Chapter 61
Next was the stage for Team <Midday Summer>.
Seo Baekyeong, Lee Gyeong-ah, Lee Juseon, Park Haeun, Shin Yuhyeon, and Bang Suin. These six people created <Summer Breeze>.
It was a typical summer season song by a girl idol group that had been a big hit a few years ago.
A refreshing, upbeat dance track.
Go Go Let’s go
Under the opal-colored sky,
You and I on the sapphire sea.
Go Go beach girl
“Refreshing.”
“This concept suits Juseon really well. Recently, Juseon has this bright energy, and it really fits her.”
“Everyone shines the most when they do what suits them.”
The fans, Buddak and Prism Homma, watched the stage for a moment with content smiles.
Even though this was a stage without their favorite idol, they weren’t uninterested.
They were just watching with nervous anticipation.
In a way, it felt more comfortable to watch, and they liked it for that reason.
“Baekyeong looks great again today.”
“How does he dance so well?”
“I used to not understand the whole ‘dance line’ thing. As long as you don’t mess up the choreography, does it really matter how well you dance? But after seeing Baekyeong, I completely changed my mind.”
“Right? He moves so smoothly, but there’s still power in every movement.”
“Even though we’re dancing the same moves, he makes it look effortless.”
“But when I try to follow, it turns into some weird awkward moves.”
They chuckled together, empathizing.
Indeed, a main dancer.
They nodded in agreement.
“By the way, there used to be rumors that Cheong couldn’t dance at all.”
Colors was a large entertainment company with a lot of trainees, so the public was always curious about them.
Of course, if you knew the inside gossip about the trainees, you’d be considered a super fan of Colors.
One of the famous rumors was about Yoon Cheong.
“There was a trainee who dropped out of another agency’s debut group as a main vocal and moved to Colors. The reason for dropping out was because she couldn’t dance at all and had no flair. But she’s still appearing on this survival show. They say her singing is amazing.”
When they first heard these rumors, no one thought Yoon Cheong would become this popular.
But look at her now.
As it turned out, she was a well-rounded talent.
“Amazing. I didn’t even care about Cheong at first because of those rumors, but when she and Baekyeong danced together in the first episode…”
“Seeing them together was pure joy. They danced so well!”
“A main vocalist dancing almost as well as the main dancer? That’s incredible…”
“Cheong really has the Colors look, doesn’t she? She has that mysterious beauty with a hint of seductiveness…”
If Yoon Cheong heard them, she would probably be shocked, but the two fans happily laughed at their gossip.
“She’s even a visual goddess.”
“Yeah, it’s basically a sign to start stanning her.”
Starting with a story about Baekyeong, it always ended up being about Yoon Cheong.
And so, the 3-minute refreshing and lively performance ended.
“Even though the choreography is relatively simple… the fact they managed to practice it all in one day is really impressive.”
“They must have practiced it before, right?”
“Yeah, if not, that would be insane.”
They both found out after the broadcast that the performance was, indeed, one they had only practiced in one day.
“But no one’s skills are lacking.”
“Even though they’re rookies!”
“Our trainees didn’t have any choreography, right? What if we’re falling behind? I’m worried that flashy performances show better on TV.”
“I was worried about that too. But! I know Cheong will handle it well! Even so…”
Just as the two of them were worrying like true fans, the production staff finished setting up five standing microphones and five chairs.
“Wow, it looks like they’re starting.”
The five trainees sat down in their respective spots.
The order was: Kim Geum, Yeon Ju-hong, Kim Ryeo-yu, Ryu Bora, and Yoon Cheong.
Yoon Cheong was the only one holding a guitar.
“This is crazy.”
This concept was completely different from the previous one.
Before, they had all worn bright, girlish dresses, but now they were all dressed in simple white t-shirts and jeans.
Only Yoon Cheong and Kim Ryeo-yu wore thin checkered shirts.
“This looks so much better. It feels like casual wear.”
“Seriously. I’m going crazy… whose idea was this?”
Ding.
When Yoon Cheong strummed her guitar, the fans screamed.
Yoon Cheong’s eyes widened.
She hadn’t expected such a reaction.
“Cheong is surprised.”
“Oh my god, my baby’s surprised!”
Buddak was almost on the verge of crying.
Prism Homma was barely able to hold in the urge to scream.
The other trainees all glanced at Yoon Cheong.
Yoon Cheong nodded, signaling that they were ready.
And then, Yoon Cheong began to play the guitar.
The intro was Yoon Cheong’s.
The moment the song started, her fans covered their mouths.
They wanted to scream, but they were all afraid of disturbing the song, so they just silently screamed.
“Tomorrow doesn’t feel important.”
“I just want the day to end.”
Yoon Cheong’s voice, soft but clear, stood out.
“Like us without a destination,
We buy a night train ticket and leave.”
Next was Kim Ryeo-yu’s part.
It was a bit shaky, but she pulled through.
“Not tomorrow’s sun,
But just looking at today’s moon.”
Then Kim Geum’s powerful voice came through, surprising everyone.
Even her own fans were surprised, as Kim Geum rarely performed solo, especially in a ballad.
“Nothing matters,
Not the season, the weather, or time.”
Next came Yeon Ju-hong’s part.
Despite the high pitch, she did great, and her fans smiled with relief.
“Let’s go, let’s leave,
Without any worries.”
After that, they all harmonized together.
They repeated the chorus several times, and the entire crowd joined in, singing along.
The atmosphere in the park grew more and more energetic.
And then, something magical happened—strangers, who were just passing by, began singing along with the trainees, drawn in by the familiar song.
The fans, who had been anxious, began to feel the warmth and energy of the crowd.
“Let’s show them our true power!”
“Yeah!”
The feeling of determination began to rise.
“The sea sparkles with moonlight,
The valley smells so fresh.”
Yeon Ju-hong’s solo part came, and people began singing along, even when it wasn’t the chorus.
At first, she looked surprised, but then realized what was happening.
“Love and farewell are just moments,
Once they pass, they become memories.”
Ryu Bora’s calm yet captivating voice followed.
“Hope and despair fade away,
What remains is just a smile.”
Kim Geum smiled lazily, and with a gesture, raised her fingers to the corner of her lips.
The fans were completely disarmed by her smile.
“We capture everything with our eyes,
We leave only memories.”
Then came Yoon Cheong’s final part.
As the lyrics hit, she couldn’t hold back the tears anymore.
“Let’s go,
Without any worries.”
The final chorus came, and everyone sang along.
The fans were deeply moved, and the trainees teared up.
Kim Geum was the first to cry, surprising everyone.
“Geum is crying!”
“Geum, why are you crying?!”
Kim Geum started the emotional moment, and soon, tears were filling the eyes of Kim Ryeo-yu, Yeon Ju-hong, and others.
The crowd quickly turned into a sea of tears.
“Wherever we go,
I’ll leave my happiness with you.”
And then came Yoon Cheong’s climax.
With the emotions pouring through, Yoon Cheong’s tears flowed freely as well.
The performance ended with all five trainees smiling at the audience and giving their final bows.
Everyone was happy.
Except for a few.
“By the way, wasn’t Ryeo-yu’s part unusually small today?”
