activa-t Chapter 125
Chapter 125
Chapter 125
Arghhh!!!
As darkness enveloped the space, the only thing that could be seen on the screen was the phrase, The Dawn. Naturally, the cheers from the fans followed. Amidst the colorful glow of various fandom lightsticks, a bright blue triangular lightstick stood out distinctly.
Then, as the stage lights mixed purple and blue hues, casting an enigmatic glow, the members of The Dawn, gathered in the center, appeared on screen.
All the members bowed their heads, but then Seong Jiwon slowly lifted his microphone.
Normally, an overture would have played first.
In this vast universe, I met the miracle that is you.
Ah!! Kismet!
For the year-end stage, The Dawn skipped the overture and instead opened with Seong Jiwons soft yet clear voice singing Kismet. It was their final competition song for Shining Star, a song that had skyrocketed their groups popularity, prompting everyone to say, These guys are good.
It was a song dedicated to Kim Seonghyeon.
Ah, lets go!!
The high school senior Noeul, having become a fan of Kim Seonghyeon after watching Shining Star, was so excited that she absentmindedly threw her cushion.
Kismet usually started with a grand overture, but hearing it begin solely with Seong Jiwons voice made it feel even more poignant.
[Jiwons angelic entrance, holy shit]
[Lets establish the nation of Seong Jiwon]
Enchanted, I reach out my hand.
Soon, a gentle piano melody filled the air. As Seong Jiwon slowly lowered his hand and bowed his head, Kim Seonghyeon, who had been standing back-to-back with him, turned around, touched his in-ear microphone, and began to sing.
But Im too small.
When Kim Seonghyeon, Kismets biggest beneficiary, appeared, an even louder cheer erupted from the TV speakers. Instead of his usual bold and refreshing voice, he spoke in a whisper.
But you told me that I can be a star.
Perhaps because it was a song about his own story, it meshed unbelievably well with him, even without the grand overture.
As the poignant piano bass prelude continued, Kim Seonghyeon tilted his chin up, narrowed his eyes, took a breath, and then playfully grinned at the camera.
Right?
Tadadadak!
Boom, boom, boom!
With a sizzling sound, like crackling electricity, the lights flashed on and off.
When Kim Seonghyeon spoke, the soft piano prelude was abruptly replaced with a pop-electronic melody. The blue screen was then struck by white lightning.
[Wow, wow, it feels like a concert, is this a concert?]
[The fact that Kang Ichae made this drives me crazy
How could Ichae produce such quality after only studying for a few week, ha?
Wasnt that media play?!]
Everyone was excited to see Kismets stage after a long time. But something else was making the fans even happier.
[Damn, the kids hairstyles and makeup are insane today]
The camera panned over the members, whose hair and styling were impeccably done, as if the stylists had sharpened their skills. They all wore the same rider leather jackets, but each had subtly different details.
While Seo Hoyuns style was a bit loose and casual, Seong Jiwons was neat, resembling a suit, and the youngest members sported unique patterns or decorations.
And what about Kim Seonghyeon?
It was as if he was born to wear it.
[Seo Hoyun in a black rider jacket with straight hair??? Ah, ah!!!! Hey!!!! Are you kidding me??? Hey, are you joking!!!!!]
[Ah, crazy, Daepaseong, darling, I love you]
[Are you a public company? Are you crazy? If you go public, Ill buy your stocks]
[Kim Seonghyeon is sleek, its insane, who the hell sees him as an innocent cutie?]
Even though the show had barely started, social media was already buzzing.
As Kim Seonghyeon stepped back, the highlight of Kismet thundered through the concert hall.
You showed me the way!
It was Kang Ichaes new arrangement.
Boom, boom, boom!
The drums kicked in with the accompaniment, and the lights flashed dazzlingly.
Ooh, Yeah, You showed me the way!
The once brilliant melody suddenly softened as if music was being played underwater, and the lights dimmed at once. The camera slowly zoomed in on the members, who had been catching their breath with their backs to the center, hiding Kim Seonghyeon.
At that moment, Seo Hoyun, standing in the center, twisted the corner of his mouth into a smirk.
Boom, boom, boom!
The vast landscape he saw from the stage must have held a meaning to him that neither the viewers nor the Noeuls could possibly guess. And thats because,
Didnt I tell you?
Seo Hoyun simply smiled.
Hold on and follow me.
Hoyun wasnt alone anymore; he returned to the formation of The Dawn. Lights of violet and blue intertwined around him, and he was sucked back into the highlight of Kismet.
You showed me the way!
Now, Ill be the guiding light for you,
I will dance all night to please you!
Ah.
Overwhelmed, the Noeul clutched her heart and watched the stage to the very end. She originally planned to watch while writing comments on SNS, but today, she couldnt take her eyes off the members of The Dawn.
I will sing all day only for you.
Kim Seonghyeon and Seo Hoyun exchanged glances and smirked at each other. And then they decided to yield fruit befitting Kismet, which had blossomed in Shining Star.
Its okay, Ive already decided to burn bright to the end
The camera persistently followed them to the very end. After the four-minute performance, Seonghyeons slightly damp black hair clung to his forehead, and sweat dripped down his jaw. The ending shot captured his slight smile.
He seemed happy.
Because you told me,
That I can be a star.
He sang the same last line as before in Kismet, and the lights went out. Despite the stage ending and the screen darkening, the high schooler just sat there, momentarily lost in a trance.
Ah, ah. Right.
Only then did she managed to calm her pounding heart and hastily grab her phone.
[Ah]
[I get it, guys, Im not going to do the escape room
I said Im not
I said Im not]
[This is crazy, really
Who suggested changing the lyrics, oh well, Kang Ichae is a genius..]
It was a performance that, like a mesmerizing sunset, couldnt be ignored. Though the four minutes of quality that rivaled the second parts opening act had ended, fans still lingered in the realm of Kismet, clutching their chests and calling out endlessly.
Even now, more than half a year later, it was still considered a legendary song, but this time it was extra special.
[Why do the kids look so cool?]
If the Shining Star stage was one where they had to grit their teeth for survival now, the members looked more mature, equipped with a relaxed demeanor and what was commonly referred to as swag oozing from them.
[But not only that
Today really what is it what is it?
Whats with the kids vibe Did something happen to them?
I dont know anything, but Im already overinvested.]
The reason for their growth was because a lotreally, a lothad happened over the past year.
The Noeuls only knew a part of what exactly had happened to The Dawn, but it was enough to get them deeply immersed.
[Be happy, guys]
[May you always hear sweet words only see good things eat well Ill take care of the fights
Im already wallowing in misery]
Of course, they didnt know that Seo Hoyun was already working hard so that the Noeuls didnt have to.
Anyway, the next song was expected to start, so she waited quietly, but no further music played.
The high school senior Noeul stood up, infuriated.
Holy shit!! What the heck?! Is that it?
[Ah fuck, I was annoyed when I saw the cue sheet, but they really only did just one performance]
[Hey, somebody, try to slap some sense into the network, try to grease them somehow~~~!!!! But? No money to bribe
Funny but not funny.]
The high school senior Noeul, who only knew The Dawn would be performing on the year-end stage but hadnt properly looked at the leaked cue sheet, finally found out through SNS that it was just one song and, seizing her hair, she cursed out Daepaseong Entertainment in a long rant.
That was when it happened.
The screen changed, and the camera focused on the face of Lea Purples leader, who was on a different stage.
[Gasp]
As the leaked cue sheet had predicted, a collab stage with Lea Purple was about to unfold.