Mature Song 058
Perhaps it was because the previous "Gangnam Style" at the Song Festival was too successful, or perhaps it was because each MC had a guest today and the guests brought their own fans. When Yun Hyun came to the concert scene, he was deeply shocked by the stage.
"Kim Tae-ho PD, are you sure you didn't take over the music show's filming site?" Yun Hyun asked somewhat uneasily.
"Yes! This puts a lot of pressure on us!" Park Myung-soo, who was already somewhat tense, also joined in the criticism.
Then Lu Hongzhe and others also joined in.
"Because of such a big scene, our live performance can't be like last year's, one person singing one song and that's it." Kim Tae-ho completely ignored everyone's protests and arranged things his own way.
"What? Are we supposed to sing two songs? We're going on strike!" Zheng Junhe almost jumped up.
"I'm saying, each and every one of you must use up at least 10 minutes, whether you're performing a program on stage or inviting guests to sing an extra song, but this live performance must last for at least an hour!" Kim Tae-ho said dictatorially.
After the rebuttal failed, everyone MC actually realized that the 6 songs added up to only about half an hour, such a big scene, can't hold it at all! So they also went to discuss with their own invited guests to add performances.
Each combination is sung by a guest first and then together with MC singing a competition song.
The final ranking of the song also refers to the ranking method of TV music programs, with on-site expert scoring, audience SMS participation, and finally, source download volume scoring...
The regulars made several MCs somewhat flustered.
Maybe it's because of the mid-term exam this year, or maybe it's because of the addition of performing guests, which made the performers more professional. Or perhaps it was the stimulus of last year's success with "Gangnam Style". Anyway, until the last performer Yoon Hyun appeared on stage, both the songs and the singers showed a very high standard throughout this song festival.
"Yin Xian, where is your guest? Are you not going to let us see him until now?" Liu Zai Shi saw Yin Xian's expression and felt a bit worried.
"She came early. I just told her to hide from you guys." Yoon Hyun said nonchalantly.
"Ah! You little scamp! This will affect the entire filming of the program!" Liu Zai Shi was somewhat angry.
"Don't worry about Seokjin! I'll only let her show her face if it really affects the progress of the shoot." Yoon Hyun still had a confident look on his face.
"What kind of person is this?" Liu Zaishi became even more curious.
Yin Xian whispered something in Liu Zaishi's ear and then made a gesture of secrecy.
"It was her after all! This is also possible, with their comedic habits... it could really affect the filming..." Liu Zai Shi suddenly realized and remembered what happened last time Kim Tae Hee appeared on the show. "So how do you plan to arrange for her to appear?"
"I'm all set." Yoon Hyun made a reassuring gesture to Liu Zai Shi.
Finally, after Jessica and Park Myung-soo's lively "Cold Noodles" earned a warm and prolonged applause from the audience, it was Yoon Hyun's turn to take the stage.
When Yoon Hyun himself appeared on stage wearing a simple outfit, the whole scene erupted in the most enthusiastic applause.
"Thank you for the applause." Yoon Hyun smiled and bowed to the audience below, starting his hosting. Compared to other variety shows, "Infinite Challenge" has a unique advantage: each MC has the ability to control the stage on their own. Although Yoon Hyun had been hiding behind the seniors, it doesn't mean he isn't capable of becoming the main MC.
"If I didn't mishear, the applause just now was the most enthusiastic one so far today. I want to thank Jessica who just sang with all her might. This applause should be for her. As for what seemed to be standing next to the angel just now, I hope everyone doesn't mind." Yoon Hyun relaxed and joked.
The audience below was also filled with laughter.
"Two years ago, when I debuted, I apologized to all the audience present. Not this year. Lu Hongzhe didn't sing 'Girl' this year, that's our good fortune." Yoon Hyun threw out another bombshell.
The audience laughed again.
"Alright, no more nonsense. Next, my competition song, the name of the song is 'It's Not That Simple', please welcome my guest performer to the stage." Yoon Hyun bowed politely towards the front row where a group of people were gathered, and then, a dazzling figure slowly walked up onto the stage from below.
In an instant, the entire venue fell silent.
"Kim Tae-hee!" Yun Hyon heard a few wolf whistles coming from the back even though he was standing on stage.
"Hello everyone, I'm Kim Tae Hee." With a smile, Kim Tae Hee greeted the audience after taking the microphone from Yoon Hyun.
The whole scene was in an uproar.
Then, the prelude of the song began to sound.
It's not that simple
can find a compatible companion
Especially after seeing so many betrayals
Always uneasy can only be forced calm
Who Murdered My Romance
Yoon Hyun-sang sang the opening of the song in a low, muffled but thick bass. The melody has a hint of being heavy and profound, yet not oppressive, with a carefree and relaxed tone.
It's not that simple
Just go love others, don't look back
It may be good or bad, half and half.
Not loving loneliness for a long time also gets used to it
No need to worry about who's in charge of whom
Kim Tae-hee's voice floated into the song, a gentle and soothing mid-tone, comfortable to listen to, with a lazy feeling, yet somehow also a hint of subtle discontent.
Feeling happy and busy running around
When you feel tired, just let yourself go blank.
Just listen casually to what others say
Make your own decision...
Yoon Hyun's singing is very flat, like punching in for work every day, very formulaic, numb, and dull, without any emotions, as if he's just going through the motions of living.
Don't want to have too many emotions
A glass of red wine with a movie
Turned off the phone on weekend night
Cozy nest on the sofa
Kim Tae-hee's voice began to rise gradually, and a sense of unease seemed to spread.
Loving each other is not that easy
Everyone has his temper
Beyond the age of loving to dream
A loud noise is less than silence.
Happiness is not that easy
Only then will it be especially fascinating
At an age where one doesn't understand anything
Used to be the most heart-wrenching so used to be the happiest Used to be...
Yoon Hyun-sang sang out the entire high-pitched chorus, squeezing out a bit of a husky tone, using some popular rock techniques to sing this section with very high notes.
Then the song enters the repeat stage, the melody gradually opens up, Yoon Hyun and Kim Tae Hee enter a state of mutual singing, the second chorus, the two people sing together, Yoon Hyun successfully sings two octaves high pitch, matching well with Kim Tae Hee's voice.
"Missing is the most heart-wrenching"
But the most touching memory...
When Kim Tae-hee sang out the last two sentences with a pouring voice, the whole audience burst into warm applause.
"Do you like this song?" Yoon Hyun asked the audience on site.
"I like it!" The unanimous response from below the stage.
"This song is dedicated to every friend who cherishes themselves and the people around them. It's precisely because it's not easy that we must cherish even more, cherish every person who brings us happiness and joy! Thank you all!"
The audience erupted into applause once again.
"Actually, I and Taehi sister only prepared this one song. Then the PD of 'Infinite Challenge' forced us to perform two songs. Thinking about it, there's only... " Turning around, he asked Kim Taehi who was quietly standing on the side with a smile: "Taehi sister, can you do the horse riding dance?"
The whole scene was suddenly filled with cheers and applause.
"Are there any people in the audience who don't know?" Kim Tae-hee also cooperated and said, then asked the audience: "Does everyone know?"
"Yes!" The whole audience responded loudly in unison.
"Then let's get together..." Yoon Hyun held out the microphone to the audience.
"OPPA Gangnam Style!" The whole audience shouted together.
Along with Yoon Hyun-sang's "Gangnam Style", this year's Infinite Challenge Song Festival also came to a successful close.
Although Yoon Hyun was severely criticized by the MCs and other guests after he came down from the stage, the smooth recording of the entire program, especially the grand scene, made everyone feel extremely proud.
The next day, all the songs performed in this concert were uploaded to music download sites, and six songs dominated all music charts...
Then this excited and slightly brain-short-circuited PD Kim Tae-ho went to contact the music center's PD to arrange a special stage...
It's worth mentioning that Yoon Hyun and Kim Tae Hee's duet of "Not So Simple" wasn't originally in first place. Compared to the other five MCs who chose more upbeat songs to cover up their lack of singing skills, Yoon Hyun's song was initially ranked sixth when it was first uploaded.
This also made other singers a little excited.
But as time went by, when the download volume of other songs began to rise rapidly and then quickly decline, Yoon Hyun's song started to increase slowly.
Then on the fourth day, "Not That Simple" finally topped all music source download charts.
Here is the translation:
"When PSY humiliated the entire K-pop scene with his extravagant music on "Infinite Challenge" again, we were relieved to find that amidst this overly entertaining song, there was still one person who sang a heartfelt song in a soft tone. I have to admit, when I first heard this song in my friend's car, as a middle-aged single man around the same age as me, I almost burst into tears instantly. Although I am a happy husband with two obedient children, the lyrics of this song still pierced my heart. I was curious about how Yoon Hyun-sang wrote such profound and poignant lyrics that seemed impossible based on his experiences, but he did it again, just like "Spring Day" and "Lost in Thought", as well as his Chinese rendition of "Beijing Beijing". He seems to have a pair of eyes that see through the world's emotions, which makes me feel envious. So, although his "Gangnam Style" opened up this era of musical extravagance, he is undoubtedly a genuine soul singer." A comment from an online friend was reprinted in major newspapers and magazines, seemingly providing the best interpretation of this song.
