A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 179

Dohyun rubbed his eyes, startled by the sudden ringtone, and headed to the door. Thinking it could only be his manager with such an unexpected visit, he opened the door.

“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Dohyun *hyung* [older brother or male friend]! Happy birthday to you!”

Dohyun then realized he had forgotten his own birthday. Hyunho and Seokwon urged him to blow out the candles.

*Whoosh.*

As the candles went out, Dohyun made a wish.

‘May happiness be with me and all those who love me.’

“*Hyung*, what did you wish for?”

To Seokwon’s question, Dohyun replied that it was a secret, though he could have told them. What he was more curious about was why these two, who should be busy with year-end schedules, were here at this hour.

“Aren’t you both busy?”

“We were originally going to call first… but it felt like that would ruin the surprise. So, we came secretly like this. Somehow, we managed to coordinate our schedules… *Hyung*, were you asleep? We didn’t wake you up when you were sleeping, did we?”

Dohyun chuckled at Hyunho’s worried words.

“Well, to be honest, I was somewhat asleep… but still, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come. More importantly, don’t you have schedules tomorrow?”

“Fortunately, we pre-recorded in advance, so we have time in the morning. Both Hyunho and I.”

Dohyun replied that it was a relief to Seokwon’s answer.

“Still, you know you should refrain from drinking, just in case, right?”

“Of course, *hyung*. We should. We’re meeting fans tomorrow afternoon, so we can’t meet them with swollen faces.”

“I wish I could have a drink, but I have to hold back. Sigh… you have to have a drink on your birthday… don’t you think?”

Seokwon joked.

“Good thinking. Anyway, thank you for coming at this late hour. You both must be coming from practice… aren’t you tired?”

“We are tired, but it’s okay. I feel good after celebrating *hyung’s* birthday like this.”

“That’s a relief. Would you like to have a light beer? I think beer would be okay. It wouldn’t be polite to just send away guests who came in the early morning.”

“Beer sounds great!”

At the energetic response, Dohyun went to the refrigerator and took out a few cans of beer.

“So, how’s the year-end stage preparation going? Isn’t it tough? You have to prepare a lot, after all. I ended up not performing on the year-end stage this year… I thought you guys would be busy since it’s your prime time.”

“It’s hectic. We have to show different stages for each broadcasting station, so we have to memorize the choreography, and the arrangement versions are different. Ugh… we started a month ago, and it’s still dizzying!”

“Hang in there. By the way, our travel destination has been decided, did you all get the message?”

The travel healing program with Dohyun, Seokwon, and Hyunho. The destination was set. It was none other than Jeju Island. The program was structured so that the three of them would take turns driving and stay in a guesthouse for three nights and four days.

“Yes! We got the message! I really wanted to go to Jeju Island, and I’m so glad we’re going in such a beautiful season!”

“Jeju Island is great no matter what season you go. I hope we can do busking together. Was that in the plan too?”

“I think it was? I’m excited to think about busking. It’s a chance to show off our skills, and more than anything, it’s so great to be with *hyung*!”

Seokwon looked very excited. Seeing that, Dohyun understood why Seokwon’s fans called him a ‘cat-puppy.’ He looked sharp like a cat, but his actions were like a puppy. An affectionate puppy. There was a reason why he was called a cat-puppy.

“Thank you, everyone. Thank you for saying that.”

At Dohyun’s words, Hyunho waved his hand.

“No, we’re the ones who are grateful! You gave us this opportunity! More than that, *hyung*….”

“Yeah?”

“Recently, a lot of strange posts have been uploaded to YouTube. Are you okay? I saw the company’s announcement.”

Hyunho asked candidly. Dohyun nodded at the words.

“There’s nothing to be *not* okay about. I just… I guess you experience something like that once in your life. But you know what? I feel sorry for those people’s lives.”

“Why? Is there a reason to feel sorry for them?”

Seokwon asked.

Dohyun shared his thoughts.

“They spend all their time hating and criticizing others, when they should be busy loving. So, I feel sorry for them. I don’t know who they are or where they live. They have a deep mental illness. Don’t you think?”

“Ah… that’s true. I haven’t thought that far. I try not to look at it as much as possible….”

“Actually, I try not to look at it either, but it popped up on YouTube Shorts, you know? I guess the algorithm knew it was me.”

Seokwon and Hyunho laughed at Dohyun’s jest.

“I’m glad you seem okay, *hyung*. I was really worried on the way here. I was worried that you might not be okay, that you might be worrying a lot because of that… but you seem to be sleeping well, so I’m really relieved!”

“Thank you. Still, you guys are the only ones. You’re the only ones who remember and celebrate my birthday. Of course, my fans are also celebrating, but still.”

“That’s true. The fans are celebrating, but we’re the best among your acquaintances, right?”

Hyunho said, shrugging his shoulders, and Dohyun looked at him with an admirable gaze.

“Yes, you guys are the best, really. Thank you.”

* * *

Before they knew it, the new year had arrived.

Dohyun pondered what to set as his goal for the new year.

Releasing more music, meeting more fans… he pondered among various options and decided on one.

To give the fans a big award.

The Grammy Awards were just around the corner. He wanted to receive a better award than the New Artist Award at this Grammy Awards and give it back to the fans.

The category Dohyun was aiming for was the Best Pop Solo Performance category. In addition to this, he also wanted to receive the Best Pop Vocal Album.

Of course, he was nominated in both categories in the Grammy Awards nominations released last December. As it was his second nomination, people believed without a doubt that Dohyun would receive it.

“Hmm… should I look at the tarot cards for a change?”

Dohyun, who was curious about his New Year’s fortune, took out the tarot cards. What he was most curious about was whether he could receive two awards at the Grammy Awards.

He drew exactly two cards….

[Justice]

[Judgement]

“Oh… two major arcana cards came out? Justice, Judgement card… If it’s the Justice card, it means that my past will affect what will unfold in the future, and the result will be fair and just. And….”

Dohyun picked up the Judgement card and examined it.

“Archangel Gabriel blows the trumpet, and the dead awaken. This means… if I interpret it in my favor, it means that things will be resolved in my favor. So, it also means that a turning point in life is right in front of me.”

It wasn’t bad. Rather, they were cards that could only be interpreted positively. Furthermore, since the Judgement card had the meaning of ‘rebirth,’ Dohyun liked the meaning of the card even more.

“I really want to rise to the top with two awards this time… It’s true that I’ve been active this year, and it’s also true that I’ve achieved good results… Some people say it’s a local awards ceremony, but if I can achieve good results in that area….”

Dohyun, who was muttering to himself, wished for good results at the Grammy Awards and put the cards back into the case. The tarot card case was already tattered. It had been a few years since he bought it, and he wanted to get a new case for it.

“Hmm… I want to buy new tarot cards… I want to buy a deck with only the pictures changed from the basic deck… Should I buy an oracle card that gives advice….”

Dohyun was humming and putting tarot cards in his shopping cart, but what he actually chose was a Universal Waite-style tarot deck. It was the easiest to see, so he chose to repurchase it.

* * *

As soon as the new year changed, a severe cold wave hit. There was something to do even in this cold.

Starting today, the filming of a healing travel web entertainment program on Jeju Island for three nights and four days begins. The filming crew was closely related to Hue Entertainment and had been in charge of self-produced content for singers under Hue Entertainment. Dohyun’s was one of them.

As soon as Dohyun arrived at the airport, many reporters were there. Dohyun politely greeted them, gave a brief greeting, and went to where Seokwon and Hyunho were.

“*Hyung*!”

“You’re here?”

Seokwon and Hyunho each said.

“How’s everyone’s condition? Good? Not bad?”

“Sometimes you’re like a mom… Of course, it’s good! Not bad either. From today—no, even now—the camera is rolling… *Hyung*, aren’t you taking care of only us too much? Rather, we should be taking care of *hyung*.”

Dohyun chuckled at Hyunho’s words, even frowning as he worried.

“That’s not true. It’s right to take care of each other appropriately. I’m happy just hearing that you guys will take care of everything.”

“In that case, I’ll be in charge of *hyung’s* suitcase!”

Seokwon snatched Dohyun’s carry-on suitcase and sat on it so that no one could take it.

Hyunho could have used a different strategy, but he just laughed at the situation.

“Let’s just take one suitcase each and sit down fairly.”

With those words, Dohyun sat on Seokwon’s suitcase. Hyunho quietly burst into laughter, finding the sight amusing.

“Sometimes, Seokwon and *hyung* are… like Dumb and Dumber [a reference to the 1994 comedy film].”

“Is that… so?”

It was a completely unexpected remark.

“Yes. You really are like Dumb and Dumber.”

Even though it was clearly a teasing remark, Dohyun pondered deeply. This was the first time he had been so close to not only celebrity friends but also other friends.

“I didn’t expect that. That’s how it would look.”

Kyaaaaaaaa!

While they were having a peaceful time in the boarding area before the plane took off, they heard the sound of people rushing over. In addition, they could hear cheers that could only be heard in concert halls.

‘What’s going on?’

As Dohyun wondered, the staff member with the camera turned the camera towards that side.

Dohyun, Seokwon, and Hyunho’s fans were mixed together. They were fans who came to take so-called ‘airport inside’ [photos taken inside the airport] photos. They were fans who had found out their private information and bought the same plane tickets to Jeju Island as Dohyun, Seokwon, and Hyunho. It was absurd to call them fans in that they found out their private information and rode the same plane….

These were people who couldn’t give up taking ‘airport inside’ photos even if they were on the company’s blacklist.

There were also company instructions to ignore them completely when they appeared.

“Dohyun, over here!”

“Seokwon, over here too!”

“Hyunho!”

The airport quickly became noisy. Dohyun almost frowned.

But he was a professional. He had to manage his expression even at this moment.

“Everyone, I have something to say.”

Dohyun, who couldn’t stand it anymore, stood up and continued to speak.