Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?

"Taekyon oppa, Xin'an said there's a show airing on that little site in February, can we participate then??"

"Huh? Ah... are you talking about the one broadcasted on that little site?"

"I'm not sure, but Xin'an mentioned it."

"Are you on the phone with Xin'an?"

Bae Juhyun nodded eagerly and handed over her phone.

As Seong Taekyon took the phone, she looked at him with anticipation.

Unfortunately, Seong Taekyon didn't intend to discuss such a serious matter with Liu Xin'an in front of Bae Juhyun and the others, so he stood up and left the practice room with her phone.

Understanding the importance, Bae Juhyun didn't senselessly follow, instead she calmed her curiosity and nerves, and softly explained to everyone.

"Xin'an said, besides the New Year's Eve stage on December 31st, there's another show during the Lunar New Year in February that's even more popular."

"February? Does that mean we can participate too?"

"Yes, it seems it's not a live broadcast, but we might be able to send in a video to the officials, and use the opportunity to greet fans for the New Year... Xin'an told me so."

"Ah~ so, Juhyun unnie, was your scream because of this?"

"Huh? No, that was because Liu Xin'an refused the invitation to host the New Year's Eve show on that little site."

"..."

Everyone went silent.

Indeed, such an occasion... is scream-worthy.

If they were Bae Juhyun, they probably couldn't help but yell at Liu Xin'an.

To refuse such a big event?

Even being laid-back should have its limits!

"This..."

"It's okay, I already scolded him."

Just then, Seong Taekyon reentered the room.

Noticing everyone's unified gaze, he returned the phone to Bae Juhyun, who was slightly resentful to find the call had ended.

"Continue your practice as you were, I'll go and discuss this with Manager Kim."

"Taekyon oppa, what did Xin'an say, is there a chance?"

"I'll negotiate with that little site. Given your and Xin'an's current popularity, getting a spot shouldn't be a problem. The site hasn't started promotions yet, so there's still time."

"Then, how much time do we have?"

"We'll know after discussions. Don't worry about that, Irene, take everyone for lunch, then continue practicing after you eat."

"Yes!"

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Liu Xin'an and Bae Juhyun, given their high popularity, naturally received a full-hearted agreement from that little site to join the New Year Festival.

On Manager Kim's end, the response was immediate as soon as the topic was brought up.

However, there were requirements.

The basic requirement was using Chinese throughout and performing a Chinese song.

After all, it's for greeting domestic audiences, so using foreign languages or Korean wouldn't be appropriate, right?

Manager Kim agreed to these terms without any hesitation.

Thus, Bae Juhyun and the others' already busy year-end became even more packed.

Of course, overall, everyone was quite happy with this work. As the saying goes... being busy is better than sitting idle at home.

They'd experienced a whole year without any group activities during their darkest times.

Only those who have faced darkness have infinite longing for the light.

It's just work... let's get it done!

And so, in a blink, it was December 25th, the day of the SBS Gayo Daejeon.

Actually, before this day, Bae Juhyun and the others had already rehearsed at SBS and bore complex feelings towards the network.

Being one of the top three networks, they had many interactions with SBS shows since debut.

But...

In 2019, Son Seungwan's accident happened at SBS.

And that accident was entirely SBS's fault, and their response afterward wasn't satisfactory, leaving everyone with lingering resentment towards SBS.

However, discontent is discontent, and work is work.

Early in the morning, they diligently woke up and arrived at SBS to prepare for the rehearsal.

The main event started in the evening, so makeup and styling would be prepared in the afternoon.

As one of the senior groups in the lineup, they easily secured a spacious dressing room.

Once they hung their clothes and set down their bags, Bae Juhyun relaxed in a chair in the backstage dressing room, emptying her mind.

"When is Xin'an oppa coming?"

"He'll come in the afternoon. We're rehearsing in the morning; there's no point in him coming so early."

"Everyone who came with us are juniors... Have we really become such respected seniors?"

The most emotional one was Kim Yerin.

Being eight years younger than Bae Juhyun, she's still quite young now.

But... those who are her age or even older treat her with great respect, calling her 'senior'.

The feeling... made her unable to hide her smile.

"Are these our outfits for today?"