From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Chapter 975: Listening Party



"Well, that corner was useless," Akira said. "It was obvious who asked what question."

Jaeyong sighed and shook his head. "Even then, you guys enthusiastically answered each one. That's why we're behind schedule now."

"Ah!" Jisung exclaimed. "There's only fifteen minutes left and we still need to let them listen to the songs on the album!"

With that, June clapped loudly, startling the members.

"Alright, everyone. It's time to talk about the songs on our upcoming album," he announced, knowing he had to stop their conversation right then and there; otherwise, it would go on forever.

And June wasn't joking.

Akira grinned mischievously and leaned closer to the camera.

"So, this album-eleven songs, from Eve to Dawn. Get it? It's a metaphor for everything we've gone through. Not just the name change but... from darkness to light. From night to day. You get it?"

He punctuated the explanation with finger guns, leaving everyone in the room chuckling. Ren cleared his throat, stepping into his role as the 'serious one' for the moment.

"Let's start with the first song Cosmos." His eyes glimmered with a little nostalgia. "This one... well, it was supposed to be our title track originally."

"What happened?" Casper interrupted with faux shock, hand dramatically pressed to his heart. "How could it not be the title track?"

"I know, right?" Ren smirked, playing along. "But you'll see why it didn't make it. Anyway, Cosmos is all about, well, the vastness of everything. It's got this dreamy, atmospheric feel like you're floating in space. The harmonies are really delicate, almost like stardust scattering, with the vocals being the stars. There's this very nice swell in the middle, where everything builds up like you're soaring toward a supernova, and then it just-bam-drops back into that ethereal calm. It's magical."

"Stardust," Akira muttered under his breath. "Deep stuff."

"You're gassing yourself up," Zeth said, shaking his head.

Ren rolled his eyes but continued. "The lyrics are about looking up at the sky, realizing how small we are, but at the same time, how we're all connected. You know, that whole 'we're part of something bigger' vibe."

"Man, I love that song," Casper sighed dramatically, sinking deeper into the couch. "But speaking of songs I love..." He sat up, his eyes lighting up mischievously. "Let's talk about my personal favorite-Purr."

Everyone groaned as soon as he said it while Casper leaned into the joke, grinning like a Cheshire cat. "Now, Purr-this is playful, cheeky, and has this sultry beat that makes you feel like you're stalking through the night. The bass is low and kinda prowls around the melody, and when you listen to it, it feels like the song is just waiting to pounce on you. The vocals are soft, almost teasing, like we're whispering secrets through the speakers."

"Alright, that's enough," Sehun chuckled. "We don't want Casper getting too deep into cats."

Casper shot him a look, refusing to be derailed. "It's got this cool mix of purring sound effects —hence the title. And the lyrics? Let's just say the metaphors are...sexy."

"I bet our fans are gonna go nuts for that one," Akira added, laughing.

"Don't fuel his love for this song," Jaeyong scolded.

Akira shook his head. "Nah! Anyway..."

"Next up―My Bad," he continued, taking over the conversation again, nodding toward the others.

"Now, this one's a bit of a rollercoaster. It's got that upbeat, summery energy like we're cruising down the highway with the windows down and nothing but good vibes. The beat is catchy, and you can't help but nod along when it hits. We sing about messing up but owning it. There's no angst or drama-just like, 'Yeah, I did that, my bad, but whatever, I'm still awesome.""

"The energy is high," Jisung added, punching the air. "You'll want to dance. Trust me."

They continued to give descriptions of their songs, all while letting their fans listen to little snippets.

- They all sound so good!

- I love Purr so much.

- Cosmos is where it's at!

- Nah, man. My Bad sounds really good. I can't believe these guys produced most of these songs.

- Place your bets on what's going to be the B-side track!

Casper jumped in again. "Alright, but let's not forget our more... unhinged side. Song number nine-Unhinged."

"That song is straight-up chaotic," Zeth cackled, already picturing the choreography. "It's wild, all over the place, and we're just letting loose. There's this frantic energy, the beat is fast and sharp, and the vocals? We go hard. It's not pretty. It's raw, aggressive, and crazy in the best way possible."

"It's the kind of song you listen to when you just want to break stuff," Akira added with a grin. "Not that we're promoting violence..."

Ren tried to keep the explanation a little more composed, but he couldn't even resist. "It's a lot about feeling like you're on the edge, but instead of pulling back, you just let go. The song itself kind of loses it."

"Scary awesome," Jisung corrected. "We went full tilt on this one."

Akira clapped his hands together to wrap things up. "So, now you know most of the songs, but

of course, we saved the best for last. Our title track-To My New Beginning."

At that, the comment section became even crazier.

- I still don't know what it's all about!

- This is what I've been meaning to listen to!

- All the songs are so good. I wonder how good the title track is.

"This one... it's special," June began softly. "The whole album, like we said, is about going from night to day, from darkness to light. And To My New Beginning is the perfect summary of that journey. It's about saying goodbye to what we were but also embracing what's next."

Akira nodded. "The lyrics are personal, too. Although June mostly composed it, we each had a hand in writing them."

"Anyway, let's not go on for too long! Let's play the song for everyone to hear."

- Oh, thank goodness!

- They only spoke about the lyrics. They didn't say anything about the genre!

- Can't wait!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

However, before the song could even play, the following words were shown on screen

- 'Livestream over. Please watch the music video!'