Became The Leader of a Girl Group Destined To Fail - Chapter 141

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Chapter 141.

The internet’s response was far beyond imagination—absolutely massive.
It was nothing but talk of “Dear My Diva.”
And especially, Yun Chung’s performance.

Yun Chung’s legendary “Falling Petals” performance on Dear My Diva

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Absolutely tore it up
She sings well, sure, but her stage presence isn’t rookie-level at all;;;

Watched it with my parents and my mom asked how old she was lol. When I said 21, she was amazed
For real, she’s so gorgeous and performs so well… how is this person such a genius idol
The stage direction is nothing fancy, just holding a mic and singing, that’s all, but that’s what made it better…
└For real, the best part was no pointless camera walking
Two rookie female idols who performed classical songs on Dear My Diva (Moment vs. Colors)

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This is Enliven’s main vocalist Da-hwin from Moment
(video)
This is StillBlue’s main vocalist Yun Chung from Colors

Yun Chung wins decisively
└Not even in the same league lolololol why did they even do this comparison
The girl who sang Lavita did well too, but there was no emotion. The girl who sang Falling Petals had emotion
Actually, their vocal abilities were pretty much on par, but Yun Chung had other elements going for her besides vocal ability…
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I always think about this with StillBlue, but their song selection is just impeccable… broadcast networks are basically a playground for both fans and non-fans, yet they have an uncanny knack for picking songs that drive everyone crazy regardless of age or gender..
They keep trying different genres and pull them all off too, that’s our girl #StillBlue_Singing_For_Life
Meanwhile “Lycoris Radiata” entered the top 10 on OTT lololol even a drama from 10 years ago gets revived by Yun Chung, you…
You can hear SWC grinning from here. On OTube too, the Falling Petals clip went straight to trending, both Yun Chung’s stage and the original performance are up there lololololol

However, naturally, not all reactions were positive.
With great attention comes great jealousy and provocation.

Honestly, the original song was kind of trash? lol I’m not even sure if I sang it well, and the arrangement was totally weird lol
The original artist sang it so well that it just kept getting compared… it was a risky move
Everyone keeps saying it’s good, but the vocals were ordinary and I don’t get what’s so great about it. I think I’m falling victim to hype lol

However, no matter how much they tried to stir up controversy, the criticism lacked objectivity and fell flat.
They were simply getting shot down in the comments.
Of course, the more this happened, the more vicious some haters became.

I’m saying I don’t think it’s that good, so why are you being like that
Compared to the original, it’s pretty bad lol The original artist probably hates it too. Seo Na-yun really cherished Nakwha though.
The original song was so amazing and such an iconic song of that era, and it’s a song that represents Korea’s painful history, but using it just to gain popularity for yourself is really pathetic.
I don’t like how he’s using history just to gain popularity, regardless of whether he sings well or not.

Especially since Falling Blossoms dealt with Korea’s painful past, some people deliberately nitpicked using this aspect.
But.
Even these forced criticisms eventually fell silent.

Falling Blossoms Original Artist Seo Na-yun Interview Mentions Yun Chung

Editor: Recently, StillBlue’s Yun Chung’s performance of Falling Blossoms has become a hot topic. As the original artist, did you watch that performance?
Seo Na-yun: Of course I did. Is there anyone these days who hasn’t seen it? (laughs)
Editor: How was it? Did it feel strange being compared to yourself from ten years ago? I imagine it might not have been pleasant.
Seo Na-yun: Not pleasant? Not at all. It was a joy that made my heart swell. The fact that a song from ten years ago is being talked about again is thanks to that junior’s talent. And since she performed it in a completely different way, I actually think it was even more successful.
Falling Blossoms is a song dear to me, and one I’m grateful for. It’s probably a meaningful song to many people. Since it’s a song that represents Korea’s painful history, if my junior Yun Chung made it famous, that becomes another layer of meaning, doesn’t it?
Editor: I’m curious about your evaluation as a senior artist.
Seo Na-yun: She performed far better than I did ten years ago. She surpassed the original artist, so what more is there to say.
Editor: That’s quite a compliment.
Seo Na-yun: It was that outstanding of a performance. What I value most is that she grasped the true essence of the song. I believe Falling Blossoms shouldn’t become a song where the artist puts on airs or emphasizes only their own charm. That junior captured that essence perfectly.

The rest of the article is filled with praise
Those pathetic people still trying to stir up controversy, please just go live your own lives plz

So refreshing~!~!~!~!
Where are these attention-seekers getting their orders from, seriously? Seo Na-yun really shows the composure of a true senior
Goddess Na-yun… please come on a broadcast sometime and sing “Falling Petals” for us
└22222 Please sing with your junior… Please sing a song ㅠㅠ
[StillBlue’s Yun Chung Donates All “Falling Petals” Music Revenue]
[Yun Chung: “Falling Petals Belongs Not to Me, But to Everyone” — Donation Decision Made After Consultation with Copyright Holder]
[“Falling Petals” Original Artist Seo Na-yun: “Applause for My Junior’s Beautiful Decision,” Donates Additional 100 Million]
[Music Revenue from “Falling Petals” Goes to Charity; StillBlue’s Yun Chung Participates in Volunteer Work with Members]

Then articles about the donation and volunteer activities appeared.
Even the last lingering complaints vanished completely.
All StillBlue members expressed their desire to participate in volunteer work together with Yun Chung.

Here I am, supporting such a perfect idol…
Even the decision to volunteer together with the members is really the best.
└If there are people who call it show-off, they will really kill me. I went to a private place on a day when the kids had a free schedule, and I found out about it through reviews.ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
I love Yun Chung, I love StillBlue

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“…Why are you staring at me like that?”

For the first time in a while, Ryu Bora and I were alone at the dormitory.
The other members had left to attend to their individual schedules.
Yeon Ju-hong and Seo Baek-young went to film their own content, and Kim Geum went to the studio.
Since it was just the two of us by chance, we decided to have a meal together for the first time in ages.
As we were deciding what to eat, I suddenly realized I’d received my first settlement payment yesterday.

“Oh, money came in for me.”

I’m not broke anymore.
It suddenly struck me that I’d been living without a penny for nearly half a year.

“I checked mine right away. You didn’t check yours?”
“…I checked it and even donated it, but I forgot about it.”
“…I thought you really liked money?”

Ryu Bora looked at me as if I were unexpected.
What did she think I was?
I just wanted money to buy some Codonopsis lanceolata juice….
Now that the Entertainment Company was buying us things like Codonopsis lanceolata juice, I’d forgotten about the settlement.
Colors hadn’t recovered the money they invested during my trainee period.
In other words, they settled all the money I earned after debut.
It was one of the advantages of a major entertainment company.
…Though it was one of the very few advantages Colors had.
This donation was only possible because Colors deducted the donation amount from my settlement in advance.
The donation was a few days ago, and the settlement was yesterday.
Right.
It’s money that will disappear in a year anyway, but I might as well check once.
I turned on my phone and checked my balance.

“?!”

What is this?
Why… why did so much come in…?!
This is the money that came in even after deducting the donation?

“You must have received even more than us, unnie. Since all the copyrights are yours.”
“Ah… that’s right.”

Ryu Bora looked at me with eyes that asked why I was suddenly surprised.
No. I was truly shocked.
It wasn’t like I’d never earned this much during my time as Baek Nok-ha.
In fact, I was earning even more than this.
But… I’d never earned this much as a rookie…?

“How much came in that you’re reacting like this?”
“Well. It seems like enough to buy an apartment.”
“…I didn’t earn that much.”

Ryu Bora also looked slightly taken aback.
Right, there’s a reason I’m surprised.
Thinking it over carefully, I realized it could very well be possible.
I participated in every single track on the album.
Lyrics and composition both.
I also filmed the most variety shows and commercials. Of course, those were divided equally among us.
Still, in just two months…?!
Suddenly, memories of Baek Nok-ha’s rookie days—a miracle for a mid-sized company—came flooding back, and my heart ached a little.
Back then, I didn’t receive a single payment for nearly two years while they recovered the trainee investment costs.

“You’ll be earning much more going forward. It’d be good to get used to it. ‘Falling Petals’ is getting such a great response that we’re getting a lot of offers coming in anyway.”
“I suppose so.”

Still, I never expected things to go this well.
In my past life, I did gain considerable popularity, but nothing to this degree.
In any case, I understand that I’m currently a figure who draws attention—whether for good reasons or bad.
Might as well enjoy it.

“What are you going to spend the money on?”
“…Burdock root juice. Burdock root juice?”
“Why is this person so obsessed with burdock root juice?”

Ryu Bora looked at me with an expression bordering on contempt.

“Is there nothing else you want?”
“I don’t know. Maybe I’ll buy gifts for the members? Bora, is there anything you’d like?”
“I’m not expecting to receive a building from you.”
“Then I guess I’ll have to save up and buy one right away.”

If I could buy her a building before I go, I’d feel a bit more at ease.
I really need to earn more money.

“…Why are you taking that seriously? I meant you should spend it on yourself, unnie.”
“Me?”

Even if I say that, there’s nothing I particularly want to have.
I’ve already experienced everything.
Things I wanted to buy, things I wanted to eat, all the expensive things in the world.
I’ve enjoyed it all.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with having these things, but if you ask me whether I desperately need them, I’d answer, “No.”

“I prefer my members having things more than I do.”

My members haven’t experienced those luxuries yet.
…Though maybe Ju-hong is different…?
Everyone except Ju-hong….

“Why on earth are you like that?”
“You’re being difficult.”

I clutched my slightly wounded heart and scrolled through my phone.
What should I order to make it known that I spent the settlement day well?
Since I got free tuna kimbap before, maybe this time I should buy real sashimi-grade tuna to repay the favor.
Just as I was thinking that.

Manager

Yun Chung, our stylist change fell through

Just giving you a heads up

A message came from the Manager.

Manager

And that music video director you asked me to

schedule in advance last time

Their schedule fell through too….

I’m actively looking for someone else

Urgent messages kept pouring in from the Manager.

“Is something wrong?”

Noticing I kept staring at my phone, Ryu Bora grew concerned.
She quietly sidled up next to me and leaned in to peek at the screen.

“No, it’s nothing serious. Just a moment.”

Manager

Why did it fall through?

Not long after my question, a response came through.

Manager

It looks like Moment swooped in and intercepted it

They all signed exclusive contracts with Moment, apparently

Actually, that choreographer you asked me to contact last time…

Just got word they said it’ll be difficult this year, but possible starting next year

You’re joking.
I let out a short laugh.

Manager

Yeah

Please take everything.

I deliberately prepared only garbage for them to take from there.

Manager

Huh????

As expected, the Manager’s response came back filled with bewilderment.

Manager

That’s fine.

Instead, please contact these people right now.

I sent the list I had prepared in advance.
Not the list I had pretended to contact so Moment would take it.
The ‘real’ list.

“Bora. Should we grab some tuna sashimi?”
“…Sure.”

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