Chapter 66: A simple and direct response + the audience...
Amidst the uproar in public opinion, should Sanghee respond to that diss track?
People with different perspectives have different opinions. However, their final views are mostly similar.
Most bystanders who treat this as gossip for casual conversation are simply watching the show.
Being slandered and attacked seems to be seen as a given when it happens to celebrities.
Some extreme people, before even understanding the situation, will think, "Why can other artists be dissed, but Sanghee can't?"
—Leaving aside others, just look at those "seniors" of Sanghee; none of them escaped being dissed. Jay Park was constantly dissed from all angles by underground fans, and GD was forced to accept an award from a comedian who publicly mocked him in his early career.
Is it really such a big deal that Sanghee gets dissed?
Treating the abnormal as normal is often just a way to vent one's emotions.
Those who focus on the issue itself, and those who believe that Sanghee and her agency will respond, are both in the minority.
At the same time, among the fans, besides those who defend the relationship, there is another voice regarding the "relationship".
—Sanghee, this world is terrible, but I love your existence.
—We, Sanghee, shouldn't let those things affect us. Fans will stay with Sanghee.
—Sanghee, can't you not date? I feel a little sorry for you.
Can 22-year-old Sanghee also feel sorry for her 16-year-old self? Please.
On Han Shangxi's phone screen, the LINE fan group was refreshing rapidly, with content sent unilaterally by fans.
Fans who love Sanghee usually don't say anything harsh to her, especially on LINE, a platform that Sanghee might see.
Sometimes, words that don't carry a sharp edge are even more irrefutable.
Fans are actually not too keen for Sanghee to come forward and respond this time.
One reason is that they believe fans are capable of protecting Sanghee.
Another point is that, by comparison, they would prefer the company to step up in such situations.
After all, it was YG Entertainment that previously stated it would protect its artists and sue some excessive individuals. Surely those words can't be disregarded now, right?
Sanghee hasn't deliberately tried to hide her relationship, and fans have noticed it recently. Right now, everyone is more concerned about this aspect of her relationship.
Although they broke up this time, fans believe that taking precautions is also a very important step.
Sanghee, you see, all that love and romance will hurt you. So, be good. Once you get pricked by a thorn, don't go through thorny bushes again.
This is something the fans want Sanghee to realize through this incident.
The relationship between idols and fans can sometimes be quite interesting.
Han Shangxi's gaze fell on the flashing messages, but his mind was preoccupied with the company's evaluation opinions.
There's really no need for her to respond to rumors that the company sees as having no fundamental impact. Sometimes, such rumors can even serve as a way to generate buzz for a comeback.
After the hype dies down, the company will naturally follow the appropriate procedures to protect the artist's legal rights.
Whether it's casual observers, fans, or the company, it seems that Sanghee isn't very optimistic about how she'll respond to this matter.
The truth or the falsehood is not important at all.
Don't waste your time and energy on things that aren't necessary.
Han Shangxi also had his own considerations regarding what was important and what was unnecessary.
Preparing for her upcoming comeback is important, but that doesn't mean she should do nothing in the face of criticism for using her seniors to climb the ladder, waiting for the company's response and relying on fans' support to weather the storm.
It's true that not everything requires the celebrity's personal involvement.
However, she needs to consider whether accepting a solution that comes at a cost is worthwhile.
Han Shangxi is seen as a very charismatic individual by both company executives and fans.
You could also call him a troublemaker.
You will be captivated by her unique brilliance, and in the next moment, you will feel a headache because of her uniqueness.
Too much unpredictability has been a defining characteristic of Han Sang-hee's idol career from the very beginning.
Han Sang-hee has suffered a lot because of this label, but she clearly has no intention of changing it.
At all times, people should seek what suits them, rather than demanding that things become what they like.
Han Shangxi strongly agrees with this viewpoint.
She is grateful for the many wonderful people she has met along the way, but that doesn't mean she should change herself or be trapped by other people's definitions.
The timing of this event is too coincidental.
After weighing the two options, she realized that it was better to simply and directly criticize back.
After figuring things out, Han Shangxi stopped worrying about whether the response song would sound a bit outrageous. Instead, she posted the clip she had written after hearing the diss track on her personal Instagram account.
In her response, she did not fall into the trap of self-justification and choose to defend herself, but simply recounted that she had heard a funny joke.
The diss tracks in the response song may seem light and airy at first listen, with the melody being more appealing. However, once you get to the point, you'll realize that the lyrics are undeniably aggressive.
Since it wasn't a song that would be officially released, Han Shangxi didn't make many modifications and directly used a segment he had written and recorded on the spot.
Because the video was recorded with a mobile phone in a recording studio in the early morning, the overall lighting looks very dim.
When people see the video, their first thought is about the music, not Sanghee's facial expression.
Han Sang-hee's rap, after she joined YG, she tried to incorporate the company's style accordingly.
Unlike his choice to maintain his own unique way of speaking, Han Sang-hee has indeed been influenced by YG in terms of rap skills.
In other words, her rap is more YG-esque than her other aspects.
Although Han Sang-hee's personal style is still very obvious.
The response song was released before Han Sang-hee began recording ".T."
Just a few minutes after clicking send, .T. began its broadcast for the day.
Since the recording of ".T." began, it has gained a considerable number of regular listeners as well as casual listeners.
The outside world's disturbances have little to do with them.
They listen to this program simply to pass the time.
Therefore, Sanghee's response song posted on her personal Instagram did not have a significant impact on radio listenership.
While people online are debating the response song, some are still peacefully listening to today's broadcast of ".T."
Less than ten minutes after the release of the response song, "Sanghee Response Song" topped the trending searches on Korean websites.
Once people click through, they'll find that most of the comments are either praising the song or expressing their hope that it will be officially released later.
—Wow, even diss tracks are amazing.
—This song absolutely needs an official version! Please~ It's really important to my ears.
—I'm really looking forward to EE's next comeback! Even a simple diss track is so good. EE, please reach the top next time!
After seeing these comments, some people may have doubts.
However, all doubts will vanish instantly after they hear the music.
The rumors that were initially rampant were dismissed by some as fake news, while others believed there was some truth to them. However, now, none of that matters anymore; good songs are what truly matter.
The rapper who publicly dissed Sanghee has been completely forgotten.
The reason is simple: why care about a rapper who is inferior to Sanghee in every aspect? Even the level of his diss tracks is terrible.
It must be said that sometimes a person's love or lack thereof can be quite obvious.
When he was told the news, Yang Hyun-seok was a little annoyed, but he wasn't too surprised that Han Sang-hee would do such a thing.
The initial dissatisfaction transformed into a different emotion after hearing the music.
He was wondering if he had underestimated the benefits Sanghee could bring to the company.
Yang Hyun-suk's musical taste is excellent, and could even be considered top-notch.
He knew very well whether the song was good or bad.
Assessing the situation and making judgments is an essential skill for businesspeople.
For a capable Sanghee, there are some things he can tolerate for the time being.
After all, neither Sanghee nor ETE were originally under his command, and some things can wait until next year to change gradually.
"Sanghee, I recently heard a very interesting claim: if someone says they believe in love, you don't even need to look at their birth date and time to know they'll get divorced at least three times. ①"
If you know that believing in love will lead to heartbreak, why even try to get close to it?
While the outside world was buzzing about Sanghee's response song, ".T." also reached a small peak in listenership.
It's unclear whether the people who came to watch the drama just happened to arrive during the call-in segment, or whether the questions during the ".T." call-in segment attracted more listeners.
Because it doesn't limit topics, the call-in section of .T. is filled with all sorts of sharing from listeners. There are also dedicated posts online that repost this section of .T.
Today, the lucky listener's sharing and question have really piqued the curiosity of most people.
Is it even appropriate to ask such a question?
So this is what fans and idols are like.
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Author's Note: Thank you all for reading, commenting, and supporting my work! [Sprinkling flowers]
①Quoting the interview content of Mr. Zeng Shiqiang.
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