Chapter 35 (including real-time forum format) MAM...
[Live tracking: Is the relationship between the nation's little brother and the rookie idol real or fake?]
OP: Let's start a live thread, everyone is welcome to speak freely~
3L: To be honest, after reading the news, I didn't know whether to criticize the nation's little brother for fraud first, or criticize the rookie idol for recklessly dating.
First, if I remember correctly, YoonA has been the ideal type of a certain "national younger brother" since 2009? Would dating Sanghee be considered fraud?
Second, I counted on my fingers again and found that a certain new idol has not been in the industry for three months. Is it not a recipe for disaster that his relationship was exposed at this time?
But it doesn't matter. One of them is Lee Sun-hee's student, and the other is a confirmed member of the royal family. Why would they care about the fans' feelings?
7L: OMG, you can start spreading baseless rumors based on just one photo. 3L, how much do you hate S and the other person?
11L: I actually think 3L is right. Lee kept saying on the show how much he liked YoonA, but now it seems like it was all just a persona! I was originally very supportive of them being together, to make my feelings back from being deceived.
12L: Loving one person while dating another is very common. Relax, relax.
17L: I'm taking Lee Mi-nam away. Regardless of whether they actually talked or not, his answer as an MC on the show was clearly just for show, and it's being blown out of proportion by people with ulterior motives.
Besides, quite a few celebrities have said that YoonA is their ideal type. Didn't G-Dragon, S's senior, also say that YoonA is his ideal type?
23L: Oh wow, what 17L said doesn't seem to be wrong either.
31L: SONE is peeking in. I don't know if these two have talked or not. I only know that YoonA is very beautiful, and some male celebrity fans shouldn't get involved.
32L: Caught! So everyone's been gossiping, lol. I've already seen quite a few fans of people who aren't even involved getting involved.
41L: Looks like Waiji is finally finished this time. When that previous post predicted S was the beginning of Waiji's decline, a bunch of fans criticized the poster. Now look what happened. The fans are happy. How can they continue to support their idol after he's disgraced?
47L: I suggest the fans pack their buckets and run away right now, lol.
It's impossible for Waiji to reply to news related to his relationship.
Once there's a first rumored romance, there's bound to be a second. If you don't want to get upset, you can start looking for your favorite idol now.
This is advice from someone who's been there.
51L: To be honest, being a fan of S requires a strong heart. I'm almost at my breaking point.
53L: Sigh, if she really is in a relationship, she should leave the group.
The incident escalated rapidly, and compared to the general public who were simply watching the drama unfold, fans were more concerned about the truth of the matter.
Idols, they like idols not to watch idols date.
At least don't be so blatant during the newcomer phase.
The fans want an answer.
The best course of action is to deny the rumors, and it can only be to deny the rumors.
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103L: It looks like EE fans will also criticize the company back this time.
112L: Less than two hours after the first news release related to the scandal, the group's fans and S-only fans' fan sites joined forces to call out the company. That's fast.
117L: Seriously, is this something I'll never see in my lifetime? I remember that the group fans and solo fans of this company had a superficial relationship that could be openly openly broken.
124L: Will the fans get a reply? Hard to say. Not replying is just typical of Waiji's personality.
The company's attitude towards this scandal is to ignore it.
This is the information Han Sang-hee received from her manager just before going on stage.
The agent explained that using scandals to generate buzz and boost the group's popularity is a common practice in the entertainment industry.
He reassured Han Shangxi that the company believed in her.
Han Shangxi smiled and nodded, seemingly having no objection to the company's actions, just as docile and controllable as before.
As Han Shangxi turned to walk towards the stage, he was still smiling, but there was no smile in his eyes.
When is it inappropriate to tell her? It's the right time to tell her.
The most important thing right now is the stage.
Han Shangxi told himself.
She tried to feel the excitement outside, and the expectant eyes of the fans in the audience in the past floated into her mind.
When she emerged from the rising platform and opened her eyes again, she was still the dazzling Sanghee on the stage.
This MAMA is the biggest stage ETE has ever performed on since their debut.
All sorts of gazes fell upon the combination of performers on stage.
The presence of someone staring at you carries an inherent sense of oppression.
This is an inevitable test for every team.
Audiences don't care if it's the artist's first time on such a big stage, or if they're not in good form. All they care about is the quality of the performance.
Because it was a performance in a foreign country, the lyrics of "Empire" were replaced with Chinese, Japanese, and English in the final version after rehearsals.
Most of the replacements are in Sanghee's part.
They said it was a sign of the company's trust in Sanghee.
A formulaic performance is not suitable for a large stage. What performers should do most is to stir the audience's emotions, use the stage to inspire the audience, and lead them to enjoy the music together.
Waiji has been heavily criticized in every aspect of its stage performances, but its stage style has been the least criticized.
You may not like the artists from YG Entertainment, but their stage performances have a unique appeal.
ETE, which originated from a foreign company, is no exception.
But ETE is not limited to this.
Sanghee found her own style on this stage where the pressure was extreme, a rebellion unique to exquisite dolls.
With her long, straight black hair, an orange-pink halter-neck mini dress paired with denim jeans, she managed to create a harmonious look despite the fact that the outfit was completely incompatible with the song.
She mastered the art of language manipulation and impromptu tone changes...
Above the perfect score line is Sanghee.
More than a month later, Sanghee, who reappeared on stage, had long lost the naivety of their debut days.
When on stage, Sanghee shut out the noise from outside and listened to the flow of music.
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ETE's performance was a success.
They were dazzling enough, and this stage was enough to ensure that ETE's presence would not be overlooked.
ETE was nominated for several awards, including Song of the Year, Best Dance, and Best Music Video.
In most people's eyes, for ETE, which has only recently debuted, being nominated is already a great achievement.
Their real competitive edge and the award they deserve is the Newcomer Award.
"The winner of the Best New Female Talent Award is—ETE!"
The moment they finally held the trophy in their hands, the three members of ETE saw a sense of unreality in each other's eyes.
In his acceptance speech for the Rookie of the Year award, Sanghee handed over the spotlight to his two teammates.
Aside from stage performances, Lee Min-jin, who rarely shows emotion, choked up a little when she spoke.
Cheng Zhihui burst into tears on the spot.
Sometimes, it seems that only tears can best express feelings of excitement and joy.
The big screen captured the glistening tears in Sanghee's eyes and gave a close-up shot.
Her stunning beauty amplified the uproar from the audience.
Sanghee, caught off guard, was momentarily stunned. This instant was captured by a fan with a built-in camera, becoming one of Sanghee's many viral photos.
The photographer described Sanghee in this picture as an elf who had wandered into the human world.
After receiving their awards, ETE, whose members are all minors, stayed in their seats for a while before leaving the stage.
Besides the joy of winning the award, Han Shangxi felt a sense of melancholy that was hard to describe.
The company certainly knew the rumors were false; it was just the itinerary she had reported beforehand.
It appears that this was simply a choice made by the company after weighing the pros and cons.
But is that really all?
Han Sang-hee has never fully trusted the company.
To put it bluntly, you could say the rumors were released by the company.
Even if it wasn't the company, they might have been using this to put her in a difficult position.
However, Han Shangxi believes that the relationship between a company and its artists is one of give and take. She cannot blindly follow the company's arrangements.
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223L: EE has finished her performance at MAMA. Objectively speaking, EE's performance was captivating, especially with S's presence. It would be really hard for her not to become popular. However, Waiji hasn't replied yet.
234L: I've seen comments on the group's official fan page saying that if negotiations really go through, S should leave the group. There are similar comments on individual fan pages, but they seem much quieter.
245L: Actually, I was at the MAMA event. During EE's performance, I heard shouts for S to leave the group.
254L: Princess leaves EE, making it a duo? If I remember correctly, Princess was the one in EE who controlled the songs, so she was the core of EE.
255L: If it's true, then the princess can go behind the scenes to date and write songs for EE, while the other two can continue their idol careers. Isn't that a good thing? Just passing by as an EE group fan.
267LL: Are the group fans crazy? They're so eager for EE to disband. Letting S work behind the scenes is worse than letting EE disband.
278L: Don't drag all the group fans into this. My friends and I are all trying our best to protect the princess.
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"I'm sorry to have worried our fans for so long... I was actually quite uneasy after the reports came out."
Han Sang-hee chose to clarify the situation by recording a video message.
Posting blog entries and handwritten letters can be covered up by having fans create fake Sanghee personal accounts.
Video messages are not allowed.
She knew what she was doing.
Before recording his video message, Han Shangxi also communicated with his teacher.
Lee Sun-hee contacted Sang-hee as soon as the news report came out.
Han Shangxi temporarily suppressed the teacher's desire to help clarify the situation immediately.
She wanted to do all this after the results of her cultivation exam were released.
Having received the expected results in the skills test and successfully completed her school interview, Han Sang-hee also received a message from the program production team.
They can announce Sanghee's MC status in advance.
Han Sang-hee did not refuse the production team's help.
This is something she really needs.
The production team knew that Sanghee had gone beyond the company to clarify things, and their willingness to help her stemmed not only from respect for her teacher but also from an assessment of her abilities.
How Sanghee handles her relationship with the company after the clarification is what they are focusing on.
In the video message, Han Shangxi did not feign a haggard appearance to gain sympathy; her natural, energetic look suited her better.
She focused on the harm that the misinformation had caused to herself and her fans. She then gave a straightforward, clear, and methodical clarification.
When asked about the reason for the clarification, Han Sang-hee said that she saw the love and care that fans and the public had for her, so she also wanted to cherish those who trusted her.
The video message was drafted by Han Shangxi himself. Every word and every expression served a purpose.
She needs to make good use of these things that she can control.
The video message was posted on her newly opened SNS account.
The teacher and the production team also cooperated with Shangxi to clarify the situation according to their agreement.
At this point, the scandal has no reason to exist.
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356L: Sanghee opened an SNS account and posted a video to publicly refute the rumors. How many idols have the courage to protect their fans like this?
Furthermore, a national treasure-level singer spoke out, saying that Sanghee was her student, and worked with the variety show production team to clarify the nature of the dinner party for Sanghee.
It would be impolite to have doubts now.
378L: Next time, all you S-haters are welcome to pop the champagne early. Doesn't it hurt to be slapped in the face?
Oh, I almost forgot to mention, some people's big faces are probably due to a fungal infection, otherwise why would their biggest need be to beg others to slap them?
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"Shangxi, what is the purpose of doing this?"
In the conference room, Yang Xianshuo asked with a smile.
If we ignore the fact that everyone in the meeting room except Shang Xi is a serious-looking executive, Yang Xianshuo's questioning tone is indeed very amiable.
The first thing Han Sang-hee said was the reason she used to clarify things in the video message.
After she finished speaking, she added two more sentences in a leisurely manner.
"Moreover, not everything has to be done according to the company's intentions."
For example, accepting a reprimand from the company president.
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