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Debut or Die - 376
There are two people on the stage.To be exact, there are three people, but the trainee who was added was almost invisible because of the power of the other two.It wasn't really the trainee's problem. The problem was that the other two had already won the Daesang and had tasted the full essence of belonging to a group.Cha YooJin and Shin JaeHyun.'Kuheum.'Even in the eyes of the CEO, who did not know the fact, there was a fierce sense of contrast.The two, who wore the same style of black school uniform, showed a marked difference from the way they wore it to their standing posture.Still, both have a natural attitude that shows no tension.'That one over there.'The CEO pursed his lips.In fact, most of the supplementary class members would have to be eliminated to fit into the composition, and it would be fine if they were all eliminated.That way, he could say, 'Notice, our trainees are very good.'In other words, even if the supplementary class member on the stage shows signs of succeeding, he'll wish it from here on.TL/N: That is, he will eliminate him and wish him to succeed after he went on his program.But he also had his own interest.'He looks very different.'The chairman, who hated the prejudiced gaze of the public, complained, but he didn't protest Cha YooJin's entry into the supplementary class anyway.His skills and appearance made him doubt why he was not a trainee yet. He nodded his head only after seeing the explanation that he was an American.'He has to get at least one or two things right to keep the balance.'He had no regrets about attaching a handsome friend of his who rapped amazingly before. I was thinking of getting them through to the next round and eliminating them in the final round.But that's what I had thought.Now on stage, the lights are out.-.......Huk.Dry ice scattered underneath and the red and blue lights glowed.And a humming was heard.Um, Umumum uum umA pop song by a solo singer who is famous for his melancholic tone and cold touch.The interlude started.KungWith a minor guitar riff, the three kneel to the drum beat.And the choreography began.His growling, howling,raise me upThe choreography started awkwardly, with strong limb movements that came to the point of looking violent, and then a body straightened up with a movement as if someone was pulling it.Shin JaeHyun, in the center, looked at the camera and turned his hand.The movement that started with the joint of a hand, continued throughout the body, skillfully using the upper body and lifting the head.And the lights brought out a grim smile on his face.To the darkness, absence...NoThe song crackled and a silence formed.And the movements spread out.After bending his upper body and bending at the waist, he did an acrobatic jumping backwards and touching the ground as it is.The music burst out.Tonighthe's gonna find your roomandtake you to the woodEven in the midst of intense movements, the raspy voice is produced with precise intensity, with skillfully controlled voices.Strange and intense tones and movements create a very strange atmosphere with the school uniforms.And in the chorus...Watch out!Cha YooJin appeared from the middle as if he was being stabbed.For a moment, his gaze went straight at him.Watch out!for wolvesCha YooJin stepped forward with a deft movement of his feet, deliberately grabbed the camera with a sense of speed and then released his hands.His eyes were shining.-...!The shocked production crew became part of the performance.But the power did not fade.The performance attracts attention.Wo, wowo woofWolfMovements in situ that move the shoulders and neck.And a dance break.Using the person in the middle as a kind of buoy, a more complex performance was made on both sides.The angles were exactly right.However, the feeling of movement is different.On one side, there was an intense sensation as if he was going to devour something, and on the other, an extraordinary sensation as if he were concentrating.Your guest who-o-ocomes in the deadof the nightKung.The song ended with a single dissonant piano note.And the participants looking up in the air and falling to the ground.-.......Only the sound of gasping breaths lightly spread across the stage.And a second later.Jjak, jjak, jjak, jjajak......!Applause spread, filling the place.An audience had not yet been summoned to attend the film set, but the atmosphere was blanketed with the applause and cheers of the astonished production crew and participants.The CEO was a bit perplexed.'What?'That's because the performance was not of the quality expected of trainees. It was more like a year-end performance by a broadcasting company.It's to the point where I didn't even know if the quality of the performance was affected by the fact that one of the trainees didn't look right because of the other two.It was a perfect domination.'No, that wasn't the intent why I proposed this.......'...No, if that were the case, those guys would be the bosses!The CEO dismissed his thoughts and looked at the two people on stage in admiration.Honestly, he hadn't expected them to do so well.'It must be a matter of luck and synergy.'Anyway, he was very pleased with this good performance.-Good practice environment.-Slight friction with the selectionAfter reading the summary of the internship process delivered by the production team, the Executive Director made a decision.And after showering high praise on each person, he took the microphone again.-Who chose the song?-We all did it together.Shin Jae-Hyun, who stood up and fixed his clothes immediately, answered quietly.-If it was a pop song, it might have been a favorable condition for Cha YooJin.Shin JaeHyun only smiled slightly as if he knew, but did not reply.Because no matter what he said, it would be considered ambiguous.'Smart guy.'The CEO continued rather proudly.He expressed himself sincerely.-But... Why does JaeHyun look more like the original singer?-...!That's right.At first glance, this intense performance looks exactly like Cha YooJin's favorite.Colorful and challenging.But in fact, the message of the song has a hidden and deep meaning.'Depression.'Shin JaeHyun thought lightly.The song was about the fear and resignation of deep depression of the narrator.And Shin JaeHyun could express it as if he was breathing.It's not because he performed the same song many times. In a strange world where time has twisted, the song selection has also changed.It's just that...Even if it's not the same song, he's done similar songs many times.Since VTIC entered its fourth year, it had consistently sold once a year this obscure concept.And crucially...'This is what LeTi's boss likes.'He didn't even bother to turn his head and look at his competitor's face.Cha YooJin.Who has overwhelming power and talent that makes you think he would devour the song by himself. It's a dazzling talent.However, that was not the only element of evaluation.-Why do you think that happens, JaeHyun?Shin JaeHyun took the microphone.-If I have to find an answer.... Maybe it's just a matter of atmosphere. I've been practicing this atmosphere for a long time.Correct answer.It's right.-That's right.The boss laughed.-I think JaeHyun's performance on stage today was the most similar performance to LeTi's style.-Thank you so much.Shin JaeHyun lowered his head a little deliberately to show emotion.And the boss turned his head slightly.Cha YooJin stood still. However, the residual image of the contrasting feeling seen on stage still remained.'Heum.'He slightly changed his mind.'This will be an image.'TL/N: It will be a shocking scene for the audience.-I'm going to announce.The stage lights went out and the backlight came on.And the result came out as if it was natural.[<Upperclass> Shin JaeHyun - Win!][Senior Class confirmed!]-Congratulations.It was Shin JaeHyun's victory.But.The boss took the microphone again.-However, I have a chance to exercise authority granted by the production team.Even though it will bring him down in the end, he will support him once to see more contrast effect!-I can revoke the risk of elimination of a trainee without any condition only once during this program.-...!The CEO decided.'Let's try to fix it first.'If you add it here, you will definitely be moved by the feeling of being 'recognized' and will try to develop yourself to suit the taste of the person who recognized you.But what if it doesn't work?'I'll take it off the market.'It is enough to contact small and medium-sized companies that he is unlikely to emerge as an idol anywhere. The CEO finished the calculation with a serious expression.-Cha YooJin lost, but I definitely see a possibility in him. A chance to become a great artist for LeTi.-.......-Then, under my authority, I accept Cha YooJin as an external participant.Kwang.Letters appeared on the screen behind.[Boss Pass!][<Supplementary Class> Cha YooJin - Confirmed Participant].-Can you assure me that I won't regret my choice?-Of course! Thank you very much!While he had thought Cha YooJin would be moved, he just smiled and replied.An attitude as if he knew he was going to be added, or as if he was purely happy to be able to continue.It was refreshing.It didn't cause a sense of indebtedness or excitement.'...That guy.'The CEO managed his expression by looking at Cha YooJin shaking hands with the other members of his team and patting them on the back.'Anyway, those who drank American water are like that.'I thought the staff would have difficulties because of their habits, but the boss just nodded politely because he couldn't take back the pass he had already given.'It will help boost JaeHyun.'Since there was synergy between them, such a high quality performance like that could only have been possible if there was a lot of luck. That's what he thought.Soon, the stage cleared and the next team appeared as he cleared his mind.The names of the participants appeared on the screen.[Upper Class - Ryu GunWoo]'Heum.'This time, the atmosphere was quite different from before. The three dressed in white jumpers looked nervous, but there was no sign of checking each other.Rather, he noticed that the boys followed the middle trainee, and following his gestures, moved to line up.'Oho.'Isn't he the guy who sang jazz and changed the atmosphere...?The boss recalled the summary of the uniqueness of each team's practice process that he had received in advance, and looked at their outfits.When idols debut, it is said to go through that at least once when they are rookies.It was a sailor look with a combination of white clothes with blue collars.One of them even wore shorts. The boss almost burst out laughing.-Looking at your outfits, it seems to be a cute concept, doesn't it?-We tried to arrange it in our own way.Ryu GunWoo, who naturally took the microphone, looked at his competitors, just smiled slightly and continued speaking.-Including tenderness.Then the people around him smiled. It was so touching that anyone could believe it was a team battle.'Hmmm.'-No conflicts.-Ryu GunWoo leads them.After flipping through the summary, the chief nodded.-Let's get started.He thought the story would come out if he looked at the performance.-Yes!Soon, the nodding trainees stood around the couch in the center of the stage.On the couch sat the one from the supplementary class, while the one from the lower class was standing.And sitting on the floor was Ryu GunWoo.Hmm!At the moment the musical accompaniment came out.In line with the refreshing rhythm, people around the sofa bounce like cushions.Oh, Ohoh Icy eyesThey are cold, but I like them!Strangely, they changed the rhythm and tone when singing 'Ohoh'.Thanks to this, instead of the long and heavy hooking feeling of the original song, the pronunciation is short and explosive.The effervescent way you speakLook as stiff as iceThey sat on the couch and got up, moved as if they were flying, climbed over, stood up and started the choreography.Oh, so pretty!Unlike the original song, the high notes jump out, but they did so at the right angle.The song and choreography flow with a nice rhythm that is not heavy.I see the butterfliesLike a bee flying in your heartComplicated feelings'Oh.'ChaeYul was included in every killing part that could be used for close-ups using gestures.And he plays his parts well enough to be disconcerting.It's okay for nowBut it's still cold, stop meltingThe lyrics weren't cheesy.'What?'And when the chorus came back.Oh, Ohoh Icy eyesThey are cold, but I like them!Surprisingly, Ryu GunWoo made an expression as he sang the chorus in a wonderfully natural way.It was strange that the round hat was so well received.TL/N: It seems to be an expression when you are given an element that usually doesn't fit you, in this case, the song has been arranged so playfully and innocently that at first glance it doesn't fit the mature and serious GunWoo, but he accepts it and performs it very well, enjoying it.Oh, Ohoh Icy IceYour eyes are coldThe top notes were clean as expected, but the refreshing coolness that the CEO thought would be a bit awkward held up perfectly.'...??'Only the boss, who didn't know that he had survived the idol industry for five years under the nickname 'Puppy', was embarrassed.If you reach out and hold out your handLook at me with warm eyesThe tempo quickened and they performed more complex choreography in front of the stage, leaving the couch behind.The center of the dance break was another trainee.And the next chorus is sung separately by this trainee and the one in the supplementary class.'Hmmm.'The boss nodded inwardly.And finally.So cool!The part where Park MoonDae cheated, saying that this part was 'strong', covered the stage brightly and cheerfully as if a firecracker exploded.Oh, Ohoh Icy eyesJumps, high notes and a clear and moderate original sound were balanced with the chords and filled the stage without disturbing anything.A refreshing performance that makes you feel good just by looking at it.The two trainees, who had brief traineeships in this agency, and the one who was not a trainee of this agency, felt as one on stage.'But it doesn't feel like LeTi.'I was sure it wasn't LeTi's cup of tea, but it wasn't bad.Because a good performance is good no matter what the taste.But I still like them!Even the final movements combined with the many melodies matched perfectly, and the performance ended with a smile.'Oh.'Jjak, jjak, jjak, jjak, jjak!This time, joyful applause erupted from the whole place.It was not as overwhelming as the previous performance.However, it was a good performance with a lot of quality and density in a nice direction.The boss happily took the microphone.-I felt very good to see it. The three of you have good chemistry.... It's so nice.He threw out a few words of praise to each individual, especially the one in the supplemental class, and then cut to the chase.-How was practice?The trainees, whose faces lit up, quickly responded.-I had a lot of fun and worked hard!-Yes, since hyung guided us so well...we all had fun practicing.Ryu GunWoo looked a little embarrassed, but nodded without denying it. The boss laughed.-I thought so.The trainees' faces lit up.This was the right moment.-But it's ironic... That's the problem, isn't it?-...!The boss looked at Ryu GunWoo again.-Why can't I see the despair?-...!-GunWoo-yah, I don't think this is the best of you...this is your second performance, isn't it, GunWoo?-...Yes.-So, isn't now the time to work hard to appeal and show what you do best? You gave up all the parts.The CEO made serious eye contact and said.-You should have been greedy to show more, not unilaterally adapt to what favored your dongsaengs. This was a fight to the death.-.......The eyes of the two participants around looked scared and anxious, but Ryu GunWoo only swallowed saliva once.He liked that he had guts too!-It's not something like saying it's fun. It requires desperation.Then, just as the lion dropped his cub off the cliff, he thought about raising one.-You did well, but you only did well today. That's a compliment a student receives, not a professional.Ryu GunWoo had an expressionless face, but his shoulders were noticeably shaking.'Yes, that's right.'He needed to be stimulated.Both he and the spectators!The chairman held back a remorseful smile and pressed the button with an anguished face.-I will announce the winner.[<Supplementary Class> Jin ChaeYul - Win!][Participant confirmed!]ChaeYul.-Congratulations. You are now a contestant.-...! T-thank you so much.......He thanked staggering, as if he was in a state of shock.-And Ryu GunWoo-ssi is at risk of being eliminated.The boss smiled condescendingly.And in that instant.'Huh?'It happened immediately, but for some reason, it seemed that Ryu GunWoo smiled.'...Could it have been because of the dejection?'But looking at it again, it seems to have been just a feeling. The CEO shrugged his shoulders and carefully picked up the microphone again.-You are dismissed. Thank you.Thus ended the evaluation.And backstage.Cha YooJin found Park MoonDae, who was moderately calming Jin ChaeYul, who was crying, to make him look good on camera.He waited until the camera went away. Then he walked over and touched him.-Hyung!-Yes?Park MoonDae had a face that was not particularly expressive. Although his face had changed, his strange expression, as if he was at peace, was still the same.There was even a subtle kindness felt.-Are you sad because you lost?-No.Cha YooJin shrugged his shoulders.Then he looked toward the stage and smiled.-It's not just that old man who really decides the winner.-...!His hyung seemed to panic for a moment, but soon understood the possible situation.'This guy... he did it on purpose.'And such a thing...Was the answer!-It will be out soon. That I won.-I know.Cha YooJin purposely patted his shoulder, and as usual, his hyung tried to sneak away.-Hyung, are you sad?-No.'No way.'Park MoonDae smiled quietly.-I'm the same.Thus ended the shooting that day.And soon after, LeTi's in-house survival show, <Wise>, finally aired.
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Final notes:In doing the translation a few songs came to mind as references. Of course, they are performances we saw in Road to Kingdom and Kingdom (the author has made several references from those shows).> Performance of JaeHyun, YooJin and the other guy whose name we don't know:EXO - Wolf
Well, this song is a classic for those who know EXO since their early years. While, the lyrics of the song in the novel are from the perspective of someone who is afraid of wolves, the lyrics of this song are from the point of view of wolves who are going to eat their prey and tell her not to be afraid because they are wolves who love her (a crazy, obsessive and dangerous love).You can watch the original music video, their live performances or concert performances, but I preferred to show you the collaborative cover performance made by some of the members of BTOB, Stray Kids and ATEEZ as it not only shows the original dance, but also some other different steps in which 2 members of different groups face each other, which reminded me of JaeHyun and YooJin's dance confrontation.
STRAY KIDS - Wolfgang
I know the original song in this novel should have been pop, although obviously, it had a musical arrangement for performance in which a minor guitar riff and drum beats were heard causing a depressive feeling. Well, this reference song has ascending violin scales and other dissonantly synthesized instrumental sounds as it is more of a trap song than pop, although that helps to cause a feeling of sadness, hate and rage.It's a superb song, actually, I feel this one would fit better with the boys' performance, especially to the dance battle between JaeHyun and YooJin as they express different emotions.Unfortunately the original performance of this song is more symbolic and acted as if it was a drama, it wasn't so focused on dancing. Anyway, you can watch it at the following link.
> Performance by GunWoo, ChaeYul and ShinOh:To tell you the truth, I can't think of any song that goes along with the lyrics of Icy Eyes, but I will give you references of the musical style and arrangement to change one concept to another.SHINEe - EverybodySHINEe's original song is so powerful that it hit everywhere at the time and is still really great. It's a high energy EDM song that, as the lyrics say, wakes you up and encourages you to take action.In the 'Road to Kingdom' program, the ONF group made an arrangement that took the song from a mysterious classical music rhythm to finally amalgamate with the energetic EDM original. It should be said that the concept was the awakening of the heirs to the throne to become kings (for the concept of the program).
Rain - It's rainingOn the other hand, we have this song by Rain which is originally an upbeat hip hop rhythm with certain details that filled the song with great mystery and sensuality.ONF covered this song arranging it to sound even more lively and energetic, but without losing its hints of sensuality at certain times, especially at the end. However, his arrangement made the song more entertaining and surprising, because when it seems to go in one direction, it stops and changes to another.
Pentagon - ShineThe original song is an upbeat hip hop, with a super laid back feel and upbeat at times; However, this performance by Pentagon changed a bit after arranging their own song to make it sound brighter, childish and energetic, which makes me think of the performance by GunWoo and the other two boys, because even though it's catchy and innocent, it is not boring nor is it tiring.I think I mentioned this performance before as a reference for TeSTAR's cover of one of VTIC's songs at the donation concert, but to remember is to live again.
There are two people on the stage.To be exact, there are three people, but the trainee who was added was almost invisible because of the power of the other two.It wasn't really the trainee's problem. The problem was that the other two had already won the Daesang and had tasted the full essence of belonging to a group.Cha YooJin and Shin JaeHyun.'Kuheum.'Even in the eyes of the CEO, who did not know the fact, there was a fierce sense of contrast.The two, who wore the same style of black school uniform, showed a marked difference from the way they wore it to their standing posture.Still, both have a natural attitude that shows no tension.'That one over there.'The CEO pursed his lips.In fact, most of the supplementary class members would have to be eliminated to fit into the composition, and it would be fine if they were all eliminated.That way, he could say, 'Notice, our trainees are very good.'In other words, even if the supplementary class member on the stage shows signs of succeeding, he'll wish it from here on.TL/N: That is, he will eliminate him and wish him to succeed after he went on his program.But he also had his own interest.'He looks very different.'The chairman, who hated the prejudiced gaze of the public, complained, but he didn't protest Cha YooJin's entry into the supplementary class anyway.His skills and appearance made him doubt why he was not a trainee yet. He nodded his head only after seeing the explanation that he was an American.'He has to get at least one or two things right to keep the balance.'He had no regrets about attaching a handsome friend of his who rapped amazingly before. I was thinking of getting them through to the next round and eliminating them in the final round.But that's what I had thought.Now on stage, the lights are out.-.......Huk.Dry ice scattered underneath and the red and blue lights glowed.And a humming was heard.Um, Umumum uum umA pop song by a solo singer who is famous for his melancholic tone and cold touch.The interlude started.KungWith a minor guitar riff, the three kneel to the drum beat.And the choreography began.His growling, howling,raise me upThe choreography started awkwardly, with strong limb movements that came to the point of looking violent, and then a body straightened up with a movement as if someone was pulling it.Shin JaeHyun, in the center, looked at the camera and turned his hand.The movement that started with the joint of a hand, continued throughout the body, skillfully using the upper body and lifting the head.And the lights brought out a grim smile on his face.To the darkness, absence...NoThe song crackled and a silence formed.And the movements spread out.After bending his upper body and bending at the waist, he did an acrobatic jumping backwards and touching the ground as it is.The music burst out.Tonighthe's gonna find your roomandtake you to the woodEven in the midst of intense movements, the raspy voice is produced with precise intensity, with skillfully controlled voices.Strange and intense tones and movements create a very strange atmosphere with the school uniforms.And in the chorus...Watch out!Cha YooJin appeared from the middle as if he was being stabbed.For a moment, his gaze went straight at him.Watch out!for wolvesCha YooJin stepped forward with a deft movement of his feet, deliberately grabbed the camera with a sense of speed and then released his hands.His eyes were shining.-...!The shocked production crew became part of the performance.But the power did not fade.The performance attracts attention.Wo, wowo woofWolfMovements in situ that move the shoulders and neck.And a dance break.Using the person in the middle as a kind of buoy, a more complex performance was made on both sides.The angles were exactly right.However, the feeling of movement is different.On one side, there was an intense sensation as if he was going to devour something, and on the other, an extraordinary sensation as if he were concentrating.Your guest who-o-ocomes in the deadof the nightKung.The song ended with a single dissonant piano note.And the participants looking up in the air and falling to the ground.-.......Only the sound of gasping breaths lightly spread across the stage.And a second later.Jjak, jjak, jjak, jjajak......!Applause spread, filling the place.An audience had not yet been summoned to attend the film set, but the atmosphere was blanketed with the applause and cheers of the astonished production crew and participants.The CEO was a bit perplexed.'What?'That's because the performance was not of the quality expected of trainees. It was more like a year-end performance by a broadcasting company.It's to the point where I didn't even know if the quality of the performance was affected by the fact that one of the trainees didn't look right because of the other two.It was a perfect domination.'No, that wasn't the intent why I proposed this.......'...No, if that were the case, those guys would be the bosses!The CEO dismissed his thoughts and looked at the two people on stage in admiration.Honestly, he hadn't expected them to do so well.'It must be a matter of luck and synergy.'Anyway, he was very pleased with this good performance.-Good practice environment.-Slight friction with the selectionAfter reading the summary of the internship process delivered by the production team, the Executive Director made a decision.And after showering high praise on each person, he took the microphone again.-Who chose the song?-We all did it together.Shin Jae-Hyun, who stood up and fixed his clothes immediately, answered quietly.-If it was a pop song, it might have been a favorable condition for Cha YooJin.Shin JaeHyun only smiled slightly as if he knew, but did not reply.Because no matter what he said, it would be considered ambiguous.'Smart guy.'The CEO continued rather proudly.He expressed himself sincerely.-But... Why does JaeHyun look more like the original singer?-...!That's right.At first glance, this intense performance looks exactly like Cha YooJin's favorite.Colorful and challenging.But in fact, the message of the song has a hidden and deep meaning.'Depression.'Shin JaeHyun thought lightly.The song was about the fear and resignation of deep depression of the narrator.And Shin JaeHyun could express it as if he was breathing.It's not because he performed the same song many times. In a strange world where time has twisted, the song selection has also changed.It's just that...Even if it's not the same song, he's done similar songs many times.Since VTIC entered its fourth year, it had consistently sold once a year this obscure concept.And crucially...'This is what LeTi's boss likes.'He didn't even bother to turn his head and look at his competitor's face.Cha YooJin.Who has overwhelming power and talent that makes you think he would devour the song by himself. It's a dazzling talent.However, that was not the only element of evaluation.-Why do you think that happens, JaeHyun?Shin JaeHyun took the microphone.-If I have to find an answer.... Maybe it's just a matter of atmosphere. I've been practicing this atmosphere for a long time.Correct answer.It's right.-That's right.The boss laughed.-I think JaeHyun's performance on stage today was the most similar performance to LeTi's style.-Thank you so much.Shin JaeHyun lowered his head a little deliberately to show emotion.And the boss turned his head slightly.Cha YooJin stood still. However, the residual image of the contrasting feeling seen on stage still remained.'Heum.'He slightly changed his mind.'This will be an image.'TL/N: It will be a shocking scene for the audience.-I'm going to announce.The stage lights went out and the backlight came on.And the result came out as if it was natural.[<Upperclass> Shin JaeHyun - Win!][Senior Class confirmed!]-Congratulations.It was Shin JaeHyun's victory.But.The boss took the microphone again.-However, I have a chance to exercise authority granted by the production team.Even though it will bring him down in the end, he will support him once to see more contrast effect!-I can revoke the risk of elimination of a trainee without any condition only once during this program.-...!The CEO decided.'Let's try to fix it first.'If you add it here, you will definitely be moved by the feeling of being 'recognized' and will try to develop yourself to suit the taste of the person who recognized you.But what if it doesn't work?'I'll take it off the market.'It is enough to contact small and medium-sized companies that he is unlikely to emerge as an idol anywhere. The CEO finished the calculation with a serious expression.-Cha YooJin lost, but I definitely see a possibility in him. A chance to become a great artist for LeTi.-.......-Then, under my authority, I accept Cha YooJin as an external participant.Kwang.Letters appeared on the screen behind.[Boss Pass!][<Supplementary Class> Cha YooJin - Confirmed Participant].-Can you assure me that I won't regret my choice?-Of course! Thank you very much!While he had thought Cha YooJin would be moved, he just smiled and replied.An attitude as if he knew he was going to be added, or as if he was purely happy to be able to continue.It was refreshing.It didn't cause a sense of indebtedness or excitement.'...That guy.'The CEO managed his expression by looking at Cha YooJin shaking hands with the other members of his team and patting them on the back.'Anyway, those who drank American water are like that.'I thought the staff would have difficulties because of their habits, but the boss just nodded politely because he couldn't take back the pass he had already given.'It will help boost JaeHyun.'Since there was synergy between them, such a high quality performance like that could only have been possible if there was a lot of luck. That's what he thought.Soon, the stage cleared and the next team appeared as he cleared his mind.The names of the participants appeared on the screen.[Upper Class - Ryu GunWoo]'Heum.'This time, the atmosphere was quite different from before. The three dressed in white jumpers looked nervous, but there was no sign of checking each other.Rather, he noticed that the boys followed the middle trainee, and following his gestures, moved to line up.'Oho.'Isn't he the guy who sang jazz and changed the atmosphere...?The boss recalled the summary of the uniqueness of each team's practice process that he had received in advance, and looked at their outfits.When idols debut, it is said to go through that at least once when they are rookies.It was a sailor look with a combination of white clothes with blue collars.One of them even wore shorts. The boss almost burst out laughing.-Looking at your outfits, it seems to be a cute concept, doesn't it?-We tried to arrange it in our own way.Ryu GunWoo, who naturally took the microphone, looked at his competitors, just smiled slightly and continued speaking.-Including tenderness.Then the people around him smiled. It was so touching that anyone could believe it was a team battle.'Hmmm.'-No conflicts.-Ryu GunWoo leads them.After flipping through the summary, the chief nodded.-Let's get started.He thought the story would come out if he looked at the performance.-Yes!Soon, the nodding trainees stood around the couch in the center of the stage.On the couch sat the one from the supplementary class, while the one from the lower class was standing.And sitting on the floor was Ryu GunWoo.Hmm!At the moment the musical accompaniment came out.In line with the refreshing rhythm, people around the sofa bounce like cushions.Oh, Ohoh Icy eyesThey are cold, but I like them!Strangely, they changed the rhythm and tone when singing 'Ohoh'.Thanks to this, instead of the long and heavy hooking feeling of the original song, the pronunciation is short and explosive.The effervescent way you speakLook as stiff as iceThey sat on the couch and got up, moved as if they were flying, climbed over, stood up and started the choreography.Oh, so pretty!Unlike the original song, the high notes jump out, but they did so at the right angle.The song and choreography flow with a nice rhythm that is not heavy.I see the butterfliesLike a bee flying in your heartComplicated feelings'Oh.'ChaeYul was included in every killing part that could be used for close-ups using gestures.And he plays his parts well enough to be disconcerting.It's okay for nowBut it's still cold, stop meltingThe lyrics weren't cheesy.'What?'And when the chorus came back.Oh, Ohoh Icy eyesThey are cold, but I like them!Surprisingly, Ryu GunWoo made an expression as he sang the chorus in a wonderfully natural way.It was strange that the round hat was so well received.TL/N: It seems to be an expression when you are given an element that usually doesn't fit you, in this case, the song has been arranged so playfully and innocently that at first glance it doesn't fit the mature and serious GunWoo, but he accepts it and performs it very well, enjoying it.Oh, Ohoh Icy IceYour eyes are coldThe top notes were clean as expected, but the refreshing coolness that the CEO thought would be a bit awkward held up perfectly.'...??'Only the boss, who didn't know that he had survived the idol industry for five years under the nickname 'Puppy', was embarrassed.If you reach out and hold out your handLook at me with warm eyesThe tempo quickened and they performed more complex choreography in front of the stage, leaving the couch behind.The center of the dance break was another trainee.And the next chorus is sung separately by this trainee and the one in the supplementary class.'Hmmm.'The boss nodded inwardly.And finally.So cool!The part where Park MoonDae cheated, saying that this part was 'strong', covered the stage brightly and cheerfully as if a firecracker exploded.Oh, Ohoh Icy eyesJumps, high notes and a clear and moderate original sound were balanced with the chords and filled the stage without disturbing anything.A refreshing performance that makes you feel good just by looking at it.The two trainees, who had brief traineeships in this agency, and the one who was not a trainee of this agency, felt as one on stage.'But it doesn't feel like LeTi.'I was sure it wasn't LeTi's cup of tea, but it wasn't bad.Because a good performance is good no matter what the taste.But I still like them!Even the final movements combined with the many melodies matched perfectly, and the performance ended with a smile.'Oh.'Jjak, jjak, jjak, jjak, jjak!This time, joyful applause erupted from the whole place.It was not as overwhelming as the previous performance.However, it was a good performance with a lot of quality and density in a nice direction.The boss happily took the microphone.-I felt very good to see it. The three of you have good chemistry.... It's so nice.He threw out a few words of praise to each individual, especially the one in the supplemental class, and then cut to the chase.-How was practice?The trainees, whose faces lit up, quickly responded.-I had a lot of fun and worked hard!-Yes, since hyung guided us so well...we all had fun practicing.Ryu GunWoo looked a little embarrassed, but nodded without denying it. The boss laughed.-I thought so.The trainees' faces lit up.This was the right moment.-But it's ironic... That's the problem, isn't it?-...!The boss looked at Ryu GunWoo again.-Why can't I see the despair?-...!-GunWoo-yah, I don't think this is the best of you...this is your second performance, isn't it, GunWoo?-...Yes.-So, isn't now the time to work hard to appeal and show what you do best? You gave up all the parts.The CEO made serious eye contact and said.-You should have been greedy to show more, not unilaterally adapt to what favored your dongsaengs. This was a fight to the death.-.......The eyes of the two participants around looked scared and anxious, but Ryu GunWoo only swallowed saliva once.He liked that he had guts too!-It's not something like saying it's fun. It requires desperation.Then, just as the lion dropped his cub off the cliff, he thought about raising one.-You did well, but you only did well today. That's a compliment a student receives, not a professional.Ryu GunWoo had an expressionless face, but his shoulders were noticeably shaking.'Yes, that's right.'He needed to be stimulated.Both he and the spectators!The chairman held back a remorseful smile and pressed the button with an anguished face.-I will announce the winner.[<Supplementary Class> Jin ChaeYul - Win!][Participant confirmed!]ChaeYul.-Congratulations. You are now a contestant.-...! T-thank you so much.......He thanked staggering, as if he was in a state of shock.-And Ryu GunWoo-ssi is at risk of being eliminated.The boss smiled condescendingly.And in that instant.'Huh?'It happened immediately, but for some reason, it seemed that Ryu GunWoo smiled.'...Could it have been because of the dejection?'But looking at it again, it seems to have been just a feeling. The CEO shrugged his shoulders and carefully picked up the microphone again.-You are dismissed. Thank you.Thus ended the evaluation.And backstage.Cha YooJin found Park MoonDae, who was moderately calming Jin ChaeYul, who was crying, to make him look good on camera.He waited until the camera went away. Then he walked over and touched him.-Hyung!-Yes?Park MoonDae had a face that was not particularly expressive. Although his face had changed, his strange expression, as if he was at peace, was still the same.There was even a subtle kindness felt.-Are you sad because you lost?-No.Cha YooJin shrugged his shoulders.Then he looked toward the stage and smiled.-It's not just that old man who really decides the winner.-...!His hyung seemed to panic for a moment, but soon understood the possible situation.'This guy... he did it on purpose.'And such a thing...Was the answer!-It will be out soon. That I won.-I know.Cha YooJin purposely patted his shoulder, and as usual, his hyung tried to sneak away.-Hyung, are you sad?-No.'No way.'Park MoonDae smiled quietly.-I'm the same.Thus ended the shooting that day.And soon after, LeTi's in-house survival show, <Wise>, finally aired.
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Final notes:In doing the translation a few songs came to mind as references. Of course, they are performances we saw in Road to Kingdom and Kingdom (the author has made several references from those shows).> Performance of JaeHyun, YooJin and the other guy whose name we don't know:EXO - Wolf
Well, this song is a classic for those who know EXO since their early years. While, the lyrics of the song in the novel are from the perspective of someone who is afraid of wolves, the lyrics of this song are from the point of view of wolves who are going to eat their prey and tell her not to be afraid because they are wolves who love her (a crazy, obsessive and dangerous love).You can watch the original music video, their live performances or concert performances, but I preferred to show you the collaborative cover performance made by some of the members of BTOB, Stray Kids and ATEEZ as it not only shows the original dance, but also some other different steps in which 2 members of different groups face each other, which reminded me of JaeHyun and YooJin's dance confrontation.
STRAY KIDS - Wolfgang
I know the original song in this novel should have been pop, although obviously, it had a musical arrangement for performance in which a minor guitar riff and drum beats were heard causing a depressive feeling. Well, this reference song has ascending violin scales and other dissonantly synthesized instrumental sounds as it is more of a trap song than pop, although that helps to cause a feeling of sadness, hate and rage.It's a superb song, actually, I feel this one would fit better with the boys' performance, especially to the dance battle between JaeHyun and YooJin as they express different emotions.Unfortunately the original performance of this song is more symbolic and acted as if it was a drama, it wasn't so focused on dancing. Anyway, you can watch it at the following link.
> Performance by GunWoo, ChaeYul and ShinOh:To tell you the truth, I can't think of any song that goes along with the lyrics of Icy Eyes, but I will give you references of the musical style and arrangement to change one concept to another.SHINEe - EverybodySHINEe's original song is so powerful that it hit everywhere at the time and is still really great. It's a high energy EDM song that, as the lyrics say, wakes you up and encourages you to take action.In the 'Road to Kingdom' program, the ONF group made an arrangement that took the song from a mysterious classical music rhythm to finally amalgamate with the energetic EDM original. It should be said that the concept was the awakening of the heirs to the throne to become kings (for the concept of the program).
Rain - It's rainingOn the other hand, we have this song by Rain which is originally an upbeat hip hop rhythm with certain details that filled the song with great mystery and sensuality.ONF covered this song arranging it to sound even more lively and energetic, but without losing its hints of sensuality at certain times, especially at the end. However, his arrangement made the song more entertaining and surprising, because when it seems to go in one direction, it stops and changes to another.
Pentagon - ShineThe original song is an upbeat hip hop, with a super laid back feel and upbeat at times; However, this performance by Pentagon changed a bit after arranging their own song to make it sound brighter, childish and energetic, which makes me think of the performance by GunWoo and the other two boys, because even though it's catchy and innocent, it is not boring nor is it tiring.I think I mentioned this performance before as a reference for TeSTAR's cover of one of VTIC's songs at the donation concert, but to remember is to live again.
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