Chapter 38, ".T." airs +bi...
"Hello everyone, we are ETE!"
Even before the pilot episode of ".T." aired, the show had already garnered significant attention.
ETE's exclusive idol radio show is a hot topic, and the application of new technologies is another attractive aspect of the program.
Even the blurry image quality couldn't dampen the fans' enthusiasm.
This enthusiasm is also reflected in the listenership of ".T."
If this show becomes a regular program, then they will have more opportunities to get to know the members of ETE.
So of course they have to listen.
The high listenership also attracted more passersby to listen to the program.
After hearing the MC's self-introduction and realizing it was an idol radio show, those who weren't interested left, while the remaining passersby, having come all this way, started listening.
During the listening process, some of them were gradually drawn in by the program's lighthearted atmosphere and became loyal listeners of ".T."
Visualized idol radio stations subsequently emerged, and ".T.", as the first of its kind, became the subject of comparison.
Not everyone chooses to watch radio programs.
The comparison focused more on the hosting abilities of these idol MCs.
Back then, the most contentious topic among fan groups was, "Which do you think deserves such high listenership: the visual radio show '.T.' or similar programs by senior groups?"
In this discussion, many people say that the high listenership of ".T." is simply because they were the first to tap into the market of visual idol radio.
While criticizing the many subpar performances of the MC of ".T.", let's also praise the MC of another program.
This behavior is commonly known as the most obvious form of praising one while belittling another.
With her experience as a radio MC, Sanghee is more adept at controlling program content and creating a lively atmosphere.
The evaluation of her avoided the main issue of her hosting skills and focused instead on the controversy surrounding her royal lineage.
Fans who love ETE and its members certainly won't ignore these blatant comparisons.
This time, however, ETE's group fans and Sanghee's solo fans did not unite to fight against the negative publicity.
Instead, they chose to develop independently.
After all, a rift had already formed.
Sanghee's solo fans hate the backstabbing from the group fans during their last joint questioning of the company.
The group's fans felt that most of the leader's solo fans were paranoid, lacked rationality, and were incomprehensible.
Amidst the ups and downs, the listenership of ".T." continued to rise steadily.
It eventually became the most popular idol radio program at the time.
ETE was busy traveling between various stages in December.
A hot contender on music shows, a regular performer on the year-end stages of the three major networks, and the most likely winner of the newcomer award—these are all labels that the public has attached to ETE.
ETE, who appears on stage almost every day, has also created many moments that attract fans.
—If the equipment malfunctions during a commercial performance, no problem, lead singer Sanghee's a cappella performance is enough to hold the stage.
—The two encore performances on the music show created a memorable scene reminiscent of the "Narcissus Twins"—the contrast between Sanghee in black and Sanghee in white was truly striking!
—ETE's debut song, "EAT EARTH," making its first appearance on a major stage, rightfully earned its number one spot on the music charts that year.
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Even though ETE will be an adult in just one more day, the members who are supposed to leave early today will still have to leave early.
On the evening of the 31st, shortly after their group performance, the members of ETE left the stage.
The camera on the big screen then focused on the idols who were leaving their seats.
The MC then brought up a classic South Korean adult gift set.
Flowers, perfume, and... a kiss.
The audience below the stage also began to watch the spectacle, trying to discern from their expressions who would be the one to receive all three gifts.
Upon hearing this, the idols born in 1993 almost all smiled and waved their hands, mouthing the denial in an attempt to appease their fans.
Idols may date in private, but most of them don't choose to make it public.
Should I just admit that I'll collect all three gifts?
This is not like idols.
During this period, ETE members have also encountered fans who have tried to give them gifts during their activities.
However, apart from the letters, everything else was rejected by the members.
Maintaining a proper distance from fans is also an essential lesson for idols.
New Year's Day 2012 passed just like that, and everything seemed unchanged.
Because the YG Family Concert will be held at Osaka Dome in Japan on January 7th and 8th, most of the participating artists have already traveled to Japan in advance.
ETE, who has no plans to play, continues to practice at the company as usual.
Due to public discussion and speculation surrounding ETE's previous concert in Seoul, at the company's request, the members of ETE recorded a video message to support their seniors at this concert.
The fact that YG Family artists do not include YG's ETE has become an accepted objective fact since this concert.
Han Shangxi only glanced at the online discussions about this matter.
She has other things to do.
According to the company's plans, ETE's first full-length album is expected to be released in the middle of this year.
This time, the company delegated authority even more readily, directly entrusting the entire matter to Sanghee.
He agreed, but Han Shangxi actually had some doubts about these plans, or rather, the company's empty promises.
The company plans to have two comebacks for GD alone, with the group scheduled to make a comeback in February and GD releasing a solo album this year.
Over the past few months, Han Shangxi has come to have little respect for the company's operational decision-making capabilities.
Is it really possible for the company to manage so many artist groups at the same time?
Forget it, let's leave these matters to the company's decision-makers.
Han Shangxi has always been very open-minded about things he can't solve.
She should just do what she's supposed to do.
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The other four members of BigBang finished their recording for the day and were walking towards the elevator when they bumped into Han Sang-hee, who had just come out of the elevator.
"Hello, seniors."
Before these people could react, Han Shangxi skillfully began to greet these seniors.
These people then greeted Sanghee.
Bowing and nodding in greeting is the standard greeting procedure for unfamiliar colleagues and seniors.
To show closeness, seniors and juniors will chat about their recent situations.
However, the polite small talk between these people and Sanghee did not continue.
They did occasionally follow ETE's activities, but they weren't really familiar with Sanghee.
Before these people could figure out how to start a conversation, Han Shangxi said goodbye to them.
In retrospect, this was one of the few times they had met with Sanghee.
The four looked at each other, seeing the same feeling in each other's eyes.
Well, this Sanghee is really a kid with a strong personality.
As the elevator doors closed, the conversation among the group of people who had just finished work turned to their junior colleagues whom they had just met.
"That child seems to have a strong sense of boundaries."
"It's probably because the air feels colder."
"Oh dear, it's inevitable that pretty kids will have strong personalities."
"It seems like someone who can't get to know anyone well."
"I also think this is a junior who is difficult to get close to."
"Huh? She seems to have a pretty good relationship with Brother Zhilong. I've seen Brother Zhilong send her messages before."
When Daesung, who had just lost connection, heard the members say that Sanghee wasn't familiar with anyone, he subconsciously refuted them and shared information he had accidentally seen earlier.
“Ani, I asked in the chat room if anyone had Sanghee’s contact information, but no one replied.”
When Cheng Shiyu heard this, he expressed his surprise very frankly.
Is he some kind of bad person?
However, this complaint was quickly refuted by the other members.
"kkk Jiyong is probably afraid that you'll bring Sanghee to some kind of social event."
"I think that's definitely true."
Sung Si-woo remained noncommittal in the face of the members' teasing.
He didn't intend to introduce anything to this younger colleague.
I was just thinking that younger generations should get to know more seniors in the industry.
Although many friends wanted to get Sanghee's contact information from him.
But didn't he not give it to me either?
Han Shangxi's attention was never on the subtle misunderstandings between those seniors.
In fact, the difference between Han Shangxi's liking and indifference has always been very obvious.
After exchanging polite greetings with her seniors, Han Sang-hee went straight into her favorite recording studio to start working.
About an hour later, Kwon Ji-yong and the others also came out of the recording studio next door one after another.
The other producers went straight downstairs to eat.
Kwon Ji-yong stayed behind alone because he left something in the original recording studio.
This comeback is practically BigBang's last chance.
Reaching the summit or falling?
Kwon Ji-yong could not foresee his own fate and that of his group.
However, he will do his best to fulfill the things he can control.
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