When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 117
# 117
Act 1, Scene 1 (4)
“It’s so dazzling – it’s sparkling -”
Dowook’s soft voice flowed along with a familiar melody.
“Oh oh!”
“Oh!”
“Isn’t this what it is?”
The audience was agitated by the unexpected song choice. The song that Dowook started was a song by a female idol group that had recently gained great popularity.
The female idol group that sang the song was the first female idol group to do so, taking first place for several months in a row and recording surprising album sales.
In addition, the song’s chorus and the dance that involved repeating hand movements were so popular that people all over the country came out and imitated the choreography, creating a ‘craze’ in a word.
Dowook was singing an emotional acoustic version of ‘Oh my!’, a fast-tempo dance song.
“Oh my my my my my—”
Because it was a song that everyone knew, many audience members reflexively sang along when it became the chorus. Do-wook continued singing while harmonizing with the audience who sang along.
Because the chord progression was the same, the audience could easily sing along.
The audience was singing along and thinking it was amazing. I was surprised that ‘Oh my!’, which I thought was an exciting and lively song, could be arranged into such a lyrical version.
“I just feel sad.”
“therefore. Oh, your voice is so good. really.”
“How did you come up with the idea to change it like this?”
“So…”
exclamations continued from the audience.
At that time, Do-wook, who was hitting several piano keys at the same time, started playing another song along with ‘Oh my!’
This time it was a dance song by a female solo singer. As the piano playing with a lively rhythm began, the audience naturally started clapping along with the rhythm.
Clap clap – Dowook smiled as he looked at the audience matching the rhythm.
Starting with ‘Oh my!’, Dowook sang a short medley of about five songs, including songs by female idol groups and solo singers.
When the song was completely finished, there was applause. Some people whistled with their fingers.
People were excited by the unexpected song selection and arrangement, feeling as if they had received an unexpected gift.
The audience felt a certain ‘joy’ when they heard songs they already knew reborn as songs with a completely different atmosphere. I felt like I learned a variety of ways to enjoy music. Also, the arranged song itself was very good.
In addition, Do-wook’s sweet voice, clean singing skills, and warm atmosphere all came together to create a perfect stage.
The audience’s satisfaction reached the highest level as they even showed how they interacted with the audience.
“Wow, this is really amazing?!”
Yoo Hee-won walked onto the stage holding a microphone.
The staff busily moved the grand piano to the back and brought out two chairs to make room for Do-wook and Yoo Hee-won.
Yoo Hee-won’s eyes were sparkling and shining. As the MC of this music program, Yoo Hee-won was also a very famous musician.
Although he debuted as a singer, he excelled more in composing than singing.
Even to Yoo Hee-won, Do-wook’s arranging skills were surprising. He arranged it to suit himself without completely destroying the image of the original song. It seemed like the songs arranged in this way could be released as music right away.
“Haha thank you.”
“No… isn’t this really a foul? “If someone who looks like this becomes good at composing and singing… then I have no place to stand.”
Do-wook smiled with a humble expression at Yoo Hee-won’s words.
“I feel like my eyes are really dazzling because I’m smiling. Even I, a guy, will fall in love with it. “Do any of the KK members have a crush on Do-wook?”
The audience burst into laughter at Yoo Hee-won’s joke.
“Thank you so much for the great stage. Actually, the name of this program is Yoo Hee-won’s Holiday. “Please don’t go. When I listened to it, I was truly possessed… I felt like I was being possessed.”
Do-wook blushed shyly, not knowing what to do as Yoo Hee-won continued to praise him. Yoo Hee-won was a musician that Do-wook also liked. Among the songs composed by Yoo Hee-won, there were several songs sung by Kim Woo-yeon that Do-wook had heard about a hundred times.
“I am truly honored. “I am grateful just to be in this position, because I receive praise from a senior I respect.”
“Ah, this person. It’s a humble style again. I think I can go out with an arrogant concept, but I have skills!”
Yoo Hee-won’s words made the audience laugh again. Dowook also laughed out loud.
The fun of ‘Yu Hee-won’s Holiday’ was not only the fun of watching and listening to good music, but Yoo Hee-won’s eloquence also played a part.
“This medley arrangement and stage were specially prepared for our program…”
“Yes. I was thinking about what kind of song I would like to sing to the audience… and I thought it would be better to sing a song that the audience can enjoy more, rather than just playing my song. “My songs are heard a lot in other places too.”
“Thank you so much. “If you prepare so diligently, I feel like I have to do something too, and it’s such a burden!”
When Yoo Hee-won trembled, he waved his hand and said that it was not Do-wook.
Although he said it as a joke, Yoo Hee-won was truly impressed by Do-wook, who prepared with sincerity and showed a good performance for his program.
Yoo Hee-won suddenly stood up from his seat and said.
“No, I’m really burdened, but I’m also thankful.”
“yes?”
“If you don’t mind, can I play Do-wook’s song ‘Darling’? “I’d like to give it to you as a gift.”
Dowook opened his eyes wide in surprise. From the audience, voices filled with anticipation began to sound like ‘ooh’.
Yoo Hee-won walked slowly and approached the grand piano. I sat down on the piano bench and started to relax my hands.
It was an unplanned performance. However, since Yoo Hee-won often performed when musically inspired, the production crew did not panic and adjusted the sound and repositioned the camera.
Applause came from the audience.
Receiving applause, Yoo Hee-won began playing ‘Darling’. Just as Do-wook arranged dance songs for female idol groups, ‘Darling’ was also played in Yoo Hee-won’s style in Yoo Hee-won’s hands.
Yoo Hee-won and Do-wook’s eyes met at the part where the refrain was repeated. Dowook picked up the microphone and started singing ‘Darling’ with a hint of bossa nova.
Yoo Hee-won, who immediately changed to a performance song, was amazing, but Do-wook, who read the suddenly changed flow of the song and started singing, was also amazing. Exclamations of surprise followed.
The recording scene was melting with sweetness.
After a brief talk, Dowook performed the original version of his song ‘Darling’. It was the ending stage of the day.
The recording of ‘Yoo Hee-won’s Holiday’ ended with Do-wook coming off the stage. The expressions on the faces of the audience leaving the recording studio were all vivid. Everyone seemed to be captivated by Do-wook and was praising him until their mouths dried up.
This was because even the final dance performance was impressive.
Yoo Hee-won personally came to Do-wook, who came off the stage, and patted his shoulder and encouraged him.
“Kim Woo-yeon boasted so much about being his student that I wondered how good he was, but he was much better than when I saw him on TV.”
“Teacher? haha. thank you really. “The performance earlier was really good too.”
“no. Seeing Dowook really made me feel like I needed to work harder. “It was stimulating.”
Yoo Hee-won added.
“If you get a chance in the future, please participate in our album.”
“yes? of course. “Just call me anytime.”
“You must not forget this promise!”
When Do-wook politely replied that he should not say the obvious, Yoo Hee-won smiled broadly.
***
After ‘Yoo Hee-won’s Holiday’ aired, the response was explosive, as expected.
In particular, Do-wook’s medley stage was edited and uploaded to MyTube and quickly surpassed tens of thousands of views. When it comes to ‘Yoo Hee-won’s holiday legend stage,’ Do-wook’s stage is the first to pop up.
In addition, songs featuring Dowook-style covers of ‘Oh my!’ also appeared in droves. It also brought about a butterfly effect, with ‘Oh my!’ entering the charts once again.
Experts also commented that they are looking forward to Dowook’s music world in the future.
Dowook also ranked first in all music broadcast programs. It was a successful first solo album.
“Thank you for your hard work, Dowook.”
“great job!”
After the last music broadcast, the staff passed by and said hello to Dowook. As the activity ended well, the atmosphere was very good.
“Now, let’s clap and go!”
Director Oh Baek-ho’s voice rang loudly in the waiting room.
Both the coordinators and the dancer team cheered and applauded heartily. Dowook bowed and greeted those who helped him with his activities.
After finishing the last music broadcast, Do-wook got into a car with Director Oh Baek-ho and headed to the dorm.
“What was it like working alone? Are you tired?”
Director Oh Baek-ho asked as he started the car. Dowook, sitting behind him, nodded.
“yes. It was difficult. “I do it alone because it used to be shared with many people.”
“okay. Still, you did well.”
“And it’s lonely because there are no members…”
“Even if it’s busy and noisy, it’s better to have kids, right?”
“sure.”
Dowook answered while thinking of the members. Even when taking selfies to post on the fan cafe, I felt even more awkward because there were no members next to me to coach me on which angle was better or which angle was better.
Do-wook was surprised at how comfortable he had become among people.
‘Even though my soul has changed, quite a bit of time has passed… It’s definitely changing. The future and myself.’
It was time to think about that. Director Oh Baek-ho said he would check Do-wook in the rear-view mirror.
“Reporter Choi contacted me.”
“…Already?”
“Well, I’ll have to look into it more precisely, but I think I’ve got a rough clue.”
“okay.”
“After digging into it, it seems that Seo Kang-joon is not the only one involved.”
“Ah……”
Do-wook nodded. That’s what makes evil scary. Evil was highly contagious. There was no evil that only ended in one thing. It was something that could easily spread into two, three, or tens of thousands.
“It could explode big time.”
“yes. “I just…”
Director Oh Baek-ho said, frowning a little.
“I think it would be best for you not to get too involved. You did everything you could for your friend by just spilling the beans. “Leave the next matter to Reporter Choi.”
It was Dowook’s own business, not his friend’s.
However, Do-wook nodded, knowing full well how worried Baek-ho Oh was feeling.
‘We are increasing our strength to avoid retaliation. There should be no regrets for anyone.’
Thinking about it, Dowook took out the scenario he had kept in his bag.
〈Working title: Blue Whale〉
I finally had time to review the scenario.
Do-wook quietly turned the first page of the scenario.
Do-wook’s eyes closed tightly as he read page after page. The content of director Yoon Seong-ah’s “working title: Blue Whale” was a nightmare itself.