Chapter 96 Long-awaited Live Stream: Who's next to Coldy? It's hard to guess...
In early March, Jiang Tinghan did a live stream after a long absence. She didn't wear makeup or styling, and was still very natural, but she was still beautiful and charming.
The live stream had already surpassed 500,000 viewers within just a few minutes of starting, with comments scrolling rapidly. However, Jiang Tinghan had enabled the question-and-answer function, allowing viewers to ask her questions directly.
[Unnie! I miss you so much! How have you been lately?]
Jiang Tinghan was sitting on the sofa that fans recognized from the show "I Alone". It was here that he received GD's call and then the call ended abruptly.
"I'm doing great lately, in every aspect of my life—life, work, eating, sleeping... Do you miss me that much? It feels like my appearance on 'I'm Alone' just aired not long ago. Have you all watched it?"
[I checked, and it's been a whole month! It's been airing for ages!]
Even though I see my unnie every day, I still miss her a lot!
Jiang Tinghan: "Damn it—have you listened to the new album yet?"
[I've listened to it! I've listened to it a long time ago! I've bought dozens of copies of the album.]
[No, I'm talking about whose new album.]
[Whatever, I listened to GDxi too!]
Jiang Tinghan said with a hint of possessiveness, "Of course it's my new album! But G-Dragon oppa's new album also has songs I produced, and it's a style I'm trying for the first time. I wrote one like this."
[I've listened to it! "Three Times, Five Times" is amazing! Our Coldy is a genius producer! I've been listening to it on repeat all day!]
[Is kkk unnie going on a live stream to promote GD? She didn't even do a live stream when she released her new album.]
Jiang Tinghan blinked, looking completely innocent: "No, it's not really. I just wanted to chat with everyone. It's been a long time since I did a live stream, hasn't it?"
【That's true! The last group live stream was on our debut anniversary in 2024, and the last solo live stream was at the beginning of 2024. We haven't seen each other in the live stream for a year, unnie!】
I always feel like those angelic expressions on unnie's face are often deceiving.
[Unnie, when is Lumera making a comeback? They'll be back this year, right?]
"Mora, are you trying to trick me into revealing information?" Jiang Tinghan's lips curled slightly upward. "I'm not sure about the exact time, but—in which year haven't we Lumera met with you?"
[Damn it, my attempt to get information failed! Kenchana, I'm so glad I knew they'd be making a comeback this year! Our Lumera has only released less than thirty songs in two years since their debut! Some girl groups release thirty songs in a single year, waaaah, I really want to hear more of Lumera's songs!]
Every album we release has a perfect track, and every single song becomes a hit. It's incredibly difficult to achieve that, so please be patient and wait.
Our producer Coldy is going to be busy again! Thank you for your hard work, unnie! Hopefully we'll hear new songs at this year's tour!
[Sigh, this year's tour is called "Featherweight," is that related to the new album? Featherweight is the lightweight division in athletics, is it trying to tell a story about the power of flexibility?]
Could it also be related to feathers or birds?
This looks like it'll be really interesting!
Jiang Tinghan just smiled and didn't say anything; spoilers would get him docked pay.
Lumera's comeback is happening faster than fans expected. They'll basically be back in April, with the tour starting in September. August will be the end of their comeback activities and the preparation period for the tour stages, so they should be able to find a few days of free time.
The album's theme is somewhat related to what fans have guessed, but the concept is actually quite straightforward: female athletes. Each member represents a sport, with Jiang Tinghan representing badminton, a sport that combines lightness and power. When professional athletes smash the shuttlecock, it can penetrate many things.
To be more professional, Jiang Tinghan decided to practice and made an appointment with the badminton hall tomorrow, dragging Quan Zhilong along. This guy has been so busy lately that it's really not easy to book an appointment with him.
【Dear Coldy, is your dear boyfriend home? (PS: I've already bought GD's new album)】
[Look at iyezoahaha! (I've already bought GD's new album)]
Look at our domesticated dragon! (I've already bought GD's new album)
Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but laugh again as she read the lines of notes: "Yes, yes, but Oppa is busy right now, so I don't want to bother him. Aigoo, is it my time but you want to look at other people?"
Her unusually coquettish tone immediately turned the fans in the live stream into machines to coax her, flooding the chat with all sorts of sweet words.
The classic live stream segment of singing and playing instruments is indispensable, but this time Jiang Tinghan didn't use a guitar; instead, she used a piano that she had at home.
"Did you buy it yourself or is it a GDxi piano? Annyeongh, it was a gift from the brand. I didn't originally plan to buy a piano. I mentioned at a previous event that I usually use a guitar to write songs because I don't have a piano. Then a kind person sent me a gift. I'm very grateful."
As she spoke, she placed her phone on the stand in front of her and sat down in front of the piano.
What song would you like to hear?
[I want to hear "Lies"! Unnie played it in the behind-the-scenes footage of "Snow Nails"!]
【"Cold"! "Cold"! "Cold"! 】
[I also want to hear "Snow Nails," "Snow Nails," "Snow Nails," and "Crazy Kingdom"]
I really want to hear unnie sing "Three Times" herself; it feels like it would have a fresh flavor!
Let's sing all the songs from the new album! I mean both new albums—
[This is such a nice person, it's like she's advertising for the brand, she doesn't expect to receive gifts for nothing.]
[There are already over a million viewers in the live stream! This piano was a really good deal!]
Jiang Tinghan read through the comments one by one: "How about 'Snow Nails' and 'Wait for Snow'? After singing these two songs, we can happily welcome spring."
Fans, whether disappointed or excited, all unanimously sent "Great!"
Jiang Tinghan lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on his slender hands covering the piano keys. He first played a few notes, and the prelude that could bring tears to one's eyes and make one's heart race flowed from his fingertips.
Her a cappella singing is like heavenly music; the moment she opens her mouth, you want to kneel down in admiration.
"Remember? We were two candies in a glass jar."
...
"Why was that? Even on the last night."
Jiang Tinghan stopped abruptly after only the first line of the chorus.
"Let's stop singing here, or we'll have to charge copyright fees."
【What?! Copyright fees are just money coming in from one pocket and going out from another, right? Do you think GD would charge you copyright fees?!】
[Unnie, we've really grown apart. You're getting better and better at lying to us. What happened to being sincere with each other?]
[At least finish the chorus! This is the killing part! This is the climax!!! Can't you just sing it a little longer?]
I'd die with regrets if I didn't hear this chorus.
Seeing the wails of the fans filling the entire screen, Jiang Tinghan smiled slightly and continued playing "Snow Nails".
"Let your body heat melt in my arms."
"But with one last kiss, it signified goodbye."
"The words 'I love you' were all lies..."
She still fulfilled the fans' wishes, but there was a "small" setback that caused the fans to have a major emotional breakdown.
【She's playing tricks on us again. Unnie is such a bad woman!】
Which idol finds pleasure in teasing their fans every day?!
[Never mind, just think of this as flirting]
[GDxi, listen up! It's not just you who can play little romantic games with our Coldy, we can too!]
[kkk What a powerless provocation, it feels like the harder you try, the more heartbroken you become]
Anyway, I'm going to challenge GD today!
GD politely declined.
[Ahhh, this is so good! It's such a cool and detached version of "Snow Nails." It sounds more like the one who dumped the other than the one who got dumped.]
[KKK isn't wrong; she was indeed the one who dumped him.]
[Unnie sang her own part incredibly well. I've heard many covers, but almost no one can capture the essence of it. There's a quiet sadness hidden beneath the surface. Of course, very few people can sing GD's part as well.]
These two idols, who don't need substitutes, are cover song killers. Their songs are all extremely difficult; how are fans supposed to sing along?
[kkk's "Snow Nails" is relatively easy because it's a slow song]
[Hey! I've already mastered "Snow Nails" at karaoke and made it my signature song. All you friends, please feel how great my CP is through my singing!]
[Huh? Snownails? Won't it make fans feel like GC broke up with the franchise like 7 Hours did?]
[Oh yeah! And "7 Hours" too! Unnie, unnie, I want to hear this song too!!!]
"Am I Aladdin's lamp or Doraemon?" Jiang Tinghan caught the last one with sharp eyes and said cruelly, "But unfortunately, it's very late now. After I finish singing 'Cold,' everyone should go and rest. We can talk about other songs next time."
[Unnie's gentle attack is here... Who can resist Coldy's expression like that?]
[Waaaaah, it really won't work! You're not Aladdin's lamp or Doraemon, you're my dearest Coldy unnie~ Just singing a few lines is fine!]
Is the next time a year from now? There are so few chances to meet my unnie in a live stream!
Sing, sing! I promise I'll go to sleep after I finish singing "7 Hours"!
[You guys should stop this a bit. Coldy already mentioned that this is her live stream, so stop bringing up another person.]
[Yeah, even couples should have some privacy. Unnie just wanted to chat with us and sing us a song. She already sang GD's "Snow Nails," isn't that enough?]
Jiang Tinghan played a few accented notes, and the "thump-thump" sound of the piano woke up the dozing audience.
"Ahem," she cleared her throat deliberately, "Whatever you're doing right now, please focus your attention on me, okay?"
As the instrumental version of "Cold" played, Jiang Tinghan's melodious voice, as clear as a wind chime, echoed in the live stream room.
"Yesterday, the first snow fell."
(Yesterday, the first snow fell.)
"Today...I'm still lonely."
(Today, I am still alone.)
"The money melted away in my pocket like ice cream."
"The noisy waves kept clamoring in my ears."
"Yesterday, the first snow fell."
(Yesterday, the first snow fell.)
Today, I meet you.
(Today, I met you)
[As expected of "Cold," which I listen to on repeat every day! It's really good!!!]
[This version even sounds better than the digital version! It's true that you have to listen to live performances of truly talented artists! Of course, the MAMA version is still unsurpassable.]
MAMA, MAMA... I haven't gotten over MAMA yet; I relive that night every day.
[Their performances were phenomenal... I'm really looking forward to this year's MAMA! Hopefully, they'll have a chance to perform together again! How about we do "Crazy Kingdom" this time?!]
【Ahhh, that's great! Let's all dance to Kiyo's Bunny Dance!】
[Unnie sings so well! She's a vocal goddess! I had a lot of worries today, but hearing her singing has washed them all away, and I can finally get a good night's sleep.]
On the contrary, whenever I hear this song, I feel like I need to do my homework.
[It's time for me to get up, this is my alarm clock.]
[You're the kind of person who dares to use your favorite song as your alarm clock! (Thumbs up)]
"Um—I've finished singing now. I was about to end the broadcast when I suddenly remembered that a lot of fans seem to want me to do a chat lately?"
"Click," the door opened at that moment, and Kwon Ji-yong poked his head out from the crack. He had just finished filming the materials that morning and was still sleepy-eyed, with his hair flying wildly.
I am indeed busy, busy sleeping.
The master bedroom was on the second floor, and the piano was on the first floor. The room was well soundproofed, but Kwon Ji-yong, who had a very sharp ear, could still faintly hear the tinkling sound of the piano. He got up and turned on the light, only to find that Jiang Tinghan was not in the room. Now, it seemed that she was not on the second floor either.
Kwon Ji-yong, shuffling in his slippers, yawned and walked down the stairs. Halfway down, he saw Jiang Tinghan sitting in front of the piano, talking to her phone.
He accurately captured the keyword "end broadcast" and immediately understood that it was still live streaming.
Jiang Tinghan also noticed Quan Zhilong, covered her phone screen with the bottom, and made a three-pointer, meaning she should wait for her for three minutes.
Kwon Ji-yong nodded in understanding, then patted his stomach, his eyebrows furrowed, looking aggrieved as if he had been bullied. In reality, he was just being affectionate, indicating that he was hungry.
Jiang Tinghan gave an OK sign, then raised her phone again, using an angle that wouldn't allow her to capture Kwon Ji-yong.
"Wait a minute, let me find the background music."
There was no need to be so careful, but Kwon Ji-yong was still groggy from just waking up. Infected by the atmosphere of their public affair, he immediately started tiptoeing over to the refrigerator and began sneaking around for food like a little mouse.
Jiang Tinghan glanced up at him, a hint of amusement appearing in her dark eyes, before she lowered her head to type again.
The live stream room is currently filled with question marks.
Why did it suddenly get dark? I can't see anything at all.
[What? Unnie came back but didn't say a word, as if the black screen didn't exist.]
Was it a cat? Or a dog? Did it accidentally drop its phone?
[It's more likely the cat was involved; if it were the dog, it probably broke the phone rather than dropped it.]
[I didn't hear a single meow. If it were a kitten, it would explain, but it didn't say anything. That's suspicious.]
[And there was no sound of it falling. Before the screen went black, she even reached out, as if she put the phone down herself, and turned her head! She must have seen something!]
Is it G-Dragon?! Is he here?
[It's 80-90% likely him! Otherwise, why would he be acting so suspiciously?]
【What do you mean, Coldy? That's not very fair of you. Can't you let us see your husband? You're so possessive, only letting him see you yourself.】
Why isn't it considered a type of cat?
[Unnie, since you're going to do a cha, why not ask GD to help with the filming? It would be too much trouble for one person to do it alone.]
Jiang Tinghan remained unmoved, mainly because Kwon Ji-yong's image was a bit messy right now. After all, he was an idol, and it wasn't good for him to appear on camera like that.
Because of the popularity of "Good Day", the "Kenchana" challenge spread from Kwon Ji-yong to Jiang Tinghan, and many fans want to see Jiang Tinghan film this challenge.
Jiang Tinghan watched several highly-viewed posts but still couldn't understand what was so special about them. However, she found them endearing when watching Kwon Ji-yong's video of him learning on the spot. Since it wasn't difficult, she decided to fulfill the fans' wishes.
"Kenchana, jingle jingle jingle, jingle jingle jingle."
As soon as the background music started, Kwon Ji-yong's almost zero sense of humor was instantly triggered, and he nearly spat out the wheat juice drink he had just taken a sip of, which was essentially beer.
He swallowed the beer with difficulty, gently closed the refrigerator door, turned around and leaned against the refrigerator, swirling the can of beer in his hand, and began to appreciate Jiang Tinghan's dance, which was not really a dance.
Even in a simple challenge, you can see how excellent the rhythm is. Every left and right arm swing was precisely timed. To be fair, he danced very well. It's just that Kwon Ji-yong didn't expect to hear this melody outside of "Good Day". He laughed again while watching.
Jiang Tinghan glanced at him, then quickly looked away, unable to bear looking at this pabo at all.
After performing this version, Jiang Tinghan also gave an advanced version as a bonus. She held a piece of candy in her palm, and while waving her hand, she threw it into her other hand, or maybe she didn't. In the end, she clenched both hands and handed it to the screen.
"Guess where it is."
The comments section was filled with all sorts of opinions, but in the end, Jiang Tinghan opened both hands, and they were empty.
"Here it is." She took the candy out of her sleeve. Although she had pretended to grab it with her palm, she had actually let the candy slide down the back of her hand and into her sleeve.
Fans were pleasantly surprised, as watching the live stream not only provided music but also magic shows.
Kwon Ji-yong, who was standing next to him, also didn't see clearly. He was quite surprised when he saw Jiang Tinghan's actions, his eyes sparkling like a puppy that had seen something fun.
[Coldy is such an amazing idol. He never follows the usual filming routine and always manages to come up with something new.]
[Like magic, is it a wizard? Scourgify!]
This is what an interesting and intelligent idol looks like!
[So that's what it is! There's been a lot of demand for it lately, unnie is still so considerate of her fans.]
【Kiyo! I love this challenge, it's so cute!】
[Unnie looked in that direction again! Who could be there?!]
[Morako? You see it again? If you focused that much attention on the candy, you wouldn't miss it!]
Don't underestimate our determination to enjoy sweet moments! Our potential is limitless when it comes to finding them!
[I also heard something open or close, like a cabinet or something?]
Who could it be? It's so hard to guess. Could it be a thief?
If it's a thief, we should call the police immediately (worried) (worried)
[I think I also heard bubbling sounds? Or maybe the sound of a package being torn open? It could also be a mouse. Did a mouse get into the house?]
Jiang Tinghan sighed: "Oppa, come and say goodbye to the audience."
He hadn't arrived yet, but Kwon Ji-yong's voice already drifted over: "Yo, Robben, Mia, I'm borrowing your anchor for now, goodnight~"
[Ahhh, I knew it! You made a sound but wouldn't let us see it, huh?]
[Turns out it wasn't a thief, it was G-Dragon! I was so scared I almost called the police!]
【Ani Haseyo GDxi~ Lend it, lend it, we're very generous, you can borrow it for a lifetime】
Goodnight, you two lovebirds go to sleep. I'm being considerate; this isn't my time anymore.
Have a wonderful night! (Heart)
Jiang Tinghan didn't need to look to know what the comments would look like, so he chimed in, "Goodnight, goodnight, everyone get some rest, bye-bye."
The broadcast finally ended, only a few tens of minutes, but it felt like I had just attended a concert and was completely exhausted.
I feel like my live streams are always pretty much the same. Maybe I should prepare some fun segments for next time... I'll think about it next time.
Jiang Tinghan stretched, walked over to Quan Zhilong, took the beer from his hand, and took a sip naturally.
"Oppa, you said you were hungry, why are you drinking? Don't drink on an empty stomach, it's bad for your stomach."
Kwon Ji-yong said matter-of-factly, "Ani, I ate a cake roll, the wrapper is still here."
Jiang Tinghan glanced at the packaging bag in the trash can. No wonder it had been making a crunching sound earlier; there really was a little mouse inside.
"What would you like to eat? Shall we eat out?"
Kwon Ji-yong hadn't been standing there long when he leaned against Jiang Tinghan as if he had no bones, rubbing his fluffy head against her neck: "Let's go out, I want to eat roasted pork ribs."
Jiang Tinghan: "Mr. Quan, aren't you on a diet lately? Is it alright for you to eat roasted pork ribs?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Kenchana~ It's okay to have a indulgent meal once in a while, right?"
Jiang Tinghan almost thought he was going to sing it out loud, and said with a hint of amusement in his voice, "Don't talk about Kenchana anymore lately."
Kwon Ji-yong, still in his rebellious phase, insisted on talking, humming a tune: "Kencha na ding ding ding ding—"
Jiang Tinghan looked at the man who was sticking to her like glue and gently patted his head: "Go change your clothes."
Kwon Ji-yong finally stood up straight, exaggeratedly clutching his head and groaning twice. He was glared at by Jiang Tinghan before running away with a smile. He was such a natural actor; it's a shame he didn't debut as an actor.
Judging by how quickly he gets into and out of character, it's a shame he didn't win the Blue Dragon Award for Best Actor.
The two changed their clothes and went out. Kwon Ji-yong was too lazy to style his hair, so he just put on a big, fluffy Lei Feng hat, which made his face look even smaller. The black fur clung to his cheeks, making him look like a lop-eared rabbit.
"He's quite cute," Jiang Tinghan reached out and touched his hat again.
Kwon Ji-yong: "Ting Han, if you keep touching my head, I won't grow tall."
Jiang Tinghan was amused by Kwon Ji-yong's surprising remark and almost burst out laughing: "Oppa, can you still develop at this age?"
Kwon Ji-yong said seriously, "Yes."
They went to the same barbecue restaurant where they filmed the Bigbang special episode of "The Big Bang Theory". The environment wasn't very luxurious, but the food was pretty good.
While waiting for the food to be served, Kwon Ji-yong started watching the live stream replay in front of Jiang Tinghan. He had already liked many of the clips beforehand, especially the videos of him singing "Snow Nails" and "Cold," as well as those mentioning him. He had given even more likes in just a few minutes.
Jiang Tinghan casually scrolled through social media, then looked up at Kwon Ji-yong and said with feigned disdain, "Speaking out loud really shows a lack of manners."
Kwon Ji-yong's lips curled up, and he turned the volume up a few notches, letting Jiang Tinghan's singing linger in the air.
Jiang Tinghan: "..."
What to do if you get a bad cat?
Jiang Tinghan started to fight fire with fire, finding the latest episode of "Good Day," in which a clip showed Kwon Ji-yong singing "Wild" and "Baby Baby" in a karaoke bar.
The two singers' voices intertwined in a strange way, making the two people present feel a little uneasy. However, neither of the competitive and neurotic young couple wanted to back down first, so they could only keep at it.
They were saved by a message sent by Li Shuomin to Jiang Tinghan.
Hoshi says he wants to apologize to you (laughs loudly)
Jiang Tinghan: [What's wrong?]
The next message was a voice message; when I opened it, it was Kwon Soon-young's cautious voice.
“Coldy, Miane, I didn’t say your name during the recognition game.”
Jiang Tinghan suddenly realized, a recognition game? It must be one of PD Na's shows, right? Like "Fifteen Nights on a Business Trip"?
Next month they'll be recording the Lumera episode of "Fifteen Nights on a Business Trip" to promote their new album, "Featherweight".
Before she could say anything, Kwon Ji-yong, who had heard the voice message, came over and sent a slightly teasing voice message: "Hoshi, Coldy should be quite recognizable, right? Are you guys still filming a show?"
The voice message from the other end sounded even more nervous: "Brother Zhilong is here too. It's not like that, I was so nervous that I suddenly forgot my name. I hesitated for a second and missed the time to answer the question. Uh, um, we're filming now, I'm filming—"
This kid blurted out everything when he met his idol, and the last sentence turned into a "woo woo woo" sound, probably because his teammates next to him covered his mouth to prevent spoilers.
Kwon Ji-yong returned the phone to Jiang Tinghan. After thinking for a moment, she also sent a voice message: "Kenchana, but... who was it that wanted to apologize to me? I suddenly forgot their name."
She doesn't hold grudges; if she does, she usually settles the score on the spot.
Upon hearing "Kenchana," Kwon Ji-yong inexplicably burst into laughter and leaned on Jiang Tinghan's shoulder, his body trembling as if the word was a tickle to his funny bone.
Jiang Tinghan was utterly baffled. How could there be someone in this world with a lower threshold for laughter than the Mariana Trench?
Lee Seokmin also joined the voice message group, with a hint of schadenfreude: "It's Hoshi, Hoshi!"
Jiang Tinghan: "Hoshi...who was that again?"
Lee Seokmin: "It's that man who looks like a hamster. Forget it, let him go. Hoshi is already withdrawn. Everyone already condemned him when he didn't answer."
Jiang Tinghan: "DK oppa, do we really have to chat like this? It feels like we should just make a voice call. Is there anything else you want to say? No, I'm going to have dinner with G-Dragon oppa."
Lee Seokmin: "No, no, we're eating too, but we have to cook for ourselves. Also, the members seem to really want to make a video call to see Jiyong. Everyone is envious that we got to be on Jiyong's show."
When he sent this voice message, there was already a noisy background noise, with someone shouting, "I didn't say that, Daojian, don't spread rumors."
Some people are still judging Kwon Soon-young: "Hoshi, how could you answer Coldy wrong? My beloved ribs have been taken away just like that."
It seems there's a penalty of having a dinner dish removed if someone answers incorrectly.
Kwon Soon-young weakly retorted, "I didn't answer it, not that I answered it wrong."
They were arguing so loudly that Li Shuomin's voice became unclear.
This is very Seventeen; it sounds like the audio is about to explode with noise.
Jiang Tinghan turned her head to look at Quan Zhilong. Quan Zhilong had his eyes closed and his hands pressed on the sides of his large Lei Feng hat, with an expression that said "I didn't hear or see anything," clearly indicating his refusal.
GD couldn't withstand the sonic attacks from his juniors, so to avoid losing his memories of today, he decided to skip video calls and such.
She then typed a reply: "I wish you a successful cooking session. Let's video call another time; recording time is precious, don't waste it."
This was a polite way of declining, and the other party, being sensible and quick to respond, replied: 【OK!】
Kwon Ji-yong finally breathed a sigh of relief and started grilling the meat and ribs with a "sizzling" sound. Although he was hungry himself, he still picked up a piece of rib and gave it to Jiang Tinghan first after he finished grilling.
Jiang Tinghan took a bite of the rib, feeling a bit hungry, and began to enjoy the delicious food with relish.
Kenchana, let her and Kwon Ji-yong taste the ribs that were removed from SVT's menu.
Masashi yo~ (Delicious!)
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Author's Note: This look on Xiao Xiang is really something! It's so youthful and charming! [pat on the head][pat on the head]
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