Chapter 115 Glory belongs to GD, and it also belongs to you (forum mode, introduction...).
"Yes, I proposed to her. We love each other and have decided to get married next year." No excuses, just that... such a direct and straightforward admission...
...I never expected that GD would be the first in the group to settle down... He used to have the most rumors, and he was the one who would vehemently deny them, but now he's the first to fast-forward to marriage... What a contrast...wow!
He was photographed dating, and he immediately admitted it. When people found out he proposed, he immediately admitted it. I never imagined he'd be this kind of person...
...The seemingly most reckless member of the group turned out to be the most stable? What's this called? A prodigal son returning home is more precious than gold? My jaw dropped in astonishment.
-Damn...GD might be the first in the group to get married and have kids, I really didn't expect that...
-Who would have thought that the wildest-looking wolf in the group would be the first to find someone to tame him?
He used to have the most scandals, but now he's the most devoted. That's probably because before meeting the right person, everything is just playing around; once you meet them, you only have eyes for that one person.
Now I understand what it means to say 'he just hadn't met the right person to settle down'... It wasn't that he didn't want to settle down before, it was that he hadn't met the right person... When he meets the right person, even a playboy can become a Casanova...
True love leads to marriage quickly; it really is a matter of fate…
Sure enough, you get married very quickly when you meet the right person...
Scientific research shows that people who date for one or two years usually get married, but those who date for a long time generally don't end up getting married...
-As expected...the more outgoing and carefree someone seems on the surface, the more they crave stability deep down? Has he finally found his ultimate home?
I always thought he'd be the last to announce his relationship, and going public with a relationship seemed so dreamy. But now he's flipped the table and become the first to propose?! He's really good at keeping quiet...
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-Longtime fans were moved to tears... 'From youthful inexperience to maturity, from obscurity to standing on a bigger stage,' thank you for remembering all of this, and thank you for growing up. Your happiness is our greatest comfort. You must be happy!
I've been with you for ten years, and I've never regretted it. Today you've found your happiness, just like it's my own family member getting married. I only offer my blessings. Keep going, and no matter what role you play, I'll be there applauding you from the audience.
I cried... 'I hope you like this world more because you like me,' how could you be so kind... How could I be disappointed? I will only love you more! You must be happy!
"Just as you've given so much for me, give the same passion to yourselves..." You know everything, you know our sacrifices, and you want us to love ourselves even more. For that one sentence alone, I'll never stop being a fan!
- I wish you all the best, but this is the end. "Please continue to love yourself" is right; my youth and love remain here. Goodbye.
The letter was beautifully written, but reading it only made me sadder. So you were already prepared for someone to leave. Fine, as you wish, I'm leaving.
- It's dignified, but also incredibly cruel. You gently gave us all the option to 'leave'. Okay, I choose that.
From "Thank you for loving me" to "Please continue to love yourself," he always holds his fans in the softest spot in his heart. Oppa, you deserve all happiness, and we will love ourselves too!
- Waaaaaah… 'We love each other and have decided to get married,' the most direct official announcement! He firmly chose her…
Even passersby were touched... She calls her fans her 'most precious treasure' and sincerely hopes they will love her; it's so heartwarming to see. Wishing her happiness!
I was just observing from the sidelines, but this letter completely turned me into a fan! Someone who can write like this must have a very gentle heart. Best wishes to you and your girl!
This letter is so responsible. There were no excuses, only gratitude and respect. He sincerely hopes his fans are doing well, just as they hope he is. This mutual support moves me to tears!
- What a sincere statement. No shirking responsibility, no playing the victim, just frank admission, and the highest level of respect shown to fans. Dignified and gentle.
He clearly drew a line: he was grateful for his fans' past and respected their choices, but at the same time, he firmly chose his own future. This is the epitome of a mature man's responsibility.
"Respect our choice"? Then why didn't you respect our sadness when you made it public in the first place? Hypocritical!
Your youth is our youth, and your happiness should be our happiness as well. Thank you for your honesty and respect. We will also love ourselves as you wish. Congratulations, dear young man.
This is probably the most dignified and sincere response I've ever seen from an idol... No shirking responsibility, no obscuring the focus, just frankly admitting it, and giving fans the highest level of respect and blessings... Just for this sense of responsibility, I've become a fan...
I used to support you shining on stage, now I support you finding happiness in life. You've found someone who brings you peace, and that's more important than any achievement. With your improved state of mind, your career will naturally flourish. I believe in you, and I wish you all the best.
Rationally speaking, a creator with inner peace and a sense of happiness can produce better work. Emotionally speaking, I was moved by this letter. Both professionally and personally, I support you. Congratulations!
...Although I'm a little reluctant to let you go, I'm mostly happy for you. You deserve all the love and happiness, whether from us or from her.
It felt like my own brother was getting married; I was wiping away tears while being so happy for you. Every word in your letter touched my heart. We will live well, so don't worry!
Seeing you so happy and determined, I feel relieved. I'm no longer alone. Live well and be happy forever!
I was initially heartbroken about going public with our relationship and even considered leaving. But this letter woke me up in tears… You cherish us so much, how could I easily give you up? You're right, I need to love myself, and I need to continue loving you. I'm not leaving.
Your respect and honesty deserve the same in return. Thank you for your blessings, and I wish you the same in return. Looking forward to your guidance in the future.
- I was completely devastated by your final "Please continue to love yourself." Okay, I promise you, I will love myself more, and... continue to love you.
Seeing you happy makes me truly happy for you. My youth was filled with cheers for you, and I have no regrets. But now, my beloved is truly becoming someone else's husband. I'll stay with you this far; from now on, please be happy forever. Goodbye.
Thank you for telling us so honestly, and thank you for wishing us to love ourselves. I think it's time to use the energy I have for loving you to love myself properly. I wish you and her happiness and fulfillment, and I wish myself a bright future. Goodbye, my once brightest star.
For ten years, you have been the light in my life. But now, you are going to illuminate someone else's future. And I, too, must go to find my own light. Thank you for your companionship over the past ten years. I wish you happiness, and I wish myself freedom.
I walked with you through obscurity and witnessed your triumphs. Now that you've found your place, it's time for me to stop following and start building my own life. Thank you for being a part of my youth. Goodbye.
I read your handwritten letter over and over again, and cried for a long time. Not out of sadness, but out of relief. Just like you said, it's time to love yourself more. So, this is the last time I'll leave you a message as a fan: I wish you and her a lifetime of happiness. Goodbye.
I used to say I'd always support you, but the price of forever was neglecting myself. Now you want us to love ourselves, and I'll listen. So, this is where I'll end it all. Thank you for all the joy and strength you've given me; they will continue to support me. Take care.
The ring is beautiful, and the letter is sincere. You were responsible to everyone and gave me the perfect reason to say goodbye. I will keep my collection safe; it's a memento of my entire youth. Goodbye, GD.
I was initially filled with resentment, but after reading the letter, I suddenly felt at peace. You deserve happiness, and I deserve a new life. Thank you for being a part of my youth, goodbye.
From today onwards, I am no longer your fan, but I will be a distant, ordinary person who is happy for you. Wishing you peace, joy, and all the best. Goodbye.
Like you said, 'I hope you've come to like this world more because you like me.' I have! Because of you, I've seen a bigger world and become a better person. Now, it's time for me to see the world for myself. Goodbye, and I wish you happiness.
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Because Kwon Ji-yong's handwritten letter was very sincere, the controversy quickly subsided after it was released, the chaotic public opinion was reversed, and the volatile stock price of Wynn Resorts stabilized and even rose.
Fans were moved and offered their support after seeing his maturity, responsibility, and happiness.
Of course, because Kwon Ji-yong openly and frankly admitted to proposing and announced that they would get married next year, he shattered the last glimmer of hope of some fans who were thinking that "it's just a casual relationship and they will break up soon." Also, because the handwritten letter was very gentle, many people lost their support and quietly unfollowed him after giving their blessings.
However, many passersby were also won over by Kwon Ji-yong's new image and became fans.
Kwon Ji-yong has a strong foundation of works and top-notch professional skills, with a large fan base. Even though Kwon Ji-yong has announced his marriage and entered another stage of his life, Bigbang's "0.TO.10 - THE FINAL" tour of Japan's four major dome venues in November and December was still a huge success with tickets in high demand.
The tour was originally planned to have 13 shows and was expected to attract approximately 631,500 audience members.
However, due to the enthusiastic response from fans, an encore performance was eventually added, bringing the total number of performances to 16. The actual number of spectators reached approximately 780,000, far exceeding expectations.
January 22, 2017, Hong Kong.
Big Bang held an encore concert here today.
After the Hong Kong concert, the 10th anniversary celebration officially came to an end. This was also the last concert featuring Tapu before his enlistment in the military.
Because Tap was about to enlist in the military, the fans were very reluctant to see him go at the end, and Tap returned from backstage to the stage to say goodbye again.
Backstage at the concert.
The tremendous noise slowly subsided like the receding tide, leaving behind the lingering smells of hairspray, sweat, and a burnt electronic scent after the frenzy. Perhaps because Tapu was about to enlist, everyone's spirits were low.
In the past, although everyone was tired, they would still joke around. Today, however, no one spoke much, and only the occasional sound of staff packing up their things could be heard, which made the break room unusually quiet.
Kwon Ji-yong had removed his makeup, revealing his slightly pale skin. The confident light that had burned brightly on stage, enough to light up the entire night sky, had now quietly faded, leaving only a weary shadow with unclear emotions.
He sat in front of the makeup mirror, his slicked-back hair, which had been completely swept back on stage, now had a few strands loosely falling across his forehead. His gorgeous costume was half-open, and the in-ear monitors he had just taken off were still hanging around his neck. He leaned back in his chair, his fingertips unconsciously twirling the sequins on his costume.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, An Rufeng and her parents have finished their trip, and she has been spending time with Kwon Ji-yong lately.
She sat on a sofa chair to his side and slightly behind him, without disturbing Kwon Ji-yong.
She had witnessed many times his transformation from extreme excitement to extreme silence.
She herself has experienced it, and it was a very uncomfortable process.
Kwon Ji-yong's gaze fell unfocused on himself in the mirror. Stripped of the invisible shell that was named "Superstar G-Dragon," he looked heavy, tired, and dull.
Would anyone like me like this?
Perhaps because Tapo's enlistment was imminent, Kwon Ji-yong was thinking more than usual, and the anxiety of enlistment surged up.
What will happen to him after he finishes his military service? Will anyone still remember "G-Dragon"? And will anyone still like Kwon Ji-yong?
Kwon Ji-yong looked through the mirror at An Ru-feng behind him, his voice carrying a hint of genuine hoarseness and bewilderment as he spoke:
“Ru Feng, I keep having this question in my mind: Is G-Dragon really the person I want to be?” He paused. “In private, I’m like this: I live like ‘someone else.’ Is G-Dragon really me?”
Upon hearing this, An Rufeng looked up at Quan Zhilong, but did not immediately answer with a casual "yes" or "no".
She leaned forward, resting her elbow on the back of his chair, and looked up to meet Kwon Ji-yong's gaze in the mirror. After a moment's thought, her voice was calm and clear, as if she were discussing a question that they had both thought deeply about.
"That 'other person' who shines brightly on stage, igniting the passion of tens of thousands," An Rufeng asked slowly, "was his joy fake at that moment?"
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a moment, seemingly not expecting her to ask that question.
He remained silent for a few seconds, his eyes sweeping over the scenes on the stage: the joy of the music, the heat of the spotlight on his face, the cheers and singing from the audience like a tsunami... He could not deny the satisfaction and exhilaration he felt at that moment.
“No,” he admitted softly, a little confused, “that is…it’s true. I really enjoy being on stage.”
“So,” An Rufeng continued, her tone devoid of judgment, only inquiry, “that you feel tired, want to be alone, and feel lost in unfamiliar crowds, is that all a lie?”
"Of course not." This time, Kwon Ji-yong answered quickly, "This is the real me, the part that no one sees..."
“Since the joy of being G-Dragon is real, then isn’t that seemingly omnipotent G-Dragon, who exudes charisma on stage and whose every glance and every movement can make thousands hold their breath or go crazy, a part of you?” An Rufeng asked, her voice steady, offering no comfort, only inquiry.
Kwon Ji-yong turned his head to look at An Joo-fung, his eyes filled with a hint of vulnerability and confusion: "That's me. But... not entirely. That's what I was expected to be, the 'G-Dragon' shaped by the stage, by countless eyes, by applause, by screams, and by the market."
An Rufeng also tilted her head slightly to look at Kwon Ji-yong, her question direct and clear: "Was it Kwon Ji-yong who chose to stand on this stage?"
Kwon Ji-yong nodded and slowly recounted: "It was Kwon Ji-yong who chose the stage. I wanted to make my voice heard in the world. But after making that choice, it was like a giant machine, pushing me forward and putting me in a mold... How much of my reactions, smiles, and even pain came from instinct, from Kwon Ji-yong himself, and how much was... a performance that had been trained?"
Anru looked him straight in the eye and asked slowly, "So you think 'truth' is an unadorned, completely spontaneous, original state?"
Before he could speak, An Rufeng continued, "As you know, my paintings are divided into those for the public and those for private use. Once it comes to buying and selling, I can't paint as much or as little as I want."
When I first started painting commercial works, even when I was very successful, I was confused. Was that success truly my success? Because the state of mind I was in when I painted them was completely different from the free and spontaneous state I was in when I painted personal works.
"Is that my painting? Is the person painting commercial art really me? I was confused and in pain for a while. When my teacher and my parents told me that I could choose not to paint commercial art, I understood. Because I didn't want to stop creating commercial art."
The way we choose to exist is itself a definition of "me." Didn't I choose to continue painting commercial art? I defined my state of being when I painted commercial art, and thus completed my paintings. That is the real me.
She smiled at Kwon Ji-yong: "People are not stubborn rocks, not unchanging inanimate objects. We are born to be sculpted, educated, and influenced by those we love. Being sculpted does not mean losing your core and no longer being yourself, but rather that your core, in its collision with the outside world, chooses to present different forms of existence."
An Rufeng's voice was steady, carrying a calm strength: "The moment G-Dragon stood on the stage and commanded the entire audience, that control and passion, didn't it all stem from you, Kwon Ji-yong's obsession with perfection? Didn't your vulnerability and sensitivity, Kwon Ji-yong, ever embellish a certain lyric on stage, making its emotion more real? You chose to push a part of 'Kwon Ji-yong' onto the stage, you gave 'G-Dragon' his brilliance and charm."
Kwon Ji-yong stopped stroking his sequined fingers.
"The sensitivity and abundance of emotions within you, even your weariness, confusion, loneliness, and introspection, are precisely what makes the 'King G-Dragon' on stage so moving. They are not separate; they together constitute you."
Anru Feng met his slightly stunned gaze, her tone becoming increasingly certain: "The revelry on stage is real, and so is the confusion and vulnerability you feel right now. G-Dragon is real, and so are you right now. The you on stage is also a part of your will. What the lights see and what the lights don't see, it's all you."
“So…” An Rufeng looked at Kwon Ji-yong with gentle yet direct eyes, “The cheers, applause, glory, and affection belong to G-Dragon, and they also belong to Kwon Ji-yong.”
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Author's Note: [Cat's paw]
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