Chapter 101: Illuminate Me

en quite dedicated these past few years. After a quick greeting, they started chatting, which was a way to get acquainted with each other before recording.Actually, cooperating with popular idols like...The cheers gradually died down, leaving only scattered shouts. The entire venue plunged into darkness, the waving lightsticks becoming even more dazzling against the blackness.

Suddenly, several spotlights flickered on the side stage in the darkness. They moved and converged, quickly forming a giant nine-grid projection on the curtain. In the center was EXO's iconic "maze" logo from their latest mini album.

Seeing this logo. The screams that had just subsided immediately rose again, accompanied by an exhilarating BGM, kai's figure appeared in the nine-grid and performed a fierce solo dance.

Then his figure disappeared, followed by the others who appeared one after another. Meanwhile, the images on the backdrop constantly changed with the music and performance. The meticulously crafted computer effects dazzled the audience's eyes, making them feel as if they were in a chaotic and surreal fantasy world.

The countless audience members were captivated by the incredibly novel stage effects, their eyes darting back and forth. Before they could get enough, the entire stage lights suddenly lit up. Nine members appeared simultaneously in a nine-grid formation, arranged in three rows. Facing the light, their features were unclear, but each one shone so brightly. The huge maze logo reappeared behind them, followed by an unstoppable wave of screams.

As cheers died down, the lights went out. After a few seconds of eerie silence, a familiar prelude suddenly started to play.

"Hello everyone."

"If you're ready, let's scream together!"

A beam of light shone down from the ceiling, precisely illuminating Chi Jingyuan as he stepped onto the stage from behind the curtain. He raised an eyebrow at the camera in the hands of the VJ filming him and gestured with a beckoning hand. The large screen simultaneously provided a close-up shot of his expression in real time.

As soon as the pool view appeared on the big screen, it seemed to respond to his lyrics. The screams from the audience instantly reached a new level, and the whole venue erupted into a frenzy. Even many people watching on TV felt delighted.

After a long wait, the familiar yet strangely distant "dope" has finally returned to the audience.at designated part, Jingwon, just go ahead and jump on…” Kim Cheol, Taeyeon’s manager, was in charge of preparing for this pre-release livestream. As soon as Ji-yeong arrived, she came over to greet h...