Chapter 44 Gummy's Intuition +...
After Han Shangxi left, the remaining sisters immediately shifted their conversation to another issue.
Do couples actually end up in the recording studio? That's a really interesting question.
"Who would want to date a colleague from the recording studio? Every time I come out of there, all I think about is finally being free."
The opposing viewpoint was immediately refuted by the affirmative side.
Isn't it normal to develop feelings for someone you spend so much time with?
"But Sanghee is clearly still a clueless kid."
"That depends on what Jiyong thinks." Gummy noticed that Kwon Jiyong seemed to have overheard their conversation, but instead of feeling guilty for gossiping and bumping into the person in question, she generously handed the topic over to him, "Look, he's right behind you."
Kwon Ji-yong happened to overhear their conversation as he passed by them. Seeing that they had all turned their attention to him, he immediately offered an explanation.
"I just took extra care of that child because he was well-behaved and sensible."
It's not what you think.
When Kwon Ji-yong heard about these friends' gossip, his first reaction was that he found it somewhat amusing.
He genuinely only saw Sanghee as a close junior.
When Kwon Ji-yong explained, his calm demeanor convinced the remaining three members of group 21 that their opposing viewpoint was indeed correct.
Gummy, on the other hand, was very firm in her support for the position.
As the eldest among them, she always felt that the atmosphere between the two was a bit subtle, and it didn't seem like a simple senior-junior relationship.
This was what her intuition told her.
The way these two looked sitting together at ETE's debut celebration party was truly relaxed.
Gummy has only met Sanghee a few times.
However, she was certain that Sanghee was not the kind of well-behaved, obedient child that Kwon Ji-yong described.
On the contrary, this junior is already a mature artist.
There were some things she was very familiar with, which was why she just said she wanted to see another person's opinion.
Pity is the beginning of a love story.
Because of liking, one can feel pity.
Looking at the young juniors in front of her, Gummy felt a pang of nostalgia for youth, but she didn't share her thoughts with them right then and there.
Some things in this world can only be understood through experience.
If Kwon Ji-yong knew what Gummy was thinking at this moment, he would probably silently defend himself in his heart.
Sanghee is a junior and also a fan of hers. Currently, the company is restricting her personal information, and her situation within the group is not good.
He was the only senior colleague she was truly familiar with in the company.
He always tries to take care of the younger generation.
This is not unreasonable.
In short, the two people who are considered more than friends by a small group of people are still close seniors and juniors, and can still be each other's emotional mentors.
Generally speaking, no one would confide about their ex in front of someone they are interested in getting to know better.
But there's more than one path to love in this world. Besides love at first sight, where the initial goal is to become lovers, there's also love that grows over time.
However, the latter is usually realized very late.
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Sanghee's subsequent magazine photoshoot went exceptionally smoothly.
The young and vibrant faces appearing in front of the camera bring not only a sense of novelty, but also the unique charm of Sanghee.
Aura is a magical thing; it evokes associations in people.
When Sanghee stands there, gently lifting her skirt, you feel as if you are standing in front of a princess who has just escaped.
Rules cannot confine or destroy her increasingly powerful wings.
She would only stay in a magnificent castle if it could give her what she wanted.
Sanghee's rebellious spirit breaks free from labels and truly exists.
But this sharpness won't be immediately apparent; when you first meet her, she remains the elegant young woman who follows societal norms.
The final photo used on the cover of ELLE satisfied both the magazine and the brand, and also further boosted Sanghee's popularity.
A new idol getting a solo cover for ELLE is enough to prove the market's recognition of Sanghee.
Humans are a powerful species.
With the second generation reaching the top, many people are starting to seek novelty.
The idols who have already become popular or even reached the top are already the finished product presented to them.
As newcomers to the top ranks, the still-developing Sanghee team gave them a strong sense of participation.
The pride of being there to help others reach the summit is certainly appealing.
A new wave of fans flooded into the ETE fandom, and then discovered...
Huh? Didn't we agree that I was a fan of the royal family?
After a brief exchange between the eager new fans and the longtime fans who already had the idea of causing trouble, the consensus among Sanghee's solo fans became, "No, my girl can't be wronged like this."
A joint statement from a number of fan sites and the coordinated efforts to control comments in the official account's comment section have successfully initiated initial rights protection actions.
From an outsider's perspective, Sanghee's solo fans seem to have become "crazy" because of her completely waning popularity.
The company originally intended for Sanghee to use her personal account to appease the fans.
However, from the company's perspective at this time, Sanghee became someone who was proficient in stealth.
The question is about preparing ETE's official album in the recording studio.
Or they practice in the practice room.
Even if she met her, she would pretend not to know what was going on.
To reassure fans, Sanghee directly stated on social media, "Although I've had a lot of free time lately, I haven't been spending more time with my fans. I'm very sorry. I only realized this when the CEO told me to communicate more with the fans. [thumbs up]"
These words, on the contrary, only added fuel to the fire.
The company's carefully crafted persona of Sanghee being emotionally inept makes it easy for fans to question whether her words have ulterior motives. In the eyes of her fans, Sanghee has now completely transformed into a naive and pitiful girl.
—My daughter is so pitiful. If the company still wants to make money off her but doesn't provide her with any resources, then whoever wants to buy her next album can buy it.
With ETE's official comeback imminent, the company ultimately made a concession, announcing that Sanghee would be ETE's first solo member.
However, that's not enough.
"President-nim, Director-nim, I feel this decision is a bit too sudden."
Han Shangxi always spoke in a gentle tone, even when he was "interrogated" by higher-ups.
While she can lower people's guard, she can also make it difficult for them to guess what she's thinking.
Jiang Suxian looked at Han Shangxi with a hint of appreciation for the artwork she had created.
Sanghee is even cuter like this.
Unfortunately, Han Shangxi was only herself from beginning to end.
She will not change from Han Shangxi because of the suffering inflicted by others, nor will she change from having happiness that is not her own.
With constant communication from those around him, Yang Hyun-suk had long harbored the idea of letting Han Sang-hee pursue her own schedule. He wasn't in a position to refuse to renew her contract if ETE didn't reach the top, but he genuinely wanted the benefits Sanghee brought him.
He had previously agreed with Director Jiang to promote the other two members before ETE's first official album was released.
If the two of you do not get up during this period.
So, we should continue to plan ETE's future based on the original idea of centering on Sanghee.
They couldn't ignore the backgrounds of the two members.
But despite our best efforts to promote them, they haven't achieved fame. The fault doesn't lie with the company.
This is yet another reason why fans are reacting so strongly.
Yang Hyun-suk, in the case of ETE, an unplanned group, has always been a thorough businessman. He can suppress Sanghee because of the backgrounds of the two members, and he can also make concessions for the benefits that Sanghee can bring to the company, without caring about his past image at all.
After the conversation, Yang Xianshuo and Jiang Suxian reached a logical consensus, and Han Shangxi also got what he wanted.
It's not just her first solo performance, but also the personal schedule she should have.
It wasn't easy to wait for this good opportunity, so how could Han Shangxi miss it?
It's not that she doesn't care about the group, nor that she has a rift with the members.
Han Shangxi was simply getting what he was entitled to.
Sometimes, a person can have both.
Han Shangxi is confident in himself.
Her work in the recording studio hadn't been finished because the president and director had suddenly interrupted her. Remembering this, Han Sang-hee returned to the recording studio.
She did all this, but her ultimate goal was to work hard.
The company should be happy for her positive attitude as an employee.
Han Shangxi is someone who is very good at seizing opportunities to achieve his goals.
As Han Sang-hee entered, she received a complex gaze from Kwon Ji-yong.
This incident seems somewhat inconsistent with her image as the captain of ETE.
"You haven't heard of the final version of 'eciohc' yet, have you?"
Han Shangxi pretended not to understand the meaning in the other person's eyes and turned to bring up another topic.
"eciohc" is the title track of ETE's first full-length album.
eciohc, choice, selection.
When the song was still in its initial version, Han Sang-hee unusually sought Kwon Ji-yong's advice.
Perhaps those who heard the final version of "eciohc" can understand the reasons behind her choice.
Who knows?
Han Shangxi doesn't expect everyone to understand her or stand on her side.
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