The Genius Composer Starts Again - Chapter 35

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-Lee Ha-in, love call to faceless composer YULE? … “Please contact me” interview becomes hot topic

 

-Behind-the-scenes collaboration with rookie composer YULE revealed

 

-‘Wounds, not comfort’ Lee Ha-in’s new song interview

 

-Glamorous comeback, Lee Ha-in VS Lamia … Who is the music streaming champion

 

[Shatter’s songs are really high quality ㄷㄷ]

 

I take back what I said about V-Tunes CEO being blind

 

ㄴThe composer is supposedly a newcomer but the quality is absolutely insane lol

 

I liked it as soon as I heard it

 

I’m a Lamia fan and I agree, honestly the song is really good

 

[What’s with the composer viral marketing?]

 

LOL does this rookie composer have connections? I’ve never seen someone get pushed this openly before

 

Right? hahahaha

 

And the mysticism bullshit is also fucking annoying

 

What kind of mysticism is this from a newcomer, there’s no sense of urgency

 

[Came back after watching Lee Ha-in’s interview]

 

The composer must have really liked it hahahaha sending such an obvious video message in the interview hahahaha

 

I heard that even the members below him are so stubborn that it took 2 years for the comeback, but seeing how they immediately thought “this is the song” when they heard it, it must have really hit their taste perfectly

 

Is that so? Of course the song is good but lol I think there are parts that people will have mixed opinions about

 

The song is good but the timing is unfortunate – it had to overlap with Lamia

 

[Do you agree that this idol song is worse than Lee Ha-in’s real masterpiece?]

 

Totally agree

 

The aggro is weak

 

That’s true though

 

Why are you all speaking in consonants only? If you want to get sued, just say it outright

 

[I cried listening to Lee Ha-in’s new song this time,,ㅠㅜ]

 

It’s okay to hurt, you don’t have to pretend you’re fine. We all have wounds, don’t we. These are the lyrics

 

I heard that Lee Ha-in wrote all the lyrics ㅠ I teared up a little when I heard it

 

I’ve been getting pushed around at work and at home lately, really no peaceful days… but somehow this is actually comforting lol

 

Looks like they really came prepared to fight this time

 

Me too ㅠㅠㅠ That’s why when I’m streaming Lamia, my fingers keep going to Fracture lol

 

I think Lee Ha-in is going to film a commercial this time

 

No way, will it work? Lamia’s fandom firepower was insane this time

 

No no no, when I lined up the charts, the entire top 10 was all Lamia songs

 

[[MV] HAIN – Shatter]

 

Spend some money on the music video lol;;

 

They spent so much money on the song that they didn’t have any left for the music video

 

The visuals are really lacking but thankfully the music is good this time

 

Her looks are below average but at their peak right now, but the concept is so terrible I’m speechless

 

At least your face saved you

 

[Lee Ha-in’s new song composer seems to be really talented]

 

Hit it big from the first song

 

Honestly the comeback timing is bad, otherwise it would have hit #1 on the charts and slowly come down

 

Lee Ha-in gave me a shoutout in an interview, but people can’t recognize me because I didn’t do my makeup lol

 

Rich and unknown to people around – isn’t that the best route? After this issue-making, probably won’t show his face in the future either

 

You do seem like the biggest winner though lol

 

ㄴThis is all just marketing to promote Lee Ha-in’s new song lolol since when did the public care about composers, the viral marketing is so fucking obvious

 

The song is good though

 

Rustle, Jeong Do-hyun turned the page of the report.

 

It was a report summarizing public reactions and industry trends. The content flowed similarly overall.

 

“Quite a successful debut.”

 

Waiting anxiously for Jeong Do-hyun’s reaction, Kim Secretary muttered to himself.

 

‘But why did he ask me to look into this song?’

 

From Kim Secretary’s perspective, it was an incomprehensible instruction.

 

If asked to find the hottest issue in the entertainment industry right now, it would undoubtedly be ‘Lamia’s’ comeback.

 

If it was to check industry trends, investigating Lamia’s side would have been more appropriate than Lee Ha-in.

 

‘He’s the CEO after all. There must be some reason. I just need to do as I’m told.’

 

Kim Secretary forcibly swallowed his unnecessary doubts. Then Jeong Do-hyun’s question followed.

 

“And?”

 

“Lamia’s 3rd full album is dominating the charts. They’ve occupied the entire top 10 from the first day of release. In such cases, it’s not easy for other songs to get attention.”

 

Kim Secretary carefully added his explanation.

 

“However, public opinion is surprisingly favorable. Even though Lamia’s fandom is putting in full effort, Lee Ha-in’s new song has already climbed right behind them.”

 

Jeong Do-hyun could easily find the relevant information.

 

“It was outside the top 100 right after release, but now it’s climbed up to 11th place….”

 

“Yes, that’s correct. It’s evidence that public recognition is increasing.”

 

It was an indicator that could only emerge when buzz followed.

 

“Moreover, as Lee Ha-in’s new song interview became a hot topic, unprecedented attention is pouring onto the rookie.”

 

The public generally showed shallow curiosity about the ‘faceless composer’ or praised the song’s completion level that was unbecoming of a rookie.

 

“What’s the possibility that an established composer just changed their name?”

 

“It seems almost impossible.”

 

Kim Secretary continued his explanation.

 

“There are a few candidates. But investigation revealed they were all working on other projects. No one’s compositional style matches either.”

 

“I see.”

 

“Except for one song.”

 

Kim Secretary slightly pushed up his glasses.

 

“…The song you gave us, 【Mercury】, shows considerably similar patterns.”

 

Jeong Do-hyun straightened his posture.

 

“The length of rests in the pre-chorus, subtle beat pulls at the chorus entry, chord progressions in the bridge. Statistically identical habits are visible. These are patterns reflecting the composer’s personal habits, so they would be difficult to intentionally fabricate.”

 

There were characteristics that simply couldn’t be hidden.

 

Jeong Do-hyun closed his eyes tightly and compared the two songs.

 

That melody using dissonance, the breath-stopping rests, the tension sliding in off-beat. Everything was chillingly similar.

 

Similar enough to instinctively feel they came from one person’s hands.

 

“The experts’ analysis is that the two songs’ composers are highly likely to be the same person.”

 

This was the second time.

 

That this composer had appeared before his eyes.

 

Jeong Tae-seong had said he would arrange a meeting, but Jeong Tae-seong would likely use that meeting as an excuse to demand all sorts of annoying things. Just imagining it was irritating.

 

If possible, handling it directly himself would be much better. Besides, he preferred doing everything himself anyway.

 

In the midst of being stuck with no particular clues, who would have thought they’d reveal themselves like this.

 

And with a new song that perfectly matched his taste.

 

‘I want it.’

 

Wasn’t this truly a goose that lays golden eggs?

 

If he could keep them by his side and fully enjoy those songs himself. Jeong Do-hyun indulged in such sweet fantasies.

 

It was satisfying enough to make his hair stand on end.

 

‘How long has it been. Since I discovered such a decent composer.’

 

It was only the second time in his entire life.

 

Considering that the other time was in the very distant past, this was talent he absolutely couldn’t let slip away.

 

“What about his identity?”

 

“Nothing has been revealed. Even Min Chan-hyeok’s crew doesn’t seem to know much. Only Min Chan-hyeok has worked with him.”

 

“That guy must hold all the keys then.”

 

Jeong Do-hyun smiled slyly.

 

Before he knew it, he was fiddling with the USB between his fingertips like a habit.

 

“I’ll have to create an opportunity.”

 

***

 

A chill ran through me, and I unconsciously rubbed the back of my neck.

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

Min Chan-hyeok looked puzzled beside me.

 

“Nothing. I just got goosebumps suddenly.”

 

“What? That’s creepy.”

 

Min Chan-hyeok glanced around nervously. His eyes seemed to suspect there might be a ghost or something.

 

“Never mind. What time is it?”

 

“3 minutes left.”

 

Tension began to build again. The monitor displayed the most recent rankings.

 

【Shatter】 – 11th place(▲)

 

Min Chan-hyeok whispered in a low, subdued voice.

 

“The next update is usually right on the hour. Nelon 24Hits comes in a bit late, and Minibucks will show up first.”

 

I picked up my water glass and took a sip for no reason.

 

“You suddenly said it was an emergency, so I wondered what it was. Turns out you just wanted to watch the charts together.”

 

“It is an emergency, man! Do you know how important today is!”

 

“I know that too.”

 

Maybe that’s why. My heart kept pounding.

 

‘If we fail this time, there’s a high chance we’ll start trending downward.’

 

In other words, it would mean failing the Quest.

 

“Are you mentally prepared?”

 

Only about a minute remained.

 

I was trying to act calm, but anxious feelings were running wild inside me. Tap, tap. I drummed the cup with my fingertips.

 

The clock displayed on the screen was showing the precise time.

 

11:59:50.

 

No, now 52 seconds. And then 56 seconds in between.

 

5, 4, 3, 2…

 

“1!”

 

Min Chan-hyeok shouted loudly and hit refresh.

 

Flash.

 

The screen flickered white and then returned to normal.

 

And the ranking that appeared was,

 

【Shatter】 – 11th place(▲)

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