When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 78
# 78
Onslaught (3)
It was a song that had exactly the feeling Do-wook had in mind.
“No way……”
Dowook couldn’t hide his excitement and confirmed the composer’s name.
Yarol. Dowook looked back on his memories. It’s not clear, but the composer of a song by an idol group that was a hit in Korea also had a similar name.
After it became a hit at the time, the composer was interviewed in a music magazine.
‘I became more interested in Korean culture after making friends who were Koreans who studied abroad in France. Korean people, Korean food, everything was energetic and interesting. As I am a composer, I naturally became interested in K-POP music and wanted to work with Korean singers.’
Yarol was originally based in France and had been composing and writing lyrics as a new artist in the UK and elsewhere.
‘I sent the song to famous Korean entertainment companies as soon as possible.’
Dowook remembered the general contents of the interview at that time.
Yarol originally sent the song to Hit Entertainment, but it may not have been accepted at the time. Or, since KK was not as popular as it is now, there is a possibility that Yarol did not send it to Hit Entertainment.
In any case, the important thing is that Yarol sent the song to Hit Entertainment this time, and Team Leader Sim Jun also listened to Do-wook’s song without missing it.
The song that was played on repeat was so exciting that it made me want to nod my head. Although the rhythm seemed light, the heavy bass sound gave it weight.
The melody line also had quite a bit of weight.
Do-wook immediately sent a message to team leader Sim Jun.
[Team leader, this is the song I was looking for. I really want to make an album with this song.]
Dowook was filled with anticipation for the next album. The next album was a full-length album with many songs.
Although he would also collaborate with composers found by team leader Sim Jun, Do-wook basically planned to include songs he had composed as included in the album.
Dowook’s songs and Yarol’s songs could have worked well together to create a good album.
***
While Team Leader Sim Jun was talking with Yarol and coordinating schedules and conditions, the place where Do-wook mainly stayed was the filming site of ‘Get Ready 1999’.
In addition, classes at Korea National University of Arts began, and Do-wook was almost completely living his life as an actor.
Of course, whenever I had free time, I was concentrating on writing songs.
Today, Do-wook filmed a scene where he chases after the angry female protagonist Han Yeon-joo, turns her around, and attempts to kiss her.
As Han Yeon-joo stepped back, the kiss was not successful, but the point was that their lips almost seemed to touch.
The main content of today’s filming was Kim Min-ki’s sorrowful love for Han Yeon-joo and Han Yeon-joo’s embarrassment due to the actions of Kim Min-ki, whom she only thought of as a friend.
Do-wook tried to live in Kim Min-ki’s heart as much as possible while filming. In fact, it was Do-wook who had never had a proper relationship during his time as Bomyeong.
I have never liked someone of the opposite sex as much as the role of Kim Min-ki. I was trapped in my own negative world. However, the clumsy way of liking someone and trying to approach them was a feeling that Do-wook desperately sympathized with.
Thanks to this, Kim Min-ki and Do-wook’s expression as they looked at Han Yeon-joo was more sorrowful than anyone else’s.
Producer Shin Yun-ho’s expression brightened as he shouted for cut.
After finishing one scene, Dowook was waiting on one side of the set to film the next scene. It seemed like the waiting time would be quite long, so Do-wook prepared his class assignment.
“Do-wook-what are you looking at like that?”
Park Dong-hwi, who was waiting with him, spoke to Do-wook.
Because he was waiting ahead of Do-wook, he looked quite bored.
“…I have an assignment.”
“assignment? ah. Look, what is the assignment?”
Do-wook handed the contents of the assignment he had organized in his notebook to Park Dong-hwi.
“Expressing animals with your body? “Is this really Professor Lee Cheol’s class?”
“yes that’s right.”
“This professor is very strict. “Oh, have you decided on an animal?”
Park Dong-hwi shook his head, pretending to know. When Do-wook said he couldn’t decide yet, he said that since lions, tigers and dogs were too common, it would be better to think about insects.
“What did you do, senior?”
“me? What did I do? Was it a spider?”
“That…spider.”
It was difficult to understand how the spider was expressed, but in that respect, Park Dong-hwi felt amazing.
In any case, there were seniors on set who had already graduated with good grades from Korea National University of Arts, so Dowook was able to often receive help like this.
As filming continued, we worked together a lot and spent a lot of time together, so we naturally felt like we were not just fellow actors, but like close neighbors and brothers.
Not only did Dowook have an upright personality, but he did not discriminate between people, so everyone approached him with goodwill. As a result, we were able to become close friends naturally.
“And in the scene earlier.”
“yes. “Have you seen it?”
“ok. “I saw it in passing and thought it would be better to show it on the screen by holding the shoulder like this rather than holding it like this.”
“Ah…”
Park Dong-hwi demonstrated by holding Do-wook’s shoulder.
Do-wook understood Park Dong-hwi’s words at once. From the angle, Park Dong-hwi’s posture looked much better. Park Dong-hwi smiled and said to Do-wook, who was disappointed that the cut was already over.
“You’re learning. “Do that next time.”
“yes. thank you for telling me.”
“Yes, yes, be thankful. By the way, what’s in your next project? Have you decided on anything?”
Park Dong-hwi asked Do-wook’s next work.
“I haven’t thought about anything yet.”
After finishing this work, the only thought on Dowook’s mind was about the next album. There will probably be several offers after ‘Get Ready 1999’ ends, but Do-wook planned to wait.
The current role of Kim Min-gi already fits well with his image, so he was playing it without difficulty. However, the more I acted, the more I felt inadequate.
I thought it would be good to study a little more and do another proper work next year.
“It would be nice to work together on our next project….”
“Of course. “I would like to work with you too.”
“Are you serious?”
“sure!”
At that time, Gu Cheol-min appeared with both hands full of ice cream bags. Starting with the production staff, they started handing out ice cream.
“Do-wook is shooting?”
“yes! That’s right.”
Koo Cheol-min answered the staff’s questions.
“The lead actor! “I’ll eat well!”
“thank you for this food!”
“thank you!”
Greetings poured in to Dowook from all over. Park Dong-hwi also peeled off the ice cream, put it in his mouth, and winked at Do-wook.
It was a weather where sweat was slowly dripping down my back. Filming was also nearing its end.
***
Do-wook had several conversations with team leader Sim Jun to prepare the album in earnest.
The album production team established a specific album concept and activity strategy centered on the concept presented by Dowook.
The fan-marketing team also actively worked together to establish activity strategies.
The overall concept was KK wearing a school uniform but looking like a strong young man. In other words, he was a ‘beastly man in a school uniform’.
The members were in tears when they heard from Manager Oh Baek-ho that they needed to grow up to be a little more muscular. It was because I had a sad feeling that I would have to spend every day eating chicken breast and protein shakes for about a month before my comeback.
When the concept was decided, Do-wook made a new suggestion to Sim Jun and team leader Jo Annie.
After hearing Do-wook’s proposal, Team Leader Shim and Team Leader Cho couldn’t help but look at Do-wook blankly for a moment.
I was especially surprised by Joanie, who was not just a fan-marketing team leader but would soon become a planning director. Do-wook suggested one of the things that he and production director Kwon Heung-jo always discussed about the future of Hit Entertainment.
Dowook had a separate dinner with production director Kwon Heung-jo to talk about the production of this album.
Team leader Sim Jun was also there.
“Do-wook, is the filming going well?”
“yes. “It’s almost over.”
“It’s going to air soon, right?”
Dowook answered and nodded. Director Kwon Heung-jo smiled happily.
“Actually, Dowook was busier than me… so we planned to talk about work after filming was over.”
“Because then it might be late.”
Whenever Director Kwon looked into Do-wook’s eyes, he felt like there was a burning flame in them.
It wasn’t just passion and blood that came from being young. If it had been like that, it could have gone out when it achieved a certain level of success, or it could have caused damage to those around it.
However, Do-wook’s flame always burned within him, and he was always cautious and serious when revealing it to the outside.
The steak we ordered arrived in front of the three people.
“So how are the preparations for the album going?”
Director Kwon asked after cutting up the steak and taking a few bites.
Team leader Sim Jun took a sip of water and reported on the album production status for which a written report had not yet been made.
What Director Kwon would be curious about was the title song, so the explanation about the title song was the main focus.
When I explained the general concept, Director Kwon nodded. It meant good.
Team leader Shim Jun was secretly happy at the thought that he didn’t have to worry about confirmation.
“But Dowook suggested that we make two versions of the album.”
“Two versions?”
“yes.”
Dowook answered Director Kwon’s question.
It was something I had been thinking about since I officially released my album in Japan. As of now, most singers were aiming to advance into Japan.
First of all, the Japanese music market was larger than our country. Moreover, the consumption patterns of Japanese fans also provided enough money for Korean singers.
However, the large Japanese music market meant that the position of singers in Japan was also strong. Korean singers were able to achieve a certain level of success, but the pie was limited.
Dowook thought he should now aim at China.
The ‘Korean Wave’ has already begun in China. However, unlike Japan, there were not many singers who tried to officially enter the Chinese market, perhaps because they thought that Chinese fans would like Korean singers even if they did nothing.
China was a large continent. Moreover, it will not be long before China grows economically enough to compete with the United States. China was already showing remarkable growth.
It was impossible to miss such a market. Rather, Do-wook had a firm belief that he needed to advance aggressively and quickly.
“I want to make a Chinese version of the album.”
At that time, Hit Entertainment had attracted investment from Taehwa Group, a Chinese capital.
When Do-wook heard the news, he wondered if production director Kwon Heung-jo had in mind activities in China rather than simply attracting investment funds.
At Do-wook’s words, Director Kwon looked a little surprised, as did Team Leader Joanie.
“Team Leader Cho told me it wasn’t normal, but it was really surprising. Mr. Dowook.”
Director Kwon put down the fork and knife he was holding.
“We were thinking about entering China, but….”