When I Opened My Eyes I Was a Superstar

# 195

#KK (3)

V TV was a music channel based in the United States. In Korea, it was similar to TBN, but it was not comparable to TBN in terms of size and scale.

As KK’s performances continued to unfold, team leader Lee Dae-hyung received calls from two broadcasting stations. These were TBN in Korea and V TV in the United States.

TBN has requested TV rights for the last performance.

In the case of the last performance, it was scheduled to be performed in a large concert hall, so the scale of production costs, including rental fees and stage production costs, were different.

Therefore, from the time the performance was first planned and discussed, Hit Entertainment was also supposed to support some of the production costs.

TBN must have guessed this fact, and put forward a condition that it would support the entire production cost.

Since it was the last performance, it was a one-time performance, but I thought it was worth the investment. Just as videos broadcast live on the Internet continue to accumulate cumulative views, broadcasts could be rebroadcast multiple times.

Additionally, if the final performance were to be broadcast on TBN, it would be the first and only ‘Connection’ stage to be broadcast on the broadcasting company.

There was no reason to reject TBN’s offer.

First of all, TBN was not the broadcasting station that was the main reason why KK initially thought that it should not broadcast.

Also, the condition of full production cost support felt like sufficient compensation for standing up to the power of broadcasters and large entertainment companies without appearing on music shows.

This was because it was clear that other broadcasters would face even more difficulties as it appeared on TBN for the first time.

Even excluding these political reasons, TBN’s proposal was attractive.

In terms of stage broadcast quality, it was clear that TBN, which has experience broadcasting several large-scale performances, would be better than the current me app broadcast team.

The me app side was making an effort by hiring a lot of external staff, but it was true that it was a huge burden to handle the performance at a large concert hall.

However, this performance was planned by the me app. If it were broadcast on TV, the live viewers would naturally be dispersed, but it was unclear whether the me app would accept it.

Nevertheless, the me app accepted TBN’s broadcast.

Supporting the entire production cost would have put a burden on the me app, and the me app had already enjoyed enough advertising effects to enjoy it.

Rather, it was possible to enjoy indirect advertising effects through TV broadcasting.

Since no damage was caused, the decision was made to accept Hit Entertainment’s opinion as much as possible without making noise out of unnecessary greed.

From me App’s perspective, KK was a pioneer who helped establish a new Internet broadcasting platform called me App.

Therefore, rather than ending this relationship with this performance, the plan was to maintain it and produce various content in the future.

Thanks to this, for Hit Entertainment, it was like blowing your nose without using your hands.

This was because we did not have to support the production costs that we had originally planned to support, and we were able to naturally appear on TV broadcasts. In addition, the quality of the performance was expected to improve further due to increased support.

Practice time the day before the last performance.

The last performance tomorrow was a whopping 2 hours and 30 minutes long, unlike other guerrilla performances that only lasted about an hour.

Even though it was KK’s solo concert, it was a performance time with no problems at all.

The set list at the end, except for a few new songs from the newly released album, was the same as the set list for the previous overseas tour, so it did not require much practice, but practice was still necessary for a perfect performance.

“What are we doing with V TV?”

Ahn Hyeong-seo, who was using his cell phone during a brief break, asked Do-wook.

Since I was in personal contact with Team Leader Lee Dae-hyung about various matters, I asked Do-wook because I thought he might know.

“I thought the last performance was being broadcast on V TV. But I’m curious because that’s not the case.”

“Iknow, right. “I haven’t heard anything up to that point.”

After the meeting with V TV, team leader Lee Dae-hyung said he would provide more details after the last performance.

The members who had guessed that it would be a broadcast of the last performance only grew more curious when they found out that it was not.

Dowook was also curious, but he didn’t have the time to ask questions due to his busy performance schedule every day.

‘Seeing as he’ll tell you later, he must have his own reason… … .’

Thinking like this, Dowook wiped the sweat from his forehead with a sports towel.

Practicing the set list for the performance required an enormous amount of stamina, similar to performing.

After continuing to practice all day today, I was so weak that I couldn’t even close my fists.

Nevertheless, the reason Do-wook was able to smile while wiping away his sweat was because the results always came back as much as or even more than the amount of sweat he sweated.

“But it’s nice not to have to worry about how many fans will come tomorrow.”

Do-wook nodded to Hyeong-seo Ahn, who was talking as he pushed his cell phone, which he had been looking at for a while, back into the corner of the practice room.

“Because it’s sold out.”

“Hehe. sold out. They say it’s always exciting when all tickets are sold out! I want to stand on stage quickly. right? Even if I do the same thing on stage, it seems less difficult than during practice.”

“yes. Should I just say that I can feel the energy… … .”

“that’s right! It feels like some kind of energy is pouring into my body. Are you addicted to something like that? “I think we’re a bit addicted to performing right now.”

“Addicted… … .”

Do-wook deeply sympathized with Ahn Hyeong-seo’s words.

It started out as a guerrilla performance as a new breakthrough to replace appearing on TV, but now it seemed like I had become addicted to the thrill.

Excitement and cheers.

The exhilarating emotions felt during the concert were even more impressive, completely captivating the KK members.

That’s why the members were able to endure despite the huge schedule of once every three days. There were even members who were disappointed that tomorrow was the last performance and wanted to perform more in the future.

“Let’s have one last connection and then disperse!”

Jeong Yoon-gi, who was lying dead in the corner, stood up and shouted when the scheduled 15-minute break had passed.

The KK members stood in formation again in the center of the practice room.

***

And Sangam World Cup Stadium.

It was a concert hall where explosive energy was dozens of times greater than on other days.

Chairs were lined up on the lawn where the soccer ball was supposed to roll.

To set up the stage, the people involved in the performance had to work hard all night long, but since they had been working together for almost a month, they moved smoothly based on the know-how they had accumulated so far.

KK’s guerrilla performance had a very good reputation among those involved in the performance. There was no need to talk about the content of the performance, it was about the treatment of the people involved.

From stage directors to those who helped the audience enter, most of those hired through outsourcing companies were daily workers. This was unavoidable due to industry procedures where contracts are signed for each performance.

Therefore, unless you were an experienced director, it was difficult to receive good treatment even though you worked without holidays.

It was openly said that it was fortunate to receive only the minimum hourly wage, which was the situation among those involved in the performance, especially those in charge of assisting the production.

However, the officials were confident that they received the best treatment at this KK performance. This was because not only did they comply with the minimum hourly wage, but they also received full meals, night allowances, and holiday allowances.

It was natural, but it was my first time working as a performance assistant.

It was the opinion of the KK members that they should pay close attention to the treatment of the people involved, even if a large portion of the production cost is spent as they are together for a long period of one month.

It was thought that a company called Friends and the members of Hit Entertainment KK would make enormous profits through the performance, but most of the people working for the performance were working in very poor conditions.

Hit Entertainment also agreed with the members’ opinions.

Excessively flashy parts of the stage production were removed and labor costs were replaced.

Thanks to this, the people involved were able to feel a little more reward for their work even though they were physically tired.

This was because they felt that KK, the organizer and the main character of the performance, was considerate of them.

The decision to improve the treatment of officials was not only good for the officials. In the end, it was all done by people. They worked hard for KK’s performance, and thanks to this, the performance went smoothly anytime and anywhere.

In other performances, the audience and the host rarely blushed, which is often the case.

Therefore, it was not only KK who was disappointed with the last performance.

A look of disappointment was also evident on the faces of the assistants preparing for the last audience to enter.

Putting many people’s disappointments behind them, the performance began. It was the last guerrilla performance to be broadcast live through the me app as well as TBN broadcasting.

After finishing the performance of the first song, ‘Connection’, the members standing on stage had a look of surprise, bordering on astonishment, on their faces.

While performing on stage, I thought it would be impossible, but I began to see aspects of the audience that were not completely visible due to the flashy lighting that pierced my eyes.

The members stood frozen in place for several tens of seconds without even saying hello. The shouts that resonated through the eardrums continued without even giving the members a chance to say hello.

“I have to say hello!”

Jeong Yoon-gi, who was the first to come to his senses, shouted that he should bow like a leader.

Every word Jung Yoon-gi said was met with huge cheers.

About 69,000 people.

‘No, just 70,000 people would be enough… … .’

Dowook turned his head and looked up at the audience. No matter how hard they tried to be resolute, there was no singer who could be resolute in front of nearly 70,000 spectators.

Although KK has performed dome concerts before, this was the first time there were 70,000 spectators. I felt overwhelmed.

There were 800,000 people who simultaneously accessed the me app from all over the world to watch KK’s last guerrilla performance. It was clear that there would be a huge number of Korean fans watching on TV.

An unimaginably large number of people were watching KK’s every move.

The members came to their senses after hearing Jung Yoon-gi’s words and greeted them in accordance with the slogan.

“It’s KK!”

“Kyaaa -ah!”

“K-K!”

“love you!”

Even after saying hello, there was silence for a moment.

This was because the members, who were moved by the huge crowd that came to see them, had to sort out their depressed emotions.

Dowook said, fixing the microphone.

“thank you.”

Dowook’s face was captured on the huge monitor screen in front of the World Cup Stadium. Since he had just finished performing, he couldn’t tell if it was sweat or tears, but Dowook’s eyes were moist.

“Being able to perform in front of so many people… … . too… … .”

Do-wook, who had no trouble conveying his opinion at any moment, could not continue speaking.

The members looked at Dowook and laughed. The members’ eyes were also moist. Because this moment was so happy.

“Are you saying Do-wook is happy?”

Seok Ji-hoon, the youngest, helped Do-wook. Do-wook, unable to continue speaking, found it funny that he received help from Seok Ji-hoon, so he smiled and nodded.

“yes. I’m happy.”

Everyone who was watching the scene felt happy when Dowook said he was happy.

The countless people watching the stage today were all people who had a lot of fun thanks to Dowook and wished him happiness.

“Are you guys ready for tonight?!”

After the members said something one by one, Kim Won, who could not control his excitement, shouted, and the fans also shouted. About 70,000 spectators screamed as one.

A tremendous roar spread across the sky.

***

KK’s last performance was truly a huge success.

TBN recorded its highest viewer ratings. It was the first time that it surpassed the highest viewer ratings of ‘Get Ready 1999’.

It was an incredible record for a cable broadcaster.

Other broadcasting companies began to rush to contact Hit Entertainment.

At that time, overseas fans were sending messages to KK with hashtags filled with earnest hearts on Facenote.

It was exactly what the V TV representative told team leader Lee Dae-hyung.

Team leader Lee Dae-hyung thought as he watched the messages pouring in with great momentum.

‘Could there really be a chance?’