Chapter 326: The Battle Between Prada and Chanel
What started as a topic discussed in a fan forum eventually became public, as the images taken from the MV were too explicit, and there was more and more discussion online about whether the two were about to register for marriage.
Compared to Kwon and Ye, who were just speculations from fans, Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin were directly photographed holding hands on a date, so YG naturally responded to this romance rumor first.
"YG Entertainment: Taeyang is dating Min Hyo-rin, this is something worth celebrating."
Another hot topic involved two people, one who was in a meeting in China to discuss the format of the Spring Festival Gala, and the other who was on South Korea's most formal official news program JTBC's "Newsroom".
This news and current affairs program has been voted the most trustworthy news program in South Korea for many years in a row, and the host Son Seok-hee has been regarded as the most influential media figure in the minds of Koreans for many years.
The interview was live, and the topic first focused on Kwon Ji-yong's latest "Peaceminusone Art Exhibition", and then talked about this comeback, "Bigbang's comeback format seems very familiar. With the rapid update of Korean songs, Bigbang will not be afraid of unsatisfactory results if they adopt this format to come back?"
Quan Zhilong naturally knew that the other party was talking about "familiar" because Ye Eun's solo was also in this form. His eyes were gentle, different from the nervousness before. The live broadcast and his slow-moving personality finally made him relax at this time, "Because I am confident in my music."
His tone was full of arrogance, which was completely different from the humility he had shown in front of his seniors. The host's smile deepened, and it was clear that he was completely relaxed. Sun Shixi asked again, "But if you release it in this way, the final album sales will be much lower than if you release it directly, right? Aren't you afraid that it will affect the final award?"
Although the group's activities have been extended and there are more meetings with fans, there are indeed risks. Quan Zhilong thought for a moment and smiled faintly: "Because Ye Eun is soloing in this way, there are indeed pros and cons. We have discussed this before. Bigbang has been debuted for almost ten years. Now, compared to the first place and awards, we care more about what we can express, convey and change with our music."
In 2009, he was still struggling with how to deal with the conflict between public aesthetics and self-expression. In 2013, he learned to find a balance between the two. In 2015, he has learned to make his own aesthetics the public aesthetic.
"But commerciality is also important, right?" Sun Suxi looked at Quan Zhilong.
Quan Zhilong nodded and did not deny this: "Commerciality is of course important."
He is also confident that the music he writes follows his heart will be liked by everyone even if it does not conform to the public's musical aesthetic.
"GD looks like he's thinking a lot." Sun Suxi turned sideways to face Quan Zhilong, with admiration for the younger generation in his eyes, "He doesn't look like a young man in his twenties at all."
After all, the Korean age is 28, and the artist in front of him hasn’t even celebrated his 27th birthday.
Quan Zhilong smiled shyly, and the serious host smiled and looked at Quan Zhilong at the end: "Actually, I have two last questions to ask you. The first question is, when will GD serve in the military?"
Korean men have to serve in the military before the age of 35, but most people join the army at around 30 years old due to physical reasons. The 28-year-old Quan Zhilong naturally attracted everyone's attention. Quan Zhilong smiled and said, "I will go when I want to go."
The host, Sun Suk-hee, also looked at him and smiled silently. On the show, she asked about the hot topic on the Internet these days, "So... when does GD plan to get married?"
Quan Zhilong's smile was a little shy. For the first time in such a formal news broadcast, he raised his hand to gently cover his face. However, he quickly remembered that this was Newsroom and not a normal variety show. He put his hand down and smiled even brighter: "Well, I will go when it's time."
Although they were aware of the recent discussions online, they still responded to such remarks on the show. As soon as the live broadcast ended, everyone was certain that they were indeed going to register their marriage.
When Kwon Ji-yong finished the show, he went straight to the airport. He and Ye-eun had an appointment to go to the Prada fashion show in Italy together. A Prada designer that Ye-eun was familiar with heard the rumors of her marriage and immediately stated that the wedding dress could be customized by Prada.
After meeting Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel last year, Chanel also asked Kwon Ji-Dong if he could only participate in Chanel's fashion show. Although the two parties have not yet reached an agreement, since there is a cooperation intention, Kwon Ji-Dong naturally will not appear directly on the Prada show.
I was just waiting for the Prada show to end so that I could attend the after party with Ye-eun.
When Park Bo-sun, who had already entered the senior management of the headquarters, took the two to meet Prada's current chief designer Miuccia Prada, the other party first smiled and hugged and kissed Ye-eun, then turned to look at the Asian superstar next to her who was almost labeled as a Chanel.
The Italian fashion legend, who is already in her sixties, looks capable and elegant. Having switched from politics to fashion, she has a different kind of beauty that comes with age.
She held the goblet and glanced at Ye-eun teasingly: "You will become our global ambassador this year, so naturally we will design the wedding dress. But if the wedding dress is designed by Prada, Lagerfeld will not be angry, right?"
As several top figures in the design industry, they were naturally familiar with each other. Although she respected the old man who was more than ten years older than her, she did not want to miss the opportunity to expand the Asian market again because of this superstar wedding that could set off Asian fashion trends at any time.
Especially since Yee-eun is already deeply tied to Prada, isn’t it natural to let Prada design her wedding dress?
Quan Zhilong always treated this unfamiliar elder with respect but also with a bit of distance. When he heard the other party say this, he smiled and said, "That shouldn't be the case, right?"
Kwon Ji-yong was also a little uncertain. After all, after they met each other last year, they really hit it off. She even arranged a seat in the first row every time he attended a Chanel fashion show. But he shouldn't be angry about this, right?
Yi-eun glanced at Quan Zhilong, took his hand, and said with a smile: "Aunt Miao, not only does my wedding dress need to be customized by Prada, but my husband's suit also needs to be customized. The wedding is not just my business, he has to show up handsomely too."
Everyone has always regarded the wedding as the bride's home court. Hearing what Ye Eun said, Kwon Ji-yong was stunned for a moment, and suddenly smiled again. The tenderness in his eyes made the people in charge of Prada and Miumiu opposite couldn't help but curl their lips.
She has always been rebellious and bold. Even though she is in her sixties, she still maintains plenty of energy and an uncompromising spirit. She likes Ye-en very much, a child she only sees once or twice a year. Naturally, she heard about her love life a long time ago, but in this industry, even she herself has compiled many touching love stories for marketing purposes.
When I saw the two of them together this time, I truly believed that they really had a fairy-tale love just like what I saw in the news.
"Of course, the wedding is for two people, and we will design the suits carefully." However, looking at the guests around who were holding their phones to take pictures, Miuccia still had a smile in her eyes, "It's just that I think you may receive a call from another brand soon."
She placed the goblet in her assistant's hands and held Ye-eun's hand affectionately. This woman who has lived for more than 60 years is still playful, "Remember, we were the first to bring it up."
Yi Eun glanced at Quan Zhilong beside her, and also held her hand, smiling: "Aunt Miao, I understand."
Just as Miuccia said, before the two of them even returned to the hotel, photos of them attending the Prada show after party had already circulated on the Korean Internet.
It's normal for Ye-eun to attend the Prada fashion show. After all, she has been deeply associated with Prada just two years after her debut. However, Kwon Ji-yong has been very close to Chanel in recent years, so close that even Karl Lagerfeld has posted his photos on his IG.
He went to Prada's After Party! ?
Mr. Buddha, who also saw the news, was also unhappy. The old man, who was over 80 years old, called him directly with an aggressive tone. Quan Zhilong touched his nose guiltily.
Ah, I'm really angry.
Hearing Kwon Ji-yong's soothing voice on the other end of the phone, Ye-eun leaned against the car window, holding back her laughter and casually scrolling through Instagram on her phone.
Oh my, it instantly became a world trend in Korea.
Quan Zhilong glanced at her, held her hand with one hand and rubbed it, and explained to the delicate old man on the other end of the phone who showed anger and grievance for the first time: "My wife has signed the contract and will soon be officially announced as Prada's global ambassador..."
"..." The person on the other side snorted, and then said as a matter of course, "You will soon become our global ambassador. We will be responsible for your wedding attire."
Quan Zhilong was stunned for a moment. According to the plan, their contract would not be signed until next year. Now the other party was so angry that he moved up the time. He couldn't help laughing. However, thinking that Raphael was still waiting for his answer, he cleared his throat and said, "Raphael, let me discuss it with my wife."
Prada is definitely not something I can push away, but seeing how Karl Lagerfeld is doing, Chanel can’t be pushed away either…
Seeing Quan Zhilong hang up the phone helplessly, Yi Eun finally laughed out loud, with a teasing look in her eyes: "What should I do now?"
Quan Zhilong sighed, and was really troubled by this matter. After hugging Yien, his eyes were tangled: "How about we hold two weddings?"
After all, neither party would give up the opportunity to design the main yarn. According to their plan, the wedding will be scheduled for the first half of next year. At that time, both of them will not be too busy with work, so how about adding another one?
His chin rested on his shoulder, looking troubled by the situation, which made Ye-eun laugh even more: "Two weddings, so which one should I wear first?"
When Quan Zhilong heard this, he sighed again. Yes, the order of priority will also cause some controversy again.
This is not their wedding, this is a business competition between Prada and Chanel.
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