The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 396 Cannes Premiere, Applying Body Lotion to Tofu
"Does TWICE have any upcoming schedules?"

After dinner, Gong Cheng and Kim Da-hyun took a walk in a nearby park to digest their food. TWICE's schedule at the beginning of the year, whether it was the group's schedule or the members' individual schedules, was quite full.

Take Mina-chan, for example. She's already quite petite. If she loses weight due to her busy schedule, she'll look even smaller.

Since March alone, TWICE has had two group comebacks, but... with such a high intensity of comebacks, it seems like they'll need to take a break for a while...

Kim Da-hyun, wearing a pink baseball cap, stood next to Gong Cheng with her short stature, creating a strange visual contrast... She frowned and thought for a moment: "Yes, but there aren't many group activities left. The rest are individual projects. Apart from the group variety show and other miscellaneous activities, the group's comeback won't be until the second half of the year."

At this point, she lowered her head and sighed.

TWICE has been in a really turbulent period in the first half of the year...

First, Park Jihyo's relationship was exposed, and then Da Da Shuai, this time bomb, suddenly exploded. Fortunately, it was an internal explosion, and the members silently digested it. Then, at the beginning of the month, Sana's sister-in-law was cyberbullied, and things were in turmoil.

"Currently, the company should focus on launching the debut projects for Mina, Sana, and Momo..."

The little tofu girl, a bit tired from walking, plopped down on a bench in the night. To date, TWICE has achieved a total of ninety number-one music program appearances throughout their careers, something to be very proud of. They also recently won two awards at The Fact Music Awards: World Idol and Artist of the Year.

This has proven to many fans that TWICE is still standing strong at the top...

"Is that so?"

Gong Cheng nodded, glanced down at Kim Da-hyun sitting in the chair with a worried look on her face, guessing that she was still worried about the release of "Parasite", so he raised his hand and patted the brim of her baseball cap with an annoyance, and asked: "If you don't have any big plans, do you want to come with me to the Cannes Film Festival in France?"

"Let me show you the world..."

The 72nd Cannes Film Festival officially began a few days ago on May 14th. However, the premiere of "Parasite" is scheduled for the 21st, and the entire film festival usually lasts for more than ten days. For example, the awards ceremony for the main competition section this year was not held on the day of the screening, but at the closing ceremony on the 25th.

Kim Da-hyun was stunned for a moment, somewhat caught off guard: "Jun-doo, fake Da-doo?"

In typical film and television award ceremonies, the main creative team represents the entire production crew to accept awards or participate in activities. The main creative team includes the director, screenwriter, lead actor, and second lead actor.

In the movie "Parasite," she played a minor supporting role, not even part of the main creative team.

"It's just a matter of one more plane ticket..." Gong Cheng shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Besides, the exposure in Cannes is considerable, Zhenying won't stop me. Moreover, you are the representative director of JYP who fully represents me."

Kim Da-hyun thought what Da-da-shuai said made a lot of sense. She narrowed her eyes, but still waved her hand somewhat embarrassedly: "They're all from the main production team, Oppa. It's really embarrassing for a small role like me to go. If netizens find out, they might say I'm just trying to crash the red carpet..."

She was conflicted. The Cannes Film Festival—wasn't she, the Blue Dragon Film Award winner, allowed to attend?

However, "Parasite" was just Tofu's debut film, and her supporting role wasn't very significant. Going to the film would be seen as a way to piggyback on her fame. But considering her kissing scene with the handsome actor, it'll probably be a huge hit within the group...

"Sure, I'll just say it."

Gong Cheng chuckled as he looked at her blushing face. He hadn't seen Duoxian, who had become increasingly ambitious in the past two years, show such an embarrassed expression in a long time.

Except during kissing scenes...

After all, kissing scenes are something that even a boy would feel shy about, let alone a girl.

"Some people want to get a piece of this but can't!"

Gong Cheng added another sentence...

After listening to his advice, Kim Da-hyun suddenly understood. "I am a Blue Dragon Film Award winner. Isn't it reasonable for me to take a stroll around the Cannes Film Festival?"

But upon hearing the second half of Da Da Shuai's sentence, she stood up suspiciously and whispered, "Oppa, are you talking about Yoona sunbaenim?"

"Ani~" Gong Cheng turned around and walked towards the parking space, puzzled, then looked at her again and muttered, "Why do you always feel that I have a lot of malice towards Yoona?"

"..."

The two didn't delve into the topic. Gong Cheng drove Duo Xian back to her dorm. Before getting out of the car, he rolled down the window and, as if suddenly remembering something, said, "Come find me in Seongbuk-dong tomorrow afternoon. I'll send you my location later."

"What?" Kim Da-hyun shuddered as if guarding against a thief.

She was a little stressed, but it was just a conditioned reflex. She quickly relaxed, put her hands on the car window, stuck her butt out in the parking garage, and looked at the handsome man in the driver's seat: "The villa in Chengbeidong?"

"I haven't been there yet..."

"Aren't we going tomorrow?" Gong Cheng said speechlessly, then picked up his water bottle, took a sip, and revealed his purpose: "Walking the red carpet requires haute couture, you know. I'll have someone send over a few gowns tomorrow, you can pick one. You can't dress like a primary school student, can you?"

At this point, he gestured with his lips and glanced at Kim Da-hyun's rather casual outfit: a denim jacket over a black short-sleeved shirt. Combined with her pale face, which was currently frowning in confusion, she looked somewhat silly.

As for Tofu, he doesn't really have any fashion resources in the group. To be honest, his fashion sense isn't very good. But as Tofu's "general," haute couture is no big deal for his trusted lieutenants.

"Yes~" Kim Da-hyun smiled broadly upon hearing the reason and agreed.

But after seeing the look of disapproval in the handsome man's eyes regarding her current outfit, Kim Soo-jang felt quite hurt and heartbroken. She couldn't help but raise her face sensitively and ask, "Oppa, are you saying I'm embarrassing you?"

Gong Cheng reached out and turned on the light in the car, then screwed on the bottle cap: "Does my brother seem like such a shallow person?"

"...Tch, oppa isn't shallow? The women he dates are all so beautiful that they're the envy of everyone..." Kim Da-hyun said this with a sour feeling in her heart, her tone full of dissatisfaction. She didn't know why she was like this.
As a soldier under the Great Marshal, who has risked her life for him over the years, she believes she has the right to say this.
Right, family members...?

"Nonsense." Gong Cheng thought Doufu's thinking was flawed; this viewpoint was utterly wrong. "It's clearly your sisters-in-law dating a handsome man like me that makes people envious, okay? You need to get the order right..."

As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Kim Dahyun's sullen face and said seriously, "Besides, our Dahyun is very pretty too~"

"If I were truly shallow, why wouldn't I date you?"

Upon hearing the word "beautiful," Kim Da-hyun immediately lifted her eyelids and looked at Gong Cheng. The momentary annoyance she had felt earlier vanished, replaced by a smug smile. She pouted, wanting to ask, "Qinjia?" but instead chuckled and said, "I think I'm pretty too~"

"Then come see me on time tomorrow, change into your haute couture outfit, you'll look even prettier." Gong Cheng nodded in agreement, his eyes crinkling with a smug smile, and started the car. "Alright, go back and rest. If you see any styles or colors you like, send them to me when you get back to your dorm, and I'll have someone deliver them tomorrow."

"Forget about jewelry, it's too flashy. I'll just pick out a few necklaces and earrings for you, and the rest should be simple and elegant."

Gong Cheng thought for a moment and made arrangements.

No one understands the beauty of idols better than Master Gong...

"All haute couture?" Kim Da-hyun's attention was now drawn to the luxurious gowns, and a smile appeared on her lips.

Gong Cheng glanced at her sideways. Why was she talking nonsense?

Little Strange Tofu patted his chest with a happy expression, making exaggerated winks and saying, "Oppa, I've never seen such a handsome man in my life!"

"Aigoo..." Gong Cheng rolled his eyes as he listened to the sycophant's flattery: "How many years have you even lived?"

Kim Da-hyun gave a thumbs-up to the carriage: "Even more handsome!"

……

After Gong Cheng drove away, Kim Da-hyun returned to her dorm beaming.

I informed the members about the preparations for going to the Cannes Film Festival. As for Zhenying's side?

She didn't inform him; the big boss will bring it up. Besides, what's wrong with me, an acting director, going to the Cannes Film Festival? I don't have any plans right now...

"Parasite? You're not part of the creative team, are you...?"

Wearing her pajamas, Son Chae-young asked a very poignant question.

Kim Da-hyun was a little reluctant to talk to her, but she still continued to explain, "Oppa thinks I can go and give it some exposure, and Director Bong Joon-ho also thinks that if I go, I can attract ONCEs to watch the movie, since the movie will be released locally on the 30th."

In reality, when they were in the parking lot, DaDahShuai simply made a phone call to the director, who readily agreed, without caring at all whether the ONCEs would go to watch. She understood the social niceties involved, but her excuse was just to appease the curious members.

"...You're going to walk the red carpet, right?"

While applying a face mask, Chou Tzu-yu sat on the sofa and asked a question.

"That's right."

After learning that Dahyun was going to attend the Cannes Film Festival, the members from the other dormitories all gathered in the maknae line's dormitory.

Nayeon glanced at her, tilted her head, and kindly said, "Dahyun, do you want me to help you borrow a haute couture outfit from the brand?"

The red carpet, at its core, is all about vying for attention. If you don't have a haute couture gown, your rivals' fans will mercilessly mock you. Although she currently has a Burberry endorsement deal and her title isn't that high, borrowing a haute couture dress from the brand shouldn't be a problem.

"We need to be more formal."

Minami pondered for a moment and then spoke.

"..."

Amidst a chorus of suggestions, Kim Da-hyun sat somewhat awkwardly on the sofa, hesitant to meet her sisters-in-law's gazes, and even more hesitant to accept their kindness.

Don't be too nice to me, sisters-in-law!

I'm an undercover agent...

While Sana Minatozaki and Tzuyu were discussing what kind of dress would suit Dahyun.

Kim Da-hyun scratched her head, her face a little awkward as she muttered, "Oppa said he'd take care of it for me..." After saying that, she glanced at her sisters-in-law's expressions and then said in a tactful way, "But if you unnies can borrow it, I'll call oppa later and refuse."

Her tone was articulate and her expression clearly indicated that she was a member of the TWICE camp.

Son Chaeyoung yawned and looked at her friend as if she were an idiot: "Why refuse? Isn't it better to have Oppa's help? It saves us the trouble of borrowing, so convenient."

She casually remarked that it was nothing to be surprised about.

But when Kim Da-hyun heard these words, she felt a bit ironic, as if her friend was mocking her.

Upon hearing the news, Lim Nayeon, Minatozaki Sana, Hirai Momo, and Mina immediately fell silent.

Lim Nayeon pouted, "With his help, we won't get involved."

The remaining people nodded.

Only Chou Tzu-yu, with a suspicious look on her face, raised her short face, her dark eyes staring at Kim Da-hyun's face for a long time. She pursed her lips, pondered for a while, and just as the other members were about to head home, she asked quietly:
"Dahyun, you wouldn't be dating your brother too, would you?"

These words sounded like a curious inquiry, but they also seemed like a knife hanging over Kim Da-hyun's head, a reminder to her.

The soft, sweet voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it instantly froze the other six people who had just gotten up and were walking towards the door. They all turned around and fixed their eyes on Kim Da-hyun's face with flickering eyes.

"...No, don't talk nonsense..."

Kim Da-hyun looked at Chou Tzu-yu in alarm and quickly shook her head: "How could that be?"

When she met Zhou Ziyu's gaze, she felt that it was almost murderous...

She was so frightened that she shuddered.

Are you trying to kill me?!
"..." Zhou Ziyu removed her face mask, not rushing to wash her face. She glanced at her unnies who had sat back down on the sofa, frowned, and put on a persuasive expression: "Dahyun~ actually..."

“It’s okay if you’re dating your brother, after all…” she said, glancing at the members beside her, “it won’t make a difference if you’re the only one left.”

Kim Da-hyun curled up on the sofa with her hands and feet ice cold. She looked at Tzuyu incredulously at her well-meaning and coaxing expression—you're so mean, Tzuyu!
"I really didn't..."

Immediately afterwards, she looked at Son Chae-young and Mina, hoping that these two sisters-in-law could say a word for her!

But the pensive expressions on their faces sent a chill down her spine.

But to her surprise, the person who spoke up for her was Park Ji-hyo.

Park Jihyo thought for a moment, then smiled and spoke to ease the tense atmosphere: "I don't think Oppa is dating Dahyun..."

She doesn't even like me, how could she possibly like Dahyun?

Dahyun, isn't your appearance better than hers?

Not to mention her figure~
Kim Da-hyun was unaware of the evidence that Park Ji-hyo firmly believed she wasn't dating the handsome man. Since it was...

But she still clung to him like a lifeline, saying, "If I were dating Oppa right now..."

She made a solemn vow: "Then I'll never be as tall as Chaeyoung!"

These words instantly shattered Son Chaeyoung's skeptical thoughts. She gaped in disbelief, revealing her little tiger teeth: "Do you really swear like that?"

Yu Dingyan chuckled and said, "It really was a solemn oath..."

"..."

That night, Kim Da-hyun tossed and turned in her bedroom, unable to fall asleep.

Seeing her sisters-in-law's attitude tonight, she really felt that she was doomed after the movie was released domestically...

……

The next afternoon, Kim Da-hyun arrived at Gong Sung's villa in Seongbuk-dong on time.

...After being stunned by the grandeur of the villa, she went to the dressing room and nervously began to select from the haute couture items brought by the staff.

……

On May 19th, the main creative team of "Parasite"—Bong Joon-ho, Gong Sung, screenwriter Han Jin-won, Song Kang-ho, Bong Joon-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Park So-dam, plus Kim Da-hyun, a total of eight people, boarded a flight to the Cannes Film Festival in France.

"..."

Meanwhile, during the flight's flight time.

Airport photos related to the film "Parasite" from the Korean Peninsula have gone viral online and quickly gained traction.

This is Gong Chengcheng's first official appearance in the public eye since she appeared at the TWICE fan signing event at the beginning of the month.

……

After a flight of more than ten hours, the group arrived at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport in France and then traveled by car to Cannes.

I rested at the hotel I had booked in advance for one night on May 21st.

The Croisette Boulevard carried the vibrant atmosphere of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival across the waterfront, where "Parasite" would officially premiere that afternoon... The red carpet was filled with media and entertainment reporters from around the world, including film critics and the film's creative team from various countries.

The van came to a stop, and Bong Joon-ho, Song Kang-ho, and others got out first.

Gong Cheng, dressed in a sharp suit, walked behind the group, smiling as he looked at the long lenses and cameras beside him, the blinding flashes clicking and snapping in this small bay town.

Kim Da-hyun, wearing silver stilettos, walked beside him. Her skin was so white it seemed to reflect light. Her gray strapless dress was just the right amount of simple, without any complicated patterns. The gray of the dress had a slightly misty light gray feel. The most eye-catching part was the silk fabric at the chest, which gently clung to her chest and outlined her soft curves...

The little tofu-like girl had slightly tucked her shoulders in, her back straight, and her skirt swayed gently with her steps.

This was her first time attending such a large-scale film festival, so she kept reminding herself and silently repeating, "I am the Blue Dragon Film Award winner, the Blue Dragon Film Award winner!"

"Ahhhh!"

“TTTarot…”

After walking across the red carpet amidst cheers from fans, Gong Cheng and his entourage entered the Palais des Festivals. This was his first time attending the Cannes Film Festival in all the years since his debut, and since this was his only film on the big screen, he was quite curious about it.

He glanced at the welcoming hall paved with light gray marble and saw a smiling figure walking towards him not far away. He greeted him with a smile – Hu Ge.

This year's Cannes Film Festival main competition has more than 20 films in total, including a domestic art film, "The Wild Goose Lake," directed by Diao Yinan, and starring Hu Ge, who is walking towards us.

Bong Joon-ho also took Song Kang-ho to meet the other directors present, where they exchanged familiar pleasantries.

Kim Da-hyun, with a timid yet professional smile, stood beside Gong Cheng, watching the conversation between the handsome man and Hu Ge. She didn't understand it either, but she just flashed a bright smile, "..."

"It's been a long time, brother." Gong Cheng didn't seem to care about the fans around him raising their cameras. He stood next to Hu Ge with a relaxed smile and started chatting.

The last time I met Hu Ge was during his world tour last year. As for the past two years, he seems to have been aspiring to develop his career on the big screen, but the art films he has starred in have not performed well at the box office, nor have they won many awards.

The fact that this guy was forced to study abroad in 17 when he was at the height of his career is indeed a bit ridiculous.

Hu Ge laughed heartily, "Yeah, when are you going to Shanghai? Let's get together!"

"The second half of the year..." Gong Cheng didn't have any plans for his return trip, but once he returned, he would definitely go to China, but he probably wouldn't stay long, just like before.

"..."

After a brief chat, Gong Cheng and Hu Ge agreed to have a drink together nearby that evening, and then Gong Cheng hurriedly left at Bong Joon-ho's invitation.

To the left of the hall is the media center, filled with journalists from all over the world… This is the core of the film festival's news production; every interview after a premiere and every prediction of an award is transmitted from here to every corner of the world.

Gong Cheng and his team from the "Parasite" film moved inside and arrived at the core functional area of ​​the film festival: the screening room.

The films in the main competition are screened in the Lumière Hall in front of us every year. This hall, which can accommodate more than 2,000 people, has tiered seating with seats upholstered in deep burgundy velvet that is soft to the touch and has excellent sound insulation.

Gong Cheng walked into the screening room, instantly breaking the lively atmosphere and becoming the focus of the entire audience, attracting the attention of movie fans and the rest of the creative team.

Meanwhile, the photographers following the film were taking pictures of the backs of the "Parasite" creative team and others.

"..."

Sitting down in her assigned spot, Kim Da-hyun clicked her tongue as she looked at the actresses from various countries around her. Each one of them was incredibly beautiful, with their own unique features—blue eyes, green eyes, and captivating gazes.

This made her realize just how popular the handsome guy next to her was!
You're amazing, everyone loves you... But Da Da Shuai's expression seemed unmoved, he just smiled faintly and chatted with Director Bong Joon-ho occasionally.

"Oppa, do you think we'll win an award?" Kim Da-hyun asked anxiously before the premiere of "Parasite".

Gong Cheng perked up, preparing to watch the movie premiere: "It's hard to say~"

He didn't have the same strong desire to win awards as his senior Bong Joon-ho for the film "Parasite." After all, he only participated in the filming because he couldn't refuse. But to be honest, he still really hoped to win a major award.

It is beneficial and harmless to him.

Gong Cheng doesn't really care about winning Best Actor at Cannes, and he has never focused his career on that.

Five minutes later, the lights in the Lumière Hall finally went out completely, with only the light from the screen casting flickering shadows on the faces of the more than two thousand people.

Some overseas moviegoers who weren't initially paying much attention to the film held their breath when they saw "Tarot" on the creative team, or rather, they came specifically for "Tarot."

"..."

The eyes of the more than two thousand people in the audience were drawn into the first frame of "Parasite" at the beginning of the film, which had a rough texture of life... In a cramped semi-basement, Gong Cheng's character "Kim Ki-woo" had short hair and his handsome features lost some of their natural nobility under the makeup. Paired with a messy denim shirt collar, he looked a bit poor.

He was standing in the basement, looking bewildered and annoyed, holding his phone and trying to get a Wi-Fi signal...

"..."

Many film critics and directors who witnessed this scene couldn't help but turn around and glance at Makoto Miyazaki, who was calmly sitting in his seat watching the movie.

The stark contrast between Kim Ki-woo at the beginning of the film and Gong Sung, who casually walked into the screening room with an air of nobility, and their refined appearances...

"..."

……

At the end of the two-hour-plus film "Parasite," moviegoers displayed a variety of expressions.

When the lights in the Lumière Hall came on again, the movie ended, and the rest of the film crew in the front row and the moviegoers in the back row all stood up and gave a warm round of applause.

Gong Cheng and Kim Da-hyun followed Bong Joon-ho, while Song Kang-ho and the others stood up and responded with smiles.

"Clap clap clap clap..."

The applause lasted for ten minutes and resounded throughout the screening room.

She was very good at providing emotional value, so much so that even Kim Da-hyun was a little dazed, smiling as she looked at the cameras of the media present.

After the applause subsided, she raised her hand to cover her mouth and whispered to Gong Cheng, "Oppa, I heard that the longer the applause lasts at the Cannes premiere, the more likely a film is to win an award?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Cheng and Li Shanjun gave her a look that was both amusing and exasperating: "You should have said so earlier! If it were really like that, I would have had my senior hire some online trolls to applaud in the screening room all day long!"

Lee Sun-kyun laughed and replied, "Who knows, it might even win an Oscar?"

……

After the premiere, Gong Cheng and the others went to the media center on the left side of the lobby to conduct interviews.

The numerous interviews lasted for more than half an hour. Many of the media outlets who had just seen the premiere were amazed by the finished film... Of course, there was also no shortage of controversy.

Gong Cheng answered a few questions with ease, then chose to mute himself.

"..."

The premiere of "Parasite" at Cannes in the peninsula region is receiving extra attention.

After the interview, Bong Joon-ho called the main cast, including Gong Sung, to the rooftop terrace of the Festive Palace.

This is considered a must-visit spot at the Cannes Film Festival, offering panoramic views of the Croisette and the Mediterranean Sea. The terrace features white wicker chairs and glass round tables, and is often used to host small parties during the festival.

The place is bustling with activity, as actors and directors from various countries engage in informal exchanges...

Gong Cheng chatted with the creative team of "The Wild Goose Lake" for a while, had a drink, and was then pulled by Bong Joon-ho to chat with directors such as Quentin Tarantino.

Kim Da-hyun held the juice awkwardly, smiling...

As evening fell, the sunset was clearly visible from the terrace, turning the sky a vibrant orange-red. The sea breeze carried the salty, damp scent of the ocean. Gong Cheng, holding a glass of champagne, stood with Xiao Xiao Guai Doufu against the backdrop of the sunset, and asked Song Kanghao to take a photo of them together.

As Song Kang-ho adjusted the angle, Gong Cheng leaned against the balcony railing, glanced at Kim Da-hyun, and poked her fair, tender shoulder: "Oh, tsk tsk... Are you a new artist? Why are you so stiff?"

"Relax a bit~"

"I'm so nervous, oppa~" Kim Da-hyun whispered in Korean. At the entire party, she felt that she, the Blue Dragon Film Award winner, was the least famous.

As expected, the handsome man was right.

Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress isn't enough; a Grand Slam is required...

Gong Cheng took a sip of his drink, glanced at Dahyun's radiant skin, and exclaimed, "You're so fair-skinned, Dahyun~"

"...Don't say things that could be misunderstood..." Kim Da-hyun's fair skin flushed as her face turned red, then spread to her neck and shoulders. Her gray dress exposed the skin on her shoulders and collarbone, making her skin appear even whiter.

Gong Cheng chuckled and joked, "You've gained more fans~"

"Dahyun~ Why are you almost standing off-camera?" Song Kangho, holding a camera, looked at the two people's positions in the lens with a smile and couldn't help but remind them. In the lens, just as he adjusted the angle, Dahyun was talking to Gong Cheng about something, but her legs, in silver stilettos, kept taking small steps to move away from the side.

Her rosy cheeks are so cute!
"Come closer!"

Park So-dam also came over with a glass of red wine. Seeing Kim Da-hyun looking awkward on the terrace, she squinted and teased, "Be generous, Da-hyun~"

"..." Gong Cheng placed the wine glass on the round table beside him, leaned against the railing behind him with his tall figure, glanced back at the bright red sunset, and knew that such a good view would not be available if he waited any longer. So he smiled at the camera, raised his left arm, and grabbed Tofu, who was slowly shuffling over like a eunuch, and pulled him to his side.

But Dahyun is too short, so he leaned against the railing, slightly bent his knees, casually put his long legs together, placed his hand on Dahyun's fair shoulder, and smiled at the camera.

"..." Kim Da-hyun was completely stunned!
She smiled brightly at the camera, and Doufu didn't know if Da Da Shuai was pushing her or if he really just saw her as his little follower...

Both statements are valid. The former suggests this guy has a long criminal record, while the latter is... well...

Ugh.

Devoted tofu, please...

However, Kim Da-hyun quickly composed herself, and the trembling she had felt earlier subsided. She then confidently looked at the camera, posing for photos.
Above her fair, delicate eyebrows and eyes, she wore black, wispy bangs.
Every now and then, they'd make a peace sign or something.

Gong Cheng unbuttoned his suit jacket, noticing that Dahyun had been shivering slightly earlier—perhaps from the sea breeze? Haha~ He casually draped the matte black suit jacket over Dahyun's smooth shoulders, then called out to the smiling Lee Sun-kyun, Park So-dam, Bong Joon-ho, Song Kang-ho, and others standing behind the camera:

“Brother Shanjun, Sudan Unnie…”

Let's take a picture together!

……

The next day, May 22, was three days before the Cannes draw.

Gong Cheng left the hotel and had lunch with Hu Ge. Gwei Lun-mei, Liao Fan, and Wan Qian were also at the table.

The Cannes Film Festival score for "Parasite" premiered yesterday has already been released.

3.5 points... The Cannes Film Festival's official publication was given by film critics from ten different media outlets, with a maximum score of four points (★★★★). In contrast, some films that premiered a few days ago, such as "The Wild Goose Lake" starring Hu Ge and others, received 2.7 points and ranked sixth, while Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" this year received 3 points and ranked third.

Of all the nominated films that have been released so far, "Parasite" has the highest rating in the festival's daily publication.

While the event program ratings have some reference value, they cannot be used to subjectively determine who will win the grand prize. The final answer will depend on the votes of the jury, composed of internationally renowned directors, actors, screenwriters, and others.

……

"..."

"Did you have fun?"

On the coastal road in Cannes, Gong Cheng drove a convertible sports car with Kim Da-hyun in the passenger seat. He smiled and asked, "The sea breeze is quite refreshing."

Wearing a sun hat and sunglasses, Kim Da-hyun spread her arms wide in the car, embracing nature in a silly way: "Oppa, are you happy?"

"But you're the one who's sick!"

She happily enjoyed the sea breeze while asking with concern.

"Not bad~" Gong Cheng led Kim Da-hyun to the nearby beach. After they got out of the car, he lay down under the parasol and chatted with Lee Sun-kyun, Song Kang-ho and the others who had come up behind him.

Kim Da-hyun, along with Park So-dam and Cho Yeo-jeong, took off their jackets, revealing their bikinis.

Gong Cheng glanced at her briefly, but couldn't help lingering on her waist and hips for a few more seconds.

The orange and white striped bikini, with the white stripes narrowing at the waist, accentuated her slender waist, while the orange fabric draped naturally along her hips, creating a smooth and full curve...

"Axi~"

Gong Cheng admired it briefly for a while before turning his gaze away.

We're not kidding, are we?
How did she suddenly become so sexy...?

……

Meanwhile, news of the premiere of "Parasite" reached Seoul.

A video of the film "Parasite" receiving a 10-minute standing ovation after its screening quickly went viral on video platforms, stirring up excitement among many people on the Korean Peninsula and leading them to dream of "Parasite" sweeping awards and winning the Palme d'Or for Best Film.

The various candid photos of Gong Cheng at Cannes, as well as airport photos and red carpet photos, instantly sparked much speculation among fans.

Is our oppa making a comeback?

"...It feels like it, Oppa, please come back soon..."

"Hey girls, I'm a Japanese fan, but I think it's unlikely, because it seems like Oppa has been staying in Tokyo lately? My classmate told me that she saw someone who looks a lot like Oppa in Bunkyo Ward, going in and out of a hospital. Do you think Oppa might have some kind of terminal illness?"

"You're the one with a terminal illness, you wouldn't get it!"

"..."

In TWICE's dorm, the group's trip came to a brief end.

The members finally had time to rest. Lim Nayeon and Yoo Jeongyeon drank alone, occasionally glancing at the scenery photos and candid shots of Gong Cheng that Dahyun had sent back from Cannes, with a sly caption: "Unnies, I know some of you wanted to see this, so I secretly took these photos~ It's definitely not about me and oppa dating, feel free to take the pictures, you're welcome~"

Hirai Momo glanced at the photo, then at the trending topics: "I saw someone say that Dahyun actually had a kissing scene in a movie~"

This matter has generated quite a bit of buzz locally, but no specific video clips or information have been revealed. However, some rumors have surfaced in the comments section, saying that "TWICE's Dahyun and Tarot have a kissing scene in the movie."

However, some say it's a kissing scene between Kim Da-hyun and Lee Sun-kyun, or a kissing scene between Kim Da-hyun and Song Kang-ho...

"Kim Da-hyun kissing an unknown supporting actor..."

In short, all sorts of rumors are circulating, and the third most searched topic on the local internet is still emblazoned with the bright red headline: #TWICE member Kim Dahyun—willing to perform R-rated scenes for Bong Joon-ho's new film 'Parasite'#
It's full of hype.

The comment section was flooded with angry responses, reminiscent of those who watch adult films.

Mina also saw the message and couldn't help but chime in with a smile: "I really can't believe what Dahyun would be like filming a kissing scene!"

Yoo Jeongyeon waved her hand: "Why bother looking at online comments? None of them are reliable. If you want to know who Dahyun filmed a kissing scene with... you might as well just ask Dahyun directly~"

As she spoke, she picked up her phone and sent a voice message to Kim Da-hyun: "Da-hyun~ Did you really film a kissing scene in the movie~?"

……

"What should we do, oppa~"

Kim Da-hyun had just been swimming with Park So-dam and Cho Yeo-jeong at the beach when she saw Yoo Jeong-yeon's message on her phone. She quickly moved closer to Gong Cheng, looking anxious. She had even started researching whether the housing prices in Cannes were expensive.

At least I've had a very comfortable and pleasant stay these past two days.

But her little hand was still fiddling with the screen: "Guess~"

“Ani, I’ve seen the trending topics on the local forums. They don’t know anything about it. If you’re so afraid, just keep putting it off.” Gong Cheng took a sip of coconut juice, not really taking the matter to heart. He glanced at Dahyun, who was half-squatting, her bare feet sinking into the gravel.

The hemispherical bra is so white, so tender and soft...

Kim Da-hyun was frantically dealing with the members' messages, completely unaware of Dae-soo's gaze. She scratched her head and replied to the members, "Unnies, you'll know when the movie is released~"

[Son Chaeyoung]: "Dahyun~ Aren't we still best friends? How come there's a kissing scene? It's been almost a year, and you still haven't told us~? (Disdain)"

"...Surprise, hehe~" Kim Da-hyun's face trembled slightly.

But after seeing that the members stopped asking questions, she subconsciously raised her hand and patted her snow-white chest.

But as soon as she looked up, she saw the heartless Da Da Shuai chatting with Su Dan Unnie.

Park So-dam gathered her hair in her hands, twisted the ends of her hair that had just been wet from the waves, and smiled at Gong Cheng, who was lying on the deck chair: "Cheng, can you help Noona apply some sunscreen?"

"..." Gong Cheng was about to nod when he heard this.

It's just applying sunscreen, nothing to make a fuss about. We're all friends, and the closer the friendship, the less interest there is in each other, making this kind of mutual help even more natural.

But just as he sat up, a figure suddenly "jumped" up beside him.

Kim Da-hyun stood prettily under the parasol, looking at Su-dan unnie with a wary eye, and said with a grin, "Unnie, how about I put some sunscreen on for you later? Oppa just promised to put sunscreen on me~"

Gong Cheng looked at Doufu in bewilderment. It seemed that Doufu's acting skills had really improved a lot. That fake, businesslike smile was now incredibly genuine.

This left him somewhat puzzled: Did I really agree to that?

"..." Kim Da-hyun's face was almost sore from smiling. She felt that she couldn't let the big boss have any more contact with other women. Just the sisters-in-law in the group had already given him Yu Yu. What if some actresses came along?

How can our great-grandfather possibly survive?

Park So-dam nodded upon hearing this, picked up the cola beside her, took a sip, and said without a care, "Then hurry up, I'll wait for you, Da-hyun. Let Sung wipe it for you first~"

"Neo-ni~"

Kim Da-hyun nodded emphatically, then glanced at the handsome man looking at her. He was sitting on the left side of the recliner, his feet naturally resting on the gravel.

The little rascal, without batting an eye, shifted to the side and lay down on Gong Cheng's recliner. She turned her head and glanced at him, saying, "Help me wipe myself off, oppa~"

Immediately after speaking, she quickly buried her head in her arms, which were lying flat on the ground, her face burning.

Sisters-in-law, I did all this for you!
Those actresses from Chungmuro, you can't compete with them!

So, all I can do is help you prevent it...

"...Are you keeping an eye on me for them?" Gong Cheng quickly came to his senses, stood up from the recliner, and asked in a low voice while taking out sunscreen and body lotion from Kim Da-hyun's bag, squeezing some into his palm and rubbing it.

Kim Da-hyun groaned, not daring to look at him, and made a soft "uh-huh" sound.

"Did he betray us?" Gong Cheng spread the body lotion evenly in his hand, then slowly placed his palm on Kim Da-hyun's neck and rubbed it from top to bottom.

But one could notice that the skin behind Dahyun's ears had a rosy glow.

He couldn't help but pinch Tofu's earlobe. "Speak up, you traitor!"

"I didn't betray you!"

Kim Da-hyun spoke softly, but still didn't dare look at him, pretending to be dead as she urged, "Hurry up and wipe it, oppa, So-dan unnie is waiting for me~"

"..." Gong Cheng smiled and stopped asking questions. His palms slowly moved from Da Xian's neck, carrying body lotion, to her thin back covered by her vest, and then gently placed his hands on her waist. "How come I never noticed before that your waist is so slender~"

Upon hearing this, Kim Da-hyun stopped pretending and couldn't help but retort irritably, "Oppa only ever looks at girls' bodies in bed, it would be a miracle if he even noticed anything~"

But the gentle rubbing of the soft flesh around her waist made Tofu shiver involuntarily.

Like an electric current, it stimulates the growth of the green plums.
"Your hands are so cold, oppa..." Kim Dahyun said, trying to make conversation to ease the awkwardness and hide her inner emotions.

"So there are more girls needed~" Gong Cheng smiled shamelessly, his palm sliding down Da Xian's thigh, calf, and arch of her foot, but he didn't have any intention of taking advantage of her. He was a gentleman, really.

"Turn over~"

Gong Cheng urged her... After Kim Da-hyun, her face flushed and eyes closed, sent a message behind her, he looked at her shy expression and chuckled, "What's there to be shy about~"

I understand.

"You've never been in a relationship before..."

He thought it was normal for Dahyun to be blushing and trembling, since they had never dated before...

As he spoke, Gong Cheng's hand slowly wiped body lotion along Kim Da-hyun's collarbone, the skin feeling incredibly smooth...

"..." Kim Da-hyun's body tensed up, and she dared not open her eyes.

She thought her sisters-in-law would kill her if they saw this!
(End of this chapter)