NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1007: Artist of the Year
Chapter 1007: Artist of the Year
Taehyun and Hana called the presenters for each grand award.
The first award was the 'Song of the Year.' Usually, the one with the most streams won the award. However, for this year, they also took into consideration the influence it had on mainstream media.
June glanced at the popularity award trophy in Jaeyong's hands and smiled. He knew it was the only award they could get as DAWN-one gifted by their fans.
Although some would feel a bit disappointed for only getting a fan-voted award, he was still very grateful. Their fans loved DAWN so much that they were willing to vote for them multiple times. Some even made multiple accounts in order to duplicate the votes.
June could never do that!
He smiled and shook his head before turning his attention back to the stage.
"The Song of the Year goes to..."
"Magnet Fridge by E.T.!" the presenter exclaimed.
Grand music was heard in the hall as the rookie girl group made their way to the stage. They couldn't help but cry for their very first grand award. It was definitely expected.
Although their group had just debuted at the start of the year, their song quickly became viral on social media platforms. And even if their group wasn't as successful as those who were older in the industry, the influence of their song was definitely undeniable. The song played over and over again on the radio and in different shops all over Korea!
They gave their tearful speeches before proceeding back to their seats, where they were congratulated by their fellow artists.
The next grand award was the 'Album of the Year.' June already had a hunch about who was going to get the award.
PAPA changed their criteria this year. It wasn't about sales anymore but about the quality of the songs and the involvement of the artists.
June thought it was a novel idea.
Fans these days mass-buy their idol's albums and create a multitude of trash just so their favorite artists can bag awards during year-end shows.
Although sales were still a part of the criteria, they only made up 15% of it.
If more award shows were to follow in their footsteps, then the K-Pop industry would become even more innovative!
"The 'Album of the Year's goes to CHAOS' End of Chaos!' the presenter exclaimed.
June nodded in agreement. He stood from his seat and clapped as the members of CHAOS made their way to the stage.
Haruki turned around for a second, searching for June and silently saying-'We beat you!' June shook his head and smirked.
He thought it was well-deserved. CHAOS has been involved in their album production years into their career, and it paid off. They were mostly self-producing now, and their latest album was R&B-based.
It was a play on their team name-the 'End of Chaos.' It sounded like a disbandment album, and June theorized that it was truly the near of their disbandment.
However, after the change in their CEO, something must have switched within their team. "We need to be honest with you," Haruki started off. "The team honestly had a hard time producing this album. We had thoughts it might even be our last," he continued.
June's eyebrows raised in surprise. Dang, he had really good instincts.
"However, we are now stronger than ever, and we are here to inform you that CHAOS will continue!" he exclaimed, causing the crowd to shout in support.
The members of DAWN turned to each other with knowing looks. It seemed like the change in Phoenix's Entertainment CEO wasn't only beneficial to them but also to the artists that were originally there.
"I'm glad," June muttered.
Now, it was time for the grandest award of the night-the 'Artist of the Year.'
To become the 'Artist of the Year' meant having the most influence in the industry in that particular time frame.
June crossed his arms in front of his chest. Now, this was something he wasn't sure about.
There were a lot of groups that had influenced the industry this year. However, they were all to equal extents.
Was it going to be OCTA?
Or maybe CHAOS once again?
KIZZ ME also had a relatively good run.
June was actually looking forward to who won.
He leaned against his seat and waited as Taehyun and Hana made their way back to the stage.
"It's now time for the very last award," Taehyun started off.
"The Artist of the Year," Hana dreamily sighed. "It's something that only legends are able to acquire. Who will be that legendary artist?"
The crowd screamed, each shouting different names. June could hear their fans screaming their team name; however, he shook his head. It was truly impossible!
Those few weeks couldn't account for a whole year!
The camera focused on Hana's hands, opening the white envelope.
Then, the two hosts took a peek, causing the two of them to look at each other with surprise.
It didn't take a genius to know that it was a shocking result.
June turned to Casper with a smirk. "Ready to lose?" he asked.
Casper merely pursed his lips and leaned his elbows against his lap, silently praying for a
miracle.
June shook his head in amusement and turned his attention back to the stage.
"Everyone, this is honestly one of the shocking moments of the night," Hana said, not being able to hide her smile.
June glanced at his sister's group. Is it possible that Mei had won such a big award in their first
year as a group?
June smiled. That would have been nice, wouldn't it?
"Do the honors," Taehyun said while Hana nodded.
She grasped the card in her hands and glanced at the artists' area for a brief second, a small
smile on her face.
"The Artist of the Year is none other than..."
She paused for a while, building the tension for the announcement. The audience was getting frustrated as the camera focused on multiple idol groups.
"...EVE!"