HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 334 [334] South Korean Forum Explodes, Heartbreaking Moment for Netizens
Myeongdong, Jeonju Central Hall.

It's a very small shop, and the storefront looks quite dilapidated.

"Oppa, don't let the old appearance of this place fool you, this place has the best bibimbap in South Korea."

Han Caiying patiently explained to Qi Yuan.

As a Chinese person, Qi Yuan can understand.

Many delicious foods in China are hidden in alleys or dilapidated old neighborhoods.

Those who can stay in these places for decades all have some skills, because these shops rely entirely on regular customers from the neighborhood for business.

On the other hand, the restaurants in the newly renovated areas that are beautifully decorated are not only expensive, but also taste very average.

Han Caiying raved about it, but when the food arrived, Qi Yuan was somewhat disappointed.

Stone pot bibimbap is made by mixing rice, chestnuts, eggs, beef, mushrooms, celery, and other ingredients together.

The bean sprout soup was also quite ordinary, containing only some bean sprouts, tofu, and scallions.

Qi Yuan also saw a wide variety of side dishes, such as spicy cabbage and pickled radishes, dozens of kinds.

To be honest, Qi Yuan felt it was a bit shabby.

In China, he would feel embarrassed to take his friends to eat these kinds of things.

He respects cuisines from all over the world and tried them all very seriously, but they were really just average. He still prefers Chinese food.

Qi Yuan took a spoon to drink the soup. Several South Korean girls who had just entered the store were screaming and jumping around, excitedly talking about Korean dramas that she couldn't understand.

"!!"

"!"

A few girls walked over cautiously and said a few words, sounding rather embarrassed.

Han Caiying acted as the translator: "They are all your fans and want your autograph."

Qi Yuan was in a good mood today and readily agreed. He asked Han Caiying to inquire where the signature should be placed.

Some people took out notebooks, while others simply asked Qi Yuan to sign their clothes. Qi Yuan obliged them all. These were the first South Korean fans to ask him for autographs.

The girls left happily, and Han Caiying immediately launched into a shower of compliments: "Oppa is amazing! He has more fans in South Korea than I do. I haven't even had many fans asking me for autographs."

The finale of "Autumn in My Heart" has aired. Song Hye-kyo became a huge star, while Han Chae-young only gained minor fame and gradually became known to South Koreans.

No one expected that this drama would become a huge hit in China, Japan, Southeast Asia and other regions.

This is also why Song Hye-kyo and Han Chae-young were vying to curry favor with Qi Yuan.

If they had known that "Autumn in My Heart" would become a huge hit across Asia, the former might not have cared so much about Qi Yuan, while the latter would not have changed.

The female lead reaped the biggest benefits from this drama, followed by the male lead and the second male lead.

Han Caiying plays the second female lead who is constantly at odds with the female lead, making her character less likable.

In Korean dramas around 2000, the villainous second female lead and the warm-hearted second male lead were the standard pairing.

Han Chae-young only became famous a few years later. In 04, she starred in "My Love in the Capital," a Chinese-South Korean co-production, which opened up the Chinese market for her.

In 05, she starred in "Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang" and "Only You," which greatly boosted her popularity.

Qi Yuan had a good impression of Han Caiying. Later, when she went to China, she really studied Chinese diligently.

Some South Korean celebrities earn hundreds of millions of yuan a year in China, yet they refuse to learn even basic Chinese. They act like divas, demanding that the organizers book an entire floor of a hotel and making strict demands regarding the temperature of their food. They wouldn't dare to act like this in South Korea.

Even worse, some people come to China to make money, then return to South Korea and start cursing.

Compared to those South Korean celebrities, Han Chae-young is indeed much better.

Han Caiying was also very good at handling things, seizing every opportunity to praise Qi Yuan effusively in an admiring tone. When Qi Yuan drank the soup, she said it was too hot, and Han Caiying offered to blow on it to cool it down for her, providing excellent service.

Qi Yuan was the first East Asian male singer to break into the European and American music scene. Han Caiying had lived in the United States, so she knew how prestigious that achievement was.

Some South Korean celebrities have also gone to the United States to make a living, but when their past achievements are investigated, they all remain silent and slink back to South Korea to impersonate international superstars.

If any male artist in South Korea could achieve the same success as Qi Yuan, they would dare to claim him as the number one in Asia.

Han Caiying poured water into Qi Yuan's cup and asked, "Oppa, how many days are you going to stay in Seoul this time?"

Qi Yuan didn't hide anything: "It'll be three to five days. The company asked me to promote the new EP here."

"22" sold more than 50,000 copies on its first day in the South Korean market, surpassing sales in Hong Kong.

The South Korean market is worth Qi Yuan's attention. Warner Music has arranged for Qi Yuan to appear on several radio stations and television programs, allowing him to make appearances and interact with fans offline to strengthen fan loyalty.

Another reason was that Qi Yuan summoned Little Pony to Seoul.

Since they had already come to South Korea, they couldn't let go of the Legend's distribution rights. In 03, Shengda's revenue from Legend alone reached 3.26 million, with a net profit of 1.39 million.

More than a decade later, the Legend series still accounts for one-third of Shengda Games' revenue.

As far as I can remember, Mr. Chen, the owner of Shengda, will spend $300,000 next year to acquire the Chinese agency rights for Legend.

Qi Yuan decided to let the little pony strike first and intercept a wave of Boss Chen's luck.

Han Caiying was secretly delighted. Before parting, she exchanged numbers with Qi Yuan and told him that if Qi Yuan wanted to explore the Seoul area in the next few days and perhaps find some good food, he could contact her anytime, and she would act as his travel guide free of charge.

Qi Yuan readily agreed.

……

Nighttime, on the South Korean forum 'Daum Cafe'.

This is the most popular online forum among young people and university students in South Korea, and it also has the highest number of visitors.

A user dropped a bombshell.

"Damn! Tonight I went to Myeongdong for a late-night snack with my friends, and guess who I ran into? Qi Yuan!!! He's dating Yoon Shin-ae (Han Chae-young). My friend saw Yoon Shin-ae blowing on Qi Yuan's hot soup..."

This netizen added many details in the comments section of the post.

Han Caiying and Qi Yuan smiled happily, their eyes meeting as they chatted.

This post immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! My beloved Xin'ai could never be in a relationship with a Chinese person."

"This Chinese guy is definitely using Han Chae-ying to promote himself. He used Lee Jung-hyun to promote himself, and now he's using Han Chae-ying. It's really despicable. I suggest banning him from entering South Korea."

"Autumn in My Heart" was a huge hit in South Korea, and most of the profits went to Song Hye-kyo and Song Seung-hyun. The second male lead, Won Bin, and the second female lead, Han Chae-young, also received considerable exposure.

Han Caiying also has some male fans, who expressed their dismay and disbelief that their goddess would date a Chinese man.

At 11 p.m., a photo appeared on the forum, shattering these people's psychological defenses.

In the photo, Han Caiying is smiling at Qi Yuan. The photo is a bit blurry, but you can still tell that the two people are Han Caiying and Qi Yuan.

The netizen who uploaded the photo commented that he happened to be taking photos for a friend in Myeongdong when he saw Qi Yuan and Han Caiying and took a picture of them.

The entire forum exploded!
"No! My Caiying! Damn Chinese! I hate you!"

"I think Qi Yuan and Han Caiying are a good match. They are a perfect couple, and they look so well-matched in the photos."

"Scold him! This guy is definitely a fan of Qi Yuan, give him a good scolding."

……

Just when netizens thought this was the limit, a user claiming to be a KBS employee started a new thread and revealed even more shocking information!
(End of this chapter)