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letsbeoutoftouch · 3 years

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Back in December 2016, during a sleepover, my friends and I decided to watch EXO's Chanyeol's most recent movie, "So I Married an Anti-Fan". It effortlessly became one of my favourite movies, so much so that I rewatch it —at least— once a year.

Therefore, when it was first announced that South Korea was going to produce a drama based on the same story, I was thrilled. The feeling only increased when I found out that the male lead was Choi Tae-Joon, whom I loved because of Suspicious Partner. Later (to be more precise, this year), I discovered that the other lead was the one and only Sooyoung from SNSD!

The drama was filmed back in 2018, and it was supposed to air a loooot sooner, but it had a few problems and it finally came out this year. Since I don't like waiting for episodes to come out each week, I waited until it finished airing to watch it... And, today, I finished it!

So, here's my review, fresh out the oven!

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So I Married an Anti-Fan is a 2021 South Korean drama, featuring Choi Tae-Joon, Choi Sooyoung, Hwang Chansung and Han Ji-Ahn. It's based on the novel "그래서 나는 안티팬과 결혼했다" (So I Married an Anti-Fan), written by Kim Eun Jun and published in 2010.

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♡ PLOT:

The story revolves around Hoo Joon (Tae-Joon), a well-known idol, and Geun Young (Sooyoung), a magazine reporter. They meet during an event, where a series of misunderstandings leads them to have a bad impression of each other.

For this reason, when Geun Young loses her job, she's under the impression that it was Hoo Joon's doing and is therefore keen on "reveal" Joon's real character. However, her retaliation backfires, and she attracts a lot of attention as his "anti-fan".

Later, a TV producer approaches them both to star in a reality show. Geun Young and Hoo Joon accept and think to give each other a hard time on set. But, as time goes by, they get to know each other better and better.

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♡ EPISODES:

It's made up of 16 episodes, running for an hour each (i.e., your typical k-drama).

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♡ CHARACTERS:

-Geun Young (FL): She's the best character, hands down (I swear I'm not being biased because I love Sooyoung).

For some reason, I've seen a lot of bad comments about this character. I don't truly understand why some people said that she didn't stand up for herself or that she was so-so, when she dealt really well with everything that had happened to her. I'd like to see all those people in her shoes—I bet they'd have cracked up quickly.

Also, she's like the least toxic character I've ever come across in a drama. She waits patiently for Joon to deal with his problems and doesn't jump to conclusions regarding his relationship with In Hyeong and Jae Joon. She lets him do his thing, is an independent woman, and tries to be as little of a burden as she can to the people she cares about. So, props to her!

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-Hoo Joon (ML): Although I overall liked his character, I admit that if I hadn't previously watched the movie, I'd probably be wary of him at the beginning. But, don't worry: as the story progresses, you get to know him better. He's patient and thinks of other people's feelings and well-being a lot (sometimes, a little too much for his own good, but he's a good boy).

I felt the need to include that there was this one scene where he acts... In a way that I didn't find appealing. Fortunately, he isn't like that all throughout the drama. Also, he isn't toxic like a lot of the male leads in drama-land. If you're wondering which scene I'm referring to, here's a spoiler: *SPOILER ALERT* When he and Geun Young start dating, they are requested to film an advertisement together. In the filming, he acts all "jealous" because the dress she was wearing was too short for his liking. I'm sorry, but she's the only one who has a say on how short a dress she's wearing is—not you, not even if you're her partner *END OF SPOILER ALERT*.

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-JJ/Jae Joon (SML): Jae Joon is the second male lead, and he was portrayed by 2PM's Chansung.

I'm sorry, but I never could come to terms with this character, not even during the last episodes. If the writers' intention was for me to hate him, they (and Chansung's acting) totally achieved that purpose.

He is incredibly selfish and keeps this attitude up to episode 13/14. Towards the ending, the story tries that the audience feels some sympathy towards him—it is shown why he acted the way he did. Nevertheless, in my opinion, while his past may explain his actions, it doesn't justify any of them. That's why I couldn't bring myself to feel sympathetic or empathetic towards him. *SPOILER ALERT* In fact, I think Hoo Joon was too nice to be there for him in the last two or three episodes. *END OF SPOILER ALERT*

He's also outright abusive. *SPOILER ALERT* I mean, he slapped In Hyeong and broke her laptop ¿?... Even though I didn't like her that much, nothing justifies that kind of violent behaviour. *END OF SPOILER ALERT*

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-In Hyeong (SFL): She's the second female lead, portrayed by actress Han Ji-Ahn.

Oh, man. I had a hard time trying to wrap my head around this character. I was just going to say that I couldn't stand her because she was always purposely putting a spanner in the works, making everyone's life difficult.

However, as I was drafting this review, I began reflecting on the character and felt sympathy for her. She was in a vulnerable place—leaving aside that she felt abandoned by her first love, she had trouble trying to make her career take off, and she was in a really abusive relationship. It could be argued that JJ and In Hyeon were both toxic to each other, but it was clear that he was the one with the upper hand (he was the CEO of her new agency, which brings a real disbalance of power).

Moreover, it was hinted several times that all she went through took a toll on her mental health (*SPOILER ALERT* she was always taking pills to calm down, and she freaking tried to kill herself!!!!!!! *END OF SPOILER ALERT*). I believe she needed professional help to put herself back together, so she could let go of her past and finally leave that abusive relationship.

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♡ COUPLES:

Since this drama mostly gravitates towards romantic relationships, I'm including this section.

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-Geun Young x Hoo Joon: They are your typical enemies to lovers.

In the beginning, their relationship was tainted by a lot of misunderstandings, which led them to hate each other's guts (but, where's the charm in a k-drama that isn't filled with misunderstandings, am I right?). Once they started to spend more time together, they began understanding each other better. In time, they were able to leave their pride aside and got rid of their prejudices (yes, the story gives Jane Austen-ish vibes, so much so that "Pride and Prejudice" is mentioned a few times).

Their chemistry was alright. I would have changed some parts of the script that made a lot of scenes to be super cringey—especially, before some of their kisses (like, what a way to ruin such an awaited moment!).

The thing I liked the most about them was that neither of them was toxic, and they knew how and when to give the other person space. They were sweet, but not unbearable sweet—just the exact amount.

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-In Hyeong x Jae Joon: I don't know if they can be considered a true couple, but I'm adding them here just to repeat that I HATED THEM TOGETHER.

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♡ SOME PERSONAL INTERPRETATIONS AND THOUGHTS:

For me, the story tries to show the two sides of the same coin: things that may seem completely different, but are essentially the same. You can see it with Hoo Joon/Geun Young, their friends, and even with Hoo Joon/Jae Joon. Of course, this could be argued—it is just my personal impression.

Also, while the drama condemns some of the toxic fan behaviour, it sometimes romanticises it. *SPOILER ALERT* one fan freaking kidnapped him, and everything was suddenly alright ¿¿ Nuh-uh *END OF SPOILER ALERT*

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♡ DRAMA VS. MOVIE:

As I mentioned above, there's a prior Chinese movie from 2016 that was based on this novel. It features EXO's Chanyeol, Yuan Shan Shan, SNSD's Seohyun, and Jian Chao.

For obvious reasons, the story is shrunk down in the movie. There are a lot of things that weren't included in the movie, other things were overly simplified, and some stuff was missing and/or changed.

If you want to have a good laugh, then I recommend you to watch the movie. It's filled with non-sensical comedy that, in my opinion, China excels at. However, if you are more inclined towards drama, then the South Korean version is the one for you (you'll laugh, too, don't worry).

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♡ SUMMARY:

This is, basically, a sweet enemies-to-lovers, famous-person-and-normal-person story. If you like any of those troupes, then you're in for a treat.

It's a really lighthearted story that will make you laugh. Don't expect a complicated plot because there won't be one. It's ideal to have a break from all those dramas where you can't miss a single detail because you'll get lost, or from those dramas which plots are so heavy they end up tiring your mind out.

I loved the cast, and their acting was great (especially Chansung's, because he made me hate his character with a passion, lmao).

ALSO, if you like Sung Hoon (My Secret Romance, Oh My Venus) like me, then WATCH THIS DRAMA, lol. He has a guest role in some episodes!

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So I Married an Anti-Fan is available on VIKI!

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If you read the whole review, thank you very much! I hope you liked it.

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writer-k-pop · 3 years

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The Chef (k.m.g) - Waning Crescent Hotel

Please read this (W.C.Hotel) if you this is the first post of this series that you see. Warnings: Swearing, Mentions of death Genre: Angst, Hotel Del Luna AU, Choose your own adventure, SVT x Fem! Reader Staff: Yong (Spirit General Manager) / Jiwoo (Human General Manager) / Soon Bok (Room Manager) / Mun Hee (Front Desk Receptionist) / Shin (Grim Reaper assigned to Waning Crescent) Word Count: Ending A - 4.2k / Ending B - 3.9k

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"The pool is going to be cleaned tonight. And Jiwoo said that some of the lights should be changed out." Yong informs me as I watch Mingyu from above.

I silently nod and tilt my head as Mingyu dramatically adjust his long coat before sitting on one of the lobby couches.

Yong chuckles, "You're staring."

I blink and look at other places in the lobby, avoiding the fact that I got caught. "The others will never know about this." I threaten even though I know she would never leak that kind of information unless I wanted it.

"They will stay in the dark. As always." Yong gives a single nod.

"Don't say that. That makes it sound like I never talk to my staff." I whine, pouting.

Yong shrugs, "Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one you actually talk to."

I lean against the railing, "That's not true. I talk to others."

"Mun Hee and Soon Bok and Jiwoo don't count." Yong corrects me, "They're the heads of their departments. They have to talk to you."

I purse my lips and search for other employees I talk to. "Well, there's was, no they didn't talk to me."

Yong pats my shoulder, "It's okay. You technically don't need to talk to everyone."

I stand up straight and flick my hair behind my shoulders, "Exactly. And more people should come and talk to me. I'm the freaking CEO after all."

"Yes, yes you are." Yong comforts me with a small smile. But just a really small one.

"How many days?" I ask, running my hands through my hair.

"Four." Yong answers.

"Room?" I wonder.

"64." She says after scanning her lists.

"(y/n)." Mun Hee quietly calls my name from behind us.

"What?" I ask, bored, and turn around to face him.

"There's, there's a guest at the front desk who would like to talk to you." Mun Hee says with his hand folded politely in front of him.

"Who?" I wonder because I never get guests. I'm me after all.

"They asked me not to say anything to you. Just to bring you." He repeats his instructions.

"Who gave you those directions?" I question and walk down the stairs with Mun Hee following. Yong walks away to finish the rest of her duties. "Why are you taking orders from other people?"

"She was very persuading." Mun Hee answers simply.

As we pass by Mingyu, our gazes meet briefly. He smiles politely and nods his head. I, awkwardly, nod back before turning my attention back to Mun Hee.

"Don't do it again, alright?" I point a finger at him. "You only take orders from me."

Mun Hee nods with large motions. "Only from you."

I push open the doors and stand face to face with Jang Man Wol, the former CEO of Hotel Del Luna.

"(y/n)." She smiles but it never reaches her eyes. Typical.

"Man Wol." I greet her similarly but without the smile, having to fight down the swell of jealousy in my gut. "Don't tell me you're checking into my hotel?" Mun Hee returns to his spot behind the front desk.

Man Wol shakes her head and holds out her hand, palm facing upwards so I can read it. "No, it seems I still have quite a few lives left."

I scoff, "Of course the Gods would give you 8 more." I roll my eyes.

"Trust me, I don't want them." Man Wol gives me a knowing look. "But that's not why I'm here."

"Here to rub your transfer into my face in person?" I guess at her real reason for arriving at my hotel's doors.

"If I did that, Chansung would never take me out to eat again." Man Wol pouts angrily before taking in a breath to reset. "The CEO of Hotel Blue Moon told me you're leaving soon."

"How does he know that?" I throw my hands up, "How does he KNOW that?" This time I turn to Mun Hee who just raises his hands and shrugs.

"Word travels fast, (y/n)." Man Wol says, "Everything in this world travels stupidly fast."

I shake my head. "Alright, so you know I'll be leaving my position soon. What about it?"

"Just wanted to give you some advice." Man Wol smirks.

I sigh, "Tell me, I don't have all night." I start getting annoyed that she is dragging out the conversation that could've been done five minutes ago.

"You have enough time." Man Wol pushes my shoulder, "You don't have a finicky tree that blooms and withers whenever the hell it wants."

"My tree is as dead as my soul." I cross my arms over my chest, "And as dead as this conversation."

Man Wol twists her lips in annoyance and she mirrors my posture. "I don't have to give you the advice if you don't want it?"

"As long as it's not some silly cliche." I banter back.

Mun Hee cautiously moves closer to us and we both give him an annoyed look.

"We're not gonna." We both say at the same time.

Mun Hee raises his hands in surrender. "Just making sure."

Man Wol turns back to face me, "Just don't waste any time and don't piss off the Gods." She says before swiftly turning towards the front doors.

"You're advice is common sense knowledge?" I call out after her.

Man Wol doesn't turn around but raises a single hand in a sort of wave. She exits out the front doors without another word and lets the doors slam behind her.

Next to me, Mun Hee flinches at the loud sound.

I let out a puff of air, "Don't piss off the Gods. Psh. What do you think I've been trying to do for hundreds of years?!" I yell at the doors that sealed her exit.

"What are you doing here?" Jiwoo walks through the front doors at that exact moment. He looks surprised that I would be standing in the reception area.

"Jang Man Wol just visited." Mun Hee answers for me since I'm still pouting.

"CEO Jang Man Wol?" Jiwoo questions, "Like Hotel Del Luna Jang Man Wol?"

"Yes. That one." I tell Jiwoo with a straight face. "She came to give me 'advice' but basically told me common sense stuff and I just- I'm going to need six champagne bottles to forget that shit."

I turn back towards the hotel and leave the two males to their business. Walking through the lobby, I avoid the guests as they mill around as I make my way towards the elevators.

"We should spend the day at the pool." A woman says as she passes by me with another female.

"If we do, do you promise that we can order what I want for dinner?" The other female wonders.

The first female scoffs, "Fine."

I continue to walk past but turn my head to follow them for a little. A little seed of desire for friendships sprouts and distracts me from the awful advice Man Wol gave me.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Mingyu's voice apologizes as he bumps into me.

His steadying hands on my shoulders breaks me out of my thoughts and I look to the tall giant I used to call mine.

"No, no, my bad." I stutter and step back, "I should've watched where I was going."

"You probably have a lot on your mind." Mingyu says with a sweet smile.

I scrunch my eyebrows at him, "Why would I have a lot on my mind?" I question him.

Mingyu scratches the back of his neck nervously, "You are the CEO, aren't you?" He asks, "I assumed you were since everyone respects you and you dress differently than everyone. So I assumed you would have a lot to think about when running such a cool hotel." He glances around the lobby in awe.

My mouth drops open realizing he hadn't heard my reception encounter. "Uh, yes, I do have a lot to think about being the CEO and all." I half smile.

"Well, you must be busy so I'll leave you be." Mingyu bows then walks away.

I sigh and repeat the duration of his stay. "Four days. Four days."

~The Fourth Day~

I sign the last leave approval for the guests that are leaving tomorrow and lean back in my chair. Closing the folder, I stack it on top of the other 8. I reach for my coffee cup and carefully sip from it.

Looking around my quiet office, I suddenly get tired of the space and decide to deliver the forms to Yong or Jiwoo myself. I scoop up the folders and make my way out of the office.

But just as I reach the doors, Jiwoo opens them first.

"Oh, hey." Jiwoo greets me then eyes the folders in my hands. "I was just coming to get those."

"I was just about to deliver them to you." I hand them over, a little sad that my distraction ended so quickly.

Jiwoo takes the folders into his hands but stops me from moving away by saying, "Oh, also, Mun Hee brought Mingyu down a few minutes ago. I was assigned to inform you."

I sigh in relief that I won't have to sit around bored out of my mind. "Let's go."

"You approved all of them, I assume?" Jiwoo glances down at the folders in his hands.

I chuckle, "What other option did I have?" I ask. "I can't let them stay here. And I can't exactly kick them out."

Jiwoo also chuckles, "Just makin' sure."

"How many leave today?" I ask as we ride the elevator down.

"10." Jiwoo answers, "3 guests have already left so we've got 7 more to go."

"Will you be okay?" I wonder, a sudden burst of concern appearing.

"Yeah, we'll be fine." Jiwoo says, "Just go do your thing. And we'll do ours."

The burst of concern disappears as quickly as it appeared, "Alright cool."

The elevator doors open and Jiwoo smirks, "We always do fine." He mentions before walking out of the elevator and towards his office.

"Have you ever been to Italy?" I follow Mingyu's excited voice to my garden, "They have the best and I mean the best pasta I have ever eaten. And the views? Ah, spectacular."

When I reach the garden, Mingyu is animatedly talking to Mun Hee, who seems to be searching for a way out. I cover my mouth to hide the smile on my face.

"I wish I would've taken (y/n) there." Mingyu continues and my amusement diminishes, "She said she couldn't travel. Something about her family. But now I know that's a lie." Mingyu rocks back on his heels with his hands clasped behind his back, "But I still wish I could've taken her."

"I don't need to travel." I say, announcing myself.

Mingyu whips around, eyes big with surprise. A wave of relief washes over Mun Hee's face and he silently bids his goodbyes before leaving the two of us alone.

"You should." Mingyu tilts his head to the side as if he's giving me life advice.

I shrug. "Can't."

"Won't." Mingyu corrects me and I walk to the front of the bench.

I point to the bare tree in front of us, "Can't." I repeat then sit down.

"So it was this tree's fault you always turned me down to travel?" Mingyu questions, sitting next to me with an arm draped over the back of the bench.

I nod, "That and my own fault."

"Oh, yeah. That." Mingyu looks down at his lap.

I grasp my hands together in my own lap and stick out my legs as my lips press together.

"The other day..." Mingyu says, "Sorry for bumping into you like that. Wasn't the grand reunion I had planned."

I look over at him and smile at his embarrassment. "I'm pretty sure the entire incident was my fault. But now I'm curious." I raise my eyebrows, "What kind of grand reunion did you have planned?"

Mingyu chuckles, "Nothing special. And certainly nothing I expected to have in the afterlife."

"You thought I would come back?" I wonder, catching onto his reference.

He nods, "For a few years I did. Then it became a hope that I buried but every now and then it would pop up."

I lean into him and he instinctively wraps his arm around me.

"I was going to find you and make an elaborate and huge menu for you." Mingyu continues, "I was going to cook all your favorite foods and some new ones that I'd learned over the years. Then I was going to send you an invitation to this private dinner and boom, we'd have dinner together and then I was going to convince you to stay with me." He sighs, "But that day never came."

"I'm sorry." I apologize and my shoulders fall slightly.

Mingyu chuckles, "Don't be." He sighs and gazes at the bare tree, "I'll just blame the tree for you not returning."

"It's not the trees fault that I screwed up." I pull my hair over my shoulder. "But if that makes it better. Then by all means..." I don't finish but gesture towards the tree.

"Does it have a name?" Mingyu asks, his eyes running from the top of the tree down to the bottom where the white chrysanthemums stand.

I bark out a laugh, "You think I would name it?"

Mingyu smiles slightly bewildered, "Is it that weird?"

"Who names the thing keeps them locked in a prison?" I question, sitting back and cross my arms.

Mingyu shrugs, "It still should get a name, shouldn't it? I mean it's been stuck with you for hundreds of years. What do you even call it when you see it?"

I set my lips in a straight line, "Hell, bastard, damned asshole."

"Okay, I get it. I get it." Mingyu raises his hands in surrender. He then sighs and lowers his arms. "I missed you."

My lip pucker in sadness, "I did too."

"Did you ever think about coming back?" He asks.

"A few times." I answer, "But I was always stopped at the front door."

"Should I go break down the door?" Mingyu jokes with a smile.

I giggle, "Well, there's no reason for any of that now is there?"

"No, but I'll still do it." Mingyu shrugs.

"Well, thank you for the offer, but I don't think that'll be necessary." I tell him with a pat on the shoulder, "Plus, I don't think we should be destroying the decor here. I do want to leave this place."

Mingyu nudges my shoulder with his, "Alright, I won't, I won't."

I give him a pressed smile. Without a word, I lean over and rest my head on his shoulder. Mingyu doesn't flinch but scoots closer and leans his head on top of mine.

"So you've only been here? In the hotel?" He wonders and grabs my hand tightly.

I nod, "Here in the hotel. Watching people come and go. Why?"

"Just wondering what you were doing while I was traveling the world." Mingyu explains.

"Where did you go?" I ask, my interest piquing.

"Where didn't I go." Mingyu chuckles. "I traveled everywhere and learned so much about so many new things."

I let out a puff of air, "Could you be any less vague?"

Mingyu squeeze my hand, "Sorry, sorry. Since I went so many places, I'll just tell you about the most memorable ones."

"Start with your favorite." I request.

Mingyu thinks silently for a second, "My favorite?" He mumbles thoughtfully, "They're all my favorite."

I roll my eyes.

"But the most memorable would've been the time I tried to get into pastries. Specifically the macarons." Mingyu recalls and my mouth drops open slightly, "Yeah, it was bad."

"How bad?" I egg him on.

"Like everything always overflowed or was too runny or never cooked." Mingyu explains and I laugh, "I swear I could never get it right. It was always too delicate for my ... crazy hands." He wiggles his fingers. "Like once I piped them out onto the sheet in their nice little circles but five minutes later, all the circles were touching. And then another time, I piped them and they didn't run. But when we took them out of the oven, they had like exploded while they baked. None of them were usable."

I try to imagine the incidents but all I can imagine is Mingyu's face of utter disbelief which makes me laugh.

"The pastry chef and I pretty much both gave up after the fifth failed day." Mingyu says with a chuckle, "She was cool though. Laughed with me when things went haywire."

"What other pastries did you try?" I ask.

"None." Mingyu laughs, "But I baked other things, breads and cakes, the more dense stuff."

My senses fill with the warmth and nutty scents of freshly baked bread, "Those must've been fun."

Mingyu nodds, "I liked how the bread dough felt under my hands. It was sturdy-ish like a knife but without the sharp edges and clean cuts. I could shape it and feel every part of it."

I hum in understanding and turn his arm over in my hands. My hand runs over the shadow of the burn scar on the underside of his forearm, a commonality between chefs.

"You still enjoy champagne?" Mingyu wonders.

"Most definitely." I answer.

Mingyu chuckles, "I thought so. You know, I went to a champagne tasting thing once."

"That would've been the most beautiful thing in the world." I say wishing I could've gone.

"You would've thought so." Mingyu agrees, "I wasn't the biggest champagne lover but during it, I kept thinking about the ones you would like. I even wrote the names down so I wouldn't forget them. But I lost the list when my restaurant caught fire." He finishes sadly.

My heart grows heavy as I remember sitting and seeing the news report of what had happened. It was over a year after I left him and the report had said it was faulty wiring that had heated up and caught fire. The amount of fear and sadness I felt was nothing compared to the relief that washed over me when they reported no injuries or deaths. But the location was the first one he'd ever opened and it was special to him.

"I heard about that." I tell him.

"You heard?" He repeats, surprised.

"I did. Through the news." I explain, "I wanted to fight the Gods myself until I read that no one had died."

"You were going to fight the Gods if I had died?" Mingyu asks, his amusement laced in his tone.

"I was." I confirm, "I fought with Yong about it for brief seconds."

Mingyu wraps me up in a tight hug and rocks side to side, "That's probably the most adorable thing anyone has ever said to me."

When I hear the word 'adorable,' my face drops, "I am not adorable." I say and try to wiggle out but Mings his grip tightens, "I am a cursed soul who should be feared by all people from all the corners of the world."

"Uh huh." Mingyu responds, unconvinced.

I blow out a breath and give up fighting against his grip. "Still not adorable."

Mingyu's chest vibrates with a laugh, "Still very adorable."

For the subsequent hours, we talk about his successful restaurants and the not so successful ones, his travels to different countries to learn different cuisines from the tops chefs there, the people I knew at his restaurants as well as the ones that came afterward. His face floods with love when he talks about his family and my heart swells with happiness knowing that he was well loved. We laugh through his children's early years and I listen in awe when he tells me what they became.

I'm sure he has more questions for me but the sun seemingly races for the horizon, leaving us in the dust.

The cool night air meets my skin and I shiver ever so slightly. The only warmth comes from where my arm is tangled with Mingyu's.

Mingyu looks out the window with a small smile, "And so the day comes to an end."

"So it does." I confirm and wait for him to make the first move cause I'm as sure as hell not going to.

"Random question." Mingyu says, tilting his head to the side while looking at the bare tree in front of us.

"Shoot." I nod my head.

"Do you think I could win a bet against the Gods?" Mingyu asks, completely serious.

I hold back a laugh, "I can't even win a bet against them. And I've tried." I manage to say in a steady tone.

Mingyu sighs, letting go of the thought completely, "Yeah, I didn't think so." He stands up with my arm still entangled in his. Instead of following his actions, I simply sit and look up at him with a small pout and puppy eyes.

He chuckles when he looks down at me, "I don't like it either but I can't exactly not go."

I rise to my feet and Mingyu's smile grows. "Are you my escort out?" He asks.

"Indeed," I answer, "I will see you off to your final resting spot."

Mingyu's face scrunches in distaste, "Ooh, let's not call it that."

"Then what should I call it?" I ask as we walk out of the garden.

"I don't know. Anything but that." Mingyu shrugs.

"Uhm, how about 'The Great Beyond?'" I suggest, "'The After After Life'?"

Mingyu shakes his head, "Ah, I don't know, I don't know."

"What don't you know?" I giggle, "In reality, it is in fact your soul's final resting spot."

"Yeah but, it just sounds weird when you say it." Mingyu nudges me.

"Why?" I question, "I say it literally multiple times a day to multiple souls."

"Because it's you." Mingyu reasons, "You were always like a symbol of life to me."

I scoff lightly and lean in closer to Mingyu as we exit the hotel and enter the night air. "I'm not life. I'm a full embodiment of finality."

"Not to me." Mingyu whispers in my ear as Shin and the awaiting car come into view. "Is that for me?"

I look at his face which is full of curiousity at the car that will take him away from me. "Yeah, it's the car that will take you to the other side."

"Aren't you coming with? Don't you have to escort me?" He questions and looks back at me.

With lowered eyes, I shake my head, "Unfortunately, I can only go as far as the car."

Mingyu abruptly stops a few feet away from the car, "That sucks."

I smile at his simple yet accurate wording, "It does. But at least I can see you off from here." I hold out a hand for him as Shin opens the rear door.

While staring at my hand, Mingyu bits his lip in thought for a few seconds before grabbing my hand and letting me lead him to the car. Shin bows his head and Mingyu's grip tightens.

"I didn't know I would be going alone." He mumbles, a touch of fear in his voice.

I face him and cup his cheek, his head leaning into my touch, "You won't be. The Gods will watch your journey there to make sure you're safe. And I'll be right here thinking about you the entire time."

Mingyu rubs his thumb against the back of my hand, "Will you be told when I make it?" He asks.

"No, they won't tell me." I watch his face fall slightly, "But I'll know. Trust me, I'll know when you get there." I comfort him and his face lifts again but there's still a weight on his shoulders.

"I love you, Kim Mingyu." I remind him and look into his eyes.

Mingyu looks back at me with unwavering eyes, "I love you, too, (y/n). So much." He says before pressing his lips hard against mine.

After a few seconds, he pulls away and wraps me in a tight hug. I wrap my arms around his torso and memorize, again, how his body molds into mine perfectly. With a big breath out, he releases me and places one last kiss to my lips before getting into the car.

Silently, I watch with arms folded as Shin closes the door. When Shin stands by my side, the car begins to drive away. But Mingyu rolls down the window and looks back with a wave.

"Love you!" He yells with a big smile on his face.

A tear slips out as I smile and wave back, "I love you, Mingyu." I whisper as he pulls his head back into the car.

Shin wordlessly leaves me alone when the car has been swallowed by the forest fog and I let the tears fall. Tears of sadness. Tears of memories. Tears of relief that his soul is no longer trapped under my punishment and now is on its way to peace and rest.

I spend a few more minutes standing at the forest's edge before wiping my cheeks and turning back to the hotel. Yong stands at the doorway, waiting with a comforting smile and more files for me. As I walk to her to continue my work and waiting, the moon rises above the horizon and a white chrysanthemum at the base of my tree withers away.

Return to the Navigation Page (Waning Crescent Hotel) to choose the next guest.

"Are you ready to go home?" Mingyu asks, standing up and pulling me up with him.

"Absolutely." I smile and let him lead me out of the garden.

"Do you think they'll have champagne there?" He wonders.

"I sincerely hope they do." I answer, swinging our intertwined hands.

We walk hand in hand to the lobby where Yong, Mun Hee, Soon Bok, and Jiwoo stand solemnly.

"So this is it?" Mun Hee asks with tears in his eyes. "This is the day you leave us?"

I wrap him up in a hug, only a tiny bit annoyed that he's being so sappy. "Maybe I'll get punished again and be back here by the end of the year." I try to joke but Mun Hee abruptly pushes back from me.

"Don't you dare say that. You better not return here." He says angrily through his tears.

I chuckle, "I won't come back. I promise."

Turning to Soon Bok, I thank her for her service and her amazing work. Something I never did and should've done more.

Next onto Jiwoo. I also thank him for his and his entire family's service then I unclip the bracelet that has held him to this place.

"When you leave today, you won't be able to find this place again." I inform him, "I hope that you'll be able to go and live your life happily."

Jiwoo nods, "Thank you for letting me work with you. I won't ever forget you."

I smile sadly, "You will. But thank you."

Finally I reach Yong who is sniffling and trying so very hard not cry.

"You'd think after all these years of waiting that I'd be prepared for this day." She says through sniffles.

"Thank you, Yong." I rests my hands on her shoulders, "For everything. Thank you."

With lips pursed together, she leans forward and wraps me in an unexpected hug. But I soon wrap my arms around her and squeeze her tightly.

We pull apart after a couple seconds and I wipe the few tears that have escaped from her eyes.

"Keep this hotel running beautifully." I tell her before Mingyu grabs my hand again.

With final waves of goodbye, Mingyu and I walk out to the foggy forest that will take us to our resting place.

At the edge of the forest, Shin stands next to an idling car with a somber look on his face.

"(y/n)." He says when we reach him, "It has been an honor working with you. I wish you both a peaceful rest." Shin bows his head and I pat his arm.

"The honor was mine." I tell him with a smile. Now the tears start to line my eyes as the realization fully sets in.

I'm free. I served my years of punishment and now I'm free to let my soul rest.

I turn back towards the hotel and look up to the top where the rooftop patio is outlined with bright string lights. Then to the mid floors where random room lights are turned on, some guests staying in while others opting to experience the hotel's many services. Then to grand base where guests would be milling around, waiting their turns to leave this world.

"(y/n)?" Mingyu softly asks pulling my attention to where he sits just inside the car, "Are you ready?"

I take one last quick look at the hotel before turning away from it. "Yeah, I'm ready. Let's go."

I lower myself into the car and Shin securely closes the door after I am completely inside. As the car begins to drive forward, Mingyu securely grabs my hand and I let his warmth guide me towards our final destination.

In the garden, the final chrysanthemum withers and dies so that no more stand at the base of the bare tree.

#kpop #kpop imagine #seventeen #seventeen imagine #seventeen mingyu imagine #seventeen mingyu #mingyu imagine #kim mingyu imagine #kim mingyu #writer-k-pop #waning crescent hotel

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Fan: Hey... Hwang Chansung... Chansung... How are you? Okay... That’s enough...

C: Doing well~^^

Fan: Oppa?? Did you eat well? How is it today??

C: I ate good lololol. Jjajangmyeon!! (Noodles in black bean sauce)

Fan: Hwang Chansung, did you go?

C: ♡

Fan: What is that probability that oppa will reply?

C: How much is it now?

Fan: selfie selfie selfie!!!

C: Not yet!!

Fan: Oppa, it’s my birthday tomorrow, congratulate me

C: Happy Birthday. Thanks for being born and loving me. Now it’s time to stop...

Fan: Wow, please cheer me up to pass this year

C: Pass!!!!

Fan: Did you go oppa?! Is that it?!?! ㅠㅠㅠ

C: I didn’t go

Fan: Would you recommend a song... ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

C: I like the Boyz ll Men songs these days.. Boyz ll Men - On Bended Knee

Fan: I haven’t eaten yet, but please support me quickly after work!!! ㅜㅜAnd I really miss you!! ♡

C: Come to work quickly. I have to leave workㅠㅠ

Fan: Give me a compliment to when I wake up and check up..

C: Good job

Fan: Are you going to Hwang-gri?ㅠㅠㅠ (idk about this)

C: Stop drinking

Fan: I’m not... would you really be like this?

C: I didn’t go anywhere

Fan: Mention some in English, will you answer me? ㅋㅋ

C: I can’t understand everything in English ㅠㅠ

Fan: Did you forget Japanese? Don’t forget~😞😞😞

C: Hi! Wasurenai!! (Wasurenai = I won’t forget, I think lol)

Fan: How is my profile picture?

C: Oh, it’s Thomas the train

Fan: Please let me know what you use the most

C: Um... it’s a secret

Fan: Do you know what that is?... My profile picture is a real 2pm logo tattoo on my arm...

C: Wow wow wow wowㅠㅠ

Fan: I reply only once...

C: Yogiyo (this means something like “over here, please”

Fan: You promised me, remember..? I love you

C: I do too

Fan: Ah... I know there is a lot of competiton, but please answer me just once... Ah, I’ll be a real middle school student tomorrow, so I’m nervous and afraid, but what can I do!!!

C: There’s nothing like it in life. It’s scary, but you go through it once, it won’t matter later.

Fan: I have a long way to go have a sexy attitude..,, next time, I’ll try to come with a long drip

C: I am not looking at drip hahaha

Fan: Oppa, I am going to show you I am eating rice cakes with my nose

C: Oppa? Thank you, red (red because of the fan’s red face profile pic?)

Fan: What’s your favorite nickname from fans????

C: All are good

Fan: Don’t just say middle and high school... cheer for college students.

C: Ah... all schools.. really.

Fan: I’m 16. All my friends like you

C: Age 16? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Fan: I and my friends are 16 as well.

C: 16 years...??? Ohhh

Fan: I can’t even think of a novel to mention that would catch Hwang Chansung’s attention.

C: Hehe here

Fan: By now, it’s clear that Chansung oppa doesn’t see my writing (tweet)

C: I can see it

Fan: How about 10-years old, it’s just perfect??

C: Cute

Fan: Oppa ate Jjajangmyeon, so I came to eat Champon (noodle soup) hehe

C: Well done

Fan: I am tired of waiting...

C: Oh, this reminds me of a song

@2PMagreement211: I am going now~ Have a good meal and sleep well today and I will come back next time~~^^

#2pm #chansung #p: twitter #e: sns #2pmagreement211 #p: tweet #fantalk #he is so precious and funny #d: 200526 #guys #forgive if something is wrong #i really don't know korean #so all these translations consist of google translate #and some research #ksjdkasjd

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Seventeen (Jan 2011)

Translated excerpts from the January 2011 issue of Seventeen.

(1 Dec 2010 on sale)

2PM CAME TO JAPAN!!

-- Please describe your personality briefly.

JK: I’m a good guy!

NK: I’d say I’m prudent.

JH: I’m like fire.

CS: So cool!!

TY: Optimistic and positive.

WY: I’m methodical.

-- Messages to high school girls in Japan.

JK: It’s important to have fun, but I believe the coolest thing you can do is to go for your dream if you have one. Go for it to make your dream come true! Fightin’!

JH: Since this is the time in your life that is the most significant, I believe it’s crucial that you make life-long friends.

TY: Though it’s important to study, I hope you get to go out and have fun, making good memories!

WY: Enjoy and have a good time! That’s it!

NK: I’d like you to experience everything. I believe you should do everything unless it’s something that causes others trouble so that you won’t have any regrets when you get older. But make sure to get permission from your parents, OK?♡

CS: Hmm . . . they’ve already said what I wanted to say.(laugh) Let me see . . . perhaps, “read books”? I regret that I didn’t read much when I was in my teens, and so, I’m trying to catch up on my readings now.

MEMBER PROFILES

Jun. K

Q: Give yourself a tagline?

A: “I am what I am.” For I do things at my own pace.

Q: Your role in the group?

A: The members say I’m like their uncle. Though I don’t know why!(laugh)

Q: Type of girls you like?

A: Honest, kind, and someone with beautiful eyes when she smiles. Like me.(laugh)

Q: Something you feel you are best at in the group?

A: Singing!

Q: An ideal Christmas date?

A: Can’t think of anything because I’ve always been spending Christmas with the members . . . Come to visit us at our dorm!

Checking out personal belongings: an iPad

This was given to me as a present. I have all the materials in here. The photo used as the wallpaper is set by the fan who gave this to me.

Nichkhun

Q: Give yourself a tagline?

A: “I’m a foreigner.”(laugh) My father is Thai, my mother is Chinese American, and I myself was born in the US.

Q: Your role in the group?

A: Perhaps Grandpa? I’m someone to give them a scolding when they don’t behave or clean. Though I’m actually young.(laugh)

Q: Type of girls you like?

A: Someone who is kind, cute, and respects her parents.

Q: Something you feel you are best at in the group?

A: Foreign languages. I speak English, Korean, Chinese and Thai.

Checking out personal belongings: a pill organiser

My diet tends to be unbalanced since I’m too busy to get enough sleep or to eat well. So, I’m taking vitamins to be vibrant.

Junho

Q: Give yourself a tagline?

A: You’ll find me charming if you take a closer look.(laugh)

Q: Your role in the group?

A: An adolescent son. For I’m assertive and competitive.

Q: Type of girls you like?

A: I fall in love with different types of girls every time, and so, I’d go with my gut feeling.

Q: Something you feel you are best at in the group?

A: Acrobatics.

Q: What are you into lately?

A: Composing music. I’ve been working on it because it’s my dream to include my own songs in our albums in the future.

Checking out personal belongings: a video recorder

I use it to film dance lessons and acting practices. But I tend to delete all those recordings because of embarrassment.(laugh)

Chansung

Q: Give yourself a tagline?

A: The “maknae” – because I’m the youngest in the group.

Q: Your role in the group?

A: I eat a whole lot, and I don’t listen to others . . . so, I am the maknae.

Q: Something you feel you are best at in the group?

A: I’m good at making ramen. I make broth adding a lot of ingredients to the commercial product.

Q: Your ideal Christmas date?

A: I’d like to go to Myeongdong because they have this “time-to-kiss” event on Christmas.(shyly) When the time comes, all the lights are turned off so everyone can kiss.

Checking out personal belongings: a book

I’m into reading now. This is the book I intend to read next. The title is Pidgeon. It’s a collection of short stories written by an author I used to like.

Taecyeon

Q: Give yourself a tagline?

A: A “keystone” – because I give support to the members a lot.

Q: Your role in the group?

A: I’m like a father who brings the members together.

Q: Something you feel you are best at in the group?

A: I’m second to none when it comes to (physical) power!

Q: Type of girls you like?

A: Someone who is pure and voluptuous. I believe we all know well what kind of girls each of us likes.(laugh)

Q: Tell us a secret of the members that only you know!

A: There’s no such secret that only I know. We don’t have any secrets between us because we all get along with each other well!

Checking out personal belongings: an iPod touch

I always have this with me because I like listening to music. I listen to 2PM’s songs often – the songs in our new album a lot. I sometimes cry while listening to them, too.

Wooyoung

Q: Your role in the group?

A: Perhaps an occasionally nagging mother – because I’m methodical and I’d like to keep everything neat and tidy.

Q: Something you feel you are best at in the group?

A: Having a flexible body.

Q: Type of girls you like?

A: Somebody whom I can talk with comfortably and get along well because I tend to fall in love after having conversations.

Q: What are you into lately?

A: Break dancing.

Q: Your ideal Christmas date?

A: I can’t come up with anything so soon because I’m always with the members (laugh) . . . but I’d love to go for a drive and then to a cinema and enjoy some popcorns together♡

Checking out personal belongings: an iPhone

Since I came for the magazine shoot today, I didn’t bring my bag with me. So this is the only personal stuff I have. This mobile charm was a gift. I like the ones with simple motifs like a music note.

#junho #english translation #Seventeen #2011

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