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Chapter 1432 Understanding
Chapter 1432 Understanding
At 8 p.m. sharp, the lights in the KBS studio suddenly came on, and the 2017 KBS Song Festival officially began.
Unlike the grand spectacle of previous years, the venue was not spacious this year due to the strike, but it was still packed with people. The densely packed audience and fans held up various support signs, their eyes filled with eager anticipation. The shadow of the strike did not diminish their expectations and enthusiasm for this year-end music extravaganza.
Music is my life~
As the melodious tune began to play, the curtain in the center of the stage slowly opened, revealing eight or nine of the most popular idol groups, who were already standing neatly in their respective positions.
Everyone was dressed in exquisite stage costumes, their expressions gentle yet expectant. As thunderous applause erupted from below the stage, all the idols joined in singing the classic song "Music is my life" by their senior, Lim Jung-hee. Their clear and powerful voices instantly filled the entire studio and ignited the atmosphere.
Eight or nine idol groups were gathered on the stage, arranged from left to right. The camera zoomed in on the center, where EXO and Twice came into view.
Despite not having a comeback for a whole year and Wanna One's sudden rise to prominence, EXO remains the undisputed top boy group, firmly holding onto the center position.
Meanwhile, Twice also enjoyed a phenomenal year. Compared to their breakout year of 2016, 2017 showed no signs of decline and their popularity exploded, firmly securing their position as the number one girl group.
These two groups are currently the top boy and girl groups in the music industry.
After the song ended, EXO's Ji Kyung-won and Park Chan-yeol, along with Twice's Sana Minatozaki and Irene Bae from Red Velvet, all walked out of their respective groups amidst applause and background music, and gracefully came to the front of the stage.
Ji Kyung-won and Park Chan-yeol were both dressed in well-fitting black suits. The well-tailored fabric accentuated their tall and superior figures. Their height and proportions were outstanding even in the music industry. Ji Kyung-won, in particular, stood out even more under the spotlight, exuding a noble yet composed aura.
The two stood on the left and right sides respectively, while Sana Minatozaki and Joo-hyun were in the middle. One was charming and lively, and the other was gentle and aloof. The lighting closely followed the four of them. At this moment, they were the only protagonists on the stage.
"Ahhh, it's out!"
Ahn Yoo-jin, watching TV, covered her mouth tightly, barely managing to let out a soft scream. Her eyes were glued to Ji Kyung-won on the screen, her gaze sparkling.
"Jingyuan oppa is so handsome, and Chanyeol oppa is also good."
"Is this his first time serving as the MC for the year-end music festival?"
"Sana is so beautiful!"
"Irene is amazing!"
Many fans watching the live stream immediately started chattering with surprise and excitement... The biggest draw of this year's music festival is the MC lineup.
"2017 KBS Song Festival".
Amid cheers, Ji Kyung-won spoke first, a gentle smile playing on his lips as he looked at the camera: "Annyeonghaseyo, I'm EXO's Yuan, here to host for a day~"
"red velvet Irene~"
“Twice Sana~”
EXO Chanyeol~
Following Chi Jingyuan, the other three also spoke in turn. The most popular male and female idols of the moment, handsome men and beautiful women, stood here, and screams erupted. Before they even started, they had already ignited the passion of the entire audience.
“We are honored to stand in this position. All the performers of the 2017 KBS Song Festival opened the show with their beautiful songs…” After introducing himself, Ji Kyung-won spoke first.
He didn't even look at the script, and he delivered a long string of opening remarks fluently and skillfully, without any stage fright. He exuded a unique naturalness and poise in front of the camera.
With his outstanding appearance, the camera focused on his face, where his features became even more exquisite under the light. His gaze was firm yet gentle, exuding a unique charm and aura, as if he could draw people's attention simply by standing there.
Ji Kyung-won hadn't served as an MC for this kind of event much before, but this time he seemed particularly suited to the role.
"I hope that this moment can become a source of strength for many people..."
As soon as Chi Jingyuan finished speaking, Minatozaki Sana spoke up, fluently reciting her prepared lines.
But halfway through her sentence, she paused slightly, her eyes glancing instinctively at the script in her hand before quickly looking away, maintaining her bright smile, and continued, "And, this year's grand festival of folk songs is preparing..."
Sana is so nervous!
A few meters behind them, in a group of people without any lighting, Yu Dingyan whispered, "I feel... she's trembling."
Hirai Momo nodded slightly in agreement, watching Minatozaki Sana's back in the distance, noticing her legs pressed tightly together yet still showing a noticeable gap between them, and muttered with a pout:
"That's strange..."
……
"Huh, huh..."
After the opening narration ended, the four MCs temporarily stepped off the stage and went to the rest area on the side of the stage. As soon as they stood there, Sana Minatozaki clutched her chest, taking deep breaths, her chest heaving violently, and her face still flushed.
Seeing her like this, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but chuckle and comfort her, "Is it really that serious? Why are you so nervous?"
He noticed it when he was on stage; Minatozaki Sana's voice was trembling. He didn't expect that she still hadn't recovered after going offstage.
But he didn't feel anything was wrong; he was just an MC.
"I don't know why, my heart is just beating very fast."
Sana Minatozaki touched her chest, pouting slightly, looking a little embarrassed.
Then, she frowned slightly and complained in a muffled voice, "I had memorized my lines perfectly beforehand, and I wanted to look cool and confident on camera without a script..."
The gurgling sounds were so sticky that you couldn't hear what she was saying unless you were close enough. Chi Jingyuan looked at Minatozaki Sana pouting and frowning, as if she wanted to explain something but was a little hesitant, and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.
"Maybe it's because you've never done MC before~ Calm down a bit, it might get better in a while."
Bae Joo-hyun, who was standing next to her, comforted her thoughtfully: "I was also very nervous when I was an MC on a show for the first time."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but glance at Bae Joo-hyun, and the young lady also looked at him with perfect understanding. Their eyes met, and they both smiled slightly.
They naturally remembered the days when they were both MCs on "Music Bank" two years ago.
...That was their first time serving as MCs together. They were nervous and inexperienced, occasionally forgetting their lines and making mistakes, but they also created many unforgettable memories. Even after so long, that tacit understanding has never faded.
"Thank you, unnie. I should get used to it soon..." Sana Minato patted her chest and thanked Bae Joo-hyun with a smile.
"The happiest moment of 2017..."
Just then, the large screen on the stage outside started playing a video, with one idol after another appearing and answering similar questions.
These were all pre-recorded. All the idols performing today recorded their performances, including Ji Kyung-won.
"...Once, we ordered everything we wanted to eat during a meal...so it was a really happy time."
At that moment, the VCR was playing Minatozaki Sana's part. Although the screen was not visible, her charming and lively voice came through clearly, carrying a sense of satisfaction.
Listening to her video message, Chi Jingyuan looked at Minatozaki Sana with a strange expression: "You're surprisingly easy to take care of~"
Is it true that you're happy when you order all the dishes you want to eat?
"No way, I'm very picky!"
Unexpectedly, Sana Minatozaki raised her head and retorted smugly, as if to say, "I'm not hard to take care of at all."
"I only said that for the recording purposes. Although that day was indeed very fulfilling, but..."
She continued speaking, then paused slightly, as if remembering something, her smile fading slightly, and she seemed to become a little more serious:
"If I had to pick the happiest day... it wouldn't be this one."
Which day is it?
Chi Jingyuan instinctively wanted to ask, but looking into Minatozaki Sana's eyes, he seemed to sense something, and the words stuck in his throat.
Moreover, Bae Joo-hyun's video was right behind Minatozaki Sana's, and her voice came in from outside: "'The thing I suddenly became obsessed with in 2017'? Hmm... This year, my biggest obsession is slippers. I bought more than a dozen pairs in one go a while ago."
When did you develop this hobby?
Without continuing the previous topic, Chi Jingyuan looked at Bae Joo-hyun and asked curiously, "How come I didn't know?"
"...Hmph~"
Upon hearing this, Bae Joo-hyun was initially smiling and about to say something, but she seemed to suddenly remember something unpleasant. She let out a soft snort, glanced at him sideways with a hint of displeasure and resentment.
...I not only bought some for myself, but I also bought some for you.
Why didn't you come for Christmas?
"..."
Seeing her eyes and reaction, Chi Jingyuan seemed to immediately understand what the young lady was saying, even without any communication.
His eyebrows rose slightly, his eyes showing a hint of helplessness and surrender, while Bae Joo-hyun rolled her eyes, her expression a mixture of reproach and coquettishness.
Their eyes met, and the surroundings suddenly fell silent.
"..."
As Sana Minatosaki looked at the two of them, she sensed the unique atmosphere, the unspoken yet clearly palpable tacit understanding and ambiguity, and her lower lip pursed slightly without leaving a trace.
……
Compared to the lively SBS Gayo Daejeon a couple of days ago, KBS's gala this year was rather meager. A major strike led to a simplified format, and the entire gala, excluding solo artists, only featured the eight most popular groups. Even compared to SBS's IU and MBC's Yoona, the MCs were directly selected from the groups.
It can be said that the venue, lighting effects, sound and imagery, and other aspects all appear very shabby.
However, although the hardware was a bit shabby, based on Ji Kyung-won's experience of watching the whole thing firsthand, the overall performance arrangement, idol stage, camera work, and so on at this year's KBS gala were clearly much more meticulous.
In terms of performance and stage presence alone, he really felt it was much better than the SBS Gayo Daejeon.
First of all, the atmosphere was great. Although the venue wasn't large, the stage effects were not skimped on, and the camera work was very professional, especially the camera movement. Unlike the SBS Gayo Daejeon, where the director always tries to show how big the venue is and how many audience members there are, and then awkwardly cuts to the live camera during the exciting parts of the stage performance, the camera was always focused on the stage and the handsome faces.
Then each group prepared very carefully. Since only eight groups were invited, each group's performance time was very long. Several stages were set up, making it like a series of mini concerts, allowing the idols to perform to their heart's content, and the emotions of the fans and the audience were also very coherent.
Moreover, it seems that because the performance was so long, each group put a lot of effort into their preparations. In addition to their hit songs from that year, they also prepared special stages, making it a truly enjoyable experience for the audience.
Like Twice...
Chi Jingyuan stood in the waiting area on the side of the stage, listening to the very loud melody and watching the performers on the stage next to him, and raised his eyebrows slightly.
Although it's still the song "Signal," the overall outfits and style are quite unique, featuring a sexy style rarely seen since their debut. The entire outfit is black, and the clothing combinations are also very bold. Several members wear a sharp black suit jacket over a simple black strapless top, highlighting their slender waists and beautiful shoulder lines.
It really shows off her figure.
Compared to usual, there's a real sense of suspense and anticipation.
However, Chi Kyung-won didn't know what happened to the others, but Mina...
He looked at that familiar figure on the stage.
Short hair, all black, suit, strapless top, defined waistline...
Although her chest curves are average, she has a great overall presence.
Compared to Twice's main cute style, his ex-girlfriend actually prefers and is more suited to this style on stage in private.
In fact, she is also very good at... that kind of charm and languor hidden in her gentle bones, which only those closest to her can appreciate.
He knows best.
Hey~
…………
"Thanks for your hard work."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Goodbye, senior~
After the party ended, all the idols returned backstage. After exchanging farewells, Ji Kyung-won also returned to EXO's dressing room.
"Oh my god, I'm exhausted."
"I need to catch my flight soon."
"Do you have time to grab a bite to eat? I'm starving. I've only had one bite of bread since this afternoon."
"Serves you right for making the call while you're eating."
The EXO members slumped on the sofas and chairs, some rubbing their shoulders, some massaging their legs, and some calling their managers on their phones. They chatted and complained all at once, making the entire dressing room noisy and lively.
Their schedules these past few days have been incredibly busy. They just flew back from Japan today, and having just finished the Song Festival, they have to rush to catch a flight back immediately, without even having time to go home.
A group of people went to the restroom, changed clothes, and chatted noisily, making quite a commotion for a while.
"how……"
After a while, sensing that Wu Sehun had sat down next to him, Ji Jingyuan typed on his phone and casually asked, "Didn't you go see Australian Rose?"
"Hey, are you out of things to say? Blackpink didn't come again today."
Wu Shixun rolled his eyes when he heard this. He originally wanted to continue complaining, but when he saw Ji Jingyuan typing away on his phone at lightning speed, he couldn't help but lean over and ask curiously, "What are you doing? Why are you typing so fast?"
"Hmm... Send a text message~"
Ji Jingyuan briefly explained, as if he had finished, and then flipped his phone down when Wu Sehun leaned over to look.
Then she stood up, went to the side, took out her shoulder bag, rummaged through it, took out a delicate bag, picked it up, and walked out.
After taking a couple of steps, he turned back and left Wu Sehun with the words, "If your manager asks, just say I went to the restroom and I'll be right back."
After saying that, he pushed open the door and left.
"Cut~"
Wu Sehun watched Ji Kyung-won's departing figure and pursed his lips:
"And you're still talking about me~"
That's it?