Now That I Have Become a Woman, I Am a Vtuber - Chapter 554
Han Se-ryeong’s recording took longer than expected.
“Please try that part again.”
[Ah yes…!]
Since the parts had not been finalized yet, the composer took his time having her try out every part and provided feedback.
“Who was this episode’s YouTube guest?”
At first, she was focused and practiced seriously, but as it extended beyond 30 minutes and into an hour, the atmosphere gradually turned into a chatty one.
And since Seol Woo-yeon and Kim Ha-yeon were from the same group, it naturally became a situation where I was being questioned by the two of them.
“It was Yoon-seong from Beastz. Do you know each other?”
It would make sense for the two of them to have met Kang Yoon-seong, although their agencies might be different, both are famous idols.
“Oh really? Senior Yoon-seong?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
“Wow… I need to pay attention to him.”
However, the response was better than I expected. Is she a fan of Kang Yoon-seong?
Considering their ages, both of them were likely aware of Kang Yoon-seong even before they became idols since he had already peaked long ago.
“By the way, you both have a connection… Ah, you appeared in the same drama.”
“Right.”
There’s no avoiding the fact that Kang Yoon-seong and I have a certain connection. After all, we have three overlapping projects, right?
The movie score, credits, and now the drama that was released on OTT.
In terms of Kang Yoon-seong’s career, I’m practically always involved.
“I’m jealous that you know Senior Yoon-seong…”
When Seol Woo-yeon looked at me enviously at the mention of my connection with Kang Yoon-seong, it seemed she had a crush on him, just as I had suspected.
“I guess Yoon-seong is quite popular.”
“Totally.”
Well, thinking back, it’s no surprise that he’s popular. He’s the leader of a popular idol group like Beastz, and he has a good personality.
During the last recording, it seemed like he took good care of his juniors as well.
“Then how about appearing on the channel where Senior Yoon-seong is featured?”
“Excuse me?”
“You could come out as the next guest.”
Given the timing, I subtly attempted to recruit them as guests.
“Uh… my schedule is fine.”
“Perfect, how about you, Ha-yeon?”
“Me? I’m fine too.”
“Then it’s settled, you and Se-ryeong can come together.”
The unit is set to be officially revealed soon, so it’d be nice to promote it by appearing on YouTube.
“Um, that sounds good!”
“I think it would be fun to go.”
“Is everyone in agreement?”
It seems my appeal worked. Both of them nodded and expressed their agreement.
I don’t have to worry about the next guests.
Moreover, since I’m the eldest, it’s definitely more comfortable. If I were younger, I would have been more cautious about making this suggestion.
Age is a powerful thing in the youth-centric entertainment industry.
Is this what Anna feels like? Being appreciated by the younger idols isn’t so bad after all.
Well, anyway.
As we continued chatting, Han Se-ryeong’s recording was gradually coming to an end.
“Okay, great. You did well.”
[Is it, finished?]
“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”
[Finally….]
With the composer’s sign-off, Han Se-ryeong stepped out of the soundproof room, weary.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Uh….”
She looked like it had been a tough recording session as she plopped down onto the sofa.
“Alright, the next person can come in.”
“Yes…!”
Afterward, at the composer’s command, who had just shaken off one popular idol, Kim Ha-yeon quickly stood up for her turn.
“I’ll go now…!”
“Okay, do well!”
Seeing her make eye contact with Seol Woo-yeon, who was from the same group, as she entered the soundproof room, I turned to Seol Woo-yeon and asked.
“How’s Ha-yeon’s vocals?”
“Ha-yeon? She’s really good.”
“Hm, really?”
I was tempted to jokingly ask how good I must be if I managed to become the main vocalist over someone like Kim Ha-yeon, but I kept my mouth shut, thinking that might put pressure on Seol Woo-yeon.
…There are downsides to being older. I can’t joke around easily.
Anyway, as Kim Ha-yeon went into the soundproof room…
“When did Soo-hyun arrive?”
“Me? Uh, about an hour ago.”
“You got here early… When I regained my focus while recording, I noticed you sitting there.”
The conversation bloomed again with one member swapped out.
“Though I must say, Composer Kang Woo-hyeon’s feedback is pretty intense…”
“Watching you record made me nervous too…”
“He’s known for being tough.”
With the composer focused on the song through his headset, it became an environment where we could converse comfortably without him noticing.
“I also got thoroughly raked over the coals a while back.”
“Even you, Soo-hyun?”
“I was practically remodeled.”
My vocals feel like they were tailored to fit the composer’s needs. Maybe it’s an 80% composer, 20% Hyeon-su situation?
But it’s quite clear that he talked openly about his experience behind my back.
Well, it’s not like someone would mind such comments.
“Ha-yeon, let’s do it again.”
[Yes….]
“Let’s be more careful with the tail ends…”
Even now, he was providing very sharp feedback.
“Well, it feels good to be recording…”
“We’ll finalize the parts and re-record it though.”
“Oh.”
After that, I kept watching as Kim Ha-yeon got put through the wringer with some casual conversation.
Still, she’s better than Han Se-ryeong, right? She’s the main dancer and lead vocalist in the team, and she sings quite well.
While I was getting nervous over an unexpected dark horse since I focused solely on our diva Seol Woo-yeon…
“Hey, Soo-hyun….”
Han Se-ryeong, who was sitting next to me, spoke cautiously.
“Oh, yes? What is it?”
“Um… hasn’t Kyung-seok oppa come with you?”
“Excuse me? Oh.”
What was she being so careful about, and it turned out to be about Park Kang-seok.
“He doesn’t have a schedule today, so he didn’t come.”
“Oh, I see….”
But hadn’t we already finished talking about Park Kang-seok?
Upon hearing he didn’t come, she visibly seemed disappointed.
“I’ll bring him next time.”
“Huh? Oh, you don’t have to…”
“Well, it’ll make things easier for the manager if he’s here.”
Seeing her look so disappointed, I thought I should bring Park Kang-seok next time.
Although he might feel a bit uncomfortable.
Is this a fruitless thought? Wouldn’t I want to receive the affection of an idol like Han Se-ryeong?
If I were in his position, I would have embraced it.
Clearly, my brain is overwhelmed with muscle mass.
Well, anyway.
While we were conversing, before I knew it, Kim Ha-yeon emerged from the soundproof room looking exhausted.
“They said the next person can come in…”
“Oh, it’s my turn.”
Since it was my turn after Kim Ha-yeon, I quickly stood up from my seat. To be honest, I had been waiting for this moment.
It’s exhausting just waiting around.
“Good luck!”
“I’ll do well.”
With Han Se-ryeong’s encouragement, I stepped into the soundproof room.
…I haven’t been here in a while. The last time was over a year ago.
[Have you prepared well?]
“Ah yes.”
As I put on the headset ready in the soundproof room, the composer’s voice came through.
…Hearing him like this makes me nervous all over again.
However, having seen the others falter before me, I steeled myself.
“Please start right away.”
[Understood.]
Then, the melody of the new song that I had grown tired of hearing over the past few days began to play, and I closed my eyes, naturally spitting out the lyrics that came to mind.
**
This new song is a childish one comparing love to a toy.
In a way, being an idol allows for such a song.
When singing, I need to immerse myself fully as an idol.
For the genuinely cutesy parts, I’ll have to mix in some nasal sounds to sound more delicate.
Meanwhile, for the vocal highlight moments, I need to switch to a powerful delivery.
Even during the sections where the tension lowers, I need to adjust my emotions accordingly.
Maybe it’s because this song was created by the three of us: the composer, Jeong-hoon, and Lee Kang-jun.
The features of the three are embedded in the song, making it quite challenging to perform.
Thinking about coordinating dance moves with the song already makes me feel dizzy.
But since we’re a four-member unit, it should be a bit easier.
Anyway.
After fully completing the song in the soundproof room…
[Hmm…]
I waited for the composer’s reaction beyond the glass wall.
I wonder what he thinks. I’ve been practicing tirelessly for the past few days.
Nevertheless, the long absence from this kind of work made me worry…
[You did well.]
To my surprise, I received a positive review.
“Then what were your expectations?”
[Well, since you hadn’t done this in a while, I figured it would be rusty.]
“Ahaha, I practiced a lot.”
Trying to hide the grin forming at the unexpected praise, I responded nonchalantly.
In moments like this, you have to be confident. Our diva is watching from behind that glass wall.
[But you matched the unexpected parts quite well.]
“Is that so?”
[Yes, I didn’t know you could do it that delicately.]
“Ahaha….”
It seemed the composer had momentarily forgotten, but regardless of how he views me, I’m also someone who doubles as an actor.
I’m confident in my tone and diction.
In the past, I would have never imagined delivering something so delicate, but I’ve gained a lot of experience as an actor over the years.
Putting a theory into practice is no longer hard for me.
[It seems I underestimated you.]
“Chuckle….”
It appears he’s pleased with my performance. This means I might get more parts.
Even though it’s just a four-member unit.
Still, dividing one song into four parts is significant.
So it’s all about how many important parts you get in a snippet of just over four minutes.
Such is the nature of being an idol.
I can only imagine the competitive atmosphere in actual groups as they fiercely battle it out.
In the midst of secretive tactics, they’re probably sneaking around, even treating each other to cola right before practice as part of their intricate duels.
The entertainment industry is tough indeed.
But, more importantly…
Given the positive feedback, is he going to skip further remarks and just let this slide?
Just as the earlier members were scrutinized, the other members might start to see me in a relatively more respectful light…
[Now, let’s move on to feedback.]
“Yes….”
…I doubt there won’t be any further critiques. Maybe I performed even better than they expected.
Anyway.
I too eventually got thoroughly gauged by the composer afterward.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Yes….”
I stepped out of the soundproof room, clearly exhausted.
“It’s tiring to do this after such a long time…”
“But you were the first to finish!”
“That doesn’t really comfort me….”
Indeed, I received feedback as if it were my first recording.
During the last recording over a year ago, there was almost no feedback.
It seems that the gap really made a difference.
Well, anyway.
“Next person can come in.”
“Understood…!”
With my turn over, it was finally time for the diva Seol Woo-yeon to record.
Hmm… I wonder how she’ll sing.
Though I’ve heard she’s a diva, I’ve never actually heard her sing, so I’m looking forward to it.
Thus, I settled myself comfortably on the sofa and observed her recording.
Soon,
[Ahhhhh!!!]
I was left speechless witnessing her powerfully belting out high notes.
…Okay.
I mean, I have a versatile style.
You could argue our fields are quite different, hmm.
“Wow… that’s different.”
“…Indeed.”
But.
This feels like I’m singing in a way that perfectly aligns with my imagined idol?
For a moment, I contemplated how the parts might be divided.
Han Se-ryeong would probably handle a rap section according to her position, and Seol Woo-yeon would obviously take on the challenging parts.
Kim Ha-yeon also tends toward the high notes, so she would handle that section.
Thus, what’s left is…
Hmm.
Best not to think about it.
There’s no way they’d assign such parts to someone like me, right?
With the friendship I have with the composer, he will surely value my contributions.
“Excellent work, Woo-yeon.”
[Th-Thank you!]
…Probably.