The Road to Glory

‘The Midday Show’, which airs at 1 PM, is not as major as ‘The Ellen Show’ or ‘Conan’, but it’s still a talk show that appeals to all age groups. It’s a program that housewives and stay-at-home managers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s casually watch.However, today there was a different reason for the attention on ‘The Midday Show’ program.It was because the HALO special content was just airing today. Although the HALO special was already at its end, having been used up here and there, HALO’s 6th album [Dancing in the rain] was set to be released on May 31st, drawing attention.Moreover, with the phrase “tribute cover songs dedicated to HALO by influencers”, it was able to capture the attention of HALO fans as well.Of course, not all HALO fans welcomed it.Some hardcore fans disliked it, saying that since HALO’s songs have a unique color that not just anyone can handle, covering them is equivalent to ruining the songs.There were also people who saw it as random people pretending to be fans to gain popularity, deceiving them.With such reactions – half sharp, half interested – people watched the HALO special on ‘The Midday Show’.[Why did they invite that flea-like guy to The Sun’s special? Both the singing and costume are fucking hell]└ It’s just fine, what’s wrong?└ Did you perhaps eat your eardrums with cereal? You seriously think this is okay?└ Aren’t they amateurs, not singers? Isn’t this enough?└ I want to hit the shielders with their shields. Does anyone know the list of influencers appearing today? I’m starting to regret my 5 minutesThe real-time reactions were heated in many ways.As expected of the firepower of a few million NuTubers, their fans and other viewers began to fight. Well, the broadcasting station was satisfied as long as the ratings were high, regardless of how it turned out.└ Wow, it’s Buckers as expectedWhat brought some stability was Buckers, dressed in a classic suit.The natural talk and appearance he always showed on NuTube evoked likability in viewers. The cover he chose was also HALO’s 2nd album, which was the most popular music.And then the commercial break started.People realized that there were still 20 minutes left in the HALO special. They also realized that there was still someone who hadn’t appeared among the influencers they had been promoting.[But who is this last person, Roh? Never heard of them before]└ Don’t know, I heard they’re a singer from Asia, was it Korea?└ Asia? Are you serious? I’m not a racist, but do you think a K-pop star can express Brit pop?└ Why do you think they can’t? No one knows their identity. There’s a high chance they’re British, not necessarily Asian or of Asian descent. It’s not like only white people listened to Britpop.└ I guess you must be Asian then└ You’re a racist└ Is this the one Belle Morrison praised? He sang well, but it’s a shame it wasn’t in English└ Shit, not even in English??? You’re joking, right? How can someone who can’t even speak English sing his songs?The fact that he was from Asia, a Korean entertainer, unlike the others, was enough to cause aversion in people who don’t usually like K-pop.Even if they liked K-pop, since the theme was a HALO special, there were people who thought it was “unnecessary”.And this was the same for Koreans who were watching a talk show they didn’t even know about usually, upon hearing the news of Roh Haeil’s appearance. They waited for the commercials to end with half worry and half expectation.Finally, the boy appeared.As seen in Korea, it was a boy in casual attire.[It’s all good, but are there so few singers in Korea? What are they thinking sending an elementary school student?]└ That friend is 15, meaning he’s a high school student└ 15 years old?└ A typical K-pop idol, what’s the problem?The first impression was split exactly in half.Those who, as HALO fans, were ready to tear him apart at first glance.And the rest, ordinary people who felt favorable towards his young appearance.However, at least those who didn’t know about the boy didn’t expect much. That is, his English skills even before his singing.So, the boy’s first words.When they heard the boyish voice and the pronunciation with a thick posh accent, it became quiet for a moment.It was rare for a K-pop star to use a posh accent.Lucy praised the boy with exaggeration. Some people watching the talk show sympathized with Lucy’s reaction.There was an atmosphere in American society of admiring British pronunciation, and especially the admiration for the posh accent, which is not easy to acquire, existed in both countries.The boy from Asia, as much as they didn’t want to admit it, spoke with quite a cool pronunciation. Just like…Him.[What do you mean it’s similar?]They didn’t take it well because there were so many people pretending to be HALO to get attention.Still, the boy was different from those guys.-First, why do you like HALO’s music?-Because it’s perfect.[That’s a perfectly correct answer]With just the simple word ‘perfect’ without flowery modifiers, he made the fans’ lips curl up.-Is there a favorite song among HALO’s music?-The 6th album that’s coming out soon.-But we don’t know when it will be released?-I like it, let’s say the 6th album coming out in May.[I’ve come to like this kid]He looks like a nerd and a 5th grader on the outside, but he’s a complete gigachad!└ I think Roh is a real The Sun believer[I wish they’d just do the talk show like this]└ I agree, rather than ruining it with cover songs, it would be fun enough to just talk for 20 minutes└ It’s too late, friendsIt was the personality Americans liked most – boldly declaring without caring if he might be wrong and look foolish.-This stage is HALO’s 4th album, ‘Please, lead me not into temptation’

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