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Chapter 287 Album Trailer Released! Yun Shuang! Tai Quan! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Daewoo Oppa..."

"...Makoto-chan...Does Makoto Miyamoto often take sleeping pills?"

After about ten minutes, Mina, seeing Miyako lying on the chair with her breathing rising and falling slightly, and the thin blanket covering her, quietly walked to the seat next to Kim Daewoo, trying to find out some information she wanted to know. Aunt Eiko had once said that it was perfectly normal for entertainers to overdose on sleeping pills, especially since she herself was in that industry.

Having access to more inside information, she knows that typical schedules are often packed with activities, like the busy schedule of TWICE's first year after their debut. Everyone is physically exhausted and tired, resulting in insufficient rest and frequent falls asleep as soon as their head hits the pillow. Not far away, Nayeon unnie was also photographed by fans on her way to work in many "ugly" photos because of this.

The topic of sleeping pills touches on psychological issues, such as anxiety and stress.

“Well, it’s not that often, but mainly since last year, when he’s on a busy schedule, he’ll have insomnia.” Kim Dae-woo sat in his chair, having just taken a sleeping pill. The effects kicked in quickly, making his eyelids feel heavy, but he forced himself to stay awake. He sighed softly and glanced at Gong Cheng, who was resting not far away.

"This kid is a light sleeper. He's a bit better off resting in the hotel, but on airplanes, especially flights to Europe that can easily take more than ten hours, he won't sleep well unless he's extremely tired. I reckon he won't wake up until we reach Paris."

As Gong Cheng's top manager, he knew the kid's habits well. Then, as if remembering something, he quickly added, "However, speaking of which, since you TWICE members have a good relationship with him, you should advise him to drink less. In the past two years, he's become increasingly popular and quit smoking, but his drinking habit has gotten worse. I don't know if you've noticed..."

As he was speaking, Zhou Ziyu stood up and glanced at Sana unnie and Nayeon unnie, who were already resting with their eyes closed. She then walked over to Kim Daewoo's side and listened to his story. After all, only she, Mina unnie, Chaeyoung, and Dahyun knew about the "Medical Alliance".

"and then?"

Chou Tzu-yu pursed her lips, her little face tense, and couldn't help but glance at her older brother's slightly tired eyes in his sleep, then picked at her fingers.

She and Mina trusted Kim Dae-woo's words quite a bit. Among the people present, even Nayeon and Sana Minatozaki probably didn't spend as much time with this manager and Makoto Miyamoto as they did.

“To be honest…” Kim Daewoo cleared his throat seriously, took a sip of water, and a trace of worry flashed in his narrowed green bean eyes: “In the past few years, I have watched him come all the way and accompanied him through many big events. In the eyes of the media and fans, perhaps [Tarot] has reached the peak of his career.

"Especially last year, 17, was called the 'Year of Tarot,' but from a business perspective, his peak has not yet arrived. Otherwise, Dior would not have spent so much money to hire him as a spokesperson. To tell you something you may not know, Rolex, IWC, Mercedes-Benz and various other brands have been persistently working on this guy. I can't say for sure about the future, but this year, 2018, will still be the 'Year of Tarot.'"

Mina opened her mouth thoughtfully: "Because of the world tour in the second half of the year?"

“Yes, a world tour is the most effective way for a singer to spread their influence. Not only is his company preparing for his world tour, but brands are also doing so. If last year saw his musical achievements skyrocket, then this year his commercial value is absolutely exploding,” Kim Dae-woo said casually, then added, “Most importantly, he’s only 22 years old this year…”

In all his years in the industry, he had never seen an artist with such terrifying earning power. Just the endorsements that Gong Cheng currently holds with the three top luxury brands and Aston Martin alone bring in hundreds of millions of US dollars a year, not to mention the upcoming Dior and the Rolex, IWC, and Mercedes-Benz brands that are currently in negotiations.

In the industry, there's an unwritten order for luxury brand endorsements: cars > watches > clothing > cosmetics... Therefore, Gong Cheng is extremely cautious in his selection of car and watch brands, except for Aston Martin.

Thinking of this, Kim Dae-woo sighed: "The thing that has impressed me the most so far is not how much this kid has achieved, but the answers he gave to the VJ's questions when the company was filming a documentary about him last summer..."

"what is the problem?"

Tzuyu asked softly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She didn't quite understand many of the things her manager, Oppa, was saying. For a moment, she realized that the brother lying in the chair next to her was somewhat unfamiliar with the brother she knew...

"how to say?"

Kim Dae-woo frowned and thought for a moment: "In the beginning, the VJ asked him, 'How do you feel now?' Back then, it was his first full-length album, which achieved the feat of having two number-one singles. At that time, the entire music industry was in an uproar..."

"How did he answer?"

Mina leaned in and asked, as if she were playing the straight man.

"I am in the limelight..."

“These are his exact words,” Kim Dae-woo said with a smile.

"Isn't that great? Back then, my brother was really a global sensation."

Chou Tzu-yu pouted, somewhat puzzled. Last summer, not to mention other countries, just on the peninsula, her brother's songs were almost everywhere...

"It's good, but this April, during his tour, the VJ asked him the same question again..." Kim Daewoo placed his hands on his knees, glanced at Mina and Tzuyu, who looked nervous, and said in a somewhat somber tone:
"He said……"

Upon hearing Miyako's interview response, Mina's heart clenched, and she was momentarily at a loss for words.

"So, you can't understand people like him using common sense. Sigh... Aren't Justin Bieber and others the best examples?" Kim Dae-woo's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. "Alright, you guys should get some rest too. If you're interested, you can watch his documentary later, just like a movie. That's how the company produces them anyway..."

"hh...but it seems like the documentary should be coming out soon, maybe it will be released together with his new album in the second half of the year."

After saying that, Kim Dae-woo pulled up his blindfold...

Mina and Tzuyu exchanged a glance before returning to their seats, their minds a jumble of thoughts...

"..."

Chou Tzu-yu was wide awake, her mind filled with her brother's answers in the interview. She turned to the side and took out a thick study book from her backpack. The brand-new cover was well-preserved, with red and white stripes, making it look like a newly bought book. The words "Psychology..." were written in thick black font.

She turned to the thick, white pages, removed the bookmark from one of them, and continued studying, following the notes she had last visited.

……

The flight to Paris travels through the atmosphere...

However, the time difference in Seoul was 10 p.m. that day.

At the same time, several keywords instantly topped the trending searches on various entertainment sections.

#【High-speed Miyashiro】is in luck#
#Tarot's new album teaser, the fog that swept the Grammys returns to Seoul#
#Analysis of the Lovers card from "The Lovers," a concept analysis of Tarot's new album#
#After half a year, Gege is finally free from that breakup duo and is back to going solo, sisters!#
#Kpop, your emperor is back#
#SM, YG, Cube, Hybe... Multiple entertainment agencies announce delayed or earlier comebacks for their groups#
"..."

Around 10 a.m., Yoona had just gotten into her van after finishing today's script reading session when her assistant, who was driving, said in high spirits, "Yoona, Tarot's popularity is no joke!"

"I can only say that your decision to appear in his new album's music video is just unbelievable..."

"What's wrong?" Yoona asked curiously at first, then wrinkled her nose and complained, "How could someone whose popularity is low be overshadowed by a scandal? They can even overshadow the debut promotion of our Girls' Generation subunit Oh!GG?"

"Ani, don't worry too much about the publicity. The subunit will debut in August anyway, the company will handle it..." the manager said with a smile while driving. "Don't you know the company's marketing methods, Yoona?"

Lim Yoona's face trembled slightly under the night sky. She knew all too well what the company was up to; she immediately knew. The love triangle scandal involving Gong Yuntai was definitely orchestrated by the company…

Isn't this just blatantly freeloading?

Looking back now, when Gong Cheng first debuted two years ago, there were inexplicable rumors circulating about her, and they were quite detailed. If she hadn't been so clear-headed, she probably would have suspected that she had been having an affair with that handsome younger man.

Back then, her own fans were quite angry online, criticizing Gong Cheng for trying to force a romantic pairing with her, but now the tables have turned...

And the company's methods are even more ruthless; both I and Taeyeon unnie have been practically skinned alive by that kid.

"Your official photos with Tarot and the behind-the-scenes video of the new album teaser are already going viral!"

"Everyone online is shipping you two [High-Speed ​​Miyashiro], you really are a good match..."

The manager mentioned with interest, reminding Yoona to pay attention to the current trending topics. The internet is flooded with news about Tarot's latest comeback. Just a few promotional photos and a short behind-the-scenes video have already made fans across the country and the world excited.

"Let me see……"

Hearing this, Lim Yoona couldn't sit still any longer. She picked up her phone and opened various entertainment sections to browse the trending topics and comments.

"Aww, these two stunningly beautiful people in the same frame are a perfect match!"

"A feast for the eyes~"

"Damn it, won't Yoona's acting ruin Oppa's MV? Seriously... how much did SM pay to get this pretty face in here?"

"..."

Yoona was initially enjoying herself and in a good mood, but seeing the comments from some extreme and brainless fans instantly gave her a heart attack.

"Same here, Yoona is too old... I suggest that oppa and JYP should focus on younger girls. Hwang Yeji was pretty good last time, but this time I recommend SM trainees. I saw them when I passed by SM last time, they were really super pretty, with amazing figures, I think their name is Yoo something, but I don't know the specifics. I suggest SM focus on developing them..."

"Do trainees even deserve it? Hwang Yeji is supported by her oppa, what right do SM trainees have? Idiots!"

"..."

After getting out of the car, Lim Yoona went to the barbecue restaurant where she had arranged to meet Kim Tae-yeon and Kim Hyo-yeon. Before entering the private room, she couldn't help but wonder, "Am I old?"

Upon entering the private room and seeing several older women, she cleared her throat, greeted the older women, and sat down.

Seeing Lee Soon-kyu discussing the new announcement on JYP's official website regarding Tarot's comeback, she couldn't help but become curious as well. However, faced with the somewhat sour looks from Taeyeon and the other unnies, she gave an embarrassed, knowing smile…

I really enjoy this kind of gaze...

Sorry, unnies~
"Aigoo, I'm going to see how that kid's teaser trailer turned out, it's causing such a sensation!" Lee Soon-kyu wiped the grease from the barbecue from the corner of his mouth, sat on the sofa, picked up his phone and opened JYP's official website: "Damn, this kid, even with all his popularity at this point, he doesn't even consider his noona..."

"Back then, I was the one who introduced Yoona to you..."

Kim Tae-yeon, Kim Hyo-yeon, and the others, including Im Yoon-ah, all curiously peeked over. Although Im Yoon-ah had participated in the video's filming, she hadn't paid much attention to the editing details. Now she finally had time to properly appreciate the perfect pairing of [High-Speed ​​Palace Deer]!
As you swipe your finger, the background image of JYP Entertainment's official website gradually unfolds in your vision.

"JYP changed their background image?"

The group watched as the previously minimalist, pure white page was replaced by a family photo. The pixelated image captured figures from second-generation groups like Wonder Girls to GOT7, TWICE, and more. However, the arrangement of their positions and the color scheme made it seem as if these groups existed in different times and eras.

The backdrop for the group photo was a huge black and white backdrop, with the three capital letters JYP spelled out on a matte black wall...

Park Jin-young, a solo artist, sat in the center of the frame in a chair, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with a spiky hairstyle, leaving Yoona and the others speechless.

The nine members of TWICE, with their energetic faces and girlish pink pleated skirts and shirts, stood gracefully on the right side, all extending their fair fingers to make the TT hand gesture below their eyebrows.

As Lee Soon-kyu tapped the image of TWICE members on the page's background, a line of small text popped up in the lower right corner: "October 20, 2015—"

"Is this their debut date?"

Kim Tae-yeon raised an eyebrow, noticing this little Easter egg-like page setting for the first time. "—What does this mean?"

"To be continued?"

"Probably." Lim Yoona thought for a moment and found it interesting.

On the left side stand JYP's boy groups, from the "beast-like" 2PM to Got7, and the newly debuted boy group Stray Kids. The names of these groups, distinguished by their hairstyles and clothing, seem to mark the transition between several eras.

Miss A, the group Bae Suzy was formerly in, which announced its disbandment on December 27th of last year, is also mentioned here. However, when this group is mentioned, their "—To be continued" has been changed to "July 1, 2010—December 27, 2017".

Kim Tae-yeon stared at this scene, clicked her tongue, and inexplicably felt a sense of sympathy, like that of a rabbit mourning the death of a fox.

After all, many members of Girls' Generation, who were originally nine, have now drifted apart...

Following the gaze, Lim Yoona continued looking. In the corner where light and shadow met behind Park Jin-young, stood a familiar figure. He wore a pure black shirt and trousers, the fabric smoothly clinging to his back. His outstanding height and slightly messy black hair were slightly raised, as if he was looking at something with his back to the camera...

"No way? Is JYP trying to kill themselves? Their most popular artist isn't even getting a proper shot?"

"So that's what I'm saying, is this riot control or suppression?"

Kim Tae-yeon and Lee Soon-kyu immediately felt indignant on behalf of the younger member. Other groups and artists under JYP Entertainment had been given a lot of screen time, and they had just felt that JYP was quite humane. Groups and artists from different eras appeared in this family photo, and the visual effect seemed to contain a vibrant warmth.

But in the blink of an eye... they've turned that younger guy, with whom they were so close, into this? Only his back is visible?!

That's disgusting!
"Is there an icon?"

Lin Yoona blinked and stared at the small picture behind Gong Cheng's back on the page. It was a light bulb-shaped image. She touched it lightly, and the icon of the light bulb popped up with the words "Light Up".

Is there more to it than meets the eye?

Curious, she clicked on it, and then, in front of everyone, the images of Park Jin-young, TWICE, and Got7 in the original family photo all disappeared, and the background of the page turned completely black.

"Isn't this just turning off the lights?"

Kim Tae-yeon's lips twitched. The entire screen was pitch black, and even the younger man's back was blacked out.

But just a few seconds later, a spotlight suddenly shone on Gong Cheng's back in the background page. The dim light shone through his back and illuminated the JYP background board in the original background image...

At this moment, however, the previously matte black wall vanished, replaced by a wall of honor covered with trophies. Under a transparent glass case, a dazzling array of trophies of all kinds were displayed before them. The warm yellow light only illuminated a corner of the display wall, but even in the dim light, it was easy to see that the entire wall was covered with trophies...

Gong Cheng's tall figure, bathed in an amber glow, slightly raised his head, as if gazing directly at the trophy. His slightly tousled hair and the flickering light resembled an old photograph being gently swayed by the wind...

"……Well."

Kim Tae-yeon and Lee Soon-kyu, who had been standing up for Gong Cheng, were speechless for a moment when they saw this scene.

Several people knew that after JYP moved into the new building, they set up a trophy exhibition wall in the lobby on the first floor, which became a sensation and a must-visit spot for many fans...

However, Kim Tae-yeon and the others had never seen the wall of honor in person; they had only occasionally seen photos of Gong Cheng's fans visiting it online. But now, seeing it like this, it seems even more direct and impactful than the photos taken by fans…

After all, Gong Cheng himself is standing in the picture under that wall full of trophies—Grammys, Billboard… These major awards are highly prestigious in the music industry, and their designs are very easy to recognize. At this moment, they are all quietly “lying” on the screen…

"Is he admiring it?"

"Admiring your own masterpiece? So many trophies, and each one more prestigious than the last..."

Kim Hyoyeon shook her head with a sigh, staring at Gong Cheng, whose silhouette was the only visible part of the background image. He looked incredibly charismatic; no wonder his fans were constantly grumbling online, "He walked from the Han River Bridge to the Grammys..."

"Just a Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor trophy, or any local award, is an honor that many artists strive for?"

"This guy actually has a wall!"

Kwon Yuri took a sip of her drink, thinking, "It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy!"
Hearing her words, Lin Yoona gave her a sensitive look, as if to say, "Who are you implying something about?"
She's been quite sensitive lately. After all, Gong Cheng has often used film and television awards to provoke her, and now, his brainless fans are saying she's old.
Next, scroll down to the pinned announcement on JYP's official website.

JYP: [Regarding the recent discussions surrounding the comeback of our artist group Tarot's new album, we would like to make the following statement to Tarot's long-time fans and music lovers.]

The Lovers is currently in production, with a tentative release date. Please stay tuned.

[Photos]

A tarot Major Arcana painting of "The Lovers" was released, along with several promotional photos and a teaser video from JYP Entertainment.

【poster】

【poster】

【…】

The poster exudes a sweet and ambiguous atmosphere. Lin Yoona wears a plain white wavy dress with an irregular hem that reaches her upper thigh, revealing her long, slender legs encased in thin white stockings. She sits playfully on a sofa, holding a "Tarot" doll in her arms, leaning over with a smile and gazing affectionately at Gong Cheng lying on her lap...

With his black, tousled hair, silver earphones on either side of his face, a casual white T-shirt and ripped jeans, he casually and stylishly rested his head on Yoona's fair thighs. His handsome face was curved into a smile, and his lips were slightly parted, as if he was chatting with Yoona, who had a happy smile on her face.

The surrounding background design is a very cozy bedroom style, with cashmere carpets and plush toys everywhere...

"..."

I'm really impressed by Kim Tae-yeon's acting skills. I've never seen the maknae (youngest member) act this well before.

Her smile is quite sweet...

Upon seeing the final result of the poster, Lim Yoona smiled somewhat shyly. She smoothed a strand of hair behind her ear and continued flipping through the next poster images... In her line of sight, Gong Cheng stood tall and straight in front of a dressing mirror.

The mirror was about 170 centimeters high, but what was reflected in it was not Gong Cheng's face or figure. Visually, it appeared as if Lin Yoona, wearing a light yellow dress, stood gracefully and smiling, gazing at Gong Cheng in the mirror world...

Under the retro warm yellow filter, a surreal dreamlike feeling is created.

"..."

After browsing through several posters, Lim Yoona sighed inwardly.

JYP's photographers are something else. No wonder when I was on the street, I saw comments under the trending topics, and those fans were practically wanting to kill me.

The feeling and atmosphere captured in this shot are just like a real conversation.

Lee Soon-kyu quickly clicked on the highlight, the preview video. After a short loading time, the progress bar at the bottom showed a little over a minute's worth of time: "Let's see how the video turns out?"

"Your CP fans are going crazy..."

Kim Tae-yeon also looked over with bated breath, wanting to see what kind of sweet treat was so appealing.

In the completed behind-the-scenes video, Yoona's slender figure leans against a Japanese-style lattice window. Her frizzy blonde hair, pulled back loosely, is held in place by a tortoiseshell-patterned shark clip, with a few stray strands falling beside her neck. Her chest appears slightly fuller in front of her cotton-linen vest, and the sunlight gently softens her features, giving her eyes and nose a gentle glow...

She looks just like a young woman.

She slowly took a white envelope from the drawer, her slender fingers parting the pages to pull out a handwritten letter.

In the blink of an eye, the camera focused on the contents of the letter. A short message was written in neat handwriting, seemingly intended for Yoona who was examining it, or perhaps for the fans watching the video, or maybe someone else entirely…

I don't know if you've come to hear the truth, but I know I've been hiding something from you because I want you to stay by my side as always.

The brief text left Kim Tae-yeon and the others completely bewildered. "What does it mean?" Lee Soon-kyu glanced at Im Yoon-ah, asking curiously. After all, it was a video filmed with the maknaes, so she should know more about the behind-the-scenes story and what they wanted to express, right?
"actually……"

"I do not know either."

Im Yoona frowned, recalling the filming scene from that day, and replied rather disappointedly, "I also felt a bit confused that day, so I asked him, but he didn't say anything~" As she spoke, she shrugged and spread her hands, mimicking Gong Cheng's mannerisms...

Immediately afterwards, a faint piano note suddenly began to play in the still-playing video.

The melody of the strings, like sunlight filtering through blinds, subtly adds a hazy filter to the otherwise lighthearted background of the behind-the-scenes video. The trembling notes of the strings reverberate in the silence, like raindrops suddenly falling onto a tranquil lake on a quiet afternoon, spreading ripples and creating an atmosphere tinged with a touch of melancholy…

"It's coming..."

Yoona spoke softly with some excitement, "In the behind-the-scenes video, he has a really nice intro, it's a song from the new album..." Her words trailed off as she leaned forward slightly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

The camera slowly zooms in along the trajectory of a single piano note, revealing a vintage radio, weathered and worn, playing cassette tapes, from which the music emanates.

In the video, Lim Yoona lightly bites her lip, stretches out her slender white arm and brushes it across the radio's casing, finally stopping at the volume knob. As she gently turns her wrist, the static suddenly becomes clear, and then Gong Cheng's singing voice, wrapped in a rustling, retro texture, pours out.

"This girl is so beautiful~"

"Soft lips~ like an angel's~" "Oh~~~"

The pauses between notes were like the intervals between breaths; Gong Cheng's slightly tipsy voice was like a soft murmur from an angel...

As the song was broadcast on the radio, the camera panned back to the letter, focusing on the signature at the end of the text, the unique artistic lettering of "Tarot," which caught the audience's attention.

The scene subtly rotates, bringing us to the bedroom shown in the previous poster.

Yoona sat cross-legged on the white cashmere carpet, her long white cotton stockings accentuating the curves of her calves. The ribbed design at the top of the stockings nestled just below her knees. Moonlight streamed in through the blinds, illuminating her gentle, upturned blonde hair and her smiling eyes. The slight upturn of her nose held a hint of a smile, and her slender, white fingers were intertwined with the boy in her arms, his black hair disheveled.

Yes, Gong Cheng was holding her in his arms, so much so that strands of blonde hair fell around Lin Yun'er's ears, gently caressing his handsome face...

The scene before them made Kim Tae-yeon and the others raise their eyebrows...

"Oh~terrific~she melted my heart..."

With a husky, slightly tipsy, and languid voice, the last notes trailing off with an intoxicating vibrato, Gong Cheng in the video slowly lifted his cheek from Lin Yoona's neck, which was covered by her cotton and linen vest. It was like a soft, husky song from a radio, still murmuring softly...

"Angel-like lips~"

“An—an—gel~”

"Angel-like lips~"

“An—an—gel~”

The deliberately drawn-out pauses between sentences, with a touch of R&B, are like the breaths of lovers whispering in each other's ears, carrying an ambiguous feeling of unspoken words. The slightly tipsy atmosphere and ambiguous emotions surge up instantly in the scene.

Gong Cheng and Lin Yun'er, two faces hailed as goddesses in different eras, now have their high noses slightly intersecting.

"Angel-like lips~"

"..."

As the two drew closer to each other, Kim Tae-yeon noticed in the video that her youngest member seemed to be moving rather impatiently, leaning forward more than Gong Cheng!

Fans and casual viewers browsing this behind-the-scenes video flooded the screen with comments:

"Haji Cheng, what are you doing?! (Sit up straight) (Thumps chest)"

"..."

"They didn't actually kiss, did they?" Lee Soon-kyu swallowed hard, stealing a glance at the short-statured captain beside him.

Yoona shook her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, and said softly, seemingly unrelated to the question, "He sings so well..."

But just as the group was filled with trepidation and inexplicable anticipation, the camera suddenly shifted, focusing on the white table beside the two. A whiskey bottle "fell" on the table, with orange-gold liquid flowing out of its mouth like a stream.

The white tabletop and the orange-gold wine liquid already created a noticeable color difference...

Aside from the "overturned" wine bottle, a gray ashtray sits on the simple table. In the groove of the ashtray's rim, a cigarette with a white filter is embedded, its embers flickering and wisps of smoke billowing, casting a hazy shadow over the viewfinder...

Sudden……

A pair of slender, well-defined fingers picked up a cigarette, and Gong Cheng's carefree smile appeared in the frame. He then stretched out his free hand and covered the lens.

The camera zooms in on the darkness of the lines on his palm, and the sound of a long puff of smoke rises from between them...

The screen instantly filled with comments:
"I'm so upset! Smoking is bad for your health, and Oppa even secretly smokes so we won't imitate him..."

"You little bastard Park Jin-young, don't you know my oppa is a singer? Smoking is bad for your voice, couldn't you have found a stand-in for this?"

"Are you sure you're not a die-hard fan upstairs? Did your oppa smoke a lot before his debut? Did he smoke and drink?"

"But he's quit now!!!"

"..."

After a brief moment or two of darkness, Gong Cheng released his hand from the camera lens. The camera followed his movement as he stood up, slowly spiraling upwards. His tall figure, bathed in moonlight, leaned against the carpet, casting a long shadow. Lin Yun'er's figure, who had been in the bedroom earlier, had long since disappeared...

He was all alone, his life empty.

"Actually, in this scene, I suddenly felt that Oppa was a bit lonely~ It would be better if Yoona was next to him..."

"Same feeling..."

"..."

In the closing bonus video, Gong Chengling flicked the cigarette butt in his hand onto the table where wine was flowing. The sparks trailed through the air, landing precisely in the center of the stream of wine... In an instant, blue and red sparks burst into flame, spreading along the path of the wine to form words—outlining the words of the new album "The Lovers"...

"..."

At the same time, the camera focuses on the line of fire surrounded by blue and red flames, and the scene gradually fades into darkness, ending the sequence.

"Oh my god, it's just a trailer, but they've made it like a blockbuster?"

Hyoyeon's pupils contracted in shock, then she turned to the members with great interest and asked, "Do you think the company would make a music video like this for our OGG subunit debut?"

Are you Tarot?

Lee Soon-kyu rolled her eyes, pursed her lips, and then gestured with her chin toward Im Yoona: "What's the name of this chorus in the behind-the-scenes footage?"

"It's worth looking forward to; it actually sounds pretty good..."

Seeing the curious looks from the group, Lim Yoona chuckled and raised an eyebrow. "Soft Lips, it's one of the songs from his new album, isn't it nice?" She glanced at the short leader sitting opposite her with a hint of smugness.
"It wasn't you who sang it, so what are you bragging about?" Kim Tae-yeon retorted, huffing, "Your acting is pretty good, Yoona, you've improved a lot~"

She subtly played a dirty trick.

Lim Yoona smiled and took a sip of her coffee. "Actually..." She winked at the other girls, pretending to hesitate, and then remembered that during the filming, Gong Cheng had told her that he and Irene were only getting to know each other. "Actually..."

"It revealed some genuine emotion."

"Hehe..." Kim Taeyeon's lips twitched, then she looked at her maknae with a meaningful expression, "It's okay to show your true feelings, but listen to my advice, a boy like Tarot, if you can't handle him, he's more manipulative than you think..."

Lee Soon-kyu, Kim Hyo-yeon, and Kwon Yuri exchanged glances, and couldn't help but feel a surge of complaints in their hearts.

Yoona can't handle it, but you can? You're both seasoned foxes, why are you playing these ghost stories?

What about Taeyeon persuading Yoon, the friendship between Taeyeon and Yoon...?

Yoona nodded with a forced smile, then took a small bite of the grilled meat. She was planning to ask Gong Cheng to bring his dog along when they filmed the music video after he returned from Europe in a few days. She had seen Gong Cheng's Instagram posts before, and the dog looked quite cute.

Then, sneakily take the puppy away? And tell that younger guy to look after it for a couple of days? After all, he's so busy; the puppy will help them bond...

……

Meanwhile, the music video teased by Tarot's new album quickly went viral online, spreading from Asia to the rest of the world.

#Tarot, you're really hungry, you invited Yoona, this old woman, to film your music video#
#Waiting anxiously for Tarot's new album, my ammo is ready#
#……#
"When I hear the word (marriage), my first instinct is to think of something cold, damp, full of lies, prison, and utter darkness; but if I expand it to 'marrying Tarot,' the atmosphere immediately becomes warm, joyful, passionate, and intensely sweet."

"I can't take it anymore, ladies, Oppa sings so well, his voice is so soothing..."

"The trailer was great, but Yoona was terrible. I could tell she was practically begging to kiss her oppa!"

"Speaking of which, what exactly does the handwritten letter at the beginning mean? Is Oppa dating someone? Could he really be dating that trend-chasing pro, Im Yoona? I can accept anyone else, but not her..."

"Are you crazy? Why can everyone else be together but my Yoona isn't? They're a perfect match, okay? Can't you at least give your blessings?!"

"You son of a bitch! Your Yoona is marrying my oppa, so of course you'd give your blessings, right? Why are you forcing me to curse you, you little bastard? If you're really dating, just be happy about it, don't come out here jumping around like a jerk!"

"The idiot upstairs who's refuting me, could you please hide the posts about [Nian Gong Wen Tian] on your homepage? What kind of niche hobby is that! Go back to the sewers!"

"Could Oppa's letter be the concept for the new album, written to us?"

"Hey, did you guys notice the background image that JYP's official website updated? Sisters, don't rush to criticize JYP, remember to click on the [light up] Easter egg, it really made me cry."

"..."

……

The next day, in the early hours of the morning...

Gong Cheng lay awkwardly in the first-class seat, drowsily awakened by a clear voice.

"Brother, we've arrived in Paris..."

Chou Tzu-yu spoke in a crisp voice, her pursed lips revealing a hint of joy in her smile. She seemed happy to be going to an unfamiliar city with Gong Cheng, even though there were a few annoying third wheels around them.

But it's okay, she's been studying hard since "The Legend of Zhen Huan," and she's also been reading books on psychology.

She has already decided, and discussed it with her mother, that she might consider majoring in this area in college, for a very simple reason...

"Have some water first..."

Kim Dae-woo asked the flight attendant for a bottle of mineral water and placed it on the table in front of Gong Cheng.

Gong Cheng groggily opened his eyes, and what came into view were several pretty faces: his mother, his mother, his potential mother, his good younger sister...

He was so frightened that he wished he could close his eyes and faint.

"..."

After dawdling for a while, the group got off the plane together.

Gong Cheng handed the shoulder bag to Jin Dayu and walked towards the restroom in the terminal to wash his face. It was late at night in Paris, and the terminal was somewhat empty, but there were still quite a few pedestrians coming and going. His bodyguards and such were waiting at the entrance...

"..."

As soon as I stepped out of the terminal, I was greeted by a cacophony of fans and media outside, with a blinding barrage of flashing lights that made the night bright.

Nayeon, Sana, Minami, and Tzuyu were performing in Europe with Makoto Miyabi for the first time. Their pupils contracted as they watched the throng of fans waiting for them at the airport. Most of them were blond-haired, blue-eyed Europeans, unlike other groups that, despite performing in Europe, were mostly supported by Asians...

Their flight was not delayed, and news that Tarot was going to Paris spread quickly throughout Europe when they boarded yesterday. Now, fans who came to pick them up and media who wanted to get the latest news had crowded the streets outside the terminal.

A piercing scream and broken Chinese and Korean, "Oppa~ Saranghae~" filled my ears.

“Tarot, I missed you so much in Paris. You’ve finally set foot on this land again…”

When will the new song be released...?

"Will you go out with me, Tarot..."

"..."

The passionate and straightforward Western fans loudly proclaimed their love for the boy surrounded by the crowd, while also chanting some supportive phrases they had learned from Asia.

Lim Nayeon swallowed hard, glanced up at her male relative's tall back, and seemed to have become accustomed to this kind of scene.

Most Asians only know that "Tarot" is extremely popular worldwide, and even she, as his mother, was witnessing his terrifying popularity in Europe for the first time.

"Stand behind me, stay close, and don't run around or move around, okay?"

Before stepping out of the terminal, Gong Cheng turned back to look at his female relatives and younger sister, who were much shorter than him, and gave them a friendly reminder with a smile. He also called out to the dozen or so bodyguards around him, since there were just too many people there to pick him up.

The LVMH group's vans were still some distance from where they left the crowd, so some congestion was inevitable.

"Inside……"

Sana Minato and the others nodded and obediently responded.

"Tarot, industry insiders say Mercedes is offering you a $3500 million annual endorsement deal. What do you think...?"

Reporters and media from major French newspapers swarmed in like bees...

"Oh my god, thirty-five million US dollars?"

"Really, Oppa?"

"..."

Upon hearing the news, the fans who were there to greet him at the airport instantly went wild. The astronomical endorsement fee, for their idol to receive such a high fee, undoubtedly reflects the global influence of 'Tarot'.

Fans naturally feel a sense of pride and participation, and experience a great deal of satisfaction...

Mina and Tzuyu, who had maintained relatively calm expressions, had their pupils tremble when they heard the amount of the endorsement fee.

Earlier on the plane, I only heard Daewoo oppa mention that this guy has a high commercial value and is very powerful. He's in talks with brands like Mercedes-Benz, but they don't know the specific endorsement fees. Generally, only the brand and the person in charge of the project at the company know...

"..."

Gong Cheng smiled at the camera but didn't reveal anything more.

Many things were still unresolved... He calmly smiled as he took some envelopes handed to him by fans, and slowly followed the bodyguards into the van...

"..."

After a half-hour drive, the group arrived at the hotel, looking travel-worn.

After quickly putting their luggage away, Lin Nalian, Minato Saka, Mina, and Zhou Tzuyu shared a suite, while Gong Cheng had a separate room. He took a quick shower and changed his clothes. He originally wanted to order food, but after thinking about it, he took the elevator to the restaurant floor instead.

He then messaged Chou Tzu-yu, asking if the others wanted to come down for something to eat, since he was quite hungry after lying on the plane all day. As for the LV event, that would have to wait until tomorrow…

"Brother, the unnies and I will pack up and go downstairs. If you're hungry, you can eat first, don't wait for us~" Tzuyu sent a cheerful voice message, and the sound of running water could be heard from the other end, like someone taking a shower in a room.

After Gong Cheng ordered his food, a short while later, a petite figure stepped out of the elevator not far away. She wore a purple nightgown and disposable hotel slippers, and waddled to the chair next to him.

Song, you were absolutely right!
"Sana and the others are still taking a shower, they'll be down in a bit..." Mina explained softly, then picked up the orange juice on the table and took a sip.

"Let's eat first, and ignore them..."

Gong Cheng nodded, picked up the menu and handed it to her, then his brows furrowed with worry...

Mina seemed to see right through his worries, and after thinking for a moment, she bit her lip and asked, "Are you having some regrets?"

"what?"

Gong Cheng didn't hear clearly and asked.

"Regret coming to Paris with your two women? One wrong move and you could easily be dead without a burial place?"

Mina gave him a half-smile, then turned to the waiter and pointed to the menu she had ordered. Seeing that Gong Cheng didn't say anything, but instead smiled somewhat bitterly, she gently nudged him with her foot hidden under the table.

"Our suite is a triple room: Tzuyu has one room, Nayeon unnie has one room, and Sana-chan has one room..."

"Where do you sleep then?"

Gong Cheng frowned upon hearing this. Why couldn't they even open a bedroom when they were out on a business trip? Then he joked, "I have plenty of bedrooms, want to come?"

"You wish..." Mina blushed at his shameless words. She glared at Makoto, "I'm trying to help you, Makoto-chan. I'm not going to sleep on the sofa."

"Should I ask Brother Da Yu to book you another room?"

Gong Cheng was a little confused about what the little penguin was thinking, so he picked up his phone to get things settled as soon as possible. This company is really stingy!
"If you open it, you're finished."

"Makoto, you didn't want Nayeon unnie to sneak out to find you and Sana-chan in bed together at night, did you?"

Minami, with a slightly teasing expression, stared at Makoto Miyamoto in front of her.

She still felt soft-hearted and wanted to help him...

He was already exhausted enough, but he still had to foolishly provoke so many women, making him even more physically and mentally drained.

"How to say?"

Gong Cheng raised an eyebrow. Mina-chan's little brain is very sharp. Since she brought it up, she probably has a solution.

"I've already made arrangements with them. Today I'll squeeze in with Sana-chan, and tomorrow I'll squeeze in with Nayeon-unnie. I can only hold off one person for you each day..."

"Lest you...hehe."

Mina's usually cool face broke into a cold smile and a hint of displeasure as she said, "So you don't get caught in bed with someone else!"

"Ani, don't say such harsh things..."

Gong Cheng blushed and touched his earlobe, then quickly calmed down. He had to admit, Mina-chan was a lucky charm. He shamelessly looked at Mina and asked, "Mina-chan, can I kiss you to thank you?"

"Then can you kiss me in front of Sana-chan?"

Mina glanced at him and retorted, "What kind of skill is it to betray others?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)