A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 156

The first day’s performance went off without a hitch. Dohyun had a few regrets, but they could be addressed during the next day’s rehearsal.

The problem was the second day’s performance. Dohyun focused on improving the quality of the show to make up for his mistakes. But perhaps he focused too much.

“Hoya *hyung*… water…” [*Hyung* is a Korean term used by males to address older male friends or brothers.]

While the VCR was playing, Dohyun came out to change his costume and asked Kangho for water. But that’s when it happened. Dohyun’s body collapsed.

Kangho quickly caught Dohyun.

“Hey, Dohyun-ah. Wake up.”

“Does he have a pulse?”

“Call 911!”

Dohyun’s sudden fainting caused chaos backstage. From Kangho, who was holding Dohyun, to the staff calling 911, it was utter chaos. Outside, the audience was chanting for an encore, but Dohyun couldn’t go out.

His recent schedule had been too demanding. It had been almost two months since he left Korea, and during that time, he had the Broadway musical and the filming of , with the camera on him 24/7. Dohyun revealed his entire life, effectively having no time for personal rest.

He didn’t go on luxury shopping sprees or explore famous restaurants like other superstars do when they come to America; he was solely focused on work. Kangho told him to do something like other singers, but Dohyun didn’t listen. For him, work and fans always came first.

911 arrived, and Dohyun was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. His pulse and breathing were stable, but he remained unconscious.

The staff hurriedly went on stage to announce that Dohyun was unable to perform the encore due to his condition. Despite the disappointed voices of the fans and the occasional curse, the staff could only apologize.

* * *

-It’s just a common case of overwork.

-Is he okay?

-It would be best if he could rest more. If he has any scheduled events, he should cancel them and focus solely on recuperation.

The interpreter relayed the doctor’s wish for Dohyun to cancel his current schedule and rest, translating between the doctor and the HU Entertainment staff. Meanwhile, Dohyun woke up.

“Ah… where am I?”

Dohyun spoke in a dazed voice. Hearing his parched voice, they knew he was completely exhausted.

“You’re in the hospital. You suddenly collapsed, you idiot. Do you know how panicked I was? Are you okay?”

Kangho asked urgently. Nevertheless, Dohyun asked how the performance went.

“Hoya *hyung*, what about the performance? There’s still the encore left.”

“You fainted a few hours ago. You’ve only just regained consciousness. The company will be making an announcement soon. Tomorrow’s performance will be postponed…”

“No, it can’t be postponed. How can we postpone after securing the venue?”

“The stadium said they can extend the rental for another day. So, let’s rest for a day and then go up.”

“What about the fans? The fans came on time; we can’t do that.”

Dohyun’s determination to get on stage was unwavering.

Kangho and the other staff members tried to postpone it for just one day, but Dohyun insisted on performing. In response, the PR team drafted an official statement reflecting Dohyun’s wishes.

* * *

Hello, this is HU Entertainment.

During today’s performance, artist Na Dohyun’s health deteriorated, and he was taken to the hospital. The examination results showed no major issues, but following the doctor’s advice that he needs rest, Na Dohyun’s final performance was scheduled to be postponed by two days. However, due to Na Dohyun’s strong desire to stand on stage and meet his fans, the performance will proceed as planned.

Na Dohyun will take a short break after the third day of the SoFi Stadium performance until the next tour to replenish his energy. We ask for your understanding.

Thank you.

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[Did you see Dohyun’s official statement? ㅠㅠ]

It breaks my heart that he wants to perform as is in front of the fans even though he’s sick…

Dohyun-ah, it’s okay to rest at times like this…

┗I know, right? ㅠㅠ No matter how much he loves his fans, I wish he wouldn’t push himself to perform on stage.

┗The fans who went to SoFi will have their schedules disrupted if the last day’s performance is postponed, which is frustrating, but I’m really worried ㅠㅠ Dohyun-ah, it’s good to work hard like a cow, but you can rest a little too ㅠㅠ [This is a Korean idiom meaning to work very hard.]

┗Still, Dohyun will do well. I hope he manages his stamina well and finishes the SoFi concert successfully.

┗I guess this is what a fan’s heart is like. I hope Dohyun finishes the performance safely, but at the same time, I hope he gets plenty of rest.

┗I’m glad the examination results showed no problems ㅠ I actually went to the performance, and I was surprised when the staff came up urgently during the encore. I couldn’t have imagined that he had collapsed and wasn’t feeling well.

┗The Honeys worked hard too. Dohyun has a perfectionist personality, so he’ll be disappointed that he couldn’t complete the stage perfectly… I hope Dohyun can complete a stage he’s satisfied with at the final concert.

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Dohyun’s parents, upon learning that their son had collapsed, brought *samgyetang* from a Korean restaurant in America for Dohyun to eat. [*Samgyetang* is a traditional Korean ginseng chicken soup.] Dohyun declined, saying he had already received an IV drip and didn’t need the nourishing food, but how worried must his parents have been to hear that their son had collapsed?

“You have to eat well before going on stage today. I can only go to the audience seats with peace of mind after seeing you finish all of this.”

Dohyun’s father said firmly. Dohyun had no appetite, and it was his principle not to eat a full meal before a performance, but with his parents in front of him, he had no choice.

Dohyun managed to empty half the bowl and said he couldn’t eat anymore. His parents understood and let it go since he had eaten at least half.

“I don’t usually eat much before a performance. I’m only eating this much today because Mom and Dad brought it.”

“It’s not like you’re singing just one or two songs on stage; you’re performing for two hours straight. You need to eat something to think about your stamina!”

“Strangely, I can’t sing well when my stomach is full. Maybe it’s because I’ve been managing myself that way.”

At Dohyun’s words, his parents urged him to eat something before going on stage in the future.

“Don’t do that anymore. That’s why you collapse while performing. Health is the most important thing. There’s no solution if you lose your health. We absolutely don’t want to lose our precious son due to health issues… Always be healthy. It’s great that our son is successful worldwide, but as parents, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing our child sick.”

His mother advised and pleaded repeatedly. Dohyun reluctantly nodded.

“Dohyun-ssi! Please prepare for the sound check!”

Although rare in Korean performances, foreign performances sometimes sell tickets that include sound checks and meet-and-greet times. It was an opportunity for fans to meet the artist in person.

Dohyun put on his in-ear monitors and went on stage in his comfortable clothes to do the sound check. The sound check typically involved lightly singing two to three songs, literally ‘checking the sound.’ Only a small number of sound check tickets were sold, and the ticket prices were high.

Kyaaaaaaaah-

When Dohyun appeared, the audience in the standing area screamed.

Only about 1,000 audience members could enter the sound check.

Dohyun slowly looked down at the audience. Some fans had worried looks on their faces, while others seemed excited to see Dohyun. Then, Dohyun suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the corner.

‘…Reporter Yoo Hana? The person next to her looks like a reporter I’ve met before…’

Dohyun’s memory was accurate. Reporter Yoo and Reporter Yoon had successfully purchased tickets that included Dohyun’s sound check on the last day and entered.

Dohyun saw them but didn’t acknowledge them. He had said he wanted to draw a line as a fan, so it seemed right to treat them the same as other fans.

-Hello, everyone. This is Na Dohyun. Many of you must have been surprised to hear my news yesterday. I’m really okay. I’m okay enough to be on stage. Today’s performance will proceed as normal. There will be no encore stage cancellations. I ate a hearty meal before coming up here! I feel energized.

At Dohyun’s words, the fans shouted, “You’re still skinny, Dohyun-ah,” “Eat more, Dohyun-ah,” “Be healthy, Dohyun.” Dohyun smiled leisurely as he listened to the shouts.

Following this, the sound check began. Dohyun originally planned to do only three songs, but he decided to increase the time spent with fans by doing a five-song sound check after agreeing with the staff beforehand, considering what had happened yesterday.

-It seems like there are people here who didn’t get to spend much time with me yesterday, so I’ve decided to do a five-song sound check today. I haven’t even done my makeup yet, but please look kindly upon me. Thank you!

Dohyun played the guitar and sang. Although taking photos with cell phones was prohibited, fans secretly raised their phones to capture Dohyun’s appearance during the sound check. These images of Dohyun were shared on social media in real-time.

After Dohyun’s promised five-song performance ended, he said he would show an even better performance on the main stage and went backstage.

“Dohyun-ah, how was the sound check? Are you satisfied?”

“The sound seems to be the best today. Compared to other days. There were some disappointing aspects on other days, but today the sound is the most accurate, and I like it in many ways.”

“Okay. I’ll relay that to the sound team.”

“Yes. If there are no other problems, it would be good to go with this.”

Dohyun sat down and began to get his makeup done. Dohyun, who had changed into his first outfit, quietly received makeup as the makeup artist applied it.

‘Today is the last day my mom and dad are watching my stadium performance. It’s also the last day performing at SoFi Stadium… Let’s do well, Na Dohyun! Don’t collapse this time, and let’s make it through safely until the end!’

Dohyun steeled himself.

“Dohyun-ssi, please stand by for the stage when you’re ready!”

“Yes, I understand!”

Dohyun passed under the stage equipment and boarded the lift on the protruding stage where he would first appear.

After checking the condition of the standing microphone, Dohyun expressed his opinion that it was okay to go on stage as is.

Soon, the staff counted down. Dohyun closed his eyes. It was a moment of tension and excitement.

“Okay, going up! Ready, go!”

Dohyun gripped the standing microphone tightly and rose onto the stage. And he opened his eyes.

A purple wave filled SoFi Stadium.

Dohyun walked through the swaying purple waves.

The MR [Music Recorded] started, and Dohyun began to sing ‘One and Only’ to the fans with honey dripping from his eyes.

A purple wave embraced Dohyun.