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🕑 Added 2025-02-09 05:58:33 +0000 UTCAt first, Roseanne felt nervous around Lucas and Jennifer. But as she spent more time with them, she grew more comfortable—especially after dancing with them. She hadn’t expected two Hollywood superstars to be so friendly, let alone agree to dance with her.
Feeling at ease, she even volunteered to give them a tour of the YG building.
Jisoo, not wanting to be left behind, tagged along. She walked slightly behind, watching her friend chat effortlessly with the two superstars. Curious, she strained to hear what they were talking about.
Unbeknownst to her, Roseanne was sharing her experiences as a K-pop idol.
“You’re really good at dancing,” Jennifer admitted. “I could barely keep up.”
Roseanne smiled. “Anyone would be good if they practiced every single day.”
Jennifer’s eyebrows lifted slightly. “Wait—you guys actually practice dancing every day?”
Lucas chuckled at Jennifer’s genuine surprise. After just one dance session, she was already exhausted.
Roseanne nodded. “Not just dancing. We also have vocal training, studio recordings, and demo tests to track our progress and improve our skills.”
Lucas glanced at Jennifer’s stunned expression and explained, “Unlike actors who prepare for a role and rehearse for a few weeks or months, idols have a different kind of discipline. Here, they don’t just prepare—they train. Every. Single. Day.”
Roseanne nodded in agreement. “Being an idol is a dream, but it’s also a job.”
Jennifer thought about it for a moment before nodding. “I get that. Acting was my passion and dream, but without hard work, there’s no progress. It’s definitely a job, too.”
Lucas agreed. “Passion, dreams, and work—they all go together. Without one, the others fall apart.”
Jisoo listened quietly, nodding along even though she barely understood the conversation.
Before long, they arrived at a recording studio, where two women were inside, practicing their vocals.
Recognizing them immediately, Jisoo called out, “Jennie! Lisa!”
The two women—Jennie and Lisa—turned at the sound of their names.
They were about to greet Jisoo and Roseanne, but their eyes suddenly landed on Hyun-suk and Min-suk standing nearby. Instinctively, they prepared to offer respectful greetings to their high-ranking executives.
But just as they were about to bow, they stopped abruptly.
Lucas Knight and Jennifer Lawrence.
Their eyes widened in shock.
The two Hollywood icons stood right before them, looking relaxed and casual.
Jennie and Lisa immediately felt a wave of nervousness wash over them.
Sensing their tension, Roseanne quickly stepped in.
"These are my groupmates," she introduced with a smile. "Jennie and Lisa."
Lucas nodded, offering a casual but polite greeting. "Nice to meet you both."
Jennifer smiled warmly, "I’ve heard a lot about your group."
Jennie and Lisa nervously greeted back, their voices a little softer than usual.
At the same time, they couldn’t help but notice something surprising—
Roseanne was talking to Lucas and Jennifer so naturally.
There was no hesitation, no nervousness—she spoke to them like they were old friends.
Lisa leaned toward Jisoo and whispered, "Chaeyoung’s way too comfortable around them."
Jisoo sighed, watching her friend effortlessly engage in conversation with two Hollywood superstars.
"I know. She’s too good at English—she gets along with them so much easier."
There was a hint of envy in her tone.
Lisa and Jennie, despite being proficient in English, didn’t feel as comfortable conversing casually with two Hollywood superstars the way Chaeyoung did. The sheer presence of Lucas and Jennifer made them feel slightly nervous and out of their element.
Thankfully, Roseanne took the initiative, serving as a natural bridge between them.
“Lisa and Jennie are currently recording demos and testing their vocals,” she explained before turning toward the two. “Can we have a listen to one of the demos?”
Lisa and Jennie exchanged quick glances, momentarily tense, before nodding. “Of course,” Jennie said.
Lisa quickly queued up the demo, and soon, the studio filled with an incomplete instrumental of a track—a sound that felt oddly familiar to Lucas.
He subtly raised an eyebrow.
As he listened, something clicked in his mind. He faintly remembered from his past life that this song would go on to become one of Blackpink’s most successful tracks.
The Blackpink members, including Roseanne, carefully watched Lucas and Jennifer, especially Lucas. His expression remained unreadable, making them slightly uneasy.
What if he didn’t like it?
What if he thought it was generic?
Before their nerves could eat away at them, Lucas finally spoke.
“It’s catchy,” he remarked, nodding along. “The beat and melody have a strong impact.”
His subtle praise was enough to make the members exhale in relief.
Lucas wasn’t someone who gave compliments lightly, and hearing positive feedback from a global star like him meant a lot.
The group relaxed, their worries easing.
With that, the tour continued, leading Lucas and Jennifer to the boy trainees’ studio, where they were introduced to three familiar faces—Young-bae, Dae-sung, and Choi Seung-hyun.
Better known as Taeyang, Daesung, and T.O.P.
Lucas’s eyes lit up upon recognizing them, and he immediately greeted them with a warm smile.
“Oh, it’s the BigBang members! It’s a pleasure to finally meet you guys!” He then went on to call them by their real names, showing he already knew who they were.
The three men, along with Roseanne and Jisoo, were visibly taken aback.
Lucas was an international superstar, yet he not only knew about BigBang but knew their actual names.
“Don’t look so surprised,” Hyun-suk murmured lowly to them. “Lucas already knew you three before even meeting you. He even said he admired you guys a lot.”
That revelation shocked them even more.
But rather than feeling intimidated, Taeyang, Daesung, and T.O.P. felt honored and pleased. They quickly reciprocated the admiration, expressing their respect for both Lucas and Jennifer.
With BigBang members now joining the tour, the group continued their walk through YG Entertainment’s headquarters.
However, as they made their way down the hallway, someone unexpectedly crossed paths with them—Lee Seung-hyun, better known as Seungri.
His eyes immediately brightened at the sight of Lucas and Jennifer. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, attempting to join the group.
But before he could, Lucas walked right past him.
Completely ignoring him.
Min-suk, noticing this, subtly blocked Seungri’s path, preventing him from following.
Seungri frowned in confusion, watching the group move ahead without him. He turned to Min-suk, his voice low but frustrated.
“Why can’t I go with them?”
Min-suk sighed, glancing toward Lucas’s retreating back before answering in a whisper.
“It’s best if you don’t follow. Can’t you tell? Lucas doesn’t seem to like you.”
Seungri’s expression twisted. “How do you know that?” His voice raised slightly, annoyance creeping in.
Min-suk’s eyes darkened, his tone turning sharp.
“Don’t ask too many questions. And lower your voice when speaking to me. Are you forgetting who I am?”
Seungri immediately realized his mistake. His arrogance melted into nervousness, and he quickly bowed.
“I apologize, Mr. Yang.”
Min-suk snorted, unimpressed. Without another word, he turned and walked away, leaving Seungri standing alone, watching the group disappear down the hall.
***
Time passed quickly as Lucas and Jennifer met several high-profile figures within YG Entertainment. Among them was Kwon Ji-yong, better known as G-Dragon, a name that carried immense weight in the K-pop industry.
Then there was Psy—a name Jennifer immediately recognized.
“Oh, I know you!” she exclaimed with a grin. “‘Oppa Gangnam Style’ was everywhere back then!”
Psy laughed heartily, clearly used to such a reaction. “I’ll take that as a compliment.”
Lucas took the opportunity to converse with the artists, and before long, the topic of potential collaborations came up.
The YG artists were ecstatic at the mere possibility of working with Lucas Knight, a global superstar with influence in both Hollywood and the music industry.
Meanwhile, Hyun-suk and Min-suk quietly observed from the sidelines, still hoping that Lucas had forgotten about their earlier misstep.
They prayed that the excitement of meeting their artists would be enough to distract him from their mistake—the leak about his shares and the media tip-off about his visit.
Unfortunately for them, their hopes were quickly shattered.
Back in the YG executive office, as the discussion shifted to financial matters, Lucas calmly brought it up.
"Before we go over the financial reports—" he started, his tone still friendly but firm, "I’d like to know why you decided to leak my stake in the company."
The room fell silent.
Hyun-suk and Min-suk immediately tensed.
"To be honest, I don’t really mind that," Lucas continued, "but why tip off the media about my visit here?"
Though his voice remained even and composed, the weight of his words pressed down on them.
Hyun-suk and Min-suk suddenly felt nervous.
Despite their high-ranking positions and considerable wealth, they were well aware of the stark difference in power between them and Lucas Knight.
According to reliable financial reports, Lucas’s estimated net worth had soared to $20-25 billion dollars.
And that was just an estimate.
It could be higher—or even far beyond what the public knew.
For comparison, just a few years ago, Lucas’s last public wealth report placed him between $1-3 billion dollars—even back then, already surpassing them.
Now, the gap was immeasurable.
They couldn’t afford to act tough. Not only did they need Lucas’s goodwill, but his potential collaborations and investments could shape the future of YG Entertainment.
The weight of the situation was crushing, and for a moment, neither brother could formulate a response.
Hyun-suk opened his mouth, but no words came. "About that…" He hesitated, struggling for an explanation.
Then, to his shock—
Min-suk suddenly bowed deeply.
His voice was firm, remorseful. "It was all my idea! I deeply apologize for what I did!"
Hyun-suk’s eyes widened.
Min-suk was taking the full blame.
"Min-suk…" he muttered, watching his younger brother with disbelief.
But before Min-suk could say anything else, Hyun-suk took a deep breath and followed suit.
"No," he declared, "it was me."
Min-suk turned to him, stunned. "Hyung—?"
Before he could say anything, Hyun-suk bowed deeply as well.
"It was all my fault." His voice was steady, but there was a weight to it. "Just say the word, and I will make it up to you…"
A heavy silence filled the room.
Hyun-suk and Min-suk remained bowing, waiting for Lucas’s response.
Lucas studied the two brothers before him, surprised by how they were willing to take the blame for each other. It was an unexpected display of loyalty, and for a brief moment, he found it amusing.
With a small smile, he finally spoke.
"You can't blame me for being mad, but..."
Both Hyun-suk and Min-suk tensed, awaiting his next words.
Lucas leaned back slightly. "Let’s set that aside for now and focus on the financial reports. There's something that caught my attention."
Hyun-suk exhaled quietly, feeling a slight sense of relief. For now, it seemed like Lucas was choosing to move forward.
"Of course," he nodded, regaining his composure.
Lucas extended his hand, and the financial documents were placed before him once again. Flipping through the pages, his gaze honed in on one particular section—investments in nightlife businesses.
He tapped his finger on the page. "This. Explain this investment."
Hyun-suk and Min-suk leaned forward, reading over the document.
The investment was linked to one of their artists, Seungri, who was involved in club ownership and nightlife ventures.
The brothers exchanged brief, puzzled glances before Hyun-suk spoke. "Is there a problem with it?"
Lucas's eyes sharpened.
"Pull out any investments related to this business." His tone was calm, yet unyielding. "That club isn’t as clean as it looks. It’s not a legal operation—not completely, at least."
A heavy pause settled in the room.
Min-suk furrowed his brows. "Nightlife businesses aren’t uncommon investments. What makes this one different?"
Lucas rested his elbow on the table, his expression unreadable. "There’s nothing inherently wrong with investing in nightlife, but clubs like these? They’re breeding grounds for scandals. Once your company is connected to something like that, it’s only a matter of time before it turns into a problem."
Hyun-suk’s fingers tightened slightly against the table as he listened.
Lucas continued, "Reputation is everything. It takes years to build and seconds to ruin. Even if nothing is wrong now, it only takes one bad incident to drag YG Entertainment into a mess. Trust me, you don’t want to wait until it’s too late."
The brothers remained silent, carefully considering his words.
Lucas leaned back, his voice lowering slightly. "Think it over. But let me say this—if you don’t get involved in this mess, I might just forget about what you did earlier."
Hyun-suk froze mid-thought.
For the first time, Lucas subtly hinted that their earlier betrayal could be forgiven—but only if they listened to his warning.
The room remained silent for a few long seconds before Hyun-suk finally spoke.
"...We’ll think about it."
But deep down, he already knew—Lucas Knight was not someone they could afford to ignore.
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Tyler Karp
Thank you for the chapter
