Chapter 21: Debut Stage! A Shift in the Wind...
At midnight on September 10, 2011, South Korean time, ETE's debut album "ek!" was officially released, along with its music video.
ETE's official account also announced that its physical album will be available for sale at major record stores and online stores the following day.
ETE's debut stage was broadcast for the first time on MBC's music program "Music Core" that afternoon.
After getting their hair and makeup done at the beauty salon, the members of ETE went to the venue for their music show rehearsals.
Newly debuted idol group members, as juniors, are usually expected to greet their senior groups who are also performing at the same event.
"Hello, seniors, we are ETE!"
Repeated greetings and bows at nearly 90 degrees are an essential part of the debut of any new group.
South Korean society values this highly; juniors are expected to respect their seniors, and idols are expected to respect their staff.
It's common for newcomers to be criticized by their seniors.
However, when greeting seniors at ETE, most of them are quite friendly.
Perhaps it's because they debuted with YG backing, or perhaps it's because their music's real-time ranking on music charts continued to rise despite criticism after its release.
The more intense the trial of "ek!", the faster its music chart ranking rose.
Less than an hour after the song was released, a music blogger made an analysis video.
There are also discussion threads about ETE's debut album on various forums.
[Didn't we agree to boycott them? Why are you all secretly listening behind my back?]
LZ: Okay, actually I listened to it too. It's really good, I've added it to my playlist [screenshot]
1L: If these songs were really produced by the members, they're geniuses. Especially Sanghee.
Talent is no longer important; if these songs reflect her true ability, they are enough to guarantee her wealth and prosperity for eternity.
5L: Who said that this album was produced by YG's producers and that Sanghee was just credited? The styles are completely different, okay?
8L: A young but incredibly moving and passionate girl, every song in "ek!" is amazing. It doesn't sound like something a cheesy girl would make.
9L: Era is very Waiji-esque, and Empire also has some Waiji-esque elements. As a Waiji-eared person, I can tell the difference immediately.
13L: "ERA" is a song from Waiji's own music library, of course it's Waiji. But this time everyone is obviously more focused on the three songs that the members participated in producing: "EAT EARTH", "Emily" and "Empire".
14L: Stop talking nonsense all the time. Even the fans of the "Waiji" family have fired EE. Can you please leave this poor EE alone?
17L: Most people don't really care whether a chicken is crooked or not; they only care about their own ears.
18L: I agree with the comment above. Even people around me who don't like EE are secretly listening while cursing.
23L: After listening to the album, I understand why Sanghee was able to debut. With such a great producer, what's wrong with forming a group and debuting?
26L: Actually, this person's face is top-tier among idols, and even those who don't like her can't deny her looks.
28L: Wow, that chicken is so lucky.
31L: Wow, that chicken is so lucky! [repeated.jpg]
32L: Aren't you all worried about this person's live performance? If it's just about writing songs, the producers behind the scenes are also great.
35L: Why would anyone believe that Sanghee would write songs she can't sing? And all her previous statements have been proven wrong. Anyway, EE has a performance today, and I'm looking forward to seeing some people get proven wrong again.
36L: It's okay if we can only listen to it in the recording studio. Sanghee will handle the production, and the other two will just focus on their skills.
39L: Why can't we believe that Sanghee is an all-around idol?
Besides, that video was discovered to be a practice video from when Sanghee first had his incident. That was several years ago. It's unfair to use that video to judge Sanghee's current skill level.
41L: I can't believe Sanghee's skill level because I'm afraid my favorite character will be outshone.
42L: This post is really heated, but I like it. I'm planning to tune in to Music Core today.
At this point, Han Sang-hee and the other members were unaware of how the music was performing.
The staff around them didn't mention it, nor did they actively search for information themselves; they were simply focused on dealing with the current rehearsal.
The positioning and procedures were finalized step by step, and the three of them quietly followed the instructions of the on-site staff.
No wonder they're idols who debuted with a big company; their skills are truly impressive.
This was the consensus among the staff present.
After rehearsals, the artists will be led to their designated waiting area.
Only the most popular idol groups have their own waiting room.
The rest of the people were all arranged in a large waiting room.
As a rookie group, ETE is no exception.
The waiting room does not distinguish between male and female groups.
There will be no cameras here until the broadcast officially begins.
Therefore, it is very common for celebrities to exchange phone numbers.
They certainly wouldn't do that openly.
A small piece of paper with a number is a wiser choice.
Beautiful newlyweds naturally attract a lot of attention from all directions.
Perhaps it's because the road next to them is very convenient, and people pass by them from time to time.
Then leave behind one or more slips of paper with numbers on them.
ETE doesn't prohibit dating, but these notes will ultimately end up in the trash.
When she went outside for some fresh air, Han Shangxi casually tore up all the little notes that the members had given her and threw them into the trash can.
This is Minister Li's instruction.
Moreover, based on my understanding of the two friends, none of the artists present were interested in them.
Han Shangxi felt no guilt whatsoever when tearing up those notes.
"Huh? So many again?"
Sang-hee, who had just finished dealing with the note in his hand, turned around and saw Min-jin and Ji-hye each taking out a stack of notes from their pockets.
Minjin and Jihye have just returned from the restroom.
Along the way, the two of them became like a must-visit tourist attraction, receiving notes almost every time they met their seniors and greeted them.
Some were for them, and others were for them to pass on to their team leader.
"Most of these items were entrusted to us by others and passed on to Shangxi."
Sung Ji-hye shrugged and condemned her friend Sang-hee for not realizing just how charming her face was.
My friend, who is already very beautiful even without makeup, naturally becomes even more eye-catching after being styled by the stylist.
Today they are performing their title track "EAT EARTH". The concept of a young female knight has also been carried over from the music video to their stage costumes.
The stage outfits were embellished with many metallic elements by the stylist. Denim knee-length culottes were layered with matching leg warmers featuring metal chains.
Their maximalist style is fully displayed in their stage outfits.
It is also a clever combination of the elegant and gorgeous medieval noble knight and the neat and dashing modern cowboy.
The three people's clothes are only significantly different in their upper garments, while their lower garments differ only in their accessories.
The rose embellishment brings back the clash of red and blue to Han Shangxi.
Unlike the other members who braided or tied their hair into a ponytail, Han Sang-hee's loose black hair accentuated her beautiful features.
However, when faced with these notes, Han Shangxi had no mind to appreciate her own beauty; she only felt a headache.
Since these are all seniors, I can only accept them outwardly.
Goodness, can't these seniors just concentrate a little more when they're working?
Thinking this way, she said it aloud.
With only these two close friends around, Shangxi's complaints were quite direct.
The three of them looked at each other and saw agreement with Shang Xi's words in each other's eyes.
However, at this point, they could only resign themselves to dealing with the note.
After finishing, Han Shangxi clapped his hands and led the two members towards the waiting room.
They cannot be away for too long.
After the three left, another figure appeared around the corner.
Park Hyung-ji breathed a sigh of relief as he watched his juniors walk away.
He was just here.
Just as I was about to leave, someone arrived.
Park Hyung-sik, who subconsciously didn't want to be discovered, could only wait.
I originally thought it was a celebrity couple wanting to express their feelings to each other, but I didn't expect to run into these people who were dealing with notes.
Those guys who look like a new group.
After hearing the first person's complaints, Park Hyung-sik subconsciously nodded in agreement, then sighed with emotion.
Although that junior seemed to have a gentle nature, his words were direct and barbed.
Actually, it's quite cute.
Park Hyung-sik leaned against the wall, and although he didn't look in that direction again, a smile appeared on his face.
He overheard another form of eavesdropping, but at this moment he was somewhat glad that he hadn't passed the note to his older brothers in the group amidst their teasing.
Otherwise, one of those discarded notes should have been the one he handed over.
Beautiful children always attract attention.
He was indeed attracted to her.
The eyes of that new junior colleague named Sanghee are especially beautiful.
Beauty is a scarce resource.
It's not surprising that he has feelings for her.
Just like usual, there would be notes handed to him because he was good-looking.
However, the other person doesn't seem to want to be in a relationship.
I developed feelings for a girl for the first time, but then discovered that she was a tough woman who didn't want to be in a relationship.
The little seedling in Park Hyung-sik's heart, the one that had been growing, temporarily stopped.
That younger person is right.
You should try to concentrate on your work.
Although Han Sang-hee and her group had already left, Park Hyung-sik still chose to lean against the wall and pretend to stare at his phone screen for a while before leaving.
In music show performances, newcomers are usually placed earlier in the order of appearance.
ETE was scheduled to be the third player to enter the arena.
They're just here to perform; they have no connection to anyone else.
After the previous group finished their performance, while the MC interviewed them, Shangxi and her group began preparing to go on stage.
What does it feel like to actually stand on stage and become an idol?
When the light shone on where they were standing, their minds went blank.
"Why don't you disband, you ugly freaks!"
A piercing sound rang out when the three members of ETE appeared on stage together.
Anti's words were like a pause button, and the audience fell silent instantly.
Everyone heard that.
The troublemakers were quickly removed by staff.
The man's constant cursing drifted into people's ears as he left.
There were almost no ETE fans in the audience. Most people were just watching the spectacle with amusement.
Only a minority of people felt concerned about the three people on stage.
The artists in the waiting room also saw the footage on the broadcast monitors.
Because of the cameras, everyone wore expressions of worry and surprise; what they were really thinking remained unknown.
Why do they hate us so much?
Before the members around her could even process what was happening, Sanghee began ETE's performance.
A stable, flawless performance.
Holding a microphone, she sang a perfect high note while maintaining a steady dance move without any distortion.
Sanghee silenced all doubts about her abilities with her stage performance.
"A performer on stage" became the initial label for idol Sanghee.
Sanghee's existence is the anchor of ETE.
I feel at ease as long as she's around.
In a later interview, the members unanimously agreed that this sentence was the most fitting description of their leader.
Newcomers usually don't get much support during their performances.
Sometimes, if there happen to be fans of the senior group present, and these fans happen to have a good impression of the new group, they will also help to cheer them on.
However, this is clearly not the case for ETE.
Even YG's family fans have cut ties with Emily, let alone the fans of her senior groups.
Emily is ETE's official fan name.
Emily received very few votes.
When they revealed their identities, they also received subtle glances from those around them.
When it came to the part about cheering, the fans were hesitant.
Humans are social animals and will always subconsciously want to be like others.
It was at this moment that they heard clear cheers.
What a brave fan!
The other fans were even more moved when they subconsciously searched for the source of the sound and found that it was two middle-aged fans.
Once someone speaks up, it's not difficult to follow suit and offer support.
Although the cheering wasn't loud, every fan who was cheering was exceptionally determined.
Every ETE on stage deserves our support.
Why care about what other people think?
Emily will one day give the members of ETE the best support.
This was the only thought on the minds of the fans present at that moment.
The first two to speak were none other than...
They are Han Sang-hee's parents.
Han Cunzhi and Jin Rongya wanted to witness this important moment in their daughter's growth.
Although they had never been fans of any idols, they still diligently researched and learned how to participate in the lottery.
They were lucky enough to get two tickets.
The two of them also heard some very bad things said.
It would be a lie to say I'm not worried or sad.
This is the first stage for my daughter to realize her dream.
She clearly did nothing wrong.
Kim Young-ah and Han Chun-ji cannot change other people's opinions of their daughter, but they do their best to protect her.
The cheers were shouted out word by word from their mouths.
Both of them are usually very gentle people, and their volume rarely exceeds the normal range.
However, when cheering for ETE, both of them used the maximum volume.
As Han Sang-hee left the stage after the performance, she smiled as she looked at where her parents were.
The camera captured this moment.
Because of this scene, Sanghee later acquired the nickname "Sunny Sanghee".
A gentle, radiant smile that brings strength is like the warm sun.
Despite facing backlash on her debut stage, she wasn't afraid because of her parents' support.
Family members are a very important part of Shangxi's growth, and they support him in moving forward firmly.
The MCs for Music Core at that time were Bae Soo-ji of missA and Park Ji-yeon of T-ara.
The footage from this interview has been dubbed a "screen full of beautiful faces" moment.
The incident that was targeted by antis was not mentioned.
The two MCs asked questions with great tact.
They are idols too.
ETE is considered their junior. This kind of anti-fan scene is really a test of one's nerves.
After hearing those words, they were actually a little worried about the stage performances of these younger artists.
If I remember correctly, this is the first stage performance for these individuals.
It's hard not to be traumatized by such a situation.
Fortunately, we weren't affected.
When they returned to the waiting room, Han Shangxi and the other two were somewhat silent.
The group was already in the midst of a bloodbath, and they didn't know what this anti-group campaign would bring them.
"Smile. It's not like we're the ones who aren't pretty."
Han Shangxi broke the somewhat dull atmosphere.
She has experienced more ups and downs, and she has adjusted her mindset more quickly.
They won't disband; they'll become even better.
Li Chuxia, who rushed over from the company to handle the matter, felt slightly relieved upon seeing this scene.
ETE's agent, Yin Xiangyu, was a newcomer to the company, just like her back then, and was chosen by Director Jiang.
Although he is capable, he lacks experience.
How to handle this incident still needs to be taken over by Li Chuxia, who is at a higher level.
The anti's sound was picked up by the recording equipment.
Everyone watching the live stream could hear those words.
Traces were also left in the real-time discussion thread on the forum.
Will there be a train wreck scene at the ETE debut stage?
LZ: I came from the next building. This is a live discussion thread for ETE's debut stage.
1L: It hasn't arrived yet. (Waiting)
3L: ? ? ? Did I hear that right? Is this being targeted by antis?
4L: Oh my god, is that right? Where did this mental patient come from?
5L: But what was this person thinking? Putting aside the other members, how could they call Sanghee ugly?
This is a stage accident.
The ETE members who suffered all of this are complete victims.
However, even for things that are clearly defined, the company and the program organizers still need to negotiate back and forth.
Li Chuxia told Yin Xiangyu to take the ETE members away first, claiming that she would take them to see a psychologist.
How the company treats its members also influences the program's attitude.
In the end, the official outcome was that Music Core completely blacklisted the troublemakers and, together with YG Entertainment, filed a lawsuit against them.
The anti incident was quickly spread by all parties after it broke out.
—The first rookie girl group to face anti-fans during their debut stage
It is the company's job to be the first to confirm the identities of ETE victims.
It sounds absurd, but it's true.
If people cannot accept ETE's victimhood in this incident, then the troublemaker will be portrayed as the victim.
What will happen next is obvious.
The people who had gathered and were sitting in silence downstairs at the company building had not yet dispersed.
ETE will only face even greater turmoil in the future.
The members of ETE have done what they could.
The company also needs to do something.
People hate extreme behavior, whether it's extreme fans or extreme antis.
Many people, in order to demonstrate their kindness and sense of justice, will side with ETE in this matter.
Voices condemning extreme anti-government sentiment have begun to emerge on social media platforms.
In an instant, the public seemed to regain their rationality and remembered the unreasonable aspects of the doubts raised before ETE's debut.
[OMG, some people are going too far! I support the company in protecting its rights!]
LZ: I feel a little sorry for the three people who were targeted by antis today.
1L: If this counts as being a royal family member, then almost all idols can be considered royal families members.
2L: This is probably the first group whose debut stage was attacked by antis.
4L: I can't even imagine how badly they would be ridiculed if any of the EE members had a mental breakdown.
7L: What did EE do wrong? She did nothing wrong, yet she's been boycotted by the public like this?
8L: I don't know. It might be based on some people taking things out of context.
10L: Some say Sanghee is just a figurehead, but it was actually written by YG's own producers, yet the style is different.
A few years ago, the practice room was used to mock their poor skills, but today's stage performance completely proved them wrong.
13L: By the way, is it true that she is deaf in her left ear?
14L: Replying to the comment above, this is true. Thinking about it this way makes the sky seem even more catastrophic.
We, Sanghee, practiced diligently and overcame more obstacles than ordinary people, finally stepping onto the stage.
Such a hardworking female idol is still being targeted by antis and slander.
Everyone who saw today's performance would agree that it was excellent and captivating. A perfect live performance with full mic vocals, completely clean and without any tricks or manipulations.
18L: Oh my god, I really feel sorry for him.
[Those who previously said Sanghee lacked ability, please come forward.]
LZ: I feel like I've been scammed. You call this a lack of ability? [Video Link]
1L: Today was another day of being scammed online.
3L: What's real and what's fake?
5L: Anyway, Sanghee's live performance today was genuine.
6L: At first, people said Sanghee only had a pretty face and everything else was fake. Then, after the album was released, they said Sanghee had the songwriting talent but should work behind the scenes. After seeing their performances, these people can finally shut up. [shrug.jpg]
11L: Didn't we already tell everyone about Renwaiji's pre-debut interview?
"It's not just pretty kids who can become idols, but kids who are about to debut have the ability to become idols and they are pretty at the same time."
These are the exact words of that Director Jiang.
When the interview was released, this statement was met with a lot of criticism.
Because I was accused of disrespecting the senior group. But I was thinking, aren't Dara and BOM from the senior group quite pretty?
13L: Some junior female fans, please don't switch from Qicheng to senior sister, okay?
14L: But I'm just stating the facts! [Screenshot]
17L: I heard that the members of EE were later arranged to see a psychologist.
19L: Oh my god, what are these people doing? I remember the members of this group aren't even adults yet.
20L: Replying to the comment above, all three members were born in 1993. Minjin and Jihye were born in April, and Sanghee, whose birthday is in May, is also the youngest member. The members of EE will become adults after New Year's Day.
23L: Sanghee is still the maknae? I originally thought she was the cute younger sister.
24L: Sanghee is both the maknae (youngest member) and the leader. The one you're talking about is Jihye, the second oldest member. She's very cute, but her dancing is really cool.
The members of ETE were indeed scheduled to see a psychologist.
However, the members only had a brief conversation with the doctor.
Because they have radio programs scheduled for the evening.
Rookie idols don't really have that much time to think about other things.
A busy enough schedule will wash everything away.
When people are busy, their minds can also go blank.
Because they need to distance themselves from the YG family brand, they will not appear at YG family concerts or other YG family-related events.
There are good and bad choices.
This also means that without the support of their predecessors, ETE will need to do more work in the early stages to maintain their popularity.
In the week following their debut, ETE's schedule was almost completely full.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will likely be spending almost all their time either on schedule or on the road to schedule.
Today's schedule was relatively easy.
The evening radio program was hosted by a veteran singer.
The senior colleague was very kind, and the questions he asked were quite humorous.
There was no intention to make things difficult for the newcomers.
The only truly pointed question was about the creative process behind "Emily".
—Is the song "Emily" on the album written for the fans? I saw that ETE's official fan name is Emily.
"Yes, when I was writing it, I was thinking about the fans."
Because I think dating might be a troublesome thing.
But loving Emily will never feel like a hassle.
Shangxi's answer can be considered the standard answer for fans.
Even though I can't see Sanghee's face when I listen to the radio, I still feel my heart flutter.
While screaming not to be seduced by their idol's new beauty, the audience willingly succumbed to her charms.
This kind of answer really earns me a lot of goodwill.
After completing the Q&A session, singing songs became the members' main task on the show.
The song "EAT EARTH," which was performed during the daytime music show, did not reappear. Instead, the members sang three other songs besides the intro.
The scheduled call-in segment was unexpectedly canceled during the day.
If they receive another anti-fan call at this time, it will have a huge impact on the group members' mental health.
This is the company's explanation. The program producers have accepted it.
Radio shows are much easier and go much more smoothly than daytime music show performances.
After finishing their radio appearances, the three members of ETE will also need to attend a party organized by the company to celebrate their debut.
While the party is supposed to be a relaxed affair, it's also a social occasion.
Upon arriving at the venue, Han Shangxi's first impression was that it was a very lively place.
Almost all of the company's senior artists attended.
Although they weren't very familiar with each other, the seniors were very friendly when the three greeted each other.
After all, the camera was right there.
The company will likely release this content as promotional material later.
After everyone was seated, Yang Hyun-suk, who was sitting in the main seat, began to make some polite remarks.
The people sitting next to him also echoed him from time to time.
Taking this opportunity, Han Shangxi finally had time to give his brain a rest.
She was sitting far away from there, and she believed that President Yang wouldn't care about such things.
While Han Shangxi was lost in thought, someone had taken up the empty seat on his right.
—Are you spacing out?
Since it was a dinner party, Han Shangxi naturally put his phone on silent mode.
However, the senior next to him was really lucky.
Just as he was sending the message, Han Shangxi secretly turned on his phone.
—Why didn't you sit with Sun and the others at the president's table?
Noticing the inquisitive gaze of the person beside him, Han Shangxi thought for a moment and started a casual conversation.
—Shangxi, you weren't sitting over there either, were you?
Kwon Ji-yong didn't answer the question; instead, he asked Sang-hee.
Hmm, is that the real reason?
The president's side isn't short of people. The juniors who just faced anti-fans today are the ones who need more attention.
Even when everyone else thought the matter was over, Kwon Ji-yong was still somewhat worried about the other party.
—I'm really tired today. So I'm planning to take a break and relax.
Kwon Ji-yong was relieved by his junior's straightforward answer.
It seems this child is better than I imagined.
He didn't dwell on the topic and then made a joke at the other person's expense.
—I thought Shangxi, your energy would never run out.
—Senior, that must be a robot, right?
——[laugh.jpg]
The president's speech had just ended at that moment.
Kwon Ji-yong and Han Sang-hee's chat ended there.
The two people's subtle actions naturally caught the attention of those who were paying attention.
These two... something's not right? Let's take another look.
However, the fact that the two were so open and natural, without a hint of anything amiss, made these people wonder if their own thoughts were too filthy.
Kwon Ji-yong and Han Sang-hee, however, were completely unaware of what these people were thinking.
Even if they knew, the two of them would just think that these people were overthinking things.
The other person is clearly just a senior/junior I know.
That's certainly true.
At this point, the two were simply senior and junior disciples.
The three ETE members, who were underage, were released after participating in only the first round.
Everything can be interpreted differently by different people.
The materials for ETE's upcoming debut party could be interpreted as the new girl group being juniors who are well-liked by their seniors, or it could be interpreted as YG Family indeed not having ETE.
The debut of a new girl group is like adding more merchandise to the company's shelves.
ETE provides a stage for its members to realize their dreams.
Idols are creating dreams while also realizing their own.
Just like Han Shangxi thought back then, true feelings were hidden in the cracks of calculation.
Han Shangxi doesn't want to forget what she originally wanted.
Standing on that stage as an idol is a joyful experience.
Being targeted by antis makes me sad, and seeing malicious comments also hurts me.
But this cannot erase the joy she felt when she stood on the stage.
Remembering this is enough.
Getting too caught up in the complexities can make you forget what you originally wanted.
Overnight, ETE's situation changed from being boycotted on their debut day to becoming a rookie group that everyone felt sorry for.
The quote Sanghee made in a pre-debut interview has been repeatedly mentioned.
—I hope that all members of our ETE can grow into idols who can be loved by people.
Look how innocent this child is, yet so many people make malicious assumptions about him.
Even though doubts still exist, these doubts no longer dare to be expressed openly.
After that, many people studied the reasons why ETE was able to turn the tide.
The right timing, the right location, and the right people—it's all about this.
Many people are saying that getting all this for just one anti-fan is too high a return.
However, this statement was quickly refuted. If the antis make mistakes on subsequent stages, there will only be more people criticizing Sanghee and ETE than before.
As everyone knows, this current trend is only temporary. If ETE does anything that contradicts the image others have defined for them, they will face even more backlash.
It seems like the situation was easily turned around, but in reality, everything we have now is not solid at all.
It's still much better than the previous complete rejection.
After resting in their dorm for a while, the three members of ETE reappeared in the practice room.
They're going to perform at a commercial event tomorrow.
At this point, the girls had no time to care about the results of their debut album or the opinions of the outside world.
They just wanted to have more time to practice.
Having sufficient strength is essential to dealing with more unexpected situations.
When they heard that sentence today, if Shangxi hadn't held on, the two of them really wouldn't have known what to do.
Minjin and Jihye saw lingering fear and gratitude towards their captain in each other's eyes.
That's why they need to practice even more.
I can't let my friends and family down.
They promised to climb to the top together!
Practicing with the members is much better than practicing alone until late at night.
Min-jin and Ji-hye are two people who bring warmth to Sang-hee's heart.
They've been together for over two years, and they've come this far together.
The future will always be better, won't it?
No matter what it looks like now, Han Shangxi always believes that the future of ETE will be better.
Let's become an undeniable presence together.
Han Shangxi thought to himself.
Han Shangxi is kind-hearted yet clear-headed.
Because she didn't lack love growing up, she wasn't stingy with giving.
She is capable of making sacrifices and also capable of making timely decisions.
The three finished practicing, some lying on the practice room floor, others leaning against the wall, looking at each other and laughing out loud.
At this moment, they were each other's closest being.
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Author's Note: Thank you so much, my lovely readers, for reading, adding to your favorites, and commenting! [Sprinkling flowers]
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Welcome to check out the upcoming novel next door, "Kim Hee-won Lives a Good Life Today Too" [cat head emoji]!
Below is the copywriting~
A naive and innocent female protagonist who grows up from a semi-basement apartment, a genius idol.
The main storyline revolves around the male lead's career; he's the one who had a rumored relationship with the female lead. It's a 1v1 story where both leads are each other's first love and never break up.
Is she a naturally optimistic, obtuse type, and the eternal white moonlight of the little solar system?
Or is she a hypocritical, scheming, innocent girl, or a complete villain?
Originating from a small company, yet achieving instant fame upon debut.
Despite still being at the peak of his career, he abandoned his team and did not renew his contract upon its expiration.
During the years she disappeared, according to her new generation of fans, she squandered her potential and only became popular because of good luck. Even her original fans wished that her time could stop during that year.
After all, Lynx is an idol but can't manage her figure well, and the club has been caught having scandals +1 +1 and +1.
Even the decision not to renew the contract seems to be partly due to the scandal involving this aspiring idol and another popular idol.
But when she reappeared in the public eye a few years later,
People suddenly realized the true value of this "white moonlight" who had returned after completing her studies.
If her beauty makes her undeniable, it is her ability that allows her to climb out of one pitfall after another and then go back to fill them all in.
Even if those things are true, Lynx only made some insignificant mistakes, and she has the right to ascend to godhood again.
—During my five years as a Lynx member, I endured a grueling schedule, dragged the plane along, and managed to lead the team to the summit preparation stage.
—Always a cheerful and energetic little sun when meeting fans, her first reaction to anti-fans is to comfort them…
This is Kim Hee-won, as described by her fans.
What is the real Kim Hee-won like?
He debuted at a young age, all alone.
She possesses the naiveté that even working as a sewing factory worker would be fulfilling.
Yet, even at their most glamorous and dazzling moments, they might choose to overturn the chessboard.
"Being taught how to smile for too long can make you forget your own natural smile."
"I would rather use others than be used."
Kim Hee-won, a reborn idol born in 1989, said,
People always assume that white flowers are destined to be delicate, but they forget that hibiscus flowers are also white.
Even if you occasionally slip into despair, you must live your life well once you sober up.
As for love, besides the endless stream of butterflies, the only one who moved her heart seemed to like her back.
...
"Are you going to use me again this time?"
"You invited me to this concert."
Former lovers, a fake reconciliation.
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