Chapter 124: Reunion on Stage with Snow Nails (42,000 words) Available on the forum...
"Du de la la~" Kwon Ji-yong hummed a cheerful tune backstage, his voice echoing in the dressing room.
Next to her was Jiang Tinghan, who was getting ready for her makeup and styling. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, with her black hair tied into a bun at the back of her head. Two wisps of hair were left on either side of her smooth forehead, making her look refreshing and exuding a strong sense of sophistication. Her eye makeup was also on the sharper side, with her eyes being narrow and fox-like. She wore a loose misty blue shirt and a dark red striped tie, as well as a plaid skirt that looked like wide-leg suit pants, paired with a pair of neat boots. Her handsome and clean-cut youthful charm immediately shone through.
The black headphone wire around her neck that gave off an illusion of a choker, the small silver earrings clearly visible on her earlobes, the black and red bracelet with rivets, and the two black hair ties stacked on top of each other added to her nonchalant and unserious coolness. She was the kind of person who could easily get 100,000 likes on a certain short video platform by adding the hashtags #slightlyhandsome# and #casualphoto#.
She doesn't seem like Kwon Ji-yong's girlfriend; she seems like someone who's here to steal his girlfriend.
The makeup artist applied a lipstick to Jiang Tinghan that was merely to brighten her complexion and wasn't very vibrant. Jiang Tinghan pursed her lips slightly and finally spoke: "Oppa, are you still reminiscing about yesterday's stage performance?"
"I'm afraid I won't have a chance to sing again, so let's have one last time..." Kwon Ji-yong said, turning his head to look at Jiang Tinghan. Just like when he was putting on makeup a few seconds ago, he gasped slightly, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.
"Wow, amazing! I feel like Han would be more handsome than me if we were on stage."
Jiang Tinghan leaned closer to the mirror, fiddled with the wisps of his bangs, and carefully examined the dark eyeliner that made him look even more aloof: "Dear, is it a gift?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "It's more real than gold. If you don't believe me, ask any of the staff in this room, and they will all say the same thing."
Jiang Tinghan turned her head slightly and smiled faintly: "It's okay, I'll believe you if you tell me."
The staff nearby didn't react much, seemingly used to it.
But Kwon Ji-yong was clearly pleased, smiling like a flower.
Jiang Tinghan then asked, "Is Oppa nervous?"
"What?" Kwon Ji-yong, who had just calmed down, grinned again. "Am I nervous?"
How could a concert guest ask the singer if they were nervous? That's completely upside down.
He shook his head: "I'm not nervous, I want to go on stage now."
He was still a little sleepy during the afternoon rehearsal, and he was still wearing the round brown hat he wore back then. Every time Jiang Tinghan saw Kwon Ji-yong wearing this kind of wool hat, he really wanted to touch it.
In the sweltering heat of summer, in Hong Kong, he was wearing a wool hat. Chicken is truly a strange man.
Kwon Ji-yong noticed her gaze, took off his beanie, and a few stray hairs stood up on the fluffy white fur, making it look even more appealing. Jiang Tinghan took advantage of the fact that he hadn't styled his hair yet to pet the kitten to her heart's content, and after petting it, she said, "Oppa, fighting!" and slipped away.
She still needs to confirm the stage setup with the staff and band.
Just as Kwon Ji-yong was about to "lose his temper," Jiang Tinghan disappeared without a trace. He could only pout and wait sullenly for his makeup and styling. But when he recalled Jiang Tinghan's slightly excited tone, he became happy again and continued to "beep beep beep," evolving from a whimpering puppy into a Thomas the Tank Engine.
As 6 p.m. approached, fans began to enter the venue, all eagerly anticipating what the show would be like. They didn't expect anything new, just the same as yesterday!
The first half was the same as yesterday, with "Today" followed by "Wildness," colorful ribbons flying everywhere, and the stage shining with colorful lights, making it as beautiful as a painting.
During this tour, "Boy" was a showcase of the band's skills. Kwon Ji-yong went offstage, drinking water and wiping away sweat while quickly changing into his next outfit, while the band performed passionately at the back of the stage. The large screen above was divided into various TV screens of different sizes, showing different stages of Kwon Ji-yong's life, from acting in a drama at the age of six, to joining YG at the age of thirteen, and then debuting as the leader of Bigbang. Every step he took was clearly visible.
The electric guitar sound was particularly clear during the performance. The young man in black lightly pressed and vibratoed the strings with his fingertips, producing an exciting tone, like the cry of a free and loud seagull, which was accompanied by the heavy sound of the drums.
The fans, who had been somewhat distracted because Kwon Ji-yong wasn't on stage, were immediately drawn back to the music when they heard this performance.
Some fans who have followed Kwon Ji-yong around the world were surprised. "Oh, this part seems to have been changed? It wasn't like this yesterday. This version seems to have less of a burden on the leader and shows a more vast and boundless world."
Yes, freedom, it's freedom. You can almost hear that unrestrained freedom in my voice.
But the guitarist is a black guy, and he was wearing black clothes, so you really couldn't see him. In such dim lighting, all you could see was his bright white teeth, which looked like they belonged to a Darlie toothpaste brand.
As the song ended, the lights went out again, then came back on, revealing beatboxer Wing on the big screen for his solo showtime.
Fans realized that a new chapter of the concert had begun. This last chapter before the encore was a favorite for many, as it included new and old songs that fans loved, such as "Snow Nails," "7 Hours," "Bullshit," and "Drama."
G, dressed in a green suit, made a dazzling appearance. Today's new suit has a velvet texture, with a delicate pink flower embroidered on the chest. He also wore a straw hat inspired by Luffy's "I'm going to be the Pirate King." The ribbon on the hat was constantly being changed, and the hat itself was being thrown away repeatedly, but it was never abandoned. This is quite similar to Luffy's yearning for freedom on the high seas.
After Heartbreaker comes—
"Aaaaaaahh ...
When the melody of "7 Hours" started playing, another scream erupted from the audience. Even though the creation of this song contained many stories, some funny, some sad, and some that left some fans with mixed feelings, none of this prevented it from becoming the most talked-about hit song of the year.
Whenever someone says that there won't be any blockbuster K-pop hits in 2025, fans only need to casually play "7 Hours" to get the reply, "Indeed, I've heard this song before." It's only been released for six months, and its music collection has already exceeded two million. So what if it's criticized as a trending song on TikTok? It doesn't affect its excellence at all. Fans even jokingly say, "It's a piece of cake for this second-generation 'newcomer' to break into short videos," and "This guy is so authoritative that he even sings his own marches."
The accompaniment for "7 Hours" retains the original piano and guitar. Kwon Ji-yong sways his body gently to the accompaniment, raises his hands in the air, and his fingers flow like waves, as if he is playing an air piano.
Meanwhile, the young man in black behind him was intently playing the guitar, producing crisp sounds. The melancholic prelude seemed to conceal the cries of small animals, making it sound even more mournful and tragic, and the entire venue was imbued with an extraordinary sense of sorrow.
Judging from the song title, this song is a perfect match after "Heartbreaker," and it evokes an overwhelming sense of heartbreak.
"You turned and left, and I just arrived."
"I didn't know that love would forever remain in winter."
Kwon Ji-yong spun around, his back slightly hunched, and staggered forward two steps. He glanced affectionately at the audience, closed his eyes, and carefully sang softly:
"Seven hours, this winter is so cold, you kept my spring on the other side."
Many fans secretly admired him, thinking he was simply a prince of love songs.
Coincidentally, this line also contains the lyric "Coldy," making the hint of winter and cold quite obvious. Although this "winter" is not the same as the "winter" of the past, this "Cold" is indeed the same as the "Cold."
Why didn't they notice it back then? Otherwise, they would have discovered the affair between this despicable young couple long ago.
Oh... it turns out that Kwon Ji-yong didn't release this particular melody at the time, only another one.
They were actually a little curious: if there hadn't been an official announcement, would the song have been released at all, or would this line have been changed? Either way, they couldn't accept it. This lyric was the essence of the whole song, and even fans who still disliked Coldy wouldn't agree to remove it.
Coincidentally, Coldy did indeed cover a song called "Spring".
When "7 Hours" ended, the entire audience was filled with shouts of reluctance, wishing that Kwon Ji-yong would sing it again. But as soon as the melody of "Snow Nails" started, they immediately put their previous thoughts behind them. One hit song after another, truly worthy of being the singer who wrote "Divine Comedy".
Many fans hoped to bump into Coldy like the fan from yesterday. They scanned the boxes, but those sitting far away couldn't see him clearly, and those sitting close didn't see him at all, which was a bit of a pity. However, they were quickly drawn back to Kwon Ji-yong on stage.
The pick glided across the strings, producing a series of crystal-clear slides like a cascading waterfall. The sound of the guitar softened the moment Kwon Ji-yong opened his mouth, and the electric guitar version of "Snow Nails" had a unique charm, adding a touch of warmth to the original hollow and cold sound.
The spotlight and cameras followed Kwon Ji-yong to the back of the stage to the black-clad electric guitarist. The guitarist was different from before; he was wearing a hoodie, and his outfit seemed to have changed as well.
G-Dragon's concerts are truly unique; even the band has to change clothes along with him.
……etc!
The moment Kwon Ji-yong appeared on the big screen, watching the young man in black sing "A song for you, a cake for you, and everything too," with a bright smile in parentheses on his face, all the fans sensed something was wrong.
The song, the cake, everything belongs to you.
“That…” Kwon Ji-yong omitted the words “biting my shoulder and sobbing” and replaced them with a few shakes of his body, then continued, “you—”
Her singing voice was as gentle as ever, carrying the sweet tone that once captivated people, as well as the hoarseness that comes with the passage of time: "I remember it especially clearly today."
The fans screamed even louder because of his singing, and also because this "young man" took off his black jacket and casually tossed it behind him, revealing a face that was unforgettable.
—It's Coldy!
They actually went on stage!!!
and--
Fans' eyes fell on the electric guitar she was carrying. The pure black electric guitar was covered with graffiti, including snowflakes, birds, candies, and clouds. The graffiti was mostly white with colorful accents, like dazzling fireworks. It also had the signature "Painted by Coldy," indicating that it was a guitar that belonged entirely to Coldy.
When?! They saw it clearly before, it was definitely that black guy playing the electric guitar, when did it become Coldy?!
Could it be when the lights went out last time? Wouldn't "Heartbreaker" be playing along then? Good heavens, I can't hear any difference at all, is this some kind of magic?!
The shock of Coldy's appearance was overshadowed by a barrage of questions from his followers, and then Coldy's opening remarks on stage left me speechless.
"But the seasons, our seasons, pass by."
"The jar broke, and the sweet turned bitter."
The blue shirt and red tie were fluttering, and two slender arms extended down from the short sleeves, connecting to the white microphone tightly held in their hands. Their eyes were slightly lowered, only half of them were visible, making them look distant and fragile. Their voice was still as cold as ice and snow, and a blue pick with a "U" concert logo was held between their fingers.
But when she raised her eyes, her long, dark eyeliner became clear, the fragility vanished, and her aggressiveness suddenly intensified, her words becoming sharper: "Now, in the sharp shards of glass, our reflections are revealed."
"Words spoken without thinking aloud wound each other, causing deep and irreparable pain."
"It will never happen again, it will never come back."
The initial thought of "How could a male idol actually bring his girlfriend on stage?" was immediately suppressed and replaced by—"Holy crap, Coldy is so handsome!!!"
Kwon Ji-yong casually touched Jiang Tinghan's electric guitar, like a cat curious about something new. Jiang Tinghan glanced at him and walked straight to the front of the stage, singing as he went: "Why like that? Even on the last night."
"Let your body heat melt in my arms."
Kwon Ji-yong was stunned for a moment. Ah! This is his part!
How could a guest openly steal the singer's part on stage!
The backup dancer took the microphone, and a sharp electric guitar note followed, like a shriek, pushing the song to its climax. The entire interlude was filled with the sound of instruments: electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard... all intertwined to form a dense and surging wave of sound, continuously rising and rolling, like an emotional outburst and catharsis, as if recreating the scene of the male and female protagonists arguing.
She lowered her head slightly, her half-tied long hair falling down to cover half of her face. The remaining half of her face showed little expression, only focus and seriousness. Her back and arms were straight, outlining smooth muscle lines. As the stage lights fell, she looked like a cluster of silver flames, burning calmly yet with great penetrating power.
It's hard for the audience not to be captivated by the sight of the beautiful young woman playing the piano in silence.
I'm not kidding when I say rock fans, he really has that vibe when he plays electric guitar!
This blue striped shirt with a tie is just like a school uniform, worn by high school students who have a crush on each other for three years!
Kwon Ji-yong, who followed, couldn't help but laugh. When he spoke, he immediately got into character: "Remember? That night, your breath echoed in my chest."
"All the trembling in your body belongs to me, in those moments."
At this point, even Xiaohuang's singing seemed unconvincing. At first glance, it seems like Coldy has a stronger sense of control.
Oppa, are the lyrics you wrote really free of exaggeration? (Adding a kiss?)
"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..."
The confusion and crying that followed convinced the fans that GD was the same person who couldn't live without a girlfriend. Before the official announcement, the fans would never have believed that GD was like this in a relationship. But now, GD is showing a persona that is so perfect that he can't live without a girlfriend, which fits the lyrics perfectly.
This performance of "Snow Nails" is completely different in style from the one at MAMA. MAMA portrayed a bittersweet entanglement, coupled with a fiery duet dance, but this time, the focus of "Snow Nails" is on the music itself. Whether it's the electric guitar or Kwon Ji-yong's vocals, it's all to highlight the pain in the song.
Although there wasn't much interaction, practically zero except for the initial introduction, it subtly created a confrontational atmosphere, as if they were silently accusing and competing to see who was suffering more in this relationship. Isn't that also a kind of showing off?
Fans felt their souls were split in two. One half felt heartache and sympathy when they heard Kwon Ji-yong's empty singing, while the other half empathized with him through the resentful and bitter guitar music, feeling so much pain that their hearts were breaking. In the end, their feeling was, "Stop fighting! Stop fighting! The ones who suffer the most from your fight are actually us bystanders!"
What's the point of this couple coming on stage to torment their fans?
I'm going crazy!
After finishing a rap section, Jiang Tinghan turned and left, her figure disappearing into the darkness beyond the reach of the lights.
The final chorus was performed by Kwon Ji-yong alone, his voice filled with resentment, as if he had truly been abandoned. There was no female backing vocals, and the harmonies that would have been in the original accompaniment had also disappeared, as if he had been completely abandoned.
When the lights dimmed and then came back on, they were in a cheerful, ambiguous pink hue.
The fans' emotions fluctuated wildly, and for a moment they couldn't take it anymore, feeling their hearts pounding. On stage, Kwon Ji-yong, however, quickly recovered and started singing the playful "Too bad".
I recovered my strength by practicing standing meditation for two rounds, so now I can jump around like crazy again.
The fans looked at the spot where Jiang Tinghan had just disappeared, and there was no sign of him again. At first, they felt resistant, but now they felt a little reluctant, as if they were also among those who had been abandoned.
This isn't right, is it? What kind of magic does this woman possess? Seeing her makes me act like I've lost my mind...
Even if there's no more "Heart Flying" later, fans won't feel sorry. In this situation, how can the heart fly around? Everyone's heart is already set on that person!
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[It feels like I experienced being a dog with Oppa today, how do I adjust?]
[Poster]
As the title says... I actually felt a little bit of pleasure. Was I a masochist? This is the first time I've discovered this in my thirty years of life.
【1L】
Is there a secret signal that the concert was too cold?
[Poster]
Yes... I almost died listening to it live, but I'm so excited now... I went back and reviewed it, and I realized I love Na Ying's sharp eyes. The more she hates and is indifferent, the more I love her. Am I hopeless? I think she's so cool... I really want to call her "husband" right now. Can't you really be my husband?
【3L】
Did Na Ying have a concert today? I haven't heard anything about it. It's August, why is it still so cold? Was the air conditioning in the venue turned up too high?
【4L】
Kid, you've come to the wrong place, kid. It's our Sister Kou, not that other sister. Replying to the original post, it's only natural. A year ago, I was also bewitched by her and became a die-hard fan of that oppa. Now I'm a dual fan, and every time I see Sister Kou, I just bark and bark.
【6L】
Oh, so good, so good, so good! She's practically my master! (licks) I was there too. When she left, I kept hoping she'd come back out, but she was so heartless, not even saying goodbye. I'm so angry! There's a strange sense of satisfaction in my harsh condemnation. She just abandoned me like that. I want to apply to be a little dog getting soaked in the rain on the street with Oppa.
【7L】
I'm going to call the police and have you all arrested!
【8L】
Is Coldy coming to visit me in prison?
【9L】
There's no hope for them. (facepalm and wry smile)
【10L】
You guys are really weird. It's not G-Dragon, it's a male idol, right? He brought his sister-in-law onto the stage and you guys aren't upset? If it were me, I would have unfollowed him and turned against him, making him the leader of the unfollowing and turning-again-again-again-again-again site.
【11L】
They didn't kiss on stage in public, they didn't wear matching rings or tattoos, they didn't even hold hands, and they rarely made eye contact. How can I stop being a fan? I'm so eager for them to interact more!
【12L】
I'm speechless. This idiot Kodi only knows how to play her crappy piano. She can't even get any eye contact from Oppa. She looks so pitiful and wronged. Go ahead and date your piano for the rest of your life!
【13L】
There was no pride or provocation in his eyes, only complete focus on the electric guitar. It turns out his true love was this guitar.
【14L】
How dare you talk like that! Our oppa is still very pampered. Didn't you see that the guitar pick I'm using is from a concert?
【15L】
That sounds even more pitiful; the guitar pick was given away for free upon entry! But she looks really cool playing guitar! Her outfit today is absolutely stunning; I've found so many amazing pictures of her on various platforms. [Images][Images] ×8
【16L】
There wasn't a single photo of them making eye contact. I'm dying of laughter. He even ran onto the stage to avoid suspicion, saying, "What am I going to do, G-Dragon? It looks like your wife really doesn't want you anymore." In the end, he was even singing while watching other people leave. Oppa, I feel so sorry for you...
【17L】
Long Han is really something else. She went on stage and performed a dramatic breakup act for her fans in just three minutes. She even played the band accompaniment for seven or eight minutes without anyone noticing. It's such a waste to just cover up that beautiful face like that!
【18L】
Those two are amazing! Even if the ticket price is higher on the 9th, it's already worth it, my god! (No offense to scalpers.)
【19L】
Do you know why? Because you're afraid of making mistakes if you don't watch the electric guitar performance. I listened to "7 Hours" and she played one line wrong [10 seconds into the video]. You see, the musician standing in the back, that's Han Jie, was watching her husband's performance. She only glanced at it for that one second and then played the wrong note. She didn't seem to look up even once after that.
【20L】
What I'm looking for is that wrong note, Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Bowie...
【21L】
Mr. Sakamoto may not know, but I guess David Bowie was one of my sister's idols? How could this not be considered a kind of idol tribute?
【22L】
Yes, my studio has several David Bowie albums. Actually, I feel that different identities and different perspectives lead to different feelings. Although we are on the same stage, the feeling of watching you as a musician and as a singer performing on the same stage with you should be very different. Standing next to him, you can see his face, his eyes, and his whole being. Standing behind him, you can only see his back. You may observe different details and feel different charm.
It's easy to understand why they avoid eye contact; they're afraid that if they do, things will get out of control. And if something goes wrong, you, Koko, a perfectionist, would probably be very upset.
[23L]
What's the difference between forcing yourself to avoid eye contact and being in a relationship where both people love each other but neither is willing to make the first move?
[24L]
Holy crap, it really is true, you've really hit me again... Listening to "7 Hours" and "Snow Nails" has really hurt me. Other couples on stage are all about perfect happiness, but every time you two are on stage together, it's like throwing out shards of glass. No wonder the lyrics mention glass candy, they were meant for us to eat!
【25L】
So unlucky... If they went on stage and sang sweet love songs, the whole internet would be criticizing them, so the two of them did the opposite. Since they couldn't please everyone, they decided to make everyone unhappy—make them all cry! Those who like sad endings should check out the GC stage; I really like this contrasting couple.
【26L】
But I think forcing herself not to make eye contact is kind of sweet, isn't that just admitting she'll panic if she does? Seriously, get lost, you've got to be so arrogant! Looking at it this way, it's actually Sister Kou who's more tense on stage, while Brother Long seems to be completely at ease.
[27L]
On the surface, it seems like Sister Kou is in control of this relationship, but in reality, it's you, Long, who's orchestrating everything—a classic GC-style moment.
【28L】
God knows how afraid I was of being criticized when I found out that Sister Kou was going to perform. Every time I worried that their outrageous behavior would make them the target of public criticism, they were able to handle it perfectly. It was the main characters who carried them to victory!
[29L]
#You really can't just sing "Heart Flying" like that, karma's coming!# → I'm dying of laughter, how did it get trending again? The karma for "Heart Flying" is being dumped by your girlfriend! Is this a TV series? Ahhh, I've always admired the talent of Long Han's fans.
【30L】
No, no, no! Your dog loves you so much and is so good to you, are you really not going to keep it? Sister Han, you can't abandon your dog! Be careful someone might steal it!
【31L】
I'll say it again, I didn't steal the dog. Even if I found a puppy, I would take it to my sister's doorstep. Oppa, you should probably stay offline lately. Your jokes are circulating everywhere online. Is this superstar really turning into a comedian?
【32L】
A comedic superstar is still a superstar; I, Long, want the title of the contemporary Charlie Chaplin!
【33L】
That was hilarious, so cheesy! But the performance on stage today was really amazing, I'm still replaying it.
【34L】
GC is something you can never get enough of, and I'd guess you'll still be reminiscing about it at this time tomorrow...
【35L】
This is such a delicious and unforgettable combination (so delicious!)
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Author's note: Happy New Year!!! May everyone have great wealth and good fortune in the new year!
I saw today that my brother really did buy a new luxury house in Cheongdam-dong, hahaha!
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