Chapter 68 Live Stream (Bonus Chapter at 19,000 words) Lots of information on forums | Romance...
After the kiss, Jiang Tinghan's tears, which she had been holding back, finally fell, leaving Quan Zhilong even more at a loss.
Jiang Tinghan used to use red eyes to convey emotions when performing on stage, but this was the first time Quan Zhilong had ever seen Jiang Tinghan cry, and because of him.
When Kwon Ji-yong saw the message in the morning, he had a headache and felt irritable. The repeated phone calls also made him feel very depressed. But after seeing Jiang Tinghan, he suddenly relaxed. Although he was going through something like this, it seemed that someone else was suffering even more than him, and he couldn't help but feel warm inside.
He gently rubbed Jiang Tinghan's eye with his finger, trying to wipe away the tears. The moist sensation spread from his fingertip, making his heart soften as if it had turned into a pool of water.
"Don't cry, okay?" Quan Zhilong looked into Jiang Tinghan's eyes and coaxed her in a low voice, his voice carrying a cautious plea.
Jiang Tinghan took a deep breath. The last time she cried was when she broke her leg while learning to ride a bicycle, and she cried from the pain. That was almost ten years ago. The feeling of shedding tears from genuine emotions had become very vague to her. So this is what it feels like to feel breathless, with a sour and astringent feeling from her nose to her heart.
"Okay." Her long eyelashes trembled, and another crystal tear fell, but her expression had returned to calm. She tried to say in a humorous tone, "I cried for Oppa, so Oppa doesn't need to shed tears."
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a moment, then smiled: "Okay, I'll try my best to hold back my tears."
Finally, she stopped crying. Otherwise, he wouldn't know what else to do. Should he kiss her again?
So this is what it feels like to have someone by your side at a time like this, so this is what it feels like for your loved one to appear in front of you the moment you need them, so this is what it feels like for a hug to make all your negative emotions disappear.
I don't think I've ever really experienced this before.
Kwon Ji-yong suddenly felt his heart was filled with something.
Jiang Tinghan quickly composed herself and calmed down before going to cook a meal for Quan Zhilong.
Kwon Ji-yong was contacting a lawyer. With such a sensation, he couldn't possibly ignore it. Occasionally, he would put down his phone and look up at the busy figure in the kitchen.
He originally wanted to help, but Jiang Tinghan kicked him out. His girlfriend fed the cat, played with the dog, and now she even cooked for him. He had become a cat waiting to be fed, seemingly doing nothing at all.
He thought that if he didn't make a comeback, continuing to live this blissful, carefree life might not be so bad.
But no, he had to release "Snow Nails," a song he and Jiang Tinghan had poured their hearts and souls into. Jiang Tinghan had already received zero pay for her performance and featured in the song, so he couldn't let her brilliant performance go to waste.
After a delicious lunch, Quan Zhilong successfully persuaded Jiang Tinghan to go back home. He took Jiang Tinghan to the entrance of the residential area, brought Haha down with him, said goodbye to Jiang Tinghan, and then took the dog for a walk as well.
Even amidst all the online turmoil, you still have to walk your dog.
The following day, public opinion continued to ferment, and Jiang Tinghan felt a heavy weight on her heart. But now was not the time for her to worry, because she was in deep trouble.
The higher-ups summoned Jiang Tinghan directly. Among them were Jiang Xianzhen, the artist manager who had previously discussed cooperation with Kwon Ji-yong, and another representative, Yu Yingzhu. Their expressions were quite solemn, as was her manager, Cha Ye-eun.
Upon entering, it felt like being interrogated. The eyes of the higher-ups seemed to be shooting X-rays, scrutinizing Jiang Tinghan from head to toe, inside and out.
Kang Hyun-jin spoke first, his tone not accusatory, but even a little nervous: "Coldy, what...what's your relationship with GD?"
Jiang Tinghan had actually expected this, so without much thought, she simply said, "We are boyfriend and girlfriend."
She's WK1's cash cow and star product now. WK1 is in the same boat as her, so they'll definitely help her keep it a secret; they won't just expose it on their own.
The worst-case scenario is that I'll force her to break up with me, in which case she'll play it by ear and deal with whatever comes her way.
Everyone present felt a wave of dizziness; the answer they least wanted to hear had arrived!
Jiang Xianzhen asked tremblingly, "When...?"
The manager gasped in shock. No wonder…no wonder! No wonder the atmosphere between her artist and G-Dragon always seemed strange. Had they been secretly dating for a while?!
Yesterday she even told Coldy that what if it were true...Coldy is GD's boyfriend! That was like dancing on his sore spots!
The agent suddenly felt a little dizzy.
“Last December.” Jiang Tinghan hesitated for a moment before finally saying it.
Since we've laid our cards on the table, let's go all the way; otherwise, public relations will be difficult.
The higher-ups are getting a little uneasy.
"What?!"
Last December? That was right after the draft ended! So early? It's almost been a year? And they haven't discovered anything during this time.
No wonder Kwon Ji-yong took the initiative to invite Coldy to collaborate; it wasn't to take care of a junior, but to provide resources for his girlfriend.
Was GDxi's sponsorship of Shining World last year also a way to get closer to Coldy? Is pursuing someone such a big fuss, announcing it to the whole world?
In an instant, many doubts were resolved.
The higher-ups had mixed feelings. Looking at Jiang Tinghan, they felt a sense of admiration. He was able to keep it from them for so long; he was indeed a person capable of great things.
"Um...you...GDxi now..."
What should we do? They were also thinking about it.
Jiang Tinghan, however, pointed them in the right direction: "Yesterday's incident was a rumor. GD oppa didn't even know he was under investigation, nor did he receive any news of an investigation. The drug use claim is completely fabricated. In the end, everyone will know the truth."
This sounds naive and innocent, like she's making excuses for her boyfriend, but the core point is simple: she's telling the higher-ups that Kwon Ji-yong didn't touch anything he shouldn't have, and no matter how they investigate, they won't find anything wrong with him. This period might be tough, but if Kwon Ji-yong can get through this, his position in K-pop will be unshakeable, and the public's current dislike will turn into a steady stream of apologies and goodwill.
WK1 is faced with two paths: one is to shut up, since it has nothing to do with them anyway; the other is to let Jiang Tinghan express her support for GD as she wishes, but this is a gamble, which may turn the tide, but may also lead to their downfall.
The higher-ups naturally hoped for the first option, but judging from Jiang Tinghan's expression, they knew that even if they confiscated her phone and forbade her to speak out, she would still take action. Furthermore, doing so might alienate Coldy from them, which was unacceptable!
Even if Coldy retires behind the scenes, her production skills will still make her a highly sought-after talent, and WK1 has no intention of letting her go.
The higher-ups sighed repeatedly.
This isn't just a casual fling; it's serious.
The higher-ups wanted Jiang Tinghan to break up with GD if he were dating an ordinary male idol, but this is GD. His resources and international fame are incomparable to those of ordinary idols. Even after retiring for so many years, he can still create a trend with every move. Dating Coldy should be a great help to him.
Jiang Zhenying asked casually, "GDxi hasn't signed with a company yet, has he?"
Jiang Tinghan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? It seems like there's potential."
She nodded: "Yes, no. It seems that a few companies have contacted him recently, but he is not very interested in any of them."
If the condition of signing G-Dragon is added, the balance will slowly begin to tip.
The executives exchanged glances, and CEO Yu Yingzhu said in a friendly tone, "Coldy, I understand your concern for GDxi. After all, when you're in a relationship, you're bound to care about your partner wholeheartedly. But Lumera is also about to make a comeback, and as the leader, you have to be responsible for the members and the fans, don't you?"
This was an attempt to advise Jiang Tinghan not to act impulsively and not to do anything that would damage the team's reputation.
But you can do it secretly and discreetly, just don't go too far.
Jiang Tinghan lowered his eyes and nodded slightly: "I know, Representative."
Can I do a live stream today?
Yu Yingzhu almost choked on her breath. What live stream? What kind of live stream? What are you going to talk about?
Jiang Tinghan then slowly added the second half of the sentence: "To warm up for our comeback album."
Coldy's first live stream is sure to generate a lot of buzz, but is he trying to divert public attention and grab the top trending headlines?
Jiang Tinghan's proposal was eventually approved, but during the live broadcast, she was surrounded by staff and her manager, who was watching her intently. Whenever she uttered that name, the live broadcast would be immediately interrupted.
—Coldyyy is currently live streaming—
When fans saw this notification, they doubted whether they were seeing things. After rubbing their eyes several times to make sure it was real, they hurriedly clicked in.
Upon entering, I was immediately struck by Jiang Tinghan's stunning beauty. Her eyebrows were dyed a light color, and her curly hair made her look like a beautiful princess. Her dark eyes were wide open and very close to the camera, as if she was about to kiss it.
She waved her hand: "Can you see it?"
[Ahhhh, I can see it! It's so beautiful I can't breathe!]
Is this a bare face? Her skin looks amazing!
[So close! I'm going to take this opportunity to kiss my wife!]
Is this distance between us a little too ambiguous? But I like it!
[Unnie is blonde now?! Is this a comeback with blonde hair?! Oh my god! Why isn't today November 1st? I want to hear the new album today!]
[I can't take it anymore, the public opinion is so explosive right now, but Coldy calmly started a live stream]
My cat has such a big heart.
It seems like something terrible has happened to your significant other, aren't you even a little bit concerned?
Can you please stop mentioning irrelevant people? What does this have to do with Coldy...?
[Coldy, is what happened with GD true or false? Do you know the inside story?]
[If you want to know more about this, go check out the gossip on the marketing accounts. Please stop bothering Coldy.]
[I can't post the collaboration song~]
[Are the staff there? Could you please mute all these people? It's become such a mess.]
[Is this your first time live streaming, unnie? I'm worried for you.]
Don't worry, your unnie has always done live broadcasts for her collaborations before, so she's very familiar with live streaming.
Jiang Tinghan ignored the gloating comments and continued, "I just finished filming, ah... there are so many people all of a sudden, it's already eleven o'clock, aren't you guys sleeping?"
It's only been a few minutes since the broadcast started, and it already has 100,000 viewers, with the number still rising rapidly every second.
[Unnie didn't get off work until 11 pm, working so late, you must be exhausted]
[kkk The nightlife is just getting started right now!]
It's still early at 11 o'clock; it's at least another two or three hours before I go to sleep.
[I was about to go to sleep, but seeing Coldy's live stream suddenly woke me up.]
Jiang Tinghan smiled and said, "I think I've disturbed everyone's sleep? Then I'd better end the broadcast. Rest is more important."
The screen was immediately flooded with "No," all pleading for her to stay.
“Just chatting seems boring, so let me teach you how to do an everyday makeup look. Luckily, I have a lot of cosmetics here.” Jiang Tinghan turned the camera around to show the table full of cosmetics.
"Is the new album related to makeup? I'm sorry, no. How should I describe the new album?" She thought for a moment, "It's a very rich album with many different styles."
"Did I participate in the production? Guess?... Of course I did!" Jiang Tinghan said as she opened the foundation and applied it evenly to cover up any blemishes that didn't exist.
She finished her everyday makeup in ten minutes, and chatted with her fans casually, occasionally throwing in little spoilers about her new album, such as "there will be a breakthrough performance," "there are eleven songs in total," and "she has collaborated with many excellent musicians"...
Every sentence whetted the fans' appetites.
Just then, Kwon Ji-yong, who had been scrolling through his phone all day, saw the news about Coldy's live stream. He hurriedly clicked into the live stream while complaining in his mind about this damn platform.
He spent the whole day using a secondary account to collect Coldy content, and they only pushed it to him now!
Kwon Ji-yong completely ignored the fact that he had gone to the refrigerator to get a few bottles of beer ten minutes earlier, which caused him to miss the push notification.
Clicking in, I saw my girlfriend fiddling with her already exquisite face. She was incredibly cute no matter what she was doing. When she was looking for an eyeliner, when she was trying out colors on the back of her hand, when she was looking at herself in the mirror... all of these made Kwon Ji-yong's lips curl into a smile.
He regretted letting Jiang Tinghan go back like that yesterday. He should have hugged and kissed her more often so that he wouldn't be so envious here.
Looking at the empty mansion, Kwon Ji-yong took a sip of beer and felt a little lonely.
He didn't pay much attention to what Jiang Tinghan was mumbling. He kept looking at Jiang Tinghan's face, sipping his beer, his mind blank. Occasionally, his gaze would fall on Jiang Tinghan's slightly red lips that were opening and closing.
He licked the wine off his lips, the bitter taste spreading from the tip of his tongue.
Tsk...I want to kiss you.
The most explosive part of the ten-minute chat was Jiang Tinghan's revelation that the members got into a fight during filming, with no one willing to back down.
This actually refers to the plot of the music video for "The Sourness of the Cherry Tree in the Afternoon," but fans don't know that.
At this point, the number of fans in the live stream had reached nearly 800,000, and the barrage of comments flew by like bullets.
I can't sleep after watching today's live stream.
[Who's arguing with whom? Are you all okay?! The girls are all so good, please don't let them have any conflicts, waaaah, I'm so worried...]
[Group fans are crying, please reconcile]
They should have made up by now, otherwise Coldy wouldn't have spoken up. It's probably just a difference in creative philosophies; don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
[Turns out Coldy's got a lot of loose ends too. Is it really okay for him to say so much?]
What kind of groundbreaking performance is this? It sounds amazing!
[There are eleven songs in total! How wonderful!!!]
[We Lumera fans are really enjoying our meal!]
Finally, Jiang Tinghan put down her lipstick and said with some excitement, "Okay, it's finished."
[Is there any difference? I can only tell the difference between the lipstick and the other one.]
[It turns out that being naturally beautiful really makes a difference; this unnie can go out looking stunning just by washing her face.]
Ah, the lipstick is also from Sulwhasoo. Our spokesperson is so dedicated!
[kkk I still remember when Coldy recognized Dior perfume at a glance in "Busted!", which prompted Sulwhasoo to release several of Coldy's endorsement photos to keep the brand alive. Are they jealous?]
Are even brands fighting over Coldy? That's ridiculous!
[Suddenly realized I haven't seen Wangcai in ages! Unnie, what's your phone wallpaper now?! I want to see Miracle Wangcai QAQ]
Jiang Tinghan spotted the last comment with sharp eyes, and pretending to be calm, she took out her phone and lit up the lock screen in front of the camera.
Little Tusong was removed and placed on a famous oil painting. The painting depicts many people surrounding a gaunt man on a bed, with Little Tusong sitting in the man's lap.
"This is my current screensaver. The background painting is 'The Death of Socrates.' Socrates was falsely accused of 'impiety' and 'corrupting the minds of young people' and sentenced to death. He could have escaped with the help of his students, but he chose to respect the law and committed suicide by poisoning himself."
After explaining the meaning of the oil painting, Jiang Tinghan added with a slightly humorous tone, "Of course, I didn't think that profoundly. I just think that Wangcai should be able to chat with Socrates now. I'm really envious. Socrates is one of those!"
[Thinking about it this way, Wangcai (a character in the game) can not only meet Socrates, but also Newton, Einstein, Da Vinci, Van Gogh... such famous people! Oh, I'm so envious! I also want to see the brilliance of these big shots.]
Coldy's views on death are always novel and unique. I've never thought about death from this perspective before. If I could meet so many amazing people after I die, death wouldn't seem so scary.
[Wangcai is truly a legend; he's actually achieved cyber immortality through Coldy's ingenious ideas.]
[Wow, you're so cultured! You can even talk about the background of the painting. It's really interesting to interpret paintings. If I didn't know the background story, I would just think it's a group of young people surrounding a grumpy old man who's only wearing half his clothes.]
[Actually, what Oni said was a simplified version. This painting is super famous and very shocking. Socrates made a brilliant defense in court, but in the end, he was still sentenced to death by the majority vote.]
This is a picture of him in prison. Raising his left hand means that he is still explaining his insights and views to his disciples, while his right hand calmly takes the cup of poison from his disciple's hand, showing no fear in the face of death.
He was willing to die for the truth, using his death to prove his innocence and the dignity of philosophy. This is what makes great philosophers great.
[After all, this is Socrates! I hope Wangcai won't become a philosophy dog under Socrates' tutelage!]
[What an adorable title! Support Wangcai becoming the first philosophical dog in history!]
[Ah...wait a minute, don't you guys think the description in this painting is a bit like...GD's current situation? GD issued a statement saying that he absolutely did not use drugs and is willing to accept all investigations by the Incheon Police Agency, but the police agency said that the prosecutor in charge of the case is on leave and will talk about it next week.]
Yesterday they made it sound like they had solid evidence of GD's drug use, but today they're dragging their feet on the investigation, which seems like a frame-up. GD saying he's willing to attend is like Socrates standing in court to defend himself and even willing to die.
【Uh, you're overthinking it. I've already said this has nothing to do with our Coldy】
Don't drag Coldy into this! Why does everything have to involve Coldy? What does this have to do with Coldy? You look terrible trying to do reading comprehension.
Kwon Ji-yong also saw these comments, but he didn't care. He simply finished the last sip of beer in his bottle and quietly opened a new one.
"Sizzle..." A few bubbles appeared at the mouth of the bottle, but Kwon Ji-yong, who was deep in thought, ignored the sound.
Was this your phone's screensaver when we met yesterday?
Does that seem unlikely? Was it recently replaced?
He doesn't seem to have read many books about Socrates, but he has read more about Nietzsche and Hegel. He can find time to read them later.
Kwon Ji-yong readily opened the shopping app and ordered a copy of "The Apology of Socrates".
Meanwhile, Jiang Tinghan's own songs were playing in the live stream, with "Self-Devour" and "Always Me," two songs that attack the media and haters, appearing frequently.
Jiang Tinghan even hummed a few lines softly: "Brainless idiots dancing to the news like puppets."
"You people who are addicted to fake news are the real internet ailment."
The singing voice sounds quite gentle, but the lyrics are incredibly aggressive.
She glanced at the barrage of "Great song" comments and smiled slightly: "Do you guys like it? Then I'll sing a couple more lines."
I love it! I love it! Even just humming a few lines sounds so good, I'm going to play it on repeat!
[Waaaaah, Coldy is so good to his fans!]
[Unnie sang so gently, without any of the fierceness and sharpness in the lyrics.]
[kkk is singing to fans after all, so she probably sang very softly on purpose.]
[This reminds me of the line from "Autophagy," "Mom gives you one last hug." Today, my sister is also wearing a beige sweater, and she really exudes a saintly aura. Her Oedipus complex is acting up again...]
Jiang Tinghan's smile vanished instantly, his face turning cold. He rapped rapidly, "You spin fiction thinking it'll break my soul."
"But shooting poison to snake just makes me more whole."
(You think you can break me by writing novels, but injecting venom into a snake will only make me more complete.)
"All you keyboard warriors hiding behind the screen."
"So pathetic and so weak, the dumbest I've ever seen."
“I know you’re all suffering from a hollow heart caused by jealousy…”
The voice stopped abruptly, and Jiang Tinghan's expression brightened again: "Let's stop singing here."
[Aaaaaah, you did this on purpose! You just won't sing the last line, Mom! I want to hear you sing the last line, where did my last hug go?]
[Coldy is so mean! She must have seen the comments. I just praised her for being gentle and she immediately gave me a cold look.]
【kiyo! \Coldy/\Cool-faced cutie/\O/】
[kkk Even though I know Coldy wasn't insulting me, why do I feel so happy and excited listening to it?]
[Officer, there's a perverted masochist here!]
"Police..." The word Jiang Tinghan uttered almost scared her nervous manager half to death, who thought she was about to launch a scathing attack on the unreliable South Korean police.
Jiang Tinghan's expression turned serious, and he raised his phone: "Don't call me anymore. You've only been live for a dozen minutes and you've already received over a dozen calls. Even though the police can't do anything about you, that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do."
[Are you constantly getting calls from sasaeng fans?]
[Damn it, can these lunatics just shut up? What if Unnie doesn't want to stream anymore?]
No wonder she checked her phone so many times, please, just leave her alone!
[Sigh, it's so frustrating... The police are the same; so many celebrities are harassed, yet there are never any regulations or rules to address the behavior of obsessive fans. Isn't that tantamount to condoning it?]
[Coldy must have been pushed to the limit. Is this the first time she's publicly brought this up? She's called the police so many times before, but it's all been useless. Do the police only protect criminals and not celebrities?]
[Entertainers really have no human rights, especially idols. They have such low status, and even if they create the best, most popular, and most amazing music, they still face discrimination. I just hope WK1 can protect its artists. Without Coldy, there would be no WK1 today!]
[You look so handsome when you have a cold face, unnie! Saranghae!]
[No wonder she was singing "Self-Eater" just now; she was probably criticizing sasaeng fans. I think sasaeng fans are really crazy. Coldy was genuinely harassed by a pervert, and you still treat her like this. You don't even consider Coldy your idol.]
[It breaks my heart. Every time these sasaeng fans call, it's like reopening Coldy's wounds. I'm begging you, please stop bullying our wonderful Coldy...]
Kwon Ji-yong frowned. He thought the song was just for him, but he didn't expect there to be such a bunch of rats in the gutter.
He was being harassed by unscrupulous media, and Jiang Tinghan was being harassed by obsessive fans. Anyone who saw this would say they were both miserable.
Just then, Jiang Tinghan on the screen said, "It's getting late, I should probably end the broadcast soon."
Kwon Ji-yong's fingers had already automatically opened the chat box, ready to send Jiang Tinghan a message to comfort her after the broadcast ended.
It's a bit of a pity, though. The Jiang Tinghan I saw in the live stream seemed different. I wanted to watch him a little longer.
Fans shared the same sentiment as the brother-in-law, and many wailed in the live chat.
[So fast! Only a dozen minutes have passed! How short!]
【Coldy, don't go... What will I do if you leave!】
[Your mood was definitely affected by those sasaeng fans, I hate you guys so much!]
[Waaaaah, I want to hear more of your singing, I haven't had enough!]
"Then let's sing one last song." Jiang Tinghan's words gave the fans a glimmer of hope, and they all cheered.
She looked at the staff and asked in a low voice, "Do you have a guitar?"
The staff nodded and found a guitar for Jiang Tinghan.
Jiang Tinghan touched the guitar strings and played a few simple chords: "It's been a long time since I've played, so I might be a little rusty. I don't know what song to sing, so I'll just play randomly."
Her slender, pale fingers emerged from the sleeves of her sweater, sweeping across the long, thin strings of the guitar. The off-white sweater appeared exceptionally soft under the light, its oversized silhouette making her look even thinner and more delicate. She lowered her head slightly, the curve of her neck gentle and fragile, her long eyelashes casting small shadows on her cheeks.
The fans in front of the screen even breathed very carefully, as if afraid of disturbing the beautiful girl singing and playing the guitar on the screen.
Kwon Ji-yong was also quietly watching the girl on the screen, turning off the noisy comments, leaving only her, the sound of her guitar playing, and her singing in the live stream.
After a few commonly used chords sound, the melody suddenly takes a turn. It's still a relatively simple melody, but it has a faint sense of storytelling and sadness, as if tears are flowing alone in the dead of night hidden beneath the calm surface.
However, Jiang Tinghan was singing in a language that was incomprehensible. After a while, the fans realized what was going on when they saw the comments from the Chinese fans.
It turns out it's in Chinese.
"Listen to me, I want to keep your childlike spirit."
“You were forced to grow up, in the gaps I couldn’t see.”
"Those noises aren't worth remembering."
"Your uniqueness should never be a mistake."
Listen to me, not what others say.
[Wow, a melody came out in such a short time? I've never heard of this before. Did Coldy write it himself, or is it just an existing Chinese song?]
[I'm a fan of this, but I've never heard this melody or these lyrics before, and I can't find them anywhere online. It must be something I wrote myself.]
[Wow, that's amazing!!! Writing songs is smoother than me yawning, Coldy is truly a god!]
Wow, is this what genius is? She wrote a short song in the blink of an eye.
[What a soothing song, like a lullaby, but it also seems a little sad.]
[This melody is so catchy! Can you please finish writing a whole song and release it?!]
[Ugh, I hate that I can't understand Chinese!!!]
Not only do Korean and Western fans not understand it, but even Kwon Ji-yong doesn't quite understand it, only recognizing a few words. However, the emotions are shared; he can hear tenderness and heartache in the melody.
He had the foresight to record this clip of himself singing and playing the guitar, intending to study it later.
Jiang Tinghan smiled in the video, waved to the camera, and said gently, "Goodnight everyone, I hope you all have sweet dreams."
She ended her broadcast, leaving behind millions of reluctant viewers in the live stream.
Kwon Ji-yong resisted the urge to ask for the correct answer directly, and spent an hour studying it himself, translating all those lyrics.
So that's what it meant.
—He has already heard it.
He slept well.
But some people can't sleep.
[Li Tao, is Coldy's live stream tonight full of unspeakable metaphors?]
[Poster]
I always feel that there are allusions to something everywhere. The Death of Socrates and the last song, Listen to Me, are the most obvious. It's a bit like she's subtly supporting her husband. Is it just my imagination?
【1L】
It's not an illusion, it could be a coincidence, but all of this is definitely intentional. How can someone be both clever and foolish? They don't name names, but anyone with eyes can see what they're talking about.
【2L】
This is the smart thing to do—to create ambiguity. I bet your company won't let her say anything out of line, so she's doing this roundabout, suggestive way, but it's actually quite arrogant. Using the guise of criticizing stalker fans, she also hurled insults at the keyboard warriors who criticized her husband, and even sang "Self-Devouring," as if afraid no one would miss her little scheme. She's a young lady who can't hide her true intentions even every five minutes!
【3L】
My husband is here. When did Lao Long become the "curtain husband"? How come I didn't know?
【4L】
Because this woman collaborated with Lao Long despite the opposition of her fans, and Lao Long is suspected to be a fan of your Han's husband, why do you say this? Yesterday, with such explosive news, Lao Long was still browsing Instagram, and while browsing, he casually liked a fan-pleasing video from Coldy's girlfriend's perspective. It would be unreasonable for Lao Long not to be her husband.
【5L】
Is she love-struck, or has she lost her mind? What if Kwon Ji-yong really did seduce her? Her career would be pretty much over by now, right? She really trusts Kwon Ji-yong that much? This must be true love...
It's so hard to pursue her without feeling both love and hate. That line, "Those noisy voices aren't worth remembering," really hit me hard, you know? You're in the prime of your career right now, can't you hide it a little? Now you're not even pretending anymore!
【6L】
I have to say GC99, but the song isn't that obviously GC99. Fans can also interpret it as Coldy singing it to them. Anyway, it's an inspiring song. Coldy is very good at expressing two meanings with one thing, so you can choose whichever interpretation you prefer.
And to be fair, things won't escalate to that point. Anyone who knows G-Dragon knows those videos of him acting like a drug addict at the airport are ridiculous. He's had ADHD for a long time. And if you look at his photos from September, even that viral picture that made GC (G-Dragon's nickname) go viral, his face was still a bit round. Nobody gets rounder the more they use drugs; he's probably using fat, not drugs.
【7L】
I have reservations about this matter; I'm just a bystander. But when the Korean National Police Agency announced that the prosecutor was on leave after Kwon Ji-yong's statement, I really couldn't hold back. If I remember correctly, it's a weekday now. Taking leave on a weekday when things are so urgent—are the Korean public security, prosecution, and judicial system really that well-paid? It seems like they're using Kwon Ji-yong to meet their KPIs.
【8L】
Let's leave it at that and let things play out. Looking at it from another angle, you, Kou, wouldn't blindly support someone; you must believe Lao Long is innocent. Considering that Lao Long was still leisurely liking your posts even when tens of thousands of media reports a day accused him of drug use, their relationship must be really good, and it's progressed rapidly without us even knowing.
【9L】
Coldy's live stream tonight was full of calculated moves. She was afraid that people wouldn't understand her meaning, so she even went so far as to retell the contents of "The Death of Socrates," practically saying, "You unscrupulous media and marketing accounts that profit from human suffering are the fools who voted to kill Socrates!"
【10L】
The most terrifying thing was that last song, okay? Whether you're a Chinese fan, a Korean fan, or a fan worldwide, everyone was manipulated. Koko has a kind of ruthless, even ruthless, beauty when she's in love. The title "Self-Destruction" is quite fitting for her; sooner or later she'll be consumed by it.
【11L】
By that time, they had already been "trained" by Coldy. Fans were constantly being put to obedience tests by this woman. Talent is a double-edged sword; it attracts them, but also holds them back. Having been a fan of Coldy, becoming a fan of anyone else is simply tasteless; they won't unfollow her.
【12L】
The funniest thing is that some fans are even foolishly cursing the South Korean police, which must have given this woman a thrill! But the South Korean police are really ridiculous; they definitely deserve to be criticized. The whole thing started because Lee Sun-kyun's club owner, identified as "A," is a drug dealer, and she even claimed that G-Dragon had come to her club several times to use drugs, blah blah blah. But the police won't summon "A," saying they'll open an investigation into G-Dragon instead. I don't understand what kind of operation that is.
【13L】
What else could it be? The Incheon Police Department is just another one of those people. Summoning A doesn't generate any buzz. They need to target Lao Long to get the attention. Look, it's only been two or three days, and there are already seventy or eighty thousand news articles talking about this.
【14L】
Holy crap, so many? I thought there were only a few thousand, this number is a bit exaggerated.
【15L】
This is just from South Korean media; there are tens of thousands of comments from netizens, and countless marketing accounts here as well. Those with weaker mental fortitude might even be jumping off a building. South Korean media and netizens are consistently professional at driving celebrities to suicide.
【16L】
I felt a little sorry for QZL watching this, but looking at my own meager savings, I decided to worry about myself first. However, looking at it this way, Coldy's support seems quite necessary; it's a kind of emotional support for him.
【17L】
Everyone says, "Listen to me, not others," and "Your uniqueness has never been a mistake." If you, Long, saw this translation, you'd be moved to tears. It's not just a source of emotional support, but also a source of comfort. Looking at it this way, you, Kou, are actually a "mommy fan" of Long, right? You really love playing the role of a mother to others! Coldy
【18L】
Let's not talk about drugs, let's all be civilized. My mother is such a model of virtue, saving everyone. GD, don't be shy, hurry up and join our Kou Cult! Kou Cult! (Hands clasped together)
【19L】
Actually, it's been a long time... If you get through this difficult time, I'll support you two being together; you're a well-known star-crossed couple. You're pretty amazing, managing to cram so much content into a ten-minute livestream. Wow, you're practically a master of smuggling in your own agenda!
【20L】
Coldy's lyrics are truly amazing; she's so good at double entendres. First, she changed her lock screen—which is already a meme—and she knew fans would ask about it, so she naturally brought up a famous painting that says "Stop bullying her husband." Then, she openly sang "Self-Destruction," ostensibly criticizing sasaeng fans and fulfilling their wish to hear her sing, but actually criticizing those who attacked her husband. Directly telling sasaeng fans to stop calling has the same effect. She even deliberately mentioned the police, encouraging fans to criticize them—the police could be those who can't do anything about sasaeng fans, or the Incheon Police Department that started the trouble, killing two birds with one stone again. Finally, her impromptu performance of "Listen to Me" after her interaction with fans was the ultimate weapon. It satisfied fans' desire for "My idol is so awesome, composing and writing lyrics on the spot!" while simultaneously being sung for someone else. Fans could also treat it as a lullaby and run away covering their ears. This Coldy is definitely not a kind soul.
【21L】
His brain was working non-stop for over ten minutes during the live stream! If there were an award for Top Live Stream of the Year, Coldy would gladly accept it!
【22L】
Does this trick actually work? It seems more like it's just inviting trouble.
[23L]
Yes, sisters, yes! The live stream just ended not long ago, and some people are already saying that since Coldy believes in GD, then I believe in him too! Some people even pretended to study this famous painting, then said that we can't draw conclusions before the investigation results are out, and we should follow the legal principle of presumption of innocence. You've really enlightened some stupid netizens.
[24L]
Youkou enjoys high popularity in both China and South Korea, and since the most heated discussion about this matter happened to take place on Chinese and South Korean online platforms, her voice was quite effective.
【25L】
But she also inevitably faced criticism. Some people have called her crazy for interfering in something completely unrelated to her, and for going against the public like she'd been brain-dead.
【26L】
This statement is quite outrageous. Does it mean the public is always right? Murderers need a trial to be convicted, yet now people are quick to sentence Lao Long to death with just a few words. Sister Kou thinks Lao Long is innocent, and as a friend and business partner, she should definitely support him. I think it would be perfectly fine for her to publicly express her support; this is rather subtle.
[27L]
Not friends + business partners
【28L】
She is actually my girlfriend and my marriage partner.
[29L]
Stop joking around. It's fine to joke around, but I'm really not Mrs. Long, am I? She's actually a very kind, righteous, and responsible person. She definitely wouldn't bear to see someone she knows wronged. You could just say she's very loyal.
【30L】
That's incredibly loyal. If I remember correctly, she was the first celebrity to speak up for you, Long, right? If things go wrong, your public image could be ruined, and the consequences would be severe.
【31L】
How can it not be considered a form of venture capital? It's okay, my sister is very good at recouping her investment. Forget it, I won't criticize Kwon Ji-yong anymore. I feel my sister genuinely cares about him, and I'm afraid she'll be hurt if she sees comments criticizing him.
【32L】
CP fans racked their brains but couldn't compete with the brilliant idea of solo fans: risk-taking investment in shippers who love to ship.
【33L】
Since things have come to this, let's wait for Lumera's comeback first. The pre-order period has already started, so don't miss it. Our Lu's album is definitely of guaranteed quality!
【34L】
Even negative publicity is still publicity. Since this whole "drama" thing has generated so much buzz, and I'm already involved, I might as well capitalize on it. Anyone who wants to criticize Coldy, buy a new album. That way, you'll be her bread and butter, and she'll have to treat you with utmost respect.
【35L】
Luhan fans are working so hard, they could easily be featured on "Touching China"! Lumera's comeback has to live up to expectations!
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Author's Note: Great! Another extra chapter added! [laughing emojis]
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