The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 343 80? Kim Jisoo's Poisonous Oath!
On December 14th, after Gong Cheng and Kim Ji-soo left the Manhattan theater that evening, the film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," which premiered in France, the UK, Al Jazeera, the Philippines, and the US, received rave reviews online.

Long articles by film critics were reprinted online, undoubtedly fueled by the efforts of Sony and Marvel. The majority of positive reviews attracted more attention to this animated film, while there were also many negative comments, but they ultimately seemed to sink without a trace.

Spider-Man is very famous worldwide, and naturally has many Marvel fans and character enthusiasts. Their enthusiasm is no less than that of singers and actors' fans... Meanwhile, the online leaks of "Tarot" in the movie, including crossovers, Easter eggs, and clips of the movie's theme song, instantly propelled hashtags such as #Tarot#, #Spider-Man#, and #MovieThemeSong# to the top of trending searches in multiple countries.

#Marvel is sending a signal! Tarot may be making its full debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future!#
"It's understood that after the release of *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*, many fans noticed that Tarot not only interacted with Black Spider in the film, but also appeared in the post-credits scene with hundreds of Spider-Men, perfectly illustrating the concept of 'parallel universes.' Tarot, dressed in a striking silver-gray Spider-Man suit, stood out. Furthermore, the film mentioned the multiverse, and including Miles Morales, a total of six Spider-Men from different universes appeared. Therefore, we boldly speculate that in the next sequel, will Tarot represent our real universe, completely breaking down the dimensional barrier and landing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?"

#TTTTarot's new album "Justice," featuring the theme song from the movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," will be officially released tomorrow at midnight! Fans are thrilled! #
"This time, Tarot is using his influence, like Spider-Man, to spread and encroach on various industries. Getting back to the point, from the perspective of a Berklee College of Music... a music major, I'd like to share my thoughts on the film score that Tarot produced..."

"Teacher, has my son Yuanbao started school yet?"

"Looking forward to Yuanbao's further studies..."

"Get the hell away from here, you idiot upstairs. Who is your Yuanbao, ebex? Are you some kind of giant baby, calling him 'Bao' all the time? You went to 13 and got so many pictures of him? Going to Berkeley doesn't make you a 'student'? Our Lao Gong, a Yonsei University graduate, still sings just as well. So, what does singing ability have to do with whether you've studied or not? EXO's EXO-Ls are a bunch of amazing fans! A few years ago, they were able to get these fans into the spotlight?"

"That's right! Everyone kneel down!"

"Speaking of which, how come EXO-Ls fought so fiercely with the fans of TFBOYS back then? They weren't even as aggressive as BLACKPINK's solo fans..."

"Damn it, what's with the Dragon of the Execution Department here?!"

"...Tsk tsk."

Kim Jisoo sat in a Japanese restaurant near the hotel, scrolling through the comments on the trending topics on her screen. She couldn't help but click her tongue at the eye-catching ID in the comments section: [Tarot Club: Dragon of the Executive Department]. She looked up at Gong Cheng, who was having a late-night snack: "Can I ask you something?"

"Go ahead and tell me~"

Gong Cheng nodded, picked up a piece of sushi, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Who exactly is this 'Dragon of the Execution Department'?!"

Kim Jisoo bit her lip and asked in a muffled voice. This brainless fan was a figure that made all the big fans in the fan circle "tremble with fear". Moreover, many local artists knew this person. He would indiscriminately and indiscriminately belittle any artist except Gong Cheng in front of him!
Regardless of gender or popularity, and given that [Executive Department Dragon] has uttered many classic quotes within the industry: "Where's the most popular Nim? Can he be as popular as my Geigei?"

"What are you doing, trying to piggyback on Geigei's achievements? Even your idol wouldn't dare to inflate his own!"

"..."

The words were crude and harsh, but the opposing fans couldn't refute them.

"【The Dragon of the Execution Department】?"

Gong Cheng was somewhat surprised by the question. Wasn't that Liu Zhimin? But he couldn't say that, so he asked curiously, "What happened to her?"

"she?"

"He's a complete mad dog..."

Upon hearing Gong Cheng's meaning and seeing his expression, Kim Ji-soo guessed that he knew someone, so she couldn't help but complain, "Which celebrity in the industry doesn't know her? Everyone's afraid of being targeted by her. She's relentlessly smearing people from every angle, leaving them completely humiliated!"

"The most bizarre thing is that many anti-fans and haters of celebrities get their supplies from her and learn from her to attack our sore spots!"

"What mad dog?! You're not allowed to talk about my fans like that!" Gong Cheng retorted subconsciously, his tone somewhat displeased!

These are all displays of personal charisma!
However, Liu Zhimin knew that the guy using the pseudonym "Dragon of the Execution Department" was incredibly powerful. After all, he was a sarcastic and sharp-tongued person in private, and he couldn't even control his sharp tongue in front of him, let alone in the "lawless land" of the internet.

But I haven't paid attention to things in the fan circle for a long time, and this is the first time I've heard of it. Hagi Long has actually alarmed all the artists?
!

You're such a good fan!

Follow my example, do everything in a grand and spectacular way!
"You seem quite protective of your fans?"

Kim Jisoo rolled her eyes when she saw his displeased expression.

Just like their idol, the fans are all shameless and scoundrels...

"Yes, they are very supportive of me!"

Gong Cheng picked up the orange juice, took a sip, and smiled smugly: "The Dragon of the Execution Department? Actually, he's a bit of a blabbermouth. Maybe you'll run into him someday..." He suddenly remembered Liu Zhimin's trainee status. It would be interesting if she debuted in the future!
He had advised this guy to keep his mouth shut a lot last year and at the beginning of this year.

But Yoo Jimin couldn't control herself! He was too lazy to care anymore, and whether she could debut in the future was uncertain. Even if she did debut, the exposure of this "alias" would be both good and bad for her. Lee Soo-man from SM Entertainment probably hoped that she would debut in a way that was both controversial and popular!
With the title of "Dragon of the Executive Department," he strikes fear into the hearts of other fans and artists, but to "Akana," he's family!
#Successful fangirling, a tangible representation of her debut?#
Without even thinking, he knows exactly how SM Entertainment will market themselves, given their usual practices.

They can also ride on the support of Arcana, and have their own fan base here. The scandals under the pseudonym "Dragon of the Executive Department" are not really scandals, but rather "merits".

Gong Cheng was somewhat touched by how diligently he defended himself online.

If Hagi Dragon does debut, I wouldn't mind helping her out. She's my dearest little fan, and I spoil her a lot. I can't say anything else, but I can handle all the rumors circulating in the fandom about "Executive Department Dragon" and the potential attacks on her for "disrespecting her seniors"!

For the "Akana," you can disrespect no one else, but as long as you respect the "Tarot," that's enough...

"Pshaw, I don't want to run into her!"

Kim Jisoo shook her head, her face full of resentment!
The one who's best at making fun of herself is this guy, saying she has thick legs and isn't good enough for Gong Cheng. She doesn't even know what she did wrong. The one who's best at making fun of the Dragon of the Execution Department is Bae Joo-hyun, then it's her, and then there's Lim Yoon-ah!

All I can say is that they're brainless fans, brainless to the extreme!
"You will encounter it..."

Gong Cheng did not reveal Liu Zhimin's identity, but instead spoke with a light smile.

Thinking about it carefully, next year... in just a few months, Yeji, Ryujin, Yuna... those trainees will be debuting soon. I wonder how their preparations are going? Adding to that IZ*ONE, who have already debuted, a new generation of girl groups has been launching since this year.

As for younger trainees like Jang Won-young and Ahn Yu-jin, even if they only have a two-and-a-half-year activity period after debuting with IZ*ONE, it is estimated that all members will quickly debut again in different groups when the group disbands.

It's fair to say that the 12 members of IZ*ONE form the foundation for the next generation of girl groups...

Are you going to the music awards at the end of the month?

Kim Jisoo picked up two slices of salmon and asked curiously. After spending a few days hanging out with Gong Cheng, she had a general understanding of his schedule for the next month. The US tour ended on Christmas Day, the 25th.

He will resume his tour in Italy, England, France, and Germany next month, allowing for a short break. Perhaps it's nearing the end of the year, as she will be taking a flight from New York back to Seoul tomorrow night to prepare for various events and performances at the end of the year.

The thought that once they returned to Seoul, with Cho Mi-yeon on one side and Bae Joo-hyun on the other, there would be no chance for them to be alone together like they had been these past few days made him find himself talking more, and he even seemed a bit rambling...

"Go."

"It's just that it might not be a song battle, but a grand festival or a grand celebration. There's no need to go to all three major channels. Just take a day to show your face."

Gong Cheng thought for a moment and said, "It is, after all, the domestic market. It has indeed been gone for too long. And February is the debut project of [ITZY]. It was agreed with Park Jin-young last year when we talked about TWICE opening up their personal information that we would produce a debut song for them."

He hadn't forgotten about this. In fact, the songs had already been produced. There were two songs plus a girl group dance track. There was nothing particularly important to pay attention to. When the expected date arrived, the company would launch [ITZY] to the market.

"What about the Red and White Song Festival? There have been rumors that you refused."

"However, TWICE is really amazing. They became the first K-POP girl group to perform on the Kohaku Uta Gassen for two consecutive years..." Kim Jisoo said with emotion. Her most trusted friend's group has had a smooth career in the past two years, reaching the top in one fell swoop.

"I won't participate in the Red and White Song Festival. It's too tiring, and I don't want to run around."

……

On December 15th, the response to "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" in theaters and in the countries where it was first released grew stronger.

At noon, Tarot's fourth mini-album, *Justice*, was released on various music streaming platforms, following *Three of Swords*, *The Moon*, and *Six of Cups*.

Amidst the overwhelming public opinion, many talent agencies and their artists are reaping the benefits of riding the wave of last night's premiere of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".

The stronger the momentum and the more explosive the word-of-mouth for this film, the more comfortable it will be in terms of traffic... And the artists who chose to promote the movie theme song "Tarot" are hoping that the songs from the album "Justice" will debut at number 1 on major music streaming websites and real-time charts.

"From Miles immersing himself in his own world at home with headphones on, to walking down the street with a suitcase and backpack, his AJ shoes untied, combined with Miles's carefree stride and Tarot's vocals in 'Sunflower,' it's incredibly soothing. It feels like I'm walking the streets of New York, and I can't help but tap my foot!!!"

"I don't know why, but when I hear the song 'Sunflower,' I feel like I'm walking in Times Square, New York."

"I watched the movie twice today specifically for the song 'Sunflower.' I especially love the cyberpunk-style freedom and courage emanating from the background of the song. When I was training and sweating profusely, I opened the window and played this song. The cool breeze brushed against my body, and it felt like I had grown wings and was freely roaming the city in the early morning. Awesome, Tarot!"

"Following celebrities without following Tarot is like reading the Four Great Classical Novels without reading Dream of the Red Chamber. It shows a lack of appreciation and self-cultivation in following celebrities. They can't understand this kind of high art, nor can they grasp the profound spiritual core of Tarot. Such people are failures; their level is stuck in place, and they can only live a relatively unsuccessful life. When I play the song 'Sunflower,' my suit jacket automatically slips onto my body, my wine glass starts swaying on its own, and the vinyl record starts making a sound~"

"A 30-year-old housewife's late-night fantasy, Tarot...Fuck me~!"

"Eighteen-year-old birthday wish いはタロット様にShi えることです!"

"Let's settle this up, you Japanese netizens upstairs..."

……

The release of "Justice," combined with the current popularity of Spider-Man, has led to a surge in public opinion, trending topics, and related hashtags such as #Tarot#.

At 3 PM, SBS's Gayo Daejeon, which is nearing the end of the year, was also holding an emergency rehearsal.

The rehearsal is being held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul. This year's Gayo Daejeon will be broadcast live from this stadium to fans and audiences. All told, there are less than two weeks left until the opening of the Gayo Daejeon...

The schedules of the various groups are also difficult to coordinate, and they are all squeezing their time to get here.

At the plaza in front of the Gocheok Sky Dome, SBS TV staff were coming and going, while vans drove into the cordon and got out of the cars to enter the venue amidst the long lenses and cameras of countless fans waiting on their way to work.

"TWICE!"

"BLACKPINK!"

EXO!

“WANNA ONE!”

Red Velvet!

Amidst heart-wrenching cheers, members of popular groups got out of their cars, some smiling and greeting fans for a brief interaction, while others walked into the venue without even looking up.

Bae Joo-hyun stepped out of the car in a black coat, her long, dark brown hair flowing gracefully across her face in the winter wind. She calmly faced the blinding flashes of the cameras with the other members, managing her facial expressions, then gave a brief greeting to the fans before preparing to enter the venue.

But just as he turned around, a small group of fans outside the cordon cheered excitedly!
"Miyeon-na~!"

"(G)I-DLE!!"

Bae Joo-hyun froze in her tracks, smoothing a strand of hair behind her ear. Her bright eyes and white teeth framed her face as she glanced at the six members of (G)I-DLE who had just stopped and stepped out of the car. Jo Mi-yeon was at the front, her long chestnut-yellow hair softly draped over her shoulders in a long down jacket, wearing loose blue jeans and boots, waving gently to the fans who were cheering for her.

But when she turned her head and caught sight of Bae Joo-hyun standing not far away, Zhao Mi-yeon's face stiffened, but she still managed to keep her expression under control while continuing to shower the fans with food.

"The woman most envied by the Great Cold Netherworld!"

Some fans shouted excitedly, but to Bae Joo-hyun, that nickname sounded very harsh.

Kang Seulgi chuckled awkwardly and patted her unnie's shoulder, "Shall we go inside first, unnie?"

"Yeah, it's freezing!" Kim Ye-rin stamped her little feet and whispered a reminder.

"No rush... Didn't we run into some juniors?" Bae Joo-hyun said softly, her eyes darting playfully towards Jo Mi-yeon, who was avoiding her gaze. "Shouldn't they at least come and pay their respects?"

After a simple meal, Song Yuqi and Tian Xiaojuan prepared to enter the venue to begin rehearsals.

The groups and members who came to rehearse today are not the least famous, but they are certainly not the most famous either. Just the list of participants provided by SBS includes nearly twenty groups of all sizes, not to mention some solo singers.

However, considering the market for live streaming, the TV station, as in previous years, held a medley of performances on various stages. This means that some groups that are not very well-known but not as popular as their seniors can only get the chance to perform in a medley of performances by several groups.

That's just how the entertainment industry is—a ruthless pursuit of fame and fortune!

If you're not popular, nobody will pay attention to you. But everything is subject to comparison. Many entertainment companies and groups are scrambling to get involved in the music competition. A certain "brother-in-law" is wavering, depending on his mood. But according to people inside the TV station, if the "brother-in-law" comes, the music competition is even willing to accommodate his schedule and postpone it by one or two days.

The live broadcast dates for the music shows on the three major broadcasting networks, KBS, SBS, and MBC, vary each year, but they are all scheduled before the New Year's Eve countdown, with the latest being the end of the month on the 31st...

"Let's go, unnie?"

Song Yuqi tugged at Zhao Meiyan, who was still spilling food. When did this girl become so fond of her fans?!
Although Fan Sa is usually very dedicated, we have work to do today. The agent next to him was anxiously giving him meaningful glances, afraid that being late would offend the TV station.

(G)I-DLE has had a very successful six months since their debut. With the success of "LATATA" and "HANN", they won the "Newcomer Award" (singer category) at the Asia Star Awards, the "Best of Next" award at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards, the "Best New Female Artist" award at the Peninsula Elf Music Awards, the "New Female Artist" award at the Peninsula Melon Music Awards, and the "New Female Artist" award at the Peninsula Pop Music Awards. They were also nominated for the "Best Peninsula Artist" award at the MTV Europe Music Awards and the "Artist of the Year" award at the Peninsula Elf Music Awards. It can be said to be a fruitful year.

Therefore, they also had their own stage opportunity on the Gayo Daejeon stage...

"Alas!"

Zhao Meiyan took a deep breath and secretly glanced at Ryderbe and the others who were still standing in front of the venue not far away.

Sister Pei, I'm not even going to hold it against you anymore, what are you trying to do?!

She walked behind Tian Xiaojuan with some trepidation. She knew without a doubt that this woman was going to make things difficult for her. But then she glanced at the many fans and staff around her and breathed a sigh of relief. She figured that Tian Xiaojuan wouldn't dare to go too far!

"Annyeonghaseyo~ Senior..."

"we are……"

Led by Jeon So-yeon, the six members of (G)I-DLE bowed respectfully to Ryderbabe and the others. The fans and media around them watched with normal expressions. In their home country, the strict and even abnormal senior-junior system made them feel that this was how it should be.

Zhao Meiyan bowed so perfectly, as if afraid that Bae Joo-hyun would find fault with her!
If you're labeled as disrespectful to your seniors, it's safe to say your future is largely ruined...

"Ah."

Bae Joo-hyun chuckled and nodded, feeling extremely pleased as she watched Jo Mi-yeon's terrified gaze.
She never intended to punish Zhao Meiyan in front of so many fans and outsiders. Although this junior made her very unhappy, she couldn't bring herself to ruin someone else's career, especially since it could also ruin her own.

I'll deal with you slowly!
"..."

"Saranghae!"

DiCaprio stepped out of the van his junior had discarded, a Maybach S480, dressed in a black tuxedo and sporting a punk hairstyle. He was interacting with fans at the scene, and seeing that there were Chinese fans, he couldn't help but proudly show off the Chinese he had just learned!

"I love you girls~!"

"Crabs are worth their weight in red!"

In another van following Park Jin-young, among the GOT7 members, Jackson Wang gave an embarrassed, dry laugh. Today's rehearsal was attended by representatives from all three major entertainment companies, as well as some groups that had dropped out of smaller agencies.

WINNER, apink, ikon, NCT, SEVENTEEN, MAMAMOO, GFRIEND.

The fans outside the cordon also responded to Park Jin-young's enthusiastic cheers in a very respectful manner!

Although they aren't the least famous stars, they really find it hard to muster any enthusiasm when facing Park Jin-young...

But when Park Jin-young appeared, the staff on site suddenly picked up their phones excitedly and reported to the senior management of the TV station: "President Park is here!"

It wasn't that their TV station particularly wanted Park Jin-young to participate in the Gayo Daejeon, but rather that the TV station and JYP had made an agreement beforehand. With all the performers already booked, there was simply no stage available at the Peninsula DiCaprio, but if "Tarot" participated in the Gayo Daejeon!
Well, let's say another way...

JY.park's sudden appearance means that "Tarot" will be participating in the Gayo Daejeon.
"Jackson!"

Just as GOT7 members were walking into the stadium with Park Jin-young, a shout suddenly came from behind Jackson Wang. He turned around and saw that it was Park Jae-beom, the mainstay of their "GOT7" group. Standing next to him was Lim Young-woong, who had started to sweep the middle-aged and elderly track!
As a highly anticipated stage at the end of the year, Bombardment Meteor was also among the invited groups.

Jackson Wang went over to say hello, and in the group chat of the "Cannon Team" on his phone, it seemed that apart from the maknae, the second and third cannons had already entered the venue and were staying in the lounge.

"..."

……

In the backstage lobby of the Gocheok Sky Dome, warm yellow ceiling lights cast a soft glow, and the air was filled with the aroma of coffee and a faint scent of perfume. Dozens of artists stood in twos and threes, greeting familiar friends. Some leaned against the dressing room door, chatting about their new singles, while others quietly went over the script. Rehearsals hadn't started yet, and the entire lobby exuded a relaxed atmosphere before the busy rehearsals began.

Just after Lim Nayeon finished greeting some seniors, she turned around and caught a glimpse of the BLACKPINK members not far away. Jennie Kim was wearing a black cropped jacket and jeans, and was looking at her phone with Rosé and Lisa.

Her eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over, patting Jennie's arm familiarly. Her gaze swept over the three of them, but she didn't see any familiar figures. She tilted her head and asked, "Where's Jisoo?" Her tone was a little puzzled, curious about her dear old friend!
Why are we missing one player?

Jennie looked up at his words, a smile playing on her lips. Her solo comeback last month had been incredibly successful, winning several music show awards, and she was in a great mood. Even her eyes shone brighter: "In New York."

She swiped her phone screen with her fingertip, her tone relaxed, "I was shooting for a magazine a couple of days ago, and I took a two-day break. But I bought a plane ticket for today, so I'm probably still on the plane right now and won't make it to this morning's rehearsal."

As for what Kim Jisoo did specifically in the United States, the other party didn't elaborate, and she didn't ask further, simply considering it a relaxing trip after finishing her work. Anyway, they were already used to this rhythm. There were several more rehearsals the day after tomorrow and the day after that, and many group members were busy with their schedules, so missing one occasionally wouldn't be a big deal; they could just make up for it later.

TWICE and BLACKPINK were already familiar acquaintances in the industry. After a few words, Momo Hirai and Sana Minatozaki joined in the conversation, chatting about everything from their stage outfits to their recent variety shows. Laughter soon filled the corner, creating a lively little scene backstage.

Meanwhile, the six members of (G)I-DLE, who had just pushed open the glass door and entered, were nervously bowing and greeting each of their seniors as they passed by. Zhao Meiyan walked in the middle, her sweet voice saying "Hello, seniors," her bow perfectly balanced, but her gaze couldn't help but stealthily sweep around until it landed on TWICE not far away. Her steps faltered, and her pupils instantly contracted. The nine members of TWICE stood together, their heights varying, yet they inexplicably exuded a unified aura. Someone looked over first, and then, nine pairs of eyes simultaneously fell upon her, the pressure palpable the moment they met!
Zhao Meiyan gritted her teeth, composed herself, and saw Lim Nayeon at the front of the line grinning with her signature rabbit teeth. She had a smile on her face, but it looked a bit forced. She was chewing gum, her cheeks were slightly puffed out, and her eyes swept over with a nonchalant sharpness... a perfect "bully face"!
Standing next to me was Chou Tzu-yu, who stood out from the crowd with her height. She was smiling in my direction, her eyes crinkling at the corners, looking a bit silly and innocent, as if she had no particular thoughts.

Zhao Meiyan felt as if the sky had fallen!
Especially Chou Tzu-yu, that feigned naivety with a smile that was actually incredibly shrewd! She quickly scanned the faces of the other TWICE members, her heart sinking again. Minatozaki Sana crossed her arms, her brows slightly furrowed, her expression indifferent; Son Chaeyoung leaned against the wall, a hint of disdain in her eyes; Hirai Momo grinned, a defiant look on her face, but she seemed rather dazed…

Why do they all look so unfriendly?
Did Nayeon and Tzuyu deliberately scoff at themselves in front of their fellow members...?

"..."

Lim Nayeon glanced sideways at Zhao Meiyan, and soon a large group of people rushed into her line of sight. It was the limited-time new girl group [IZ*ONE], which debuted at the end of October. The 12 members were extremely nervous and stood on the wall of the corridor with restrained expressions, greeting each person and bowing to them.

Of everyone present, they were the last to debut.

“Miyeon-senpai…we are IZ*ONE…”

Kwon Eunbi led the way, and all 12 people bowed in unison.

(G)I-DLE had a rare good time, but Zhao Meiyan had no time to think about it. Her eyes darted to Ryder and the others sitting on the sofa not far away, and then to TWICE not far away. She suddenly felt uneasy.

After dealing with IZ*ONE, they still had to bite the bullet and greet TWICE.

The other (G)I-DLE members also looked somewhat embarrassed after seeing the expressions on the faces of the nine TWICE members. After all, the memory of their unnies clashing with these senior artists at that "brother-in-law's" concert was still vivid in their minds... It was clear that the grudges had already run deep.

Also, Jennie and Lisa from BLACKPINK, and Rosé, said some very unpleasant things at the time. The only one who wasn't there was Jisoo, a senior who had some interaction with her unnies...

“Anninghasayyo, we are…”

Before (G)I-DLE could finish reciting their slogan, Kim Da-hyun turned her head in surprise to look at her older sister's smug expression and voice—Lim Na-yeon grinned with her rabbit teeth, chewing gum, and casually rolled her eyes: "You're the woman the nation envies the most?"

Her voice wasn't loud, and the lounge was crowded and noisy. They were surrounded only by Ryder Baby, BLACKPINK, and IZ*ONE who were just about to come over to say hello. As for the other groups, they couldn't hear what she was saying at all.

After all, greeting someone and bowing are perfectly normal things in their eyes...

"...We are (G)I-DLE..."

With their heads down, the faces of the (G)I-DLE members instantly turned ugly, and Zhao Meiyan's face turned red with embarrassment and anger. Her manicured fingers clenched tightly into her palms, but the six of them still had to announce their group name, only their momentum and voices were weaker and hoarse.

What a strong attack power!

Mina secretly clicked her tongue as she glanced at her boss's expression. Her indifferent eyes and brows as she chewed gum exuded disdain and contempt, her naked aggression fully unleashed!

For a moment, she felt that this outspoken and passionate older sister seemed even more terrifying than her fellow villager, "Silly Dog"!
I feel like I'm going to kill myself!

The Red Velvet members and BLACKPINK members, who were sitting down, were already used to this. A similar scene had happened a while ago backstage at the "Tarot" concert when these groups got together.

A soft chuckle came from the sofa next to me, tinged with a casual mockery.

Bae Joo-hyun raised her hand to cover her mouth, her long hair falling over her shoulders, her fingertips still stained with freshly applied lipstick, but she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes as she glanced at Jo Mi-yeon, who was still bowing.

The laughter sounded as sharp as a needle to Zhao Meiyan's ears.

Zhao Meiyan remained bowing, her back ramrod straight. Her chestnut-brown hair fell down, covering most of her face, but it couldn't hide the resentment in her eyes. She didn't dare to look up, she didn't dare to look at the smug gazes of the nine TWICE members in front of her, or at Bae Joo-hyun, who was watching the show with a sarcastic smile!
Behind the six members of (G)I-DLE, the twelve members of IZ*ONE were huddled up, watching the scene unfold with trepidation.

Right now, on these sofas, the top girl groups TWICE, BLACKPINK, and Ryder Baby, who are incredibly resilient, can be considered the pinnacle of K-pop girl groups... But almost all three groups are targeting (G)I-DLE, who debuted only four or five months earlier than them...

This scene made Kwon Eunbi, Ahn Yoojin, Kim Minju, Kang Hye-won and their group tremble with fear.

There are plenty of cases in the industry where senior figures bully juniors... especially Kwon Eunbi. Her gaze couldn't help but drift towards Bae Joo-hyun on the sofa. When she participated in "PD48," many fans said that her face resembled this senior, and her agency even used this as a small marketing opportunity.

Could Bae Joo-hyun's current indifferent yet smiling demeanor upset her and make her feel uneasy? The more she thought about it, the more panicked she became, and she even held her breath a little lighter.

Kim Minju was equally anxious. People in the industry always said she had a "Tzuyu-like" look, somewhat resembling Chou Tzuyu, and she had secretly compared photos with her. At this moment, she secretly glanced up and quickly looked at Chou Tzuyu standing in the TWICE group. The other girl was standing next to Lim Nayeon, with a slight smile on her lips and gentle eyes. She looked much more approachable than she had imagined. But thinking of Cho Miyeon's situation, she quickly lowered her head again, her heart pounding.

"..."

Finally, when the (G)I-DLE members straightened up, Kwon Eunbi didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest and immediately led the IZ*ONE members forward, her steps a little hurried.

"Annyeonghaseyo, we are IZONE!" Her voice was clear and bright, with just the right amount of respect. When she bent over, her back was bent perfectly. Although Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yoojin behind her were tall, they obediently bent over as well and loudly announced their group name, their voices revealing a hint of barely suppressed nervousness.

The others on the sofa then looked away, their indifference vanishing instantly, replaced by gentle smiles.

“Annyeonghaseyo…” Lim Nayeon spoke first, her voice soft, and she waved gently at them… Kim Jennie nodded as well, her smile becoming more genuine. Bae Joo-hyun didn’t speak, but she nodded slightly, her expression softening considerably.

The starkly different attitudes, observed by the IZ*ONE members, made them secretly breathe a sigh of relief…

Meanwhile, the six members of (G)I-DLE standing to the side felt frustrated and embarrassed. This was blatant targeting and harassment!

Zhao Meiyan wrinkled her small nose and stared at the group of people who were chatting and laughing.
I will endure!

However, she still wanted to get revenge! And she preferred to do it on the spot!

Whether it's Bae Joo-hyun, Lim Na-yeon, or Chou Tzu-yu, you all just wait and see, I'm going to be beautiful...

After making up her mind, Zhao Meiyan remained silent and sat on the sofa with the other members with a blank expression. All six of them looked rather unpleasant to varying degrees, and they would occasionally steal glances at the senior members!
"Where's the maknae? When are you coming back from America?"

The door to the lounge was pushed open, and Park Jae-beom's laughter rang out, instantly attracting the attention of all the artists present. Park Jin-young was also chatting with this former artist under the company.

Lin Yingxiong chatted with Jackson Wang about their recent work schedules, asking, "When can the seven of us get together? How about Lay? Is he doing well in China?"

“Lay hyung? He came back to Seoul with me, probably hanging out with XO.” Jackson Wang replied.

"Bombardment Meteor-senpai!"

"..." The celebrities present quickly stood up and bowed to greet Park Jae-beom and Park Jin-young, who were the "gun crew"!

In a private room in a lounge not far away, Park Chanyeol and Oh Sehun, Zhang Yixing came out after hearing the sound and walked over with a smile!

He barely paid attention to the greetings from other artists.

The six people greeted Park Jin-young and then turned to walk into the "Bombardment Meteor" lounge...

"Aigoo! The artillery regiment was just missing Tarot, and now everyone's here!"

"Is this the oppressive feeling of a thick fog? A few people standing there, my goodness..."

Will Tarot be at this year's Gayo Daejeon?

As soon as the "Pao Tuan" members entered the dressing room, the other artists present began to whisper among themselves, and many eyes turned to their dressing room with envy, jealousy, and hatred in their eyes.

After greeting PDnim, the nine members of TWICE returned to their private box and did not linger in the lobby any longer.

The director in charge of the Gayo Daejeon immediately ran over to Park Jin-young, "President Park, Tarot... him?"

There was a hint of nervousness in his voice...

"Tarot will return to Seoul on the 26th, the day after Christmas ends."

Park Jin-young said with a smile, "As for MBC and KBS, he won't be going. According to him, he will come to the live broadcast on the 26th when he lands in Seoul."

"But as for rehearsals..."

The director was reassured and immediately smiled, saying, "SBS has absolute faith in Tarot's professionalism and skills! Just send us the song for the performance. He'll be the grand finale, and he'll sing it as soon as he gets on stage, a solo performance! No rehearsal needed!"

Listening to his series of assurances, the 12 members of IZ*ONE standing to the side had their hearts in their throats, but when they heard that their representative was coming to participate in the Gayo Daejeon, they couldn't help but get excited.

Zhang Yuanying blinked and couldn't help but clench her fist!
Oppa, I finally ran into you at the event... I haven't smelled your scent in so long.

Miyawaki Sakura really wanted to hear that teacher call her "Sakura" again!

Jiang Huiyuan's eyes widened in surprise!

Finally, we'll meet again, Mo, CEO... She missed that night, which felt like something out of a Korean drama. But her youngest member really liked the jacket the CEO left behind and had secretly smelled it...

The other members also couldn't hide their excitement and exhilaration. The name "Tarot" is not only famous worldwide, but also a legend in the local music scene!
During the first half of the year's recording, no matter how busy or tired the representative was, the first thing she did upon returning to Seoul was to go to the recording studio to supervise and encourage their practice.

They achieved their dream of debuting, only to find that the representative had flashed by like a shooting star, disappearing from their minds. After leaving the show, it was extremely difficult to see the representative again.

"Can our TV station arrange pre-launch promotion and publicity?" the director asked Park Jin-young for his opinion.

Park Jin-young thought for a moment and said, "You guys handle the publicity. He'll be there on time."

"However, what I'm more concerned about now is my stage order?" He squinted and looked at the director in charge of rehearsals with a smile. "I invited this for my beloved junior brother, so where is the stage you're giving me?"

……

John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in Queens, New York.

In a Mercedes-Benz parked in front of the terminal, Kim Ji-soo, sitting in the passenger seat, reluctantly put on her sunglasses, preparing to enter the airport, leave New York, and return to Seoul.

"Unfortunately, I'll be spending Christmas alone in America~"

Gong Cheng sat in the driver's seat and glanced at Kim Jisoo, who was wearing a brown coat and a purple turtleneck sweater underneath, looking very warm. Her pretty face was mostly covered by sunglasses, and snow was falling outside the car window behind her.

"...It's such a pity, such a pity I can't keep an eye on you anymore!"

Jisoo smiled slightly and said softly. The boy next to her received hundreds of private messages on Instagram almost every day, filled with photos of his hot body; it looked like a selection process for a royal concubine.

Taking off her sunglasses, she turned her head, her clear eyes gazing intently at Gong Cheng's smiling face: "Don't be so indulgent anymore..."

Where did I indulge myself?

Gong Cheng gave her a strange look. Kim Jisoo! What am I really to you?!
However, seeing Jisoo's serious little face, he still waved his hand impatiently, "Arasso! I'll change!"

See you in Seoul!

"See you in Seoul!" Kim Jisoo hesitated before finally replying. She had just opened the car door halfway when the cold wind, carrying the chill of the New York streets, rushed in, causing the wisps of hair on her forehead to sway gently. A feeling of heaviness and bitterness settled in her heart, and she couldn't quite tell whether it was reluctance to part or something else entirely.

The next second, Gong Cheng, who was in the driver's seat, suddenly leaned over and placed his hand on her shoulder. Before Kim Ji-soo could react, his face was already close, and the tip of his nose touched her skin.

Kim Jisoo's eyes trembled as she lowered her eyelids to look at his handsome face, which showed a hint of fatigue and urgency.

Warm breaths mingled on their cheeks as their noses met. Gong Cheng leaned in and kissed them, not just a fleeting touch. The cool breeze brushed against their hair. Suddenly, Gong Cheng slammed the car door shut with a loud bang.

The brief chill that had just crept into the carriage was instantly dispelled by the burning heat of their lips and tongues. Gong Cheng gently brushed against her moist lips... Kim Ji-soo's eyes widened suddenly, her whole body trembled with tension, her eyelashes fluttered nervously, and her handbag fell to the floor mat with a "thud." Her thin back pressed against the car door, and in front of her was his warm body close to her. Their breaths seemed to intertwine.

"..."

Only when Kim Jisoo's lips were slightly numb from the kiss did Gong Cheng pull back half an inch, his forehead pressed against hers, his voice low and husky as he chuckled: "One last indulgence!"

"The kissing techniques I taught Noona three years ago have gotten rusty! You've regressed!"

Jisoo's cheeks flushed instantly, even the tips of her ears turned red. She slowly straightened the hem of her sweater that had been rolled up, and said relentlessly, "In 15 you taught me how to play LoL, and then you ran away and I played alone! When you taught me how to kiss, I ran away after that. Who was I supposed to kiss? It's no wonder I'm so awkward!"

"...So it seems we'll have to kiss more often from now on? I saw a very interesting theory: people who kiss frequently start to look more and more alike." Gong Cheng said shamelessly, a slight smile playing on his lips, and then added!

"If Joohyun is the number one beauty of the fourth generation, then let's kiss more. Jisoo, who knows, it won't be long before you become the number one beauty of the fourth generation!"

"Hehe, that's because every girl you kiss is beautiful!" Kim Jisoo didn't believe his explanation, and then couldn't help but look at him tentatively and ask, "Will you break up with Miyeon?"

She didn't even resist! The meaning is self-evident, isn't it?
If you don't break up with me, will you stay with me, your unrequited love?

"of course not."

Gong Cheng glanced at Kim Jisoo with a puzzled look, then brought up Kim Jisoo's stiff, soul-searching question: "Then what were we just now?"

"The same as three years ago?"

Gong Cheng cautiously stepped back to the driver's seat, glancing at him tentatively as well. Then, a slap landed on his face. "Aigoo! How many times have I told you not to hit me in the face!" he said, grabbing Kim Jisoo's wrist with one hand and smiling wryly. "If you're going to do this, I don't think I can accept you for the time being, Jisoo!"

"Do I fucking need you to accept me?"

Kim Ji-soo's angry eyes and brows completely destroyed her previous good mood and sweetness! She yanked open the car door, grabbed her handbag from the floor mat, stood in the wind and snow outside, and bent down to yell at Gong Cheng inside the car, "A leopard can't change its spots!"

"Keep playing around, Gong Cheng. Sooner or later, you'll die a horrible death out there..."

After saying that, she stormed to the trunk, took out her luggage, and prepared to return to Seoul!
Damn it! This brat, he's going to go back and find a coach to learn Muay Thai. If Kim Ji-soo doesn't beat this brat to death, she's not Kim!

"Hey! Jisoo! You forgot your things!"

Gong Cheng rolled down the car window, picked up the clown doll that Kim Ji-soo had left behind from the passenger seat, and called out to her stubborn back. Immediately afterward, Kim Ji-soo wrinkled her nose, turned back with a cold face, and snatched the fat and ugly clown doll from his hand.

"You little bastard, you just wait and see. Even if I ever befriend you again, I'll still be your friend!"

With gritted teeth and red eyes, Kim Jisoo raised the "clown" doll in her hand, swearing furiously, uttering a few harsh words, and walked away without looking back...

"Why are you like this? Even if you're a clown, I'll still like you!"

Gong Cheng yelled at her retreating figure, then smiled, rolled up the car window, and picked up his phone to send Kim Ji-soo a text message: "Call me when you get to Seoul." Then, he stepped on the gas and drove back to Manhattan.

He still has to pack his bags; he's heading to Boston tonight for a concert at Fenway Park…

"..."

……

"Next stage, (G)I-DLE is ready for rehearsal."

Inside the Gocheok Sky Dome, the director called out in the lobby, and Zhao Meiyan and the others quickly got up and followed the staff to the stage to rehearse their positions. They also needed to pay attention to some things and ways of appearing on stage.

As an entertainer, you need to know in advance the location of the live broadcast cameras, and...

Among the Ryder Baby members who had just finished rehearsing, Bae Joo-hyun curiously glanced at (G)I-DLE's figures heading to rehearsal, and for a moment, the corners of her mouth curled up as she followed them.

During rehearsals, there are dedicated stage coaches watching from the audience. In addition to guiding the artists on their positioning, entrance methods, and order, they also occasionally point out the shortcomings of the artists' stage performances. After all, the Gayo Daejeon is a very important year-end program in the local area, and it is broadcast live, so there is no room for mistakes!
Television staff, directors, and the like are generally quite strict.

"..."

Bae Joo-hyun grabbed a cup of coffee, walked over, and greeted the stage manager with a smile, "Unnie, why don't you take a break for a bit? I'll keep an eye on things for a while."

"Besides, looking at the stage skills and experience of the younger generation, I, as a senior, can better point out their shortcomings, right?" She greeted the stage teacher in front of her with a smile and expressed her thoughts.

Zhao Meiyan, you'd better pray you don't make a mistake!

"Irene?"

The stage manager was a short-haired woman in her thirties with a neat hairstyle. As a TV station employee, she often dealt with idols and was naturally familiar with Bae Joo-hyun. She took the coffee, smiled, and nodded without much thought, saying, "Then you keep an eye on things? I'm going to the restroom..."

"(G)I-DLE's entrance was relatively simple. They entered on a rising platform and then descended on another rising platform. There's not much to pay attention to in that respect. The main thing to focus on is their stage movement."

After briefly explaining the job duties and points to note, the woman left with a smile.

Bae Joo-hyun greeted the other staff members nearby with a smile in her eyes, then sat down in a chair, crossed her legs, and waited arrogantly for the six members of (G)I-DLE who were about to come up from the lift platform!
A little while later, Kang Seulgi also ran over and sat next to her unnie to cheer her on!

"..."

……

Meanwhile, at the platform below the stage, Zhao Meiyan breathed a sigh of relief. It was finally their turn to rehearse!
As soon as rehearsals are over, they plan to go straight back to the company and refuse to put up with this anymore! She's already figured out how to get revenge on Lim Nayeon and Bae Joo-hyun!

hum!

Smoothing her chestnut-yellow hair behind her ear, Zhao Meiyan felt much better. Little Bae Joo-hyun, trying to intimidate me with your seniority? No way!
But then, remembering her plan, she suddenly felt a little sorry for Jisoo unnie...

Mia nea! Unnie!
Friends are meant to be sincere with each other!
Mia nea... Oppa!

If you can't make the decision, I'll make it for you!
(End of this chapter)