92: Red Temperature

“I think it looks good too. People always crave what they can't have. Look at those people in the audience, do you really think they're watching her dance?”

“Seulgi, I didn’t expect you to have a smart day today. That’s rare!”

“Irene, why do you even need to think about that? Everyone's practically danced themselves sick, who has the energy to analyze dance moves or critique vocals on the spot? As long as it sounds good and looks good, that’s all that matters.”

“Hmm, I think Wendy *oni* is right. Seulgi Unnie is still that dumb bear, not a bit of change.”

“Yah! Yeri, do you want me to rip your mouth off? So disrespectful, who taught you that?”

“Why don’t you say that to Wendy *oni*? Why me?”

Kang Seul-gi blurted out, “You’re easier to bully. Who told you to be the maknae?”

… …

The five people on stage were also led by Xu Zhiyou to let loose, even interacting with fans. Those who didn’t know would have thought they were holding a concert.

People from various countries were watching the AAA Awards Ceremony, and the comments were a mix of different languages.

“If I remember correctly, this is their first time participating in such a large-scale event, right? How are they so relaxed?”

“The title ‘Monster Rookies’ isn’t for nothing. I’m liking them more and more now. There aren’t many new groups that can be this confident.”

“Is it all live vocals? The human voice is so sharp, and the accompaniment is fluctuating, strong and weak. It feels like it’s deliberately targeted.”

“It’s probably half-live. It’s a sound system issue. All those with headsets earlier are GG. BLACKPINK was lucky to choose handheld mics.”

“Half-live my foot, this is all live vocals. It’s just because Zoe is doing backing vocals. If you look closely at Zoe’s movements, you’ll know.”

“If I hadn’t watched Weekly Idol, I would definitely curse you out. But I have watched Weekly Idol, so I believe she’s doing backing vocals. Her vocal ability is too strong, there’s nothing to criticize.”

“Speaking of the song, has anyone found it? Who can believe I specifically cut that part and put it on my phone? This is too unbearable.”

“Park Sandara said on Instagram that it’s Zoe’s new song, an unreleased solo track. Just wait!”

“Wait for what? I heard it was produced at the beginning of the year, but it’s been delayed until now for various reasons. If you don’t push them, do you expect YG to release it? Don’t forget Peninsula Entertainment’s usual behavior.”

“I think so too. We need to push them, otherwise, we don’t know when it will be released.”

… …

Kim Ji-soo and the other three were the same. They interacted with a few artists they were close with in the audience, and politely glanced at the others before ignoring them.

Xu Zhiyou didn't look at anyone except Bae Joo-hyun and Lim Yoona the entire time. She had seen a woman in the front row backstage.

She didn't know if it was due to excessive plastic surgery or what, but she gave off a feeling of not being able to smile, always having a cold expression no matter who approached her.

Soon after the performance of “Whistle” ended, it was time for “Playing With Fire.” For this song, they were even more casual. As long as the fans in the back row were happy, that was enough; they completely ignored the artists in the front row.

“Xiao Xiao, their stage presence is amazing! Look at the cheers from the fans in the back. You’d think they were holding a concert.”

Cheng Xiao also watched with admiration. When she went on stage, all she thought about was not making any mistakes, unlike how relaxed the five members of BLACKPINK were.

“Bona Ouni, facts prove that there’s a reason why YG can be one of the three major entertainment companies on the Peninsula.”

“So cool! What a huge contrast, especially Jennie. My mind is still filled with her cute, adorable remarks, and now she’s spitting rap.”

Eunhee just watched their swaggering appearance. Hmm, very YG.

… …

Lim Yoona truly admired these five young girls now. Not to mention their abilities, just this calm and generous demeanor, she certainly didn’t have it the first time she was on a big stage.

“Hey! Yoona Eonni, you said you weren’t close to her, introduce me to her!” Bae Suzy was overwhelmed by the close-up beauty and completely fell in love.

“I really don’t know her well. I’m from S.M. Entertainment, how could I know her?”

“Yah!”

Lim Yoona suddenly gestured with her mouth towards behind her, “The camera’s coming!”

Upon hearing this, Bae Suzy quickly sat up straight. She turned around but didn’t see a camera, only then realizing she had been tricked. Lim Yoona was laughing non-stop.

“Aish! Lim Yoona~”

“So disrespectful, who are you calling? I’m your senior, do you want to die?”

“Who told you to trick me?”

“You can trick me too, did I stop you?”

Bae Suzy felt a headache coming on. The cunning Yoona was still as cunning, a petty person who couldn’t be provoked.

When Xu Zhiyou came down from the stage, she high-fived Lim Yoona as she passed by. After she left, Lim Yoona continued, “I really don’t know her!”

Bae Suzy felt an even worse headache. “I’ll go myself, I don’t need you. Who isn’t a social butterfly? It’s a piece of cake.”

“You go ahead, but she’s very aloof, hundreds of times more aloof than Irene. Be careful not to get rejected.”

Xu Zhiyou just didn’t know Lim Yoona was slandering her like this. If she did, she would definitely thank her ancestors for eight generations; she, Xu, was not aloof at all, okay?

“Tch!”

Bae Suzy suddenly felt a bit timid. She also had her pride. What if the person ignored her then? Wouldn’t that be very embarrassing?

Afterward, Xu Zhiyou’s butt hurt from sitting through the ceremony, which lasted about five hours. Damn it, she swore she would definitely make a name for herself, for no other reason than to be able to leave early.

She turned to Kim Ji-soo, who was drinking water, and asked, “Show Ge, when will it be over? Baby can’t sit still, my butt hurts.”

“Pfft~”

Kim Ji-soo sprayed all the water in her mouth onto Xu Zhiyou’s face. That sudden act of Jiao almost broke her old back.

“Ah~ Shi~” Xu Zhiyou wiped her face, almost killing Kim Ji-soo. Damn it, not a human being.

“Hahaha~” Kim Jennie and the other two also saw Xu Zhiyou’s dripping wet face.

“A lotus emerging from water, your skin is quite tender. It’s a good thing there’s no camera, otherwise everyone would definitely praise your good skin, hahaha~”

“Yah! Park Chaeyoung, I’m telling you, you’re dead meat!”

Kim Ji-soo also quickly said, “Who told you to suddenly act cute towards me? I’m used to your tomboy image, I couldn’t hold it in for a moment. Don’t blame me.”

“Give me a tissue! Do you want me to drink your saliva?”

How disgusting. Warm water sprayed all over her face, some even got into her mouth. Damn Kim Ji-soo.

“Tch! You’ve already kissed Jisoo, it’s not like you haven’t tasted saliva. This time it’s even diluted, what’s there to be disgusted about?”

Lisa recalled the time she hugged Kim Ji-soo’s little face and planted a kiss right on her mouth. Why wasn’t she disgusted then, but she is now?

“You shut up!”

Kim Ji-soo’s face immediately flushed red. There were other artists nearby. Why was she saying everything out loud? That time was an accident, she didn’t do it on purpose.

“Show Ge wouldn’t even let you kiss her. You’re just jealous, you’re nothing.” When it comes to thick skin, who can beat her? She doesn’t care at all.

“You shut up too!” She directly covered Xu Zhiyou’s mouth with a tissue. This broken mouth has no filter.