sbdcsierra Chapter 1462 New Look
Chapter 1462 New Look
Chapter 1462 New Look
The van drove smoothly on the highway to Seoul, with the scenery outside the window rushing past.
"Jingyuan, your hairstyle has really changed your overall look quite a bit."
Sitting in the passenger seat, Cui Zhichang occasionally glanced at Chi Jingyuan in the back seat through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but sigh.
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan smiled and took out a small mirror he always carried with him. He looked at himself carefully in the mirror and saw that the hair on the top of his head was cut very short, almost a buzz cut, revealing a smooth scalp that felt cool to the touch.
This was the first time he had ever cut his hair this short, but judging from Kim Ji-won's reaction and Choi Ji-chang's praise, it seemed to work quite well.
"but……"
Cui Zhichang changed the subject, his tone hesitant: "Actually, the company still hopes you'll keep your previous hairstyle. After all, Jingyuan, your fashion sense with short hair hasn't been proven yet, and there were previous contracts..."
He paused before continuing, "And according to the plan, EXO is about to make a comeback, and the company feels that the short hair look might not fit the style of this EXO comeback."
"Fashion is something you always have to try, right?"
Chi Jingyuan gently touched the top of his head, his fingertips tracing his neat short hair, and said with a smile, "Besides, other songs might not be very suitable, but 'DNA' has a refreshing and clean style, and I personally think this short hair suits it very well, giving it more youthful vibes than long hair."
"And for me now, hairstyles are just an accessory."
He put down the mirror, his tone casual yet with a hint of certainty.
When they first debuted, the company strictly controlled both their figures and hairstyles.
But now he speaks more casually.
Although it was his first time trying it, Chi Jingyuan was honestly quite satisfied with the results after cutting it short.
"Too."
Cui Zhichang nodded, then glanced at him through the rearview mirror and said earnestly, "Even from my perspective as a man, Jingyuan, you look really handsome now, with a different kind of charm compared to when you had long hair."
"Does that mean I wasn't handsome before?" Chi Jingyuan raised an eyebrow, joking on purpose.
"Annyeong~"
Cui Zhichang quickly waved his hand and explained with a smile, "That's not what I meant. I just prefer this cleaner style."
He chuckled and clicked his tongue, saying, "I feel like you'll probably gain another wave of fans after you're exposed."
Is it really necessary?
Chi Jingyuan smiled too.
"Really, your whole demeanor has changed. Before, you were more gentle and elegant, but now, you are very striking at first glance."
The two chatted and laughed for a while, the topic shifting from hairstyles to everyday matters, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Before long, Cui Zhichang brought up work again.
"Regarding EXO's comeback, the company has been discussing it frequently recently, and we expect to hold a meeting in the next few days to officially confirm the comeback date and related matters."
"Baekhyun's solo performance this time was great, and the company will probably want to capitalize on this momentum."
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan took out his phone, opened the music charts and related news, and quickly browsed through them: "Baekhyun hyung's solo performance is pretty good~"
Baekhyun's solo album, which debuted on the 10th, has been released for half a month, and the specific data has stabilized.
Byun Baekhyun's solo performance this time is indeed very good, with sales stabilizing at 150 million, which is a very good number, and the music quality of the song is also excellent.
Even though there's still a significant gap in various statistics between him and Ji Kyung-won in their solo match, there's no need to compare everything with him.
Given EXO's significant loss of fans in the domestic market, achieving this level of popularity and success is already quite remarkable.
Although it wasn't a huge hit, it was still a very successful solo project, and I believe both SM Entertainment and Baekhyun himself are quite satisfied.
After looking at the news and Byun Baekhyun's various statistics, Chi Kyungwon couldn't help but click his tongue and say, "This will put a lot of pressure on Oh Sehun."
EXO has now released two solo albums, both of which have been very successful. It would be interesting if they flopped.
"...Besides EXO's upcoming comeback, I also talked to Director Choi from the planning department about Kyungwon's solo 2 a few days ago."
Cui Zhichang continued, "I also heard that New Vision in the United States has contacted the company, wanting to release an English album or single for you... The English songs you sent them before are highly regarded."
"An English song? Is it 'Stay' or 'Love'?"
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes. He also liked these songs very much.
"We'll see how it goes when we talk about it. For now, let's finish up the work we have on hand first."
Right now, his primary tasks are to complete the filming of "Spying", EXO's comeback, and preparations for "PRODUCE 48".
Tomorrow is the 25th, and I have a lot to do when I return to Seoul this time.
The most important reason that allowed Ji Kyung-won to take leave was the gathering he had arranged with Bae Suzy.
He had originally planned to attend Bae Suzy's housewarming party on the 25th... but the day after they made the appointment, Ji Kyung-won remembered that he had a very important event on the 25th, the Seoul Music Awards.
There was no other way but to postpone the housewarming party by a day. Fortunately, she hadn't informed her friends when she changed the time, so it didn't have much of an impact.
…………
Upon arriving at the company, Ji Kyung-won encountered his EXO teammates, whom he hadn't seen for many days, in the practice room.
"Aigoo, what's going on?"
Upon seeing Ji Kyung-won, everyone was immediately drawn to his hairstyle. They stared at him in surprise, with Park Chan-yeol being the first to react. He widened his eyes dramatically and exclaimed, "Kyung-won, are you already preparing to serve your country by enlisting in the military?"
"I feel like I just got discharged from the military," Wu Sehun interrupted, his tone cheeky.
"Hahaha~"
Kim Junmyeon, Kim Jongin, and others standing nearby burst into laughter, instantly enlivening the atmosphere.
Why did you cut it so short?
Kim Junmyeon stepped forward, smiling as he asked, his tone slightly suppressed laughter: "Seriously, your hairstyle really makes you look like you've just been discharged from the military."
"It's necessary for the filming of the TV series."
Surrounded by teasing from the crowd, Chi Jingyuan was both amused and exasperated, and helplessly explained, "The character I play is going to have brain surgery. The plot has reached a major turning point, and I need to change my image."
"You're really dedicated! I've never seen you cut your hair this short before!"
"Tsk tsk, no wonder he's a TV King~"
The group of people looked at Chi Jingyuan with awe, as if he were a giant panda in a zoo.
Ji Jingyuan shrugged and said dismissively, "So what? Didn't Kyungsoo hyung cut his hair short for a role before?"
"But it's not as short as yours~"
"If it were any shorter, I could find a temple in Japan and become a monk."
"That temple must be doing very well; it probably attracts a large number of young female worshippers."
"Mature female worshippers, perhaps."
"Hahaha"
Everyone burst into laughter again, filling the practice room with cheerful chatter.
"Don't you guys think..."
After laughing for a while, Wu Sehun suddenly stopped laughing, looked Ji Jingyuan up and down, and spoke in a serious tone.
"What do you think?"
People around him asked curiously, and Chi Jingyuan looked at him with a puzzled expression.
The man with the hanging head looked him up and down, a sly smile curling at the corner of his mouth:
"Don't you guys think he looks even more like a pervert after he cut his hair short?"
…………
January 25, Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul.
The backstage area of the Seoul Music Awards was bustling with activity, with artists from various groups coming and going, creating a tense yet lively atmosphere.
“omo~”
In Twice's dressing room, the members were chatting during a break from getting their makeup done. Son Chaeyoung, who had just returned from the restroom, couldn't help but exclaim excitedly as soon as she entered: "Omo~ Have you guys seen Kyungwon oppa?"
"Why are you making such a fuss? Haven't you seen him before?"
"What happened to Jingyuan oppa?"
"EXO is here? You saw them?"
The crowd immediately surrounded them, bombarding them with questions.
“I just went to the restroom with Mina unnie and we just happened to run into each other.”
Son Chaeyoung excitedly described the scene vividly, "Guess what? Oppa changed his hairstyle, he cut all his hair short, he really looks like a completely different person."
"Qingjia? Why are you cutting your hair?"
"real or fake?"
"Is he handsome?"
Everyone immediately became curious, as Ji Kyung-won has always been a hot topic within Twice.
Moreover, although it is rarely said outright, it is an unspoken understanding that Ji Kyung-won has always been the pinnacle of male idol appearance in everyone's mind.
"He's actually quite handsome!"
Recalling the chance encounter, Son Chaeyoung's face showed a slightly infatuated expression, and she couldn't help but click her tongue: "Compared to my previous long hair, I prefer this style now. It's refreshing and rugged, super masculine, and looks particularly impactful!"
After daydreaming for a while, she couldn't help but scream, "Ahhh, he's so incredibly handsome! I was completely mesmerized and almost forgot to say hello to him!"
Is it really that exaggerated?
Hirai Momo looked suspicious and didn't quite believe her.
She admitted that the fireworks guy was handsome... but no matter how handsome someone is, after knowing him for so many years and seeing him so many times, she was already used to it.
"If you don't believe me, ask Mina unnie."
Son Chaeyoung immediately pointed to Mina, who was silent beside her.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Jing Nan slowly raised her head, and the scene of their chance encounter involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
She thought she knew Chi Jingyuan very well, but when she met him just now, her heart was pounding uncontrollably.
Feeling the gazes of Hirai Momo and the others, Mina licked her lips and chuckled, "Pretty handsome."
"Why did you suddenly cut your hair short?" Yoo Jeong-yeon asked curiously.
“I asked too, and Oppa said it was for filming a TV series.”
Now that you mention it, I'm a little curious myself.
The group started chattering amongst themselves.
The group chattered away, while Lim Nayeon sat to the side, her ears perked up, listening intently to every word.
Her curiosity grew stronger, but she was too embarrassed to say directly that she wanted to see it, so she could only pretend not to care and occasionally chime in with a few words.
"Then let's go find Jingyuan oppa to play later, and see him while we're at it." Just then, Minatozaki Sana casually said, her tone natural and relaxed, as if she were just talking about something very ordinary.
Does that sound so natural?
Nayeon paused for a moment, turned to look at Sana Minatozaki, and then blinked.
Thinking about it that way, it does make sense.
…………
After a while, Lin Nalian, Minatozaki Sana, Hirai Momo, and Mina Mina actually went to find Ji Jingyuan together.
The four of them couldn't help but be stunned when they saw Chi Jingyuan... His short hair made him look completely different from before. The neat buzz cut made his features look even more deep, and his eyes and brows had less gentleness and more ruggedness and composure.
There's also a slightly roguish feel to it.
After a brief moment of amazement upon meeting, the group casually sat down and started chatting.
"Oppa, I want to watch a movie too~"
As she spoke, Sana Minatozaki tilted her head back and said, "After Tzuyu and Chaeyoung came back, they kept saying how good the movies were, and how beautiful your rooftop movie theater was."
"I also took a lot of photos."
Her voice when she speaks in private is really distinctive; it's a series of mumbled murmurs that sound like she's being coquettish.
Although it was still her usual casual attire, the feeling she gave off was completely different.
Son Chae-young was absolutely right.
"It's just a private cinema. Almost every villa in that area has one. There's nothing special about it."
Chi Jingyuan casually explained, then turned around and took out snacks from the table, distributing them to the group.
Lim Nayeon happily accepted the snacks and said, "Thank you, Oppa."
When it was given to Mina, the two exchanged a brief glance.
"But it's really good. The feeling of watching a movie alone together sounds wonderful."
Sana Minatozaki insisted, nudging Nayeon next to her with her elbow as she spoke, signaling her to chime in.
"Nei nei nei".
Lim Na-yeon immediately understood, grinned with her rabbit teeth, and nodded in agreement.
Seeing their expectant looks, Chi Jingyuan smiled and didn't refuse: "Sure, come whenever you're free. What movie would you like to see?"
"Coco!" Sana Minatozaki and Mina Mina exchanged a glance and exclaimed.
“We heard from Tzuyu and Chaeyoung that this movie is really good, and they even said that you cried while watching it!” Sana Minato added with a smile, her tone slightly teasing.
"When I see a touching storyline, I can't help but feel emotional sometimes."
A hint of embarrassment flickered across Chi Jingyuan's face as he coughed lightly. "This movie is definitely worth watching. It's very healing in its portrayal of the meaning of death, and it can help people calm down and think about many things."
"But I've already seen it."
Finally, Chi Jingyuan gestured with his lips.
"Let's watch it one more time."
Sana Minatozaki placed her fists under her chin and launched a saccharine gaze attack.
"Um……"
Chi Kyung-won hesitated for a second: "However, Coco is indeed a movie that can be watched many times."
"When you have time."
“Call!” Sana Minatozaki immediately laughed.
"..."
Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, Mina suddenly spoke softly, looking at Ji Kyung-won: "I want to see it too."
Upon hearing this, the laughter from the side immediately stopped.
The onlookers looked at Mina with some surprise, especially Sana Minato... The two had a very strained relationship since their breakup, and rarely had such proactive interactions.
Mina's initiative to come to the lounge earlier had already surprised everyone.
"..."
Chi Jingyuan looked at her, and in that moment of connection, he smiled naturally:
"Why not?"
……
After chatting for a while, the group got up to say goodbye and prepared to return to their dressing room to prepare for the upcoming red carpet and awards ceremony.
On the way back, Sana Minatozaki hesitated for a few seconds, then couldn't help but lean close to Mina and whispered:
"Mina-chan, you..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.
Minami simply smiled slightly:
"After all, they were a couple who dated."
…………
As time went by, the 27th Seoul Music Awards officially kicked off.
The event was hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Super Junior members Kim Heechul and Kim So-hyun, and featured a star-studded lineup, boasting the most participating groups in the event's history, including EXO, Wanna One, Red Velvet, BLACKPINK, MAMAMOO, and IU.
The artist seating area was packed, with all dozen or so tables occupied. Several newly debuted groups, unable to find seats, had to squat next to the artists' seats, looking at the stage with expectant expressions, a sight that was both adorable and somewhat heartbreaking.
EXO remains the biggest winner at this year's Seoul Music Awards.
Since 2013, they have consistently swept the major awards at the Seoul Music Awards, and this year was no exception. They not only won the Main Award and the Hallyu Special Award, but also successfully won the Grand Prize, achieving a "five-time consecutive win" at the Seoul Music Awards.
Not one, not two, not three...