A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 153

Kangho waited until after Do-hyun’s final musical performance to reveal that he would be headlining the Glastonbury Festival.

He worried that Do-hyun’s excitement might lead to mistakes in the remaining shows.

Do-hyun satisfied critics and audiences alike, showing even more growth in his final performance than in his first.

Reviews mainly expressed hope that he, though currently in a supporting role, would one day grace the Broadway stage as a lead.

This critical acclaim pleased Do-hyun, fueling his desire to aim even higher in the future.

“Do-hyun, I have something to tell you.”

Kangho said to Do-hyun, who was sprawled out in their hotel room.

Do-hyun was exhausted after three performances.

“What is it?”

“You need to brace yourself.”

“Why? Is there another schedule?”

“Well… it’s just that you…”

“Hyung [older brother or close male friend], why are you being so secretive?”

“It’s just that you’re going to be on stage as a headliner at the Glastonbury Festival.”

At those words, Do-hyun jumped up and stared at Kangho, incredulous. Last year, he was content with the 90-minute performance slot he got when Sam Malark didn’t show up due to a hangover, but this time, he was a headliner! The growth in just one year was astonishing.

“Hyung… you’re not lying, are you? Is it real?”

“The official announcement hasn’t been released yet. The festival organizers have already been consulted. You’ll be revealed as the final addition to the lineup.”

Do-hyun couldn’t help but exclaim.

“Wow… I’m a headliner? Really? I can’t believe it!”

“Moreover, you’ll be the first Korean artist to achieve such a prominent role at Glastonbury… The company told me that there will probably be a joint stage with Sam Malark and Adion. Glastonbury requested that too.”

“…Wow. Is this real? It’s unbelievable.”

Do-hyun was in disbelief. It was only natural since he couldn’t quite grasp it. He was going to grace the stage as a ‘headliner’ at a major festival in England, making history as no other Korean singer had before.

“Hyung… Glastonbury requested it first, right?”

“Yeah, they did. We simply expressed interest in performing, but they asked if we would be interested in taking the stage as a headliner. After all, you’re a Korean singer who won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and is gaining recognition on the Billboard charts. You seem to forget sometimes, but you’re a superstar among superstars.”

“That’s ridiculous. Wow… a headliner. I’d understand if it were a festival in Korea, but to be given such a position at the biggest festival in England… Wow… it’s unbelievable.”

Do-hyun kept repeating that he couldn’t believe it.

“Haha. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you so flustered. You seem more nervous than you were at the Grammy Awards?”

“Hyung, the Grammy Awards are different. A headliner… I really can’t believe it.”

“You’ve been on all the big stages, but you’re still acting shy.”

“I’ve been on big stages, but… I don’t even know how my international popularity is growing. I’m just dazed. I don’t believe anything right now. Do you believe it, hyung? That I’ve suddenly become so popular after 10 years of being unknown… Do you think it’s possible? That I’m so popular overseas that I’m even headlining Glastonbury… I really don’t believe it.”

“I believe it. I can feel your popularity. It’ll be fine. You’ll do well. You’ve been doing well so far. Just keep doing that.”

Do-hyun chuckled. Seeing Do-hyun continue to laugh, Kangho also chuckled. This reality felt like a dream to Do-hyun. To be able to perform as a headliner at such a famous festival. Wasn’t this what he had been dreaming of?

Not only did he appear in a Broadway musical, not only did he go on a stadium tour in front of 40,000 to 50,000 spectators, but now he was a headliner at a renowned overseas festival.

“Hyung, I’m so grateful that you’ve been by my side all this time.”

“Suddenly? Thanking me?”

Kangho replied, surprised. But Do-hyun was very serious.

“I should be even more grateful at times like this. I’ve been able to come this far because you’ve been a great source of strength by my side. You pick out the best schedules for me.”

“That’s mostly thanks to the manager… You know I don’t have that much power yet.”

“Still, you’ve cut out everything that needs to be cut out and arranged good schedules. You deliberately didn’t tell me about the Glastonbury news, right? Because I’d be too excited and mess up the stage.”

Kangho nodded and smiled. At that sight, Do-hyun thanked him once again, adding that if he had known this fact in advance, he wouldn’t have been able to keep his head on straight.

“Well, today’s performance ended successfully, and now only the tour remains, so shall we have a glass of wine today?”

“Sounds good. The lounge should still be open. Let’s go, hyung.”

* * *

In Hollywood, rumors began to circulate that Do-hyun had been confirmed as the final headliner for the Glastonbury Festival. Do-hyun’s name could be found frequently in Hollywood news. This news was also conveyed to Korean media outlets that reposted foreign articles.

[Exclusive] Na Do-hyun Confirmed as Glastonbury Festival Headliner… First Korean Singer

[Official Statement] Na Do-hyun Confirmed as Glastonbury Festival Headliner

Na Do-hyun, Second Appearance at Glastonbury… First Official Statement from a Korean Singer

As soon as Do-hyun’s article was released, Honey [Do-hyun’s fan base name] went wild, of course. Do-hyun, of all people, was the final headliner of a famous overseas festival! Just in time, Glastonbury also posted a photo of Do-hyun, announcing the fact that he would be the headliner on the last day.

[Did everyone see the news that Do-hyun is the headliner ㅠㅠ The photo selection is so pretty ㅠㅠ]

It’s so touching that Do-hyun’s final headliner news is officially out ㅠㅠ

┗Do-hyun’s photo is so pretty ㅠㅠ Do-hyun is everything ㅠㅠ

┗Na Do-hyun is the best… I have nothing else to say

┗Stanning [supporting] Na Do-hyun is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. The worst thing I’ve ever done in my life is that I didn’t give birth to Na Do-hyun, but my bank account gave birth to my baby ㅜㅜ [crying emoji, meaning they spend all their money on him]

┗I need to get a Glastonbury ticket… Are there any home masters [fans who take high-quality photos/videos] going?

┗There are home masters who attend almost every event ㅋㅋㅋ Of course, they’ll go to take pictures of Hyunie [cute nickname for Do-hyun], right? There’s even someone who took pictures at the Grammys ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

┗Ahㅏㅏㅏㅏ Why can’t I use my vacation? I want to see headliner Na Do-hyunㅏㅏㅏㅏ

┗Isn’t Do-hyun’s Glastonbury schedule set to coincide with his Wembley concert schedule in the UK? He’s a real superstar. He’s got that superstar vibe

* * *

Jansen, a famous documentary filmmaker in Hollywood, had a deep interest in the singer Na Do-hyun. He was fascinated by the fact that he was a Korean singer who had conquered the Grammy New Artist Award, Glastonbury Festival, Broadway, and Billboard charts.

The more Jansen learned about Na Do-hyun, the more amazing he became. A grandfather who was a shaman [a religious figure regarded as able to contact good and evil spirits], a real name that was also a tree name, and a singer who succeeded in his fourth debut after 10 years of obscurity. In addition, collaborations with Sam Malark and Adion. A presence that is receiving love calls from numerous overseas singers.

-Isn’t it quite interesting? I think it would be quite well-received if we made a movie about Na Do-hyun.

Jansen’s colleague tilted his head and asked.

-But will it really be well-received? Of course, I know that he’s doing a stadium tour with 40,000 to 50,000 spectators. But making it into a movie is another matter.

-Yeah. I’ve decided that he’s influential enough. If we shed light on his life with a documentary film, it will be quite well-received. Na Do-hyun is the singer that Hollywood is focusing on.

-Hmm… I’m not sure.

Even in the face of the other person’s words, Jansen said with confidence. He said that Na Do-hyun could set the highest record among documentary films. He predicted that it would sell well not only in theaters but also on various OTT [Over-The-Top, streaming] platforms.

First of all, the passion of Korean fans would be enormous, and it would also be well-received overseas, excluding Korea. His story was more like a movie than a movie, so even if it was made into a documentary, it might be said to be unrealistic, but it was a tempting topic.

-Jansen, you’re not really going to produce it, are you? Would investors really try to invest?

-I don’t think investors can resist the potential profits. Isn’t Na Do-hyun already demonstrating his financial power? Right? We need to contact his agency, exchange ideas, and tell them that we want to make his story into a movie. Other people may be considering making a movie.

-Well, yeah. Jansen, if you’re thinking about it, there must have already been movie proposals from other places.

-So we need to prepare in advance and make our pitch. Let’s start writing the proposal right away and schedule a meeting with Na Do-hyun’s agency.

-Okay, let’s do that. I believe in your instincts, Jansen. I hope this works out.

The proposal written by Jansen was delivered to Do-hyun’s American agency shortly thereafter. The American agency informed Hu Entertainment, the Korean agency, of this fact: that Jansen, a famous documentary filmmaker in Hollywood, wanted to make Do-hyun’s story into a movie.

As soon as this story was delivered, the planning team and content production team at Hu Entertainment went into a meeting. Even the CEO attended this time.

“Jansen… isn’t that the person who made documentary films about famous singers such as Adion and Barbera?”

At the CEO’s words, the planning team leader nodded and replied.

“That’s right. He’s also the person who made documentary films about singers who are currently leading the way.”

“Looking at the translated version of the proposal, I think it will be helpful to Do-hyun’s career. I think he’s a director who can tell Do-hyun’s story well. I think we can entrust Jansen with the production of the documentary film.”

At the CEO’s decision, the planning team asked one question.

“But to do that, even Do-hyun’s trivial stories have to be revealed… Is Do-hyun okay with that? We haven’t confirmed that yet.”

“If it’s a trivial story, you mean his family history? The story that his grandfather was a shaman. That story has already been told on the air several times, so it’ll be fine. What we need to pay attention to is Na Do-hyun, who succeeded in his fourth debut. It’s a role that makes that look even brighter.”