Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180
Chapter 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189
Chapter 190
Chapter 191
Chapter 192
Chapter 193
Chapter 194
Chapter 195
Chapter 196
Chapter 197
Chapter 198
Chapter 199
Chapter 200
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242
Chapter 243
Chapter 244
Chapter 245
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Epilogue
Categories Genre: All, Comedy, Completed, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 283
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
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When Jun Hyuk, Tara, and President Stern arrived in Honolulu, the biggest city in Hawaii, they were not on Oahu Island. Kailua-Kona is a big island with a beach and has relatively less tourists.
After going through a front entrance with security guards and driving for a while, they could see a large mansion. The front of the mansion is decorated like a park and the beach spreads out in the back. Jun Hyuk’s jaw dropped at the incredible scale of the place. “Isaac, is this your villa too? It’s insane.”
President Stern’s eyes widened as he waved his hand.
“Oh no, you think I would have such a luxurious villa? You saw the small house in Switzerland, didn’t you? That’s more my type. This is borrowed.”
“Borrowed? Who?”
“Kirk Hammett.”
“Kirk Hammett? You’re not talking about Kirk Hammett, the guitarist for Metallica, are you?”
“Yeah. This place has a complete studio. You can work on music and it’ll be nice and quiet since it’s far from the downtown area.”
The pictures hanging on the walls inside told them whose villa this is. Metallica and Kirk Hammett’s pictures are hanging everywhere.
“Alvin Lee wanted a quiet place too. Oh right. Two maids will be here, so it’ll be comfortable.”
They followed President Stern into the basement and saw a studio that could hold at minimum, a 24-person band. The studio is so complete that they could record an entire album with the equipment filling the room.
“Then rest until the other people get here. Tara and I will be at a hotel in the city, so call if you need anything.”
“The house is big. Why don’t you just stay here?”
“When we came all the way to Hawaii? No thanks. I’m going to relax while watching beautiful women in bikinis under the hot sun, so the musicians can spend their time preparing for the concert.”
The first member arrived not long after Tara and President Stern left. Colin’s reaction was not very different from that of Jun Hyuk’s.
“Kirk? Kirk, the Kirk from Metallica?”
“Yeah. There are even a few guitars he uses in the basement, though we can’t touch them.”
“Wow. I can’t believe I’m in Kirk’s villa right now.”
Colin examined all corners of the house and basked in the presence of Kirk Hammett. “Alvin Lee isn’t here yet?”
“No. I’m sure he’ll arrive soon.”
“Isn’t it incredible? Alvin Lee is going to be singing your song.”
“Colin, don’t make too much of a fuss when Alvin Lee gets here.”
“Of course I won’t. I’m a member of the band, not a fan from now on. And Jun, that’s your band.”
When Alvin Lee entered with his manager however, Colin and Jun Hyuk immediately became fans.
Colin, who is also a bassist, is meeting his idol and seemed to have no thoughts of letting go of Alvin Lee’s hand.
“Jun, my maestro! Since I started music again, this is the first time I’ve been so excited.
Let’s have fun together.”
The 3 people drank refreshing beers and talked about each other’s movies until the sun set.
Kyung Min Ho was the last to arrive and was escorted by an employee of Stern
Corporation from the airport, and wandered around the house until he found Jun Hyuk.
“Jun Hyuk! Geez. How long has it been?”
“Min Ho. It’s nice to see you again. I didn’t think we’d meet again like this.”
Kyung Min Ho was more surprised now than when he was when he was first contacted about joining in the concert. He is surprised that Jun Hyuk remembers his name and is speaking to him in such a friendly manner.
A few years ago when he had told Jun Hyuk to speak to him informally, Jun Hyuk had been a tough teenager who refused to do so, but he was now doing it so naturally. His thorny side was gone and he seemed to be much more relaxed.
“Hey… I’m touched. You remember my name.”
“Ha ha. Honestly, I didn’t remember it. I found out your name after you were confirmed to join the concert.”
“Of course you did. He he. Anyway, you’re really something. You’ve got the stance of a great now.”
“It’s because I’ve gotten older. Oh right. Say hi. This is Colin, who will be on the bass. He’s a friend from school. And I’m sure you know this person without my having to tell you? He’ll be singing for the concert.”
Kyung Min Ho did not even realize that Alvin Lee was holding his hand out to him. He was just frozen, staring at him.
One of the heroes who took over his childhood is standing in front of him, smiling. He did not hear Alvin Lee’s blues album, but the 2 he recorded before were masterpieces that shook Kyung Min Ho’s soul as it did for countless other youths at the time.
“What are you doing? You have to take the hand first. This kind of opportunity is rare.”
Kyung Min Ho quickly took Alvin Lee’s hand and shook it as he stuttered,
“Mr. Alvin Lee. I – I – Nice to…..”
“Jun, this friend can’t speak English, right? Tell him not to worry about it. I can tell what he’s trying to say just by looking at his face. Ha ha.”
Kyung Min Ho never thought that the day would come when he regrets not learning English. He had not studied English because he could not even guarantee success in Korea. At this moment however, he was extremely jealous of Jun Hyuk speaking English fluently.
While the three spoke in English and laughed, Kyung Min Ho could only drink his beer.
“Jun Hyuk. I’m okay. It’s enough for me that I’m drinking beer with Alvin Lee like this.”
“It’ll be okay when we start playing for the concert tomorrow. Music doesn’t need words.”
Kyung Min Ho was more concerned about Jun Hyuk who kept taking care of him. He is happy just watching these people right now.
“Min Ho, how have you been?”
“I’m living off of doing drum sessions.”
Jun Hyuk started to completely talk to Kyung Min Ho. He is also more curious about the situation in Korea.
“What about the band? You’re incredible.”
“The places that want me aren’t to my liking and the better bands already have great teamwork, so I can’t fit myself in.”
“Did you ever think about making your own band?”
“How could I? Band leaders need to know how to create music like you. I only play. If I just have people float together, the band will be no good.” Kyung Min Ho let out a forced laugh.
“Are sessions doable?”
“I actually make a lot more money than when I was in the band. There are so many recordings to do. There are a lot of dramas and a lot of movies. And you know there are a ton of girl and boy bands. The music is simple too, so it’s quick work. Anyway, that’s what it’s like.” Kyung Min Ho took a gulp of his beer and his face hardened again.
“But do you think I’ll be able to do well? I got really scared once I saw Alvin Lee’s face. I don’t have the confidence either.”
“I heard you play. It’s plenty. I’m sure Alvin will be surprised too.” He felt a little better at Jun Hyuk’s encouragement not to worry.
“But do you know what you’re like in Korea right now? It’s no joke.”
“What?”
“There are a lot of Koreans who got on the world field in sports. But in music, especially in classical, this is the first time anyone’s gotten as famous as you have…..”
Korean TV is currently full of news about Jun Hyuk in real-time. There was even news on the Monterey Jazz Festival not too long ago.
“Even people who have never seen classical concerts know that you challenged Beethoven and succeeded. The Korean press releases articles just say that you’ve gained recognition as the 21st century Beethoven.”
There were times when Kyung Min Ho saw these kinds of articles and found it hard to believe that he had participated on Jun Hyuk’s album.
“You don’t know how much your album has sold, right? It was sold once this concert was announced and promotions started. I’m telling you there’s no stock.”
Jun Hyuk hesitated slightly and asked cautiously,
“Did the tickets sell at all?”
“What? You didn’t know? It sold out in a day.”
“Huh? How many seats are there that it got sold out?”
“Sangam soccer stadium alone has over 60,000 seats. It’ll be over 80,000 including the field standing seats. Oh right. Your agency is really great. They used the single ticket policy.”
“Single ticket? The seats aren’t assigned?”
“Yup. The price is $100. It’s first come, first served. There’s no distinction between A, B, S, and VIP or anything like that. You just have to enter the venue first. People saw that in an even better light.”
One of the requests that President Stern drove at the company doing promotions in Korea, was the ticket policy. He insisted that the performance with Alvin Lee is the main event, not the orchestra and piano concerto.
He thought that the way to fill good seats in a pop music concert is through passion, not money. It was the result of Stern’s insistence that there would be plenty reward for waiting for a long time on line.
Kyung Min Ho forgot his exhaustion from the long flight and his jet lag, and stayed up until the morning, enjoying this time that feels like a dream.
Total Chapters in book: 283
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2413(@200wpm)___ 1931(@250wpm)___ 1609(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2413(@200wpm)___ 1931(@250wpm)___ 1609(@300wpm)
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