Chapter 130 MAMA (Part 2) Forums | Album of the Year...
"Crazy Kingdom" is a well-known song dedicated to haters and unscrupulous media, and there are quite a few songs with this theme in Coldy's solo works.
From "Self-Eater" to "Always Me" and then to "Crazy Kingdom," each one resonates with the audience because keyboard warriors and the media that feed on human suffering are always persistent. Even whether or not someone donates, and how much they donate, can become weapons for some haters to slander them. The cliché of "running out of ideas" has never stopped.
Fans absolutely love this type of song; it sounds incredibly cool!
On stage, Jiang Tinghan still sported a black and white look. She wore a black, fitted, Hepburn-inspired short dress, her slender legs disappearing into dark blue leather boots. A belt made of blue ribbon and gold rings cinched her waist, and a fluffy white vest wrapped around her slender shoulders and neck like a fox's tail. A wide, black hat tilted at an angle covered half her face, with two delicate bauhinia flowers adorning the brim. Combined with her red lips, she looked fresh yet radiant. Her long hair seemed to be hidden inside the hat, giving her a clean and neat appearance. She resembled a noble and refined aristocratic lady from a Western classic, maintaining that solemnity while adding a touch of playfulness with the fluffy vest on her shoulders.
Holding the black microphone, she moved her body lightly to the precise rhythm, like a flower blooming with the last vestiges of its life. Her tone was relaxed and effortless, yet her power was by no means weak.
"You're all my favorite broken toys, chipped and full of spite."
"Come join my tea party, it's time to set the world right."
The cookies whisper secrets that your paper hearts can't keep.
With a slight lift of her delicate, pale chin, she revealed eyes as black as swirling vortexes. Her gaze shifted, and a chill seeped into her very bones.
"Ah, so noisy, little mice... Just shut up and eat."
Ugh, it's so noisy, little mice... shut up and eat.
Jiang Tinghan is now so thin that she looks sickly. As she walks out of the white mist, she exudes a kind of madness like a big boss in a horror game, making people feel a chill. This eerie beauty makes the screams from the audience get louder and louder, and the online chat is also going crazy with lightning speed.
【Ahhhh——】
【Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!】
【Wife, why do you look so beautiful? Who gave you permission?!】
Why reward the little mouse? Honey, reward me too! Starting today, I'm going to be Sister Kou's little mouse!
[Is this tea party a trap? If I go, will I never come back, sister?]
[Hey, hey, didn't you see little Alice in front holding that huge axe? How many pieces would you like, sir?]
[Waaaaah, I heard Han Jie's rap again! I really got into her because of her rap, it's so cool it makes me dizzy!]
[My god, is this the goddess of beauty?! The makeup and styling are simply divine, I feel like I'm seeing the Red Queen!]
[More like the White Queen after she's turned evil than the Red Queen; the feeling of a seemingly innocent but actually ruthless madwoman is so strong!]
[Isn't this the final boss in an infinite flow game? It looks like the main characters couldn't kill it even after a hundred episodes, like the Countess from American Horror Story.]
[Great! The Countess is played by Lady Gaga, right? Let me try to get closer to Lady Gaga!]
[We really hit the jackpot!]
[What does this mean? My character, Kou, isn't the villain; she's the absolute protagonist!]
Yes, yes, the Bauhinia flower, the symbol of Hong Kong!
[Hiss—I feel like the sound pickup is terrible, the accompaniment is so loud, it almost drowns out the vocals.]
[MAMA basics, are you itching for a beating again? I remember last year the accompaniment was also incredibly loud, we had to shout to hear it.]
[Because many people were only partially on or not using their microphones, the director might not have switched them off yet.]
[Out of options, bad money drives out good.]
[What's the point of this wide shot? My wife looks so beautiful today, why not cut to a close-up?]
[Next time, support Coldy by directly criticizing MAMA, it's a complete shoddy production... Stop bragging about how many people came! The audience also wants to see how beautiful their idol is and how well they dance, okay?]
[This director was smart when he wanted to ride the wave of GC's popularity, but now he's acting like a pig. What's going on?]
[No solution (vomiting) (vomiting)]
[Isn't this a collaboration track with GC? Will that guy make an appearance?]
[Ahhh, now that you mention it, I'm really looking forward to it! Will there be another GC collaboration stage this year? Anyone who dares to criticize me, I'll immediately stand up for this couple!]
Who dares to criticize us for donating so much money?
[Is GD not in the audience right now? I really want to sneak backstage and see if this guy is ready, and if he'll come!]
Fortunately, there were no backup dancers on this stage except for Coldy, and after the director switched to the audience, he could only switch back to Jiang Tinghan herself.
Jiang Tinghan moved directly close to the camera, almost face to face. Just as the fans were screaming that they were about to kiss him, he suddenly stepped back, took off his hat, and let his long, black hair fall down like a mermaid's tail, seemingly shimmering with light.
"The crow looks very pretty in its hat, but it's too empty inside, and it keeps whistling when the wind blows."
As the accompaniment began, G-Dragon's sharp and disdainful rap started. His wide-brimmed hat obscured his snow-white face, and his beauty, like a woman holding a pipa and half-hidden, briefly amazed the audience for a second. Then, the black hat was thrown away, revealing an even more stunning face.
With a nimble turn, Jiang Tinghan reached out and grabbed the hat. After spinning it around a few times, he pressed the hat against his chest with his slender hand, then flipped it several more times before elegantly putting it back on his head. His pale fingers gripped the brim and twirled it, as if drawing a sharp arc in the air.
She rapped the last few lines of GD's part, and the transition between her voice and Kwon Ji-yong's voice in the background music was only a short breath apart, so smooth that the audience didn't even have time to react.
"My Alice and I are the masters of this mad kingdom, and you are just a speck of dust that can be wiped away."
"88, the prelude to a legend; 818, our chapter that will be sung by millions."
"I'm the Mad Hatter, darling, and your head's already gone."
(I am the Mad Hatter, my dear; your head is already in danger.)
Listen closely, and you'll hear an extra track in the accompaniment—a sweet, slightly tipsy boyish voice, like a chocolate liqueur, echoing throughout the venue, singing: "Iye, zoa, I'm so hot-hot-high."
"I am your destined one, the genie in the lamp. If I am not your destined one, then am I still a stranger?"
"Hey, darling, sweetheart, the lady over there, I'll be yours, be mine, where she is."
It sounded as if Jiang Tinghan was cleverly singing along with him in the accompaniment, responding to the lyrics—"She is here."
These lyrics are from "Chachacha," a collaboration between Kwon Ji-yong and Vince, a producer from a shady production company. Vince was the one who planned to release their collaboration on Kwon Ji-yong's birthday, and he was already getting a double whammy from GC fans and FAM fans at the time.
They didn't release a collaboration track on August 18th, what's the meaning of this?
This section is very similar to the original melody, but it blends well with "Crazy Kingdom". In "Chachacha", it "turns the tide" and "raises the quality of the whole song to a new level", while here it is just right, as if this section was born for this song.
[Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! These two production gods have struck again! I can't believe my ears, right? There should be that little bit of Long singing in "chachacha" in the instrumental track, right?]
[Yes, yes, ahhhhh, this is an arrangement?! How did they even come up with this? It's such an amazing combination! I especially love that part of the lyrics, they're so romantic, and it just happens to overlap with a similarly romantic part in "Crazykingdom"! It's divine!!!]
[No wonder I saw Fox in the title at the beginning! I was so stunned by her look that I forgot to mention it. Turns out they're a married couple! Director, can we rewind? This part was so amazing and so sweet, I want to watch it again!]
[Request the song "The Clock Going in the Opposite Direction"]
[It just so happens to be "Me and My Alice," and it just so happens to be "88, the prelude to a legend," and then another "88 master" appears, with Sister Han singing "daring," and Brother singing "darling, little cutie" in the accompaniment. What does this mean? Is this some kind of show-off?]
[Damn it, he was fawning over fans at the concert, and here he's calling this woman "little cutie" and "darling." He's two-faced. Sister Han, this guy is a scumbag, you can't have him!]
[So sweet! So sweet! So sweet! How can they still be this sweet even when that man isn't on stage? They've really mastered the art of spreading sweetness!]
[Doesn't everyone think this woman's hat-twirling move is incredibly cool? This set of smooth little moves has me completely mesmerized. Coldy, you're really talented. Such a big hat, which is inconvenient for dancing, has become a dance prop. I really want to know what's going on in her head.]
[Choreography, divine! Makeup, divine! Performance, 100% perfect! Can Coldy even see her own face when she wakes up and looks in the mirror? Probably not.]
God has no form!
Even if Jesus came, I would say these two voices are a perfect match. Especially the voice of the 25-year-old Dragon, which matches Sister's voice even better than the previous Dragon's voice. This is because his voice is now more magnetic, but also very warm, while Sister's voice is clearer, but on the cooler side. They are the opposite, and they sound very complementary.
[I can't take it anymore, I'm dying of laughter! Sis, you're so sarcastic! You took that part about her husband and put it in your own song, and it sounds so sophisticated and high-class. Isn't that just blatantly saying that Lao Long was dragged down by this freeloader Vince when he collaborated with him?]
[It's so annoying, so annoying! Why do so many people sing in such a greasy way? R&B and pop don't equal greasy, do they? Long's "Heart Flies" was very listenable before.]
[Heh, it's just a convenient way for fans to save face when criticized harshly, claiming it's R&B art. If you can't appreciate it, you have no taste. I categorize all of this as showing off skills they don't actually possess. Speaking of Vince, I'm really annoyed. My brother threw a birthday party and Big Bang's 19th anniversary, and someone invited him? What's the meaning of that? Dude, we're not even close, are we? My brother was afraid of overshadowing the party, so he didn't even invite his wife, but someone shamelessly invited Big Bang. (eye roll) (eye roll)]
[If my older sister were here, she would have definitely snapped back on the spot. She's a real leader among Gen Z in the workplace!]
[Forget it, I'm going to enjoy this great stage properly, let's not talk about these unlucky things.]
The song "Crazy Kingdom" abruptly ends after the female rap section, "Call me Alice, but my rabbit is carrying an axe, not a pocket watch," with the bridge and outro completely cut off.
After a brief thirty seconds, the lights came on again, the backup dancers came on stage, and the large screens above and to the left and right all turned into falling snow.
Jiang Tinghan was surrounded in the center, her shawl replaced by a long white trench coat, a transparent umbrella held over her shoulder. Under the umbrella, she looked up at the sky, her eyes filled with melancholy, confusion, and helplessness.
The fans were startled for a moment, but quickly realized that the melody of "Wait for Snow" was playing. This winter love song had its first performance, and some emotional fans were so excited that their eyes welled up with tears. Although this song did not achieve the same success as "Cold" and "Crazy Kingdom," it had already become the Top 1 in the hearts of many fans. The combination of Coldy's confused and sad voice and Park Bom's resolute and powerful voice was simply a match made in heaven, producing a heavenly sound.
"On the first chilly night of this year, I leaned against the back of an empty chair, lost in thought."
"In the light of the fire burning alone, your emptiness becomes all the more apparent."
Jiang Tinghan's outfit is like the standard attire of a female lead in a Korean drama. When paired with the lyrics, the atmosphere and sense of immersion are maximized. Fans who have listened to the song hundreds or thousands of times have already started singing along.
Memories are like the bitter aftertaste of tea dissipating as it cools. Don't go, please.
Hurtful words are etched into my memory, and words of longing go unheard. Don't leave me alone, please.
She danced gracefully with the umbrella, her snow-white trench coat billowing as she twirled, like a flowing skirt. The trench coat also looked like a thick layer of snow, and she became a beautiful fairy on the snow.
"The chill of that day when we parted still lingers in the corner of my eye."
"I still love you now."
"Don't say anything you hate, anything you hate, anything you say when you say goodbye...please."
After a silent sigh, the umbrella was folded up and placed in the hands of a backup dancer. Jiang Tinghan gripped the microphone tightly, and the silver ring on her middle finger, studded with a whole circle of small diamonds, reflected a dazzling light in the camera lens, which, in her eyes, seemed like the soft falling snow.
“Woo—” The chanting sounded like a choir, like clear and holy water washing over the soul. Her singing gradually grew louder from a soft murmur, conveying a deeper affection, like a mouthful of sticky honey that one could not swallow.
Please leave tonight!
"Even if there is only snow, it's like you've come."
"Before this winter fades away, could you give me one more hug..."
"I'm fine with this situation even without you."
"I'm used to watching shows alone and listening to music alone. I won't cry..."
The almost whispered singing slowly stopped, and the microphone was taken away by the backup dancers. Jiang Tinghan lowered her head, as if this could cover up her heart riddled with holes. She raised her arms, circled her hands, tilted her head back, and then turned around and gently pressed her legs, dancing with the backup dancers. Every movement rendered the atmosphere of sadness to the extreme.
Meanwhile, Park Bom's voice suddenly became clear in the accompaniment, like a fierce beam of light piercing through the darkness.
"But it would be nice if it snowed tonight."
"A vast expanse of white, a heavy snowfall, it would be perfect if it snowed..."
"To tell you how much I like you,"
"Just bury it all."
"Just like the day you left."
The emotional progression between the two was extremely natural, and the transition was exceptionally smooth, giving fans goosebumps.
This is the taste!
Tonight was different from yesterday's restraint and solemnity. The idols performed more high-energy songs, with almost every group starting with energetic singing and dancing and hitting high notes. The high notes were not pleasant to hear, and the rapping was chaotic and just shouting. The audience's ears had already been tortured. Suddenly hearing a sad and lyrical song with high notes that were not harsh felt like listening to celestial music and their ears were suddenly cleared.
Some fans from other groups were asking the Coldy fans next to them what song it was, saying they were already ready to add it to their playlists.
Lumina and Coda were both crying and proud; this is how unnie gained fans through live performances!
"I didn't know that waiting could be such a agonizing feeling."
"I didn't know that at first."
"To bury a love, you need a heavy snowfall like this."
After Park Bom's part, Jiang Tinghan picked up the microphone again, and the two voices rang out alternately, creating a dizzying auditory experience that left him speechless, only able to exclaim, "Holy crap, that sounds amazing!"
"Leaving only tomorrow morning's snow,"
"And you, you've become nothing more than a memory."
"That's enough, now."
"...But why are you looking out the window?"
"But you think you'd stand there?"
The high notes of Coldy and Bom combined to take the audience soaring into the sky, a sensation that was both excruciatingly painful and breathtakingly exhilarating.
The heavy singing finally transformed into a soft but cold snowflake, which slowly and gently drifted down from the sky.
"I think I still can't live without you."
[Oh my god, the live arrangement is so good! It's completely different from the digital version. The digital version is perfect for listening to when you're drowning your sorrows in alcohol; it's very calm. But the live version is incredibly powerful and moving.]
[It sounds so good! I cried the moment Park Bom's voice came out. How can these two unnies sing so well?]
[With a dynamic song like "Crazykingdom" and a tranquil one like "Wait for Snow," Coldy is truly versatile; he can handle any song well.]
Looking at it this way, YG has had quite a few collaborations this year; the YG family has reunited with YG!
[YG, stop trying to piggyback on their success! They've treated both of them terribly. I'll forever hate Yang Hyun-suk; he should be in jail by now!]
Is Yang Hyun-suk really harder to catch than a pig? He's been to court so many times and still hasn't gotten in.
[Ahhh, I know the lyrics to "Wait for Snow" are painful, but after hearing it performed live, they hurt even more. These two ladies are going to make me depressed!]
[It's even more heartbreaking when you consider the tragic pasts of both of them. The second generation of queens and the fifth generation of queens... I won't even go into how tragic Park Bom's life was, but my sister looks so thin standing here, it's heartbreaking. Her legs are so thin... She just recovered from her illness and gave us such a perfect performance. Coldy, I will love you forever.]
[Unnie, don't cry, let me cry instead. Unnie, "Wait for Snow" will definitely not be your ending. You must be happy like in "Cold" (crying) (crying)]
I feel like the snow in the lyrics isn't burying love, it's burying me. This song almost made my heart stop beating.
[Haha, on the contrary, my heart was pounding, I was so excited I almost dropped my tablet! That high note was amazing! Her live vocals were so strong, she's the undisputed ACE, personally crowned by MAMA! (Thumbs up) (Thumbs up)]
[I knew winter was Coldy's season! The whole scene unfolds as soon as winter arrives. Last year it was "Snow Nails" and "Cold," this year it's "Wait for Snow." Seriously, don't let my sister get any songs with titles like "snow" or "cold," or her next project will be in trouble. Another god-level stage performance from my sister is born!]
[Actually, all four seasons belong to Coldy. Coachella in spring, Roskilde and Madrid Music Festival in summer, Mid-Autumn Festival in autumn, and MAMA in winter—every year Coldy appears in the public eye is a Coldy year!]
As the last line of the original song ended, the accompaniment continued. Jiang Tinghan on the stage had disappeared, but Park Bom's figure appeared on the big screen.
Park Bom announced a few months ago that she would be suspending all of 2NE1's activities due to health issues. After resting for a few months, she seems to be in better condition. At Jiang Tinghan's request, she recorded this singing video.
After her comeback, she once again faced a lot of criticism regarding her appearance and figure. An ugly male idol can be tolerated and supported because of his talent, but a female idol whose condition has deteriorated due to hormones, plastic surgery, and mental health issues, but whose singing ability is still there, is repeatedly attacked. The naked reality is always frustrating.
Originally, Park Bom didn't want to appear on camera again for a while, but her collaboration with Coldy this year brought her a lot of attention again. Although she only had a feature role, Coldy would give her a portion of the copyright revenue. Park Bom felt she had to repay this kindness, so during the break when Jiang Tinghan was preparing for the next group song, Park Bom's image appeared.
"woo——ha——" The chanting started at zero frames, continuing that heart-wrenching emotion.
"Having endured the pain you brought me, the tears on my cheeks have dried completely—"
"My spring, beautiful flowers, ohh~"
"The cold wind blows, as if melting my heart."
"Spring comes again, will spring come to my heart too?"
The last word "Bom" (spring) is repeated three times. "Bom, Bom, Bom" sounds like a heartbeat, and the pronunciation is like "Bloom," which means the "blooming" of flowers.
This song, "Spring," which Jiang Tinghan once sang in a live stream, brought the original singer back to the ears of fans in this way, bringing a different kind of emotion and making their eyes well up with tears.
The cold winter has passed, and the warm spring has arrived. In the end, Coldy's solo performance concluded in a atmosphere of hope and warmth.
[I really want to cry, sis, do you really want me to cry? I was able to hold it in, but this made me immediately go find tissues. The song really has a powerful effect.]
[The singing was really good. The two songs together are very meaningful. Although it's winter now, my spring will always come. (This is my over-interpretation.) Considering what has happened in the past few days, I think it has a lot of meaning. It's definitely not just something made up.]
[I don't think it's an overinterpretation. I think her performance was making up for regrets. At first, I thought she wanted to collaborate with the male lead or have some idol interaction for "Crazy Kingdom," but it couldn't, so she adapted a romantic part of "Chachacha" and included it. I saw that "Wait for Snow" wasn't on the original program list released a few days ago, so it was probably added after the fire. She's really a very gentle, kind, and dedicated girl.]
Hang in there a little longer, and you'll see vibrant flowers blooming everywhere in spring!
[With such a grand and elaborate stage arrangement, no wonder my sister got sick from exhaustion. And she wasn't worried about being overshadowed at all. Did Long bring Wing along too? This young couple is exactly alike in this respect.]
Park Bom's first solo stage in several years was during Coldy's medley performance; how unlucky!
Following Coldy is truly magical because she always brings so many surprises. Like when she sang "Spring" live, you didn't know she would later collaborate with Park Bom, or that "Spring" would appear in her performance like that. She really loves this song.
[Haha, I really love emo ballads. Both of my title tracks have ballads, "Always You" and "Cold," it's true love! Of course, I prefer rock, though. I'm a very diverse musical taster!]
Kwon Ji-yong was also watching the performance on the small screen backstage. Although the makeup artist told him many times, "Gi-yong, lift your head," he still couldn't help but look at Jiang Tinghan on the screen.
He is a very sentimental person. Looking at his girlfriend on stage, who was full of brokenness, and then at his sister who had changed drastically from before and was still suffering from illness, he felt a lump in his throat and couldn't help but bite his lip.
well……
The makeup artist's words turned into: "G-Dong, don't cry, your makeup will run."
Kwon Ji-yong pouted like a Psyduck, looking somewhat unhappy: "I don't feel like crying."
He participated in the adaptation of "Crazy Kingdom," but he knew nothing about the arrangement of "Wait for Snow." To be able to deliver such an excellent result in such a short time, his listening skills are truly amazing.
Next up, it should be that song, right?
"Thump, thump, thump," crisp footsteps rang out, and Jiang Tinghan reappeared, still wearing that black short skirt. She didn't have time to change her inner layer, but her outer garment had changed again, now a brown leopard print coat. A fluffy brown hood covered her long hair, the color of which was somewhat similar to the Lei Feng hat worn by Kwon Ji-yong. This familiar outfit with a touch of wintery hot girl style seemed to evoke some familiar memories for her fans.
With one hand in her pocket and the other still holding the umbrella, she walked towards the newly appeared piano, raised the umbrella, and gently pressed a few keys with the tip, playing a few off-key notes.
"Dong, dong, dong—" The accompaniment started when the last "dong" came on.
She placed the umbrella beside the piano, sat on the piano bench, and placed her hands on the cold keys.
The fans below suddenly realized what was going on.
Isn't this the call back from the stage performance of "e back to me" during "SW"?
Back then, I was also wearing a leopard-print coat and a big, fluffy hat, and I also used a transparent umbrella and a piano. The only difference was that back then I picked up the umbrella next to the piano, but now I put it down, as if I had completed some kind of closed loop.
Fans felt a pang of nostalgia; it turns out they weren't the only ones reminiscing about "SW," but Coldy was also missing his past self.
But... what song is being played now? Why does it sound so unfamiliar?
During the live stream, the title reappeared; previously it was "Coldy," but now it displayed "Luemra - Forever Love + Tsuru Shin + Featherweight."
[Forever Love? Is it a new song? Is he going to release a new song at MAMA this year? MAMA is really lucky!]
No, I saw that the original singer is X-Japan, so it should be a cover.
Is this another old song with a new arrangement?
OK, got it, Coldy's here with her recommendation!
"I can no longer walk alone."
"The storm of this Era is too sharp."
"Ah, pain should have been a habit by now."
"But right now, Ah can only hold me like this,"
"This heart is soaked with tears."
The lyrics, slightly different after being translated into Korean, were softly sung by Jiang Tinghan, who was focused on the piano. The other seven girls had already walked to the center of the stage, all dressed in black and white outfits, with some other colored items as embellishments, like an ink painting splashed with paint.
Please accept my tears, my heart is on the verge of breaking.
"Forever love forever dream."
"Only the gushing longing, intense and sorrowful, buried all the time."
"Oh, tell me why. All I see is blue in my heart."
"Will you stay with me?"
"Until the storm subsided and passed, all my tears welled up again."
"Forever love forever dream."
"Just stay by my side like this,"
"Embrace my heart, which trembles at dawn."
"When the first rays of dawn shone into the dilapidated house,"
"I want to wipe away all my tears and hold your hand."
The members of Lumera sang sincerely, one line after another, and the beautiful harmonies and the interspersed piano sounds made the song even more touching.
The traditional rock drumbeats have been transformed into a blend of electronic rhythms and live drum kits, the guitar introduction has become clearer, the original screams have been removed, and new vitality has been injected into this old song.
The piano's timbre is ethereal yet cold, seemingly encasing the song in a steel-like shell, but encasing an unchanging, burning heart and tears.
This mournful song seemed to rise in the rainy night, the rain so damp and cold, as if it could extinguish everything, and only human body heat could resist it.
I haven't heard this song before and don't know the meaning of the lyrics, but it feels very sad, yet it also has a powerful and moving quality.
I've heard the original version, and it's completely different from the original song, but it's still pretty good.
This version is very different. The original version is more like an emotional outpouring, with a sense of pain and anxiety about not knowing what lies ahead. This version is more like people hugging each other tightly for warmth in a torrential downpour, giving a feeling that although it is very difficult, they can see a glimmer of hope. Especially the way the song is sung one line after another, it is like a relay to save people who have fallen into the water.
[I saw Coldy playing the piano again! It's been so long! I especially love my sister's piano playing; she has a goddess-like beauty that's unapproachable (sticks out tongue)]
Don't lick my sister! She's so pure today, what if you get her dirty by licking her!
Then I'll lick it clean again.
[You really know how to take advantage!]
I feel the lyrics are very similar to the original. You can check out the translation of the original lyrics. If the previous song might have been something we were overthinking, this song is a song dedicated entirely to the people affected by this disaster.
Oh, and Kou Jie even changed "era" to her group name, and added "Lume" after it. Well, who could refuse an opportunity to be mentioned?
[That's why the band name Lumera is so well chosen; it fits perfectly into a song about seeking light in darkness.]
I've seen it. It's like a cry from the perspective of a victim, pleading for the deceased to stay with them and not leave.
The newly added line, "When the first rays of dawn shine into our ravaged home, I want to wipe away all my tears and hold your hand," almost explicitly states that it reflects the sentiments of survivors, but may also represent the feelings of those who couldn't bear it any longer and joined their departed loved ones.
[Sigh, I'm so afraid of being accused of exploiting the deceased and the disaster, but my sister really put in so much effort. I feel so sad, so sad, so sad. Sisters, please don't sing too well, my heart can't take it.]
[I already said anyone who wants to criticize her should pay ten million first. Changing the stage at the last minute is always a thankless and exhausting task, but she still did it without hesitation, even when she wasn't feeling her usual best. She's done everything she could, what more do you want!]
[(Sobbing) (Sobbing) (Sobbing) I really can't take it anymore. I'm a very emotional person, and I've been worried for days after seeing the news. After watching Sister Han's performance today, my eyes are swollen like walnuts.]
The song title "Forever Love" is also very special. Life is short, but love is eternal. "Forever Dream"—maybe in every dream that the people we miss will still appear in this way.
[Please stop interpreting this, I'm so tired of crying. How can Coldy and Lumera be so kind? They added a new song in just two days, specially prepared for the disaster victims. They donated money and changed the song. They are truly angels, goddesses...]
Being a fan of Coldy and Lumera really makes me feel like my idols are truly worth supporting; they are such wonderful people...
Ah!! I finally understand. No wonder they called for a callback to "E Back to Me." This is what Coldy wanted to express, to shout "E Back to Me" from the perspective of the victims...
Thinking about it this way, the earlier song "Wait for Snow" also says "please don't go" and "please don't leave me alone," so if it's about life and death...
[Actually, the song title "Wait for Snow" is quite meaningful. Isn't the fire just missing a heavy snowfall? That's why the imagery of umbrellas appears repeatedly. These transparent umbrellas can't block the sun, so they can only block snow or rain. They're waiting for just such a rain and snow.]
Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, it all connects! Coldy is amazing!
[I can't take it anymore, I'm getting goosebumps! Coldy's lyrics were absolutely brilliant! If I remember correctly, Lumera only returned to Hannah on the 23rd or 24th, right? It's only been a few days! How come the stage performances are already so meticulous? This girl is terrifying!!!]
Jiang Tinghan stopped what she was doing, stood up, picked up the umbrella, and walked toward her teammates.
"Ah, if only it could all end."
"In this long, endless night—"
"Ah, I have nothing left to lose."
"As long as you're here, that's enough."
As the last sentence fell, she stood in the center, holding up the umbrella.
Then, he tilted the umbrella slightly toward his teammate next to him.
As the song ended, Lumera changed formation and began singing their own song, a refreshing rendition of "Featherweight," which eased the atmosphere and gave the fans a chance to catch their breath.
When the next song started, the fans were stunned.
"I am the wildfire, I am the spring breeze. I am the end of everything, I am the beginning of everything."
"Even in the deep soil and darkness, my heart never stopped beating."
"Don't forget, I can always be reborn."
They checked repeatedly and confirmed that the tune playing was indeed "Crane's Letter," but why were the lyrics being sung as "Wildfire"?
Then, the lyrics returned to normal.
"You've kept a peaceful monster under my pillow."
"It used its teeth to lick and grind my cheeks into a kissable arc."
However, the fans were shocked once again.
What?! It's in Chinese!!!
The show will end after Lumera's performance.
—G-Dragon is about to make his appearance!
Wearing a mink coat and sporting a slicked-back black hairstyle, Kwon Ji-yong slowly ascended onto the stage, reminiscent of his styling and makeup at the MAMA event in Hong Kong ten years ago.
The first song to play was "Drama".
Jiang Tinghan was still backstage, hurriedly changing clothes to prepare for receiving the award, when the words "You always ask me how deep my love for you is" suddenly entered her ears.
"Wow oh!" The teammates who heard Kwon Ji-yong sing Chinese live for the first time all raised their hands and cheered twice.
Jiang Tinghan's lips curled slightly. Although she was distracted by the singing, her hands didn't stop for a moment. She put on the new evening dress, which turned out to be a mint green strapless dress. The fabric pleats on the chest swirled into a green rose, which appeared slightly bluish due to the sheen of the satin.
The original dress was red to match the year-end atmosphere, but the brand Zuhair Murad urgently imported a new dress from mainland China. The jewelry and accessories were from Boucheron, and the white suit in front was from LV. It would be hard not to look expensive with such a combination. Of course, Jiang Tinghan also had to be able to pull off the gorgeous dress and jewelry to make it look good. Her teammates usually receive gifts from brands associated with her, and they also have haute couture provided by the high-end luxury brands they endorse. Otherwise, the group would look too discordant.
After changing her costume, Jiang Tinghan waited for the staff to take them to the idol seats, hoping to catch the end of Kwon Ji-yong's performance. Last time, she was the first to leave the stage to change after the two collaborated, so she didn't get to see the whole thing. This time, she didn't see it either because the two were seated next to each other and the idol seats were canceled.
He was clearly there TT TT
The MAMA rule of not having an idol seat was strictly enforced. After "Untitled" ended, Kwon Ji-yong went down to change his makeup and costume. Lumera was only led out to sit in the guest seats when the last two awards, "Album of the Year" and "Artist of the Year," were about to be presented.
It should now be renamed the "Award Recipient Seats," where sitting down guarantees an award.
Jiang Tinghan looked at the award presenter on stage, her expression seemingly serious, but her mind was already elsewhere.
She was on stage while Kwon Ji-yong was backstage getting ready to go on. Kwon Ji-yong had just finished his performance when she was about to leave the stage. How come they kept missing each other? She could only hear the sounds and didn't even see what the makeup and styling looked like.
o(^｀)o
Since things have come to this, let's think about what to eat tonight.
I really want to treat myself to a hot pot meal.
Will eating hot pot late at night really land me in the hospital again? Probably not...
The winner of the 2025 MAMA Album of the Year award is—
"Lumera Featherweight! Congratulations!"
Jiang Tinghan snapped out of her daze, a smile already spreading across her face before her mind could even process what was happening, and led her teammates onto the stage.
Wearing a long green dress, she seemed to be wearing the vibrant spring itself, radiating vitality while also appearing aloof and distant.
The fans who saw the screen all gasped in surprise.
"hiss--"
This outfit is absolutely gorgeous!
"Hello everyone--"
Jiang Tinghan glanced at his teammates, as if giving an order. The next second, all eight members of Lumera said in unison in Chinese, "We are Lumera!"
"Ohhhh—" The fans in the audience got excited again.
"Lumera!!! Saranghae!!!"
The speakers this time were Putuo Qian, Kong Yanshu, and Yoon Jichae. They rattled off a lot of acceptance speeches, showing just as much excitement as the fans. Yoon Jichae even added a slightly broken Chinese sentence at the end: "Thank you for your support, Luminas!"
Finally, team leader Nim brought it to a close. Jiang Tinghan stepped in front of the microphone, and after a long and arduous performance, she finally smiled and spoke in her native language, which she knew very well: "Next year, we will also strive to stand on this podium."
Then it switched to Korean: "That's all—"
Once again, the group chanted in unison with practiced ease: "Lumera, Khansamida!"
Winning Album of the Year was entirely expected. Lumera's biggest competitor has always been Seventeen, whose album sales are simply terrifying and they keep breaking various records. But this year, poor SVT was directly removed from the MAMA list, and the first place in the Most Popular Male category, which was voted for, was directly taken by Stray Kids, who came in second. The two sides have been fighting fiercely since last night.
So, unsurprisingly, SVT was also removed from the list of nominees for Album of the Year. Although SVT was still nominated for the short film, well... it's a long story. But Lumina was happy. The two groups have a good relationship. Even brothers have to keep clear accounts. They still wanted their older sisters to receive the honor.
The competitor became Stray Kids. Although sales remained high, the competitive pressure on Lumera was much less.
Upon seeing that they had actually won the grand prize, the fans erupted in excited screams. It felt like New Year's Day!
As Jiang Tinghan stepped off the stage, she finally saw Kwon Ji-yong, whom she had been longing to see, and they passed each other by the entrance leading to the idol seats.
Kwon Ji-yong changed into a deep V-neck black suit, with two small braids at the back of his head. His sunglasses were pushed up on his head, making him look noble yet with a touch of nonchalant and effortless wickedness, just like in 2015. The jewelry around his neck was dazzling, but the first thing people would notice was his face. Even the most luxurious jewelry was just an accessory.
Kwon Ji-yong gave her a familiar look, which roughly translates to, "Baby, why are you dressed so scantily?"
Jiang Tinghan glanced at his rapidly approaching low-cut, deep-V dress, pursed her lips, and thought to herself, "This guy is just as good."
Not wanting to be lectured, she quickened her pace, but stopped at the entrance of the passageway and asked the staff member next to her, "Can I watch here for a while?"
The staff nodded repeatedly and gestured for him to proceed.
Kwon Ji-yong had already taken his seat. Although he knew he would win an award, he couldn't help but feel nervous, glancing at the stage and then at the aisle.
Then I saw a lush, dazzling green.
There was another head peeking out, its dark eyes appearing round and round in the dim light, like a stealthy cat.
-----------------------
Author's Note: Meet and Greet... I'd have to start saving money from the beginning of the universe to afford this G-cup.
Dragon is going to Paris again! Hope everything goes well! The arrangement for this year's Paris concert was absolutely amazing!
While I was wondering if Xiaohan's stage performance was too long, I thought about SKZ's performance, which was originally the second one around, and it was really long!!! I was so nervous thinking it was over and my brother was about to come out, then SKZ played a documentary, and then they came back up to perform, lol. I kept thinking I should have gone to the bathroom, because the longer I waited, the longer I couldn't go (dizzy). Thinking about it this way, giving Xiaohan's performance this length is actually quite reasonable.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com