A pleasant surprise
G-Dragon's "REBIRTH" world tour is like a musical storm sweeping the globe, with each show generating a huge response. Bangkok, the vibrant city, is an important stop on his tour. After working overtime for weeks and finally delivering on her most crucial project, Su You made a decision—she was going to take a vacation, fly to Bangkok, and surprise G-Dragon.
The itinerary was kept highly confidential. She only told G-Dragon's chief assistant, Manager Kim, to coordinate ticketing and backstage access, and repeatedly instructed him, "Please don't tell G-Dragon; I want to give him a surprise."
The plane landed at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and a humid, hot wind hit her face. Su You, dressed in a simple linen shirt and long skirt, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and large sunglasses, blended in with the tourists and discreetly checked into a hotel not far from the stadium. She didn't go backstage to visit the audience, but like any ordinary fan, on the afternoon of the concert, she followed the crowd to the Rajamangala National Stadium, which can hold tens of thousands of people.
Outside the venue, it was already a sea of pink (G-Dragon's official color is pink). Fans wearing support T-shirts, holding support banners, and with dragon stickers on their faces could be seen everywhere, and the air was filled with excitement and anticipation. Su You looked at all this and a strange feeling welled up in her heart—she rarely felt so at the center of his world from this perspective.
She queued up to buy the official light stick, and tried to adjust the color like the fans next to her. Then, at a merchandise stall, she couldn't resist buying an adorable dragon-shaped headband and secretly put it on. Afterward, she raised her phone and took a "check-in" photo of herself with the crowds outside the venue and half of her face covered by the headband. The background featured a huge concert poster with G-Dragon's striking face.
She set the photo to be visible only to herself, captioning it: "[Infiltration successful, looking forward to the performance]." This is her own little ritual.
Holding the VIP ticket reserved for her by Director Kim, Su You found her seat—an excellent view, yet relatively secluded, unlikely to be noticed by G-Dragon on stage. She sat down, looking around; the deafening cheers of the fans nearly lifted the roof off. This fervent enthusiasm among tens of thousands of people was completely different from the quiet think tanks or academic conferences she usually attended. It stirred her emotions and made her more acutely aware of the immense influence G-Dragon wielded.
As the lights dimmed, the entire venue was instantly engulfed in a sea of pink cheering, and the screams reached their peak. When the opening video played and the familiar intro to "REBIRTH" began, Su You's heart leaped into her throat.
G-Dragon made his signature impactful entrance, instantly igniting the entire audience. He was the absolute master of the stage, every glance and every movement captivating the tens of thousands. He was completely immersed in the performance, sweat glistening under the lights, his voice sometimes soaring and passionate, sometimes tender and melancholic.
Su You was immersed in the music and performance, secretly cheering for his every perfect moment. However, what she didn't know was that G-Dragon had a habit he'd maintained for years—when singing certain songs, he would subconsciously scan the VIP area, looking for familiar faces or capturing the excited expressions of fans, drawing energy and inspiration for interaction.
As he sang the heartfelt "Butterfly," his gaze, like a precise radar, slowly swept over the area where Su You was. At first, it was just a blurry outline—a figure wearing a dragon-shaped headband, quietly watching him from the crowd. But just as his gaze was about to leave, a deep-seated familiarity made his heart leap.
His gaze froze.
Even from a great distance and under flickering lights, even with a hat and sunglasses on, her unique aura, her serene demeanor, and the profile that occasionally appears in my dreams... it's her! It's Yuzu!
G-Dragon's singing continued almost without pause, a testament to the professionalism of a top-tier singer. However, his fingers tightened slightly around the microphone, and a fleeting, undisguised shock and disbelief crossed his eyes, quickly transforming into an overflowing joy and tenderness. In that instant, he seemed to forget the tens of thousands of audience members below; the entire world seemed to consist only of the woman wearing an adorable headband, intently watching him.
All of this was precisely captured by the ubiquitous crane shots and close-up camera positions on site.
When G-Dragon's fleeting expression—from surprise to utter tenderness—was projected onto the giant screens on either side of the stage, the entire venue fell silent for a second before erupting into even more enthusiastic screams and commotion. Fans frantically searched the VIP section, following the direction of his gaze.
Su You was still immersed in the music and didn't immediately notice anything amiss. It wasn't until she realized all eyes seemed to be on her, and some astute fans were even pointing at her and whispering excitedly, that she belatedly looked up at the big screen—
On the screen, G-Dragon's eyes, brimming with starlight and tenderness, were staring directly in her direction. Then, the on-set director, seemingly realizing something, immediately and skillfully cut to a shot of the audience's reaction.
So, tens of thousands of people in the audience could clearly see Su You, wearing a dragon-shaped headband, looking bewildered, then blushing instantly as she realized what had happened and instinctively trying to cover her face with her hands, through the big screen!
"Ahhhhh—it's Suyou unnie!!" The fans' screams almost shattered the sky.
On stage, G-Dragon had completely recovered from his initial shock. A bright, slightly smug smile appeared on his lips as he improvised a change in his walking position and strode towards Su You's location.
As he walked, he spoke into the microphone, his voice a mix of gentle, smiling Thai and English: “Wow… I see someone… someone very special tonight.” He couldn’t hold it in; he simply couldn’t.
The entire venue erupted in cheers!
He stopped at the edge of the platform closest to Su You. Although there was still some distance, he seemed to be able to see through the crowd and clearly see her blushing face. He stopped singing, simply looked at her, and softly said in a tone of deep affection that everyone could understand, "You came."
Those two words, transmitted through the microphone, resounded throughout the entire stadium—simple, yet containing boundless emotion. He knew how busy she was with work, and how much effort she had to put in to come here.
Under the gaze of tens of thousands of eyes, Su You could no longer hide. She lowered her hand that was trying to cover her cheeks, raised her head, and bravely met his gaze. Although her cheeks were still burning, she still tried to show a gentle and bright smile and nodded vigorously at him.
At this moment, no words are needed. All the longing, support, and love are conveyed in this glance and smile.
G-Dragon's smile became even more dazzling. He seemed to be injected with boundless energy. He turned back to the center of the stage, and his subsequent performance became even more passionate and infectious, as if he wanted to express all the surging love in his heart through music.
During the encore, G-Dragon sat on the edge of the stage, his bangs soaked with sweat. He held his guitar and adjusted the microphone.
“The next song,” his voice came through the microphone, husky from singing and with a hint of barely perceptible tenderness, “I want to dedicate it to a special friend. Thank you for…being here tonight.”
He didn't name names, but everyone knew who he was talking about. He gently plucked the strings, singing the tender little tune he had only played for her in private, a tune that had never been publicly released. The lyrics spoke of ordinary companionship, of a light shining when returning home late at night, of the reassurance of knowing someone is waiting for you no matter where you are.
This song, one she had never heard before, with its exceptionally gentle melody, silenced the entire audience, and the sea of pink swayed gently. Su You sat in the audience, listening to him sing for her, watching his profile outlined by sweat and the stage lights, and her eyes involuntarily welled up with tears. She knew this was a romance unique to her, witnessed by tens of thousands.
After the concert, Su You, guided by Manager Jin, avoided the crowds and went backstage.
G-Dragon had just finished all the media interviews and thanked the staff. He hadn't even had time to remove his makeup or change his clothes yet; his face still had glitter from his stage makeup, and his costume was soaked with sweat. As soon as he saw Su You, he strode over and, disregarding the staff around them, pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Why are you here?" His voice was buried in the crook of her neck, filled with surprise and a weary dependence. "You didn't even tell me beforehand!"
Su You hugged him back, feeling his rapid heartbeat and soaked clothes, feeling both heartache and pride: "I wanted to give you a surprise. The performance... was amazing, really."
“Seeing you in the audience,” G-Dragon loosened his grip on her slightly, looked down at her, his eyes shining brightly, “I felt like I could sing until dawn.”
The staff around them smiled kindly and quietly stepped aside, leaving them some space to be alone. One of the bolder dancers even whistled, eliciting a burst of good-natured laughter.
Kwon Ji-yong didn't care at all. He cupped Su You's face in his hands, examined her carefully, and then his gaze fell on the dragon-shaped headband that she hadn't had time to take off. He couldn't help but laugh out loud: "This... is very cute."
Su You then remembered the headband on her head and tried to take it off shyly, but he stopped her.
"Don't take it off," he said, holding her hand gently. "I like it."
That night, hashtags like #GDBangkokConcert#, #GDragonAndSuYou#, and #TextbookSurprise# swept across social media. Videos and photos from various angles, taken by fans and passersby, went viral—GDragon's expression the moment he noticed SuYou, SuYou's surprised and shy look in the audience, GDragon's impromptu walk towards her, and that tender, unreleased love song during the encore…
[I'm dead! What kind of idol drama plot is this?!]
[Brother Long's eyes! So tender they could melt your heart!]
[Suyou unnie looks so cute wearing a dragon horn headband!]
So, unnie went secretly? That's so sweet!
[Is that new song written for my unnie? It's so good!]
This meticulously planned "surprise" became one of the most talked-about moments of the tour in a completely unexpected way. It was more than just a segment of the concert; it was a touching testament to how the couple, despite their busy careers, worked hard to maintain their relationship and create romance.
In the humid night air of Bangkok, amidst the noise of the after-concert celebration, G-Dragon held Su You's hand tightly and whispered, "Next time, it'll be my turn to come find you."
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