Chapter 94: Relationship Exposed
On December 31, 2019, Dispatch announced that it would reveal a major couple's relationship on New Year's Day.
Two black silhouettes paired with the words "Breaking News" reignited everyone's enthusiasm for Dispatch's annual New Year's Day bombshell.
They listed the big-name celebrities and discussed them one by one, while Shen Lina received a call from the newspaper before going to bed.
Shen Lina's workplace motto is "Never mess with reporters." Even with her smooth and experienced demeanor, she couldn't help but curse after hanging up the phone: "Is this how Dispatch does favors?!"
They're unwilling to even follow the normal procedure of taking money and keeping quiet; it seems they're really desperate for news.
She glanced at the time; there was only an hour left until New Year's Day. At this point, it would be too late to negotiate. D-Company was determined to get the upcoming traffic and was willing to risk a complete breakdown in relations to seize this opportunity.
Ha, they might even think they've done their best, at least calling an hour in advance to remind you.
Thinking of this, Shin Lina launched into another tirade against Dispatch, then forced herself to calm down, her mind racing. Fortunately, both teams had prepared various contingency plans for going public after learning of the relationship, so things weren't chaotic.
Shin Lina quickly notified Han Yoon-sung and the company president, and then called Kwon Ji-yong's manager to inform them.
At this critical juncture, Shen Lina's phone call couldn't go through.
She gave up after a few attempts, made a phone call to Han Yunxing, hurriedly put on her coat and went out.
When Han Yoon-sung received Shin Lina's message, she was snuggled up on the sofa with Kwon Ji-yong watching a variety show. Knowing that Dispatch was going to announce their relationship, she was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to react.
Looking up and meeting Kwon Ji-yong's questioning gaze, she simply put the call on speakerphone.
Listening to Shin Lina's various solutions on the other end of the phone, the thought in her mind became clear. She grabbed Kwon Ji-yong's hand and said, "Oppa, let's go public."
The initial hesitation turned into determination the moment she left the door, and Han Yunxing smiled and said, "Anyway, we don't have time to back out, so let's just admit it."
Kwon Ji-yong raised an eyebrow and then hugged Han Yoon-sung, saying coquettishly, "Looks like I have to thank Dispatch for giving me the chance to prove myself ahead of time."
"Have you thought it through? From now on, when people mention us, it will be about you. Yoon-sung, are you ready to be tied to me?" He said this, but Kwon Ji-yong held her tightly, not intending to give her a chance to escape.
Han Yunxing smiled and touched his hand.
Shin Lina was not surprised by Han Yoon-sung's decision. She began to discuss the process of going public with the two of them. When the company was mentioned, she said frankly that she had not been able to contact Kwon Ji-yong's manager.
After hanging up the phone, Kwon Ji-yong realized what YG had done in this matter. He had read but not replied to the message he sent to his manager. He was silent for a moment, then hugged Han Yoon-sung and whispered, "Mian-nee."
“Oppa, what are you apologizing for?” Han Yunxing hugged him back, growing angrier the more she thought about it. “Did all these years of friendship just vanish like bubbles? To come to this point is heartbreaking. He’s a big bad guy, a super bad guy, an absolute super bad guy…”
Compared to the impending exposure of their relationship, Han Yunxing reacted more strongly to the company's betrayal of Kwon Ji-yong. However, her vocabulary for cursing was extremely limited, and she kept repeating "bad guy" over and over. She buried her head tightly in the side of Kwon Ji-yong's neck, her voice muffled.
She truly felt sorry for Kwon Ji-yong. For nearly 20 years, he had diligently fulfilled his duties as team leader. She knew the trials and tribulations he had endured; even as an observer, she felt it was incredibly difficult. But the company seemed to treat him merely as a commodity, clearly...
“You’ll be sad too,” she murmured.
Kwon Ji-yong's depressed mood was dispelled by Han Yoon-sung's bitter and resentful look. He even chuckled and lowered his head to touch her forehead: "Don't be angry anymore. It's not like we just met YG."
He could understand the company's actions, but he couldn't accept them emotionally. He recalled the subtle change in his agent's attitude after he clearly refused to renew his contract, realizing that there had been signs all along.
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On January 1, 2020, as the New Year's bells rang, Dispatch released a major announcement about their relationship.
Dispatch Exclusive Report: The much-anticipated New Year's Day couple revealed! Top idol G-Dragon and rising female solo artist Han Yoon-sung are in a passionate relationship! Solid evidence of their love nest in Cheongdam-dong!
The protagonists of the New Year's Day couple are none other than King of Kpop, Big Bang leader Kwon Ji-yong (G-Dragon), and popular female solo artist Han Yoon-sung (Lyra), who has swept the music charts with her superb singing skills and production talent! According to Dispatch's in-depth tracking over several months, the two are currently in the throes of a passionate romance.
On the evening of December 10, 2019, Han Yoon-byul, after a gathering, returned to a high-end residential area in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, in a private vehicle. It is understood that both Kwon Ji-yong and Han Yoon-byul own residences in this area. After a long stakeout, reporters captured crucial evidence: after a tired-looking Han Yoon-byul got out of the car, Kwon Ji-yong knelt down and carried her on his back; the two were very intimate, and then took a private elevator together directly to their high-rise apartment. [Images]
While the exact timing of their close relationship is difficult to pinpoint, it's certain that in 2019, both actively supported each other, and their relationship was sweet and stable.
#GD Lyra's Relationship# #D社 New Year's Day Couple# #Kwon Ji-yong Carrying Han Yoon-sung# Related searches immediately surged to the top of the trending search list, with all of Naver's top ten discussions revolving around Kwon Ji-yong and Han Yoon-sung's relationship.
Amidst the uproar, YG Entertainment's PR team released a statement: "It's difficult to verify the artist's private life. If the situation is true, we will offer our best wishes."
After reading YG's two lines of text over and over again, Kwon Ji-yong's fans went wild.
—Why didn't you reply promptly when you should have? And now you're pulling this stunt? Is your company living in the last century? If you don't know the situation, just ask! Don't you have a cell phone?!
—If you keep pouring oil on Brother Long like this, your company will go bankrupt!
—YG, get out of here!
—A legend-level shirking of responsibility
—YG, if you're sick, go see a doctor.
—The contract renewal negotiations fell through, and then news of their relationship broke. YG, I'm starting to suspect a conspiracy...
The onlookers were jumping around in the melon patch, once again refreshing their understanding of the VIP's super-strong attack power, but shouldn't the focus now be on the public relationship?
Criticizing YG is something that happened later.
As soon as this was said, the comments under this passerby's post were flooded with curses against YG.
One thing at a time. This company is utterly inhuman; even when they're cursing, they try to prioritize their insults.
Almost simultaneously, Cube Entertainment responded: "We sincerely acknowledge everyone's concerns. It has been confirmed that our artist, Han Yoon-sung, is currently in a serious relationship with Mr. Kwon Ji-yong. We earnestly request everyone to cherish this beautiful relationship with warm hearts and goodwill."
Kwon Ji-yong and Han Yoon-sung updated their social media.
@xxxibgdrgn: [good morning and good evening, my princess.]
@Lyra_a: [hello, hello~]
The celebrity's personal response, officially confirming the relationship, is tantamount to dropping a nuclear bomb amidst the heated debate.
Neither of them has ever portrayed themselves as single, so most fans, even if they are unwilling to offer their blessings, are not strongly opposed to the relationship.
Kwon Ji-yong, needless to say, is in his thirties, and all his teammates are married. Han Yoon-sung is also a self-composed solo artist, and fans are always ready for her to start dating.
Even so, when the official confirmation came, some fans still couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
How come it's her/him?
The two fan groups have maintained a peaceful and harmonious relationship since Han Yunxing's debut, and they have always stood together against CP fans and those who try to create romantic pairings.
To put it bluntly, the male's fans don't like any of their fans getting involved, and the female's fans don't want the artist to be with someone with a playboy reputation.
Just now, when they were criticizing YG, Star even joined in the criticism. Now that both sides have admitted to their relationship, the conversation between the two fan groups has a bit of a head-to-head feel to it.
—How many times has Han Yunxing subtly tried to piggyback on others' fame since her debut?
—It's your brother's choice to freeload, okay?
—We haven't even complained about your brother's age yet, haha, who doesn't know that GD has a rich romantic history?
—You guys should just focus on attacking the company. Cube Entertainment has to release all the news. YG has only posted "blessings" so far, it's laughable.
—From now on, kkk will be GD's sister-in-law. Isn't that more useful than your title, Han Yunxing?
—Is your house so fogged up you could hang curtains on a Melon screen? I wish my daughter's house was this fogged up every day.
—Your brother has been making all sorts of shady moves since he retired from the military. He's so eager for a formal title, I'm willing to call him brother-in-law too.
—Oh, so you're already identifying with the sister-in-law as a fan? You really don't consider yourselves outsiders!
—When the brother-in-law's fans can't win an argument, they change the subject; what a tenacious Ah Q spirit...
In the early hours of the new year, everyone was full of energy, facing the public announcement of a top-tier relationship, attracting an unusually large crowd of onlookers.
Their emotions were like a rollercoaster: first shock, then realization, then finding YG's act of pouring oil funny, and finally the excitement of the two companies finally fighting.
Is this all you're showing to outsiders?
Sister-in-law fans, brother-in-law fans? Are these some kind of offensive terms?
They were pulling each other's hair, and in the process, they almost kissed. If you keep arguing, they're going to start eating Star x Dragon eggs.
After the official response, in order to appease fans, Kwon Ji-yong and Han Yoon-sung did not mention each other on social media platforms. As time went by, the buzz was not as intense as it was when they first went public, and people's attention gradually shifted to other things.
Their lives didn't change much. After the event, they stayed at home writing songs and playing with their cats. They would occasionally go out and be photographed by passersby while shopping. After the sudden outbreak of the pandemic, the reporters who had been staking out the area gradually withdrew, and now there are no more photos of them together.
For the newly appointed "number sister" who was eager to get started, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.
Happiness is indeed relative. Before, they were starving because they had no official status; now, they're still starving even with official status! They desperately need food!
After the pandemic, all work came to a standstill. Fortunately, Han Yunxing had already completed the OST production she had agreed to before the Lunar New Year, so she didn't have to worry about work. Recently, she has been engrossed in watching variety shows.
Kwon Ji-yong came out of the studio and, as expected, found Han Yoon-sung on the sofa in the living room. He slipped on his slippers, moved closer to her, and closed his eyes for a nap. In his light sleep, he heard the gasp of surprise from the person beside him.
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Author's note: BGM: Good Morning and Good Night
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