wavenovel Chapter 1358 Something is wrong
Chapter 1358 Something is wrong
Chapter 1358 Something is wrong
The increasingly cold temperatures and occasional rain and snow, while prompting pedestrians on the streets of Seoul to don coats and jackets, did not dampen the bustling entertainment scene. The Peninsula entertainment district remained vibrant in mid-to-late November.
"TWICE's new song has topped the charts for a week since its comeback, and its catchy tune is loved by the public."
“On MBC Music’s ‘Show Champion’, TWICE beat NU’EST W, BTOB, Bolbbalgan11 and Epik High to become the champion of the second week of November with their latest title track ‘Likey’.”
G-Dragon and Joo-yeon reportedly dating; Joo-yeon posts photos revealing their trip to Hawaii together.
"G-Dragon and former After School member Joo-yeon, who were recently rumored to be dating, have had their past photos dug up again today. The two uploaded photos with extremely similar compositions to their respective Instagram accounts. Both photos show two figures riding smiley face parachutes against a cloudy blue sky. Joo-yeon also tagged Hawaii again, bringing the dating rumors back to the forefront."
The 2017 AAA Awards Ceremony concluded successfully on the evening of November 15th, with EXO and Kim Hee-sun winning the Grand Prize.
"The 2017 Asia Artist Awards/AAA Asian Star Awards ceremony was held on the evening of the 15th at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul. EXO and Kim Hee-sun won the Grand Prize this year. EXO, who have won the Grand Prize for two consecutive years, sincerely thanked their fans."
"Lee Seung-gi, a celebrity attending his first official event since his military discharge, received the 'Best Welcome Award' that night and gave a speech, but netizens questioned whether the award was 'fabricated on the spot.'"
Red Velvet is making a comeback again!
Red Velvet, who gained immense popularity with their summer hit "Red Flavor," announced their comeback on November 17th at 11 PM with the release of their second full-length album, "Perfect Velvet." The title track, "Peek-A-Boo," with its quirky style, debuted at number two on Melon.
"At the same time, member Irene's first attempt at writing lyrics, the song 'Kingdom Come,' has received widespread attention and praise."
Shocking! K-pop boy group EXO and girl group TWICE confirmed to appear on NHK's year-end special program 'Kohaku Uta Gassen'!
"On the 16th, Fuji Television's morning news program 'Alarm Clock TV' reported that K-pop boy group EXO and girl group TWICE would appear on NHK's annual year-end live special program 'Kohaku Uta Gassen'. On the 17th, NHK released the list of participants for the 68th 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' on its official website, confirming the news of EXO and TWICE's appearance!"
"EXO and Twice, who are confirmed to participate, become the first K-pop artists to participate in the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) in six years, following KARA, Girls' Generation, and TVXQ in 2011."
EXO performed "ON" at the 2017 American Music Awards in the US, receiving enthusiastic support from fans.
"The world-class boy group EXO participated in the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles on the 19th local time, and performed their latest title track 'ON,' which caused a strong reaction. Leader Suho said excitedly that it was a great honor for them to be able to sing a Korean song at such an important event. Member Yuan said that he felt happy to see many fans singing along with him."
According to SM Entertainment, EXO will stay in LA for two days to complete the rest of their US schedule before returning to the Peninsula.
…………
"Hehe~"
A splash of water hit Chi Jingyuan, who frowned and glared at the hot spring water splashing in his face. He only got another splash of water from Zhou Ziyu and a cheerful laugh like a puppy.
At this moment, he and Chou Tzu-yu were in the artificial hot spring at his usual private club.
Twice has had almost no holidays or rest throughout the year, with schedules and album releases coming one after another, leaving almost every member exhausted. Ji Kyung-won and Tzuyu have been in frequent contact, and although the black girl only complained occasionally and didn't say much, Ji Kyung-won noticed that she seemed very tired recently.
I was thinking of taking her out to relax when I had some free time.
There hasn't been any time since then. Ji Kyung-won has been traveling with EXO in the US for the past two days. When he video-chatted with Tzuyu last night, he sensed that she was nearing her limit; her physical and mental state was worrying. She looked completely listless, and only after seeing him did she manage to muster some energy.
So when Ji Jingyuan finished his trip to the United States and returned to the peninsula, he called Zhou Ziyu out and asked her for half a day off to relax and relieve her stress.
It just so happens that Twice has already passed the busiest two weeks before their album release and comeback, so it won't affect anything... I don't know if it's true or not, but that's what JYP's manager said after hearing that he asked for leave.
As for relieving the stress and fatigue of travel and work, having a meal, taking a bath, then getting a full-body massage, and finally getting a good night's sleep is an immediate and effective way to relieve stress and fatigue... After experiencing it many times, Chi Jingyuan has become quite experienced.
The two of them came over right after I took Chou Tzu-yu out for dinner.
A dark brown non-slip mat was laid out beside the hot spring pool, and a half-cup of cooled green tea sat on a stone table next to it. Water droplets condensed on the rim of the cup slid down the side of the cup, and white steam rising from the pool carried warmth, slowly drifting toward the wooden frame with lanterns hanging on it, the dim yellow light creating a soft patch of light.
This Japanese-style garden has several ponds of different sizes, but because Chi Jingyuan had made a reservation in advance, the entire garden was currently occupied only by the two of them.
Chi Jingyuan's gaze passed over the rising steam and looked at the girl in front of him. Zhou Ziyu was wearing a black one-piece swimsuit, the cut of which perfectly outlined the smooth lines from her shoulders and neck to her waist and abdomen. The tight round neck under her beautiful collarbone was slightly conservative, but the lines of her chest were very prominent.
...Although this girl isn't very old, her figure is better than I imagined; Chi Jingyuan measured it himself.
The swimsuit skirt reached mid-thigh, with a shallow slit on the side, revealing a glimpse of skin on her waist as she walked. Her long hair was tied in a side ponytail, hanging down to the right side of her face, the ends damp with water, swaying gently with her movements.
Although the swimsuit was attractive and the voluptuous figure was eye-catching and tempting, in comparison, nothing could compare to that smiling, short face.
"Haha~"
Chou Tzu-yu stood in the pool two meters away. The shoulder strap of her black swimsuit slipped down a little, and water droplets from her hair slid down her neck and into the neckline of her swimsuit. The lines of her waist and abdomen were faintly visible in the steam.
She bent over and kept scooping water for Chi Jingyuan. The warm water splashed in the air and drenched Chi Jingyuan's face, making it hard for him to open his eyes. Seeing Chi Jingyuan's appearance, she giggled and laughed, her eyes curving like caterpillars. She grinned and smugly. The sound of water splashing and laughter was particularly crisp in the quiet courtyard.
"Stop splashing, he's just a kid."
Chi Jingyuan was caught off guard and splashed with water all over his face. He frowned and hadn't even wiped it off with his hands when another wave of water came over. He turned his head to the side and covered his face with his hands, looking a little disheveled.
This dark-skinned girl seemed listless while eating, but now that she's changed into her swimsuit and entered the hot spring, she's suddenly become so lively.
"Hehe~!"
Unfortunately, his complaints only elicited more smug laughter and a more forceful splash. Chi Jingyuan tried to block for a while but couldn't, so he could only yell "Aish!" and give up. He then began to violently retaliate, his hands swirling in the water like propellers.
"Ahh...eat my source energy fluctuations!"
"Haha~"
The hot spring, which was meant for soaking, turned into a water fight between two people, and their laughter instantly made the surrounding area lively.
Chi Jingyuan showed no mercy and held back at all. The provocative Chou Tzu-yu was soon splashed in the face and couldn't open her eyes. Even so, she was still grinning and trying to fight back. Soon, she was hit in the face by several waves of water and swallowed several mouthfuls without realizing it. As a result, she lost her balance and staggered forward.
She had just fallen into Chi Jingyuan's arms.
"You think this is swimming? Playing in the water, how old are you?"
He held the fragrant young woman in his arms for a few seconds, then had her sit down beside him. He took a towel from the poolside and wiped Zhou Ziyu's face, saying with some disdain, "I remember you didn't like water, did you? You wouldn't go in the water when we were filming the show before."
"I like it now!"
Tzuyu tilted her head back like a puppy, letting Chi Jingyuan wipe her face. Then, with a giggle, she shrank down and buried her whole body in the hot spring, leaving only her head exposed. She groaned happily, "Ah, so comfortable."
The slightly warm spring water instantly covered her entire body, scorching her skin. She was surrounded by swirling steam, and with that person sitting next to her, Zhou Ziyu felt all her fatigue instantly relieved.
Seeing her relaxed expression, Chi Jingyuan also felt relieved and leaned against her, saying, "Then you should take a nap."
"do not want!"
But as soon as he said that, Chou Tzu-yu, who had been enjoying the moment with her eyes closed, opened them immediately. Her little bottom shifted a couple of times underwater, and she sat a little closer to Chi Jing-yuan next to him, starting to chatter away:
"I saw on the news, you guys are going to participate in the Red and White Song Festival this year too."
"Yes, we were already in talks last month."
Why didn't you tell me before?
"Are you my boss? Do I need to report to you?"
"Hmph...we want to participate too, hehe."
"..."
"Ah... (touches belly) I suddenly feel a little hungry."
"You weren't eating when we were eating, and now you're saying you're hungry again after only a short while?"
"Didn't you have an appetite just now?"
"It's available now?"
"(Splashing water) Hahaha."
Chou Tzu-yu clung tightly to Chi Kyung-won, chattering away nonstop, looking a hundred times more energetic than when they first met two hours earlier.
As she spoke, she got excited again, shifted her position in the water, bent her knee and raised her right leg, her round, long leg leaping out of the water. Warm water droplets slid down her calf and into the pool, leaving a shallow water trail.
Then she stretched her foot out towards Chi Jingyuan, waving it in front of him with her flesh-colored manicured feet, her toes twitching, and said with a hint of smugness in her voice, "Look~"
The dim light from the lanterns shone through the steam, and Chi Jingyuan's gaze fell on the toes in front of him.
Her toenails were coated with a layer of clear, flesh-colored nail polish. Without any extra decoration, the nail plates looked round and full, and even the lines of her toes looked exceptionally delicate.
The skin on the soles of my feet was pinkish from being soaked in hot water, and a water droplet clung to my ankle, swaying gently along my delicate skin like a pearl.
She looks quite cute overall... but unfortunately, her ankles are a little thick.
"It's so ugly." Chi Jingyuan curled his lip and complained, but at the same time he reached out his hand, ready to hold it in his hand and evaluate it.
But Chou Tzu-yu seemed to be waiting for him to do that. She giggled and pulled her foot back, her toes gently hooking the water's surface. The splash landed on Chi Ching-yuan's hand. "If it looks bad, I won't let you touch it... I just made it."
"Cut~"
Feeling slightly embarrassed by being tricked by the black girl, Chi Jingyuan rubbed his nose and glanced at Zhou Ziyu, who was secretly laughing: "Didn't you say you were tired? Why are you talking so much?"
Chou Tzuyu grinned, showing her little fangs, and winked at him, saying, "Because I missed you~"
"..."
It was quite enjoyable to hear such a fragrant young woman calling out "I miss you" in such a soft and sweet voice. Chi Jingyuan paused for a moment, a smile spreading across his face, and then he casually rubbed his nose.
"Ok?"
This time, however, Chou Tzu-yu didn't continue joking. Instead, she pulled her foot back, quickly leaned her head to the side, and her eyes instantly became clear and serious: "Why do I feel like you're acting strange today?"
"I noticed it in the car just now. Your tone of voice is different, and even your speaking habits have changed. You pause before speaking each time."
Tzuyu tilted her head and stared into Ji Kyung-won's eyes, asking with great concern, "I felt something was off back then."
"It was the same during the meal; you acted really strangely... Also, today I ordered all the flavors you used to love, and you said I didn't eat much, but you barely ate any yourself either~"
"You keep touching your nose. When did you develop this habit? You never did this before."
She suddenly reached out and gently touched Chi Jingyuan's wrist, her eyes becoming more serious: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Are you alright?"
"Uh……"
Hearing her suddenly say so much, Chi Jingyuan was taken aback and looked over in surprise, slightly astonished by Zhou Ziyu's keen insight.
He did seem rather unnatural, not just today, but for some time now.
Because of his upcoming TV series, he has been studying abnormal psychology and habits, reading a lot of books and film and television materials, and even consciously imitating and immersing himself in those emotions in his daily life and interactions with people.
Over the past few days, not only has my mindset changed, but it has even become a habit.
...But I actually toned it down a bit when I met with Chou Tzu-yu today.
Just as he knew Chou Tzu-yu, he could sense the pressure and exhaustion in the girl through the video and her tone. Having known each other for so many years, Chou Tzu-yu had long since imprinted everything about Chi Ching-yuan in her heart. She was already used to his habits, actions, expressions and demeanor.
I noticed the slight change when we met today.
"..."
Meeting her concerned gaze, Chi Jingyuan's lips twitched slightly, a warmth spreading through him. He smiled, seemingly relaxed, and explained without hiding anything, "It's nothing, it's not a physical problem, it's..."
He explained his gaze towards Tzuyu last week: "It's because I'm about to film a TV series, and I'm the male lead. I've been trying to get into character lately, including my mindset and some habits, so there might be some changes."
"What kind of role is it? Does it require this kind of behavior in private?"
Chou Tzu-yu pouted and moved closer to him, the warm pool water washing over their arms as they leaned against each other. She looked at the faint weariness in his eyes and frowned with heartache.
"As for the characters... you'll find out when you see them."
Chi Jingyuan hesitated for a moment, but did not directly say that he was imitating a psychopathic killer. After a pause, he let out a soft sigh: "It is indeed a bit tiring."
Chou Tzu-yu is right; Ji Kyung-won's physical and mental state has indeed not been very good recently.
Trying to empathize with Jung Ba-rin, a psychopathic killer who lacks normal emotions and empathy and pretends to be someone else every day, would be a huge pressure for him, as he is immersed in materials about antisocial personality disorder every day.
Having watched too much of the perverted stuff and spent too much time imitating his way of thinking, mimicking his "unempathetic" indifference, even dreaming about "how to naturally fake it," Chi Jingyuan felt that he was sometimes becoming a bit neurotic.
Moreover, because he needed to build muscle in a short period of time to fit the character's physique, he has been doing a lot of repetitive exercises recently, while also strictly controlling his diet. Coupled with his already busy work schedule, to be honest, his mental and physical condition is not much better than Chou Tzu-yu's.
"Is filming TV dramas really that demanding...?"
Although Chi Jingyuan didn't say anything, Zhou Ziyu immediately guessed that he was probably not a normal person. Looking at Chi Jingyuan's appearance, she complained unhappily, then pouted and prepared to reach out to help him up, placing her palm on his arm: "Then you should sleep for a while."
Just a moment ago, Chi Jingyuan was telling her to go to sleep, but now it's the other way around.
"Need not……"
Chi Jingyuan waved his hand.
He was mentally weakened due to various reasons, not because he was tired.
"But you look very tired."
"I just want to listen to you talk."
"Then I'll tell you."