Hiiii Inseong
Has another week already gone by?
Is it really time for a new letter already?
Well, if another week has passed and you're reading these words, then you're absolutely right, it really is time for a new letter!
How was your week?
How are you?
Even though today is Friday, I imagine that doesn't necessarily mean you get a free weekend, right?
But still, Inseong, make sure to enjoy a little time for yourself, and enjoy your weekend however you can, okay?
Inseong, I have a feeling today's letter is going to be a little long, so I'll start right away. There's no time to tell you how I'm doing or talk about anything else, because I have a surprise for you...
Actually, a giant surprise!!!
Are you ready????
Okay, then for this letter I only need two things from you: your imagination and a little bit of your time, just the time it takes to read these words, okay?
Today, Inseong, this letter is going to take you somewhere...
Not just anywhere...
But before we can get there, you need to close your eyes, because that's the only way this letter can bring you to your destination.
Now you can open your eyes again, but keep looking down for a moment.
As you can see, there are people standing in front of you.
Now imagine taking a few more steps forward without looking up.
You're almost there.
Just a little farther...
And you've arrived.
Just be careful, there are quite a lot of people.
Actually, the closer you get, the more people there seem to be.
Inseong, stop for a second.
Now I can finally tell you where you are and why you're here.
On the count of three, you can look up, okay?
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Surpriiiiiiise!!!
Inseong, you're at a Ne-Yo concert!!!!
Are you happy?
I know it's not The Weeknd or Bruno Mars...
But I thought you might still enjoy seeing Ne-Yo live.
You know, Inseong, I was thinking that you're always the one on stage, making people smile, giving your all, and creating unforgettable moments for everyone else.
So I thought that, just for once, it could be the opposite.
You could be the one sitting in the stands.
The one singing.
The one having fun.
No responsibilities.
No pressure.
No worries.
Just enjoying yourself.
What do you think?
Take your ticket and head toward the entrance.
Here you go, your ticket.
To get inside, you'll have to go through security first. If you have a bag or backpack, you'll need to open it so they can check what's inside, and then they'll scan your ticket.
Now you're inside the stadium.
It's packed with people.
And if you look back toward the entrances, there's also a merchandise area if you'd like to buy something.
But more importantly...
Are you hungry?
Would you like something to eat?
As you can see, they have everything.
Even ice cream!
Look over there!!
There's really a bit of everything.
How about this?
It's a burger bun with meatballs and kimchi.
Or would you rather try something else?
Maybe pizza sounds better?
Pick whatever you like, Inseong.
Or both, if you want.
Because in this letter, anything is possible.
They have drinks too, everything from water to Coca-Cola to iced tea.
But after that you'll have to hurry, because the concert is about to start!
How was the food?
Was it good?
Over there, Inseong, are the stairs leading up to your seat.
Check your ticket so you can find your place.
Your ticket says:
Section I, Row 7, Seat 12.
I think you're in the right section.
Look, there's your seat, Inseong.
I know it's not the closest seat in the venue, but the view is pretty good, don't you think?
How are you feeling, Inseong?
The concert is about to begin.
I hope you have an amazing time and enjoy this little gift, even if it's only virtual.
I hope it brings you a smile.
It's starting, Inseong, lookkkkk!!!
Now just enjoy everything.
Sing along if you recognize the songs.
Have fun without a single worry.
Actually, you only have one responsibility tonight:
to enjoy yourself.
Look!!
There he is!
Ne-Yo is finally on stage.
Wait...
Isn't that "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson?!
It's a more R&B-style version than the original, but it suits his voice perfectly.
The next song is probably one of Ne-Yo's classics.
One that's part of his story.
Miss Independent!
Did you know this one, Inseong?
I almost know every word to this song.🙈
The next song, I'm sure you'll recognize.
You can tell from the beat alone.
You even did a little cover of this song once!!!!
Because of You!
This one, Inseong, you have to sing from beginning to end, okay?
Because I'm definitely going to. 🙈😂🙈
The next song is "Nobody."
It has such a good beat.
It makes you want to dance.
You can stand up if you want.
Look, everyone else is already on their feet.
"Champagne" is next.
I have to admit, I don't actually know this one.
Do you?
But it has a great groove too.
The next song is one of my favorites.
One in a Million!!!!
The next part is a set of three songs.
More R&B.
Smoother.
Warmer somehow.
Do you know any of them?
Do you know this one?
"Let Me Love You."
Mario sang it, but Ne-Yo wrote it!
I had no idea he was the songwriter.
It's such an R&B and hip-hop classic.
Inseong, I know for a fact you'll recognize the next one!!!!
So Sick!!!
You have to sing this one at the top of your lungs!
It's a sad song, but it's also one of those songs that everyone sings loudly no matter what the lyrics say.
Don't you think?
The next song is another one I've always loved.
A beautiful R&B ballad.
It's called "Mad".
Do you know this one?
Wow, look.
Everyone has their phone flashlights on.
The whole stadium is glowing.
And everyone's singing together.
Why don't you lift your phone too?
The backing vocalists are amazing as well.
And I love that he gives them their own moment because they're genuinely talented.
Inseong, now it's time to go all out.
I think this next set is made for singing and dancing!!!!
Are you ready for the first one?
Beautiful Monster!
What a perfect choice to start this final stretch of songs.
Wait, Inseong!!!!
This one!!!!
It's "Closer"!!!
I feel sorry for the people around me trying to record videos.
They're all going to end up with my voice in the background 😂🙈
Wait...
Is he already about to sing the last song?
I can't believe it.
It feels like the concert only started a moment ago.
Enjoy this last song, Inseong...
This is "Give Me Everything Tonight."
A perfect song to end the night at full speed, don't you think?
Wow, Inseong.
What did you think?
Be careful while leaving now.
Everyone is trying to get out at the same time, and nobody seems to know where they're going.
What a marathon that was with all those people.
But you finally made it outside.
How are you feeling, Inseong?
Did you have fun?
Inseong, I hope this little surprise made you smile.
I wanted to give you a moment where, for once, you could be on the other side.
A moment where you could simply enjoy a concert.
Sing.
Dance.
Have fun.
Without pressure.
Without responsibilities.
Without needing to be anyone for anybody else.
Just being yourself.
I know it's only a surprise created through this letter, but I hope you enjoyed it.
And I hope that while reading these words, it felt almost as if you had really lived this moment.
I know this letter is incredibly long, and if you're still reading these words, then thank you.
Really, thank you.
Before I go, Inseong, I have one last tiny surprise for you.
Let's call it a souvenir.
Here you go.
A little gift.
The ticket is already a nice memory, but I thought a keepsake would make it even better.
What do you think?
When did I get this bandana?
I managed to grab it while you were sitting in your seat waiting for the concert to begin.
Surprise 🙈
I think I'm getting pretty good at surprises, don't you agree? 🙈
I thought one extra memory would be nice.
But now I promise the surprises are over.
At least for today.
And just like that, we've reached the end of another letter.
I hope you enjoyed it as if you had really been there.
Inseong, as always, please take good care of yourself.
Until the next letter.
Bye, Inseong...