Chapter 65 "Snow Nails" - Recording Forum, Many Lyrics | Erotic Song...
Kwon Ji-yong has been very happy lately. Every day, the first thing he does when he opens his eyes is to use his alternate account to easily open certain hidden analysis posts and read them with great interest.
Titles include, but are not limited to, "Tarot reading: G-Dragon and Coldy's current state is one of passionate love and steadily progressing to the next stage," "How compatible are G-Dragon and Coldy?" "I've been hooked on G-Dragon for a week and still can't get over it, what should I do?" "A compilation of old sweet moments from G-Dragon; it turns out the seniors have been watching our monster newbie for so long~"...
He's finally lived up to this day. This generation of netizens is so easy to manage; they can find so many interesting little details on their own.
Jiang Tinghan saw how cheerful he was every day and thought that if Quan Zhilong followed their CP super topic, it would definitely be a level 10 super topic.
In October, French high-end jewelry brand Boucheron announced its new global brand ambassador, Coldy, and a promotional photo silenced the recent clamor.
In the photo, Coldy's look follows the popular style that went viral online, with a flower in her hair and a solitary orchid blooming quietly in her long, flowing hair, exuding a noble and elegant temperament.
On her slender fingers was a Boucheron Serpent Boheme ring, featuring a teardrop-shaped snake head and a necklace with shimmering gold scales, exuding both luxury and wildness. On her other hand, she wore a Boucheron aquamarine hummingbird ring.
Amidst her black hair, the teardrop-shaped aquamarine and platinum earrings were particularly eye-catching, like two ocean waves hanging on her earlobes, complementing her blue eyeshadow perfectly. However, she wore a very bold, deep red one-shoulder dress that resembled flames, as if she had transformed herself into a color palette. The two colors, one cool and one warm, appeared very harmonious on her, and she also wore a gorgeous brooch on her chest.
The necklace around her neck was even more dazzling. It was an unusual necklace, like a plant bent into a question mark. It was Boucheron's famous question mark necklace. Each petal was crooked and twisted, and at first glance, it looked like a feather that had been caressed. It was surrounded by dazzling white diamonds, which were densely set in every corner of the necklace, like morning dew. At the end of the necklace, which extended to her chest, hung a 12.67-carat teardrop-shaped dark brown-orange diamond.
She was facing a mirror, admiring her beautiful reflection and the exquisite jewelry worth over ten million yuan that adorned her. She raised her hand to brush her long hair back, tilting her head slightly to the side, adding a touch of interactivity. She looked like a noble young lady who had "simplely" dressed up before going out, exuding both elegance and sophistication while retaining a youthful charm.
[Jesus, this is so beautiful! It's a photo with such rich colors, including blue, red, white, yellow, and black. It's so different from those black and white promotional photos that mainly highlight jewelry. It's a refreshing sight!]
The jewelry doesn't overshadow her features, nor does it steal the show; both her face and the jewelry draw attention at first glance, which is probably the effect the brand wanted.
[Oh my god, it's Boucheron! How about securing a high-end luxury brand deal after only nine months on the scene?]
[Another brand I can't afford. Blumarine already humiliated me once before. Let's just admire my wife's beauty!]
I can't even imagine this color combination, no matter how hard I try. This Coldy color scheme has completely dominated my aesthetic preferences; I think anything that appears on her looks good.
[Can anyone tell me how good Coldy is at taking photos? She even adds expressions that match the scene and appropriate body language, instantly bringing the whole photo to life.]
[Coldy's expressiveness is so remarkable that every frame looks like a movie still. This picture, however, doesn't have the business feel of an advertisement; instead, it exudes more of an artistic vibe.]
[I can already picture Coldy stunning everyone at the gala! One photo really isn't enough, could you make a promotional video? I want to see Coldy in motion!]
[Attending a dinner party...]
[And then they're in the same frame?]
[Can you please stop making this auspicious day so unlucky? I'm tired of arguing.]
[Haha, is your PTSD still not better?]
This is why I love looking at Coldy's photos. Every time I see them, I'm reminded of the vibrant spring and the passionate summer. But these jewels are truly magnificent, and they accentuate her beauty even more.
【Oh my god, this orchid is added perfectly, it's just as beautiful as jewelry, and it even has a touch of Chinese style!】
Flowers are jewels bestowed by nature, the earliest form of decoration. There is definitely a Chinese style in this. The peony last time was probably intentional, and the wooden hairpin is even more obvious. Coldy often incorporates Chinese style into small details. Thoughtful idols know how to spread culture.
[And it's very useful; recently, more people in South Korea are wearing flowers in their hair, and sales of peony ornaments have increased significantly.]
That wooden hairpin style is already being pirated all over Pinduoduo, they're making a fortune! Coldy is just a free promoter for Yiwu (a major electronics market in China).
[Now that Boucheron is an ambassador, there shouldn't be as much piracy, right? It's quite easy to tell if jewelry is real or fake; after all, the brilliance is different.]
【You underestimate counterfeits. This hummingbird ring and teardrop earrings are quite pretty; I think they'll be the most frequently stolen items.】
This jewelry set gave me the illusion that I could look just as beautiful as Coldy if I wore it. But after checking the prices, I'm really disappointed. The necklace is 4 million, which is one thing, but the brooch is also 4 million? Seriously? I feel like I've forgotten what money is.
[I'm actually surprised to find the necklace cheap. I thought something this big would cost at least tens of millions. I'm getting carried away.]
[But it looks good, I'm already searching for items I can afford.]
[Rich lady, please take care of me! Coldy wore clothes that cost tens of dollars during the audition, and now she wears jewelry worth millions. Every endorsement she's received since her debut has been from well-known and influential brands. Coldy, you're really amazing!]
[The next buyer mocked Blumarine as a fast-fashion brand, but Sulwhasoo isn't, is it? Binggrae isn't, is it? Boucheron certainly isn't, is it?]
[Following Coldy is like spinning 360 degrees and constantly slapping the next person in the face, all you can do is watch Coldy continue to thrive, with endorsements and music flourishing.]
If I were Coldy's opponent or the teammate opposite him, I'd already be looking for a rooftop to jump off.
[Coldy has no rivals, right? Who can surpass Coldy's rise to fame and achievements in the current generation? Coldy is successful in every aspect, whether it's streaming, sales, or commercial endorsements, we've never lost.]
It seems we're really set on our throne as the top five actresses; the other two groups can stop fighting over it. The real top five actresses have arrived.
【What's wrong with you guys? These inflated claims will all come out soon enough. Let's wait until you've done your tour and released the performance schedule before we talk. It's ridiculous to call yourself a female singer when you've never even toured. Who knows what kind of monstrosity your live performances will be like】
[Okay, so the sell-out and soaring sales figures for affordable luxury brands and high-end beauty products were all inflated. We KOLs are just too rich.]
[You doubt Coldy's live performances? Then you're wrong. Coldy's talent is well-known and beyond question. Just look at the fan-taken videos from her audition period to see how strong she is. The reason she's a monster rookie is a monster and not just a genius is because she's already a fully-fledged idol in just a few months. Our Lumera is also a recognized group that performs live, and we always have performances with muted vocals.]
[The top 20 in "SW" would be enough to debut in any other talent show, but ranking in the top 8 in "SW" is really not easy. My Koko even came out of the competition to be number one, and people are still criticizing her live performance. I suggest she go to the hospital to get her ears and eyes checked.]
[It's faster to clear your head; I feel relieved when I see the next player has already broken down to the point of talking nonsense.]
No one can break down as much as you DKJJs. Just one question about how your brother-in-law Kwon Ji-yong is doing can break your defenses for ten days.
[Oh no, this is terrible! If I do this, I'll have to assume the whole world thinks the GC is real.]
My partner is happy—
[Please stop being so insensitive! I've never hated a couple this much before.]
Since GC appeared, my Koko's harem has stopped igniting. All the CP fans and solo fans are besieging GC. What a public enemy!
[What do you know? This is what DW hates most about her real brother-in-law.]
[Did you hear Lumera? They're asking you to go on tour! Maybe you should release an album first. Releasing another full-length album should be enough for a concert, right?]
[That's still a bit too few. Usually, you need 20 songs, and a proper album usually only has eight to ten songs. It's not enough.]
[I have a great idea! How about we include the theme song from "SW" and a few of Coldy's solo singles?]
Holy crap, this is amazing! I have to support this! I want to hear a live version of "Always You"!
[CP fans are arguing about their relationships, while career-oriented fans are discussing their careers—it's all so harmonious! (Applause) (Applause)]
[You guys are dreaming so much! If it were a group tour plus solo tracks, I don't know how awesome that would be!!!]
While fans were dreaming, a nightmare was already quietly approaching. Jiang Tinghan finished recording the two songs a day early, and then got up early in the morning to go record and shoot the music video, so early that it was still dark.
When they arrived at the recording studio, the sound engineer was drowsy, and the black-haired man was lying face down on the table, covered with a thick blanket, with only his fluffy hair showing.
Jiang Tinghan felt a little itchy and, not wanting to neglect himself, tiptoed over and ruffled Kwon Ji-yong's hair.
"Hmm...hmm?" Kwon Ji-yong opened his eyes groggily, his brows furrowed tightly, his face full of irritability, clearly showing he was grumpy from waking up.
But before he could get angry, he saw the girl standing next to him wearing a white knitted dress. She had her hair in a bun and a Hello Kitty clip, making her look adorable.
Even the hardest heart can melt instantly. Kwon Ji-yong's expression brightened in a second: "You're here so early. Actually, we could rest a little longer. It's okay if we wait a little longer."
The sound engineer, who had just regained consciousness upon seeing someone enter, thought: "?"
I tolerated it for the sake of the overtime pay.
Jiang Tinghan put down a steaming cup of coffee and a salmon sandwich, then poked Kwon Ji-yong's face, where his jawline was barely visible: "Eat up, I'm going to record now."
This was her first time recording under the supervision of Kwon Ji-yong. She had heard that the producer was very strict with his work, and she was a little nervous.
Kwon Ji-yong's recovery speed is also astonishing. His face was still chubby in September, but now he is already very thin. After all, he is going to shoot his first music video with his girlfriend, and he himself cannot accept that he looks too round.
Kwon Ji-yong was beaming when his girlfriend brought him breakfast early in the morning, including his favorite fish.
He took a sip of coffee, swallowed a bite of his sandwich, and immediately got to work.
"Tinghan, let's listen to my first verse first. Try to find the feeling of this song. Can you hear me?"
Jiang Tinghan put on the headphones and nodded: "I can hear you, good!"
The sound engineer started playing from the beginning, and the prelude, which was both melancholic and poignant, immediately brought back a flood of memories within just the first few seconds.
The man seemed to inhale a breath of cold air in winter, then exhale it as white mist, followed by a clear exhalation sound and his unique voice that sounded like a puff of smoke and a sip of milk.
"Remember? We were two candies in a glass jar."
"They melted into each other, turning into sweet breath that soaked the walls of the jar."
"Whiskey on the air tonight, and all that's saying is me missing you."
"Look up at your old dating list."
"A song for you, a cake for you, and everything too."
"I remember you sobbing while biting my shoulder, and I remember you especially clearly today."
The first verse of lyrics reveals the beginnings.
As Jiang Tinghan listened to the husky yet sweet melody, she looked down at the lyrics. Last time, she had only heard the melody, so she didn't know that this song was not only a lament about a wronged husband, but also somewhat like a smutty song.
The phrase "you who sobbed while biting my shoulder" instead of "you who laughed while burying your face in my shoulder" reveals a clear difference.
The word "sobbing" is relatively elegant.
Jiang Tinghan appears in the second verse; she sings the part before the chorus.
She looked at the lyrics a few more times and said, "Okay, I'm ready."
The melody stopped abruptly, and Kwon Ji-yong said gently, "Okay, please start playing from the last line."
"I remember it especially clearly today—"
Jiang Tinghan mentally tapped out the beat, hitting it precisely, and then sang in a rather empty and indifferent voice: "But the seasons, our seasons, have passed by."
"The jar broke, and the sweet turned bitter."
"Now, our reflections are seen in the sharp shards of glass."
"Words spoken without thinking aloud wound each other, causing deep and irreparable pain."
"It will never happen again, it will never come back."
Her singing speed and rhythm were faster than Kwon Ji-yong's, indicating that the two were on different wavelengths, living in two different worlds, and also showing a sense of urgency to get rid of each other immediately.
Kwon Ji-yong: "Let's do it again. This feeling is right, but the voice is too weak. It can be more solid and powerful."
"I understand." Jiang Tinghan sang it again following Quan Zhilong's instructions.
“This time it was not bad, but you were ‘speaking without thinking’~” Kwon Ji-yong sang it himself as a demonstration. “Just sing it relaxed, don’t bring any emotion to it. You are indifferent right now, so bringing emotion would mean you still care about the male lead, which is not right.”
Jiang Tinghan suddenly realized what was going on and sang it aloud: "Words spoken without thinking, piercing each other's wounds that are difficult to heal—"
"Yes, that's the feeling. Let's do it again."
Jiang Tinghan went through it again and again, more than ten times, making very minor adjustments each time, but she was patient and completed it carefully each time.
Kwon Ji-yong has a compulsive tendency to "tailor his approach to the individual." If he knows that some people's level is limited, he will lower his standards. However, if he knows that Jiang Tinghan can do it, he will be even more strict and strive for perfection.
Then it was Kwon Ji-yong's turn to sing the chorus.
"Why was that? Even on the last night."
"Let your body heat melt in my arms."
"But with one last kiss, it signified goodbye."
"The words 'I love you' were all lies..."
"You abandoned me and walked away..."
(You abandoned me, and then turned and left...)
"The Last Kiss" and "Abandon Me" correspond to the tattoos on Jiang Tinghan's back.
There was originally a line that said, “Was I too young to live? Was I too naive to see?” But that would have almost told the audience that it was about couple tattoos, so Kwon Ji-yong deleted it. However, “lies” and “turning away” are also images in “lies” and “haru haru”.
Jiang Tinghan gently harmonizes in the heartfelt and painful chorus, harmonizing with "This is goodbye" and "I walked away".
Kwon Ji-yong sang with a rather aggrieved tone, which inexplicably stirred up a sense of guilt in her heart, as if she had really cruelly abandoned the dog.
The harmony was done in one go, and then came the classic Kwon-style melodic rap, which expressed the feeling of being unable to get what you want but having to suppress your anxiety with nowhere to vent it.
"Do you remember? That night, your breath echoed in my chest."
"All the trembling in your body belongs to me, in those moments."
“My tears have touched your collar, and I have even tried to say the nonsense of ‘being friends.’”
"I'd rather eke out a living on a pittance."
"But the words of parting still blossomed from those burning, fervent lips."
"The seductive cherry I reached for brought a glaring red to my palm."
Your warmth was fake, why is it still so vivid now?
"Set fire to our sweet home... Tell me why..."
He sang suggestive lyrics in a fragile and confused tone, like a seasoned lover pretending to be innocent, or like someone who has innocently fallen into the trap of a bad woman, all mixed together to create a complex and contradictory charm.
The word “Seductive” is directly associated with sexual attraction, irresistible charm, and a calculated seduction. Coupled with the image of “cherry,” just looking at it makes one’s face turn pale and heart race.
Jiang Tinghan's ears turned slightly red. Singing these kinds of lyrics so effortlessly—it's downright lewd...
When emotions run high, hatred also gradually arises, and his passionate singing voice turns calm, as if his heart is slowly dying.
"Yeah...why me? I don't know, I really don't know..."
"The one you've forgotten is me..."
"Only this pain becomes increasingly familiar."
"The tears I shed for you cannot be stopped..."
"I want to throw away all of this kind of love."
"But I can't let you go."
"Just a foolish fool."
(He's just a stupid fool.)
Jiang Tinghan felt that Kwon Ji-yong had a skillful ability to self-torture. The lyrics were already painful enough, but then there was a rap section of her own, which continued to cruelly tear open old wounds to this extent.
Kwon Ji-yong threw away the empty packaging and went into the recording studio; the rest of the recording would begin together.
Jiang Tinghan glanced at him, who was standing right next to her. Even though there was only one microphone, was it really necessary to be so close?
This made it easy for her to connect it to the lyrics mentioned earlier...
His hair was still a mess, like a bird's nest, and Jiang Tinghan reached out to help him smooth it down, saving his appearance.
Kwon Ji-yong smiled at her. If they were at home, he would have skillfully given her a grateful kiss, and also savored the taste of cherries.
He quickly became serious and said to the sound engineer, "Let's start with foolish foolishness."
The heart-wrenching melody began again, and the damp, sticky feeling intensified, as if a venomous snake was lurking in the darkness, waiting to strike.
Another deep sigh was heard, but this time it came from the female protagonist.
Jiang Tinghan sighed in sync with the melody: "Sigh..."
A sigh seemed to be an attempt to let go of the past, to let the male protagonist let go, and to stop clinging to her.
Kwon Ji-yong and she said at the same time, "Yeah..."
Jiang Tinghan didn't dare to give him a second glance, afraid of forgetting her lines. She stared straight ahead at the dark microphone and said, "I'm annoying, aren't I? I'm still looking for your gaze."
"The teeth marks on the snow have rotted and turned black."
"That past wasn't love; it was a shame I wanted to hysterically wash away."
“That sensitive, twisted little glass jar has trapped me year after year.”
Kwon Ji-yong, however, reluctantly replied, "I've loved you year after year."
But Jiang Tinghan continued singing her cold and detached rap:
"Only now can I breathe the air that was left behind."
"But now, look at you..."
(But now, look at you.)
"Like a fool with shards of glass wrapped around his neck..."
"Now, stop..."
We're already gone.
(We've already ended it)
The last section is a duet between a man and a woman. The man's voice is low, like someone flying a kite stuck in the mud, while the woman's voice is high, like a kite that can't be held onto.
Kwon Ji-yong's posture was almost humble to the point of being buried in the dirt, as he sang softly in Korean, like the sweet whispers between lovers: "I'm going crazy... I miss you so much I want to die..."
Jiang Tinghan: "You led me astray, You want my gratitude?"
(You led me astray, and I should thank you?)
"But in the blink of an eye..."
Kwon Ji-yong sang lyrics that suddenly turned chilling: "The candy in the glass jar has turned into you, quiet in the glass coffin..."
Jiang Tinghan's voice suddenly became light and airy, like a wisp of cold smoke about to dissipate, yet carrying a sharp, venomous edge: "Now let this hungry final note ring out,"
With your blind love, and my endless doubt.”
(Let this...the final chorus of thirst resound, with your blind love, with my endless hatred.)
Kwon Ji-yong tilted his head, gazing at her beautiful profile. His voice was deep and husky, a possessiveness and obsession hidden beneath his calm exterior. He switched back to his familiar Korean: "Come back, if I could hold you in my arms..."
"It's as if, once again, I'm possessing you..."
The lyrics for this chorus were written by Jiang Tinghan. Because the word "glass jar" appeared repeatedly, she thought of the Chinese homonym for "glass coffin," and coincidentally, the two of them had actually lain in the same coffin.
There are many possible interpretations. It could be that the male protagonist killed the female protagonist, or it could be that she suddenly passed away and the male protagonist started a relationship with her.
Regardless of the interpretation, they are all rather dark and perverse.
Both of the girls' English responses actually alluded to famous quotes. One was from Eileen Chang's *Love in a Fallen City*: "You led me astray, yet I still thank you." The other combined Neruda's *I Don't Love You Unless* and Plath's *The Hunt*: "I hate you endlessly, I beg you, I hate you, my ever-changing measure of love for you is that I cannot see you, yet I still blindly love you." "My kisses dry you, my claws are thorns, destruction is the final song of this thirst."
I'm having a cyberbullying fetish.
The song is tentatively titled "Snow Nails," which means that beautiful memories are sealed in frost and nailed into a glass coffin, but "nails" will eventually rust, just as love will eventually expire.
Why is there a "wrong path" in the lyrics?
Perhaps it's because in the music video, the female lead is portrayed as the male lead's stepsister, and she already has a boyfriend.
It combines elements of being a male mistress, pseudo-incestuous literature, and killing one's lover, making the idea of filming this music video quite exciting.
The music video isn't just about adding personal opinions; it's all about personal opinions. Initially, Kwon Ji-yong suggested filming a story about a male mistress who falls in love but is unable to get the love he wants, and then turns evil. He thought that if they didn't include the yandere murder plot like in "She's Gone," it wouldn't be banned.
The setting that the female lead and the male lead are from a blended family was added by Jiang Tinghan. Since the goal is to pursue immorality, then let's go all the way with the immorality. Moreover, this makes the male lead's resentment and sense of powerlessness even deeper, and he still has to go back to the same house every day to see her after the breakup.
Ji-yong accepted the proposal in just one second.
The first shot of the music video shows Kwon Ji-yong, dressed in a suit, seeing Jiang Tinghan playing the piano at a banquet and falling in love at first sight.
Upon arriving at the MV shooting location, Jiang Tinghan sat in front of a magnificent piano that looked incredibly valuable and tried out the scales.
She could just play whatever she wanted later, but since she really could play the piano, she looked up at Kwon Ji-yong and smiled slightly: "What do you want to hear?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Anything is fine, as long as it's Coldyxi playing, I will listen carefully."
When they arrived at a group setting, Jiang Tinghan's team members were also present. They switched back to their stranger mode, but intimacy is hard to hide, especially for Kwon Ji-yong.
But he's also very good at pretending. Just by listening to his tone, it's hard to tell whether he's saying sweet nothings or just being polite.
Jiang Tinghan thought to herself that she couldn't make the same mistake as last time, and she wouldn't let Quan Zhilong touch her phone for even a second.
"Action!"
The lavish banquet was filled with extras, performing the lavish banquet. In front of the classical piano, a cool and aloof black-haired girl wearing a bright and flamboyant red dress burst into Kwon Ji-yong's eyes like a ball of fire.
Jiang Tinghan first glanced up, as if checking the score, then placed his slender hands on the black and white keys and began to play the music.
This melody is from Bigbang's "Lies".
Kwon Ji-yong's heart skipped a beat, as if the girl had gently plucked his heartstrings with the most familiar melody.
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Author's note: If you don't know any jewelry brands, just search on xhs what jewelry dragons have worn.
It's really surprising that The Bride and Griffiths didn't get a Grammy nomination... I've been seeing The Bride dominating the charts in Europe and America lately, it's like kicking out the top student from an exam.
I actually wanted to write a music video about stepmothers, but after thinking about it, I realized it might not be broadcast, so I'll revise it.
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