mijobooks Chapter 1384 Bastard
Chapter 1384 Bastard
Chapter 1384 Bastard
The MAMA awards ceremony wasn't even over yet when EXO fans online couldn't hold back any longer after Twice was awarded the Artist of the Year award. They immediately launched a furious verbal attack.
"Steal, steal, steal!"
"The MAMA awards are a joke. How could they not give a major award to EXO this year? They even gave an Artist of the Year award to a bunch of gymnastics troupes like TWICE. Are they blind?"
"They failed to steal the New Year's song the day before yesterday, so JYP transferred money overnight and finally stole the New Year's performance today?"
"Is Twice the biggest K-pop group to steal the spotlight?"
"This is even more outrageous than IU creating awards on the spot. This is MAMA! I don't need to watch it next year."
EXO won the MAMA Grand Prize in their second year after their debut, and since then they have never missed a single MAMA Grand Prize, winning at least one or sometimes even two.
This has become a fixed pattern. When watching the live stream, almost all the fans never thought that their idols would not win the grand prize, completely ignoring the fact that EXO has not been very active this year.
When I saw that the final Artist of the Year award was given to Twice, after a brief moment of surprise, a surge of anger welled up in my chest.
From EXO-Ls' perspective, although Twice is doing quite well, they can't compare to EXO at all. So why should they be able to steal EXO's grand prize?
This is undoubtedly theft; they shamelessly, filthy, and brazenly stole their own oppa's prize!
With Twice winning the award and the MAMA awards ceremony ending, Twice's fans were about to celebrate online when they saw their idols receive the Grand Prize. However, they were immediately angered to see that the public opinion and the award had been labeled as "stealing" by EXO-Ls, and they began to fight back.
"Have EXO-Ls no shame? What do you mean by stealing an award? Haven't TWICE's achievements been good enough this year? All three of their comebacks on the Korean Peninsula were huge hits, and they were also a huge success in the Japanese market. Why can't they win Artist of the Year?"
"What's the theft? Aren't our achievements this year obvious to all? What's wrong with awarding the Artist of the Year award to the top girl group?"
“We admit that we can’t compete with EXO in terms of general popularity, but if you want to win an award, you at least have to make a comeback, right? You want to win Artist of the Year without even releasing a single song? Instead of throwing a tantrum here, you should go ask SM why they won’t let your oppas make a comeback.”
"What's wrong with expanding into the US market? The MAMA is an Asian award. If you want to develop in the US, go compete for the Grammys. What are you doing acting crazy here?"
"In what way can Twice beat EXO? Just in terms of hard work alone, EXO is 100% no match for Twice this year!"
"It's none of your business to talk about dividing the spoils! EXO didn't have a comeback on the Korean Peninsula this year, and they weren't even nominated for Song of the Year or Album of the Year, so why are they vying for Artist of the Year? TWICE has been working diligently in the Asian market all year round, and they deserve to win the award. You guys just can't accept defeat!"
EXO-Ls said that Twice's popularity and influence are not as good as EXO's, and that they rely solely on releasing too many videos to attract attention. EXO, on the other hand, is very popular in the United States this year and is definitely more qualified to win awards than Twice.
ONCE, on the other hand, said that their new generation of top girl group deserves the title and that they have achieved their success through albums and stage performances. They said that EXO has not released a single local album this year and has been performing songs from last year, yet they have the nerve to accuse others of stealing.
In short, everyone has their own reasons, and no one can convince the other.
At first, both sides were presenting facts and data, but as the argument escalated, they became increasingly heated. With fans from other groups joining in the fray, the situation quickly escalated, and neither side bothered to persuade the other. Instead, they launched direct attacks on their idols.
"EXO is supposed to be a dating phenomenon this year and they're about to fade into obscurity, yet they're still jumping around like this?"
"If stealing an award from a washed-up group can make your idol almost cry on their knees, then how washed up must they be?"
"In terms of album sales, song performance, influence in Asia, popularity, online data, national recognition, and all other metrics, in which aspect does TWICE, that country bumpkin girl group, actually surpass EXO? The only thing they might have more of is their budget for cosmetic procedures like DO Me and skincare?"
"Of course, it can't compare to a group where everyone has naturally beautiful faces; you could say their square faces have become pointed just as they've matured."
"Those ugly, rustic village women from TWAS, are they even out of their recovery period yet, already out stealing prizes?"
"You're not even as good as the local gang. Did you even take good care of your sister-in-law before coming out? A bunch of maids are going crazy online, while your real boss is probably hugging and kissing his sister-in-law right now."
"At Kai's pace, his previous sister-in-law has probably been replaced by someone else by now."
"Judging from how Sana practically clung to Yuan during their collaboration stage the other day, is Sana that desperate?"
“Those guys like Di Guang who rely on their good looks and have so many scandals, even if they can’t compare to Di Pao himself, they’re still at least second-rate. Sana wouldn’t even look at someone like that.”
"That ugly thing, Lim Na-yeon, has buck teeth and a protruding mouth. When she smiles, she looks like a rodent. Who the hell praises her for her rabbit teeth every day? Can't she get them fixed before showing her face in public?"
"Even someone like Kim Jongdae, who looks like Siba Quasimodo, can debut as an idol, I feel he's worthy of being locked up just by looking at him. Don't you guys feel uncomfortable seeing him?"
"You're such a jerk! Zhong Da is a handsome and gentle man, a treasure of a man who seems to defy aging. Just because you have no taste doesn't mean everyone is like you!"
"They say that you become talkative after falling for an ugly man, because you have to keep explaining why you like him... It must be tough."
…………
"Why are you cursing so fiercely?"
Chi Jingyuan scrolled through forums and chat groups on his phone, looking at the sharp and cutting comments and attacks. The fans on both sides seemed to be filled with anger and frenzy, as if they wanted to kill each other. He couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Today is December 2nd, the morning after the MAMA Hong Kong show. EXO and all the members of the group are already waiting in the airport waiting hall, ready to fly back to Seoul as soon as possible.
Last night, when Ji Kyung-won was sleeping, he saw that EXO-Ls and Twice fans were arguing online. He didn't expect that when he woke up the next morning, they were still arguing, and even more so.
He wasn't surprised that fans would argue... but rather that Twice's fans had held out against EXO-Ls for so long.
Is it because of the various issues EXO has faced this year that has led to a significant loss of fans and a decline in EXO-L infighting? Or have Twice's fans improved?
However, it seems that ONCEs are already struggling to hold on.
"It wasn't just insults, I heard they almost came to blows."
Park Chanyeol, who was also browsing the news next to Ji Kyung-won, put down his phone and replied, "I heard from Ji Eun-noona that Wanna One's fans are also helping to criticize and are constantly fanning the flames, so the conflict is getting really intense."
Ji-eun is a big fan of Park Chan-yeol. She is a young female student in her twenties from a wealthy family, and they have a close relationship.
"Wanna One..."
When Ji Kyung-won heard the name, he immediately thought of Kang Daniel and Park Ji-hyo, and felt a little strange.
...It seems reasonable for fans from both sides to unite.
They might regret it later when they find out about their contact.
"..."
Chi Jingyuan scrolled through the forum comments again, looking at the posts where people were arguing with each other, but he didn't have too many thoughts about it... He had experienced and seen far too many fan wars.
Most of the fans are doing this because they support him and EXO. No matter what he really cares about this award, he is still grateful and pleased that people support him like this. These fans are the core of EXO as idols.
However, unless it's a rivalry like EXO and Big Bang, where their fans are complete enemies, or a conflict like Twice's, which arose from winning an award, the hype will gradually die down in a couple of days.
However, now that Big Bang has enlisted in the military and entered their military service period, VIPs have also ceased their activities and are no match for EXO-Ls. EXO-Ls' current enemy has become Wanna One's fans.
After watching for a while, Ji Jingyuan turned his attention to his members. He looked around and asked Park Chanyeol, "Hyung, we didn't get the Grand Prize, aren't you guys angry?"
"Hmm... I'm fine."
Park Chanyeol blinked, looking nonchalant: "Maybe it's because I've received too much over the years, I don't feel anything anymore."
After saying that, he added, "But the main reason is that Twice is a girl group. If a boy group had taken our award, it would definitely be different."
"That's the main reason, isn't it?" Wu Sehun chimed in from the side.
"Just telling the truth."
Park Chanyeol shrugged nonchalantly, then seemed to remember something, his expression suddenly changed, a slightly sly smile appeared on his face, and he leaned closer to Ji Jingyuan, looking curious: "By the way, Jingyuan, you and Sana are so close and have so much contact in private, is she really the kind of person who's all flirtatious and seductive?"
"No way, Jongin didn't say that before. Didn't he say it would be difficult to deal with?" Oh Sehun retorted.
“That depends on who it is. Let me tell you, there are a lot of women whose personalities are more about their appearance... Didn’t you see Jingyuan and Sana’s collaboration stage the other day? I thought her eyes really did have that kind of meaning. In my experience, Sana’s eyes were definitely in character.” Park Chanyeol insisted on his opinion.
"what?"
When Ji Kyung-won heard Park Chan-yeol suddenly mention Minatozaki Sana, he frowned slightly and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I think it's fine."
Actually, if we disregard the recent somewhat awkward and stiff interactions, looking back on some past memories, Chi Jingyuan felt that there wasn't much wrong with what he said. Minatozaki Sana's outgoing and lively personality, coupled with some of her actions and little expressions—puffing out her chest, lifting her hips, flipping her hair, biting her lip, staring at you, and smiling generously and brightly—are all quite alluring to the opposite sex.
Just from the yoga outfit she wore during their several chance encounters at the gym, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but take a few extra glances at her.
Moreover, Chi Jingyuan didn't believe that Minatozaki Sana did it unconsciously. This woman definitely knew that her posture, her movements, and her little eyes were very charming. She was definitely doing it intentionally.
So what Park Chanyeol said... wasn't entirely wrong, but Ji Kyungwon naturally wouldn't tell him; some things are best left unsaid.
"Really?"
Seeing Ji Jingyuan's expression, Park Chan-rae was somewhat suspicious: "You guys put together a collaborative stage, and you've contacted each other so many times in private, but... you haven't made any progress?"
"No, it was just normal practice." Of course, Chi Jingyuan couldn't tell him that we touched each other's entire bodies in the gym's locker room.
"I do not believe."
Park Chanyeol just pursed his lips, and the way he looked at Ji Kyungwon made him seem absolutely certain that there was something going on between them.
He confidently shared his experience: "A guy like you, with a personality and appearance like Sana, hasn't made a move after so many private interactions. Either he doesn't like her, or there's something wrong with him."
"Then there's probably a problem. He's been acting strangely these past few days, which might be affecting his physiological functions."
Wu Sehun added with a sly grin, dodging the slap that Ji Jingyuan was about to deliver, and continued, "...Didn't you say that Sana is hard to handle? Kai pursued her for so long last year. I heard you say that many people in the industry were pursuing her, including some seniors, but I haven't heard that she's dating anyone."
“It is indeed quite difficult to handle…” Park Chanyeol patted Ji Kyungwon: “But if Kyungwon is capable, I think there will definitely be no problem.”
Park Chanyeol's confidence in Ji Kyung-won was even greater than Ji Kyung-won's confidence in himself.
"So, what do you think of me, bro?"
Wu Sehun raised an eyebrow confidently: "If I were to make a move, could I take Sana down?"
“Sehun, you…” Park Chanyeol stroked his chin, looked him up and down, and after a couple of seconds of hesitation, said rather tactfully, “I think you and Jongin are on the same level.”
"Oh, how could I be like him? I'm the face of the business!"
"Hey, are you sleepwalking because of all those hype from your fans? I'm the real star, kid!"
"Hahaha……"
Seeing the lively scene, Chi Jingyuan was amused. He then checked his phone and, after seeing a few comments, suddenly asked in surprise, "Why are there so many comments saying that Lim Nayeon is ugly..."
He looked at the two people beside him: "Do you think she's ugly?"
"well enough."
Oh Sehun thought for a moment: "She's not ugly, she's quite cute, but not as good as Sana, not as good as Mina, not as good as Tzuyu. Ugh, I suddenly realized that all the good-looking members of Twice are related to you? Are you a crab, you bastard?"
"Forget about the last two. What does Sana have to do with me?"
"Not now, but it will happen in the future. I know you too well."
“I agree.” Park Chanyeol raised his hand in agreement.
Seeing the two brothers who had formed a united front, Chi Kyung-won wisely chose not to dwell on the issue anymore. He gave Park Chan-yeol a look, and the brother understood and returned to the previous topic: "As for Nayeon, I think she's very beautiful, and more importantly, she's very charming. I even considered pursuing her for a while."
"When? Brother, when did you become familiar with her?"
"Last year, did you forget that we had a collaboration performance? We practiced together several times and even had dinner together."
"She probably doesn't fit your aesthetic standards, bro."
Chi Jingyuan asked with some doubt.
He remembered Park Chanyeol's taste in women; he preferred, well... the likes of Park Jihyo and Hirai Momo.
"This isn't something that stays the same forever, and I don't like things the same way you do, Jingyuan... OK, never mind~"
"Hahaha~"
Park Chanyeol was halfway through his sentence when he saw Ji Kyungwon's unfriendly look and immediately raised his hand to change his words, while Oh Sehun next to him burst into a sly laugh that sounded like a rooster crowing.