Chapter 103 Chapter 103 Mama [25% Forum...]
This year's Coachella stage has become a huge hit in China, with BIGBANG's comeback performance, Kwon Ji-yong's new album debut performance, and Han Yoon-sung's phenomenal live performance becoming iconic moments that fans talk about endlessly. Not only have video clips exploded in popularity, but reports and reviews are also countless.
Among them, the post titled "[A Day of Clubbing with Yoon-sung!]" remains highly popular.
【What?! How did you know I chatted with Yunxing? What?! You saw our photo together [beautiful photo xn], (coquettishly) I really wasn't showing off, it's just that Yunxing smells so good, oh dear, I didn't mean to show off at all. It's just that I went clubbing with Yunxing, right? Seriously, did I say that? On day 2, I even got sprayed with fans while I was in the front row of the main stage.】
—Baby, I know you're very happy. Don't rush, let me enjoy my happiness first.
Who will unconditionally return my life as a child studying abroad in North America...?
—Hehe, it's just a cheek-to-cheek photo! My wife has been explaining it to me non-stop ever since TT
—As expected of the national anthem of the Dragon Kingdom, the cheering is so synchronized, are they calling in the troops?!
—A little rabbit randomly appeared in a fan's "crooked" video next door, why is Han Yoon-sung so happy ww
—Han Yunxing's support is just too professional (doge)
—This girl's adolescence was influenced by Dragon Ball and Pop Music; our Yunxing is a veteran fan.
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——！！！You guys need to go watch the latest episode of "Loud Voice" on YouTube, "Mom and Dad, I'm Born!"
—This is hilarious! The post-production editing is so clever, it's like a new version of The Emperor's New Clothes. And what's with all that shimmering humanoid mosaic? lol
—What is the off-screen voice saying before the girl greets you? I can't even see her lips (pointing).
—It's not just the mouth shape, you can't even see the human form.
—My brother so skillfully touched his head, oh my god, you two are actually a pure romance anime!
—Dragon Clan Boy x Rainbow Mosaic, so cute!
—Ahhhhh, this is so weird and weird, get out!
—Who understands the sense of redemption that comes with seeing Yunxing's face? If she hadn't shown herself soon, I would have gotten dizzy from rainbows.
Fall in love with rainbows, and you'll conquer rainbows!
—kkk is going all out against you talented players.
—This woman is a goddess! She's stunning even without makeup, with those big, bright eyes. She just stares straight at you as she greets you—who could resist that?!
—No way, I'm a country bumpkin, I just love watching real couples cheer each other on.
—Wow! The laugh after Long helped Yunxing promote Day 2 was so sweet, it was so sweet!
—Just passing by, another fan here. What's the background of you guys? It's so complicated...
—Do other restaurants' fans come to eat at our restaurant too? (Purely in a positive sense)
—Of course, we are the cheering station for CP fans, the touchstone for solo fans, and casual fans who don't create gossip but only share it.
—Then why say "our family"...
—Can't we just make the world our home?
—It's all because Longxing is such a perfect match, willing to give us a home~~~
—They're such a perfect match, both possessing powerful stage presence. This performance was divine, a perfect storm of timing, location, and talent. The Sun Goddess x the Star Goddess—who can Photoshop the dragon and that bird's eye contact into Yunxing's?
—That bird has a name, it's called Pheonix, hahaha.
—Someone next door photoshopped it, so I moved in [picture]
—I lick t lick lick lick
—So beautiful, flawless, let's award them the Magpie Bridge work permit.
—Speaking of the stage, I want to live in the "Lose Control" reaction! Ever since Little E collaborated with our Yoon Sung, there have actually been people overseas shipping them. There were even CP support banners in the venue, and the other BB members were completely absorbed in the performance, their smiles practically "losing control," while secretly glancing at their leader, haha. In the end, Kwon Yong didn't show the slightest bit of jealousy towards his collaborator; all he showed was praise for his "wife." People with official status are just so stable [shrug].
—The official third season is coming soon, will the publicity be good? Will the tour be good? I don't care, I want to dream of 89 people performing together.
When do you guys predict when the official three-party meeting will be held?
—Brother Long said it will be released in the second half of the year, so I'm betting on 818.
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On August 18, 2022, at 8:18 AM, Kwon Ji-yong made a powerful comeback with his third full-length album, "übermensch." The album lived up to its reputation as a chart-topping success, dominating Melon's real-time charts from number one to number nine. The title track, "too bad," debuted at number one on all major music charts on its first day of release, achieving a perfect all-kill on the charts.
Just like the album title suggests, Kwon Ji-yong displayed superhuman energy in this comeback, quickly adapting to the schedule. He did everything his fans hoped he would accomplish during the comeback period: music show promotions, fan support activities, shooting challenge videos, radio appearances...
With his promotional period over, Kwon Ji-yong's agency, Galaxy Entertainment, announced that the artist will kick off the Übermensch world tour in October. Currently, only Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the officially announced shows are expected to attract more than 500,000 attendees.
The world tour kicked off at Goyang Stadium, with 70,000 tickets available. Even so, the network crashed on the day tickets went on sale, and seats sold out quickly. Fans who finally managed to queue up were met with a concrete floor, their frustration understandable. But there's nothing to be done; for Kwon Ji-yong's concerts like this, not getting tickets is normal.
Before the world tour began, Seoul was transformed into a city dedicated to G-Dragon, with large screens in the core shopping district displaying support videos for him. In Goyang, it was even more extreme; you could see G-Dragon's face everywhere you looked, and shops throughout the city were playing his playlists.
A beautiful daisy-patterned bus shuttled through the city streets, carrying fans all the way to the concert venue. Coffee and food trucks supporting the concert from the opposite direction were ready to go, with long queues forming in front of the stalls.
This wasn't even the busiest area; the line of fans queuing to buy tickets stretched halfway around the stadium entrance and even onto the sports field. But everyone had smiles on their faces, taking photos with their friends. When the sounds of rehearsal drifted from afar, the excitement spread like dominoes, infecting everyone inside and outside the stadium.
The Goyang venue was truly enormous; from the mountaintop, Kwon Ji-yong appeared as a mere dot to the naked eye. But when the cry of "When GD's in the house!" rang out, all eyes automatically locked onto the person in the center of the stage, adorned with red roses, the crown a testament to his triumphant return.
Stunning stage design, captivating stage presence, spectacular performance, and romantic cheers. Kwon Ji-yong possesses a magical power; he controls the rhythm of the music, transporting the entire audience to a second world where everyone revels in the music.
As the song ended, Kwon Ji-yong breathed slightly, looking at the continuous lights below the stage, his gaze slowly sweeping over every corner of the stands.
"Today is the first performance, and I'm so glad everyone could come here with me." After saying this, he bowed to the audience amidst their screams, and then stood up with a smile amidst their cheers.
“I would like to take this opportunity to talk about the inspiration behind ‘übermensch’. It’s a long story, but it’s all I wanted to tell you.”
Kwon Ji-yong's uncertainty was dispelled by the cheers from the audience. He raised his hand to try to calm everyone's excitement: "Well, I'm glad you want to hear it too."
He cleared his throat: "The name G-Dragon has been with me for 21 years. When I was a child, I longed to be a singer and dreamed of becoming one. Now, after I have lived through the most brilliant and splendid years of my youth and realized these dreams, I have begun to reflect on my life as 'Kwon Ji-yong' himself."
My life began with the name Kwon Ji-yong, and my pursuit of dreams started with the name G-Dragon. These are the two main threads running through my life. I have experienced a lot, given a lot, and gained a lot.
One day, I suddenly remembered Kwon Ji-yong, whom I had hidden behind G-Dragon. So, as you all know, I started to rest. Then one day, Kwon Ji-yong called out G-Dragon's name, and I knew I was ready to embark on a new journey.
Throughout this process, the word "übermensch" kept coming to mind. It's less about breaking free from constraints and becoming a superman, and more about the mutual acceptance between two people who are like G-Dragon and G-Dragon. I began to embrace change and seek balance, and now my spirit and mind have become very at ease.
Finally, I hope everyone who likes G-Dragon will also like Kwon Ji-yong.
The reddened eyes and the smile on his lips on the big screen made the fans dizzy. The complex temperament, a mixture of youthful vigor and calm gentleness, made the person on stage even more dazzling, and the whole audience chanted Kwon Ji-yong's name in unison.
Upon hearing the response, Kwon Ji-yong said in a low voice, "Next up is 'Boy.'"
Are you GD or G Emperor?
—Gao Yang's two-day week sales can reach tens of millions, that's terrifying...
—She's really a long-time star; even after such a long break, she hasn't lost her fans, which has only made them more excited.
—I don't talk to people who haven't seen G-Emperor's stage performances. Once you've seen them, you won't have any questions.
—My husband is so damn handsome!!!
—A born stage king, Oppa promised me I'd work like a bull TT
—I'm so happy he's willing to come out. I even wanted to thank my sister-in-law for the first time. I had mixed feelings when I listened to "Take Me," but after listening to my brother's talking, I just felt so happy. At least he has someone to keep him company when he's very tired.
—"My mind and heart have become very calm." My heart is soft. I'm glad that Oppa has rested well. We're always here for you.
—G-Emperor is the concept of pheonix itself; each time he is engulfed in flames, the phoenix only becomes stronger. Truly übermensch.
—The stage design for *Pheonix* this time is even more stunning than *Coachella*. And! Ryuta looks absolutely gorgeous in red! So handsome and powerful!
—Sigh, I have to admit, Han Yunxing is really a great collaborator. The lyrics and music for "Pheonix" are absolutely amazing.
—It makes me laugh just thinking about it. Wearing those two pseudonyms, L and G, is practically like running around naked. If you guys keep playing like this, I, on behalf of all CP fans, will accept a double squad.
—We're practically in the same company, nothing's impossible, let's go!
—Let's not talk about sub-units yet, Yunxing, show me a comeback first...
—Ahhh, Yunxing, I know you're busy, but don't just sit around doing nothing! I've listened to "Half and Half" so many times it's practically worn out. When is the third official version coming out?!
—Look at Brother Long, he's only delivered three regular babies in all these years since his debut, while Yunxing is already very prolific.
—Pah! I know, Yunxing, you've already finished the third stage of the course. (kind smile)
Han Yoon-sung has been frequently seen on social media asking fans about her next album, even though Lightsum has already made two comebacks this year, and one woman was even jokingly playing with a cat in a live stream. While fans are jokingly saying they want to reach into Han PD's wallet to warm it up, they are also eager to spend money on Han Yoon-sung.
In fact, Han Yoon-sung has been working all this time. Seeing the fans' complaints, she turned into a big sieve and posted some behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram. After being caught by Shin Lina, she even asked the stars on UCube for comfort. Satisfied with the praise from the fans, she stretched and threw herself into her work.
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After the successful completion of the Osaka concert and the after-party, he rushed back to the hotel and quietly pushed open the door.
The lights in the suite's living room were still on, the dim light softening Kwon Ji-yong's features. His gaze lingered on the figure curled up on the sofa. After carefully covering Han Yoon-sung with a coat, he went to the bathroom to wash up.
As Han Yunxing groggily opened her eyes, she was enveloped in a warm, damp embrace. She struggled to open them and nuzzled Kwon Ji-yong's chin with her nose: "You're back?"
"Yes, I'm back." Kwon Ji-yong lowered his head so that the person in his arms could touch his face, and walked steadily into the room without stopping.
Han Yunxing was extremely tired. She had been thinking about the people who hadn't returned and couldn't sleep peacefully. Now, she found a comfortable spot on Kwon Ji-yong's chest and drifted off to sleep as the person next to her whispered, "Sleep."
The next day, the makeup and styling team came to his door. After his comeback, various year-end ceremonies extended invitations to Kwon Ji-yong, but because he was busy with his world tour, he was often absent from many of them. The 2022 MAMA Awards ceremony happened to be the day after Kwon Ji-yong's Osaka concert. As the organizer, which had previously contributed famous diss rap, they had a love-hate relationship with Kwon Ji-yong and sent him an invitation immediately. Kwon Ji-yong is currently getting his makeup and styling done for that evening's stage performance.
Han Yoon-sung, the host of today's MAMA, arrived at the venue before Kwon Ji-yong. Tae-hyun, still fixing his hair, noticed his reflection in the mirror, looking radiant while chatting on his phone. Recalling the back hug he'd just witnessed, he chuckled and teased, "Aigoo, our Ji-yong is such a happy man right now~"
Kwon Ji-yong was defeated by the group's exclamations of "so sweet," and he smiled and said, "I'm going to tell Yoon-sung that you guys bullied me."
Tae-hyun ignored his "threat," straightened Kwon Ji-yong's shoulders, shook the hairspray in her hand, and sprayed it lightly on his hair, her tone light and cheerful: "Okay, check it out, Yoon-sung's boy. I've done a perfect hairstyle for you."
The end of the year is the most lively time, with artists who were active on stage that year gathering together. Familiar faces from the backstage of the MAMA awards ceremony are seen moving around, and greetings, laughter, and rehearsal music intertwine.
Han Yunxing, dressed in a burgundy velvet gown, sat in a chair flipping through her script; the ornate black and gold embroidery shimmered under the bright lights. A makeup artist was carefully applying the final touches to her lips.
A few crisp knocks came from the door. The makeup artist had just finished applying red lips and put down her brush when she heard the knocks.
The door was pushed open a crack, and the next moment a neat greeting rang out: "Pdnim, Lightsum is here!"
Han Yunxing watched the members file in, a surprised smile spreading across her face.
When the topic turned to the stage performance later, Han Xiaoyuan smiled and hugged Han Yunxing's hand, saying, "Stir-fried rice cakes! If we win an award, PD-nim will treat us to stir-fried rice cakes."
They had heard their leader boast about this promise about stir-fried rice cakes several times. It was during the trainees' last evaluation, and Yin Xiangya was crying in the stairwell because of the pressure of debuting. Han Yunxing, who happened to be passing by, found her and promised to treat her to a meal if Yin Xiangya successfully debuted.
Yin Xiangya clearly remembered the tender light in Han Yunxing's eyes as he said, "Next time we meet, remember I owe you a meal."
"Stir-fried rice cakes are a special memory for me and Xiangya."
Yin Xiangya's recollection was interrupted by a voice from the side. Han Yunxing winked at her playfully, earning a groan from the members next to her.
Seeing the girls' coquettish expressions, Han Yunxing laughed even harder: "Alright, alright! If I win the prize, I'll treat you all to Korean beef, how about that?"
The girls exchanged smiles, their exaggerated screams instantly turning into joyful cheers. "PD, Moshida—"
After a few words, Lightsum had to say goodbye and leave Han Yunxing's dressing room. Lightsum's performance was the opening act, and staff had already come to inform them to go on stage.
This year's MAMA stage was truly spectacular. However, the most stunning appearance was that of MC Han Yoon-sung, who wore a burgundy velvet gown. As she walked onto the stage, the embroidery on the skirt shimmered dazzlingly under the lights with each step.
Han Yoon-sung, who previously served as an MC for Music Core, was very adept at hosting MAMA. Her speech was clear and her pace was smooth. Coupled with her just-right sense of humor and friendly smile, she skillfully controlled the rhythm of the entire awards ceremony.
During the performance segment, numerous groups delivered spectacular shows, from the energetic synchronized dance and knife dance by a new generation of girl groups to the powerful stage presence of established boy groups, immersing the audience in a feast for both the eyes and ears.
The most anticipated performance of the night was Kwon Ji-yong's closing act. His powerful stage presence and captivating charisma ignited the passion of the entire audience, with the other artists spontaneously joining in the sing-along. At that moment, the MAMA stage seemed to transform into his personal concert, the atmosphere reaching its peak.
After the spectacular performance, it was time for the awards ceremony. Lightsum had a very successful year, winning both the Best Girl Group and Best Dance Girl Group awards.
Han Yoon-sung smiled and gestured for the members to accept the trophy, but Lee Soo-hyun hugged her tightly. Then, the girls hugged Han Yoon-sung, laughing and crying, and shouted, "PD-nim, we did it!"
The audience first smiled knowingly at Lightsum's youthful energy, and then were captivated by Han Yoon-sung's helpless yet gentle smile on the camera.
That smile is practically against the rules!
With her black hair, fair skin, and red lips, Han Yunxing's eyes were as gentle as a crescent moon, making her entire face radiate a dazzling glow.
While everyone was still in a daze, she hugged the members of Lightsum back and whispered her congratulations in their ears, then left the stage to them to give their acceptance speeches.
When Han Yunxing returned to the stage, she opened the envelope and paused for a moment before her eyes and brows lit up with an undisguised smile, like a star shining brightly in the night sky.
She gripped the card tightly, no longer keeping them in suspense, and her clear voice rang out through the microphone: "The winner of the 2022 MAMA Best Male Singer award is—G-Dragon. Congratulations!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an amazing cheer erupted in the room. The artists present laughed and stood up to applaud Kwon Ji-yong in celebration. The enthusiastic applause lasted for a long time.
When his eyes met those of the smiling figures on stage, Kwon Ji-yong's smile deepened. He rose, clasped his hands together in gratitude for the congratulations from all around, and then walked calmly to the center of the stage.
The on-site director was also very skilled, with the cameras on the two large screens on the left and right respectively pointing at his and Han Yunxing's faces, until the two were on stage together, before switching the camera back.
In the shot, two slender hands were clasped together and then quickly separated. After Han Yoon-sung presented the trophy to Kwon Ji-yong, she returned to her seat below the stage and listened attentively to the acceptance speech.
Kwon Ji-yong stood in front of the microphone, his magnetic voice resonating throughout the venue: "It's been a long time since MAMA. I've had a wonderful day with everyone today. Thank you MAMA for awarding me this prize."
He raised the heavy trophy, glanced at it sideways, and said sincerely and calmly, "There are so many people I want to thank. Thank you to my dear members, thank you to the staff at Galaxy, thank you to the fans who have supported me in the past and present, and..."
His gaze fell on the red figure below the stage. "Thank you, Yunxing, for presenting me with this award today. Thank you all."
After saying that, he gripped the crystal trophy in his hand, lowered his head and gently kissed it, then bowed deeply amidst cheers.
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Author's Note: Quotes from Quanlong's 2025 Übermensch World Tour Talking: "As a child, I admired singers and dreamed of becoming one," "I've lived through the most dazzling and brilliant years of my youth," "Embrace change and seek balance," "Now my spirit and soul have become very at ease."
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