Chapter 83: Back to music show promotions, back against...
"If I say no, would you believe me, senior?"
Han Shangxi blinked quietly, trying to confirm whether the person in front of him was a hallucination.
After greeting the Cody ladies in the dressing room, Han Shangxi took her boyfriend to the next room.
“Mianne.”
I'm much better now...
Han Sang-hee roughly understood why Kwon Ji-yong had come here.
It's probably because of what she did last night.
Although it seems that Kwon Ji-yong shouldn't be here at this time, she shouldn't be focusing her energy on other things right now.
But when Han Sang-hee saw Kwon Ji-yong, she was inexplicably happy.
People in love often don't need to be completely rational.
Because the existence of the other party is like a chord being plucked at by reason.
Kwon Ji-yong naturally noticed the happiness that Han Sang-hee was subtly showing in her eyes.
Seeing Shang Xi's current state, he felt much relieved, but his face still showed a hurt expression that required Shang Xi to coax him.
However, they hadn't seen each other for a long time, as Shangxi was busy with her comeback and had no time to pay attention to him.
Even if it weren't for yesterday, he would still find time to "visit" his girlfriend, who seemed to have forgotten about him, to remind her of his existence.
Sending messages to each other online is ultimately different from meeting in person in real life.
To be honest, Kwon Ji-yong was also a little worried that Sang-hee might have some other women around her without his knowledge.
Some things need to be prevented before they happen.
While trying to quickly appease her boyfriend, Han Sang-hee was caught by him trying to skip breakfast.
However, after verbally reprimanding her, the other party did not seem to intend to force her to eat breakfast.
Han Shangxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Kwon Ji-yong simply stayed quietly with Han Sang-hee after returning to the dressing room.
Having the same profession allowed Kwon Ji-yong to easily understand why Han Sang-hee made her choice.
If it were him, he would also do the same thing without regard for his health.
Therefore, it seems that Kwon Ji-yong has little standing to interfere with Sang-hee.
The matter is already that simple and clear.
Feeling inexplicably relieved, Han Shangxi turned her attention to the current task and began to work with the stylist to complete today's makeup and styling.
Today, ETE is only performing one song at MCD, so she can get her makeup and styling done at the company.
After Shangxi finished, the other two members soon arrived at the location.
Seeing Kwon Ji-yong's presence, Lee Min-jin and Sung Ji-hye, like the staff members from before, were not surprised at all.
However, Han Sang-hee and Kwon Ji-yong still got up and went to chat next door.
Although they were supposed to be chatting, Han Shangxi spent most of the time in a drowsy state.
She was subconsciously a little tense when she saw her boyfriend.
After getting ready and relaxing, I felt a bit sleepy.
She had originally intended to find topics to chat with this person for a while.
However, the other person also seemed a bit sleepy.
The two of them tacitly closed their eyes to rest.
Actually, even when celebrities are involved in relationships, it often seems a bit boring.
It's just that the person involved feels that the other's existence is different.
Han Sang-hee regained consciousness again, only to be gently awakened by Kwon Ji-yong.
She hadn't slept well to begin with, as she fell asleep with a headache last night.
I thought that even this short rest in the morning would be difficult.
But things seem to be going well for now.
Her headache felt like a fleeting illusion from yesterday.
However, seeing the other person's magnified face appear before him as soon as he opened his eyes was also a challenge for Han Sang-hee.
She suddenly felt a little uncomfortable being so close to Kwon Ji-yong in public.
Perhaps it's because I'd feel a little guilty if I did that.
Even though the two weren't exactly close at the moment.
"Bro, do you think we'll get beaten to death on the spot if the fans find out?"
Han Shangxi, who had just regained consciousness, was completely unaware of what he was saying.
I didn't expect an answer.
She was simply making a sigh.
Upon hearing Han Sang-hee's words, Kwon Ji-yong, who understood the meaning behind them, nodded seriously.
Then, as Shang Xi looked over, he handed her the milk he had just bought downstairs.
"Let's have something to drink before we set off again."
"Yes, thank you, brother."
However, if we get spotted, I feel it would be much better to run separately.
While accepting the milk from Kwon Ji-ryong without hesitation, Han Sang-hee didn't forget to add a comment about the previous topic.
"It would be better if we died together."
Kwon Ji-yong withdrew his outstretched hand before it touched Sang-hee's cheek.
The reason is simple: the person in front of me has just finished getting her makeup and hair done.
Seeing Han Shangxi's innocent yet sly expression, he chuckled softly.
After seeing her boyfriend off, Han Shangxi set off with her two teammates to begin today's itinerary.
No one on the bus mentioned Kwon Ji-yong's appearance earlier that day.
Their nominal manager was aware of Kwon Ji-yong's appearance and subsequent departure.
But because of Sanghee's identity, he wouldn't inquire about this matter too much.
There's no need to ask anything.
The company had a ton of public relations plans for these two people a long time ago.
Whether they were together or not, and what their relationship was, doesn't need a precise answer.
As for whether GD and Sanghee are actually together, different people have different opinions.
Even some within YG Entertainment felt that they were just creating hype.
However, regardless of which viewpoint people hold, they are only spreading gossip within their own circles.
And at most, it is in the form of text.
This kind of information carrier, when placed in entertainment gossip, naturally has very low credibility.
—According to sources, two idols who have been rumored to be dating multiple times are now in a relationship.
—It is reported that Sanghee and GD, who are from the same agency, are suspected of being at odds, as they have been seen with cold expressions on several occasions when they are seen together.
Like the latter, the former has just as few believers.
Those who have been deceived time and time again by various rumors say that purely textual information is always the easiest to fabricate.
If needed, anyone familiar with the entertainment industry can quickly fabricate eighty fake rumors.
...
Standing on stage once again as a group, listening to the cheers from the audience, Sanghee thought, no one could remain unmoved.
Almost everyone came for them.
Cheers and shouts of support also rang out from the audience.
It's hard to believe that less than three years have passed since ETE's official debut. Time flies so fast, it feels like their debut stage happened just yesterday.
The stage never lies; it truly reflects how much idols have sacrificed.
It's quite obvious whether you spend more time in the practice room or partying with friends during your downtime.
The ETE players are always dedicated when it comes to their duties, and they never miss a day of practice sessions.
The stage style of disbanding on the spot and serving the audience is not suitable for ETE's music show stages.
Their path lies in practicing the choreography team's pieces until they become subconscious muscle memory.
There have been people saying that ETE is not a cheater at all, and others have criticized their resources and background.
However, few people underestimate their abilities.
The skills honed through countless commercial performances are enough to earn recognition. No one would argue with that.
Sometimes people don't dislike those with connections who are in high positions; rather, they dislike those who haven't put in any effort.
After the performance, Sanghee turned to look at her two teammates on her right. She saw a similar emotion in their eyes.
ETE has its uses.
EID was an undeniable success.
If ETE's first three comebacks completely turned their fortunes around, then this second mini-album allowed ETE to truly have an era that belongs to ETE, an era called ETE.
It sounds arrogant, but at this moment, it is the stark reality.
Since ETE's debut, their presence has been a constant on the streets of Seoul.
After returning from the storm, ETE became one of the most frequently seen idol faces on the streets.
On the day of EID's comeback, they also officially announced endorsements from multiple groups.
A marketing tactic that's completely undisguised? And the ever-increasing royal treatment?
All of the above apply, but commercial value is the recognition of popularity and the best proof of that.
In matters of money, everything is cruel and almost merciless. Only those who have value can remain on the stage.
The popularity of ETE songs and the praise of ETE's existence have become a trend among people.
All past events are wiped away like smoke, as if they never existed.
This is a dream from a fairy tale, not very realistic.
However, it is indeed possible. As long as the voice of preference is loud enough, the voice of opposition will become quieter or even disappear in a certain sense, just the opposite of when ETE first debuted.
There's a saying that love always flows to those who don't lack it.
When people marvel at how popular ETE is, they often mention this point.
But this doesn't stop people from continuing to love ETE.
At this point, people's fondness for ETE seems more like a conscious indulgence.
The controversy had long since passed with the public's tacit acceptance.
At that time, if we had to pinpoint the impact of the ETE-related controversies, it might have made people more tolerant of ETEs.
[Delayed discussion, thread related to EEmini2 album, main stage]
LZ: It's been exactly one week since EE's comeback, so let's take a look back at EE's performances these past few days.
Official photo to start things off [image*n]
1L: I feel that the stage style this time is still in line with the age of the EE members.
5L: EE's cuteness is much less this time than before. I miss the cuteness of EE from her prime.
6L: Maybe I was a bit too young and inexperienced before, so I had a more girlish vibe (?). But I feel that EE's style has always been a bit too energetic.
12L: A cool, edgy look is fun too. The girls on stage are practically on a hunt, except the prey is the fans' hearts. The whole album *EID* feels like a confession to Emily kkk [Mommy fan's maternal love is turning sour]
21L: I feel that EE's stage style is very mixed. Although she comes from YG Entertainment, she has never had a strong YG vibe. She doesn't follow the girl crush style like her seniors. It's not that her style is similar to that of her seniors' old rival, Girls' Generation. Now I really believe that EE is an unplanned product of YG Entertainment.
24L: To be honest, the only similarity between EE and the senior group is the percentage of female fans.
33L: EE is just EE himself.
39L: I'm not too sure about the others, but I feel like EE's stage styling has always been maximalist. I'm always afraid their accessories will fall off when I see them perform. PS: This time, their "Tears" stage was an exception; they looked really simple.
47L: To be honest, I think EE is an idol group that has a bit of an artistic feel but isn't the type that prioritizes "art above all else".
This comeback was quite obvious. The stage visuals were stunning, but the songs were just so-so—artistic only for fans, too pandering to mainstream tastes and lacking memorability. The styling team deserves praise, but as for the music production, Sanghee's performance this time was at best passable.
51L: I knew they'd start secretly criticizing again. They act like rational observers on the surface, but their true intentions are impossible to hide. Songs that the general public finds appealing are the truly good ones, right? All I know is that EE's comeback has once again dominated the charts, occupying six of the top ten spots on the Melon daily chart, with their title track "Eid" consistently performing well and driving up the overall charts.
59L: Ahem, stop arguing. Actually, Sanghee was also involved in the visual design. But it seems like not many people are paying attention to this? Sanghee has been the general producer of EE's albums since her debut. She's involved in music production and stage design, and her role is quite significant kkk
68L: It's quite rare to say that Sanghee's album is passable after listening to the whole thing, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the entire album "EID" is full of divine songs. It might be a bit of an exaggeration to say that it's catchy in an instant, but it's fair to say that most people like it after listening to it.
72L: But besides being catchy and easy to listen to, their main single from this album doesn't seem to have any other merits. It's good enough that it's not described as a chanting song.
81L: Why does your section have one requirement for EE and another for other groups? Isn't being catchy and infectious enough...? "Eid" is an electronic dance music track to begin with.
86L: Idols are judged by both their songs and their stage performances. Personally, I think the stage performance is an idol's most important work.
I think EE's comeback stage is perfectly matched with their achievements this time.
The era of EE has truly arrived.
92L: Last year, some people might say that EE, who didn't make a comeback, only had fake popularity. This year, they've completely proven those people wrong, with first-week sales alone approaching 150,000 copies. Even if we're talking about the EE era, they have the confidence to back it up.
101L: The rumor that female fans of girl groups don't spend money has been debunked at this moment. Our EE has achieved a double success in both music sales and digital music sales.
112L: Is this even praiseworthy? Shouldn't we be saying that some of EE's fans have low standards? They can even spoil the whole group because everyone's into relationships. It's ridiculous that EE, who ultimately became the top girl group of the third generation, didn't contribute anything groundbreaking to K-pop.
113L: I agree with the comment above. Although fans are praising it, the fact that a group without any groundbreaking ideas can become the top group is the biggest mockery of the KPO Pidol industry.
118L: How can a 100% success rate in finding a partner not be groundbreaking?
119L: How can Sanghee not be considered groundbreaking for single-fandom creation?
127L: Speaking of which, the sales figures for EE's second mini album in its first week are probably related to the arguments between solo EE fans and group fans within the EE fandom. I just wonder if they can achieve this level of success with their next comeback.
136L: I praised EE's achievements a couple of times, and some people immediately started criticizing him. If you're really envious, it's better to promote your own albums rather than dissing EE here.
143L: In my opinion, it is perfectly reasonable for EE to be part of the summit team.
In fact, EE's style exists in a transitional zone between traditional and modern.
Instead of repeatedly jumping up and down, they forged their own path.
It is another miracle in the history of K-pop.
The vitality of girl groups is inherent, and EE has brought it to the public's attention in a more complete way.
156L: 143L, you're so good at praising, haha, but it's also true. What fans care about is never whether EE's controversies are controversial, but EE herself.
Being able to make people continue to like you regardless of controversy is also a kind of strength.
More than other controversies, I care about the stage performances they put their heart and soul into every single one of them.
163L: Actually, among the news at the beginning of the year, the one that fans could accept the most was EE's relationship kkk
175L: Does this mean it's accepted by the majority?
"Even if love is a fact, you can choose to ignore it if you don't accept it." This famous quote from EE's fan circle has really gone viral.
183L: This kind of mentality will lead to success in anything; they are incredibly patient.
188L: I will study.
198L: The companies are probably also very curious about what kind of spell EE has cast on his fans.
207L: Since EE fans don't publicly display their relationships, they can be ignored. Besides, EE fans naturally have a smaller percentage of male fans, and most of their female fans are either motherly fans or girlfriend fans all in one. Plus, everyone is aware of their backgrounds now. If you have a proper attitude towards relationships, it will naturally pass.
215L: My personal feeling is that as long as Sanghee doesn't officially announce anything, the fandom won't experience much turmoil. Ultimately, EE's fate depends on Sanghee. Of course, for now, Sanghee and EE are practically locked in.
After all, the title of director is not easy to obtain.
226L: Oh my god, after all that talk, is there really no one going to praise EE's stage performance? I watched EE's performance on the music show a few days ago, and their stage performances are much more mature than before.
Especially Sanghee, who debuted with such brilliance, she truly understands what makes her stage presence captivating. Even when singing high notes, her performance is consistently on point.
The words "highly entertaining" are practically made to describe her stage performances.
241L: I still think EE's performances these past few days were a bit of a shame TT
The public clearly hoped that high heels would appear on the stage of "Tears"...
242L: It's alright. I hadn't even noticed she wasn't wearing high heels for "Tears" until you mentioned it. If I had to pick something, what really caught my attention on the "Tears" stage was Sanghee's pink and green nail polish. This seems to be the first time she's worn nail art on stage? Although she's done it on other stages, it really stood out on the "Tears" stage.
246L: I also noticed Sanghee's nail art kkk
My sister definitely prefers brighter colors; even her ballads aren't just simple red and black color blocking.
253L: Even when singing while standing, they don't wear high heels. You EEs really don't care about the stage performance at all, just for your own preferences.
256L: ? How come some people's IQ automatically drops as soon as they start into sadomasochistic relationships?
264L: If I wore black stilettos on the "Tears" stage, there would definitely be some amazing fancam shots.
Especially Shangxi, a black and red asymmetrical midi skirt paired with black stilettos—just thinking about it makes her look gorgeous. It also suits an elegant, resentful woman style perfectly.
271L: It seems she really has no intention of changing her image. But can EE really be a teen idol forever? The answer is obviously no.
273L: What is the relationship between high heels and career transition?
274L: Is there any girl group like EE that doesn't wear high heels and sings and dances live on stage, yet is still praised as a talented girl group every day?
Sometimes I'm really curious about how EE became so popular.
278L: Mainly, I genuinely believe EE has the ability to cover singing and dancing in high heels. But this time, the girls are clearly just going to ignore it and do their own thing. Maybe it's because they've been popular since their debut and don't care about so many things.
279L: Aren't some people in this thread just saying that EE is too easy and they're a little jealous? No need to explain so much.
281L: Can EEs please give up flat shoes... If they're not willing to compromise themselves for the sake of stage effect even for a few minutes on stage, then they might as well not be idols.
286L: After so many years in the industry, looking back, I've hardly ever had a stage performance in platform shoes. No wonder they keep hyping up EE's stage presence; if she can't perform well with such ease, she really deserves to be removed from the stage.
298L: Can some people upstairs please not appear so abruptly? Their dislike for EE is as simple and clear as South Koreans' food preferences.
301L: EE's stage outfits rarely feature high heels, what should I do?
The public still loves it. I wonder if this will make some people defensive again.
306L: It's probably because after watching everything that I realized EE's comeback was so perfect that I could only nitpick one trivial thing. Their teamwork was so good; someone who didn't know the situation would have thought there was a problem with EE's stage performance.
308L: Compare beauty, figure, proportions, and high heels, keep comparing, keep comparing. EE will be popular first, you guys can keep comparing.
311L: LOL. EE fans usually praise EE's entire group for their stunning looks and incredible proportions. Why can't they compare when it comes to high heels?
319L: The song "Tears" that some people are mocking has achieved second place in the Japanese music charts (the top spot is held by the title track "Eid" which is currently being released on PAK). As of now, multiple videos of the performances have surpassed one million views. Sanghee's "Tears" fancam ranked first in the first week of this year, regardless of generation. Jihye and Minjin's fancams are also among the top tier of third-generation girl groups.
Everyone's praising it. So which group of "people" is dissatisfied? I'm genuinely curious.
327L: The choice of shoes can also become a point of ridicule. I am completely amazed.
329L: I remember people were discussing this topic a long time ago. It's just that this time, "Tears" has backfired on us. Before, we could salvage the situation by emphasizing the difficulty of the dance, but now, maintaining such a static posture is really unacceptable. We've never been seen wearing anything less than appropriate when filming, shooting magazines, or doing commercial endorsements.
330L: Just to correct you, actually, regardless of group or individual salaries, EEs rarely wear high heels. Luckily, EEs aren't too short, otherwise it would be a complete disaster.
332L: The fans haven't said they're dissatisfied, and neither has the general public. Those casual fans with their own opinions shouldn't come here and put on such a show. Please.
333L: The most united moment for EE's fandom has arrived kkk
337L: Actually, that's not the case. EE fans are probably also envious of the diverse makeup and stage performances of other artists. It's just that the times have changed now. A few years ago, singing and dancing in high heels was a very important indicator of a female idol's ability.
341L: Right now, only her family doesn't wear high heels. Other female idols are still very dedicated.
342L: Seriously... are they crazy? Doesn't anyone think this kind of mockery is abrupt? Or does the person upstairs genuinely think it's something to mock?
343L: Sometimes I really feel like EE and other groups are from different worlds. If EE's scandals happened to other groups, they would have been finished more than once, but EE still managed to become incredibly popular. I really want to live like EE.
353L: Honestly, did you guys leave the group chat? [facepalm]
361L: When did professionalism become measured by the height of an idol's shoe heels? There are just some people I have nothing to say to.
A silent stage is the only true standard for judging ability; please be aware of this.
Also, now we're ignoring the intensity of EE's dance performances on most stages? Isn't that a form of double standard?
363L: When will you stop watching? A female idol's skill in wearing high heels is part of her overall performance, but only you EE fans always seem to let it slide.
367L: Our EE really knows how to take care of themselves! Didn't you see member Minjin saying during the group live stream that he doesn't like high heels, and the two women next to him didn't even try to argue with him?
378L: Oh my god, even personal preferences have to be judged. Some people in your area have absolutely nothing better to do. If all else fails, they can just clean themselves up and put themselves in a trash bag.
380L: Sister Shang can be forgiven a bit, after all, she should also be mindful of the height of her rumored boyfriends and other senior figures.
381L: ? ? If you're going to mock EE, just mock EE. Why bring up other unrelated celebrities at this point? Do you think you're being funny?
383L: I don't know about anything else, but I do know that Sanghee has had another successful year in terms of both group endorsements and individual endorsements.
384L: Hmm, looks like there aren't many Supreme Silk fans in your area today. If there were, I could have enjoyed a short essay—on whether a 7cm height difference makes kissing easier.
385L: The person upstairs is so into the "Zhi Shang Si" (a term for a fan of high-end fashion), they can get into a conversation about anything...
388L: I'm not a fan, but I want to say that as long as most fans are satisfied with this kind of idol makeup and styling, it's fine. I just glanced at the "Tears" tag, and most people there are praising it. I really didn't expect such a big opinion in your section.
401L: Some people claim to not be fans of idols, but they're practically naked in public. Next time, they should just say they're just casual fans. I still don't understand why they're using EE's lack of high heels to mock her. EE rarely wears them anyway…
413L: It's perfectly normal for EE not to wear heels, what's so strange about that? I, Emily, have always been very satisfied with the stage makeup and styling of the girls. Not only are the stylists all very good, but the EEs themselves also participate in the visual design.
422L: Doesn't anyone think it's strange to wear high heels? ... Many people feel uncomfortable and experience various problems when wearing high heels in daily life, and idols also need to wear them on stage.
If it weren't for work requirements, I would throw away all my high heels. Don't tell me idols should be glamorous; I just want to say that this kind of anti-human design should be eradicated, please.
431L: I can tell 422L really hates the company rule, haha. I don't like it either, but I actually support idols wearing high heels because it's visually appealing.
439L: It really depends on the style? I only realized this after seeing it in this post. I usually enjoy watching videos of female idols singing and dancing in high heels.
440L: The EEs have great visual proportions, and they're not usually sexy. Their dance style rarely incorporates jazz elements, so it doesn't matter to Emily whether they wear heels or not. If you want to see them singing and dancing in heels, go watch other groups instead of making EE, who doesn't often wear heels, wear them.
441L: I agree with the comment above. EE has weathered so many storms, there's really no need for some people to bring up these topics to stir things up again.
447L: No wonder your forum has become so popular; so many posts are being made about whether someone wears high heels or not. It's so boring. Even if you're trying to criticize EE, you haven't hit the mark. We usually criticize EE by talking about topics like #EveryoneIsARomantic #RoyalFamilyLevel #DivingRoyalFamily #ColleagueSympathyOrTeamSpirit #EE'sDailyInteractionsRevealed
If all else fails, we can pick who has the most relationships in EE. #LiTao, is Sanghee, who had more scandals than The Songs during "We Got Married", or Minjin, who got to film kissing scenes in Chungmuro movies because of his chaebol background, or Jihye, who has the most relationships and romantic scenes in the group because of her cold constitution?
458L: [laughing and crying] 447L is the real target of criticism. Nostalgia.
461L: 458L No need to reminisce, because as soon as you step out of the building, you'll see a similar hot post floating around outside kkk
466L: Oh my, it really is.
473L: Speaking of "We Got Married," is the episode featuring Shang Jie about to air soon?
482L: Bingo, live stream tomorrow. Broadcast on April 12th sharp. Your area will probably have a lot more people wanting to chat then.
483L: Not only are there threads for lead-in discussions, but also online forums for breaking through defenses. Neither side's fans are pushovers.
484L: To be honest, if it weren't for the huge news at the beginning of the year that shocked everyone, these resources would definitely have been lost.
485L: I remember BB group fans initially made a fuss because of Sanghee's toxic solo stan status. But the situation was what it was back then. When group fans made a fuss, everyone just thought it was a fan war and didn't realize the seriousness of the matter.
487L: Originally, everyone was wondering if Yang Hsiao-hsien had suddenly had a change of heart after the scandal and wanted Kwon Yong to help EE out.
After all, the idea of supporting younger generations is something that not only Quan Long is familiar with, but also his fans are.
But later it became clear that everyone realized it wasn't that bad at all.
488L: EE doesn't need to be hyped up. She's never been hyped up since her debut, and she definitely doesn't need it after this comeback.
491L: It's okay, our Waiji's actions have always been baffling. Maybe Yang Juhua is also a fan of Zhishang.
492L: Please leave me alone upstairs. After seeing your last sentence, I feel like I'm going to have nightmares tonight. I, a true fan, politely decline this kind of shared experience.
495L: The thought that my girlfriend and I filmed "We Got Married" because of our initial passion for idols will be broadcast tomorrow makes me reluctant to face reality.
496L: It's okay, upstairs. At least since you don't like both at the same time, no one will ask you whether you like Appa or Eomma. My friends who are fans of both were really devastated back then [facepalm].
She's a 100% pure girlfriend fan on both sides kkk
503L: Oh my, the scene is beautiful, I can't even imagine it.
505L: To be honest, the reason I always watch idols on "We Got Married" with a "just watching for fun" mentality is because my favorite idol didn't appear on the show.
506L: This is true.
511L: When I first saw the press release, I really thought WYSIWYG had gone mad. Because both of them are very good at pandering to fans, lol.
I almost thought Quanlong wanted to take Shangjie down with him because Shangjie destroyed BB's team spirit. Does anyone understand?
512L: To be honest, everyone says EE has a strong sense of camaraderie, but actually BB has an even stronger sense of camaraderie than EE. I feel that the group has only gotten this far because of the leader's sense of responsibility towards the "birthday gift" that Yang Juhua mentioned, and the fact that the others still want to make money.
In my opinion, the reactions of those four men in 2011 and 2012 were not significant enough to be recorded in history.
514L: BB's group fans have almost lost their group spirit. Can you believe that after the "Dream Building Incident," there are still only four group fans left? And that's the leader, and the reason is that the leader often doesn't attend the group's private parties. Even EE's fandom isn't this outrageous. What can BB's group fans do now besides feel sorry for the useless members? If group fans were useful, BB's group album sales wouldn't be lower than GD's solo sales.
515L: Looks like nobody understands 511L's humor lol. But anonymous forums are definitely more fun. If it weren't anonymous, 511L's phone would probably be ringing off the hook by now.
517L: Probably not. Back when Shang Jie was a die-hard fan of the "Building Dreams" group, nobody found out she was an active idol. I remember she'd been a member of "Building Dreams" longer than Sanghee.
518L: That's really funny. Just thinking about how Shang Jie has been diligently promoting Kwon Yong over the past few years, regardless of whether she has a schedule or not, or whether she's even seen her favorite fan, makes me want to laugh.
Such simple and honest children are rare these days. Thinking about it this way, one can suddenly ignore Shang Jie's deep immersion in the fandom.
However, "We Got Married" is completely unforgivable.
520L: This kind of variety show is a dilemma for fans—they don't know whether to watch it or not. Okay, I'll still watch it, actually.
523L: Sigh, I used to ship BB and 21. I always felt like Kwon Yong and Sang Hee were from different generations TT Does anyone understand?
531L: The two aren't that far apart in age, are they? Less than five years apart. Sanghee is even a bit older than the maknae (youngest member) of 21.
543L: Didn't everyone ship Zhi Shang when it was popular at the end of last year? Putting everything else aside, the wives in Zhi Shang's circle are really good cooks. I ate my fill.
551L: Cough cough, at the end of last year, it was actually the second time that Zhi Shang became popular... but last time everyone said it was a brother-sister relationship, and only a few people were really into it.
552L: Is it really a brother-sister relationship? I have a feeling these two are having an affair (just kidding).
556L: Is this the third time kkk or is it an official treat?
561L: Please make sure "We Got Married" is filmed and edited well! My spiritual sustenance depends on you! [biting handkerchief]
The anticipation and attention surrounding G-Dragon and Sanghee's appearance on "We Got Married" reached its peak just before its premiere.
Watching a spectacle is a natural human instinct, especially when it involves things that don't concern us.
Fans who pay attention to these things, regardless of which side's fans, are openly ignoring "We Got Married".
Fans who can accept it will watch silently, while those who can't will mutter a few curses in private.
After all, these days, liking or disliking only generates buzz.
When the "We Got Married" segment featuring the top star was officially broadcast, not only did it break viewership records for the year, but also posts on forums began to pop up everywhere.
[Let's thank "We Got Married," okay? The person who first came up with the idea of casting Ji-sang was a genius. The way this young couple reconciled couldn't be more obvious.]
The phrase "more than friends, less than lovers" was clearly created for the ultimate sophistication. Who understands that hazy, ambiguous feeling?
[This is what a hypothetical wedding reality show would be like, with friends and acquaintances. A very ordinary, high-end item just happened to appear in my life.]
[This kind of straightforward, younger man-male relationship should definitely be featured in Zhi Shang!]
[It seems like every time I look at her, I'm thinking about how to seduce her.]
Whether or not they are truly together is no longer a topic for discussion; the focus of many fan posts is on how they got together.
The show itself was essentially feeding the CP fans (fans of the couple) food, and the CP fans interpreted every action of the two in the "We Got Married" broadcast from their own perspective.
In this situation, it would be hard to understand why one wouldn't take a bite.
However, it's also common to see a reversal of expectations after seeing a lot of things.
[Li Tao, aren't these "We Got Married" lead couplets in your area a bit too artificial and artificial?]
LZ: Back then, when Sister Shang said "rose sculpture," I was totally into it, but now, seeing the screen full of comments about it, I've lost interest in clicking on them.
I watched both episodes of "We Got Married" with Zhi Shang, and it didn't feel as natural. The production team wasn't as daring in their filming and editing as they used to be. The two of them are just too famous.
1L: To be honest, this kind of thing is only really enjoyable when a dedicated fan is talking to the stan.
11L: I still remember the last time a fan dissed Sanghee for only clinging to Kwon Yong as a vampire. That same day, a fan made a vampire figurine of Hee-mi, and Kwon Yong became the sole owner of this cute little vampire lol
12L: I remember too. To be honest, Xi Mei's vampire sculpture is super cute.
#Mandatory#Taboo#Non-human, we, the Supreme One, are just like this, hating the sea and loving the sky.
The artist who drew the first episode of "We Got Married" created an adorable four-panel comic, still featuring vampires: a cold-faced little vampire lurking in human society but unable to resist the temptation of food perfectly suited to his tastes, and a human who is unaware that he's about to be eaten and thinks it's just a normal push-and-pull game. [heart soft.jpg]
19L: A single sentence from a solo fan is worth a meal for a CP fan. The value of this statement is still increasing.
23L: You guys in this thread, tone it down a bit. The Shang Jie fan who brought up the Quanlong Rose incident has already been expelled from the fandom. If this continues, where will you find any genuine fans to make me happy in your section?
31L: Surely not? That person didn't say anything. At most, they just pointed out that Sister Shang dotes on Sister Shang a lot.
33L: Can I say this? Sister Shang's fans are truly the most self-righteous group I've ever seen. Even when the evidence is right in their faces, they still refuse to give their brother-in-law a proper status.
37L: CP fans who want official recognition should go ask the Appa and Eomma you mentioned. If they officially announce their relationship, solo fans will guarantee them recognition. Unfortunately, this is just wishful thinking on the part of CP fans.
41L: Shang Jie's attack power is still online.
42L: Wait a minute, how can you tell this is Shang Jiesi's?
43L: That's why we fans of Shang Jie like to completely cut ties. We're afraid our idol will get involved with other idols, and we even try to ignore the fact that our idol loves to talk about scandals all the time.
52L: If you don't cut it off, are you just waiting to be called a vampire?
Solo fans don't care as much or as little as CP fans or group fans. They can be entertaining, but we only care about our own idols. Sanghee's success today is entirely due to their unwavering dedication to recording studios and practice rooms, not to their controversial ex-husbands.
53L: The sister upstairs spent a long time being sarcastic and critical, only to find that her own sister was still sucking blood.
Quanlong just kept feeding on this person and then on to that person. Honestly, someone should just turn the whole Waiji company into vampires.
55L: This is the first time a Dragon fan has appeared kkk I thought Dragon fans would go easy on their fellow fans.
56L: The person upstairs is so mean. If you say that, even if Sister Longfen wants to give water, she can't.
65L: When talking about shared fandom, we can't help but mention Zhu Meng. I really miss Sister Shang from the Zhu Meng era; she was such a vibrant and alive person.
68L: Not only do fans miss it, but Shang Jie's fans are also secretly envious of the rival fans.
69L: Is this guy talking in his sleep? How can you tell he's a Dragon fan?
73L:68L Your account will be banned after being successfully reported for substandard ignition behavior.
85L: Back when "Dream Building" was still just "Dream Building," I even saw posts about her reposting in your section. To be fair, wouldn't you say she's a pro at everything she does? This woman even participated in Quanlong's birthday support activities, lol.
87L: If it were any other idol with news about being a fan of a certain senior, I would suspect it was just hype, but Sister Shang is an exception.
Posting continuously for several years without interruption, if that doesn't qualify you as a fan, then the standard for being a fan has become too high.
91L: Zhu Meng must be a super fan. It's amazing that someone who's a super fan and has even attended a concert hasn't had their true identity exposed.
92L: Objectively speaking, Zhu Meng isn't exactly a big fan. She's too much of a lone wolf. Even when Zhu Meng's identity was revealed, didn't some people question whether big fans already knew about it? Turns out, after looking around, very few people had actually chatted with her privately.
The few times I've contacted Zhumeng were for birthday support.
It can only be said that Zhu Meng's love for Quan Long is beyond doubt.
94L: Well, now you guys upstairs are going to be expelled from the Dragon fan club.
96L: Ahem, there are very few fans in your section who have absolutely no sense of humor. Even among fans, most are the kind who can remain calm under intense scrutiny of negative press and still engage in lighthearted banter. Even those who are constantly mocked for being too emotionally invested are still a minority.
101L: To be honest, given how deeply Shang Jie understands the fan circle, it's no wonder that Shang Jie's fans find it hard to accept her scandals.
106L: She's an idol, she's a fan. No wonder Shang Jie's ability to charm her fans is always so top-notch!
To Shang Jie, Shang Jie is a daughter, a friend. In any case, she's not a commodity that someone wants to take money out of her pocket.
110L: I feel sorry for Sister Shang for a second.
113L: Please, please, don't be a naive and naive fan of Shang Jie. If Shang Jie's fans really have no bottom line, then what about those online and offline airport questions that are so close to her face? Orz Are they Shang Jie's fans flirting with her?
118L: It's not that Shang Jie's fans like to flirt, but everyone knows that Shang Jie understands the fan circle so well, yet she still dates. This shows that she really doesn't care about her fans.
123L: It can only be said that Shang Jie, who is favored, has completely controlled Shang Jie's fans. So every time Shang Jie gets into trouble, her fans can lift her up high and then gently put her down.
132L: The "dating scandal drives away fans" rule doesn't even apply to this person. Their group comeback after the dating scandal immediately propelled them to the top of the rankings.
145L: Isn't it because while everyone was unfollowing her, some people suddenly became fans again because of her board member status? They say she admires strength, but actually...
147L: Sanghee is perfectly qualified to be an idol... I don't know what people in this thread are mocking.
To be honest, knowing how to charm fans is a huge plus compared to being a wooden person. Leaving aside normal times, even during controversies, this woman still posts on social media every day to share her daily life with fans. When she's in the news, she comforts her fans, and when fans have opinions, she stands by them.
In short, being a fan of this person is a blessing.
151L: 147L seems like a cross-dressing situation.
167L: However, it's also true that Sanghee's singing ability has improved significantly since this comeback. That might be the only good thing about this woman's talkative nature.
168L: They all love talking about and writing songs, so why don't Sanghee just debut as a group with GD? Stop torturing the fans on "We Got Married".
172L: So, Shang Jie could have chosen to be a singer, not an idol. I don't know why she insisted on taking the idol path.
183L: If she had pursued a career as a singer, her teachers would have helped her far more than they do now.
188L: Idols make money fast and get more love too.
189L: ...Are you sure you're not just putting on an act?
197L: Who exactly is engaging in sadomasochistic behavior? TT
A thread about a possible pairing has started again, with the plot revolving around Shang Jie and her fans.
201L: This kind of behavior of feeling sorry for fans while dissing idols is really disgusting.
They're clearly laughing at the situation, but they're acting like fans should be thanking them. They'd be better off being direct like haters.
206L: As expected, true fans all hate those frivolous people in your section [I'm crying][I'm faking it]
211L: See? This is what happens when you don't ban streaking in your area. The obvious likes and dislikes between fans and haters are almost boring.
213L: People are just having fun, and they get bored too. It's fine to talk about it casually, but it changes when it comes to personal matters.
222L: I glanced up at the title. What does this have to do with the title?
228L: The lead-in thread was alright. I understood the main post's meaning. I was planning to get genuinely emotional after reading the lead-in thread, but the rest of the thread just showed evidence of their theatrics. It's hard to continue this thread.
233L: Since nobody else is shipping them, I'll be shipping them kkk
It doesn't matter whether it's true or false, as long as CP Sister's love is real.
239L: Judging solely from the content of "We Got Married," the two seem to be the epitome of an ideal relationship. Surprise gifts, skinship... the everyday and natural vibe makes them seem like a perfect match. How are they any different from ordinary young couples?
Those who can't take Zhishang should consider getting some treatment.
241L: There's a difference between the elite couple and the ordinary couple. For example, ordinary couples don't need to reshoot scenes. The neighboring thread is discussing this, providing solid evidence from multiple perspectives regarding the filming tips for the elite couple's "We Got Married" segment.
256L: That makes it even more exciting! Just thinking about how many times they reshot the scenes and reenacted them... it's hard not to be happy. If it involved a lot of physical contact and required multiple reshoots, well, I'm going to go cook now.
264L: No wonder Zhishang started with the "immorality" meme. While other fandoms deny being exposed for reshooting, Zhishang fans have already calmed down and can even take the opportunity to seduce them. I suggest Shangjie fans learn from Zhishang fans' mentality.
265L: I feel like the strong heart of the Shang sisters must have been learned from the Shang sisters. After all, the Shang sisters who can say "even if you are in a real relationship, you can ignore it" are too ahead of their time.
266L: No, no, no, I should say I've learned something from both sides' fan groups. After all, when it comes to spoiling someone, before Shang Jie's fans, the most common name mentioned was probably Long's fans.
271L: One of them appears alone in front of the camera: gently working on their image; the two of them are in the same frame: their smiling faces definitely indicate they're in love.
You guys at Zhishangsi really rely entirely on your own imagination for analysis.
278L: I should add one more thing: in the reshoots: the scene of eye contact is being reenacted and the memory is being deepened.
289L: Even if it's a re-enactment, it will only become a booster for the Zhi Shang CP.
justbelike: You mean this shot was filmed more than once to better present it to the audience? OMG, whose couple is taking this opportunity to get together again? It turns out to be our Zhishang.
True couples are so fearless kkk
297L: My biggest takeaway after watching this is, who stole my Appa and Eomma?! Their children will definitely be very happy.
298L: Me too. Even if it's a performance, the two of you did a pretty good job.
300L: The back-and-forth pushing and pulling is really fun. Zhi Shang is not only fishing for the other party, but also firmly hooking up with CP Sister.
302L: This is only the second episode... Are people already hooked? Saying it's "industrial saccharin" might be a bit unfair to the two of them, but honestly, in the end, it's the fans who will get hurt.
Hopefully, this kind of plot won't end up happening to Zhi Shang.
311L: What kind of plot? [Curious]
318L: -- Help! What should I do if my on-screen couple, who had ambiguous and flirtatious interactions on a variety show, suddenly turned on each other after leaving the show?
With zero interaction and zero appearances together, their participation in variety shows appears to be a self-sacrifice by both parties to generate buzz for their respective companies.
They all moved on to the future, leaving me standing still.
Haven't you all seen enough of these kinds of posts...? But only a few CP fans can immediately wake up. Most of them will willingly be trapped in their own little world, assuming that the fairy tale has come to an end, that the prince and princess lived happily ever after, and finally, when one of them officially announces their relationship, they will experience their own moment of disillusionment.
319L: Although I know the person upstairs meant well, it still makes me feel a little sad to see something so familiar.
323L: Actually, as long as you ship enough couples, there will always be a happy ending.
331L: Just don't get too emotionally invested. If you're already shipping a couple, how can you satisfy your fantasies without a little fantasy?
342L: But Sanghee and GD are really a good match. EE's comeback was a huge hit recently, We Got Married started airing, and GD made his Coachella debut. With their combined influence, it feels like things will go very smoothly if they get together.
351L: Shang Jie and Quan Long, I'd even be willing to date someone for me! We Shang Jie fans can't live without you two TT (ps: if you don't end up together, remember to let me know so I can ship the next one)
358L: I remember these two were recently photographed together in private again. Are they really not dating?
359L: It's hard to say. The main reason is that everyone assumes their relationship is closer than that of ordinary colleagues. Even if they kissed in the street, some people would think they were filming "We Got Married."
360L: It's not that bad...
Because if the filming were in Seoul, fans would separate them physically before they even kissed.
365L: 358L, you're blaming these two for all this. They're the kind of people who randomly get rumored to be dating other celebrities from time to time. Their rumors with each other have caused quite a stir, and fans are almost desensitized to them. Of course, this refers to press releases, not their appearance on "We Got Married."
371L: It's uncertain how long "We Got Married" will continue filming. The fans of both sides probably won't tolerate it for long. Previously, it was mainly BB's fans causing trouble, but now both sides' fans are starting to object, regardless of their affiliations.
372L: To be honest, I thought "We Got Married" would be canceled by fans, but I didn't expect the production team and artists to be willing to film outside their home country in order to make the recording.
373L: Although some fans are dissatisfied, there are others who don't care or are satisfied, and the hype is explosive. Plus, the ratings and other aspects are quite impressive. If I were the production team, I would continue filming even if I were beaten to death.
375L: In this situation, it'll be hard to salvage things if you two don't get married. [Passing by, just want to say hi]
376L: EE started recording for the second time after finishing his music show the day before yesterday, right? I saw someone say they ran into Sanghee at Coachella Music Festival.
381L: Hehe, Quanlong is happy now. I won't say who has achieved success in both career and love.
385L: ...Does anyone remember that this person was an idol?
386L: They're using the fantasies of CP fans to torture this guy again.
401L: Indeed, the excitement is only interesting when it has nothing to do with oneself.
412L: Simply having threads for chatting and arguing is too monotonous. This thread is the one that deserves to be featured! It should have all sorts of characters involved to fit the vibe of your forum.
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The moment the filming of a variety show ends, the individual scenes for the participating guests are over.
Because of the nature of the show "We Got Married," after it airs, the performers no longer need to be involved in any interpretation or marketing.
The impact of "We Got Married" on its cast members Sanghee and G-Dragon can only be described as mixed so far.
What will happen next is determined by the future.
However, although the future is unpredictable, the company has never hidden its idea of having senior members support junior members.
On the surface, it seems that ETE is the beneficiary in "We Got Married", but sharp-eyed fans have noticed the press releases quietly released by the company about the new generation of junior groups.
Will YG's new girl group be further revealed at the first ETE World Tour show?
Who is the producer of YG's new boy group's debut album?!
A group can't stay in the position of junior group forever; there will always be new members.
This is a very objective matter.
It's perfectly normal for fans to have opinions.
—EE hasn't received much support, so what's the point of doing all this now?
—Wasn't "We Got Married" a case of being hyped up?
—To be honest, the only truly pitiful group is Big Bang. Without Big Bang, it's hard to say whether YG could have become one of the top three.
—If we're going to compare who's more miserable, then I wish your heart and soul were even more miserable.
It's natural for arguments to arise within fandoms.
They used "We Got Married" to muddy the waters and divert attention from the new group.
This can also be seen as one of the reasons why Sanghee and G-Dragon appeared on "We Got Married".
This purpose sounds a bit too much like a fandom.
But what's even stranger is that entertainment companies don't pay attention to fan activities.
However, these discussions ultimately have nothing to do with the two people who are already involved in the situation.
If you count the time, GD and Sanghee are still filming their second season of "We Got Married".
After finishing their music show appearances on "Music Bank" on the 18th, Sanghee boarded a plane to California, USA.
Similar to the previous recording, GD also had to arrive at the filming location first this time.
However, just as predicted by the forum at the beginning of the month, this person has other overseas commitments besides filming "We Got Married".
At Coachella on the 19th, G-Dragon made a surprise appearance at Skrillex's performance.
Anything unexpected in K-pop seems to become predictable when G-Dragon's name is involved.
G-Dragon, the first K-pop idol to perform at Coachella.
Talent will win an artist everything on stage.
Regardless of what people are actually thinking, South Korean news is filled with nothing but praise.
"King of Kpop", "God of Kpop", "The Only Ruler"...
When it comes to praising someone, the South Korean media really knows how to write descriptive words.
Meanwhile, Sanghee was also there watching the other party's performance.
—Sanghee, what do you think of GDxi's performance this time?
Facing questions from the accompanying PD, Sanghee smiled gently and shyly as the crowd left.
“GD’s stage is a work of art.”
It was a very engaging stage performance.
Wearing a beige short chiffon cardigan and a grass-green halter midi skirt, Sanghee's outfit today perfectly matches the persona she's projecting on "We Got Married."
A sincere, cute, gentle, and harmless younger girlfriend is my ideal type.
It's the personality type that's most appealing to the South Korean public, and it's also one of the personalities that Sanghee excels at portraying.
After turning off the camera and successfully escaping the lens, Han Sang-hee seemed to have changed somewhat.
Equally vibrant, but now her eyes held a more undisguised ambition.
"No one doesn't want to stand on a bigger stage."
These words resurfaced in Han Shangxi's mind.
ETE's comeback has been too smooth lately, which has made people somewhat lose their way.
They are currently receiving a lot of love and will soon be standing on an even bigger stage in the world tour.
However, this doesn't seem to be enough, after watching the performances of various artists at the Coachella Music Festival in the past few days.
Once a phase goal is achieved, it marks the beginning of the next phase.
Since you've decided to continue your activities as an idol, then keep working hard!
Of course, Sanghee wouldn't say these things directly on camera.
ETE already has enough buzz; she doesn't need to create any more buzz.
Theoretically, there should have been footage of the two of them together, but the "We Got Married" production team ultimately failed to reach an agreement with the music festival organizers.
The two will have their scenes reshot at the hotel later.
By the time the recording finally ended, it was already 6 a.m.
The room booked by the production team this time is a suite with two bedrooms.
As before, the cameras in public spaces were turned off, giving the artists a certain degree of freedom in the remaining time and space.
Goodnight, senior.
At this moment, Han Sang-hee was wearing Kwon Ji-yong's coat.
We had to re-record the scene of me wearing a coat outside twice.
During the reshoot, Han Shangxi secretly sighed to himself. Under such circumstances, even if he had any ulterior motives, he calmed down after the reshoot.
When she saw that the other person's gaze was on her, Han Sang-hee thought that Kwon Ji-yong wanted to take back her coat.
Before Kwon Ji-yong could even speak, she deftly took off her coat and handed it to him.
"Thanks for the jacket, bro."
The somewhat ambiguous atmosphere was instantly broken by Han Shangxi's actions.
Well, sometimes being too proactive isn't always a good thing.
However, since things had come to this point, Kwon Ji-yong simply used Han Sang-hee's outstretched hand to pull her into his arms.
"Thank you for existing, Shangxi."
The warm breath was first felt by the skin at the collarbone.
Because Kwon Ji-yong had just rested his head on her shoulder, Han Sang-hee, unable to see the emotions on his face, tentatively patted his shoulder.
"You're welcome?"
Help! My boyfriend has suddenly become clingy. What should I do?
If Han Shangxi had an anonymous forum to communicate with right now, she would probably ask this question.
Ever since realizing that she has always been terrible at handling relationships, Han Sang-hee has often been unsure of what the right way to respond to feelings is.
Things like this, which have no standard answers or phased goals, are inherently difficult to master.
Sensing the uncertainty in Han Sang-hee's tone, Kwon Ji-yong's smile became quite obvious.
After realizing that Han Sang-hee truly liked her, she felt joy even at the slightest eye contact, let alone when she genuinely hugged Sang-hee.
Shang Xi is almost unconditionally indulgent towards the people she likes. Her affection is also completely unguarded.
Kwon Ji-yong noticed this very easily.
However, he didn't say it out loud.
Instead, they were greedily enjoying it all.
"Sang-hee knows I'm a bad person."
I really want to hide our Sang-hee away.
Kwon Ji-yong said this in a relaxed tone. If we ignore the somewhat inappropriate content and only look at Kwon Ji-yong's expression, it could be considered flirting.
The hustle and bustle lingers on the stage and in front of the camera. When people leave all that behind and return to the real world, they often feel a sense of disorientation and want to rebuild their connection with the world.
"GD is a very good person. Kwon Ji-yong is also a very good boyfriend."
Han Shangxi automatically skipped over the second half of the other person's joke.
He was just seriously refuting the first half of Kwon Ji-yong's statement.
Sensing the attraction in the other person's eyes, Han Shangxi knew her answer was correct.
Falling in love doesn't seem that difficult?
Han Shangxi thought to himself.
The second shoot took place in Los Angeles, except for the first two days which were filmed in Coachella Valley.
The material surrounding the outdoor activities has been mostly collected.
Moreover, even if they are imaginary couples, they should expand their social circles.
The production team took this into account when making these recording arrangements.
Of course, they won't do anything too extreme.
The production team is always quick to back down when necessary.
For example, aside from the initial one or two mentions of "imaginary couple," the official title for these two individuals has remained "imaginary lovers."
Assessing the situation is human nature, and this is certainly not just due to the actions of fans.
Do Sanghee and GDxi have any mutual friends?
On the way to Los Angeles, Sanghee's accompanying PD asked this question during a pre-interview.
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