A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 183

The mention of people gathering at Hamdeok Beach filled the three with excitement. Seok-won and Hyun-ho, who had little busking experience, couldn’t hide their excitement. Their hearts fluttered with anticipation.

“Wow. How many people do you think will come?”

Seok-won asked the staff, his voice brimming with excitement.

“Well, I’d say at least a thousand?”

At the staff’s answer, Seok-won clenched his fist, his eyes shining with determination.

“I’m really going to make this stage unforgettable, hot enough to make everyone forget it’s a winter sea.”

Watching Seok-won’s determined expression, Do-hyun smiled reassuringly.

“Don’t be too nervous. Just show your usual skills, and that’ll be enough.”

“Hyung [older brother or male friend], but we’re the main act of ‘When the Camellia Blooms’! We have to do more than just show our skills!”

‘When the Camellia Blooms’ was the working title of the program. This was Season 1, and the plan was to film regularly every season in the future.

“For our show to establish itself in the long term, it’s true that this performance needs to be successful… but still, don’t feel too pressured. Let’s take it slow and do it well!”

Do-hyun soothed them in a soft voice. But his juniors weren’t easily calmed.

“What do you all want and hope for from today’s performance?”

At Do-hyun’s question, Hyun-ho answered first.

“Making memories with hyung? Honestly, it would be great if a lot of people came… but what I’m looking forward to more is making memories in Jeju, I guess?”

Seok-won nodded in agreement.

“That’s right. Other things are important, but making memories with hyung comes first.”

Do-hyun smiled at his juniors’ heartfelt words.

“I’m grateful that you all feel that way. Thanks to you, I feel like I’m making memories, one by one, too.”

In a heartwarming atmosphere, the three headed to Hamdeok Beach.

* * *

“Wow. How long has it been? It’s been so long since I’ve come to see Do-hyun.”

The owner of the voice, filled with emotion, was none other than reporter Yoo Ha-na. It had been a while since she saw him as a fan, without the professional obligations of a reporter. Next to her was reporter Yoon Min-hye.

Reporter Yoo Ha-na was armed with a telephoto lens and a DSLR, while reporter Yoon Min-hye was holding a camcorder. Yoon had recently purchased the camcorder specifically to film Do-hyun.

“Senior [term of respect for a senior colleague], you still saw Do-hyun during interviews.”

“That was an official setting. It wasn’t a place where I could freely express myself as a fan. But coming to an event like this makes me feel like I’m doing fan activities for the first time in a while, so I feel great. I prefer seeing him freely like this. And the seats are amazing too.”

How long had it been since an event like this? Reporter Yoo and reporter Yoon were lucky enough to snag front-row seats. Yoon decided to start a ‘jjikdeok’ [a Korean term for someone who takes and shares photos/videos of idols] account with Yoo, as she had invested a lot of money in equipment.

“I want to film Do-hyun well today. It’s my first time filming Do-hyun since buying the camcorder, so I’m worried my hands will tremble.”

Yoo fixed Yoon’s camcorder on a tripod and explained that she just needed to press the remote control properly.

“Since we’re sitting in such good seats, I want to create a legendary fancam [fan-taken video]. After buying the equipment, I understand the desire of ‘jjikdeoks’. Now I know why good seats are important, why they stay up for days to get them. And it’s really great because I have senior next to me.”

“Me too. I had a ‘deok-mate’ [fan-mate] before, but I was a little lonely when I went alone… It’s so great to do ‘deokjil’ [fan activities] with someone in the same industry. Also, there’s something that only people in the same industry can understand.”

“That’s right. Other people just envy us, but there’s something only people in the industry can know. I think meeting senior while doing this job is a stroke of luck.”

That’s when they were talking back and forth.

Kyaaaaaaaa?!

A scream erupted from behind.

“Huk… Do-hyun must have arrived.”

At Yoon’s mutter, Yoo Ha-na got up from her chair and looked behind her. She saw Do-hyun standing far away.

Dugun, dugun [sound of a heart beating].

The meeting between singer Na Do-hyun and fan Yoo Ha-na was a long time coming.

* * *

Do-hyun, Seok-won, and Hyun-ho moved to the front of the stage. At that moment, Do-hyun made eye contact with reporter Yoo Ha-na. And he realized that the person sitting next to her also had a familiar face.

‘…Ah. The other person is a reporter too.’

Realizing that, Do-hyun met the camera’s gaze as if it were his usual fan service and waved.

Reporter Yoo was only in charge of photos, so it didn’t matter, but reporter Yoon bit her lip tightly, worried that even the slightest noise she made would be mixed into the video. Just being able to see Do-hyun so freely was a gift.

The two knew that Do-hyun had left for Jeju Island with Seok-won and Hyun-ho, and after checking with the agency, they confirmed that they were planning to busk, so they booked a flight to Jeju. It was a same-day flight. They worried they wouldn’t be able to get good seats, but luckily, as soon as they got off the plane, the staff’s announcement came up, so they were able to come to Hamdeok Beach right away.

Anyway… Do-hyun smiled at reporters Yoo and Yoon, who were filming him, and waved his hand at the cameras everywhere.

“Hello, everyone. I’m singer Na Do-hyun.”

“Hello. I’m really nervous! I’m Icarus’s Hyun-ho!”

“I’m also nervous to be able to perform on such a stage with such great seniors. I’m Seok-won!”

Kyaaaaaaaa?!

Cheers erupted, and Hyun-ho tuned his guitar. When it was tuned to some extent, the full-fledged stage began.

Fans who were seeing Do-hyun’s Korean event for the first time in a while, and seeing him perform with the two people he usually mentioned as close friends, were thrilled with the opportunity.

Seeing the fans smiling, a smile lingered on Do-hyun’s lips.

‘I hope we’re always this happy… like when the World Card came out.’

The three’s vocal harmony was excellent. The audience turned on their cell phone flashlights to create a sea of light, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Chak, chak, chak, chak!

The sound of camera shutters was constant. This was because not only Yoo Ha-na, but also many of Do-hyun’s ‘jjikdeoks’ had come, as well as Seok-won and Hyun-ho’s fans.

After successfully finishing the first song, the three held hot packs in their hands and trembled slightly from the cold, but looked at the audience and smiled brightly.

“Thank you for coming even though it’s cold!”

Do-hyun greeted first. Then Hyun-ho and Seok-won added their thanks.

“This event was prepared as a surprise gift, and we are so grateful that you came! We also have a special stage prepared for today! Please look forward to that song too!”

“Ah, now that I think about it, this program that the three of us are appearing in has a working title. It’s ‘When the Camellia Blooms’. Right now, the camellias are blooming very beautifully in Jeju, right? So maybe… I think you’ll be able to meet us every winter with this program!”

“Uwoaaaaaaa! Please do it every year! Let’s go to a warmer place next year!”

“Haha… thank you. We’ll go to a warmer place. Where should we go?”

Unlike his nervous appearance earlier, Hyun-ho joked and responded to the audience, drawing more cheers.

While the third song was progressing smoothly….

Reporter Yoo took pictures of Do-hyun and uploaded preview photos to social media. The number of shares exploded almost instantly.

She had no time to enjoy the fun. She was completely focused on taking pictures of Do-hyun.

Reporter Yoon also had no time to pay attention to Yoo Ha-na next to her. She had to constantly monitor whether the video being filmed in 4K was lagging, whether it was shaking, or whether the focus was off.

While the stage was in full swing and the atmosphere was reaching its peak, it happened.

“Hey! It’s too noisy! My business is suffering because of you! There are a lot of people, but no one comes to my store!”

The moment they were about to move on to the next song, a man from a nearby restaurant pushed through the crowd and shouted.

It was a stage invasion.

Do-hyun, Seok-won, and Hyun-ho froze slightly, looking at the restaurant owner, completely unprepared for this situation.

“…I’m sorry.”

And Yoo, who was watching this unfold, thought the situation was ruined.

If someone disrupts the stage, there will be an article… and if it’s about Do-hyun, the article will be even bigger.

“Min-hye… we’re doomed. I guess we’re destined to write an article.”

“…Senior, you think so too? Me too… I’d rather we write the article than some other person writing it poorly….”

So the two took out their laptops from their bags.

“Haa… should I mark it as ‘exclusive’ or not….”

Yoo sighed and asked Yoon.

“If senior marks it as ‘exclusive’, I’ll send out the article right away… Oh my, really….”

“Because of you guys! My business is failing! It’s not working!”

“I’m sorry, but we’re performing with permission… you can’t do this here….”

The director hurriedly stepped in, but it was already too late.

“No, who says you can sing here? Huh? Shouldn’t we be able to do business too? You’re all gathered here, but only flies are flying around my restaurant. What are you trying to do?”

The director tried to stop him, but the man grabbed Do-hyun’s collar, who was sitting and singing, and pulled him up.

“Hey, say something. Huh? You seem to be the oldest of these guys. Is it okay to just sing here?”

Caught off guard, Do-hyun apologized and tried to loosen his collar. However, the restaurant owner tightened his grip.

“I’m sorry, but can you let go of my collar first? I don’t understand why I should be grabbed by the collar just because I’m singing here.”

Do-hyun spoke as quietly as possible so that the audience couldn’t hear. However, people in the audience were live-streaming the current situation on social media, making it a difficult situation.

“I’m sorry, Mr. President [common term of respect for a business owner]. There are only a few songs left… we’ll visit your restaurant for a company dinner….”

“I’ve already lost business today! Is it okay to just say you’ll come for a company dinner? Huh?”

The director stepped in to stop him, but the restaurant owner wouldn’t back down.

“Then what can I do for you?”

Do-hyun used his strength to remove the restaurant owner’s hand. The restaurant owner seemed quite taken aback by Do-hyun’s grip.

“Th, that is….”

“I’ll ask you again. What can I do for you?”

Do-hyun’s eyes were cold, but a smile played on his lips, sending a chill down the restaurant owner’s spine.

“…Ah, no. Why is a young person getting angry? I’m acting out like this because my business is failing….”

“I’m sorry, but I’ve never been angry. I’ll ask you again. What can I do for you?”