Chapter 105
Chapter 105
Translator: Penny
Chapter 105
I casually skimmed through the lyrics of about five songs that had been requested.
"What the hell? Every line is filled with curse words."
"We'll mute the profanity."
"But it'll ruin the flow if it keeps getting cut off."
Wait a minute. Does this mean I have to start rapping clean, curse-free hip-hop now? This is insane.
How many songs am I not even allowed to hum anymore? I could unconsciously start humming the lyrics and accidentally lose all 100 points of my Original Intent Score, triggering a regression.
Goodbye to my solo tracks from The Someday USB. Wait, the beats are still good. Maybe I can just rewrite the lyrics?
Ugh, I spent so long crafting those rhymes and punchlines.
It was a shame, really.
Out of the five songs, I chose the two that were relatively free of profanity.
It was pure coincidence that those two songs ended up being listed right above my comment announcing the deadline.
One of the songs did contain "motherfucker" once in the second verse, but since we were planning a medley format with only the first verse of each song, it wouldn't be an issue.
Ryu Jaehee, whose exceptional skills gave him no restrictions, was the first to finalize his song selection. He then turned to me, who had chosen my songs next, and asked, "Should we edit the instrumentals beforehand?"
"If you're planning to use the instrumentals as is, then yes. But for those like Yehyeon Hyung or Dobin who might need to adjust the key, it's probably better to create the accompaniment on the spot."
"Then doing the Fan Live in Hyung's studio instead of the practice room might not be a bad idea."
"That could work."
Gyeon Hajun nodded, searching for the instrumental track for my request before turning sharply to Ryu Jaehee.
"Don't you need an instrumental?"
"I'm doing a rock song, so I need one. Hyung can't play bass, electric guitar, drums, and keyboard all at once, can he?"
"True."
Gyeon Hajun would undoubtedly choose a technically demanding ballad. I knew his musical tastes like the back of my hand.
As I watched Gyeon Hajun seriously selecting his songs, he showed me the list and asked, "Any songs you want me to sing?"
"Oh, are you going to sing my request?" I asked with a playful giggle.
Gyeon Hajun chuckled lightly in response.
"You're a fan of mine too, aren't you? A fan of my voice."
"I can't deny that."
I clicked my tongue and scanned the list. Except for a few unfamiliar tracks, I knew most of the songs. I put on my earphones and listened to the unfamiliar ones.
After a moment's deliberation, I chose two songs:
"This one, 'Come to My Universe,' and 'Goodbye, Just Like This.'"
"Come to My Universe" was a pop song perfectly suited to showcase Gyeon Hajun's vocal tone.
"Goodbye, Just Like This" was a ballad by an indie band, notable for its impressive falsetto in the high register.
Gyeon Hajun nodded readily at my choices.
"Want the instrumental or a custom backing track?"
"A custom backing track, please."
Unlike Gyeon Hajun, who had smoothly settled on his requests, Kim Dobin and Seo Yehyeon were still struggling.
"There's nothing good to sing!"
"Just think of it like karaoke. What do you usually sing at karaoke?"
"Knowing will only hurt you," Kim Dobin said defiantly as he slumped into his seat.
I didn't particularly want to know either.
"I'd rather just dance to the requested songs instead of singing," Kim Dobin declared.
"Go ahead."
"Still, you should sing at least one song, Hyung. The fans who requested them probably want to hear your voice covering them."
At Ryu Jaehee's gentle scolding, Kim Dobin nodded weakly.
Seo Yehyeon, who didn't even have the option of performing like Kim Dobin, was choosing songs with such intensity that he looked like he might dive into his phone screen.
I sat beside him and showed him one of the requested songs.
"How about this one for starters? 'It's Not a Love Song.'"
Seeing his blank expression, I played the song on YouTube for him.
It was a pop song that sounded decent as long as the pitch was right, without requiring any high notes.
"Isn't this a girl's song?"
"Just lower the key. To be blunt, Hyung, your voice lacks any distinct character. So it's better to choose a song that showcases your unremarkable tone in a straightforward way."
I met Seo Yehyeon's intense gaze.
If he's getting upset over something this trivial, he's more like a sunfish than a human.
I desperately wanted to believe Seo Yehyeon wasn't that sensitive.
"Why?" Seo Yehyeon asked, momentarily hesitating before answering my question.
"If my voice matched your preferences, would recording have been easier?"
"Then he must have been criticized for his skills. Or did you really think Jun finished recording the fastest just because of his vocal tone?"
Seo Yehyeon subtly avoided my gaze, making me wonder if he actually believed that. With a deep sigh, I left the selection of the remaining song entirely to him.
"Jaehee, what's your song choice?"
"It's a secret until the live broadcast."
Despite Kim Dobin's whining about how unfair it was to keep secrets between us, Ryu Jaehee remained steadfastly tight-lipped.
If it were Dobin, I'd suspect something's up, but it's Jaehee. Nothing could possibly go wrong, I thought, dismissing it.
Three days after Yoon Eden posted a surprise live music broadcast announcement on the fan cafe:
[On Air] Reve's Dream Playlist
A live notification from the OA App popped up on fans' phones.
"Dream of me! Hello, Reve here! Long time no see, my Ilmongs!"
The members were seated in Yoon Eden's studio. Yuje's bright and energetic greeting kicked things off, followed by the other members offering their own greetings one by one.
"Today's content is a live cover performance of songs recommended by Daydream!"
"Yes, we were actually a bit surprised by how many requests we received."
Yoon Eden, seated at the synthesizer, casually picked up on Yuje's opening remarks.
"You all requested such perfect songs, it was so hard to choose! I wish we had time to sing them all for you."
Kim Dobin, holding his guitar, winked playfully and quipped, "For songs that need accompaniment, Eden Hyung will be taking care of the backing tracks."
Yoon Eden, seated at the synthesizer, played a dazzling flourish and flashed a V-sign with one hand.
A fan noticed Kim Dobin leaning over his guitar while sitting on a chair and asked, "[Dobin plays guitar too?]"
"I don't play guitar," Dobin replied. "I'm just Eden Hyung's guitar stand and temporary storage unit."
"[You don't have to brag about that so proudly, you know.]"
Is it even appropriate to call this "performance"?
Seo Yehyeon was up first. Someone tried to stir up drama by suggesting they were going in order of skill, but Daydream's coordinated backlash quickly silenced them.
A soft, mellow synthesizer accompaniment began to play, pitched much lower than the original. Seo Yehyeon, sitting cross-legged on his chair, tapped his foot to the rhythm.
Wow, Yehyeon's voice is so clean!
Eden, if you're listening, please give our boy more parts!
What's this song? It's amazing! I want to hear the original version too!
It's not a love song.
Why are you saying it in English? I just asked for the song title, not whether it's a love song.
But the song title is "It's Not a Love Song"...
Ah... Ahh...
ㅋㅋ
The steadily rising pitch and clean, unadorned tone made his singing sound surprisingly above average. The song choice was key.
As the first verse ended, the melody seamlessly transitioned into the next song.
Unlike the previous song's monotonous and slow tempo, a lively, bouncy melody filled the air.
The next song was a children's song, one so ubiquitous in Korean middle school music textbooks that no Korean could possibly be unfamiliar with it.
Of course, the song didn't sound childish when sung by an adult.
It had been used in public service announcements and covered by numerous artists.
Wow, it's been ages since I heard Sky Cloud!
This was on our middle school performance assessment, lol. Still a banger after all this time!
This is a children's song? It's actually really good!
That's right. Seo Yehyeon was banking on nostalgia. Even though his pitch wavered slightly during the high notes, fans his age simply smiled and brushed it off, reminiscing about their school days.
Pitch wobble
Naturally, younger fans without those memories were quick to point out his mistake.
Regardless, once Seo Yehyeon finished his song without incident, Kim Dobin took over.
The chat room flooded with question marks as Kim Dobin abruptly stood up instead of sitting down.
As the instrumental music began to play from the speakers, Kim Dobin immediately launched into an impromptu freestyle dance. The chat room, finally understanding what was happening, erupted in laughter, flooding the screen with "ᄏᄏᄏ."
"Dobin, didn't you say you wanted to sing all the songs?"
"Still, Dobin seems to have covered the most songs."
Of course, not all the reactions were positive.
"If it's a cover song, why is he dancing instead of singing?"
"Totally just lacks confidence in his singing skills ᄏᄏᄏ"
After performing three songs in short, rapid-fire arrangements, Kim Dobin caught his breath, sat down, and took the microphone.
The song he chose was a classic Korean ballad, a perennial favorite on karaoke charts.
Despite his earnest attempt at the high notes, his performance felt more like a karaoke session than a proper cover, once again flooding the chat room with "ᄏᄏᄏ."
Where did all the guys who said, "Why just dance?" and the skill-obsessed haters go? ㅋㅋㅋ
Thanks to this, all the negative reactions vanished completely.
Next, Gyeon Hajun took the microphone. Yoon Eden's performance, which had been a classic ballad just moments before, transformed into a sticky, dark melody.
With Gyeon Hajun's very first verse, the chat exploded with admiration. It was no exaggeration to say the song perfectly matched his vocal tone.
Damn, look at Yoon Eden's expression.
Stop discriminating against Gyeon Hajun!
Eden seems even more satisfied with this cover than I am.
Thank God Yehyeon and Dobin performed before Hajun...
I know the original song, but Hajun's cover version is heavenly, seriously.
Gyeon Hajun's flawless control over high and low notes, combined with his unwavering pitch, perfectly showcased his exceptional talent.
After finishing the first verse, Yoon Eden lifted his fingers from the synthesizer and accepted the guitar. As he strummed the chords, the guitar accompaniment resonated with the exact melody of the original song.
Seriously, what can't Eden do?
Pro at his main job, stunning looks, and amazing personality.
Actually, his personality might not be that amazing.
I heard Yoon Eden was in the school band.
I heard he played drums, but he's also great at guitar?! ㄷㄷ
The original song, known for its impressive falsetto high notes, was elevated even further by Gyeon Hajun's vocal color, making it a truly upgraded version.
Wow, my request! The original song is amazing too! You have to listen to it!
Yoon Leader's face is beaming with joy.
But hearing it sung by Hajun... the song is just too good.
As Gyeon Hajun finished the final verse, applause erupted from Reve. Yoon Eden, who had even put down his guitar to give a standing ovation, was the most enthusiastic.
With Gyeon Hajun's request (actually chosen by Yoon Eden) completed, it was now Yoon Eden's turn, who had been providing the accompaniment all along.
Ah, please let him have brought decent lyrics this time.
Eden, please, just no Korean hip-hop...
I'm gonna count how many times he says "fxxk."
📝 Translator’s Note:
You may notice that certain lines or phrases in this novel appear both in their original Korean (or Hanja) form and in English translation.
This is intentional — these phrases are classical idioms, divine titles, or poetic expressions that carry layered meanings.
To preserve their original tone and authenticity, the raw text has been kept for reference, while the English interpretation is provided right before or after it. This helps convey both the literal and cultural nuance of the original work.
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