When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar - Chapter 85

# 85

Go Higher (2)

What was floating on Kim Won’s phone was a notepad app and the lyrics written on it.

Dowook quietly looked down at the screen.

“What is this, bro? “Did your brother write it?”

Kim Won looked uncharacteristically embarrassed and scratched the back of his head.

“uh. I tried it on my own and asked to see if it was okay. Yoongi hyung was sleeping….”

Do-wook was puzzled. Kim Won, like Jung Yoon-gi, was someone who had been making raps on his own from the beginning. Of course, he wrote the lyrics himself.

Kim Won, who noticed Do-wook’s puzzlement, explained.

“I mainly rapped in English on the team. “I thought Korean rap was lacking.”

“It’s not enough. “You are doing well, brother.”

“no. But compared to Yoongi and you, who only lived in Korea, I think I have a hard time grasping Korean nuances when writing lyrics.”

Dowook looked at the screen on Kim Won’s cell phone and looked at Kim Won’s serious eyes once, and nodded.

Kim Won was accurately aware of his few shortcomings.

In fact, I was good at understanding ‘nuances’, but there were just some things I missed in very detailed aspects.

Since Kim Won had made a request with a serious attitude, I thought that Do-wook should also look at the lyrics properly. That was courtesy to the person who asked.

“Hmm…”

While Do-wook was reading the lyrics, Kim Won sat on the chair next to him and waited for Do-wook’s evaluation.

Although he must have been busy, Kim Won felt truly grateful to Do-wook, who read his lyrics line by line despite his sudden request.

Although he was the younger brother, Do-wook was always a dependable figure.

“I think it definitely feels smoother when it’s written in English. “I don’t know English very well.”

“under. “As expected.”

Kim Won, who let out a sigh and a waning laugh, responded to Do-wook’s words.

“And the expression flower here is a bit cliché. “Why don’t you think of something else?”

“okay? okay.”

Kim Won checked Do-wook’s words and took notes.

Do-wook pointed out a few more annoying parts without feeling bad.

“Thank you for watching.”

“No, bro. Brother, you’re doing really well…”

“Ai csi ai csi.” I just want to try my best. “I guess I can see Yoongi getting better and better.”

As expected, good-natured competition was bound to become the foundation for development.

Watching Jung Yoon-gi perform on Show Me the Honey, Kim Won, who was in the same rap department, naturally felt a sense of competition.

I don’t want to fall behind. I also want to do well. Such positive competitive spirit stimulated Kim Won.

Dowook nodded and said.

“Because you’re doing things that Yoongi can’t do.”

“That’s right!”

Kim Won agreed and laughed.

“But what beat are you writing these lyrics based on?”

“You know, DREKE’s Still dreke!”

“iced coffee. “I think it will be a good song when it’s completed.”

“okay?”

“yes. Later, you can release it as a mix tape or something…”

“Oh, what’s going on like that? If you release a mix tape incorrectly, Yoongi will be completely robbed of the site he barely managed to survive on. “I can’t praise you enough, Brother!”

Kim Won overstepped and hit Do-wook on the shoulder. Dowook just smiled.

I meant it. The lyrics that Won Kim had written seemed like they could be put out right away, except for a few parts that Do-wook pointed out.

Perhaps because of what I felt while working, the lyrics also contained things that the ‘real’ Kim Won can do.

If the lyrics he used in the past were meant to fit into the mix of KK’s songs, the lyrics Kim Won is writing now contain the heart of the true free-spirited Kim Won.

“Then sorry for disturbing you when you’re busy. “Do what you’re doing.”

“Yes… Ah brother!”

Do-wook turned around and called out Kim Won, who was about to leave.

Kim Won asked why I was calling him and turned around while holding the door handle.

Dowook thought for a moment and then shook his head. It was an idea that just occurred to me. I needed to think a little more specifically.

“Oh no.”

“I’m bored? Let me know if you’re bored. Anytime Am Okay For You.”

“no. “I’ll do what I’m doing.”

After sending Kim Won out, Do-wook organized the thoughts that came to his mind.

That was KK’s hip-hop unit activity.

***

The last music broadcast performance day to wrap up ‘Howl’ activities.

TBN music broadcast had scheduled a 70-minute special specifically for KK. It may be a comeback, but the special arrangement for the goodbye stage was very unusual.

The goodbye stage was scheduled to feature three songs in full, unedited versions.

It was the title song of the 2nd full-length album, ‘Howl’, and the b-side songs ‘Yummy’ and ‘Summer Night’.

‘Yummy’ and ‘Summer Night’ were pre-recorded.

The audience for the pre-recording was comprised only of KK fans, just like a concert. About 500 KK fans filled the venue.

‘Yummy’, a dance song with a lively feel, was a song that many fans requested to be used as a follow-up song. It was a completely different song from the atmosphere of ‘Howl’, which featured intense dancing in school uniform-style costumes.

KK fans also enjoyed a happy feeling as they saw KK performing excitedly on stage wearing colorful stage costumes.

It was a stage where all the hard work of the fans who had been checking attendance and lining up to enter the pre-recording site from early in the morning was put to rest.

‘Summer Night’ was a ballad stage. Chairs for six people were prepared, and each member sat in turn and performed his or her part.

The overall improvement in vocal skills after ‘Windy Day’ stood out.

It was a song about feeling the wind blowing under a dark sky after enduring a hot day and thinking about a loved one. It was a lyrical song that well expressed the atmosphere of a summer night.

I thought it would be right to say that my eyes and ears are strong.

It might get boring if you’re not careful because it’s a stage where you just sit still and sing, but it was also an opportunity for fans to see the members’ faces in more detail.

After finishing pre-recording before the afternoon, the KK members ate their meals with support lunch boxes sent by fans and prepared for the main broadcast.

Thinking that this was the final stage of ‘Howl’ activities, the members stood at the intersection of various emotions, both excited and sad.

“The 2nd album promotions are already over….”

“It was really hectic this time too. “The day before yesterday?”

Jeong Yoon-gi said in response to Do-wook’s words. Dowook nodded.

The second album felt even more hectic due to the busy schedule from the start. I had just finished the drama, and before I could get out of the lingering feelings of playing the role of Kim Min-ki, I had to become Kang Do-wook again.

“Thank you all for your hard work on this activity.”

“There are still broadcasts left.”

“But it’s over, kid.”

Jung Yoon-gi spoke to the members like a leader.

“Let’s do well until the end.”

“Yep!”

“Yes yes!”

The members responded by stuffing the eel rice bowl they had prepared in their lunch box into their mouths.

“Do you have one more lunch box?”

When Seok Ji-hoon, who had already emptied his lunch box, asked, Gu Cheol-min looked around and answered.

“Have you already eaten everything? Since this came in quantity, there is no menu that is the same as yours. “Everything left is a lunch box for the staff.”

“does not matter. “Please give me that.”

Seok Ji-hoon’s appetite had increased significantly these days. I wasn’t short, but I was always anxious because I couldn’t get over 180cm, but it wasn’t long before I was going to get over 180cm.

“You can grow up until you’re 20, so the youngest is fighting until the end!”

Hyeong-seo Ahn said as he watched Seok Ji-hoon taking out a new lunch box and eating it.

“Now that I think about it, there will be no Mija on our team next year.”

“Mija? Who is the mija?”

“You’re a minor, bro. Won is smart, but he is weak in everyday Korean. “Giggle.”

When Ahn Hyeong-seo giggled, Jeong Yoon-gi scolded him.

“Is that the Korean language for daily life? “It’s just an abbreviation.”

“Oh well. why.”

Kim Won was fine, but the two people were arguing for no reason. Looking at that, Taehyung Park silently shook his head.

“Do-wook. “Is there leftover food…?”

Taehyung Park asked after seeing Dowook calmly putting down his lunch box next to him. There were about two spoonfuls of rice left.

“uh? uh. “I’m full.”

“okay? This doesn’t seem like much…”

“It didn’t work out well. “It’s not good to be too full when performing on stage anyway.”

Park Tae-hyung, who was nodding in response to Do-wook, held out the fruits that came as dessert as if asking him to eat more. Do-wook found it difficult to refuse Park Tae-hyung’s sincerity, so he picked up a couple more cherry tomatoes and ate them.

‘I don’t feel well…’

Compared to the usual amount, Do-wook thought it was still not enough to fill him up. But I had no desire to eat at all.

After finishing the pre-recording, I was so tired that I felt like I had no strength in my body.

‘After today’s broadcast, I’ll take a break for a while. ‘I need to rest and build up my stamina.’

Do-wook thought and stood up.

It seemed like it would be a good idea to take a nap on the waiting room sofa during the waiting time and then go on stage.

“Do-wook, don’t you need to recharge your battery?”

“yes? “I still have battery left on my phone.”

“Hoho noi. “Not the cell phone, but you~!”

As the time for the main broadcast approached, the coordinator who was doing my skin makeup said with a smile. Do-wook gave his face and closed his eyes as told, not knowing what it meant.

“You’re the busiest, but you’re not tired, so we said you were a robot, but you ended up dozing off today.”

“Ah…”

Do-wook grasped the meaning and slowly opened his eyes and smiled.

“I’m tired today. “I think I’ll be relaxed because it’s the last broadcast.”

Cody thought his heart would drop for a moment as he smiled while talking. Even though it was a face I saw up close every day, sometimes it was Dowook’s incredibly handsome face.

“Be sure to rest when you’re done.”

“I should do that.”

KK’s 2nd full-length album goodbye stage was performed along with the MC’s regretful comment. As the pre-recorded songs ‘Yummy’ and ‘Summer Night’ played through the VCR, fans who participated in the live broadcast cheered.

After the VCR playback ended, the final stage of ‘Howl’ began on live broadcast.

The members ignited passion with their whole bodies. From the prelude to the first verse and chorus, they performed the song and choreography without wavering even once.

“Kyaaaa—”

The fans’ cheers erupted as if they were repaying the KK members’ passion.

When Kim Won came to the front of the stage and slightly lifted his top to reveal his abs, cheers came from other fans.

The song was reaching its climax as Ahn Hyeong-seo was hitting high notes.

In the chorus, Dowook stood at the center and danced with charisma as if leading the group.

When Do-wook’s face, frowning as if he was going to eat the camera, was shown in close-up, everyone clutched their chests with a feeling of breathlessness.

It was time for Do-wook, who had finished his part brilliantly, to fall into the back formation.

‘uh?’

Dowook felt as if his vision was turning in a circle. My head was spinning.

‘dizzy……!

But I had to keep walking backwards. Every time I took a step or two, I wasn’t sure if I was walking well.

At that time, Seok Ji-hoon, who was standing in the back formation, noticed that Do-wook’s gait was not normal. It was difficult to notice because the choreography progressed so quickly and without stopping, but I was able to tell because Seok Ji-hoon had seen Do-wook’s movements a lot in the same place.

It was much heavier than usual.

‘brother.’

Seok Ji-hoon called Do-wook with his mouth so as not to be picked up by the microphone. Seok Ji-hoon was supposed to stand in the center, but he came to the left, toward Do-wook.

Do-wook found Seok Ji-hoon standing next to him.