[OSEN=김은애 기자] tvN’s new music observation variety ‘Day Job’s a Singer – Livin’ The Double Life (Abbreviated as ‘Double Life’)’ was unrevealed, and displayed the double-lives of top musicians no one ever saw from other programs, different from the glamorous appearances shown on stage.   

On the first episode of tvN’s ‘Double Life’ which aired on November 23 10:50 PM KST, back stage off the record of top 1% musicians including TAEYANG, CL, and OH HYUK and their daily lives were revealed, gathering attention. The show had an average viewer rating of 1.5%, and a highest moment rating of 1.9% based on paid-platform households. (Nielson Korea) 

CL revealed her unsupported struggles in her life in the States. As she never revealed her private life through a reality program and since people were wondering what she was up to after the break-up of her group, every scene was new and special. Her life in the States was not glamorous as people expected. In fact, it was the opposite. As she abandoned her success in Korea and started as a rookie to become an Asian Pop-star, she had to go through busy schedules, touching the viewer’s hearts. 

She also revealed her innermost feelings about the break-up of her previous group. She started out by stating, “I can only tell you my personal stories”. She continued, “It was regrettable. It was hard. I wanted to be together until the end. I wanted to take responsibility”, and eventually burst out in tears. Even during Chuseok holidays, she had to comfort her loneliness through video calls with family and had to burn incense in her house after a performance, to overcome tinnitus and her anxiety symptoms, arousing empathy.  

TAEYANG showed how he’s doing on the solo tour. He stated, “If someone asks me what’s the most happiest thing in the world, I would say it’s eating delicious food. There are so many delicious foods in the world”. However, he kept his empty stomach before the concert to perform at his best, displaying professionalism and great self-management.   

Besides ‘TAEYANG’, the glamorous top musician on stage, ‘Dong Youngbae’s daily life was also revealed. He said things people couldn’t understand in front of food or got hyped all the time and started dancing, showing his playful side. When he was alone, he stood still due to his tiredness, which was both funny and pitiful for the viewers. 

He also displayed his agony as a 12^th year musician. He expressed his longing for his members and said, “always miss them”, touching the viewers. On the meeting for the year-end concert ‘LAST DANCE’, he stated “It could really be the last (like the title). That’s why it’s sad”, making the viewers pitiful. 

Meanwhile, OH HYUK, who presented Korea’s first ‘Mute Variety’, showed his life as a global band touring in 28 countries including the United States, Canada, and Europe. Jung Hyungdon who once had a project band with them stated, “The most boring band as far as I know”, but then stated, “They are flawless as musicians though”, building up anticipation for an unexpected charm.

Even CL who first felt interest in OH HYUK’s silence started getting frustrated. Eventually she exploded, saying “You really make me frustrated”, shaking head. Defconn sighed and said, “I feel pity for the producer”, making the viewers burst into laughter.  

Web users that watched the first episode of ‘Double Life’ stated, ‘It’s sad that TAEYANG is worried about BIGBANG’s last. I hope they make good songs for a long time”, “2NE1’s breakup is really regrettable. CL struggling trying to achieve her dreams made me feel sad. I hope she makes it”, and “OH HYUK has an attractive character and I don’t even need to say this. I’m excited for next week’s episode”, supporting the three musicians. 

‘Double Life’ is a music observation variety program which reveals TAEYANG, CL, and OH HYUK’s lives in and out of stage as top 1% musicians. The show airs every Thursday night at 10:50 KST. 

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Producing director (PD) Jeon Sung Ho, who is in charge of the tvN variety show “Livin’ the Double Life,” recently opened up about the direction of the show, and teased that the members of BIGBANG will be making an appearance in the upcoming episode.”

The PD began by stating, “CL, Taeyang, and Oh Hyuk were all happy to hear that the first episode was met with a positive response. It took a lot of courage for them to open up about their personal concerns and worries, and I think the response they received gave them a lot of strength.”

He went on to say that “Livin’ the Double Life” differs from other music-based reality shows because it focuses more on telling a complete story. Jeon Sung Ho said, “It wasn’t our original intention, but the first episode dealt with the biggest worries that CL and Taeyang have been grappling with. The rest of the series will follow them as they face their concerns and learn to overcome them. I was really moved by how sincere they were when opening up to the viewers.”

He also mentioned that Oh Hyuk, who didn’t appear in the first episode, will charm viewers in his own way as he said, “Oh Hyuk is a funny person. He’s the kind of person who can make people laugh without saying a word. He’s going to be revealing his new house and he’ll bring more laughs to the show.”

Finally, PD Jeon Sung Ho teased an appearance by the other members of BIGBANG when he said, “Next week’s episodes will feature the members of BIGBANG. I was really moved by the unchanging friendship that the members have forged and maintained since their debut days.”

“Livin’ the Double Life” aired its first episode on November 23 and airs every Thursday on tvN at 10:50 p.m. KST.

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On November 23, BIGBANG’s Taeyang appeared on tvN’s variety show “Livin’ the Double Life,” where he talked about his worries and love for his group.

During the show, Taeyang shared how he was worried about going on a long hiatus while in the army. He said, “I always have similar worries with every album release, and while it might never be ‘the end,’ it feels like I’m going to hold my ‘last’ performance [soon] because I have a long hiatus awaiting me…I wonder if it will still be possible for me to release albums and perform on stage after I come back from the army.” Defconn, one of the hosts of the show, was surprised that Taeyang would have such a concern. Jung Hyung Don, another host, commented, “I think everyone, including idols, are worried about their future.”

In another part of the show, Taeyang discussed the songs that he and the other members would perform during their upcoming dome tour in Japan. He expressed his desire to sing less group songs at the concerts because the four of them were not complete without T.O.P.

Taeyang added, “I feel a bit conflicted about [this concert] doing well, because it’s just us four.” Then he sighed and said, “What can we do? We’re done now.” He looked lost in thought as he wondered how he was going to prepare his last good-bye before his enlistment to his Japanese fans.

Taeyang, who was in Thailand for a solo concert when a part of this episode was filmed, also reminisced about the last time he came there two years ago. This time, however, he was alone, and he couldn’t help but express how much he missed his members. He said, “To be honest, I always miss them. Even during this interview, I miss them.”

Taeyang even changed hotels to the one where he and his members had stayed two years ago. He explained, “The performance team booked a different hotel. However, I really liked the times I spent with my members during the MADE Tour at [a different] hotel, so I changed hotels.”

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