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Filming the music video.

It’s not really that grand. Right now, I’m singing in the recording studio, and there are cameras all around capturing me.

There’s one staff member holding a camera right in front of me.

“Is there really nothing else to do besides recording?”

But even while filming, I can’t help but wonder—aren’t music videos supposed to be a bit more spectacular?

So, I asked the cinematographer that the composer brought along, and the middle-aged director shook his head and said, “I was worried too, but it seems like it’ll be enough.”

Well, if he thinks so, then who am I to argue?

Since an expert said that, I nodded appropriately.

“By the way, you’re not nervous in front of the camera at all?”

“Oh, well….”

I’ve filmed on movie sets before, so this feels pretty chill to me. Wouldn’t it be weirder if I was tense?

“Alright, I’ll start singing now.”

This is both a filming location and a recording space, so I have to sing properly.

I could just use the pre-recorded track, but singing my part during the music video will bring it to life, so I’ve planned to do that ahead of time.

I’m confident I can sing this just like in the track.

How much did I practice when I was recording this song?

Even if I sing it now, it will almost resemble the original track.

…Maybe.

“Okay, we’re rolling.”

And so, serious filming in the recording studio began.

The new song ‘Turning Point’.

This is a track that composer Kang Woo-hyeon has always wanted to create but couldn’t get around to for quite some time due to the lack of a suitable person.

It’s a little different from Korean pop or Japanese J-pop.

It’s like a pop song, filled with English lyrics and is quite challenging.

The lyrics, just like the title of the song, tell the story of a woman standing at a fork in the road making a choice, where the first and second verses reveal the futures of two different choices made by the woman.

Not only do I have to control my emotions, but the tone is important too. But who am I?

The vocal powerhouse Miro.

This is a piece of cake for me…

“Just a moment. Let’s do it again. You can be less conscious of the camera.”

“…Yes.”

Okay, let’s do it twice.

Yeah, twice should be quick…

“Hold on, you said you wrote the song, right? Wasn’t that a slip just now?”

“I’ll try again….”

The last two tries were like practice.

Sure, I admit I made a mistake, but the third Miro who got corrected twice won’t make a mistake again…

“Just once more….”

“I got it.”

For the fourth try…

“Just a little more.”

The fifth was really different…

“The angle is a bit….”

The sixth…

“Ugh, that’s disappointing….”

“…Wait, give me a second. This is too intense?”

On the seventh try, those words slipped out involuntarily.

What’s so hard about this recording that there were six NGs?

I didn’t even have that many mistakes when I filmed a movie.

In response to my dissatisfaction, it was the composer, who was crossing his arms, that replied.

“Uh… Kim Soo-hyun.”

Although it was the cinematographer who cut in, the composer also intervened quite a bit.

“Yes?”

“How much did you practice after recording the track?”

“Um… cough.”

Now that I think of it, did I practice after completing the track?

Well… I’ve sung in the shower occasionally, but not separately….

“This is a particularly challenging song. To perform live, regular practice is essential. Plus, you lack experience, Soo-hyun, so that’s why there are slip-ups.”

“Ah, I see…”

I felt a bit embarrassed by the composer’s critique.

I came in confidently, but now I’m blushing.

Still…

“I’m pretty, so let it slide. Besides, it’s an easy music video to shoot.”

“….”

What kind of artist would try to skate through a music video like this? Huh?

“Just kidding, I’ll give it my all.”

“…Soo-hyun, please be careful—your jokes don’t sound very joking.”

Anyhow.

If I have many mistakes, can’t I just fix them quickly?

I’m Miro, the vocal genius sent from the heavens, so I can fix this in no time.

With that, I dove back into filming the music video.

**

“…That took a while.”

“….”

The filming of the music video wrapped up just as it was getting dark outside.

Hmm, it’s winter, so the sun sets early?

If it were summer, it would still be somewhat bright.

“Haha, but we finished it today, so isn’t that okay?”

“If you think so….”

“Ahem.”

I didn’t expect it to take this long.

It’s a bit embarrassing.

“But didn’t the music video turn out well?”

After countless NGs, the cameraman just showed me the result.

At first, I was uncertain about shooting, but seeing the results, it looked good to me.

Once it’s been edited a few times, it could totally be used as a music video.

“Yes, I’m satisfied with the music video.”

The composer seemed to think the same, nodding his head.

Seeing that made me suddenly question something.

“But is a music video like this really okay?”

“Yes?”

“No, it’s just… since it’s a song you wanted, shouldn’t we have filmed it a bit more grandly…? That kind of crossed my mind.”

Isn’t it a song he always wanted to release? I know I shouldn’t be saying this since I wasn’t even planning for a music video, but I still wonder if something this minor is fine.

“If I wanted it done grandly, would we be shooting it like this?”

In response to my question, the composer asked, his expression not changing at all.

“Uh… um….”

If the composer had suggested that we shoot a music video in a truly grand manner like others, would I have gone along with it?

As I mentally ran a simulation in my head… hmm….

“…Honestly, I think I would have.”

Somehow, I feel like I would have.

It’s because I’ve received so much from the composer.

“If you say that after shooting, then what do I do?”

“Ahem, um… should we shoot again? Prepare a set?”

Hearing my response, the composer, rarely breaking into a smile, shook his head.

“No, this is enough for me.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“Yes, we should announce it as soon as the music video is complete.”

Announce it immediately?

I thought it would take longer since we’ve been delaying it so far, but this is unexpected.

“Right away? I thought you might delay it a bit more.”

“Well, preparations are mostly done, and besides, Miro is somewhat trending now, isn’t she? We should take advantage of that.”

Oh, for the composer to leverage me like this.

That feels like a different sensation.

I’ve only ever received help from him.

It seems that excessive hype can help like this.

“If that’s the case….”

“I’ll let you know as soon as the music video is complete.”

“Yes.”

But for real, the thought of an immediate announcement feels strange.

When was it that I first received that proposal? I can’t even remember anymore.

“Shall we go have dinner now?”

“Oh wow, now….”

“Stop joking around. I have a kid too.”

“Ahem, okay. Are you treating us to something delicious?”

Speaking of which, I’ve only been eating delivery food; isn’t this the first time we’re dining together?

It feels like it’s about time to oil up my stomach again.

“Since I pulled a pillar for the music video, shouldn’t you treat me, Soo-hyun?”

“Okay, I’ll treat you.”

If you put it that way, I’ve got a bit of money.

Lately, my views have been skyrocketing, so my YouTube income is quite substantial.

“I’m just kidding. I’ll treat as usual.”

“I was just joking about treating too.”

“…Really?”

“Of course not.”

Did I really think that way?

Today, I guess I’ll sneak off claiming I need the restroom and pay the bill.

With that, I had dinner with the composer and returned home.

***

The short vacation is over.

I didn’t initially write such an extended period in the break announcement.

If I don’t broadcast, I have nothing to do.

Sigh, in moments like this, I really feel like a workaholic.

If there are any virtual YouTubers who work this diligently, come out and show yourself.

[Long time no see.]

-You’re back

-Finally here

-We’ve been waiting

-Don’t ever disappear again…

Even though it’s been a while since I started this broadcast, the rate at which the viewers are coming in is pretty impressive. Were they all waiting?

“Did you all wait long?”

-Yes

-Yes

-I waited

“Um.”

Although the chat looks somewhat decent now, just moments ago, the community I saw was still getting heated.

Even if I dive into hiding, it won’t die down.

This is all Hyeon-su’s fault.

He should have just released the album.

He spent time promoting with variety shows before the album release, and even after that, he kept doing more variety shows to keep promoting.

With his face always on TV, the hype isn’t really diffusing, is it?

Well, maybe Hyeon-su felt guilty, as he reached out and tried to give me something substantial, but I turned him down.

It feels a bit inappropriate to receive things like that.

In the long run, it’s also something beneficial for me.

But today should be fine.

“During my break, I prepared something for you all.”

-Oh

-What is it?

-If it’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms, I’m really dead

“Hey, what do you take me for?”

Romance of the Three Kingdoms, huh….

Of course, it was a candidate thought, but I canceled it.

If I did too much of that, my existing viewers might explode with rage, right?

And anyhow, once my new song comes out, I might have to take another break, so I wanted to do what everyone wanted today.

“Do you see this list?”

-Nothing’s written down.

-Are we supposed to fill it out?

-Hah, lol, I opened the café

-I’m going to write a recommendation

Oh no, that’s not it.

Have I really not prepared enough until now?

Just seeing them mention going to post a recommendation in the café made me chuckle.

Well, rather than explaining, showing directly is quicker.

I wrote the titles of songs I had prepared on the list and played the MR.

-???

-Is this real?

Was the last one Christmas? Well, it’s about time to give it a shot.

And about the trolls…

Well, from what I saw last time, they seem to be doing decently.

“Alright, Miro’s karaoke broadcast begins now.”

While I’m thinning out some trolls, I can also absorb a few of their viewers too, can’t I?

 

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