sbdcsierra Chapter 1418 Amway
Chapter 1418 Amway
Chapter 1418 Amway
"I'm listening to the new song 'Horizon of Events,' a collaboration between XO's Yuan and Eunji."
Chou Tzu-yu spoke naturally into the microphone, a faint smile on her face.
Her Korean wasn't particularly fluent; she spoke it a bit slowly, with a soft Taiwanese accent at the end of each sentence, yet she spoke each sentence completely and clearly, sounding exceptionally well-behaved.
Upon hearing this, the MC showed obvious surprise, because he had never heard of this song before. He paused, holding the script, and asked, "Is it EXO's Yuan-xi's new song?"
"Inside."
Chou Tzu-yu smiled and nodded, her eyes curving into small crescents: "It seems to have just been released. I only heard about it by chance."
The other Twice members at the live broadcast watched the two interact quietly, their smiles carrying a subtle undertone.
Although the song "Horizon of Events" hasn't made much of a splash outside, it's quite popular within Twice. It was released yesterday afternoon, and Nayeon (Lim Nayeon) found it somewhere and started listening to it.
...There was absolutely no publicity, and even some of Ji Kyung-won's die-hard fans didn't know about it, so it's unclear how Lim Na-yeon found out.
She was only slightly slower than Chou Tzu-yu, who had been closely following Ji Kyung-won's movements.
Anyway, Lim Nayeon listened to it and liked it immediately. She shared it with the members around her, and soon the whole team had heard the song.
It has to be said that this is a very high-quality song, with a beautiful melody, healing lyrics, and a unique concept. It quickly won praise from many Twice members... Lim Nayeon especially likes this song. Last night, she even held a bow in her hair, used a slipper as a microphone, and sang it barefoot in the living room.
They just didn't expect that Chou Tzu-yu would say it so directly on a live broadcast.
Sana Minatozaki sat three or four seats away from Tzuyu, a sweet smile on her face that matched the atmosphere of the show. She watched the two interacting intently, looking like she was seriously participating in the program.
But a strange feeling stirred within me.
Because... MC just asked her a similar question about her favorite songs recently.
Knowing that Ji Jingyuan's new song wasn't doing very well, she had been listening to it for the past two days and really liked it.
So at the time, she also had an impulse to say something similar to what Chou Tzu-yu said, and wanted to take this opportunity to say that she was listening to "Event Horizon" and that she was listening to this song.
Even if it's just a radio program, if more people know about it and listen to it, it's still a form of publicity for him.
But even though the words were on the tip of his tongue, he ultimately didn't say them.
Because Ji Kyung-won had a previous rumored relationship with a member of Twice, mentioning it suddenly might make fans sensitive... Minatozaki Sana is very concerned about this.
Moreover, the answers to the relevant questions were prepared in the script before the program started.
If someone were to reveal the script without permission, which could potentially cause controversy, their manager might immediately stop the broadcast if it were pre-recorded.
Even if it's a live stream, I'll definitely get scolded after it ends.
So, considering all these concerns, Sana Minatozaki hesitated and ultimately didn't say anything.
But unexpectedly, Chou Tzu-yu just blurted it out on her own.
She looked at Chou Tzu-yu, who was smiling and talking to the MC in front of the camera. Chou Tzu-yu's eyes were clean and open, as if she didn't care about the trouble that might come with it.
Her slightly protruding little tiger teeth and the cute dimples on her cheeks seemed to indicate that she was in a good mood—because she had helped him.
Sana Minatosaki was suddenly moved and had a sudden realization.
No wonder that after all these years, Chou Tzu-yu and Chi Kyung-won's relationship is still so good and special, unlike their relationship with other people.
This cannot be explained simply by "knowing each other early".
Is this the difference between me and her?
Sana Minato clenched her fists slightly, a strange anxiety suddenly rising in her heart.
and……
Isn't she worried that Sangmin oppa will scold her after it's over?
Oh... she really isn't afraid.
She is Chou Tzu-yu.
As she expected, sure enough, as soon as the recording of the show ended, her manager, Kim Sang-min, frowned and pulled Chou Tzu-yu aside, his tone clearly showing dissatisfaction: "Tzu-yu, what was with that answer just now? Wasn't it already in the script? How could you say something like that about Kyung-won's song without permission? What if it causes unnecessary controversy?"
Chou Tzu-yu blinked her big, round eyes and pretended to be innocent: "I've really been listening to this song these past two days. When the MC asked me about it just now, I suddenly thought of it and blurted it out without realizing it."
"I know I was wrong, Oppa." Chou Tzu-yu apologized, looking embarrassed, and stuck out her tongue in a soft voice.
Even Sana Minatozaki, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but soften her heart when she saw her adorable and innocent appearance, even though she knew it was an act and that this maknae was cunning and shrewd.
As a manager, of course I shouldn't fall for that kind of thing, and I don't have any bias towards them. When Kim Sang-min reprimanded other members before, he never held back because of anything like "cuteness".
But when facing Chou Tzu-yu… Kim Sang-min’s expression twitched a few times, but he didn’t say anything more.
“Be careful next time!”
He just waved his hand and let it go.
Tzuyu immediately smiled sweetly, nodded adorably, and ran to Dahyun's side.
As Sana Minato watched her cheerful figure disappear into the distance, a sudden feeling of unease welled up inside her.
Does she need to make some changes?
Does she need to be like Chou Tzu-yu?
She looked down at the new phone in her hand, her fingertips tracing the cool metal casing, the back reflecting a beautiful blush of light.
Some images and memories surfaced in my mind, and gradually the answer came to me.
No, Chou Tzu-yu is Chou Tzu-yu.
She is Sana Minatozaki.
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The new song by Ji Kyung-won that Chou Tzu-yu mentioned on the radio didn't cause much of a stir, but it did get recommended to quite a few people.
After watching the live stream or hearing about it, many Twice fans and Tzuyu's individual fans inquired about "Event Horizon" in fan groups and on social media.
What song is "Horizon of Events"?
Tzuyu recommends a new song!
"Does anyone know this song? Could you please share a link?"
Curious fans followed the clues to search for and listen to the song, and many were attracted by its melody and atmosphere.
After all, the singer of this song, Chi Kyung-won, already has a fan base and a large following, and the song is of high quality. However, due to certain circumstances, it is difficult to promote, and because it is a subway song, it doesn't attract much attention.
While Chou Tzu-yu's recommendation wasn't the deciding factor, it undeniably brought a surge of initial traffic to the song, playing a significant role in its success.
SM STATION releases one song a week, which makes it difficult to guarantee the production quality of the songs. So, while there may be a good song occasionally, most of them are mediocre or even of poor quality.
Last year's first season saw the release of many hit songs, but this year's popularity has decreased significantly. Even though the company has offered high prices to artists including TVXQ, Red Velvet, EXO, and NCT, and even Yoona has been generous with her voice... it's a pity that the show hasn't taken off.
Fortunately, the original intention of this project was not to release hit songs or achieve good results. Its main purpose was to give its artists more opportunities to try new things and more channels to release their songs.
However... no matter what, it's really embarrassing to not have a single song with a significant impact throughout the year.
The company representative in charge of the project originally had high hopes for Ji Kyung-won's "Horizon of Events," believing it had the potential to become a hit song.
Who knew that something would happen just before the release?
The song was released quietly, and few people knew about it. The company observed the data for a day and sighed inwardly, giving up some of their expectations.
Unexpectedly, after a brief slump, things quickly turned around.
Moreover, the first people to be moved by this song were not ordinary passersby and fans, but fellow artists in the industry.
The day after Chou Tzu-yu recommended her on the radio, MAMAMOO's Solar started her own live stream.
Halfway through the live stream, her eyes suddenly lit up as she excitedly shared with her fans, "I discovered a really great song yesterday, and I have to recommend it to you all!"
As she spoke, she immediately found the song on her phone and played it. The soothing melody flowed through the live stream, and Solar closed her eyes, swaying gently to the rhythm, her face full of enjoyment.
Wow, it really heals me every time I listen to it!
When the song reached the chorus, Solar opened her eyes and exclaimed in an exaggerated tone, "Yuan's voice is so captivating, and Eunji's feature is a huge plus. The combination of their voices is simply divine!"
"Ahhh, I'm so envious of Eunji-senpai."
During a live stream, Solar recommended this song to her fans, using exaggerated and overly complimentary language.
She not only expressed her envy of Jung Eun-ji, but also said that after listening to the song, she really wanted to collaborate with Ji Kyung-won on it, and she played it on repeat in the live stream for a long time.
Fans familiar with Solar know that she has always been a fan of EXO and Ji Kyung-won, and often covers their songs and recommends their works during live streams.
He has said more than once that he often practices EXO and Ji Kyung-won's songs in private, and that if he has the opportunity to hold a solo concert in the future, he will definitely perform their songs.
Many fans watching the live stream were infected by Solar's enthusiasm. It seems that because Solar's emotions were very sincere and her expressions and words were very exaggerated, this segment of the live stream became a hit after being uploaded to YouTube, and many people immediately searched for "Event Horizon" to listen to.
Coincidentally, on the same day at noon, Twice's Nayeon and Jeongyeon started a live broadcast in the practice room. While chatting, they suddenly started singing.
As they sang, they came to the song "Horizon of Events".
Upon hearing the intro, Nayeon immediately perked up, her energy noticeably increasing, and she sang along with Jeongyeon.
Nayeon's voice is sweet and soft. When she sings the gentle parts, she will squint her eyes slightly and smile sweetly. Occasionally, she will even give a cute wink to the camera.
He only slightly revealed his karaoke-hog nature, and as he sang, his voice overshadowed Yoo Jeongyeon's, monopolizing Ji Kyungwon's part and pushing Yoo Jeongyeon to Jung Eunji's side.
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The winter in Seoul is bitterly cold.
Kim Ji-ri sat on the sofa by the window, clutching a SHINee-branded cushion, staring blankly at the drizzling rain outside. Her phone screen was lit, displaying a memorial page for Kim Jonghyun, the densely packed words of remembrance like needles pricking her heart.
She is 25 years old and works as an office worker. She is also a loyal fan of Kim Jong-hyun, having liked him for six years. Not long after SHINee's debut, she followed this talented and warm-smiling boy, treasuring every song, every stage performance, and every variety show clip of his.
When she learned of Kim Jong-hyun's passing, she felt like her whole world had collapsed. She has been immersed in immense grief for the past few days, unable to eat or sleep, and it seems like she has cried all her tears.
She kept refreshing her social media, and seeing the condolences from fans and the remembrances from celebrities helped ease her grief somewhat. Just then, a post about "Have you listened to Ji Kyung-won's new song 'Horizon of Events'? Many celebrities have recommended it" caught her eye.
Upon seeing the name "Chi Kyung-won," Kim Ji-ri felt a surge of dissatisfaction. At such a somber time, Chi Kyung-won was still releasing new songs and promoting them.
Didn't they say they were good friends? He's only been gone for two days, and he's already promoting his new song?
Filled with intense displeasure and resentment, she clicked on the post to read it.
After taking a quick look, I found out that it was a subway song, and the post also mentioned that the song had been released for two days, but neither SM Entertainment nor Ji Kyung-won himself had done any promotion, so the results were very poor.
But it seems the song is very catchy and has a unique style, so it has been recommended by many artists and has started to become popular... I've already seen it on the music charts today.
After watching it, Kim Ji-ri's misunderstanding subsided a little.
She said that, given Chi Kyung-won's fame, she had no idea he was releasing a song.
Even so, she was still somewhat dissatisfied with Ji Jingyuan, the song, and the group of artists who promoted it, feeling that they were just joining in the fun and that it was disrespectful to the deceased.
She searched online and clicked on the link.
She wanted to hear what this song, which was "joining in the fun" at this time, was really like.
Click to play.
There was an initial three-second near-silent silence, followed by the first short "beep" sound from the headphones.
Immediately afterwards, the vast electronic sound washed over her eardrums like a tide, dragging her into a weightless deep space. Just as her consciousness began to float, a flowing piano melody emerged, the notes like pearls from a broken string, falling one by one into her heart.
Upon hearing this prelude, Kim Ji-ri felt a slight tremor in her heart.
Follow this music, this melody.
"It seems to be sealed away."
"Recalling us on that day."
Soon, Chi Jingyuan's delicate voice rang out, not with a powerful, explosive style, but with a gentle, breathy quality, like whispering secrets in one's ear.
The lyrics flowed naturally with the melody. His voice was not deliberately sentimental, but it carried a lingering sense of regret and hesitation.
However, when combined with the accompaniment of piano and electronic music, the vocals, with their slightly rising and falling melody, do not make the listener feel melancholy. Instead, they feel a tangible hope and a sense of freshness.
"The spot where the star disappeared."
"It had a hazy white light."
Even as the most brilliant events fade away.
"It will also live on in your and my hearts."
As the song enters its chorus, Ji Jingyuan's voice rises slightly, yet retains its gentle tone. The ensemble of piano and electronic music becomes even fuller, like a thin layer of cloud enveloping the eardrums.
Chi Jingyuan's voice was like a pair of gentle hands, softly breaking down the emotional barriers that Kim Ji-ri had deliberately built.
To be honest, she didn't quite understand the lyrics; they were obscure and difficult to comprehend.
But sometimes music doesn't need lyrics to convey its message. Just by listening to the melody and the singing, one can almost feel the emotions and the power behind it.
You'll have that feeling.
As I listened, for some reason, the sadness, pain, and repression that had been building up in my heart for the past few days seemed to be slowly released at that moment.
She didn't cry out loud, but tears quietly slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the SHINee pillow she was hugging. In the release, her heart no longer felt as suffocatingly heavy as before, but instead had an unprecedented peace, and a strong sense of healing welled up in her heart.
It was as if she had been running with her head down for a very long time, then suddenly stopped, looked up, and saw the fiery red sun slowly rising from the horizon.