. Just watch!

─Oh…… Adion. Saying that makes my heart race already. I came expecting to go home empty-handed, but hearing that makes me feel like I’m going to win an award.

─You expected to go home empty-handed? You’re underestimating the Grammy Awards judges too much! You’re the nominee they carefully selected! You need to have some confidence!

─It’s my first time at the Grammy Awards. It’s also the first time a male solo artist from Korea has been here. Even when I stood on the Glastonbury Festival stage, even when I suddenly had to do an extra hour of performance, even when I performed with my junior at Lollapalooza, I wasn’t this nervous. See? My hands are shaking.

Do Hyun’s hands were trembling and covered in cold sweat. It almost looked like he had tremors.

─It’s a good thing I’m not playing the guitar today. If I had to play the guitar, I would have ruined the Grammys.

Do Hyun said with a sigh.

Adion patted Do Hyun on the shoulder.

─Hey, friend. Don’t worry about that. We’re going to create the best stage tonight. And the audience will cheer for us. You’re going to become a global superstar, and that stadium tour you wanted? It’s going to become a reality.

Even as he listened to Adion’s encouraging words, Do Hyun’s heart wouldn’t calm down.

─The show is about to begin. The awards ceremony is starting in earnest. Watch and see who wins the trophy tonight.

Do Hyun struggled to calm his pounding heart at Adion’s whispered words.

“Hoya hyung [Kang Ho, using a familiar term]. Do you have anything like a calming pill to help me relax?”

Do Hyun whispered to Kang Ho.

Knowing this might happen, Kang Ho took out a calming pill. Do Hyun quickly took the pill and swallowed it with water. Of course, that didn’t immediately relieve his anxiety, but he felt a little more relaxed.

‘Good…… If some more time passes in this state, I’ll feel much better. It’s important to relax! I can do it. I’m going to kill it on stage today!’

* * *

Yu Hana, a reporter who had managed to get a Grammy Awards ticket with great difficulty.

Her passion was remarkable. It was amazing that she had used all her vacation days to fly to the United States, but it was even more amazing that she had obtained an invitation to the Grammy Awards, which was known to be so difficult to get.

She even brought a cheering stick, just in case Do Hyun might feel discouraged, so that Do Hyun could easily find her. So that he could find even a small purple light in the venue.

Even with a Grammy Awards invitation, she barely managed to bring in her camera. This was because the organizers conducted baggage checks, considering the possibility of terrorist threats.

Hiding the camera between the layers of her dress, Yu Hana was looking forward to capturing Do Hyun’s most beautiful and shining moments.

“Do Hyun-ah!”

After one of the singers’ performances ended, Yu Hana shouted Do Hyun’s name with all her might. And she wasn’t alone, other Do Hyun fans around her were chanting Do Hyun’s name.

Because of that, Do Hyun received even more attention. Do Hyun turned his head in the direction of the Korean words.

The person in that spot was……

‘……Reporter Yu Hana? Should I pretend not to know her, or should I acknowledge her…… No, at this point, I should acknowledge her……’

After hesitating for a moment, Do Hyun told Kang Ho to stay put and moved towards the audience.

Yu Hana noticed that Do Hyun was turning around and walking towards her shortly after she shouted Do Hyun’s name, and she tried to run away.

But Do Hyun’s pace was faster.

“Reporter Yu Hana?”

Stop─

Yu Hana’s body, which was trying to escape in a hurry, froze.

Yu Hana was overcome with tension.

Should she turn around here, or not……

At least, as someone in the same industry, she didn’t want him to know she was a fan…… Was it because she shouted Do Hyun’s name too loudly?

‘Ah! No! I didn’t even apply for the fan signing event because I didn’t want to be forcibly outed as a fan!’

The reason why she wanted to go to the fan signing event but couldn’t was because she had to face him directly. So, she only went to places that were far away…… The distance between the singer’s seat and the audience at the Grammy Awards venue was too narrow. It was a very small venue.

Yu Hana tightly closed her eyes and turned around.

“Ha, haha…… Mr. Na Do Hyun? It’s been a while. You remember me.”

“Reporter Yu. Honey, right?”

Do Hyun asked, as if trying to catch her out.

Yu Hana’s pupils shook at that question.

‘How should I answer? Ugh……! Na Do Hyun, you’re too perceptive!’

“Ah, no?”

Pretending not to be, she stuttered.

Yu Hana thought she was doomed and continued.

“Yes, I’m Honey. I’ve been a fan of Do Hyun since ‘Neocheotga’ Season 1. I even got an invitation to this distant Grammy Awards to see Do Hyun!”

“Hahahaha…….”

Laughter burst from Do Hyun’s mouth. Because the person who had looked like she wanted to disappear just a moment ago was now speaking so boldly, she looked quite cute.

“Why are you laughing?”

“No. It’s just that you seem like a funny person, Reporter. I don’t usually give out my personal contact information to journalists…… Did you bring your phone? I’ll give it to you. So that you can get invitations more easily when you come to awards shows like this in the future.”

“No, thanks. I’m going to get them myself. I’m not doing this fan thing to get help from Na Do Hyun. I like Na Do Hyun, so that’s why I’m doing this fan thing! And I’ll draw a line in advance. I’m cheering for Na Do Hyun’s life, not liking him in a pseudo-romantic way. Got it?”

Do Hyun chuckled at Yu Hana’s firm words.

“Thank you for coming all the way here. I won’t tell anyone. However, I wanted to say thank you for being my fan. Thank you for coming all the way to this distant place, for being a fan by my side…… Actually, I’ve seen you come to events several times. I wasn’t sure if it was you or not…… Thank you for coming to see me even in your busy schedule, for filling a seat in the audience. I love you.”

“……Lo……love you?”

Yu Hana froze after hearing those romantic words meant for her as a fan.

In the meantime, the show started again.

Do Hyun went back to his seat as if nothing had happened, and Yu Hana…….

‘Na Do Hyun, you heart-attacking criminal! You’re really guilty, guilty! Love you? Love you? You said you love me?!’