A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 99

While judging Season 2 of ‘You First Singer,’ I was also steadily preparing for my second full-length album.

First, I decided to include a total of 11 songs on this album, including the intro and outro.

In particular, I organized the intro of the second album to be organically connected to the outro of the previous album.

In a word, it’s like the Na Do-hyun Universe, wouldn’t you say?

On top of that, I didn’t miss out on working on Monthly Do-hyun [a project where Na Do-hyun releases a new song every month].

So, it was inevitable that my body would be worn out.

I heard that I collapsed while preparing for the mentor and mentee stage, which was the main mission of ‘You First Singer.’

When I came to, I was in the hospital.

“Do-hyun, are you okay?”

“Uh… where is this?”

An unfamiliar ceiling, and soon the smell of the hospital.

Only then did I realize that I had lost my memory while preparing for the stage as a mentor. I was completely burnt out.

Kang-ho hyung’s worried voice.

“Hospital. You really need to take care of your health. What are you going to do if you keep collapsing like this? You’re supposed to be releasing your second full-length album soon.”

“I’m sorry…”

“There’s nothing to be sorry about. All the staff were surprised and called 119 [Korean emergency number] after you collapsed. It happened to be at the contestants’ dorm. Of course, it’s better than collapsing where there’s no one.”

“…It seems inevitable since I’m juggling album preparation, monthly Do-hyun, and ‘You First Singer’ Season 2. Hoya hyung.”

“I told you not to overdo it. And you have a habit of not eating properly when you’re preparing something. Body management is important, and album work is important, but the artist has to take care of their own body. Don’t you think so? Of course, I try to take care of everything I can.”

Hoya hyung continued to nag me, but I knew he was just concerned.

After finishing the IV drip, I moved back to the ‘You First Singer’ Season 2 dorm.

Tomorrow was the mentor and mentee stage.

Hoya hyung asked if I was really okay, but I said I was.

Right now, it wasn’t about me, but my team members, my mentees, were more important.

Wouldn’t the mentees be anxious, thinking that they might not be able to perform because I collapsed?

So, I had no choice but to consider the mentees’ positions.

“Everyone. I’m back.”

I entered the practice room where my mentees were.

“Huh… are you okay, mentor?”

Contestant number 16 asked me.

I nodded and replied.

“I’m a little tired, but I’m okay. I’m sorry for worrying everyone.”

“No! Rather, we’re grateful that you came despite everything. It could have been postponed.”

Contestant number 45 said with a worried look.

“I’m really okay. Even if I have to postpone my album schedule, I can’t postpone this schedule. You guys have been working hard, right?”

“That’s true… but we didn’t really expect it. We thought it would be postponed for a few days.”

I smiled and shook my head at number 45’s words.

“That won’t happen. Not in the future either. Now, shall we get started?”

* * *

Today is the day of the mentor and mentee stage.

Thanks to getting an IV drip yesterday and sleeping well after practice, my condition has recovered to some extent.

I was able to show some results on the rehearsal stage as well.

Sun Hwa-seung, who watched my performance, came up to me and said.

“You collapsed yesterday, are you feeling okay?”

“I’m okay. I can’t not be okay after getting an IV drip.”

“Aren’t you overdoing it? I heard you’re preparing for your second full-length album.”

I emphasized again that I was okay at Sun Hwa-seung’s concern.

“Everyone is so worried about me that I don’t know what to do. I’m really okay. Senior.”

“When you’re preparing an album, you should focus only on your condition. You know, a singer’s voice is everything. If you want to perform on stage later, you have to think about physical fitness first. Well, your voice condition looks good today.”

“That’s a relief then. My voice was my biggest concern.”

Sun Hwa-seung said that I would be able to receive a good evaluation in my current state.

I was just grateful for that.

Even more so because he was being honest as someone who had to compete.

“I’m looking forward to today’s performance. Senior.”

“I should be the one looking forward to it. Do-hyun, you always do better when you go on stage… you show a different side than you show during rehearsals. I’ll have to be nervous.”

“Senior, you’re joking too much…!”

Cost joined the conversation.

“No, I’m serious. All of us mentors are nervous. Do-hyun’s stage seems like it will be the best.”

“Seniors, aren’t you being too humble?”

Even though I said that, I couldn’t help but smile.

Good words are always good to hear.

I felt good because my skills were being recognized, and it seemed like I was being praised for leading my mentees well.

“Then I’ll look forward to the stage later. Go and rest quickly.”

I nodded at Choi In-joon’s words and returned to the waiting room with my mentees.

* * *

Before the main stage, Do-hyun repeatedly played the video from the rehearsal.

Do-hyun was giving detailed advice to the mentees.

In particular, he was advising contestant number 45, who seemed to be very nervous and didn’t show as much skill as he thought he would.

“Senior… no, mentor. You said you’re good at reading tarot cards. I’m so nervous… could you draw a card to see if I can put on a good performance today?”

“Hmm… let’s try it.”

Do-hyun took out the tarot cards from his bag.

The sound of shuffling was heard, and he spread the cards.

Then, Do-hyun focused on contestant number 45’s luck and chose a card.

He drew only one card.

The result was.

[The Chariot]

The Chariot card. A card depicting a general leading two black and white sphinxes forward. It is also a card that reveals the energy to move forward powerfully.

“Oh… it looks good just from the card!”

Do-hyun nodded at number 45’s words.

“It says don’t be nervous and work hard as you always do. It seems to be saying that you can show an even better performance if you don’t get nervous. Let’s do well today. You can definitely create a great stage.”

“Thank you…!”

“Then, can you take a look at mine too?”

This time, number 16 asked.

Do-hyun didn’t refuse.

He shuffled the cards again and drew one. This time, the [Ace of Cups] card came out.

“The card looks very profound… but the picture is pretty?”

Do-hyun explained the card at number 16’s words.

“If you look, there’s a hand reaching out from the sky, and water is flowing from a cup that looks like a trophy. It means that heavenly luck will follow you. Besides, the cup also refers to emotions…”

At Do-hyun’s long explanation, number 16 was determined to show off his skills today.

At that time, cheers were heard from outside.

“It seems like the audience is full.”

The TV screen in the waiting room also changed.

The camera was filming MC Ha Yeon-ho, as well as the stage and the audience alternately.

“Hoo… I’m really going to do well!”

Contestant number 45 took a deep breath.

Do-hyun thought that there was a time when he was like that too, and wondered how he could perform well without being nervous.

“Let’s just look at each other and perform today. Look at the audience sometimes. We’re just looking at each other. Then you’ll only see the person in front of you and you won’t have any other thoughts.”

“Yes! I’ll try that!”

“Then I’ll go draw the numbers.”

Do-hyun wanted to decorate the last stage if possible.

The four mentors came up on stage.

“Here are the four mentors who have finally gathered! I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of stage they have prepared! In particular, I’m very excited about mentor Na Do-hyun’s stage, who was the winner of the last season! It seems like many of mentor Na Do-hyun’s fans have come to this event today. Mentor Na Do-hyun. Please say a word!”

Do-hyun, who received the microphone, said.

“To those who came to see me today, I hope you will also enjoy the performances of our mentees. We have prepared a lot. Please give a lot of support and cheers so that the mentees can show off their skills! Thank you!”

“Okay, we heard your wonderful thoughts. Now, let’s draw the order.”

Putting your hand into an opaque box and drawing the balls one by one.

Do-hyun’s order was second.

‘Please let it be the last one…!’

“Everyone has drawn the balls. It’s time to check the balls. Mentor Sun Hwa-seung! Please show us the ball!”

Sun Hwa-seung was the first to perform.

Next, Choi In-joon was second, and Cost was last.

In other words, Do-hyun’s stage was third.

Do-hyun was disappointed that it wasn’t the last, but he thought that third wasn’t bad.

‘Besides, judging from the luck of the mentees, it seems like the score will be good today. More than the mentees doing well, I have to lead well as a senior and make them perform a great stage!’

“Mentors, please prepare the stage with your mentees! While the stage is being prepared, let’s check out the mentors’ and mentees’ week in video! You know that filming and recording this video is prohibited because you can check it on the broadcast, right? Of course, we recommend good spoilers that can increase viewership!”

When Do-hyun returned to the waiting room, the mentees had joyful faces.

“That’s a relief! Actually, I wanted to perform around the end!”

“Me too!”

Numbers 16 and 45 each said.

“I also wanted to do it around the end. Of course, it’s a pity that it’s third.”

“Third is fine! I didn’t want to do it first!”

Do-hyun smiled at number 16’s cheerful voice.

“Now, let’s just think about putting on a good stage without being nervous.”

“Yes, mentor!”

“First of all, number 16 tends to tremble a lot when he’s nervous, and when I saw you during the rehearsal, you couldn’t fix your gaze. Just look at me then. I’ll keep looking at you. Let’s do the gaze processing that way.”

“Yes! I understand!”

Do-hyun asked number 45 to be careful of out-of-tune notes.

This was because number 45 was so nervous during the rehearsal that he went out of tune in the same part twice.

“Okay, good. Now, let’s chew up the stage! Got it?”

“Yes! Mentor!”

“Yes! I understand!”

Do-hyun was impressed after watching Sun Hwa-seung’s performance, who was the first in order.

As expected, Sun Hwa-seung was Sun Hwa-seung.

He was bringing out the skills of not only himself but also other participants well.

‘Indeed… there’s a reason why the strong winning candidates chose mentor Sun Hwa-seung.’

Hyo-seop chose Sun Hwa-seung.

As Hyo-seop, who is considered a strong winning candidate, chose Sun Hwa-seung, Do-hyun was on guard.

While also thinking that he wanted number 16 or 45 to be the winner if possible.

After Choi In-joon’s stage was over, Do-hyun and the mentees put on their in-ears under the stage and waited.

“I… I feel bad for saying this before going up! I only trust you, senior!”

Number 16 said firmly.

Do-hyun smiled as if to meet his expectations.

“Just trust me. Just follow me.”

“Okay, mentor Na Do-hyun and number 16! Let’s go up!”