When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 47

# 47

Rendez-vous (1)

Dance song performer and designer. ‘Rendez-vous’, a project created by four young artists with expertise in each field.

It was a project to produce advertisements and music videos to promote Yoosung Electronics’ Apollo mobile phone by incorporating their agony and passion into the story.

The interest of arts workers and young people toward the Rendezvous Project was bound to be strong from the start. This was because it brought together new talents who were attracting attention.

Contrary to the popular belief that there was nothing to eat at the famous feast, the quality of the resulting advertisement and music video was as expected.

The music used in the advertisement went up on the music charts and even won an award at the ‘Advertising Music Awards’.

The purpose of the Rendezvous Project was to publicize the fact that Yoosung Electronics is interested in and fully supports the art world, including music.

The result was a huge success. With the Rendezvous Project, Yusung Electronics was able to establish not only the Apollo marketing effect but also the image of realizing social contribution value.

‘But the Rendezvous Project lost its luster soon…’

Do-wook, who had enjoyed listening to the music included in the Rendezvous Project, became bitter as he recalled the feeling of emptiness at the time.

This was because the advertising music was found to be plagiarism. Because it was a song by a very unknown foreign underground band singer, it took some time for it to be revealed.

“Do-wook received an offer to appear.”

At Director Kwon’s words, everyone opened their eyes wide and looked at Dowook. Dowook waited in silence for Director Kwon’s next words.

“It is a project that is not at the level of a one-day commercial shoot… We discussed it internally, but we accepted it as an opportunity that could not be missed for Dowook personally and the team and company.”

It was a completely different type of advertisement than school uniform advertisements in which idols were the main models. It was to become a Yoosung Electronics mobile phone model. A mobile phone advertisement that only the top of the top can do. Even though it is a project-based advertisement and is not the main advertisement, there is no change in how great it is.

There was small applause. Well done Dowook! Ahn Hyeong-seo and Jeong Yoon-gi, who were sitting next to him, took turns congratulating Do-wook.

“For more detailed information, I think you can get it from Do-wook and team leader Joanna separately.”

“All right.”

Dowook, who had not thought that he would have refused, answered in an odd tone.

Originally, popularity would have been guaranteed, but appearing in an advertisement with plagiarized music would have been difficult to leave behind as an honor.

‘We need a moment to seize opportunities and turn crises into opportunities.’

Dowook thought of a method.

***

While discussions regarding the project were going back and forth between Yoosung Electronics and Dowook, a repackage album of KK’s first full-length album, Sensation, was released.

When the album was released, ‘Windy Day’ also performed well, entering the charts of each music site at about 2nd or 3rd place.

The opinion was that it was a song that definitely suited the cool fall weather when the sun was hot but the wind was blowing. Because it was a song that was easy to listen to, the company had expectations that it would be able to maintain good results for a long time.

The comeback stage took place two days after the music release. At KVS’s ‘Music Bonus’, KK had a comeback stage of ‘Windy Day’.

Although it was a two-week promotion, the public and fans’ interest in ‘Windy Day’ was strong because it was the first song released after the huge hit of ‘Very Sorry’.

Plus a live comeback stage. Fans knew KK’s skills, so they expressed their anticipation for the live performance, but they were also nervous at the same time. This was because there were so many variables in the live stage, and there were singers who were particularly bad at live performances, regardless of their basic skills.

The KK members were also equally excited and worried.

“I think I’m the most nervous about the first stage.”

A simple waiting room made of a tent. Even Seok Ji-hoon, who was always calm, expressed his nervousness. Oh Baek-ho handed Seok Ji-hoon a vitamin drink.

The members were desperately practicing live for a while. In order to perform the best live performance under any circumstances, they even enforced exercises such as holding their breath and choreographing choreography.

However, I was worried about the tension of the comeback stage and the fact that the first live stage was a special outdoor stage. Music Bonus will broadcast live today from the outdoor plaza of Hwaseong Temporary Palace during the Hwaseong Festival in Suwon City.

“You did well in rehearsal. “There won’t be any problem.”

The members nodded at Oh Baek-ho’s encouragement. Hyeong-seo Ahn asked after getting her makeup done.

“I heard there will be fireworks later. “Can’t we watch that too, bro?”

“You’d rather sit back and worry about the stage.”

“My brother always says something to me.”

Oh Baek-ho clicked his tongue at Ahn Hyeong-seo, who grumbled in a non-disgusting way, but then laughed. It was fortunate that there was a member like Ahn Hyeong-seo who could sublimate tension into nonsense.

Because it was a special broadcast, many singers who were difficult to meet on music broadcasts were invited to today’s stage.

The KK members came out of the waiting room and waited for their turn while watching the performance of the veteran singer, who is famous for the trot song ‘Everyone Can Love’.

As soon as the performance was about to begin, rather than being nervous, the desire to get on stage quickly emerged in the members’ minds.

‘The tension of the moment I stood on stage and the cheers that called out to me… I am so fortunate to know the thrill of that moment even now.’

Dowook thought as he looked at the stage decorated with colorful lights.

Jung Yoon-gi called the members together. The six people joined hands and made up their minds to pull off a successful performance. They raised their hands high, shouting KK’s own slogan.

While the veteran singer went down the stage and the MC’s comments were in progress, KK came up on stage. At the appearance of KK, those gathered in the square erupted in cheers. Half of the local residents who came out to watch were fans of other singers, and the rest were all fans of KK.

The prelude to ‘Windy Day’ has begun.

The six KK members started the stage standing in a horizontal row. Dowook and Kim Won, who were taller than the other members, stood at both ends. Next to Do-wook were Park Tae-hyung, Ahn Hyeong-seo, Seok Ji-hoon, and Jeong Yoon-gi.

All six people used hand microphones. Jung Yoon-gi, Ahn Hyeong-seo, and Dowook, who had many parts, wore in-ears.

The member who sang the first verse was Seok Ji-hoon. Seok Ji-hoon stopped the start and stepped back.

‘Seok Ji-hoon’s skills have definitely improved.’

Do-wook thought as he listened to Seok Ji-hoon’s voice, who accurately caught the first pitch and performed his part stably.

Next was Ahn Hyeong-seo. Ahn Hyeong-seo was able to easily raise his voice to a high note while making light hand movements.

Ahn Hyeong-seo sang high notes too easily, which was a disaster. Since it is a difficult high note, it would have been better to show it off a little more, but it tended to keep viewers and listeners from thinking that it was a difficult note.

After Kim Won’s rap part, it was a chorus sung by all six people as a group. It was a part where everyone sang together, but in the end, Do-wook and Ahn Hyeong-seo were the main vocalists and harmonized.

Immediately after, there was a choreography in which Park Tae-hyung came forward alone to the accompaniment and moved from end to end of the stage, showing off his quick feet.

The wind speaks to me –

On windy days, I think of you – I think of you –

Do-wook’s eyebrows, who returned to the same straight formation as before and sang while holding the microphone, were slightly disheveled. However, a red light was on on the camera in front of him.

Dowook smiled at the camera as if nothing had happened. When Dowook’s smiling face was captured on the large monitor installed next to the stage, an ear-piercing roar rang out.

‘The microphone… is not working!’

At that moment, Ahn Hyeong-seo also noticed Do-wook’s condition. This was because no voice was heard during the ‘Walk and Think’ part where Do-wook had to sing and harmonize with Ahn Hyeong-seo.

Because it was sung together, it was difficult to notice unless you were familiar with the details of the sound source.

The problem was the next moment. After Park Tae-hyung’s short choreography, it was Do-wook’s part. Even if it was reported that there was a problem with the microphone, there was no way to know whether it would be fixed within that time. I didn’t know that Ahn Hyeong-seo would have to take Do-wook’s part.

The Jimmy Zip camera, floating high in the air, moved and captured KK’s entire appearance on the screen.

Do-wook and Ahn Hyeong-seo’s eyes met. Ahn Hyeong-seo, who was standing closer than Do-wook, called out to Park Tae-hyung, who was turning around to prepare to go to the other end of the stage.

Then he looked towards Dowook. Dowook lowered his hand and showed one side of the microphone. Originally, the blue light should have come on, but the light went out because the wireless microphone was connected incorrectly. Taehyung Park understood the meaning immediately. The three people quickly exchanged looks like that.

Just before Taehyung Park took the step, he lightly threw the microphone towards Dowook as if it were choreography. Do-wook also caught the microphone thrown by Tae-hyung Park as if catching a basketball.

“Yes? “What did you just do?”

“Was there a choreography like that?”

Fans could not hide their wonder as they saw what was captured on screen. The same thing happened to the fans who were watching the live broadcast. Because the movements were so natural, there was speculation that it was added choreography rather than speculation that it was a broadcasting accident.

Oh Baek-ho knew right away that there was a problem with the microphone. Fortunately, the Music Bonus staff also realized that there was a problem with microphone number 2 that Dowook was holding.

When Park Tae-hyung, who walked the stage showing off his brilliant footwork, returned to Do-wook’s back, he was handed the microphone that Do-wook had originally been holding.

I miss you so much –

you’re coming from far away – I love you –

Do-wook’s soft voice rang through the square. The sound quality was also improved, so the poor sound of the outdoor stage did not seem to be a problem for Do-wook. It was a voice that suited the atmosphere of the temporary palace on an autumn night.

Afterwards, the second microphone handed over to Taehyung Park also properly lit up.

KK finished the stage without any further incident.

A problem with the microphone was something that could easily happen during a live performance.

While preparing for the live stage, I was able to deal with various emergency situations without much difficulty thanks to my strong mindset.

Dowook, who came off the stage, expressed his gratitude to Ahn Hyeong-seo and Park Tae-hyung.

In particular, I felt it would be good to praise Taehyung Park’s sense no matter how hard I spoke.

Oh Baek-ho also did not spare words to thank the members for their good work and hard work.

-Now it’s embarrassing to call him a rookie. -Wouldn’t

it have been better if Kang Do-wook didn’t have a microphone? Haha, my voice is going through the sky haha

– I’m glad there’s no ceiling on the stage hahaha

– All KK members are recognized for their outstanding skills!

-I thought Taehyung was just a baby, but he’s all grown upㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Fan cafes and communities were overflowing with praise. Along with individual praise, there was also admiration for KK’s teamwork.

Taehyung Park handed over the microphone to Do-wook and the end of Do-wook’s part was edited into a short video and shared everywhere.

Since the members had an accident on the first stage, they were able to perform the remaining music broadcast stages with a more relaxed mind. It was because I felt like it would be okay no matter what happened.

***

After finishing the pre-recorded ‘Windy Day’ music broadcast schedule early in the morning, Do-wook changed his clothes and went out separately from Manager Oh Baek-ho.

Today was the first group meeting between the director and cast of the ‘Rendezvous Project’ at a studio in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do.

Although I had personally met with the director and staff before, this was my first time meeting the actual cast. Even who was participating in what field was kept a secret from the contestants. We planned to capture each other’s reactions at our first meeting today in a project video.

As soon as we arrived at the studio, the microphone was filled and the cameras followed.

The rest of the cast had already arrived in the large work space inside. Dowook remembered the actors in this advertisement.

‘Jazz pianist Kwon Hul, graphic designer Naeun-soo…’

If things had gone as they were, the male singer who Yusung Electronics had been considering over Do-wook would have been here. But he wasn’t there.

“hello.”

When Do-wook came in and greeted everyone, all eyes were focused on him. A man wearing large silver cross-shaped earrings said, ‘K-K?’ And I recognized Dowook. And then he got up from his seat.

“You know me? Man to man.”