A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 201

It was truly reassuring to have someone on my side in this distant, foreign land.

My supporter who had been watching over my performances.

I smiled brightly at Reporter Yoo’s camera.

Around Reporter Yoo, I could see other home master fansites [fansites dedicated to specific celebrities] taking pictures of me.

I wanted to go down to their seats and thank them all, but I didn’t think that was what they wanted.

While I was waving at them, I missed something in the game.

Goooooooal!

A goal was scored.

The managers couldn’t hide their joy.

There was a possibility that the opening game would end in a draw, or that the host country would lose—like the Qatar World Cup—but thankfully, the United States, one of the host countries, had scored.

They say the host country has God’s grace.

I turned my attention away from the people filming me and focused on the game with my managers.

It definitely felt different watching a soccer game live compared to watching it at home.

I could feel the excitement.

From the soccer ball soaring high into the air and flying to the other side of the field, to the players running around busily… the game was simply fun.

After 45 minutes passed, there were 3 minutes of added time.

I left the stadium with one of the managers.

The reason was that staying too long wouldn’t be good when trying to leave later, to avoid the crowds.

I was a little sad that I couldn’t watch more of the game, but I decided it was better to avoid getting caught in the crowd and having something happen.

“Hyung [older brother/male friend], you should just go back and watch the soccer game. It’s a waste of the ticket. I’ll go to the hotel alone today.”

“A manager has to take care of these things. Who else would? And to be honest, it’s not like it’s a Korean game today. We can watch the Korean games until the end. I came to monitor your performance anyway, so it’s okay.”

“But one question. Did you really bet on South Korea?”

At my joking tone, the manager cleared his throat.

He must have.

There was no other reason for him to be so taken aback.

“You did, didn’t you, Hyung.”

“No, that’s….”

“It’s possible to do it. But isn’t this kind of illegal? Trading with inside information?”

“It is inside information, but… what if the tarot reading is wrong?”

“Have you ever seen it be wrong?”

The manager shook his head at that.

“See? It hasn’t. It’s going to happen. I still remember the card section at the 2002 World Cup, ‘Dreams Come True’.”

“…You still remember that? You’re amazing. How old were you then….”

“I was young. Anyway, let’s go to the hotel.”

* * *

The opening match of the World Cup went smoothly, and it was the day of South Korea’s first group stage match.

Dohyun left the hotel early in the morning with his manager and bodyguards.

Today was the day he would meet with the national team.

It was also the day he would meet them as an ambassador and deliver a message of support.

“Hoo… I’m nervous today… I heard that the player who scored multiple goals last time is here… I wonder if I can get his autograph?”

The manager was hopeful that he could get an autograph from Cho Gyu-seong, who had gained attention for scoring multiple goals at the Qatar World Cup and was participating as a national team member. He was sure he could get his autograph.

Dohyun said to his manager.

“I’ll ask him for you. Would that work?”

“Oh… asking him… I’d be grateful if you did! It’s an honor to be able to meet these national team players….”

The managers’ eyes sparkled with energy for the first time in a while.

The managers, who had been bored watching soccer games in their hotel rooms after the opening ceremony, grumbled that they wanted to see the Korean game soon.

“So, what else is on the schedule today besides meeting with the national team?”

Dohyun kept records himself, but he always checked to make sure he hadn’t missed anything.

“Oh, that’s it for today. Ah, come to think of it, didn’t you have a meeting with Lee Rae in two days?”

A meeting with Lee Rae, the label’s first artist.

It was scheduled to take place in two days.

After adjusting the schedule, it was confirmed for two days later.

“Right? But it’s not on today’s schedule… Is the contract ready?”

At that, the manager nodded.

“I hope it’s clear that she’s affiliated with The Dreamer, a sub-label, not Hue Entertainment.”

“Of course, it’s written that way. I’ll deliver the completed contract to your room after today’s schedule.”

“Yes, thank you, Hyung.”

As they talked and moved, they arrived at the stadium.

“Wow… I’m nervous.”

Dohyun was also nervous because it was his first time meeting the national team. He was also excited.

“I’m nervous too, really… How can I be so nervous?”

“Me too. I’m nervous too.”

“You look like you’re not nervous at all.”

“Hey, you can’t tell by looking at my face.”

Dohyun quickly defended himself when the managers tried to tease him.

“Well… there aren’t many singers who have performed live on the World Cup stage. You do seem tough, though….”

“Tough? Isn’t it obvious? There are people who came to see my performance at the opening ceremony… I can’t not do that much for them.”

“…That’s why I said you’re tough. And it’s not like you didn’t do well on stage. You killed it. Do you know that the video of your performance that FIFA officially uploaded has already surpassed 10 million views? And it hasn’t even been a few days since the World Cup started?”

Dohyun had seen the video, but he hadn’t checked that far.

“Oh, really?”

“Yeah. It’s already surpassed 10 million views. At this rate, it looks like Na Dohyun’s 100 million view record will be set again. Dohyun-ssi [Mr./Ms. Dohyun], a word of 感想 [thoughts/impressions], please.”

Dohyun burst out laughing at the sudden reporter mode.

“Thank you. First of all, I want to say thank you for liking my performance.”

Dohyun also responded in kind.

Another staff member was filming the scene because it was funny.

The national team heard that Dohyun had arrived and came over, wiping their sweat.

“Hello! I’m Na Dohyun! I came to visit to cheer you on!”

Dohyun shouted in a loud voice.

“Wow… Na Dohyun-ssi is visiting us like this!”

Son Heung-min, who would be retiring from the national team after this World Cup, spoke on behalf of the team.

“No, it’s natural for me, as an ambassador, to visit. I want to tell you all to cheer up! And I hope you show us a great game! This is Korea, this is what we’re like.”

“We will do that. Thank you!”

“Okay, let’s gather together, take pictures, and exchange autographs!”

At that, Dohyun and the national team gathered and posed for the camera.

Click, click?

After taking several pictures, they exchanged autographs.

Dohyun received autographs for his managers as well.

After Cho Gyu-seong, Son Heung-min was naturally the most popular.

Then Hwang Hee-chan.

The popularity of these three players seemed to soar into the sky.

The managers stood next to Dohyun and offered words of encouragement to the players.

Son Heung-min spoke to Dohyun first.

“Your new song is so good. I got emotional watching your performance at the opening ceremony.”

“Haha… Thank you. I didn’t participate in writing the lyrics or composing this time, but I did participate in the producing. I’m glad to hear that it’s getting such a good response.”

“Ah! And while I’m at it, can I ask you something? Is it possible to follow each other on social media?”

Dohyun naturally replied that it was possible, given his proactive attitude.

“Please contact me anytime when you come to Korea! I’m not a soccer fanatic, but I watch games with my managers from time to time.”

Son Heung-min replied that he would at Dohyun’s words.

Dohyun had prepared about 50 signed albums just in case.

He gave them all to the players and gave the rest to the coaches and staff.

“Is there anyone who hasn’t received a signed album?”

Dohyun asked in a loud voice.

Then some people said that they didn’t have Dohyun’s signed album yet and wanted to receive one.

So the manager went to the car to get the signed albums.

When he returned, Dohyun signed them again and handed them out.

“In many ways… today is a very meaningful day. I’ll be watching the game! I hope you show us a great performance!”

At that moment.

A player stepped forward and asked Dohyun.

“…I’m actually a fan of Dohyun-ssi, so I’m subscribed to your YouTube channel. I saw a comment in one of the videos saying that you’re sure Korea will advance to the semi-finals. Did you see a tarot reading? You’re famous for tarot readings.”

Faced with the player’s serious question, Dohyun wondered what to answer.

If he told him that he had seen a tarot reading, he might be able to play the game with confidence, but it could also lead to a situation where he played the game carelessly.

After thinking this far, Dohyun answered the player.

“Of course, I did see a tarot reading, but… it wasn’t related to soccer. I only saw it about whether I could do well on stage. I thought it would be boring to know the results of the Korean game. So, everyone, please fight!”