A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 57

“Yes. I will meet with you.”

Two days after I said that.

A meeting was arranged with the PD [Production Director, the person in charge of directing a show] who was in charge of the main direction of ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer’.

“Dohyun, it’s been a while.”

The PD was very happy to see me. It was understandable. It was fair to say that I had hard-carried the program’s popularity.

“I was in charge of my first main directing role, and it was a huge success. Thanks to you, season 2 is also in the works! It’s all thanks to you, Dohyun.”

“No! Rather, thank you for seeing me in a positive light.”

It’s good to be on good terms with people in the broadcasting industry.

Since there was talk of season 2, it seemed likely that I, who won season 1, would be invited as a guest in season 2.

“It’s not just about seeing you in a positive light; it’s because you have talent, Dohyun. If I have an additional request, would you be willing to participate as a judge in season 2?”

As expected, just as I predicted.

I thought I would only be invited as a simple guest in season 2, but a judge proposal… I had no reason to refuse. It was as good as saying I was recognized as a ‘singer’.

“If you do that for me, I would be very grateful!”

“Okay. So, one judge has been decided. Well, this can be discussed later. Did you see the ‘White House’ proposal we sent you? We are working hard to cast you, Dohyun.”

I pondered for a moment what kind of answer would please the PD.

“After looking at the proposal, I saw that it was a psychological warfare show. I don’t know if I’ll be good at it, but I definitely want to appear on it.”

I didn’t bother to add that it would have been better if the program had been confirmed after the album was released.

“Oh, I’d be happy if you appeared on this program, Dohyun. This time, following ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer,’ ‘White House’ is a program that KBC [Korean Broadcasting Corporation] is putting all its efforts into. So, we need participants with high topicality. We plan to gather talent from various fields. As you saw in the proposal, 10 people will appear.”

“Ah, is that so?”

The PD nodded.

“We only plan to have you as the only singer. So, keep your expectations high. We will treat you as the winner of the audition program that brought in decent viewership ratings at KBC. You weren’t worried about being treated poorly, were you?”

“No, I wasn’t worried….”

“That’s a relief. Next week, we’ll have a concept photo shoot, and the following week, we’ll have a full-scale shoot for fifteen days. Come to think of it… Dohyun’s manager? Your face looks familiar.”

Then Doha spoke to the PD with excitement. The PD was someone Doha had met a few times before. It was someone he knew when Doha was taking care of actors from other agencies.

“Hello! My name is Ryu Doha! I’ve met you a few times when I was an actor manager!”

“Ah, so that’s why your face looks familiar?”

Doha nodded. It seemed that his claim of having rolled around in the industry for 5 years wasn’t a lie; he was very sociable. I thought Doha was a pretty good manager. I thought managers in this industry were divided into three types.

The first type is people who have to be the hands and feet of the actors, singers, or comedians they are in charge of, but can’t adapt to it and leave the industry. The second type is people who continue to work as managers despite the continuous hard work and eventually start their own agency. The third type is people who become arrogant and abuse their power, badmouthing others behind their backs and exploiting the weaknesses of the celebrities they care for, thinking they are great because they are in charge of well-known celebrities in the industry.

Doha seemed to belong to the second type. I was relieved.

“Yes! I’m in charge of our *hyung-nim* [term used to refer to an older brother or close male friend] this time, and I’m really looking forward to working with you! I trust you, PD! You’re the king of viewership ratings, aren’t you!”

“Thank you for saying that. I really like this friend. Would you like to learn our work?”

Doha gave a cool smile at the PD’s joking words. I would be tempted too, with that kind of personality. Since it was something I didn’t have, I thought it would be good to learn from Doha while working together in the future.

“Then, see you next week!”

“Here’s my business card! Please take good care of Dohyun *hyung-nim* again!”

Doha bowed 90 degrees and got up from his seat.

That guy, his attitude is very pleasing.

* * *

[Exclusive] ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer’ Winner Na Dohyun, Becoming KBC’s Son?

It has been revealed that Na Dohyun, the winner of ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer,’ will first appear on KBC’s new psychological entertainment show ‘White House.’

According to the report, Na Dohyun recently met with a KBC PD and confirmed his appearance on KBC’s new psychological entertainment show ‘White House.’

‘White House’ is known as a psychological reasoning entertainment program where the police are in charge of security and 10 participants must escape from the White House within 15 days. Recently, offers to appear have been sent to experts in various fields, and the appearance of the 9 people other than Na Dohyun is also scheduled to be revealed next week.

An industry insider said, “I know that Na Dohyun has been experiencing various things since ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer,’ and the release of his album has been delayed. It is expected that he will continue his career as a singer after appearing on this program.”

Meanwhile, Na Dohyun won KBC’s large-scale audition program ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer.’

* * *

Honeys, gather around, what do you think about this entertainment show appearance?

I wanted Dohyun to release an album, even if it was a mini album, and gradually work his way up, but I didn’t expect him to come out on an entertainment show first ㅠ Even though he’s the KBC winner ㅠ Am I asking for too much?

While reading the article, I thought it would be okay for Dohyun to refresh himself with an entertainment show because he was tired of his music activities, but it’s hard for me to accept it in my heart ㅠ What do you honeys think?

└Who is Honey?

└└Dohyun -> Honey, so it’s a nickname for Na Dohyun’s fans

└I’m just happy. It’s a psychological entertainment show that requires thinking. Let’s not stress about a program that hasn’t even been released yet, Honey

└Good news, negative news;;;; Honestly, I’m embarrassed, Honey who wrote this

└└2222222222222 [agreement/support]

└Actually, I thought an album, mini or single, would come out first, but after waiting and waiting, the first thing that came out was an entertainment show, so I’m a little disappointed

└└If you’re disappointed, leave the fandom~~~~~~~~~~~~ I won’t stop you~~~~~~~~~~~~

└└└Who said they were leaving the fandom? I said my expectations were disappointed. Anyway, kids these days have terrible reading comprehension. You leave the fandom~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!

└I’m just happy ㅋㅋㅋㅋ It’s not just any entertainment show, it’s an entertainment show that KBC is seriously making, right? That’s what I know

└└Give me some information

└└└This Honey can’t tell you much, but if Dohyun seizes this opportunity well, it’s a program that could even win the Rookie of the Year award. KBC is seriously making it this time, so the internal reaction is quite good ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ The quality is better than most OTT [Over-The-Top, streaming services] entertainment shows~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m happy because I’m a Honey~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!

└└└└Expectations amplified ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Thank you ㅠ

└└└└└If what this Honey says is true, I hope Dohyun wins the Rookie of the Year award while appearing on the show ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I almost ran into negative news, but thank you for the positive news, Honey! Get blessed!

* * *

Dohyun decided to move out of his parents’ house first.

He had 100 million won in contract money and also received prize money, and he thought it would be good to get a house near the company or near the broadcasting stations.

In addition, he thought it would be a nuisance to live with his parents because he would be living an irregular life in the future.

“So, *hyung-nim*, you’re moving out?”

Doha, his manager, confirmed once again.

Dohyun nodded.

“I’m thinking of moving out before going into ‘White House’ next week. To find a middle ground that’s close to both Hue Entertainment and the broadcasting station….”

“Then wouldn’t Mapo or Hapjeong be better?”

“But then it would be inconvenient for you, Doha. Hue Entertainment is in Gangnam, and it would be too much for you to drive all the way there.”

Doha waved his hand at Dohyun’s concern.

“Hey, *hyung-nim*. It’s nothing! It’s something a manager should do. It would be better to move to a place closer to the broadcasting station.”

“Hmm… For entertainment programs, they often build separate sets rather than using the broadcasting station’s studio. Music programs use the broadcasting station’s studio. I’m worried.”

Dohyun was constantly worried. He was worried about where to move to make the right decision.

“Doha, where did the people you were in charge of before mainly live?”

“Cheongdam-dong, Hannam-dong, mainly those places. I think Hannam-dong had the highest percentage?”

At that moment, Dohyun almost opened his mouth wide. He thought Cheongdam-dong was okay, but Hannam-dong… considering the house prices… it meant that most of the celebrities Doha was in charge of were superstars.

“What’s your career… People who live in Hannam-dong wouldn’t be able to save that much money with just average recognition.”

“That’s true. But just because they’re top stars… Hannam-dong has a lot of traffic jams these days, so I don’t want to recommend it. Of course, I don’t know how much *hyung-nim* is thinking of spending, but it’s too expensive and excessive.”

“Hmm, actually, I want to get a small two-room house. Can you go with me to look at properties?”

Doha was excited at Dohyun’s suggestion and said he could.

“Of course! I like going with *hyung-nim*!”

“How is it to hang out with me after hanging out with famous people? Is there anything uncomfortable?”

Then Doha shook his head and continued.

“*Hyung-nim*, that’s unnecessary worry. What’s the point of being famous? Some of them had terrible personalities. I even thought about leaving this industry after experiencing two terrible personalities in a row. Fortunately, my draft notice came and I went to the army. It was helpful for my career.”

“Ah, yeah. That’s true.”

“Anyway, *hyung-nim*, are you buying or renting?”

“Even if I’ve saved money, I’ve been unknown for a long time, so I’m renting. I want a two-room rental that’s affordable and cozy, and it would be nice to be close to both the broadcasting station and Hue Entertainment. I think you know the area better than I do, so I’m asking for your help.”

“Yes! *Hyung-nim*.”

Dohyun thought, ‘This guy is pretty good and reliable,’ at Doha’s polite answer.

“Doha, then go in. Thank you for your hard work today.”

“It’s nothing. My role is to take care of *hyung-nim* and get all kinds of broadcasting schedules. I have to run day and night to make *hyung-nim* stand out!”

“I should buy you some red ginseng soon.”

“*Hyung-nim*, if possible, please buy me *jonghap bitamin* [multivitamin] instead of red ginseng! Red ginseng doesn’t suit my body!”

Dohyun, who burst into laughter at Doha’s playful words, said goodbye again.

It was after he saw Doha driving away.

A dark energy lingered in the apartment complex as well. Just as Dohyun was about to press the apartment entrance password, someone called out to Dohyun. It was a voice he had heard somewhere before.

“Na Dohyun?”

“Yes?”

It was the moment Dohyun answered and was about to turn around.

Thud!

Dohyun staggered and fell.

The man in the black raincoat disappeared into the darkness.