If You Raise Three Idols Well, They Will Confess Their Love

135 – Track 05 Albatross

Episode 135

‘The intro is good. … No, it’s beyond good, it’s great. The composer said it was James Oh, and it lives up to its name.’

Jeongwoo Choi was stubborn that there was no such thing as perfection in his creations.

For that reason, Choi Jeong-woo was among infamous idol fans for mainly looking for negative points and making cynical criticisms when criticizing, but he gave an uncharacteristically favorable evaluation of the melody and session of this Girl’s Revolution.

As expected, I couldn’t find any proper points of criticism in the song ‘traitor’.

That was the quality of James O, one of the best in the industry.

‘However, just because a song is good doesn’t mean it will be popular. In the end, it all comes down to what kind of charm the idol has. Of course, it can float. However, if you are a one-hit wonder who rises to prominence with good songs, it is impossible to have a proper fandom. And if you can’t do business with your fandom, it’s no different from receiving a death sentence as an idol. … Ah, I hope Taeyang does well with this b*stard company.’

While I was watching with such concern, the prelude ended and the song finally began.

〈The disappearance of our allies and witnesses.〉

It was Midwinter’s clear and pure vocals that started the song.

‘Oh, quite…’

〈When you finally confess, everything is already over.〉

〈A secret empire built on a lost tomb.〉

‘Empire?’

Only then did Choi Jeong-woo know what the main concept of the outfits worn by Girls Revolutionary members was.

I couldn’t recognize it right away because each member went through such drastic reformation that it was difficult to recognize their original form and was wearing street fashion such as crop tops and halter necks, but various accessories such as hair removal, gyeonsik, fringe epaulette , and Sam Browne belts were used to form the concept of the coordination. It made me feel like I was in uniform.

Since it was a concept with dark colors, it could have been considered excessive cosplay, but perhaps because a lot of money was invested in the coordination, it had an attractive street yet girlish feel.

〈No need to make excuses, your betrayal is the only truth.〉

〈When we left with our sins, we already knew.〉

〈It’s already too late to regret.〉

And such coordination adds harmony and charm to the choreography, which unfolds splendidly and stably while complexly twisting each individual’s color and attractive vocal movements.

‘It’s definitely okay. Vocals, dance, visuals, everything. … But doesn’t the song sound a bit like a fairy tale? Considering its popularity, it’s not a good idea.’

To him, who had listened to and analyzed thousands of songs for criticism, this sense of heterogeneity came as a positive feeling of uniqueness or freshness, but he was also aware that this was far from typical popular songs.

〈This is a treason that must be forgotten.〉

‘Has the track changed?’

And as if he had guessed his concerns, the song changed completely.

〈You deceive me, oh traitor〉

〈Vain promises, we are sinners〉

〈 At the end of this song we traitor〉

Not only the track changed. The choreography, which mainly showed somewhat groovy movements, and the session, which seemed to build solidly with low notes, became more rough and addictive.

The color of the song that everyone could call the killing part was vibrant.

〈Tears flow when I call your name.〉

〈 We won’t break up, because I only loved you. 〉

〈Our memories buried in darkness.〉

〈 I feel like I’m the only one saying I loved you. 〉

The minor scale melody that gently crosses over the appropriately mixed pizzicato, and the members’ chorus on top of the rich bass trap beat, bring the song out in a desperate yet ecstatic way.

〈You deceive me, oh traitor.〉

〈Vain promises, we are sinners.〉

And in the highlight that came back, the vocals of Yu Ga-eul, who can be called a genius, burst out loud for the first time in this song.

〈 At the end of this song, we are traitors.〉

“”…””

Everyone took their hands off the fan and typing board and stared blankly at the overwhelming talent.

“Yes, she has been a traitor of Revolutionary Girl up to this point.”

The song that felt like a moment stopped and the moment I came to my senses, their performance was over.

Choi Jeong-woo applauded unconsciously.

Usually, these press showcase sites are filled with only clicking shutter sounds and crackling keyboard sounds in the silence, without any response or reaction to the idols’ high-quality music videos, teasers, or so-called charming charms.

Even when they put on a passionate performance, they don’t applaud. Unless it’s one of the three major broadcasting stations, where reporters have to pay attention to singers.

However, as if that perception was wrong, the showcase was filled with applause from reporters after the performance.

The junior, who was cheering with excitement and clapping his hands with a flushed face, asked Jeongwoo Choi.

“What did you think of Senior Jeongwoo?”

In response to his junior’s question, Choi Jeong-woo clicked his tongue and gave a general comment.

“These guys will definitely show up, right?”

***

“… “I think the producer’s package has arrived.”

Seo-Ah Yoon, a member of Alcast, who is really close to her official debut, spoke carefully to Jong-Hoon Cheon, the main producer of SS.

Cheon Jong-hoon, who received the package handed over by Yoon Seo-ah somewhat harshly, spoke emotionlessly.

“Yunseo, do you have time for this? Have you done all the personal training listed on the schedule?”

To Cheon Jong-hoon’s sudden pressure, Yoon Seo-ah responded with vigor.

“Yes! “I showed up about two hours early in the morning and already finished everything.”

“Then go ahead and do one more cycle.”

“Yes! I understand!”

Cheon Jong-hoon sighed as he watched Yun Seo-ah untie the training jersey her tied around her waist and put it on in order to start training right away.

“Except vocal training. Because neck care is very important now.”

After hearing her her words her her her, Yun Seo Ah laughed and spoke again.

“Yes, I understand!”

After leaving a lively answer, Seo-ah Yoon disappeared from her seat for additional training.

“… “I still don’t know if it was right to turn that guy into Alcest.”

Lily, Coco, Amy, Yunjeong and finally midwinter. That was the completed appearance of the Alcest 5-member group that Jong-Hoon Cheon had envisioned. However, thanks to a series of incidents led by Sun Taeyang, the plan was foiled. He had to give up Midwinter, which was so dear to his heart.

If it had been Cheon Jong-hoon before that incident, he would have changed Alcest into a 4-member group. However, as he felt distrustful of the management of the existing 4 members, he chose Yoon Seo-ah, who had the highest scores in personality and sociability among the trainees, as the 5th member. Recruited. Even though it was somewhat different from the Alcest color he had hoped for.

“It has already been decided, so there is nothing we can do about it. It doesn’t seem like it’s ineffective.”

As expected from SS, Yoon Seo-ah became the leader of the team and stably led the exclusive and unstable Lily, Coco, Amy, and Yoon-jeong. At least in that respect, Cheon Jong-hun was also satisfied.

Moreover, she had already completed all of her recording, filming, and choreography with her participation. To leave her out now would be difficult for even her main producer to get the consent of her team. So she thought more about whether she would be a good fit for her Alcast. It would be meaningless.

Jonghun Cheon chose to erase those thoughts of her and focus on his delivery to her.

He entered the office and carefully opened the package.

And Girl Revolution’s first album, pre-ordered by Two Bear, was revealed.

“… “You put a lot of effort into the package design.”

Cheon Jong-Hoon watched the album slowly as if analyzing it.

It was an action that would make anyone shake their head for the producer of a girl group whose debut is scheduled to take place in less than a week.

Naturally, leisurely analyzing and appreciating the albums of other girl groups was a far cry from what he should be doing now.

“… This isn’t something I do because I can’t distinguish between public and private matters. This is something you do because you need to know your enemy so you can deal with it properly. Rather, it is something that a producer must take responsibility for.”

However, Cheon Jong-hun continued to appreciate it, making excuses even though no one was listening.

“First of all, there are no flaws in terms of composition or design.”

To be honest, it was a luxurious composition and design that made me doubt whether there was an intention to make money beyond the expression that there were no defects, but the arrogant Cheon Jong-hoon expressed it that way.

After skipping the table of contents for now and finishing appreciating the package, Cheon Jong-hoon took out the CD and carefully placed it on a top-of-the-line player. And he started playing.

I wonder if it was true that the included songs were created under the leadership of James O, as I had heard through rumors, and not only the title, but all four songs were of a quality that would have made them kneel down and use them as titles if they were other idols. Indeed, his reputation was true. To ensure that the mixing quality was not lacking, the unique vocals of Girl Revolution members, including main vocalist Gaeul, were included in a very attractive way.

But Cheon Jong-hun was disappointed.

‘… Wait, why am I disappointed?’

While listening to the fourth song, Cheon Jong-hoon, who was shocked by the sentiment that suddenly came to his mind, stopped the song and continued thinking.

‘It’s true that I don’t like the work of a guy named James Oh. Because that guy is trying to make art, not music for the system. That method easily falls apart the moment inspiration runs out. But that doesn’t mean I can deny that the quality of those songs is the best. There is no reason for me to be disappointed. … But why was I disappointed?’

Jong-Hoon Cheon felt doubtful and played the player again. And the moment he finished the fourth song and the information about the fifth song came to mind, he realized why he felt disappointed.

Track 05 Albatross – Duration 02:58. Composer/Seon Taeyang, Lyricist/Seon Taeyang.

“… Haha. Yes, you shouldn’t be left out.”

Cheon Jong-hun was waiting for that name.