Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 527 is full of exciting developments!

The stage was ablaze with colorful lights, the music from the speakers was deafening, and the slightly unsteady singing voice echoed in my ears.

The artists sitting in rows below the stage watched the performances on stage, some focused, others seemingly focused but actually distracted.

From another perspective, for those who don't follow idols or K-pop, the performances on stage are usually the same, monotonous, and uninteresting, unless there are some truly amazing moments.

Especially when it comes to boy bands, I feel even less interested.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was lost in thought when the host, Jang Won-young, began reading the award speech.

"2021..."

The winner of the AAA RET Popularity Award is…

"Quan Xuanhe!"

Quan Xuanhe was lost in thought on stage when he suddenly heard his name called. He snapped out of his reverie, adjusted his posture, looked at the camera pointed at him, and immediately gave a polite and generous smile.

The camera focuses on his image.

People around him turned their attention to him and applauded. Quan Xuanhe smiled, stood up, nodded to the congratulatory crowd, and strode onto the stage.

The name RET Popularity Award is a bit hard to understand when translated, but RET actually refers to a Japanese website where the person with the most votes wins this award.

Originally, Kwon Heon-hyuk couldn't beat Kim Seon-ho, who also had a high number of votes with "True Beauty" on his own, since the latter had only been airing for two or three months and was still in the period of rapid growth.

However, Kwon Heon-hyuk had the added bonus of the globally popular drama "Squid Game," and every young woman who watched the drama liked him. Naturally, he also gained countless fans in Japan, winning the award with overwhelming force.

As Kwon Heonhyuk passed by him, Kim Jisoo clapped for a few more seconds, watching him quickly walk onto the stage before stopping, her gaze fixed on his retreating figure.

But the director seemed to understand what the audience watching the awards ceremony was expecting, and cut the camera to Kim Jisoo's face.

Kim Jisoo noticed her face suddenly appear on the big screen, paused for a moment, and then a gentle and pretty smile spread across her face.

His beaming smile in front of the camera caused many viewers to scream and cheer with excitement.

The director is so considerate!

Liu Zhimin made no attempt to conceal her gaze at him, and boldly stared at him as he received the award, her eyes filled with his image.

When she saw the screen cut to Kim Jisoo, she looked away, lowered her head slightly, and pretended to look down at her clothes.

I couldn't help but curl my lips.

The organizers are desperate for traffic.

Many eyes turned to Quan Xuanhe, each with their own thoughts.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk strode onto the stage, while the host, Jang Won-young, continued to deliver his introductions.

"A rising star who has sparked heated discussions globally and is widely loved by fans overseas."

Zhang Yuanying recited her lines meticulously, maintaining a perfect professional smile on her face, while her gaze fell upon Quan Xuanhe, who was walking towards the center of the stage, and thoughts flashed through her mind.

It's only been two years. Back then, they were trainees on Produce 101, vying for the last debut spot and struggling to make it.

Two years later, he transformed into one of the most dazzling stars of the Korean Wave, a successor actor in Chungmuro, with a promising future.

Who can predict the future?

Kwon Heonhyuk walked to the center of the stage, picked up the trophy and weighed it in his hand, then looked up and scanned the audience before turning his gaze to the main camera.

He coughed lightly, and the venue quickly fell silent as everyone listened to his acceptance speech.

"I am very grateful to the organizers for giving me this award, and I would also like to thank the fans who voted for me."

His voice echoed in the venue, carrying his usual speaking style—neither timidly reciting a list of events nor overly casual or flamboyant.

"I've got this trophy in my hands..."

Kwon Heonhyuk didn't say much, just a few words, then he stepped off the stage, handed the trophy to his staff, and returned to his seat.

He had barely sat down on the chair and caught his breath when he suddenly heard his name called out from the stage. His instinctive reaction was to stand up again.

"2021AAA..."

The recipient of the Hot Trend Award is…

"Quan Xuanhe!"

Another award?!
Kwon Heonhyuk stood up and looked around. After regaining his composure, he saw Lee Jungjae laughing heartily. Even Kim Jisoo, who had a slight grudge against him, showed a genuine smile.

When this scene of the three people in the shot was broadcast on the big screen, the artists sitting behind them burst into laughter at the scene that had such a good comedic effect.

Kwon Heonhyuk quickened his pace this time, walking briskly to the center of the stage.

"Thank you to the organizers, thank you to the fans, thank you everyone for your support..."

Quan Xuanhe lifted the trophy in his hand, not remembering the name of the award. He paused for a moment, then changed the subject and casually mentioned it.

"An important trophy for me."

The people in the audience smiled mischievously, each of them knowing full well that he had forgotten the name of the trophy, and they found it quite amusing.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk said a few more words and then hurriedly walked off the stage, looking a little embarrassed.

Kwon Heonhyuk casually handed the trophy back to the staff member, returned to his seat, and let out a long sigh of relief.

They probably won't give him any more awards, right? There's no way they'll give out all the awards at once; there have to be some other awards interspersed in between.

"2021AAA"

The winner of the "Best Popularity Award" is...

"Quan Xuanhe!"

As Zhang Yuanying's voice echoed through the venue via the microphone, the big screen showed Quan Xuanhe's slightly surprised expression, and the moment when everyone around him burst into laughter.

Once, twice, and even three times.

The three powers of awarding the power were extremely prominent.

Kwon Heonhyuk was truly at a loss for words. With a hint of helplessness, he stood up and started walking towards the stage.

When he finally stood in front of the microphone with the trophy in hand, ready to speak, he let out a long sigh and then revealed a wry smile.

The audience erupted in cheers, clapping, laughing, and bending over with joy.

This is the most exciting and interesting reaction.

The comments and bullet screens on the live stream had already gone crazy.

"wwwwww"

“hahahahahahaha”

"Killing me."

"Jisoo unnie is also smiling happily."

"The audience started laughing."

"This awards ceremony was so much fun, it was a truly legendary moment!"

The footage from when he won his first award to when he won three awards in a row totaled six minutes, and each announcement of an award and the intervals between going on stage during those six minutes were interesting reactions.

The show was absolutely amazing!

"Uh…"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk stood in front of the microphone, opened his mouth, and looked slightly helpless.

"I'm very grateful for the support of my fans and the recognition from the organizers for winning three trophies in a row."

"thank you all."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took a deep breath, deciding not to say anything more. Instead, he glanced to the side, pondered for a moment, and said with a smile, "But next time, please don't treat me like that. It's really..."

"It makes people feel burdened." This sarcastic remark drew laughter from the audience.

They gave out three awards in a row without stopping, creating a fantastic show effect. It's sure to become a hot topic when it airs.

Kwon Seonhyuk slowly walked off the stage, handed the trophy back to the staff member beside him, and returned to his seat amidst the smiling gazes of the crowd.

"Xuanhe is going to be the talk of the town today."

Lee Jung-jae, who was standing to the side, said with a smile.

Quan Xuanhe shook his head helplessly, "The organizers did this on purpose to increase the topic's popularity."

Listen to that! Winning three trophies in one go, three awards in less than ten minutes—it's incredibly impressive. Isn't that setting a record?

"What a great thing."

Lee Jung-jae praised with a smile.

After the highly publicized moment when Kwon Heonhyuk received his three trophies, the awards ceremony proceeded smoothly.

Lee Do-hyun won the Best Newcomer award this year, and Kwon Heon-hyuk gave him a warm round of applause.

The camera then focused on him for a few seconds.

After that, there was nothing about idols' stages and performances that could capture his attention anymore. It was like going up and down an assembly line, dazzling him and making him feel bored sitting there.

The AAA Awards ceremony is divided into two parts. According to the script, the first part is almost over and the second part is about to begin.

Two hours have passed, and it's almost over.

Time passed slowly, and the last award of the first part was about to be announced.

"2021 AAA emotive award".

"It received a warm response this year, attracting the attention of countless viewers around the world with its sweet atmosphere and rich romantic charm."

The recipient is…

"Kwon Hyun-hyuk! Kim Ji-soo!"

When the last award in the upper section was announced, Leeteuk spoke with great enthusiasm and in a loud voice.

Meanwhile, applause erupted inside the venue, and the live stream platform was constantly updating with bullet comments and messages.

"Best couple!!!"

“I loooooooove it!!!”

"The divine couple is locked in!!!"

"I love it so much, waaaaaah!"

"It was definitely worth watching!!!"

"It's withered."

"As everyone expects, lock it in!!!"

Their Twitter popularity soared after winning the award, and their tags quickly rose to the top of the list. The most retweeted screenshot of the two exceeded 50,000, and the number of views surpassed 10 million in a short period of time.

After the host announced the winner, Kwon Heonhyuk stood up, and Kim Jisoo, who was standing next to him, slowly stood up, smoothing her dress as she stood up.

Kwon Heonhyuk reached out his hand at the opportune moment so that Kim Jisoo could support him.

Kim Jisoo gently lifted her skirt with one hand to prevent the wavy hem from being stepped on, and placed her other hand on Kwon Heonhyuk's arm as the two walked together toward the stage.

The camera focused on the two, and the big screen displayed the beautiful image of this perfect couple.

A member of a super popular girl group and a top actor.

They met on set and even had a rumored romance.

"The wonderful chemistry between the two has captivated young men and women all over the world, creating the best scenes and the best memories."

The two then walked to the center of the stage.

Kwon Heonhyuk made way for Kim Jisoo to speak first.

"thank you all."

Kim Jisoo's voice is somewhat deep, or rather, charmingly innocent, and when she laughs, she appears even more adorable than before.

As Kim Jisoo delivered her acceptance speech in front of him, Kwon Heonhyuk smiled throughout. To fans who love seeing couples in sweet moments, this was proof of their affection and that they were a real couple.

Liu Zhimin, sitting in the audience, didn't want to look at it much. Although her eyes were on the stage, she was actually daydreaming and not really paying attention to Kim Jisoo's speech.

Honestly, it would be strange if she listened.

Kim Jisoo looked at the audience and the camera, holding the trophy in her hand, and felt somewhat emotional.

This seems to be her first solo trophy, especially at a formal awards ceremony like the AAA.

Her career took off thanks to the drama "True Beauty." No matter what, Kwon Heon-hyuk was her benefactor in her career, and she could never ignore him.

The film "Snowdrop," in which I was originally scheduled to star, is now embroiled in controversy. At one point, the production was halted, and there were public petitions and disturbances at night.

It wasn't until she saw the endless stream of negative comments online that she felt a surge of relief, breaking out in a cold sweat, realizing she had narrowly escaped a huge pitfall.

The more serious the situation with "Snowdrops" became, the more complicated her feelings towards Kwon Hyun-hyuk became.

There is hatred and resentment, but also gratitude and affection.

This left her feeling very conflicted and unsure of what to do.

These complex thoughts flashed through her mind. Kim Jisoo pursed her lips, her gentle gaze slightly moved. In this moment of turmoil, she said something she wouldn't normally say to him.

"Yes, thank you Xuanhe for inviting me to star in 'True Beauty'. Without him, I might have missed out on this project."

Kim Jisoo turned to look at him, her smile unchanged. Although her tone was relaxed, the content of her words gave many people pause for thought.

These words undoubtedly fueled further speculation about the relationship between the two. Just two months ago, rumors of a romantic relationship surfaced again, and now they're saying this?
Also, he was the one who invited you to create "True Beauty"?
What kind of TMI is this? It's absolutely astonishing.

What kind of talk is that?

Liu Zhimin, sitting in the audience, couldn't help but frown slightly, then lowered her head to hide her expression so as not to be captured by the camera.

Is this a public display of affection?
The suspicion that had just subsided surged back up, and Liu Zhimin muttered to herself, her eyes filled with even greater wariness.

Not right.

This woman is someone we cannot simply let our guard down against.

After Kim Jisoo finished her acceptance speech, she stepped aside and glanced at him as a gesture of respect.

It's your turn.

"Thank you to the organizers for presenting this award to me and Jisoo noona, and thank you to the fans for their strong support."

On the surface, Kwon Heon-hyuk still has to call Kim Ji-soo unnie, otherwise people will find fault with him.

"Without you, we would hardly have had this opportunity to stand on the stage."

"We hope that everyone will continue to support us in the future, and we will work hard to present wonderful performances for everyone."

"Actually, the production of 'True Beauty' needed Jisoo noona. The director and producer both had their eyes on Jisoo noona and thought she was the best choice."

He needs to clarify things, otherwise the rumors will spread like wildfire, and the already messy emotional situation will become even more difficult to manage.

"thank you all."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk concluded with his last sentence.

The two walked off the stage one after the other, creating the best scene, the most buzz, the highest ratings, and the strongest feedback of the first part.

(End of this chapter)