When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 20

# 20

Foreshadowing (2)

#Foreshadowing (2)

The stage for the 30 participants passed quickly. Before the end of each stage, the audience evaluated the participants’ scores using remote controls they were given.

The judges’ evaluation comments were added intermittently, and interviews with unique participants were also conducted.

After all 30 people’s performances were over, MC Heo Kae introduced a special performance and heightened the excitement. Finally, the three season 1 contestants took the stage.

As the camera captured the faces of the three people one by one, everyone cheered. Since most of the audience were fans of “Student Rapper,” there was a lot of affection for the three people. In particular, of course, the previous season’s winner was very popular.

The previous season’s winner recently debuted as a solo artist by releasing a single album. With full support from people in their 10s and 20s, the team was achieving such success that the previous season’s winner’s song was being played on every street corner.

“Yoongi hyung! Hey bro~!”

Kim Won was so excited that he called out to Jung Yoon-gi, who was standing on stage. Kim Won’s voice rang loudly throughout the concert hall as he sang Jung Yoon-gi at an amazing timing just before the intro was played.

Jeong Yoon-gi, who was standing looking at the stage floor, heard Kim Won’s voice and looked in the direction where Kim Won and Do-wook were. He said he didn’t know about nervousness, but it was clear that he was nervous about standing on the main stage. I saw Jeong Yoon-gi smiling, as if the stiff corners of his mouth loosened when he saw Kim Won.

Jeong Yoon-gi, who smiled at Kim Won, made eye contact with Do-wook next to him. When Do-wook nodded in support, Jeong Yoon-gi also nodded as if he noticed.

Soon the lights came on and the joint stage began.

Although the stage was empty for one person who had originally prepared, Jung Yoon-gi easily filled the empty seat. There was no awkwardness as it was a song we had previously performed together.

The audience gave a thumbs up to the prominent contestants in the preliminaries, but after seeing the performances of the three who had already competed in the previous season and placed in the top 4 and continued to work hard afterwards, they felt something was definitely better.

The next stage was Jung Yoon-ki’s solo performance. While the two went downstage and prepared for their own performance, Jung Yoon-gi had to proceed directly with the performance. Since Jung Yoongi was ranked lower than the other two, there was nothing to say about the order.

Jung Yoon-ki began his rap while retaining the enthusiasm of the previous stage.

What Jung Yoon-gi chose was a song with an emotional melody and lyrics. It was also one of the judges’ song, and since it was a song about youth’s concerns, it seemed like it would be a good fit for the ‘Student Rapper’ stage, so it was chosen after discussion with Director Oh.

Of course, in terms of technique, there was a part in the middle where you had to do incredibly fast rapping, so there was also a judgment that it would be possible to show off your skills, which have improved dramatically compared to the broadcast.

Jeong Yoon-gi fixed the microphone. Sweat seemed to be oozing from my palms.

Jeong Yoon-gi knew exactly that this was his chance to properly show himself right before his debut.

“awesome! “It was crazy!”

“Who is he?!”

“It’s Jung Yoongi from last season!”

“Was Jung Yoongi that good? “Are you crazy?”

“At this level, it would be okay to go to Show You the Money, right?”

When Jung Yoon-gi’s performance ended, the hall was in a state of commotion. I knew that Jeong Yoon-gi was a talented person as he was in the final four, but at the time, it wasn’t to this level.

As soon as the stage started, everyone had no choice but to focus on Jung Yoon-gi.

As he listened to the accompaniment ending, Jeong Yoon-gi closed his eyes and felt the cheers pouring in on him. 〈Student Rapper〉 It was the first time since the last performance.

‘okay. This is what it feels like! The way people look at me, cheers for me! ‘I started as a trainee because I wanted to feel this and stand on a bigger stage.’

Jung Yoongi held his breath to keep this feeling for as long as possible. After the accompaniment was over, they walked off the stage to applause.

Kim Won and Do-wook felt proud as if it were their own work to hear voices praising Jung Yoon-gi.

“wow……!”

Kim Won opened his mouth and let out an exclamation. Even though he was a colleague who practiced with me every day, it felt amazing all over again.

“Yoongi hyung, it’s a good job~ Absolutely!”

“haha. Iknow, right.”

“I want to go on stage soon. “You too?!”

“…… of course.”

Do-wook watched as Kim Won developed a will after seeing Jeong Yoon-gi’s performance. Jung Yoon-ki’s stage seemed to be a good stimulus for Kim Won, who finished his trainee life without much difficulty and is about to debut.

‘good night. Jung Yoon-gi is also a trustworthy person. I will continue to grow into the best rapper in the future. It would be nice if only the lyrics issue could be resolved right away…’

While Do-wook was thinking, all the prepared performances were finished. After listening to MC Heo Kae’s ending comment, the two got up from their seats and left the concert hall.

Do-wook’s thoughts were just unfounded. I no longer had to worry about Jung Yoon-gi’s lyrics.

After coming off the stage, Jung Yoon-ki ran straight to the waiting room and took out the notebook and pen he was carrying in his bag before even wiping the sweat from his forehead.

“You did a good job, Yoongi…”

Oh Baek-ho, who had approached Jung Yoon-gi to praise him, soon closed his mouth. Jeong Yoon-gi’s hands were moving frantically.

Jung Yoongi was pouring out the energy and inspiration he received on stage into his notebook. Even though his hand couldn’t keep up with his thoughts and he was drawing with a straight pen, Jeong Yoon-gi was smiling with excitement.

Oh Baek-ho asked for the understanding of the staff who came to check Jung Yoon-gi’s microphone and costume so that he could concentrate. The quiet waiting room was filled with only the sound of Jung Yoon-gi writing lyrics while keeping his feet in rhythm.

***

After leaving the concert hall, Do-wook and Kim Won headed toward the parking lot where the six-seater vehicle they had driven was parked.

After the performance ended, there was a significant number of people who came out at once. In the crowd, about three VJs were sharing cameras and interviewing notable visitors about the preliminaries and performances.

Among them, there was a student with a strong physique who confessed his love to rapper Dulo.

“Was there a most memorable participant among today’s participants?”

“Double brother! Two brothers! “Rap God and Rap King!”

The students surrounding him burst into laughter at the appearance of the camera. However, the male student who shouted “hyung” was very serious.

“Uh… please tell me which participant you think will get the highest score today. A participant. Among the participants.”

The female VJ emphasized several times that people should be selected ‘from among the participants’. The VJs had about three questions. Review of today’s performance The most memorable participant The participant who is likely to receive the highest score.

As 〈Student Rapper〉 operates on a points system, there was a lot of interest not only in the scores that separate those who passed and those who failed, but also in predictions about who would receive the highest score in each performance.

“Doulow brother… he is the best in my heart, but he is number 1 among the contestants…”

The male student chose the first contestant as expected.

Most of the other interviewed students also chose student number 1 as the most memorable participant with the highest score. The next most mentioned one was participant number 20.

While number 1 used a rap that all the public would like, number 20 gave off a slightly gloomy energy. His bangs almost covered his eyes, so just looking at his face made me feel depressed, and so did the tone of his rap.

However, contrary to the contrary, the lyrics he personally wrote contained very beautiful content. It was a story about space and stars, and although it was not popular, it was close to the best in terms of artistry.

When it comes to the highest score, almost everyone unanimously chose number 1. Those who tried to say number 20 soon realized that their choice was too unpopular. Because of this concern, I decided to say number 1.

“Baekho hyung, Yoongi hyung~ It’s late.”

Kim Won, who had passed the interviewers and was waiting for the two at the entrance to the parking lot, checked the time and muttered. Jung Yoon-gi was late because he was writing lyrics in the waiting room.

“I guess it’s because I have to pack a lot of things.”

Dowook comforted Kim Won, who was twisted from boredom.

At that time, the female VJ who had been interviewing the male student a little while ago was coming toward Dowook and Kim Won.

“student! “Are you okay with the interview?”

A female VJ approached with a camera and asked in a cheerful tone. Kim Won’s ears seemed to perk up as he reacted to the interesting situation. At the same time, female students who had been glancing at Dowook as they passed by the parking lot gathered around him.

“…interview?”

“yes. I’d like to get a scene from the interview. I’ll just ask a few simple questions, so you don’t have to feel too pressured. I really hope you do it. “The pace must be very good.”

Without giving Dowook a chance to refuse, the VJ quickly picked up the camera and captured Dowook’s face on the screen.

The VJ felt as he looked at the screen that his eyes were not wrong. Kim Won standing next to him wasn’t bad either. He wasn’t handsome enough to attract attention, but he had a decent enough appearance.

‘I almost didn’t have to ask Baekho for anything. But it’s better to be sure… Anyway, it’s good!’

In fact, it was this interview that Do-wook requested from his manager Oh Baek-ho.

Although it would have been possible to just do the interview and edit it anyway, I asked to be able to at least record the audience review interview. Oh Baek-ho thought for a moment and said OK.

It wasn’t a very difficult task, and since my goal was to be exposed on broadcast anyway, I thought I could create a better opportunity. I knew well that Dowook was not the type to make a mistake during an interview, so I gladly gave an OK. Oh Baek-ho was secretly impressed that he seemed to know how to draw a picture bigger than himself.

But the real thing wasn’t the interview appearance itself. That content was also included.

***

“First of all, what’s your name?”

Actually, I didn’t even have to ask for the name, but it was a question mixed with the VJ’s selfishness. I just wanted to know his name for no reason.

“This is Kang Do-wook.”

“Even the name is cool.”

The VJ spoke his heart out as if he was talking to himself and then asked the next question.

“Are there any memorable participants today?”

“Hmm… I remember numbers 20 and 26.”

Dowook deliberately did not mention participant number 1, which everyone mentioned. Everyone who watched today’s performance felt that number 1 was the favorite to win anyway.

VJ could not hide his surprise when he heard the number 26.

Although she had already familiarized herself with the participants for the interview, she had vague memories of the participants. It wasn’t that he was bad at rapping, but he was so mediocre that it didn’t stick in the viewers’ memories.

“Participant number 26’s fundamentals seemed very strong. He seems like a talented rapper, and I look forward to good results on future stages.”

As Do-wook added, the students watching the interview around him nodded, remembering. The way he spoke was so trusting that when Do-wook said that, it was funny that everyone thought that it was like that.

Among those watching, there was a female student filming Dowook on cell phone video. Some took pictures.

“You look like some kind of celebrity. “He’s so handsome.”

“Who is it? “It’s even weirder not to be a participant.”

A whispering voice also reached Dowook’s ears.

“So who do you think will get the highest score for today’s performance?”

Dowook took a pause on purpose. Dowook knew most of the content of Season 2 of “Student Rapper.” It was such a popular program at the time that articles poured out every day after it aired.

“Number 20.”

“Why do you think that?”

“Even if I don’t necessarily get the highest score, it’s already the highest score for me. It was a fantastic performance, like watching a completed piece of art. “I saw number 20 for the first time today and I want to continue to support him.”

At the end of Dowook’s words, the female VJ put down the camera she was holding on her shoulder. Not only did he have a handsome face, but his speech was also brilliant. It was a slightly different answer from the other interviewer, so I thought it would be really good to use on broadcast.

“Thank you for the interview, student.”

“no. Rather, I am grateful.”

The VJ, who was thanked again, smiled happily. Kim Won loved it like a child, saying that he was captured on camera thanks to standing next to Do-wook.

Since there were quite a few trainees in the audience, the VJ was about to ask if they were trainees. Just then Oh Baek-ho and Jeong Yoon-gi came to the parking lot. Oh Baek-ho looked at the VJ with a surprised expression.

“uh? how!”

“Ah~! “Is this the friend that Director Oh was talking about?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“I already won all the interviews. “It was a face I couldn’t just pass by, right?”

“Oh, is that so? haha.”

Oh Baek-ho laughed when he praised Do-wook.

People around him who recognized Jung Yoon-gi grabbed their cameras and began to become very agitated. It’s Jeong Yoon-gi. It’s Jeong Yoon-gi. The voices looking for Yoongi were unusual. Although Jeong Yoon-gi was originally known among teenagers, Oh Baek-ho and Do-wook were able to foresee it.

‘If it goes on air, it will only be a matter of time before your name becomes known to the wider public!’

Those who were trying to go to the subway station were also turned away out of curiosity as people gathered in the direction where Jeong Yoon-gi and Do-wook were.

Oh Baek-ho quickly settled down with the VJ and put the members in the car.

After the broadcast, Do-wook’s interview as well as Jung Yoon-ki caused a big stir on the Internet. Do-wook quickly became famous on the Internet.