… 4.2.2014

KOREABOO: T-ara’s Jiyeon to release y new solo concept and fans are elated. Jiyeon’s new MV will drop May 20th, and with all the scandals happening the spotlight is on her. 

… 4.16.2014

ESPN report: NBA regular season ends, Mavericks finish with record of 49-33. Daniel Choi plays big minutes in final games averaging 12 points per game.

… 4.30.2014

SOOMPI: Psy and Girls Generation headline 2013 Forbes most influential celebrities and surprisingly Basketball player Daniel Choi takes 10 spot.

April 30th, 2014

Yesterday, Forbes Korea released their 2013 most influential celebrities of the year.

To no surprise Psy won the number one spot going away.

However, despite a disappointing first regular season in the NBA averaging barely 8 points, his story through the NBA Draft and handsome appearance have brought him many fans with a shocking 2 million followers on instagram. Daniel Choi was chosen as the 10th most influential Korean Celebrity.

He recently posted a thank you post on instagram with him and his cute sister posing and fans are loving their chemistry.

[+17,894 -300] “His close relationship to his sister might be the cutest thing in the NBA and possibly America. I know he didn’t play as well as he could, and will keep cheering for our Basketball Oppa! Choi21 fighting!”

The Maverick’s basketball team will be in the playoffs and while they are not expecting to play Choi very much, we will still be cheering him and his team on.

… 5.4.2014 

ESPN report: Mavericks fall to San Antonio Spurs in the First round (3-4). Daniel Choi plays a total of 5 minutes through the whole series. Decides to join Maverick’s Development team starting next year.

… 5.19.2014

Jiyeon was sweating as she stared at the camera. 

“And cut!” The Director called.

They had just finished filming a dance practice to go along with her new MV.

She had been practicing non-stop to the point that her managers had begun to feel worried. She needed this to be a hit. She wanted so badly to show she still deserved to be an idol. 

This wasn’t just for her, this was for her fans and her members.

"Great work Jiyeon-ah." Her dance partner and choreographer Bae Yoonjung replied. 

"Thanks so much unnie. I couldn't do this without you." Jiyeon thanked her. 

“Have some water Jiyeon-si.” Her newest manager Jooyoung told her. She was about 25 and acted like an older sister to her.

“Thanks unnie.” Jiyeon nodded as she gulped down the cold water. “Did it look good?”

“Yes, of course. Very pretty. Very y.” Jooyoung responded. “Wow, I thought your hips might fall off your body they were moving so smoothly.”

Jiyeon chuckled at her joke, her new single would feature a very slow and seductive move where she gazed into her audience and leaned against the wall, swaying her hips side to side. 

She had realized while practicing that the producer was right. She was indeed very good at making somewhat seductive and captivating faces. 

Then there was the ‘bat’ dance as she had coined it where she lifted her jacket up so that it emulated the bat’s wings and her leg to the side, once again swaying her hips.

It was not like these were much different than the often ier dances that she danced with T-ara, but the mood of the music was much different than any of her earlier concepts. Actually, they had been asked to change certain aspects of the dance as it had been deemed too provocative to the public. Something which actually Jiyeon was a little thankful for. She sat down against the mirror and took her phone to check her messages.

93ers group chat: 10 new messages

IU: Jiyeon fighting! 

IU: I can't wait to watch the teaser

IU: I believe in your comeback!

LUNA: were all excited 

LUNA: F(x) is cheering for you 

LUNA: I know you’ll do great, don’t be nervous

IU: I haven’t seen it, but I’m already in love with you

JIYEON: Thanks both of you

JIYEON: love you both

Jiyeon swiped back to the home screen.

YOO IN NA (unnie): 3 messages

INNA: prove them wrong Jiyeon

INNA: I know its been a rough few months, but you’re going to do great

INNA: you better come on my radio show

Jiyeon smiled at her unnies encouragement.

JIYEON: thanks unnie!

JIYEON: I’ll definitely come on once it releases

She swiped up and saw that even the EXO boys had all encouraged her.

BAEKHYUN: Jiyeon sunbaenim fighting! 

KAI: We all can’t wait to watch!

SEHUN: I’m going to stream it all night, Jiyeon fighting!

JIYEON: thank you so much :)

KAI: of course ;)

KAI: I promise we'll buy your album when it releases

Jiyeon couldn’t help but smile at the cute messages. There was one more idol who showed her encouragement.

SON NAEUN: Jiyeon Unnie fighting! 

SON NAEUN: I can't wait to listen to it 

JIYEON: thanks so much Naeun, 

JIYEON: you too keep up the good work 'Mr. Chu' is always on repeat for me

SON NAEUN: Thanks unnie!

SON NAEUN: too bad our comebacks won't overlap

JIYEON: I'm glad, otherwise i won't win any music shows if i'm competing with you

SON NAEUN: don't joke like that unnie

SON NAEUN: You'll win for sure!

Jiyeon scrolled down, near the bottom of her contacts... a conversation she still found herself coming back to, despite it being a year old now. Daniel.

It had been about a year since they had spoken.

She missed him, she wondered if he did too. She constantly checked American dating websites to see if there was news of him, but there was nothing.

She was secretly happy he hadn’t moved on, but she would never admit it. 

He should be happy now. Right?

… 5.21.2014

SOOMPI: y. T-ara’s Jiyeon stuns viewers with mature and y concept in 1 minute and 1 second

May 21st, 2014

T-ara’s Jiyeon has finally dropped her new solo album along with two music videos. We are speechless. She is stunning in her new music video for 'Never Ever' or '1 minute and 1 second'  as she dances seductively facing at the camera. 

With her stunning face I wished she was looking right into my eyes at that moment, and I am a woman. The point dance, a dance featuring her lifting her jacket up revealing her crop top and skirt underneath as she sways back and forth gazing right into us is so perfect. The producer and choreographer deserve a raise for matching her up with such a perfect concept.

The song itself focuses on her inability to let go of a past lover. Netizens have speculated she might be referring to Infinite’s L an idol she had a previous dating scandal with. But that’s all speculation of course.

The chart hit the number 4 spot in 6 hours and could still be climbing. As of now the music video has gathered 10 million views on youtube. 

However, immediately reached the number one spot on China’s Gaon board and is currently the number one trending video on Tingyinyue a Chinese streaming service. 

Japan has also revealed it as the number 3 album on it’s Billboard 100.

While comments pointing towards her scandal are very evident still. The overflow of positive comments are finally giving her the heartwarming encouragement she deserves.

EXO’s twitter has recently posted her music video on their feed along with Shinee’s and Apink’s. Even idols are being entranced by her alluring eyes. Are you? 

And who do you think the lucky man is that she can’t let go of?

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Top Comments:

“Finally, she’s getting the recognition she deserves. Huge win for her and T-ara. I know that some people think she is just buying into the opinion of her being a ‘’ with her y dance. But I think she is proving everyone wrong who ever hated on her. The way she acts so cutely in the behind the scenes makes me wonder how anyone could ever hate on her.”

“I came here after seeing Exo Sehun mention how he loves her new single on his Vlive and I can’t disagree. She’s beautiful and y. The scandals seem so stupid to me now. Jiyeon fighting!”

“Is no one going to talk about how she literally looks like a now? What a weak move. I hope this album flops and she realizes the horrible things she’s done.”

… 

Two handsome men in their 20s held microphones as they stood across from the another handsome man closer to his late 20s.

“Today before we begin this weeks SHOW CHAMPION, I am joined by Exo-K’s Sehun and Kai as they prepare to perform again.” Super Junior’s Kangin commented.“Having already won last week, who are you really looking forward to watching this week after you perform?” 

The first, Kai, held his microphone to speak. “I am definitely looking forward to Jiyeon Sunbae’s debut.”

Sehun held up his mic as well. “We have all seen her music video many times, and are excited to see her first performance.”

Kangin chuckled as he nodded.

“I see she is very pretty indeed. Would you say she’s close to your ideal types?"

“Wow, she is isn’t she oppa.” Jenny sighed as Daniel turned to see her grinning at him.

Daniel held his breath as he waited for the handsome idol's answer.

“Definitely!” Sehun exclaimed excitedly. 

“She dances so well too. I can’t wait to watch.” Kai commented.

“Well, you lost oppa.” Jenny nudged Daniel as he rolled his eyes. “Those guys are way better looking than you.” 

“Shut up.” Daniel retorted towards the playful taunting.

He was waiting to see her first performance. He was finally done with the season and was just spending time resting and practicing for now. 

His sister had flown to his apartment in Dallas to keep him company as her school had ended. He enjoyed the company, between spending time with her and practicing with his private trainer most days were filled up.

“High praise from the supposed new King of dance. Let’s cheer both Exo-K on and T-ara’s Jiyeon as they take the stage tonight.”  Kangin commented.

“Daniel.”

“What?”

Jenny was leaning against his shoulder. 

“Do you think I could’ve been an idol if I wasn’t too busy being your sister?” She inquired.

Daniel chuckled. He indeed appreciated how much she was always there to comfort him whenever he needed it.

Even when he was at games all around the country his sister would video chat with him to encourage him.

“Well to start I think you need to be pretty to become an idol.” Daniel .

“Ya! oppa!” 

“Amazing performance by Wheesung with his song Night and Day.” 

“Next up we have Jiyeon performing with her hit new single 1 minute and 1 second.” 

The stage went dark.

“Daniel it’s time.” Jenny grabbed his arm nervously, his full attention was now on the television in front of him.

The music began playing and the lights spotlighted a slim figure wearing a white coat with a white sports bra and white shorts underneath. Her nice thighs and legs emphasized by the outfit. She had her hair tied up into a pony tail and leaned against a staged wall.

She began to dance as she entranced her viewers with her eyes, swaying side to side. 

“Wow.” Was all he could say.

He stared in awe at her.

“Daebak, Oppa you’re blushing.” Jenny .

Daniel realized he had raised his cheekbones so that they were up to his nose.

The broadcast suddenly cut to several idol groups who were watching and there were similar expressions of awe on the males faces.

“You have at least thirty new competitors starting today.” Jenny gasped. 

“Wow excellent performance by Jiyeon.”

They continued watching as other groups performed, but to Daniel it was clear that Jiyeon’s was the most spectacular and charismatic. 

All the groups gathered in the center stage. 

Daniel watched, there in the center he saw EXO-k and Jiyeon standing next to each other.

Sehun and Jiyeon were talking as they waited for the winner. They were smiling at each other as Sehun seemed to joke about something and she nodded grinning.

“If you didn’t like her I’d think they were a cute couple.” Jenny sighed as she could see exactly what Daniel was looking at. "I wonder if people have already started shipping them."

She stopped at Daniel's jealous glare.

“Today I have the winning result.” Kangin entered the center. “The winner of this weeks SHOW CHAMPION is Park Jiyeon!” 

Immediately she jumped excitedly. She turned to Sehun who instinctively hugged her and congratulated as the other EXO members did the same.

There were chants of her name in the crowd as she made her way to the center of the stage. 

“She won!” Jenny shouted excitedly as she tugged on Daniel’s shirt excitedly.

Daniel on the other hand was grinning proudly at the TV. He was happy for her, he truly was.

… 6.1.2014

Dispatch: Dating Report: T-ara’s Jiyeon and EXO’s Sehun, just friends

After back to back performances on MBC’s SHOW CHAMPION and KBS’s Music Bank Exo-K and T-ara’s Jiyeon seemed very comfortable with each other.

EXO-K was publicly asked about who their ideal types previously were and both members Kai and Sehun responded that T-ara’s Jiyeon were.

Most fans brushed it off as nothing, until during the broadcast of SHOW CHAMPION where Jiyeon won and Sehun was seen hugging her to congratulate her.

Later, two days after EXO-K won on KBS’s music bank and also praised her performance in an interview. Jiyeon who came in third place on that show, gave her own statement responding to which of the EXO-K member’s were here favorite.

“I think EXO’s Sehun is very tall, and is probably closest to my type, but Exo’s Kai is very cool when he dances.”

After the second broadcast Kai posted a picture of the three of them on his instagram.

Captioning it: Great Win. thanks for the support Sunbae!

Netizens however, could not skip the way that Sehun stared at her. The way that a young boy would stare at his first crush, taking to forums to post complaints of how “seductive” Jiyeon was. 

Both agencies released statements:

“Both idols have met multiple times on shows before and have become friends through it. Neither have feelings for each other and just have a close Sunbae-hoobae (senior junior) relationship.” 

Though there is no real evidence to ever point to them actually dating. The way Sehun looks at her is completely dreamy. 

MBK Entertainment has decided to pull Jiyeon from performing on anymore competition shows and will instead push up her mini album’s concert dates.

Her music video for 'Never Ever' has stayed at the top of Chinese streaming site Tingyinyue for 2 weeks already, and has garnered over 100 million views in China.

Would you like to see these two date?

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Top Comments:

“This is getting ridiculous, can she really not even be friends with people anymore? Jiyeon should be allowed to perform freely and be the girl crush we all need.”

“I think that was the right choice. EXO fans are some of the most defensive groups of their oppas. They probably have already begun hanging up posters of hate towards her, for just being attractive to other idols.”

“I hate her. She is such a two faced b*tch. Between infinite’s L and Exo Sehun she has seduced them all. Why is she allowed to do this when she is such a bully. Thank god we don’t have to watch her any longer.” 

… 6.8.2014

SOOMPI: Basketball Idol Daniel Choi to host multiple Basketball camps in Korea beginning in July. Over 1000 spots sold out in a day.

… 7.1.2014

Daniel was on a plane to Korea, next to him was his younger sister who had wanted to tag along for her summer break. Across from him was his agent.

He would spent about a week and half promoting camps in Korea, he had refused sponsorships and variety shows because he felt he wasn’t good enough of a player yet.

Despite his agents protests he had explained he would host camps for upcoming players and that was it.

“Excuse me?” Daniel looked up to see a flight attendant holding a napkin. “Could I get your signature?” 

Daniel grinned as he took a pen and signed it.

The attendant squealed in delight as she left. His sister leaned her head against his.

“Wow you’re actually famous.” She mocked him.

“I’m still getting used to it.” Daniel joked. 

He stared out the window, outside was Korea. He knew she was there, she was still promoting inside Korea however was still busy with her drama. He probably never would’ve seen her anyways.

But he still wondered if perhaps fate might draw them together.