Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 709 Neon Craze! Asia's Top Star!
The call was abruptly ended by Sana Minatozaki, and the screen went dark instantly, revealing her angry yet slightly flustered face.

The phone was casually tossed aside, making a dull thud.

"Axi..."

Even Sana Minato couldn't help but mutter a curse under her breath, then her body slumped heavily back into the soft mattress.

Tricky, very tricky!
Hair on the pillow...

What was discovered was her hair, and Chou Tzu-yu's clear yet stubborn eyes—if she really became suspicious…

Distress creeps up on me like vines.

How should she face Tzuyu?

Pretend nothing happened?

But what if Tzuyu asks...

She's not good at lying to people she's close to, especially to someone as sensitive as Ziyu, even though she's lied to them many times before.

But who knows when he might not be able to continue lying.

What if you take the initiative to explain?
how to explain?

"That's right, I secretly went to visit you on set before you arrived, and I even slept in your ex-boyfriend's bed."

This is simply...

crazy.

She picked up her phone, which had been tossed aside, and unconsciously swiped across the screen. She opened the chat window with Quan Xuanhe, stared at that annoying name for a few seconds, and finally just poked his avatar angrily to vent her anger before throwing the phone back onto the bed.

"Fine, that's enough for now." She slumped back onto the bed, resigned, staring at the ceiling, with only one thought in her mind.

Why is it so difficult?

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Chou Tzu-yu spent another day with Kwon Seon-hyuk on set.

She quietly stayed in the corner of the rest area, watching Kwon Seonhyuk, dressed in his costume, filming scene after scene under the lights and cameras.

The filming atmosphere of "Breaking the Tomb" certainly broadened Chou Tzu-yu's horizons.

Especially in the scene where she goes down into the coffin, Kim Go-eun's shamanistic dance looks so real that it sends chills down your spine.

It's really a bit scary.

This made Chou Tzu-yu really curious about the movie, wondering what it would be like when it was released and how exciting it would be.

In the end, it took Kwon Heonhyuk several attempts to comfort her before she finally forgot about the profound scene she had witnessed and put it out of her mind.

Time flew by amidst the busy filming, and before we knew it, it was the day before the AAA Awards ceremony was about to begin.

The film crew wrapped up a little earlier than usual.

Kwon Heon-hyuk took off his costume and changed back into casual clothes. Park Jung-jung walked over quickly with a tablet on the screen, which displayed the latest online public opinion and ceremony schedule.

"Xuanhe, AAA has confirmed the final arrangements and your seating. The media and fans have very high expectations, and the discussion is consistently at the top of the charts."

Park Jung-jung paused, then added, "You've been arranged to be the last to appear on the red carpet."

Finally, after Kwon Heonhyuk had been walking the red carpet for several years since his debut at a young age, it was finally his turn to walk the final red carpet.

"The dress and styling team will arrive at the hotel first thing tomorrow morning," Park Jung-jung continued to report.

"Also, the organizers would like you to participate in a small group interview with the media after the red carpet, which will likely focus on your new movie and future plans."

This is a special treatment for Kwon Hyun-hyuk, after all, he is extremely popular right now.

"understood."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk responded, turning his gaze to Chou Tzu-yu, who had been quietly waiting to the side.

"Tzuyu, I have to go back to the hotel to prepare. The ceremony will be very busy tomorrow."

Chou Tzu-yu nodded, her eyes showing understanding.

She stayed here for two days and had a very fulfilling time.

He practically filled her up completely, and sometimes I worried that Kwon Heonhyuk might be too tired.

Filming in the morning and then working late into the night, it's unbearable.

"Okay, you prepare for tomorrow's ceremony. Good luck, I believe in you."

This year, Twice has completely withdrawn from year-end award ceremonies. Apart from the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), the end of the year is truly unprecedentedly leisurely.

"Thank you." Quan Xuanhe smiled at her, his smile filled with genuine warmth.

He stepped forward and naturally gave Chou Tzu-yu a light hug, whispering in her ear, "Let's continue after we're done with this busy period."

Chou Tzu-yu stiffened slightly, then relaxed and hugged him back, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Kwon Heonhyuk released her hand, patted Chou Tzu-yu on the shoulder, and had his assistant escort her away. He then quickly left the set with Park Jung-jung and their team. The van drove away, kicking up a fine layer of dust.

On her way back, Chou Tzu-yu felt both happy for Kwon Hyun-hyuk and somewhat empty inside.

When Chou Tzu-yu pushed open the dormitory door, it wasn't very late, but there was no one in the dormitory.

Now everyone is gradually moving out, and only these foreigners may still be living in the dormitories.

However, moving away is only a matter of time.

Looking at the empty, quiet dormitory, another thought popped into Chou Tzu-yu's head.

or…

Should we move to Kwon Heon-hyuk's place?

Of course, it wasn't a bold idea to move directly into his home, but rather into an entire building.

Wouldn't that give us more control?

Moreover, Quan Xuanhe is so busy filming that it's not like you can run into him every day, but living nearby gives you a certain guarantee.

The idea gradually spread in Chou Tzu-yu's mind, and she decided to try asking her manager to inquire about it to see if it was feasible.

Not long after Chou Tzu-yu returned, there was a knock on the door.

She responded and then calmly went to open the door.

"Ziyu, you're back?"

Sana Minatozaki's voice held just the right amount of surprise as she watched Tzuyu walk in.

She was wearing fluffy slippers, loose loungewear, her hair casually tied up with a few stray strands hanging down her neck, and she was holding two boxes of fruit juice from a convenience store in her hand, as if she had come on a whim.

"Yes, unnie."

Chou Tzu-yu turned around, a smile naturally appearing on her face. Having just finished a two-day visit to the set, the lingering fatigue and sense of satisfaction gave her a relaxed and gentle look.

Her skin glowed with a delicate sheen under the warm light in the entryway, and her lips were more rosy and fuller than usual.

Sana Minato's gaze slid subtly from Tzuyu's cheek to her slightly open neckline, and then to the lines of her unconsciously straight but somewhat languid shoulders and neck.

That feeling of being carefully cared for, radiating moisture from within...

She was so familiar.

Because she was treated the same way.

"Give."

Sana Minatozaki approached and handed a box of strawberry juice to Tzuyu.

"How was the set visit? Was it fun?"

Sana Minatozaki spoke casually, as if it were just a casual question. She opened the carton of orange juice in her hand, leaned against the wall, but her gaze was fixed on Tzuyu's face, watching her expression change.

Chou Tzu-yu lowered her head slightly and used a straw to poke open the seal, looking quite relaxed.

"Hmm, not bad." She looked up, her smile gentle, her eyes clear as she looked at Minatozaki Sana.

"The set was quite busy, but oppa was very serious about filming, and the atmosphere was great."

"is it?"

Sana Minatozaki took a sip of the juice, and the sweet and sour taste melted on her tongue.

Her gaze seemingly casually swept over Chou Tzu-yu's neck, which was smooth and without any marks.

But the radiance that comes from being deeply nourished and renewed cannot be concealed.

"Have you seen Kim Go-eun? What's she like?"

Sana Minatozaki changed direction and continued to probe.

"I met him. He was a very kind and gentle person, and he even greeted me."

As Chou Tzu-yu recalled the scene on set, her smile deepened, but this smile wasn't enough for Minatozaki Sana.

"Oh? Just saying hello?" Minatozaki Sana raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a mischievous smile, leaning forward slightly like a close friend about to share gossip.

"Did... um... ask you any special questions?"

For example, "What's your relationship with Kwon Heon-hyuk?" or "Wasn't there a curly-haired girl here a few days ago?"

She almost wanted to ask the last question.

Tzuyu blinked, seemingly puzzled by her unnie's sudden gossip, and gently shook her head.

"No, my senior just greeted me very politely and welcomed me to visit the set, and then went about his business." She paused, then added.

"Oppa only gave a brief introduction." Her expression was natural and open, showing no trace of guilt or concealment.

Sana Minato stared at Tzuyu for two seconds, and Tzuyu's clear and calm eyes slowly dispelled the hidden anxiety and probing in her heart.

"That's it..."

Sana Minato drew out the last syllable, then straightened up and took another big gulp of juice, the cool liquid sliding down her throat.

"Looks like Tzuyu's visit to the set was a great success, she's in such a good mood."

Her tone returned to its usual lightness, even with a hint of teasing.

Chou Tzu-yu was a little embarrassed by what was said, her cheeks flushed slightly, she lowered her head, bit the straw, and sipped her strawberry juice, giving a muffled reply.

"Hmm...it's alright." The shyness and sweetness after being satisfied were clearly revealed from her slightly red ear tips and lowered eyelashes.

A completely feminine demeanor.

Sana Minato saw this and felt discouraged.

It seems that's how it is.

"Ah, right!"

She seemed to suddenly remember something, her tone slightly exaggerated.

"The water in my bath seems to be getting cold!"

She shook the nearly empty juice box in her hand and waved to Tzuyu.

"You must be tired after just getting back. Get ready and rest. I'm going to take a bath now."

Before Chou Tzu-yu could answer, she turned around and hurried toward her room.

"Okay, goodnight, unnie."

Chou Tzu-yu said goodbye softly from behind her.

The door closed gently behind Sana Minatozaki.

The light from the living room was blocked out, as was the unsettling aura emanating from Chou Tzu-yu.

She let out a long breath.

It seems that's how it is. Nothing went wrong, and Tzuyu hasn't suspected him yet.

That's good, we're safe for now.

The scene changes.

After washing up, Chou Tzu-yu opened her makeup bag and took out a small box.

Then, somewhat incredibly, Chou Tzu-yu opened the box from the back.

That strand of hair was still there; Chou Tzu-yu had hidden it all along.

She gently twirled her fingers together, held the ball in mid-air, and stared blankly at the light.

Why do I suddenly feel...?
Sounds a bit familiar?
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As the plane door opened, the chill of Seoul's winter was replaced by a completely different kind of air—a slightly damp, oceanic scent.

Kwon Seonhyuk stepped out of first class and onto the jet bridge. Without pausing, his gaze, hidden behind his sunglasses, swept ahead. Park Jung-jung and his assistant were already hurrying after him.

Customs clearance procedures were completed quickly.

When Quan Xuanhe and his entourage appeared at the international arrivals exit, deafening screams and cheers suddenly rose to a crescendo.

Before him was a dense crowd, countless arms raised high, phone screens lit up like a shimmering sea of ​​stars, and light boards and banners bearing his name and photo undulating like waves.

The sounds of "Kwon Heonhyuk! Oppa!", "Welcome to Japan!", and "AAA Fighting!", interspersed with Japanese and Korean, were like a resounding wave.

Security personnel quickly formed a human wall, creating a passage.

The flashes went off wildly, and the shutter clicks were incessant.

The fans' enthusiasm almost translated into real pressure, pushing and shoving the security line.

I expected there might be fans waiting for me at the airport, but I didn't expect there to be so many fans. It was really unexpected.

In fact, it was completely unsurprising.

Kwon Heonhyuk won the "RET Popularity Award" at the AAA Awards last year.

The award is given to the person with the most votes on a neon website.

This directly proves that Kwon Heonhyuk gained popularity and recognition in the polls on Japanese websites, which is evident.

It enjoys recognition and popularity among young people in Japan.

Furthermore, when Sana Minatozaki mentioned Kwon Hyuk to her friends in Hokkaido, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with them asking for autographed photos and inquiring about his appearance in person.

Specifically, Kwon Heon-hyuk's most popular work in Japan is still "True Beauty".

Japan's love of beauty and trends is second to none. This drama was a huge hit in Japan, and Kwon Heon-hyuk gained a huge number of female fans.

Secondly, there's Netflix's "20th Century Girl," which premiered in the last two months. It features another perfect lover character and has garnered a huge following.

Then came "Squid Game", "Dr. Romantic", and "Our Blues".

Incidentally, as late as 2022, "Dr. Romantic" was still ranked among the top ten most popular Korean dramas in Taiwan that year.

Can you tell from this? A show can be popular or not, and the duration of its popularity can vary. It also targets different regions and may resonate with certain aspects of a place, making it particularly popular.

To put it simply, Kwon Seonhyuk's popularity in Japan is such that he could hold fan meetings at Tokyo Dome without any problem, even three in a row.

Does it seem a bit exaggerated? Actually, it's not.

Cha Eun-woo, after the immense popularity of his dramas "True Beauty" and "My ID is Gangnam Beauty," held a fan meeting tour in Japan, performing at several dome stadiums, with the largest venue holding over 30,000 people.

Calling this a fan meeting is a bit of a stretch.

It's perfectly reasonable to say that Kwon Hyun-hyuk is stronger than him.

Kwon Seonhyuk nodded slightly and waved to the fans on both sides. He wore a polite smile, but his pace did not slow down.

The important thing now is to leave as soon as possible.

He didn't want a second incident to happen at the airport.

Park Jung-jung stayed close to him, quietly directing security while quickly shielding him from cameras that got too close or gifts that were offered to him, only swiftly accepting a few well-made letters.

"Xuanhe oppa! Look this way!"

"So handsome!"

"20th Century Girl is a huge hit! AAA Actor of the Year!"

"Oppa! Saranghae!!"

The excited shouts of the fans could be heard clearly.

Quan Xuanhe would occasionally turn his head to look, and among them were many beautiful women, some of whom even seemed no less attractive than idols.

The passage, only a few dozen meters long, took him nearly ten minutes to walk. He was surrounded by crowds as he moved, and airport staff also joined in to maintain order.

Only after getting into the black van that was already waiting outside and closing the door was the deafening roar mostly shut out, leaving only a muffled echo and figures still chasing and filming outside the car window.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took off his sunglasses, leaned back in the spacious seat, and let out a soft breath.

The neon lights and the reluctant faces of fans flashed by outside the car window.

"The scale of this event is even larger than I expected," Park Jung-jung said, sorting through the letters he had received after settling in, his tone filled with emotion and satisfaction.

"The response from Japan has been very enthusiastic. We can come to Japan to carry out some activities in the future, as our company has business operations here."

BH also has business in Japan, and has signed Japanese actors. Its actors also have a lot of exchanges between the Japanese and Korean markets.

The most famous example is Han Hyo-joo, who starred in a romance drama with Shun Oguri in real life.

This demonstrates that they have considerable strength in Japan.

"I think so too, it's more popular than I imagined."

He responded and turned his gaze to the dazzling Tokyo night view outside the car window.

His phone vibrated in his pocket. He took it out and glanced at it. It was a message from Chou Tzu-yu, asking if he had arrived safely.

The news of Kwon Seonhyuk's arrival in Tokyo quickly stirred up waves in the Japanese online world and media circles.

Hashtags such as #KwonSeonhyukjapan#, #AAA_KwonSeonhyuk#, and #HanedaAirport_KwonSeonhyuk# quickly rose to the top of the real-time trending list on Japanese Twitter.

The massive amount of photos and short videos uploaded by fans to welcome their idols at the airport, despite being shaky and out of focus, are spreading like wildfire.

His official Japanese fan club, various support sites, and fan groups on social media all began to discuss the event enthusiastically. The leader of the airport pickup team posted a detailed report on the fan site, describing the grand occasion and order at the scene, and uploaded clear and professional photos of the airport pickup.

Japan's fan culture is in no way inferior to South Korea's.

"Overwhelming presence" has become a buzzword.

Fans and passersby left comments on social media expressing their amazement.

"やばい...人,多すぎる! Haneda 権煊合一色 になった!"

Oh no, there are just too many people! Haneda Airport is completely overwhelmed by fans!
"生の権様...神レベルすぎる...あの笑面にやられた..."

When Lord Quan saw the real person, he was utterly captivated by that smile, a smile that seemed to melt even a god.
""The Goddess Arrives"のイスホがそのまま歩いてる...梦みたい!"

Lee Su-ho from "True Beauty" just walked right out of there. It's like a dream!
""20th Century Girls" のポンホ见て, completely trance れた! 优しくてカッコよすぎる!!"

I'm totally in love with Bong Ho after watching "20th Century Girl"! He's so gentle and handsome!!

"The scale of the pick-up is half the end of the airport...the upper part of the airport is the hot water. The haiku is the best."

The scale of the welcome at the airport was incredible; the enthusiasm was even greater than that for an idol. It's amazing that an actor could gather so many people.

Major news websites and entertainment media's official SNS accounts also quickly followed up with brief announcements.

"Top South Korean actor Kwon Heon-hyuk arrives at Haneda Stadium, greeted by enthusiastic fans in an unprecedented spectacle!" The report also announced that a detailed report and a photo gallery from the event would be released soon.

The online entertainment sections of mainstream media such as Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, and Sankei Shimbun, as well as professional entertainment media such as Modelpress, Oricon News, and CinemaCafe, all published breaking news and detailed text and photo reports in prominent positions at the first opportunity.

Almost all reports used terms like "unparalleled spectacle," "fervent welcome," "sea of ​​people," and "overwhelming fan enthusiasm" to describe the airport arrival scene.

There are also some very cheesy neon-themed descriptive terms, which I won't list here.

Media outlets have pointed out that the fact that Kwon Heonhyuk, as an actor rather than a traditional idol, could generate such a large-scale fan reception at the airport in Japan is the best proof of his deep popularity and widespread national recognition accumulated through his hit film and television works, marking him as a truly "top Asian actor" with cross-cultural influence.

The media reports also mentioned that such a warm response proves that Kwon Heonhyuk has huge commercial potential and a large fan base in the Japanese market.

The AAA organizers are very satisfied with the huge amount of attention generated by Kwon Heon-hyuk, which undoubtedly brings a very high level of pre-event hype and buzz to the awards ceremony.

The grand welcome at the airport by Japanese and international brands has further confirmed Kwon Heonhyuk's high commercial value in Japan, potentially accelerating negotiations for future endorsement deals.

Personnel from some Japanese television stations, streaming platforms, and film production companies must have also noticed this trend and may regard it as an important reference for seeking cooperation.

In short, Kwon Heonhyuk caused a huge stir as soon as he arrived in Japan, drawing attention to his immense popularity there.

He truly deserves the title of Asia's top actor of the new century.

(End of this chapter)