What is the most important thing in singing?
Some might say that hitting the right notes in pitch is crucial, while others might emphasize the importance of timing and singing the lyrics correctly. Some may need explosive vocal power capable of hitting any note, and others may simply think that having a beautiful, pleasant voice is sufficient.
Some might harshly evaluate that all the above qualities are essential, but where can we find such remarkable individuals? Those who have mastered all these elements are likely either professional singers or at least working in the music industry.
Or, in rare cases, they could be like hidden pearls buried in mud, unaware of their own talent.
Mollu didn’t fall into either category. It would be a lie to say she didn’t have any expectations when she first went to karaoke after becoming this body. It turned out she might possess singing skills at the level of a professional singer.
Aside from her lack of stamina, she had an inherently talented physique in many aspects, leading one to wonder if she had a gift for singing as well.
The result was that she did have talent. It was a bit above average, enough to make one think, “That person in the next room sings well” when listening to nearby karaoke. In truth, with a voice like hers, it was natural for her to achieve such results, provided she wasn’t tone-deaf or rhythmically challenged.
And with skills like that,
At the very least, it was enough to captivate the souls of the viewers who came to hear her sing.
[Mollu! Mollu! Mollu! Mollu! Mollu!]
[Wakya Pya]
[Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess? Is she a goddess?]
[My ears are melting…]
[What a voice…]
[Ah, I knew she would sing well from the first time I saw her.]
[If only she were tone-deaf, it would have been hilarious, though. lol]
“I’m sorry, live well and forget me…”
Her voice, singing a heartfelt male ballad, had a deep appeal. A song reminiscing about a broken relationship and the mistakes made during that time, longing for the beloved woman.
The song itself wasn’t particularly high, and being female, Mollu had no trouble completing it. However, the crucial element of this song was the emotion behind it.
If sung incorrectly, it would easily be taken for a drunken, pathetic attempt, but Mollu succeeded in conveying the male’s unique heart-wrenching love as intended by the original artist.
After the last line ended, applause poured in.
[Kya]
[This is it]
[It makes you want to go to karaoke]
[I love it so much, unni ㅠㅠ]
[I opened a bottle of soju for this ㅇㅇ I can’t resist]
[Even a monk couldn’t resist this]
[She sings deliciously, the covers by other women on YouTube weren’t impressive]
[Though her voice is female, why do I feel the loneliness and solitude of a male?]
[For real, it feels like a song you would sing after downing two bottles of soju while smoking a cigarette and thinking of your ex]
[Not quite to that extent, though;;]
Internet broadcasts have viewers primarily in their 20s and 30s, mostly male. In contrast to darker streams where the percentage of male viewers exceeds 90%, Mollu’s stream had a certain proportion of female viewers. However, the majority remained male.
Mollu unintentionally struck a chord with her audience’s tastes. It was an excellent choice in that it was a song they were very familiar with. Why was this song so well-known? Because it was a famous karaoke favorite that resonated with men’s hearts. It was a song everyone had probably sung at least once.
However, choosing a well-known song wasn’t all good. Ratings for familiar songs are often harsher than for unknown ones. Especially for those who frequently sing this song, the criticism tends to be even more severe.
Ah, that’s not how you sing it. You need to put more power into it here. They couldn’t help but let out their disappointment.
But Mollu succeeded in winning the approval of their critical gazes. The cyber judges, for some unknown reason, sensed a typical male atmosphere emanating from her.
This continued with the following song as well.
“These are my favorite songs.”
The next song, as Mollu mentioned she had prepared three songs, was also one that the viewers, especially men, commonly sang at karaoke.
At first, they thought Mollu had practiced songs that men frequently sing to cater to the audience, but that was no longer the case.
With this level of skill, there was no way it was something developed over just a day or two of singing. It was evident that she had practiced for a long time, having honed her craft. The statement about her favorite songs was not a lie.
[100 points… 100 points]
[Holy crap, that was amazing…]
[It’s not just that she sings well, but what about the emotional delivery?]
[Was this person a man? Why does he sing male songs so well?]
[Wow]
[Mollu, transgender speculation ㄷㄷ]
[She looks too naturally feminine to be transgender.]
[Don’t take it seriously;]
[Great songs don’t discriminate between men and women~]
[Wow, I just feel like smashing my head over this.]
[For real, as long as you sing well, that’s all that matters.]
“How could I have originally been a man? Don’t say such strange things.”
Mollu seemed flustered by the unexpected comments, as if caught off guard.
*
These people have their sharp moments sometimes.
They say even a broken clock is right twice a day, and it’s just like that.
…Or maybe not? Did they just stumble upon the right answer? It didn’t initially seem like they were speaking seriously. After all, there weren’t many individuals in the chat who were overly serious about their remarks.
It just meant that I was feeling anxious. No one suspected, but just like a thief stubbing their toe.
[This must be the work of an ex-boyfriend ㅇㅇ]
[Wow]
[Mollu sings suspiciously well for a man… Ex-boyfriend’s favorite song… Ugh…]
[I’m jealous, damn it]
[This is credible.]
[Good thing the chat moderator has never even held a man’s hand.]
[But I’ve seen her shaking hands with players during a league commentary?]
[All secrets are revealed.]
[How about we quietly listen to the song instead?]
[The manager unni is dancing with a knife, so be careful~]
“Alright, everyone, quiet down.”
She drew attention back to the audience, who had started a trivial discussion. I wonder how my relationship status matters in their lives to warrant such heated discussion.
“I understand that my favorite songs tend to be a bit masculine. That’s why today, I want to take some time to get song recommendations from you.”
[I’m glad you’re aware of that ㅇㅇ]
[Do you really have to? Just sing male songs.]
[She wants to sing different songs.]
[Mollu, do whatever you want.]
[But can we really get recommendations for female songs from a bunch of men here?]
[For real, lol]
“Don’t you have any romantic notions? A song you’d like your girlfriend to sing at karaoke. That’s what I was trying to get at.”
[Wow]
[Mollu… girlfriend?]
[This girl is getting bold now.]
[Please say that again with the camera on; that’s my lifelong wish.]
[Yuksu is bubbling…]
[Yeah, they do exist.]
[Mollu’s rental girlfriend ㄷㄷ]
“Oh come on, you guys are making it sound too ridiculous. Let me rephrase that. Is there a song among what your female friends sing when you go to karaoke that you think is nice?”
[Female friends?]
[Lol, do the basement-dwelling viewers watching the stream have any female friends?]
[Isn’t it polite to ask if someone has friends first?]
[I have internet friends.]
[This might hurt a little.]
[Going to karaoke with female friends, Mollu… Oh…]
[This concept is also tasty.]
These people sure are playful troublemakers. Shaking my head, I took a sip of water beside me.
<Geu Je Mol Hwang has donated 30,000 won!>
– Is it like song requests?
It’s a familiar nickname. This person has been donating continuously to my broadcasts lately. Last month alone, I think they exceeded 3 million won in donations. It’s no wonder the viewers called them the CEO. I also suspect they might be some sort of boss.
“Thank you for the 30,000 won, Mr. CEO. Song requests… There are only a handful of songs I know, so I wanted some recommendations to practice. I’d like to accept song requests, but since I don’t know many songs, it can be challenging.”
<Geu Je Mol Hwang has donated 100,000 won!>
– Please sing this song then.
With the trumpet sound of a 100,000 won donation, the voice of the song he wanted to hear flowed out.
The good news is that it’s a ballad. Bright, upbeat idol songs might be a bit too much to sing.
Although it may not be as heartfelt as before, it’s a calm song with a sense of sadness inherent in the female vocals. The pitch is a bit high, but it seems coverable to a certain extent.
[That was just alright.]
[What song is this?]
[This is a banger ㅇㅇ]
A few people reacted in the chat, indicating they recognized the song. After receiving the title, they searched for it on YouTube and hastily opened a karaoke version.
I had learned the melody quite well and was preparing to sing it once. Normally, I would wait until I was familiar with it before singing, but my current goal was to learn a new song.
“The days we’ve passed by, they were all just like that…”
It was slightly shaky, but not bad for a first attempt. I somehow managed to finish the song and glanced at the chat.
[Hmm…]
[It’s not quite the same as before.]
[Something feels bland.]
[So the streamer isn’t a talent in singing up to that level, huh.]
[That earlier performance was clearly from repeated practice like fine wine.]
[We acknowledge your humanity.]
[Should I just sing that earlier song?]
[I really enjoyed it ^^ adding this to my playlist.]
“This level is still considered doing well, you know!”
Even though I knew it was all in good fun, I couldn’t help but utter those words.
