Chapter 48: Tour Ends + Solo Preview...
Han Shangxi noticed the news as soon as it came out.
In fact, even if Sanghee didn't notice, Paracosm would.
In most cases, fans oppose their idols' romantic relationships or scandals.
In-person sit-ins, online protests... Of course, sit-ins are not very common.
The parties involved in this scandal were treated no exception.
People are genuinely criticizing him. And it's not just fans who are criticizing him; those who dislike GD are also taking the opportunity to hurl insults.
It even affected the Paracosm promotion account.
In addition to normal curiosity, there were also some comments under the new post that were questioning.
—Dream Chaser Unnie, are you really not bothered by his relationship? I haven't slept well for two days since I saw the news.
—It's alright. I mainly listen to the songs and watch the performances.
—They're already showing off so arrogantly, and you, as a fan, are still trying to cover for them?
—? ? ?
—What's there to recommend? Your sister-in-law is already furious, why aren't you running away?
—I have no plans to leave for the time being.
—Respect, Paracosm's calm and collected demeanor made it seem as if the ear cartilage stud wasn't a gift from her brother's rumored girlfriend, but rather from her.
—Okay, the ear cartilage stud was indeed a gift from me.
Paracosm's silence on the news, its continued promotion of products, and even its willingness to respond in person have been seen by some as provocation.
—I'd like to see how long you can hold out.
Wow, GD should give the blogger money for continuing to support him under these circumstances.
Does an idol's professional ethics include not dating?
Han Shangxi had thought about this question before.
The answer was that idols' professional ethics include not dating in front of fans.
One fact that is somewhat unfriendly to fans is that scandals are actually a great way for companies and artists to increase their popularity and fame.
Popular idols often have some degree of scandals.
Idols sometimes use rumors to signal their transition period.
However, the extent of the rumors should be limited.
The company's current hype is actually going a bit too far.
Logically speaking, the public is more accepting of scandals involving atypical idols from unconventional backgrounds than traditional idols.
Is the company really not afraid of going bald by exploiting just one sheep?
What are artists really like in the eyes of company executives? Are they close family members to fans, or commodities for making money?
Han Shangxi had heard his senior recount some of his past experiences.
It was because he had heard those stories that Han Shangxi was puzzled.
She wasn't sure if her senior and her lover had reconciled.
All she knew was that the company was involved in this scandal.
Ultimately, the company's ability to do this stems not only from its inherent power and status but also from its belief in the loyalty and sentimentality of its seniors.
The senior is actually a very contradictory person.
This senior artist sings spirited songs on stage. But if you don't know him well, he seems just as unapproachable as his songs in private.
However, this person possesses a tolerance for certain people and things that exceeds Shangxi's understanding.
He clearly owes most of his success to his own abilities, but every time he mentions his achievements, he talks about the help from those around him and his own luck.
It is said that bystanders see things more clearly, but even Han Shangxi sometimes can't understand his seniors.
Perhaps there's a reason for this: the bias of her fans.
Aren't you really going to feel wronged?
Unable to figure it out, Han Shangxi stopped thinking about it.
As for dating, she won't consider dating until she achieves success in solo career.
She kept reminding her teammates, but the final decision still rested with those two.
Han Sang-hee is the team leader, but not the life manager.
She doesn't pay extra attention to things that the company doesn't oversee.
After the tour ended, Han Sang-hee, who had just won the MAMA Album of the Year and the MMA Artist of the Year awards as part of the group ETE, immediately began preparing for her solo career.
Although it was a solo project that was pressured by fans to come out, the company put a lot of effort into Sanghee's solo activities this time.
Because they finally realized that, firstly, Sanghee had no feelings for them whatsoever, and secondly, some people's rise to fame was inevitable, and the benefits were considerable.
In the company's plan, soloing is part of a gesture of goodwill.
During the preparation of this solo album, the company provided Sanghee with a private recording studio and did not suggest that he add new artists as featured artists in the songs.
Recording studios are one thing, but most people who frequently write songs also have them. It's just that the featured position is a great showcase. Other artists in the company basically all have to add junior artists.
The higher-ups at the WJ headquarters sighed inwardly.
Since ETE's debut, Director Jiang has been busy with other things.
Han Shangxi didn't know the specifics, but it was obvious that Director Jiang was very busy.
The other party could even stay away from the company for a whole month, and even partially relinquished control of ETE to the higher-ups at headquarters.
Sometimes, Han Shangxi really felt that the world was operating very carelessly.
However, when it's time to focus on his own affairs, Han Shangxi still does his job well.
She always had high expectations for her first solo album.
Having debuted in the group for over a year, Sanghee, as a member of ETE, has gained a lot of love.
What about solo artist Sanghee?
Will anyone still like her?
Han Sang-hee was unsure of the answers to these two questions.
So she needs to prepare even better, she thought.
Frankly speaking, Han Shangxi still longs for more love, so she will try her best to do her best.
Han Shangxi carefully considered every song he included in the album.
This song is too niche. The other one is a bit too ordinary. This melody seems like it could be revised. Would changing the lyrics make it sound more mainstream?
Rather than expressing herself through songs, Han Sang-hee wanted to gain more popularity with her first solo album.
Kwon Ji-yong looked at Han Sang-hee at this moment as if he were looking at himself back then.
BigBang's world tour ended at the end of January. Although he will start his solo tour at the end of March, he still has some time to rest.
After leaving behind the intense work of an artist and returning to everyday life, a person's heart is actually restless.
So he always has to find something to do.
Songwriting was linked to his work, so he found solace in another artistic world.
However, seeing the younger generation busy is another matter entirely.
When Han Shangxi was rambling on and on, he would feel young again.
"Senior, but you're only 25 years old this year."
Hearing the remarks of this uninvited guest who appeared in his recording studio every day, Han Shangxi finally couldn't help but speak up and refute him.
Wasn't it supposed to be that this senior liked to go clubbing?
Han Sang-hee said that she would rather see this senior at the club than have him come to the company to supervise her during his break.
Han Sang-hee, who was well past the legal legal age, had been to the club a few times. Sometimes she went with her seniors from the company, and sometimes she went with the other members.
It was lively and the atmosphere was alright; that was Han Shangxi's impression of the club.
However, she herself will not go alone unless absolutely necessary.
In Han Shangxi's view, this kind of occasion is more suitable for socializing, and it would be less interesting to go alone.
“Sang-hee, you keep calling me ‘senior’ all the time, it’s hard not to get the wrong idea.”
Kwon Ji-yong then turned around and accused his junior.
At this moment, he was curled up in the sofa placed to the side, and he spoke in a lazy manner.
"Okay, okay, Kwon Ji-yong, please stop radiating charm."
Han Shangxi said comforting words, but his eyes never left the work in front of him.
Sometimes, seemingly perfunctory words are actually the truth.
That's why she wanted this senior to appear at the club rather than in her recording studio.
This senior colleague sometimes has a blurred sense of boundaries.
Han Sang-hee, busy with work, usually has no time to deal with it.
So she skillfully changed the subject.
"By the way, senior, do you have any rapper friends?"
When the conversation turned to business, Han Shangxi finally turned to look at the senior next to him.
After hearing the seriousness in Han Sang-hee's words, Kwon Ji-yong asked with some curiosity.
"what are you up to?"
He remembered that one of the songs on this junior's solo album had already been confirmed as a collaboration with senior Lee Sun-hee.
I don't recall hearing any other songs by this artist that I'd like to invite them to feature on.
"We need to invite someone to feature the rap part of 'hated'."
Han Shangxi offered her explanation: although she could do it alone, she felt that "Hated" would be more harmonious if sung by a male and female voice.
"Of course, senior, you know the company won't allow me to invite you."
Even if the company allowed it, Han Shangxi wouldn't do that.
She'll consider this issue again when she has as many fans as this senior.
For his first solo album, Han Sang-hee personally hopes things will go smoothly.
You might generate buzz, but you could lose out on the results.
ETE's relationship with BigBang and other artists in the company is not that close on the surface, at least not close enough for them to feature each other.
"Please, senior. Thank you so much!"
Seeing that his senior looked hurt and refused to answer, Han Shangxi softened his tone, put his hands together, and earnestly asked the other person for help.
"Nei~"
After chuckling twice, Kwon Ji-yong finally agreed.
The way this junior sometimes spoke to him could be summed up in four words: extremely straightforward.
He can't even pretend; is he some kind of monster?
The company forbade her from inviting them, but she seemed quite willing.
However, this emotion did not make Kwon Ji-yong casual when considering candidates.
He will definitely be selective about the people he introduces to his juniors.
I can't exactly introduce her to some unreliable guys.
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Author's Note: Thank you all for reading, commenting, and supporting my lovely readers.
Here's a plot preview~ because the second male lead is about to make his official appearance + the romance is about to begin hhh
To jaypark: A sudden appearance + a green tea b*tch, how can that not be cute?
To kwonjiyong: When did your close senior-junior relationship with Sanghee start to deteriorate? [Thinking]
To sanghee: Even if it ends up being a chaotic mess, it doesn't seem surprising.
Sang-hee's presence seems to bring clarity to all the drama.
After all, this is Shang Jie, who has achieved incredible success as a solo artist even amidst scandals.
Her suspected first love doesn't seem to affect the speed at which she draws her sword.
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Scenes involving the second male lead will still be marked, and love triangles will be marked separately. [doge emoji with rose in hand]
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