Chapter 89 (Half of Chapter 89)
After several days, Han Yunxing started a live stream.
Fans entered the live stream room. The person on the other side of the screen sat cross-legged on the carpet. The camera suddenly shook, revealing a stack of envelopes in front of her. Then, she stretched out a pair of slender hands. After a few movements, a pale face filled the entire screen. Han Yunxing pushed up the black-framed glasses on her nose, leaned back on the soft cushion, and looked around as the comments scrolled by enthusiastically.
"Good evening, stars," Han Yunxing said, clutching the envelope to her chest and tilting her head to smile at the camera. "Did I surprise you with my T-shirt?!"
Seeing the scrolling "surprise" messages on the screen, the corners of her mouth widened: "I miss you all too."
Within minutes of starting the broadcast, the number of viewers in the live stream quickly exceeded 100,000, and the comments were popping up rapidly. After briefly replying to a few fans, Han Yunxing gently placed the envelope in her arms aside, leaving only a letter in her hand.
This morning, after picking up Han Yoon-sung at the airport, Shin Lina saw the letters in Han Yoon-sung's arms and was reminded of the fan letters she had recently received at the company.
I received a cardboard box from Shen Lina; the letters inside were piled up like a small mountain.
Because of the recent incident, there were occasional groups of people posting negative comments and filing complaints, so Han Yunxing's account was abnormal for a long time. Later, she went to Melbourne to record a variety show, and her online time on CUBE and Instagram decreased.
The talkative Han Yunxing hasn't appeared for a long time, and the stars are a little unaccustomed to it. In addition, they are worried that the child has been frightened. The company's letter-writing channels have been dug up again, and many people have written letters to her expressing their support and love, hoping that Han Yunxing will receive them.
Upon seeing the meticulously crafted letter, Han Yunxing decided to read it aloud with her fans, which led to the current live stream.
"Today's topic," Han Yunxing suddenly said shyly, secretly covering her face with an envelope, "is reading letters from the stars."
She coughed lightly, straightened up, and bent down to open the envelope.
“I have read all the letters carefully, and I have received all the stars’ sentiments 100%. Although sometimes I feel uneasy, wondering if I am really as good as you all say.”
She paused, then looked at the screen filled with "[The Best Yunxing]", her eyes crinkling with a smile, her tone filled with certainty and joy: "Okay~"
“After all—” she said, moving closer to the screen.
Only the best version of myself can meet the best version of you.
After saying that, Han Yunxing suddenly leaned down, and all that could be heard on the other side of the screen was a small scream and the sound of her pounding the ground.
"It's a bit cheesy." Recovering from the shock of reality, she reappeared in front of the screen, adjusting her glasses.
—Ahhh, not cheesy at all!! We can be incredibly cheesy in our relationship.
—Stinky little bunny, stay confident! After all, we are the best! [Rose in mouth]
—I'm scared. After reading my letter, the child will probably want to float to the moon.
—My letter can take Yunxing on a trip to Mars, so please read mine.
......
"Then you have to hold me tight." Han Yunxing blinked, looking serious, easily eliciting screams from the audience.
Getting back to the point, Han Yunxing carefully unfolded the letter as if it were a precious treasure, her voice softening: "Hello, Yunxing."
I've known you for a long time, but perhaps I'm not good at expressing myself, so I never thought of writing you a letter.
"Because I feel that the time we spend together in the future will be incredibly long, some words are just as precious even if kept in my heart."
"Perhaps it was after liking you that I learned to share, to express myself, and to understand that if I like someone, I should say it out loud in person."
"Yes, you are just that good."
"Aigoo, if you've read this far, you probably have a ton of praise for me. I heard you all, you're welcome~"
"This last point is very important: you must keep creating and singing, and I will always support you. So, is this year's album going to be released?"
The conversation unexpectedly veered to the next album, and Han Yunxing couldn't help but laugh out loud; it was a genuine expression of her feelings.
She continued reading, and at the end of the text, there was this passage:
"I know you are smart, beautiful, and brave, and always shine, but I want to use all the beautiful adjectives in the world to describe you, wishing you peace and joy every day."
This fan clearly knows Han Yunxing very well. This letter reflects the common sentiments of all the stars. From the witty banter to the heartfelt blessings at the end, everything is a genuine expression of emotion.
The comments section was full of blessings for Han Yunxing. Her black-rimmed glasses could no longer hide the redness in the corners of her eyes. Only then did the stars realize her intention in wearing glasses. While they found it funny, their hearts suddenly softened.
This feeling of soreness intensified as Han Yunxing read letter after letter.
Seeing that Han Yunxing's voice was obviously hoarse, the stars noticed that the live stream had been going on for two hours. Having just returned from the Southern Hemisphere, they realized that no one is made of iron and left messages telling Han Yunxing to rest.
Han Yunxing, with her rebellious spirit, wanted to resist, but her body couldn't help but yawn.
After being teased in good-natured terms, Han Yunxing smiled awkwardly, then suddenly her eyes lit up as she thought of something.
The stars saw Han Yoon-sung looking around at the camera, then suddenly bringing her face close as if whispering something to the other side of the lens.
"The end of August—" she drawled, then lowered her voice, almost whispering.
"Regular second-hand business soon"
Overwhelmed by the huge surprise, the comments section was filled with discussions about the upcoming album.
Just as I was about to shower Han Yunxing with praise and coax my artist into revealing more, I saw the girl on the screen put her index finger to her lips and blink rapidly: "It's a secret—"
The live stream screen went dark instantly, reflecting the stars' scratching faces.
*
Recently, through an analysis of Han Yunxing's makeup and styling, Star deduced that Han Yunxing changed her hair color for her new album.
Imagining Han Yunxing's dejected reaction after seeing the fans' discussion, the stars launched a no-prize guessing game about her comeback hair color.
Unfortunately, the devil is always one step ahead of the saint.
At 2 PM on August 31st, the second full-length album "Half and Half" was released on time. Han Yoon-sung, like a cat that had just stolen some cream, watched the stars' feedback with a smile.
Surprisingly, she's sporting two main hair colors this time.
The cover of "Half and Half" is the ultimate expression of red and white.
Han Yunxing wore a white retro lace dress with a light and flowing skirt that reached her ankles, revealing an exquisite seashell anklet. She wore an olive leaf wreath on her head, and her long platinum blonde hair was slightly curled and draped over her shoulders.
In the center of the image is a mirror with a gold frame that extends to the ceiling. Cracks, like silver chains, spread from the corners and climb up her hand, which is resting lightly on the mirror. A drop of crimson blood seeps out, and she is oblivious. Her eyes are as deep as a pool of water, yet also like dazzling stars. She turns her head and stares straight into people's hearts.
Behind her, in the giant mirror, was a sea of black and red flames. Even more scorching than the flames was the mocking smile on the girl's lips. She had red hair and wore a black robe, and her face was exactly the same as the person outside the mirror. Her dark eyes reflected the crimson flames, staring intently at the world outside the mirror. The flames obediently formed a circle around her, not daring to approach her even a step.
The second full-length album, "Half and Half," contains a total of seven songs.
The two main tracks, "Narcissus" and "Devil," are a clash of white and red.
The lyre strings plucked, producing a clear, ethereal sound, like moonlight filtering through olive branches, shimmering silver on the water's surface. A person in white leaned against the riverbank, gazing adoringly at their reflection in the water, softly singing as if in a dream. The wind rustled the green leaves from the treetops, ripples carrying the figure away from the water. She sank to the bottom with the ripples, and in that instant, the river transformed into the Milky Way, ablaze with countless stars.
"Narcissus" weaves a lucid dream of self-indulgence in a dreamlike R&B style. Knowing full well that what is close at hand is actually far away, and that the reflection will eventually become an illusion, one still tries to grasp the moon's reflection in the water, feeling sorry for oneself. At first listen, it is a hymn to oneself, smug and self-satisfied. But upon listening again, one falls into a sweet trap that is tempting one to delve deeper, becoming lucidly intoxicated.
"Devil" is the first rap track on Han Yunxing's album. It boasts excellent rhythm and an incredibly smooth flow. Her performance is also a pleasant surprise, showcasing a highly versatile vocal style. If "Narcissus" is a soberly intoxicated experience, then "Devil" is a playful yet calm one. A red-haired demon toys with humanity, wielding the flames in his hand with abandon. "You hate me, yet you rely on me to complete the script"—this fast-paced rap is so exhilarating it'll blow your mind.
The non-title track, "Baldr's Twilight," is like an apocalyptic aria, with Han Yunxing's warm voice singing of hope. Even though Ragnarok is destined to come, Baldr still leaves behind a prophecy of rebirth. In the twilight comes the melting of ice and snow, the blooming of spring flowers, and the possibility within destiny.
"Menmoto Mori" is a dark song named after the Latin phrase "I will die." The heart-pounding drumbeats abruptly stop in the chorus, like the horizontal line representing death on a heart rate chart, and the whispers of the dead pull people into extreme fear.
"Beautiful Love" is a pure, yearning expression, delicately portraying a young man's pursuit of eternity. "Dawn" is a passionate love, frankly revealing one's sincere heart to others, with a melancholic and slightly sickly feel to the melody.
As the final chapter of the album, "Out of Control" saw Han Yunxing break down the other six songs, reassemble the musical fragments, and rearrange them to create a pure and joyful sound, sweeping away the original diverse musical styles.
Han Yoon-sung has made a powerful comeback with her second full-length album. Upon its release, "Half of Half" topped the Melon music charts, with the top seven tracks accounting for seven of the album's seven tracks. The music video for the title track also surpassed one million views in just one hour.
—Yunxing, you are a genius!!!
—Stunningly beautiful! Both the goddess and demon skins are absolutely gorgeous! Give the stylist a bonus!
—One week it's goddesses performing, the next week it's witches performing, our stars are just eating this well.
— "Devil" is a miracle. For such a fast-talking artist like Yoon Sung to enter K-pop, don't let the haters have their fill of criticism.
—Narcissus is not convinced, ahhhhhh, I want daffodils, I want daffodils.
—I love "Dawn" so much. My girlfriend personally handed me the material for "Yandere". It's such a wonderful dream. It has a pure and authentic yandere vibe.
—The whole album was a revelation, and my ears have been well taken care of by Yunxing.
The reaction bloggers who were supported by Han Yunxing also returned one after another. Even though their perspectives were different, they all gave the album extremely high praise. It is a masterpiece that perfectly blends artistry and commercial appeal.
Han Yoon-sung's two-week promotional campaign kept "Half of Half" in the spotlight, with both title tracks firmly occupying the top two spots on the music charts.
When the sales rankings were finalized, the fans were shocked.
Han Yunxing has successfully joined the ranks of million-selling solo artists.
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