Damn Idol Episode 94
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Behind Choi Jae-sung's stage, the opening of 3 Months and 100 Days continued.
So far, most of the stages where Three Months and One Hundred Days has featured special guests have been impromptu.
If CEO Lee Hyun-seok uses his connections in the indie scene to find a performance, he will contact them and become a guest.
However, the million won solo concert was a bit different.
This stage has been in the process of being scouted since Han Si-on planned to enter the indie scene.
So, they had time to prepare for the stage and were able to improve the quality of the performance.
Plus, because it wasn't a small concert hall, they were able to dance to their heart's content.
It was possible to reproduce Coming Up Next's group dance, which could not be shown at a small concert hall.
"Hey, that's cool!"
"Why are you so good at this?"
In fact, there were people among the public who had a vague aversion to idols.
And this reluctance was not without any basis.
Idols of the early generation did not have outstanding musical achievements.
Appearance and talent were much more important than music, and it was enough to have one or two members who were good at singing.
But the situation gradually changed.
As competition in the idol industry intensifies, the natural ability of idols as singers has become more important.
This meant that the training direction of entertainment companies had changed and the skills of idols are improving day by day.
But the problem was that this change did not resonate with the public, who already had preconceived notions.
If you have rejected the culture itself, how will you know that it has changed?
But now, people have no choice but to throw away their preconceptions.
Through the stage of three months and one hundred days.
"Wow, kids are good these days."
"I know right."
Even the members of the band Million Won felt the same way.
This change in perception was not unique to this performance.
Although Three Months and One Hundred Days didn't feel it, there were definitely people who gave them pointed looks when they went on stage.
But even those people had no choice but to acknowledge that it was three months and 100 days after the performance ended.
It wasn't just because of Han Si-on.
This was the case for everyone who experienced their own events.
Today was the day Choi Jae-seong threw away his limitations.
"thank you!"
"It was three months and one hundred days!"
"I hope you enjoy today's performance!"
The moment when the Three Months and One Hundred Days crew, who had finished the performance, was about to go down the stage.
The members of the band One Million Won came on stage faster than expected.
Then, they gave a high five to each of the Three Months and One Hundred Days members.
It was a respect for the performers who put on a great opening performance.
"Do you like any of our songs? Other than that one from earlier?"
"Oh, fortune cookies! I like fortune cookies."
"okay!"
As soon as Baek Man-won started playing <Fortune Cookie>, the quick-witted Koo Tae-hwan started singing.
He then handed the microphone over to Choi Jae-seong.
Just like that, the concert hall began to fill with people singing along.
The opening show was an opportunity to warm up the unfamiliar atmosphere of the concert hall and introduce the main characters of today's performance.
In that sense, the opening of Three Months and One Hundred Days Crew was perfect.
The fandom of Three Months and One Hundred Days was greatly moved by the music that filled the concert hall.
The reason they were moved was not because Three Months and One Hundred Days was recognized by one million won or because they saw Three Months and One Hundred Days in person.
There are reasons for that, but there is something more important than that.
That is, three months and one hundred days really seem like one team.
The fans could feel it too.
Choi Jae-seong, who had been in the backup role so far, tried to become the main character today.
In fact, it could have been so.
Choi Jae-seong is not a member that stands out in 3 Months and 100 Days, but if you look at his individual stats, he would have been an ace in other groups.
Singing, dancing, looks, talent.
Nothing is missing.
He's only 18 years old.
Since Three Months and One Hundred Days debuted in Coming Up Next, a content that focuses on competition with other groups, the group's fans have become a mainstream trend.
Because if there is an enemy on the outside, there is bound to be unity on the inside.
But that didn't mean he didn't have personal fans.
Among Choi Jae-sung's personal fans, there were many who disliked the other members.
They never gave highlight parts and only forced sacrifices in the name of team balance.
When Choi Jae-sung tries to become the main character, how will the other members react?
There may be many possibilities, but there was also a possibility that they would not like it.
But it wasn't at all.
After the stage... ... .
No, they felt it even before the stage ended.
The members of Three Months and One Hundred Days are truly happy with Choi Jae-sung's performance.
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠThis place is crazy. Jaeseong was really great ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-(Photo) Do you see this? As soon as the stage is over, look at the hyungs coming over and cheering him on.
-I guess one million won also liked our kids.
Therefore, fans who were lucky enough to visit the site had no choice but to share their touching posts on social media.
-Oh, I was trying to go to a million-won concert!!!!
-I heard that after the performance, they will travel in a van driven by Han Si-on. Can I just take a taxi and follow them? Please post where you're going!
-That's an act of sasaeng.
-Eh? I'm just going to the next performance anyway, so why?
-How do you know if they were going to the next performance or a private event?
-You're acting like a nice kid;;
-But why isn't Han Si-On in the photo?
-Han Si-on always showed that he wanted to go solo. Looks like they're active except for Han Si-on haha
-I don't think I was posted it to be like this.
Of course, the comments on social media were dizzying as always.
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After three hours of filming, the recording of <Abyss Detector> was completed.
Of course, 3 hours was very short for a recording of an entertainment program.
But after all that time being asked questions, it's mentally exhausting.
It wasn't a question that could be answered comfortably.
Still, a new idol shouldn't be sitting here just because he's tired.
"Thank you for your hard work!"
I walked around the filming set and said hello to the MCs and production crew who filmed with me.
"Ah, Mr. Sion. If you have a new song that you would like to include in the opening, please send it to me."
"really? Is that okay?"
"I can't say that we will give it in unconditionally, but we will look into it."
"thank you. I will compile a few songs and send them to you."
When I was about to say hello to everyone I could see, Jo Tae-hoon, who was the MC, took me out of the set.
"cigarette?"
"I am a non-smoker."
Jo Tae-hoon took out a cigarette and patted my back.
"great job. Oh, can I speak comfortably?"
"of course. Senior."
"Thanks to you, today's filming ended a little faster."
You think it ended quickly?
I think I got about 50 questions.
"Do other people ask more questions?"
"That's not true, because they usually don't respond as quickly as you do. I think today was the common questions."
If I hadn't had answered the questions right away, I might have been less mentally tired.
Just when I was feeling a little unfair, Jo Tae-hoon, who exhaled smoke, opened his mouth.
"But the answer you gave earlier, is it okay if it goes on air?"
"Isn't that what the program was about in the first place?"
"Yes, but... ... . Your case is a bit different. You didn't commit a crime to appear on the show."
It wasn't something worthy of an answer, so I stood still and Jo Tae-hoon continued.
"Actually, we were worried because it was so difficult to recruit in our program. Should we change the nature of the program?"
"You mean with a soft feel?"
"right. Reduce the level of questions to a mischievous level and invite appropriate guests."
"I'm not sure, but if that happens, I don't think the program will be as popular as it is now."
"What is this, advice from a loyal listener?"
Jo Tae-hoon also nodded as he just smiled.
"Anyway, that's what I was thinking about. So, if you want,we can edit that answer."
"No. That's the answer I gave. I'll handle it."
"okay? The impact will be significant... ... ."
Jo Tae-hoon looked around and lowered his voice.
"Did you appear in this because of Lion Entertainment pressure? To create buzz?"
"you're right."
"hmm. Since we'll have a difficult time getting involved, we'll just cut off words about Daeho hyung's... ... . Other programs won't be easy."
"Wouldn't there be an opportunity if the abyss detector becomes a hit?"
"It's not impossible, but one or two hits won't do it. Unless a few explode in succession."
"It's not easy."
"You don't plan on bending down to go in?"
hmm... ... .
The words and tone that Jo Taehoon uses are a bit ambiguous.
Should I think about it?
"I do not know. In fact, the situation happened so suddenly coz I made some impulsive choices."
"Daeho hyung is not a bad brother. He's a bit old-fashioned, but if you bend over first and go in, it'll make sense, right?"
"... ... Is that really true?"
"okay. If you need a leg, let me know. I can help you with that."
"thank you. I'll think about it."
Jo Tae-hoon continued to say various good things after that, and I silently nodded.
But I already understood Jo Tae-hoon's intentions.
He is on Choi Dae-ho's side.
I think he was asked by Choi Dae-ho to take a look at me.
So I deliberately gave ambiguous answers.
I can think about it.
There is room for thought.
I do regret it a bit.
If Jo Tae-hoon delivers these answers to Choi Dae-ho, I may be able to buy time.
In any type of war, it is always a good thing for the other party to let down their guard.
"okay. Let's have a glass of wine next time."
I exchanged phone numbers with Jo Tae-hoon and left the filming set.
When I got into the taxi and took out my cell phone, it seemed like three months and one hundred days were pretty good without me.
Because there were twice as many eyewitness accounts of the performance on social media than usual.
Of course, it may have been because they appeared at a popular band's concert, but the response was still quite good.
It looks like Choi Jaesung may have had a hit.
As I was scrolling through social media, I received a call from Seo Seung-hyeon, the team leader at BVB Entertainment.
It seems like it's been quite a while.
So far, I have only received communication about song sales through email.
"Yes, team leader."
- Mr. Sion. Have you seen the music charts?
"I saw it."
Just yesterday, Drop Out suddenly released a single and music video.
Yes, it's my song.
<Selfish>.
As a result, the music video recorded 10 million views within 24 hours of its release and immediately jumped to the top of the music charts.
It is said that it has the steepest increase in views among idol music videos released this year in 2017... ... .
hmm. I do not know.
From what I remember, LMC and Prime Time hit 100 million in 24 hours.
Well, I have nothing to say.
It certainly seems like there is a bit of a difference in times like this.
It's not yet time for K-pop to become top content.
"I'm glad it turned out well."
-It's not just good. The response to the song was crazy.
It's a natural reaction.
<Selfish> is a song that never goes out of style, and no matter how it was released, it ranked #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It may be because they sang it well, but the song has great power.
Drop Out made good use of that power.
-So Double M wants to sign an exclusive contract or a 10-song contract.
"Already?"
-Not already. They've already expressed their intention a few times, but now they're getting heated up.
Team leader Seo Seung-hyun must have thought that I would naturally refuse even though he said this.
Because it's always been like that until now.
"Please give them a hold."
-Holding?
"Yes, I'll have to think about it."
The reason I didn't reveal that I am Drop Out's composer until now was because I wanted to live a typical idol life.
But now things have changed.
There is no need to be typical, and I plan to go as far as I can reach with three months and one hundred days.
Whether it's Double M or Drop Out, we should use it if necessary.
-How does holding feel? positive? Deep concerns?
"Please pretend it's about 49 to 51 negative."
-All right.
After hanging up the phone with team leader Seo Seung-hyun, I checked the music site again.
Drop Out's <Selfish> was still stuck at the top.
I feel like my mind is becoming a little clearer.
In the meantime, I have experienced countless business games in the music industry to sell 200 million records.
I can't say I won all those games.
There have definitely been times when I've been defeated, and there have been times where I've achieved success that was worse than winning.
But if there was one thing I realized during that process, it was that no game could change the absolute proposition of the music industry.
The absolute proposition that good music has great power.
So no matter what anyone says, the biggest weapon I have was music.
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Time passed one by one, and finally Episode 10 of Coming Up Next was broadcast.
It was the moment when the business game of 3 Months and 100 Days and Lion Entertainment began.
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