EP23 – Sing A Star (29)
The day after the 6th final of Sing A Star.
The Sing A Star community was once again in an uproar due to Yoon Soo-yeon and Yoon Ha-jun. As the production team expected, this is because the audience who watched the interview with Yoon Soo-yeon and Yoon Ha-jun gave spoilers to the community.
With the story of the two who finally officially acknowledged that they were the ones behind ‘Drop pop’, Yoon Soo-yeon and Yoon Ha-jun and ‘Drop pop’ were listed as popular real-time search terms on the portal, and numerous articles were published.
Naturally, a lot of attention was paid to Sing A Star.
Sing A Star is already gaining recognition as a popular program with viewership ratings exceeding 10%.
With something like this happening, it’s only natural that interest is increasing.
The number of views of the iTube videos uploaded so far is rising at an alarming rate.
At the same time, viewers began to request the release of audio tracks of the songs sung in the third final that aired.
Originally, it was decided that Sing A Star’s music source would be released starting from the 5th final stage.
However, because the response from viewers was so explosive, the production team decided to release the music starting from the song from the third final stage and quickly posted an announcement.
Instead of ending there, they decided to hold a group concert with the top 10 after Sing A Star finished airing.
Truly a series of good news.
As the good news for Sing A Star continues, what are the siblings Ha-jun Yoon and Soo-yeon Yoon, who played a huge role in the good news, doing?
“Did you have a good talk with Taeyoung oppa?”
“Well, that’s right.”
“It’s a shame. “I thought Taeyoung would go up.”
“I know.”
As usual, they are sitting near the sofa and talking leisurely.
Soo-yeon Yoon was playing with a tablet PC she had recently purchased on the sofa, and Ha-jun Yoon was drinking coffee while leaning on the sofa.
“It’s peaceful.”
“I know.”
“Isn’t it going to rain?”
“Why do you want it to rain?”
“I don’t like going out when it rains, but I like listening to the sound of rain at home.”
Yoon Ha-jun laughs at Yoon Soo-yeon’s words.
Maybe it’s because they’re brother and sister, but their likes for things are exactly the same.
Suyeon Yoon mutters while reading news related to herself and her brother on her tablet PC.
“Somehow, it seems like we have become very famous.”
“It’s become famous, right? It’s even been listed as a popular search term.”
“Something doesn’t feel real.”
“That’s because you can’t go outside.”
Since Sing A Star began, Sooyeon Yoon has only visited the practice room, home, and studio. No wonder she doesn’t feel like she’s become famous.
“But I can go on a trip next week, so I’ll just have to endure it.”
“… … travel?”
At that time, Ha-jun Yoon blinks at the sound that comes out of Soo-yeon Yoon’s mouth.
‘Travel? ‘This is my first time hearing this.’
“Oh, you don’t know. “I’m planning to go on a trip with the Sing A Star semi-finalists next week.”
“Privately?”
“no way. It’s a broadcast. “I heard we’re going on a trip divided into teams 3 and 2?”
“I see.”
It probably won’t be fun if they just keep competing, so they’re planning to go on a trip together and film themselves having fun.
Come to think of it, when I watched Sing A Star back in the day, I think there was something like that?
I don’t remember very well, though.
“So, oppa, when are you going to start working on the song that will be sung in the semifinals?”
Hajun Yoon puts down the coffee he was drinking. Then she looked at Yun Su-yeon for a moment, then smiled lightly and spoke in a drowsy voice.
“it’s over.”
“huh?”
“They said they made all the songs to be sung in the semifinals and the songs to be sung on the final stage.”
“really?!”
“uh.”
Those two songs are songs that I have made a long time ago. Moreover, it is not just a song made. All preparations, including stage production, have been completed.
“Then we can practice right away starting tomorrow?”
“yes. But you should probably start practicing the day after tomorrow.”
“huh? why?”
“I have to go to the broadcasting station tomorrow.”
After saying that, Hajun Yoon lightly shook his cell phone.
* * *
“Oh my, it’s been a while since we talked about this like this. Mr. Hajun.”
“Iknow, right.”
He nods his head with a smile at PD Jin Il-man’s words.
Although I saw PD Jin Il-man every time we filmed, it has been a long time since we talked alone like this.
“So what’s going on?”
I ask Jin Il-man while drinking the prepared beverage.
Why did they call me and not Suyeon? For a moment, I thought it was because of ‘Drop pop’, but when I thought about it again, it wasn’t true. If that were the case, I would have called Suyeon.
Sooyeon is more popular than me with ‘Drop pop’ on Sing A Star.
In the first place, my position at Sing A Star was just a side note.
He’s not a proper cast member, and his face doesn’t appear on TV often.
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But why did PD Jin Il-man call me?
With that in mind, I look at PD Jin Il-man.
Producer Jin Il-man was smiling. He smiled brightly, wondering what was so good about it, and held something out to me.
“This?”
“I want to sign a contract with Ha Jun.”
“… … “A contract?”
I furrow my brows at this truly unexpected remark and look at the contract that PD Jin Il-man handed me.
The contract under the name of the broadcasting station contains information about songs, sound sources, and stage direction.
“This is an outsourcing contract that our broadcasting station often uses.”
“I understand that, but why are we suddenly signing an outsourcing contract?”
Is it true that they are trying to sign a contract because they are releasing the songs from the 3rd round of finals?
But there’s something strange about saying that.
The contract related to broadcasting is in progress through MM Entertainment. If you want to release a new music source, you just need my permission. There is no need to sign a new contract like this.
That means a new contract is needed.
“It’s no different because I want to do a group song on the championship stage. “I’d like to leave that to Ha-jun.”
“What if it’s a group song?”
“The championship stage will be played by a total of three people. But if there are only three people performing, it’s a lot of time, right? So, we are preparing various special stages. There will be invited performances and some of the mentors will perform special performances. One of those special performances is a group song. Some are being prepared by people who previously failed, and there are also stages where those who failed and those who passed are on stage together. Let me tell you one thing, we are preparing a duo stage for Taeyoung and Hain.”
“Aha, something like that.”
Special performances by people who had good compatibility during the program or performances by all-stars. Are you saying that you are performing on stage like that in between?
Well, if you think about it, the victory stage would be too dull if all three people sang one song each.
“And I would like to ask Ha Jun to perform one of them.”
“If it’s a group song, is there a specific person?”
“Yes, of course. “This is Taeyoung, Goyo, and Suyeon.”
From the names I heard, I could understand why PD Jin Il-man wanted to entrust me with the group song.
Is that really why you asked Taeyoung and Goyo last time if they were close?
“Among the contestants who survived to the top 10, they are the youngest. Plus, all three go to the same school. “I think there will be good synergy since we are close friends.”
“With that combination, it would definitely have the best synergy if I produced.”
“Sure. “Working videos won’t be shown on the main broadcast, but they will play a big part in the special episode that will be released later.”
After thinking for a moment, I nod.
Anyway, all preparations for the semifinal stage and the championship stage have been completed. And I think it would be fun to do that work.
“Oh, and you know you’re going on a trip next week, right?”
“Yes, I heard it from Suyeon.”
“The destination of the trip is Gangneung. “You can just relax and come to the pension with a view of the sea.”
“But I heard you’re going on a trip with other teams…” … .”
“Oh, you don’t have to worry about that. Hajun and Suyeon are on the same team as Goyo.”
Are we in team 2?
Well, it’s better than going with three other people who I’m not even that close with.
So I accepted the special stage and heard many other stories.
“And this is only after we advance to the final stage. However, if we advance to the final stage, we will participate in the Song Festival held at the end of the year.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“yes. But isn’t time too tight?”
The final stage of Sing A Star is on the 24th. And the Song Festival is held every year on December 29th. There is only 5 days at most.
It’s okay because the singers sing the same song. I think directing the stage would be very difficult. However, it is not possible to rehash the stage direction.
“So I think the stage direction will probably be handled by someone else.”
“That’s it, there’s nothing we can do about it.”
That means that Suyeon will be rehearsing for the Song Festival as soon as the final stage is over.
And once that’s over, we’ll prepare for the Sing A Star group concert.
Really, it must be awfully busy.
“Then I’ll see you at the next photoshoot.”
“yes.”
I nod my head and stand up. Then, he puts on a mask and a hat and leaves the broadcasting station.
The manager offered me a ride, but I declined the offer.
I feel like I want to walk for a while.
I trudge home, breathing in the cold air.
The long, long filming of Sing A Star is just around the corner. The final winner will soon be decided.
And what happens to us when Sing A Star ends? Will Suyeon and I have some free time?
No, is that possible? Even with broadcasts and concerts scheduled right now, there is no time to be idle.
Additionally, senior Chae-rim said that several broadcasting stations are contacting us to recruit me and Su-yeon. So now we can’t go back to normal daily life like before.
My daily routine is waking up in the morning, going to school, practicing, and then coming home and chatting.
I miss it, but I don’t regret the fact that I can’t go back to that time.
“good.”
After muttering that, I stretched out loud.
If the first act is enjoying school life before debuting, then the second act is debuting as a singer and working in the music industry.
And now the end of Act 1 is approaching.
* * *
The day after we finished talking at the broadcasting station, Sooyeon and I started practicing in earnest.
Suyeon listened to the song I made to prepare for the semifinals and nodded with a satisfied expression.
“This song reminds me of a song I worked with my brother before.”
“yes?”
“huh.”
The song I made for the semi-final stage is the genre that suits Suyeon best.
City Pop.
This is the music that can best highlight Sooyeon’s unique voice, and is the same genre as ‘Runaway’, which she first worked with.
“But is this the song you want to make? “It’s the easiest singing I’ve ever had, but no matter how I look at it, I don’t think it’s my style.”
“To be honest, it’s not a song I want to work on, but rather a song tailored to you.”
“Hmm, why again?”
Suyeon asks as if she is truly curious.
I thought about that question for a moment and then spoke honestly.
“I’m planning on doing some emotional labor during the final stage. So, for this performance, I will let you sing the best song and sing the song that suits you best.”
“So it’s break time?”
“Sort of?”
Suyeon laughs at my words.
And in the practice that followed, Suyeon showed the easiest practice she had ever done.
Is it because it is the genre that suits you best?
The success or failure of the song I made for Suyeon this time all depends on Suyeon. To be more precise, it depends on Suyeon’s tone.
How well Suyeon uses her voice, and how many people that voice resonates with.
So, the semi-final stage was left entirely to Suyeon.
As I practiced like that, the date to go on a trip arrived.
Suyeon and I packed a bag full of luggage and headed to Gangneung in a vehicle prepared by the broadcasting station.
“I thought it was 2 days and 1 night, but it was 3 days and 2 nights.”
“I know.”
The trip prepared by the broadcasting station was a whopping 3 days and 2 nights. In addition, the broadcasting station prepared all the fun things to enjoy during the trip.
“I’m a bit disappointed with the season. “It would have been great if it were summer.”
“is it? I also like the winter sea. What’s disappointing is that it doesn’t snow.”
Su-yeon chatters non-stop as if she likes going on a trip. I’m glad that Sooyeon and I are the only ones on the bus right now.
Mentor Jeong Yoon or Goyo Han and Jin Sehee, Goyo’s mentor, decided to meet at a pension in Gangneung.
I snort while looking at the schedule prepared by the broadcasting station.
The schedule is simple. We met, had a meal, went to a nearby cafe with a nice atmosphere, talked, looked at the sea, and talked. Well, the message is to just come and heal.
It’s healing.
… … Goyo and Suyeon are together, will there be healing?
For some reason, I feel like my stomach is throbbing.
My younger brother was a genius
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