Chapter 149 I am Park Hyung-sik
Men in their twenties, as they enter the "Prince Syndrome" period, begin to think seriously about the meaning of music to themselves, and begin to seek a balance between self-expression and public resonance in music.
After the great success of his solo album, when he should have been at his most arrogant, Kwon Ji-yong actually became depressed.
Ye-eun took Kwon Da-mi's hand and went with her to see the store that Eun-ni was planning to rent to open a shop, while Kwon Ji-yong followed behind them and looked around the small space.
"He has been reading all kinds of books and watching all kinds of movies recently." Hearing Domi-unnie asking what Kwon Ji-yong was doing, Ye-eun pouted and said, "He watched 'The Face of Others'' yesterday. I turned around and saw a huge mummy on the projection. I almost screamed out of fright..."
Kwon Ji-yong's eyes curved. He had experienced too many things last year. Whenever he felt himself becoming restless, he tried to calm himself down by reading various philosophers' books and watching various classic movies. And Ye-eun, who was still due at the end of the semester, wanted to drag him along to go crazy every time she saw him looking so leisurely.
"You need to have the strength to show off, but also the endurance to calm down." Quan Zhilong put his hand on Yien's shoulder and raised his eyebrows. "It's a pity that our Yien hasn't learned to calm down yet."
After the ups and downs of the past year, he also realized that in this industry, if one does not learn to find a balance and strengthen one's core, it is very easy to have problems with one's mentality.
Quan Duomei nodded, agreeing with her brother's point of view, "That's right, don't just run up, you also have to have the courage to go back."
She raised her hand and patted Ye-eun who was pouting. "And you, you are too competitive. You need to learn to rest at the right time."
Yien lowered her head and touched her fingers: "Okay..."
Quan Zhilong hooked her neck, smiling, "Hey, don't worry, Nuna. When I'm impetuous, Ye-en will help me, and when Ye-en is arrogant, I will also hold her back."
Kwon Da-mi couldn't help but smile as she looked at the two of them, feeling emotional in her heart that she was still relieved about her younger brother and sister. Zhilong looked gentle and sensitive, but he was actually tough and considerate. Ye-en looks confident and proud, but she is young after all, so she acts recklessly.
They were a perfect pair that complemented each other, and she no longer asked about their jobs. Compared to the two children who already had their own careers at a young age, she was still at the stage where she had just graduated with a master's degree and didn't know what to do.
“Let’s rent it and open a boutique first…” She sighed. Although her brother is GD, she doesn’t post much about him on her social media platforms and even tries to avoid posting updates about him. When she thought about the fact that her career as an older sister was not as successful as her younger brother's, she felt both ashamed and a little proud.
Quan Zhilong nodded and said, "Let's try it first. Anyway, it's fine for Noona to do what she likes."
"Yes! If you don't have enough money, I'll give you mine! Well, I also have Zhilong's money, so I can give it to you first." Yien raised her hand and spoke, but Kwon Da-mi hugged her tightly.
Although Ye-eun is always very frugal when buying things for herself, she is very generous to her relatives and friends. Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but smile.
"Oh my god, our Ye-eun is so good to unnie." She rubbed Ye-eun's face happily, "But there's no need, unnie is still rich."
Quan Damei turned to look at Quan Zhilong, "As for this kid's money, we can rest assured that you, Yeen, are in charge."
The family has long accepted the matter of Yien and Zhilong. It is naturally better for Yien to ask professionals to help her brother with financial management than to leave the money with her brother.
She patted Ye-eun's head and smiled, "I'll invite you guys to come and play when Ouni opens the store."
Kwon Dami's boutique is starting to move forward slowly. Bigbang has no plans to return this year. Kwon Ji-yong only has the work of the sub-team besides the necessary work that had been scheduled long ago. He tries to calm down, but Ye-eun is busy again.
Almost as soon as she finished her exams in February, Ye-eun started recording and filming the music video for "Lonely".
Different from their previous strong and gorgeous image, 2NE1's comeback song "Lonely" is almost a complete reversal of their previous style.
The entire song uses only strings and no Auto Tune is used at all, fully showcasing the tone and emotional expression of each member.
The recording of the ballad was not difficult for Ye-eun. However, she couldn't help laughing when she saw CL trying to hold back her laughter outside the recording studio. "Wait! Let me correct the pronunciation of this sentence!"
Seeing that Ye-eun was frequently stuck because of the Japanese version of the lyrics, Min-zy also became nervous. She had to record two language versions of the same song, and she would occasionally mess up while singing.
CL was not in a hurry either, because having lived in Japan for a long time, her Japanese was the most standard in 2NE1. Almost every member had more or less pronunciation problems, and she patiently corrected them one by one during the recording.
After finally finishing the recording, Ye-eun was moved and hugged CL. She looked at CL with a sparkle in her eyes: "Our CL is so kind! She was so patient during the recording!"
Thinking of the way another captain would stare at the members expressionlessly when he was dissatisfied in the recording studio, she couldn't help but feel scared for the members of Bigbang and muttered quietly: "If he was my captain, I would definitely quarrel with him after work."
CL smiled. She had also recorded with Kwon Ji-yong before, so she naturally knew GD Oppa’s perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not to mention Ye-eun, even she was frightened by his aura and didn’t dare to speak.
"But Ye-eun, you've recorded with GD Oppa before, right?" CL looked up at Min-ji in the recording room, patiently corrected a pronunciation, and then turned back to talk to Ye-eun, "Was GD Oppa scary at that time?"
Because it was “so long ago”, Ye-eun also recalled, “He was much more serious than usual, but…”
It really seemed like he didn't treat her like the other members, and Ye-eun's eyes narrowed.
Before she finished her words, CL curled her lips and said that she shouldn't have asked... She should just work hard!
At twelve o'clock in the morning on March 21, "Lonely" was released and directly ranked first on Melon. The number of MV views on the first day was even more exaggerated compared to 2NE1's "Fire" which had over one million views on the first day.
Star-Empire Entertainment.
The ZE:Z, who just debuted a month ago, looked at their vocal teacher Huixing and held their head in pain: "It debuted at number one, and the MV had 5 million views on the first day. How did we bump into 2NE1 releasing a single?"
They are also going to release a single in three days. They have only debuted for two months and they are already facing a huge music fog like 2NE1 releasing a collection of songs. And I heard that 2NE1 releases a song every three weeks. Captain Wen Junying couldn't help but look at his teammates, "...Are you mentally prepared?"
There is no preparation for this person in various music programs...
Huixing came to this small company after leaving YG. Looking at Ye-eun, who he had watched grow up, in front of the Nodeul Island on the Han River in the MV, he couldn't help but sigh, "There's nothing we can do about it. It's YG after all."
Even though he left the company due to an unpleasant argument with the YG boss, he knew that the company was not as glamorous as everyone saw it, but no one could deny that YG's artists won in Korea by their outstanding performance.
"It's okay, just work hard on singing and dancing." Huixing patted the children he had brought up. Seeing Park Hyung-sik looking at Ye-eun in the MV seriously, he felt a little strange and a little funny, "What's wrong? Is Ye-eun your ideal type?"
Huang Guangxi also came over and looked at Ye Eun who was wearing a white gauze dress in this MV and exclaimed: "Ye Eun and Dara are really good-looking..."
These two seniors are female idols who can still stand out with their looks despite YG's weird hairstyles and brightly colored clothes...
He glanced at Park Hyung-sik and said seriously, "But Ye-eun senior should be with GD senior, right?"
When talking about his idols, Hwang Kwang-hee couldn't help but get excited, "I will definitely meet 2NE1 seniors during this promotion. Can I ask them to help me get an autograph?"
"..." Huixing was amused by the boy's good attitude, "Hey, Guangxi, you still want an autograph?"
However, he also understood that GD is now almost the highest-ranking male idol. He is talented and a fashion leader. There are very few male idols who do not look at him with admiration.
Huixing touched his chin and said, "GD and Ye-eun, they didn't matter when I left YG anyway. If you want an autograph, you should be able to get it by mentioning my name."
After all, he participated in "Night Heart" with GD two years ago, and even GD mentioned him at his solo concert, so he can still get an autograph.
Hearing that they should be fine, Park Hyung-sik's eyes lit up, and he turned around to see the equally excited Hwang Kwang-hee holding his hand and said, "Hyung-sik, you heard it, right? Let's go to Ye-eun senior and ask for GD senior's autograph when the time comes!"
"..." Park Hyung-sik sighed in his heart. He didn't want GD senior's autograph.
Lim Siwan on the side shook his head helplessly, Kwang Hee is really a fan of GD senior.
Early April, KBS Music Bank.
Although 2NE1 has only debuted for two years, they are very popular and naturally have their own lounge backstage. They have seen off wave after wave of juniors. Just when a few of them wanted to take a break, they didn't expect that the door of the lounge was knocked again.
CL glanced at the members who had just sat down, shrugged helplessly, and tried to curl the corners of her mouth: "Come in."
Ye-eun also sighed, stood up obediently and prepared to greet the new juniors.
As soon as the door was opened, a group of boys rushed in. Before anyone could see them clearly, they all bowed and said, "Hello, seniors. We are the new group Empire's Sons!"
The nine boys were all wearing white riding suits, and they looked like princes just like their group name.
Leader Wen Junying bowed and handed the album to CL: "Senior, this is our album."
CL took the album with a smile. There were nine male idols’ signatures on the album. She thanked them politely.
Park Hyung-sik stood up straight along with the other members and looked calmly at Ye-eun who was standing behind senior CL and was in a daze, and pursed his lips.
After all, having been an artist for so long, Ye Eun is very sensitive to the camera and eyes. She instantly looked over and saw a boy with regular features looking at her. She couldn't help but tilt her head and sigh.
Alas, another male idol who is attracted by his own beauty.
Ye-eun has been in the industry for a long time, so naturally she has seen various acts of passing notes on the music stage, but since she had discovered the person she liked very early on, she naturally did not accept it.
She looked away from the male idol and waited for the two captains to finish their socializing.
After all, members generally don't speak much in such occasions.
There just happened to be an unusual member in the ZE:Zero. Hwang Kwang-hee glanced at CL, then at Ye-eun, wondering if it was inappropriate to ask a female idol senior for an autograph at this time.
But it’s even worse in private!
In the end, his admiration for GD senior, who was the same age as him, prevailed in his mind. He looked at senior Ye Eun who seemed to be more talkative, and out of the corner of his eye he noticed that her younger brother was also looking at her. He was certain in his heart...
yes! Hyungsik wants an autograph too! He must also think it’s better to ask Ye-eun senior!
Thinking of this, in the crowded lounge, he took Park Hyung-sik and walked to Ye-eun in small steps. He shyly touched his nose to this senior who was three years younger than him: "Senior Ye-eun, um... my name is Hwang Kwang-hee!"
He bowed, which startled Ye-eun who had just been in a daze, and she also bowed slightly, "Ah... hello, hello, I'm Lee Ye-eun."
Huang Guangxi looked at Park Hyung-sik doubtfully, who didn't introduce himself. However, getting an autograph was more important, so he didn't think much about it. He just twisted his fingers in confusion, feeling a little uneasy. "It may be a little abrupt, but can you give me your contact information, senior?"
The entire lounge fell silent. The members of ZE:ZE:Z's pupils trembled. Kwang Hee/Hiong! What are you talking about! ! !
Do you want to ruin everyone's hearts just after our Empire of Youth debuted?
Several members of 2NE1 raised their eyebrows and looked over here, and CL couldn't help but look at Ye-eun with a look of anticipation.
Ah, should I tell GD Oppa about this this time?
Ye-eun glanced at Hwang Kwang-hee and blinked, "Huh?"
Even the agents of Fatty and Empire's Son couldn't help but cough twice. What are they doing? ! Why don’t you prepare a note first and yet you dare to chat me up here openly?
The atmosphere was strange, and Huang Guangxi finally realized what he had said. He raised his hand and slapped his mouth twice, "No, I mean, senior, can you help me get GD senior's autograph? I really admire GD senior!"
CL turned her eyes away in boredom. Alas, I thought a male idol was trying to chat up our Ye-eun again.
Bom and Dara also looked at each other. Oh, they thought that newcomers were so brave nowadays.
Ye-eun glanced at Huang Guangxi, who was full of expectation, and then she looked at the fat boy beside her, "Sure, let my agent add your contact information, and I'll ask him to send you the autograph when the time comes."
Even if she didn't know the male idol and he said he was a fan of Zhilong, she wouldn't give out her personal contact information.
She lowered her head and thought, she would be happy if it was a female idol, after all, beautiful girls are so cute.
Huang Guangxi didn't care who he got GD's autographed photo from. He excitedly pulled Park Hyung-sik beside him and bowed, "And this kid, he also likes GD senior!"
Park Hyung-sik was forced to bow down and thought, No! Hiong, I don’t like GD sunbaenim.
However, in public, he still did not refute this brother who was so kind to him.
After all, he had been treated badly in other companies, but he felt a different kind of warmth in ZE:A, and Park Hyung-sik was very grateful to the members.
Ye-eun glanced at the two of them and felt helpless about the Korean people's habit of bowing 90 degrees at every turn, but she could only bow slightly as well.
She stood up straight, watching the two agents exchange contact information, lowered her head and wrote his name on the notebook, tilted her head and asked, "Ah, your name is Huang, Guangxi, right? Are those the characters?"
Huang Guangxi looked at the notebook in her hand and nodded excitedly, "Yes, yes, this child's name is Park Hyung-sik!"
Park Hyung-sik looked at Ye-eun expectantly, but when he saw that she still didn't seem to react, he couldn't help but lower his eyes, his eyelashes trembling slightly.
I forgot about it...
Ye-eun nodded casually, lowered her head and wrote in the notebook again: "Park, Hyung, Shik..."
etc! Park Hyung-sik...Park Hyung-sik! ?
She paused with her pen, looking at the familiar name, and suddenly froze in embarrassment. She carefully raised her eyes to look at the boy standing in front of her: "Your name is Park Hyung-sik..."
She looked at the boy in front of her. He looked to be about 185cm tall, with thick eyebrows and regular features. His pair of single-lidded eyes were indeed the gentle ones she had seen every day during her three years as a child.
But how did that little crybaby when he was a kid become like this... like this!
Yien awkwardly clenched the pen in her hand, and her thoughts began to wander again. Ah, hasn't Zhilong, the little crybaby, become someone who can scare the team members so much that they dare not move at a glance?
"Yeah." Park Hyung-sik nodded, and unlike Hwang Kwang-hee, he didn't call her senior. Instead, he just lowered his head slightly and looked at the girl who was half a head shorter than him.
His eyes alternated between joy and disappointment, and he didn't know that the girl in front of him was looking at him and thinking about other men. Finally, he whispered, "Ye-en, long time no see."
"Hello, long time no see." Yien held the pen and lowered her head awkwardly. What was going on? ? My “first love” asked me for my current boyfriend’s autograph! ?
If I tell everyone, everyone will think I'm crazy, right? She bit her lower lip, not knowing what to say for the first time.
haven't seen you for a long time! ?
"!?" Everyone turned around again, and Dara looked at Ye-eun suddenly, and saw an embarrassed look on her face for the first time.
She couldn't help but tiptoe twice, holding Minzhi's hand with excitement, and gossiping with her in a low voice: "Who is this!?"
Minzhi shook her head, also curious.
Park Hyung-sik, who was the center of everyone's attention, turned his head to look at his teammates who were also beginning to be curious, then looked down at the girl who only left the top of her head for him, then turned his head to look at the shocked manager, and whispered, "Can you leave me your contact information?"
Huang Guangxi couldn't help but tug at the corner of his brother's clothes. Oh my god, didn't he just tell me the contact information for his agent? How could Yeenxi give it to me...
"Oh...oh." Ye-eun awkwardly took out her phone and handed it to Park Hyung-sik, "Can you please enter the number?"
Huang Guangxi's pupils dilated as he watched Park Hyung-sik take Ye Eunxi's phone and just lower his head to enter the number. He was completely shocked.
Ah... didn’t I just give you the agent’s contact information? ?
He turned his head and glanced at Park Hyung-sik. It was true that he was more handsome than him, but! Why? ?
Moreover, this guy already knew Ye Eunxi but he still looked at me like this and asked for an autograph!
When leaving 2NE1's lounge, Hwang Kwang-hee couldn't help but hit Park Hyung-sik, "Hey, what's wrong with you? Do you know Ye-eun-xi? "
Park Hyung-sik brightened up after getting the number. His eyes curved. He didn't say much, just nodded: "Yes, elementary school classmate."
The others then realized that, wow, they were indeed friends of the same age.
Ye-eun, who was in the lounge, looked at the members who gathered around her and said with embarrassment: "What are you doing? They are just elementary school classmates!"
"How is that possible!" Dara put his hands on his hips and looked at Yeon carefully. If it was an ordinary classmate, based on Yeon's personality, she would probably chat with others for a long time. How could it be possible that she didn't say a word?
CL also raised an eyebrow and looked directly at the members, crossing her arms and smiling mischievously: "Let's go, let's go watch the new members' rehearsal."
"..." Yien looked up at the few people and complained in her heart, why are they so curious?
I seldom go to watch rehearsals for music shows!
There is no music or lights during the stage rehearsal for a music show, with only the artists singing and dancing on the stage. The more artists there are in the audience during the rehearsal, the more it represents that this group or artist is a popular group.
When 2NE1 was rehearsing, the audience was naturally crowded with various artists. However, when the new group ZE:Zero was rehearsing, the audience was empty.
They didn't feel anything at first, and had even prepared themselves mentally. However, when they just walked to their respective positions, they saw that the senior they had just visited appeared in the audience.
The Sons of the Empire looked at each other in shock, but couldn't help but sing and dance even harder.
Even without the music, the performance of the nine people did not look awkward. CL sat in a chair and watched carefully, and could not help but sigh: "The performance is not bad."
At least three or four of them are very stable in singing and dancing, and the male idol who just greeted Ye Eun.
CL stroked her chin and watched his overly strenuous performance. She couldn't help but bend her eyes and leaned over to Ye-eun and joked, "Is he trying too hard?"
Ye-eun turned to look at Lee Chae-rin helplessly: "Why are you so curious?"
"Hmm..." CL blinked. She couldn't say that she wanted to tell tattles to GD Oppa.
GD Oppa is so good to her, she can’t let GD Oppa down!
Ye-eun looked at CL, who looked downcast, and suddenly realized something: "Ah... No wonder every time someone passed me a note or I passed a note to someone else backstage during a performance, he would pretend to ask me casually every two days."
The other three people lowered their heads and laughed, they finally found it! We have a spy here!
CL touched her nose and looked back at the stage, "Oh my, what is our Ye-eun saying? Why can't I understand?"
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