157 – Age is 16 (complete)
Backstage after finishing the performance.
“Ugh, huh…”
The members were out of breath and repeatedly made the sound of their breathing stopping.
Of course, there was Hana who spoke in a joking tone.
“Members, what if you still don’t have enough stamina? Don’t you need to practice more?”
If you listen to what Hana said, everyone was scared when they first formed, but not these days.
“It’s because I only dance roughly.”
“I admit it, I recommend it, but I’m just disqualifying myself as a leader.”
On the contrary, Chaerin and Harang were busy making fun of Hana.
“Your Majesty and I keep talking informally these days?”
“What should I do?”
“Uh-huh… Come down…! Stop! Stop! I recommend it, but stop being violent!”
Just when I thought everyone had calmed down to some extent.
“Now~ Let’s go back to the waiting area~”
Unni Hana began to walk ahead, dragging her older sister Harang.
Meanwhile, outside, the MC was continuing his speech for the next award.
ㅡThis year, many global stars were born and several records were broken. It would not be an exaggeration to call this year the heyday of Kpop.
As we made our way through the narrow passageway of the backstage and habitually greeted the staff, they greeted us and complimented us.
In the meantime, I felt a hand tapping the ponytail of my hair.
“No, I got hit by your hair in the middle of the stage~”
It was Seoyoon who made her nasal voice.
“What is that snoring? Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”
“Huh~”
Because the extravaganza’s choreography involved a lot of movement, there were cases where if you danced a little too hard, your hair would spin violently.
“But why did they cut my long hair into short hair?”
“No, our Dohee looks good with long hair. If you want to decide, get confirmation from Team Leader Sohyeon.”
“Then why did you bring that up?”
“I don’t know~”
Ignoring Kim Seo-yoon’s humming voice, we calmly walked down the aisle again.
And when I arrived at the door connected to the venue.
The walls were shaking as cheers erupted.
ㅡAnd who is the singer who set the best record this year?
“Please quickly move to the waiting area now!”
The staff member in charge of the entrance seemed surprised to see us and hurriedly guided us to the entrance.
As I came out, the new award presenter was coming up to the stage.
We returned to our place, being careful not to interfere with filming as much as possible.
Coral Blue was still sitting on our left. The moment when the Coral Blue members told me they did a good job on stage and I sat down and said thank you with a humble smile.
The name of the award appeared on the screen.
And this award was the grand prize.
[Music Wave Music Awards World Wide Record of the Year]
‘Not yet.’
On the screen, the images of the five record category candidates were shown one after another through the VCR.
4 Of them were boy groups, and the only girl group was Coral Blue.
Coral blue appeared on the screen, so I glanced to the side and saw that Lee Ra was somewhat displeased.
Still, the candidates alone were great.
This is proof that Coral Blue has set records similar to those of first-tier boy groups.
ㅡThen I will announce it now.
The presenter opened the envelope, took a quick look inside, and called the person honored.
And of course, the group that won the grand prize in the record category was.
ㅡCongratulations. Night and day.
It was the boy group NND that broke records every time.
ㅡAh, I am really, really happy to receive this award.
For some reason, my eyes fell on Lira, who was clapping.
Lyra must have been aware of her gaze, but she mumbled.
“We won an award at the Billboard Awards.”
“Eh.”
“Facial expression.”
“Eh…”
And soon a magnificent orchestra echoes throughout the hall.
Up on stage was male actor Lee Seong-woo, who is considered the best actor in Korea.
ㅡHello, this is Seongwoo Lee. Thank you very much for inviting me to this glorious occasion.
[Music Wave Music Awards Song of the Year]
And at the same time, my heart began to pound in earnest.
ㅡI am now at exit 2 of Line 5. hahahaha, I’m fifty-two years old. Was it a little boring? However, regardless of age, Kpop is becoming a culture that everyone and the whole world enjoys.
Lee Seong-woo was briefly telling a small joke, but his heart rate gradually soared faster.
ㅡI also really enjoyed working with these songs this year. I would like to thank all the singers for making such great songs.
The grand prize candidates’ songs briefly passed on the screen, reaching a climax along with the cheers that erupted when our music video was included.
The heartbeat can be felt through the volume of my own satisfaction.
Without realizing it, I held the hand of Seoyoon, the member sitting next to me.
Seoyoon’s hands were also full of moisture.
We kept our eyes fixed in front of us and didn’t say anything.
And finally, the presenter took out a small envelope from inside his jacket.
ㅡThen I guess I can’t delay now. The most loved song of this year. Target.
Background music that heightened tension was played in the concert hall.
ㅡThe 2023 MWMA Song of the year winners are.
Everyone’s eyes turned towards us.
ㅡSaven Unsatisfied, congratulations.
ㅡWow!!
With our song.
The sound of exploding firecrackers and pollen, and the sound of cheering.
The members stood up creakingly.
The members’ expressions still showed confusion.
An indescribable feeling, even though everyone was expecting it.
And somehow my expression seems to be the same.
Feeling like my head was pounding so much that I couldn’t even hear the applause around me, I went up to the podium, relying on Hana who was holding my shoulder.
We stood on stage.
I held the bouquet of flowers and the trophy.
Everyone is in a daze.
“Yes… I’ll greet you. Two or three.”
The members naturally responded to Hana’s singing.
ㅡim in seventh heaven. Hello, this is Saven.
But before the acceptance speech, Hana, who sang first, was not calm either.
“Yes… First of all…”
Hana sniffled her nose, apologizing for the tears that kept flowing from her eyes, and then she put her mouth to the microphone again.
“Yes… First of all… We are honored to receive such a big award. So many people worked together to create the song of the year called Unsatisfied…”
In that way, Hana did not miss mentioning all of her company employees, staff, family, and fans.
“And our members. I am so grateful and grateful to have become the leader of a group of truly great members.”
And when mentioning the members.
All members were shedding tears.
“Thank you again. I will become a hard-working Saben…!”
Of course, the feelings were not over yet.
Hana finished her speech and made me stand in front of the microphone.
I was pulled to the center, still in a dazed mood.
It was planned.
Because I was the one who took the lead in preparing the last song and asked them to share their thoughts.
But somehow, the images and testimonials I had written down all night were being erased from my mind as the members patted me.
Instead, emotions overflowed.
So I decided to just speak my heart out.
After a moment of silence, I raised my head.
As I slowly smiled, a commotion was heard from the audience.
Unlike the members, there is not a single tear stain, so the face must be clean and sparkling.
“A few days ago, I tried to write down on paper all the people I wanted to thank.”
After a brief pause, I spoke softly.
“I ended up writing it down for 341 minutes.”
Sounds of laughter were heard here and there in the hall.
On the other hand, the members seemed embarrassed.
Because this is not the testimony I prepared.
Still, I smiled while crying as if it was worth it.
“It seems like we received a lot of consideration from so many people that they forgot the number.”
“So I thought about how to say thank you and how I could repay the favor… But it seemed like it was going to be even more difficult.”
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“But… Knowing how big this award is, I would like to promise you one thing.”
For some reason, my eyes became sore.
“Later, when I looked back at Saven. When I remembered.”
Then I couldn’t stop the tears from flowing.
“So that the people who helped and loved… Can feel fortunate that they like this group…”
So, I carefully recited each word.
“I will become a member of SAVEN who works hard anytime, anywhere.”
Oh, and there was one last thing I wanted to say.
“Doya, sister, you won the grand prize. Isn’t it cool?”
* * *
The end of the year is over.
【Following last year’s Rookie of the Year Award, this year’s grand prize is ‘MWMA Song of the Year’】
「The ‘2023 MWMA Awards’ was held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the afternoon of the 28th. The main characters of the grand prize that day were NND and Saven.
First, the group Night & Day (NND) took the top spot for 6 years by winning a total of 3 grand prizes at the ‘2023 MWMA Awards’ – Singer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year.
Then, Seven attracted attention by winning the grand prize following her Rookie of the Year award last year.”
【[Comprehensive]’Daesang Saben wins 3 awards… 4Th generation girl group dominates Gold Disc Awards as well】
【Saven, if they came out, they would win the grand prize ‘Certified as an unrivaled complete girl group [X+ Song Diagnosis]】
【NND, sweeps the grand prize for 6 consecutive years… ‘Tears’ wins the Saven grand prize [Comprehensive]]
Saven swept three awards, winning the Music of the Year awards at the Music Wave Music Awards, Watermelon Music Awards, and Gold Disk.
And Dohee finally turned 17.
“No, your sister is an adult?”
“Ugh, high school student~”
“Ah.”