EP23 – Sing A Star (17)
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“The song was good.”
“That’s a good thing.”
Ha-Jun Yoon responded to Tae-Young Kim’s compliment by yawning loudly. Then he took a sip of ice-filled coffee and shivered slightly.
“Now it’s too cold to drink iced coffee.”
“October is just around the corner. Oh, by the way, aren’t we going to have a school festival soon?”
“That’s right, the school is still in chaos because of that.”
“Wow, has it happened already? Then we’ll have a Winter Festival soon.”
Winter Festival. Hajun Yoon recalled the second semester event where first and second graders stood together and sighed.
I am glad that Suyeon passed the 5th final round. Really, if Suyeon had failed, she would have been stuck preparing for the event again.
However, Kim Tae-young, who did not know that fact, looked at Yoon Ha-jun and asked.
“It’s okay for us because the school is considerate, but are you okay?”
“what?”
“Can you prepare for the Winter Festival with Suyeon’s help? Plus, Nana Goyo, who can sing your song, and your younger sisters are all participating. Oh, are you going to ask Jin So-hyang for a favor?”
“Oh, you don’t know. It’s okay, I’m receiving that consideration too.”
“what? “Why are you not even a participant?”
“Who will make Suyeon’s song?”
Taeyoung Kim narrows her eyes and responds to Hajun Yoon’s words.
“It’s shameful.”
“If you ask me, you should major in composition too.”
Unlike the vocal major, if you major in composition, you don’t have to take an exam at school once you debut as a professional.
As long as the music released under your name has good grades or good reviews, you can get good grades.
It’s not for nothing that vocal major students choose composition as a sub-major.
Of course, no student actually received a good evaluation for it.
Additionally, it is only events that do not require participation. In the case of major exams, you have to take them no matter what.
“So who do you think will win?”
“suddenly?”
“Now there are only 18 people left.”
“That too.”
As Yoon Ha-jun said that, he recalled the filming that took place today.
15 people passed the 4th round of finals. And there are five people who received a chance at the repechage match.
But not all five can go up. There are only three people who can advance to the 5th round from the repechage match.
“First of all, Im Ha-in will definitely come up in the repechage match.”
Taeyoung Kim frowned as she thought of a contestant who had a similar style to hers, but whose skills were far superior to hers.
Hajun Yoon also confirmed Taeyoung Kim’s words. The reason why Ha-jun Yoon affirmed Tae-young Kim’s words is not only because he knows the future.
Lim Ha-in’s skills are outstanding. This time, I was unlucky and lost to Kim Tae-young, but if it weren’t for that, it would definitely have been Kim Tae-young and not Lim Ha-in who was in the repechage match.
“I think there are about four candidates for the championship: me, your younger brother, Goyo Han, and Hain Im. What do you think?”
“At this point, those four are the strongest candidates for the championship. “If I were to choose one more person, it would be Oh Soo-jeong?”
“Oh Soo-jeong. “I’m sure he sings well too.”
Although they haven’t performed that well on stage yet, their skills are clear. In that respect, it is true that Oh Soo-jung is one of the candidates for the championship.
but.
Sing A Star is not a program where all participants perform their own performances with the same song.
It is a program where each person completes their song with mentors and creates their own stage.
When I think about such things, the scariest person is none other than Yoon Soo-yeon.
The song arranged by Hajun Yoon in this 4th final round was shockingly good. It is because of that song that Sooyeon Yoon received the best evaluation in the 4th final.
Of course, Sooyeon Yoon’s skills are outstanding. However, that does not mean that Sooyeon Yoon has the skills to overwhelm the other contestants.
The reason why Yoon Soo-yeon was able to receive the best evaluation was thanks to the song written by Yoon Ha-jun. That’s why Yoon Soo-yeon is the scariest.
This is what I thought from the first time I heard Ha-Jun Yoon’s song, but his songs shake people’s emotions. And the same goes for Yoon Su-yeon.
The older brother stirs people’s emotions by making songs, and the younger brother stirs people’s emotions by singing.
‘The brother and sister pair are very upset.’
Moreover, Hajun Yoon is not only good at making songs. Another weapon that Ha-Jun Yoon has is stage direction. When I think about that, I become more scared of the future stages.
There was nothing that could be called a stage production until the 4th final round. Because all I had to do was sing in front of the participants and mentors.
However, things are different from the 5th final round. From the 5th final round, you must sing in front of an audience. Of course, stage direction also becomes important.
In addition, with today’s filming, Hajun Yoon began participating in Sing A Star in earnest.
It has been like this until now, but from now on, Sooyeon Yoon will only receive songs from Hajun Yoon.
‘I knew it wasn’t easy, but.’
It’s not as easy as you think.
The filming of Resurrection Match begins in a week. And the filming of the 5th final will take place two weeks after the repechage match.
In other words, there are three weeks left until the 5th final.
“It has been like that until now, and I have no intention of losing to anyone in the future.”
I don’t have time to stay like this. Taeyoung Kim realized this and stood up. And Hajun Yoon said those words after drinking all the remaining coffee.
“Well, try hard.”
Hajun Yoon also has no intention of losing to anyone. I’m not talking about the participants. Hajun Yoon’s opponents are not the contestants but the mentors.
Hajun Yoon has no intention of losing to any mentor.
Hajun Yoon also has no intention of losing to anyone. I’m not talking about the participants. Hajun Yoon’s opponents are not the contestants but the mentors.
Even if it were Jeong Yoon, Yoon Su-yeon’s mentor.
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“Whoa.”
Hajun Yoon sighed and looked around the studio. For Hajun Yoon, it is an extremely familiar and at the same time very welcome space.
As he was looking at the studio, Hajun Yoon felt something strange.
“sorry. “You’ve been waiting a long time, right?”
At that time, the person who called Hajun Yoon here appeared. She is an impressive woman with a soft smile on her lips and kind eyes.
Jeongyoon.
The person who called Ha-jun Yoon here was Jeong-yoon, Su-yeon’s mentor and the president of Ha-jun Yoon’s former agency.
In response to Jeongyoon’s greeting, Hajun Yoon stood up and slightly bowed his head.
“No, I just arrived too.”
“thank god. “I saw him often in passing at the filming site, but this is the first time we actually talked to him like this.”
“Iknow, right.”
Jeongyoon looked at Hajun Yoon who nodded and answered.
young. Since he is Yoon Soo-yeon’s older brother, I thought he was somewhat younger, but he is much younger than expected.
“Excuse me, how old are you?”
“Oh, I’m 18 now.”
“A high school senior when you’re 18?”
“yes.”
Jeongyoon was speechless at Yoon Ha-jun’s words.
‘You’re 18, you’re the same age as my nephew, right?’
“Speak comfortably.”
“Oh, yes. Yes, I will. So I did it like this… … .”
“My name is Hajun Yoon.”
“… … The reason I asked to see Hajun was none other than Suyeon. “Since the finals began, Sooyeon has only sung the songs you made.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“So, I wanted to ask you if you plan to do so in the future. Of course, since Sing A Star has many stages, we can’t give a song to every stage, but still… … .”
“I would like to if possible.”
As soon as Jeongyoon finished speaking, Hajun Yoon answered. Then, he looked like he was thinking about something for a moment and then spoke to Jeongyoon.
“I think I am the one who can best utilize Suyeon’s talent. Also, if possible, I would like to take charge of recording and stage directing as well… … .”
“Stage direction too?”
“yes.”
Since you said you were a producer and not a composer, I understand the recording process.
‘But you’re so greedy about even directing the stage, are you greedier than you look?’
“Have you ever done stage directing?”
“Yes, I once performed on stage with Sohyang at the Seolwon Arts High School Sileum Concert. Also, Sohyang took charge of directing the personal stage at this Hamu concert.”
“If you say Sohyang, is it Jin Sohyang from Hwayangyeonhwa?”
“yes.”
‘Hamyu Concert’s Hwayangyeonhwa Jin So-hyang’s personal stage. Now that I think about it, I think I remember seeing it?’
Jeong-yoon thought for a moment, told Ha-jun Yoon to wait a moment, and then took out his cell phone.
Then I went to iTube and immediately searched.
Considering that it was Jin So-hyang’s personal stage, it was clearly this year’s Hamu concert.
Soon after, Jeongyoon found the video he wanted and watched it. She then looked at Hajun Yoon with an expression of disbelief and asked.
“You did this personal staging?”
“Yes, and I also arranged it. “That might be arrogant, but I think I’m the one who can best bring out the mood of the songs I’ve been working on.”
“Mmm.”
Jeongyoon groans in response to Hajun Yoon’s answer.
Of course, there are singers who direct their own stages, or producers who hold concerts under their personal names and direct all the stages themselves.
‘I never thought I would think like that at that age.’
It’s not even just thinking.
There is even the ability to support that thought.
After thinking for a moment, Jeongyoon spoke honestly.
“Of course, I would like it if you did, but is it okay?”
“I think the broadcasting station or other mentors might say something.”
“Oh, you don’t have to worry about the other mentors. “They also have individual producers and composers attached to each participant.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“Yes, because everyone has their own division. However, we cannot do that much because we do not have enough personnel.”
Jeongyoon said that and smiled awkwardly. Since I am in such a state, it would be a great help if Hajun Yoon helps me.
“If it doesn’t work out, there’s nothing we can do. “I’ll just give Sooyeon a song.”
“First, I’ll ask the broadcasting station.”
“Please do me a favor.”
Nodding, Hajun Yoon lowers his head.
Seeing that, Jeongyoon smiled happily.
Sooyeon and Hajun are really good kids.
Additionally, he is very talented and has a great personality.
I like both siblings very much. To the point where I want to bring him to my agency.
However, Ha-Jun Yoon and Su-Yeon Yoon already have their own companies. I felt that fact was truly unfortunate. No, should I say I’m glad I got to work like this?
“Then I’ll just leave.”
Hajun Yoon stands up.
Then Jeongyoon also stood up.
“Hajun.”
Then Jeongyoon also stood up.
“yes?”
“thank you.”
Then, Jeongyoon laughed as he said that. The wrinkled eyes bend gently.
I don’t necessarily say what I’m thankful for. If I say that, I’m sure I’ll end up crying again.
But I really wanted to express my gratitude. Because thanks to Hajun, I was able to meet him again.
Hajun Yoon just smiled at those words that he couldn’t understand.
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“So, have you met Teacher Jeongyoon?”
When I returned home, I nodded to Suyeon, who didn’t even say hello and immediately asked me about it. Then she takes off her shoes and speaks to Suyeon.
“First of all, the teacher said that taking full charge of you would be welcomed. however… … .”
“however?”
“The problem is the broadcasting station.”
“ah.”
“From the broadcasting station’s perspective, it may feel like a new mentor has suddenly arrived from outside. “You can probably refuse.”
“That too.”
Su-yeon looked surprised, probably because she hadn’t thought about it that far.
Well, I think the broadcasting station won’t be that big of a problem.
That’s because the broadcasting station has PD Jin Il-man. If he likes me enough to be suspicious, he won’t reject Jeongyoon’s opinion.
“Then, if the broadcasting station gives permission, you will also direct my stage, right?”
“yes.”
“Hmm, even if the broadcasting station refuses, I will still sing your song, but if possible, I would like to go on stage with my brother directing.”
“Well, just relax and wait for now.”
After saying that, I head to my room. After that, she changes her clothes and comes out to the living room with her laptop.
Seeing me like that, Suyeon lay down comfortably on the sofa.
“So what song is the 5th final round song? “Have you prepared anything already?”
“It’s not finished yet, but it’s ready.”
The 5th final is an individual competition with no special rules. So, all 18 people just have to perform on the stage they are most confident in.
The top ten advance to the 6th final, and the bottom eight are eliminated.
Suyeon asks my answer with an expression of interest.
“Can you tell me?”
“of course.”
After saying that, I immediately started playing the song.
Su-yeon’s eyes widen as the song begins to play immediately.
I think he was really surprised.
Because we are still working on it, the song is only about 1 minute long. However, it is enough to give you an idea of the mood of the song.
The song ended in an instant, and I asked Suyeon.
“how is it?”
“… … “Uh, did you really make this?”
“why? “Is it unexpected?”
“of course. “Oppa, you’ve never made a style like this before.”
“That’s right. However, there are limits to continuing to push forward only with inspirational codes. People will get tired of it and will be anticipating what style of stage we will have in the future.”
In an audition program like this, performing only the same style of performance is not a good choice. Especially if it’s a touching or sad song that I’m most confident in.
If you prepare a touching song a few times, people will quickly get used to that emotion and get tired of it. That’s all you need to avoid.
So the songs sung in the 5th and semifinals are far from touching.
In the case of the 6th song, I couldn’t make it in advance because I had a special mission, but I plan to make it a song that is as far from emotional or sad as possible.
“So what do you think?”
“Uh, um. “I was really surprised because I never expected my brother to be able to make a song like this.”
I scratch my head at those words.
Well, until recently, I never expected that I could make songs of this style.
In fact, it hasn’t been long since I was able to create a song with this kind of emotion.
“So it’s not that good?”
Su-yeon bursts into laughter at my words and shakes her head.
Then he said to me with a smile on his face.
“I really, really love it!”
“That’s a good thing.”
I also really liked this song.
After saying that, I thought for a moment and turned on the TV. I was thinking of watching dramas or movies to fill my emotions to create a song.
But as soon as I turned on the TV, I clenched my hands at the advertisement I saw.
The commercial on TV was none other than Sing A Star.
“It’s already started airing.”
“I know.”
Sing A Star premieres this Sunday. The final stage will be broadcast live, so considering the time, it is right to start early.
The participants’ images pass by in an instant on the TV screen. And soon a box without any picture appears on the screen.
[Singing of a shining star]
[A star that will become a brightly shining star.]
[Witness the birth of that star yourself!]
I changed the channel after seeing a very cringe-inducing advertisement.
In my past life, I wanted to be a star. But I had no talent.
It’s still the same now. Whether in my past life or now, there is no talent so great that I can shine on my own.
But you can make others shine.
You can’t become a star, but you can create a star.
And I plan to make Suyeon that star.
A beautiful star that shines brighter than anyone else.
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