God of Music

Chapter 58



Chapter 58


God of Music Chapter 58 . First Appearance (1)



– Although we did create the base, it was you who finished the song . I really should have asked for permission beforehand, but there was no time, so… . I’m sorry .


“Not at all . It’s a good opportunity . I will also go to cheer them on if I have the time . ”


After finishing the call, KangYoon turned around to Lee HyunAh who was just looking at her phone .


“Apparently, you’re going to a competition with your song . ”


“A competition?”


Although Lee HyunAh was doing something else, she was still listening . From the moment KangYoon was surprised too when the word ‘competition’ was mentioned, she knew that it wasn’t such a light topic .


“Apparently, you are going to the College Pop Festival with the song you composed . ”


“…… . ”


“HyunAh?”


“…… . ”


Seeing Lee HyunAh still unresponsive, KangYoon called out to her a few more times . He tried pushing her and poking her as well, however, there was still no reaction . After a blinking a few times, she…


“EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHK????”


Screamed out . Although there was no one around to see her, KangYoon still looked around .


“You freaked me out . ”


“C, C, C, C, C, College Pop fest?!” (E/N: CCCCC-Combo breaker)


“Yup . It looks like the professor liked it . ”


“We’re going there?! With my song?!”


She felt something waving towards her heart . Confusion, panic, joy, it was hard to describe it with just one word . KangYoon tried explaining the things he heard from Professor Choi ChangYang .


“College Pop Festival is a big competition that’s been running for over 30 years though! There will be a lot of people attending too… . ”


“So what? Original composition, check, band, check . You meet the criteria though?”


“Aah… . I don’t know what’s going on . ”


She just lowered her head and didn’t raise it back up . The coming storm wasn’t easy for her to endure . KangYoon patted her back as he consoled her .


“The basics are the same whether you go to a big competition or a small competition . Preparation is everything . If you prepare well, there will be a possibility . I’m not sure if the Professor knows or not, but this means that your song is good . Isn’t that a good thing?”


“…… . ”


“Well, if you keep chickening out like you did today, that will all be for naught . ”


Of course, KangYoon’s consolation came with some sharp words .


Lee HyunAh resolved herself while feeling the warmth on her back .


***


“Where’s this?”


“Wow… . ”


Jung MinAh and Ailee Jung couldn’t hide their surprise after seeing the underground studio . Seo HanYu and Lee SamSoon felt the same way .


“Young’uns… . ”


Christie An poured them some cold water .


“You’ve only come here once too . Don’t boast . ”


“How can zero and one be the same?”


Jung MinAh and Christie An quarreled while Han JooYeon sighed . Just as the quarrel was about to become a fight for the strongest, KangYoon, Composer Loin and Producer Oh JiWan came in .


“Hello!”


Producer Oh JiWan replied with a smile after hearing their vivid greetings .


“Kids sure are good . ”


“Uu, oppa . You really are… . Hey, you’re drooling . ”


“Soonie, you like the boys too . ”


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“I only like the guys with abs . And hey, why are you calling me by my real name? I said call me Loin in the company . ”

Producer Oh and Composer Loin were also preparing to fight against reality . Of course, just preparing .


Like that, everyone prepared for the song selection and the recording . The booth in the studio already had 6 microphones as well as other devices set up .


KangYoon told the girls of the things that they were going to do and made them enter the booth .


“Let’s start with the first one . ”


Producer Oh started setting Han JooYeon’s microphone since she was at the far right . Unlike JooAh, these girls had no preset settings so they had to set the microphones on the go .


“Ah-ah . Mic test—My hometown – . ”


With Han JooYeon’s as the beginning, all the microphones were starting to get set . Producer Oh was satisfied, saying everyone’s voice matched each other’s well . KangYoon watched the process from behind .


Since there were 6 of them, it took quite a long time to set . Although the setting took a long time, KangYoon put a lot of attention into it since this would eventually be recorded .


“Shall we start?”


Producer Oh asked KangYoon as soon as the settings were done . When KangYoon’s order came, the MR started flowing out of the speakers . Since they hadn’t separated the song into parts yet, they decided to sing it all together .


The girls counted down the beats and started singing .


– One day – at the park at night— playing on the white – horse rocker – –


The first song was ‘Our Story’ . KangYoon concentrated on the musical notes that came out of the girls .


‘It’s not bad . ’


The song progressed but there was nothing that caught his eyes . The light mood and the girls’ voices filled with vitality was creating a good mood .


‘What is the reason that this failed in my previous life?’


As the song reached its climax, KangYoon was wondering about this . The white light was in no way, weak, and the musical notes from the girls weren’t strange either . It was literally just, ‘not bad’ .


“Wow, this is a good one . ”


“Of course, it’s Team leader’s request after all . ”


Composer Loin smiled after hearing Producer Oh JiWan’s words . She seemed satisfied about the praise .


Like that, the first song ended without a hitch .


– Team leader, was our song okay?


Han JooYeon asked from inside the booth . KangYoon answered to her through the microphone .


“It’s not bad . I think your voices fit well too . Shall we go over the next one then?”


– Yes .


The girls were in great condition as well . Everyone seemed to be full of energy . When the next song was prepared, Producer Oh gave a signal and the girls prepared to sing .


The second song ‘Together’ began .


– When I open my eyes the fresh – sunlight—greets me – and the expectation—for today—


This was the same as well . Although the vividness was completely different from the previous song, the light wasn’t that different . The white light was constant until the very end . Both Producer Oh JiWan and Composer Loin listened to the girls’ voices until the end with their eyes closed .


After the 3-minute song ended and the girls left the booth, KangYoon gathered them .


“Let’s do it by parts this time . ”


“What?”


Parts so suddenly? Everyone was confused at KangYoon’s words .


“With all of you singing together, it feels like a choir instead . I can’t get the exact feeling . Let’s do it by parts this time . Miss Loin wrote the parts right?”


“Yes . ”


“So HanYu will be up first . Let’s… . ”


KangYoon distributed parts to the girls just as Composer Loin had intended to . The parts where he thought that it didn’t fit, he changed or put two together at once . After distributing the parts for both songs while listening to the girls’ opinions as well, he sent the girls inside the booth again .


“Start . ”


With KangYoon’s signal, the song started again . This time, Seo HanYu’s voice flowed out first .


– One day – at the park at night— playing on the white – horse rocker – –


Seeing that the notes were different from the first time, KangYoon focused a little more . Seo HanYu was generating a yellow musical note and the light was slightly stronger than before . This was because the song had to have a softer start but was too strong with the six girls singing together .


After Seo HanYu’s verse ended, Lee SamSoon caught it next .


– If my feelings are indeed – love – Please cherish – this me as well—


Lee SamSoon’s voice was neither high nor low but had power . She was the perfect one to raise the mood . Thanks to her influence, the white light started being strengthened after her musical note was mixed into it . KangYoon recorded it down and kept watching the girls .


‘Our story’ was a good piece . He even wondered why this song failed in his previous life . Although the members had changed, he didn’t know that this song would fit them so well .


The song ended, and while Composer Loin and Producer Oh JiWan were high-fiving each other, KangYoon urged them onto the next song .


“Yes, yes . ”


Producer Oh JiWan played the MR for the next song ‘Together’ next . This time, the first verse was taken by Ailee Jung .


– When I open my eyes the fresh – sunlight—greets me – and the expectation—for today—


Since the start of this piece was low-pitched, her low voice was emphasized . Even the other girls were surprised . Producer Oh also seemed to be surprised after seeing the number of bars represented on the machine .


‘Ailee definitely has a good low voice . ’


KangYoon was satisfied with the low voice that was a little like jazz . It was worth it to specialize their characteristics until now . With good results being shown off, he felt quite good .


The next off was Han JooYeon .


– The smile that makes me shy – without me knowing – I think there will be good things –


Han JooYeon did well in the high-pitch but also did well in raising a low verse to high . However, KangYoon also thought it was slightly disappointing . He thought about how it would be if Jung MinAh did that part . He was worried about the other members if Han JooYeon was being too emphasized . It was a bit like balancing the dance so that Jung MinAh wouldn’t crush them all .


The light from the girls was strong . The white light from ‘Our Story’ was quite strong as well . And this song was on par with it too . When Christie An emphasized the climax, the brightening white light made KangYoon fall into a dilemma .


– Let us think about – the good things-


The song finished with everyone singing together . The strong light eventually faded and KangYoon told the girls to come out while saying that they did well .


“Wow, Soonie . Both are great . ”


“Yep, though, I did have to wrack my brains for these two . But the rewards are worth it if it’s this team . And hey, did you just call me Soonie again? Do you want to fight?”


“Lol . Looks like we’ll get some pretty money this time . ”


Composer Loin imitated counting money like an evil man before acting like she would attack Producer Oh JiWan .


Both Producer Oh JiWan and Composer Loin had a good feeling about this project .


“You did two songs . How were they?”


When KangYoon asked the girls, everyone answered in the same voice .


“They were both great . ”


They seemed to still be deluded about ‘their own song’ and they seemed to like both . KangYoon understood how they felt but still cool-headedly told them .


“We need to set on a title song . In the showcase, we’ll do both, but we do need to choose one for the cover piece . Which song do you think is better?”


“Hmm… . ”


However, no one chose easily . They liked both . It felt like they finally wore clothes that fit them after wearing someone else’s for all this time .


While everyone looked at each other and were indecisive, KangYoon was thinking about it himself as well .


‘Is it because the team members have changed from my previous life? Our Story isn’t bad either . ’


KangYoon predicted that ‘Our Story’ would be clearly bad and ‘Together’ would be clearly good . However, they were actually neck-and-neck . With that being the case, deciding after considering the dance routine, the lighting, and the theme of the debut was one way to decide this .


“Girls . ”


When KangYoon called out to them, everyone focused .


“Let’s do it this way . Let’s practice both, and decide on the title song later . Practicing both will be advantageous for events later too . What do you think?”


“Okay . ”


Jung MinAh answered first . The others replied as well .


“Then let’s go into recording after a little bit of rest . Producer Oh, shall we rest a little?”


“Okay . ”


With KangYoon’s words, everyone turned into laundry and hung themselves on chairs and sofas . In fact, the girls had built up a lot of fatigue .


***


The girls were finally all revealed . All the members were revealed in different ways, and the reactions were different as well . Even though they hadn’t debuted yet, a fan club was made, and with various news articles coming out on the internet, reactions started appearing . A fan club for trainees was something unexpected by everyone .


Of course, they had anti-fans as well . The anti-fans made various rumors saying that they didn’t like this girl for this reason and that girl for that reason . However, the company meticulously managed their personal lives and practically forbid any social network activities, the source of all rumors . Most of the rumors were baseless as well . Any photos of them were from TV programs or their everyday life at school or their graduation album so the rumors didn’t last long . KangYoon’s contribution to this was big since he managed all of this .


The day Jung MinAh won the dance competition, Jung MinAh was revealed in the MG Entertainment home page and the profiles of all 6 girls were tied into one . And the 6 girls were officially named ‘EDDIOS’ . There was a link to the fan café as well where photos about their practice rooms and other simple things were being uploaded . The fans started advertising the group known as EDDIOS by themselves while the anti-fans also started a war with a few set of materials . Everyone was busy making popcorn to watch, while the media wanted their own share of interviews and articles as well . It was literally becoming a hot issue .


KangYoon successfully made the girls into a hot topic as he had intended and put a lot of mind into the PR team .


“… . Then please watch the internet like you’re doing now . ”


“Yes . ”


“You do know that today’s work ends early right?”


“Don’t worry . ”


After the meeting with the PR team, KangYoon headed to the roof . Working all day made his body crave for some nicotine . However, when he arrived at the roof, his phone started ringing instead . Since it was an unknown number, KangYoon thought of rejecting it but received it anyway .


“Yes, Lee KangYoon here . ”


– KangYoon-oppa? It’s me, Lee HyunAh .


“HyunAh?”


It was Lee HyunAh from the band . He didn’t tell her his number, though, KangYoon was confused .


– I asked for your number from the professor . I’m sorry . I know I shouldn’t have done this… .


“What’s up?”


Professor Choi wasn’t someone that would tell others his number so easily . So, if he did, there had to be a good reason for it .


– We passed the preliminaries for College Pop fest . I called you since I wanted to tell you quickly .


“Really? Congratulations . Did you really pass the preliminaries?”


KangYoon was honestly surprised . College Pop Festival was a competition where all sorts of talented young musicians competed from all over the country . There should have been numerous teams from all over the country, but they still passed . KangYoon was really surprised .


– I still can’t believe it . We were going to tell you if you came last week, but you didn’t . So, I thought I should give you a call .


“Really? Thanks for telling me . The finals… . Congratulations . ”


– Thank you . I heard you were busy nowadays . But still, please make some time for the actual performance .


KangYoon said okay and finished the call .


‘That’s great . The finals, eh?’


A slight help resulted in the finals of the College Pop festival . KangYoon felt weird the more he thought about it .


Finishing his last cigarette, KangYoon headed not to his office but to L Hotel . This was the day he was going to showcase the girls in front of the company people and other related personnel .


“Welcome . ”


Having arrived at the hotel, KangYoon was guided politely to the Crystal Room where the showcase would occur . There were already round tables for customers, and there was also a stage for the girls to perform on . Since it wasn’t time yet, there was no food on the table .


KangYoon headed to the waiting room where the girls were at .


“Huh? It’s ahju… . –der . ”


“What the hell does that mean . ”


Jung MinAh greeted KangYoon first . The girls were busy undergoing makeup . Since there were so many girls, they had called outside external makeup artists as well as bringing their own . From their hair to their costume, they were undergoing a full transformation . Next to them were high-heeled shoes that were asking to be worn .


“Ah, I’m nervous… . ”


When Seo HanYu spoke out, Christie An replied in a chic voice .


“That’s so not like you . ”


“Sheesh, unni . Even I get nervous . ”


“Lies, that invincible Seo HanYu gets nervous?”


The practice room was very noisy, but there was a strange tension in the air . KangYoon grabbed everyone’s attention and spoke calmly .


“We’re finally in orbit now . You’ve practiced hard until now, didn’t you?”


“Yes… . ”


“There will be a lot of people . From the people from our company to news reporters . Today’s matters will be sent out and many people will start talking about you . ”


“…… . ”


Everyone became nervous after KangYoon said that . Being talked about by other people was a scary thing . Ailee Jung especially seemed to be scared as she was shivering slightly .


“We haven’t even debut yet, so it might be a little hard on you with many things going around . You may feel it’s a little cruel . Why are they saying such things when we haven’t even had our debut yet? You might want to swear at them . But from this moment onwards, it’s real . I want you girls to accept reality as it is . ”


“…… . ”


The girls all nodded their heads . The noisy atmosphere of before was completely gone . The heavy atmosphere pressured their shoulders .


At that time, Jung MinAh spoke .


“You’ll always be on our side, won’t you, ahjussi?”


“…… . ”


“Right?”


Jung MinAh stared at KangYoon . No, it wasn’t just her . Everyone was asking that with their eyes as well .


“Why are you asking the obvious?”


“Then that’s fine . I know that you’re stronger than a million anti-fans, ahjussi . ”


“How does that work? And stop calling me that . ”


“Ugh… . ”


The girls giggled thanks to Jung MinAh . Thanks to that the heavy atmosphere lightened in an instant . KangYoon was surprised to see such a side to Jung MinAh but was proud of her nonetheless . Though… .


“Ouch!”


He did give her a smack .


***


“Oh my, Chairman . ”


“It’s been a while, President Kang . ”


Calm music faintly flowed in the background, and Chairman Won JinMoon was greeting a big man . He was President Kang ShiMyoung of Yerang Entertainment, one of the four big management companies in Korea . Unlike Chairman Won JinMoon in his suit, he was wearing ripped jeans and a sleeveless T-shirt .


“Did you say it was EDDIOS? It seems like there’s a big interest in the kids this time . The fan club is considerably big even though they didn’t debut yet . ”


“Hahaha . Let’s sit down first . ”


Chairman Won JinMoon lead President Kang ShiMyoung to the seats . With the two seating together, not many people could approach them . However, there was someone who did .


“Haha, welcome . President Choo . ”


President Choo ManJi politely greeted Chairman Won JinMoon and sat next to him . He was the president of yet another one of the four big management companies, Yoonseul . Unlike President Kang ShiMyoung, he had a skinny figure .


With three bigshots on one table, not many people tried to approach them . The vice-president of the final one of the 4 big management companies, GNB Entertainment, approached them and told them that the president was currently overseas and couldn’t attend this event and sat down and the atmosphere became even heavier .


With the tables being filled and the atmosphere running to its climax, the broadcast sounded out .


[Dear esteemed guests . The showcase of the new girl group, EDDIOS, from MG Entertainment will happen soon . Please be seated . I repeat… . ]


President Choo, who was conversing all this time, raised the glass of white wine .


“Chairman . I have high expectations for today . ”


President Kang also spoke with a smile .


“I’m also looking forward to it . What kind of kids are they?”


Chairman Won JinMoon replied with a benevolent smile .


“Let’s not do this . Hey, it’s beginning . ”


With his words, the surroundings darkened and the lights on the stage started being turned on one by one .



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