Debut or Die - Chapter 15
If you can’t debut, you’ll get a fatal disease Episode 015
Why is soft and sweet appearing here all of a sudden… … ?
The panicking audience finally realized that this stage was not a cover of VTIC, but a cover of idols belonging to VTIC’s agency, LeTi.
Because the MC openly talked about VTIC earlier, I was confused for a moment.
“what… .”
Since it wasn’t even a very famous song, annoyed reactions came out here and there intermittently and then disappeared.
It would be better if it was a hit song like 〈POP☆CON〉, but it was because most people only remembered the chorus of the debut song.
It was the same with her changing the camera settings.
‘Should I just get a picture of the public voter?’
By the time she was thinking insincerely, hiding the camera from the eyes of security, the stage went dark and the prelude started playing.
Ooh-. woo woo woo-. Boo–.
The gloomy melody of the modulated synthesizer filled the stage.
Originally, it was the place where the neat female idol-style orchestra prelude of the 2010s should flow with string instruments and piano.
“uh?”
Reflexively raising her head, she saw participants wearing white stage costumes and dark shoulder strap-like decorations.
The suit-like form was typical of a male idol, so there was nothing to cry about, but the atmosphere was more lyrical than the electronic sound-filled prelude, so I felt a strange sense of difference.
At that moment, the participants started to move.
-At some point, I realized that
I was wandering in an incomplete time
.
She even remembered the name in an instant.
‘Was it Seon Ah-hyun?’
Even the choreography was mixed with lyrical and elegant dance moves, but somehow… It was a little strange. –
Save me trapped in
this unstoppable labyrinth of time.
The moment the next part came out, she realized.
‘… Why are they all expressionless?’
Except for the person singing the song, all the other participants had no facial expressions.
Originally, when it wasn’t his part, it was common for him to show less facial expression, but it was rare to have such a lack of expression.
furthermore… … .
‘Whose eyes are weird?’
His gaze was not on the camera, but on the air.
It was probably intentional because the expression and focus of the eyes suddenly returned only when the part returned.
I wonder if I couldn’t make eye contact with the camera by mistake. Idols knew that it was their duty to look for the camera like ghosts even when they weren’t on their part.
… So it was an even more strange sight.
It was more creepy as it contrasted with the participant who laughed alone and her eyes lit up in her part.
-I’m waiting for
the day when
the little space inside this little space
will bloom again
. The pitch was lowered, and a desperate voice rose to the MR mixed with dreary noise.
The lyrics are obviously soft and mournful, but it sounds like a trap because of the prelude and directing.
If you hear someone crying in a closed school, wouldn’t it be more frightening than a desire to help?
The stage was unfolding with such an eerie nuance. -The
sound of you coming
one step, two steps
echoes in my ears.
Don’t hesitate and reach out your hand.
Now I’m going to a new world~ The high pitched voice
singing the same lyrics as the song titled ‘To a New World’ sent a thrill running down my spine.
It was raised by half a key to make it dissonant, so it sounded strange and sinister even though it was clear and clear.
I was a participant, but I became more immersed in the stage itself than the singing ability.
-Come to me
Come to me
The dazzling Paradise by your side
In the chorus, the same string instrument as the original song came in and collided with the modulated sound of the synthesizer, making it creepy.
Geeeeing-. Kiyiyiik –
I felt inhuman because I added a few violent movements to the movements borrowed from ballet.
At that moment, she realized.
October 31 October 31… … It was Halloween. The night when evil beings come to this world.
-Come to me
Come to me
Melody of love for you (Continued)
This is something non-human calling to charm people!
‘Huh!’
The sound of explosions filled her head as she closed her mouth.
Of course, there weren’t any idols who used inhuman concepts.
However, no one would have expected that amateurs would make such an adventurous attempt with a female senior song with a completely opposite concept in an idol debut audition pro… !
Without even time to give an evaluation such as ‘You have great guts’, she became immersed in the stage in an instant.
Eventually, after passing through the second verse that was deformed and cut, the song entered the bridge.
And once again the unexpected popped up.
-Can’t You feel me?
The arrangement suddenly returned to the original song on the bridge!
Even the transliteration has returned. The clear boy’s voice echoed in the high key of the original song sung by a woman.
-Your warm touch
wakes me up. It’s a beautiful
spring garden.
As the lights change color to the beautiful orchestral accompaniment, it feels even sacred at first glance.
-Ooh Ooh…
But as the lights brightened, something else became clearer. It was the details of the costume.
The shoulder strap-like fabric, which I thought was simply dark, was mottled with dark red dye attached to the same white fabric as the costume.
It was even a trace that seemed to flow from the neck on the shoulder strap.
‘It must have been a vampire… … !’
The moment it was imprinted on the minds of the audience, the bridge ended and the chorus of modulated sound continued.
-Come to me
Come to me
The dazzling Paradise by your side
But this time, the dissonance with the orchestra has subsided and a lot of noise has disappeared, revealing the sadness of the lyrics.
The artificial expressionless expression when not in his part disappeared, and the dreamy feeling became stronger than the eerie feeling.
The composition of the sound, instead of being sharp, revived a sense of space like a dream pop.
-Come to me
Come to me
Melody of love for you (Continued)
The modulation disappears and the sound ends with the violin.
Unlike the original song that ends with ballet movements, the song ends with everyone falling down as soon as the chorus ends.
That’s how the stage ended with more sadness than fear at the end. As if the narrator of an inhuman song really fell in love with a person.
“… … uh uh!!”
People who came to their senses immediately cheered enthusiastically.
It was a stage that stimulated the hearts of the viewers throughout, starting with shock and ending with a heartbreaking ending.
If I did it clumsily, I wouldn’t have been either.
But the participants on this team got it right.
‘Crazy, really!’
Among the screaming audience, many people caught the fact that it was possible because these participants had above average skills and good looks and styles.
The voices of the excited audience could be heard from here and there, as if they had already made up their minds.
The participants who stood up patted each other on the back several times, then smiled and nodded at the audience.
“thank you!”
“Thank you.”
Somehow it felt cuter because of the actions that other teams did and the gap between them and the stage.
“cute… … .”
The woman who guided the camera also muttered warmly. In particular, a member with a high-pitched bridge caught my eye.
The reversal bridge seemed to keep coming back to me even after I went home.
He pierced through this pronunciation and digested that high note ridiculously well, and his face was trendy and cute, and even with that excessive concept, he didn’t even get angry.
‘I remember the name unconditionally when the vote comes out.’
She kept her eyes on Park Mun-dae as he left the stage and made a promise, when he suddenly realized the camera in her hand.
And I was astonished.
‘I completely forgot the camera because I was so focused on the stage… !’
I feel sorry for not being able to take a picture, but at the same time, I feel so grateful to be able to see it with my own eyes without worrying about the camera!
This was the first time since the old idol.
A shudder passed.
It was a sign of overindulgence.
* * *
When I came down from the stage, the team members grabbed the wall or sat down, as if their legs were loose.
I leaned against the wall and thought.
‘Than you think… It was fun.’
It was strange.
To be honest, I never expected this to be fun.
I just had no choice but to do it because if I didn’t debut, I would die suddenly.
I have never danced and sang in front of anyone in my life. Even with makeup on.
… Clearly, even when I ate popcorn or sang, I just felt like I had to do it because I had to.
‘I thought Hyuntana would come… Why is it fun?’
It even feels like my breath is about to come out of my throat.
‘It’s harder than practice.’
It seemed like it took more power because it was a real game.
And probably the guys who went up together were all similarly out of breath.
Because I’m still panting.
But the faces were clear.
It was because the shouts were so loud that they would tear at the ears.
“Wow!!”
“Encore! Encore!”
I even heard some people shouting an encore from behind now.
‘There weren’t many people.’
beyond expectations… The results were good.
It was a cheer that even the team that ranked 12th did not receive.
Maybe that’s why it’s fun Because of the reaction pouring in front of my eyes?
“Everyone really… It was really hard! We did a good job! really!”
As the camera approached, Sejin opened his mouth.
I can’t say I wasn’t conscious of the camera, but anyway, the words seemed to be sincere.
Originally, if the result is good, everything is beautiful, and the team members began to thank each other while embracing each other.
“You worked hard!”
“Thank you so much… .”
Should I say something too?
“Thanks to… It was fun. thank you.”
“It’s Moondae… … .”
“Oh my God, even Mundae says things like this.”
What do you mean?
I am moved by just about how thrilled these guys are.
Even the chubby Lee Se-jin was intoxicated with the atmosphere with a teary expression.
“… great job.”
“omg. older brother.”
“I am impressed.”
The team members rarely looked at Lee Se-jin with warm eyes without being conscious of the camera.
The atmosphere was very similar to the ending of a boys’ manga.
I thought back to my last practice session.
-brother! We, too, have a strong fear! Maybe you have to go hard? Don’t be pushed by innocence!
-right? My brother thought about it, what about a killer!
-Oh, count!
-… It could overlap with a real person, so why don’t you think more of a fantasy creature?
-You ghost… … .
-… Ghost?
– Eh, if it moves like this… Because it looks strange… … .
-ha ha ha! There are many good opinions. Let’s make a democratic majority!
… … .
… All I could think of was the process of struggling to euphemistically cut out the absurd and exaggerated claims made by these talkative guys.
At this time, I was very grateful to Sejin. The public opinion polls were awesome.
In the end, most of the arrangements were carried out according to the wishes of Keun Se-jin and me. It’s because he also tried to push the vampire I killed.
No matter how much it was, it was better to have a proven popular factor than a ghost or a murderer.
Even if it’s a ghost, is it a murderer? Are you thinking of swearing while sharing 10,000 shares on social media?
Anyway, I was satisfied with the good results by properly arranging fear and innocence.
And honestly… … .
Because it was fun.
I can see why so many people want to do this job.
When I caught my breath and got up, the team members inserted me into the space where they embraced each other.
I shrugged my shoulders. If I left it out here, the atmosphere wouldn’t live.
It was also necessary to show off teamwork to the camera, so I didn’t have to escape.
“Let’s go to the next team match.”
“Ah, let’s do it together next time!”
“I like Joe.”
“Honestly, we were the best at teamwork.”
The good talk continued, and only when there was no more repertoire, we moved to the space to check the stage of the opposing team according to the staff’s guidance.
As soon as we arrived at the room where the monitor was installed, the opposing team’s < Sangun > stage started.
“oh… … .”
These guys admired it out of politeness, but they probably realized it.
That there is a significant difference in audience cheering.