A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 189

Drones buzzed around the concert venue, officially cleared for launch by Seoul at the broadcasting station’s request. The crew was ecstatic, filming the massive crowd to their heart’s content.

“Wow… there seem to be a lot of reporters today. I should be extra careful,” Reporter Yu Hana whispered to reporter Yun Min-hye as they stood in line to pre-purchase merchandise.

“I know, right? The atmosphere is so electric today, I feel like my hands are going to burn.”

“We were so smart to bring masks and scarves. And taking a half-day off this morning was a stroke of genius.”

Indeed, they had taken a half-day off, armed with large tote bags, to snag merchandise before the performance. A tip from the Hu Entertainment PR team had led them to disguise themselves, hoping to avoid recognition from other reporters.

“After going to this extent, no one will recognize us, right?”

“They shouldn’t. If they do, *they’re* the strange ones. And honestly, everyone knows Na Do-hyun is a popular singer among reporters these days. We haven’t done anything wrong. Reporters are people too; they can be fans.”

“I know that very well. Ah, but I’m really looking forward to seeing what he’ll show us at this concert, *sunbae* [senior colleague].”

Yu Hana chuckled, watching Yun Min-hye’s excitement.

“You seem like the newest fan among Do-hyun’s fans. When I think about it, we’ve known each other for quite a while, haven’t we? How many years has it been already…?”

“I know, right! *Sunbae*, doesn’t time fly by so fast? Maybe it’s because Do-hyun is so active. Or maybe it’s because content keeps dropping every day without a break. I really feel like time is flying. No matter how tired I am, if I watch one of Do-hyun’s videos that came out today after work, time passes quickly, and then it’s time to go to work again.”

“Besides, Do-hyun is really going all-in on videos these days. I think it’s great that he edits his own vlogs.”

As Yu Hana said, Na Do-hyun had recently expanded his interests to video production.

He not only participated directly in music video directing but also learned to edit his own vlog videos without relying on staff.

Fans naturally loved these changes in Do-hyun.

If the staff did it, the quality might be technically higher, but the personal touches fans craved would be missing. Because Do-hyun edited himself, he knew exactly what details his fans obsessed over, which became a major selling point.

“Do you remember Do-hyun saying he wanted to shoot an independent film?”

“Of course. How could I forget? I love the idea of Do-hyun shooting an independent film. Ah, a junior in our company who covers plays and musicals said Do-hyun might be joining a new musical after this concert?”

Yu Hana whispered cautiously, as if afraid of being overheard.

“…Oh? Do-hyun is appearing in a musical again?”

“Yeah. That’s what I heard. It seems like he’s been cast, but the industry is very strict about embargoes. There’s a risk of backlash if the singer promotes it prematurely, so Do-hyun seems to be cautious… I’m going to see all the performances this time.”

“Wow, that’s amazing. Do-hyun really feels like a superstar. What’s the play?”

“It’s… *Hedwig*, they say?”

“…What? *Hedwig*?!”

“Shh. Everyone will hear.”

If it’s *Hedwig*, isn’t that one of the most well-known musicals?

This musical, which tells the story of a transgender person, is incredibly popular.

“Then… he’ll be Dodwig?”

“Yeah. He’ll be Dodwig. Do-hyun seems to be booked solid this year. The North American World Cup will be held this year, so he’ll go there to sing the theme song and act as a promotional ambassador. And then he’s expected to join a musical. I really love that Na Do-hyun’s *deokjil* [fandom activities/obsession] never runs out of content.”

“*Sunbae*. I really love just imagining Dodwig. My heart feels like it’s going to burst. *Hedwig* is a musical that I’ve seen several times with famous actors… and he’s appearing in *Hedwig* of all things!”

Yun Min-hye’s eyes were teary. She seemed deeply moved just by hearing about Do-hyun’s potential role.

“Look forward to it. This year too, Na Do-hyun will be different.”

* * *

“Do-hyun *oppa* [term used by females to refer to older brothers or male friends], makeup is done!”

Do-hyun opened his eyes, which had been closed.

He was usually immersed in his work in the studio, but now it was different.

He was the very image of a ‘superstar’.

His intense eye makeup alone created an overwhelming charisma.

Do-hyun looked at the five outfits he would be wearing today, displayed in order.

There wasn’t a single one he didn’t like.

This must be all the stylists’ hard work.

Do-hyun thought he should give special thanks to the stylists and makeup artists after the concert.

‘I need to take good care of the staff. I wonder what kind of gift would be good….’

“The outfit for the press conference is this one; would you like to try it on first?”

The stylist came and offered Do-hyun the clothes.

Do-hyun nodded, looking at the clothes hanging on the hanger.

It wouldn’t be bad to wear it in advance.

“By the way, Do-hyun *oppa*, you seem to have lost a little more weight. Is it because you’ve been working hard preparing for the performance? Your waistline is a little more defined.”

“Yeah. But it’s not just about losing weight; it’s about building my abs. My abs have become more solid. There’s a crop top in today’s outfits, right? It was made for a special stage. That’s why I had to make my abs even more defined, so my waistline might have gotten a little smaller.”

Among the stages Do-hyun had prepared was a sexy concept stage – a level of sexy that would make fans faint if they knew. Do-hyun felt a surge of pride thinking about today’s stage, where he would wear a crop top and reveal his abs slightly, creating a tantalizingly visible effect.

‘…I’ve shown you various sides of myself, but today’s Do-hyun will be an unforgettable memory for the fans.’

Do-hyun smiled, imagining this.

Do-hyun had always been on the ‘conservative’ side. He wore clothes with almost no exposure, despite having a good physique, and he was a little hesitant about showing it off.

However, today was different. He was planning to expose himself on purpose.

That’s why the concert’s age limit was raised to 15.

‘Especially since fans called me a conservative man in terms of my upper body. It doesn’t matter anymore, though. I’m going to tear up and destroy today’s stage.’

* * *

5 p.m. Press conference site inside the concert hall.

There wasn’t even room to stand due to the number of reporters.

Do-hyun was getting updates on the situation.

Kang-ho was also with him today.

Kang-ho, who would be getting married soon after this performance.

He asked Do-hyun to sing ‘One and Only’ as a congratulatory song.

As Do-hyun’s former manager, Kang-ho knew how to relieve Do-hyun’s tension when he was nervous and other details like that.

“Do-hyun, you need to drink an iced Americano to relieve some tension. Shall I get it for you?”

“*Hyung* [term used by males to refer to older brothers or male friends]. It’s okay. I can do it myself.”

“Still, doing these kinds of things is what a manager does.”

“It’s okay, Ho-ya *hyung*. I’ll do it. Where are the drinks?”

Kang-ho decided it would be better for him to bring it.

Kang-ho quickly brought an iced Americano. Do-hyun took a long sip of the drink and then entered the press conference.

“Hello, reporters. Nice to meet you!”

The strobe lights started to flash brilliantly.

No matter how many times he experienced it, he never got used to the light of these strobe lights.

It was flashing so intensely that his eyes hurt.

“Hello, this is Na Do-hyun. I would like to thank all the reporters who came to cover today’s performance. Thank you!”

“Woah! Do-hyun-ssi! What is the highlight of today’s performance? Please spoil us a little with a key choreography move or something that will be a highlight!”

At a reporter’s shout, Do-hyun wondered what to do and then made a pose of stroking his neck.

“Please do the same pose on this side too!”

“Over here too!”

Do-hyun posed, stroking his neck in the order of right, left, and center.

Then, there was a request to make a heart in a normal way.

Do-hyun made all kinds of hearts, such as biting hearts, cheek hearts, head hearts, and index finger thumb hearts.

Fifteen minutes of the one-hour press conference were spent on photo time.

As numerous photos were being uploaded, Do-hyun’s press conference proceeded.

“Reporters, please feel free to ask questions. Please understand that there is a time limit as it is being held before the performance!”

At that time, the first to raise his hand was a male reporter.

“Hello, I’m reporter Ha Dong-seok. It’s not that, Do-hyun-ssi. This concert is also the first concert in Korea in about a year and three months, and it’s also being held after setting a record of 8 Grammy Awards. I’m curious about what you paid attention to in holding this encore concert!”

Do-hyun grabbed the microphone and opened his mouth.

“First of all, I tried to create a great experience for the fans – something they could see, hear, enjoy, and participate in. I also prepared a set list to support that. The stage where I stroked my neck earlier… I think you can really look forward to that!”

At Do-hyun’s energetic answer, the eyes of several reporters lit up. Among them were reporters Yu Hana and Yun Min-hye.

“Do-hyun-ssi, didn’t you feel any pressure about the concert stage after winning 8 Grammy Awards?”

“I would be lying if I said no. But because there are fans waiting for me, I always kept them in mind and thought deeply! The driving force that allowed me to gain strength was none other than the fans.”

“I see! Thank you for your good answer!”

Just as the press conference was flowing smoothly in a warm atmosphere, a male reporter raised his hand.

He was a reporter dressed in all black from head to toe.

It was also a face no one recognized.

Some reporters murmured that he was a new reporter, saying it was the first time they had seen him.

In particular, the atmosphere on the scene was subtly subdued because he was surrounded by a strangely gloomy aura.

“Yes, reporter. Please ask your question.”

“Do-hyun-ssi, I’m sorry to ask this kind of question on a happy day, but according to rumors, there are whispers that you discriminate against fans. Is that true? Is the reason for preparing different songs for each performance because of that? There are also rumors of regional discrimination.”

Saaaah?

Everyone’s expression hardened. The reporters who had a favorable impression of Do-hyun turned to look at the reporter.