prynovel Chapter 290: First Full Album (26)
Chapter 290: First Full Album (26)
Chapter 290: First Full Album (26)
At the "Countdown" comeback stage, Chronos naturally secured first place. The Rings screamed in joy as confetti exploded all around. The members were surprised yet beamed, and they celebrated their first place. Yoon-Chan Park and Lee Jin-Sung teared up with emotion.
- Congratulations, Chronos! Please share your thoughts on winning first place!
Kang Joo-Han took the microphone at the MC’s cue. He was usually fluent in expressing his thoughts, but today, he hesitated before speaking. He wore an apologetic expression as he faced the Rings.
“Uh, thank you so much for first place. There are so many people to thank, and I'm sorry I can't mention everyone. The members worked really hard, and most of all, our Rings..."
“Kyaaaah!!!"
“You've all worked so hard. Waiting to watch us must have been exhausting and difficult, and all the members are well aware of it. We will do even better going forward. Thank you so much. We love you!"
- Alright! Thank you for your comments! Chronos, please prepare for the encore. As always, we will be back next time with Countdown alongside more music! Thank you!
With the MC's closing remarks, the encore began. Getting first place was incredibly special and moving for both Chronos and the Rings. This marked their first major achievement. Since they had gone through numerous challenges and incidents, including their trip to the US, it was more special than anything else for both the members and Rings.
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[Chronos][HOT] Countdown Pre-Recording Standing Review – Unforgettable Moments
I can barely contain my excitement as I share this. Our beloved Chronos has made a breathtaking comeback!!! And they snatched the first place right away, aah. Congratulations are in order!!! While many of you might have seen the broadcast, I wanted to capture the magic of that day in words.
On the day of the pre-recording, I was up before dawn since I was buzzing with anticipation. I caught a taxi to the broadcasting station. It was my first time at Countdown and, to my surprise, the stage was much closer and larger than I expected. It felt like stepping into another world. (I took a picture of my ticket number.jpg) I was on row 110ish.
Behind our beloved Chronos, there was a recording for Street Center. So, the Rings and Street Center fans were in front and behind me. The atmosphere was charged, though a bit chaotic as fans from both sides weren't really maintaining order (please, let's maintain order next time... ??).
Once everything was organized a bit, the wait felt endless. But then, my boys ascended the stage with shy waves and literally stole my breath away. It felt surreal, like a scene ripped from a drama.
I stood frozen, mouth agape while clutching my Gori stick. How do people even begin to scream immediately? The members’ visuals were just otherworldly, even more mesmerizing in person than on TV.
They had transformed a lot. The cute and fresh vibe was gone, replaced by a mature, sexy allure that captivated everyone. They were divine, seductive, a bit extravagant yet marked by a touch of asceticism.
Conclusion: This performance had the best hair, make up and outfit!
Around that time, the whispers of awe from fans around me melded into a chorus of admiration. All I could hear were things like "Wow... I can’t believe the visuals I am looking at right now... Just... Wow..."
Hyun-Woo and Yoo-Joon stood out with their elaborate adornments. Yoo-Joon wore a fancy face chain, and Hyun-Woo had jewels under his eyes like in the music video. Joo-Han sported black nail polish, though it wasn't very visible on the broadcast.
Despite being a rehearsal, the members were dressed to impress, though some were in lighter attire or without some accessories. They went through the rehearsal twice. It seemed there were some kinks to iron out between Jin-Sung and Yoo-Joon, prompting ongoing discussions with the production team.
Still, whenever they caught the gaze of the Rings, the atmosphere lightened instantly. Their smiles and waves were genuinely heartwarming, and I was completely swept away by their charm.
The other members interacted with fans by checking if they had eaten or were tired. Our shy duo, Hyun-Woo and Yoon-Chan, lightly blushed at the overwhelming affection pouring out from the Rings, hahahaha.
Everyone was in high spirits throughout the rehearsals. At one point, all the members—including the usually reserved Hyun-Woo—burst into laughter. The reason? Yoo-Joon's face chain kept slipping into his mouth during the performance and sent hilarious and slightly embarrassing noises through everyone's in-ears.
Hyun-Woo was like, “Ahahahahahaha, Goh Yoo-Joon keeps spitting it out.”
LMAO I've never seen Hyun-Woo laugh like that. It was definitely a delight to witness. The laughter and camaraderie amongst the members were infectious, and it added a layer of intimacy to the event.
Anyway, the second rehearsal wrapped up. The broadcast seemed to be focusing on the members’ faces, so I can’t wait to watch their full cams on UTube.
“Phantom Spirit" is truly epic, not just when it comes to vocals but also its choreography. They are both beautiful and thrilling. Compared to “Joy,” it lacks acrobatics, but the group choreography seems even more challenging than “Parade.”
When the members came back on stage for the main recording, they looked even more glamorous... Those who hadn't worn jackets before put them on, and accessories that hadn’t been worn earlier were added. I was absolutely floored by how stunning they looked. I almost got a heart attack because they were so... GORGEOUS...
Joo-Han sang:
? Woo- I am Kaaaang Joo-Han
'...?'
? I am foolishly searching for you
My composition file that just flew away, woah-
What was this? Despite the bizarre lyrics, the composition was surprisingly good for something crafted in just thirty minutes. The beauty of the song and the quality of the vocals made the quirky lyrics sound almost endearing.
? Wow woah, I~ I am
The future copyright KING
But my file just flew away↑ (off-key)
As the other four members tried to stifle their laughter, their quick breaths were audible.
- Is he actually singing this seriously?
Suh Hyun-Woo’s bewildered muttering was a testament to the spontaneity of their creation.
Rings often found Chronos’ antics baffling yet endearing.
? My! File!!! Ahh!
Kang Joo-Han's voice echoed as if he was truly lamenting a lost file, and the room soon erupted with Jin-Sung's hearty laughter. How chaotic.
Yet there was no explanation for why this was suddenly uploaded without any provided backstory. Rings speculated that perhaps Chronos would reveal more during their next appearance on Reina’s Hot Evening Radio or propose discussing it at the upcoming third Chronos Meeting. That way, the song’s backstory would be uncovered.
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“Kang Joo-Han," created on a whim the previous night and became an unexpected hit among the Rings. Though it was an absurd song that had popped out of nowhere, the fans embraced it with amusement and took it as just another instance of the band's playful camaraderie.
Last night, Goh Yoo-Joon and I meticulously composed and wrote "Kang Joo-Han," following our plan. However, Joo-Han's file vanished unexpectedly amidst our creative fervor.
“..."
Silence enveloped the room for a few moments. Joo-Han quietly left Producer Do’s studio with a resigned air. He found the company's practice room for trainees and geared up to rehearse some trot music, which was his coping mechanism. Goh Yoo-Joon cleverly intervened and convinced Joo-Han to swap his trot practice for our new song. His strategy was brilliantly successful.
Joo-Han was slightly bewildered but spirited and performed "Kang Joo-Han" passionately in front of the members. He spontaneously infused the performance with impromptu ad-libs like "My! File!!! Ahh!" enhancing the humor and charm of the recording session. We captured this unique moment in an audio recording.
We played the quirky track for Manager Tae-Seong. He listened intently with his expression unchanging, but he gave a subtle nod of approval. He then quietly shared the recording with Su-Hwan, who found it so amusing that he immediately set it as his ringtone.
When we uploaded the recording to the fan website, it was met with a storm of laughter. It was evidenced by endless rows of 'hahaha' filling up the comments section. Although we were slightly embarrassed by the attention, the humor of the situation left us feeling delighted.
This evening brought a new adventure. After flawlessly wrapping up our second music broadcast of the day, we didn’t pause to rest but headed directly to the recording studio. Today marked a significant session, which was an official recording of a track sent over by Callia Lawrence. This was just another day in the life of Chronos, but there was an air of anticipation about what was to unfold.
- What brought you here?
“Oh, here? It's supposed to be a secret for now, but it might get disclosed around the time it’s broadcast... We are here to record a track that will soon be unveiled," I explained and hinted at the special nature of our visit.
We were there not just for any recording, but for an episode of the game variety show Newbie Crew, specifically for a segment titled “With the Camera.” The setup was intimate as the camera was focused solely on me, capturing every one of my nuances with close shots.