Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 710 A Grand Gathering of Five Generations of Girl Groups!
The van slowly drove into the back passage of the AAA Awards venue. Kwon Heonhyuk quickly got out of the car, surrounded by security personnel, and walked briskly towards the exclusive artist dressing room backstage.

The passageway was bustling with activity, with staff hurrying along, walkie-talkies ringing out, and the air filled with the scents of hairspray and perfume.

Park Jung-jung spoke quickly but clearly: "The red carpet event is expected to take place in two hours."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk nodded, took off his heavy down jacket and handed it to his assistant, revealing a simple black undershirt underneath.

He walked to the vanity mirror and sat down; the chair back had already been adjusted in advance.

Park Jung-jung held a tablet and leaned against the side to give a report.

"I just confirmed the route with the organizers. After the red carpet, we will go directly into the venue. The media group interview will be in the area to the left at the end of the red carpet. I will show you the outline of the questions later."

Quan Xuanhe closed his eyes to rest, letting the makeup artist's warm fingertips apply the product to his face, and responded with a soft sound.

The only sounds in the lounge were the soft rustling of makeup brushes against skin and the faint strains of music playing in the distance as the venue was being set up.

Tuk-tuk-tuk.

A light knock sounded at the door.

Park Jung-jung gestured to his assistant to open the door.

As the door opened, several figures dressed in formal attire, radiating youthful energy, appeared in the doorway—the members of NewJeans.

Leading the group was leader Minji, followed by Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. The girls had clearly just arrived backstage and came to visit immediately.

"Annyeonghaseyo, senior!"

The five people bowed in unison and greeted each other, their voices clear and pleasant.

Upon hearing the sound, Quan Xuanhe slightly opened his eyes. The makeup artist also stopped what he was doing. He saw the girls at the door in the mirror, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he turned around.

"Oh? Anninghaseyo."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk stood up with a composed demeanor. He was wearing a simple black undershirt, and his makeup was only half-applied, lacking the flawless perfection he displayed on camera, but giving him a more authentic look.

"Oh, it's you guys. You're here so early?"

Minji stepped forward as the representative, her smile becoming more natural.

"Yes, senior, I heard you've arrived and thought I should come and greet you first."

Her gaze was sincere. "Congratulations on your nomination for the AAA Actor of the Year Award. That's truly remarkable!"

“Kamsanhamida.” Kwon Seonhyuk nodded.

"Congratulations to you both on your nominations for Best Newcomer, that's a great start."

His gaze swept over the girls, and he could see the excitement in their eyes.

"So, is it your first time participating in AAA? Are you nervous?"

Hanni spoke frankly: "I'm a little nervous, but mostly excited. Such a big venue, so many seniors..."

As she spoke, her eyes swept around Quan Xuanhe's waiting room, which was clearly more spacious and better equipped.

Danielle replied in her cheerful tone with a slight Australian accent: "Seeing my senior backstage made me feel much more at ease. I really benefited from your help during the filming of 'Ditto'. I learned a lot, and I'm so grateful for the great MV."

They can still say a lot of nice things.

Haerin stood quietly behind him, smiling with his lips pursed, his eyes filled with respect.

The youngest, Hyein, peeked out slightly, his eyes moving curiously between Kwon Hyun-hyuk and the waiting room environment.

"It's mainly because you guys performed well, the song was good, and you captured the atmosphere perfectly," Quan Xuanhe said in a relaxed tone, with a hint of encouragement.

"Representative Min has a great eye." He casually remarked, recalling Min Hee-jin's enthusiasm during the filming.

"By the way, is Representative Min here too?"

“Ani,” Minji replied.

Park Jung-jung glanced at her watch at the right moment and reminded him, "Seonhyuk, it's almost time. The makeup needs to continue."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk understood and smiled at the girls.

"Alright, I won't keep you from preparing any longer. You'll see each other on and off stage later, so good luck and enjoy the performance."

"Yes! Thank you, senior!"

"Good luck to you too, senior!"

"We'll do our best!"

The girls bowed again to say goodbye, their voices full of energy.

Before leaving, Danielle playfully clenched her fist and made a "Fighting" gesture.

The door to the waiting room closed gently, and the girls' crisp footsteps and hushed conversations faded into the distance.

NewJeans was just the first; one or two more groups followed suit and came to visit.

Including Le sserafim, whom I met at HYBE last time.

There was another gentle knock on the door to the lounge.

When the door opened, there were several young faces maintaining polite smiles.

These are the members of Le Sserafim.

Standing slightly ahead was team leader Kim Chae-won, followed by Miyawaki Sakura, Heo Yoon-jin, and Hong Eun-chae and Nakamura Ichiyo, whom Kwon Seon-hyuk had bumped into in the elevator.

"Annyeonghaseyo, sunbaenim!" Kim Chae-won, as the leader, bowed first to greet them, his voice clear but slightly tense. The other members followed suit, bowing in unison.

It's true what they say, times have changed. Back when Kwon Heonhyuk participated in the audition program, he had to bow and call Kim Chae-won and Miyawaki Sakura "senpai," but now it's the other way around.

Things really do take unexpected turns.

"Annyeonghaseyo".

Quan Xuanhe nodded, speaking politely.

"Senior, congratulations on your nomination for the AAA Actor of the Year Award!" Kim Chae-won, representing her team, offered her congratulations and handed them their comeback album, her tone sincere.

"Kangsanmidha."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone, lingering a little longer on Hong Eun-chae and Nakamura Ichiyo's faces, before exchanging polite greetings.

"Your recent comeback has been very successful with 'Antifragile'."

When the new song was mentioned, the members seemed to relax a bit.

Xu Yunzhen's eyes lit up, seemingly surprised that her senior actually knew their song title.

Miyawaki Sakura maintained a polite smile and quietly observed.

The album *Antifragile* was a great success, much more successful than their debut single. It also had a distinctive style, making it a successful comeback that boosted their momentum.

“Yes! Kang Sang Mida.” Kim Chae Won quickly replied.

"I was in too much of a rush in the elevator last time, so I didn't have a proper chat with Eunchae and Ilyeok."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned forward slightly, casually resting his elbows on the armrests of the dressing chair, and looked at Hong Eun-chae and Nakamura Ichiyo, speaking in a relaxed tone as if they were having a casual chat.

"Ah! Annie!" Hong Eun-chae smiled broadly, but it revealed a hint of embarrassment as she quickly shook her head.

At this moment, Nakamura Ichiyo hurriedly bowed.

"Red bean paste is so intimate! I was so rude last time!"

Her Japanese and Korean sounded slightly awkward in this tense moment.

This reaction prompted the other members to chuckle, instantly easing the tension.

Kwon Heonhyuk was amused and waved his hand.

"Why apologize? That's unnecessary. You guys have great stage presence, and your new song performance was very powerful."

He casually commented, his gaze also sweeping over Miyawaki Sakura and Xu Yunzhen, showing that he had taken care of both of them.

"Looking forward to your performance."

"Kamsammida." After receiving Kwon Hyun-hyuk's confirmation, the members thanked him again in unison.

The visit has come to an end. Kwon Hyun-hyuk gave the girls a closing smile: "The awards ceremony is about to begin, so get ready and good luck on stage."

"Yes! Good luck to you too, senior!"

"We'll do our best!"

Congratulations on your award!

The girls bowed respectfully once again to say goodbye.

The group had just stepped out and closed the door, their steps light and quick. What were they going to talk about? Discussing Nakamura Ichiyo's funny reaction to Kwon Hyun-hyuk. But after only a few steps, they ran into the IVE group.

Although there is no conflict between the two groups, the public always likes to compare them, especially Jang Won-young and Miyawaki Sakura, but such comparisons are less frequent now.

Because Miyawaki Sakura's popularity is so high that there's practically nothing to compare her to.

The company didn't promote her, and Zhang Yuanying was prone to making a scene, so things gradually just ended up like this.

The two groups met face to face, exchanged polite greetings without stopping, and then passed each other.

Before Kwon Hyun-hyuk could even settle in, there was another knock on the door of the waiting room.

Tuk-tuk-tuk...

The knocking sounded again, this time with a slightly different rhythm.

Park Jung-jung glanced helplessly at his watch and gestured for his assistant to open the door. Clearly, this backstage visit was not yet over.

As the door opened, six tall and beautiful figures came into view; they were none other than the currently popular members of IVE.

Several people walked in, and the air was filled with a rich, youthful scent mixed with expensive perfumes.

"Annyeonghaseyo, senior-nim!" Leader Ahn Yoo-jin stood at the front, her voice clear and bright, leading the members to bow and greet her respectfully.

Have you noticed? Even though Kwon Heonhyuk debuted a year later than them, now they all call him "senior."

Firstly, they made a comeback, and secondly, Kwon Heonhyuk is older and more famous than them, so they simply call him senior.

"Annyeonghaseyo".

Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned around from the makeup chair, wearing a smile similar to the one he had shown to the two groups before.

He nodded slightly, his gaze quickly sweeping over the six faces, each with its own distinct style yet all exquisitely beautiful.

Honestly, as a girl group, IVE meets the criteria of visually exquisite aesthetics, and there is absolutely no problem with that.

The rest... I won't mention.

They had changed into exquisite gowns for the red carpet, and their makeup was complete.

"Congratulations to the senior actor for receiving the AAA Actor of the Year nomination!"

On behalf of her team, Ahn Yu-jin offered her congratulations and presented them with their latest album, beautifully packaged.

"This is a small token of our appreciation. We hope you will give us your guidance." The members behind her all wore polite smiles.

Especially Zhang Yuanying, whose signature sweet smile is impeccable, and whose eyes convey just the right amount of admiration and politeness.

"Kangsanmidha."

Kwon Heonhyuk took the album and said gently, "You guys too, the new song is great."

He casually mentioned their hit song.

They repeat the same old things over and over, saying the same thing to everyone they meet, without ever changing their tune.

"Nye! Khamsamita~" Upon receiving approval, the members responded in unison, their smiles becoming even more genuine.

There wasn't much small talk; it was just a formality.

Kwon Heonhyuk then looked at the members of IVE, his smile unchanged: "The awards ceremony is about to begin, you should be preparing for your performances or the red carpet, right? I look forward to your wonderful performances tonight."

Ahn Yu-jin, as the team leader, reacted extremely quickly.

"Alright! We won't disturb your preparations any longer, congratulations on winning the award."

She led the members in a respectful bow once again.

The members offered their blessings in a cacophony of voices, their calls clear and melodious.

"Kamsangmidha, you too, Fighting!"

Quan Xuanhe nodded and watched them bow again before leaving the waiting room.

One after another, who else?

As expected, NMiXX arrived within minutes.

The door to the waiting room was knocked on again, this time with a lighter knock. Park Jung-jung gestured for his assistant to open the door.

After the door opened, six young girls filed in; they were all members of NMIXX.

Team leader Wu Haiyuan walked at the front, followed by the others.

"Annyeonghaseyo, senior-nim!" The six bowed and greeted each other in unison, their voices full of youthful vigor.

They were also dressed in outfits prepared for the red carpet, with exquisite makeup.

"Annyeonghaseyo".

Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned around and stood up.

His gaze swept over the girls, lingering especially on Wu Haiyuan and Xueyun's faces for a moment longer, his smile deepening.

"Senior, congratulations on your nomination for the AAA Actor of the Year Award!"

As the team leader, Wu Haiyuan stepped forward to offer her congratulations on behalf of the team and handed them their album. How come she spoke with such a strong and energetic voice?

"Kamsangmidah." Kwon Seonhyuk smiled as he accepted the album, his gaze naturally shifting to the two people standing a little behind him.

"Xueyun-xi, and Haeyuan-xi," he said, addressing the two directly, his tone familiar, "the collaboration on the last challenge was very pleasant, and you performed very well."

When suddenly called out, Xueyun looked like a startled little rabbit, her eyes sparkling, and immediately bowed again.

"Ah, ye! Kamsamita."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk praised them again, "The new song is very special, and the stage performance is very impactful. Keep it up!"

"Kangsanmidha."

Upon receiving Quan Xuanhe's affirmation, the girls expressed their gratitude in unison, their smiles brightening.

"The red carpet is about to start, right? Enjoy your first AAA stage performance, and good luck!"

"Yes! Thank you, senior!"

"Good luck to you too, senior!"

Congratulations on your award!

The girls bowed respectfully again to say goodbye. As they left, Xueyun secretly glanced back and met Quan Xuanhe's smiling gaze. She immediately turned back as if burned and ran to catch up with the group, prompting Wu Haiyuan next to her to pull her back.

They could still faintly hear their hushed, excited conversation outside the door.

The door to the waiting room finally closed, shutting out the brief noise. Park Jung-jung breathed a sigh of relief: "That should be about right now."

He picked up the tablet, ready to proceed with the final work confirmation.

Kwon Seonhyuk leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and let the makeup artist do the final touch-up.

Actually it is not.

A series of greetings followed, including from JYPE's Japanese girl group NiziU and Choi Yena, who is making her second comeback and is considered a junior. There were also some who were too little famous to mention.

The backstage visits are now over, and it's time to walk the red carpet.

Time passed slowly, and Kwon Seonhyuk finished his makeup and changed into a custom-made suit, waiting for the staff to guide him to walk the red carpet.

The red carpet events take one or two hours each, and Kwon Heonhyuk was scheduled to appear last, meaning he would have to stay on the red carpet for a while longer.

This is a happy kind of trouble, because now it's always the big names who make their appearance last.

(End of this chapter)