In conclusion, the music was great.
"What rank are we?"
"Wait a minute."
I checked the daily music charts.
[#3: TeStar – Promise]
"Oh my god."
"We climbed one rank higher than yesterday!"
"Wooooow!"
Cha Eugene passed by humming a strange hooligan song. To be honest, I understood because I was also in a good mood.
I felt… It was thrilling.
'If the results come back as much as the investment, there is no other system like this.'
The music above us was a drama OST and a song by an indie band in power for a long time.
In fact, it meant that we did the best among the easy-listening songs aimed at summer.
'The build-up went well.'
The feeling of pleasure when the route, which was completed two months before the comeback, matched the timing of each section, it was almost bliss.
Popularity.
I looked back at the flow of the past week.
The heavy rain stage, which turned off aggro with half controversy and half admiration, swept the social platform, and thanks to the just-in-time explanation, it established itself as a 'positive image' with its explosive power.
-It's either shit or a work of art
-The person who said in the comments of TeStar's comeback stage that it makes them feel better when I watch it, this makes me feel better ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-It's so amazing that water can splash like that. TeStar, you guys are mermaids.
- K-pop is really fun this summer. Looking back 10 years later, I think everyone will be nostalgic ㅋㅋ
Even if it became an issue, they couldn't like it to their heart's content because of safety issues, but now it meant that there was no hesitation in consumption.
'People are more enthusiastic when a restriction is lifted like this rather than just releasing their mind.'
After that, as expected, people who encountered this spray choreography were sucked into the music as soon as they heard the song.
Once again, the virtuous cycle structure between the music and the stage was completed.
[(Pre-release) Those who sail to the sky appear with a waterdrop dance! | Tiny Club Episode 102]
In the end, even a parody pre-release that seemed to have been hurriedly synthesized in this week's TV entertainment appeared with TeStar.
It came out In the most conservative media, which meant it had settled as a trend.
'Because that stage image is to the extent that TV uses it for topical aggro.'
So the result was this…
-The TeStar song is really coming out everywhere. I went to Hongdae and was surprised ㅋㅋ
-Honestly, the choreography of both songs was really well-chosen, but the heavy rain dance was really sweet.
-My kindergartener nephew also followed suit. How far is it spreading?
The song itself and the stage itself became a popular trend.
'It's a flow.'
At the time, it was ruined because of the car accident, but it was similar to the trend that was vaguely seen during the 'Call' promotion.
It was the influence that extended beyond TeStar's first-tier name value.
To the point where comments were pushed back with ridicule from people who said 'I can't feel it' on the Internet.
"Raebin makes good songs, so we're all doing well together."
"It's too much praise! It was a collaborative effort, and it was a song that couldn't have been released without the hyungs' feedback and Moondae hyung's idea, so I'll move forward without being conceited!"
Kim Raebin barely breathed. Anyone who saw him would think that he was receiving an award.
In the meantime, Cha Eugene responded seriously.
"Me and Sejin hyung made a really cool choreo for Kim Raebin's song. Kim Raebin didn't do it alone!"
"That's what I mean, fool!"
"That's what I'm saying, idiot!"
They played well. I said a word to the person mentioned.
"Good for you."
"Yes? … Of course it's good~ because people like it."
Surprisingly, Keun Sejin seemed a little embarrassed.
"What should I say… I can't believe it's going so well."
"… …"
No, it was thrilling.
He was a guy who had almost no music-related solo activities. The choreography he personally chose and arranged became popular.
Keun Sejin looked at the ceiling once, took a deep breath, and raised both arms.
"Ah~ I don't know! It's nice! Thanks! Thank you, our members~"
"Go for it!!"
It was fun to watch the congratulatory ceremony for music chart rankings where even Bae Sejin's face turned red, saying that if things went well, the atmosphere would improve.
"Ah, TeStar showed everyone something this time too~"
Even though it was 1:00 in the morning and there was another schedule at 4:00, everyone seemed to have forgotten about their tiredness.
Judging from the examples so far, it was okay because they were not the kind of people who cut their schedules loosely…
'It's not to the point of being careless.'
It was difficult to say that we had surpassed VTIC in terms of name value alone. Besides, the difference in initial sales wais not going anywhere.
Of course, this time we… It sold well, though.
[TeSTAR "The Ocean of Wonder" – 1, 558, 114]
The initial sales were 1.55 million copies.
To be honest, I had a lot of thoughts because I didn't expect it to go this far.
Just looking at it, it was a staggering number. Excluding VTIC, active idols who had raised this level of sales could be counted on three fingers.
'I'm still in good spirits.'
Even after the initial sales were over, I checked the number of albums being released and shrugged.
'We'll do well for another month.'
I was almost certain that this formatting would continue.
Until mid-August, it didn't seem like other first-place guys would enter.
'Even we won't come in.'
In this situation where the two first-rate groups shared the first place like a knife, how could they benefit from it?
As long as TeStar went beyond being forced to hold on and it became a really solid two-way structure, it would take some time for both of us to slow down.
VTIC fans may have known that, but they changed their stance a bit.
- Both of them are doing well, so I'm not upset.
-VTIC-TeStar's complete route itself is different, so why are people comparing them?
-The idiots are so excited that they hit TeStar with VTIC and hit VTIC with TeStar music. Why are they so pathetic? You have no future.
It was a truce gesture.
The moment TeStar's song settled down on the trend road, it seemed that the judgment was made that 'this would be difficult for public opinion'.
Instead, it meant that VTIC's top-tier position would be firmly established and the arrow would be turned to avoid stress.
Of course, they would grind their teeth and create rumors that they would catch and kill TeStar only under the water… That was what I expected.
Since the song worked so well, the fans… Our fans would have much more fun than stress.
From the point of view of hitting and climbing, this situation was no different from a decision victory.
'It's done.'
I turned off my smartphone.
… Was it the number of adventures, the exquisitely successful taste of the challenge, or the timing to enjoy it a little more?
"Park Moondae!"
"Come here, Moondae! You should do this too!"
Really.
I got up from my seat. It was funny how the excited guys poured out their encouragement.
I came over and we wrapped our arms around each other's shoulders. However, it was a good moment.
• * *
8 hours after that. There was a light interview that took place at 9:00 in the morning after the photo shoot at dawn.
The subject was also TNet.
TaKon, which was held for two days, was so well received that it seemed like the VOD specials would be put in a little extravagantly.
It seemed like they had been filming since early morning, from the new debut group of
But to be honest, no matter how many broadcasting stations called it, I thought VTIC wouldn't be there…
"Hello!"
"Hello~"
They came unexpectedly. It seemed that they were in Korea.
It was not surprising that we met at overlapping times.
'They came at the most convenient time.'
So, as far as filming went, meeting the two best performers at the same time was a kind of natural flow.
But… They didn't even bother to allocate the same space to give us the widest and best-equipped waiting room.
"… …"
"… …"
I was silent when I saw the guy who came in after the interview as the first batter.
It was Cheongryeo.
With this bastard… I had to be with him alone for about 20 minutes until the next guy came.
Well, it was strange that he was reluctant to come now.
"It seems that hoobaenim also filmed first."
"Yes. That's right."
"Are you enjoying your activities these days?"
"I am trying to do well. I enjoy them too."
I hoped that this bastard wouldn't turn around just because the music was pushed by me.
However, Cheongryeo's face looked quite comfortable.
"Me too."
"… …"
"No, it's actually fun? It's been a while since I tried a new song. There are so many variables here, so I've only written songs that I've verified in the past."
(TN: Cheongryeo is speaking informally here)
It wasn't just his face that was comfortable right now, it seems like he used words that were too comfortable to answer here.
"Yes. I see."
Why was he talking so comfortably when anyone could enter at any time?
"Hmm? Be at ease."
"I'm not sure what you mean."
"Sh."
But the guy on the other side laughed.
"It's not a commercial shoot, it's not a music show… It is rare for an outsider to come to such a rushed interior shoot. I think you can speak comfortably."
I see.
'Would a Veteran idol risk his safety?'
Well, our staff could come in, but there was no reason or justification for them to put their ears into the room and listen.
"Then so be it."
(TN: Moondae begins to speak informally here as well)
"Haha."
I leaned back on the sofa and picked up my phone. Cheongryeo stopped laughing and asked.
"Are you aiming for the grand prize?"
"All singers are like that."
"No, I'm not talking about such a universal goal… I think you have thoroughly formulated your strategy for this year."
"From the timing of the release to the music video and this shower stage, the viral effect came out well."
I looked at Cheongryeo.
"It worked because the song and stage were good."
"… …"
"I did it because it was worth doing."
"Is that so?"
"Don't you think that this song worked because it's worthwhile?"
I looked down at my smartphone again.
"You said it's a song you've never verified before. Then why did you trust it?"
"I don't know."
Cheongryeo's voice became monotonous.
"Just… I was just trying to make it good."
"So that's good."
"Although hoobaenim took more of the music."
Yeah, I thought this story would come out eventually.
"Who sold 2 million albums? Don't pretend to be unilaterally conceding to the outcome."
"Haha!"
Cheongryeo laughed.
"I guess so. I have no intention of being pushed back."
That answer sounded rather cool.
"Yeah, right."
I buried myself in the sofa again. The atmosphere was a bit loose.
And suddenly, behind my voice, I heard a small, dull sound…
'No way.'
My head stopped.
"Ah, and Kongi…"
I didn't listen to him and stood up right away. Cheongryeo immediately shut his mouth and stood up after me.
Without warning, I turned around, approached the door, grabbed the handle, and opened it.
"… … !!"
Damn it, there was someone.
Jumping up from beyond the door…
It was Chae Seodam.
"… …"
Forget about surprises.
'This bastard was trying to eavesdrop.'
Reflexively, I recalled the conversation I had with Cheogryeo so far.
'No insults, unrealistic words…'
Did I say something similar? No, I think I used an overly primitive expression about this activity…
I spoke informally to Cheongryeo.
"It's strange. Along the way, this is… ah."
Shit, I thought he said no one would come here.
Cheongryeo looked at Chae Seodam, his eyes shining.
"It seems that your hoobaenim has come to visit you."
"… !"
"I guess that's right. It's not because you don't know each other… There is no reason to come to these outskirts for any other purpose. Yes?"
"… …"
He came looking for me?
Seeing that cold sweaty expression on his face, I thought that he was right.
Chae Seodam seemed to have regained his composure at that moment, and his expression returned.
"I am… I just got lost and came this way. Sunbaenims."
"The filming must have been finished."
"They said we would wait longer and take another shot over lunchtime."
This means that the filming time for this punk had suddenly increased to take out the best time for the first-rate groups, which meant that he still had to wait.
And after finding out my whereabouts and chasing me, did he somehow try to eavesdrop on our conversation from outside this door?
"But I do have some concerns, sunbaenims."
At that time, for some reason, Chae Seodam's voice suddenly became relaxed.
"Actually, I'm afraid of many things these days… I record all the time while working. I'm afraid there will be a big misunderstanding again. Yes?"
The embarrassment slowly disappeared from Chae Seodam's face, and his eyes flashed instead.
"I debuted because I was 'lucky'… Also, if there are rumors, I think I would need an objective excuse."
His voice went Into a strange tone.
This bastard…
I reflexively recalled the words I had mouthed to him.
'Lucky bastard.'
"But this recorder is better than I thought. It could be a nuisance… I am asking because I am concerned."
"… …"
"Did you say something that would be a problem if it was recorded?"