117. Act 1, Scene 1 (4)

It's so dazzling - it's shining

Do-wook's soft voice came out along with the familiar melody.

"Oh oh!"

"Oh!"

"Isn't this one?"

The audience was shaken by the unexpected song selection. The song that Dowook started was a song by a female idol group that gained great popularity a while ago.

The female idol group that sang the song became the first female idol group to hold the number one spot for several months in a row with this song, and recorded an amazing amount of album sales.

In addition, the chorus of this song, where the hand movements are repeated, became popular, and the entire nation followed the choreography, causing a 'craze' in a word.

Do-wook arranged and sang 'Oh my!', which is a fast-tempo dance song, into an emotional acoustic version.

Oh my, my, my, my, my-

Because it was a song that everyone knew, when it became a chorus, there were many audience members who reflexively joined in and sang along. Do-wook continued the song while breathing with the audience who sang along. The chord progression remained the same, so the audience could easily sing along.

The audience was thinking that it was amazing while singing along. They were surprised that 'Oh my!', which they thought was an exciting and lively song, could be arranged into such a lyrical version.

"It seems sad, just."

"So. Ah, the voice is so good. Really."

"How did you come up with the idea to change it like this?"

"That's why..."

Admiration continued from the audience. At that time, Do-wook, who pointed out several piano keys at the same time with a bang, started playing another song in 'Oh my!'.

This time, it was a dance song by a female solo singer. When the lively rhythm of the piano started playing, the audience naturally started clapping along with the rhythm.

Pair, pair- Looking at the audience who matched the rhythm, Dowook smiled. Starting with 'Oh my!', Dowook sang a short medley of about five songs, including songs by female idol groups and solo singers.

When the song was completely finished, applause poured in. Others whistled with their fingers. The unexpected song selection and arrangement made people excited as if they had received an unexpected gift.

When they heard that the songs they knew were reborn as songs with a completely different atmosphere, the audience felt a certain kind of 'exhilaration'. It felt like they found out different ways to enjoy the song. Also, the arrangement of the song itself was really good.

Added to that, Do-wook's sweet tone, clean singing skills, warm atmosphere, etc. all matched, making it a perfect stage. The satisfaction of the audience is the highest by showing the appearance of breathing with the audience.

"Wow! That's great, isn't it?"

Jeong Hee-won walked onto the stage holding a microphone. The staff busily moved the grand piano to the back and brought out two chairs to prepare a seat for Do-wook and Jeong Hee-won.

Jeong Hee-won's eyes were shining brightly. As the MC of such a music program, Jeong Hee-won was also a musician with a very high reputation. Although he debuted as a singer, he showed his true value in composing rather than singing.

Even in the eyes of Jeong Hee-won, Do-wook's arranging skills were amazing. He has been arranging it to suit himself without killing the image of the original song at all. He felt like he could release the songs he arranged like this right away.

"Haha. Thank you."

"No... isn't this really cheating? If a person who looks like this composes and sings well... I'll have no place to stand?"

At Jung Hee-won's words, Do-wook smiled with a humble expression.

“You feel so dazzling because you smiled like that. Even me, a man, will fall for you. Do any of the KK members have a crush on Mr. Dowook?”

At Jung Hee-won's joke, laughter erupted from the audience.

"Thank you so much for the great stage. Really, the name of this program is Jung Hee-won's Holiday. It was really holly when I listened to Please, Don't Go. I felt like I was being seduced."

Do-wook blushed shyly, not knowing what to do at the continued praise of Jeong Hee-won. Jeong Hee-won was a musician that Do-wook also liked. Among the songs composed by Jeong Hee-won, some of the songs sung by Kim Seong-yeon were what Do-wook had heard a hundred times.

"It's such an honor. I'm grateful just to be here, and I'm getting compliments from seniors I respect."

"Ah. This person. He has a humble style. Also, I think he can go out with an arrogant concept, but his skills!"

Jung Hee-won's words once again burst into laughter from the audience. Do-wook also laughed out loud. The fun of 'Jeong Hee-won's Holiday' included the fun of watching and listening to good music, but like this, Jeong Hee-won's talk also contributed to the fun of the program.

"This medley arrangement and stage were specially prepared for our program...?"

"Yes. I was thinking about what kind of song I would like the audience to hear. Rather than just letting the audience hear my song, I thought it would be better to sing a song that they can enjoy together. Because my song is also popular in other places."

“Thank you, really. I feel like I have to do something if you've prepared this far, and it’s too much of a burden!”

When Jeong Hee-won trembled, he waved his hand, saying that it was not Do-wook. It was said as a joke, but Jeong Hee-won was impressed by Do-wook, who prepared it sincerely and showed a good stage for his program.

Jeong Hee-won suddenly stood up from his seat and said.

"No. It's really burdensome for me, but I'm also thankful for that."

"yes?"

"If you'll excuse me, can I play Do-wook's song 'Darling'? I'd like to give it as a gift."

Do-wook was surprised and opened his eyes wide.  Expectant voices began to be heard from the audience.

Jeong Hee-won moved slowly and approached the grand piano. He sat down on the piano chair and began to loosen his hands.

It was an unexpected performance. However, as Jeong Hee-won often performed in this way when inspired musically, the production crew did not panic and adjusted the sound and repositioned the camera.

Applause erupted from the audience. Receiving applause, Jeong Hee-won started playing 'Darling'. Just as Do-wook arranged a dance song for a female idol group, 'Darling' was also being played in Jung Hee-won's way. In the part where the chorus is repeated, Jung Hee-won and Do-wook's eyes met. Dowook took up the microphone and started singing 'Darling' with a hint of bossa nova.

Jeong Hee-won, who immediately changed the song to an instrumental, is great, but Do-wook, who read the suddenly changed flow of the song and started singing, is also great.  An exclamation of surprise followed.  The recording site is melting with sweetness.

***

After a short talk, Do-wook performed the original song of his song 'Darling'. It is the ending stage of the day.

Do-wook came down from the stage and the recording of 'Jeong Hee-won's Holiday' was finished. The facial expressions of the audience as they left the recording site were all recalled. As if everyone was possessed by Do-wook, they were drying up with Do-wook's praise.

It was because they left an impression until the last dance stage. Jeong Hee-won came directly to Do-wook, who came down the stage, and patted him on the shoulder to encourage him.

“How good is Kim Seong-yeon because he boasts that he is his disciple?"

"He did it, but it's much better than when I saw it on TV."

“Teacher? Haha. Thank you. Really..It was good."

"No. Seeing Do-wook, I really felt that I had to step up. It motivated me."

Heewon Jeong added,

"If you have a chance later, please participate in our album."

"Yes? Of course. Just call me anytime."

“You must not forget this promise!”

When Do-wook replied politely, telling him not to say the obvious, Jeong Hee-won smiled.

***

As expected, the reaction is explosive after the broadcast of 'Jeong Hee-won's Holiday'.

In particular, the medley stage that Dowook did quickly exceeded tens of thousands of views as it was edited and uploaded on You Tube. If you hit 'Jeong Hee-won's holiday legend stage', Do-wook's stage appeared first.

In addition, songs featuring Do-wook's cover of 'Oh my!'  It also brought about a butterfly effect, such as 'Oh my!' entering the charts once again.  Experts' evaluations that Do-wook's music world is expected in the future followed.

Dowook also ranked first in all music broadcast programs. It is a successful first solo album activity.

"You worked hard. Do-wook."

"Good work!"

After the last music broadcast, the staff passed by and greeted Dowook. The atmosphere is very good as the activity ended well.

"Come on! Clap once and let's go!"

Oh Baek-ho's voice echoed through the waiting room. Codys and the dancer team all cheered and gave heartfelt applause. Do-wook bowed and greeted those who helped him with his activities.

After finishing the last music broadcast, Do-wook and Baek-ho Oh took a car and headed to the lodging.

"How was it promoting alone? Isn't it difficult?"

Oh Baek-ho asked as he started the car. Do-wook, who is sitting in the back, nodded.

"Yes. It was difficult. Because I had to do what many people used to do by myself."

"Yeah. Well done though."

"And since there are no members, it's lonely..."

"Even if it's noisy because it's complicated, isn't it better to have the members?"

"sure."

Dowook answered while thinking of the members. When taking selfies to post on the fancafe, this angle from the side is better. That angle is better. It felt more awkward because there are no members who coached him. Do-wook is surprised at how comfortable he is with people.

'Even though the soul has changed, time is passing quite a bit.. It's definitely changing. the future and myself.'

It was time to think like that. Oh Baek-ho used to check Do-wook in the rearview mirror and said,

"Reporter Choi contacted me."

"...already?"

"Uh. Well, we'll have to find out more, but I think we've got a clue."

"okay."

“I did some digging and it seems that Seo Gyeong-jun isn’t the only one involved.”

"Oh..."

Do-wook nodded. That's what makes evil so scary. Evil is contagious. There is no evil that ended with just one. It is of a nature that could easily spread into two, three, or tens of thousands.

"We can make it big."

"That's right. I'm just......"

Director Oh Baek-ho said with a slight frown.

"I think you'd better not get involved. You've done everything you could for your friend just by spilling the word. Leave the next job to reporter Choi."

It was not a friend, but Do-wook, it is his own business. However, Do-wook nodded as he knew well the mind of Chief Oh Baek-ho, who is worried.

'You're building up your strength so you don't get retaliated against. There should be no regrets for anyone...'

Thinking, Do-wook took out the scenario he had put in his bag.

<Working title: Blue Whale>

He finally had time to review the scenario.

Do-wook quietly turned over the first chapter of the scenario. Do-wook, who is reading one or two scenarios, closed his eyes. Director Yoon Seong-ah's <tentative title: Blue Whale> is a nightmare in itself.
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