Damn Idol Episode 78

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I nodded as I watched Koo Tae-hwan go on stage.

Koo Tae-hwan will do well.

Because I understand exactly what I want, and I have the ability to make it happen.

So, the member whose training was the easiest so far was Koo Tae-hwan.

That's not to say that others couldn't do it.

For the past 15 days, the members of Sedalbaekil have worked really hard to handle directing.

It's also thanks to me that I taught them well.

However, it is difficult to put in this much effort just for that.

Especially this time, there were many points where effort was forced without detailed explanation due to time constraints.

It was surprising that the members followed along silently even in such a situation.

I don't know why they have this kind of trust in me.

Even if you show overwhelming talent, you don't always get this kind of response.

So I wanted to return the favor.

So that those who work hard until the end can achieve good results.

And now.

The stage of <I'm Killing> has begun where you can see the results.

Koo Tae-hwan's voice is heard after the short prelude.

I didn't know

in your eyes

meaning and meaning

The calm, low-pitched melody immediately catches the ear.

It seems like he is expressing the calm before the storm just before a collision, or he seems to be barely able to control his anger and speak with a shred of reason.

Koo Tae-hwan has definitely risen in popularity.

The reason Koo Tae-hwan's training went smoothly is not because there was a small amount of practice.

This is because I did not experience trial and error leading in the wrong direction.

There are many areas in which a singer's talent is evaluated.

Natural tone, rich vocal volume, wide vocal range... … .

However, from my perspective, as I learned the training methodology through repeated regressions, there is one talent that is most important.

That's right, direction.

Those whose skills improve in direct proportion to the amount of practice.

If these people learn 1, their skills will increase by 1, and if they learn 2, their skills will increase by 2.

At first glance, growth may seem slow.

So-called geniuses tend to improve their skills by 10 if they learn 1.

But that's a short-term story.

What happens if you try for 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years?

Those who have a straight, upward direction will eventually stand at the top.

Koo Tae-hwan has this talent.

Plus, you have a talent for rhythm.

Then your lips

the word I was trying to say

It's disgusting

The cool voice of Koo Tae-hwan, dressed in a suit, slowly flows out.

The rhythm is slightly slower and slower than the original song, creating a sophisticated feel.

Although not everyone was like that, some in the audience sang along with the lyrics 'disgusting'.

<I'm Killing> is a very popular song.

A typical rapper + vocal type song that ranked 9th on the annual chart in 2015.

In fact, there are so many songs like this that it gets you kicked.

Giving a female vocalist to a rapper who can rap was a common occurrence in the American hip-hop scene in the 80s.

Nevertheless, there are two reasons why <I'm Killing> was able to rank 9th on the annual chart.

First of all, the wrap design is quite good.

This is the first hit song by rapper 'Breed', whose skills were recognized in the underground.

Second, the concept is good.

<I'm Killing> is a song where a vocalist and a rapper fight.

Although it is an emotion closer to hate than love, it is clearly fought within the category of love.

I heard that Jaesung Choi calls this kind of thing hatred, and I don't know if it's something like that, but at least it's not obvious.

When I listen to the lyrics, I feel like I am being drawn into the story of the two speakers.

Here is a pitfall of the duet stage.

Rappers are all responsible for expressing emotions.

Vocals are close to capturing the released emotions and passing them on to the next verse.

No matter how good the chorus is, this is why the main character of this song has to be Ready.

Because the public is more sensitive to the trends and trends of content than you might think.

At that time, Reddy, who had taken over Koo Tae-hwan's intro, began rapping with a flashy accent.

i still remember

your eyes and attitude

Treated me like a bug

The Orbit of Arrogance

It's not a bad rap.

In the past, being an idol rapper was a position reserved for people who couldn't sing.

But not now.

Due to the overwhelming success of Show Me, rappers began to dominate the charts, and the public also began to distinguish between good rap and bad rap.

In other words, the era has come where idol rappers must also rap well.

And Ready was objectively a good rapper.

Because the anger he poured out in his rap while glaring at Koo Tae-hwan seemed quite believable.

I'll pay you back

You're not in me anymore

If you hurt

I laughed out loud when I saw that

but… … .

Koo Tae-hwan did not react to that anger.

Although he moves according to the set movement and choreography and harmonizes, he does not react at all to Reddy's anger.

It feels more like dancing and singing alone.

It requires some facial expressions and mood acting, and Koo Tae-hwan did it well.

This was the first thing I asked of Koo Tae-hwan.

When two people fight, what happens if one doesn't react at all?

A person who cries and shouts tends to look like a fool.

The palms must also meet to make a sound, but it looks strange if the tension is raised on only one side.

Of course, this is a shortcut to ruining the stage.

Because the verse and chorus are played separately.

But would I have given Koo Tae-hwan directions like, 'I don't want to give Ready the lead role, so let's ruin the stage.'

Now it was time for the second device.

As the verse ends and Koo Tae-hwan's refrain begins.

We are still in conflict-

I hate you, I hate you

Spit and turn around

I want to swear -

Low octave refrain.

Considering that the original song had a female vocal refrain, it is awkwardly low.

This was my second plan.

Koo Tae-hwan had to adjust the octave in order to sing a female vocal song, which required a fairly low vocal range.

Then, during practice, he asked me to sing as if I was suitably angry.

"Like you're moderately angry?"

"Like when Choi Jae-seong spilled chicken breast sauce on the floor."

"… … "I was very angry."

Thanks to this, Reddy came up with a refrain that made him say to his mentor, 'Isn't this too boring?' during practice.

Of course, Choi Dae-ho, who was a mentor, passed over the song, saying that Koo Tae-hwan was singing in a vocal range that he could handle.

I must have liked it because the take scene was a stage where I had to be the main character.

But what happens if the feeling of anger disappears completely from that refrain?

What if you are very cool-headed?

We are still in conflict-

I hate you, I hate you

Spit and turn around

I want to swear -

Have no taste and be dry.

It is not a response to Reddy's anger, but a different emotional line.

However, it does not feel insincere.

Koo Tae-hwan and I studied how the chorus of <I'm Dying> sounds most attractive in the lower octaves.

We formed a layback by subtly pushing the overall beat, and tried to find the timing that best captured Koo Tae-hwan's special sense of rhythm.

And, we succeeded.

-Wow!

The vocals no longer make the rap the main character in this song.

The one that makes the better sound is the main character.

And Ready doesn't sound better than Koo Tae-hwan.

'oh… … .'

Moreover, another piece of good news was that Reddy had a good sense of humor.

Reddy took an awkward stance when the second verse started.

I realized it instinctively.

If you pour out an angry verse here, you will inevitably look like an awkward person who is making a fuss alone.

But since I couldn't think of a solution, I should have done that.

Now this is neither the case nor anything.

It was the moment when the stage, which was originally supposed to be Koo Tae-hwan's decision win, changed to a KO win.

"oh… … !"

"and!"

The members of Sedalbaekil seem to have felt the same way, and they all let out exclamations of exclamation.

I burst out laughing when I saw that.

Honestly, it's a bit absurd.

Because I didn't know that I would turn my head and become absorbed in pursuing such a trivial goal.

The things I've been worrying about so far have been large-scale.

How can we increase the odds of winning by influencing public opinion at the Grammys?

How can we reverse the prejudice against Asians and gain support from traditional white people?

Because I've been thinking about these things.

Compared to that, it is a very trivial matter who becomes the main character on the duet stage.

A special celebration performance that doesn't even score points.

still… … .

-Waaaa!

Even joy was not trivial.

Listening to the applause pouring in for Koo Tae-hwan, I felt really good.

I hope that the remaining insignificant stages will bring me great joy.

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Koo Tae-hwan, Choi Jae-seong, and me.

The three of us successfully finished the duet performance.

I'm leaving this aside, but Koo Tae-hwan and Choi Jae-seong broke their plan to make Takesin the main character.

Don't you feel sorry for the take scene kids?

not really.

Anyway, they are all aware of the situation.

Even though I knew, I stayed quiet, and that's not a bad thing.

It's show business anyway, so it's natural.

However, it is good manners to at least keep your mouth shut when the opposite situation arises.

Now the only ones left are Lee Ion and On Saemi.

To be honest, Ion Lee did not see any special solution.

The problem was simply that I was born better.

It is a matter of sensitivity that it is easier to empathize with C.U., who is more hard-working than Lee Ion, who is born with it.

Surprisingly, it was Lee Ion who came up with the solution.

"The reason people cheer for CU more than me is because their emotions get involved before evaluating their skills."

"So, wouldn't it be okay for me to overwhelm Seeyu?"

It's not wrong.

If you do moderately well, you'll be jealous, but if you do overwhelmingly well, you'll admire me.

"Is that possible?"

"Do you know what I realized these days?"

"What is it?"

"So far, I've been singing too roughly."

Lee Ion said that and smiled happily.

I know how you feel.

As I devoted myself to training to produce accurate notes, I realized the power of accuracy.

Correct pronunciation.

Exactly.

This has greater power than you might think.

But you don't know until you experience it.

The song of Lee Ion, who chose Jeonggongbeop, began.

Interestingly enough, the song sung by Lee Ion and CU was Weed's <At the End of Dawn>.

A song where it is difficult to show off your singing ability, and you shouldn't show it off.

A song that must be sung calmly yet bitterly.

So it was chosen.

If the difference in skill cannot be felt, the audience will cheer for SeeU.

Come and sit in the early morning

Shining light, just the two of us

Turned off neon sign - down

Broken lights, closed streets

Lee Ion and Seeyu exchange songs and move forward.

In a calm voice, he talks about the passing lights of the city.

I quietly listened to the song and laughed.

Although it is not yet noticeable, the city of Ieon is clearer.

The city that Lee Ion conveys is more beautiful, brilliant, and nostalgic.

This difference would gradually widen as the song progressed.

Sure enough, CEO Choi Dae-ho's face began to look increasingly bitter.

It seemed unfortunate that the singers he had selected and taught were losing one after another.

Choi Dae-ho probably noticed my involvement in a series of situations.

Still, you have to be able to endure this much.

Even for three months and a hundred days, we endure being disparaged because of the logic of show business.

The conclusion that I am going to the take scene will not change, so I hope you can tolerate my anger for a little while.

After Lee Ion's turn, Juyeon and On Saemi performed a duet.

Well, as expected, the lead role is good.

I think it was the only draw today.

still… … .

To tomorrow-!

Again--!

You and Me---!

In my eyes, Onsaemiro seems a little better.

That's how the joint special performance of Sedalbaekil and Takescene came to an end.

Now all that was left was the real competition stage.