Chapter 88 MAMA Part 2 (27,000 words) 《Cold》...
"The 2024 MAMA Best Vocal Group award belongs to—"
"Lumera!"
The melody of "Wildfire" played in the audience, making them want to jump up and dance. Looking up, the director gave Lumera a frontal shot, clearly capturing the seven girls who stood up to receive their awards and the one who voluntarily moved to the second row.
That person's boyfriend was still laughing and clapping like a seal, standing up earlier than a bunch of idols nearby.
Fans immediately screamed, secretly mocking Kwon Ji-yong for acting like he had no money to burn.
Oppa! This is an awards ceremony! Can't you be a little more reserved?!
Jiang Tinghan quickly caught up with her teammates. She wondered how many videos of her walking onto the stage would be edited together to show her perfect timing. Only after her teammates had finished speaking did she finally speak, holding the microphone at the very end:
"For us Lumera, we always want to improve and win the next award, so we are very happy that MAMA gave us this award. Thank you to the organizers and fans for recognizing us. Arigato."
To fit the occasion, she even said a sentence in Japanese, her gaze sweeping across the faces of the fans in the audience, and then casually glancing at Kwon Ji-yong in the guest seats, who brazenly took out his phone and was taking pictures of her.
It's hard not to laugh.
Jiang Tinghan held back, but added a sentence in Chinese: "I'm really happy today, thank you everyone."
Many fans who had traveled from afar cheered instantly, giving Jiang Tinghan the most enthusiastic support.
They understand! She's happy to receive the award, happy to perform with GD, and even happier to have her fans and GD together witnessing her receive the award, right?
When Jiang Tinghan stepped down from the podium, Kwon Ji-yong had already put away his phone, pretending that he had just watched the awards ceremony normally.
After receiving her award, she was about to go backstage to change her clothes, but since she still had some time, Jiang Tinghan lingered at the entrance for a while.
I immediately saw a 36-year-old kid playing with the MAMA light stick. He accidentally dropped it, and the idols around him were laughing. They wanted to help him pick it up but didn't dare.
Seeing the scene, which resembled a Chaplin silent film, Jiang Tinghan wanted to turn around and leave immediately, feeling somewhat fortunate that she hadn't sat next to Quan Zhilong.
But it seems a bit pitiful that they have to pick them up themselves.
Kwon Ji-yong was also going through a tough time. Not long after the skit ended, his award-winning short film was played on the big screen.
Jiang Tinghan received the award first, and then it was his turn.
Was it intentional or accidental on the part of the organizers?
When he looked up, a huge "Revolutionary" came into view. With no familiar faces around, he became even more shy and couldn't help but lower his head. When he looked up again, there was a clear "One of a kind," "Celebrity among celebrities," "Contemporary legend," "World-shaking"—one exaggerated word after another popped up, making Kwon Ji-yong completely afraid to raise his head.
"I am honored to present this award, the 2024 MAMA Awards Music Vision of the Year, to—"
"G-Dragon! Congratulations!"
Kwon Ji-yong stood up, bowed at a 90-degree angle, and waved his light stick to match the atmosphere. He still looked humble, polite, and handsome. However, he foolishly took the light stick with him onto the podium.
The fans kept laughing, and Jiang Tinghan got one step closer to the backstage area.
This man is truly an extraordinary individual who can make everyone laugh with his humor while entertaining himself.
Kwon Ji-yong greeted him in Japanese: "Sasbury (Long time no see)".
She then switched to Korean and said, "Long time no see, MAMA."
This line is the opening line of G-Dragon's famous diss performance at MAMA in 2014.
Fans who got it laughed and cheered enthusiastically, enjoying the spectacle.
Although he still had eight hundred little gestures on stage, Kwon Ji-yong's words were not as gentle as they seemed: "It's as if they prepared a grand award for me, and to avoid causing controversy, they gave me this award, which is why I received this meaningful award."
[Hahaha, my Long really hasn't forgotten his original intentions! I knew he was going to call back!]
[You're so good at being sarcastic!]
[kkkk made that famous "pork-sharing" comment again. I never thought I'd win an award for it.]
[A new visionary award has been created for GD, and it seems even GD himself is a little overwhelmed.]
But I still have to say well done, making sure GD could see Coldy receiving his award from the audience.
According to my friend who was there, GD was filming Coldy the whole time while he was receiving his award.
[Oh?! You actually filmed this great stuff! GDxi, don't keep it to yourself, share it with us!]
[KKK probably wasn't thinking, "Look, my girlfriend is so amazing," while filming, right?]
The order in which these awards were presented is blatantly obvious; they're clearly trying to ride the coattails of the GC hype.
But you really did manage to get a free ride!
"Today is a very meaningful day for me and my team. We first stepped onto the MAMA stage in 2007, and it's my first time back on stage in seven years. I've been with MAMA for 17 years." Kwon Ji-yong spoke slowly, his voice low and thoughtful, still somewhat unaccustomed to receiving an award.
He then changed the subject, saying, "This year also marked the first time in many years that I've experienced collaborating on stage with outstanding artists outside of our own group—"
Before he could even finish speaking, the fans reacted enthusiastically, screaming wildly.
Kwon Ji-yong smiled and continued, "It's a very unforgettable memory. Thank you, MAMA, for giving me this opportunity."
"On this significant day, I hope to create wonderful memories. There are so many people I want to thank: Hyunseok hyung, YG family, and the new WK1 family members. I am able to return home in triumph. I am grateful to see the yellow support lights still waving for me. Thank you for still waving them. Thank you so much, VIPs."
"And Ms. Coldy, who worked with me and gave me a lot of help."
"Although I don't know if this is an award I can only win once, it will come again next year." In the end, he still spoke in a sarcastic tone while striking a shy pose, leaving a promise to his fans with such a contrasting expression.
Kwon Ji-yong was deeply moved as he looked at the fans gathered below the stage, forming a sea of stars. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Jiang Tinghan in a dark corner, looking up at him just like she did at the Sun concert.
Even without a strong expression, and even though the award might not be very prestigious, Kwon Ji-yong's heart instantly burst into flames.
This is what it feels like to have someone accompany him, support him, and always love him.
He will absolutely love this person for the rest of his life.
The barrage of comments has exploded for who knows how many times tonight, scrolling through them at breakneck speed like a river bursting its banks.
"And Ms. Coldy, who collaborated with me and gave me a lot of help~" Oh dear, why does she sound like an ordinary colleague?
[It's just a matter of using job titles when working]
This distance actually makes things more ambiguous.
[Where's the distance? Why mention Coldy twice in an acceptance speech? "A truly unforgettable memory," bro, you're making it sound quite sentimental.]
[Tsk tsk tsk, that's quite a choice of words, "unforgettable." Are you still reliving that performance?]
What are you reminiscing about? Do you miss Coldy's head pat?
[That's a lot! Coldy was practically dancing around him the whole time!]
[Didn't Coldy dance with other male guests on a variety show before? I'm guessing GD was jealous, so he designed such a hot stage?]
[kkk Surely not, GD wouldn't take a small interaction seriously. It's just a variety show appearance; it poses no threat to him whatsoever.]
[Actually, it was mentioned three times; Coldy is also part of the WK1 family~]
[Coldy is everywhere! I'm truly impressed by your enthusiastic endorsement of Coldy!]
[Details of the assistance provided, including specific assistance provided]
[Helped him resolve a major life event related to happiness]
[Hahaha, that's absolutely right! This is incredibly helpful!]
[My brother, seriously, I'm going to cry. He actually thanked YG and Yang Hyun-suk. Haven't those two caused you enough trouble?]
[An absolutely amazing all-inclusive service for those who love nostalgia]
It's okay, anyway, my dragon isn't at YG anymore. He's always been such a saintly father, let the kid say what he wants.
WK1 probably didn't secretly drop any pearls, did they? The money tree actually thanked its former employer first.
[WK1 is rolling in money. GD's 17-minute performance at MAMA has already trended on countless platforms. This couple is going to dominate Korean trends. WK1 is making a killing from traffic.]
WK1 will earn much more than that tonight, because—Lumera is going to perform!
Kwon Ji-yong was supposed to leave the stage after receiving his award, but he wouldn't! How could he miss his darling girlfriend's performance!
So he stayed in the guest area a little longer, but changed his seat and was surrounded by the Seventeen kids.
Seeing that the other team was incomplete and the place wasn't very spacious, he initially thought he had mistakenly sat in someone else's seat, like he had done with the EXO team before. But he figured that probably wasn't the case, since the staff had brought him here.
Kwon Soon-young noticed Kwon Ji-yong tilting his head and looking at them, as if he were silently counting heads, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Some of you went to the restroom."
Kwon Ji-yong understood: "You need three people to go to the restroom?"
Upon hearing him speak, a group of juniors rushed over, especially several Bigbang members who enthusiastically supported him.
Boo Seungkwan was surprised and delighted: "Senior, how do you even know this?"
This is a joke they made about when they were trainees on a variety show before. Because there were so many of them, they needed to gather three people to go to the bathroom.
Kwon Ji-yong's response was vague: "I've seen it before."
After watching Jiang Tinghan's episode of "Knowing Bros," he felt deeply challenged and felt it was necessary to know himself and his enemy. So he watched several episodes, including a classic SVT special.
After watching it, he only ate a few more meals, without any progress. Jiang Tinghan didn't know about this yet. If he did, he would probably tease him again. Even if he was ridiculed, Quan Zhilong could only walk away sullenly.
But today he can stand up straight. Everyone will remember his close dance with Jiang Tinghan at MAMA. He won!
"The senior's performance just now was absolutely amazing; we were all stunned in the audience."
"Vests, especially when Taeyang and Daesung came out, I was so excited! Bigbang is back."
"GD's aura is so powerful, I'm so shocked I don't dare to speak."
"I never thought I'd hear 'Fantastic Baby' and 'Bangbangbang' again in 2024. The new songs have a very Bigbang vibe. All in all, they're amazing."
Soon, a cacophony of excited and enthusiastic praise came from all directions. Kwon Ji-yong's face, which had finally regained its composure, turned red in an instant. He didn't know what to say for a moment and could only regret sitting there.
I feel much better being alone than being surrounded by enthusiastic fans.
He chatted with the younger performers for a few minutes, and then the next performance began. Everyone was very respectful of the performance, so the small talk quickly subsided.
Kwon Ji-yong breathed a sigh of relief, watched the performance quietly, a nearby group went up to receive an award, and then the stage went dark again.
The large central screen displays an ice-blue color, with white pixels sliding down from top to bottom, resembling towering icebergs and drizzling snow, instantly evoking a sense of coldness.
A snowflake icon suddenly appeared, covering most of the screen like a spider web. A slender hand suddenly tore the screen apart like a piece of paper and tightly gripped the snowflake in its hand.
The special effects on this hand are very realistic, with veins and fine hairs clearly visible. The most eye-catching feature is the jet-black "C" on the tiger's mouth.
The fans below the stage instantly erupted in excited screams, as if boiling water had been poured into the air. Everyone could recognize which element belonged to whom!
Online viewers went even further, seeing the performance title directly: 【Cold + Wildfire + Spring Awakening + Waves – Coldy & Lumera】
[Ahhh, I'm so excited! It's here! It's here! It's here!]
[A year-end without Lumera is incomplete! That woman with the last name C is coming!!!]
[These girls are about to wreak havoc again!]
【"Cold"? I've never heard of this song before. At first glance, I thought it was the singer's name. Now it seems like it's a new song by Coldy?】
[Isn't this just like the title track? Another new song premiere? What makes MAMA so special? GD's "Power," "HSH," and "Snow Nails" are all new songs, and Coldy is doing it too??? This is such a huge extravagance!!!]
I only just realized that the word "COLD" itself contains both "C" and "D," and it even happens to start with "C" and end with "D."
[Morako? It really is! It's hard not to suspect that this is a love letter written to himself, and also to GD.]
I've always admired GC fans' ability to uncover hidden clues.
[Not MAMA? The "C" on the tiger's mouth? ??? This position? Is this implying I'll eat GD's tiger's mouth tattoo? I feel like my fellow fans are really powerful.]
Maybe it was Coldy who requested it.
【Aww, that makes me even happier!】
Wow, these special effects are amazing! This is definitely going to be a big production!!!
A strong wind blew, and her dreamy blue-purple hair fluttered like willow catkins. The lights illuminated her breathtakingly beautiful face.
Jiang Tinghan wore black half-lined eyeliner with a touch of smoky eye, and her overall makeup was light and sheer. She half-bitten her lip, revealing her white teeth, making her look both innocent and alluring.
The deep blue satin halter top contrasted sharply with her pale skin, revealing her beautiful collarbones and shoulder lines. An elegant teardrop-shaped cutout at the chest hinted at a restrained sexiness. Two delicate ribbons were tied around her slender waist, which was almost concave on both sides, and wrapped into a bow shape at her small waist. The ends swayed as she walked, like two nimble tails, tickling the heart.
A slightly puffy short skirt made her legs look even thinner and longer, and her waist-to-leg ratio was astonishing. There was a beauty that combined fragility and tension, a pure yet alluring charm, and a seductive allure hidden within her aloofness.
When Kwon Ji-yong saw this look, he gasped slightly, and his heart skipped a beat.
His love for Jiang Tinghan's soul didn't stop him from liking his girlfriend's appearance; she was so beautiful that his heart and eyes were filled with her, and all stage equipment and noise were automatically blocked out of his mind.
[So beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful!!! Absolutely a noble cat! A magnificent cat sculpture...]
Coldy standing there perfectly embodies the word "idol." Her face is so stunning that I'm still amazed every time I see it, even after looking at it for so long.
【Ahhh, sister, who are you trying to seduce with that expression?!】
My dream girl spirit is about to ignite again! She's so beautiful I could die! Why did you find a boyfriend so early, sister?!
I don't know if my brother-in-law was charmed, but I was definitely bewitched first.
Send money to Coldy's stylist! Give her a chicken leg! It feels like my sister never wears anything ugly.
[Another amazing makeup look! Coldy, how many more surprises are you going to give me tonight?!]
[She's a perfect clothes hanger! All three of her makeup and styling looks today are gorgeous, each with its own unique style!]
Jiang Tinghan casually glanced at the camera, like a noble cat lazily looking at the humans who were infatuated with her, which caused countless people to scream with infatuation.
The moment the microphone was raised, a melodious tune, like the tinkling of wind chimes and flowing water, flowed out, clear and soothing, but with a touch of dreamlike quality due to the music box's sound effects.
The background music consisted of two spoken lines mixed with the sound of wind and snow, accompanied by a rhythmic dance that was already hitting the audience's sweet spot: "Yesterday, the first snow fell."
(Yesterday, the first snow fell.)
"Today...I'm still lonely."
(Today, I am still alone.)
She was singing, but with a strong narrative quality, like reciting poetry:
"The money in my pocket melted away like ice cream."
"The noisy waves kept clamoring in my ears."
"When I close my eyes, it's tomorrow morning's first draft."
"Tossing and turning at night, it never gets enough sleep."
"Passion and dreams are teetering on the brink of collapse in this cold winter."
Yesterday, the first snow fell.
Today, I meet you.
"You say you hate cold air, but love the cold, the fog on the windowpane painting, C and O and L and D, Cherish Our Lovely Destiny."
This sentence has a strong rhythm, and the tone gradually rises, turning into a very pleasant falsetto that is extremely comfortable to listen to. Jiang Tinghan then added a vibrato at the end, as if the ears were being cleansed by clear, flowing water.
The fans were secretly swooning while praising their unnie's amazing singing.
"My breath was frozen in the sub-zero air, the world was so quiet, and my heartbeat was so clear."
"The aroma of the kitchen, the overly sweet coffee, the indistinct whispers, the overlapping figures."
Yesterday, the first snow fell.
Today, I fell in love with you.
When Jiang Tinghan sang this part, her gaze was unfocused, without any specific target, as if she only had the thought of capturing the camera. Her dance movements were also quite light and gentle. First, she hugged herself, and then opened her arms to imitate the posture of falling snow.
The most striking feeling the entire stage evoked was one of ethereal beauty.
The melody is cold, but the listening experience goes from heavy snow to the snow stopping, and then to the melting of ice and snow and the blooming of spring flowers.
Although Kwon Ji-yong never said anything like "cherish our beautiful destiny," he still seamlessly immersed himself in the lyrics, which gradually built up the sense of romance, and the phrase "the aroma of the kitchen" made his thoughts seem to drift back to the winter of 2022.
At that time, they hadn't officially started dating. Jiang Tinghan came to his old mansion worth 1.8 billion yuan for the first time and cooked him a meal. It snowed while they were in the kitchen, but after they finished eating and discussing "7 Hours", the snow stopped.
Kwon Ji-yong was surprised to find that even though two whole years had passed, he still remembered every single detail from back then.
The lyrics certainly touched his heart, as did the styling, which captivated him during the performance. However, he was more concerned that Jiang Tinghan seemed to be dressed a little too scantily.
It seems to be a recurring issue. Every time I watch Jiang Tinghan perform from the audience, it's winter. Watching her wear one beautiful costume after another, I worry again and again whether she'll get cold or sick. It's like a cycle. Maybe it's because of a fever I had during the audition that made him a bit paranoid. But then I think, he's Jiang Tinghan's boyfriend, how could he not worry?
For a moment, my feelings were a jumbled mess, but all my reactions stemmed from love.
Fortunately, he stayed and saw the stage with his own eyes.
The idols nearby were also listening quietly to the song. As they listened, they were moved and couldn't help but glance at GDxi.
They've fallen in love, so there can't be anyone else but GDxi, right?
The fans did the same, glancing between Coldy on stage and GD in the audience, their eyes suddenly becoming very busy.
[Okay, fine, I'll ship them, okay? I'll ship them! I'll ship them! You two really do nothing but shower each other with sweetness!]
[GD must be secretly thrilled watching from the audience]
GD is a true winner in life tonight! Not only did he have a collaboration stage with Coldy, but he also got to hear Coldy sing a love song to him on stage.
[She confessed her feelings for him in the song of the same name—good news! Coldy really loves him!]
[Won't this song become a banned song if we break up?]
[Pshaw, who breaks up? Our GC's relationship is so good that they'd hold each other's hands tightly even if the world ended, okay?]
Coldy is unbeatable when it comes to writing love songs! There's no musical style that a couple can't create!
[I absolutely love this C, O, L, D followed by "Cherish Our Lovely Destiny" line! It seems like G-Dr really likes deconstructing his own name like this. Was there a similar line in "Always Me" using "COLDY"? G-Dr wouldn't actually have said that, would he? Who wouldn't be moved?!]
Whether they said it or not, this is a sweet moment personally given by the person involved, and I'm already so obsessed I'm oblivious to the world around me.
It's true, young couples often share striking similarities. GD likes the phrase "G to the D," while Coldy likes to break down letters into words and combine them into complete sentences. They're even finding all sorts of creative ways to use their names!
[I'm absolutely smitten by the three "Yesterday" and "Today" paragraphs! The first sentence is a constant repetition, while the second sentence keeps changing, like a short film where the emotions build layer by layer. Coldy, you're such a great writer!]
[Furthermore, combining the song title with the "Y" in the first "Yesterday" spells "Coldy," which becomes her own name. Also, I don't know if it's a coincidence, but GD has a song called "Today."]
[What?! Really?! This isn't just writing lyrics, it's playing with lyrics! It feels like it's so easy for my sister to slip in her own personal opinions.]
[kkk "Money in your pocket melts like ice cream" is a famous quote by Chekhov, right? You're a master of paraphrasing famous quotes.]
The "noisy clamor" likely refers to media rumors and attacks from anti-fans, while the "first draft" probably refers to the song being written. This passage describes the unnie's state of being under a lot of pressure and having trouble sleeping, and then she met "you." Logically, it must be that "you" pulled her out of her anxiety and gave her affirmation, right? After all, everyone says they like "Cold," so what kind of redemption plot is this?
[Just reading the lyrics is enough to imagine a romantic drama; it's so vivid! The "smell of the kitchen, overly sweet coffee, intertwined figures"—these small, intimate details of love also evoke a feeling of warmth in winter. I love it!]
[Unnie, you're actually a K-pop poet, aren't you? Your lyrics always seem so poetic.]
It felt like I witnessed a beautiful first snowfall...
A new winter anthem has been born! Even the name "Cold" seems to have been created for winter!
As the chorus arrives, a burst of heat erupts from the cool and serene atmosphere. Jiang Tinghan's singing is like a warm current flowing beneath the ice, deep and powerful.
"They say I'm Cold, Cold, Snowy Street."
"But you said I am a warm miracle, your hands melt everything."
"We are like butterflies that depend on body heat."
"Embrace each other even more warmly in the cold wind."
"It's so cold outside."
"But your eyes are my sun."
(Outside it's freezing cold, but your eyes are my sun.)
"It's so cold outside."
"But your arms are my Coda."
(Outside it's freezing cold, but your embrace is my final chapter.)
Her long eyelashes trembled, and the ribbons behind her swayed with each step she took. Combined with her beautiful hair color, she resembled a butterfly about to take flight.
Yesterday, the first snow fell.
Today, my heart beats for this glorious, darling winter.
The combination of "glorious" and "darling" forms "GD," and his good English skills allow him to understand Jiang Tinghan's confession to him immediately.
Jiang Tinghan kept it hidden for so long, just for this moment of surprise?
Well, he was genuinely surprised!
Kwon Ji-yong could no longer remain calm. He was ready to give up. What's wrong with him smiling a little? He had been smiling ever since Jiang Tinghan sang the first line, and now his face was starting to hurt.
He could only shake the two light sticks he had been fiddling with, feeling that he hadn't prepared enough. He should have gotten a Lumera light stick; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to show his support for Coldy.
When the song ended, the brother-in-law was happy, the fans were happy, but what followed was sourness, so sour it was bubbling.
[Jealousy...jealousy...unnie, please don't be so good to him (tears) What are we going to do?]
Seeing "Coda" shows that Unnie still cares about us.
[kkk It turns out there's a fan element to this story too. Coda stayed, but Lumina has to leave.]
Regardless, this song "Cold" was actually written for us Codas, right?
[Exactly! The support of the fans is one of the biggest reasons why Coldy has been able to persevere. Actually, this redemption story was co-starred by Coda and Coldy.]
[KKK is no good, how can they just abandon us Lumina? Group fans also want a piece of the pie!]
Okay, okay, this song is for everyone, except for that man.
Even though the lyrics mention "glorious, darling" and "GD," it's just a coincidence. It definitely wasn't intentional on the part of the unnie! It's definitely not a love letter to GD! It's definitely not a confession to GD in every line! The lyrics certainly don't describe their daily interactions; it's just a coincidence! Really!
[Hahahaha, that's true. It definitely didn't start with the "Y" from "Coldy" and end with "GD." It was just a coincidence.]
[Thanks for the interpretation, I'm totally hooked again!]
Why are there so many people involved in the lyrics about the sun?
[If you insist on saying that, there's always Winter. A stage name that's too common is more likely to appear in other people's love stories.]
[Unnie, please don't do this! We're here for pure love, how rude of you! We're all in pure love! (sounding loudly)]
The last couple who said this have already married someone other than their romantic partner and have children.
[The second batter came, the second batter got hurt again, the second batter left, jjxx, you've done so many bad things!]
Anyway, we at GC don't do that (firmly). We don't accept bad endings, thank you. We at GC only accept happy endings.
[Exactly, didn't you see the lyrics say to "cherish your beautiful destiny"? Hehe, holding hands with GD must feel especially warm and reassuring. It's like she's still thinking about holding hands in the lyrics.]
[I feel that her makeup, styling, and dance perfectly embody the image of "passionate butterfly," who wouldn't love it! My heart is pounding for Coldy, and I'm guessing GD's heart rate is even higher!]
[Seriously, I really love these lyrics, they're so romantic! Especially the last line, "My heart beats for winter," which means I've fallen in love with winter? Because I've fallen in love with you, I've fallen in love with winter! It feels like the beginning is what a girl says to a boy, but the last line is like a boy confessing his love in reverse!]
[And this description of "dazzling and dear," wow, what kind of winter is this, and what kind of "dazzling and dear" "GD" makes unnie love him so much and can't bear to forget him?]
[Although I don't know exactly when GC started dating, those months were winter, and my sister is commemorating her first love here. This first snowfall was so meaningful; it directly inspired a divine song.]
Oh no, I still feel like "Always You" is better. This song is the best in my heart.
It's okay, everyone has their own interpretation of Harry Potter. I think "Always You" is too heartbreaking, I cry every time I listen to it. This song is just right, it's super relaxing and healing, it feels like it has stitched up all my heartbreak. But you're really strange, sis, the song is called "Always You" but it's so sad, while the song is called "Cold" but it's so warm. It's like you're luring people in to kill them.
[Isn't kkk Hamlet? I initially clicked on "Always You" because of its title, which sounds like a sweet song brimming with a sense of destiny. Although that's what got me into the fandom, and it certainly has a strong sense of destiny, where's the sweetness?!]
[The sweetness lies in the singer's real-life life! I absolutely love all the English parts of this song! It's just that after watching "Snow Nails," I developed a bit of a psychological aversion to words like "eys" and "arms," which made me feel like I was being dismembered.]
[Hahaha, look at the "good deeds" you GCs have done! Even a sweet little song meant to warm the winter sun has become something chilling upon closer inspection.]
Listening to "Snow Nails" followed by "Cold" in winter is truly delightful. After listening to the first one, I felt a chill run through me, but after listening to the second one, I felt completely revived. It turns out that GC really does offer a one-stop service.
You are the ones who make me cry, you are the ones who make me laugh, you are the ones who chill my heart, and you are the ones who warm my heart. Following GC, I experienced eight hundred different emotions in a single day!
The director also cleverly cut to a reaction shot for G-Dragon, allowing online viewers to see his reaction as well.
Needless to say, it's obvious at a glance.
If Kwon Ji-yong opens his mouth, he'll probably drool!
Ahhhhh, seeing that you still love me so much makes me feel at ease.
[His act of staying to watch the performance is already so adorable!]
[Next time there's a poll about people obsessed with romance, we absolutely have to make sure our oppa gets selected! If GD is second, no one dares to claim first!]
[Director, although your camera work today was still questionable, I'll forgive you for this one shot!]
[Oppa is acting like me, and this is exactly how I look right now. I'm watching intently, completely mesmerized, just staring blankly.]
Not that love-obsessed.
[It feels like Oppa wants to rush onto the stage and propose to Coldy Unnie right now; MAMA instantly turned into a wedding scene.]
Be more confident, and remove "like" from your description.
To get the fans excited, "Cold" alone isn't enough, so—"Wildfire" is here!
Jiang Tinghan wore a classic fur coat, but this time it was black and relatively short, only reaching her upper body. As soon as she put it on, her domineering aura was automatically revealed.
Even though her clothes made her movements a bit awkward, and even though she moved to the edge of the stage, it didn't stop her from firmly attracting the audience's attention.
She brushed her bangs back, revealing a smooth forehead, and her voice was wild as soon as it came out, as if the gentleness of the song she had just sung was just a mask.
The resounding phrase "I am my own wildfire" conveyed a powerful and awe-inspiring message. The moment the word "fire" was uttered, the device in front of them burst forth with intense flames, and the fans screamed so loudly they felt like they were going to lose their voices.
The dance in "Wildfire" remains as unforgettable as ever, and Coldy's gaze is always sharp and unstoppable in every performance.
In their next song, "Startled Spring," Lumera had a new trick up their sleeve, incorporating braided three-strand braids into the dance. By the final group dance segment, everyone had an extra little braid on one side, swinging back and forth in a very playful way, like fragrant gardenias. But looking at the intensity of their dance, it was clear that these weren't gardenias, but thorns!
With a final, synchronized wave of their hands, the stage fell silent for a second. Then, they instantly raised their hands again, and the spotlights shone brightly, like twinkling stars.
For Lumera fans, an unforgettable night begins with the song "Waves"!
The shouts, cheers, flashing blue and white lights from the audience, and all the glory—all belong to Lumera!!!
This has become a huge celebration, even sparking a massive sing-along like "Fantastic Baby" and "Bang Bang Bang".
[Tonight's MAMA was absolutely fantastic! It felt like the most worthwhile MAMA I've had in recent years!]
[Our "No Inspection" team member, Xiao Lu, is just awesome! Her microphone usage rate is off the charts!]
[Sing loud, little deer! Lumina will always be with you~ You can even hear her breathing clearly, no doubt about her live singing!]
[Coldy, wearing a fur coat, has to greet everyone who comes by saying "Welcome, Your Majesty the Queen!" Sister, you're so fierce, my legs are a little weak, I need a kiss to feel better.]
[Queue up, queue up, I want a kiss too!]
[+1! Registration is open! I want to kiss you forever!]
[All of you are going to be on GD's assassination list]
That's good, now I can ask GD if he can give me Coldy's contact information.
Don't just drink alcohol, eat more peanuts!
[Coldy is a complete stamina monster... He already gave it his all in the "Snow Nails" performance, and then he had to do four consecutive jumps. And the dance for "Waves" at the end was still so powerful. His status today is something our Xiaohan has worked hard for bit by bit.]
[Enough said, they're amazing! Every song is amazing!]
[They turned this into a concert for the girls, they said]
[I'm a fan of another artist, and these three songs by Lumera are all on my playlist (facepalm) (facepalm)]
[That's normal. Lu Han gains fans through his work; every song he sings is a masterpiece.]
I bet you'll add the first song to your playlist soon, it's amazing, right?
[You know me so well! I'm already waiting for the music to be released; it's so beautiful it'll bring tears to my eyes!]
[Luhan's style changes are terrifying, from gentle and ethereal to domineering and wild, then to deep affection and a strong sense of redemption, and finally to positive, confident and flamboyant. I acknowledge Lumera's position as the world's number one girl group.]
[You can't deny it, her talent is undeniable. Aside from Lu Han, I'd like to ask if any of the other girl groups at MAMA had a singing rate of over 50%? Some were completely silent, while others were comedic geniuses, which made Lu Han even more pleasing to the eye.]
[After listening, I only vaguely remember the kid. Ugh, I was really looking forward to having a collaboration with the kid on stage, and I even voted for him! But he beat me to it.]
There's no way around it, who can beat GD in this aspect? Someone's about to assert their dominance!
No, no, if I collaborate with anyone else, I won't be able to hear "Snow Nails" anymore. If I don't hear "Snow Nails" today, I want the whole world to perish with me!
Is the choreographer a genius? This hair-braiding finger dance is so cleverly integrated, and they can even style their own hair on stage. My unnies are simply a group of beautiful forest fairies! The way they swing their braids is as graceful as a deer.
[Lumera! Lumera! Lumera! Shine across the world! You illuminated an entire era with your light! You did it!]
The last comment in the live chat seemed both prophetic and inevitable.
In the end, Lumera won the MAMA Artist of the Year award!
Lumera won numerous awards at this year's MAMA. After showing a montage of stage performances and songs, Lumera's final award-winning video also featured Jiang Tinghan's solo performance of "Always Me".
The line, "In the hall of awards ceremonies, who is the protagonist under the spotlight? Who? Always me!" became the finishing touch, and it was quite fitting.
Acceptance speeches invariably consist of phrases like "We will work hard," "Thank you everyone," and "I'm very touched by your support."
After much deliberation, Jiang Tinghan added at the end, "Thank you to senior GD who has always been so kind to me."
Neither of them gave each other a specific "lover" status in their acceptance speeches, but simply mentioning each other's names was enough to excite the fans. The feeling of watching the awards ceremony was "perfect". All the points that people had expected to see before today were fulfilled by the two of them, and there were even more unexpected surprises!
They'll meticulously collect and polish both a 17-minute and a 15-minute stage video until it's worn smooth!
The GC Chronicle includes the unforgettable date of November 23, 2024, and comments: "Not seeing the two performers at MAMA would be a huge loss for every GC fan! It's a must-read for GC fans; you'll regret it if you don't watch it!"
One MAMA performance kept GC trending until the next day, gaining countless fans. Many who saw Lumera's performance became fans of Coldy, as did those who saw G-Dragon and Bigbang's performances. The latter group even lamented, "I've passed through GD's world so many times, how come I never fell in love with him!"
After watching "Snow Nails," both groups ended up at the same conclusion: no one could resist screaming with excitement when they saw the two actors' intimate dance.
"So good! Absolutely amazing! If you don't ship this, you're not Chinese/Korean/American/Japanese... basically, if you don't ship this, you're not a human being!!!"
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Author's Note: Erbang is someone who's involved in both anime/manga and K-pop.
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