Chapter 146 You Are the Most Special

en, and the actual viewership doesn't meet expectations, it affects everyone's future, no amount of face-saving or preparation matters.No wonder the crew members and Gang Sin-hyeok both looked as if t...As the first performers to take the stage and also the band that gained massive popularity through "The Music Festival," Hyukoh and Hwang Kwang Hee were greeted with an astonishing welcome. The intense anticipation that had been building for hours among the audience finally found its release. Even while props were still being set up on stage, cheers and screams from below never ceased.

"The Cunning Warehouse" tells the story of a prodigal son who has always lived for himself. At a certain moment, he suddenly realizes "I've been wasting my life, eating myself up," It is a unique style of country song.

The stage for this group, finally named "Five Heavenly Kings," was very well-designed. Various props and a background screen behind them transformed the whole stage into a rural izakaya. There were also many backup dancers pretending to be customers, which looked very interesting.

The style is not very popular, but it's quite interesting.

Ji Jingyuan glanced over it, swaying his head to the rhythm while subjectively evaluating it in his mind. However, he only watched the stage for less than a minute before leaving the dressing room and going with Zheng Hengdun to the lift on the stage floor. While waiting, he double-checked his earpiece.

"LELE~LELELELEON~"

After a while, the first stage ended. After Liu Zaishi’s introduction, the protagonist of this stage, Lee Ji Eun, was probably making her appearance. Waves of cheers and shouts rose up, audible even from down below the stage. At the same time, the director's voice rang out in our ears, "Lift platform, get ready to go on."

Two people, each with a dancer, stood on the platform. After ten seconds, the elevator slowly ascended.

"Ahhh..."

Since Lee Know's appearance, the atmosphere in the entire venue has become much more electrifying.

Although the cheers were not insignificant just now, they were mostly from the audience in the venue releasing the pent-up enthusiasm for the first performance. In terms of popularity and fanbase, hyukoh, who recently rose to fame with a niche music style, along with Hwang Kwang Hee, whose idol career as "Empire" was pitiful, and Lee Ji Eun, the hottest female solo artist on the peninsula at the moment, are still far behind. Not to mention that this lineup also includes Park Seo Joon.

It is estimated that a considerable portion of the audience at the scene were fans of the two individuals, and some may have even come specifically to see them, rather than for the program itself.

And obviously, Lee Ji-eun's sexy style this time, combined with the retro blues music, made the audience very happy. The atmosphere remained very lively even after the music started.

After the first verse, Ji Jingyuan and Zheng Hendung appeared on stage from the elevator on either side. Two backup dancers each holding two potted plants joined them, formally adding to the stage performance.

How can 'Léon: The Professional' be without a potted plant

"Hahaha..."

"Ahhhhh..."

Seeing the two new arrivals, especially Park Jeong-won's unique styling imitating Leon, many couldn't help but laugh and excitedly cheer. Meanwhile, many fans who came to the scene, including Alice, began enthusiastically cheering on her favorite idol.

"Really Matilda and Leon"

"How interesting..."

On the left side of the stage, front row, it's T's stage."

Hearing the captain's cue, Tisosexy kept the energy high throughout the performance with some retro music and fun choreography.

Wow, these two really know how to dance. They're so sexy and free, especially that booty...

Chi Jingyuan, already changed into his new performance attire, watched the close-up on the display with amazement.

After the two performers finished their act, guests from the previous year's, or last year's, song festival performed a special stage. Following that, Yoo Jae-seok, who had changed back into his MC outfit, returned to the hosting stage and began introducing the next program.

“Next stage, they’ll be invited again…”

"From the insistence of lyrical songs and POP songs refusing to give way to each other, to finally reaching a consensus and deciding to perform their songs as a band..."

He was in a suit, looking nothing like the sexy, greasy middle-aged man who had been writhing on stage just moments before. As he spoke, a group of crew members quickly moved onto the stage, setting up instruments like drum kits and plugging them in.

"Finally, today on this stage, we can see how brilliantly they perform."

After saying a few words, Liu Zaishi pointed to the left main stage and shouted passionately: “Please welcome the next group, ‘Reasons Without Reasons’, performing the song ‘House on the Roof’."

At this point, the audience had already seen the three people who had walked onto the stage. Zheng Hengdun was sitting behind the drum set, Lee Ji-eun was holding an electric guitar to the left, and Park Kyung-won stood in the center as the main vocalist. Each of them had a microphone stand in front of them. Just standing there gave off a strong band vibe.

"Ah ah…"

But as soon as they were seen, the crowd erupted in cheers.

"Oh, he's so handsome..."

"Is this the campus style"

"Roar!"

The cheers from the audience nearby constantly reached Zhou Tzuyu's ears, coming in waves from all directions. Even the members beside her couldn't help but gasp in surprise. She blinked her big eyes, a strange sparkle in them, staring at the figure in the center of the stage above.

Reflected in his sparkling eyes, Chi Jingyuan's jet-black hair fell loosely around his face. His gray school uniform suit fit him perfectly, outlining his toned figure from head to toe. The jacket was unbuttoned, revealing a pure white undershirt and a red and black patterned casual tie. He wore white sneakers with red soles.

Standing there, at a glance, many people felt a sense of deja vu from the outfits in the "Roaring" MV. It just felt like that cool boy from the "Roaring" MV had walked out of the screen again, completely different from the somewhat comical outfit he wore on stage during the "Leon" performance.

Whoever looks at it, only feels a vivid first love template of a girl appearing before their eyes. The strong impact brought by appearance and clothing also makes many fans and viewers unable to help but exclaim in astonishment.

IU, who was also dressed in a high school uniform, looked similar to a sailor outfit with a dark skirt that gave off a youthful vibe. Zheng Hengdun wore a striped shirt tucked into his pants, aside from the prominent belt and specially worn gold-rimmed glasses, giving him the appearance of an energetic headmaster.

This "school band" immediately gave everyone a feeling like nothing they had ever experienced before.

"He's so handsome..."

Sun Caiying whispered another sigh of sympathy to her, this was already the third or fourth time she said it.

Chou Tzu-yu lightly nodded in response, but inwardly she was very approving.

"It's started."

Someone had whispered a suggestion, and several people instantly stopped talking, their attention now focused on the performance that was about to begin.

After Park Bo-young's stage, Tice's main task for today can be said to be completed. After relaxing, he can completely watch the following performances with an attitude of appreciation and enjoyment. Although not explicitly stated, in fact, this group by Ji Seong-won is the stage that several girls are most looking forward to.

After all, being visually oriented is a pretty common trait.

Soon, the stage lights gradually dimmed, plunging the surrounding area into darkness, leaving only a few brilliant tail lights to illuminate and highlight the three main characters.

While Chi Jingyuan took the microphone from its stand and sat down on a pillar-shaped stool placed by the stagehands, stretching his legs casually.

As the piano melody drifted in his ears, he lowered his head slightly and sang into the microphone the first line of "", a song that countless people had been eagerly anticipating:

You said you wanted to see the stars, and pulled me along with you.

The moonlight suddenly shone into my eyes.

"Everything looks up in the sky."

But there wasn't a single star in the sky.

A gentle voice spread through the venue via speakers, the melodious tone sounding mellow and tender. She was reciting story-like lyrics, as if softly humming a memorable tale.

The first verse of this song has a clear lyrical style that is very different from the band's usual style, but the audience doesn't seem surprised at all. Anyone who has seen "Song Festival" would know that this is because Ji-won, in order to match IU's vocals and enrich the song and stage effects, specifically transformed the first verse into a lyrical style with a new arrangement.

At that time, many people were very much looking forward to the show after seeing it, and now they are finally hearing the official performance live.

The lyrics and melody combined create a faint melancholic atmosphere that surrounds the area, and Ji Jingyuan's soft and gentle singing further enhances this mood, causing the audience in the venue to become unconsciously quiet for a while.

Meanwhile, Zhou Tzuyu was stunned after hearing the first few lines. Besides the melody being unexpectedly pleasant, she felt that these lyrics were strangely familiar...

Have you heard that before

"I won't leave you alone, so that the moon is no longer lonely."

Just as she intently watched the stage, her ears pricked up to hear the lyrics more clearly, Chi Kyung-won finished singing the last line of the first verse. As the last syllable ended, the tempo of the entire song suddenly accelerated. Jeong Hyeong-don behind her struck a powerful drumbeat, and Lee Ji-eun began plucking the strings with fervor. At the same time, the originally dim lights around them all suddenly blazed to life, showering the stage in a kaleidoscope of colors, making it resemble an explosion of fireworks.

And Chi Jingyuan also stood up directly from the stool and took a step forward. The gentle voice just now suddenly changed, becoming agitated in an instant:

You said you wanted to look at the stars, holding my hand.

"Sitting cross-legged on the rooftop bathed in the glow of the setting sun."

But there wasn't a single star in the sky.

"It's okay, please illuminate my entire universe."

The sudden change in rhythm, lighting, and melody completely transformed the mood of the entire song. The immersive atmosphere created by the lyrical beginning vanished in an instant, replaced by a surge of energy from the powerful band accompaniment and the magnetically passionate vocals. In just a few seconds, the entire concert venue exploded with excitement.

Even the changes in rhythm and tempo, as well as the contrast between the ballad and band sections, created a more intense atmosphere than usual.

After listening to the first verse, chorus, and bridge, one can already tell the general level of a song. At this moment, the audience feels an unparalleled sense of joy and excitement. This song immediately makes people feel good. The melody is catchy and makes people want to tap their feet and hum along. The lyrics are also excellent. They are not just a simple pile-up of words and excessive use of onomatopoeia. Like modern poetry, the beautiful phrases seem to narrate a beautiful love story.

The sentimental beginning at the front sounds a bit sad, giving people a feeling of loneliness like a breakup with a lover. But now it's extremely lively and dazzling, full of the feeling of being in love.

Many viewers at this moment felt a powerful joy, as if all the anticipation they had been building up for so long was finally rewarded. They couldn't help but stand up, sway their heads and bodies to the rhythm of the music, clapping along until their hands ached without even realizing it.

But one person was an exception, sitting in the front row on the left side of the stage. Zhou Tzuyu, who was beside Sun Caiying, seemed to be lost in thought, standing there blankly. She was worlds apart from her lively companions waving their hands and the audience around her, who were practically jumping with excitement.

After seriously listening to the lyrics of the chorus, she had just hummed along for two lines when she suddenly remembered where that heart-wrenching familiarity came from.

How do you know I like dogs

Because you said it many times before.

"Where are all the stars tonight" She looked up at the surrounding night sky, feeling a little disappointed. "There aren't any..."

"It's hard to see stars in the city."

"What a pity."

Have you been watching too much TV Why don't you find a rooftop and sit up there to enjoy the moon

"Go, go!"

This year's birthday night was deeply etched in her memory. Scene after scene replayed in her mind: the joyride, the conversations, the gifts, the strolls. Even the lazy, nonchalant expression Pool Jeong-won had when he talked about it back then was vividly clear.

Then, thinking back to the stage I'm seeing now and the lyrics I'm hearing.

So that's what you mean

After a moment of hesitation and bewilderment, Zhou Tzuyu, who had already figured out the origin of this song "Rooftop," felt her body heat up as if suddenly. Her face, which was already flushed due to the hot temperature and atmosphere, deepened in color inadvertently.

But she no longer cared, or perhaps she didn't notice them anymore. At this time, she only had her strangely luminous eyes, staring unblinkingly at the stage just within reach, listening to the song that made her blood race.

"Rather than flirtatious words, I'd rather spend the whole day telling you my true feelings."

Compared to adorable cats, you're more like a little dog waiting for me.

"On this planet, you are the most special."

"...

" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

The entire audience was hyped by this song. Park Ji-won's smooth rap echoed around, the rhythmic beats and crystal-clear pronunciation, coupled with the lyrics that made your face flush and your heart race, kept playing in everyone's ears.

In his suit, Kiyoi was singing their song with intense focus and dedication. He occasionally gestured along to the rhythm, smiled at the camera, and elicited cheers and screams from the audience, further heating up the atmosphere.

While Lee Ji-eun and Jung Hyeon-dun focused on playing their instruments while singing their parts, this impromptu trio radiated charm onstage as they followed the captivating melody.

The paths we have walked are like the tracks of stars in motion.

"I will walk with you along that path... Please remember me."

Every line of the lyrics sounded poetic and loving to Zhou Tzuyu's ears, straightforward yet profound. Each sentence seemed to be speaking to her, but it also felt like something written casually, unrelated to her.

She simply couldn't tell at this moment.

She could only feel her heart beating faster and faster, as if it had reached a tacit understanding with the melody of the song, making it impossible for her to control her emotions. "Calm down and just listen to the music," this was simply impossible to do...

"Girl, I don't know why!"

As the final verse before the chorus began, Chi Jingyuan sang a short English lyric with consecutive high notes in a rising key. Suddenly, at the front of the stage, several bursts of fireworks shot skyward, exploding into dazzling blooms in the night sky. These colorful fireworks not only captivated the audience but also lifted the atmosphere of the entire concert to an unprecedented peak.

Many in the crowd were already on their feet, swaying to the beat and singing along with gusto. Even though this was the first time they'd heard the song, by the final chorus the entire audience was singing together.

Even if the lyrics aren't entirely clear, you can still sing along and shout along.

Regardless of anything else, the passion in people's hearts drives the audience to want to participate.

Fans were also wildly waving their glow sticks and cheering banners, making the event seem like a solo concert for this trio.

So close that even Tice, who usually sits calmly in his seat, couldn't help but stand up. It was clear he loved this song! Sun Caixing and Park Ji-hyo were already standing and singing along with the crowd. Even Nami beside them seemed to be caught up in the excitement. Her face flushed red as she watched the stage, waving her hands excitedly.

The fervent atmosphere could be felt even from the resting room at midfield. Park Jin-young, along with the guests and MCs, were speechless in front of the camera, their eyes wide with astonishment as they looked at each other in disbelief. They were all taken aback by the intensity of the scene.

Some might be business-related reactions, but some are not.

"Wow, ah qingjia, that's amazing!"

"This is what the Song Festival is all about!"

And at this moment, the stage for this song finally came to an end. Under everyone's gaze, Ji Jingyuan sang out the last line of lyrics:

"But there wasn't a single star in the sky."

"It's okay, just light up my entire universe."

Screams erupted, cheers thundered, and the excited roars were deafening.

But Tzuyu, who was still sitting in her seat, suddenly felt that the surroundings had become eerily quiet and empty.

She pursed her lips and, with clear eyes reflecting the glittering stage lights, gazed at Ji-won, who had just finished his performance. He was turning back to shake hands with Lee Know and Jeong Han, smiling as he prepared to take his bows.

You still say I'm watching too much TV

Who is coming up with these depressing TV plotlines...

Ugh, why are you doing this…

Is this song really because of me...written for me

The lyrics before should be correct, but what about the ones after

Yes, isn't it

The stage was a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, the temperature hot and charged with excitement. The audience was enthusiastic and unrestrained, while the night sky was dark and profound.

All the emotions and smiles were immersed in the boisterous and noisy crowd, but meanwhile, I focused my gaze on you alone.

(The End)h Kim Jun-myeon and Park Chan-lyeol like the others. He just stayed in the separated backstage lounge, squinting his eyes and resting, waiting for the ceremony to begin.Come on!As six o'clock approach...