Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 621: CP fans go crazy, Porsche officially announces! (6.8k)

The glaring light from the computer screen shone on Jin Yingxue's slightly haggard face, a result of staying up all night. The title of the live stream boldly proclaimed: "[Stay tuned for MCD! Miyeon's first solo stage!]".

As a veteran who fell headfirst into the "Thursday Couple" pit since the days of Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Gidle, Kim Young-seol survived the shock of the couple's departure, survived the overwhelming "bad ending" declarations when Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Kim Ji-soo's rumors were exposed, and even survived the long period of silence when she thought the two had become strangers.

Kwon Heonhyuk is now an actor and has completely stopped being involved in K-pop. We can only see him on TV, but not on stage.

As a K-pop enthusiast, she can only watch dramas and movies starring Kwon Heon-hyuk, but when it comes to following celebrities, she focuses more on Jo Mi-yeon.

The live stream page was stuck on an ad, and fans were spamming "So nervous!" and "Miyeon fighting!" in the chat box.

Jin Yingxue slurped up a mouthful of instant noodles, mechanically refreshing the page, waiting for Zhao Meiyan to appear on stage.

Suddenly, a smooth, high-definition picture appeared before my eyes.

"Here it comes!" Jin Yingxue immediately sat up straight, threw away her fork, and hovered her finger over the screenshot shortcut.

The scene shifts, and instead of Nam Yoon-soo, who is currently partnered with Cho Mi-yeon as MC, it's someone else...
Jin Yingxue's heart felt as if it had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, instantly stopping its beating, and her eyes widened in shock.

The people on the screen...

Kwon Hyun-hyuk?!

"Holy crap??????"

Jin Yingxue let out a piercing scream into the microphone, startling her best friend on the other end of the earpiece. "Yingxue, what are you doing!"

"He...he...he...how could he be here?! Is he a special guest MC????" Jin Yingxue was incoherent, her fingers frantically tapping the keyboard, and the live stream was instantly flooded with question marks and exclamation marks.

Her breathing became rapid, and her mind went blank. This sudden appearance was like a treasure buried deep underground being exposed to the sunlight, so bright that she couldn't open her eyes.

On the screen, Quan Xuanhe introduced himself fluently. Jin Yingxue stared intently at him on the screen.

It's been so long! It's been far too long since I've seen those two names side by side in such a public and formal setting. She felt all the blood rushing to her head.

Xiba!

Then, the camera angle changes.

Wearing a gorgeous stage outfit and looking as beautiful as a doll, Zhao Meiyan stood next to Quan Xuanhe with her signature sweet smile.

The two stood side by side.

They were just in the same frame.

It was as if time had been slowed down.

Jin Yingxue's pupils contracted sharply. The light from the screen seemed to pierce through her eyes and straight into her heart, instantly igniting those emotions that had been deliberately suppressed and thought had long since faded.

"Aaaaaaahhhhhh—! They're in the same frame! They're actually in the same frame!"

As the sisters roared in unison, she jumped up uncontrollably on the chair, her screams shattering the background music in the live stream.

"What am I seeing! The magnetic field is still there on Thursday! Sisters, look!!!"

She was so excited that she couldn't speak coherently, and the live stream was instantly flooded with comments like "It's Chinese New Year!", "My youth is back!", and "In my lifetime!"

The interview process proceeded smoothly.

Jin Yingxue's "microscope eye" works like crazy.

She quickly captured and shared every detail—the angle at which Kwon Hyun-hyuk's eyes drifted towards Mi-yeon while he was speaking, the subtle curve of Mi-yeon's head turning unconsciously when she answered a question—into the live stream and the CP group.

"The questions were pretty standard, unnie was a little nervous but answered them really well... Wait! What's he going to ask next?"

really!

Kwon Heonhyuk: "I wonder if you can take me with you when you go for a drive. I'm really looking forward to that scene."

Jin Yingxue felt as if her skull had been blown off by that impromptu remark!
"Aish—!!!"

She unleashed another piercing scream that seemed to pierce the heavens.

"Go for a drive!! Take me for a drive, Kwon Hyun-hyuk!! You fucking did this on purpose!! You absolutely did it on purpose!!! Ahhhhhh, industrial saccharin?"

"This is fucking nuclear-grade, all-natural, additive-free wild candy!!"

She was so excited she almost smashed the table, and the live stream chat instantly turned into a sea of ​​screams.

"Holy crap, they're going this far?", "He's so daring!", "Help, I'm suffocating!"

The camera precisely captured the moment when Zhao Meiyan's facial expression management collapsed.

"Look at unnie's face! It's so red! Her ears are red too! Ahhh, that stutter!! 'If there's a chance, maybe we can?' Unnie, are you saying yes???"

She typed rapidly on the keyboard, posting the freshest sweet moments (screenshots + GIFs + explanations) to the long-dormant Thursday CP super topic as soon as possible.

"Breaking News! MCD's explosive moment! The CP is back on the spot on Thursday! [GIFs][GIFs][Analysis article coming soon]"

The stage lights dimmed, and the host's segment ended.

In the last second before the camera switched, Jin Yingxue's eyes, comparable to those of a high-speed camera, accurately captured the moment that almost made her heart stop on the spot.

Zhao Meiyan turned to the side, her expression a mix of coquettishness and embarrassment, and her small fist (or rather, her fingertips) precisely pinched Quan Xuanhe's arm!

"Ahhh! She pinched him! Did you see that! Did you see that!!" Jin Yingxue was so excited that the screen became blurry. "Is this something a normal colleague would do?! This is definitely a couple having a tiff! This familiar flirting! My idol has finally come back to life, waaaaah..."

As Zhao Meiyan's performance of "Drive" began, the melody was melodious and her beauty shone through. But Jin Yingxue's mind was completely occupied by the incredible sweetness that had just appeared in those few seconds, and she couldn't concentrate on anything else.

Jin Yingxue refreshed the Super Topic with trembling hands, and sure enough, it was already boiling over!

Countless longtime fans, like her, who have been "guarding the grave" for many years, have been flooding the comments section with posts analyzing animated images, screaming threads, and digging up old graves, all of which have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

On Korean websites and Weibo, hashtags such as #Kwon Heonhyuk and Jo Miyeon MCD#, #Take Me for a Drive#, #Jo Miyeon Pinches Arm#, and #Expired Candy Revive# have skyrocketed in popularity.

She had already thought of all the copywriting for the marketing accounts to repost:
[Text & Images + Video] Kwon Heon-hyuk invites MC to support Jo Mi-yeon's solo performance! The live stream's sweet moments ignite trending topics! CP fans go crazy online on Thursday: Is it a long-awaited reunion or is it to be continued?
The discussion among fans continued.

Weibo trending topics comment section:
Top comment 1 (@映雪不是雪): [My face with tears streaming down my face.jpg] Two years! A full two years! Do you know how sad I was watching other couples enjoy new sweet moments?! (1.2 likes)

Reply to the original poster: Sisters, the microscope is here! Notice that 0.1-second upward curve of Kwon Heonhyuk's lips after he said "go for a drive"? He's definitely teasing his wife! (8.3k likes)

Top comment 2: As a passerby, I don't understand. Is this sweet talk too hard? It's just a normal interaction, isn't it? [Confused]
The original poster replied: Hard? This is called nuclear fusion, you know?! This is a former CP that's been implicitly considered to have a "bad ending" for ages! If it were your ship, you'd be shipping them like crazy by now! (Attached images: GIF of the two getting off the car and hugging on stage vs. today's stage photo of them standing shoulder to shoulder)
Excerpts from popular posts on PANN and theqoo:
Hot Post (45.2 views / 1221 comments) 1F Original Poster: I'm going crazy! I still have goosebumps! I knocked over my water glass while watching the live stream.

2F is going crazy! This isn't an MC's introduction, it's public flirting! This line definitely wasn't in the script, right?

3F→2F: Agreed! Judging from their reactions, it was clearly improvised. Zhao Meiyan's ears turned red instantly, and the camera captured it clearly.

4F... My feelings are complicated. Miyeon's solo is clearly a big deal, can the guy please stop being so attention-grabbing? Our unnie isn't your appendage (no offense intended).
5F→4F: I agree +1. Although the interaction was fun, it was Miyeon's first stage performance after all... the focus felt completely off. Kwon Heonhyuk really knows how to make his presence felt.

7F Thursday's CP fans are back! Tears are flowing! How long have we waited?! !!! Jisoo, get out of here! This is real sweetness from the stars! (Can you turn off the ban? Toxic solo stans, get out!)

8F→7F: Holy crap!!! I'm crying like a fool in front of my screen!!! We, the die-hard fans of the Empty Tomb CP, are celebrating New Year's Day!!!
9F solo stans, stop pretending to be neutral. Your unnie was smiling sweeter than honey back then, okay? Her stuttering was just because she was shy! This interaction caused Miyeon's first stage performance to get explosive attention. Don't you know what a win-win situation is? If you're jealous, go get treatment!
Even a passerby on the 10th floor would say: The atmosphere is too strange. Would ordinary colleagues act like this? Would Zhao Meiyan shyly pinch an ordinary colleague's arm? There's definitely something going on between these two! Either they actually dated before, or they still have feelings for each other!
The male fan on the 14th floor is heartbroken here... Miyeon... what about that guy... (the atmosphere suddenly becomes awkward)
Whether it's real or not, I'm totally hooked on the interaction on the 20th floor! This is the kind of variety show vibe real people should have! It's a million times more entertaining than those fake MC segments!
Even after the screen went dark, Jin Yingxue's live stream remained incredibly popular, with the constant clatter of keyboards creating a battlefield-like atmosphere.

What she was frantically refreshing was already the wildfire of the "Thursday Couple" resurrected across the entire internet.

Following Korean websites and Weibo, images of the two appearing together as a couple went viral on Twitter worldwide. The hashtags for Kwon Heonhyuk and Cho Miyeon trended at the top of trending lists in multiple regions.

The reason why the two of them had such great chemistry as a couple is because they dared to promote themselves and flaunt their relationship. In short, they were really daring to create hype!

At the time, both of them were newcomers who had only been in the industry for a short time, and neither company was particularly cautious in this regard, so they naturally acted without restraint.

Otherwise, how did their farewell stage get 50 million views? They are almost the most popular male-female couple in recent years.

Korean entertainment changes every year. Two years have passed, and although the buzz isn't as big as before, they're still memorable.

So in the end, it had an explosive effect. Zhao Meiyan's first solo stage video was viewed over a million times on the same day, and the number of views was astonishing, heading towards ten million.

Even official music videos on YouTube saw a surge in views, capitalizing on this wave of popularity.

This publicity was incredibly effective and brilliant. It saved Cube a lot of money on advertising and also made Cube ignore the fervor surrounding this pairing, without suppressing the trend.

Let them stir it up; at least they've already absorbed the hype.

Kwon Heon-hyuk's drama has been airing smoothly and steadily, receiving positive reviews, which has helped him maintain his recent popularity.

As for the more important one is...
At the handover ceremony held at the Porsche Centre in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Kwon Heonhyuk, dressed in a sharp black suit, stood in front of the custom-made sports car and gave an interview.

"This is not only a gift, but also a promise for the future. I will carry this trust and continue to move forward at full speed on the track of performing arts and life."

In the video, his gesture of gently stroking the car's lines was interpreted by fans as "a combination of cherishing and a sense of ritual," and quickly went viral on social media.

The spotlights below the stage flashed wildly at this moment, recording Porsche's first time using South Korea (not really) as its Asia-Pacific ambassador!
[Exclusive] Kwon Heon-hyuk becomes Porsche's first Asian motorsport ambassador! Custom-designed 911 makes a stunning debut.

text:

Porsche, the global luxury sports car brand, officially announced today that South Korean actor Kwon Heon-hyuk will serve as its first "Asian Motorsport Ambassador".

In a statement, Porsche Asia Pacific President Arthur Willmann emphasized: "Kwon Hyun-hyuk possesses both elegance and pioneering spirit, which perfectly aligns with Porsche's philosophy of pursuing ultimate performance and timeless aesthetics."

Of particular note is that Porsche specially customized a matte gray 911 TurboS for Kwon Sun Hyuk, "Porche for Kwon Sun Hyuk".

The side of the car is engraved with the initials "KSH" using a gold-plating process, while the dashboard is engraved with the exclusive message "Drive Beyond Limits".

In addition, the door panel trim, air vent edges, cup holders, rear of the car, and driver's side door all feature exclusive custom details reflecting Kwon Hyun-hyuk's personality.

At the same time, Porsche also released a short video of Kwon Hyun-hyuk visiting Porsche headquarters.

A brand new advertising campaign will be released later.

Porsche made the announcement at an excellent time!

Less than a week ago, the 75th Cannes International Film Festival announced its main competition lineup, and "The Decision to Break Up" was selected for the competition, along with the release of its first poster.

As the second and third male lead, Kwon Hyun-hyuk's exposure has also increased.

Not to mention that "Our Blues" is currently airing and Kwon Heon-hyuk, as the visual center of the show, is the most popular character, and his older-younger-older-woman pairing with Han Ji-min is generating a lot of buzz.

His amazing chemistry with any couple makes him a perfect match. The drama has excellent plot and visuals, and the romantic storyline between him and Han Ji-min is also very enjoyable.

After the drama "Our Blues" ended, "The Decision to Break Up" was released at the end of June, and its popularity lasted for three or even four months!
But this isn't the end of it! Kwon Heonhyuk's cameo appearance in Lee Jung-jae's "The Hunt" has also been scheduled for release in August!
Kwon Hyun-hyuk, who originally had very little screen time and only filmed a few scenes, never expected to have much screen time. Maybe after the cut, it would be a minute? Two minutes? Or even less, just a brief appearance.

However, after Lee Jung-jae gave him the finished film, Kwon Heon-hyuk discovered that all the scenes he had filmed had been used!
After watching it, he estimated that his screen time was almost ten minutes long.

From a cameo role to a supporting role?

This left Kwon Hyun-hyuk both amused and exasperated.

The reason is actually quite simple: this is Lee Jung-jae's first film as a director, so naturally he wants it to be a huge hit.

In the film industry, Kwon Heon-hyuk is currently not as successful as Lee Jung-jae, and is even far behind in terms of popularity.

But the key is
He himself is enough to inspire superstition!
"Our Blues" has successfully launched with high ratings, with recent episodes breaking 10%, and the second half is expected to reach 15%.

Another successful attack! The invincibility has been strengthened once again!

Koreans truly believe in fortune telling, and the shoe cult is also very popular. After Kwon Heon-hyuk was showered with attention, he naturally became a treasure. Under such circumstances, Lee Jung-jae, for reasons unknown, kept all of Kwon's scenes.

Okay, let's keep it. The movie wasn't bad, and it passed the break-even point in the end.

It's a time of high exposure, so it's not surprising that Porsche chose to make an official announcement at this time.

The appointment of a custom-made matte gray 911 Turbo S and Porsche was an unprecedented move, undoubtedly dropping a bombshell in the Korean entertainment industry and triggering a chain reaction far exceeding that of typical luxury brand endorsements.

Porsche has almost never hired a proper brand ambassador.

Wu Jiji is a racing enthusiast and a top celebrity. She secured the Porsche China brand ambassadorship by leveraging the Chinese market. No one else has ever served as a brand ambassador for her.

Kwon Heonhyuk, as a South Korean artist, achieved unprecedented success by gaining recognition across the entire Asian region from this small country.

Luxury supercars, brand ambassadors.

Can even the most luxurious luxury goods cost more than a car?

Market shaken!

This is no longer just an ordinary brand ambassador or a spokesperson for a certain series. Its global reach, professionalism, and rarity have elevated Kwon Heonhyuk's endorsement status to an unprecedented level, solidifying his title as "the most expensive artist in Korean entertainment" and setting a new benchmark in the entire Asian market.

Together with existing brands like LV, Dior, and Chaumet, as well as potential additions like Longines and Porsche, it forms an "unbeatable high-end luxury matrix" encompassing top fashion, jewelry, watches, and supercars.

This makes his fashion resources and business value almost impeccable.

Even BTS's solo commercial value isn't as high as his!
This endorsement undoubtedly caused a media sensation.

The combination of keywords such as "Asia's first", "motorsports ambassador", and "customized vehicle" instantly triggered a frenzy of reporting and interpretation by mainstream financial, fashion, and entertainment media around the world, especially in Asia.

News headlines often use words like "historic," "breakthrough," and "top-level certification."

YG's marketing team is still going all out!
Such a high-profile endorsement, especially the ripple effect following Porsche's official announcement, even boosted BH Company's stock price to some extent!

One person carrying the entire company upwards, Quan Xuanhe's top-notch business value is fully demonstrated at this moment.

now.

The van smoothly drove into Gangnam, Seoul's bustling district. Afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow inside the vehicle.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in the back seat, closed his eyes to rest, and heard the low hum of the city's unique noise filtered through the car's soundproofing.

Having just finished several days of intense filming for the "Night Owl" crew, fatigue is creeping into my nerves like a gentle tide.

Although he has a huge online presence, in reality he has been filming on set and is not very aware of his online activities.

Dior's offline events weren't heavily publicized to the general public, but those who needed to know were aware of them.

[The joint appearance of two brand ambassadors at a major offline event marking the resumption of operations after the pandemic has generated immense media anticipation.]

Dior's timing was perfect; they're currently very popular, and they've managed to catch all these events.

Quan Xuanhe let out a soft breath, opened his eyes, and looked out the car window at the city street scene rushing by.

Seoul appears to be recovering from the pandemic's slump at an unprecedented pace, with pedestrians and vehicles returning to their heyday.

As I passed by a huge billboard, it prominently displayed his early autumn photoshoot for LV, his cool profile reflecting the sunlight.

My phone screen lit up briefly; it was a message from my assistant detailing the event's procedures and important notes.

He glanced at it; it was nothing more than the time of appearance, the scope of the interview topics, and safety word prompts.

"Xuanhe-xi, we're almost at the Cheongdam-dong flagship store. Get ready to get off." The driver's voice came from the front seat.

Quan Xuanhe hummed in agreement, sat up straight, and habitually adjusted the already meticulous collar of his suit with his well-defined fingers.

I got up early this morning and spent two hours getting my hair styled; I've been busy with this all day.

The vehicle eventually stopped at a street corner some distance from the Dior flagship store, a designated drop-off point to avoid crowds and ensure safety.

The moment the car door was pulled open from the outside by security, a sound far more boisterous than the one I had heard on my way to work at MCD a few days ago, mixed with countless "clicks" of camera shutters, rushed into the car like a tangible force.

"Look over here! Look over here!"

"Actor Kwon! Congratulations on your Porsche endorsement! You're so handsome!"

"Oppa saranghae! You look so handsome today!!"

Quan Xuanhe instantly put on an impeccable professional smile, his eyes bright and sharp.

He stepped out of the car, and his tall, slender figure immediately attracted the attention of all the cameras.

The flashbulbs went off almost frantically, trying to capture every subtle expression and movement of his.

He walked steadily along the pre-laid security passage toward the entrance of the flagship store, which was surrounded by a huge Dior logo and floral decorations.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's gaze swept over the enthusiastic fans, and he waved in response at just the right moment, which would trigger a new wave of screams.

He moved steadily forward amidst the screams of enthusiastic fans and the dazzling array of sounds and lights woven by media shutters.

This was his first offline appearance at a promotional event, and therefore it generated an unprecedentedly large and explosive response.

"Oppa! This Porsche endorsement is a huge success!"

"Look over here, Xuanhe! Please strike a pose!"

"This way! This way!"

The flashes of light were so intense they almost heated the air. The iconic, luxurious entrance to the Dior Cheongdam-dong flagship store was right in front of us, adorned with intricate and vibrant floral arrangements and a giant brand logo, awaiting the arrival of the star of the show.

Just as he was about to step onto the last few steps leading to the gate, about to temporarily escape this sea of ​​flashing lights—

A strange commotion suddenly arose at the edge of the crowd.

This commotion did not diminish, but rather rapidly contracted and focused inward, then erupted with a clamor no less powerful than when Quan Xuanhe was welcomed:
"It's Jisoo!! Jisoo unnie!"

"Ahhh, unnie's here! She's so beautiful!"

"Look here, Jisoo!"

The air seemed to freeze for half a second, before being reignited by an even stronger passion.

A sleek black sedan silently pulled up in the designated drop-off area a little further away.

The car door was respectfully opened by the entourage. The first thing that caught the eye was a slender ankle and a jade-like foot wearing a silver satin high heel. The next moment, Kim Jisoo's figure appeared completely before everyone.

She was wearing a black satin gown in a very Dior-style design.

Her long, black hair was styled into an elegant yet casual low bun, with a few wisps of hair lazily hanging down beside her cheeks.

Her makeup was clear and flawless, elegant and approachable.

But without her noticing, Kim Jisoo's gaze swept almost imperceptibly over the tall figure on the steps who was also the center of attention.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

The convergence was too fast and too brief, so fast that bystanders couldn't even catch it; it was more like a silent clash of undercurrents.

Kwon Heonhyuk also saw Kim Jisoo, even smiled at her, and watched her walk over.

Kim Jisoo stopped, slightly adjusted her skirt, then waved to the fans, her smile radiating warmth and friendliness.

She began to walk gracefully along the reserved passageway toward the entrance of the Dior flagship store, which was the location where Kwon Seonhyuk was.

Thus, the two top Dior brand ambassadors, each occupying the pinnacle of Dior's male and female imagery respectively, have each endured the onslaught of crowds and cameras, finally arriving at the gleaming, gilded entrance of the brand's flagship store.

Amidst the frantic clicking of countless camera shutters and the convergence of spotlights, this highly anticipated "long-awaited reunion" was completed.

"It's been such a long time."

Surrounded by the crowd, Kwon Heonhyuk watched Kim Jisoo gracefully walk towards him and spoke first with a smile.

He wasn't afraid of the 360-degree camera, and spoke to Kim Jisoo with a very natural expression.

Under the spotlight, Kim Jisoo behaved quite appropriately, giving a slight smile, but she couldn't say anything particularly outrageous, otherwise the fans in front of the camera would really try to read her lips.

"Yes."

She then stood beside him, looked at the camera in front of her, and posed for the photo.

Separated by only a few meters, amidst the deafening noise and dense flashes of light, the two seemed to be at the center of the same enormous vortex.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment, but the sound of camera shutters reached a new climax as every lens captured this historic moment together.

Dior's meticulously planned duo collaboration has finally been perfectly presented at this moment.

Standing in the makeshift media interview area, an experienced fashion editor couldn't help but gasp and whisper to his colleague beside him.

His voice was filled with professional excitement: "It's insane...it's really insane. Dior has completely dominated the trending topics today."

(End of this chapter)