"Sudden question time, what was the date you confirmed your relationship? Answer together, 1...2...3..."
Liu Xin’an and Bae Juhyun spontaneously said the date, causing the MCs to cheer in unison.
"Wait a minute, so does that mean you’ve been together for almost a year?"
"Hmm... it’s almost been a full year."
Just as Kang Hodong asked, it’s now November 2021, nearly a year since December 9, 2020.
If we only talk about how long they’ve known each other, they’ve known each other for a full year.
"Bro, you know what’s the most frustrating? In May this year, when Wendy was shooting a variety show in China, Xin’an was the host of that show at the time, and before he and Irene went public, there was a photo that went viral online."
Kim Heechul knew that Liu Xin’an and Bae Juhyun’s public announcement saddened some fans, and he also knew that the incident made many fans feel "betrayed," so he cleverly brought it up now, planning to give Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin’an a chance to express themselves and clear the air.
"Ah! I remember that, people said it was a god-tier photo, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes! I remember too, a lot of people online were discussing it."
"Irene, what was the situation at that time?"
"Uh... it was actually a misunderstanding. A fan, who happened to be both a fan of our group and of Xin’an, ran into him at the hotel entrance and asked him to , and also delivered a letter."
"At that time, Xin’an didn’t really understand this kind of thing, so to make sure the fan’s support got to us, he recorded it with his phone and played it for me... he did the same for Wendy later, but it just happened to be when he was playing it for me that a photo was taken, leading to the misunderstanding."
As Bae Juhyun explained, the program team quickly found the iconic photo that was taken then.
The photo showed Liu Xin’an looking down tenderly at Bae Juhyun.
Likewise, Bae Juhyun’s gaze was upwards, with joy and surprise brimming from her eyes.
No matter how many times one views it, the composition and angle of this photo make it look like a magazine shoot, always drawing praise.
Even the two involved had to admit that among their many photos together, this one outshone them all.
"Yes, a misunderstanding."
"Sure it’s a misunderstanding?"
This time Liu Xin’an caught the underlying meaning in Kim Heechul’s words. He quickly turned to the camera and, in a sincerely apologetic tone, bowed to apologize.
"We’re really sorry for deliberately keeping it hidden earlier."
Bae Juhyun understood too that Kim Heechul was creating an opportunity for them to apologize to fans, so she quickly followed Liu Xin’an in apologizing.
Their genuine expressions made the MCs breathe a sigh of relief, as appearing on the show officially acknowledged their relationship, and if they didn’t come across as sincere, the fans would not accept it.
So a sincere apology was a must; it was about showing the right attitude.
"But the photo turned out so well... why don’t you two just act in a drama as a couple?"
"That’s why I said, why not adapt their love story into a drama? It would definitely be a hit."
"But we’ve heard their story already; doesn’t that count as a spoiler?"
"Just adapt it a bit, add some characters. I’d like to play Irene’s big brother who’s against the relationship. Make sure to write me as the villain." Kim Heechul laughed as he added settings for himself.
His joking tone lightened the previously tense atmosphere considerably.
"Back to your love story, when you two got together... Xin’an didn’t know Irene was a celebrity, right?"
Kang Hodong brought the show’s focus back to the topic, glancing at the program crew to confirm they weren’t signaling for time, then continued questioning.
"Yes, he didn’t know at that time."
"When did Xin’an find out that Irene was an artist?"
"Uh... should I say it?" Liu Xin’an pointed at himself, glanced at Bae Juhyun, and quietly asked.
If possible, he wanted to give Bae Juhyun a moment to shine. Strictly speaking, he felt like just an accessory; if it wasn’t for Bae Juhyun, he wouldn’t have considered joining the show.
Even if he stood out on today’s program, it wouldn’t help his future work much. But if Bae Juhyun had some highlight moments on today’s show, it would benefit her future development. Follow current novels on NoveIＦire.net
"You say it, I’m curious about what you were feeling then." Bae Juhyun didn’t pick up on that, and as she said, all she felt at the time was panic.
So she was more curious about Liu Xin’an’s feelings.
"Was Xin’an feeling very complicated? Did he find out suddenly?"
"No, it was Bae Juhyun who told me directly." Liu Xin’an shook his head, explaining, "It was just that the way she told me was... unconventional."
"How so? How did she say it?"
"Um... actually, at the start of the year, Juhyun invited me to an S-M family concert."
Kim Heechul was actually the most shocked by this statement.