Make A Move Already




“Fans all over asia are gathered outside the Seoul Olympic Stadium for the return of the MNET Asia Music Awards or more popularly known as MAMA awards here in Seoul!” Song Joong Ki announced to the camera over the loud screaming of fans, eagerly anticipating their idols that would be walking the red carpet.


“That’s right, Joong Ki!” Kim Dong Wook agreed and smiled to the camera. “We are pleased to inform everyone that as of 8PM last night, SME Chairman, Lee Soo Man, announced that SME artists will be attending this year’s MAMA awards!” The crowd cheered upon hearing the announcement.


“So expect to see SHINee, Super Junior, F/X, SNSD, BoA and many more! MAMA awards is surely jam-packed tonight!” Joong Ki exclaimed to the camera, earning a loud cheer from the fans once again.


“Not only that, Joong Ki. This year, with the wave of Japanese idols attending musical shows here in Seoul, with Yamapi leading the pack, we have gotten confirmation that some JE idols will also be attending MAMA tonight. And we have here with us, one of Japan’s most popular actresses, the lovely Erika Toda who will be joining us in this special red carpet ceremony. Erika, join us here!” Dong Wook motioned for the beautiful Japanese actress to join them in the center.


“Annyong Haseyo!” Erika waved to the crowed who screamed in return. “I’m so happy to be able to attend this momentous event here is Seoul, South Korea!” The crowd cheered again. “Are you guys ready to see your idols?” She shouted to the crowd with a perfect English accent.


“NEH!!!!” The crowd yelled in unison.


“Erika, who are you excited to see today?” Joong Ki asked his co-host. Erika pretended to think for awhile.


“BIGBANG!” The crowd cheered loudly at her answer. Dong Wook and Joong Ki laughed as she blushed like a school girl caught with a crush.


“What about you, Joong Ki?” She asked. Joong Ki smiled widely.


“2NE1 of course!” The crowd grew louder. Dong Wook laughed.


“I don’t want to be a YG party pooper but I’m excited to see SNSD!” The crowd cheered again.


“We will be seeing all of them tonight and other YG artists like Psy, Gummy and Se7en plus JYPE artists like Miss A, 2AM and of course, 2PM!” The crowd’s cheer grew louder at the mention of 2PM.


“Oh, look at that! I think SNSD is coming our way!” Erika exclaimed as the popular idol group, SNSD worked the red carpet. The fans screamed on top of their lungs while the girls waved and blew kisses, aegyo style, to show their appreciation.


“SNSD, welcome to the red carpet special of MAMA awards! What should the fans watch out tonight? We heard you prepared a special production for the fans?” Dong Wook interviewed the girls. Taeyeon, being the leader, took the mic.


“Neh! We’ve prepared a special number tonight. Please watch out for that and give us support!” The girls bowed to the crowd.


“There you have it, SNSD, everyone!” The crowd cheered as the girls moved to the right to take pictures.


A loud cheer was erupted as five chic, good-looking guys walked the red carpet.


“And here they are. The idol group that swept the music charts and music shows with their comeback album and the group Erika had been waiting to see.” Joong Ki teased his co-host. “”BIGBANG!”


The crowd broke into shrieks and cheers as BIGBANG waved and bowed to their devoted fans.


“BIGBANG, over here!” Erika motioned for the boys to move to the center. Once all the boys were in the center already, the hosts started the brief interview.


“Your comeback album proved to be explosive not only here in Seoul but also overseas. What can you say to the fans that continued supporting you even after a long 2-year hiatus?” Erika asked BIGBANG. The leader, Kwon Jiyong, more popularly known as G-Dragon, took the mic.


“We are just so thankful that even if we’re gone for so long, our supporters, most especially the VIPs, still supported us and patiently waited for us. To be able to achieve numerous honors after being gone for quite some time, is beyond rewarding. The love and support that we have received from the fans is so overwhelming.” G-Dragon bowed to the crowd as the other boys did the same. The crowd cheered even louder.


“Wow! Though already faced with so much fame and recognition, these boys remain humble and rooted to the ground.” Dong Wook announced to the camera. “There you have it, BIGBANG!” He said as the boys moved to the right where the girls of SNSD were staying to take their pictures. The two groups exchanged polite greetings. The crowd cheered as G-Dragon bowed to Yoona who bowed as well. Their action was teased by the girls of SNSD.


Another wave of loud cheers were heard and everyone’s attention, including SNSD’s and BIGBANG’s, to the six good-looking men walking down the red carpet.


“Fresh from their Hallyu domination in Japan, we have the beastly group, 2PM!” The crowd erupted into another deafening cheer as they welcomed their idols whom they have missed so much.

















Jiyong couldn’t help but feel a little ache as he saw 2PM, the group who stayed with 2NE1 in Japan. They were beaming, as if inspired and motivated. His gaze fell on the Thai Prince of 2PM, Nichkhun. He remembered the last conversation they had. He could still feel Nichkhun’s clenched fist connecting with his jaw.


He looked intently at the pretty boy who was waving and smiling to the crowd. Among all the members, he looked the happiest, his face void of any stress or worry. He couldn’t help but envy the guy. Nichkhun’s light aura was a far cry from Jiyong’s gloomy aura.


“2PM! Over here!” Joong Ki yelled on top of his lungs in ordered to be heard amidst the loud cheers from the crowd. The fans really missed the idol group.


The boys joined the three hosts and bowed in greeting. Joong Ki started the brief interview.


“Everyone was surprised at how successful your group was with your Japan debut. You dominated the music shows, music charts and even the small screen with numerous ad campaigns and guestings. How’s your group feeling after receiving such warm response from the Japanese fans?” Joong Ki asked. It was Taecyeon who answered.


“We were surprised as well. We were not expecting that kind of response from the Japanese fans. But we know that we can’t take all the credit for that success.” The rest of the guys nodded. “Throughout our stay in Japan, we’ve been collaborating and working closely with 2NE1 in numerous projects.”


Jiyong’s, as well as the other BIGBANG members’, head snapped upon the mention of 2NE1.


“I think our debut became more successful because of 2NE1. We all know how they are loved and supported by the Japanese fans. I guess our collaboration showed how much we clicked as a unit.” Taecyeon and the rest of 2PM were smiling from ear to ear.


“So your group really clicked with 2NE1, eh?” Dong Wook teased as the crowd screamed in giddiness. “Tell us. How are the girls in real life? “


The boys of BIGBANG all anticipated 2PM’s answer.


Taecyeon laughed a bit, as if realizing something. “I think I should give the mic to Nichkhun. I think among all of us, he’s the closest to the girls.” With that, the boys all laughed as if sharing a private joke. Nichkhun blushed involuntarily which made the crowd scream in giddiness.


It didn’t go unnoticed to BIGBANG, especially to Jiyong, who was now eyeing Nichkhun with his piercing stare.


“When we see 2NE1 perform onstage, we get an idea in our head that they are snobs and bad booty because of their fierce performances. But in reality, they are very sweet and adorable.” He smiled that cute smile of his which gained cheers from the fans. “CL, surprisingly, is a very sweet person. Even at home, she still acts as the leader, caring for her members and always looking out for them. Bom-noona acts as the oldest sister. She’s the one who disciplines and reminds the girls and sometimes, even us,” The boys chuckled. “of how we should act in different situations. Minji, though the youngest, sometimes act more mature than her unnis.” This garnered laughter not only from 2PM but also from the crowd, including BIGBANG.


Nichkhun’s smile grew wider. “And Dara, ah, noona of course.” The crowd erupted in loud shrieks and squeals. The 2PM boys guffawed and started teasing Nichkhun which made him blushed. After awhile, the hosts asked him again.


“So, what can you say again for Dara?” Dong Wook asked. Nichkhun smiled shyly.


“Dara-noona is a very fun-loving girl. She’s the type of person that no matter how tired she is, if she sees her friend looking down, she will put an extra effort to make that friend feel better. She is the vitamin of 2NE1 because of the way she makes the people around her feel. That is probably the reason a lot of people love her.” Upon hearing the word “love”, the crowd cheered once again, this time, chanting the famous name of their paring.


“KHUNDARA! KHUNDARA! KHUNDARA!”


While Nichkhun was beaming with so much joy, Jiyong wanted the ground to swallow him whole right then and there. It seemed so unfair that no matter how much effort he exerted in making the netizens accept his relationship with Dara before, they never gave them this warm reception. It was as if what he was witnessing was the netizens giving their blessing to the Khundara couple.


What am I saying? They’re not even together.


Blame it on media to overhype a partnership that was just meant to be for promotions and nothing else. Nichkhun has proven in the past that he has no intention of taking advantage of Dara’s vulnerability and he was content on just being his friend. He knew that there should be nothing to worry about.


But why was it that when Nichkhun talked about Dara, he couldn’t help but hear an alarm sounding off in his head?

















BIGBANG and 2PM went inside the venue and took their respective seats while SNSD was still at the red carpet area, posing for the camera. The two groups exchanged polite greeting and respectful bows but did nothing more. It was as if an unseen barrier was placed between the two groups.


Only Chansung and Youngbae talked among the two groups.


“Where are the girls?” Youngbae asked Chansung who was seated next to him.


“Nichkhun said they are on their way. They should be here any minute now.” Chansung smiled.


There were still vacant seats in front of both BIGBANG and 2PM. In the artists side of the stadium, groups like Super Junior, 2AM, SHINee, Miss A, F/X, T-ara, 4Minute, B2st, Brown Eyed Girls, KARA, TVXQ and CNBlue were already seated and mingling with each other. JE idol groups who were invited such as NEWS, KAT-TUN, Arashi, Hey! Say! JUMP and popular idols such as Ikuta Toma, Hiro Mizushima, Mokomichi Hayami and Koike Teppei were all seated as well.


Only two groups were missing: SNSD and 2NE1.


SNSD entered the artists’ area and waved to the many fans that screamed and cheered for them. After a few minutes of fan service, the girls approached the empty seats in front of BIGBANG.


“Hi, GD. Is it ok if we take these spots?” Yoona asked the leader of BIGBANG, calmly. Upon entering the stadium, her members forced her to ask G-Dragon if they can sit in the spots in front of them, seeing as how she’s dating the leader of BIGBANG.


Jiyong looked at her hesitantly. He and the boys were actually reserving the seats for 2NE1 but seeing as how the audience’s attention were focused on them, not to mention that the public thinks they are dating, all he could is nod. Beside him, their maknae groaned.


“Hayssst. I was hoping I could talk to Dara-noona and do some catching up if they were seated in front of us…” The maknae didn’t hide his disappointment at his hyung’s action but still kept a low voice so that the girls won’t overhear.


“Mian. I just don’t want to be rude.” Jiyong answered defeatedly.


“Haysssst! But you’re always rude to me.” Seungri hissed and pouted. Jiyong just sighed and decided not to answer their maknae. He wasn’t in the mood to engage in a verbal assault with Seungri.


The crowd suddenly erupted in loud cheers, much louder than earlier. All the attention of the artists turned towards the direction of three gorgeous ladies walking towards them.


“WASSUP, 2NE1!!!” TOP yelled to the girls who were approaching them. The BIGBANG boys all stood and went to them, giving them a brotherly hug. All at once, the BIGBANG boys greeted them with so many questions.


“How was your photo shoot?”


“You’re staying for good, right?”


“How was the weather in Tokyo?”


“Did you visit Fuji Q?”


“Where’s Dara-noona?”


The three girls laughed and the BIGBANG boys smiled widely. How they missed the laughter of these girls!


“One at a time, please.” Bom teased them. “Bae, the photo shoot went well. We just needed to reshoot a couple of shots that’s why we were slightly delayed. Tabi, yes, we’re staying for good.” TOP let out a huge sigh of relief. “Dae, the weather there was chilly, though expected, since it’s Christmas season already. Seungri-ah, we did, actually. We went there with the boys.” Seungri’s face fell upon the mention of the “boys”. Bom turned her attention to Jiyong and looked at him intently. “Ssantokki was with us awhile ago but got separated. CL tried calling her but she’s not answering.” 


As if on cue, the crowd cheered loudly as the girl in question walked her way towards them.


A collective gasp was heard from the artists’ side of the stadium. The girl who just walked in was sporting a long, slick jet black hair tied back in a tight high ponytail, accentuating her beautiful cheekbones and was wearing a hot pink one-shoulder jersey dress that was a few inches above her knees, showing off her amazing legs that she rarely exposes. The dress was similar to what she wore in her Etude commercial, only ier and showing more skin. The mini dress hugged her body in all the right places and showed off her beautiful curves that came about from gaining a few pounds while staying in Japan. On her feet was pair of glass stiletto, giving her y look a hint of “fairytale” innocence.


She was stunning to say the very least.


“Noona… you’re… you’re …” Seungri couldn’t put into words what he wanted to say. He was mesmerized by the beauty standing in front of him.


“Wipe your drool, maknae.” Youngbae joked. “What Seungri wanted to say is that you look absolutely beautiful tonight.” The usually shy Youngbae suddenly found the courage to compliment a girl smoothly.


“Whoa, Bae! Where did you learn to smooth talk like that? Tabi, are you giving him pointers?” They laughed at her dorkiness. Only Jiyong was left gawking, stunned at the sudden transformation of Dara, the girl who once belonged to her.


He wanted to approach her and talk to her, hug her so tight and tell her how much he had missed her. But Dara seemed to be looking everywhere but his direction.


“Girls, I think we should sit now. The program is about to start.” Their leader, CL, reminded them. The girls waved goodbye to the BIGBANG boys and bowed to the girls of SNSD who were seated in front of BIGBANG. The girls of SNSD stood up and bowed as well in respect.


2NE1 was disappointed that they weren’t seated in front of BIGBANG. They were hoping to catch up with the boys as they have not communicated that much with them for three months. Their faces lit up, though, when they saw 2PM motioning to the empty seats in front of them. They happily went there and greeted the boys.


“2NE1!” The 2PM boys greeted them cheerfully as the girls approached them. The girls giggled.


“2PM!” They said as they exchanged high-fives with the boys. They sat on the empty seats and continued mingling with the 2PM boys.


BIGBANG couldn’t help but feel an ache in their hearts as they saw how happy 2NE1 and 2PM were while talking with one another. 


Though both groups were mingling, it was evident though that Dara and Nichkhun were having their own conversation. This was not left unnoticed by Jiyong, whose heart was breaking upon seeing the smile on Dara’s face that he missed so much.


She used to smile like that for me.


He bowed his head as he felt another ache in his heart.


“Hey, Kwon Leadah. Hold your head high. People are watching you.” The maknae whispered to him. He did as he was told and decided to focus his attention elsewhere. But every once in awhile, her laughter would make him steal glances at her.



The program has started but Jiyong’s attention was focused only on one person. He took note of how many times she pulled her hair. He counted the times she held her phone and texted. He saw how her eyes lit up upon reading a text message. He noted how she turned around and faced Nichkhun, sticking her tongue out to him as if they were teasing each other.


It was too painful to watch and yet, his eyes could not tear itself away from her.


It was only the gentle tap of Youngbae’s hand on his shoulder that broke the spell he was in.


“Jiyong, come on. We’re next.” He pointed to the stage where SNSD was halfway through their performance.


BIGBANG made their way to the backstage, passing the row of 2PM and 2NE1.


“BIGBANG HWAITING!” The girls cheered them on. Jiyong’s heart gave a sudden leap as he saw Dara smiling at him, only to be disheartened once again as she turned around and talked to Nichkhun.


















Onstage, Yoona did their choreography flawlessly. They had been doing the “Hoot” performance for quite some time now and on each performance, she gave her 101%. Tonight, however, she didn’t feel like giving her best. She watched how her supposed “boyfriend”, G-Dragon, acted like a sick puppy when Dara Park came in. She was performing a hot number onstage and yet, her “boyfriend” was engrossed in a totally different scene. He eyes fell to Dara who was smiling brightly while reading the text message in her phone. Yoona couldn’t help but admit that she is truly glowing and radiating with so much beauty tonight that made her feel a little insecure. The boys were all ogling at her with so much admiration that she felt she was paling in comparison to her.


Then her eyes fell on Nichkhun, the guy Dara was talking to. He has changed a lot from the last time she saw him. Tonight, he was beaming with so much joy. He also possessed a silent confidence and playful aura that she hasn’t seen from him for awhile.


He seems happy. She smiled at the thought.


She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t realize that their number was done already. She bowed a few time before quickly following Jessica and made her way out of the stage, distracted.


















Jiyong bowed his head as he waited for their music to start. The lights were dimmed, concealing him, Youngbae and Seung-hyun who were already positioned onstage.


The music suddenly blasted, making the audience jump and scream their lungs out.


Jiyong breathed hard as he started saying the opening words to their song.


‘Here’s the demo
Mic check one two
Murf, peejay, feel it
Big Bang’


He felt a lump forming on his throat as he said the next lines.


‘You know when you lost a love
Don’t know what to think or do’


His eyes quickly searched for the person he has been dedicating the song for and found her silently watching him.



'My mind is spinning ‘cause of you, you know?'


He never took his eyes off her, making sure that she would know he was singing for her.


‘Tell me what is right and what is wrong
I don’t even know why I’m fighting with you..’


He closed his eyes for awhile and remembered the way she looked when they were arguing in the small alley after he had purposely kissed someone to make her feel the pain he felt upon seeing her engaged in the same deed.


‘Your face is flushed
You’re getting upset
But even when you’re looking like that,
I…’


He opened his eyes and looked at her once again. He saw how she flinched a little when he gazed at her.


‘I still don’t get it
(Right) I’ll never know the difference
Between man and woman
Different situation
But always the same episode
Lower your tail girl
I didn’t come here to fight with you, baby…’


Dara composed herself and showed no emotion even when Jiyong was staring hard at her, making her know and everyone else that he was singing those words for her.


Jiyong moved to the right side without tearing his eyes off Dara. He was now closer to her, his heart starting to beat uncontrollably at the proximity.


‘What more can I say? Sorry, sorry
These repeated fights will be history
Once tomorrow comes around
Making pathetic excuses
We can’t understand each other so we fight
Every moment we’re wondering
Who’s fault is it? [Tell me]..’



He was breathing hard as he took in the lyrics of his own song. His body was dancing but his mind and heart were concentrated on making her feel his pain and frustration through his song.


‘Tell me what is right and what is wrong
I don’t even know why I’m fighting with you
Your face is flushed
You’re getting upset
But even when you’re looking like that,
I…’

‘What is right and what is wrong?
What is right and what is wrong?
You’re ready to cry at any moment
Just like a baby (hey!)..’


He smiled a little remembering her face while crying. Even when crying, she still was beautiful.


‘I like you because you’re my girl..’


He saw Dara’s face flush a little but her eyes remained cold and void of any emotion.


He was getting frustrated. No matter what he tried to do, he was not getting through to her.


‘Looking only at you
Talking on the phone at night..’


He remembered the many nights they spent just listening to each other’s every breath. The many nights they spent just telling each other how much they miss each other, how much they love spending time with each other.


‘And sometimes preparing a surprise event…’


Dara remembered the time Jiyong had surprised her. She received a letter instructing her to go to her dorm. When she reached her floor, pink rose petals were scattered on the floor, leading to their dorm. She followed the trail of petals and opened the door. Inside her dorm, more rose petals were scattered, directing her to her destination. The petals led to the dining area where a feast was spread on the table, decorated with a tall candle and a beautiful center piece. The scene was stunningly beautiful. But the most beautiful of all was there standing in front of her. Jiyong, more handsome than ever, offered an exquisite bouquet to her. She reached out and held it close to her heart as she felt fresh tears welling in her eyes. Succumbing to the feeling of overwhelming love, she let Jiyong hold her tight, making it hard for her to breathe. But even with the lack of air, she found comfort in his embrace.


‘Never forgetting our anniversary..’


He remembered the night they spent together, their bodies becoming one. It was the night Dara entrusted her all to him, making him feel her devotion, her love and her trust. It was the happiest moment of his for he felt that at that moment, the two of them became one, sharing one heart, one soul and one life.


‘Never doubting you
Taking your side
And saying “I love you”…


He was the first person to ever believe in him when she was starting out in here. Coming from a career slump in the Philippines, she felt as if she had nothing to offer. But Jiyong saw something in her that even she had not seen. He encouraged her to try even if her own body and mind were telling her to give up. He went out of his way to help her show her capability. He didn’t stop helping her until she succeeded in getting another chance of being part of YG. And even when she was already part of 2NE1, he still continued monitoring her, guiding her and assisting her. He never made her feel that he’ll abandon her. Until…


‘Doing everything the way you want it
I’m trying my best, but it doesn’t get any better
If you can feel my sincerity, don’t be angry
Just close your eyes and kiss me baby…’


He tried so hard to make their relationship work. He was genuine in wanting nothing but her happiness and her security. God knows how he tried to protect her from everything that threatened to harm her but all his efforts just seemed futile.


I just wanted us to be happy, Dara. I just wanted to give you the happiness you deserve. Why can’t you feel my sincerity?


I LOVE YOU! His eyes were screaming as he looked deep into hers. 


I STILL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!


He felt his tears rolling down. He was choking on his words. He let his mic down as his tears flowed uncontrollably.


Through his tears, he managed to sing his last line.


‘Open up your heart, honestly, right now..’


The tears were unbearable. He felt his heart constricting, making it hard for him to breathe.


He was lost in his own grief that he didn’t notice their performance ending.


He stole a glance at Dara just in time to see her standing from her seat and running towards the exit.


His mind told him not to follow but his heart led him to her.




















Jiyong had been standing for awhile, his ear pressed towards the door of the comfort room, listening to the soft cries inside.


He knew that it was Dara who was crying. Even if there were many people surrounding her, he could still easily distinguish her cries.


Before his mind could take control, he opened the knob of the door and entered the comfort room.


Standing with her back against him was Dara. Her shoulders were trembling.


He could hear clearly her pained cries and even if she wasn’t facing him, he knew that tears were rolling down her cheeks.



He knew that he was the cause of her pain and at that moment, he was helpless. He cursed himself from bringing her so much pain when he should have been giving her nothing but happiness.


So he did the only thing he could do.


He ran towards her and held her so tight, so tight that she gasped for air. 


But he couldn’t let go. His heart just couldn’t let her go once again.


He knew that probably, this was the only chance he could get to make her know once and for all what his heart wanted to tell her all along.


“D-ah, I don’t love Yoona.” He told her with so much urgency.


Dara felt the world stopped upon hearing his words.


“It’s true, Dara. I was forced to date her because…”


Jiyong was explaining the reason he dated Yoona but her heart refused to listen as it was calling out one name.


Khun Khun… Khun Khun…


“You’re the only one I love, Dara. Believe me.” He was begging her.


Dara took a deep breath as she roughly wiped the tears from her eyes.


“I can’t go back to you, Jiyong.”


Jiyong froze, his arms still holding her frail body.


“Please let go of me.” She said coldly. Jiyong took in quick deep breaths.


“But I love you! I don’t love her, Dara! I’ll come clean to the public and tell them that you’re the----“


“I’m with Nichkhun now.” Dara cut him. Jiyong felt his heart stop beating. His arms loosened its hold on her as he took a step back.


“That’s not true.” He hissed gravely.


Dara turned to face him.


“It is. I’m with Nichkhun now. Mian, Jiyong.” She told him as she bowed her head and walked out. 


Jiyong felt his whole world crashing in on him. His tongue lost its function. His brain stopped working.


He remained rooted to the ground as he watched her walk away once again from his life.