RECORDING 18

[ SO FAR AWAY playing in background ]

. . it’s officially been released. I think. . this is the best track for the fans.

[lightly laughs]

I saw a lot of their reactions on naver. . . youtube. . twitter. . how it’s not everyday I get to collab with artists. A female artist of my company, at that. . .

Her name is Suran. She’s written. . .a fair amount of songs; much equal like mine. . . and through recording. ., we got to know each other. Yeah, ‘my company allows the two of us to see each other since we work together in the same place.’

She and I had been through so much, you wouldn’t believe the similarities. . . Suran’s been suffering from depression since she can barely write new songs continuously. . . but we tried our best cheering each other up. .

Unfortunately, we couldn’t remain friends after the recordings. Um. . , she had to go about her business and be busy with herself. . . so in other words, we didn’t really . . get to be friends after that . .

Maybe, I’ll see her sometimes when there’s an award show I’ll finally be attending next time. . or if we get to perform live on the radio.

‘Ahhh. . . ., what else is there. . .?’

I am quite thankful. . that [lowers volume of SO FAR AWAY] . . my fans started bombarding me with messages of how much they appreciate and love my songs. . . believe it or not, fans can surprise you enough that they’re updated so much with your career.

This one fan. . . spread the word about uhm, the album being released. . .claiming she had a theory about it. . . and I’m relieved a lot believed her. . .even though it was supposed to be a surprise. . .

‘I think it was Kate.’

Anywho, I feel fulfilled like I achieved something great. I now have 15— no, 20— ah, 35K fans?! This is insane!

[gasps in background]

This is. . .absolutely. . . ah, why can't I word it out. . ?

[sniffles] Ahhhhh, and now I’m suffering from the cold. . . . [chuckles] Everyone, I’m so thankful for you guys.

If I win an award for this. . ., I swear, I’ll work hard on creating another mixtape within 2 years!

‘I’m going to treat myself with another pack.’

[End of Tape]

[ posted AUGUST 29 2018 ]