Well, I understand.
Because people have always distrusted me.
When that distrust did not work, incomprehensible hatred poured out.
Maybe it's because they're jealous of talent that's ridiculous in their eyes.
It was unfair at first, but now I think it's something I have to deal with.
Because I've lived my life using a cheat that says I'm not limited by time.
I've never wanted that, though.
Anyway, everyone will find out over time.
Even a remix under a streetlight proves that I have the ability to modify vocal lines with clear intent.
Anyway, looking at the atmosphere, it looks like
However, since album sales are not counted, I am not very impressed.
Moreover, what I had to worry about now was not the place under the streetlight, but the stage of the self-produced mission that was only two days away.
By name… … .
I was so opposed to it, but because of that damn majority vote, the song got this name.
Uptown Funk is sung in Seoul, Seoul Town Funk?
This is the worst naming sense.
Besides, this is Pocheon.
If you want to include geographical characteristics, wouldn't Pocheon Town Funk be more appropriate?
Since they said they couldn't release music, they just ignored it.
"Hansion."
"uh."
"Come down. "Let's go to the dance studio for a long time."
I nodded at the words of Koo Tae-hwan, who came up to the second floor.
Okay, let's practice.
Whether it's Seoul Town or Pocheon Town, it's more important that the stage is perfect.
I went down to the first floor and saw a strange sight.
The Sedalbaekil members are gathered in a huddle in front of the dormitory entrance, and their faces look very uncomfortable.
When I came down, it seemed like they were startled and looking at me.
"What are you all doing there?"
I was about to look outside the front door to see what was going on, but Lee Ion suddenly blocked me with his body.
"Now, wait a minute."
what?
Meanwhile, a writer residing on the first floor of the dorm approached me and grabbed my shoulder.
"Zion. "Don't go out."
It's a bit strange.
There is clearly concern in the author's voice.
However, while he is worried about me, he seems to be worried about the mounted camera at the same time.
This is something that makes me think that I can use it on broadcast even though something that worries me has happened... … .
"ah."
I know what it is.
"Is your uncle here?"
The members of Sedalbaekil are shocked.
I guess my guess was right.
Well, for that guy, today is the only chance he has.
I already received a call from lawyer Choi Ji-woon yesterday.
Tomorrow is the final sentencing date of the family court, and without any disagreement, I will become the guardian.
The situation has been set up so that appeals cannot be made, but they also said that if an unreasonable appeal were to be filed, it would be handled neatly.
I nodded without thinking because it was something I had experienced countless times, but then I thought about it, and this is Korea.
Because I had been living in the United States for a while, my relatives never thought of visiting me in person.
Even if I were to board a plane to the United States, I wouldn't know where I was in the United States.
But things are different now.
I'm in Korea, and I'm appearing on an audition program.
How many staff members reside here and how many people are involved with the program?
The location of the accommodation should have been known quickly.
My great-uncle, who received the information, could not bear it anymore and rushed to Pocheon.
Because billions of dollars are about to fly away before our eyes.
But if you met me, there wouldn't be anything you could do, right?
Oh, did you come here to get some bean paste?
I gave up on becoming a guardian since a top lawyer from a large law firm was hired, but I was wondering if I could save a few pennies.
How do they say that in Korean?
Was it Pozzi?
"I will talk to you. "We have to practice, but we can't keep causing trouble."
"but… … ."
I can feel the author's eyes shaking.
That's conflict.
I feel sorry for myself, but I want to take a picture with my camera.
I guess I haven't had much leave.
It's not yet time.
"Could you please take a picture with your camera, just in case?"
"huh?"
"If you spread a rumor, you have to make it public."
"… … ."
But strangely enough, the writer wasn't conflicted, he was just worried about me.
When I came out, the cameras were already rolling.
It seems that one of the kagams has slightly adjusted the camera to capture the panoramic view of the accommodation.
I see my great-uncle screaming, his face turning red, whether he knows the camera is filming or not.
Seeing that he was struggling even though the sturdy staff members were trying to dissuade him, it seems like the power of money is great.
At that time, my great-uncle found me.
"this person! A bastard who doesn't even know his father and mother! What did I do to your father... … !"
I think the reason your tongue is a little tangled is because you've been drinking?
The moment I approached my great-uncle with that in mind, I realized the intention of this man coming to Pocheon.
I did not come here with the goal of reversing the legal battle.
I didn't come here to get soybean material because it looked good to me.
I just came because I was angry.
"Uh oh!"
"catch!"
I swung my palm all the time.
I almost got hit by an unexpected action, but luckily I was able to avoid it.
No, but are you stupid?
Don't you know that if you do this in front of others, your chance of becoming a guardian is 0%?
What if I hit you and report you to the police?
It was so absurd that I almost laughed, but I barely held it in.
It would be strange if you smiled.
Okay, let's act.
"What on earth do you want from me! you! Have you ever been to the hospital?!"
"Hey, you two bastards!"
It's a slightly different story, but my acting skills aren't bad.
I have also appeared in movies.
Of course, the reason I tried acting wasn't for the money, but for the album.
Even before Eminem appeared in <8 Mile>, he was criticized by parents across the country.
Worst of all, they even protested to ban Eminem's songs, claiming that they were having a negative influence on students.
However, things changed when the movie <8 Mile>, which contained his autobiographical story, became a hit throughout the United States.
People sympathized with the pain hidden behind his lyrics and were enthusiastic about the story.
Thanks to this, the OST, Lose Yourself, ranked #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks, and also won a Grammy and an Oscar at the same time.
Inspired by that, I also tried producing a movie about my story in Hollywood... … .
Ah, now is not the time to think about this.
"The cubs of the cub! "You ungrateful bastard, worse than this dog!"
No, they keep calling me ungrateful when I show them a favor.
I really want to hit you in the back of the head.
The situation was eventually resolved when PD Kang Seok-woo came running.
The staff members were ordinary people and relatives of the participants, so they were confused as to what to do, but PD Kang Seok-woo immediately called the police.
I approached my great-uncle, who was caught by the police while causing a disturbance, and whispered to him.
"I heard you made your work life dirty by investigating because of your guardianship?"
"… … !"
"It's a good job. "You can't even save a penny, so you have to work hard to get to retirement age."
It's not a bluff, it's real.
Maybe I was a little sober, or maybe it was because of the police rushing in.
As I watched my great-uncle's eyes shake with his mouth shut, I shed tears.
It's really so sad.
Why does no one suspect that this man came to Pocheon while driving drunk?
I'll have to ask PD Kang Seok-woo later for a hint.
* * *
"Ttan-ttan, ttan-ttan, ta-an, ta-an, two-three!"
The choreography trainer, who was holding the point beat with his mouth, frowned.
This was because it was clearly visible that the members were not concentrating at all.
But instead of pouring out sharp words, the trainer glanced at me and sighed.
No, why are you looking at me like I'm the criminal?
I didn't make a single mistake and was concentrating hard.
"If I'm not going to concentrate like this, it would be better to go to my dorm and rest."
"… … sorry."
"I'll come back for a moment to get some fresh air, so come to your senses."
He was leaving the room like that, and it seems like he was ordered to film a scene where the members and I were talking openly.
The acting is awkward.
I thought so, but seeing the members spread out here and there, glancing at them, I guess I was quite curious.
Actually, other people's misfortune stories are several times more interesting than success stories.
"Let's gather together for a moment."
At my words, four members came and sat down.
"I'm going to tell you a story, so everyone just focus. "There are only two days left before our performance."
"no. Zion. "You don't have to say it."
I shrugged my shoulders at Lee Ion's words.
It's a story you'll find out someday.
Producer Kang Seok-woo is probably also thinking about when to reveal my story.
I think that after creating all the issues that can be created with skills, I will add emotional support.
"no. It was something I had to say someday. Hmm, how should I tell the story… … ."
After some luck, I continued speaking.
"I had a car accident a few months ago."
The accident date was December 7, 2016, and it is now March 22, 2017, so it really happened a few months ago.
After that, I dryly explained what happened to me.
There was a car accident, my parents became unconscious, and I was recently declared to be in a vegetative state.
He even intentionally talked about lawyer Choi Ji-woon.
"I didn't want to entrust my parents' money to those people. So I looked into law firms."
Someday, when this story comes to light, there will be people who doubt me.
As soon as a 20-year-old got into a car accident, he used a lawyer to take over his property rights.
Some even say that because I am a psychopath, I caused a car accident after consulting with a lawyer in advance.
In such a situation, the four people who heard this story will be helpful.
Even if they tell just two or three people, there will be ten people, and the story will quickly spread through the mouths of those ten people.
"That's the story."
When the whole story was over, a look of embarrassment was evident on the faces of the Sedalbaekil members.
Well, things like being in a vegetable state are probably something you only see in dramas.
In fact, this is a case that puzzles parents even at the hospital.
There was an accident that should have resulted in death, but he quickly recovered and is unable to wake up for unknown reasons.
It may seem strange to those who do not know the existence of the devil.
"you… … are you okay?"
I nodded to Koo Tae-hwan's question.
"Physically I'm perfectly fine, mentally I'm fine. "Actually, I don't really feel it, so I think it's okay."
"… … ."
"So there's nothing to worry about too much. "Because I believe you will wake up someday."
"certainly… … "You will wake up."
"I believe so too."
After quite a long silence, it was Lee Ion who spoke first.
"Zion. "Did you appear here so your parents could hear your singing at the hospital?"
"That's the way it is. That's why I want to debut as quickly as possible."
"I see… … ."
"Now we can focus on practice, right? "If I ruin this performance, my dream will be one step further away."
At my words, the members nodded with determined expressions and stood up.
"later… … . "Wouldn't it be nice if we went to visit the hospital together?"
"I think it would be great if we all went to #1 on the charts."
"I agree."
I was a little embarrassed after hearing what the members said.
I'm not sure if there's a need for these people to come visit their parents in the hospital.
Besides, if it's first place, I think I'll achieve it within a few days... … .
Of course, since I am a very social person, I did not say such words.
Well, it's probably just comforting words mixed with empty words.
"oh! "If you think about it, isn't it possible to achieve first place under a streetlight?"
Fortunately, Choi Jae-seong seems to have the best brain since he is young.
"Oh, right. "The full version of that song was really good."
"We all had interviews like that during the selection process. "I wanted to hear the refrain under the streetlight."
"Oh, right. "I was singing along internally, but the song suddenly stopped."
"Seoul Town Punk would be number one if the music was registered!"
As the members were chatting about such things, the door opened and a trainer came in.
"Everyone's expressions have improved? "Can you work hard?"
"You can work hard!"
The trainer smiled and clapped.
Practice resumed.
This exercise was quite satisfactory.