Chapter 178 - 178

Chapter 178

After the Jeju Island school trip episode of , which allowed us to briefly return to our childhood, ended, we returned to Seoul and returned to reality.

While carrying out various contents during the hiatus, we also need to put full effort into working on Seleste's first comeback album.

"Every time I come in here, I feel a little excited."

On the way to the conference room in the Sigma Entertainment building, Song Hyung-bin spoke to the members in an excited tone.

That was understandable.

Meetings with the planning team and A&R team were not that common.

We only attend when there is something activity-related.

Just the thought of meeting Seleves with a new album will make everyone excited.

"Hello!"

"It's been a while, everyone!"

"Hello!"

The planning team and A&R team, who had been waiting in the conference room in advance, warmly welcomed us.

'I wonder what kind of concept they'll come up with this time.'

The future of the debut group of that I originally remembered has already changed so much.

From the members to the debut song, everything that unfolds before my eyes is now new.

"First of all, I want to say that you all have worked very hard. Because our first album did better than we expected, it helped us a lot in preparing for our comeback. I think it is the result of everyone's hard work."

"Thank you!"

"It's all thanks to the generous support from the company, haha."

Warm words were exchanged.

I never dreamed that Sigma Entertainment would show us this much respect and consideration.

Maybe it's because I've heard so many stories of despair from planning companies, but I still have a hard time adjusting to this kind of warm atmosphere.

The head of the planning department was also present, and while tapping away on his laptop, he introduced the concept of our next album and its title song.

"If our debut song was a song that everyone could listen to comfortably, this time we're going to keep that concept but change the mood a little bit. You could say that our goal is to maintain Seleste's sophisticated image while giving off a more intense feeling."

"The mood of the song itself will be different if it's a strong concept."

"You're right."

The chief nodded to Chae Eun-gyu's words.

"Unlike the previous one, , which was mainly R&B pop and urban-style sensual, this title song can be thought of as an electric club pop genre with bass sounds as the main focus. The outfits will also be techwear rather than ordinary suits."

We looked intently at the pictures that appeared on the data screen.

Certainly, at that time in , in some ways, I only wore simple suits and slacks.

Of course, a suit can make a strong impression, but the effect would be even better if it was an outfit that immediately catches the eye, like techwear.

"If we go with techwear, there's an added bonus in that each member can show off their own unique charms. Well, it's not set in stone yet, but for example, in the case of our Karis, he's in really good shape, right? Rather than covering his entire body with clothes, he could wear a sleeveless top. Or in the case of Yoon-chul, he could wear techwear over a shirt to highlight his long arms and legs. It's more enjoyable for the fans to see each member's unique charms rather than everyone wearing the same clothes."

In this day and age where personal fancams are common, adding such personal characteristics to clothing will definitely be a selling point.

I looked at several archive photos with my chin resting on my hand.

There were already many male idol groups who wore techwear on stage, so there was no problem in referencing it.

'The short and comfortable top that the chief mentioned also seems okay.'

Now it's time to listen to the title song that has been worked on so far.

Heo Yu-bin seemed to have been waiting for this moment the most, as he leaned forward and his eyes sparkled.

"I'm so excited right now!"

"Haha, I'm sure Yubin will hear it well too."

After hearing the explanation, it turned out that the song was created by composer Park Seung-joo of 'Purplelips', who had frequently participated in competition songs since the days of .

I didn't know it then, but composer Park Seung-joo said that the genre he was most confident in was songs with strong bass sounds.

Listening to , I remembered that there was a pretty strong bass line between the refreshing beats.

Since he is a composer with proven talent, I was really looking forward to seeing what kind of song he gave us.

Everyone listened to the music flowing from the speakers.

Since it's still a demo version, the song isn't that long.

But even after listening for just two minutes, I definitely got the feeling.

"The beat is really good, isn't it?"

"The beat got stuck in my ears too."

Heo Yu-bin and Song Hyung-bin both mentioned the addictive beat at the same time.

Heo Yu-bin, who was excited that his area of expertise had finally come up, began to give additional explanations.

"This type of electronic pop genre needs a good beat more than anything else to be easy to listen to. If there's nothing that catches the ear, it'll just be a crazy song. And the first part of the chorus only has this beat, which I thought was really catchy."

"I see, Yubin. Anyway, the song is really good, right?"

"Yes!"

Kang Si-yoon asked Heo Yu-bin, who was explaining in difficult terms, a basic question and then showed a satisfied expression.

Yoo Minha was already nodding his head excitedly to the melody that was flowing out.

Ji Yoon-chul was also quietly listening to the members' stories, showing off his unusually bright eyes.

"The part we were most careful about when coming up with this concept was to make sure that the gap from the first album didn't seem too extreme. Of course, there are many fans who liked Seleste since , but there are also people who got to know the group through the first album. I wanted to see more of the R&B pop style of Seleste, but this comeback came out with such a contrasting image. We decided that it was important to make sure that people wouldn't think that way."

"When I listened to it, the song itself didn't feel heavy or resonant."

"Yes, that's right."

The head of the A&R headquarters nodded vigorously in agreement with Cha Eun-gyu's words.

"Composer Park Seung-joo has taken care of the parts we were worried about very well. Then, what other means are there that can leave a strong impression? I think it would be good for you to think about it together."

I quickly racked my brain after hearing the A&R director's question.

Of course, the best way to bring the concept to life is through 'song'.

Additional roles here are played by costumes, visuals, and performance.

But there is something much more one-dimensional and direct that can convey the theme of this song to the public....

"These are lyrics."

"That's right! As Mr. Karis said, you can send a direct message through lyrics. This time, we came up with this topic."

"Are you saying the lyrics are already out?"

Kang Si-yoon, who was quick-witted, asked with a bright smile.

Then the chief took out a few pieces of paper with a look of indifference on his face.

"Of course, the lyrics aren't completely set yet. Once the song is finally completed, the final version of the lyrics will be fixed. I prepared this in advance so that you can see what kind of feeling and lyrics you will sing."

The name of our title song was written at the top of the lyrics.

.

It is an English word that means a formula or method for accomplishing a specific task.

The lyrics were very direct, as the chief kept mentioning.

"I know the formula for making the other person mine. It's like this."

"Yes. The key point will be to express confidence that you can take charge of what you want and make it your own without being swayed by anyone."

It was clear how Sigma Entertainment envisioned Seleste's image this time.

Breaking away from the hazy but somewhat strong atmosphere, showing a manly and independent image.

However, it is a strategy to maintain the existing fans by adjusting the intensity so as not to deviate too much from the existing image.

'I don't think it will be bad.'

To be honest with my thoughts, the concept is like a left hand holding a basketball.

The right hand, the curve, is what moves the basketball, or the group, forward.

If the song is good, the public will react well no matter what concept you come up with.

In that sense, if the feeling we heard earlier continues until the final version, it seemed like our comeback would definitely be a success.

And above all, there was no concept that this member could not digest.

From the beginning, I think there was no need for Sigma Entertainment to worry so much.

I laughed inwardly at myself for having such confident thoughts.

'Really, every moment is becoming more and more sincere.'

* * *

When asked what the most difficult time is for idol fans, the most common answer would be 'hiatus'.

As Seleste, who had finished their debut activities boasting overwhelming firepower, entered reorganization mode, many Seleves suffered from extreme pain.

It's a time when you just want the hiatus to end as soon as possible so that you can see your idol shining on stage.

The way to get through this time is simple.

The only way to fill the emptiness in their hearts is to look at the photos and videos that idols upload while they are resting, the private messages they send, and the self-content posted on their official channels.

Fortunately, Seleste knew the minds of these Seleves well and consistently communicated with them in their own way whenever they had time.

And Seleste was funny because each of their personalities came out so clearly in these personal communications.

―(Photo) Ha Ji Yoon Chul is a baby idol, giving spoilers on his own

└Official Twitter Account? Youtube? We have a notice bot named Ji Yoon-chul

└(Ji Yoon-chul's photo capture)

'The Jeju Island trip will probably be posted next week!'

'Ah'

'Oh, Hyungbin said I shouldn't say that.'

'Can't this message be deleted?'

'I'm going to get in trouble'

'Please forget....'

└Ah, so cute ㅁㅊ

└I didn't even know they went to Jeju Island, but they're crazy about self-disclosure

└What if Yoon-chul gets banned from PM? ㅜㅜ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└Right, if this keeps up, the Sigma Celeste department will have to go to work early in the morning.

In particular, Ji Yoon-chul's private message informing that original content taken in Jeju Island will be uploaded soon has been in the spotlight among Seleves.

In our group, there is a youngest member who is 187cm tall and looks cold but has the most silly charm among the members.

Thanks to Ji Yoon-chul, who notified Seleves of the upload schedule in advance, Sigma Entertainment's content production department had to put in even more effort into editing the videos.

Because they have to produce quality that would satisfy the heightened expectations of Seleves....

It was difficult to summarize the episodes because the members worked so hard and produced so much content, but the editors poured their heart and soul into completing the first episode of .

The promised date arrived.

[ #1: Jeju Island School Trip Part 01]

A video boasting an unusual thumbnail was uploaded to Seleste's official YouTube channel.

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