Samstag, 29. August 2015

RETOUCHED - Chapter 2 - Arrangements

I was sitting in the car with the familiar peppermint scent, caused by Mr. Kwon’s gum. I missed the times where I went to my shootings by train and bus. But Mr. Kwon said too many people already knew me and it would make a wrong impression if they saw me walking around the streets of Seoul.
We sat in traffic for almost twenty minutes. While Mr. Kwon got nervous and started to talk to himself or yelled at the driver, I was resting my head against the window and tried to relax for a bit. I was tired and exhausted. Still.
I didn’t get much sleep these days and I had so many things to do. Mr. Kwon even intensified my diet, which wasn’t helping at all.
I was craving for food but I understood that Mr. Kwon wanted everything to be perfect. He wanted me to be perfect. And that’s what I wanted, too. That’s what I wanted more than anything else.
     We finally made it to Binggrae’s headquarters in Jeongdong. Although I previously worked with the company, they wanted to do some test shots in order to see if I really fit their concept.
„There’s something I didn’t tell you yet.“, Mr. Kwon said when we walked into the building. „You’ll have a shooting partner for today.“, he added.
„Why didn’t you tell me?“, I wanted to know, since I couldn’t think of any reason.
„Binggrae liked the picture of you and Taejung as a couple and they wanted to incorporate this into their new campaign.“
What did he just say?
„The test shoot today is only for the staff. So everything will go smooth tomorrow.“, Mr. Kwon explained.
I nodded.
„There she is.“, a man smiled and walked up to me. Did I know him?  „We’ve been waiting. Hurry, hurry and get into the make-up room. We already started with Taejung, so hurry, hurry.“, he said and shoved me into the elevator.
„And Clover.“, Mr. Kwon said. I starred into the blue pair of sunglasses, seeking for his eyes somewhere underneath. „Don’t forget about that social media thing we talked about.“
The elevator doors closed and we started moving up.
I expected to be nervous, but for some reason I wasn’t.
Some stylists swirled around me, fixed my hair, put some makeup on and discussed whether this was it or it had to be done all over again.
A small, chubby women took me over to the set. She seemed really important and was constantly talking to someone over her headset.
Then I spotted him. He was standing in front of the white background and he changed positions with the flash of the camera.
„You’re here.“, he said when he saw me. The camera man looked quite confused when Taejung left his spot to greet me.
He wore his black hair down, smiling at me with his gorgeous eyes. I wasn’t able to speak.
„Great! Let’s start with the two right away.“, someone said. Probably the director.
Taejung pulled me in front of the camera.
„Just show us some poses. You are a young couple enjoying a romantic trip.“, the director advised and sat down in his chair. He squinted his eyes and observed Taejung and me.
I didn’t really know what to do. This task was definitely a challenge. I was grateful that I had Taejung at my side. He made it really easy to stand in front of the camera. I even started to forget the camera. It was almost like in the music video, where I lost my focus.
I desperately tried to stay concentrated. Everything I did was on camera, so I had to behave. Taejung looked me deeply in the eyes. Even though it was really loud in the room, I heard him breathing. I felt the warmth of his body. He clasped his arms around my body and pulled me closer. I blushed. My heart raced and I was sure he was able to hear it.
„Great!“, the director yelled and pulled me back into reality just before it was too late.
„I think we have it.“, he said. But Taejung didn’t let go of me. Instead he starred at me, slowly breathing, not moving at all.
„We need Clover for the fitting.“, the women with the headset said. She suddenly appeared next to us. Or maybe I just noticed her now since she was so short, she was barely reaching my shoulders.
„I see you after the fitting?!“, Taejung asked.
„Sure.“, I said.
I needed Mr. Kwon to tell me what to do. One day he said I shouldn’t talk to anyone of Level Five and now he set me up with Taejung. 

„We’re leaving really early tomorrow. It’s a long drive to Jeju Island and we probably need the entire day shooting.“, Mr. Kwon explained when we were heading back. I was hoping to see Taejung again, but Mr. Kwon was already waiting after the fitting and we left immediately.
„The entire day?“, that seemed like a really long shoot for me.
„Don’t worry. The pay is really good and once the campaign will come out, you will get a lot of attention.“
„But can I ask you something?“
Mr. Kwon looked at me and finally took of his shades, so I knew I could get some real answers.
„Isn’t this causing more dating rumors?“, I wanted to know.
Mr. Kwon sighed. „You’re just much too smart for this business.“, he laughed and leaned back into his seat. „I’m not supposed to tell you this, but since you asked…“, he started. „Mr. Park is planning on a solo debut for Taejung soon. So he wants him to be, how can I say this…he wants him to get a more mature image, because of the concept they’re planning.“, he explained.
So actually Mr. Park was using me?
„Mr. Park wants the dating rumors because Taejung supposedly dating a pretty much unknown model it good for his image.“
I nodded. „Are you still going to deny all the rumors then?“, I wanted to know.
„We’ll see.“, Mr. Kwon said and put his sunglasses back on. „For now we have to cause those rumors.“, he added and nodded into the direction of my purse.
„You did take some pictures, right?“, he wanted to know. „Give me your phone.“, he reached out his hand and I handed him my phone.
He scrolled through my pictures until he found one that he liked. „Post this one.“, he said. „It clearly shows Binggrae.“
     It all seemed like a game. We were evaluating the next move, we were causing rumors on purpose. We were pretty much manipulating people.
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kpopobsession.com

Levelers find suspicious photos regarding Taejung and Clover

The latest dating rumors concerning Level Five’s Taejung, Chaemin, Heojae and model Clover were denied by the agency.
Although Level Five is busy with promoting their upcoming album, Taejung seemed to find some time to visit the Binggrae headquarter this afternoon, telling Fans „Having an amazing time here at Binggrae“ over his instagram account (@L5TJ).
Model Clover (@clover_x98), who is starring in the latest L5 music video Coffee Kiss also posted a picture, clearly showing the Binggrae logo in the background. This ‚coincidence‘ made Levelers suspicious and heated up the dating rumors.
Taejung and Clover only recently met during the shoot for the Coffee Kiss MV. Although rumors say the two know each other due to being part of the same agency. Some even assume that Taejung and Clover are dating since early this year, justifying this with Taejung’s instagram posts of Binggrae’s banana milk in May. 

What is your opinion on the dating rumors of Taejung and Clover?
Join the discussion in the comments below.

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I loved Jeju Island. It was the prettiest place on earth. At least of all the places that I had seen so far. The fresh ocean air swept through my hair as the crew and me were walking around to find a good spot to shoot.
The shoot went pretty good. I was satisfied with my work and the exciting yelling of the director seemed to confirm this.
We were running around the island the entire day. Taking endless photos. It even started to feel normal being around Taejung. For the first time I didn’t feel like I was someone he looked down at. Although he never actually seemed to think that way.
The director had the great idea that he wanted to shoot us during sunrise. This meant the entire crew and Taejung and me were staying in a small motel over night. 

It was close to midnight but I was somehow restless. I walked down to the shore and sat down on a small footbridge.
„You couldn’t sleep either?“, a voice said. It was Taejung who walked over the wood and took his seat next to me.
The water was softly moving beneath our feet. It got pretty cold, but the air was nice and refreshing.
„You never really talk much, hm?!“, he stated.
I didn’t answer. I just had no words to say.
„Is it because of me?“, he wanted to know.
„No!“, I quickly said.
He looked at me. I knew he was a good actor, so maybe that was what made me be so careful.
„You know, I’m not some kind of puppet of my manager.“, he said.
I wasn’t sure what he was pointing at.
„I know why I’m doing this advertisement with you. It’s not because Binggrae wanted me.“
„What are you saying?“, I asked.
„Never mind.“, he sighed.
I was looking into the sky, trying to count the endless amount of stars on the black ground.
„Tell me.“, I whispered.
I felt Taejung’s glance.
„I don’t really know how to say this.“, he said.
„I know why you’re doing this advertisement, too.“, I then said.
„You do?“, he said with surprise.
„It’s because of your solo debut, right?!“
„Why do you know?“, he wanted to know.
I turned to him and caught his glance.
He was looking at me, the silver moon reflecting in his black eyes.
„Mr. Kwon told me.“, I answered and shrugged my shoulders.
„And what do you think of it?“
„I don’t really know. I guess, this is just how this business works, right?! Everyone is using everyone.“, I said and tried to smile but it didn’t really work.
„I don’t want you to feel used.“, he said.
„I know. Or at least I think I know.“
We were looking at each other for a while. It was a weird conversation. I would’ve never thought I would have such a serious talk with Taejung. He always seemed so cheerful and careless.
„You said you’re not a puppet. What’s that supposed to mean?“, I wanted to know after a while.
„It means that I don’t want to hurt anyone for my own advantage. I know that dating rumors can end really badly for one side. I don’t want you to get involved and might get hurt.“
„So what do we do?“, I asked and looked on the ground.
Taejung crossed his legs facing me.
„I’m tired of other people deciding what I’m doing.“, he said. „Mr. Park said they would probably never confirm the rumors. They’re just teasing people and come up with some sort of friendship story until it vanishes.“
I nodded.
„Could I take a picture of us?“, he asked when I didn’t say anything anymore. „Just to remember this day?“
We were laying down on the footbridge and starred into the blackness surrounding us.
„Let’s make a pact.“, he said.
„A pact?“
He looked at me, our shoulders touched and I felt the urge to get even closer to him.
„Let’s not do what our managers want. Let’s decide things together.“, he said.
„Okay.“, I agreed and grinned at him.
„You have a beautiful smile.“, he said.
I blushed but luckily it was dark enough so he didn’t notice it.
Taejung took his phone. The bright screen illuminated his face. It was an artificial light that didn’t fit into this scene.
My phone beeped. Taejung smiled at me. ‚L5TJ just took a photo of you‘, it said on my screen.
I opened my instagram account and looked at a picture of the starry sky where he tagged me in.
„I thought we decide everything together?!“, I asked frowning.
„Let’s start right now.“, he said.

I was woken up way too early. I felt like I had about three hours of sleep and my dark circles were screaming it into the makeup artist’s face. 
My head hurt but I had to get through the shooting. It was weird seeing Taejung after last night. Even though we actually became closer, I felt like we drew apart.
He wanted me to know of the dating scandal being set up my our managers. But there were several reasons that could’ve made him do it. Maybe he just didn’t want me to get the wrong idea. Maybe he didn’t want me to like him and even think that he would like me. But also he could have told me because he really cared about my feelings.
I didn’t get much time to think it through, plus I didn’t want to convince myself, he cared about me. Maybe this was his move in the game and I completely fell for it.
     The shooting went by pretty fast. Luckily Taejung and I seemed to be naturals and the director was somewhat satisfied after just a few shots. Furthermore the rising sun was a little fast and the orange and yellow sky didn’t last very long. 

When I was heading back to the dorm. I finally got some sleep.
I noticed Mr. Kwon was observing me weirdly. He seemed angry, but I didn’t have the nerves to ask him what was going on. I wanted to get home, jump into bed and sleep for the rest of the day.
I climbed out of the car, followed by Mr. Kwon. He never walked me up to my dorm before. We entered the building and started taking the stairs. I wasn’t sure if Mr. Kwon wanted to take the elevator, but he did tell me to take the stairs and I had to prove that I was listening to him.
All of the sudden Mr. Kwon grabbed my wrist, pulled me back and pressed me against the wall.
„What the heck are you doing?“, he asked. I saw my frightened reflection in the glasses of his shades covering his eyes.
„Huh?“, he yelled and shoved me against the cold wall.
I tried to free my wrists, but his grip was too harsh.
„You won’t tell me?“, he asked. I was really afraid. I didn’t understand what was going on.
„What did I do?“, I asked almost whispering.
„So you’re trying to tell me, you don’t know what’s going on?!“, he said. He rose his eyebrows, let go of me and wandered around the staircase.
„I will tell you then.“, he said with an awful scary voice.
I was looking around, searching for someone to help. But the entire building seemed to be empty.
„How could you dare to put this stuff on instagram. And don’t tell me you didn’t know anything of it.“
So that was what it was all about. I should’ve known this would have consequences.
„You. Are. Mine.“, he said, emphasizing every single word. „I am your manager and I decide what you do and what you don’t. Is that clear?!“, he screamed again and punched his fist against the wall just inches away from where my face was.
„I didn’t know you would be so angry.“, I said whimpery.
Mr. Kwon pressed his body against mine. I could smell his disgusting breath and could see the drops of sweat that ran down his forehead.
„Why did you do it?“, he spitted out.
My voice was shaking but I tried my best to get a good answer. „You said it would be good for his image if he was dating me. And you said you wanted to cause rumors. That’s why I did it.“
My words seemed to have calmed him down a little. Mr. Kwon started walking back and forth in front of me. He ran his hand through his sweaty, short hair and finally took of his sunglasses. I felt like he was totally crazy whenever he put on those glasses.
„So you’re saying you set this up?“, he wanted to know.
„Yes.“, I lied.
„I’m not sure if I can believe you.“, he said and starred at me. „You never disappointed me, but maybe I’m giving you too much space.“, he said more to himself than to me.
I shook my head.
A moment later the blue shades were back on his actually friendly eyes.
„Well.“, he said and came closer. „You just need to understand, that you are mine. Make him fall in love with you. That stupid kid that doesn’t fit into this business.“, he said with a strong and threatening voice. „What’s his talent anyway?!“, Mr. Kwon threw his hands up in the air. Then he shook his head and started laughing. „You, Hyeonmin.“, he pointed at me. „You are not allowed to fall in love with that bastard. Just stick to the plan and take the advantages of this arrangement. I have greater plans with you. Understood?!“
I nodded and hoped Mr. Kwon’s attack would cease. 

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Taejung and Clover dating confirmed?!

Even though Elbi Entertainment didn’t make any other statement than denying the dating rumors around Level Five’s Taejung and model Clover, the two seemed to have taken things into their own hands.
Late last night Taejung (@L5TJ) posted a romantic picture of the night sky, tagging Clover (@Clover_x98) on instagram.
Levelers started to spam the pic immediately, showing support but also hate towards the new couple. #Taever is taking over the web.

Taejung and Clover showed us how good they look as a couple in the MV for Coffee Kiss and just today Binggrae officially launched the concept of their new campaign which features both, Taejung and Clover. This is explaining their recent interactions at the Binggrae headquarter, yet it does not expound why the two apparently spent the night together.
While some find the picture pretty clear, others assume this was only a PR-joke to heat up the rumors since Clover is not even shown in the picture but only tagged.


None of the other Level Five members has yet stated anything regarding the rumors.
What do you think? Are Taejung and Clover really dating? 

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