Chapter 85 "Power" (Gu Jingxi and Qian Shui combined) ...
How would you evaluate Lao Long's performance of "Good Boy" on Uncle Yang's stage, showcasing a twenty-year-long, superficial brotherhood and the romantic relationship between Juanlian and En?
[Poster]
Don't think that singing "Good Boy" makes you a good boy. Was Rolling Curtain a ragpicker in his past life? He loves taking on so many burdens. Seeing Lao Long showing his deep emotions makes me feel physically uncomfortable. Seeing Uncle Yang and Lao Sheng hugging Lao Long so intimately makes me burst out laughing. It seems like this hype is about Lao Bang's return.
Last year, didn't Longdan yell at his teammates for not saying a word when they were hiding like cowards? Won't he be furious to death if he comes back this year?
【1L】
The contrast between Lao Long's singing and Lao Pei's is truly unbearable to watch. He should learn from others how to take care of his voice; smoking and drinking have ruined his voice, making it unbearable to listen to.
【2L】
It's so funny how Uncle Yang is still trying to freeload after all these years (?). And when Lao Long hasn't come back in so long, Uncle Yang just tells someone else to go on stage – I wouldn't even say something like that, he's practically blatantly freeloading. Besides, even if your brother went on stage after seven years, he might not be able to sing as well as Lao Long, okay?
【3L】
It feels great! What Lao Long's fans want right now is to see him. He's 36 years old, what more could you expect from him? It's good enough that he can even make a sound. After all these years away from the stage, his presence is still there. Only with him can "Good Boy" have that domineering feel. He exudes superstar charisma the moment he steps on stage.
【4L】
Old Long's voice scared me, you know? It's only been a few years, but his voice sounds like it's been poisoned and he's become hoarse. Even the curtain-roller is incredibly stoic; how could anyone tolerate such a voice?
【5L】
Uh, so what if my voice is a little deeper? How do you know I don't like my brother-in-law's voice? GC is just so loving! The leaked clips made me smile like a proud aunt the whole time. I'm so happy to ship this sweet couple! (Delicious!) (Delicious!)
【6L】
Is the poster so eager to start this mocking post because they sense that my dragon is about to make a comeback and are trying to kick him while he's ahead? Are they so afraid that the king of K-pop will come back and wipe out all of you little scum?
【7L】
Who's really afraid of this "laughing like death" nonsense? Old Long hasn't been active for years, who knows how obscure he's become? Even Sister Dan in this thread is trying to say he's riding on the coattails of Sunflower Movement. Isn't Old Long currently maintaining his popularity by clinging to the coattails of Sunflower Movement? If Old Long were to return, he probably wouldn't even be able to beat Sunflower Movement.
【8L】
Why does kkk only compare my sister to others? Is it because you know no one can surpass my brother except my Han? Their rivalry is between couples; a powerful alliance only makes me happier, okay?
【9L】
My sister didn't agree to you using her to belittle her husband, thank you. Besides, Wolong hasn't even returned yet, how do you know who's better? I only know that regardless of who has the higher GC, they're always far ahead of everyone else.
【10L】
Comparing Han to Long is ridiculous. Han has been a top star for the past two years, ranking number one in all metrics, and his fanbase is at its most active. Long's fans have mostly retired; people want him to come back because they want to hear his music, okay? No matter how the current data is, it doesn't affect his status.
【11L】
All this talk is just to save face in case the results are terrible. So many people are hoping it flops, it would be hilarious. They're looking forward to the day when the "King of K-pop" flops so badly his own mother won't recognize him.
【12L】
I won't even pounce on the dragon the day my upstairs neighbor dies. Your jealousy that's driving you crazy is ugly; be careful, or you'll die young.
The poster's comment about their public display of affection is quite apt. Who would dare watch the video? Old Long was seen touching Kou's hair and whispering in her ear. Even when I was in the throes of love, I didn't act like that. Could you two please show some respect for Uncle Yang, who was putting on such a great show on stage?
【13L】
Isn't it inappropriate for Uncle Yang to be singing and dancing here while GC is getting married?
【14L】
Huh? Reversing the Heavenly Gang!
【15L】
I felt the three people next to me were also quite awkward, especially DK. They were originally good juniors, but suddenly they were talking to seniors, and their seniority level jumped up dramatically.
【16L】
Don't feel awkward helping others with loans. Watch a few more videos and you'll see that your sister Han even borrowed a crown light to cheer for Lao Long! She's truly a goddess descended to earth. It's the first time I've seen Han smile and cheer for someone like that; her love for her is undeniable.
【17L】
Juanlian's luck is truly incredible... Which active idol's popularity doesn't drop but actually increases after a relationship announcement? Her fans are truly Ninja Turtles! They can tolerate the two of them holding hands at a concert and not posting hundreds of negative comments about her is too kind. Someone please vote for Juanlian to "Sister-in-law, don't do this!"
【18L】
You think nobody voted? My Long and Han were voted on countless times. Because the implications were too obvious, they were always interpreted in various ways. After being attacked by GC fans, they were banned (laughs). (laughs) Who told Han to find boyfriends? One scandal emperor finds another scandal emperor. The media adores either of them, and when the two of them are together, the media is all swooning. Marketing accounts post hundreds or thousands of articles a day. How could the hype possibly die down?
【19L】
I've said it countless times: you have to be strong yourself to succeed. Those who followed me left me and found zero substitutes. They can't stop being fans even if they want to. If you really want a substitute, try using your brother-in-law instead. The result is that you get GC, and your life is ruined.
【20L】
If you're going to use "Rolling Curtain" as a substitute for "Old Dragon," then you should be using it as a substitute for "Old Dragon." How many "Old Dragon" fans did "Rolling Curtain" attract? What does it mean to say something like this now? "Rolling Curtain" fans clearly don't know the difference between "King" and "King."
【21L】
Stop fighting! Stop fighting! You're fighting every day, and your older brother and sister sleep together every night.
【22L】
LOL... [Images][Images] Here are some memes of Han Jie cheering for Long Ge, you're welcome. I'm going to watch the video of the two of them whispering to each other repeatedly. It feels like my domineering and powerful sister has become like a little girl. She looks so cute in love. Sigh, I also want to date such an adorable Han Jie.
[23L]
What a disillusionment! Women really shouldn't fall in love. It's such a failure to make yourself like this in a relationship. Do you even remember your persona? Do you even remember the strong, independent woman image you were supposed to be?
[24L]
I've never understood what you people who chase after character personas are chasing. Real people are all different. If you can't accept my sister like this, it means you haven't grasped the core of Lumera. Their concept is that "people shouldn't be defined. No matter what I am, I am who I am." So, being in love is also part of her personality. And don't define a strong woman so narrowly, okay? Just because she's being affectionate with her boyfriend doesn't mean she's disqualified from being a strong woman.
【25L】
I think the guy is being more affectionate. How come it's considered cute by men, and nobody says G-Dragon is violating his public image? But women are quick to criticize and label them. When will this world be more tolerant of women?
【26L】
You, Kou, have committed an unspeakable crime. I don't care if she has one boyfriend, I would forgive her even if she slept with eighty men. It's just three words: So what?
[27L]
It's no wonder I'm shipping them; it's like the celebrities themselves are forcing me to ship them! Taeyang's concert really garnered a lot of attention. The fact that GC and I watched the concert together was already a huge sensation, not to mention that Long Ge (Taeyang's nickname) performed on stage, and TFbangs reunited for a performance – the hype was off the charts!
【28L】
The thing the public cares about least is the concert itself—it's hilarious! The most popular member after the comeback is still Kwon Yong, and now with another top contemporary idol added to the mix, I don't even dare watch it. I feel like no one can surpass a combination of two top idols.
[29L]
Looks like we'll be seeing the young couple return soon, and there's even a collaboration song between them! I feel like I'm going to be incredibly excited for the next three months!
【30L】
Don't get your hopes up yet; what if it gets delayed until next year? If you have a good attitude, you'll live to eighty and eventually hear it.
【31L】
Hahaha, will Brother Long still be able to sing when he's eighty?
【32L】
Even if you can't sing anymore, you still have to sing! (P.S. The poster started a troll thread but more and more fans are flooding in, are you furious?)
【33L】
The original poster, this "Guangdong momo," looks very familiar. She's probably secretly basking in this kind of attention by constantly stirring up controversy. What's wrong with giving her a little attention today?
【34L】
Who would have thought that Lao Long would be such a clingy person when he's in love? He takes his girlfriend crazy ball everywhere he goes, doesn't he?
【35L】
They didn't take each other everywhere. This was their first public appearance together after going public with their relationship, which is hard to understand. As a real couple, you can't deprive them of the right to go to concerts together, right?
【36L】
Let's wait until the kissing video leaks before the fans explode. At least for now, their interactions are sweet but within an acceptable range, without any particularly uncomfortable intimate interactions.
【37L】
Kissing is fine too, I love watching it! rwkk!
The day after the concert ended, related hashtags such as "GD returns to the stage" were everywhere, along with hashtags like "GC holding hands at the concert" and "GC's first public appearance together after going public with his relationship," which further fueled fans' anticipation.
Kwon Ji-yong has finally made up his mind; he will definitely be making a comeback in October!
As a result, he lay in bed for another month, and October arrived, drawing ever closer to that unsettling day from last year. Kwon Ji-yong spent a week creating the pre-release track, titled "Power." What doesn't kill him only makes him stronger, and now he possesses power.
The word "Power" also means "power" or "authority," and Kwon Ji-yong's surname happens to be Kwon as well.
The lyrics are very satisfying in their scathing critique of the leech-like haters and media. Every sentence has two or even three layers of meaning. The lyrics I heard were completely different from the actual lyrics. G-Dragon's profound lyric-writing skills are on full display.
This intrigued Jiang Tinghan, who, after a week of contemplation, finally devised a way to combine the concepts of "relaxation" and "swearing," creating a dark, fairytale-style song called "Crazy Kingdom."
But the darkness is only in the lyrics. The melody of this song is like poison wrapped in candy. It sounds light and sweet, like a sweet soup with pink bubbles. It's practically a song that lures people in to kill them.
Kwon Ji-yong was naturally the first listener. After listening to the demo, he strongly expressed his desire to feature on it, and Jiang Tinghan readily agreed.
So he modified the original version to include the part he wanted to feature, and the two of them chose a great day to record it.
This recording session was even more exciting for Jiang Tinghan than the previous recording of "Snow Nails". Firstly, because Kwon Ji-yong shamelessly came to her side during her own part, ostensibly to cheer her on. Secondly, when it came to Kwon Ji-yong's featured part, he sang it in a way that was... too ambiguous!
"The crow looks very pretty in its hat, but it's too empty inside, and it keeps whistling when the wind blows."
"Your reports are truly works of art; even Picasso would look like a realist painter next to you."
"My Alice and I are the masters of this mad kingdom; you are but a speck of dust to be wiped away. (Scourgify)"
"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.)
The lyrics were clearly aimed at the media and had little to do with love, but Kwon Ji-yong pronounced "darling" like a confession, singing the whole thing in a childish voice. Jiang Tinghan got goosebumps, especially the line "me and my Alice," which was so lingering and sweet that you'd think he was singing "I met my destined one."
The recording session ended quickly because he was in such an excited state, and when recording "Power," he regained that sharp and aggressive attitude.
In mid-October, Kwon Ji-yong appeared on the variety show "You Quiz" after seven years. In the show, he talked about his songwriting habits, his creative past, his trainee life, his feelings about last year's events, his upcoming comeback, and a segment where he listened to his new song.
Besides the new song, the most eye-catching thing was that the two MCs, as expected, mentioned the name "Coldy" in front of Kwon Ji-yong. With their professional sensitivity, they must have communicated beforehand, but Kwon Ji-yong didn't know when they would say it, so when the name Coldy came out, he still looked a little surprised, and then smiled shyly.
At the beginning of his speech, Yoo Jae-suk mentioned the controversy surrounding Kwon Ji-yong's appearance at Taeyang's concert and discussed the details of the incident.
Kwon Ji-yong rattled off everything about how Taeyang had used reverse psychology on him, how he had tried to look cool on stage but was treated like a child by his two teammates.
Cao Shihao said casually, "It seems Coldyxi came with you too?"
Kwon Ji-yong immediately performed a series of actions, wiping non-existent sweat with the back of his hand and fanning himself, as if he were very hot. His face didn't blush, but he did appear to be blushing, and his ears even showed signs of burning: "Yes, I invited her."
Although she seemed shy, there was a hint of boasting in her voice when she said, "I invited her."
Yoo Jae-suk: "The video of Coldyxi cheering for you has recently become very popular online."
Later, the camera cleverly added a shot of Jiang Tinghan gently waving her cheering stick. The shot was taken from a short distance and was very clear, making Jiang Tinghan's eyes sparkle. It seemed that her heart and eyes were full of the man on the stage, which made the audience scream with excitement in their hearts.
Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but gesture with his hands again: "Yes, you can see it on stage, not only her, but also the enthusiasm of our fans. I thought I couldn't let everyone down, so I performed even harder."
"Yeah...that's right, we can all see it." Yoo Jae-suk said, while the editor added comments from netizens praising Kwon Ji-yong's performance below the image.
[Ahhh, I knew he'd bring it up. Why does he still get shy whenever his girlfriend is mentioned? Shy GD is so cute!]
[With that round face, GD, you're definitely having a great time in your relationship!]
[kkk That woman's name has appeared! You really knew what we wanted to see!]
[The superstar even went to the same Lumera concert as G-Dragon before.]
[It's not hot at all, why are you fanning yourself? It's such an obvious and stereotypical shy gesture lol]
[I feel like it's played by a certain man, but I just love seeing this kind of reaction. Dad is so good at showering us with sweetness!]
[Oh my god, Coldy in this video seems to really like GD. He looks so proud and happy for GD.]
Of course, seeing her lover return to his familiar territory would naturally make her very happy. Even if GD wasn't part of Coldy's youth, she understood how significant GD was to K-pop when she first entered the industry, especially since she witnessed firsthand how many obstacles GD encountered on his road to comeback.
[Don't even mention it, it makes me want to cry again. I think Coldy would be really touched to see GD bravely choose to return to the stage this year after being slandered last year.]
Kwon Ji-yong quickly said, "When I was about to go on stage, I was still a little hesitant, mainly because I was completely unprepared."
Cao Shihao nodded: "I understand, they must be very nervous."
Yoo Jae-suk: "In the end, you still chose to go on stage. The fans finally have the chance to see you on stage."
Kwon Ji-yong pursed his lips, then raised one corner of his mouth, looking somewhat arrogant. But because his face was chubby now, he looked more like a smug, boastful person: "Yes, I'm really sorry to have kept everyone waiting for so long. What made me decide to go on stage immediately was... she said she wanted to see my performance."
To avoid the audience thinking that he went on stage to perform for Jiang Tinghan, he explained, "Isn't it often the case that when you're just one step away from success but don't dare to take the final step, she said something like that and gave me a push?"
Yoo Jae-suk then called back at the opportune moment, saying, "Did Coldyxi give you power?"
Kwon Ji-yong's eyes crinkled into a smile as he casually waved his hands a couple of times: "Yes, power power!"
Cao Shihao: "I understand that feeling. It's like I want to buy a piece of clothing, but I don't dare to because I've bought too many clothes recently and they're too expensive. If my wife said, 'Go ahead and buy it,' I would buy it without hesitation because I already have a strong urge to do it."
Yoo Jae-suk: "How can these be the same?"
Cao Shihao: "That's how it is."
Kwon Ji-yong subtly smiled, whether from the two of them or from the analogy of "wife".
[Haha, GD's lips are working! Many lip-reading experts online are trying to decipher what you two were whispering about, but the two of you actually said it yourself!]
[It seems Coldyxi really understands GD; he always provides support and encouragement at the right time.]
[Thank you Coldy, for letting me see Oppa on stage. He's still as captivating as he was seven years ago.]
[I don't know if it's just my imagination, but it seemed like GD covered his mouth and chuckled when he heard Jo Se-ho say "wife"?]
[It's not your imagination! Hehehe, he's probably just happy because Coldy is his wife again.]
[That's great. Thinking about it this way, Coldy saw his first stage performance after seven years. It has a completely different meaning.]
I still remember Coldy's outfit; it had a slightly edgy vibe, was unique and stylish, and looked so good with GD's outfit. The love between this trendy guy and girl was a real treat for the eyes.
[Another successful product placement! That skirt, a regular style, sold out instantly!]
[I remember Coldy was wearing PMO shoes that day. Oh my god, they even wear matching shoes! It's so sweet!]
[She's basically giving her husband's brand free advertising, she says]
PMO sponsored Coldy during his time at SW, and PMO is an unavoidable part of Coldy's professional career.
Yoo Jae-suk continued, "GD, you know Coldyxi has been on our show before, right?"
Kwon Ji-yong nodded: "Ah, I know."
"I watched that episode."
Yoo Jae-suk continued, "Back then, Coldyxi revealed to us the inside story of the song 'If Life Is Too Tiring, Jump into the Han River,' saying that one of her teachers encouraged her to complete the song. GDxi, as Coldyxi's boyfriend, did you know the identity of this teacher?"
"Hmm..." Kwon Ji-yong propped his chin on his hand, pretending to think, but burst out laughing after only two seconds. "Yeah, I know, if I'm not mistaken—it should be G-Dragon, right?"
[A guy who watches every episode of his girlfriend's show on time.]
Oh right, they were already talking about it back then, weren't they?
[Isn't G-Dragon just you? What are you pretending for? You can't even keep up the act for three seconds.]
[Hahahaha, GD admitted it! He revealed a secret that everyone already knew.]
[It really was you! You've been lying to me for so long, and you still have the nerve to laugh!]
Teaching songwriting is really ambiguous...who knows...They might find a moment of resonance and say in unison, "Change it like this!" It feels so great to be partners like that.
[Ahhh, I get it, I get it! They say GD is very serious when he works, so if it were a strict teacher and obedient student in a teacher-student relationship... I can't even imagine! And the food he makes is absolutely delicious!]
GC is too comprehensive, not only with two strong older men but also with a teacher and student. Will Coldy work harder to make this song better so that GD can rub his head and say "Cha-la-da" (well done) after listening to it?
[Awesome! This is the authentic (delicious) flavor!]
It turns out that the passionate love triangle was just a game played by the young couple.
[I created an alternate account specifically to write songs for my girlfriend, hehehe, so sweet! No wonder Fox only has Coldy's songs on their production list.]
[It makes me laugh when I think about how some people guessed that Fox was a producer hired by Tencent. When did GD become an artist under Tencent?]
[Is the penguin really climbing the social ladder?]
[Riot Games really profited, saving them the production cost of hiring GD!]
No wonder the song "Fire and Torrent" has a dragon vibe; it's GD's original work, so we're basically listening to GD's comeback song.
This is unfair to our little whale. It's already difficult enough for them to beat Lumera, let alone with GD on top of that. Who can beat them?
[The expert also wants to add a note about "Coldyxi's male relative," but don't let GD get too excited about it.]
Yoo Jae-suk couldn't help but laugh: "So GDxi is Fox?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Yes..."
He hesitated for only a second before he couldn't help but say, "Actually, I didn't choose this name. I've seen many of my friends who care about me say that this name is very fitting, meaning that I'm as clever as a fox? Scheming? But I had no idea that I had been given a new name and submitted to the production credits of this song."
"Oh?" Cao Shihao was somewhat surprised. "Didn't Coldyxi tell you beforehand?"
“Yes,” Kwon Ji-yong nodded, “she directly told me to prepare all the necessary documents and submit an electronic application to the copyright registration system.”
Yoo Jae-suk: "It sounds like a rather domineering approach."
Kwon Ji-yong: "They probably really want me to have some extra income, since I'm basically unemployed, aren't I?"
This humorous remark made both hosts laugh.
Yoo Jae-suk: "So the name Fox was given to you by Coldyxi."
Kwon Ji-yong raised the corners of his mouth slightly again: "Yes."
He smoothed his lips into a straight line, and his eyes drooped slightly, looking somewhat innocent: "I don't know what I did that made her think I'm like a fox."
[Coldy is the root of all evil!]
Oppa, why do you blurt out everything? Your mouth is truly worthless.
Whether you genuinely don't know or are pretending not to, you must have done something bad to them.
Older men are cunning and manipulative; they're capable of anything to win someone over. Coldy will definitely think you're treacherous, cunning, and scheming because of this.
[This Fox drink is so sweet it's making me sick! Someone give me some insulin!]
[So love-struck! The moment he sensed the host was about to criticize his girlfriend, he immediately used his high emotional intelligence to defend her, saying, "She probably just wants me to have more income."]
Those who don't understand the logic of being in love can learn from a prostitute: whatever the other person does, it's all for their own good.
[kkk But I think he understands Coldy really, and Coldy probably thinks the same way, wanting to share the money with him!]
Love is where money is, not to mention Coldy is a notorious money-grubber. The fact that a money-grubber like her can spend money on you shows that she truly loves you.
[Coldy version of domineering CEO's passionate love, you have to take the copyright revenue whether you want it or not!]
[Ahhhhhh, why is this so CP? I've been obsessed for five months, please stop!]
Where did my little darling husband run off to?
Okay, I'll stop kowtowing.
[Haha, I take that back. Copyright tycoons' love is truly different. While others give watches and bags as gifts, their love is simply putting your name on their production credits.]
"Is it true that GDxi and Coldyxi have an unreleased collaboration song?"
"Ah..." Kwon Ji-yong looked surprised. Everyone assumed he didn't know the news had been leaked, but he said uncertainly, "One song? Right, it should be..."
Yoo Jae-suk immediately understood what he meant: "So it's not just one song, right?"
Kwon Ji-yong's tone suddenly became more certain: "Yes, there's one song that hasn't been released yet; it's still in production."
[A Push-Pull Master's Little Showcase]
I dare not tell you the exact answer, guess for yourself.
[I'm dying of laughter, Oppa! Your performance is basically telling us there's more than one collaboration song!]
[Ahhh, I'm so happy, so happy! Are there two songs? Or more?!]
Oppa, you have so much stuff in your stash, can't you just let a little bit slip through your fingers?
Are you suggesting that all songs produced by Fox are considered collaborations between the two?
No, I want to hear something new!
Cao Shihao also considered this point: "Let's be clear, only songs that you and Coldyxi both sing can be called collaboration tracks, right?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Yes."
The two hosts immediately understood and didn't delve into the issue further. Yoo Jae-suk continued, "So when can we hear this song? Will it be released along with GDxi's new song?"
Kwon Ji-yong smiled, a faint smile playing on his lips: "We'll announce it when the time is right."
Cao Shihao: "The appropriate time means—"
Kwon Ji-yong: "When is the right time."
[I laughed so hard I almost fainted and said something completely pointless]
Why is your mouth so tightly sealed now?
[Actually, it's not that he's being secretive; it means he doesn't know when he'll release it, and without a plan, he can't say anything.]
【kkk has revealed the truth】
[G-Dragon, I hate you! What would have happened if you'd posted this sooner?!]
[At least we got official confirmation today! This episode of "You Quiz" was definitely worth it!]
[After seeing G-Dragon's mischievous smile, you'll understand why Coldy named him Fox. He's totally a fox, always teasing the hosts and the audience.]
[A song with a music video filmed last year still hasn't been released after a year! I beg you, GDxi, please stop having these obsessive-compulsive episodes! Your collaboration is a double whammy, guaranteed to be a runaway success. Be confident, GDxi!]
Yoo Jae-suk chatted with Kwon Ji-yong about creative matters for a while, and then suddenly said, "GD-xi, I'm quite familiar with Coldy-xi."
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Hyung, aren't we quite familiar with each other?"
It's like they're vying for favor.
A burst of laughter immediately filled the screen, with many praising him as a clever fellow.
Yoo Jae-suk chimed in, "Yeah, why didn't you say hi to me when you were shopping with Coldy before?"
They know exactly what the audience wants to see, and they'll say it even if it means getting criticized.
The barrage of comments instantly flooded the entire screen like a geyser, with one "hahahahaha" after another, creating a spectacular and noisy scene.
[Hahaha, that's right! Why ignore the experts and haha? Are you hiding and trying to hide from the public?]
[Hilarious! GD panicked immediately! Ahhhhh, you're amazing! (thumbs up)]
[If Dispatch hadn't leaked it, I bet the guy would never have imagined he'd stumble upon G-Dragon and Coldy's date while filming his show, hahaha]
[This is such a coincidence! Just thinking about it makes me realize how panicked Coldy must have been, terrified that GD might suddenly come back at any moment and their relationship would be unexpectedly exposed.]
Kwon Ji-yong instinctively retorted, his big white teeth barely concealed by his smile: "Ani, I had no idea that hyung and Haha hyung were there that day. I went to buy coffee, and when I came back, I didn't see her."
Yoo Jae-suk also pinpointed the timing: "That might be because Coldyxi went to take photos for us. Wow, we were able to get first place thanks to Coldyxi."
Kwon Ji-yong lowered his eyes slightly, smiled, and said with a gentle expression, "She has always been No. 1."
【Ahhhhhh】
【Ahhhhhh】
[Aaaaaaaahhhhhh, stop being such a repeating machine! Say something!]
I don't know what to say, I'm just so excited! I'm going to faint! GD just casually said something that's incredibly heartwarming, every word is full of love for Coldy!
[Bestie, you wouldn't understand how sweet true couples are.]
[Brother, you've been dreaming even more since you started dating... You have a tangible object of your love, which perfectly shows how much you love someone.]
[Waaaaah, that's right, Coldy's always number one! You must be so proud to have a girlfriend like that!]
[This is such a sweet, doting older man/younger woman sentence! I get the vibe for this couple now. I bet GDxi always compliments Coldy a lot in his daily life!]
[He's so good at dating, he should be allowed to date! No wonder Coldy fell for him, he's so gentle and cute.]
Later, I received a message to go directly to the restaurant, and I was quite surprised to see her carrying a bouquet of flowers.
“At the time…” Kwon Ji-yong himself was a little embarrassed to say it, “I thought it was a gift from her to me, but she said it was a gift from someone else to her.”
Cao Shihao: "Won't they think he's a suitor or something?"
Yoo Jae-suk retorted, "Oh, you'd also consider whether it's a gift from a fan, right?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Pretty much. I thought it was a gift from someone who liked her, but she said it was a gift from hyung and Haha hyung. I was quite surprised to run into you guys."
Yoo Jae-suk laughed again: "That's not wrong either. Haha and I are both big fans of you and Coldy."
Kwon Ji-yong stood up and bowed: "Thank you very much."
Yoo Jae-suk stood up and quickly helped him up, saying, "You don't need to be so polite."
The two put on a show that made the viewers in the live chat laugh.
[A battle of high emotional intelligence, kkk loves watching it!]
[Dragon, you're jealous again, aren't you? You think someone who likes Coldy gave Coldy flowers, and Coldy even accepted them. Aren't you going to be furious?]
In those three seconds, G-Dragon probably already realized that Coldy had fallen in love with someone else and abandoned him.
No way, GDxi would just think, "Pfft, no guy can compare to me." No one is better than him, so how could Coldy fall in love with another man?
[You guys are really ambassadors for analyzing the personality traits of chickens.]
[Great, GDxi, please keep revealing more scoops so I can keep churning them out. It was quite a coincidence, actually. GDxi went to buy coffee, so Coldyxi was waiting there and that's how she ran into Da Shen and haha. If they had gone to buy coffee together, they wouldn't have met, lol.]
[The MCs barely said anything, but G-Dragon just kept talking non-stop, from beginning to end. Following him really makes you know everything, hahaha]
No wonder Coldy didn't go home that day. I saw in the video that he got straight into the car; turns out he was going to have dinner with GD!
[In a way, Haha is quite lucky; the bouquet of flowers he gave actually made GD jealous, haha.]
[I've really noticed, GD always refers to Coldy as "she," as if "she" is a specific reference, assuming everyone knows who his "she" is, right?]
Why does this way of address feel both shy and ambiguous?
Kwon Ji-yong then pointed at Yoo Jae-suk: "Hyung really does have a connection with my dates with Ting-han. He even called me once before."
Yoo Jae-suk has only called Jiang Tinghan a handful of times, and he immediately remembered: "Could it be the time I called Coldy for help on another show?"
Kwon Ji-yong: Yes, we had just come out of the haunted house. Luckily, hyung didn't call too early, otherwise Tinghan might not have received the call.
He even interrupted their kissing, and he still holds a grudge about it.
"Oh, that's such a coincidence."
Yoo Jae-suk briefly summarized the whole story for Cho Se-ho, then looked at Kwon Ji-yong, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, before finally saying, "That haunted house was probably recommended to Coldyxi by me."
Kwon Ji-yong was stunned for a moment, and also found it somewhat unbelievable: "That really is no ordinary coincidence."
It's a mix of old and new grudges.
[Hahahaha, how many more times is this show going to make me laugh? Am I shipping a comedian couple while simultaneously watching their sweet moments?]
[Tsk tsk tsk, this young couple really has some leisure time, even going to a haunted house.]
[I wonder if GD would be terrified if there were any vlog recordings of this.]
Don't mistreat the elderly (just kidding)
[Let me think... the mystery-solving variety show is "Busted!", right? Wasn't G-Dragon right next to Coldy when he called him?]
Wow, this is so exciting! GC's little romance is so secretive!
[It all makes sense now, everything is connected. There's a saying that's so true: GDxi (Gross Dublin) has passed through our world. I don't know why, but I'm a little emotionally drained. I'm so angry at these two! Being kept in the dark feels so awful!]
It's okay. Think about it, even the experts who came from all over the world passed through GC, but they found out at the same time as us. Doesn't that mean it can be treated and healed?
I'm all better now, I'm all better now. It's true what they say, misery is only apparent in comparison.
[The revelations keep coming! Is Oppa going to have to recount his entire dating process to fans on his first variety show appearance?]
[This guy's first thing he says is "me and Tinghan, me and Tinghan, blblbl," he knows your story too well!]
Oppa, I'm worried about what you'll do when you get back. I hope you won't get scolded by Coldy. It's a bit embarrassing to be lectured by a younger girl.
It's okay, a real man fears nothing! He can just go back and act cute a couple more times, Coldy will definitely forgive him.
The interview was very informative, and Kwon Ji-yong perfectly showcased his current life to his fans, making them truly feel how happy he is.
"Oh, it's time to say goodbye to our genius producer, the pinnacle of pop culture, and a milestone in K-pop, GDxi."
A string of titles that had appeared in Coldy's official handwritten letter were spoken out seriously by Yoo Jae-suk, making Kwon Ji-yong laugh shyly until he bent over.
The fans were laughing at first, but they stopped laughing when they saw the black screen.
Wow, so fast! I haven't had enough yet!!!
Soon, the news that GD was about to release his new song "Power" excited them again.
This guy doesn't play by the rules. He released the song on October 31st, but on October 30th, he leaked the entire song during a live stream in the recording studio. This still didn't affect the fact that "Power" was released the next day and achieved excellent results.
Melon's live stream debut was undoubtedly number one, with over 80,000 listeners in the first hour and nearly 530,000 listeners on the first day, making it the top 4 most-listened songs on Melon's first day in 2024. Only Lumera's "Swallowing Flowers," "Lying in Wine," and "Startled Spring" ranked above it. However, the four songs were released almost half a year apart, and the situation on Melon in the first half and the second half of the year is not comparable. It can be said that there is a precipitous difference. The data of "Power" has already shown signs of Melon's revival. If we count solo artists, then it is undoubtedly the number one of the year.
Since Melon's redesign in 2021, the song with the highest number of listeners in the first hour was Bigbang's "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" with over 130,000 listeners. The second and third were Lumera's "Spring Awakening" and "Wildfire," followed by Coldy's "Always You." The fifth place went to G-Dragon's "Power," which still managed to garner 80,000 listeners despite Melon's current decline.
"Power" surpassed two million streams on Melon on its first day, breaking Coldy's record for the highest number of streams for a solo artist set in 2023 with a staggering 2,196,100, becoming the all-time leader. It's worth noting that Coldy's "Always You" just surpassed two million, and the third-place song has already reached 1.8 million, which is quite a significant gap.
Every record seems to belong to either Bigbang or Lumera, G-Dragon or Coldy. In some records, Coldy ranks higher, and in others, G-Dragon ranks higher. The two of them are entangled like this forever.
The fans were overjoyed, especially the CP fans, who just wanted to promote this strong couple to the world!
Even passersby who clicked in to take a look couldn't help but exclaim, "This couple is absolutely amazing!"
No matter which data you look at, GD is not like what some malicious people say: "He's definitely going to flop, nobody cares, the old man's era is over..." On the contrary, his era is about to make a comeback!
Just like the lyrics say—
"G to the D or 'GOAT' the livin' legend." (The legendary GD, or the greatest figure in history, a contemporary legend)
"The king remains as renowned as ever, and the unparalleled superstar has returned!"
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Author's Note: In my dream, I should have finished paying off my debts and started enjoying a leisurely six-day weekend long ago. Why is reality so cruel?
I wrote about Xiaohan's appearance on "You Quiz" before because of this call-back, hehe.
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