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Chapter 1430 Extra: Anniversary - Do Not Subscribe If You Don't Like It
Chapter 1430 Extra: 10th Anniversary - Do Not Subscribe If You Don't Like It
2025, October.
Backstage at the gymnastics arena, the corridor lights cast a cool white glow, making the posters on both sides appear even more vibrant.
"...Aren't you going a bit too far?"
"Isn't this just our Japanese style?"
"That's hilarious. It's like you're saying Mina-chan isn't Japanese."
"I don't think I did anything wrong, unnie, mind your own business..."
"..."
As Kim Da-hyun stepped out of the lounge, she could faintly hear the sounds of arguing coming from the end of the corridor not far away.
The volume wasn't harsh, but every word carried a tense, angry tone.
Although the voice was somewhat shaky by the time it reached her, and she could only make out the gist of what was being said, the voice and tone were so familiar that she knew who was arguing without even looking.
They are Twice's two unnies, Mina and Sana, as well as the group's maknae, Tzuyu.
She looked in the direction of the sound, but there was no one at the end of the corridor. Only the sound of arguing echoed faintly in the empty space. The words were getting more and more heated, and it seemed as if there was gunpowder in the air.
But those familiar voices kept coming, their words and tone becoming increasingly intense. Kim Da-hyun couldn't help but sigh as she listened.
They're arguing again.
She shook her head slightly with a sigh, looking at the corridor that was empty despite the constant noises, and couldn't help but recall the entanglements of these sisters.
Twice debuted in 2015, and the nine members have lived together for more than ten years since their trainee days, so they know each other very well.
Although everyone is in the same group and the money is split equally, there seems to be no difference on the surface. However, even people in the same group have vastly different circumstances.
As for which member is the one that all the other members of the group deeply admire...
Kim Da-hyun didn't think about it.
Only Minami is left.
Thinking of Mina, the gentle face of this unnie member involuntarily came to mind.
Mina comes from an excellent family, has a happy and fulfilling family life, and is not only beautiful and has a first-class temperament, but Dahyun and the other members of Twice didn't seem to think anything of it.
...There are naturally no ugly girls in idol groups, and after so many years of activity as a top girl group, although they are not the best, they are not short of money.
What makes everyone in Twice, including Kim Dahyun herself, envious of Mina is... her love story with Ji Kyungwon.
Chi Kyung-won's experience, status, appearance, temperament, and family background have been circulating in the industry for a long time. As her friend, she knows a lot about him. Needless to say, as an idol who is in the same industry as them, his achievements are already something that his peers can only admire.
When Twice debuted, Ji Kyung-won and EXO were already at the height of their popularity, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were the most popular K-pop idols at the time.
Just a few months after their debut, when Twice was still looking up to these top idol seniors, none of them expected that... Mina would actually start dating Ji Kyung-won.
When they heard the news, everyone in the group was stunned.
Who is Ji Kyung-won? At the time, he was already a top male idol, and it was no exaggeration for fans to call him the "top of the three male idols." Mina, on the other hand, was just a newly debuted Japanese idol with low popularity, and not many people knew him.
Even though they thought Mina was quite outstanding, they didn't think the two of them could be involved at all, and they didn't even know how the two of them knew each other.
I asked around and found out it was a cliché, yet romantically touching 'hero saves the beauty' story.
After learning about the background of the two dating, the Twice members were amazed and envious, but some of them immediately changed their expressions.
It's Chou Tzu-yu.
...Kim Dahyun remembered noticing the change in Chou Tzu-yu's expression back then, but at the time she didn't know the inside story or what the situation was, so she didn't pay much attention to it.
Later she found out that the youngest member had been secretly in love with Ji Kyung-won for many years.
Although Mina's love story with a top idol is enviable, dating right after debuting is absolutely not allowed by the company. The Twice members may not say it, but they are all a little worried about the company's reaction.
Then something even more surprising and speechless happened... the company didn't react at all.
The agent even gave Mina a seemingly lecturing but actually admonishing speech, telling her to "keep a low profile."
The company's reaction not only surprised the other Twice members, including Kim Dahyun, but also allowed them, who had just debuted, to personally experience the shock and excitement brought about by their 'background'.
Under their secret observation, Mina was secretly dating Ji Kyung-won, and gradually they all became familiar with Ji Kyung-won as well.
And this relationship lasted for ten years.
Although Kim Da-hyun and the others had heard a lot of rumors about Ji Kyung-won over the years, and that he seemed to have some ambiguous relationships with many women, Mina herself didn't say anything and seemed indifferent, so they naturally didn't say anything either.
And no matter what, love can't be faked. Regardless of what Chi Jingyuan is like, the two of them have truly been in a relationship for so long.
Ten years! In the music industry, where fast-paced relationships are all the rage, who else has been able to date for so long?
Over the years, although Mina did not deliberately ask for anything, she naturally enjoyed many benefits brought by her boyfriend's background.
Resources that seem readily available, preferential treatment from the company, and a lack of fear of industry rules and malice...
She has a happy family, excellent looks, and even started dating her dream man right after her debut. Because she is confident and happy, she is radiant and elegant.
All of this was seen by the Twice members who lived together every day, including Kim Dahyun. How could they not be envious?
But fate doesn't favor just one person. Aside from those uncertain rumors and anecdotes, it also found two rivals for Mina in the team.
Sana Minatozaki, and Tzuyu Chou.
It started with Tzuyu, then Sana Minatozaki. As Mina's teammates, their relationship with Ji Kyung-won changed at some point.
When the incident came to light, the three of them had a big fight within the group... It was the first time that Kim Da-hyun had ever seen Mina, who usually spoke softly and was always very gentle, erupt and become so angry, like a mother leopard guarding her food.
Although they may feel guilty towards Mina, the other two members also have their own reasons when it comes to love and lifelong happiness.
"Oppa has helped me so many times and even saved my life. You won't understand that feeling unless you've experienced it yourself... I'm sorry, Mina-chan, I just love her."
This is Sana Minatozaki's heartfelt sentiment and reason.
"I was the first to know him, and I liked him before you did. We were both supposed to... Unnie, you're the thief."
Chou Tzu-yu, on the other hand, was even more assertive and confident.
Logically speaking, after working and living together for so many years, we've had many ups and downs, but we've all learned to be tolerant and understanding of each other. Twice is one of the few K-pop girl groups where the members have a very good relationship; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to maintain this relationship for so long.
But some things can be tolerated, and some cannot.
From that time on, the atmosphere in the team became a little off.
Chou Tzu-yu and Minatozaki Sana went their separate ways, while Mina maintained her position as the main girlfriend.
But as time goes by, the group's prime is coming to an end, and they are getting older. Mina seems to be thinking about getting married.
Seemingly sensing this, Chou Tzu-yu and Minatozaki Sana's attempts to steal each other's partners have become more and more frequent, sometimes even without any regard for Mina's presence... The three of them have had many arguments and quarrels recently.
Although they were able to control their emotions and confine their romantic disputes to the three of them and their personal relationships, they tried their best not to affect the other members and the group...
It really didn't have much of an impact; even when we argued, we found a place to do it ourselves.
But the others weren't stupid either; who couldn't see that the atmosphere was already very tense?
Today is Twice's 10th anniversary fan meeting, and everyone was supposed to be in a good mood, but it seems that Tzuyu secretly did something yesterday and didn't come back all night...
Mina isn't stupid, so they started arguing again.
"Ugh."
Kim Da-hyun snapped out of her reverie, glanced at the corridor again, sighed, and walked over.
The other Twice members each have their own stance. Yoo Jeongyeon and Ji Kyungwon are close, so she doesn't participate and remains neutral. Park Jihyo is unhappy with Ji Kyungwon, so she has opinions about everyone. Hirai Momo supports Minato Saka, and Son Chaeyoung supports Mina.
As for Lim Na-yeon... this older sister's intentions are clearly not right. She's putting on a good act, but who can't see through it?
In the end, Mina and the others got into a huge fight, and it was Mina, with her kindest temper and most harmless nature, who had to mediate.
Kim Da-hyun sighed inwardly. She deliberately amplified her footsteps, the crisp sound echoing in the corridor.
Her footsteps were clearly heard by the people over there, and as she approached, the arguing stopped instantly.
"Squeak~"
With a slightly harsh scraping sound, Kim Da-hyun pushed open the door to the fire escape and met Mina, Tzuyu, and Sana.
"Dahyun..."
Upon seeing that it was Kim Da-hyun, the three of them, including Mina, seemed to relax a bit. Minatozaki Sana even smiled and waved to greet them, reverting to her charming and lively self, showing no trace of the domineering attitude she had displayed during the earlier argument.
"..."
Kim Da-hyun nodded cutely, smiled and winked, taking in the three people in front of her.
Even in a low-key sporty outfit, Mina exudes an exceptionally outstanding aura. Her classic oval face is framed by blonde hair and bangs, adding a touch of sophistication and charm to her already elegant demeanor.
This was her look when she made her comeback last year, which amazed fans at the time. However, Mina's hair quality isn't very good, and dyeing it blonde is troublesome and very damaging, so she hasn't dyed it since.
But later it seems that because Ji Kyung-won really liked this look, so...
Meanwhile, Chou Tzu-yu, wearing a black turtleneck sweater and khaki wide-leg pants, looked stunning despite her simple outfit. She was tall with sharp shoulders, and the wide-leg pants made her legs look even longer and straighter. Paired with her increasingly radiant and mature-looking short face, she stood out from the crowd.
Sana Minatosaki, on the other hand, wore a gray sweatshirt, which looked ordinary and simple, but her eyes had a natural charm. When she smiled, light eye bags would appear under her eyes. Her natural wavy hair was casually draped over her shoulders, with the ends slightly curled, adding a touch of laziness.
Even as teammates, Kim Da-hyun sees the three of them as plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, each with an excellent personality. Kim Da-hyun thinks to herself that if she were Ji Kyung-won, it would be really hard for her to make up her mind.
With her present, the three of them naturally had no more thoughts of arguing.
"Unnie, Donsang oppa is calling for people."
As if oblivious to the tense atmosphere between the three, Kim Da-hyun chuckled and said, "The fans and audience are about to enter, so we should get ready to go on stage."
Mina didn't even glance at the two people beside her. She nodded to Kim Da-hyun, her gentle smile returning to her face. She pushed open the door and walked straight out, her back still elegant, yet carrying a hint of undeniable aloofness.
Sana Minatozaki chatted with Dahyun Kim for a couple of minutes, her tone light and cheerful, as if the argument had never happened. After they finished talking, she waved and quickly followed.
Only Chou Tzu-yu remained.
The maknae pursed his lips, biting his lower lip. His perfect face was full of determination, and his stubbornness and persistence in his eyes were undisguised. His unwillingness to give up easily left Kim Da-hyun speechless for a moment, and she was inexplicably shaken.
…………
Amidst enthusiastic cheers from the audience, the nine members of Twice walked onto the stage side by side.
The spotlights shone brightly, illuminating the entire stage. The audience was packed, with fans holding up colorful light sticks and waving glow sticks. Cheers and screams echoed throughout the arena.
The 10th anniversary commemorative posters were hung on both sides of the venue, printed with the growth trajectory of the nine members over the years, evoking countless memories.
In the history of K-pop, how many girl groups have been able to maintain high popularity and exposure for ten years while keeping the same members?
Twice itself has long been a legend, a part of girl group history.
On stage, they performed classic songs such as "TT", "Cheer Up" and "Fancy" one after another. As the familiar melodies played, the fans in the audience sang along, and the atmosphere became extremely enthusiastic.
Every dance step, every song, exudes the tacit understanding of more than ten years. The cheers of the fans are deafening, and the sea of lights surges like waves. Every look and every shout carries the companionship and love of many years.
However, while countless fans were cheering and excitedly supporting her, they had no idea that just an hour earlier backstage, Mina, who was showing her gums on stage and seemed a little shy, had still winked amidst the cheers.
With a sweet smile, she continuously sprinkles rice, fully embodying the essence of an idol.
And she kept waving to the audience. When she saw a female fan holding a sign with words on it, she bent down to read it carefully because she couldn't see it clearly. When she saw the sign that read "Will Tzuyu marry me?", she smiled affectionately and pointed to Tzuyu, who nodded.
It's hard to believe that the three people who look radiant and all smiles on stage are actually having a huge fight over their love.
“You make me feel special”
When they arrived at the "Feel Special" stage, the music from the speakers made the atmosphere even more exciting. After several songs of energetic dancing, the stage did not follow the original dance routine. Instead, the group split up and sang and ate along the stage, interacting with fans.
As she walked, Chou Tzu-yu, who was waving and interacting with the audience, noticed a figure in front of her. When she looked up, she realized it was Mina.
Before they knew it, the two had gotten together.
Chou Tzu-yu felt a sudden pang of unease and wanted to turn her head away.
The story between her and Mina is not something that can be explained in a few words... Even for seasoned professional idols, it's hard not to bring some private emotions onto the stage.
However, Chou Tzu-yu paused in her steps.
Because turning around and leaving at this point would be too obvious.
Moreover, Mina seemed to have noticed something as well. She turned around and looked at her. When she and Tzuyu exchanged a glance, there was no strangeness in Mina's eyes. Instead, she still had that smiling look on her face.
It was as if nothing had happened.
"..."
Chou Tzu-yu's lips curled into a smirk, her heart filled with resentment.
Now she was even less able to leave.
The two, each with their own thoughts, stood at the edge of the stage, waving and smiling at the fans below, each eliciting a scream...
However, there was no interaction whatsoever.
“BOBO!”
“BOBO!”
"corn!!!"
At this moment, several female fans in the audience area started shouting continuously. The enthusiastic and passionate atmosphere also inspired the people around them. A group of fans looked at Tzuyu and Mina on the stage, waving their light sticks and shouting excitedly.
Nowadays, more and more girl group fans like to create couples within the group, and in order to provide fans with enough emotional value, most idols will occasionally do the same.
"..."
The fans were shouting so loudly that Chou Tzu-yu and Mina on stage certainly heard it. Mina seemed to have completely forgotten about their big argument just now. They walked over to Mina's side without hesitation, covering their mouths and looking a little shy.
Seeing this, Chou Tzu-yu wasn't going to be outdone and stepped forward to get closer.
As soon as the two got close, the cheers from the audience instantly rose another decibel.
“BOBO!”
“BOBO!”
The fans became increasingly excited, and their shouts grew louder and louder.
Of course, Mina and Tzuyu couldn't actually kiss, but they naturally leaned closer to each other, their arms gently linked, looking at each other and pouting at each other from a distance.
They just puckered their lips, and in less than a second they laughed and quickly separated, each revealing a smile.
The audience erupted in even louder screams as countless fans waved their support signs. One sign that read "MinaTzu forever" stood out, clearly belonging to fans who shipped the two.
"Aaaaaaah, Mina!!"
"Ahhh, Tzuyu!!"
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