Peninsula: Starting with the nation's first love, the white moonlight

It was 4:30 p.m., twenty minutes before the red carpet event.

Whether in China or the Korean Peninsula, the red carpet has always been a stage for female stars to compete for attention and showcase their charm and popularity.

Li Luran took out a DV camera and pointed it at Li Zhi'en. Today, he was going to record another episode of "IU TV" for her.

In the video, Lee Ji-eun is wearing a pure white lace strapless mini dress, generously revealing her fair shoulders.

Her hair was styled into an adorable half-bun, paired with her glossy cherry lips, making her look like a delicate porcelain doll.

This episode of "IU TV" features a rapid-fire Q&A session, and it's also the first time Lee Lu-ran has included his own voice in a video.

Li Luran adjusted the focus and said softly, "IU xi, please say hello to everyone first."

Lee Ji-eun waved to the camera with a sweet smile: "Hello everyone, this is IU attending the Gayo Daejeon, and I'm still full of energy!"

Li Luran continued, "What program is IU performing today?"

Lee Ji-eun winked playfully: "Of course it's everyone's favorite 'Good Day,' and of course 'You and I.' Please look forward to my performance!"

Li Luran smiled and posed his third question: "So, how does IU feel about attending this year's final grand event?"

Lee Ji-eun clutched her chest and took an exaggerated deep breath: "I'm so excited! And thinking about walking the red carpet soon, I'm actually a little nervous."

Li Luran then asked, "2012 is almost here. Do you have any New Year's wishes to share with your fans?"

Lee Ji-eun thought about it seriously: "I hope to release more great albums next year, and I also hope that all U-Aina fans can be healthy and happy."

Li Luran asked the final question: "What's the one thing IU wants to do most after the performance tonight?"

Lee Ji-eun answered without hesitation, "Of course, it's going to be a barbecue feast with everyone who's had a hard day!"

The recording was successfully completed thanks to Ji-eun's adorable scissors.

Time quickly passed to 4:50 pm, and the much-anticipated red carpet event was finally about to begin.

As the male and female hosts enthusiastically introduced the vehicles, two black vans slowly drove into the red carpet area.

Based on the order of the red carpet tonight, Girls' Generation was first, while IU was fifth.

Following closely behind are T-ara in sixth place and MISS A in ninth place.

At the entrance to the red carpet, the doors of the vans were opened by staff, and the members of Girls' Generation, dressed in their finest attire, stepped out of the vehicles one after another.

The flashbulbs went off instantly, and the cheers of the fans echoed throughout the venue.

"Now it's Girls' Generation, it will always be Girls' Generation, it will always be Girls' Generation!"

Guided by staff, nine girls, all dressed in their finest attire, began walking the red carpet with smiles on their faces, each showcasing their unique charm.

Amidst the glittering starlight, a petite woman unexpectedly came into Li Luran's view.

From the moment he saw her, Li Luran's gaze never left her.

She wore a bright royal blue short skirt, her fair skin was dazzling under the lights, and her long golden hair was styled into a simple ponytail.

She maintained a calm, gentle smile throughout, waving continuously in response to the enthusiastic fans.

Confident, elegant, and composed – that's Girls' Generation's leader, Kim Tae-yeon!

"Taeyeon, look here!"

"Kim Tae-yeon, I will always love you!"

Amid cheers and shouts from fans, Kim Tae-yeon walked the red carpet like a star surrounded by admirers.

Today, she has exquisite makeup, with rosy cheeks, moist red lips, and beautiful eyebrows and eyes, exuding a charming allure.

"She is...X?"

As Kim Tae-yeon's departing figure gradually merged with the image of X from their parting, Li Luran could not possibly mistake those familiar eyebrows and eyes, or the slightly upturned corners of her mouth when she smiled.

It really is her! She's actually Girls' Generation's Kim Tae-yeon?!

So, was that familiar voice I heard on the encore stage that day also hers?

Fate sometimes likes to play tricks on people. As Kim Tae-yeon searched desperately in the crowd, the two of them accidentally brushed past each other.

But when she decided to bury that memory, Li Luran recognized her without warning.

The figure in blue was getting further and further away, and Li Luran subconsciously took a step forward.

"X..." He almost blurted it out, but he swallowed it back down.

"Calm down, Li Luran." He clenched his fist tightly.

"She might not necessarily be X, and even if she is... so what?"

Those three days of encounters were just a dream. Now the dream is over, so don't get stuck in the past!

Despite trying to convince himself, Li Luran's gaze still followed her uncontrollably.

At this point, Girls' Generation had already walked the red carpet and were beginning their interviews with the host.

"Taeyeon-ssi, today is the last day of 2011. This year has been a world-class year for Girls' Generation." The female host handed her the microphone. "As the leader, if you had to describe this year in one word, what would you choose?"

Kim Tae-yeon remained silent for a moment.

This year was a year of triumph for Girls' Generation.

"The Boys" made it onto the Billboard charts, and they went on tour in Paris, New York, and Tokyo.

Kim Tae-yeon raised her head, her voice steady and gentle:

"Hmm... I guess it's about growing up."

Her voice was very steady.

"Actually, we did a lot of things we had never tried before this year, and went to many places we had never been before. Although we were nervous at times, we felt very grounded because of our members and our fans."

After she finished speaking, as if afraid of being too sentimental, she added, in a lighter tone: "Although we fell down, everyone got up with a smile."

Kwon Yuri, standing behind him, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"You were the one who fell first that time!" Choi Soo-young couldn't help but interject.

Kim Tae-yeon turned around and glared at them reproachfully, but her smile remained bright and cheerful.

The crowd erupted in screams from the fans, creating an incredibly enthusiastic atmosphere.

But Li Luran suddenly heard Ji-eun's sour whisper in his ear.

Which member of Girls' Generation do you like?

"Is it Yoona sunbaenim, Taeyeon sunbaenim, or Jessica sunbaenim?"

"You seem so engrossed in it, do you want me to get you an autograph later?"

Upon hearing this, Li Luran quickly turned his head.

Sure enough, although Ji-eun still maintained a polite and sweet smile on her face, the coldness in her eyes made Lee Lu-ran shiver involuntarily.