RAP STAR

Chapter 130 [verse 24. 2006]

"Looks like we have a listener asking about Isang-hyun and Shin Jun-hyung's high school grades? Oh, suddenly I'm curious too. Are you able to disclose that?"

"Uh... Honestly, I'm not sure. I didn't really pay attention."

"Oh, you really don't know?"

"Well, one thing's for sure, after exams, I always feel exposed."

"Exposed? What do you mean?"

"I feel embarrassed about my grades."

Junhyung and Minho chuckled at Sanghyun's punchline. Shin Hye-yeon looked at the 888 Crew members with a bewildered expression. She couldn't figure out what was so funny.

However, about 30 minutes into the broadcast, Shin Hye-yeon suddenly burst into applause and laughter.

"Oh, it's about feeling embarrassed about grades. It's Grade, not Sexual. Talking to rappers makes my head spin."

This time, the 888 Crew members looked at Shin Hye-yeon with bewildered expressions after her joke that came after 30 minutes.

The filming at the 20-hour station proceeded joyfully.

The 888 Crew members enjoyed being able to communicate directly with the public through text messages. Although it was their first time on a radio broadcast, they felt like they could continue with this kind of broadcast.

During their conversations, the crew's recommended songs and listener-requested songs were played. And finally, the time for the live stage arrived.

The beginning of the live was announced by Sanghyun's soft voice.

"I don't want to live the same life. So, I strive.
It's a really cliché thing to say, but that's all I have
to describe myself. Fear envelops me.
If I don't do it now, I'll be stuck for the rest of my life."

Shin Hye-yeon admired Isang-hyun's rap as she listened.

She quite liked the song "Move" released as a digital single some time ago. Listening to this song reminded her of the past. When she decided to quit her job as an announcer and pursue acting after just two months, it brought back memories of the emotions she felt back then.

"How could high school students write such lyrics? Isn't musical talent and lyricism separate issues?"

Listening to "Move," it felt like she became the speaker of the song.

"If I just keep it in, I'll never
be able to take it back. I just do my thing,
strive, maybe even give up,
and situations where I give up are comfortable."

As she watched Isang-hyun's performance, she understood what made live performances much better than mp3 recordings.

Actually, it was difficult to feel that rap live performances were better than recordings. There were many aspects of rap skills that were blurred on live stages.

However, the more she listened to Isang-hyun's songs, the more she felt that mp3 recordings couldn't capture all of Isang-hyun's voice. Of course, this feeling arose because live performances could convey lyrics as effectively as recordings.

"Wow, this is amazing."

Even the sound engineers admired the input line values displayed on the mixer. It seemed easy for him to rap, but the peak values hitting the mixer were no joke.

Moreover, the unique coexistence of rap and melody in "Move" had a tremendous charm. Those who heard this song for the first time couldn't help but pay attention to its charm.

Sure enough, there was an outpouring of surprised reactions from listeners who were amazed by the song.

"Is this really live? Did you play the wrong track?"