A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 173

As Do-hyun entered with a spirited greeting, everyone looked toward the entrance, surprised.

It was unbelievable that a global top star was acting with the enthusiasm of a rookie. Seeing this, reporter Yoo Hana’s shoulders lifted with pride. She wanted to shout, ‘This is my singer!’ He was truly her love, her pride.

“Hello, Do-hyun. I’m Yoo Hana, the reporter who will be conducting the interview today.”

“Hello, reporter. Thank you for the interview today. I look forward to working with you.”

Do-hyun and the PR team leader followed Yoo Hana into the conference room. Yoo Hana wanted to show off Do-hyun’s radiant beauty to the world, but she held back for now.

She planned to ask Do-hyun for a selfie after the interview. Of course, she was also mindful that they should take a picture together to remember the occasion. ‘When else could I take a picture without worrying about what others thought?’ she mused.

“Do-hyun, this is the first time we’ve had a proper interview like this.”

“Indeed. I’ve often seen you asking questions from the press section. This is the first time we’ve had a formal introduction.”

Do-hyun spoke as if he were meeting Yoo Hana for the first time. Yoo Hana played along, creating a playful dynamic between a singer and their fan.

The PR team leader and Kang-ho had no idea that the two were actually a singer and fan, or that Yoo Hana was such an enthusiastic fan. They had no way of knowing; Do-hyun hadn’t told them. In a way, it was their little secret.

“First of all, congratulations on reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Your momentum is extraordinary. At this rate, you might even make it to the end of the year, or at least until the Christmas season.”

“Oh my… thank you! I hope so too. I think it’s a gift from my fans.”

“Your love for your fans is well-known.”

“I believe that without my fans, there would be no Na Do-hyun. I was able to win ‘The First Singer’ [a fictional singing competition] season 1 because of them. They came to see my performances, and even if they couldn’t, they sent messages of support. I’m always grateful.”

“That’s why you’re famous for including at least one fan song on every album.”

The interview flowed smoothly. The PR team leader smiled contentedly, thinking that this interview would turn out quite well.

“That’s right. I think fan songs are the easiest to write. Have you listened to my fan songs, reporter? If so, which one do you like the most?”

“I’d have to say… ‘One and Only’ from your first full-length album. It’s been my ringtone ever since.”

“Ah! Is that so! Oh, I don’t think I’ve received your business card, reporter.”

“Ah… I forgot to give it to you. Here it is. Let me introduce myself again. I’m Yoo Hana.”

“Yes, Yoo Hana! Nice to meet you. Anyway, to continue our story… ‘One and Only’ seems to be overwhelmingly popular. I feel even better knowing that you like it too.”

“Haha… it’s nothing really… So, you announced an encore concert in Seoul at the end of your Berlin performance. What songs are you planning to perform at the encore concert? You could probably create an entire setlist just from the fan songs you’ve released so far, right?”

Do-hyun smiled at Yoo Hana’s playful remark.

“I’m currently planning the setlist with a focus on organic connection. I always prioritize organic connection when I work. If you’ve seen my performances before or checked the setlists online, you’ll know that the songs I perform at concerts have an organic connection based on the VCRs .”

“So, you focus on organic connection. I’ve definitely felt that when watching your performances.”

Do-hyun looked impressed by Yoo Hana’s words.

“Really? I thought that some reporters might like my albums, while others might not be very interested… I didn’t think you’d notice the difference in organic connection.”

“Well, I end up listening to all the songs on your albums. I’ll start playing the first song, and before I know it, the last song is finished. That’s how good it is. It also means that the album is generally well-structured.”

The PR team leader chimed in with additional explanation.

“You have no idea how much Do-hyun suffers when he’s releasing an album. He worries even more about the organic connection and pays a lot of attention to the promotional materials. In fact, there are many people who don’t even care about their promotional materials… Do-hyun is very attached to his songs. Reporter, please take good care of him!”

*’…I would have taken good care of him even if you didn’t say anything…’*

Yoo Hana swallowed the words that were rising in her throat. She wasn’t just a fan right now; she was a team leader reporter conducting an exclusive interview with a superstar. Therefore, it was necessary to maintain a professional image.

“Yes, I will. But you don’t have to worry. Do-hyun is very articulate.”

“Ah… is that so? Was I interrupting unnecessarily?”

Even if an interview is in progress, it becomes a headache when the PR team starts to interfere. Sometimes, the PR team ends up saying what the celebrity should be saying. Yoo Hana gave a look to prevent that from happening, but the PR team leader was not easy to deter. Seeing the tense standoff between the two, Do-hyun quickly spoke up.

“Well-structured… Thank you! Reporter. I don’t think I’ve been wasting my time. I’m so honored that you feel that way!”

“No, I should be thanking you for becoming a singer who represents Korea with such great songs. I’ve had a few opportunities to travel abroad recently… and foreigners know your name and are interested in Korea. I realized that this is what K-pop is all about. You’ve helped break the prejudice that K-pop is only about boy groups. What are your thoughts on that?”

Do-hyun chuckled at those words. It was an excessive expression, but it was true. It felt like more love than he deserved right now. Of course, it was even more so because he knew that the interviewer was his fan. If it were a different reporter, he could imagine how they would have written the headline.

“I saw in a recent article… that a reporter used the expression ‘the heart of K-pop’.”

Yoo Hana’s expression changed instantly. It was an article she had written, an article where she had gone all out with her fangirling.

“Did you… perhaps write that, reporter? I didn’t check the reporter’s name.”

“Yes, I wrote that article. Was I caught? Is my fan heart showing here?”

The PR team leader was simply laughing, finding the situation amusing.

“You’re something, reporter… Well, I’ve heard that there are many reporters who are fans of our Do-hyun.”

“Ah… is that so?”

The PR team leader revealed that he had received many requests to get Do-hyun’s autograph.

“Yes. Getting Do-hyun’s autograph is basic, and I’ve even heard requests like, ‘Can’t you give me a selfie separately?’ Ah, is what I’m saying a secret to the other reporters?”

“Of course. Of course. Then, I’m going to take a picture with Do-hyun after the interview today. That’s okay, right?”

“Of course! However… I’d appreciate it if you could post it on social media after the interview is released. There’s an embargo, after all.”

Yoo Hana nodded at the PR team leader’s words and looked back at Do-hyun, asking a question.

“We were interrupted like this. Do-hyun…”

“Ah, you two continue the interview. I have a phone call…”

The PR team leader briefly left the room. A silence fell between the two.

“Reporter, I saw you at Wembley too.”

Do-hyun spoke first.

“You didn’t come to the other European tours, did you? I looked for you in the audience, but I couldn’t find you.”

“Well, I couldn’t go because I used up all my annual leave and monthly leave.”

“I see… no wonder. I was surprised because I didn’t see any familiar faces.”

“Why would you be surprised? Your jokes are something else, Do-hyun.”

“That’s right.”

As Do-hyun was about to say more, the PR team leader hurried back in.

“Did I interrupt you? You two were so quiet…”

“No. Not at all. Then, Do-hyun, let’s continue with the next question.”

Yoo Hana continued the interview as if the previous conversation had never happened.

The interview, which lasted about an hour and a half, came to an end. Afterwards, Yoo Hana granted the requests of her junior reporters who wanted to take pictures with Do-hyun. Do-hyun, with his fan service spirit, took pictures with everyone and didn’t forget to give a polite greeting to the director.

After finishing his schedule, Do-hyun got into the car. Kang-ho was dozing off.

“Hyung [Korean honorific for older brother or male friend], I’m here. The team leader too.”

“Huh? Oh… Let’s go to the company!”

Kang-ho quickly stretched and drove the car to the company.