Chapter 76

I became the older brother of a top star, Chapter 76

“I’m not!”

A loud, anguished cry echoed.

The problem was that the cry sounded too cute.

“Ha-”

“Good. It’s good.”

Just by looking at the PDs who were staring at Yuna in the recording studio with dazed eyes, one could tell.

I said to Yuna,

“Yuna, this song isn’t meant to be sung cutely.”

“Huh? It was cute?”

“Yeah, even the devil inside you must have been surprised.”

The song Yuna was singing was from the world-famous musical "Richer and Rayden."

The core of this song is about the protagonist, who has a demon possessing their body, trying to regain control by switching between two personalities.

Gentle when it’s the protagonist’s personality, rough when it’s the demon’s.

Naturally, the expressions and voice should also differ, and it has to be sung continuously for five minutes.

“Phew. Musical songs are really not easy.”

The reason I’m practicing this song is because of the drama I’ve contracted to appear in this time.

Since it’s a musical drama, I’m practicing how to sing and act in it.

“Haha. Yuna, but I actually like this version much more?”

“I agree.”

“It was a very cute devil.”

“No, I really acted like a truly evil devil!”

But even to me, it looked more like an angel trying to become a devil.

“It’s okay, Yuna. For a first try, you did really well.”

This song, titled “,” is a textbook for all aspiring musical performers, covering everything from diction, pronunciation, and facial acting.

While the song Yuna sang did seem quite different from the well-known version—

‘Why does Yuna’s version sound better?’

Is it because I’m Yuna’s older brother that Yuna’s version of “” sounds better than the original?

Or is this also a testament to Yuna’s talent?

“Ah, what a pity. I should have recorded that just now.”

“It was really cute.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Huh?”

“I’ve already recorded everything just now.”

At my words, the PDs silently gave a thumbs up.

“But, Yoon Sung. Have you finished all the songs for the drama?”

“Aren’t you pushing yourself too hard? You’re preparing for your second album, right?”

This is Yuna’s first drama.

Originally, this drama should have faded into obscurity without making a proper impact.

I tried to prevent Yuna from participating, but after seeing the aura of the drama production team and Yuna’s aura, I changed my mind.

I decided to trust them once.

Of course, I didn’t fully trust them.

That’s why I took charge of the music production myself.

“It’s okay. Since it’s a drama Yuna is in, shouldn’t I pay more attention?”

“Grr. You’re really a Yuna fan, Yoon Sung.”

“You only take care of your sister so much.”

“If Yoon Sung gets a girlfriend, Yuna will probably be very jealous, right?”

I always want to see Yuna smiling and happy.

Hasn’t she already experienced enough pain and turmoil in her life?

That’s why I hope she won’t feel stressed or unhappy in this drama, and that she will only walk a path of success.

I don’t have many wishes for this life.

I only wish for the health and happiness of our family.

“The script seems pretty ordinary.”

“Yeah, it’s a typical high school drama, right?”

The plot of the drama isn’t very complicated.

It’s about a high school band that pursues their dreams and boldly enters the music industry.

“But it’s a seven-episode series, right?”

“Yes.”

“We have to fit everything into seven episodes. It’s not going to be easy.”

“Isn’t this too difficult to handle?”

“It’s not just a regular song; it’s a musical song. It has to have both the drama’s content and musicality, so it’s bound to be difficult.”

Musical songs are challenging because they need to cover music, message, and story.

But strangely, I don’t feel it’s difficult.

Usually, at this point, I would be suffering from perfectionism—

‘But it disappeared right then.’

After meeting Jang Yeon-wook and experiencing his aura, I learned a lot and many things changed.

Meeting him was so shocking that it completely overturned my musical philosophy.

I became a genius through his aura, but I’m amazed at how he could possess such talent.

“I’ve already made a few samples.”

“Really? Already?”

“Hasn’t it been less than three days since we signed the contract?”

“They’re just samples.”

I showed the sample tracks I had prepared to the PDs.

“What? You said they were samples.”

“How many did you make?”

“Fifty? Are you crazy?”

“I just kept producing them like a factory.”

Since the wall in front of me crumbled, producing songs has no longer felt awkward.

Until now, everything always seemed insufficient, and it was hard to even place a single note, but now I’m freely placing notes and composing songs like a horse with the reins loosened.

“Listen to this.”

I played the songs one by one for the PDs.

“Oh, this...”

“But you said you made them like a factory?”

“What? This isn’t a sample; it’s a finished song.”

Yuna had already sat next to them, enjoying the music like a squirrel savoring its food.

“Wow, Oppa. This really has a high school drama feel.”

“Right? It’s amazing.”

“You can tell it’s a high school drama just by listening to the song.”

The PDs said,

“I understand your determination.”

“My determination?”

“Yes. Just by listening to the song, I can feel your determination to carry this drama. Yuna, you don’t need to worry. If the songs are like this, the drama will definitely succeed. Haha!”

That’s exactly right.

I’m putting my heart into the production of this drama’s OST.

Because I will make this drama, which is destined to fail, a success.

‘But there’s been no contact since that day.’

Jang Yeon-wook, who had been silent after getting permission to sing “,”

Could he have given up and returned to his reclusive life because it didn’t go well?

* * *

Lowen, the editor-in-chief of , was once again wasting his day.

Before becoming the editor-in-chief, he lived a very passionate life, but at some point, his daily life became boring, and he started to think about how to make his work life more comfortable.

“This is all because the songs these days are a mess.”

was a famous magazine not only in the United States but also overseas.

It was translated into 24 languages and exported, and its popularity was well-known.

Although book sales have decreased due to the development of the internet, the magazine’s online revenue is much better.

However, this didn’t reignite Lowen’s passion.

“Hmm?”

Then, his phone notified him of something.

He checked to see who had contacted him, but it wasn’t that.

Instead,

“Huh?”

It was an unexpected notification.

He blinked to see if he had seen it wrong—

“What, what? Is this real?”

The notification was definitely real.

He quickly followed the notification to Newtube.

The notification was from Jang Yeon-wook’s channel, which had been inactive for a long time.

He thought no more videos would be uploaded here—

“This can’t be.”

A new song by Jang Yeon-wook was uploaded.

And it even had a music video.

“No way. Am I dreaming?”

Lowen slapped his cheek.

It hurt terribly.

“It’s not a dream.”

This meant Jang Yeon-wook had really returned.

In fact, Lowen was a long-time fan of Jang Yeon-wook.

His songs always stirred the music market, and the songs he created were of very high quality.

To the point where the word “fantastic” came out naturally, he had never disappointed Lowen.

But the legend that was thought to be eternal disappeared in an instant.

Due to his sudden retirement announcement and the dissolution of JJ, Jang Yeon-wook returned to a reclusive life and no longer released albums.

How many fans had screamed and begged for him to come back.

And now, Jang Yeon-wook, who had been blocking out their cries, returned without any warning.

“Phew-”

He took a deep breath.

What kind of song would the “Emperor of Music” Jang Yeon-wook bring back with this time?

“He might have lost his touch after being away for so long.”

Maybe he couldn’t adapt to the changing music trends and just uploaded this video. If he had confidence, he would have released an album.

He pressed the play button with half his expectations abandoned.

Just being grateful that Jang Yeon-wook had released a new song.

And,

“...!”

The intense beat that filled the office and Jang Yeon-wook’s explosive high notes that seemed to pierce the ceiling left Lowen breathless from start to finish.

“What is this?”

His fingertips trembled.

“What is this?!”

It was a shock.

Rock music?

And it was Jang Yeon-wook!?

Moreover, this song seemed fundamentally different from the Jang Yeon-wook songs he had heard before.

It wasn’t that he disliked it.

The satisfaction from this new change was at its peak.

He never dreamed he would hear such a refreshing and blood-pumping rock song, especially one sung by Jang Yeon-wook.

“Wait. But this...”

Checking the artist list, the composer was not Jang Yeon-wook.

“Of course. I thought the style was different.”

He wasn’t disappointed that the composer wasn’t Jang Yeon-wook.

Instead, it felt like discovering a new gem, and Lowen’s eyes sparkled.

“Jung Yoon-sung? Who is this?”

Jang Yeon-wook, who had been in seclusion and had refused all offers from world-renowned artists, was known for not singing songs written by others.

He might be criticized as arrogant, but Lowen knew.

There was no one with deeper and more outstanding musical philosophy than Jang Yeon-wook.

He would never touch a song that he couldn’t satisfy or sing with his best effort.

In other words, no one had ever musically satisfied Jang Yeon-wook, which is why he had never collaborated with anyone.

“But this Jung Yoon-sung brought Jang Yeon-wook out of the shadows.”

This was the surprising part.

It was already shocking that Jang Yeon-wook was releasing a new album, but coming back with someone else’s song was unbelievable.

But after listening to the song, it made sense.

“Who could refuse such a song?”

This song isn’t just about making the blood boil.

It has the power to stir the soul deep within a person.

This man, Jung Yoon-sung, created such an incredible song.

“Phew-. I’m so curious about who this is.”

For the first time in a long time, Lowen’s hands itched.

I can’t stand it.

I won’t be able to sleep if I don’t write about this right away.

He felt the passion he had lost years ago stirring and coming back to life inside him.