A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 95

“Haha… Sunbae-nim [senior colleague or mentor], were you surprised?”

“It’s surprising to meet you in America of all places, isn’t it? And I’m even more surprised you came directly to my room.”

Do Hyun spoke honestly.

He wondered if something had happened to Hyun Ho.

“Is something wrong? Enough to bring you all the way to America?”

“Sunbae-nim… It’s just that… I personally wanted to recommend and propose something, so I got permission from the company and took a flight here.”

“Hmm?”

Do Hyun tilted his head.

He couldn’t guess what Hyun Ho was about to say.

“Usually, when overseas singers come to Korea for concerts, a junior or a singer in the same genre opens for them, right?”

“That’s right. Don’t tell me… you came all the way here to open for my concert?”

Hyun Ho was the main vocalist in Icarus.

His voice color was quite vibrant.

He couldn’t help but be grateful that such a junior would come all the way to LA, where the concert was being held, to perform the opening stage.

“That’s right. I want to join Sunbae-nim for your performance.”

“…I really didn’t expect it.”

“I thought you might think so. It’s unexpected, really.”

Do Hyun nodded.

“Thank you so much. You know the setlist, right?”

“Of course. I’ve already figured it all out, Sunbae-nim!”

“I was just about to order room service after the live broadcast, so let’s eat together and talk more.”

Not long after, room service arrived.

Do Hyun willingly gave half of his meal to Hyun Ho, who said he was hungry after getting off the plane.

“So, you really came all the way here from Korea for just one reason?”

“Actually… I was given a short vacation. You may not know, but my family lives in LA. So that’s also why I came.”

“Ah? So it’s a win-win situation?”

“That’s right. I get to be a junior who graces the stage out of respect for Sunbae-nim, and also a filial son who meets his family after many years.”

“Hearing that really moves me.”

Hyun Ho replied as if he had been waiting for those words.

“Actually… I’m coming from listening to the song from PD [Producer] Lee.”

“Ah! That song, I haven’t even named it yet.”

“It was so beautiful. I was wondering if that song could be included in our Icarus album. And I thought it would be really great to sing that song at the concert, especially as the last song.”

It was an overstatement. Nevertheless, he couldn’t stop the corners of his lips from rising.

“Thank you, really. I wrote that song while touring around Japan. You could say it’s a collection of inspiration.”

“Thanks to you, a wonderful song will be born. Thank you, Sunbae-nim.”

“Ah…! Come to think of it, have you booked your accommodation? The concert is tomorrow, shouldn’t we practice together?”

“I already told the company. We’ll rehearse early tomorrow morning. I’ll stay at this hotel today, and then go to my family’s house. I also got tickets for Sunbae-nim’s concert! I want to see the performance on other days too!”

Do Hyun smiled gently.

It was a smile that came from the heart.

“Thank you, Hyun Ho-hubae-nim [junior colleague].”

* * *

Hyun Ho’s rehearsal took place early in the morning.

At that time.

Do Hyun was just leaving the hotel.

Kang Ho sat next to him, checking Do Hyun’s condition.

“Do Hyun-ah. Is your condition okay? Your voice sounds a bit hoarse. Aren’t you tired? If it’s accumulated fatigue, change the setlist a bit at the concert.”

“No, hyung [older brother or close male friend]. This is a stage that the fans have been waiting for. Do you know when fans get disappointed in a singer?”

“When is it?”

Kang Ho asked because he didn’t know much about fan sentiment.

Of course, he didn’t know as much as Do Hyun.

But he learned after reading an article.

“It’s not anything else, it’s when they become insincere on stage. I never thought about it. I only thought about social issues or dating scandals… The number one reason for de-fanning is an insincere performance.”

“Ah. That seems likely. I’ve never really been a passionate fan of anyone.”

“I didn’t know either, but I learned after reading that article. Ah, by the way, did Hyun Ho’s rehearsal go well?”

“Yeah. He said it went well. It’s a surprise event today. It’ll probably reduce some of your burden.”

“If my junior does too well in the opening, I have to work harder too!”

“That’s true.”

“Anyway, I was surprised that my junior directly offered to perform on stage.”

As they chatted, they arrived at the concert hall.

Do Hyun was surprised to see the long line outside the window.

It was lined up in two rows, and it was much longer than the line for the New York performance.

“Wow… Honey’s [term of endearment for fans] really came a lot; the concert hall will be really full.”

“They came through the 500-seat ticketing, and some people even came in case they could let more people in.”

“Wow… just a moment. Stop the car for a moment.”

The car Do Hyun was in stopped. Do Hyun took a picture of the long line of fans outside the window.

“We shouldn’t forget things like this. We should take it out and remind ourselves every now and then.”

“Anyway, you’re a workaholic. It’s good to be moderate, but I don’t think you know moderation.”

“Because my fans, our Honey’s, are more precious than anyone else.”

* * *

The LA performance was more successful than the New York performance.

The bookstore and cafe were packed with fans, even with chairs placed close together.

In addition, there was a sing-along and applause for each of Do Hyun’s songs.

The first day was special because Hyun Ho was with him.

“Thank you for being with us today, everyone. Thank you, LA.”

“Do Hyun-ah, I love you!”

The fans seemed to have prepared another slogan event.

They took something out and held it up towards Do Hyun.

[LA is dyed with Na Do Hyun]

“Wow… that’s really cool. Our Honey’s, when did you even prepare this? Really, no matter which region I go to, I’m always moved by what you’ve prepared.”

Do Hyun carefully examined the slogan that the staff hurriedly brought, and then he held it up himself.

“Shall we all take a picture together? We have to leave things like this in a picture.”

As Do Hyun’s back faced the fans, the agency’s photographer appeared and took pictures of Do Hyun and the fans.

“Everyone, now we’re permanently preserved in the photo. Got it?”

Do Hyun said with a smile, and the fans nodded in agreement.

“Okay, then I’ll sing the last song of today. Everyone knows this song, shall we sing along? It’s ‘With You’.”

* * *

Do Hyun’s North American tour was successful.

Although it was not a profitable performance, it was able to firmly imprint the recognition of Do Hyun as a ‘performance-type singer’ as he wished.

And where Do Hyun is now…….

“The Korean Music Awards ceremony. This is a place I never imagined I’d be.”

It was the Korean Music Awards ceremony, where the best critics in Korea evaluate and announce the award results.

Do Hyun was nominated in the solo singer album category.

Moreover, he was even invited.

Kang Ho made a fuss.

“Aren’t you really going to win an award? It seems like good things will happen one after another?”

“Eh, no way. I’m just grateful that my name is on here. The leading critics gave me such a good evaluation, and they even invited me.”

“Right? It’s hard to receive such an award anyway. There are so many albums that come out in a year.”

“I want to receive it, but I don’t know if I can.”

“Then why don’t you ask Taro?”

“Yes, hyung? I didn’t even think of that.”

He was so nervous that he didn’t bring his tarot cards.

When Do Hyun told him that, Kang Ho took out a tin case containing tarot cards from his pocket.

“Actually, I bought one to ask you to look at it on the spot if I had problems with my girlfriend. They said it’s the most basic deck. I don’t know what it is, so I just bought it. How about looking at it with this?”

“Oh… thank you.”

Do Hyun received the cards that Kang Ho handed him.

It was indeed the most basic deck. Although it was a different size from what Do Hyun had, the contents were the same anyway.

Do Hyun carefully drew a card.

[The Sun]

“Oh……”

Do Hyun exclaimed as soon as he drew the card.

Wasn’t it one of the major cards that didn’t come out well for him!

“That’s good. The energy of the sun. A new starting point, maybe it could be an opportunity to be a turning point.”

“Wow… I’m glad I bought the card, right?”

“Yes. I think you really did a good job.”

“In that case… can you look at Yena’s fortune?”

Yena was the name of Do Hyun’s stylist.

When Yena’s name was called, she came closer.

“Do Hyun oppa [term of endearment for older brother or male friend], can you just look at one thing for me?”

“What is it?”

“Love troubles.”

“I’ll look at it with just two cards.”

That’s how the waiting time passed while looking at Yena’s tarot fortune.

It was time to enter the audience.

Do Hyun took a simple picture on the red carpet.

Then he went to his seat and sat down.

He liked today’s suit, which was decorated without being too excessive.

“We will begin the 13th Korean Music Awards ceremony!”

Do Hyun applauded.

Will he be able to get good results at today’s awards ceremony?

Before coming, PD Lee Joon Hyuk told Do Hyun.

That he would never come back without an award.

Do Hyun was slightly expecting it because of his very confident voice.

‘The fact that the sun card came out can also be seen as full of positive energy. Not only internal things but also the external environment should follow suit.’

Do Hyun recalled the tarot card he had seen.

‘If I receive an award this time and consider the season 2 of You Are My First starting filming next week… how good would that be.’

Do Hyun thought so.

The awards ceremony continued, and the number of people to be congratulated was increasing.

There were albums that Do Hyun had heard, and there were albums that he was hearing for the first time.

But they were quite well-made.

He understood why he was receiving the Korean Music Award.

It seemed really competitive.

And.

“Next is the solo artist category. The nominees are Na Do Hyun, pm2:00, Zero O’Clock, and Juju. Who will be the solo artist winner?”

‘Please! Let it be me!’

Do Hyun pretended to be calm, but he was nervous inside.

“Congratulations! Na Do Hyun!”

Like a miracle, Do Hyun’s name was called.

The reporters’ cameras busily chased Do Hyun’s steps toward the podium.

Do Hyun received the trophy, gave his thanks, and came down.

It was a short greeting. It was just a thank you.

That’s how the awards ceremony was coming to an end.

Only the grand prize was left.

Even if they were people who had received an award today or people who had not received an award, if they were nominated, they could receive the grand prize.

Do Hyun didn’t even want that far.

Still, the reason he was expecting it was because the card came out well.

Soon.

“We will announce the grand prize winner!”

The critic scanned the audience.

And his gaze lingered on Do Hyun for a moment.

“He’s a great singer who swept this year. The ripple effect was tremendous. Not only the ripple effect but also the quality of the album itself was good, and the organic nature was especially brilliant. The completeness was also high. It’s also an album that you want to listen to all the way through rather than these simple words. So… the winner is! Congratulations. Na Do Hyun!”

“……Huh? Me?”

Do Hyun muttered to himself without realizing it.

Without knowing that the scene was caught on camera.