Chapter 53 Chapter 53
At 7:00 AM, Fuji TV in Japan, accompanied by the cheerful opening theme song, "Mezamashi TV" was on air on time.
This well-known morning news program is popular for its lighthearted and lively pace and rich and diverse interview content. Not only does it often invite rising stars in the entertainment industry to participate in special segments, it is also particularly friendly to Korean idols. For Japanese audiences,
This is not only the beginning of the day, but also a window to see the fashion trends. This special project is "Mezamashi
TV" visits a K-pop idol's home in Japan for the first time—the camera follows the host all the way to the door of a small home in downtown Tokyo. As the scene slowly pans in, a wooden sliding door gently opens, revealing the softly lit interior.
"Please take care of me. I'm Kaito Aiko from Mezamashi TV!" The host appeared in the center of the camera with a bright smile. As she spoke, a figure came out smiling, wearing a simple T-shirt and sweatpants.
Wearing a baseball cap, Yongpei said, "This is our first time hosting a production crew in our dorm... I'm a little embarrassed." He smiled and greeted the camera, his Japanese slightly rusty.
To facilitate their debut in Japan, the members of Bigbang recently moved into this small dormitory, located in a quiet neighborhood in central Tokyo. "Can I come in and take a look?" Aiko asked cheerfully, holding the microphone.
"Of course!" Yongpei stepped aside to make way, "Please come in." The camera then slid into the room - it was a simple Japanese-style decoration, with wooden floors, paper sliding doors, a low coffee table, and several pairs of shoes neatly placed at the entrance.
The members were already seated in the living room, and the camera panned across them one by one. The last one was Kwon Ji-yong, wearing an oversized plaid shirt and offering a faint smile.
"Thank you so much for bothering you so early in the morning and cooperating with the filming of our program." Aiko bowed to them. "No, no, we are honored to participate in the recording. We are all members of "Mezamashi
TV." Yongpei quickly returned the greeting. The other members quickly followed suit. "Just now I noticed—" Aiko smiled and pointed to a corner of the living room, "there are a lot of Japanese manga in the room."
The camera slowly followed her fingertips, revealing a row of comics neatly stacked on a low bookshelf. Several of them had been pulled out individually, showing signs of being flipped through. Dasheng smiled and nodded. "Actually, we've been working hard on learning Japanese lately."
As he spoke, he held up a copy of One Piece and waved it towards the camera. "So, did you buy these comics?" Aiko asked curiously.
"Well... you could say that. I like watching it the most, and the other members sometimes watch it too." He smiled and scratched his head.
"Ah!" Aiko had an idea, "Can the members show us the personal belongings they brought to the dormitory?" "Of course!" Yongpei stood up cooperatively and directed the camera to the front of the living room.
A stack of records is neatly placed on the TV cabinet - all Japanese pop music CDs, including Namie Amuro, Utada Hikaru, L'ArcenCiel, and even a few second-hand vinyl records.
"I've listened to a lot of Japanese music since I was a kid," Yongpei said, pulling out a few albums and showing them to the camera. "So, since I'm staying in Japan for such a long time this time, I couldn't help but buy a lot."
"Wow!" Aiko exclaimed in amazement. "Can I ask who is Yongpei-san's favorite Japanese singer?" Yongpei hesitated for a moment, then smiled shyly and said, "...It's Namie Amuro-san."
"What a coincidence! He's my favorite singer too!" Aiko excitedly high-fived him. The camera then turned to Treta.
He was standing in front of an open storage cabinet, where various dolls of varying colors and styles were neatly arranged, like a miniature exhibition hall. "What is this...?" Aiko asked, carefully pointing to one of them.
"This is Bearbrick. I'm collecting different series." Cui Ta picked up a limited edition with sunglasses. "I thought it was cute, so I started collecting one by one."
"Wow, it's a very popular doll in Japan!" Aiko nodded. "Sorry, but I don't usually pay much attention to these things, so I didn't recognize it at first."
"It seems like, as a Korean, I'm more familiar with Japanese dolls," Choita teased with a smile. Aeko laughed sheepishly. "So, what is GD-san going to show us?" The camera turned to Kwon Ji-yong.
He had been leaning on the sofa, but when the host called out his name, he went back to his room, took out a calendar, and handed it to Aiko. "Oh! Aoi Yu-san!" Aiko exclaimed as she recognized the cover girl.
He smiled sheepishly and gently unfolded the calendar for the camera. "It's a gift from the fans. They gave it to me after I mentioned Aoi Yuu-san as my ideal type on a show."
"Ah, I see." Aiko flipped through the pages with interest, then suddenly looked up and asked with a smile, "Has GD-san's ideal type changed?" He glanced at her, his eyebrows raised slightly. "Eh, so sudden?"
"I really want to know!" Aiko smiled mischievously, "Can you reveal a little bit? I believe the audience is curious too." "Maybe," he paused, his lips slightly curved: "But it's a secret." "Eh--" the members started to make fun of it.
He glanced down at the calendar and added, half-jokingly, "This calendar is all we need in the dorm this year." The room erupted in laughter. Afterward, everyone gathered around the coffee table, where the host and the members chatted over tea.
"Please introduce the new song "My Heaven" to the audience." Aiko looked at the group.
"Heaven" is Bibgang's first single released in Japan. "Yongpei said, "It's actually our "Stand
It's a re-recorded version of a song from the Korean album "Up." It's a sad song about missing a long-lost lover. "Wow...it sounds so sad. Were the lyrics also re-written?" Aiko asked.
"Yes, the lyrics were produced by Teacher Seiko Fujibayashi," Yongpei nodded, "The song was co-created by Daishi Dance senior and GD-san." The camera turned to Kwon Ji-yong who was sitting next to him.
"I've worked with Daishi-san on the song 'Day by Day' before," Kwon Ji-yong continued, "so I feel very honored and happy to be able to work together again this time."
"I see!" Aiko sighed softly, "Now that I know the creative abilities of these two teachers and GD-san, I'm suddenly looking forward to this song even more." "I hope everyone will look forward to it." Yongbae nodded with a smile.
"Yes, this single will be officially released on June 24th. Please pay attention to it!" Aiko said, making a V sign to the camera.
"Oh, by the way, there's another question I'm really curious about." She suddenly asked, "Besides activities in Japan, what have Bigbang been busy with recently?" "Young Bae-sang recently released his single 'Wedding
Dress, and the other members are also participating in filming TV dramas and variety shows. "Kwon Ji-yong replied briefly, "I am currently working on my own solo album and plan to release it soon."
"Wow, it's incredibly busy! What about your private time? How do you relax?" Aiko asked with a smile. "Speaking of which, I have a scoop!" Dasheng suddenly sat up straight, raised his hand to interrupt, and glanced quickly at Quan Zhilong.
The camera immediately zoomed in, capturing their reactions. "Lately, GD has been really into a TV series," he said. "Eh—what's it?" Ae-ja chimed in. Kwon Ji-yong glanced at him.
"Don't cheat!" Aizi smiled and blocked his gaze, turning to encourage Dasheng, "For the sake of the audience, don't be afraid of the captain!"
Dasheng coughed lightly and said, "I've really been enjoying Queen Seondeok lately, a historical drama from our country. I've been watching it in between schedules."
"Really?" Ae-ja covered her mouth and laughed, "I never thought GD-san would watch a historical drama." "Yeah, it's a very charming drama." Kwon Ji-yong smiled softly. He said nothing more.
The production crew tactfully refrained from further questioning, maintaining a sense of propriety. By the time the recording session ended, it was already dark. The crew packed up their equipment and left. Silence returned to the dormitory.
Cui Ta leaned on the sofa and fiddled with his cell phone, and suddenly asked: "Do you want to go to a party together later?" "Where?" Quan Zhilong asked.
"There's a reception in Shibuya for the opening of an exhibition for a painter friend." Cui Ta looked up at him. "Some people from the fashion and art circles will be there." Quan Zhilong nodded. "Let's go."
Dasheng put down the comic book in his hand and leaned forward: "Brother, why don't you ask me?" Cui Ta glanced at him: "Then I'll ask you now, will you go?" "I won't go." Dasheng shook his head honestly.
“…” Cui Ta glared at him speechlessly and resisted the urge to hit him on the back of the head.
The exhibition site is a minimalist white box-style gallery. The light shines on the graffiti-style canvas, and the colors are mottled, like a psychedelic dream that has been broken and pieced together.
When they arrived, there were already quite a few people browsing the exhibition in groups of two or three, with retro jazz music playing softly in the background. Cui Ta, familiarly, embraced the organizer and was soon pulled to the other side.
Quan Zhilong stood alone in front of the exhibition wall, one hand in his trouser pocket, his eyes scanning the works indifferently. He hadn't drunk alcohol today, just a glass of sparkling water, occasionally nodding in response to conversations.
After about half an hour, he began to feel a little bored and was about to find a corner to sit down when he heard soft footsteps behind him. "Hello, GD-san," the voice said in clear Japanese. He turned around.
A girl with shoulder-length hair stood at the intersection of light and shadow, holding a wine glass in one hand and smiling at him. She was wearing a simple short top and jeans, and her figure was slender. Large silver earrings dangled lightly in her hair, making her look like a cover model from a girl's magazine.
"I'm Kiko." She held out her hand to him.
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