A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 91

“Hmm… Looking at the reactions to the fancam is interesting.”

Do Hyun was watching his surprise busking video.

└ Na Do Hyun is seriously talented

└ I was in Hongdae that day, how did I miss this ㅠㅠ

└ Do Hyun, any thoughts on doing busking again?

“I want to do busking again if I get the chance. I think it’s a good opportunity.”

He thought he should do busking from time to time, like a special event.

Bzzzz─

While he was smiling contentedly at the comments, his phone vibrated.

The caller was none other than the writer of ‘You at First Sight’.

“Yes, Writer! Hello! It’s been a while!”

[Do Hyun! I’ve been watching your activities! Actually, I saw you performing in Yeonnam-dong!]

“Oh?! You did? You should have said something! I would have sung the song you wanted! Or at least said hello!”

[No, it’s okay. I didn’t want to intrude. The reason I called, Do Hyun, is… I have a favor to ask. Or rather, a proposal?]

“Hmm? A proposal?”

Do Hyun was curious about what the writer would propose.

[Do Hyun, we’re planning ‘You at First Sight’ Season 2.]

“Oh! That’s good news!”

It was good news that Season 2 of the program that brought him from the underground to the mainstream was being broadcast.

Do Hyun’s heart fluttered at the writer’s next words.

Since they brought up the program, they must have a related proposal.

[So, what I’m saying is… Do Hyun, please be a judge on ‘You at First Sight’!]

“……Yes? Really? I thought you were just joking back then!”

He thought it was just a passing comment back then. But this is reality.

[Do Hyun, you’re not surprised, are you? As the winner of the last season, you definitely deserve to be a judge! Especially considering the ‘skill’ that you’ve proven!]

“……Wow. Writer, I’m not hearing things, am I?”

Do Hyun checked one more time.

Then he heard the writer laughing.

[You’re not hearing things. Do Hyun, let’s meet as judges. Who knows, there might be talents like you hidden somewhere?]

“Wow…… I just keep saying wow. I was mentored and judged by the mentors, and now I’m a judge…… I’m so grateful for the offer!”

[You’re not thinking of rejecting the offer, are you?]

“Of course not! But I’m a little surprised, so can I talk to my agency and get back to you?”

The writer of ‘You at First Sight’ replied with a laughing voice.

[We’ve already talked to your agency. They said okay?]

“……Then it seems my choice is the only thing left!”

[That’s right! Do Hyun. Don’t you want to discover people like you? I think it would be great! There’s no one more suitable for that position than you.]

Do Hyun pondered at the writer’s words, wondering if he was truly fit for the role.

The brief 고민 [worry] ended quickly.

If it was about discovering other people who weren’t getting the spotlight like him, he believed he could do well.

“Writer, I’ll do it!”

Do Hyun’s powerful voice echoed in the studio.

[Great! Do Hyun, let’s do well together! Then I’ll tell the PD [Producer]. We’ll have a meeting soon, so I’ll contact you when the date is set!]

“Thank you! Have a good day!”

* * *

Do Hyun, ahead of his Japan tour, had a schedule to take care of before that: a K-pop concert held in Los Angeles, USA.

“Hyung, do I look okay?”

Do Hyun put on the casual clothes he had been 고민하고 [agonizing] over all night and asked Kang Ho.

It was an all-black look that showed off his figure well.

“Wow…… you look like a model.”

Do Hyun smiled at Kang Ho’s compliment.

“Didn’t I gain some weight?”

“No. With your height and body, it’s okay to gain a little body fat. You looked too gaunt during the last promotion.”

“Really okay? I’m worried I’ll look bloated. It’s been a while since I’ve met the fans. And they’re LA fans… fans I’m meeting for the first time!”

Do Hyun was excited.

Overseas fans had come to his concert, but going to see them in person felt different.

“You’re that happy?”

Kang Ho asked with a smile, and Do Hyun nodded.

“I’m really, really happy. I’m excited about which fans will be waiting for my songs.”

“I heard that foreign fans are really waiting for your stage.”

“Hoya hyung, where did you hear that?”

Do Hyun had never seen such a reaction, so he was just curious.

Of course, when he posted on SNS [Social Networking Services], he could see comments in various languages.

But he just thought that they were fans who loved K-pop as a whole, not just his fans.

“The PR team does 사전 조사 [preliminary research] for that kind of thing. And besides the Japan tour, the company is preparing other tours.”

“……Ah? Besides the Japan tour?”

Do Hyun had never heard of it.

He hadn’t imagined it because he thought his popularity was still limited to Korea.

“Of course. I think they’re planning a US tour too. But they’re looking into it because there has to be demand first.”

“Ah, I thought…… you weren’t telling me something that had already been decided.”

“That’s not true. I’m your manager, so I have to tell you everything. Okay, are you ready?”

“Yes, hyung!”

“Okay, let’s go.”

Kang Ho pulled out a large carrier.

Do Hyun followed behind him.

Kang Ho put the carrier in the trunk and headed to the airport.

During the approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to the airport, Do Hyun was happy thinking about the reporters and fans he would meet at the airport.

It was his first official schedule in a while.

He checked his appearance in the mirror several times, making sure he looked like he was trying to look good without trying too hard.

Kang Ho glanced at him in the rearview mirror and smiled.

“Anyone can tell you’re excited about going to a 해외 공연 [overseas performance] for the first time.”

That was true.

He had never attended such a huge K-pop concert hosted by a broadcasting station during his debut.

“Hyung, what should I do if I’m excited? Do I really look okay? I tried not to overdo it.”

“Yeah. You don’t look 과하고 [over the top], you look good. You’re worrying too much. You look great right now. I think the airport photos will come out great? The sun is shining brightly today.”

Do Hyun looked out the window.

As Kang Ho said, the 기사 사진 [press photos] looked like they would come out pretty well.

They arrived at the airport not long after talking.

Do Hyun got out of the car.

Kyaaaaa─

Click click click─

“Do Hyun! Look over here!”

Do Hyun turned his gaze to the place where he heard the loud voice.

He waved his hand towards that place.

“Do Hyun! Please pose!”

“Heart pose!”

“How do you feel about going to a 해외 공연 [overseas performance] for the first time!”

The reporters across the crosswalk shouted loudly.

Do Hyun smiled and expressed his feelings about the 해외 공연 [overseas performance] with a heart.

Finger heart, cheek heart, heart above his head… he showed off all kinds of hearts.

“Do Hyun, thank you! But please say a word while looking here!”

Do Hyun said while looking at the camera for video recording.

“Hello, everyone, this is Na Do Hyun. See you in LA! I love you!”

Do Hyun greeted the large video camera.

It would probably be well-edited and uploaded online soon.

“Oppa [term used by younger women to address older brothers or male friends], please accept this gift!”

Even though Kang Ho was standing firmly, there were fans who squeezed through the gap and handed Do Hyun shopping bags containing gifts.

Fortunately, Kang Ho and the broadcasting station’s security guards 잘 쳐냈다는 [fended off] anyone who tried to make physical contact.

There was no need to frown or anything.

* * *

I was exhausted after the long-distance flight.

Even though I came in a comfortable seat prepared by the broadcasting station, I couldn’t get rid of the feeling that my body was aching.

In a daze, I found my carrier with Hoya hyung, took the shuttle bus, and moved to the 숙소 [lodging].

As soon as I unpacked my luggage, the broadcasting station staff summoned me.

Because the schedule was tight, I had to rehearse as soon as I arrived.

Fortunately, they provided a simple 도시락 [boxed lunch], so I ate that.

I arrived at the 공연장 [performance venue].

Seeing the hot atmosphere of LA and a place wider than the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium, I had a different feeling.

I’m going to perform here soon, right?

“Hello! Nice to meet you. This is Na Do Hyun!”

I greeted the staff I saw.

Greeting the staff who came to a faraway land is also helpful in building a positive image in the industry.

You never know when, how, where, or with what program you’ll run into them.

The staff’s faces were tired, but they accepted my greetings well.

I moved to the 간이 대기실 [makeshift waiting room] with the guidance of a staff member.

“Sunbaenim [senior]!”

There was Icarus, a rookie boy group from Hugh Entertainment, who had arrived in advance.

Hyunho of Icarus greeted me happily.

“Hoobaenim [junior], welcome? You came first?”

“Yes! We had a previous schedule, so we came first. By the way, Sunbaenim, how are you adjusting to the time difference?”

Time difference…….

It couldn’t have been about me, who had just filled up after getting off the plane and coming to the 공연장 [performance venue].

“No… it hasn’t been long since I got off the plane. How are you adjusting, Hoobaenim? Even if it’s been a few days since you arrived, you must be suffering from the time difference.”

In fact, Hyunho’s face looked a little haggard.

“No… I think I’m suffering from insomnia since I came. But it’s good to be on stage… Ah! Sunbaenim, let me introduce you to our members! I’ll introduce you responsibly as the leader! Okay, guys! You have to greet Sunbaenim!”

When Hyunho shouted, the Icarus members came rushing in.

They each introduced themselves and exchanged awkward greetings.

Hyunho smiled in the meantime and looked at me.

“Sunbaenim, please take care of our Icarus! Ah, and……”

When the members returned to their seats, Hyunho hesitated as if he had something to say.

“Hmm? Do you have something to say?”

“It’s a bit of a difficult request! What I really want to ask is……”

He hesitated, making me wonder what he would say next.

“What is it?”

“I was hoping you could write a song for our Icarus! I really liked listening to Sunbaenim’s album! So, as the leader of Icarus, I’m speaking on behalf of the group that we want to receive Sunbaenim’s song! I also told PD [Producer] Lee Junhyuk. Then he told me to talk to Sunbaenim directly when I saw you……”

“Ah!”

Me, writing a song for another singer, even a rookie boy group that is building popularity?

I couldn’t have imagined being able to receive such a proposal in the past.

I was happy that my abilities were being recognized, but where did Hyunho get the confidence?

“If it’s not rude, can I hear the special reason why you want to receive my song?”

Hyunho replied to my polite question.

“Sunbaenim’s song is so good! I was especially impressed by the busking in Yeonnam-dong last time! I haven’t been able to say it anywhere yet… but I listen to the song that Sunbaenim released on the online free 음원 [music file] platform every day. ‘With you’ is so good!”

“Do Hyun, let’s go to rehearsal!”

“Ah, just a moment!”

I didn’t know the staff would call so early.

I made eye contact with Hyunho and moved to the place where the staff was calling.

“Then let’s talk later.”

While preparing to grab the microphone and sing, I thought about Hyunho’s words.

This is quite… uplifting?