Chapter 127 Sickly (4.4, 4.5w) Doesn't know how to raise a cat...
These days, netizens can even screenshot messages that are deleted instantly, let alone replies that are deleted several seconds later.
Everyone was puzzled by the sudden appearance of "zoa," but that didn't stop them from immediately associating it with the other person who won the crown today.
When a guess surfaced that "could it be that he accidentally replied to GD's message and ended up here again lol," everyone saw the light and realized that there was only one truth!
[Shocking! #GC's flirting message history revealed!#]
[kkk No wonder it was deleted so quickly, I thought those three emojis were really posted by zoa]
[Is it a case of framing a kitten?]
[Zoa looks like a mentally challenged cat, her brother seems more like the type who could get into Seoul National University. I believe Iye would do something like this.]
Harsh words hurt a cat's feelings!
[What are you two talking about? Why is Coldy using Zoa as an excuse?]
[I don't know, I only know that someone would have a sweet private chat with his girlfriend right after the awards ceremony (laughs)]
[Coldy probably watched the live stream today too, right? Hehe, did he watch Lumera receive the laurel wreath and also see his male friend receive his award? He must have had a lot of fun watching that, it's an incredible honor!]
Although Coldy can't go to receive the award, it's okay, she can wait for GD to come home and enjoy touching the trophies and medals.
[kkk I imagined it and it's a Niffler that loves gold coins and jewelry, kiyo~]
[Aren't dragons also creatures that love golden treasures? This shows that the two of them are truly a match made in heaven.]
[Anonymous account!]
After a while, Coldy replied again, this time sending eight thumbs up. Three thumbs up seemed old-fashioned, but eight wouldn't be so cool, so Lumera got one for each of them.
This reply was both humorous and a cover-up, further confirming that the previous reply was indeed sent in the wrong place, which made netizens laugh even harder.
G-Dragon kept a low profile throughout October, and only this one mistaken message allowed them to glimpse a corner of their sweet private life. This was partly because the two were busy with their tour, and partly because the Apec Summit was being held in South Korea, and G-Dragon became the only promotional ambassador for this year's Korean Apec Summit. He even filmed a promotional video with the new president and was scheduled to perform at the summit's banquet.
In this situation, it would be too impolite to have so many dating news stories. They all kept a low profile. As they kept a low profile, Kwon Ji-yong was about to perform in front of leaders from various countries, including China and South Korea.
Before heading to the banquet, Kwon Ji-yong said "nervous, nervous, nervous" eight hundred times on KKT. Jiang Tinghan couldn't say anything to comfort him either, she was nervous too!
Fortunately, she's currently on a Japanese tour and not in Korea. If she were with Kwon Ji-yong, she'd probably be so nervous her heart would be pounding.
No, she didn't mention that her boyfriend would have such an experience when they started dating!
Since the new South Korean president took office, relations between China and South Korea have eased considerably. It is unclear whether they will return to a honeymoon period in the future. However, the famous "GC" couple, a cross-border couple between China and South Korea that has become a sensation in recent years, has been frequently pushed into the spotlight in the past few months. Jiang Tinghan always wants to say, "Which scoundrel wants to harm me?"
She's just an idol working abroad; please keep her away from politics.
The banquet wasn't broadcast live, and Jiang Tinghan didn't ask. He had just finished performing at Fukuoka Dome when he was able to see the official G-Dragon performance clips. He was so excited he could hardly breathe.
But he was undeniably handsome. He wore a black conical hat, a traditional Korean garment, with pearls adorning the hat's strap, creating a stunning effect. Several people in the audience took photos of his performance, and others posted them on social media. The quality of fan-taken photos is skyrocketing these days!
After much hesitation, Jiang Tinghan sent a message: 【Geeyong Oppa, come on! (heart) (heart)】
Kwon Ji-yong replied quickly, still sounding somewhat dazed: "It feels like something out of a dream happens every day, but thankfully everything is going smoothly."
【Honey, have you gotten back to the hotel yet?】
Jiang Tinghan corrected: 【Everything went perfectly (putting a crown on the kitten.JPG)】
Then a photo was sent over, which was a bowl of ramen. The logo on the bowl was very familiar; it was the Ichiran Ramen that Kwon Ji-yong used to love.
Jiang Tinghan complained: "[It's still as bad as ever]"
What is it?
Even Kwon Ji-yong on the other side of the screen couldn't help but laugh: [Don't you dare slander it! KKK, did you go out to eat with your teammates? Be careful on your way back, it's very late now.]
Jiang Tinghan: [Yes, our manager is here too. We've almost finished eating and should head back.]
Kwon Ji-yong clicked on the photo and noticed that the noodles hadn't decreased much at all: [Wasting food is bad, why did you eat so little?]
Jiang Tinghan sent another photo, with a crookedly written Chinese character for "empty" on it, meaning: 【Ah...so full】
He's a master of trying to cover up his own ignorance and burying his head in the sand.
Kwon Ji-yong knows that female idols are strict about their figure, and ramen is high in oil and salt, so he can understand that they don't eat much, but he still can't help but nag a few more times.
Okay, if I keep nagging, I'll really become my girlfriend's old man. She knows her limits.
He sent a "squeezing a kitten's head" emoji and that was it, and then started planning when they would meet again.
The entire month of October and early November was Lumera's Japan Tour, including Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and the most challenging Sapporo. Except for Tokyo, which had two shows, all the other shows had three. Except for Tokyo, all the shows were dome tours, and each one was almost sold out. Even in the remote Sapporo, the attendance was quite good. This time, Lumera didn't hold the Tokyo Dome, but instead held the Nissan Stadium in Kanagawa, which can hold 72,000 people at a time. It was almost fully booked, so the ticket price inevitably dropped. But the point was to promote the idea that "Lumera can hold a stadium," just like how Twice, one of their predecessors, did.
Even if they don't sell out, they can still claim they're sold out. When the price drops below the original price closer to the show's start, nearby passersby will naturally come to join the fun. The same strategy applies to K-pop groups. Some K-pop groups might even give away free tickets to passersby to boost the crowd in order to save face. Then, they let their fans exaggerate the number of attendees or write articles like "There are so many Western fans at the show, we've successfully conquered America!"
In the end, the fans who bought tickets at full price are the ones who suffer, and the fans who actually believed it are the ones who are deceived. Next time, it will be the fans who continue to spend money. The line between "popular or not popular" and "worn out" is blurred by the promotional materials for the tour.
Of course, Lumera wouldn't have fallen to this point. The Japanese market is also something Lumera can't afford to abandon. Compared to Lumera's hit songs, the non-hit songs on the album are more popular with Japanese girls. Some non-hit songs that aren't famous like "Wildfire" or "Waves" have a considerable number of listeners in Japan.
The title track "The Sourness of Cherry Trees in the Afternoon," a summery and dreamy track, and the sweet love song "Don't Play Pranks," have gained popularity in Japan that surpasses other hit songs. This year's album "Featherweight," which is both energetic and refreshing and fits perfectly into a sports anime, has boosted Lumera's popularity in Japan once again. Currently, "Featherweight" has sold 823,799 copies on the Oricon real-time physical album chart, ranking second in album sales for the first half of the year.
The first is the Japanese idol boy group Snow Man, which sold a whopping 1.6 million copies. It's an insurmountable mountain that even the Japanese themselves can't beat. Lumera's achievement is already a rare feat in K-pop.
The Lumera tour alone has accumulated 585,000 attendees (according to the company's approval). With the previous first show in Korea and the China tour, the tour is now just over halfway through and has already accumulated 826,000 attendees. Breaking the million mark is just around the corner.
WK1 is already considering the possibility of opening a National Stadium in Japan for their encore. If they were to open Lumera, it would be their first choice, but since the stadium has four sides, it would probably be a disaster for fans to watch.
Therefore, the Lumera members, who currently have a relatively large voice, all disagree, and the leader, Coldy, disagrees even more. Although a full run of the National Stadium costs 80,000 yen per show, in terms of cost-effectiveness, it is not as good as holding three consecutive shows at the Tokyo Dome. Otherwise, the fans sitting at the top of the stage will all unfollow after they go back. "After watching the National Stadium, my heart is broken... The sisters really worked hard, it's not their fault, but I just don't feel right..." Such posts will probably be flying everywhere.
The team leader's boyfriend also took the fans' experience into consideration during his tour this year, opening many smaller venues. Although the numerous smaller venue shows were tiring, the experience was truly excellent.
Jiang Tinghan sometimes complains that these people have inflated the number of people attending their tours so much. It is said that Twice is also planning to hold a national tour. If Lumera, a contemporary girl group, doesn't compete for the number one spot in tour attendance, it won't be able to make fans proud. They need to have data to show when fans are fighting. They can still take first place among girl groups, but it's much harder when boy groups are included.
Just talking about her good friend Seventeen, the number of shows on the 2024 Japan tour is the same as Lumera's this year, 14, and the number of attendees has already soared to 700,000, averaging 50,000 per show. If Snowman is the mountain of J-pop, then Seventeen is the mountain of K-pop.
Lumera's constant comings and goings have exhausted Jiang Tinghan, making her even thinner. If she weren't in this relationship and didn't have a boyfriend who constantly bothers her and provides her with emotional support, she would probably be depressed and look like a typical college student.
She also flew to the United States in mid-October and was invited by Disney to sing the promotional song "Where The Colors Meet" for the upcoming "Zootopia 2" which will be released in November.
Unlike the upbeat and energetic theme song "Zoo" sung by Latin pop diva Shakira, this promotional song is more lyrical. It was also written by Jiang Tinghan, who is the kind of person who writes a song once and then doesn't change it. However, she revised it more than ten times at Disney's request. She is now full of resentment towards the client, but the final result did satisfy everyone.
The song title expresses the idea that when colors meet, they collide and create differences, rather than merging into a single hue. Instead, they maintain their unique colors at the edge of the encounter while creating new beauty, thus echoing the film's theme of diversity, harmony, and unexpected connections.
At the same time, Jiang Tinghan also got the opportunity to participate in the voice acting of "Zootopia 2". This time, Disney has high expectations for the Chinese market, so it also chose Coldy, a Chinese idol with whom they have had good cooperation, to participate in the movie. They hope to help them expand into the Chinese market. You can never have too much money, and Coldy's spoken English is pretty good. He is simply the perfect choice!
The character she voices is Judith, the granddaughter of Mr. Big. She's a cute little mouse dressed in pink with an innocent look, but she can say things like, "When are we going to make Mr. Weston (the weasel) a new pair of shoes?" This refers to the common practice of casting shoes in cement with the feet of the weasel and then throwing them into the sea.
Jiang Tinghan inquired and learned that Judy would become Judith's godmother in the storyline, which explains why they're all called Judy.
Tom Holland said his favorite superhero was Spider-Man when he was a child, and he grew up to be the actor who plays Spider-Man. Although she didn't say it, she worked hard and became Judy's goddaughter. How can this not be considered a case of not underestimating a young person's potential?
After returning from Shangdi, Jiang Tinghan rewatched "Zootopia 1" several times. Before, her liking for Nick and Judy was about the same, but after becoming an idol, she liked Judy even more. The rabbit officer was really amazing to overcome so many difficulties.
As for Kwon Ji-yong, who watched the movie with her, his favorite character is... of course, Mickey Mouse!
This very devoted chicken only picks Hello Kitty at Sanrio and is a die-hard Mickey Mouse fan at Disney.
The bouquet of Judynick flowers brought back from Disneyland was later dismantled by this Mickey Mouse fanatic and sewn onto Haha's little clothes, one on the left arm and one on the right. It jingles when he runs, which is quite cute. There's also a sound device inside; pressing it makes "eat" or "go out" sounds. After many months, the big dumb dog finally learned the meaning of these two words and now loves this little vest.
A loving father's thread, a foolish dog's clothes.
Little Judith only had two or three lines, and Jiang Tinghan recorded them repeatedly for a long time. Her voice was almost burning from singing the whole song. Of course, she would be devastated if she didn't record it well, but after recording it, Jiang Tinghan's feelings were still very complicated. She never thought that such a tender and sweet girl's voice could come out of her throat, but when she thought that this character might be a wolf in sheep's clothing, she felt like a fish in water.
In mid-November, "Where The Colors Meet" was released, along with the good news that Coldy would be making a guest appearance as a voice actor. At the end of November, "Zootopia 2" was released worldwide.
Fans were quite shocked when they saw the official announcement, but thinking back to how "Lilo & Stitch" also came out of nowhere, they seemed to understand it a little better. Coldy's collaboration with Disney was not without precedent.
Disney, I have to say something to you. You should have collaborated with Coldy more. Instead, you collaborated with Kim Soo-hyun and invested in those variety shows that couldn't even beat "Good Day." You must have lost everything.
In Disney's home turf of Europe and America, although Hollywood also implicitly discriminates against Chinese people, Coldy comes from an international group with the concept of "diversity and pluralism," which coincides with the theme of the film. Under the magical clash between the two, the public's attitude towards Coldy's participation in the voice acting maintains a delicate balance between rejection and support, neither agreeing nor opposing.
Of course, this is under the premise that Disney has made it clear that Coldy's role is not very big. If he were a major character, attacks from all over the world would come from all sides, which is normal. After all, everyone has their own expertise, and it is difficult to avoid public criticism if a singer is hired to do voice acting.
The Chinese dub of Judith was also voiced by Jiang Tinghan herself. Her voice acting, which was just passable and without any flaws, stood out from the other Chinese actors who couldn't even deliver their own lines properly and ended up doing the dubbing, and she even received a lot of praise.
The most praised song is undoubtedly "Where The Colors Meet," also known as "Colors Meet Place" in Chinese. This time, it didn't become a hit song for kindergartens and elementary school students, but rather a hit song for the whole nation. Singing for the big IP "Zootopia" and being the original partner of a certain character is enough to make Chinese netizens proud.
Walking into the movie theater, you can hear a variation of "Where the Colors Meet" in the background music during Judith's entrance. At this moment, many people will feel a sense of familiarity for no reason. Different countries have their own language dubbing versions, but only the Chinese dubbing version is done by the original voice actor! Apart from the original version, "Where the Colors Meet" is only available in Chinese. Chinese audiences are experiencing this preferential treatment, and it's hard for them not to feel happy.
Jiang Tinghan's move can be said to have pierced through both the US and China, and the benefits she gained were not limited to that.
Although Judith the Evil has limited screen time, her high-class demeanor and contrasting personality have led many to speculate that she will be the next Mr. Big in Zootopia, gaining her a large following. This has also benefited her voice actor, Coldy, and the promotional song has made Coldy a global sensation.
[My goodness, Coldy can make sounds like that? It's amazing! My whole family is shocked... Is there actually another little girl hiding in her throat?]
[What? Was this voiced by Coldy? I didn't recognize it at all. I thought Coldy was voicing a random passerby that I had overlooked. I do remember this little shrew; it's so cute!]
[Coldy is definitely adorable. Her versatility is truly remarkable. If you didn't know she was actually a K-pop idol, you'd think she was a native English voice actress. She exudes an irresistible charm.]
[This is so effective! Seriously, can someone hand Coldy a notebook?]
My sister's acting has always been good, and this dubbing gave her a bigger opportunity to showcase her talent. Ahhh, I wish she had more screen time! I feel like I haven't heard enough of her voice. I've never heard Coldy speak with this kind of tone before.
I'm already satisfied. Although the role has limited screen time, the character is very memorable. Disney must have put a lot of effort into this second film after ten years, so this treatment is already quite good.
【Wait, ten years already? That's been so long??? I've gone from a small forum to a medium one...】
Fans who went to the cinema were thrilled and left a lot of messages online, and started promoting the new song's performance: it hit the charts, Billboard, and Apple Music. After half a year, Coldy is back!
The Zootopia IP is different from other genres like the Monster Hunter girl group or boy group. It has a wider audience and reach, and it's not just popular in a specific country or region. Songs like "Zoo" and "Where The Colors Meet" topped the global charts. In countries with their own unique music platforms, such as Japan, China, and South Korea, "Where The Colors Meet" also performed quite well. There were also elements of people promoting the songs, which is Coldy's home turf.
[The "roller blind" is now at the next level, surpassing the entire K-pop scene!]
[Original Poster]
After looking at the resources available to the K-pop group "Royal Family," Roll Curtain said, "This isn't even Royal Family."
Jumping straight from *Lilo & Stitch* to *Zootopia 2*, what kind of Disney princess is this? Who even remembers Disney's donations to X companies? Have they forgotten already…?
Who gave her that derogatory nickname "Rolling-up Curtain"? This woman has indeed made her way in the US, collaborated with Western celebrities, and even been to Coachella, but I feel like... her path to fame was much easier than others. She inexplicably landed a Disney project and skyrocketed to stardom, and now she's already doing voice acting.
And she's incredibly lucky. Marketing is so much easier for her than for others. Look at her new song "I Like You"—it gained built-in publicity on the day Lao Long held his concert, which directly opened up resources for her in the Chinese entertainment industry. No matter how many mediocre people were crammed into that event, there are still standards to be met. She, someone with almost no experience in the Chinese entertainment industry, got on her first try and even collaborated with veteran artists. Didn't her previous group variety show promoting Chinese cuisine get praised by CCTV? Now, this new song is also being boosted by a movie, and to make matters worse, she wrote it herself. I'm about to explode...
The more I talk about it, the more I break down. I wish I could take over the life of a stolen life. It's okay as long as I'm happy!
【1L】
I can't quite figure out your background, but the issue of donating to X is complicated. I don't really like it either (sigh). Boycotting Disney is fine, but plenty of people will still go to Disney and watch "Zootopia." It's not a black-and-white issue; it's just that it's related to politics. Don't drag me into this; I don't want to be the second Regent.
【2L】
The original poster's entire post is filled with jealousy. How could you overlook the most important point: "talent"? The variety show was praised because it was funny and had high ratings, and it genuinely promoted Chinese cuisine; "I Like You" was praised because it didn't ruin the hit song. If it were "That Day's Melancholy," would it have achieved such good results? Would it have earned the appreciation of senior artists and the opportunity to collaborate? Disney only invited Coldy to continue working with them because they were targeting the Chinese market and because of the success of "Lilo & Stitch." It's all because Coldy is so talented. Even if you were given the responsibility, you couldn't handle it because you couldn't write a song like "Where The Colors Meet." Performing live at a gala would only result in embarrassing and laughable moments.
【3L】
My husband said yes. My sister is beautiful and talented, and she's been popular since her debut and is still willing to work hard. She deserves all the resources she gets. October and November are going to be a nightmare schedule, with group activities and individual appearances. My sister has gotten so thin lately that I can't even bear to look at her. I hate this damn company...
【4L】
WK1 is really obsessed with money. Other groups have two comebacks a year, but ours is only once a year. Our leader only got a solo comeback because he was so popular and had songwriting talent. What do they do the rest of the time? Autograph sessions! Touring! Running around music festivals! They didn't do a group variety show when there weren't many music festivals a couple of years ago, but now they're doing one when they have a ton of gigs. You can count the number of times the members get a break in a year on one hand, especially Koko. I feel so sorry for her when I think about how exhausted she is from touring and still having to write a song for Zootopia... What's even more heartbreaking is that she does everything so well. I can't imagine how much effort she puts in behind the scenes.
【5L】
The original poster's title is spot on; it truly is a "next level." This woman has a long-term vision for her career development, accepting resources that will help her climb the ladder or further expand her fame. She won't stay in her comfort zone. It seems like she's pursuing both the US and China simultaneously. Smart people are truly different when it comes to being idols.
【6L】
You thought that finding a boyfriend would be a sustainable career path for me? Who would have thought that someone like Lao Long, who has been famous for almost twenty years, could achieve another honor this year, directly becoming an Apec ambassador? His next job can only save face by saying "Who has ever heard of Apec?" I'm speechless. Some people should read more books before chasing stars. Have some culture, folks!
【7L】
The legendary couple, Lumera, has indeed made it in the US, appearing on music shows and "The Jimmy Show." Colin has even collaborated with Pharrell Williams and Pharrell Williams. However, while they've consistently made it in the US, their presence in China hasn't been as significant. Perhaps it's because only Colin and a few non-Korean members have achieved this. Now, it seems even the Japanese members are in jeopardy (thinking) (thinking). But Lumera and Coldy have many songs with Chinese versions, like "Crane Letter," which will always be my Lumera No. 1 song. It transformed my perception of Lumera from an idol group into a purely musical group.
【8L】
I love "Crane Letter" too!!! But it wasn't performed much at the Lumera Music Festival. Luckily, I recently went to the Japanese tour to hear it, hehe!
【9L】
Sisters, please be careful! Listening to anti-war songs like "Crane's Letter" in this situation is just a cruel joke. It's almost the second anniversary of "Crane's Letter's" release, and the situation is still so dire. They might as well just destroy it! The first thing to destroy is this exploitative company that's squeezing my sister out. They're scheduling eleven concerts a month for my brother too! Did WK1 grow up eating shit? Can't this 26-year-old couple just rest a bit? (Poor thing) (Poor thing)
【10L】
It's probably difficult (tears). Your brother still has his beloved old friend to worry about, and he'll be towing an aircraft carrier next year. Just thinking about it makes me feel so unlucky. At this moment, I want to borrow my sister's luck for my brother. The probability that your sister's teammates are normal is 100%, while the probability that your brother's teammates are normal is 0%. Wow, what high numbers! (applause) (applause)
【11L】
My brother's been bewitched by Big Stick... I attribute this to the fact that women are much more likely to be normal than men; it's a matter of probability. Has anyone used Little Deer and Big Stick as a control group? I think it would be quite interesting. Both are outstanding team leaders who can write songs and are willing to dedicate themselves to their teams, yet their fates are completely different.
【12L】
What can you do about a petty, narrow-minded man like that! br0 is like this: he's afraid his brothers will suffer, but he's also afraid his brothers will drive Land Rovers (chuckles) (chuckles)
You used to say you were a good man, but now bro, you're universally recognized as a love-struck good man. Your public image is soaring, and your name is always on the list of nominees for posts asking, "Are there any male celebrities in the entertainment industry who truly love their wives and aren't just putting on a show?" You said you had a beautiful and well-regarded wife, and bro, I say I have one too. My wife is rich enough, she's definitely one of the most beautiful faces in the world, and she's just as popular and talented as me. After we two top stars went public with our relationship, surprisingly, most people gave us their blessings!
Aren't you all green with envy? How can someone be talented, famous, rich, and have a love that everyone envies? Oh, and now there's also the Jade Crown and Apec ambassadorship.
【13L】
Since all the usual GC fan posts have already been tagged, let's slap everyone who hates them. No one's come for nothing! Since that's the case, I'll join in too. Drag WK1 out and execute him! If you don't give me a clear Lumera plan next year, I'll hire truck drivers to destroy your building! And who will manage this old guy next year? Hopefully, it won't be that trashy YG. WK1 is better than him; at least WK1 knows how to push some positive press (though only for GC). YG's PR department is a bunch of good-for-nothings; they've never actually worked a day in their lives.
【14L】
I feel like Lao Long's contract terms must be pretty good. I wonder how it is for Kou. I hope Kou gets the money she deserves, since she's working so hard. WK1, if you're really overwhelmed, why not expand your recruitment? Why not poach some talent from other companies? How can you manage two superstars like GC with so few people every day?
WK1 really did poach someone, bringing in an executive from HiBy. This executive was responsible for liaising with kasteye and participated in the entire public relations process for kasteye's Grammy nomination. He is very experienced. It's not easy to get an award nomination for Coldy's individual public relations, but we can try our best to do public relations for the entire Lumera group.
Why did they have to dig so up so soon? It's like the baby's grown up and now they're finally here. But looking ahead to 2026 isn't so bad either.
At the end of November, Lumera's Japanese tour ended, having also toured Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Thailand and Vietnam are the remaining stops to conclude the Asian tour, but that's a matter for later.
Jiang Tinghan returned to South Korea to prepare for the year-end stage performance, and it was at this time that she learned about the new executive.
Great, we can start planning which Western singer she'll collaborate with next year.
How many years until retirement... I definitely need to take a long vacation next year!
Everyone has their own hardships this November.
Lee Seokmin recently complained to her in despair that SVT couldn't participate in any year-end award ceremonies because they all clashed with their tour schedules, and the clashes were exactly coincidental!
Jiang Tinghan was glad that WK1 was more humane than Pledis. The tour and the year-end awards ceremony were scheduled at different times. The awards ceremony cannot be equated with daily work; it should be considered a year-end bonus. It is really frustrating to not be able to receive a year-end bonus after a busy year.
Her boyfriend is in intensive practice for the year-end stage performance, preparing to look his best for the awards ceremony.
After hearing what she said, Lee Seokmin angrily retorted that her words were inhumane, and then he continued on his tour.
Jiang Tinghan returned to South Korea on November 23 and departed around the 25th. With so little time left to prepare for the MAMA stage in Hong Kong, she naturally had to intensify her rehearsals. However, she developed a high fever in the early hours of the 24th and lost her balance while performing a turn in the dance, falling down.
Kwon Ji-yong was still in the practice room, not having closed his eyes yet. Upon hearing the news, he immediately ran downstairs to the practice room and took Jiang Tinghan to the hospital.
"It's so hot..." Kwon Ji-yong touched Jiang Tinghan's forehead, his tone unusually heavy. When he touched Jiang Tinghan's shoulder, even though she was wearing a thin coat, he could feel her thin bones.
Jiang Tinghan was still relatively lucid: "It's just a fever, an IV drip should be enough, the stage isn't even set up yet..."
Kwon Ji-yong pinched her face directly. He could still squeeze out some flesh to shut her mouth before, but now her cheeks were pitifully thin. Kwon Ji-yong almost thought he was seeing his former self.
He frowned, his tone turning serious: "Tinghan, don't take your health for granted. The stage is far less important than your health."
Jiang Tinghan lowered his head slightly, his face still flushed with fever and covered in cold sweat, and remained silent.
Kwon Ji-yong's slightly rough fingertips brushed across Jiang Tinghan's burning cheeks, then moved down to her pointed chin, gently pinching it and lifting her delicate face. The warm color that was usually in her amber eyes became even deeper, no longer casual or smiling, but serious and earnest.
His voice gradually lowered, becoming hoarse with the weariness of staying up all night, and if you listened carefully, you could also hear the heartache hidden in it: "I'm serious, you know what's wrong with my ankle, right? The injury from before still hurts occasionally. You're lucky now, you haven't been injured. Do you want to end up like me?"
Jiang Tinghan was fine just now, but after spending some time with Kwon Ji-yong, her head started to ache. Her tone became less gentle, and she even slapped Kwon Ji-yong's hand away: "What do you mean by becoming like this? Who asked you to use your own pain as a metaphor?"
Kwon Ji-yong was taken aback by Jiang Tinghan's unusually venting tone, but he wasn't angry. He raised his hand again and patted Jiang Tinghan's head: "Not bad, you still have a temper."
"..." Jiang Tinghan was speechless for a moment after hearing this. When she looked up at Quan Zhilong, he still had a smile on his lips, acting like an elder, as if she were being unreasonable.
She surely understands the simple truth that health is important, but time is of the essence...
Jiang Tinghan sighed, her tone returning to its usual calm: "Oppa, don't you also have times when you push yourself through even when you're sick because you don't want to disappoint your fans? This year's Goyang show, and... wait, MAMA is very important, I don't want to mess it up."
There's no need to argue about caring too much about the other person; just communicate.
Kwon Ji-yong didn't speak for two seconds, just stared at Jiang Tinghan with his amber eyes, then leaned in and pressed his forehead against Jiang Tinghan's hot forehead, which felt like it had just been rolled by a small fireball. The touch was like a warm, soft marshmallow.
At this moment, their eyes were extremely close. Jiang Tinghan's eyelashes were thick, long, and curled. If they were just a millimeter or two longer, they might have touched Quan Zhilong's eyelids. It was a distance where even their breaths were mingling.
Thankfully, the agent wasn't there. Only the driver, who was used to seeing them showing affection, was staring straight ahead. Anyone else watching this scene might have gotten goosebumps.
“A top student who usually gets full marks only misses a review once in a while, which won’t affect their final performance. Tinghan, you’re working too hard. You’re only 24, but you’re working as hard as I was at 29. The future is still so long, there’s no need to rush.”
Kwon Ji-yong's gentle, slow, and calm voice entered her ears, with a slight upward swell at the end, leaving a sigh-like gap that made her feel as if her eardrums were on fire, throbbing incessantly.
Jiang Tinghan took a deep breath and retorted, "Didn't Oppa have a hard time when he was twenty-four?"
At the age of 24, in 2012, the album "Alive" swept across South Korea and reached the world. Bigbang climbed out of the abyss and was reborn. The one under the most pressure must have been Kwon Ji-yong, who was both the leader and the producer. He also brought unpredictable negative impacts to himself and Bigbang because of his own mistake.
Kwon Ji-yong has a good memory and is very nostalgic, but he is living a very fulfilling life now. He doesn't think much about things from more than ten years ago anymore. Now that he thinks about it, it seems to have been a very difficult year.
"Ah..." he said helplessly, "Let's stop this behavior of feeling sorry for each other and see how miserable we are. Let's go to the hospital, get our illness treated, and then get a good night's sleep, okay?"
In the end, neither of them convinced the other, but Jiang Tinghan nodded and said softly, "Okay."
Jiang Tinghan's temperature was 39.3 degrees Celsius when he was at the company. It was lower at the hospital, to 39.1 degrees Celsius, but it was still considered a high fever. He also had mild dehydration and ended up getting an IV drip.
The last time I had a similar experience was during a talent show. This man came to the performance venue on his own initiative and said similar things to her, lecturing her. Later, when she went to the hospital, he kept sending her messages on his phone and flirting with her.
It seems that neither of them has made any progress. Kwon Ji-yong is still the same selfless saint, always putting others before himself; she is still the same workaholic, prioritizing applause, flowers, and the surprised looks from fans over her health.
Traits ingrained in one's bones are deeply rooted and seem difficult to change.
But perhaps it's worth a try.
Before closing her eyes, Jiang Tinghan looked at Quan Zhilong, who was taking care of her by the hospital bed. Back then, since the two of them were not in a relationship and had not gone public, Quan Zhilong knew she was sick, but he could only drive back by himself first. Now the situation is different, and he can and is willing to stay here for one night.
Once you see it, you don't want to close your eyes for a while.
She patted the bed and moved over slightly: "Come on up and sleep with me, if you're not worried about me being a patient."
Kwon Ji-yong immediately burrowed into the covers, shivering and exclaiming dramatically, "So cold, so cold, so cold..."
It is indeed quite cold in South Korea in November, but the indoor heating makes it so hot that you'll sweat even if you wear thick clothes.
Jiang Tinghan didn't expose him, but simply burrowed her head under the covers and said, "I'm going to sleep."
Kwon Ji-yong turned over and faced Jiang Tinghan: "Go to sleep, go to sleep."
"..." Jiang Tinghan was silent for a while. Quan Zhilong thought she was really asleep. The next second, he felt a cold but soft hand on his lower abdomen, touching him. It wasn't through his clothes, but inside his skin, touching his skin.
"Hiss..." Kwon Ji-yong gasped, feeling the cold air. He grabbed Jiang Tinghan's hand, transferring the warmth of his palm to hers, and said solemnly, "Baby, not today, we're still outside."
Jiang Tinghan was silent for two seconds, then her voice, which was a little sticky and hoarse from illness, rang out, filled with disbelief: "Kuan Jiyong, are you sick?"
"Why are you yelling at me? Do you really want to start a fight?" Kwon Jiyong maintained his fierce expression for a second before softening. "I'm not sick. Isn't it you, my darling, who's sick?"
If you bully G-Zhuaigen, then G-Zhuaigen will get furious and walk away in a huff.
"Ugh... Damn it," Jiang Tinghan finally blurted out the curse he'd been holding back all night, though he said it very softly. Then his voice became louder as he clarified, "Who thinks about that stuff every day like you? I was just thinking that we can both sleep in this tiny bed, and I wanted to know how thin you've gotten."
"Oh..." Kwon Ji-yong suddenly realized, and took Jiang Tinghan's hand to touch his body, asking for praise, "Aren't your abs more defined now than they were in March?"
Jiang Tinghan could feel the protruding ribs with just a touch, not much better than her, and scoffed, "Heh, ribs."
Kwon Ji-yong also touched her, feeling that her waist wasn't even as wide as his horizontal hand, and retorted, "Hmph, isn't she just as bad as me?"
Damn, why do they look so pitiful? They're clearly two billionaires.
"So unlovable. Back then, she would even try to be cute with me, saying things like—" Kwon Ji-yong muttered, his voice suddenly rising, his tone becoming as crisp and sweet as Judith's: "Can't I even see you?"
Kwon Ji-yong was angry at the time. He put the things down and told Jiang Tinghan to get them herself. He hid in the car and refused to see her. So Jiang Tinghan gave in and said this. There should also be something like, "Senior, you seem a bit fierce today." Thinking about it now gives me goosebumps.
Ah! How could anyone say that!
Jiang Tinghan took the opportunity to pinch Quan Zhilong's waist, and while the other party gasped, she slowly said, "That was a text message, right? Why did you use that tone?"
Kwon Ji-yong, though reluctant, joked, "Aigu, so Ting Han remembers it so clearly~"
Jiang Tinghan: "...If you disturb the patient's rest again, I'll kick you out."
“You really know how to turn the tables,” Kwon Ji-yong continued chirping. “You were the one who touched me first, Ting Han. I was about to go to sleep.”
"I'm going to sleep." Jiang Tinghan tried to use the spell again to restore silence to the ward, and most importantly, to shut up the chirping pearl bird next to him.
Kwon Ji-yong remained silent for a full five seconds before his voice rang out again, this time singing: "Baby, take it easy on me. Anything from A to Z. Call me what you want to babe. I open my heart to you. You are my priority."
Jiang Tinghan paused for a moment, then quickly remembered that it was Utada Hikaru's "E Back to Me," which she had sung at a performance. It seemed like that was the night she went to the hospital, the first phone call they had... Kwon Ji-yong had also sung this part.
This person has an exceptionally good memory; no wonder they have so many songs in their repertoire, because they never forget them no matter how long they've been listening to them.
Where did she not treat Kwon Ji-yong well? Now he's back from abroad, hasn't he? She's definitely back to him...
Jiang Tinghan thought of the question about changing herself again and thought, "Why not give it a try? It's not that difficult. Otherwise, my daddy will keep nagging me about it, which is so annoying."
After Kwon Ji-yong finished humming, he didn't say anything more, and Jiang Tinghan soon fell into a hazy dream.
Fortunately, her fever subsided after a good night's sleep, and she felt much stronger.
Kwon Ji-yong was nowhere to be found; a message said he had gone to rehearsal. Jiang Tinghan drank a bowl of porridge her boyfriend had bought, along with pumpkin buns and some pastries, presumably from a nearby Chinese restaurant. After eating and drinking her fill, she was discharged from the hospital and went back to training.
After one round of training, Jiang Tinghan felt her limbs were still a little weak and she couldn't muster any strength. She didn't move much but was panting heavily. This time, she didn't force herself but sat down by the wall to rest, watching her teammates move around in position again and again, while she also rehearsed in her mind.
This year, Lumera's stage features three songs: "Wildfire," "Crane's Faith," and "Featherweight," plus Coldy's solo performance of "Crazy Kingdom." Compared to music festivals where everything needs to be rearranged and reselected, it's easier. Jiang Tinghan no longer puts pressure on herself and just does her best.
On November 25th, Lumera departed for Hong Kong. Jiang Tinghan was the only one missing from the airport photos. However, Lumera had already issued an announcement stating, "Coldy will not be departing with the group due to health issues, but he will not be absent from MAMA. Please understand." Fans were able to understand.
They could guess that Coldy probably traveled with GD. Taking a private jet would avoid fans and media seeing him off and taking advantage of the situation. He needed to rest when he was sick, so it was good for him not to appear in such a noisy environment.
But... what are you doing, you dog company?
Why is their only child, Coldy, sick? They only mentioned a health problem without saying what happened or how serious it is. How can someone like him even find a job?
Combined with the recent unreasonable schedule, fans' anger soared, and they hurled insults at WK1 and Lumera's official accounts, threatening to revoke their cat ownership licenses.
[I'm so angry! I'm so angry! If they don't know how to raise a cat, they should let my brother-in-law take care of it. He's very experienced with cats; he'll definitely raise a beautiful and healthy one!]
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Author's Note: There will be variety shows featuring Long Han! [Lop-eared rabbit head][Lop-eared rabbit head]
Yeah, the young couple hasn't forgotten what happened three years ago. I forgot, and only remembered it when I flipped back to the beginning (feeling guilty).
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