Episode 264
I put my hand on the table.
It was a small table placed in a hotel room to match the assortment, but in front of it was a camera as huge as the table.
said the crew behind the camera.
“please introduce yourself.”
“yes. hello. This is Testa’s Bakmundae.”
I nodded at the camera. And said it with a faint smile.
“I am now... We are participating in Testa’s second concert tour.”
And I’m also involved in making a concert documentary.
this is what i’m doing now
‘Actually, I film a lot of concert behind-the-scenes.’
It gives you a sense of familiarity with each idol, and the behind-the-scenes story of the concert you watched is interesting.
However, it is rare to produce a documentary separately. It is encouraging that it was launched in front of the general public rather than treated as a product that only fans can see.
It means that the production has left a mark on the flow of popular music to the extent that it has popular significance.
‘In other words, it’s like a symbol with a different class.’
For example, VTIC must have already released three or four documentaries of their own.
So, everyone acknowledged that this was an act of knocking on the threshold of the heavenly realm.
However, whether everyone liked it was a different matter.
-... wouldn’t it be uncomfortable? You’re going to have a camera attached to you for months.
-Well, I heard that you are coming in appropriately under consultation.
-Sometimes I worry that the related content won’t be interesting because I don’t have a very interesting daily life... .
-Ay, the experts will take care of editing for you~ You don’t have to be too thirsty for fun. It’s a documentary, not a variety show! would you do it nicely?
In the end, with the majority and appropriate persuasion, the documentary went into filming, and so far there have been no problems.
‘a little... It seems too attached.’
For example, something like this.
“Which part of the tour is the most uncomfortable?”
“Hmm, maybe it’s like adjusting to jet lag or figuring out a new venue... It is an environmental factor.”
“Ah, I think you can. Then some more... How is it in terms of heart?”
“Well, mentally... .”
I can feel the desire to film raw things from the production team.
Attempts to reduce the sense of distance from my inner world can be seen with each camera.
If you lower your tension with a simple question and then come up with a refined answer, you will slowly change your direction so that your true intentions are revealed.
It was different from the entertainment production crew that pursued stimulation.
Of course, in this case, it is enough to give a more ‘sincere-sounding’ answer.
“I think it’s because it’s hard to bear that the audience can’t fully enjoy the concert due to factors beyond my control.”
As I thought briefly, I left a blank and answered again.
“So I think that’s the most sensitive and nerve-wracking thing. The perfection of the concert.”
In this way, you will feel satisfied that you have discovered the personality of the respondent.
Sure enough, the crew nodded and moved on to the next question.
“Then what does the concert mean to Testa?”
“Anyway, the closest thing to meeting the fans is... ... .”
Even after that, I think I gave a good answer worthy of a documentary. An edited version would be plausible.
* * *
“Thank you.”
The interview lasted about an hour. And it ended with the crew leaving to visit the next hitter.
“... ... .”
I lay down on the bed.
On the contrary, the tour itself is more leisurely than the active period.
Now that it’s time, I’m given a hotel room during the tour. And between concerts, it’s because I have quite a long time to rest recklessly to recover my stamina.
“It is quiet.”
I closed my eyes. It was even a little awkward, probably because I had been living among such noisy people for several years.
“... ... .”
Just before useless thoughts come crashing in.
Suddenly, the production team’s question I just heard rang in my head.
-What does a concert mean?
Then there is a scene that comes to mind.
The first concert of this tour.
A concert at Gocheok Dome in Seoul after a long time.
-Waaaaaaa!!
cry. flame. Heat.
and pure concentration.
In addition, the system leaves and you can no longer get a draw.
‘It’s ruined.’
It’s an outsider.
I held back my drool and barely opened my mouth.
“... I didn’t expect the members to say that.”
Don’t laugh because you’re not impressed.
But I have to use that misunderstanding.
I paused for a moment, then answered slowly.
“I was hurt the most. So the members put a lot of thought into it. I think it’s probably from a similar context this time... Just thank you.”
... It’s also half sincere.
So stop talking about friendship stories between members and give up stories about overcoming injuries.
But these guys didn’t give up.
“here!”
“Are you okay?”
“... okay.”
‘under... .’
First of all, I persistently filmed myself on the backstage. In particular, it was clearly intended to prefer the appearance of being supported or breathing.
‘It must have been completely plugged in.’
I thought about giving a serious warning a few times, but gave up.
‘Do whatever you want.’
Looking at it, I thought it would be interesting to pick the documentary itself based on facts because it captures the interesting points well.
It just seemed like it would inadvertently plant a distorted fantasy about me in the public, but what... done.
‘The fighting spirit of an injury is a common behind-the-scenes story.’
Yes, it could be that this job originally started with deception and ended with deception... . Do it right for the money.
‘It looks like rumors of aftereffects from members are spreading all over the world... .’
I gave up everything and focused on the concert.
However, it seems that there are also those who did not.
“Stop! stop!”
“... !”
A slightly longer VCR playing time before the encore. Suddenly, a loud noise came from backstage.
It was the voice of one of the least sensitive of us.
“Eugene?”
“Are you Cha Yoo-jin?”
The guys who were on standby after changing their costumes ran at once, embarrassed by the unexpected situation.
It was a bit like that because the camera was chasing it, but anyway, the contract even included the disposal of the film in the clause.
‘Checking the situation comes first.’
And when I turned around the hallway, I saw the place where the sound came from.
It was a small backstage room, mainly for managing muscle cramps and joint pain.
Cha Yoo-jin had a patch attached to her shoulder to see if she was receiving emergency care, but there was something more urgent than that.
It was because Cha Yoo-jin was in a confrontation with the documentary crew.
“... Eugene?”
Cha Yu-jin looked back, but soon stared straight ahead again.
To be precise, the production team beyond the cameraman.
“Don’t do that. I don’t like it.”
“yes yes. sorry.”
“Go away. Don’t come in here.”
And resolutely sent the production team out.
“... ... wait a minute.”
I also sent the camera that followed me outside. It was a bit intrusive to film even a closed door until the end, but Cha Yoo-jin came first.
As soon as Ryu Cheng-wu confirmed that the door was closed, he turned off the microphone and spoke to Yu-jin Cha.
“Yujin. You have a camera. If I have something to say, it won’t be late even if the camera is lowered after the concert.”
“... ... .”
“Even if there are complaints, let’s talk about it after a concert. 4 minutes until our encore... No, only three minutes left.”
“... OK. all right.”
Cha Yoo-jin didn’t look very happy, but she nodded. I’m not the type of guy who’s in a bad mood on stage, so the encore will be fine.
‘I heard that documentary guys are overdoing it.’
Still, I didn’t know that Cha Yu-jin would do this.
I don’t know what the hell made him react like this. Still, the production team seemed to keep the line.
I held my breath and opened the door. Immediately the camera popped in.
... This time, I was also a bit intrusive. That passion might be the cause.
‘I’ll have to talk to you as soon as it’s over.’
But before the concert was even over, I was blown away again.