A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 29

I was deep in thought.

Because I was now in competition with Hyo-seop.

Hyo-seop, who had Gangnam Station as his first choice, went to the very end because Gangnam Station didn’t come up in the first round.

However, in the meantime, someone else might choose Gangnam Station, expecting that crowds would gather and they could get a good score.

I figured it would be better if I picked it myself.

I wasn’t sure if my soulful voice would suit the crowded Gangnam Station, but shouldn’t I try it first to find out?

“What will you do?”

“I’ll choose Gangnam Station.”

“……Ah.”

A sigh was heard. It was Hyo-seop’s sigh.

I’m sorry, Hyo-seop. But I thought this might be better for you.

With that thought, I stepped back.

The next people also answered where they wanted to go in the interview.

“I wanted to go to Gangnam Station… but the selection is already over.”

“Me too, Gangnam Station…….”

“Gangnam Station seems like a good place to win…….”

Everyone was talking about Gangnam Station.

Even if I hadn’t chosen Gangnam Station, someone else would have picked it.

Since it was an individual competition and everyone was a rival, it was better not to feel guilty with friendliness.

I firmly believed that was the right choice.

As Gangnam Station was taken first, the others expressed their regret.

From Cheonggye Plaza to Yeonnam-dong, all 10 were selected.

Strangely enough, Yeonnam-dong, which no one wanted, ended up in Hyo-seop’s hands.

“Well, is everyone satisfied?”

Of course, everyone had no choice but to be unsatisfied.

“It’s a bit disappointing.”

Participant number 33, Hyo-seop, said.

Then the others also expressed their intention to pick a different place if they were given another chance.

The only one who kept his mouth shut was participant number 41. Since he had picked the place he wanted, he had no interest in anything else.

“I think participant number 23 would also like to pick a different place, right?”

At that question, I hesitated for a moment, looked at Hyo-seop, and answered.

“I want to switch places with participant number 33!”

It was also because I felt strongly that it had to be Yeonnam-dong.

“Participant number 33, if number 23 asks to switch, are you willing to switch places?”

“Yes!”

Hyo-seop’s loud answer echoed.

“I see. But a second chance will not be given!”

“Ah…….”

“Oh…….”

The other participants let out sighs, perhaps having had some hope.

That was the same for me. How great would it have been if I could have changed places?

Instead of the location, I had the idea of choosing a song that could bring out my voice.

‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,’ which I had practiced with Hyo-seop, suddenly came to mind.

Alright.

I should sing that song at this Gangnam Station busking!

After returning to the dorm, I thought I should draw a card to see if the Gangnam Station busking would go well.

Tak, tak, tak, tak!

The sound of shuffling cards was heard cheerfully, and I did a spread [a tarot card layout].

There are many cards that catch my eye today.

Since I won’t be drawing cards for a few days anyway, I should draw them!

I drew three cards that had an aura that particularly caught my eye.

I slowly flipped them over from the left.

[King of Wands]

[Queen of Wands]

[The Empress]

Ooh……!

King of Wands and Queen of Wands. A couple’s harmony came out. First of all, it was read as being able to do it passionately and with full of will.

On top of that, the Empress card, symbolizing abundance!

With this combination, I was convinced that the Gangnam Station busking would be successful enough.

Please, please, let’s take first place this time!

* * *

After the first competition, I was given a chance to go outside for only one day.

Before stopping by my house, I headed to the company, HU Entertainment.

I wanted to hear A&R [Artists and Repertoire] Team Leader Lee Jun-hyuk’s opinion of me.

Whether I had chosen the right song, or whether I should arrange it and show off my guitar playing.

“Wow! It’s Na Do-hyun!”

“Hey, take a picture!”

“Do-hyun oppa! Please look over here!”

“Do-hyun oppa, this way!”

“Get out of the way! I came first to take a picture of Do-hyun!”

All sorts of sounds were heard.

It was popularity I had never enjoyed before.

The sight of people fighting fiercely to take pictures of me.

Before scanning my employee ID and going inside, I greeted the people.

Because I know that I have to treat them fairly so that there is no noise among the fans.

“Everyone, this is Na Do-hyun! Thank you for supporting me and coming to see me like this!”

As I bowed, some people held out their cell phones asking me to take a selfie.

However, since I had to spend the day tightly, I politely declined and went inside the company.

When I reached the floor where PD [Production Director] Lee Jun-hyuk was, I saw PD Lee Jun-hyuk getting coffee from the coffee machine.

“PD-nim, hello!”

At my voice, PD Lee Jun-hyuk turned his head.

“Oh, hello. Long time no see. I enjoyed the competition. Are you on vacation today?”

“Yes! That’s right. It’s a vacation. So I came to the company to see PD-nim.”

“Have you chosen a song?”

“Of course. There’s a problem I want to discuss with PD-nim.”

The PD nodded, and I also got a cup of coffee and went into the PD’s studio.

The PD took a sip of coffee and opened his mouth as if he had a lot to say to me.

“First of all, I enjoyed the stage. The chemistry with the Sisters was pretty good.”

“Were there any disappointing points? Taking third place is a good result, but I still have a lot of regrets.”

At my words, the PD searched for and played my and the Sisters’ stage on YouTube.

“The chemistry between the two was very good. It was sweet. But if there’s one thing that’s disappointing, it’s that there wasn’t a knockout punch.”

“……Ah, I tried to bring out the strengths of my voice in the scat [vocal improvisation], but it didn’t work out?”

“That’s right. The scat flowed too naturally and didn’t become a decisive scene. To the listeners, it was just a good stage to listen to. You could have overdone it a little more, but you only went the safe route.”

I had no choice but to nod at the PD’s words.

Because it was true.

If I had sung more emotionally and sung more desperately about the mutual salvation, I might have attracted more audience votes.

Like participant number 41’s perfectly rocking stage, or participant number 33, Hyo-seop’s, song that was refreshing yet contained a farewell…… How great would it have been if I had brought out that charm?

I regretted it late, but it’s already passed and there’s no way the ranking will change, so it’s better to forget it.

Next, the PD showed me the ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer’ website, where real-time voting was in progress.

“Real-time voting is very good. At this rate, the company can continue to release press releases.”

I was surprised to check the rankings.

What? I’m number one in real-time voting?

Number two was Hyo-seop, but there was a difference of about 200,000 votes between me and him.

Number three was participant number 17.

I thought that the rankings might be reversed because of the real-time voting, which is different from the broadcast.

I even thought that I could increase the real-time voting rate even more through busking, so I decided that I should be more careful in selecting songs.

“Actually, the song I was going to sing is ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.'”

“A foreign song?”

“No. It’s an indie band song.”

“Ah, I know what that song is. That song and your voice tone seem to go pretty well together. Have you practiced it?”

I nodded.

This PD told me to sing the song once.

“Let’s listen to the song once. Let’s see if you can get good results in this mission, busking.”

“Yes, I’ll sing it.”

I can’t help but love you

When I look into your clear eyes

When I look at your lovely smile

I can’t help but smile

I feel better without knowing it

I can’t take my eyes off you

I can’t take my feet off you

Completely, completely by your side

Only with me, only with me by your side

I closed my eyes and sang with the most mellow voice possible, changing it to my own style.

When I practiced this song with Hyo-seop, it was just skimming through, but in front of PD Lee Jun-hyuk, I sang with sincerity. Thinking that I was singing in front of a real audience.

When I finished singing the first verse, PD Lee’s expression became serious.

“……Perhaps, is it not good?”

I asked politely.

At that, PD Lee Jun-hyuk put his index finger on the table and tapped it, then said one word.

“It’s all good, but are you going to play MR [Music Recorded] and sing this, or are you going to play an instrument with it?”

“I haven’t decided yet.”

“Hmm, then let’s go with the guitar performance. And…… I heard that the busking time is 30 minutes, but you’re not just going to sing this one song, are you?”

“Of course not.”

“Assuming that 3 minutes and 30 seconds is the average per song, you have to sing about 9 songs, when are you going to select the remaining 8 songs? Or do you want to listen to the songs that the company has arranged?”

“……! The company has prepared in advance?”

As expected, a large agency is a large agency. They even prepared in advance to push me, the hidden card.

Their information was great, it was good to spread public relations press releases, and I was impressed by the fact that they had decided on the song in advance and even finished the arrangement.

“Of course. It’s a matter of our company’s honor. Our company’s hidden card went out, so of course we have to do that.”

“Thank you! I was worried about the song selection…….”

“You have to take advantage of the company at times like this. That’s also the job I’m in charge of as a team leader. And if you just sing well with all that preparation, and capture the hearts of the audience, our collaboration will proceed perfectly.”

Thanks to PD Lee’s words, I felt reassured.

What kind of song did they choose?

“From rock to soul, we have prepared a variety of songs that go well with the guitar performance.”

“I want to listen to it once!”

“Let’s play it. It’ll be even better because it’s arranged to match Na Do-hyun’s voice.”

I was full of expectations.

There was a folder called [Na Do-hyun] on PD Lee’s computer desktop.

The PD clicked on it and then clicked on the [Competition Arrangement] folder.

I have to listen a lot and practice a lot at this opportunity.

Because I had to go out with my skills without a mentor this time.

I have to work hard as I was ranked number one in the real-time voting.

As soon as the first song was played, I exclaimed.

Familiar rhythm and familiar this is……!

It was my first debut song.

“……PD-nim, this is?”

“That’s right. It’s the title song from Na Do-hyun’s first debut. I tried to arrange it acoustically to match the guitar sound. I think you’ll be able to do better because you’re familiar with your own song.”

“……Wow.”

Just changing the song to acoustic made it very romantic.

This song would be perfect for capturing the hearts of the audience!

“Let’s listen to the next song.”