Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Skyrocketing Ads

Seoul National University! Jeon Seong-ae is accepted!

[Shock], all-night practice + tutoring - All Stars Love the Top 1% of College Entrance Examination

Neon Entertainment responds: All Star Love Seoul University has been accepted! Called an 'artist we are proud of'

《The only one in idol history! Admission to Seoul National University!》

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That night, Quan Xing Ai had a dream. In the dream, a girl who looked exactly like her was smiling. The two of them were standing on the clouds, surrounded by angels blowing trumpets, and the two Quan Xing Ai looked at each other.

"Thank you for fulfilling my regret. I knew it was Sarah, so it would be fine."

"Xing Ai...you..."

"Ouni, you are the Star Love now. Please live your life happily according to your own wishes from now on!"

"I'm Xing Ai? What about you? Aren't you coming back?"

"My current job is 'Kroto', and I am in charge of destiny. I am very happy. Oni, you are the best. I will give you my blessing." As the girl finished speaking, white wings grew behind her and a laurel wreath appeared on her head.

The silver bell-like laughter was accompanied by white angel feathers and festive trumpets from heaven. Once again, only Quan Xingai was left around, and the little girl had disappeared.

"Krotho, one of the three goddesses of fate, symbolizing the beginning of life—" Quan Xing'ai lowered her head and chuckled. "That's great, is this fate?" Then she looked up and shouted to the dreamlike heaven, "Xing'ai, to be honest, I think it would be more fun to be Themis. The goddess of justice has scales and a sword, you can totally do it..."

Before she could finish her words, she suddenly woke up from her dream, took a deep breath and calmed her heartbeat. Quan Xingai came to her senses and saw that the feathers floating beside the pillow gradually disappeared. She smiled and muttered: "You stingy guy, you are just planning a promotion path for a kid."

When she woke up the next day, it was perfect weather. The girl who was kicked down from heaven felt refreshed and had already made plans for college.

Jeon Xingai went for an interview for the Department of Drama at Seoul University the day after the results came out. She thought that other majors were too academic and she couldn't even guarantee her attendance rate. There was no need for a music department. If she wanted to find a way to develop her creativity, she could take a few music courses and pass the exams.

After much deliberation, they even went to the company to discuss it with President Moon. Finally, they decided that in order to prolong the idol's artistic life, Cha Eun-woo's suggestion of crossing over to become an actor was indeed a good option. The public opinion environment for actors in the Korean entertainment industry was much better than that for idols.

So Jeon Xingai directly interviewed for the Department of Drama and Arts at Seoul National University, and attracted a lot of attention at Seoul National University.

On the day of the interview, the professors at Seoul National University were surprisingly nice. Jeon Xingai had no acting experience in this life or the previous one, but she had extensive stage experience. In this life, she had a sweet and beautiful appearance that was purely East Asian. She felt that several of the professors who interviewed her liked her quite a bit.

It's no wonder. Ever since the All-Star Love College Entrance Examination results and the song's first place result came out, the public opinion on the entire network reversed 180 degrees the next day. There were all kinds of witches and evil girls, and some rose to fame through scandals. Our talented girl just relaxed her idol work temporarily because she wanted to concentrate on her studies!

Look! After this exam, not only did my score rank in the top 1% nationwide, but my songs also dominated the charts, often ranking first.

After "VIXEN VIRUS" won the first place on SBS, it also won the first place on MBC's Champion Show. With the publication of the All Star Love College Entrance Examination News, the single quickly topped the charts again. In the third week of KBS Music Bank, RIOT DOLLS also won the first place.

This comeback brought RD back into the public eye, and the news that Jeon Star-Ae was admitted to Seoul National University turned all the negative news about her in the past into positive praise and a footnote to her counterattack.

Her popularity has also risen rapidly. She is no longer dominated by haters. At least you can see a lot of red articles on the forum. Putting aside these, the most obvious thing is advertising. All Star Love finally has personal resources. Apart from the explosive popularity in the first year of debut, during the quiet two years after debut, her teammates all had their own variety shows and personal advertising endorsements, but she was the only one who remained unknown.

As a result, when the college entrance examination news came out, Wu Xianhao told her that the company had received a pile of advertising invitations. After screening, he selected several advertisements with large national reputation and high visibility.

The biggest one is the Nike ad. Although she hasn't been named a spokesperson or ambassador, this isn't her first time appearing in the spotlight, so with time, it's likely that commercial opportunities will emerge. Furthermore, Nike ads have always been endorsed by the hottest idols in China, and this time, this 18th-tier idol, known for her fanbase, has finally made it to the mainstream.

However, Nike's commercial will not be filmed until the end of the year and will be released next year. Before that, commercials for other Korean brands will be filmed.

In addition to the biggest brand Nike, Wu Xianhao helped Quanxingai to take over a lot of national brands of food and beverages, such as the banana milk beverage that is popular throughout Korea.

I'm more excited for the banana milk commercial than the Nike All Star Love commercial because they say there's a handsome guy co-starring with me. All Star Love is obsessed with looks, and not wanting to be in a relationship doesn't stop her from watching handsome guys raising fish.

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"Oh my, Hyun-ho said that there will be a very popular actor working with us in this commercial shoot. It turns out to be you." Jeon Seong-ae still had her long straight black hair with bangs and wore her school uniform. She was holding a box of banana milk, the product of the shoot, and drinking it. While waiting for the staff, she finally saw the legendary commercial partner.

"Yes, I knew early on that your partner this time would be you." The handsome boy Cha Eun-woo smiled. He was also wearing the same school uniform as Jeon Seong-ae. The two of them looked like the perfect match for the school belle and hunk.

"Then why didn't you tell me on Kakao? I was still looking forward to which handsome guy would be my partner today, and it turned out to be you."

"Xing Ai's tone sounds like disappointment. You guy, are you tired of the old and love the new? Is my face so boring?" Cha Yinyou had an accusing expression on his face.

"Hmm... let me see..."

"Ah, you!"

"When Oppa is not smiling, he looks like a proud Persian cat, but when he smiles, he turns into a beautiful ragdoll cat. He is such a beautiful child." Quan Xingai looked at the other party carefully and spoke seriously.

After confirming that the other party was teasing him, Che Yinyou looked at the beautiful face opposite him and seemed unable to get angry, so he simply rubbed the other person's hair.

"Ha, Xingai is more like a cat. In her comeback single, she's an Abyssinian from Egypt with a mysterious and cool temperament, but in private, she's a silver tabby."

"Mo? Why is it silver gradient?"

"Haven't you heard of 'Evil Silver Gradient'?" Cha Eun-woo laughed.

All the stars were speechless at the joke. He was such a little brat, insisting on getting back at the guy. Sister Sarah, on the other hand, was too broad-minded to argue with a pretty kid. She just rolled her eyes speechlessly.

Cha Eun-woo was in a very good mood. He was used to seeing juniors who spoke in honorifics, spoke in sweet voices and acted coquettishly all day long. He found it very interesting to suddenly meet a guy who liked to roll his eyes and had so many facets of his personality.

Cha Eun-woo, who has always followed the rule of not dating people in the same circle, seems to be unable to resist breaking this rule.

This advertisement is a refreshing food advertisement with an interesting plot. Jeon Seong-ae is a ghost. As a ghost, she is trapped in the classroom to study. Then she meets Cha Eun-woo drinking banana milk. She starts to play pranks, and then takes a sip of banana milk to purify her soul and instantly turns into a cute ghost. She is no longer trapped in the classroom but shuttles between classrooms and becomes an exam fairy. Everyone who drinks banana milk gets full marks!

In short, it is a nonsensical creative advertising video that combines Tomie and the college entrance examination as hot topics.

Although it was Jeon Seong-ae's first time filming a drama, she adapted well and cooperated with Cha Eun-woo very well. Cha Eun-woo played a good student and the school idol. He could see ghosts so he could see Jeon Seong-ae. He was chased and cursed by the ghost behind him, but Jeon Seong-ae was conquered by a box of banana milk.

The entire commercial had a suspenseful, lighthearted, romantic comedy vibe, and would later be edited into several more plot-based commercial segments. After filming all day and then the poster shoot, the two of them finally finished their work around midnight. Their manager, ever so tactful, arranged for a late-night snack at a barbecue restaurant for the crew and their collaborators.

Quan Xingai is the youngest and a female idol. Logically, she should help everyone barbecue, but Quan Xingai doesn't want to.

"Oppa, how about we go and have some private cooking? We two are the youngest and we won't be able to eat much if we follow them. Why don't we go for a drink? The pub next door looks good and there's a back door leading directly to the kitchen." Quan Xingai tiptoed and pulled Che Yinyou and whispered in his ear.

"Female idols can have midnight snacks? And drink alcohol?"

"Look, I'm so skinny that I don't even have breasts. I wish I could gain some weight. Besides, I don't have a schedule until the day after tomorrow." Quan Xingai poked the only two fellow artists present in an instigating manner.

"Are you serious? Actually, it is not the default practice for artists to attend such staff gatherings. After all, we can't eat... Xing Ai, why are you so cute?" Cha Eun-woo laughed.

"Ah? We can not go? I'm still feeling unbalanced that I can't eat..." Jeon Seong-ae's confused expression amused Cha Eun-woo, "But I'm already greedy. Since we don't have to go, let's find a place to eat supper ourselves."

"You really want to eat it? I've never seen a female idol as casual and unconventional as you."

"I don't want to be a person who fits into the box. I want to break all the rules. I want to be that different person." Quan Xingai said jokingly, not seriously, but it was the truth.

There are many rules for idols. She likes freedom and doesn’t like being bound, so she is destined to be a different firework.

"Among idols, GD senior is the only one who can do this, right?" Cha Eun-woo sighed. He is also under the rules, but he said that being an idol is more of an actor, so his situation is much better than that of female idols.

"Ah, GD, yes, it is true, but GD is not happy now." Quan Xingai sighed and spoke in a low voice to herself.

"What?"

"It's okay, let's go, they are going to the barbecue restaurant, let's go next door." Quan Xingai pulled Che Yinyou's sleeve and led the small door of the barbecue restaurant's back kitchen to the tavern next door where they were drinking fine wine.

The tavern was dimly lit, with only ambient lights next to each booth. Quan Xingai pulled Che Yinyou in from the back door and skillfully found the most secluded spot in the corner to sit down.

"Xingai, you seem to be very familiar with this place." Cha Eunwoo raised his eyebrows.

"Do you know Song Cang? This shop is owned by his friend. He's been showing off to me several times how fun it is to drink here. I finally found the time to come here this time."

"Ah, Song Cangxi, I know you two are very familiar with each other?" Cha Eun-woo supported his chin and looked at the girl in front of him.

The booths are very close and are designed to serve men and women who are in a relationship. The orange ambient light beside the table shrouds Quan Xingai's face as if in a movie scene. The light above her head is like Rembrandt's light, making her facial features look bright and innocent, but her eyes are mature and sophisticated.

"Yes, he is the male lead in my MV, and we often make appointments for drinks." Quan Xingai leaned against the sofa with a wine glass in his hand. After taking off his down jacket, he was wearing a casual T-shirt underneath, revealing a large area of ​​his collarbone. His whole body was nestled in the sofa, and he looked so small that he wanted someone to hold him in his arms.

The phone happened to light up, and the Kakao interface happened to show that Song Chang, who I had just chatted with, had sent a message -

[You were at Inbeom's bar? He just saw you on a date. Yeah, you're on a date? Are you in love?]

Quan Xingai looked at her phone and was about to pick it up to reply when she was pressed down by Che Yinyou. He pressed the vase on the table onto the phone and moved forward.

"Why did the media say that our Star Love was dull and boring? You're so eye-catching, even in this dim light, I can only see you."

When Cha Eun-woo heard Quan Xingai's answer that she had a good relationship with Song Kang, he thought of the boring vote between Song Kang and Cha Eun-woo that had been floating on the forum for a long time. He licked the back of his teeth. What should he do? He didn't want to lose. He wanted to win this woman's heart.

Quan Xingai looked at the pretty boy without saying a word, just tilted his head back and drank all the wine. "Don't look at me, look at the wine. The wine here is so beautiful, and the alcohol content is low. How about it, not bad?"

Che Yinyou lowered his head and smiled, and did not continue his attack. He stepped back, holding the wine glass and looking at the glass that was shining like the Milky Way. Through the glass, the woman opposite him seemed to be shining too.

The two drank until midnight, only to slowly make their way to the parking lot after receiving an angry call from their manager. It was December in Seoul at midnight, snowing, a thin layer of snow covering the ground. Having lived in California for many years and drifted in paradise for three, she was particularly enamored with the woman of the human world. She raised her head in surprise, letting the icy wind brush against her down jacket. Even though she shivered, she relished the cool touch.

One foot after another, crunching on the snow, Cha Eun-woo was influenced by his childishness and couldn't help but make footprints in the snow together in the deserted back alley in the middle of the night, until they got in the car and said goodbye to each other.

"So are you in love or not? Is it with Song Kang or Cha Eun-woo?" Ji Myeong-jin was sitting in the car and saw the childish behavior of these two people as they walked along. Of course, she also saw Cha Eun-woo's smiling eyes as he followed in Jeon Seong-ae's footsteps.

"Of course I'm not in love. I'm just a salted fish who likes pretty faces. Love? Too troublesome." Quan Xingai shrugged and replied to Song Cang puppy belatedly with his phone.

[? ? Your dear friend must have seen it wrong. I was just drinking with a cat.]

The other party's message didn't arrive until Quan Xingai returned home, took a shower, and lay on the bed playing with her phone:

[Where did the cat come from? Didn’t you say you loved dogs? —from Jiupenggouyougang]

Seeing the message, she smiled and replied quickly this time: "Is there? I love both cats and dogs. Who could resist a cute little animal?" Then she set the phone to Do Not Disturb mode and went to sleep.

The next day, I woke up and checked my messages to find out that the whole time we were together, from the entrance of the alley to the parking lot, had been filmed. The photo of the two of them stomping on the snow in the alley made the paparazzi headlines.

"Directly! Cha Eun-woo's all-star love, a date on a snowy night?"

[The three-year dating ban has long passed, right? Are there any idols who aren't dating now?]

[Ah, how does Jeon Seong-ae manage to be an artist, study hard, and fall in love at the same time?]

[I just had a crush on her because of my college entrance exam score! Why are we in love?!]

[It’s over, both companies deny it]

【Ahhh, I thought these two were a perfect match from SBS before! 】

[So it's just a rumor? What a shame!]

[The photos are so beautiful! Just like in a Korean drama, a young couple on a snowy night, ah ah ah]

Please collaborate on a Korean drama! I heard that Jeon Seong-ae's major at Seoul National University is in the Department of Drama Arts!

What about Song Jiang?

Song Chang posted photos of cats and dogs on Instagram, asking everyone whether they prefer cats or dogs... This kid is really...

[Puchi hahahahahaha, I still prefer the atmosphere of Xing Ai and Song Chang in the MV hahaha]

Whether it's Cha Eun-woo or Song Kang, Jeon Seong-ae has good taste.

[Where's GD? Isn't there still GD?]

[Please, who would really believe this...isn't GD with his junior sister?]

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