Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 178

178. Is This Your First Time at an Amusement Park? (2)

‘……Is this something that stats can’t cover?’

I’ve played instruments, but I’ve never sung before.

I don’t have any particular techniques, and my vocalization is far from singing.

So, rather than recklessly adding clumsy vibrato like a herd of cows, I chose to sing honestly and plainly.

But…….

‘Was singing a bit too much?’

People passing by are stopping, so it doesn’t seem too bad.

But even those people aren’t reacting, so it’s ambiguous.

I don’t have any stats directly related to singing.

If I had to pick something, it would be stats related to my voice and composing?

It seems having a good voice isn’t enough to cover it, I thought awkwardly.

Clap clap clap!

A small applause was heard.

Starting with that sound, thunderous applause erupted from everywhere.

“Oh…… how can a song make people cry like this……?”

“Sniff sniff…… sniff…….”

“Sniffle!”

People who were holding back and only wiping away tears, worried about disturbing the song, also burst into tears.

Even.

“PD-nim [PD-nim is a Korean title for a producer or director], make sure to broadcast this. Got it? It’s a must.”

“I’ll definitely broadcast it without being told. Sniff. If this goes out, the viewership will be huge.”

The production crew, including the PD, also had red eyes.

Some of the more sensitive ones were already busy wiping away tears with tissues.

“But I didn’t know Kang Yeon-woo could sing?”

“No. Yeon-woo has only been acting. I knew he was good at instruments, but……”

“Is there any background like he was a trainee or something?”

“If there was, it would have already become a hot topic.”

I’ve never heard of Yeon-woo singing.

But to suddenly surprise people like this!

‘So that’s why they said working with Kang Yeon-woo would bring constant surprises.’

The realization that had come once before struck the production crew’s heads again.

[Ah, my goodness! That was truly an amazing song!]

The host, finally regaining his senses, walked onto the stage.

[I’ve heard so many songs until now. From breakup songs to all sorts of songs…… but this is the first time a song has resonated with me like this. You said it’s a self-composed song?]

“Yes.”

[Look at our audience. It’s a sea of tears, a sea of tears. Personally, I dare to say it’s a very human song. It seems like a theme that everyone living in this society can relate to. An uncertain tomorrow, a world where it’s hard to live alone. But even so, we have to keep living! I feel empathy, and a sad and touching feeling rushes in.]

The host’s role was to somehow praise and gloss over even awkward and strange performances from the participants.

‘Ugh. I’m doing this for the money.’

Even when those self-proclaimed talented people come up and make unpleasant noise, I had to smile and squeeze out nonexistent compliments.

But.

‘Even if it’s hard like this…… well, I have to make a living. That’s why I’m working. Well, it’s not all bad.’

The role of the host is tough, but it’s not always like that.

There were plenty of heartwarming episodes.

The host, who had fallen into mannerism, recalled the excitement he felt when he first started this job.

From the moment when the plain voice, without MR [Music Recorded], began to spread out like reciting.

*

‘That’s a relief.’

Fortunately, the reaction was good.

It was a momentary choice, but it was a good thing to show it here for the first time.

‘As they say, opportunity belongs to those who wait.’

-There’s no old saying that’s wrong, you rascal!

I think I know why the spirits in Madam Kang’s shrine said that.

At first, I wondered why there was no reaction.

“The lingering feeling is no joke. I didn’t even realize the song was over.”

I was relieved to hear that it could happen when something is too good.

“In industry terms, it’s called buffering.”

I don’t know which industry it is, but it was a very intuitive choice of words.

“Was it really okay?”

“Of course. Didn’t you see the reaction earlier? You almost got trapped there, you know? If those people weren’t there, it would have been a disaster.”

Those people.

It was the story of the security personnel that Woo Do-gyeom had assigned.

Because it was such a small event stage, the problem was that the stage and the audience seats were too close.

The people sitting in the front were almost hypnotized.

[Oh, uh? Who are you all of a sudden……? This is troubling!]

The host was horrified to see the black suits rushing in.

However, soon the black suits neatly organized the people pouring in from the outside and restored order to the people sitting around the stage, and he helped the suits to finish the organization.

“Anyway, congratulations on first place! Now you can come to the amusement park a lot!”

In the midst of the chaos.

I received the annual membership, which was the first prize, in a daze.

[I dare to call this person the first place. No one has made me cry this much! Everyone! What do you think?!]

Even in the midst of that, the host skillfully elicited reactions from the people.

It was a natural step for Yeon-woo to win first place unanimously.

But something was strange.

“Where did the others go?”

I came out with the guidance of the black suits, but some of the production crew are missing.

“Ah. They went to get consent for filming cooperation. But, Yeon-woo-ssi [honorific], I have a question.”

“Please speak.”

“That song, is it really a self-composed song that you made yourself?”

“Yes.”

Ah.

To be exact, it’s not direct because it went through arrangement?

“Someone else did the arrangement.”

“You made the original song, right?”

“Yes.”

“Ah. I was scared again for nothing. Even if you arranged the original song, you’re still the original composer, Yeon-woo-ssi. But what’s so good about the original song that the arrangement is so good? Even if you arrange such a song, the unique atmosphere can’t disappear. Did you fix it to the level of a renewal? Is that why I couldn’t recognize it?”

The writer tilted her head as if she was really curious.

“No. It’s not like that…… you’ve probably heard it.”

“Yes? Really?”

In response to the writer’s question that there was no way, Yeon-woo replied.

It was a calm tone as if nothing was wrong.

“Yes. The original song is currently being used as the main OST [Original Sound Track] for a drama.”

“Yes? Drama? OST?”

The writer tilted her head once again as if unexpected words popped out.

It was a somewhat confused face.

“Righteous Prosecutor. It’s the OST for that drama.”

Into that confusion,

Yeon-woo threw a bomb.

*

Righteous Prosecutor.

Commonly known as Jung-geom, it was a work that became a hot topic in that it allowed the failed drama department of X company to spread its wings and make a splendid leap again.

It is still early, so the opinion that we should watch is the mainstream, but no one denies the early success.

In particular, those who came in expecting a light struggle of a righteous prosecutor say that the heavy and intertwined story is gradually revealed through requests.

In addition,

-Ah;; This house is a 맛집 [matjib, a popular or highly-regarded restaurant] for the main character;;

-Lee Hye-young seems like a fish in water, taking her 리즈 [Leeseu, a person’s prime or peak period]

-I thought our Hye-young unnie [older sister or female friend] only looked good in innocent roles, but she also looks good in stubborn and crazy rolesㅎㅎ

The main character’s chewy acting also contributed to the popularity.

Sharp and intellectual.

However, on the one hand, she is endlessly human, and on the other hand, she is too upright and does absurd things.

The chemistry between such a protagonist and the subordinate prosecutor is quite a hot topic.

-If it doesn’t end 용두사망 [yongdusamang, meaning a grand beginning but a disappointing ending], it will be a hit without any problems?

-Pya Pya Episode 1 viewership 10 percent, 오졌다 [Ojyeotda, slang for amazing or incredible] Is it 실화 [silhwa, meaning real story or true story] that it started at 4.5 percent and 찍은 [jjigeun, meaning 찍다 (jjikda) which means to take (a photo/video) or to reach/hit (a number)] 10 percent at the end?

But Yeon-woo is in such a drama soundtrack?

“Are you talking about the main OST? The one that’s 깔리는 [kkalrineun, meaning laid out or played] in the opening?”

“Yes.”

The opening was also praised for being incredibly sophisticated.

There was also an evaluation that the fact that it was made with a very sharp knife was revealed from the opening 때깔 [ttaekkal, meaning appearance or quality].

Of course, the BGM [Background Music] that dominated the overall atmosphere of the opening also became an issue.

But…….

“……Really?”

“Yes.”

It wasn’t something to hide anymore, so it would be okay to say it.

Anyway, now was the perfect opportunity.

The reaction to the bomb thrown with that thought was unexpectedly large.

“Really?”

“Really.”

“헐 [Heol, an expression of disbelief or shock]. 대박 [Daebak, meaning jackpot or awesome].”

“Anyone knew?!”

“I didn’t know.”

“Jiwoo-ssi, did you know? You’re the 담당 [dambang, meaning in charge] VJ [Video Journalist].”

“No. Of course, I didn’t know either.”

“That BGM was rumored to be good.”

“That’s right. It was also said that a 개짱유명한 [gaejjangyumeonghan, meaning super famous] YouTuber made it, so the recruitment power was crazy…….”

“Then is that person perhaps?”

Whisper whisper.

Buzz buzz.

The atmosphere of the production crew was unusual.

“Wow……. I was curious about what he was doing in the studio…… he was really making something amazing. I wish you had told me in advance…….”

The writer was very envious and regretful.

From the beginning, there was a clause that the studio would be excluded from filming, so there was nothing to say.

Yeon-woo smiled at the regretful look.

“So I showed it here first.”

“헐 [Heol]. Is that so? We’re the first to know this fact?”

The writer’s mood changed.

“Wait. Just a minute. I’ll call the PD……!”

The writer, who quickly took out her cell phone, called the PD.

-Uh-huh. What’s wrong…….

“PD-nim! Please ask them to delete all the videos if possible!”

-Huh?

“Or tell them not to upload it! I’ll get the consent form right away.”

-Why? If the 직캠 [jikkam, meaning fan-taken video focusing on one person] floats around a bit, it’ll be good for promotion…….”

“Absolutely not! The song Yeon-woo-ssi sang is an arrangement of the Jung-geom OST.”

-What?!

“And he’s revealing that he’s the Jung-geom OST writer for the first time on our program!”

-Whaaat! Really?!

The voice was so loud that the small voice at the end came out very loudly through the speaker.

-If that’s the case, there’s no choice. Then…… I’ll have to beg as much as possible.

The main PD said in a serious voice.

“Yes. Grab onto their pant legs and ask them not to upload it! At least tell them to upload it after our broadcast! Be sure to! Be sure to! Be sure to! If necessary, give them 기프티콘 [Gipitikon, meaning gift certificates]!”

-Okay. Let’s bankrupt the production cost once!

“No. PD-nim. That’s a written apology, so do it moderately. Are you going to write all the written apologies?!”

The writer, who hung up the phone, began to give instructions to the other production crew.

“Maknae [youngest member], you quickly run to the PC room and get some consent forms. Should we have enough with…… 500 copies? Sangmin, you go with him and help him. Youngjin, you go to PD-nim and provide support. Jongchan-ssi, please find out the contact information for the Jung-geom PD, and Gungdeok-ssi…….”

They moved in an orderly manner according to the writer’s speedy instructions.

“Um……? Why are there only this many people left?”

The writer, who had just sent them all away, suddenly came to her senses.

“Yeon-woo-ssi, we’re going to continue filming, so don’t worry. This number of people is enough, so you don’t have to worry. You haven’t seen everything yet, right? You can go anywhere you want.”

Although they were busy with an unexpected jackpot, they couldn’t stop the basic filming.

Yeon-woo nodded obediently at the writer’s will.

“I want to ride the rides.”

Yeon-woo said with a smile.

I had forgotten for a moment, but Yeon-woo was the first person to visit the amusement park.

The remaining production crew, recalling that pitifulness, immediately gave the okay sign.

And a little later.

They came to regret that decision.

Very deeply.