102. My own sky (2)

Looking at Ahn Hyeong-seo's face, Do-wook nodded and smiled.

"Right."

"really?"

"yes."

Ahn Hyung-seo focused more on singing with a blank face. Kim Won was confused because he did not know why Ahn Hyeong-seo is surprised.

At the same time, he is shaking his head and stamping his feet. Even though it is the first time he heard the song, he felt familiar as if he had heard it someday, and the easy melody stuck in his head. A humming sound came out of his mouth involuntarily.

For this regular 3rd album, they decided to make 'a little easier song' from the planning stage.

'Why don't you', 'Ma day', 'Windy day', 'LAST DANCE', 'Howl'. Even with the repackage album, KK is already a group with five titles.

Not only the impression of being a perfect group in terms of performance, but also the evaluation of being a group that fascinates the ears of the public has always followed KK. Now, the title of a singer who believes and listens to is not awkward.

They even earned praise from critics for being a group that always releases sophisticated and trend-setting songs. In fact, there was a point where KK's music is half a step ahead of existing music.

Because of this, the popularity is weak, but because he controlled the dynamics very well, he never lost popularity while throwing freshness.

Thanks to that, when KK released a song, songs of that genre followed. Beats in the style of Soleison PD. It was that kind of thing that became popular. However, the songs that came out sporadically belatedly, except for a few songs, it was difficult to succeed. On the contrary, it only annoyed the public.

KK does not replicate their style, but rather continues it.

So they're showing off a new style.

For that reason, the album production team and members, especially the producer Do-wook, had to worry over and over again over the direction of the third album.

This album, like the previous albums, is also a trend with music that is half a step ahead.

There was a lot of pressure to lead and succeed.

However, Do-wook had a different idea.

'I have built a sufficiently sophisticated image so far. Somewhat
If yes... ... ... ... ... ..'

To some extent, people in the industry thought that what KK is doing is a trend.

In addition to the young and sophisticated image of the members, as K.K also mastered the fashion side, such thoughts are further solidified.

'That's not what we need right now. To get to the top... ... ... ...'

They had to overcome a group with a huge fandom called MOD, and Hanwoori. Singers who put the title 'Kookmin' in front of them like 'Kookmin' also had to overcome.

To do that, he had to dig into people's ears wider and deeper than 'Ma day'.

'We have to cross generations.'

Do-wook concluded that in order to do so, he had to go beyond the main three generations who originally listened to KK's songs. He thought that he had to embrace that level to rise to the top position.

"Oh... I didn't really know until the chorus came out."

"What?"

After listening to the song, Ahn Hyung-seo spoke, and Kim Won asked as if he didn't know what. Kim Won raised his thumb and expressed that he liked the song.

"It's a remake song."

Kim Won blinked his eyes in surprise.

"Remake? Really? Oh no money!"

"Yes. The original song is Namgungse's My Own Sky."

So, he chose a remake. If it is my own sky, it is a song that even people in their 50s are familiar with. Do-wook already learned the power of remake while working on Seo Chae-yoon's 'To a Friend' remake.

It is an easy way to go. However, because it is an easy road, it is possible to fall into many traps. This means that there are risk factors.

In particular, the biggest problem occurred when the original song could not be surpassed. Of course, the songs to be remade were already famous and good enough. Since it is a re-arrangement of such songs, depending on the direction, there were numerous remake songs that ended only after receiving criticism that they were inferior to the original song.

In the worst case, he was even able to hear reviews that they were tired of it. It is natural for the public to hear a song that they had already heard a lot of.

So, Do-wook carefully considered which song to remake among the songs known to the entire nation. He thought about various songs by exchanging messages with the people of the album production team every day.

Then, Do-wook set up some standards of his own. First of all, it has to be a song from at least 15 years ago. That way, they could avoid feeling tired of hearing too much.

The second is that the chorus had to be familiar to the ears. Despite being an old song, this degree of familiarity is essential to take advantage of it as a remake song.

In addition, they are looking for songs with lyricism and cheerful rhythms suitable for Koreans. He liked that kind of song to overlay the color of KK.

After setting such conditions, the song found was Namgungse's song. Even though many of Nam Gung-se's songs were very good, My Own Sky has never been remade.

That was also the best condition Do-wook thought. When Do-wook decided on the song, the album production team immediately started discussing with Namgung-se.

The composer of My Own Sky readily allowed the remake. Namgungse also left a message saying that he would like to hear it again later.

"I want to hear the original melody!"

At Kim Won's request, Do-wook played Namgung Se's own sky. Kim Won, who was listening to the song, made a surprised face like Ahn Hyung-seo.

"I don't know at all when I hear it for the first time. If I go to the chorus, I'll totally understand!"

Do-wook raised the corners of his mouth, satisfied that his intentions had been accurately applied. This is because that was the part that Dowook paid the most attention to in arranging.

While doing the remake, we had to never take off the color of KK completely. Because of this, he deliberately laid out the beat he used often at the beginning and put the rap part in it.

So when he first heard it, he thought it is just an exciting song these days, but when they reached the chorus, they thought, 'Huh?' and they unknowingly sang along to a familiar melody.

"The song... what do you think?"

At Do-wook's question, Kim Won raised his thumb again.

"It's the same song as we discussed. We can target a wider generation without losing our color..! Do-wook, aren't you a real genius?"

Do-wook scratched the back of his head at Ahn Hyeong-seo's words.

"What a relief. The other members should like it too."

"Don't worry!"

Do-wook laughed at Ahn Hyeong-seo's words. In fact, Do-wook always felt a little sorry for the members.

It would be a good thing to succeed, but each person had a different set of values. Some people would rather have a little bit of leisure than great success.

Do-wook's greed was playing a big role in the fact that KK's schedule and activities were running without a break. Normally, K.K. would not have achieved this kind of success, but instead, it would not have been so busy and burdened.

Fortunately, all the members felt a great sense of accomplishment as they grew more and more popular and went up one step at a time. Even if it was just words, it was something he's really grateful for.

"I'm really studying composition these days."

"I know. Thank you. Hyung."

"Thank you. I'm a KK member too!"

Ahn Hyung-seo continued talking after checking his phone for a message notification sound.

"Mingi hyung and the other members are coming to the dorm right now."

"okay?"

"Eh. I heard that Baekho-hyung is also bringing all the fan gifts piled up at the company?"

"Oh..............."

Do-wook nodded and is thinking of playing the song for the upcoming members.

"But Do-wook."

"yes?"

Ahn Hyung-seo is a little reluctant to speak, but continued as if he had no choice.

"You... shouldn't you change your clothes?"

"yes?"

For a moment, Do-wook scanned his body up and down. From yesterday until today, Do-wook, who had been working on the second half and had been stuck in the studio for a few days, was wearing a purple sweatshirt.

The training clothes he wore for three days looked a bit tattered. The biggest problem is that the jjajang ramen soup that they ate yesterday morning was smeared on the chest.

"Haha. I showered every day."

Do-wook muttered a little shyly. Since everyone is comfortable in the dorm, this kind of criticism is not common.

"No... Well, it's not bad now. It's just..."

When Ahn Hyeong-seo spoke up and made a more apologetic expression, Do-wook stood up casually and replied, "I'll change clothes and come back then."

Ahn Hyung-seo nodded at Do-wook's words. Kim Won, who is standing next to him, is also laughing awkwardly without saying anything, probably having the same thoughts as Ahn Hyeong-seo.

***

While Do-wook is out of the shower and changing into a new black training suit instead of a purple training suit. The members had already gathered in the dorm.

Do-wook who wanted to let the other members listen to the song that would become the title song right away. However, gifts were piled up like a mountain in the living room, and each member is busy sharing the gifts and letters that came to them.

"Don't mess around like that, take it slow."

With Do-wook at his back, chief Oh Baek-ho was giving instructions to the members.

"Here you are."

Do-wook was about to say hello to chief Oh Baek-ho and the members.

"Hey man, what would Do-wook be if you said it right?"

"No, did I say something wrong?"

It is Jeong Min-ki and Ahn Hyeong-seo. The two of them had been very close since their trainee days, and among the members, they were the only ones who spoke to each other.

In fact, the rule that strictly respects older brother and younger brother was in place when they were a trainee. So now, no one cared about those rules, but except for Ahn Hyeong-seo, the other younger siblings always respected them.

The two of them are so close that they often quarreled. However, the voices of the two are not good because they said they are always complaining today.

Do-wook had no choice but to hold his breath and stop at the sudden popping out of Jeong Min-gi's mouth.

"Wrong words? If those words come out of your mouth, you know they're all words."

"What. I didn't curse at Dowook, so why is that?"

"So, well. What's your complaint?"

"It's not a complaint, it's just that. Do-wook alone is popular. I'm envious!"

"The way you speak with envy right now."

The conversation between the two is getting louder and louder. Sparks lit up in their eyes as they glared at each other.

Do-wook had no choice but to be embarrassed by looking at the gift packages. Even before, it is an unavoidable fact that each member is slightly different. There must have been a war of nerves, but all the members didn't care too much. It is because they understood why there was a difference.

More so as time went on. The difference in popularity a star is nothing.

But now that you're here, you're arguing like this. It's because of you too. Do-wook couldn't open his mouth. In addition, in his own eyes, unlike usual, the gift is too big.

"hey. What are you guys doing?'

Oh Baek-ho pointed at the two and said. the atmosphere is rather getting heavier.

"Hyung. What did I do wrong? Because Min-gi hyung only likes Do-wook..."

Ahn Hyung-seo exclaimed as if it is unfair. Things are taking a strange turn.

'Did Ahn Hyeong-seo always have such a mind...'

Do-wook couldn't even imagine it because there is really no sign of it.

It was a heart I couldn't. Ahn Hyung-seo is also trying his best in his own way. However, with such a difference, he suddenly thought that it might have been sad. Do-wook tried to understand Ahn Hyeong-seo in this way.

Do-wook's heart also became heavy as he did not seem to have taken care of the members more. Only then could he be the reason why KK got into trouble.

"Hyung. Do-wook hyung will listen......"

"What! Are you on Dowook's side too?"

"No. It's not like that!"

Baek Hwi-jun, who had been saying a word to Ahn Hyeong-seo while looking at his eyes, stopped talking when he found him standing in the middle of nowhere.

Everyone followed Baek Hui-jun's gaze and looked at Do-wook. The atmosphere is getting out of control.

"Ah, I..."

It is when Do-wook opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.

"Do-wook. If you have eyes, you can see this too, right? These presents are all yours."

"Hyung! What the hell is wrong with you!"

When Ahn Hyeong-seo tried to quarrel with Do-wook, Baek Hwi-jun got angry and stopped Ahn Hyeong-seo.

"You're crazy!"

"I mean, hyungs, don't really fight!"

"Hwi. Hwijun, are you crying?"

It was a mess. Jeong Min-ki and Ahn Hyeong-seo get angry. It was a division between the first members. Baek Hui-jun shed tears as if he could not stand such a state. Park Si-hyung soothed Baek Hwi-joon.

"First of all... I'm sorry."

It was a time when Do-wook had a hard time opening his mouth. He thought he had to free Ahn Hyeong-seo from his heart somehow. It was then.

When Do-wook turned around at the sound of the front door opening, Kim Won, who had been away, is entering. In Kim Won's hand was a cake with candles on it.

End of chapter