Chapter 132 Paradise night (4...
The clip of Kwon Ji-yong playing "Forever Love" was ultimately not broadcast because the song is dedicated to those who have suffered hardships, and he didn't want it to become a sweet moment for fans to swoon over, which would be putting the cart before the horse.
However, the behind-the-scenes footage ended with Jiang Tinghan's rendition of "Flower" as background music. After listening for a few seconds, fans were convinced that it was Coldy's voice. They repeatedly skipped through the music and listened to the slightly sad song, and strongly requested an audio version.
But some beautiful things are enough to stay in the past. This song "Flower" became the exclusive background music for G-Dragon's behind-the-scenes footage at the 2025 MAMA, bringing this memory of joy and sorrow to a close with the lyrics, "Being surrounded by petals falling like snowflakes, it's like a dream, a miracle, that I was able to meet you."
December has passed in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Tinghan attended the AAA and ACON awards ceremonies held in Taiwan. Lumera won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, Coldy won Album of the Year and Legendary Female Artist, and the Legendary Male Artist award was given to Kwon Ji-yong, who did not attend the ceremony in person.
But when his award-winning short film appeared on the big screen, the whole audience cheered, and Jiang Tinghan, who was sitting in the audience, also applauded.
The awards ceremony also featured a Best On-Screen Couple award, which this year went to Park Bo-gum and IU, making GC fans quite excited.
want to……
The screen isn't important; what matters is being the "best couple." However, the two haven't participated in any variety shows together, and they've only appeared on stage together twice and in two music videos together. Although there's a lot of sweetness between them, it hasn't been captured by official cameras much.
At this time, the fans were unaware that the young couple was plotting something big.
At the end of December, it will be their third anniversary of dating. Kwon Ji-yong wants to actually film a couple's vlog and upload it to his J.yong18624 account to record it, and of course, his more than one million fans can also see it.
Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but applaud again after listening. This man was truly a pioneer on every level. He must be the first idol to release a couple's vlog. The timing was also quite good. Both of them were winning awards at the end of the year, and it would be difficult for fans to praise and criticize at the same time.
It started as a simple vlog, set in Jeju Island, with the intention of relaxing for a day before going to work. All I needed to do was bring the cameraman from my team. But somehow it turned into filming a TV show.
It was very professional and involved a huge team. They even invited Kim Tae-ho, the PD of "Good Day". After watching the videos of the two dating each other on their phones, PD Kim Tae-ho said that they didn't need to write a script. They just needed to film a day of their daily travels.
PD Kim Tae-ho even suggested that the two participate in "Same Bed, Different Dreams," but Kwon Ji-yong didn't like the format of his life being commented on and then released by variety show personalities. He felt more free to film himself. Variety shows like "I Live Alone" and "Full-Time Interventionist View" had invited him, but he rejected them all.
Jiang Tinghan was in charge of being a hands-off manager. Recently, with the year-end ceremonies and tour coming up at the same time, she was so tired that she didn't have the strength to move a single finger. If she could go on a trip for a day or two under the guise of a work engagement, she would be quite happy to do so.
The advantage of WK1 being a staunch supporter is that they won't cut any shows where the two appear together. They even proactively negotiated with Jiang Tinghan to film a new Nars commercial, successfully turning Nars into the main sponsor of this YouTube show. Paul Bassett, who is also a brand ambassador, also joined in, and Binggrae provided full support for the snacks. Meanwhile, Kwon Ji-yong's side has McDonald's, Hana Bank, Good Choice, Chanel... all ready to lend their support. Heaven knows this is just a short show that might not even be sixty minutes long, yet the sponsor lineup is so luxurious.
The trip was handled entirely by Cood Choice, a professional agency. It lasted two days and one night. After the Acon performance, we immediately took a red-eye flight back to Korea. We rested until the next day and then started filming. Although there might not have been much rest, it's normal to be a little tough when traveling.
Kwon Ji-yong has been to Jeju Island countless times, while Jiang Tinghan has only been there a few times for work. When she was studying in South Korea, she was a complete bookworm and didn't even finish exploring Seoul, let alone Jeju Island. She still has some longing for Jeju Island.
Because of Jiang Tinghan, Kwon Ji-yong also began to look forward to this place that he had visited dozens of times before.
He even asked Jiang Tinghan, "Honey, is Jeju Island visa-free for Chinese citizens?"
Jiang Tinghan: "...?"
Regardless of whether it's visa-free or not, she has already obtained a Korean visa.
But she still answered the question: "Yes."
It was 7:30 a.m. The two had arrived in Jeju Island and slept for a few hours before heading off to prepare for filming.
Today's makeup and styling are relatively simple: baseball jackets, jeans, and baseball caps. The only difference between the two is the color of their outfits, but their temperaments are completely different. Kwon Ji-yong can even wear the oversized baseball jacket with a mature old-money style, while Jiang Tinghan, wearing a lively and energetic baseball jacket, remains aloof and unapproachable. They look like a very pleasing couple.
The cameras behind him were already following. When Kwon Ji-yong stepped out of the hotel, he first stretched and took a breath of the fresh, cold air before taking Jiang Tinghan's hand.
The film was supposed to be a scene of disciplined morning runs, but Kwon Ji-yong was already tired after only a couple of steps, while Jiang Tinghan moved slowly from the start, occasionally admiring the scenery and the azure sky on both sides.
Although the temperature wasn't high today, the weather was quite sunny, with a refreshing sea breeze, drifting clouds, and a slightly salty smell. Walking along the street was incredibly relaxing.
Kwon Ji-yong returned and sidled up to Jiang Tinghan: "We should have brought Haha along too. It would have been a win-win situation to go for a morning run and walk the dog."
Jiang Tinghan smiled slightly: "Oppa, now I can kill two birds with one stone by jogging and walking the dog in the morning."
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a moment, then pinched Jiang Tinghan's cheek as if punishing him: "Hey, how dare you call me a dog."
Jiang Tinghan reached out and scratched Kwon Ji-yong's chin, like teasing a dog. Before Kwon Ji-yong could even get angry, Jiang Tinghan quickly pulled down his baseball cap and ran away.
According to Quan Zhilong's schedule, this should be his bedtime. He was a little sleepy, but Jiang Tinghan's antics completely woke him up. The tips of his ears were bright red, whether from the wind or from shyness.
He took a long stride and followed after her: "Tinghan, wait for me."
The photographer had no choice but to carry the camera and chase after them, thinking to himself that the two were indeed top-tier celebrities, getting into character so quickly.
The photographer, who had never seen the two interact in private, thought it was just a performance on a variety show. He never imagined that the two were so humorous and childish in private.
But the fans still have sharp eyes. After being shocked when the show aired, they believed in GC's real daily interaction mode in just one second.
I'm speechless about this couple. What kind of couple feeds each other right up to their mouths? They're really worried we won't get enough to eat.
The title is "The 3rd '?' Day," what's the third day? It must be a very memorable day.
[Is this even a question? It's our third anniversary! Otherwise, why would GC post this video?]
【？？？？！！！】
[Damn it, they've been secretly happy behind my back for so long, it's really infuriating!]
[I've been happy in front of you for so long, and I'll be happy for a very, very long time to come.]
I feel like a vat of kimchi (Korean kimchi) that's about to explode.
[This episode is so sweet, don't be jealous yet! Your OOTD outfits are great today, and the couple is out in matching outfits again. Yeah, yeah, we all know you two are a couple!]
This really shocked me. If I remember correctly, GDxi is more than ten years older than Coldyxi. Doesn't GDxi mind being teased like this by someone younger than him? I wouldn't dare do that to my boyfriend who is five years older than me, because he's my oppa, my elder...
[kkk I noticed a long time ago that GD always tries to dress younger when he goes on dates. I guess he doesn't care much about age limits with Coldy. Maybe GD also wants to be Coldy's friend of the same age.]
[KKK Gyong oppa won't give up on his birth chart!]
[kkkkColdy is so bold! I held my breath when she said "walking the dog." GD really dotes on his fried friend. If someone else said that, they might feel insulted for describing themselves as a dog.]
These two are dog parents, staunch dog lovers; for them, having a dog is a compliment.
[Is Coldy really this humorous? I thought she was a very quiet and serious person because of her cold and aloof demeanor.]
[A classic stereotype, but she's actually really funny and adorable. You can think of her as a deadpan comedian, the type who creates a surprising contrast with her serious demeanor.]
[Oh my god, it's only been a few minutes, how come they're already so affectionate? That face-touching looks so practiced, you must do it a lot, right?]
How can you lie like that? Our G-Dragon oppa looks so unhappy, he's obviously angry because of this "dog walking" incident.
We usually don't call this anger; we call it being affectionate.
[Ahhh, G-Dragon, you actually know how to be cute in private! You're so adorable!]
What should I do? This has only just begun, but it's already starting to taste so sweet it hurts my teeth.
[This GC is terrible! It's all my fault. My blood sugar was a bit high recently and was supposed to come down, but now even insulin isn't helping.]
Jiang Tinghan was also a severe case of laziness. He wasn't really walking the dog; he stopped after running a few steps. When Quan Zhilong caught up with him, what awaited him was a sinful hand.
His girlfriend, without any regard for his image in front of the camera, took off his hat and stroked his dog's fur with abandon, looking quite satisfied.
Black hair is still cuter.
Kwon Ji-yong tidied his hair, snatched back his hat and put it back on. Just a second ago he was the narrow-minded G-Dragon, but now he had become tolerant and generous: "Oh, there's a breakfast shop up ahead, I'm hungry..."
Tolerance is a facade; feigning helplessness is the real intention.
Jiang Tinghan glanced at Kwon Ji-yong, then used his hat as a flag to wave towards their destination, his tone somewhat excited: "Here we go."
Kwon Ji-yong became wary: "We Go isn't the Chinese equivalent of 'feeding the dogs,' is it?"
Considering the context, Jiang Tinghan's words seem quite meaningful; he knows all too well how much his girlfriend is thinking.
Jiang Tinghan calmly replied, "Oppa, you're being too sensitive."
Kwon Ji-yong muttered to himself, "Isn't this because you've learned from too many mistakes? I've become more careful."
Jiang Tinghan pulled a cell phone out of her coat pocket, and with a slight flick of her slender fingers, she revealed another cell phone hidden behind it—a phone belonging to Kwon Ji-yong.
She unlocked Kwon Ji-yong's phone with her fingerprint, casually waving it in her hand, her tone slightly teasing: "Then Oppa should have been more careful. I was worried about how to pay today since I didn't bring my card, but now the problem is solved..."
Kwon Ji-yong was somewhat surprised, and touched his pocket; his phone was indeed gone: "When...?"
He angrily denounced, "They're complete thieves! Thieves!"
[Hahaha, that sounds so familiar!]
[Coldy was described like this in "Fifteen Nights on a Business Trip," right? Coldy with magic is back!]
[Kids, I skipped the progress bar; it seems Coldy stole it when he touched GD's face.]
[Oh my god, nobody noticed! Our attention was all drawn to Coldy scratching her boyfriend's face, just like GD's. What a clever distraction tactic! She's a natural-born thief!]
[Keep your voice down! Is this something to be proud of? We are wizards! We are Slytherin!]
[kkkk How long has it been? How many times do I have to laugh? I've been laughing the whole time]
[This is a hilarious vlog! Even when these two are having a normal chat, it sounds like they're performing a skit. Is there some kind of system that gives you an electric shock if you're not funny?]
[Is "We go" a homophone for "feeding the dog"? I've learned something new! I didn't know Coldy was so lively around GD. I've really seen something new today.]
[“There are many precedents to learn from,” how many times has Coldy teased GD that he still holds such a grudge?]
[Am I the only one who noticed that unnie unlocked oppa's phone in a flash? She even registered his fingerprint!]
[I'm not surprised at all. This is the kind of thing Oppa would do. After all, he's known for being love-obsessed.]
[kkk But I feel like Oppa should be able to unlock Unnie's phone too, they both seem to be very open with their loved ones.]
That's wonderful...
[GD's seniority has completely vanished! He's being played like a fool by the younger guy. G-Dragon oppa, stand up straight and stop embarrassing me!]
[G-Dong oppa, I was wrong. I shouldn't have kept urging you to release a couple vlog. I have a feeling that after today, fans will be too ashamed to face you. How did I end up like Pab!]
They're already singing "The Fool Who Only Cries," so it's obviously Pabong.
[Oppa has already embarrassed himself a lot, one more time won't make a difference!]
Why is it so inspiring?! What's so inspiring about it?!
When they sat down at the breakfast shop, Kwon Ji-yong finally snatched his phone back and, like a thief, furtively said to the camera, "You guys saw the fingerprint unlock just now, right? Actually, there's a very thrilling story behind it..."
"Didn't I meet Tinghan at an event before? The one where I helped Tinghan get a signed album from Yoshiki?"
Jiang Tinghan guessed what he was going to say: the time at Paradise Art Night when the two of them passionately acted out a scene of "Do you want to take a photo with your senior?" "Okay," and then, with a wave of his hand, Kwon Ji-yong unlocked her phone. She still felt lingering fear when she thought about it.
She said to the waiter, "Okay, one order of conch noodles and one order of black pork dumplings, no anchovies, thank you," and then turned to the camera and said:
"Speaking of which, I am really grateful to Yoshiki-san. She helped us Lumera so much during MAMA and even helped us rearrange the songs. Yoshiki-san is really kind and loving."
Since Jiang Tinghan had taken the initiative to come over, Kwon Ji-yong had no reason not to show off. He casually put his arm around Jiang Tinghan's shoulder and said in Japanese, "Nei, yoshiki-san ichi jimo yoi-sou. (Always a good person)."
[Yoshiki-san, please accept this friend card from GD-san!]
[Yoshiki-san's red bean paste is awesome! He also donated 15 million yen to Hong Kong, he's really kind-hearted!]
[Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing with your hands? Who is this man? Why is he so familiar with me and putting his hand on my unnie?]
[This man must be... Coldy's GD baby, right?]
[Oppa, why did you only say half of what you were saying? I'm in a hurry, what happened next?!]
[Are you referring to Paradise Art Night? That video is still circulating, and many GC fans go there every day to visit and check in.]
[I recalled the excitement back then. We all agreed that GC was just one meeting away from getting married. Seeing the two of them not only meet but also have a great chat was incredibly exciting! We all believed that our fan-made pairing was real!]
This is not a forced pairing.
[Looking at it this way, Yoshiki really seems to appear repeatedly in the young couple's love story. Remember to invite Yoshiki to your wedding!]
[kkk Comparing the oppa from back then to now, he's so noticeably thinner now, he was a bit chubby back then.]
It's good that you're a little chubby, Coldy should gain some weight too. Are two adults really just sharing one bowl of noodles and one bowl of dumplings? I could eat that all by myself.
Kwon Ji-yong considered it for a moment and felt that revealing this would hurt the fans who were kept in the dark at the time too much, so he pretended to forget what he had just said and changed the subject, saying, "I haven't had conch noodles in a long time either. Is this your first time eating them, Tinghan? I remember they tasted pretty good."
Jiang Tinghan naturally wouldn't expose him, and went along with it, saying, "Well, it seems like when we came to Jeju Island before, we mostly ate...convenience store sandwiches?"
Kwon Ji-yong remarked with deep feeling: "Wow, I ate a ton of that too, the egg inside was soft-boiled."
Even a big star like him showed a hint of longing when he thought of an ordinary sandwich, as if he was still quite hungry for it.
"Kamsahamida..." Jiang Tinghan took the dumplings and dough, placed them between the two of them, and then naturally took the chopsticks and spoon that Kwon Jiyong handed her, revealing, "Oppa carries a box of truffles with him, and he cuts some to sprinkle on his sandwich before eating."
Kwon Ji-yong puffed out his cheeks, wanting to get angry but in the end he laughed, his eyes filled with a mix of helplessness and doting: "This kid is not only a thief but also a liar. It's all fake. I don't eat truffles anymore."
“I’m telling the truth,” Jiang Tinghan said innocently, then rummaged in his pocket and pulled out a black, unidentified object. “Look, I took this out of G-Dragon’s suitcase today…”
Kwon Ji-yong was genuinely surprised; his heart skipped a beat. He thought Jiang Tinghan had actually brought a truffle, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was just a piece of chocolate in black packaging.
He clutched his chest and burst out laughing: "Wow... darling, how many treasures do you have in your pocket? Is it Doraemon?"
Jiang Tinghan: "It's Doraemon's successor, Doraemon C."
【Darling??? Is this how you usually address your partner???!!!】
【My dearest, my dearest, listen to me, it's cold.】
I'm dying of laughter! Doraemon is constantly hitting my funny bone. I want to apply for a show with nonsensical dialogue for Coldy; he's always spouting nonsense!
GD is right, this kid really lies without batting an eye, and she doesn't even have any expression on her face, so you can't tell she's lying at all. Her eyes look so determined they could pass a lie detector test.
I'm crazy! I actually find terms like "thief" and "liar" sweet. Of course, "darling" is the sweetest. It sounds so natural when I say it, like it's ingrained in my bones.
[It's already so sweet! And there's Doraemon too! How many nicknames are you going to give our Coldy?]
Wow, you guys are really into this behind the scenes!
There are even bigger ones.
Speaking of big, where are you...?
You'd have to ask Coldy about this; I don't know the answer.
【What the heck?! What are you saying?! Why are my comments changing color automatically?!】
[Ugh, I was so angry when you guys stopped talking halfway through, but I forgive you now, okay?]
[Hmph, G-Dragon, your mouth has gotten even tighter! When did you secretly improve behind our backs?!]
[I'm dying of laughter! How do they manage to make every single sentence so funny and sweet? This episode is absolutely top-notch! Listening to them chat is so interesting!]
[Was it all a lie? When Coldy said it, I really thought Oppa would actually have truffles with a sandwich, after all, didn't he say on "Go Fridge" that he would have truffles with a fried egg?]
[Oppa has returned to his roots now. When he was younger, he was probably the type to ask the convenience store owner for two plastic bags.]
[So you're putting on an act, huh? Haha, why describe it like that? The fans are just as humorous as the idol!]
[Unnie really startled me. I thought a truffle would suddenly appear and be sprinkled on noodles and dumplings for a breakfast that would double the price of a meal.]
[I just imagined this scene, and it's so bizarre it looks like it was generated by AI.]
Even without this scene, the dialogue between the two characters is eerily similar to something generated by AI.
AI is much more logical than this; it's just that garbage collection (GC) is abstract enough.
Life is so boring, let's get a GC to relieve the boredom.
You can't afford to raise them.
[Heartbroken (vomiting blood) (vomiting blood)]
The two of them ate half of the conch noodles and dumplings. When Jiang Tinghan said she was full, Quan Zhilong stuffed a dumpling into her bowl, trying his best to get her to eat more. In the end, when she was really full, Jiang Tinghan retaliated by stuffing a chocolate into Quan Zhilong's hand and making him eat it.
Kwon Ji-yong happily unwrapped the chocolate, popped it into his mouth, and went to get his phone to pay.
When he comes back, he'll say, "Oppa's back looked so handsome when he paid the bill," which will make him even happier. If he had a tail, he'd be wagging his tail in the air.
"Isn't he handsome from the front?"
Jiang Tinghan was silent for two seconds: "Handsome."
Kwon Ji-yong: "You hesitated!"
Jiang Tinghan said expressionlessly and without any change in her voice, "Wow, G-Dragon oppa looks absolutely amazing from every angle."
Kwon Ji-yong's lips curled up: "That's too perfunctory!"
This kind of thing, which is commonplace in the relationship between young couples, is very shocking to fans.
[It's both weird and sweet, this couple is really amazing.]
[Other people's relationships feel real and genuine, but Coldy's relationships feel fake and inhuman. How can he say things so calmly? I'm laughing so hard my stomach hurts...]
[GD actually asked if he's not handsome from the front? How narcissistic is he?!]
Oppa, you're so shameless! I've seen what it means to be unreasonable.
Two lunatics are in love.
[Kids, other couples' vlogs focus on how sweet they are during meals, but why is our GC focusing on such a strange thing?]
[You can't say that! We, GD and Coldy, shared a bowl of noodles and a plate of dumplings. Isn't that sweet? GD even gave Coldy so many dumplings. Isn't that sweet?]
[So sweet it's funny (thumbs up) (thumbs up)]
It's impossible for a variety show to film every single hour of the day. The scene of the two driving to Ya Yue Yi was only shown in one shot; the rest was edited out. All that was shown was the driver in front driving attentively while the two idols in the back were fast asleep. The young master and young lady didn't seem to mind their trip and made the most of every moment to sleep.
When we woke up, we were already at a truly beautiful beach. The sea breeze in winter was anything but gentle, and there were far fewer people than in the summer. Although the environment was a bit harsh, it was just right for the two of us to take photos.
"Hiss..." Jiang Tinghan changed into a warmer cashmere coat, but she still shivered from the cold as soon as she got out of the car.
Looking into the distance, you can see the seaside, an unbelievably blue expanse, like a rare miracle in the world.
She took Kwon Ji-yong's hand and walked towards the beach: "It reminded me of when we were filming the 'Waves' music video. It was also at the beach that day, and it was extremely cold. My hands were frozen."
Kwon Ji-yong sniffed: "I don't think I've ever filmed any music videos in winter... Ah, the comeback for 'Alive' was in winter, and I remember we even went to America, which was also very cold."
Jiang Tinghan grabbed a few strands of her long black hair and stuck them to Quan Zhilong's forehead. Since he was wearing a hat, he looked even more like him. She burst out laughing first.
Kwon Ji-yong was a little confused for a moment. He touched the few strands of soft, fragrant hair and suddenly realized, "Was that my look back then?"
Jiang Tinghan: "Yes, that seaweed-haired guy is still very popular with fans."
Kwon Ji-yong: "Aigoo, I shouldn't have changed my jacket just now. I think I wore something similar to a baseball jacket when I filmed the 'Bad Boy' music video..."
Jiang Tinghan: "I don't think so. Aren't there lots of green fur on the back?"
Kwon Ji-yong chuckled: "How do you remember so clearly? Baby, what exactly are you looking at in private...?"
Jiang Tinghan: "I watched that music video when I was a kid, and I've only rewatched it once or twice in the last few years."
Kwon Ji-yong's smile vanished in an instant: "Bad girl, don't mention our childhood."
He put his hands in his pockets, and since he was wearing a coat, he twirled around, creating the image of the coat fluttering in the wind. He even did a few dance moves that Jiang Tinghan found very familiar: "Does it look like it?"
Jiang Tinghan recognized that this was an imitation of "The Waves," and at the time she was wearing a coat that resembled a navy uniform: "Oppa could go and make a remake of 'The Waves.'"
Kwon Ji-yong humbly replied, "That's still a bit lacking."
The smile just shifted to my face, haha, the age gap between GCs is unavoidable.
Why deprive Coldy of the right to reminisce about his childhood? Was something that touched a sore spot?
[Oh my god, Coldy was probably still in elementary school when this song came out.]
Stop talking, stop talking! That's practically a crime!
Don't mention anything that breaks my heart. You mentioned "Bad Boy" and then immediately switched to "Bad Girl." Your little scheme is pretty obvious, bro!
These two are so funny, and they react so quickly, their thought processes are so seamless. When the guy mentions "Bad Boy," the girl gets a seaweed-like hairstyle, and when the guy hears "Waves," he remembers the girl's look back then.
You seem quite familiar with each other's works; you must have read quite a few.
[Maybe Oppa was watching the "Waves" music video on his phone when it aired.]
[This really brought back some distant memories. My brother's seaweed hairstyle was at least ten years ahead of its time. I used to think it was weird, but looking at it again this year, I can understand it effortlessly.]
[Haha, are you talking about that green-haired turtle-back outfit? Passerby: GC and GD are so famous, they're practically artists, they must be talking about something very high-class and sophisticated. GC: They're talking about what clothes GD wore and what hairstyle he had in his 2012 music video, and they're imitating the clothes and dance moves he wore in Coldy's 2023 music video.]
It's normal for two fashionistas to pay attention to fashion.
It's quite interesting to mention these two works. "Bad Boy" comes from the album "Alive," which revived Bigbang and made them a global sensation. "Waves" is also the song and album that made Lumera famous and instantly became a hit worldwide. Fate is truly wonderful.
[That really does feel like destiny. Speaking of which, "Alive" was the first K-pop album to break into the Billboard 200, which can be considered as paving the way for K-pop to go global. As juniors, Lumera was able to break into the West and the world more easily by following the path paved by their seniors.]
It's about passing the torch; the two standing together represent the gods of veteran K-pop and the gods of rising K-pop.
Okay, this makes it even more romantic.
[After saying all that, I'm holding back all the emotion and feelings I wanted from a good ship. If GC is love-struck, then you guys are just ship-obsessed, hopeless!]
The seawater around Jeju Island is incredibly blue. From another angle, it looks like a piece of sapphire blue jelly, bringing the charming town-style buildings along the coast into view. It's so beautiful, it's like a fairytale world.
They walked along the beach for a while, with Kwon Ji-yong constantly exclaiming "Wow, wow, wow, not bad!" It was impossible to tell that he was the one who had been to Jeju Island dozens of times, not Jiang Tinghan. As he took pictures of the azure sea, he ended up taking pictures of Jiang Tinghan.
Jiang Tinghan looked at the camera skillfully, asked him to take a picture, and then continued walking forward.
Such pleasant moments are rare in their lives, so they should cherish them.
After enjoying herself for a few more minutes, Jiang Tinghan turned to look at Kwon Ji-yong and said very seriously, "Oppa."
"Let's find a coffee shop to sit in."
I was so cold I had no choice but to give up.
Kwon Ji-yong seemed to have been waiting for Jiang Tinghan to say this. His eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to say, "Okay, okay!"
There are some popular cafes in Aewol-eup, which have been listed as must-visit spots in Jeju Island. Kwon Ji-yong looked up at one of the seafood restaurants and shared, "This used to be a cafe, and I think I even invested in it."
Actually, he had another memory about Aewol-eup that he didn't mention. Bigbang's "We Like 2 Party" music video was filmed here. Years have passed in the blink of an eye, and it's already the tenth anniversary of the release of "MADE". Those happy days, like flowing water, have flowed into the bottomless sea, and in winter, they have turned into a biting cold current.
Bigbang has fallen into countless troughs and been reborn time and again. As they approach their 20th anniversary, it is thanks to him, the leader who still can't let go of Bigbang, that they have been able to keep going.
In fact, Kwon Ji-yong understood this, but understanding doesn't mean he could give it up. If he was a treasure hunter, then Bigbang was the first treasure he found in his life, and Jiang Tinghan was the second.
He often wondered what would have happened if he hadn't met Jiang Tinghan. He probably would have asked his fans for even more love, since his wish had always been very simple.
—Escape from loneliness.
One by one, the people around him left, and those who stayed had their own family lives. Although he loved making friends, he contacted fewer and fewer people on a daily basis, until finally only one or two remained, as if he were left alone in an empty room, becoming more and more lonely.
Loneliness is a terrible thing, just like an illness. It always comes on suddenly in the dead of night, making it hard to breathe.
Jiang Tinghan glanced at the seafood restaurant, not really caring what had happened on this land. He quickly turned his gaze to Quan Zhilong's face. Quan Zhilong still had a smile on his lips as before, but his eyes seemed to reveal a hint of nostalgia, as if he was reminiscing about his twenties, which he could never return to, through this coffee shop where everything had changed.
It always looks somewhat sad.
Those were times she had never experienced.
Jiang Tinghan took out her phone, found a post, and handed it to Kwon Ji-yong: "Oppa, our destiny may have come earlier than we realized."
“What…” Kwon Ji-yong looked at the Chinese post on the screen. It was published in 2021 and the title was “Jeju Island Travel Guide.” Below the line “Aewol-eup” was the line “GD Cafe.” He could only vaguely understand the Chinese characters, but he could clearly see the English letters.
Jiang Tinghan added, "Because I was going to Jeju Island, I looked through my old bookmarks and found this post... I was planning to come to Jeju Island to have a good time when I was studying in Korea in 2021, but I had to end the trip early because of time constraints. But I still ended up coming to this GD Cafe."
On the other hand, Kwon Ji-yong didn't know about her past life either. Didn't they say they would be together for life? That means there's still a long time ahead, and they can get to know each other better.
This cafe has been unrelated to GD for many years, but people still call it GD Cafe. Perhaps it's not just Kwon Ji-yong who misses it, but the public also misses the superstar's spirited twenties. Several years after he enlisted and was discharged from the military, many fans still came to visit. Therefore, the name still appears in the travel guide in 2021.
Given GD's fame, it's not surprising that he appeared in Jiang Tinghan's life when she was still an ordinary person. But as Kwon Ji-yong looked at the post, his gaze became increasingly gentle, and a smile seemed to gradually spread into his eyes, as if he had discovered a new treasure.
His period of sorrow came to an end. He skillfully reached out and wrapped his arms around Jiang Tinghan's neck, then leaned half his body against his girlfriend like a boneless cat, his tone teasingly familiar: "Oh dear, so our Tinghan had a crush on me so early on."
"Hey, hey, hey, if I say words like Big Dream, Ring Down, Long Day, Dog Door, it's basically confessing to Oppa, okay?" Jiang Tinghan rattled off a string of phrases interspersed with "GD," her tone dismissive, as if expressing her utter disbelief at the mere mention of GD.
Kwon Ji-yong: "Oh, then I'll have to think back to how many times you've secretly confessed to me, Tinghan."
Jiang Tinghan's tone turned surprised: "It's actually zero."
Kwon Ji-yong laughed again, his face almost touching Jiang Tinghan's, in an extremely intimate gesture: "No, didn't Tinghan say four words? That's already four times."
Jiang Tinghan: "..."
Her fans voiced her feelings on her behalf.
If Oppa's confidence could be shared with others, then no one in the world would feel inferior.
Wow, it's been a long time since I've seen someone display shamelessness to such an extreme!
[Oh my god, you can even find posts from four years ago? It seems Coldy doesn't have many bookmarks, otherwise it would have taken him ages to find them.]
Give me your social media accounts, I want to follow you!
[Ah, I've been to this cafe. I heard it was YG's land, and YG sold it off without my permission after my oppa enlisted in the military.]
[Some people say it has nothing to do with GD, and that YG just used his name to open the business. It's been too long for me to know for sure.]
Is it really that long ago? 2016 or 2017? It feels like those events are still so vivid in my mind. I still remember how Oppa went from being full of youthful vigor to becoming emaciated. Time is truly a gentle but deadly knife.
Was it just my imagination? I felt like Oppa looked like he was about to cry for a moment just now.
Right? I saw Oppa smiling happily the whole time.
I also feel a bit strange. Maybe he remembered something. There's nothing we can do. Oppa's memories are already riddled with holes, which is why everyone hopes he will be happy in the future.
[Ah! So Coldy was using this method to pull GD out of his memories? I just realized that, and it worked really fast! GD was smiling so sweetly while reading the post!]
Coldy really knows exactly how to attract GD's attention.
[Actually, GD probably pays close attention to everything Coldy does.]
Oppa, stop reminiscing about the past. Think about it, if you went back ten years, you'd have to wait another seven years to meet Coldy.
[Let alone seven years, he'd probably go crazy if he didn't see ColdyGD for six months or a month.]
[After all, he's a 37-year-old guy who still goes to great lengths to get his girlfriend out on dates.]
The two of them found a coffee shop and had lunch and afternoon tea together. They didn't go into the bustling seafood restaurant; they just passed by. The seafood restaurant ended up being left behind by them, just like their memories.
They nestled in the cozy café, gazing at the still beautiful sea, watching the waves continue to crash against the dark rocks, creating bursts of white foam. They sipped hot cocoa, enjoying the tranquil moment, and even played some games, like judging whether someone was telling the truth or a lie.
Kwon Ji-yong said, "Once when I went to an overseas concert, I accidentally put your moisturizer in my suitcase."
Jiang Tinghan bluntly stated, "Fake."
Kwon Ji-yong was shocked: "You got it right! How did you know?"
Generally, their concerts are staggered, and Jiang Tinghan wasn't home when he left.
Jiang Tinghan: "Because I ran out of my moisturizer a long time ago and haven't bought a new one, I've been using yours, Oppa."
Kwon Ji-yong: "???"
He himself doesn't know how much stuff he has, and he's not sure if he has one more or one less.
"What?!"
The thief is back in action!
Fans are laughing their heads off; a game can actually help Kwon Ji-yong solve a case and uncover the truth.
Jiang Tinghan: "I... actually, one day I made dinner and ate it with my oppa who had just woken up. Oppa said, 'Oh, it's really delicious. It feels even better than the past few days. Tinghan's cooking skills have improved again.' But that day I actually ordered takeout, I just didn't say it."
Kwon Ji-yong immediately tensed up, momentarily forgetting that this was a game to determine truth from falsehood, and subconsciously asked, "Dear?"
Jiang Tinghan simply shrugged: "I don't know, Oppa has to guess."
Kwon Ji-yong asked with a hint of hope, "Fake?"
"If it's takeout, I should be able to see the packaging box or something..."
Based on his understanding of Jiang Tinghan, he wouldn't do something like going downstairs to throw out the trash just to cover up the fact that he was too lazy to cook and order takeout; it wouldn't make any sense.
Jiang Tinghan clapped his hands: "That's right."
Kwon Ji-yong breathed a sigh of relief: "I knew it. There shouldn't be any restaurant nearby that can cook as well as Ting Han."
Wow, you know your wife way too well!
He can compliment his girlfriend effortlessly too!
Oh my, Coldy's imitation of GD's tone of voice is spot on!
[I can't take it anymore, this GD-style pronunciation is killing me with laughter. As expected of someone who lives with you, their imitation is epic. I can almost picture oppa saying that. Doesn't GD find it funny at all?]
[kkk panicked because of him, and didn't care about anything else, fearing that he had done something wrong.]
I think I've actually learned a little about dating skills.
[Are you sure? Learning dating skills from GD? Hi, we always advise against using these dating skills if you're not G-Dragon. Be careful, it might backfire!]
The young couple probably talked about more than just that, but it was all cut out in post-production. Fans were furious and protested in the comments, but the camera still mercilessly cut to the moment they stepped out of the coffee shop.
They spent half an afternoon exploring Ya Yue Yi, a place that could be visited in ten or twenty minutes, and still had plenty of time to continue walking further afield, since they had a whole day to spare tomorrow.
A little further on, you'll find another classic Instagrammable café spot, converted from an abandoned pump house. It retains its dilapidated charm, but looking out from the large windows, you can see the beach, which becomes even more vibrant and dazzling in the afternoon.
There was also a piano exposed in the wild outside. When Jiang Tinghan passed by, she urged Kwon Ji-yong to play it again. However, after trying a couple of notes, unsurprisingly, it was already broken and only served as a landmark photo spot.
So they played the background music for "Für Elise," placed their hands in mid-air, some distance from the piano, and pretended to play it themselves with a deep expression.
After they finished, they both laughed.
Kwon Ji-yong said in a serious tone, "I hereby announce that this song will be called 'Paradise Night'."
Jiang Tinghan joked, "Beethoven would be so angry he'd jump out of his coffin."
She was somewhat surprised. When they met at Paradise Art Night, Kwon Ji-yong had jokingly said he would write a song called "Paradise Night." She didn't expect that he would still remember it.
Oh... she actually remembers it herself, even though it was just something Kwon Ji-yong said casually.
Kwon Ji-yong: "Then I guess I've made a contribution to human music."
Jiang Tinghan smiled and said, "Oppa has already made a contribution."
Kwon Ji-yong feigned shyness, covering his face, but his eyes, peeking out from between his fingers, winked restlessly at Jiang Tinghan: "It's not as great as Tinghan makes it out to be..."
At this moment, the sky and the sea reflect each other, bursting forth with an even more beautiful and profound blue.
The two had just left the coffee shop and had no interest in visiting any new trendy coffee shops; they simply glanced at the sea from afar.
Jiang Tinghan sighed, "If there could be a fireworks show tonight, it would be amazing."
She remembered the New Year's Eve fireworks, and that lingering kiss.
Unfortunately, it's not the fireworks festival now, and setting off fireworks is strictly prohibited on Jeju Island.
Kwon Ji-yong grasped Jiang Tinghan's hand: "Then let's go."
Jiang Tinghan asked in confusion, "Where to?"
Quan Zhilong's eyes curved at the corners: "I'll take you to see the fireworks."
Jiang Tinghan: "?!"
It takes an hour and forty minutes to drive from Aye Yueh to my destination. Luckily, it wasn't rush hour, otherwise it would have taken even longer due to traffic.
Jiang Tinghan got out of the car and looked at the sign for their destination, then suddenly realized: "Ah, an aquarium?"
"Vest, huh?" Kwon Ji-yong had already booked the tickets. It was almost 5:20 now, and they stopped operating at 6:00, so he had to hurry, or they might close the gates at 5:30.
They hurried through the aquarium, and after a few steps, the azure blue of the sea came into view.
In front of this huge, transparent glass, people become tiny. Looking up, dense schools of fish are swimming overhead, as if the night sky, between blue and indigo, is pressing down from the horizon at dusk, with deep blue light penetrating the seawater and casting shadows all over the ground.
So this was the fireworks that Kwon Ji-yong wanted to take her to see.
The aquarium was filled with a deep, earth-shaking silence, swallowed by blue, in which even the soft breathing of those around you became clearly audible.
Jiang Tinghan stared at a small shark for a while, then shifted his gaze to Quan Zhilong's face next to him. His face was also shrouded in this dark blue, making it appear somewhat dim, but his amber eyes remained as bright as ever.
"Oppa, are you happy today?" she asked.
Although Kwon Ji-yong didn't know what Jiang Tinghan meant by asking that question, he still answered seriously, "I'm happy. It's been a long time since I've come out to relax like this."
He turned his head and looked at Jiang Tinghan with exceptionally ardent gaze, as if two warm little flames had been lit in the cold winter: "Tinghan, what about you?"
Jiang Tinghan looked up again at the ever-changing school of fish above: "If you're happy, I'll be happy."
For a fleeting moment, Kwon Ji-yong's heart felt like fireworks exploding, but he quickly regained his composure: "Ani-de, whether you're happy or not should be your own feeling, how could it have anything to do with me... Ah, well, you can't say that, anyway—"
He asked the same question again, like a fool: "Tinghan, are you happy now?"
Jiang Tinghan stared at him for two seconds, then suddenly smiled like a blooming flower, her smile overflowing from her eyes, making her whole face seem brighter.
She said, "How could I not be happy?"
How could I not be happy going on a date with my boyfriend and watching the sea with the person I love most?
Kwon Ji-yong's heart pounded violently again.
He had been to this aquarium before when filming a show. Back then, he stood alone in front of the same glass for a long time before the MCs arrived. Now there are two of them.
In his twenties, he lived a carefree and passionate life, yet was also scarred; while in his thirties, after years of stumbling and falling, he became more reserved and mature, and also found true joy and happiness.
The fish swam slowly, weaving together to form a dazzling Milky Way, with countless bright stars scattered among them. At the very bottom, two of the brightest stars shone with an inextinguishable light, never clashing with each other, but instead converging together, illuminating the entire universe with even more radiant brilliance and dazzling splendor.
Although the song "Paradise Night" never came to fruition, this night was a true paradise night for the two of them.
"Tonight, I found my paradise."
"With your lips on mine, in bliss, I'd willingly...die with a kiss."
So...Don't you dare abandon this eternal love!
At the end of the episode, a retro, dreamlike, and slightly melancholic atmosphere evoked the melody of "City of Stars" from La La Land, accompanied by several beautiful landscape shots with the words "PARADISE NIGHT" appearing in the center.
The lyrics and music were both attributed to "Coldy" and "G-Dragon" in the bottom left corner.
This song has actually been made, and upon closer inspection, every line of the lyrics has a hidden meaning.
The fans were thrilled and reluctant to stop watching, even letting out loud shouts.
"Ahhh, I'm so excited watching this! Sisters, I want to watch GC with you guys again in my next life!!!"
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Author's Note: I'll start updating the extra chapters tomorrow!
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