Peninsula Asteroid

From a long time ago... maybe when she knew that Ji Jingyuan was about to make a solo debut, or when she accidentally heard Jiang Seulgi say that the inspiration for the title song was about feelings and ex-girlfriends, Bae Joo-hyun has always paid attention to this song.

In addition to curiosity... In fact, what is more important is a kind of emotion that she can't even explain clearly.

If I must translate and summarize it, this emotion can be barely understood as... Is the inspiration for the ex-girlfriend he mentioned me, and is this song written because of breaking up with me.

Also, what exactly did he write in this song.

Unlike most Kpop songwriters who like to use inertial techniques to create, Bae Joo-hyun knows that Ji Jingyuan likes to use some inspiration from life and feelings to create. Although he will also use some techniques to polish it, compared with mechanical lyrics, he will have some emotions and feelings mixed in it.

Just like the former "Let it Be".

As Ji Jingyuan's solo date approaches, her curiosity is getting stronger and stronger. It's a pity that she didn't hear it during the pre-recording the day before yesterday, so she can only wait for the official release of the song.

Fortunately, Red Velvet got off work early today. After she came back at 11 o'clock, she deliberately did not participate in other people's chat activities. She took a shower early and lay on the bed until the moment the music source was released.

Because she was not interested in the busty girl who was quite popular these days... So she did not watch the MV, but just listened to the song.

It was just the first second and the first sentence of the song. When she heard the familiar voice of Ji Jingyuan singing that line, she seemed to be rushed into her heart by an indescribable force.

"Once in love, our meeting."

"Became an unforgettable memory."

The cheerful song was pleasant to the ears, but the content of the lyrics made her fall into deep silence and trembling.

Maybe it was the psychological suggestion caused by what she heard from Jiang Seqi before.

And... She also watched the personal variety show a few days ago. The "August and September" that Ji Jingyuan casually mentioned in the interview at the end...

Others don't know, but she doesn't know, "August and September last year" is the time when they broke up last year.

Therefore, Bae Joo-hyun feels that every line of lyrics, even every syllable, seems to be talking about herself and the story between her and Ji Kyung-won.

"I will think of it occasionally in ordinary life."

"I will be satisfied if you are in this memory."

"That look makes me know that I am loved, and I have really learned a lot from you."

Along with the lyrics, the stories and memories in her memory are flipped in front of Bae Joo-hyun like a movie.

From the disgust when she first met in the company in 2012, to the chance encounter by the river, the heart-wrenching cry and the Pikachu hat.

Then, she gradually changed her mind, became familiar, close, ambiguous, encouraged her after her debut in 2014 and cooperated with "Let It Be", and "Music Bank" in 2015.

And the confession on the day she got off the car, and the subsequent dating relationship that has become one of the most important memories of her life.

Every scene is like being branded in the depths of the soul. Although I usually try not to look for and recall it, it will still come up deeply and naturally when I really need it. All the details are still vivid, every picture, every look, every sound.

All the memories and emotions are surging and chaotic when I hear this song. The pictures in my mind can't help but keep turning over and over. The last second is a sweet relationship, and the next second is the sadness and sorrow of breaking up.

Unconsciously, a tear rose from the corner of my eye, my nose trembled slightly, and the whole person was completely immersed in her own emotions and feelings.

The more relaxed the melody and the more cheerful the tune, the more depressed and lost she felt when she listened to it.

"The spotlight of the love script we wrote has now gone out."

"The plot has reached the last scene."

"...The curtain fell quietly"

"That's enough, I loved you."

Until the end, I heard the chorus like fireworks in the night sky, and heard Chi Jingyuan sing the last few lyrics with a clear voice after being old-fashioned. I felt the nostalgia, recollection and relief in the song. Pei Zhuxuan's tears that had accumulated for half a day finally burst directly, and the tears kept flowing from the corners of her eyes.

Since meeting, dating, and breaking up with Chi Jingyuan, the sweet, sad, and painful scenes between them were all connected through the song just now.

I didn't cry too much when I broke up before, and I deliberately pretended to be strong because I had to pretend in front of other members... But at this time, the emotions accumulated in my heart were all stimulated by this song "Once Loved".

As if to make up for not crying enough, she cried harder and harder, lying on the bed with her body shaking constantly, her face had already been mixed up with tears, her hair was messy and stuck to her face, looking very embarrassed.

In addition to the extremely complicated emotions in her heart, she couldn't help but complain in dissatisfaction when she thought of the meaning of the last lyrics.

Just when Bae Joo Hyun fell into the long-awaited crying because of this long-awaited song, she might have been too immersed in it, and she didn't notice when the dormitory door was opened or when Jiang Seqi walked to her side.

"Ouni, why are you crying?"

Jiang Seqi noticed something was wrong and came over. Seeing Bae Joo Hyun crying breathlessly and wrinkled face, she was immediately shocked.

After hearing her teammates' voices, Bae Joo Hyun seemed to have just come back to her senses from her memories and the song "Loved". She paused for a moment, and her silent but unbridled sobbing weakened. She, who always cared about her face, didn't have time to take a tissue, and directly wiped her face with the back of her hands and arms in a messy manner, trying to make herself look less embarrassed.

But her hair was tangled with tears, and her face was red from the strong rubbing. Her eyes and her childish face looked even more haggard without makeup.

At this time, a few tissues were handed over by the side. Bae Joo Hyun paused, and silently took them after a second, sitting up on the bed with force, and wiping her face quietly.

The tissues were of course handed over by Jiang Seulgi... She was actually only extremely surprised when she saw Bae Joo Hyun crying, so she couldn't help asking.

But soon she thought of this sister's personality and quickly lowered her voice.

Although Bae Joo Hyun did not reply to her why she was crying, Kang Seul-gi observed for a while and thought of the frequent solo performances of Ji Jingyuan that this sister mentioned during the chat these days. Especially after hearing the melody of "Loved" from Bae Joo Hyun's dropped headphones, the little eyes under her single eyelids turned slightly and she probably guessed the reason.

She had just listened to "Loved", and the lyrics in it... uh...

If Jingyuan really described the story between him and Bae Joo Hyun, then it was normal for this sister to cry like this.

She was not very clear about Ji Jingyuan... but Bae Joo Hyun had already been seen through by her, and this sister had not come out at all.

Kang Seul-gi handed over the tissue with some heartache, and was a little proud of her intelligence and eyes.

There are not many people as smart as her in the whole red velvet.

Kang Seul-gi sat gently on the bed, looking at Bae Joo Hyun beside her with a complicated look.

This sister is actually very strong. They have known each other for so long, and have been in the same group and lived under the same roof for so long, but she rarely saw her cry like this.

Bae Joo-hyun did not speak, but gently wiped her tears, as if she was calming down her thoughts and thinking about how to explain to the members.

For a while, both of them fell into silence, and the whole room suddenly became quiet. There was only the occasional slight movement of sniffing, and the sound from the living room outside also came in faintly. If you listen carefully, it seems that Park Soo-young and Kim Ye-rin are also discussing the song "Loved".

The room was quiet for several minutes. Bae Joo-hyun wiped her tears and did not speak after her emotions eased a little. She just lowered her head and seemed to be thinking about something.

Jiang Se-ki was actually a little hesitant, as if she wanted to say something but stopped.

To be honest, even though she had a very good relationship with Chi Jingyuan and stood on his side, after so long, she was actually not as enthusiastic as before about the idea of ​​bringing the two back together.

After all, because of familiarity, she understood that close friend of the same age.

Seeing this sister crying like this just because of a song, I felt distressed and sighed.

Although the friend of the same age is indeed a little bit better, handsome, good figure, personality is particularly attractive to girls, and he is also very capable, and he is a royal family in the company with background, resources and care, uh...

Thinking of this, Jiang Seqi seemed to understand the sister in front of her instantly

... But no matter what, it has been so long since we broke up, there is no need to be so persistent about some things.

"Ouni..."

After hesitating for a while, looking at Bae Joo-hyun who was obviously different from usual and too quiet, Jiang Se-ki still spoke, trying to comfort her and said: "Actually, it's just a song, and many of the lyrics are specially used for rhyme or concept..."

"And..." She paused, and whispered: "And this song... I told you, I remember hearing Jingyuan say that it was inspired by his ex-girlfriend... But you know, he has many ex-girlfriends, and it may not be because of you..."

She said this to make Bae Joo-hyun not so entangled, and not to put herself too much into it.

... In fact, Jiang Se-ki really thinks that this song "Loved" is about Bae Joo-hyun.

It's just... her heart is good, but... she is not the person involved. Although she is a bystander who knows a lot of things, she has not really experienced the various ups and downs between Bae Joo-hyun and Ji Jingyuan.

So, her comfort seems to have a counterproductive effect

Bae Joo Hyun, who had just lowered her head and was very quiet, was a little dazed and seemed to be thinking about something else. It was unknown whether she had heard what Jiang Seqi said or not, but she raised her head instantly after hearing it.

She turned her head, her eyes suddenly rolled up, her eyebrows slightly frowned, and a sharp light appeared in her eyes, as if she was looking at an eagle or a wolf. Her eyes were extremely sharp, and her red eye sockets formed a substantial sharp line of sight, with a strong sense of oppression, which frightened Jiang Seqi so much that she froze for a moment, her expression was embarrassed, and she stood there and didn't dare to speak.

This glance seemed to make her recall some fearful memories... This sister was still very frightening when she was angry.

"No..."

Bae Joo Hyun looked at Jiang Seqi and spoke softly. Except for a little choking aftertaste, her voice did not have the embarrassment and fragility of crying just now, but was uncharacteristically firm:

"It was written for me."

Then, after Bae Joo Hyun looked at her, the momentum in her eyes quickly subsided, and she returned to her previous appearance, lowering her head and staring at the quilt wrapped around her body.

And she didn't say what was in her heart afterwards:

Only I... can make him entangled and write these words with relief.

But... are you really relieved?

But why can't I let it go?

………………

Since the chart was refreshed at 1 a.m., the six songs in "In the Mood for Love" directly occupied the top of all the music charts, beating down all the so-called fogs before without any room for resistance.

Until 8 a.m., although strong players such as ZION.T and "Goblin" OST who dominated the charts before did not admit defeat and tried to regain their positions, under the huge popularity of the first day of solo and the unexpected quality of the songs, except for two songs that were squeezed to the eighth and ninth, the other four songs occupied all the top four of the eight music charts.

A glance at a few charts showed Yuan's name and the logo of "In the Mood for Love" all over the front.

Especially the title song "Love Senario", which was the best in terms of listening, likes, comments, etc.

Some passers-by who opened the music website early in the morning to find songs to listen to were shocked when they saw this scene. The horrible memories of the "TT" lonely island incident some time ago came to their minds again. They thought it was the boy band fans who were making trouble and brushing the charts in the early morning.

But when they looked at the data of the song ranked first, it didn't seem to be what they thought.

Many people tentatively clicked on the number one song "Love Senario".

Three minutes later...

"The looooooooove Scenario we wrote~"

"The spotlight is off now~"

The music source and the singing of the people gathered together, echoing in the room easily and wantonly. The doubts and contempt in their hearts just now had long disappeared. Even when brushing teeth, the sound of rinsing the mouth seemed to have a unique elongated tone.

The melody of "Loved" spread from small headphones and speakers to everyone's room and home, then to the gym, convenience stores, and broke into the streets of Seoul. In the warm and dazzling, it spread to the entire peninsula and Asia without knowing it.

In addition to the fans' endless praise online, many passers-by also heard and liked this song and this album for various reasons. Any comments and topics related to this album will always attract a lot of attention and discussion. Some music bloggers also took advantage of this popularity and wrote related comments on their blogs and Facebook.

At noon, an article by a blogger named "Kpop Experience" received a lot of likes and praise, and was reposted by many Yuan fans:

"Today, EXO's Yuan He debuted solo, and released the full album's audio and MV at midnight.

Yuan is seen by many people as a well-known and successful young actor, such as Zhang Kelai in "Misaeng", Park Hae-young in "Signal", and Kim Seung-won in "Goblin"... But he is actually more dazzling on his own career as a singer.

EXO's name doesn't need me to elaborate on it. Even people who don't know Kpop or chase stars should have heard of it. As a member of this group who is undoubtedly the most popular, Yuan's solo has naturally received widespread attention. After listening to it, I thought deeply for a long time, and my emotions were surging and I couldn't calm down for a long time. At this time, I put down the headphones in my hand and wanted to talk about my own feelings.

Let me first say the conclusion: Yuan's album really gave me a great surprise and surprise, even amazing. Based on my experience of listening to songs in the past few days, his album is one of the highest quality in the entire music industry in recent years, or the most beautiful.

First of all, the configuration, bilingual dual version, four covers of four songs only CD, four MVs, this kind of super high configuration with huge investment makes other SM artists who returned at the same time jealous and want to cry... But if it is Yuan, it can only be said that it is not too much, he deserves it.

Then there is the album. The Chinese album name is unique and perfectly summarizes the concept and style of the album. The four versions of the cover are very exquisite. The four connected "Yuan" little easter eggs are memorable, including some small gifts, postcards, and even the album's script photo-style packaging. This album reveals its care and exquisiteness in every aspect. It is really the best album hardware made by SM in recent years, even more colorful than the big group EXO.

Finally This is also the most important part of the song… The song is the focus of the album. No matter how well other things are done, if the song is not good, it is all useless.

Fortunately, although the external packaging of Ji Jingyuan's solo album is very delicate and thoughtful, the core song part is even more perfect.

I like every song in it.

"Music Box" is full of a strong sense of youth. The feeling of a cool summer boy makes me feel refreshed after listening to it. This refreshing feeling is really hard to see in Kpop's current dance-heavy and concept-heavy songs. This is definitely a song of the quality of a main song. If it weren't for the high quality of the main song of this album, I would still feel sorry for this song. I don't know whether it is lucky or unfortunate to put this song here.

Actually, it's a pity... because I think this song would be better if it was released in summer.

Then there's "save me". This song is so wonderful that I want to scream. The chorus is so good that it's explosive. "Listen to my heartbeat, I'm calling you urgently..." These two sentences really touched me. Yuan's rock-like voice has a hoarse feeling, which adds a sense of fate to the youth of the teenager on the basis of "In the Mood for Love".

There is also "I m fine". This song and "save me" should be put together. A long part of the melody of "I m fine" is the reverse playback of "save me". The arrangement and singing are very similar, but the theme and listening experience are completely different. "Save ME" is in bb minor, which seems melancholy and sad, and "I'm Fine" is in D major, which seems bright and cheerful. When I found this twin setting, I was really trembling and excited.

The ups and downs of the two songs, together, are the touching and beautiful "In the Mood for Love"... I think this setting and easter egg are great.

Then...

Finally, the title song "Love Senario", or the Korean name "Once Loved"... To be honest, I think the Korean name is not very good, it is just the first line of lyrics copied, which is a bit perfunctory.

But who makes the song so good, it is harmless for Ji Jingyuan to do so.

This is the song that surprised me the most in this album, and it also made me silent for a long time.

The beginning of the song is very addictive, and it is not the mindless repetition of ordinary pop songs, but a catchy and beautiful song. The bridge, rap and even the chorus in the middle are all excellent.

The characteristic of this song is that the melody is cheerful, but the lyrics convey sadness, which is warm and sad. If you have been in love or have had a relationship experience, when you listen alone, combined with the lyrics, you may feel a lot

Ji Jingyuan is really unexpectedly suitable for this kind of fresh boyfriend style, but his album has brought this road and this route to an end in an instant, and it is really difficult for others to surpass it.

I don’t need to elaborate too much on the excellence of this song. Other bloggers and music critics have already praised it to the utmost… I actually want to talk about the reasons why I heard this song…

I am not a fan of stars. Although I know that Yuan’s upcoming solo debut is a major event in the music industry, several of my friends in the fan circle, whether they are fans of EXO or not, have been discussing this recently, which can be said to be the focus of the whole nation…But although I am also looking forward to it, I don’t have the habit of waiting for the release of the audio source on time, and I was busy last night, so I didn’t hear this album first.

I heard this song when I heard it playing on the speakers when I went to the gym this morning.

A song that was released at midnight appeared in the gym I often go to at 8 o’clock in the morning…

And the receptionist who was responsible for playing the gym music I talked to twice. I remember very clearly that she was a fan of bigbang, a very loyal VIP. When TOP enlisted in the army some time ago, she even took a special leave to see him off.

As for the relationship between bigbang fans and EXO and Chi Jingyuan fans, I believe that anyone who knows a little bit knows that it is not an exaggeration to call them mortal enemies.

I was attracted by the moving melody when I heard it in the gym. I practiced absentmindedly for a while and then took out my phone to listen to the song. Before turning on the player, I chatted with a friend I knew on Kakaotalke.

This friend is a very loyal Aili, or Chi Jingyuan's fan. Since the news of Yuan's solo came out some time ago, she has been promoting it to people around her every day, just like the New Year. Her daily updates are almost all about promotion.

And today, when she heard me ask her if Yuan's new song is good, she directly sent a long voice message. I have selectively forgotten the specific words. It was basically the set of fans introducing and promoting their idols, as well as a series of rainbow farts... But what impressed me most, in addition to her high-pitched enthusiasm that made people helpless, bored, but inevitably moved, was that her voice seemed a little choked, as if she had just cried.

Now think about it, it may be because the idol I like and support for a long time handed in a result and answer sheet that did not disappoint her expectations, satisfied her, and even far exceeded her expectations, so she cried with joy.

After finishing the chat, I started listening to the songs. I was immediately hooked. After repeating the title song "Loved" five or six times, I started listening to other songs.

Then, I started to loop the whole album, and it has been so far.

These are my experiences before and after this album "In the Mood for Love". The reason I say this is because these simple things made me fall into deep thinking when I think back.

A black fan of the rival, a pure passerby, and a die-hard fan, three people with completely different identities and positions, but they got the same joy and touch from the same idol, the same album, and the same song, and got the emotional value they hoped for and precious.

I heard that this album "In the Mood for Love" has sold three million? Tsk, it's really not a lie to make such a high number... In connection with what I experienced today, I think Yuan's album should give some people in the music industry some feelings and references.

Although many artists and idol groups in Kpop nowadays focus on various concepts and different styles every time they come back, they pay more attention to difficult dances, exquisite and eye-catching makeup, and even hype and selling meat. After all, these are nothing. Whatever attracts people and makes money is a good idea. "

But I want to say that I hope those agencies will not forget that in addition to these, there is another characteristic that is above these, Kpop, or all songs, the essence of truly attracting and moving people...

Still sounds good.

——My thoughts after listening to "love senario"

I had a meeting this afternoon, so I apologize for being late.

No updates tomorrow. Please take a day off.