A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 139

“Senior, why is your face so red?”

To the junior photographer’s question, Reporter Yoo Hana simply replied that it was just the heat.

“It’s not because you saw Na Do-hyun and your face turned red, is it?”

‘To be honest, as a successful *deokhu* [a passionate fan or enthusiast]… it’s understandable that my face would turn red. A solo hand heart! Getting his contact information was also lucky!’

Reporter Yoo wanted to list everything, but she held back on that one thing.

The photographer junior, being a man and having never been a *deokjil* [the act of enthusiastic fandom] of someone, wouldn’t understand Reporter Yoo’s *deoksim* [a fan’s heart or devotion].

“L-Let’s go inside.”

“Yes, senior.”

* * *

Do-hyun didn’t show that he already knew Reporter Yoo Hana, even though they were already acquainted.

It was because he knew how small this industry was.

He had nothing to lose because he was a singer, but in Reporter Yoo’s case, it was connected to her livelihood, so he knew that her secret as a fan had to be protected even more.

“Hello, reporters. We’re having a round interview with just three of you. Ah, if you include me, it’s four. Please take care of me. You can order whatever drinks you want from the cafe.”

The reporters, including Reporter Yoo, nodded and started thinking about their orders at Do-hyun’s words, which were kinder than the PR team’s.

“I’ll have a latte.”

“I’ll have an Americano. Iced.”

“I’ll have an iced Americano too.”

Do-hyun ordered one more iced Americano.

“Do-hyun, if you’re ready, we should have a photo time, right?”

The PR team leader called Do-hyun.

“Reporters, please quench your thirst for a moment. I’ll go take some photos.”

While Do-hyun was away, the three reporters had a conversation.

From saying that he seemed like a good person through this kind of meeting, to saying that he was kind.

The PR team leader chimed in.

“I’m only saying this because it’s just us, but honestly, it’s normal for people to become arrogant after they’ve become somewhat successful… You reporters know that because you’ve been in this industry for a long time. But Do-hyun doesn’t have that. He’s a mysterious person. I’ve never seen someone become more humble as they grow, really.”

“Do-hyun would be happy if he heard this, right?”

“He’s a real workaholic. There are two lights that never go out at Hue Entertainment: one is our company’s A&R [Artists and Repertoire] team leader’s studio, and the other is Do-hyun’s studio. As an aside… you know Icarus, right? The group that Hue Entertainment released after Do-hyun’s fourth debut.”

The reporters listened to the PR team leader’s words, wondering if there was anything they could pick up on related to Do-hyun.

“Of course, we know them. Aren’t they a rising boy group these days?”

The PR team leader clapped at the male reporter’s words and said.

“That’s right. A rising boy group. Anyway, their leader Hyun-ho is very close to Do-hyun. Thanks to that, Hyun-ho works with Do-hyun a lot. Icarus is making a comeback soon… and a song that Hyun-ho and Do-hyun worked on will be included in it. Oh my, I wonder if I said something too important. I didn’t say this during the other times….”

Although she said she hadn’t said it, the reporters knew that the PR team leader was deliberately leaking this information.

“Let’s not release this as an exclusive. Let’s just release the article at the same time now.”

Everyone nodded at the words of Reporter Yoo, who had the most experience among the three.

And so, the article that Do-hyun’s song in collaboration with Icarus’s Hyun-ho would be included in Icarus’s next album was sent to the portal site.

“Reporters, please give a lot of love to our junior group, Icarus, too. Okay? Of course, today is a place for Do-hyun, but still.”

“Of course. He is a group with Do-hyun’s cherished junior, so we have to treat them well.”

The PR team leader covered her mouth and laughed at Yoo Hana’s playful remark.

“It looks like the photo shoot is over. Let’s start the interview in earnest! Thank you, reporters!”

As Do-hyun entered the cafe, the reporters began to prepare to type in earnest.

“Reporters, did you wait a long time? The afternoon time is free, so the interview was a little late because I took various poses. We have a lot of time until the next time, so let’s talk slowly.”

The reporters waved their hands at Do-hyun’s words and said they hadn’t waited long.

“Still, you’re busy. Thank you so much for coming to the interview today even though you’re busy! Thank you for always writing good articles.”

There was a note in front of Do-hyun.

Do-hyun opened the note and checked it against the media name and reporter’s name.

“Reporter Yoo Hana, Reporter Kim Myung-seok, Reporter Yoon Min-hye. Thank you all! I’ve read all the good feature articles you’ve written about me recently. Especially Reporter Yoon Min-hye! The phrase in the article was so good that I remember it. ‘Such a sweet artist’ This phrase… it may seem common, but it really resonated with me. I always want to be a sweet singer to my fans and the public, so I think that’s why.”

Reporter Yoon Min-hye dismissed it, saying, “It’s all thanks to Do-hyun doing a lot of good work.”

“Because the reporters always look at me favorably… because good articles come out, I think I was able to come to where I am now. Thank you always. I’m not lying. It’s my sincere heart.”

Do-hyun had a characteristic of having dimples when he spoke sincerely. Reporter Yoo Hana was witnessing that scene now.

‘Hyun-ie’s cheeks are dented, so he’s really telling his inner thoughts now! Na Do-hyun, I should have given birth to him… I should have given birth to a son like Na Do-hyun!’

Reporter Yoo was having all sorts of *jujeop* [cringey or over-the-top] thoughts in her head.

* * *

After the interview….

“Reporters, this interview is also a memory, so how about taking a photo?”

The PR team leader said kindly to the reporters.

She had a Polaroid camera in her hand.

“Good! A photo with a Grammy Award-winning star! If you sign it for me, I’ll brag about it to everyone around me!”

At the male reporter’s words, Reporter Yoo and Reporter Yoon both asked him to sign for them as well.

Do-hyun promised to do so without frowning.

After the male reporter took a photo first, Reporter Yoo and Reporter Yoon also took photos.

Do-hyun also left a small message next to the signature. He also drew a small heart shape.

‘I have to keep this as a family heirloom until I die!’

Reporter Yoo put the photo in her laptop pouch with a happy thought.

“Thank you for your hard work today, Do-hyun. Then see you next time!”

Reporter Yoo, who was excited, quickly packed her things and left. Just thinking about showing off the photos and autographs with Do-hyun to her acquaintances made her heart flutter.

About 3 minutes after leaving the cafe.

“Huff… Huff… Reporter, you walk really fast.”

A familiar voice reached Yoo Hana’s ear.

Reporter Yoo turned around. Do-hyun was holding a laptop pouch in his hand.

“Oh my gosh! Did I leave this behind?”

“You left so hastily… I was a little late because I was rushing to catch up. It’s precious to you, reporter. You shouldn’t lose it.”

Reporter Yoo looked around.

The people around were paying attention to Do-hyun and Reporter Yoo.

Perhaps because he was conscious of the attention, Do-hyun whispered to Reporter Yoo.

“Reporter, but why don’t you contact me? I was waiting in my own way.”

“…Excuse me? Do-hyun was waiting for my call?”

“You’re my fan. I saw you at the Grammys, and I feel like I see you at every event….”

“I’m a fan and it’s true that I saw you at the Grammys, but… I think there should be a distance between a fan and a singer. That’s why I didn’t contact you.”

Reporter Yoo Hana explained clearly.

Do-hyun agreed with Reporter Yoo’s words that ‘there should be a distance between a fan and a singer’.

“Ah… I see. But please contact me once. I’m not trying to get you to have a meal with me, I’m just really grateful. You’ve been watching Na Do-hyun’s *moseup* [image/persona] for a long time. And….”

Do-hyun hesitated and continued. His body was bent to match Reporter Yoo’s height.

“The photos that Reporter Yoo takes are so pretty. Thank you for letting me know what a photo with a lot of affection filter is. I’m even more grateful because it seems like I have more fans thanks to Reporter Yoo. I wanted to say this when I contacted you separately someday. I’ll say it here today. Thank you!”

“Do-hyun! You have to go to the next time photo!”

Kang-ho’s loud voice was heard from behind.

Do-hyun bent down once again and whispered carefully.

“Thank you for being my fan. Then see you next time.”

Do-hyun ran back the way he came. Reporter Yoo Hana was almost about to cry.

Her *choeae* [ultimate favorite] was such a sweet person….

He was someone who wouldn’t be enough to brag about in all directions.

‘Crazy, Na Do-hyun. Really crazy. Really! I can’t *deokjil* [stan] other kids with someone like that. I’ve firmly blocked the *taldeok* [leaving the fandom] door with concrete.’

Reporter Yoo tried hard to hold back the tears that were about to flow and moved to the cafe.

Reporter Yoo Hana’s footsteps headed to a place that Do-hyun often visited whenever he came to Samcheong-dong.

As if she wasn’t a fan, Reporter Yoo decided to finish the interview there.

“Oh? Senior Hana!”

Reporter Yoon Min-hye, who had been with the interview earlier, was there.

“Min-hye. Did you come to this cafe too?”

“Yes. There’s a special story in this cafe.”

At that moment, Reporter Yoo’s *chok* [intuition] was activated.

She wasn’t that close to Reporter Yoon, but she seemed to know why she was looking for this cafe.

“You don’t mean… Honey [a term of endearment]?”

“Senior, you don’t mean… Honey?”

The two people who confirmed each other laughed out loud.

“Ah, really. I thought your questions were like questions from someone who had been *deokjil* [deeply involved in fandom] for a long time, so I thought maybe, maybe.”

“I thought your questions were good too. You asked questions that I didn’t catch, so it seemed like Do-hyun was answering the right questions today. Honestly, I thought the morning time was only about questions related to the Grammys and the Academy, so I was preparing an article at the company and I felt sorry.”

“Me too! So I deliberately prepared hard with the thought that this is a *deokhu’s* [fan’s] question! But senior is also Honey… I’m so glad. This is the *seongji* [holy ground] of Honey.”

Reporter Yoo nodded at Reporter Yoon’s words.

Reporter Yoo wondered how far she should tell Reporter Yoon.

Should I tell you that I’m a *jjikdeok* [a fan who takes photos of idols]? Or should I just say that I go to see performances?

While she was worrying, Reporter Yoon’s mouth opened.

“I’ve never *hae boneun* [experienced] this *koeo han deokjil* [core/hardcore fandom] in my life. Last time, I even went to the Grammys to see Do-hyun. I don’t know how difficult it was to get a ticket, really. I also went to a movie VIP premiere through an acquaintance’s chance. I really like Do-hyun because I’m a *deokhu* [fan]. Because he works hard. And there’s no *jap-eum* [scandal/noise].”

“He had a hard time when he debuted for the fourth time. But really… Do-hyun is on the side without *jap-eum* [trouble].”

“That’s why I like him.”

Reporter Yoo, who heard Reporter Yoon Min-hye’s confession, made up her mind and opened her mouth.

“Actually, I went to the Grammys too.”

“…Yes?”