Chapter 84 Jealousy and Sweetness (A Two-Part Series: Qingchi, Zuihua, and Qianshui) On...
[Girl, your boyfriend is actually G-Dragon!!!]
As expected, the gossip group came in full force. Li Shuomin sent a "condolence" message the day after Jiang Tinghan and Quan Zhilong posted their messages. It seems that he had reached his limit by not asking on the same day.
This guy is a huge GD fan; you can tell how excited he is from the three exclamation marks.
Jiang Tinghan wasn't the type to show off, so she could only send a smiling emoji.
Sorry, Oppa, I can't tell you in advance because it needs to be kept secret.
Lee Seokmin: [It's okay, it's okay! I understand. No wonder you told me the PMO collaboration T-shirts would be released soon; you had inside information.]
Jiang Tinghan: [(Laughing and crying) That's not related, the production team told me.]
Lee Seokmin: [kkk Really? I suddenly feel like my relationship with GD sunbaenim has gotten so much closer! It's unbelievable...]
Jiang Tinghan glanced at the person beside her who was still fast asleep at three in the afternoon, with a few messy strands of hair sticking out from under the covers, and replied half-jokingly:
If you want to video chat with your idol, I can offer some assistance.
【Really?! I'm so excited! Let me calm down first! But I have work today, tonight! Is around 8 PM okay? If GD isn't available today, I should be available tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that!】
【Hmm, I'll ask GD oppa later】
Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but laugh. He couldn't even spare five minutes to make a phone call? How long did he plan to talk? Her boyfriend was truly an idol to many people; the K-pop legend was right.
She had just put down her phone when she felt an even warmer body press against her back, and two hands skillfully wrapped around her waist, her chin resting on a slender shoulder.
Kwon Ji-yong's voice was unusually deep, still tinged with sleepiness, as he murmured, "Baby, what time is it now..."
Jiang Tinghan answered briefly: "Three points."
"At dawn?" Kwon Ji-yong's voice was shimmering, as if his body was about to fall back onto the bed along with his tone.
Jiang Tinghan said calmly, "It's already afternoon."
Kwon Ji-yong opened his eyes in a second: "Ah...don't we have something else to do today?"
Jiang Tinghan, like a robot, regularly gave the task: "Move."
Kwon Ji-yong: "!"
He hurriedly threw off the covers and rushed to the bathroom.
Their new home in Cheongdam-dong has been renovated and left empty for a month to air out the formaldehyde. Today, Jiang Tinghan's personal belongings can be moved out of the dormitory and into the new home.
Kwon Ji-yong quickly washed up and shaved, and was almost done getting ready. He grabbed a few clothes and put them on; they looked simple but the colors were pleasing to the eye.
The two wealthy copyright holders, of course, didn't need to move themselves; they only needed to act as commanders. The house they bought was a duplex apartment. Of course, it wasn't as big as Kwon Ji-yong's current one, but it wasn't small either. There were four bedrooms. They only kept one master bedroom, one secondary bedroom, one pet room, and one recording studio.
The bedroom is connected to the adjacent room and has a huge walk-in closet. Even though Kwon Ji-yong left most of his clothes at his home in Hannam-dong, the remaining clothes were still considerable. Jiang Tinghan was also someone who received so many gifts from brands that he couldn't handle them all. Even though this walk-in closet was as big as the master bedroom, it was still not enough.
Just make do with it.
With so many people hired, the move was quick, taking only three hours. The rest of the furnishings could be arranged slowly. As Jiang Tinghan watched the empty new home gradually become fuller, his heart felt filled little by little, giving him a sense of peace.
On her way home to pick up her cats and dogs, she mentioned DK to Kwon Ji-yong.
Kwon Ji-yong readily agreed, his eyes darting around, clearly harboring mischievous thoughts: "How come someone is chatting with other men behind my back?"
Jiang Tinghan raised an eyebrow: "I don't just chat with this man, I also chat with that XX, XXX, XXXX—"
As the names of men popped out of her mouth, Kwon Ji-yong's initial playful behavior turned into a real, gurgling belly full of sour water.
He covered Jiang Tinghan's lips, and said through gritted teeth, "I'm enough. You can only chat with me."
Jiang Tinghan's voice was muffled by the cover, but he still said, "It depends on my mood."
Kwon Ji-yong was furious. He shouldn't have said that stupid thing; in the end, he was the one who got hurt.
When Lee Seokmin happily answered the video call, all she saw was Kwon Ji-yong's gloomy expression. She almost thought she had done something to make GD dislike her.
Kwon Ji-yong's expression shifted from bright to shocked in an instant.
A large group of people were crowded across from us. At first glance, half of Seventeen's members were there, and everyone's face was filled with excitement and gossip.
The moment they saw him, they started calling him "GD senior" this and "GD senior" that, chattering on and on, and he couldn't hear some of it clearly. It was like he had fallen into a bird's nest and was making a lot of noise.
"???"
Kwon Ji-yong subconsciously looked up to find Jiang Tinghan, but Jiang Tinghan had already hidden in the kitchen and started testing whether the kitchen utensils in the new house were working properly, commonly known as making dinner.
The call didn't last long, only ten minutes. Kwon Ji-yong seemed to have only said four or five sentences. Every time he said a sentence, the other end of the line would erupt in cheers as if they were seeing a giant panda at the zoo. By the time he hung up, his ears were ringing.
Young people are so energetic, haha.
He drifted into the kitchen like a ghost, embraced his girlfriend, and said in a barely audible voice, "If only all young people could be as quiet as you, my darling."
The voices of those people were so loud that Jiang Tinghan could hear them even with the door closed. She slightly curled the corners of her mouth and said, "Oppa, isn't it great that so many people like you? You would be unhappy if they all stayed silent like me, wouldn't you? You just like seeing people go crazy for you."
Kwon Ji-yong, caught off guard, paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "But you like me too. As long as someone likes me, I'll be in a good mood whether I say anything or not~"
"You're really good at solving logic problems." Jiang Tinghan pointed to the carrot next to him. "Cut this one."
While washing his hands and chopping vegetables, Kwon Ji-yong muttered, "I don't want to eat carrots."
Jiang Tinghan readily agreed: "Then let Iye and Zoa eat it."
Kwon Ji-yong's eyes lit up, and he chopped the vegetables a little more quickly: "Okay."
The two enjoyed a cozy month of living together. Lumera's US and European tours are scheduled to start in August, so theoretically, he could rest for another July. However, Jiang Tinghan is busy with her comeback and has taken on music festival performances in July and August, leaving Kwon Ji-yong alone in the empty house.
Summer wouldn't be complete without a water gun music festival. When the water mist sprays from above the stage, idols and fans alike get hyped. Adding a song like "Waves" and a hot, wet dance makes it an absolute treat. The latest trilogy's triple performance takes the fans' enthusiasm to its peak.
In "All in Gold," Coldy and Sky recreated the iconic look from the music video: short tank tops and hot pants, showcasing either slim waists or long legs, with even their arms looking incredibly beautiful. The ends of their red hair were adorned with glistening water droplets, making viewers cover their faces in excitement.
Lumera's grand finale performance ignited the entire venue, while Coldy set a new record for the fastest fancam to reach 10 million views. He now has nearly 90 million followers on Instagram, and his growth rate shows no signs of slowing down, potentially challenging Lisa's record of 100 million followers.
Even G-Dragon's Instagram followers have surpassed 30 million, leading fans to jokingly say that this is the first time GD has been able to "reverse-bleed" someone.
Under this fancam of "All in Gold," many fans who love a good spectacle tagged @xxxibgdrgn.
[@xxxibgdrgn Your wife is so beautiful, she's my wife now]
[Wow, she has such a great figure! She slayed the entire audience at the water gun music festival, @xxxibgdrgn I'm so jealous, can I join your fandom?]
[@xxxibgdrgn You might like]
[kkk I really want to know how GDxi felt when he watched the "All in Gold" MV. With so many muscular and handsome guys around, wouldn't he be jealous forever?]
[kkk Indeed, GDxi doesn't seem like the type to be magnanimous; he seems very possessive.]
[For details, please see GD's Dark Trilogy. His possessiveness is off the charts! Seeing how sexy I am, won't you break down again?]
[@xxxibgdrgn Oppa, say something!]
Of course, the internet-addicted chicken saw these videos immediately and promptly gave them a like. Within a minute, he liked dozens of videos, prompting fans to joke, "You liked them before even watching the videos properly! You're practically rubbing the screen until sparks fly!"
His image also appeared in Coldy's most popular fancam.
@xxxibgdrgn: [(Heart)(Snowflake)(Heart)]
The star is Lumera's logo, while the snowflake is a commonly used emoji by fans to show their support for Coldy. Anyone who isn't blind can see that these emojis are expressions of love for Coldy.
[Your Gigi Choi has arrived on time!]
[Hahaha, it's so great that it's public now! I can finally leave comments without worry!]
Oppa, can you please stop drooling? You're really acting like a pervert...
Oppa, please don't do this... Oppa... Everyone outside says you can't resist Coldy!
[kkk is right! When you open Instagram, it's not his own post, but a series of Coldy videos he liked. Being his fan must be so frustrating.]
[Not at all. The sister-in-law my brother found is beyond 99% of humans. The only thing I can find fault with her is her relationship with GD, lol.]
[kkk I know how to get GD to like this post! If you keep posting content related to him and he hasn't liked it, try posting about Coldy.]
[I'll edit videos of them as a couple! He loves watching them!]
Even Dispatch praised me, saying I was at my wit's end.
[It's not that I don't want to edit, but who has officially announced that they're all in the same frame yet! Besides the photos released by Dispatch, there's only Paradise Art Night, the root of all evil. I can only use old videos to edit out the perspective.]
Young GD and young Coldy are a great match, creating a fresh and exciting vibe!
[Coldy, a GD trap, everyone who uses it raves about it]
GD, you've been waiting for this day for a long time, haven't you?!
[Ahhh, so sweet! Tell me! How many times have you watched it? You won't rewatch it over and over again like I have, will you?]
[This really shows a lack of consideration for the fans. Others are afraid to interact openly after going public, but our oppa is very open and shows off whenever he wants.]
What secrets can you expect a man with a notoriously sharp tongue to keep? Showing only a few expressions is already a restraint. Dude, you probably really wanted to write a thousand-word love confession, didn't you?
[I've already written it in my mind, I just haven't posted it yet. I've liked so many posts because I just can't stop loving Coldy.]
[What can G-Dragon do? He can only watch videos of him kissing his girlfriend at home, but tens of thousands of fans in the audience can see it in person!]
[I was there in person, and I'm still reliving the excitement of Coldy's performance three days later.]
[kkk You guys are actually making fun of GD! Don't forget that when Coldy comes home, GD will still be able to kiss, hug, and cuddle, while we can only watch from here (sad face) (sad face)]
Now look what's happened, it's my turn to break down! This guy's living such a comfortable life, his girlfriend is out there earning money to support the family while he stays home enjoying his retirement.
[Hahaha, our GD is super rich, okay! And he's still so young, why is he retiring already!]
[If you're not going to retire, just come out and walk around a bit. What did they tell me in May? I've been waiting for this promise for July and there's still no news. It's like I've been made one mistake after another.]
Of course, Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but be jealous. Everyone says young people are energetic, and he was no exception. He insisted that Jiang Tinghan wear the same outfit for him to see. Jiang Tinghan couldn't stand it anymore and agreed to his request. Not long after, he was seen on the bed.
It's true what they say, older men have a lot of tricks up their sleeves. Every time, Jiang Tinghan's memory of them was hazy. This time it was even more outrageous, forcing Jiang Tinghan to lose her composure. She bit down hard on his Adam's apple, but he only got more excited. The next day, he was still laughing like a fox as he touched the teeth marks. In the end, the clothes that weren't even that big were ruined and thrown away. Haha, the bloodline of the King of Destruction was indeed inherited from Quan Zhilong.
Jiang Tinghan felt she should be a little tougher on Quan Zhilong and stop indulging him in everything. Who said Quan Zhilong couldn't play the victim? He was quite good at it in front of her. He whimpered for three days after being bitten, saying he was sick here and there. He refused to go to the hospital, and when asked how to treat it, he only wanted Jiang Tinghan to give him the middle finger. In short, it was either a kiss, a hug, or sex.
With a hint of retaliatory intent, she said, "Oppa, if this keeps up, I'm worried I'll end up in the hospital sooner or later. After all, you're better than me—"
Jiang Tinghan frowned, counting on her fingers with a hint of worry: "Thirteen years older, sigh."
Kwon Ji-yong: "???"
He angrily pinned his girlfriend to the sofa, retaliating by lightly biting Jiang Tinghan's neck, but mostly licking it, finding it wet and hot.
Jiang Tinghan tried to push him away, but he wouldn't budge, just like a big dog. She could only chuckle softly and say, "It's so itchy."
Kwon Ji-yong continued to ignore the warnings and demonstrated through his actions that he was fine and would not go to the hospital.
The next day, Jiang Tinghan went to a music festival abroad; it turned out to be the Last Supper.
Besides the music festival, there was also album production. On August 1st, Lumera integrated the ten songs they had previously released into a second full-length album, and gave each of the "Swallowing Flowers and Lying on Wine" trilogy a beautiful music video. Jiang Tinghan dyed her hair back to black, which is the look that everyone first knew her as, but she cut her hair into a jellyfish style, which made her look even more aloof and noble. However, after watching the music video, fans could feel that this aloofness was just a facade of hardness, and that she was actually still fragile inside.
Fortunately, she woke up in time for "Spring Awakening" and became stronger. This story about growth attracted many viewers, as if they had watched Lumera grow up through pain. After the MV was released, the number of mothers and fathers who were fans surged.
This month is also Jiang Tinghan and Quan Zhilong's birthday month. Although fans did not see either of them return, they gave them unprecedented grand support. Both of them liked the support from solo fans and CP fans, and Jiang Tinghan also expressed his gratitude in the bubble.
Last year's birthday memories were too unforgettable, so Jiang Tinghan took Quan Zhilong back to China to meet his parents and father.
Kwon Ji-yong prepared many gifts but still felt it wasn't enough, so he donated 1.88 million RMB in the name of G-Dragon and Coldy to the area where his parents were teaching. It wasn't a lot, but it was enough to express his respect and support.
Jiang Tinghan has been donating for the past two years, each time in the tens or hundreds of thousands, which has accumulated to a considerable amount. Originally, it was agreed that each person would donate half, but Quan Zhilong insisted that he did not like donating 940,000, so he donated 1 million, and Jiang Tinghan donated 880,000.
It's really some inexplicable obsession and persistence.
On her birthday this year, Jiang Tinghan updated her Instagram and Weibo with photos of herself and her family, as well as a short video of her singing a birthday song. In the video, she wore a birthday crown and looked adorable, but she half-covered her face and seemed a little unaccustomed to it.
This somewhat shy demeanor emboldened the mom and dad fans to speak out even louder.
Last month she was my wife, and this month she's my daughter.
[Haha, does this sister really get scared wearing a hat like that? I thought she was so brave she wasn't afraid of anything.]
So cute! Let me give you a kiss!
[That's great, my sister went home to celebrate her birthday with her family!]
[My sister is having a great time with her family! Mom and Dad look so kind! They're definitely the kind of people who can raise such outstanding children. Godfather is still being his usual goofy self, hahaha.]
[Haha, luckily we were prepared and even got a big screen ad in my sister's hometown! It's really funny. When I contacted them, they said they had received so many inquiries. This small county town has never been this popular before. Almost every shopping mall screen had Coldy on it. I explained to them that it's because Coldy is a local, and they said, "No wonder."]
[It has really boosted the economy. There's a photo of Coldy eating at a restaurant that many people went there to visit and take pictures. Now that restaurant is packed with customers, and as soon as they see a young person, they automatically say, "You want to order the Jiang Tinghan set meal, right?"]
[Huh? Something feels off. My family is all in the video. So the question is, who filmed this video?]
[I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I think I heard GD's voice at the very last line of the birthday song? It was very soft, but it must be his voice, it sounds so familiar.]
[Hahaha, really! This person's Mandarin has an accent, it's definitely Long-style Mandarin, with all the twists and turns.]
[After all these years, you, Long, still speak Chinese so adorably, with your favorite rising intonation at the end of each note. But you can even sing the birthday song, wow, that's incredible!]
[How can this not be considered a perk for Chinese fans of Dragon Eggs? Please speak more Chinese, Brother Dragon!]
I thought it was another relative, but it turns out it was my brother-in-law taking the picture. My apologies.
[She went back to meet his parents, omg, their relationship is really different now!]
This man is truly everywhere!
On August 18th, Kwon Ji-yong's birthday, he also updated several photos. One of the photos matches the food and home furnishings posted by Jiang Tinghan, which is solid proof that he was there.
The other photos show Kwon Ji-yong celebrating his birthday at home. In addition to wearing the same necklace as last year, he also has a ring on his finger with a beautiful blue diamond in the center, radiating brilliant fire. The silver ring setting covers the diamond, obscuring some corners of its surface, leaving only the shape of a five-pointed star.
Fans: Got it, we got the hint.
These two necklaces from last year were actually a gift from Coldy!
This big diamond ring this year was also a gift from Coldy, right?
Although neither of them appeared directly in each other's photos, netizens could still sense the other's presence.
[Those who accept GC's breakup advice will likely have a very difficult time accepting it.]
[kkk shows off her skills every month to refute breakup rumors]
GD is so lucky! He even received a huge diamond ring. Does this mean they're getting married soon?
Wearing the middle finger, does that mean you're deeply in love?
[Aaaaaah, don't get married so soon! Let my sister build her career for a few more years!]
No way, my sister has Lumera's world tour and solo performance this year, she doesn't have time to get married.
At the end of August, Jiang Tinghan attended a Louis Vuitton event. After a year of being the ambassador for Blumarine, the two parties peacefully ended their cooperation. She then came into contact with high-end luxury brands and was officially announced in July as one of Louis Vuitton's global ambassadors.
The first thing they did was give them a top-tier title like "Global Spokesperson," which is quite a prestigious honor.
In addition to a custom-made outfit gifted by the brand, she also wore a blue diamond ring at the brand event. Both rings were worn on the middle finger, except that Kwon Ji-yong wore it on his left hand while she wore it on her right. The rings also featured a small flower pattern outlined in silver.
It seems to refer to daisies.
It turns out they're a pair of couple rings! They even wore each other's logos on their fingers!
Fans belatedly realized that Kwon Ji-yong had a new five-pointed star tattoo on his hand, so that star was tattooed for Coldy?!
It's hard to say that Coldy's shoulder tattoo isn't related to GD! What's it tattooed on again: "Dying after a farewell kiss?"
Ahhhhh—what a romantic couple! They've already imprinted each other on their very being in some way!
And so they continued with the same old sweet nothings until they grew tired of them.
Just kidding, how could I get tired of it!
Her photos at the LV event have been trending for a long time. Her elegant yet wild and vibrant style has driven everyone crazy, with many cheering for Jiang Tinghan.
My sister can pull off any style, and high-end luxury is one of her strongholds.
Every time I see Coldy, I don't know what words to use to describe her, I can only babble "So beautiful!" She also loves contrast; if her clothes are a somber black, she always pairs them with brightly colored accessories. I love this purple belt!
Yes, although the haute couture is from the brand, this woman herself has a great sense of style. For details, please see her Chanel and Blumarine outfit from her date with GD, where she blended the two styles perfectly.
It's only natural that you like belts, but this one is studded with diamonds... It's said to be a collaboration between Boucheron and LV designers. For two such luxury brands to work together, Coldy, you're truly remarkable.
I was just about to say I wanted the same item, but sorry, I interrupted.
[kkk This is the only one of its kind in the whole world]
[Because of GD, everyone thought Coldy would accept the Chanel endorsement, but that wasn't the case. She doesn't need to rely on a man to secure a top luxury brand endorsement; she can do it all on her own popularity.]
[It's still the title of global brand ambassador! (screams) This kind of title doesn't look like it's given out in bulk. The only other one I remember is Lisa.]
[Coldy is worth it. Brands that collaborate with Coldy profit. They can just sit back and make money. The world's richest people with the most fans are all among Coldy's fans.]
Are Coldy's fans called Lumina?
[No, Lumina is a group fan, her individual fan Coldy has never said what her name is. I'm so anxious! I've already done two solo projects, it's time to give me a proper title!]
Quiet down, Jiang Tinghan is also barbecuing.
She has already decided on the theme of this album – “Relax”, which mainly features relaxing and refreshing songs, primarily R&B, folk, indie pop, and light rock.
However, she also saw the calls from fans online for "a special name for Coldy's fans." She originally wanted to learn from Kwon Ji-yong, but even Kwon Ji-yong, who will be in the industry for 20 years, did not give his fans a separate name, only the group's VIPs.
The two of them immediately felt very sorry for their fans, and started thinking about going bald.
Kwon Ji-yong figured it out in a minute: starting with the word "Fan," "Fan + I," so it's pronounced "FAM," which also evokes the word "Family."
Jiang Tinghan also started with "Coldy". At first, she thought of "ice". Although it could be said to evoke a sense of synesthesia, the meaning of this name was not very profound and seemed a bit ordinary.
She did a lot of research, listening to her idol's songs as she did so, and suddenly a brilliant idea struck her.
You can call it "Coda"!
In the music industry, "Coda" is a technical term referring to the final section of a piece of music or a movement, implying that fans will stay with her until the very end.
This nickname even made G-Dragon give it a thumbs up and say a bunch of compliments, such as "My girlfriend is so smart," "She knows so much," and "Fans will definitely love her," etc.
Finally, he said, "The sun's concert is in a couple of days. Tinghan, do you want to come with me?"
Kind words are not spoken for nothing.
Jiang Tinghan thought for a moment: "When?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "September 1st?"
Jiang Tinghan didn't agree immediately. Instead, she approached Kwon Ji-yong and narrowed her eyes slightly: "Why did you drag me along? Do you want to show it to the fans?"
"That's not it..." Kwon Ji-yong's tone was a little unsteady, sounding hesitant, "I haven't seen Yong-bae's concert in a long time, Daesung will probably go too."
Jiang Tinghan didn't think Kwon Ji-yong was afraid. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that this was a combination of the remaining three members of Bigbang...
"Oh, is Oppa going to perform on stage?"
Kwon Ji-yong waved his hand: "I don't have that idea, but Yong-bae and Daesung might say that since you're already here, you should come back to the stage."
Jiang Tinghan understood the unfinished sentence he had left unsaid. He was an extremely kind person and would easily agree to requests from his longtime teammates. Therefore, he wanted Jiang Tinghan to witness his first stage performance in many years from the audience.
“Okay.” Jiang Tinghan nodded readily. She had wanted to see Kwon Ji-yong’s performance for a long time, ever since the year before last, and she had experienced firsthand what it felt like for fans to wait.
Kwon Ji-yong was very excited for the next two days and had already chosen his clothes for the day. He didn't choose them for himself, but for Jiang Tinghan. He picked and chose in the LV section of the dressing room.
A ballet-style tulle petticoat, leaning more towards blue, is enough to cover the calves in the still-warm early September. Layering it with a sky-blue shirt dress, wearing the dress as a top, showcases GD's whimsical ideas. Add a brown leather belt with a ring buckle, and wear multiple layers of bracelets and bangles on your wrists. The color scheme looks very fresh and is perfect for a drive to an island.
As for what he's wearing—of course, it's the same Pmo & Nike collaboration shoes as him, and they're even mismatched colors.
Jiang Tinghan let him dress up as he pleased. He thought the outfit was quite nice, and with the addition of a beige beret, he looked even more like a mysterious and beautiful elf from the forest.
Kwon Ji-yong also wore a relaxed outfit that day, with a black and white striped shirt that reached past his hips, green pants with legs so loose they could fit two legs, a thin black jacket, a baseball cap, and sunglasses, which were also indispensable, but not on his face, but perched on his hat. Even from behind, you could still tell it was G-Dragon.
The outfit is designed to make you look shorter, but after a few glances, you'll find it quite stylish, still exuding youthful energy and a trendy vibe.
Jiang Tinghan followed Quan Zhilong backstage and met his two teammates. It was the first time they had met, so he greeted them politely.
The two seemed quite friendly. After exchanging some pleasantries, they stopped talking and instead chatted with Kwon Ji-yong about familiar topics.
Just as Kwon Ji-yong had predicted, Taeyang jokingly said, "Gi-yong, why don't you go on stage and give it a try?"
Today's program includes several group songs, as well as a hugely popular song with GD's subunit, "Good Boy".
Jiang Tinghan was somewhat surprised by the high percentage of content; this person's concert was comparable to a group concert, and the fans would probably be very happy.
She is also dreaming about her own solo concert and hopes to hold a solo tour next year.
Ah... but she doesn't have enough songs to release yet. She still needs to release at least one mini-album and one full-length album. She already feels tired before she's even started working...
It's not easy to sing group songs. First, it's better for one person to create a new song than to learn the parts of eight people. Second, singing more solo songs will allow the audience to recognize that Coldy is Coldy, not just Coldy from Lumera. Ideally, solo concerts and group concerts should have different styles to differentiate her from them, which will be more beneficial to her career development.
Kwon Ji-yong did not give a definite answer to Taeyang's invitation, only saying, "We'll see."
As Jiang Tinghan was lost in thought, he looked around and suddenly spotted a familiar face.
DK made a comeback this year as a member of BSS. The subunit also includes two other members, Kwon Soonyoung and Boo Seungkwan. The three of them came backstage as guests at the concert. They wanted to say hello to Taeyang in advance, but they didn't expect everyone to be there.
The three greeted the senior members of Bigbang very politely and respectfully, and then smiled at Jiang Tinghan.
Kwon Ji-yong felt a slight, involuntary unease upon seeing the three of them; the commotion from that day seemed to echo in his ears once more.
"Are you going to perform today?" Jiang Tinghan asked with some curiosity.
Li Shuomin nodded at Jiang Tinghan: "Yeah, what about you, sis? Did Senior Taiyang invite you too?"
Jiang Tinghan shook her head: "No, I came with Oppa."
She casually pointed at Quan Zhilong.
Lee Seokmin immediately nodded in understanding: "That's true..."
Jiang Tinghan said a few words to Li Shuomin, and Quan Zhilong, who was laughing and joking with Taiyang and Dazhong, suddenly scanned over as if he had a spider sense.
His expression remained unchanged. He took a few steps closer to Jiang Tinghan, naturally placed his hand on Jiang Tinghan's shoulder, and said gently, "Tinghan, are you thirsty? Would you like me to get you a bottle of water?"
Jiang Tinghan: "?"
She resisted the urge to call him "crazy" and instead smiled, "Oppa, you want to drink it, right?"
Kwon Ji-yong readily agreed and very considerately said, "Okay, shall we go get it together? It's okay if you don't want water, there should be other drinks too."
Then he took Jiang Tinghan away.
"..."
The three members of BSS looked at each other in bewilderment. Kwon Soon-young pointed to himself and said, "I haven't even said a word to Coldyxi yet."
Boo Seung-kwan: "Yeah..."
Lee Seokmin was also full of questions: "This feels so weird—"
The three of them opened their eyes, pointed a finger, and said in unison, "Could it be that they're jealous?"
As soon as they finished speaking, they immediately covered their mouths like thieves.
But no, right? They only exchanged two sentences in total!
GD shouldn't be such a petty person.
"They're probably just really thirsty," the three of them tried to convince themselves.
As darkness fell, most of the fans had already entered the venue, eagerly anticipating the upcoming performance. As soon as the sun appeared, they began screaming continuously.
Suddenly, an unprecedented scream erupted from a certain area, drawing everyone's attention in that direction.
A man with a baseball cap covering his face was seen leading a tall, long-haired girl down the stairs, with several staff members standing on either side.
Holy crap, upon closer inspection, isn't that girl Coldy? She's absolutely stunning in person! And the one next to her—
Realizing what was happening, the fans erupted in even more excited screams: "Aaaaaaahh ...
Previously, a significant portion of Lumera's concerts were attended by existing Lumera fans, but this concert was almost entirely VIPs. How could anyone not be excited to see G-Dragon!
Aaaaaaah! GD brought Coldy to the concert!!!
The two found a seat and sat down. The fans closest to them were so excited they were about to faint. They never expected to have such an unexpected surprise at a concert!
The two main figures remained quite calm. As soon as Jiang Tinghan sat down, she whispered to Kwon Ji-yong, "This belt feels too loose; it keeps slipping down."
The belt was more for decoration and wasn't designed to be tight. It fit perfectly around her hips, but she wanted to wear it around her waist to create a definition. As a result, it kept slipping down after she took a few steps.
Kwon Ji-yong saw that the buckle was already at its smallest setting, and there was nothing he could do. He reached out and helped Jiang Tinghan tidy up the black bangs that were cut to her jawline: "Change it next time, but baby, you're too thin."
Jiang Tinghan teased, "I know, Daddy Gigi, you've told me so many times that I'm too thin. Don't I look much better now than last year?"
Kwon Ji-yong curled the corners of his mouth and corrected her: "It's Oppa, not Dad. Even if you're much better, you haven't reached a normal weight yet."
Jiang Tinghan: "I'm a female idol, you know. I need to manage my figure too, okay?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Chae-rin is also a female idol, but Sandara and Minzy aren't as ridiculously thin as you."
Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but laugh: "CL and I are not on the same path. Oh well, let's go out for a big meal after the concert and gain a few pounds, okay?"
Kwon Ji-yong: "Okay, then you should think carefully about what you want to eat later. Don't make it some kind of low-fat salad."
Jiang Tinghan rested his elbows on his knees and his wrists on his chin: "Salads aren't low in calories either."
Kwon Ji-yong looked somewhat exasperated. Was this the point? He said with a hint of indulgence, "I know. Weight loss expert Coldyxi—"
This was almost the first time fans had seen GD and Coldy interact in person. Their eyes were glued to the two of them the whole time. Although they couldn't tell what they were saying and could only capture their expressions, they looked incredibly sweet!
Although they only interacted once, it looked natural and sweet, and fans must have screamed countless times inside. Some were excited, some were overwhelmed, but no matter what their feelings were, it was hard to take their eyes off the two of them.
The fans' attention was quickly drawn back to the stage performance. Kwon Ji-yong was in a good mood looking at the sun on stage. He even stood up and excitedly patted the stage. He had a low threshold for laughter and something must have triggered him. As he patted the stage, he grinned like a fool, showing his big white teeth.
Jiang Tinghan looked up at him and suddenly felt that she couldn't bear to look at him.
Where did Pabo come from?
She blinked, then suddenly had a new idea. Quickly, she raised her phone and snapped a picture of Kwon Ji-yong smiling brightly and looking a little silly.
Kwon Ji-yong's spider sense kicked in again. He put away his phone and looked down. If he were at home, he would have immediately launched into a series of interrogations, including pinching his face and rubbing his neck. But he restrained himself a bit when he was out.
"What did you film? Let me see."
Jiang Tinghan readily showed him, and Quan Zhilong, upon seeing his own appearance, muttered, "I feel like you're going to ruin my image sooner or later."
Jiang Tinghan smiled and said, "Oppa, you never really had any image to begin with."
She also thoughtfully sent the photos to Kwon Ji-yong.
"What?" Kwon Ji-yong thought for a second, then decided to return the favor and sent Jiang Tinghan a photo as well.
The contrast in the two people's photography skills in the chat history is quite stark. The photo below is just a blur; you wouldn't even know who it is unless you look closely.
After saving the photos, the two decided to stop fighting and quietly enjoy the concert. Midway through, Jiang Tinghan glanced at Quan Zhilong and could tell from his expression of biting his lip that he hadn't decided whether to go on stage or not.
Jiang Tinghan knew what he was worried about. There was no rehearsal or practice beforehand. He was probably afraid of making mistakes on stage. But this wasn't the kind of idol who would forget everything if he didn't practice for a few days. This was G-Dragon!
If Kwon Ji-yong didn't want to go, then he shouldn't have gone, but he hesitated, which clearly meant he wanted to go.
“Go ahead,” Jiang Tinghan said softly, her eyes curving like two beautiful crescent moons. “I want to see.”
"Oppa, you don't want me to have come all this way for nothing, do you?"
She came to help Kwon Ji-yong make this decision.
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a few seconds, then his tone became lighter: "I'm now seen as a perfect boyfriend by the public, so I have no choice but to grant my girlfriend's request."
She clearly wanted to go on stage, but she acted all wronged. Even when she was being coy, she still acted so sweet and innocent, which was very reassuring.
Jiang Tinghan accompanied him backstage. When they left, the eyes of the surrounding fans dimmed considerably, thinking they were leaving. They all expressed their reluctance to part, and some bold fans even said directly, "See you next time! I wish you happiness!"
Upon hearing this, even as he was walking with an air of superiority, Kwon Ji-yong turned around, clasped his hands together, and bowed, making all the fans laugh.
Dude, you're such a love-struck fool!
Backstage, Kwon Ji-yong tidied himself up in front of the mirror, but it seemed like he was just wasting his time.
Jiang Tinghan helped him put on his sunglasses: "Oppa, why are you so nervous, like a newcomer?"
Kwon Ji-yong smiled again, his eyes crinkling with parentheses: "Isn't that great? It shows that my passion for the stage has never changed."
Jiang Tinghan's heart skipped a beat, and he agreed: "That's right."
The stage performance has now progressed to Bigbang's very upbeat song "We Like 2 Party." As Daesung and Taeyang sing the intro to heat up the atmosphere, the fans in the audience have already started screaming.
In this atmosphere, Kwon Ji-yong stepped onto the stage with his still-dragon-like steps, finally returning to the stage he had been stepping on since he was six years old, from 2018 to 2024.
"My friends came to visit today too. Man, how have you been? What's up!"
"Could I have a drink?"
"The person who drinks the slowest will be punished."
"Let's mix them together, champagne!"
"And if u know what I'm saying."
"Looking at my wrist, I realized that time is money."
"A hot Friday!"
The moment Kwon Ji-yong's voice resounded throughout the venue through the microphone, the entire audience erupted in cheers and screams. Some even burst into tears, unable to believe that it was really Kwon Ji-yong standing on the stage.
Jiang Tinghan quietly returned to the audience and stood in a corner watching Kwon Ji-yong on stage. Actually, she wasn't very far away, and she could even see Kwon Ji-yong's expression clearly.
I only watched the backstage footage for a few minutes, but I remembered the lyrics so clearly. It doesn't seem like I've been gone for seven years at all.
He clearly loves the stage...
A cacophony of shouts, cries, and incredulous questions erupted nearby, so loud it nearly broke Jiang Tinghan's eardrums. She watched Kwon Ji-yong perform on stage with a completely new image, and thought—
So many fans were waiting for him, and after countless rumors and controversies, G-Dragon finally returned.
After the song ended, Kwon Ji-yong was still a little shy, but it was half genuine and half fake. He kept fanning himself with his hand and turning his back, and he also acted like a hyperactive person, tugging at the clothes of his two teammates. His childlike behavior amused many people, but he also started to talk smoothly on stage.
The sun said, "I saw him in the waiting room and asked him to come on stage. He agreed, but his agreement was vague. He said he would see how things went."
Loudly chimed in, "As expected of GD, our Genie (the elf)!"
Kwon Ji-yong made eight hundred moves in a second, lowering his voice to greet everyone: "Ah nyah yo, I'm G-Dragon."
"I was just sitting there watching," he pointed, and in the direction he pointed, he saw Jiang Tinghan. He shook the crown light that he had somehow gotten his hands on, as if he were cheering for him.
Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but smile slightly as he finished his sentence, "Your group sings the song very well, so I came."
A bright, yet shy smile made the fans below realize what was going on, and they immediately cheered.
Their idol is so cute when he's in love; you really can't hide your feelings for someone.
Suddenly I understand why Coldy came to this concert; it turns out he wanted to witness this surprise firsthand.
Kwon Ji-yong quickly wiped the smile off his face. Under the blinding red light, he raised the microphone and shouted angrily, "Put your hands in the air!"
The moment "Good Boy" plays, it feels like I'm back ten years ago.
Even when he wasn't wearing a special performance outfit and was just in casual clothes, GD still exuded charisma. Anyone who saw him could feel the aura of a superstar. Especially when he started dancing after "I'm a good boy," he was still in complete control, as if everything about his body was under his command and moving his limbs was just a matter of course.
It's amazing that Kwon Ji-yong still remembers how to dance to this song after all this time; it's like muscle memory.
BSS next to him was so excited he could hardly speak; sometimes he stared blankly with his mouth agape, sometimes he swayed back and forth to the beat of the drums.
Jiang Tinghan was much calmer than them, her eyes fixed on Kwon Ji-yong on the field, the crown light in her hand emitting a golden glow, casting some shimmering golden spots on her dim face.
She had watched many of Kwon Ji-yong's performances online before, but seeing them in person was a completely different experience. Her heart was pounding wildly, faster and faster, like a drumbeat.
This person deserves to always be in the spotlight.
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Author's Note: It's coming back! It's coming back! I'm so excited! Power! Powerpower! Thinking back to last year when I first heard this song, I wasn't a fan yet, but I was brainwashed for a long time lol. I think I only listened to it once, and then whenever I calmed down at work, my brain would start powering up like I was addicted (I forgot if I've said this before, but I'll say it again~).
And what about the comments about Banghyuk—when will they stop dragging G-Dragon into this? Some of them are making my head spin.
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