Volume 2 2010 Chapter 317: Grand Prize Recognition
"Yeah! Did you watch the award ceremony?"
Jessica's expression on the phone screen was extremely excited.
Yi Haoyan had a blank expression on his face.
He was just woken up...
The Golden Disc Awards ceremony on December 9th started at 5 pm and the entire ceremony lasted for 5 and a half hours.
By the time the big winner of the night, Girls' Generation, had dealt with the crowd of congratulatory guests and called Yi Haoyan, it was already past 11 o'clock!
The boy, who was used to going to bed early, had already gone to bed.
But the excited sisters couldn't care less.
"Don't sleep! Get up and have fun!"
Choi Soo-young was so excited that she looked very proud. She was extremely excited to win the Golden Disc Award.
"We're going to get a big reward! Aren't you excited?"
Kwon Yuri laughed so hard that her eyes could no longer be seen.
"Oh...excited...I'm so excited..."
The boy who was woken up was helpless.
Having said that, his droopy eyelids, dull expression and flat tone of voice make it impossible to tell that he is "excited" at all.
"Ah! Why are you so insincere! This is the first time in history that a female singer has won a gold record award! What's your attitude?"
There is no doubt that the person who said this must be Yoona.
"Haoyan~Miyane~I know you're asleep, but we're so happy! We can't wait to share this good news with you, don't be angry~"
Even Taeyeon, who is usually quite steady, acted a little naughty.
"But, Haoyan, why don't you look excited?"
The youngest member, Seohyun, sensed something was wrong.
"Ah~ Annie! I'm so excited! Didn't you win the Music Grand Prize last year? This year is even more amazing. The Record Grand Prize is usually won by male singers. You guys made history!"
The boy tried hard to show his excitement.
"Wow, that sounds great, but you look..."
Sunny rolled her eyes, "He's just trying to fool us~"
“Yes, yes, yes! I think so too~” Kim Hyoyeon added.
These words doubled the pressure on Yi Haoyan, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Ah! Really! You guys just attended an award ceremony, won a big prize, and had a stage to perform, so of course you're excited!
I was the one who was woken up in the middle of the night, how could I be so excited as you guys are! Be reasonable! When you went on stage to receive the award just now, you were crying pitifully, and now you are forcing me with a smile, is this really okay for you?"
"Ah~ I don't want you to be like us.
Aren’t we friends? We were able to win this award because of your help! Shouldn’t we be happy? "
Jessica was very surprised. "You really don't look excited at all. You look very calm. Are you not happy that we won this award?"
"Aniye!"
The boy quickly explained, "I am happy! I'm just not as excited as you guys. This is the honor you deserve, and I think the Golden Disc Awards is not the limit for Girls' Generation. There are more honors and peaks waiting for you. Isn't it too early to get excited now?"
"real?"
The women were skeptical.
"It's true, I'm happy, but I can't say I'm too excited.
This history-making award is certainly important.
But what’s more important is the experiences and growth of the sisters along the way.
You have survived the long trainee period, withstood the Black Sea, and created one legend after another with your own strength and hard work.
Aren’t these more things to be excited about?
Today’s achievement comes from the hard work and perseverance in every moment of the past, as well as the unity of 9 people.
Compared to the evaluation given by the outside world, I think your past experiences are more exciting.
So, although I am happy to see you win the grand prize today, I am not that excited.
Because I think that compared to the awards ceremony, the past you have worked together on is the truly incomparable experience.”
The boy's words brought silence to the other end of the line.
"Mo! You're making me cry~"
Unexpectedly, it was "old enemy" Yoona who complained first.
"That's right! That's right! You're so serious all of a sudden!"
"It's not like you at all!"
"I thought there would be some venomous tongue!"
“Totally unexpected!”
The girls' generation sisters broke the silence by talking at once, and used jokes to ease the tears that were about to fall.
"Kangsamida! Yi Haoyanxi, please walk with us in the future!"
Xu Xian smiled at the boy, her bright eyes sparkling, her gaze pure and ardent, "Like you said, there are more challenges and glories waiting for Girls' Generation in the future! Let's experience them together!"
"Oh my! What happened to the maknae?"
Kim Hyoyeon looked at her youngest sister in surprise.
"Xu Xian!"
"So suddenly?"
"Wow! Big hair!"
"Is this a confession?"
Yoona was stunned, "Xuxian, you like this younger and sharp-tongued man? When did you start liking him?"
"Mo! Unnie!!!"
"Hahaha!!"
"Ah! Qin Jia! I am dying of laughter!"
"Wow! The youngest is so sincere alone~"
"Unnie!!!!"
"Hahaha!"
"I was about to cry just now, and now I'm almost laughing so hard that my nose is about to burst..."
"Ah! Choi Sooyoung!!!"
"Hahaha! Me too!"
“Ah~ I’m going crazy~ The maknae was so sincere all of a sudden, I almost sprained my back!”
"Hahaha!"
…
There was a commotion on the other end of the phone. Yi Haoyan smiled as he looked at Xu Xian, whose face was red due to the teasing of the sisters.
He could understand the feelings of this upright and old-fashioned young lady at this moment.
Everyone desires success.
Success here is not about wealth or power, but about recognition .
As social animals, it is impossible for humans not to care about other people's opinions and not to be influenced by others.
Everyone seeks approval.
Did I do well?
How does it look
Are you liked by others?
Everyone longs to be recognized, recognized by relatives and friends, recognized by classmates and teachers, recognized by superiors and colleagues, recognized by family and children, and recognized by society and the world.
Girls' Generation's grand prize today is a huge social recognition, representing the most authoritative affirmation of Korean music. Of course they will cry with joy, be excited, and naturally want to share it with their closest friends.
But for Yi Haoyan, this is not what he cares about.
His family background and superior talents made him not care too much about external recognition.
Boys are more concerned about self-evaluation.
Do you think Girls' Generation is good?
What do you think of Girls' Generation's look?
Do you like Girls' Generation?
In fact, true recognition does not come from the outside world, nor is it affected by any other factors, but comes from oneself and one's heart.
When I was still an unknown trainee, when I encountered bad reviews and boycotts from the outside world, when my schedule was so busy that I was so tired that I wanted to give up, when I was under so much pressure that I was about to collapse, and when conflicts arose and I quarreled in anger.
You who did not give up, but worked together and struggled to get through it are the Girls' Generation that deserves the most recognition.
Compared with Girls' Generation at the Golden Disc Awards, you at that time did not have gorgeous costumes and exquisite makeup, did not have a beautiful stage and brilliant lights, did not have outstanding achievements and fanatical fans, but you had each other, common passion and dreams, solid trust and tenacious determination.
Those are the fundamental reasons why Girls' Generation has come this far and will continue to do so, and those are the things that are truly worth being excited about and happy about.
So, when girls are excited about social recognition, boys emphasize their own struggles, trust and unity in the face of adversity.
As the youngest member of Girls' Generation who also pays close attention to her own feelings and inner growth, Seohyun sensitively understood Yi Haoyan's meaning.
This instant feeling of spiritual connection made her unconsciously say words that seemed a little corny to her sister.
In the noisy atmosphere, the two smiled at each other, saying nothing.
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