novellhall Chapter 72 Li Zhixing hates the taste of apples~
Chapter 72 Li Zhixing hates the taste of apples~
On the afternoon of September 16, Park Hyo-shin updated his Cyworld homepage with a long post.
The title is "Regarding the 'Snow Flower' controversy that has lasted for several days..."
Before the article was published, SM had already communicated with Park Hyo-shin's side.
They didn't ask Park Hyo-shin to deny the problems with the stage performance, nor did they ask him to take responsibility for Taeyeon; they simply hoped he could explain what happened that night.
In the post, Park Hyo-shin first mentioned that he had a cold that day and was not in good physical condition, so he was unable to perform at his best.
He then mentioned that "Snow Flower" was originally a male solo with a wide vocal range. After it was changed to a male-female duet, the division of vocal parts and the choice of key became very difficult.
He did not claim that there were no mistakes on stage.
However, he also clearly stated that Taeyeon always prepares for the stage seriously and is not the kind of person who treats things casually as the outside world claims.
After this long article was published, the controversy surrounding "Snow Flower" quickly shifted.
The previous claims that placed all the blame on Taeyeon have lost much of their credibility.
Those who continued to say she disrespected her seniors were quickly refuted by others using Park Hyo-shin's original words.
Of course, the criticism didn't completely disappear.
But the controversy is no longer one-sided.
Two days later, Park Hyo-shin appeared as a guest on Taeyeon's MBC FM4U radio program, "Taeyeon's Close Friend."
The program didn't deliberately focus on repeatedly explaining "Snow Flower," but simply followed the normal procedure to talk about Park Hyo-shin's new album and recent activities.
When the topic of that stage performance came up, Park Hyo-shin simply said that it wasn't just Taeyeon's problem.
After the program ended, the radio station's official website released a group photo from that day.
At this point, the rumors of "discord between the two" have basically run out of room to spread further.
He posted an explanation, mentioning a radio station appearing in the same frame.
The former dismantles the claim of "disrespecting seniors," while the latter renders the "rumors of discord" untenable.
The mistakes in "Snow Flower" still exist, but it has been brought back to the stage mistakes themselves.
The controversy surrounding Taeyeon has finally been brought back under control.
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Also starting from September 16th, Li Zhixing changed his previous low profile and began to frequently accept media interviews.
Since the release of "Haeundae", he has not faced the media very often.
Aside from a few collaborations during the initial promotion of the film, he has never taken the initiative to respond to anything afterward, whether it was the IU scandal or the controversy surrounding the replacement of the lead actor in "IRIS".
He did not sign with a management company, did not participate in any public commercial activities, and did not accept any GG endorsements.
Most of the time, the outside world can only wait for the official announcement from the production team to find out about him.
This deliberate mysticism had already aroused a great deal of curiosity among reporters.
The reporter had many questions.
Why haven't they signed with a management company yet?
Why didn't they capitalize on the popularity of "Haeundae" and take on another project, GG?
How did he gradually work his way up from stuntman and action director to appearing in front of the camera?
In the controversy surrounding the casting change in "IRIS," why did the production team choose him?
And his current relationship status.
Li Zhixing only gave answers to these questions that could be included in a report.
No matter how many questions are asked, almost every interview ends up circling back to the same name.
Kim Tae-yeon.
And the song "Don't Forget" that she sang at the press conference.
What the reporter was really interested in was the relationship between this song and Kim Tae-yeon.
"At the press conference, the song sounded very fitting for Taeyeon's voice."
"Many people say it looks like it was prepared specifically for her."
"Was it written based on Taeyeon's voice from the very beginning?"
Li Zhixing smiled.
"In a way, it was indeed written for Taeyeon."
Several reporters looked up almost simultaneously.
"So, you wanted Taeyeon to sing from the very beginning?"
Li Zhixing nodded.
"Yes."
"I really like Taeyeon's voice."
"I've listened to her songs 'If' and 'Can You Hear Me' many times."
"As a fan, I always feel that she doesn't have enough solo songs."
"It just so happened that 'IRIS' needed an OST, and I really wanted to hear her sing a new song, so I wrote 'Don't Forget'."
Upon hearing this, the reporter couldn't help but laugh and say:
"Zhixing-xi, Taeyeon must feel very lucky to have a fan like you, right?"
Li Zhixing smiled as well.
"If that's really what she thinks, then I'm honored."
The effects of these interviews were quickly apparent after they were published.
Rather than continuing to dwell on a mistake that Park Hyo-shin has already explained, it's much more sensational for a rookie actor to publicly admit to being a fan of Kim Tae-yeon and even write an OST himself because he wanted to hear her sing a new song.
Moreover, is the "fan" he mentioned just a fan, or does it have another meaning?
The direction of the online discussion quickly changed.
"While others buy albums to support their idols, Li Zhixing writes OSTs for his idols?"
"This isn't just fan support, this is producer-level support!"
"I wanted to hear Taeyeon sing a new song, so I wrote one myself. That's a bit outrageous."
"Is this really just a fan? Or could it be someone pursuing Taeyeon?"
These jokes quickly eased the tense atmosphere of the previous days.
"Snow Flower" will certainly be mentioned again.
But more and more people are starting to focus their attention on "Don't Forget".
More people are going back to listen to the live version of the press conference, and more people are searching for "Don't Forget" and "IRIS".
In fact, the audio of "Don't Forget" was officially released at midnight on September 16.
Initially, most of the clicks came from the lingering buzz of the press conference and from Girls' Generation fans.
However, as Park Hyo-shin's long article, Lee Ji-hyung's interview, and the discussions on the forum continued to spread, ordinary listeners also began to flock in.
On the first day, "Don't Forget" broke into the top of the real-time charts on several major music websites.
The ranking continued to rise the next day.
By the third day, "Don't Forget" had already taken the number one spot on the real-time and daily charts of major music streaming sites such as Melon, Mnet, Bugs, and Dosirak, achieving an "All Kill".
For a TV drama OST, such an achievement is quite rare.
More importantly, the rankings provided Taeyeon with the most direct response.
There are significantly fewer people still focusing on singing ability.
Discussions about "Snow Flower" have not completely disappeared.
But the nature of it has changed.
That is no longer evidence that Kim Tae-yeon can't sing live or that her singing skills are lacking.
It was just a mistake that was magnified.
"Don't Forget" is not just a song used to respond to controversy.
It is the OST for "IRIS".
Every click, discussion, and repost brings the name "IRIS" to the attention of more people.
Some people are curious about which scene in the drama this song will be used in, some have started looking up the cast of "IRIS", and others have refocused on Li Zhixing's role in the drama after reading his interview.
The controversy that might have dragged down "IRIS" ultimately did not really hinder the promotional pace of the drama.
Instead, the attention it garnered was redirected back to the drama itself, thanks to the OST "Don't Forget".
Taeyeon has finally escaped the criticism of her singing ability in "Snow Flower".
In addition to being an actor, Lee Ji-hsing is also known as a songwriter and a fan of Taeyeon.
"IRIS," on the other hand, already had an OST that topped the music charts before its official premiere.
Only at this point did the controversy surrounding "Snow Flower" truly subside.
"IRIS" also carried the popularity left by "Don't Forget" and returned to the promotion rhythm of the drama itself.
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Meanwhile, the Girls' Generation members, having finished their schedules, were huddled together in the living room in twos and threes.
Some people sat on the sofa, while others simply sat cross-legged on the carpet.
She had only been back in her dorm for a short while, and her makeup wasn't even completely off yet, but she already had her phone in her hand, constantly refreshing the webpages.
They are all paying close attention to the aftermath of this public opinion storm.
Unlike the night of the 12th, the atmosphere in the dormitory was much more relaxed today, and it returned to its usual noisy state.
Kim Hyoyeon looked around and suddenly asked:
"Where did Yoona go?"
Kwon Yuri didn't even look up, and casually said:
"have no idea."
"She's been going out every night lately, I don't know what she's up to."
Seohyun, sitting next to him, blinked but didn't reply.
Pani leaned on the sofa armrest and scrolled through the news for a while, her eyes gradually brightening.
"Wow, Taigu, there really aren't many people criticizing you online anymore."
"really."
Lee Soon-kyu also looked at her phone, her tone tinged with surprise.
"I originally thought that with such a large-scale operation, it would take at least a while to resolve."
Taeyeon had a lollipop in her mouth and didn't reply.
She looked down at her phone, but the smile in her eyes was impossible to hide.
She wasn't reading the online comments, but rather Li Zhixing's interviews and reports from the past few days.
Especially that one line...
"I really like Taeyeon's voice."
Taeyeon stared at that sentence for a long time, then gently pushed the candy aside, and the corners of her lips unconsciously turned up slightly.
Choi Soo-young leaned over for a peek and clicked her tongue.
"Just how many interviews has this guy given?"
"They're quite good at seizing opportunities."
Jessica has been in a low mood these past few days, listlessly lounging on the sofa, too lazy to talk to anyone.
Hearing Cui Xiuying's words, he turned his head and glared at her.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"He hates being interviewed."
Kim Hyo-yeon was a little confused.
"So what are you doing now?"
Jessica paused for a moment.
She glanced at Taeyeon, then quickly looked away.
"Of course, it's to divert attention."
"The production team needed to refocus their attention on 'IRIS' anyway."
"He was just cooperating with the production team to steer the conversation in that direction."
Tiffany glanced at her phone, then at Taeyeon, and suddenly let out a wail while hugging her pillow.
"Waaaaah, I want fans like that too!"
She scooted closer to Taeyeon, speaking in an exaggerated tone.
"Taeyeon, can I have Zhixing oppa?"
Taeyeon finally raised her head.
Her eyes crinkled into a smile, a hint of smugness in her expression.
"Go ahead and rob it. If you can take it, it's yours."
Pani sighed.
"But that's what Zhixing Oppa said back then."
She deliberately dragged out the sound:
"It's a little difficult~"
A commotion suddenly erupted in the living room.
Taeyeon's ears turned slightly red, but she pretended to be calm and continued looking at her phone.
Jessica pouted, then suddenly felt a little bored and stood up to go take a shower.
However, her gaze fell on the lollipop near Taeyeon's lips, and she raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Taeyeon, why are you eating lollipops now?"
"You learned it from that guy?"
Taeyeon was stunned for a moment.
She then looked away, somewhat embarrassed.
"I've been craving sweets lately."
Jessica didn't say anything, but leaned closer and sniffed at her mouth, her expression somewhat subtle.
"Apple flavored?"
Taeyeon paused for a moment.
"What's wrong?"
Jessica looked at her and said slowly:
"It's nothing."
"But your tastes are completely different from Li Zhixing's."
"What do you mean?"
Jessica walked towards the bathroom.
"Li Zhixing hates apple-flavored lollipops the most."
The living room fell silent.
Taeyeon stood frozen in place.
After a while, she expressionlessly chewed the candy in her mouth.
"Crude Rai".
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