Damn Idol Episode 75

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I once said this to my teammates.

If the current flow of broadcasting continues, there is a high probability that there will be one less mission.

The speculation became reality.

The total number of missions scheduled for 5 was reduced to 4.

In other words, this is the last stage to be staged on the 10th of every month.

The theme of the final mission is... … .

"It's a free song mission."

It is a free song.

"Any song is fine. "It's okay to sing songs you've already sung, and it's also okay to show off your own compositions."

CEO Choi Dae-ho glances at me.

I thought it was because I was the only one who could compose my own songs, but I don't think that was the case.

There is an unspoken pressure not to choose one's own song.

When a program has a lot of buzz like now, it is safer to choose a famous song.

I know what you're feeling, but...

Even so, I am an American with a long history who came from the land of the free.

Of course, I haven't decided what to do yet.

"We plan to invite as many as 2,000 audience members to the final competition. So, I plan to prepare a special stage to entertain them."

I get a feeling.

I think it will be a mix of take scenes and 3 months and 10 days.

Sure enough, the words <duet performance> came out of CEO Choi Dae-ho's mouth, and the partner was immediately announced.

Koo Tae-hwan – Ready

Onsaemiro – lead role

Jaesung Choi – Fade

Lee Ion – C.U.

Hansion – Ilevel

Am I the only one who thinks he sees intent?

At first glance, it looks like a randomly selected pair, but in reality, it is a composition that stands out for its take scenes on stage.

The same goes for the duet between Koo Tae-hwan and Ready.

Koo Tae-hwan creates a great feeling in the introduction, but Ready in the rap position has the ability to turn up the mood.

In other words, if the two do a duet, it will inevitably be a picture in which Ready completes the good feeling created by Koo Tae-hwan.

Should I call Koo Tae-hwan's toss a ready spike?

This doesn't change even if Koo Tae-hwan takes on the chorus part.

It's not just this.

The reason why Onsaemi-ro and Joo-yeon were paired together was to have an open competition of singing skills, and Choi Jae-sung and Fade are also not very compatible.

Choi Jae-seong is a hexagonal vocalist with few shortcomings, but Fade is a vocalist with excellent facial expressions and immersion, although his singing skills are somewhat lacking.

Even though I hate fades, I have to admit it.

So, if Jaesung Choi and Fade are together, Jaesung Choi's total score will be higher, but Fade will receive the spotlight.

A type of vocalist like Choi Jae-seong creates stability in a group, but it is difficult to stand out in a duet.

My guess is probably correct up to this point.

However, I don't know why Ion and Cyu were put together.

Lee Ion's singing skills are moderately superior, but the difference in appearance is... … .

Ah, I understand.

Through her broadcasts so far, CU has gained the image of making a desperate effort.

Appearance, singing, dancing.

Although he lacks a little bit of everything, he is a character who never gets discouraged and moves forward with his teeth clenched.

What would happen if a character like this got along with Ion?

There is a high possibility that the public will support CU without even knowing it.

Because it will seem like an unreasonable fight from the start.

The underdog syndrome is a narrative that always works.

In other words, the main character of all duet stages except me was decided by the take scene.

Yeah well, it's not bad.

It's clear that the production team put a lot of thought into it, and considering their purpose, it makes sense.

But, isn't that a bit excessive?

The editing on this stage was terrible, and the judges gave lies in their reviews.

Wouldn't it have been possible to conduct the event stage fairly?

The duet stage is not a contest to determine the winner and loser, so it's just… … .

"… … ."

What are you doing now?

It's good that the members of the team that will debut together are highly evaluated by the public.

It's inevitable that I'm closer to Sedalbaekil than Takescene right now, but I shouldn't mix emotions with my judgment.

In any case, the relationship with Sedalbaekil will disappear after one return.

If we don't appear on Coming Up Next in the next episode, we're just people who don't know each other.

There is no need to be sentimental.

Around the time I was reflecting, the judges were divided into two groups.

Blue and Lee Chang-jun will serve as mentors for 3 Months and a Day, and Yoo Seon-hwa and Choi Dae-ho will serve as mentors for Take Scene.

Soon, Sedalbaekil and his two mentors headed to a restaurant that was obviously sponsored by the venue.

If it weren't for sponsorship, there's no way I would drive 40 minutes from Pocheon to have a meal.

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"It's been a really hard time."

"The judges worked hard too!"

"thanked!"

"Guys, it's not over yet."

Blue smiled and continued.

"It's not over, but I feel strange preparing for the final stage. right?"

"yes. "It's really strange."

"So, what song do you guys want to do?"

"Hmm, wouldn't Shion have an idea?"

"Now are you completely leaving it to me and neglecting it?"

"It's trustworthy. Seoul Town Punk… … "Because I've proven something since the beginning."

In response to Lee Ion's slightly hesitant words, Lee Chang-jun, who was sitting across from him, threw a throw.

"Honestly, you were disappointed, right?"

"yes?"

"You saw the broadcast. "There are some things you guys did well, but we only focused on the bad parts."

"no. "It's not like I created a scene that didn't exist."

"Listen carefully. You will definitely debut. These are the guys you'll see on broadcasting stations someday. So, I'll tell you what I think of as advice to my juniors."

Afterwards, Changjun Lee talked about the business aspect of Coming Up Next.

The fact is that Take Scene inevitably has to debut, and the money at stake is enormous.

However, I heard that you guys will also debut at Lion Entertainment.

If that doesn't work, he even went so far as to say that he would open his own company and hire people.

It seemed that Sedalbaekil was dissatisfied and honestly sought an agreement before causing an accident.

But honestly, I don't feel good.

Trying to get recognition for the legitimacy of the actions on a subject that has been subject to false reviews and narrow-minded editing.

Of course, I am not a good person.

I too have committed countless evil deeds in my life.

There is no need for that now, but in the early days of our poor return, we took away someone's opportunity and stole it.

There have been many instances of people attacking others and inciting the public in order to create issues and create an image.

Especially, until we learn the truth about the world after the return.

But I never once explained my justification to the victim.

I didn't make excuses and I didn't beg for understanding.

I just accepted the hate and hatred as it was.

That's what a villain should do.

It's not like it's lame now, it's the bare minimum... … .

shit. Let's stop.

If this continues, I think I will fall into regression depression.

"I'm going to go to the bathroom for a moment."

"Ah, Zion. Go up one floor. "The staff will be going back and forth on this floor."

"yes."

After going to the bathroom, I see the Sedalbaekil members talking with Blue with serious expressions.

Changjun Lee is standing by the window, watching the conversation and talking on the phone.

When I approached him wanting to know something, the conversation suddenly stopped and the subject quickly changed.

"But is there no dessert here?"

"Are you already missing the last one? "I need to manage my diet."

"Hey, mentor. "You even came to 'Wells Fine Restaurant'?"

"What? I have become a celebrity. "They provide PPL portions?"

Did you say something I shouldn't hear?

But I didn't ask what they talked about.

I didn't tell them about my choice, because it would be unfair to force them to tell me everything.

After the mentoring that also included PPL, I returned to Pocheon.

I was planning to go straight to the practice room, but the members naturally head to the second floor where there are no cameras.

"It's nice to have a comfortable meeting. "While not being selective about what to say."

That's right.

When you're in front of a camera, you inevitably have to do less brainstorming because you're running your own filters.

"Let's talk comfortably. Oh, does Zion want to proceed? "He's the leader."

"no. "You can do it."

"okay? "Do you have any ideas in mind?"

"There is nothing in particular. "I just want everyone to do what they like."

"How about that?"

Onsaemiro, who had never intervened in song selection until now, opened his mouth.

"what?

"A song made at LB Studio."

"Oh, that?"

I made this track to show Onsaemiro my talent, and I was surprised at how good the result came out.

I think it will be okay.

If you take out the PBR&B feel and arrange it to suit K-pop, it will become an easy listening song without any likes or dislikes.

"I don't know the song selection, but I would like the genre to be tropical house. "It's my favorite genre."

Choi Jae-seong's words were also appropriate.

I'll have to listen to it again, but I think it's a melody that goes well with tropical house.

"I want to get a fresh, yet addictive introduction. "It feels like it's the first one to appear on a YouTube video shared by Flea."

"Ah, as soon as I heard it, I was hooked and would listen to it unconditionally?"

"huh. A song that catches your eye because of the first two words. "I want to sing something like that."

Koo Tae-hwan's opinion.

The only thing left was Lee Ion.

"Zion. "Is there really no way for me to overcome my tone?"

"yes. "I know it sounds cruel, but your voice isn't going to be corrected."

"Now you're adding comforting descriptors as well? "We've become a bit closer, right?"

Lee Ion grinned and asked.

"Then the way you sang Under the Streetlight doesn't work?"

It's a assumption I've never thought about, but it won't be easy.

"Are you referring to the review by composer Lee Chang-jun?"

"Zion. "I should say judge Lee Chang-jun."

"Changjun hyung?"

"Choi Jae-seong!"

Lee Ion, startled by Choi Jae-sung's joke, reflexively looked around, but there were no cameras here.

"Anyway, that's right. Judge Lee Chang-jun said that. "You treated your voice like an instrument."

"Rather than singing, it would be more appropriate to say that I used my voice like an instrument. "You have to hit the right note."

"Can't I do that too?"

If you are asking whether it is possible, it is possible.

Among electric guitarists, there are cases where they intentionally apply a lot of distortion to create a dirty sound.

Just because the guitar sounds dirty doesn't mean the melody sounds uncomfortable.

Rather, it sounds cool.

The timbre doesn't matter as long as it can express the correct note, the correct pitch interval, and the correct sound pressure.

but… … .

"It's going to be difficult. "Just because we implemented something in practice, we don't know how it will turn out in practice."

There are many differences between the practice room and the stage.

Because it is open, the sense of space is different, and the sound echoes differently because of the stage setup.

There is even a difference in that the audience's shouting causes confusion and requires monitoring through in-ears.

What Lee Ion wants to do can only be successful if he controls all these factors.

This is something I was able to do after practicing for a long time.

"Then what if it's just two words?"

"… … The possibility will increase. But, bro."

"huh."

"Then your solo part on the last stage lasts less than 10 seconds."

"I still want to do it."

Lee Ion gave me a hard look, and I couldn't turn away from that look.

"all right."

"Can't you give me a cooler part instead?"

"I'll give you a free hook. "I can come out twice."

"Oh, good."

The direction of the song was determined by the opinions of all members who added little by little.

But this is not the usual style.

To say that they became sentimental because it was the last performance, it seems like they have already agreed with each other.

So I could tell.

"I guess everyone knew."

The members of Sedalbaekil noticed my choice.