Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 716 Displeased Congratulations on Getting Closer to You

Zico is singing his hit song "An y Song" from the last two years.

This song is indeed very popular. Kwon Heonhyuk had also heard of it and it sparked a trend among idols to shoot challenge videos.

This is good.

The problem is that this person actually has a long history of bad behavior, but he has always been lucky enough to escape the consequences.

The gold phone incident, the mockery of the Thai floods, the lyrics that insulted Chinese people, and the safe incident that everyone suspected but had no concrete evidence of.

He's got a lot of trouble, but he always manages to get away with it. Who would believe he didn't have some luck or someone protecting him?

Anyway, Kwon Heon-hyuk didn't like him, so there was no need for him to act enthusiastic and cooperative in front of the camera.

The stage lights shifted, the intense drumbeats and synthesizer sounds exploded, and Zico appeared under the spotlight as the iconic intro to "Any Song" began.

Zico is a veteran artist who clearly knows how to create a lively atmosphere. He sang and danced as he moved along the front of the stage toward the audience.

When he sang the most interactive part, he naturally walked down the steps, microphone in hand, with the smile of a performer seeking resonance, and went directly to the star-studded first row of guest seats.

The camera keenly captures any possible moments of interaction.

Zico's purpose was clear: he went straight to the area where the "Determination to Break Up" crew was located, especially to Kwon Heon-hyuk, who was sitting in the most conspicuous position by the aisle.

His steps carried the confidence bestowed by the stage, his face displayed a warm invitation, and the microphone was slightly lowered, ready to be handed to this currently most sought-after actor, hoping for an impromptu duet or at least a passionate response.

This will undoubtedly become a hot topic at tonight's ceremony, and he can also ride on Kwon Hyun-hyuk's popularity to create some buzz.

As Zico walked down the steps, Kwon Hyun-hyuk wore an extremely formulaic smile.

The curve of his lips was just right, but deep in his eyes was a cold indifference, devoid of any warmth.

In short, a forced smile.

As Zico drew closer, stopping almost a step away from him and extending the microphone in a clear invitation, Kwon Hyun-hyuk's smile remained unchanged, not even the curve of his lips increased or decreased.

However, in that instant, Quan Xuanhe seemed completely oblivious to the living person standing in front of him and the microphone that was about to be handed to him.

He just pretended to be happy and raised his hand to clap, which happened to be in front of him.

This put Zico in an awkward position.

They're subtly refusing to interact.

Time seemed to freeze for a fraction of a second, and Zico could even feel his embarrassment.

A look of disbelief, astonishment, and embarrassment flashed across his eyes.

But Zico was a seasoned veteran who had spent many years on stage. With his professionalism, he almost instinctively pulled his arm back to the microphone, and at the same time, with smooth steps, as if this was the original plan, he quickly turned to Xu Renguo, who was sitting on the other side.

Zico practically screamed, singing the lyrics with more intensity and passion than ever before, trying to cover up the awkwardness of the moment before and forcibly shift the focus of the interaction to Xu Renguo.

Quan Xuanhe then pretended that nothing had happened and continued clapping, as if nothing had occurred.

After this brief interaction, the song quickly came to an end. Zico, with a professional smile on his face, finished the last part of the song and bowed off the stage amidst fairly enthusiastic applause.

However, once he was out of the audience's sight and stepped into the dimly lit passage leading backstage, Zico couldn't keep up the smile on his face.

He walked a little faster than usual, his brows furrowed slightly.

"elder brother?"

The agent came up to them and asked in a low voice, clearly having also witnessed what had just happened.

"Saw?"

Zico kept walking, his tone clearly showing confusion and suppressed displeasure.

"What's up with that kid?"

He was referring to Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

“He just now…” the agent carefully chose his words.

"It seems like there's no interaction."

"That's just nonsense," Zico couldn't help but scoff, his voice low but irritated.

"I had already handed him the microphone halfway, but he raised his hand and pretended not to see it, even though all the cameras were pointed at him!"

The more he thought about it, the more baffled he became. "I took the initiative to interact with him, why was he putting on airs? Just because he won a big prize?"

Seeing Zico's clearly displeased expression, the agent cautiously offered a reminder.

"Brother, calm down. Quan Xuanhe is different now. He's very popular now, and his background is very strong."

He was hinting at Kwon Heonhyuk's current influence in the industry.

Zico paused, a look of frustration flashing across his face.

Of course he knew that Quan Xuanhe was at the height of his power.

"cut…"

Finally, Zico let out a short, ambiguous laugh, as if responding to his manager, or perhaps trying to convince himself.

"Forget it, let him be." He shook his hand, as if trying to shake off his displeasure.

"The younger generation doesn't know manners." The words were spoken with a hint of feigned magnanimity, but the slight annoyance at being ignored in public was impossible to hide.

The scene shifts back to the awards ceremony.

Several insignificant technical awards and minor prizes were handed out in quick succession, and the atmosphere at the scene was somewhat subdued.

Immediately afterwards, the stage lights dimmed and then brightened again, and the background screen switched to NewJeans' signature dreamy pink and purple hues.

The catchy and upbeat intro, "Hype Boy," flows out.

It's NewJeans!

This year's hottest girl group, the people in the audience looking so youthful and energetic are honestly more interesting than watching other performances.

After all, this isn't about wearing clothes that expose your thighs and singing unoriginal pop songs; dancing on stage isn't much different from being a burlesque dancer.

When five figures dressed in matching stage outfits, radiating youthful energy, appeared in the center of the stage, the atmosphere became much more enthusiastic.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk, who had been leaning back in his chair, leaned forward slightly, his expression turned serious, and he began to cheer enthusiastically.

Unlike when he only dressed up to maintain appearances when watching Zico's performances before, this time he followed the girls on stage with great interest.

As the song officially began, Kwon Seonhyuk's lips naturally and even more dramatically turned up, clapping in time with the rhythm.

The camera keenly captured his change, and the big screen cut to a close-up of him at the right moment.

When Kwon Hyun-hyuk saw the large screen on stage switch to his face, his smile widened.

Especially when the camera focused on Danielle, her sweet smile and energetic performance made Kwon Heonhyuk's smile deepen.

The music seamlessly switched to the rhythm of "Attention," and the atmosphere was completely ignited by NewJeans' unique youthful charm.

Seeing truly energetic young girls jumping around is quite nice in comparison.

This contrasts sharply with his previous detached and forced smile when interacting with Zico.

The NewJeans' performance ended in a lively atmosphere, with the girls bowing to take their final bows with slightly shy but satisfied smiles.

Kwon Heonhyuk was almost the first celebrity to applaud, his applause was continuous and his smile was genuine, which was a stark contrast.

The relaxed atmosphere on set didn't last long after the performance.

As the awards ceremony entered its second half, the atmosphere on stage grew increasingly somber, and the spotlight began to frequently shine on the front row area where the cast and crew of "The Decision to Break Up" were located.

Next up are all major awards, and finally, all the most popular awards that the production teams are vying for.

The first award announced was for Best Actress.

When the presenter announced, "Tang Wei, 'The Decision to Break Up'!" the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

The camera captured Tang Wei seemingly unsurprised, and she immediately flashed an elegant and restrained smile.

She turned and gently embraced Park Hae-il, Kwon Seon-hyuk, and director Park Chan-wook beside her, then calmly rose and gracefully walked onto the stage to accept the award.

Her acceptance speech was as calm and sincere as ever, thanking the director, the crew, and the opportunity to shine on the big screen.

The main reason is that Tang Wei is a foreigner, so she spoke a few awkward Korean sentences first, and then spoke entirely in Chinese.

This is what it means to go on an overseas expedition. Not being able to speak Korean doesn't matter at all; in fact, everyone has to listen to and flatter you.

Kwon Heonhyuk clapped enthusiastically from the audience, his smile genuine, showing his heartfelt joy for the woman he had worked with.

Tang Wei is quite unlucky; it's actually quite good that she can shine brightly in South Korea and give back to China.

When news of her sweeping Best Actress awards at several film award ceremonies in South Korea returned to China, it was both unexpected and understandable to many.

After all, Tang Wei's popularity in China has been declining in recent years, leaving her with limited room for development, and she has gradually been forgotten.

But recently, even without marketing, many media outlets have reported on the news, which has also increased the popularity of "The Decision to Break Up" in China.

In this day and age, marketing is more important than anything else.

When the camera panned across Kwon Heon-hyuk, he was slightly turning his head, intently watching Tang Wei, who was shining brightly on stage.

When Tang Wei saw him, she smiled and took the initiative to call him out.

"This collaboration also allowed me to meet a great younger brother, Kwon Heonhyuk." "When we were on set, communication was usually difficult, but he would communicate with me in Chinese, which made me less bored."

The camera then turned to Kwon Heonhyuk, who was smiling and bowing slightly in response with his hands clasped together.

Next, the competition for Best Actor became incredibly exciting.

Several clips of talented male actors flashed across the big screen, with Park Hae-il's deep and restrained performance standing out prominently.

When the presenter finally announced, "Park Hae-il, 'The Decision to Break Up'!" the audience was once again engulfed in applause.

Park Hae-il appeared quite excited. He took a deep breath and shook hands and hugged the director, Tang Wei, and Kwon Heon-hyuk in turn.

He's been working in the industry for years, but he's never really made it big. This time, winning the award means he's finally achieved success, and he's incredibly excited.

When he stood up, Quan Xuanhe patted him hard on the back, his face full of undisguised congratulations.

Park Hae-il stood on the podium, his voice trembling noticeably.

He first expressed his heartfelt gratitude to director Park Chan-wook, saying it was a dream collaboration for any actor, and also thanked Tang Wei, his perfect co-star, as well as the support of the entire team. It was only after saying a few words that he was able to finish his speech.

His gaze swept across the direction of the film crew below the stage, where Kwon Seonhyuk was smiling and nodding in greeting.

Subsequently, the Best Director award went to Park Chan-wook almost without any suspense.

The master director, with his unique style, slowly rose to his feet amidst applause, accepting the respect of the entire film industry.

He shook hands with each of the crew members around him, and when he walked up to Kwon Heon-hyuk, he even patted him on the shoulder.

Park Chan-wook's acceptance speech was brief yet philosophical, showcasing his profound thinking and pure love for the art of film, as always.

He specifically mentioned the unique charm of the script and the outstanding contributions of the actors, then the camera panned across the "Decision to Break Up" cast in the audience again, where Kwon Heon-hyuk and Tang Wei were exchanging knowing glances.

The atmosphere at the awards ceremony reached its climax when the best work was announced.

When the presenter loudly announced "Decision to Break Up!", the entire "Decision to Break Up" section, including director Park Chan-wook, lead actors Park Hae-il and Tang Wei, and Kwon Heon-hyuk, stood up amidst thunderous applause and cheers.

Park Chan-wook, as the director, walked at the front, followed by Park Hae-il and Tang Wei. Kwon Heon-hyuk walked alongside the screenwriter, producer, and others, stepping onto the podium, which symbolizes one of the highest honors in Korean cinema.

Tonight was a huge success; they practically swept the Azure Dragon Awards ceremony.

Under the spotlight, the creators raised the heavy Best Work trophy together, its dazzling light reflecting on their excited and proud faces.

Producer Lee Mi-kyung, a core executive at CJ and one of the Lee family's children, delivered the final remarks on behalf of the production team.

Thank you to the judges, thank you to everyone who worked hard on this film, and I am grateful that this work has received so much recognition, which is the greatest reward for their artistic exploration, blah blah blah.

The awards ceremony has officially concluded.

As the host announced the end of the ceremony, rousing music resumed, and the lights in the venue went from dim to bright.

The cast and crew of "The Decision to Break Up," who received the highest honor, became the focus of the entire event, surrounded by media and colleagues who offered their congratulations.

With a relaxed smile on his face, Kwon Heon-hyuk chatted amiably with the crew members around him.

The lingering echoes of the awards ceremony still resonated in the air. The stirring music gradually faded, and the lights in the venue came on one by one, dispelling the darkness that had focused on the stage.

The trophy, symbolizing the highest honor, was carefully received by the crew members, and the heavy joy seemed to still linger in their palms.

"Kamsamita! Kamsamita!"

Director Park Chan-wook wore a relaxed smile as he nodded repeatedly to colleagues and reporters who gathered around to offer their congratulations.

Park Hae-il gripped the Best Actor trophy tightly, his eyes still slightly red, but his smile was genuinely heartfelt.

Tang Wei was surrounded by several familiar actresses and directors, communicating fluently in English mixed with a few newly learned Korean phrases. Her composure, full of oriental charm, stood out in the crowd.

Quan Xuanhe stood on the outer edge, a polite smile on his face, responding to the continuous greetings.

"Xuanhe-xi, congratulations to the comedy troupe!"

"Xuanhe, what a powerful force!"

He did win some awards, including a popularity award when he went on stage.

It could be considered a consolation prize, but it's better than nothing, so it's still pretty good. At least we're holding a trophy, everyone else has won an award, and everyone has a bright future.

At this moment, director Park Chan-wook finally broke free from the center of the crowd, walked over to Kwon Heon-hyuk, and patted him on the arm.

"Xuanhe, you've worked hard, and congratulations to you too."

"It's all thanks to the director."

Quan Xuanhe bowed slightly, his tone sincere.

“Heh,” Park Chan-wook chuckled, his eyes behind his glasses revealing a discerning eye.

"You have a long road ahead of you. Next time, if there's an opportunity, let's collaborate on something different."

These words conveyed appreciation and expectation.

This is because he watched Kwon Heon-hyuk win both the Best Actor award and the Grand Prize, establishing himself in the industry and becoming someone he could look at as a long-term actor.

Before this, no matter how popular Kwon Heonhyuk was in the Korean Wave, Park Chan-wook didn't take him too seriously.

"Yes, that would be my honor."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk agreed, knowing the weight of the promise and that Park Chan-wook had accepted him.

Although Old Deng had a high opinion of himself and a bad temper, there was nothing he could do; that's just how Chungmuro ​​is.

"Xuanhe!" Tang Wei's voice came as she broke free from the encirclement and walked over with light steps, her Chinese flowing naturally.

"Don't sneak off at the celebration banquet later, have a good chat."

She blinked, a hint of mischief in her eyes.

Quan Xuanhe smiled and nodded, replying in Chinese, "Sister Wei, do I look like I can run around like this?"

That's right, we won a big prize tonight, so we still need to have a celebration banquet for the main cast and crew.

Park Hae-il also walked over with the trophy in his hand. His excitement had not completely subsided, but he managed to control himself well.

"Brother Hai Ri, you truly deserve it."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk hugged him.

The crowd began to move slowly toward the exit, but conversations, congratulations, and camera shutters continued to mingle.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk walked side by side with the crew members, occasionally stopping to exchange a greeting or two.

At the same time, Kwon Hyun-hyuk's phone was receiving a constant stream of message notifications.

Some congratulated him on winning the Popularity Award, while others comforted him, telling him not to be discouraged by missing out on the Best Supporting Actor award.

First, there's Han So-hee, who's been licking him quite enthusiastically lately.

As expected, Han Su-hee's message popped up on the phone screen.

【Xuanhe~】
I just saw you standing on the podium, and you were so radiant even through the screen… Congratulations so much on winning the Blue Dragon Film Award for Popularity! It's a bit of a shame you didn't win Best Supporting Actor, but your immense popularity and brilliance can't be fully captured by any single trophy! ^^

This licking is so obsequious and enthusiastic, it's like they're not even pretending anymore, it's really...

You have to treat him like your master...

at the same time.

Inside the practice room, Liu Zhimin had just finished a set of intense dance moves when her phone screen lit up during the break.

She swiped to see that it was a media push notification about the winners of the Blue Dragon Awards.

When Liu Zhimin saw that Quan Xuanhe had won the popularity award, she knew that he had lost the supporting actor award. After thinking for a moment, she opened the chat interface and sent a message.

Wow!! Oppa, congratulations!! You truly deserve the title of most popular! You're so handsome!

[The supporting actor role doesn't matter, oppa is already the best male lead anyway hhhhhh...]

[I immediately came to congratulate him when I saw the news during a break from rehearsals. I also worked super hard on the year-end stage. Oppa, you must be touched (tears in my eyes)...]

The words convey a sense of liveliness and intimacy.

Meanwhile, Chou Tzu-yu, who had been watching the live stream from her dorm, had already been thinking about sending Kwon Heon-hyuk good news as soon as the results came out.

Congratulations on winning the Popularity Award! I watched the awards ceremony live, and I'm so happy for you. You've worked hard, remember to get some rest.

[Oh my god, Xuanhe is my best leading man~ (heart) (shy) (happy)]

The message was brief and gentle, and the words warmed the heart.

After sending the message, Chou Tzu-yu wasn't in a hurry. She simply put her phone aside and looked around her room, wondering where to start tidying up.

Yes, that's right, she's starting to prepare for moving.

She rolled up her sleeves, staring blankly at everything in front of her in her room, and started thinking about how to tidy up and what she should do tomorrow.

Chou Tzu-yu wants to move out of the dormitory and completely leave behind communal living.

and then.

To get closer to Kwon Heon-hyuk's life.

(End of this chapter)