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Chapter 381 A Superstar's Solo Debut, Yoona in Her Thirties
"..."

At the dinner table, several of ITZY's former inmates were chatting with Kang Hye-won and Jang Won-young about news since their debut, engaging in mutual flattery.

But the four members of SM Entertainment, sitting to the side, felt a deep sense of malice and couldn't get a word in edgewise. Yoo Jimin felt somewhat "excluded"...

Gong Cheng sat facing the group of fifth-generation girls, making casual conversation while his eyes were fixed on his phone screen. He was having a close text conversation with his new lover, Mina: "You're such a clingy person, even though we just broke up this morning?"

【Xianle Nan】: "I miss you. It always feels so unreal when we're together, Makoto... (heart emoji)"

……

TWICE is currently filming an advertisement for their group's brand ambassador at a filming location in Gangnam.

Mina sat in the lounge, her usual gaming console still tucked in her bag, untouched all day. Her delicate features smiled as she watched the messages on Kakao, carefully crafting her replies.

【Makoto】: "I play for realism!"

"~~Makoto, I seriously suspect you're the kind of person who'd die if you didn't cheat (eye roll)" Mina warned him cautiously and subtly, but then, remembering Makoto's illness, she carefully typed on the keyboard: "Makoto, we're having a concert at the Neon Dome at the end of the month. Why don't you come to Tokyo then? Don't you want to relax? I can take you to see a doctor."

After sending the message, she felt somewhat worried.

When I talked to Makoto about this this morning, Mina never expected that Makoto would agree so readily.

Originally, she thought that Gong Cheng would be very resistant to this kind of thing...

【Makoto】: "OK".

After chatting for a bit, Mina glanced at the other members around her. They had just come out of the dressing room and were preparing to continue filming the advertisement. To elaborate, after the release of their second Japanese and Korean bilingual album, "#TWICE 2," this month, they also set a record of surpassing 500 million copies in total album sales in just 1235 days since their debut.

But if you look at it from a slightly different perspective, Mina sometimes finds the reports on total album sales rather ridiculous.

They worked so hard, and after four years since their debut, their total album sales barely exceeded five million copies. Meanwhile, since 2017, every album released by Cheng Jiang has sold no less than five million copies.

Mina put her phone in her bag, stood up gracefully, and exchanged glances with Sana Minatozaki and Momo Hirai without saying a word.

She's not afraid of getting beaten up anymore, because she's gotten used to it.

In addition, perhaps because she was beaten every day, Mina always felt that these "rude women" were not very motivated when they beat her.

In short, everything is moving in a positive direction...

"Hiss~" Mina had only taken two steps when she couldn't help but frown slightly, her legs trembling a little.

Side effects and mobility issues associated with wine bottles.

As Son Chaeyoung passed by her, she saw Mina's appearance, snorted and pouted, then whispered in her ear, "You're really fragile..."

……

After booking a flight to Tokyo at the end of the month, Gong Cheng put down his phone, feeling a pang of regret that plans often go awry.

Originally, he wanted to go back to China first, visit the famous rivers and mountains, and relax, but Mina's suggestion forced him to change his plans.

She lifted her eyelids and looked at the fifth-generation girls chatting happily as they picked up food.

Even the four members of SM Entertainment quickly integrated into the group and forgot about the previous little incident.

However, Liu Zhimin, besides being a talkative person, is also quite a braggart...

She was enjoying Hwang Yeji's cheerful compliments: "Jimin is really pretty, her debut is only a matter of time, and your SM girl groups are all very strong."

The young man sincerely said that even though the current top girl group is JYP's flagship girl group.

However, in SM's history, Girls' Generation, f(x), and Ryderby were all very strong girl groups...

The advantage of working for a large company is that you get extraordinary attention right from the start.

Therefore, Hwang Yeji increasingly felt that as long as the four SM trainees in front of him could debut, their future prospects were still very good.

Liu Zhimin blinked at Huang Lizhi's sincere eyes, feeling a little flattered, but still humbly waved her hand with a mangosteen: "Ani, although it's only a matter of time before we debut, we haven't debuted yet, so it's a bit premature to say that we're very strong."

Gong Cheng glanced at her in surprise.

When has the Dragon of the Executive Department ever been so humble?
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhang Yuanying elegantly wiped her mouth with a napkin. Her youthful face pursed slightly, and she grinned, saying, "Unnie, you should be more confident! Your looks are really amazing~"

Upon hearing the praise, Liu Zhimin looked at Zhang Yuanying with a look of utter disbelief. This green tea woman actually acknowledged her?

It's just a show...

In front of Oppa.

But Jang Wonyoung grinned, showing her white teeth, and continued, "With such amazing looks, even if you don't debut, you could still be an internet celebrity. You have the perfect internet celebrity face."

"You're the one with the 'internet celebrity face'!" Liu Zhimin almost spat out her water from being choked, and she retorted unhappily.

"Internet celebrity face" is not a compliment.

For celebrities, they either need to be beautiful or have distinctive features. Take Hwang Yeji of ITZY for example; her face is very distinctive. But what's with that "internet celebrity face"? Is it a snake-like face, a surgically enhanced face? Or is she subtly criticizing herself for having minor cosmetic procedures?
Gong Cheng ignored this and treated it as a minor skirmish.

Instead, she turned her head to look at the "first-class innocence" beside her, took off her black blazer, and Jiang Huiyuan's long curly hair hung down on the olive green and green mesh tank top on her left chest. Under her black short skirt, her fair and tender thighs were firm and round: "Why are you peeking at me, first-class innocence?"

"No peeking, representative."

Hearing this, Jiang Huiyuan didn't blush. Instead, she smiled and raised the corners of her rose-red lips. Her nearsighted eyes brightened and gleamed when she was in close contact with Gong Cheng.

I was clearly watching it openly and honestly~
Gong Cheng blinked. He was indeed incredibly pure. He put down his chopsticks, picked up a tissue to wipe his mouth, and casually asked, "After debuting with IZ*ONE, are you getting used to it?"

This question isn't unfounded, but Kang Hye-won's singing and dancing skills are somewhat out of place compared to the other members. However, she's very pretty, and with the popularity she gained from "Produce 48" and the comedic moments she's had since her debut, her popularity in the group isn't high, but it's not low either. She's not considered a "couch potato."

"Actually, I was a bit lost when I first debuted, representative." Jiang Huiyuan also put down her chopsticks and earnestly told the teacher about her mental journey after debuting. "Because I really didn't expect to be able to debut, I was a bit at a loss at the beginning."

As she chatted and laughed with Gong Cheng, the others at the table listened intently.

Even the feud between "May Day Mouth" and "May Day Tea" has temporarily come to an end.

Shin Yuna cast a clear, naive glance at her and couldn't help but say, "Hye-won unnie hasn't had many parts in her songs since her debut, has she..."

"...Hehe." Jiang Huiyuan chuckled awkwardly, but still nodded, saying with great tact, "There are many members in the group who are more talented than me, so the distribution of parts is natural..."

After listening to her story, Gong Cheng smiled, picked up his orange juice, and took a sip: "It's pretty good. Isn't paddling a good thing?"

Jiang Huiyuan's part wasn't exactly small, it was pitifully small. However, in his opinion, the management company's approach was correct. Firstly, his singing and dancing skills weren't up to par, so giving him too many parts would only expose his weaknesses. Moreover, with a group of 12 members and a song lasting just over three minutes, the number of parts meant that each person wouldn't get many parts in the first place.

We three, Sehun and Yoona, didn't we all go through the same thing?
Ultimately, having fewer parts can be seen as a form of protection for members who are not qualified in terms of basic skills.

“Oppa, if this gets out, people will criticize you…” Zhang Yuanying looked helplessly at Gong Cheng and reminded him. When she met his gaze, she glanced meaningfully at Liu Zhimin and Jin Minzheng not far away, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Yoo Jimin and Kim Minjun stared wide-eyed, pointing at themselves and asking, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Am I the kind of person who talks a lot?

Zhang Yuanying shook her head and pouted in a mean way: "Who says it isn't? Hmm~"

Seeing her dramatic pose, Liu Zhimin exaggeratedly lowered her face and gagged, "Yue~"

I don't spoil them at all.

What a brat!

When Zhang Yuanying saw her reaction, her pupils widened instantly. What a tough nut to crack!
"...It doesn't matter~ Whether you're slacking off or not, the scene won't lie." Gong Cheng didn't take it seriously at all and said with a smile. Instead, he found it quite interesting to watch these fifth-generation idols' open and covert attacks. Besides, was it even necessary to discuss this issue of "slacking off"?
As for artists, their professional abilities are revealed once they step onto the stage.

However, after glancing at the girls on site, Gong Cheng felt that the most hardworking and dedicated ones were probably the younger members of JYP's [itzy] group; they really seemed to have inexhaustible energy.

As for the others, to be honest, Zhang Yuanying and Liu Zhimin are capable, but not very skilled.

And for idols, going on stage with half-voice singing is already quite impressive, let alone full-voice singing?
Ultimately, idols and singers are two different professions.

Just one member from the "Pao Tuan" group, Lin Yingxiong, who is a force to be reckoned with in the middle-aged and elderly demographic, could easily surpass half of the K-pop idol scene.

"..."

"Oppa, shall we take a picture together?" Zhang Yuanying suddenly stood up, walked to Gong Cheng's seat, held her phone, and smiled happily and energetically.

Gong Cheng sat down, glanced at her sideways, and nodded with a smile. Then, Zhang Yuanying smiled broadly, leaned in with her collagen-rich cheeks, rested her chin on his broad shoulder, and smiled with her innocent eyes.

...When Gong Cheng felt his shoulder being touched by the fair chin, he subtly turned his body to the side, maintaining his distance.

He doesn't care about being called a "playboy," a "Seoul playboy," or having affairs with eight women at the same time, but it's best to keep your distance from girls this young. If you get too close, you'll probably get another black mark on your head.

Unlike Kim Soo-hyun, there have been quite a few scandals surrounding Gong Ye in the entertainment industry recently.

There was a "click".

The photo captures Gong Cheng's languid features and Zhang Yuanying's pure and sweet smile.

Not to be outdone, Liu Zhimin joined in, picking up her phone: "Oppa, let's take one too~"

But just as she walked behind Gong Cheng, Zhang Yuanying, who had just put away her phone, looked down at Liu Zhimin with her tall figure, sweetly patted her shoulder, and kindly suggested, "Unnie can sit down and take a picture with Oppa..."

"Why?" Liu Zhimin raised her eyelids and glanced at him. "I'm not happy."

Zhang Yuanying tilted her fair neck back and said in a soft, slow voice, "Because unnie's body proportions don't look very good, standing for photos easily exposes her flaws." There was a hint of amusement in her voice at the end...

Seeing Liu Zhimin's stiff expression, she then sincerely tilted her head and said, "Unnie, you could try yoga; it's very helpful for improving your posture~" At this point, Zhang Yuanying paused, "However, body proportions are something you're born with~ Maybe the result won't be what you hoped for, but don't be sad, Unnie~"

Liu Zhimin glanced down at her own figure; her breasts were quite large. But then she looked up at Zhang Yuanying's height and her straight legs under her short skirt. She glared angrily at the scheming bitch in front of her. What a bitch!
She held Mangosteen's hand tightly, without saying a word.

He secretly vowed in his heart—Yuan Ying, congratulations, you've gained an Execution Department dragon with off-the-charts rage!
“Ani.” Gong Cheng turned around speechlessly, raised his arm and rested it on the back of the seat. He glanced at Liu Zhimin’s figure. To be honest, Liu Zhimin’s body proportions were rather average. This had nothing to do with her height, but rather that her proportions were not particularly outstanding.

On the contrary, Zhang Yuanying has a very good body proportion and a good figure.

"If you're going to work out, you should do more back exercises, as they are very helpful in improving your posture."

Gong Cheng offered some serious advice to everyone at the table: posture can be improved through training, and personally, he believed that for an artist, temperament is more important than appearance.

...Dinner ended half an hour later.

Gong Cheng received gifts from the ITZY members, Jang Won-young, Kang Hye-won, and the four members of SM Entertainment.

The group descended into the hotel's underground parking garage in a grand procession. Gong Cheng stuffed the gifts into the car and said with a smile, "Be careful on the way back..."

Zhang Yuanying and Jiang Huiyuan left first, while the five members of ITZY called the company's nanny car for pick-up and drop-off.

Only Gong Cheng and the four SM members remained in the basement.

As soon as Gong Cheng got into the car and fastened his seatbelt, he saw Liu Zhimin stretching out her hand, clinging to the car window with a look of reluctance on her face. She looked at him nervously, hesitated for a while, and then said, "Oppa, I really know I was wrong today. You won't be angry, will you?"

She cared a lot about this, fearing that Gong Cheng would get angry and ignore her.

Kim Minjung, standing to the side, also had a sullen face and lowered his eyes meekly.

Even Ning Yizhuo and Uchiyo Eri felt that what they did today was very unethical.

"You know you were wrong?" Gong Cheng sat in the driver's seat, looked out the window at Liu Zhimin, who was bending over and leaning close to him, and chuckled: "Will you change?"

Liu Zhimin nodded repeatedly, feeling guilty, "Yes, yes."

“Ani ah~” Gong Cheng raised his hand from the steering wheel, pinched Liu Zhimin’s smooth, quail-egg-like face, and said with bright eyes, “Whether it’s changed or not is not important.”

He didn't mean any blame in his words. Hajime really didn't have the time or energy to change someone's personality and habits; it was too boring.

So, none of these things matter to him.
Gong Cheng was more concerned about Lin Nayan, who had already left. He had thought that being with these fifth-generation girls tonight would make him happier, but it didn't work.

When Liu Zhimin felt Gong Cheng's fingers gently tugging at her cheek, her feelings were complicated. On one hand, she was surprised that her oppa was doing something so intimate with her, and on the other hand, his words "none of it matters" made her feel flustered: "Oppa won't hate me, will he?"

Gong Cheng was about to say he didn't dislike her, but seeing Liu Zhimin's nervous and humble face, he reorganized his words: "I can't bring myself to dislike her~"

"What about me, what about me, Oppa?" Kim Minjung quickly asked, and even reached out and tugged at Gong Cheng's arm in the car, acting cute.

This was the first time Gong Cheng had ever seen someone act like a little washboard, it was quite strange. He smiled and said, "It's the same."

"I knew Oppa was biased towards us!" Liu Zhimin's anxious heart immediately calmed down. She patted her chest and promised, "Oppa, I really know I was wrong this time. I'll definitely become even better in the future..."

"Careful and hardworking Zhimin, huh?" Gong Cheng, who had already memorized her self-criticism, jokingly chimed in.

Liu Zhimin blushed slightly, "Yes."

……

"Miannei, Sana, I'm so sorry~"

In (G)I-DLE's practice room, Zhao Meiyan explained apologetically to Minatozaki Sana on the other end of the phone why they would reschedule for another day.

During their recent break, (G)I-DLE suddenly had an extra schedule, and Jisoo couldn't get away either. They had originally planned to meet up together, but that plan fell through: "How about another day?"

Sana Minatozaki said understandingly, "Kenchana, let's wait a few days then. We also need to prepare for the Dome Concert at the end of the month."

"By the way, Sana, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?" Zhao Meiyan asked with a hint of gossip. Could it be some secret information from within Twice?
Recently, she and Sana Minatozaki have been chatting online and seem to get along quite well, feeling that their personalities are very compatible.

In addition, from the very beginning, he intended to develop Sana Minatozaki into his own "spy," so his purpose was very clear.

Sana Minatosaki sighed softly, "Let's talk when we meet."

...

...

After leaving the restaurant, Gong Cheng drove to the Shilla Hotel, discreetly entered a suite, and knocked on the door.

A short while later, the door was opened.

With a shower cap wrapped around her head, Lin Yoona cautiously pulled Gong Cheng into the hallway. Her loose bathrobe covered her fair collarbone, with water droplets still seeping from the grooves of her collarbone, as if she had just finished taking a shower. She raised her steaming face and said in a soft voice, "I'll take a shower first, you can sit down first."

After saying that, she walked barefoot on the carpet toward the bathroom. Her slender back and fair neck were adorned with a few raised buns, but the loose strands of hair were very alluring.

Gong Cheng threw his car keys on the coffee table in the living room and looked at Lin Yun'er's back with annoyance, saying, "Did Noona call me here just to sleep with me?"

Tonight's meeting was proposed by Lim Yoona.

Upon reflection, it was clear that the two hadn't seen each other for quite some time, and hadn't done anything intimate in a long while. Hearing this, Lin Yoona, who had just stepped into the bathroom, paused. She turned her head, pulled off her shower cap, and her damp hair cascaded down her back. She glared at Gong Cheng slightly: "When you took me in, wasn't it just so you could sleep with me?"

During this time, she finally figured it out: rather than being used for nothing, it was better to be kept by a sugar daddy; at least she'd have resources. Although she hadn't agreed to be kept by him before, this younger man did indeed value the friendship between "friends with benefits."

He introduced her to Chungmuro ​​and now Netflix, into the production team circle.

Besides, who can truly be completely free of desires? Yoona considered it: this younger man's looks, figure, achievements, and skills are all top-notch. He's just too fickle. But if she's in a good mood, then a brief, passionate affair is fine; if she's in a bad mood, then it's like being fucked by a dog.

They can attack or defend, and besides, Gong Cheng is a reckless brat.

"vulgar!"

Gong Cheng couldn't help but laugh when he heard Lin Yun'er admit to being kept by a sugar daddy. He took off his coat, plopped down on the sofa, and retorted, "We were just having passionate sex back then~ We were drunk! Who could control themselves?"

The sound of rushing water echoed in the bathroom.

Yoona's graceful figure, with its exquisite curves, was displayed in the steamy bathroom. She answered loudly, "So, did you enjoy it?"

"Didn't you enjoy it?" Gong Cheng retorted loudly, her lips twitching. No wonder she's an old woman in her thirties!
Born in 90, Yoona is now officially in her thirties according to Peninsula's calculations. As for the Girls' Generation members, well, when they used to get together and drink, their jokes were always quite vulgar and risqué. They had absolutely no inhibitions under the spotlight, so it's not a stark contrast. Men and women are the same; they all have moments of sexual repression.

Upon realizing that Yoona was in her thirties, Gong Cheng suddenly expressed his understanding and didn't argue with her: "How about we have a drink tonight?"

As he spoke, he stood up and glanced at the drinks and beverages that Lin Yun'er had brought, which were lying on the sofa. Gong Cheng opened a bottle of whiskey, poured it into a glass, and took a sip... The entire suite was bathed in dim orange light, and the crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling was dimmed to its lowest setting, creating quite an atmosphere.

Gong Cheng sipped his wine, strolled to the floor-to-ceiling window, and gazed at the mottled night view of Seoul. He had to admit that the suite Lin Yoona chose had a very open view, directly facing Namsan Tower.

Slowly sitting down on a single sofa, gazing at the bustling night scene, Gong Cheng, whose eyesight was excellent, could even see some of the LV advertisements he had filmed on the walls of some buildings. His mind was in complete turmoil.

I first thought that if I didn't draw the curtains, looking down at the whole of Seoul, and holding Yoona and Noona in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, it would be more fulfilling and exciting.
But then he thought of how hard it had been for Tarot to get to where he was today, coming all the way from Yeongdeung-Uri. In the spring of 16, he made a decision.

Decision 1: Bring your talents to JYP.

As for when he will return after this temporary departure from the music scene...

At that time, should we make a second decision?
It's a very serious and earnest kind of thing, definitely not the kind where you sign contracts with brands like Gucci or Patek Philippe to advertise for them.

However, you can't come back to competition if you haven't been retired for a full year.
No, he's a singer.

In his chaotic state of mind, Gong Cheng suddenly remembered that today was the day the big star made his solo debut. The music video and music video would be released. He looked down at his phone, opened JYP's official website, and glanced at the announcement the company had released an hour earlier.

JYP: "Na Yeon, a member of the girl group TWICE under our company, will officially debut as a solo artist, becoming the first member of TWICE to release a solo album..."

"Attached Figure"

After glancing at the poster featuring Lim Nayeon's radiant smile and her prominent rabbit teeth, Gong Cheng continued reading down to the key album information disclosed by the company.

"The first mini-album is titled 'IM NAYEON,' which uses Nayeon's real name (/Nayeon) and conveys her confident personality of 'I am Nayeon' through the double meaning of 'I'M NAYEON.'"

"..."

"IM NAYEON is confirmed to be released globally today, in both digital and physical album formats; its title track, 'POP!,' is a vibrant and catchy song produced by Tarot."

"..."

Gong Cheng browsed through the announcement. JYP had specifically emphasized two major breakthroughs on their official website: first, Lim Nayeon personally participated in the songwriting and composition; second, the album would include, for the first time, a feature song by a TWICE member in collaboration with other artists, highlighting the personalization and innovation of the work.

The artist featured in the song and the producer of the title track "POP!" are both Tarot.

Gong Cheng scrolled down to the bottom of the webpage and looked at the surprise poster for the fans, which announced the collaboration between "Tarot" and "Nayeon"—"Tarot" stood under the eaves covered in snow and held a black umbrella. The side-view photo style of the camera highlighted his figure and the side profile of his scarf-wrapped face, making it feel more like a romantic scene from a Korean drama.

The arm that swung backwards held Lin Nayeon's figure, dressed in a school uniform style, with a red and black vest, thighs covered by thick black winter stockings, her energetic and cute bunny teeth, and her bright eyes watching Gong Cheng's back in front. Some scattered snowflakes, besides landing on the black umbrella, also adorned Lin Nayeon's brown hair...

The combination of visual materials and official text announcements heightened fans' anticipation.

Gong Cheng was well aware of JYP's promotional strategy for this big star's comeback. Not long ago, they released a trailer and schedule on their official website, creating a tiered pre-release period from official announcement to release. They also confirmed that Lim Nayeon would appear on the popular American music program "MTV Fresh Out Live" and perform the title track "POP!" live, clearly targeting a global market promotion strategy.

He took a sip of his drink, his eyes stinging, and saved the surprising group photo poster in his album.

I scrolled down through the comments, and...

The comments are mostly positive, questioning whether the relationship is real, suggesting ONCE wants Nayeon to focus on her career, or calling him "brother-in-law," depending on the reaction.

The big star's solo performance was a huge success...

Gong Cheng leaned back on the sofa, downed his drink in one gulp, and could still hear the sound of Lin Yun'er running water in the bathroom.

He thought for a moment, opened Instagram, selected two photos from his album that weren't taken during the MV shoot, posted them, and shared Lim Nayeon's solo album with the caption: "I'm Gonna Be a Star~" Solo hit—Big Star.

With the release of this Instagram post...

A photo of Gong Cheng and Lim Na-yeon has gone viral online.

The two photos, brimming with youthful energy and a vibrant feel, exude a strong sense of chemistry and couple vibe, prompting many netizens to immediately save them and use them as their profile pictures.

In the photo—the Parisian sun shines on the lawn of the square, and Gong Cheng, wearing a baseball cap, stands in front of a fountain splashing water. With a helpless expression, he covers his chest with his hands and bends his knees slightly, as if he is about to fall at any moment.

Meanwhile, Lim Na-yeon grinned mischievously, showing her rabbit teeth, and stood half a meter away from him. She made a "gun" gesture with her slender fingers and pressed them against the graffiti on Gong Cheng's baseball cap. A metallic bullet pattern was painted on the navy blue denim fabric.

Gong Cheng's handsome figure looked as if he had been shot, and he might fall to the ground at any moment.
In another set of pictures, Lim Na-yeon is wearing that dramatic baseball cap, but her exaggerated acting is even more over-the-top. Her head is tilted slightly back, her hands are clutching her chest, and her mouth is wide open, as if she's letting out a scream, "Ah!" Meanwhile, Gong Cheng is dramatically raising a finger-gesturing pistol to his lips, blowing out "gunpowder smoke."
Gong Cheng blinked as he looked at the photos. These photos were taken by Ziyu back in Paris.

Little Black Fish continued to complain and express his confusion: "He was clearly shot in the head, why are you all clutching your hearts?"

"Because falling in love feels like being shot..."

……

Meanwhile, TWICE, who were working overtime, were gathered in the practice room.

JYP Entertainment is taking into account both the domestic and international markets when planning promotions and activities for Nayeon's solo debut.

For local interaction, Nayeon will hold a comeback live stream on the day of her album release, sharing her debut feelings with fans through real-time interaction. As for international exposure, the announcement mentions that she will appear on the popular American music program "MTV Fresh Out Live".

TWICE is known for its frequent live streams in K-pop, even as the current top girl group.

But after doing live streams so many times, it's not surprising anymore. The number of people watching the live streams isn't so exaggerated as to cause the server to crash.

"Working with Tarot was a very pleasant experience."

Nayeon sat cross-legged on the practice room floor, actively responding to fans' questions.

In the blink of an eye, a large number of viewers flooded into the live stream, and the agent, puzzled, quickly checked the data in the backend.

Lim Nayeon glanced at an ID that flashed across the screen: "The guy who'd die if he didn't cheat." She thought it was a strange username, and it made her sadly think of a man with very similar features.

But she figured that the bad boy was probably in another woman's bed right now.
Just like last night, Mina got what she wanted, hehe.

Lim Nayeon felt a pang of pain in her heart. On the day she debuted, that bad boy hadn't sent her a single message.

She couldn't understand it. He had exchanged so much with the company to give the members personal information, and not long ago he had even acquired a batch of company shares and become a member of the shareholders' meeting. The bad boy's exchange with Park Jin-young was a loss.

He still did the business at a loss, so why hasn't he sent a single word on his solo day?
……

Nayeon quickly composed herself and chatted with her fans in the live stream about her nervousness during her solo performance: "As for music promotions, it will be in early April, because we're going to Japan soon for a concert."

"Hang in there~" [A person who would die if they didn't cheat].

Lim Nayeon saw the ID again, but she didn't have a good impression of fans who used such usernames. Even if it was ONCE, she subconsciously ignored it. But after thinking about it, she couldn't help but read the ID out loud: "Are you a person who would die if they didn't cheat? Oh... are you ONCE?"

[The "I'll Die If I Don't Cheate" Person]: "What's wrong?"

As more and more viewers flooded into the live stream, Nayeon even scrolled through the comments to find a reply from this particular ID. After seeing it, she said seriously, "If it's ONEC, with this username... do you really have a girlfriend?"

She wasn't afraid of being maliciously edited, because the previous suspicion about ONCE having a female relative was already a bit of a joke.

[The type of person who would die if they didn't cheat]: "Yes... you do."

"Morako, stop joking~" Lim Nayeon looked at the reply from this ID speechlessly, and waved her hand, "Looks like it's ONCE!"

He then didn't bother with the ID anymore, just as his manager walked over and whispered, "Tarot shared your debut album on Instagram, so a lot of Akana came to the live stream~"

This is a good thing, after all, that young master has a huge number of fans.

"Qinjia?" Lim Nayeon feigned surprise, covering her mouth with her hands, but felt even more sorrowful inside.

She immediately picked up her phone and, in front of her fans in the live stream, opened @TTTTTarot's Instagram account, where she saw the posts with a rapidly increasing number of likes.

【"I'm Gonna Be a Star~" Solo is amazing - a superstar】

Upon seeing the two attached photos, Nayeon's expression faltered briefly; a pang of sadness shot through her heart. But within seconds, she forced a bright smile, opened the pictures for her fans in the live stream, and explained, "These are photos of Tarot and me during our activities in Paris, taken by Tzuyu~"

[The "I'll Die If I Don't Cheate" Person]: "Your smile is so fake..."

Lim Nayeon didn't know why there were so many comments in the live stream, but she kept seeing this comment: "I'll die if I don't cheat." It was really speechless!

That's my ex-boyfriend in that photo!

It's a fake? How the hell can I laugh? How could it not be fake...?

Really are……

Nayeon turned her head and read another comment from the live chat: "Do you know when Tarot will make a comeback in the music industry?"

……

"What are you looking at?"

The suite at the Shilla Hotel was still warm from the bathroom. Im Yoona, wrapped in a silk bathrobe, walked out of the bathroom. She didn't rush to dry her hair. Her gaze swept across the living room and she went straight to the single sofa where Gong Cheng was sitting. She gracefully turned and sat on the armrest of the sofa. The hem of her bathrobe was slightly raised, revealing her fair and slender legs. Her skin glowed with a delicate luster in the warm light.

She bent her toes slightly, resting her silver-manicured toes on the edge of the coffee table in front of her. The rhinestones on her nails sparkled with the movement. Her doe-eyed gaze inadvertently fell on Lim Nayeon's live stream on Gong Cheng's phone screen. She raised an eyebrow, her voice still carrying the languidness of someone who had just taken a shower: "Nayeon's solo?"

Im Yoona then remembered that today was the day of TWICE's concept center solo debut.

Since the Spring Festival, the company has been actively promoting and marketing its products.

"..." Gong Cheng casually sent a few ellipses.

Lin Yoona lowered her head, staring at his online name, "The Person Who Would Die If He Didn't Cheate." She gave Gong Cheng a deep look, her face twitching slightly: "You really would die if you didn't cheat?"

"I think so~" Gong Cheng replied while turning off his phone screen. He felt a tickle on his cheek from the wet hair. He glanced to the side and met Lin Yun'er's watery yet slightly disdainful gaze. But what was most striking was the loose collar of her bathrobe and her fair, slightly shadowed chest. At that moment, she looked incredibly artistic.

Following his gaze, Lim Yoona glanced at her chest and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

It seems I'm quite charming!

She picked up the wine glass that Gong Cheng had just drunk from, took a sip, and immediately felt Gong Cheng's arm around her waist. She was stunned as if she had been electrocuted. Lin Yun'er suppressed a hint of shyness and restlessness in her heart, pouted and looked at the silver nail polish on her toes: "How about silver? Do you like it?"

"I like it." Gong Cheng raised his left hand generously, grasped Lin Yun'er's arch, and rubbed it.

Meanwhile, it wasn't just my heart that was beating.

"..."

Gong Cheng and Lin Yun'er chatted about things on set, but their hands were busy. Lin Dajun's voice trembled more and more as he sat on the sofa armrest, his body slowly tensing up, his toes curling up.

“…I’m going to take a shower.” Gong Cheng exhaled a long breath of alcohol and flicked his fingertips.

Im Yoona stubbornly stood up, blocking the single sofa. Her face flushed, she kept her legs tightly closed, pulled a thin burlap sack from her bag, and tore a hole in it with the corner of her mouth: "Right now..."

……

Under the cover of night, Zhao Miyeon was sitting in a van, about to head to Busan with the members of (G)I-DLE to prepare for tomorrow's commercial performance. But when she opened Lim Nayeon's solo debut album and saw the music video featuring her and her boyfriend, she felt like the sky had fallen!
The music video for "LOVE COUNTDOWN" played slowly on the tablet.

Inside TWICE's practice room, after Nayeon's comeback live stream ended, the company's VJ began filming. The nine members of TWICE sat together on the sofa, looking somewhat crowded, while the music video for their song played on the TV screen.

The footage captured will be edited into content and released to fans in the near future.

The members' reactions when watching Nayeon's solo songs and music videos, as well as their displays of team spirit, make ONCEs feel more trusting and united. This is a tactic that Park Jin-young often uses.

Tell me, you want to be my lover~

Are you going to belong only to me?

Nayeon's refreshing voice filled the music video. Wearing an orange gauze dress and brown pigtails, she gracefully moved through the scenes. Mina, Sana, Chaeyoung, Momo, Tzuyu, and others listened to the song with surprise and pride, nodding repeatedly.

Nayeon, standing among the members, bit her lip and watched the progress bar of the music video.

Looking back at the music video, Lim Na-yeon felt increasingly uneasy. In the middle of the music video, Gong Cheng appeared in a scene. At the time of filming, she felt incredibly happy, but now those past sweet memories are even harder to let go of.

"Click~" Vj pressed the pause button on the music video, and with a smile, started the interactive segment. She looked at the members of TWICE and asked, "What do you members think of Nayeon's performance in this song?"

As she spoke, she smiled and looked at Lim Nayeon: "If I remember correctly, Nayeon was the second lyricist for this sweet song."

Lim Nayeon nodded, "Okay~"

As for the first work, it's about a bad boy who loves to cheat.

When Mina was mentioned, she raised her delicate face and smiled, saying, "Unnie's album focuses on the theme of 'love,' giving people the feeling of being on a warm summer night. Moreover, Unnie's refreshing voice and confident style make this song really amazing!"

"Yes, unnie is the first member of our group to go solo, and her singing skills and abilities are very strong." Sana Minatozaki continued to praise her, and the TWICE members were having a great time in the room.

Nayeon grinned at the camera, showing her bunny teeth, and said, "During the preparation of the album, the members gave me a lot of support and encouragement. They visited me on set when the music video was being filmed and gave me a lot of advice on the album's production. So, I am really touched by this."

"This solo album was a challenging yet very enjoyable project that allowed me to push my limits..."

She said this, but inwardly she sighed slightly.

That's true. During my solo preparation period, the members would often come to visit me, but now... well... no matter what, that's no reason for you to steal my boyfriend, is it?
"..."

After showcasing the team's spirit, the VJ pressed play again.

"Baby~ I only want to be your lover~"

As Nayeon's voice accompanies the music video, the scene suddenly jumps, and a familiar figure appears on screen.

Under the camera, Mina, Sana, Momo, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu's faces twitched slightly, their facial expressions a little out of control. Nayeon secretly observed their expressions and thought, "Why do they look like they've swallowed a fly?"
……

(End of this chapter)