A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 61

The concept photo shoot for ‘White House’ had finally arrived.

Despite Do-hyun nearly being dropped due to the assault incident, Director Bae’s understanding allowed him to safely appear in ‘White House.’

Everyone was still a little awkward with each other.

“Today, we’ll be taking individual shots, unit shots, and group shots. We’ll also be doing video interviews during the individual sessions.”

The cast members had all arrived after completing their makeup and styling.

It seemed like it would proceed smoothly.

“Okay, let’s start with those who work in the entertainment industry. They’ll be more familiar with the camera. Non-industry people, please wait, and we’ll shoot in order of your name.”

The first name called was Do-hyun’s.

“Oh, it’s Do-hyun, who’s so hot these days. Can you express your… fourth debut moment with your body?”

Do-hyun pondered what pose to take, then spread his arms wide, striking a pose that savored the joy of the world.

“No, not that kind of pose… something more professional, like this.”

“Understood! I’ll try a pose like that.”

Do-hyun struck various poses, and only two of them were approved.

Do-hyun watched, curious about what poses the other participants were taking.

The other participants also seemed awkward, perhaps because it wasn’t a camera they were used to. However, the two announcers struck poses well. It seemed their experience in front of the camera made them stand out.

Do-hyun let out a small exclamation. He would have many more photo shoots in the future, so he needed to make an effort to revive his lost touch.

As Do-hyun stared blankly, a staff member approached and spoke to him.

“Do-hyun, let’s go for the interview.”

“Already?”

“It’s good to do it when there’s time in between. Come this way.”

Do-hyun was led to a corner. There was a makeshift table and chairs.

“Do-hyun, you chose ‘White House’ as your next step after ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer.’ Is there a specific reason for that?”

“Well, first of all… I’m preparing an album, but it takes a long time for an album to come out.”

In fact, he felt a little timid when saying this.

He knew that Hu Entertainment had plans and was proceeding with them, but he felt it wasn’t certain.

“That’s right. Moreover, rumor has it that it’s coming out as a full album.”

‘…A full album?’

He was hearing this for the first time.

A full album, huh.

It was clear that the company had leaked this story.

Even if he filmed a program, there would be a time when it would be broadcast. It sounded like Do-hyun’s full album would be released around that time.

However, Do-hyun didn’t pretend not to know his schedule.

“Ah, that’s right! ‘White House’ will be broadcast around the time my full album comes out. I also appeared while waiting for that timing.”

Do-hyun smiled amiably.

“Thank you. So, let’s continue. Is there anything you’re particularly confident in?”

“Well, I’m good at reading people’s faces. I’ll have to see about brain battles… but considering the game rule that the maximum number of people per room is two, I’d like to say that I’m confident in reading people’s faces.”

“If you escape in first place and receive the prize money of 300 million won [approximately $250,000 USD], what would you like to use it for?”

“I want to donate some of the money first.”

This was Do-hyun’s honest feeling.

“And with the remaining money, I want to create an opportunity to repay the fans who have taken care of me and waited for me until now, and I also want to treat my parents well.”

The staff asked a question as if they had been waiting for the story about the fans.

“Do-hyun’s love for his fans is also widely known. The heartwarming stories of him buying coffee or giving hugs to fans who have liked him since his unknown days have been talked about on the internet. How big is your love for your fans?”

“Love for fans….”

Do-hyun knew how precious his fans were. He wanted to remember each and every one of them.

“I want to keep each and every one of them in my memory. So I want to give them only happy memories for the rest of their lives. They must have had a lot of heartache until recently, and I want to repay them for that.”

“I see. Is there anything else you want to say?”

“I hope my fans always live with happy thoughts. People sometimes think of occasional luck as happiness, but I want to be with them and let them enjoy what happiness truly is.”

It was a statement full of Do-hyun’s sincerity. Perhaps the staff was also moved by the words, as they cautiously added a comment.

“I’m actually a fan of Do-hyun. I’m a Honey. You know what Honey means, right?”

“I know that it started as calling me Do-hyun-ie, then Hyun-ie, and then Honey. I hope today will be filled with happiness for you, Honey!”

At Do-hyun’s words, the staff’s eyes seemed to be filled with tears.

It was the moment when the staff was about to ask more questions.

“Do-hyun! Unit shooting will begin!”

It seemed that the solo shots of the other participants were over.

Do-hyun shook hands with the staff, exchanged greetings of joy, and moved to the center of the studio.

Only after finishing the group shots was Do-hyun finally able to take a break.

* * *

After the concept photo shoot, Do-hyun got into the van.

Do-ha spoke as if he had been waiting.

“Hyung [older brother or close male friend], the company told me to come. PD [Production Director] Lee said he has something to talk about.”

“Oh, PD Lee Jun-hyuk?”

“Yes. PD Lee Jun-hyuk is looking for you.”

“Let’s go to the company.”

Do-hyun was tired from spending the whole day on the concept photo shoot, but his passion for his own song work was great.

As soon as he arrived at the company, Do-hyun told Do-ha to take care of his business and went up to the 3rd floor.

When he rang the bell of PD Lee Jun-hyuk’s studio, the door soon opened.

“PD-nim [term of respect for the PD], hello!”

“It’s been a while.”

The cold voice was still the same.

“I called you here to give you a mission.”

“What kind of mission is it?”

When Do-hyun spoke, PD Lee Jun-hyuk replied.

“Perfect pitch, you know that not everyone has it, right?”

“Yes, PD-nim.”

“Use that perfect pitch to create a few melodies. You’ll be given time even when you go into the entertainment program. Work on melodies that come to mind from time to time.”

Do-hyun thought that he really had to work hard.

“I’ll just hum it simply and bring it to you after I leave the set and play it.”

“Do that.”

He would have to work on melodies while appearing on the program.

Since what he wanted to do after appearing on ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer’ was music work, Do-hyun was filled with anticipation.

‘I’ll definitely compete with good songs and melodies.’

“After two weeks, we’ll start to seriously choose songs that match the songs and concepts I’ve made. Do-hyun has quite a few songs that he’s picked out while appearing on ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer,’ so we’ll choose songs that are right for that.”

“You’ve already started working on the songs?”

“Of course. It’s important to release an album quickly and not disappoint the fans when you’re on a winning streak. Don’t tell me you were disappointed that we were sending out entertainment shows without preparing songs?”

Do-hyun felt a pang at PD Lee’s words. Because that was right. He had felt some disappointment. He had also seen the fans’ reactions.

“…Actually, I was. But I didn’t know you were preparing so quickly.”

Do-hyun told the story honestly as he felt it.

PD Lee Jun-hyuk smiled at the words and continued the story.

“The debut group’s debut has been postponed. Hu Entertainment is a place that makes annual plans for the year in advance. It means that they plan the activities of each and every singer in advance. It’s a place that predicted Do-hyun’s victory and even set up an album plan in advance.”

“…Ah.”

“It’s probably difficult to adapt because it’s the first time working with a large entertainment company. I’m not being sarcastic at all. Things won’t be glossed over.”

Do-hyun felt that he had been too shallow in his thinking when he felt a little disappointed. He was now beginning to adapt to the way large entertainment companies worked.

“Perhaps if the album had come out right away, we wouldn’t have been able to capture the light fan base. Because Do-hyun was at the center of various controversies, and you know the rest of the story, right? Public fatigue. We looked into that and revised the plan. The debut group was pushed back not because of Do-hyun, but because of Yoon Hyun-seung. If it’s because of unnecessary guilt, it’s better to put it aside.”

Do-hyun could only nod and accept it as PD Lee Jun-hyuk only said the right things.

“In that vein, how about I let you listen to this title song candidate?”

Do-hyun felt moved. He was listening to the title song candidate for his fourth debut!

“I’m fine with it! I want to hear it quickly!”

When Do-hyun spoke urgently, PD Lee told him to wait a moment and put three of Do-hyun’s title song candidates in the playlist.

“I’m wondering whether to go with a double title and be active, or go with a single title. Do-hyun, listen to it first and tell me.”

The first title song candidate came out. It was an impressive song with a medium tempo that gradually sped up, mixed with a rocking sound. Overall, he liked it, but there was something subtly off in Do-hyun’s mind.

As if reading the emotions on Do-hyun’s face, PD Lee glanced at Do-hyun once and played the next song. This song was a dance song full of freshness. Do-hyun thought that this song would be quite good if he wanted to capture the seasonal feel.

“I like this song.”

“I knew it. Your expression was completely different from the song a little while ago.”

“I’m looking forward to the last song!”

“I’ll let you hear it.”

PD Lee went into another folder and played the third song.

Soon, the sound echoed in the studio. It was a song that implemented British rock in the orthodox way.

As Do-hyun, who loves British rock, there was no way he wouldn’t like this song.

“This song! I feel it right away! I want to make this song the title song!”

“I knew it. Then I’ll add one more mission.”

“What is it?”

“Write the lyrics for this song yourself.”

“…! I’ll try! What should the concept be?”

At those words, PD Lee Jun-hyuk replied.

“Write it the way Do-hyun wants to write it after listening to this song. I won’t stop you from writing it any way you want. I think Do-hyun’s work is important because it’s Do-hyun’s song. We’re going to push Do-hyun as a singer-songwriter concept. We’re predicting that he actually has that much talent.”

“…I’ll try!”

Do-hyun answered firmly with an excited heart.