Chapter 50 A Blatant Affection (Including the Second Male Lead)...
Idols are never short of scandals.
Whether it's nonsensical matchmaking or speculative news based on some tangential evidence, a lot of such news emerges every day.
Logically speaking, not responding is the best strategy.
Therefore, when Park Jae-beom saw the news later, he was somewhat surprised.
—Sanghee, an idol who always puts fans at ease, you deserve to have him.
—Taking the initiative to report it, what's the difference between that and actually negotiating?
—Xi Mei really cares a lot about her fans. I happened to run into her the day after my last concert. When she found out we were fans, she went from "keep away" to full-on customer service, signing autographs and taking photos with us. [Photo]
In the hearts of her fans, Sanghee is a truly perfect idol—perfect in stage presence, personality, and character. Born for the stage, she shares her daily life with fans even when she's not busy. Fans sometimes jokingly say that the reason Sanghee and ETE were kicked out of the YG family is because they were such model students.
Sanghee's existence is like a dream, a delicate dream that needs to be cherished.
This is one of Sanghee's three major personal websites, and this is the content that Sewing put in the introduction.
After browsing the discussions about the news, Park Jae-beom did not close the interface immediately, but continued to search for news related to Han Sang-hee.
He was somewhat curious about Han Shangxi.
When he saw Sewing's description of her, Park Jae-beom remained noncommittal.
He just felt that the real Han Sang-hee wasn't entirely as innocent and harmless as her fans described.
However, Park Jae-beom suppressed his curiosity for the time being.
He wasn't unaware of his friends' subtle and overt criticisms during the recording.
Rather than describing the relationship between the two as close seniors and juniors, Park Jae-beom feels that "protective parenting mentality" is a more apt description of their friendship.
Kwon Ji-yong stated that he didn't see Park Jae-beom's restraint at all, and that his intention to seduce his junior was blatantly obvious.
Until the collaboration was recorded, Park Jae-beom and Han Sang-hee's interactions were mostly related to the song.
He is meticulous and demanding when it comes to songs, making him a great collaborator.
She is just as ambitious and unwilling to admit defeat as he is.
Of course, his appreciation for Han Sang-hee as a business partner is one aspect, while his attraction to her as a woman is another.
The "good babe" type was never in his dating pool. However, Han Shangxi's private demeanor was more like a cool and sexy persona than a "good babe."
Park Jae-beom makes no attempt to hide his affection for Han Sang-hee.
They made no secret of how Han Sang-hee was impressed by the other's courage.
She is probably the first person to keep showing goodwill to her despite the death stare of her senior.
When Han Shangxi went to the club before, she would occasionally be approached by men. She politely declined a few of them, but most of them were dealt with by her seniors.
According to older generations, this is because men understand men better.
In the past few days, she had heard GD subtly complain several times that he had chosen the wrong person.
Han Shangxi asked his senior for the reason out of curiosity.
"Isn't that your friend?"
To be honest, Park Jae-beom's obvious display of affection didn't make Han Sang-hee feel disgusted.
The other party knows how to strike a balance.
When chatting casually, Park Jae-beom would occasionally and naturally use the term "sweetie." But when it came to work, he was never distracted.
She doesn't find those minor offenses with a clear purpose offensive.
Overall, he was a pleasant and cooperative colleague.
As for feelings of affection, she did have some.
I always felt that having a short-term relationship with someone would be a pleasant thing.
Han Sang-hee, who recently suffered a major failure in creating a love song, did indeed waver in her original idea.
Is it because I've never been in a relationship that I can't seem to get the sweet style of songs right?
Life experience is also a very important part of a creator's creative process, Han Shangxi thought.
"Men usually don't choose to introduce their best friends to their sisters as potential romantic partners."
Because they both know what the other is really like in private.
When Kwon Ji-yong makes fun of himself, he doesn't even spare himself.
However, he wasn't wrong.
Most people have different expectations of their friends and their brothers-in-law. It's fine if your own friend is a fish farm manager or a fish enthusiast, because you might be one yourself. But a brother-in-law is different.
"Jae-beom is a great collaborator, but he is not suitable to be a lover."
That guy used to practice his Korean by texting girls.
Finally, after calming down, Kwon Ji-yong made the following assessment of his friend, while also pointing out his friend's shortcomings.
"Senior, I understand."
Han Shangxi obediently responded to his senior's words.
Quan Zhilong had no way of knowing what the younger generation was thinking.
He just had a feeling that the younger generation seemed more interested in his friend.
In Kwon Ji-yong's view, his juniors are currently entering a belated rebellious phase. This is something that gives Kwon Ji-yong a headache.
He needs to come up with a solution.
Forcibly demolishing the house will only backfire; we need to let this child see a better place.
Kwon Ji-yong began to think about suitable candidates around him.
Han Sang-hee did not expect that her casual question would elicit such a strong reaction from senior GD.
Besides, she only needed to take responsibility for her own momentary infatuation—wasn't that what her seniors taught her?
However, she did not refute her senior's offer, nor did she accept Park Jae-beom's invitation after the collaboration ended.
At this time, Han Shangxi did not realize that she would unconsciously want the approval of her seniors when it came to dating.
Looking at Han Sang-hee's reply on his phone, Park Jae-beom finally understood why Han Sang-hee's fans described her as a dream.
The other person seems approachable, but in reality, they are always distant.
He shook his head to himself, but did not insist any further.
Sometimes, you need to give the other person some space.
...
Before any decision was made regarding the candidate, Kwon Ji-yong immediately entered his comeback period again.
He will begin his solo tour at the end of March.
Prior to this, some exposure through events was also essential, such as appearing as a guest on "The God of Words".
At that time, BigBang was a very popular group in South Korea, and their every move was being watched.
The news that they would be starring in "The God of Words" naturally sparked discussion and attention.
Oh my, I'm looking forward to seeing her in it!
—Hoping for some exciting topics kkk
—The public is really paying attention to the relationship status of celebrities lately [attempting to hint at the production team].
Han Sang-hee, one of the MCs of "Hwashin", knew beforehand that G-Dragon and his teammates would be appearing on the show.
However, she didn't expect the recording to go so...strange.
The ratings for "Hwashin," which took over the time slot from "Strong Heart," were higher than the production team predicted.
After confirming the appearance of two members of BigBang, the production team naturally wanted to strike while the iron was hot and further boost the show's ratings.
The topic of romance was ultimately decided after discussions between the production team and the respective companies of the guest performers.
Sanghee, the youngest member, received the "maknae" card (meaning she has very little dating experience) in this episode.
After all, she's officially debuting as a solo artist in May, so talking about dating on a show at this time, whether it's true or not, would be a self-destructive act.
Originally, Han Shangxi was only supposed to be a supporting MC in this episode.
Han Sang-hee also played the role of the supporting MC, but the actual situation was somewhat different.
Compared to the subtle atmosphere at the recording site, what's even more subtle is that after the trailer was released, a couple that Han Shangxi found very strange, and in fact was quite strange, quietly emerged.
Shangxi initially thought that most of the people participating in this discussion were joking, but she didn't expect that some of them were actually serious.
[The trailer for "The God of Words" shows someone paying too much attention to a junior colleague.]
LZ: In just a few dozen seconds of preview, someone was caught staring at a junior dozens of times. This level of attention... is this some kind of petty squabble between a young couple?
1L: This young couple is such a weird pairing.
3L: Rather than whether they've had a falling out, the two people the original poster mentioned probably need to break up with their current partners before they can become a couple.
7L: I know about a certain dragon. Didn't Shang Jie's fans say there was a clarification?
11L: Is our Zhishang finally going to be discovered? Twin leaders from the same company, with the same positioning and almost identical experiences.
12L: A certain dragon's fans also said that there was a clarification, saying that the ear cartilage stud was found to have been bought in China, not given to him by a Japanese model.
Do you believe 7L?
LZ: What's hidden in your gaze as you look in her direction? [Screenshot from trailer]
It's a complex mix of unrequited love and missed opportunities with loved ones.
You two were destined to meet at the most unlikely moment.
Even though they both have partners, they couldn't help but feel an untimely flutter in their hearts.
23L: OP, have you been watching too many melodramatic movies lately?
57L: Another bizarre and unexpected pairing has been added.
88L: You know what, shipping them the way the original poster suggested is actually quite good. It's just morally wrong [facepalm]
LZ: You want to stay away from his approach, but you subconsciously get closer.
Only you know that your current boyfriend is just a substitute for him.
You can't resist his presence.
Your boyfriend's gaze makes your wavering heart hesitate.
111L: This is really weird.
123L: OP, don't scare me in the middle of the night!
157L: Although the poster's mental state does seem a bit scary, this kind of immoral style is actually quite delicious [shrug].
173L: Sometimes, people still need to have some bottom lines.
201L: I can't take it anymore. I just finished reading the Zhishang analysis post, and now I really believe they're real. What should I do?
[Click to see the most bizarre pairings in history]
LZ: [Screenshot*n] If there were ranks for weird pairings, the poster in the next thread would definitely be the most hated by fans. Both sides have become truly despicable.
1L: Raising my hand to ask a question, OP. I'm more interested in the battle between the two fan groups.
2L: Upstairs, it's okay for now. The main episode hasn't aired yet, everyone's watching and waiting. Only a few will make their move, lol.
11L: Seeing that the thread became trending so easily, I'm starting to suspect that it was just a publicity stunt by Gouwaiji himself.
17L: Isn't the hot topic in the next building because it's too outrageous?
23L: I think... these kinds of outrageous pairings are really fun to ship, but everyone's enthusiasm comes and goes quickly. Both sides' fans don't really need to care [attempting to imply]
31L: So many people say they'll take a bite when they pass by, it's just because they think it's fake.
47L: Zhishang is truly genuine. Love that defies worldly conventions can be considered true love.
49L: Are you crazy, upstairs?
56L: Why can't we take it seriously if there's no clarification or solid evidence?
87L: I will remember this day forever, it's too weird. The background of the poster in the next building is too mixed, and the people shipping this couple are also too mixed.
Han Shangxi rarely reads discussion posts related to her.
It feels so strange. I took another look, and it still feels so strange.
This is Han Shangxi's immediate thought after reading these discussion posts.
A rare look of confusion appeared in her eyes.
Is that correct?
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Author's Note: Thank you all for reading, commenting, and supporting my work! [Sprinkling flowers]
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