Chapter 69 Lumera Returns to the Forum with a Regular Version...
#Coldy suspected of speaking out for GD#
#Coldy, listen to me!#
#Coldy and GD's relationship remains a mystery#
#The Death of Socrates#
#Coldy's first live stream#
#LumeraNewAlbumSpoilers#
#Coldy composed a new song on the spot during a live stream#
The trends and hot searches were very chaotic throughout the day, and online opinions were also very messy.
[Is it just a coincidence? GD's name wasn't mentioned at all, and he acted perfectly normal throughout the stream. Don't embarrass Coldy.]
[GD's name is practically out of the question. If it weren't for this dish of vinegar-filled dumplings, tell me why Coldy would choose this time to say something so sensitive? Don't you fans always praise Coldy for her high EQ and fast internet speed? There's no way she wouldn't know about this, right?]
[It was intentional. Look at the last song, "Listen to Me." Coldy's real name contains the character for "listen," and adding "I" makes it even more obvious. Doesn't it mean that everyone should listen to what she says? What did she say? She talked about the death of Socrates, about how Socrates was framed and given outrageous and baseless charges, implying that he was sentenced to death by a mob vote.]
The illustrations in the textbook somehow brought knowledge back into my mind. Coldy, you're really brave! You lashed out at the police, the media, and keyboard warriors all in one live stream, and even managed to draw a metaphor—that those who attack GD are murderers.
Cultured people have a different way of cursing, but surely these mindless puppets who only dance to the news can understand them?
[Coldy was simply expressing support for her friend; don't overinterpret it. She didn't mean to oppose public authority.]
Because they have Chinese green cards, they speak even more recklessly in South Korea. From our perspective, the South Korean police are indeed incompetent; they are the most useless force in various real-life murder cases and have zero credibility.
[The fans have run out of arguments and have had to admit it. Poor thing...]
[Everyone's probably worried about it affecting their comeback, but it seems like there are even more people posting pictures of their pre-ordered albums today.]
[He's really managed to attract attention. Coldy is quite clever, pleasing both sides. His album sales are soaring, and he's also won over GD's fans. GD used to be a big fan in China, with tons of followers. Seeing Coldy's actions, they'll probably support Lumera's new album.]
[Yes, the fans won't back out. Even if they think Coldy is stupid, they'll just switch to following him. After all, they've waited so long for this album. Eleven songs from Lumera! It's a loss to miss even one.]
[Coldy looks so gentle during his live stream, even playing and singing goodnight for them, who would bear to repost and follow him?]
This woman really knows how to entice fans and appease their anger. I was also feeling quite frustrated at first, but after watching the live stream a couple more times, I was completely mesmerized by Coldy's beauty. She truly has a face that makes it impossible to criticize her; she's like a mother, a sister, a baby, a younger sister, and a daughter.
Anyway, I ordered the new album after watching the live stream, and she was even willing to do a live stream just for me!
Actually, it's not that simple; it's for my real brother-in-law.
[...Let's not talk about the good things, let's talk about the bad things]
After this incident, no one should doubt the validity of "Coldy only loves G-Dragon" anymore.
[I've said GC is a good shipper for a long time, but you guys insist it's just an old man like GD lusting after pretty young girls. Little do you know, the pretty young girls are happy to be with him too.]
Within two days of the live broadcast, Kwon Ji-yong's public image underwent a subtle reversal. Even though he has a variety of facets, he is still best known for his rebellious and flamboyant hooligan image in songs like "Wild," "Fantastic Baby," and "Bang Bang Bang," where he smokes, drinks, gets perms, and leads teenagers astray. The public's perception of him is that "it's not surprising that he does such things."
But Coldy is different. She has always maintained a positive image. Even though she released a Black Widow-themed song like "Prayer" on her solo album, she played pitiful characters in more popular songs like "Always You" and "Hate." "Life is too tiring, so I'll jump into the Han River" is considered a hit song for working people. "Utopia, tonight" has accompanied countless people through the nights of insomnia, and "The Wave" gives people hope to live on. Therefore, the public has an innate sense of pity for her.
Moreover, she endorses many well-known brands like Binggrae and Sulwhasoo, and many fans treat her like a daughter, especially older fans. Even when she got a tattoo, they only asked a few questions about why she got it, without widespread criticism. Their tolerance is extremely high.
Therefore, after Coldy started supporting G-Dragon, many people began to think about it.
"There are indeed many suspicious points in this matter. The only evidence the police have presented so far is that A mentioned GD and that a psychiatrist who supplied drugs had contact with GD because of anti-anxiety medication. All of these are third-party statements. The investigation into GD himself has been delayed for a long time. It seems that the police are more like they have a guilty conscience."
“GD hired a very powerful lawyer and, for the first time in his more than 30 years of life, he is going to sue the news media that spread rumors about him. He also stated firmly that he absolutely did not use drugs. If he really did not do it, he would not be so confident.”
"At the time, Park Yoochun also said that he could cooperate voluntarily, and everything was uncertain until the results came out."
"It's still uncertain, so we can't determine whether he actually used drugs or not, right? Besides, Park Yoochun made all sorts of excuses before finally agreeing to cooperate, but GD said he could investigate the matter a day after it happened. There's a fundamental difference between the two."
"Anyway, if Coldy believes in someone, I will believe in someone too. I'll just wait for the outcome."
"I'm really confused, why do you treat a local celebrity worse than a green card holder? What unforgivable thing did GD do to make you hate him so much?"
"Yes, Coldy is still from another country, but GD is the real pride of Korea. Now there is a serious trend of de-K-ization in K-pop, but GD used to incorporate various elements of Korean folk music into his songs. That was the real K-pop. I don't understand why you would so easily destroy the god you have climbed up step by step with your own hands. It's not fair."
"I think public opinion should be more lenient towards GD. He has never done anything to betray South Korea. On the contrary, he has made a lot of contributions to the popularity of the Korean Wave in the world."
"I will always support GD! He has been doing charity work for so many years without being too ostentatious. His most iconic logo is also the meaning of peace minus one. He has always been a person with great love in his heart."
However, there are still many reports about G-Dragon. By November 1st, the number of reports had exceeded 100,000, most of which still included the words "G-Dragon" and "drug use". But on that day, G-Dragon issued another statement saying that he had not used drugs and that he would attend and participate in drug testing and questioning by the Incheon Police Agency on November 6th.
After that, public opinion towards him improved, and at the same time, Lumera's new album "Byebye" was released globally!
On its first day, sales exceeded 2.2 million, surpassing the record set by "Always You & Me." No one would question that it's the number one active girl group.
All eleven songs from the album appeared neatly in the top eleven on Melon, with even the last song having 300,000 first-day listens, once again dominating the charts. The song "Wildfire" even surpassed 650,000 first-day listens, debuting at number one on Melon. Surprisingly, the second place went to "All in Gold," a collaboration between Coldy, Sky, and dualipa, which also surpassed 600,000 listens. The third place went to the album's second single, "The Sourness of the Cherry Tree in the Afternoon," followed by "Farewell Poem," co-written by Woozi and Coldy and sung by Coldy and Yoon Ji-chae's subunit.
Fans loved this song! Then they listened to that one and loved it too! And then another one—ahhh, this is simply my favorite!
Praise posts are springing up like mushrooms after rain.
[Lyrics and Music Video Analysis of Lumera's New Album "Byebye"]
[Poster]
Let me first explain the meaning of the album title "Byebye". In fact, the whole album is about saying goodbye to the past, so it is called "Byebye".
First, let's look at "Farewell Poem," which best fits this definition. The lyrics and music for this song were written by Woozi of Seventeen and by Coldy. It's likely that Coldy made some changes to the song after receiving it.
This song is about saying goodbye to the painful past self and welcoming a new self.
"Did you hear that? How my voice has changed now."
"No longer wavering, no longer shivering in the cold."
"I have overcome everything you fear."
"The tears you shed behind me as I turned away."
"Lift your head up, for you have reached the sky."
"It turned into the quietest rain and fell down."
"With awkward songs and hoarse voices."
"Those that became my handkerchiefs."
"Countless small comforts."
"Only now do I understand the weight of that."
"So, let's stop here, before the tears overflow."
"Leave the clumsiness, naivety, and painful memories of yesterday; today and tomorrow, only gratitude remains—gratitude for your presence."
"Please wait, this is a one-time opportunity."
"This song is sung for you."
"We will be reunited."
"The first morning."
"This is a poem of ours, blossoming in farewell."
This is such a tear-jerking song. Every time I hear it, I think of all the rumors that happened to Coldy before, as well as her experiences of getting sick and injured during the audition. Coldy really does have pain syndrome. If the staff hadn't said that Coldy got sick during the performance, we might never have known about it. During the first performance, the back of her neck was chafed. During the second performance, she performed first place despite having a cold and fever. There was also the rain segment that caused her to catch another fever. She worked hard every single day during the entire audition process. Coldy deserves everything she has achieved today.
Looking back at this song, which bids farewell to the painful past I've experienced, after reflecting on this experience, I burst into tears. I'm truly grateful to Teacher Li and Coldy for creating this song.
"The quietest rain" must refer to Coldy. She can be a gentle spring rain or a cold winter rain, but she always quietly swallows all the pain she has suffered. After listening to this song, I realized that Coldy has never tried to play the victim with her fans. She was harassed, falsely accused of academic fraud, and was sick. We only found out about it from other people's mouths.
Sister, you are stronger than anyone else.
Moreover, I think this "you" refers not only to the past self who cried, but also to the fans.
The phrase "countless small comforts" clearly shows that countless fans have given Coldy and Jichae strength, supporting them all the way to where they are today. Jichae also trained for many years before having the opportunity to debut. She became a trainee at a very young age, but thankfully, all her efforts have blossomed into a beautiful flower.
Who would dare say that Coldy doesn't love her fans? Just look at the lines "Thank you for appearing" and "It will be the first morning when we meet again," and you can tell she really wants to be with her fans.
Some people say it might have been written by Teacher Li, which is indeed very possible, but Coldy sang it with great emotion, which made me feel her sincerity.
Then there's the song "Wildfire," which is still one of Coldy's one-man studio projects. He wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and arranged everything. I think everyone can memorize the lyrics of this song; it's really powerful!
“Standing on this scorched earth, it speaks to me.”
"You have clearly turned to ashes, so why do you still breathe?"
"I am the wildfire, I am the spring breeze. I am the end of everything, I am the beginning of everything."
"Even if it is extinguished, it will be rekindled, for I am life itself."
"Even in the deep soil and darkness, my heart never stopped beating."
"Don't forget, I can always be reborn."
"From the ashes, from the silence, from the despair."
"Again, again."
"I am my long night, I am my dawn."
"I am my own wildfire, I am my own spring."
That's right, we artsy types love lyrics with their beautiful aesthetics.
The first half of this song is subdued, while the second half is explosive. When I heard the second half, I really felt a sense of exhilaration that I had conquered the long night. This is the standard Lumera style. They are not the type to start off by arrogantly saying "Everyone kneel down before me." Instead, they are indomitable and never give up. Their strong spirit is admirable and always gives people hope for life.
Like a wildfire that cannot be extinguished, it springs back to life with the spring breeze. At the same time, this song is also very relevant to the theme. The "burnt me" is already in the past, and I have said goodbye to the past and ushered in a "new spring".
I love Lumera and Coldy, who sing "Waves" and "Wildfire" like this.
"Wildfire" is undoubtedly the No.1 song on the album "Byebye". It has a very popular (not in a derogatory sense) style that anyone who listens to it will like. Coldy is really good at writing songs!
Pop music is practically Coldy's domain, okay?!
Looking at the song "The Sourness of Cherry Trees in the Afternoon," all I can say is... Coldy, you've really fooled us! This wicked woman is playing with her fans as always!
During the live stream, I genuinely believed Lumera and they started arguing, but it turned out it was just the content of the music video and lyrics!
You're treating me like a dog! But being Coldy's dog isn't so bad either~
The song title itself is beautiful. The image of "cherry tree" evokes the feeling of pink memories of first love. "Cherry" represents both the girls in their prime and their fiery and passionate friendship, while "tree" is rooted and carries the meaning of "continuity," symbolizing their long-lasting friendship. It's a song with a strong sense of team spirit!
The word "bitter" refers to the unpleasantness of their time together. In the context of the story, I think it could also refer to the hardships and tribulations they experienced together.
The music video focuses on the youth of girls, exuding a fresh and vibrant atmosphere. Eight girls play and frolic on the beach, creating a scene as beautiful as a dream.
This song blends jazz and bossa nova, giving it a slightly intoxicating, light, and lively feel. Bossa nova originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the late 1950s, and is a perfect fusion of samba and American cool jazz. It sounds like waves gently lapping on a beach, carrying an inherently carefree and relaxed feeling, which is very evident in this song!
It's perfect for listening to when you want to relax. As you listen, your mind goes blank, and it feels like you're getting a massage from the music—it's a unique kind of bliss.
Coldy, you're really amazing. You can handle this style so well. And she never stays in her comfort zone. She's always willing to try different styles, and once she tries them, the new style becomes her comfort zone, haha.
This is God!
The music video has a retro, nostalgic feel, and the hazy color palette gives it a dreamlike quality. Coldy wears a shimmering long dress, as if she's wearing the sea itself—she looks absolutely stunning! Being a fan of Coldy's beauty is so wonderful…
Since we're talking about the sea, we can't forget the Little Mermaid. Great, here comes the main attraction—no one is allowed to miss it! The music video for "All in Gold"!!!
The plot is somewhat similar to "Homeless to Harvard," where the girl succeeds after hard work. However, the difference is that the lyrics are full of boasting, but this boasting is not annoying; it only makes people want to congratulate these three great ladies.
But... the bikini she didn't wear in the "Afternoon Cherry Tree's Tartness" music video is worn in this "All in Gold" music video!
Is this the "breakthrough performance" Coldy was talking about? It certainly is! It almost gave me a nosebleed...
It feels like when Nuwa created Coldy, she meticulously sculpted every inch of her body. Coldy herself is also very good at sculpting herself. I initially had a lot to say about her tattoos, but after watching this MV, I only feel good about her. It's absolutely gorgeous! A bold and open sexiness is the most attractive thing!
A confident and assertive song, showcasing an attitude boldly and openly—this is the right way to create beauty! (Thumbs up)
There's a reason this song is number two on Melon. First, it's great! All three rappers' raps are pleasant and easy on the ears, not jarring at all! Second, their voices complement each other perfectly because they're layered into three distinct styles: Pajama is like a rich red wine, Sky is like an espresso, and Coldy is like a refreshing green grape sparkling water with a hint of tea flavor—three flavors to savor all at once!
Another reason that cannot be ignored is—[Image][Image]
Hehe, Coldy, hehe, Coldy! When it surfaces, it looks just like a mermaid princess... or even more like a siren, the kind of dangerous creature that lures ships to their doom with its song. But if it's Coldy, it'll do whatever it wants to me!
Can anyone understand the muscle definition in someone's arms when they jump into a swimming pool and stretch out their arms? That slender, lean muscle has so much more sex appeal than skinny arms! Sister, I really want to see you with those hands…
Previously, it was impossible to have both arm muscles and abs, but now unnie is so generous, showing us both at once! And that collarbone, that waist, those legs... come to my dreams tonight, please!
Moreover, Coldy is in no way inferior to Western divas; her domineering presence and commanding a commanding air make her a true queen! My mom is already asking me why I'm watching the video on my knees!
"If we don't own it, darling, then we let it."
"All in gold, baby."
Those two lines were so incredibly satisfying, they completely captivated me! Yes, I am Kou Jie's "darling" and "baby"!
The melody is incredibly catchy and addictive; after just one listen, I was already nodding and swaying, and it really got me going. It feels like it's going to be a staple in nightclubs and bars!
The biggest surprise is that this song is a new style again, trap plus funk! No wonder Coldy said it's a very rich album, four songs in four styles, two of which are new styles, isn't that a bit too rich, sis?
Many people have already done their own interpretations of the other seven songs, so I won't go into detail. I can only say that Lumera is very good at combining popular music with artistic expression, and each song is meaningful on the basis of being catchy.
This is why Lumera is so popular. They prioritize respecting the audience's ears before seeking innovation and artistic pursuits. Their themes are all understandable, not the kind that are deliberately obscure and mysterious, failing to express even the most basic themes clearly, and sound like stitched-together pieces.
A theme that is easy to understand doesn't mean it's boring or simplistic. On the contrary, because the public can understand it, it's more likely to touch their hearts. As for the album "Byebye," I can't give it a bad review. If I had to say something, it would be, "Please release another song with the same title, 'Byebye,' for me! Eleven songs aren't enough!"
【1L】
OP, you didn't even mention Coldy's blonde hair! This comeback of Coldy is the epitome of American sweetheart, especially the scene with her blonde hair all wet; I thought it was a screenshot from a Hollywood movie!
【2L】
Coldy has a face that's perfect for movies, and she's actually quite suitable for film and television productions. She also frequently appears in music videos with storylines, and her acting skills are clearly excellent. I'm waiting for a big project from her.
【3L】
I feel sorry for my sister's scalp; she dyed her hair again. It must be so hard to maintain such bright colors every time.
【4L】
Taking on a shampoo commercial would be a great promotional opportunity. Blonde hair is beautiful; it's a completely different feeling from black hair, giving off a sense of divinity while still being very passionate, like a goddess descending to earth.
【5L】
Indeed, black hair always seems unattainable, while blonde hair makes me feel closer to Coldy. Three comebacks with three different hair colors, each with a different makeup and styling; everyone who sees this can't help but say Coldy is dedicated.
【6L】
Lumera, you really didn't disappoint your fans. I'm tired of saying how great Coldy is. My Lu has climbed to the top of the fifth generation step by step. But I feel that the title of best song of the year for "Waves" can be given to "Wildfire". "Wildfire" is truly an impeccable masterpiece!
【7L】
I disagree! I'm a huge fan of "The Waves," do you even know what the power of a "white moonlight" is?! But I'm wondering who should win Album of the Year? It can't be Lumera vs. Coldy vs. Lumera, can it?
【8L】
It's not necessarily true. Aespa, SVT, G-idle, and Newjeans have all made a comeback this year. I feel SVT has a better chance of winning; their performance is just too impressive.
【9L】
Do you know how daring a person is, how much they can achieve? Anyway, I came to Quanmeng and won the Album of the Year award, Best Female Group award, Song of the Year award, and even Best Solo award—our sister Kou won it all!
【10L】
I have a feeling "Waves" will be number one on the year-end chart. I wonder if MAMA will give it the title of Song of the Year; it would be truly unfair if they didn't—this song is so popular even my 80-year-old grandmother has heard it. But "Wildfire" is gaining momentum; I feel like at this rate of listenership, it could break into the top 100 of the year-end chart.
【11L】
Sure, sure, let's get more year-end chart hits! Four songs from the album "Waves" and eight songs from the album "Always" are already sitting in the top 20 of the year-end chart. Lumera and Coldy are going to dominate Melon!
【12L】
Don't forget about "Utopia," which has already surpassed 100 million listens on Spotify, and the lyric-only music video on YouTube has also surpassed 100 million views. It's really impressive!
【13L】
I remember MAMA also watches Spotify, right? I wonder if "Utopia" will win an award... Ahhhh, I can't wait to see the spectacle of Lumera songs everywhere!
【14L】
Let's not open the champagne yet, what if Lumera doesn't go to MAMA?
【15L】
Even if I don't go, the award has to go to Lumera. Who can beat Lumera's achievements this year? Every song they've had has been a smash hit; it would be an injustice not to give them that award. I'd fight MAMA to the death if they missed even one award.
Like the original poster, countless fans felt a sense of emptiness after listening to all eleven songs, and could only relieve it by constantly playing the album on repeat.
"They released an album today, so they should release a second full-length album tomorrow, right? Even the donkeys in the production team don't dare to rest like this!"
This album solidified Lumera's status as a top-tier band in the fifth generation, becoming Lumera's second million-selling album, and Lumera only has two albums in total.
After the release of their new album, "Waves" saw a surge in sales, officially surpassing six million copies and becoming Lumera's first album to reach six million copies, second only to Svt's two albums this year. Meanwhile, Coldy's solo album "Always You & Me," released in August, has already surpassed three million copies, currently around three and a half million, making it the top-selling solo album this year.
Her solo album sales are already the highest in history. Currently, only three albums have surpassed one million points on iTunes worldwide, and only two albums have surpassed two million points: one is "Always You & Me," and the other is G-Dragon's self-titled album "Kwonjiyong."
These two players monopolized the first and second places in history.
On November 5th, Lumera went straight to "Music Bank" to promote "Wildfire" and "Afternoon Cherry Tree's Tartness," and then began her familiar journey of winning number one.
Music show recordings usually start in the early morning, with one group finishing their recording before moving on to the next. When Lumera finished recording, it was just getting light, and the other members were already drowsy after their recordings, but Jiang Tinghan was still full of energy.
The agent felt a little flustered when she saw Jiang Tinghan walking towards her. She felt very secure in her position when she saw Lumera's grades rising steadily, but she also felt that her job was in jeopardy when she saw Jiang Tinghan.
But thinking about it more carefully, because of Coldy, her salary has been steadily increasing; she's a real little money-maker!
The agent calmed down and gave Jiang Tinghan a gentle smile: "What's wrong, Coldy?"
Jiang Tinghan was a little embarrassed, but today was very important to her, so she still spoke up: "Unnie, you don't have any other plans for today, right?"
The agent already had a bad feeling and tentatively said, "Yes."
Jiang Tinghan: "Then I have to leave for a while."
Very well, it's something related to GDxi again, isn't it?
The agent's smile slowly faded, but she couldn't care less about Jiang Tinghan anymore. She only had one request: "Ah... in that case, please help me convey WK1's concern for GDxi."
All they want to do is sign big names.
Jiang Tinghan nodded: "Okay, unnie, I will convey your message."
She didn't go out to disturb the neighbors early in the morning; she had breakfast and took a nap before setting off around noon.
When we arrived at Kwon Ji-yong's house, he was choosing which outfit to wear to the police station the next day. He even found a pair of thick-rimmed black glasses to make him look more refined.
Cats and dogs surrounded him, making him look like he stepped out of Disneyland; perhaps the animals could sense their owner's sadness.
Before today, Kwon Ji-yong was able to hold on, but today his father, mother, and sister took turns calling him, telling him not to be nervous or put pressure on himself when he went to the police station tomorrow. Seeing that his family was also affected by this and worried about him, Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but feel sad.
He had been sad too many times, and always thought he would never be sad again, but his heart was still as fragile and tender as it was ten or twenty years ago.
The only thing to be happy about was that when Kwon Da-mi asked him, "Are you alright?", he could happily say, "I'm fine, Ting-han is with me."
In the past two weeks, Jiang Tinghan has been messaging and calling him much more frequently. Before, he was heavily dependent on Tinghan, but now it seems to be the other way around.
Jiang Tinghan was always asking him what he was doing, and then trying her best to make him laugh. Even during training breaks, she would take the time to send him a message. Kwon Ji-yong felt like he was being taken care of like a child, but he liked this feeling very much.
Just a second before Jiang Tinghan appeared at home, Quan Zhilong was still replying to her that he was "picking out clothes," but the next minute, his girlfriend appeared at the door of the walk-in closet.
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you, and here you are."
Jiang Tinghan, wearing her signature fluffy bunny slippers, walked over to Quan Zhilong and looked him over: "I think this outfit is pretty good. The suit is quite formal, but it has a good drape and looks very relaxed."
Kwon Ji-yong raised an eyebrow: "That's what I was thinking too, let's add this one."
He put on his glasses as well.
Jiang Tinghan crossed his arms and examined him for a moment before taking off Quan Zhilong's glasses.
Kwon Ji-yong blinked: "What's wrong? Doesn't it look good?"
"Ani." Jiang Tinghan opened the cabinet and found a Hello Kitty sticker that Xiao Quan used for crafts. She stuck a small pink and white sticker on the temple of the glasses and then put the glasses back on Quan Zhilong's nose.
Kwon Ji-yong's lips curled up: "Isn't this a little too childish?"
Jiang Tinghan feigned surprise: "Oppa, you're afraid of children?"
"It's not that..." Kwon Ji-yong put his glasses in his hand, looking at the Hello Kitty, and felt that putting a Hello Kitty sticker on this kind of occasion was a bit... sarcastic?
But this is probably the effect Jiang Tinghan wanted.
He readily agreed, saying, "I think it's great."
The rest of the time was just the two of them. Jiang Tinghan didn't really feel like cooking today. Quan Zhilong wanted to cook, but she stopped him. The two of them ordered takeout, fed themselves, and played with the cats and dogs for a while.
Jiang Tinghan didn't know when she was in Quan Zhilong's bedroom. She hadn't slept for long in the morning and closed her eyes as soon as she touched the bed.
Kwon Ji-yong has recently suspended all his work because of this upsetting matter, which allows him to eat and sleep well every day. But Jiang Tinghan is different. Looking down, she can see that her dark circles are quite heavy, and she looks noticeably tired.
You've really worked hard.
Kwon Ji-yong tucked the blanket around Jiang Tinghan, gently touched her forehead, brushed away a few stray hairs with his fingertips, and quietly watched her sleeping face.
Even without saying anything, just seeing Jiang Tinghan can calm him down.
Jiang Tinghan couldn't sleep well and had a nightmare about being swallowed by a big black fur ball. When he opened his eyes, he was met with a pair of round cat eyes. It turned out to be Zoa, the big gray fur ball.
She stroked the round kitten's head, opened her mouth, and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Where is your father?"
But Zoa was clearly a mentally challenged kitten and didn't react at all.
Jiang Tinghan sat up, slowly got out of bed, and felt a bit of a headache. He carried Zoa to the living room and glanced at the clock as he passed by. It was already evening.
I slept for so long without even realizing it.
Kwon Ji-yong was lounging on the sofa, lost in thought, like a motionless jade statue. He was wearing a bathrobe and shorts, another odd combination. A cooking show was playing on TV, and Iye was lying next to his lap, her tail occasionally brushing against the area where his letter tattoo was.
Haha isn't making a fuss anymore; she's lying on the carpet snoring away.
The lazy demeanor of the person, cat, and dog contrasted sharply with the chattering television.
The jade statue only stirred when it saw Jiang Tinghan.
Kwon Ji-yong gave a gentle smile: "Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
Jiang Tinghan glanced at the dining table but didn't see any properly prepared takeout bags, even though it was already past eight o'clock.
"Oppa, what did you eat for dinner?"
"What did you eat?" Kwon Ji-yong began to think slowly. "I think it was a piece of bread."
Jiang Tinghan's gaze continued to sweep across the trash can, and she saw the bread packaging and the bread inside. The bread was smaller than her palm, not even enough to fill a cat's stomach. Kwon Ji-yong had only taken two bites before throwing it away.
Cats take good care of their fellow cats, but seem to neglect their own.
Jiang Tinghan sat down next to Quan Zhilong and naturally put her arms around his shoulders and waist.
"Isn't this bread delicious?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "It tastes alright, would you like to try it? I can get it for you."
He was about to stand up when Jiang Tinghan stopped him again. She shook her head and said softly, "No need. Oppa, you want to rest now, so let's rest."
Kwon Ji-yong lowered his eyes silently, looking at the hand that was holding him, and after a while said, "Darling?"
The album is already halfway done and might be released at the end of the year or the beginning of next year. Fans have been waiting for so long, and he has promised to come back this year, but he has no motivation at all now. He just wants to stay in his house and clear his mind anytime, anywhere.
Jiang Tinghan pursed her lips: "Mm."
She tried to speak in a lighthearted tone: "You're G-Dragon, of course you can do whatever you want."
One hundred thousand news articles—even one of them could be so heavy it could crush a person, let alone one hundred thousand. Open the internet, and you'll find countless parasites sucking blood from Kwon Ji-yong.
As one of Kwon Ji-yong's closest people, Jiang Tinghan could clearly sense Kwon Ji-yong's recent silence. He pretended everything was normal when interacting with others, but he replied to messages much slower, consciously reducing the number of times he touched his phone. He also basically didn't open any social media. Even so, he was still bombarded with all sorts of random marketing messages, as if they were everywhere.
Kwon Ji-yong then put on an act as if nothing had happened, and curled the corner of his mouth: "Yeah."
Jiang Tinghan spread her hands to Quan Zhilong: "Want to go downstairs for a stroll?"
"Now?" Kwon Ji-yong glanced at the TV again. "But it seems like your music show is about to start soon."
Jiang Tinghan immediately changed her inviting gesture into an unyielding tug, her face stern: "Change your clothes and come downstairs."
She doesn't want to watch her music show with her boyfriend; it would be awkward, okay?!
This commanding tone worked even better on Kwon Ji-yong, who quickly stood up and strode to the dressing room with a genuine smile on his lips.
Jiang Tinghan looked at Kwon Ji-yong, who seemed to have become more agile from the 2G era to the 5G era, and wondered what his quirks were.
Do you enjoy seeing her cold face?
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Author's note: Congratulations to G-Dragon for coming in fourth place! [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers]
Tonight was a complete mess. My cat is so well-behaved, but she's still not used to it. I spent half the night trying to build a relationship with her, and now I'm just waiting for the proxy to send a message – so lonely! In the end, I bought a VIP ticket and we'll see what happens when we get there. [Lop-eared bunny head][Lop-eared bunny head]
I hadn't named the cat yet, but my roommate suggested "dragon," which cracked me up—it'll turn into a Totoro!
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