when BTS had to attend a tv show where the host had offended you
It was known to the fans that you and the BTS boys were close friends. They trusted you with the boys because before the boys had gotten popular, you were always looking out for them. You appeared in some of their old Bangtan Bomb videos even though you were more successful than them at that time. Today, both the boys and you were one of the biggest KPOP idols in Korea and globally.
"We'll be going to this talk show tomorrow after our recording" Namjoon briefed us.
"What? Isn't the host the one who asked inappropriate question to Y/N?" Jimin said.
Jungkook ears perked up as soon as he heard your name, remembering the time when all of you were still friends when that happened. He remembered how hurt you were by the uncomfortable questions that were asked during your interview with him.
"Ya... must we really go?" Jungkook said frustrated.
"I know... The company wants us to go to promote for our comeback" Namjoon replied not looking too pleased either.
After he debriefed more about their upcoming schedules and what to prepare for tomorrow, he finally released the guys. They all bid their goodbyes and went back to the comfort of their homes.
You were in the kitchen cooking dinner for the both of you when you heard the front door open. Soon, you felt Jungkook's arms wrapped around your waist from the back as he nuzzled his head into your shoulder.
"Smells good" he said pecking your neck.
"You got off early today, how was practice?" You said turning off the stove then turning around to face him.
"It was good but tiring. I'm so excited to perform it live though" he said before putting his palms on your cheeks and leaning in to give you a kiss.
"Let's eat" you said after pulling away.
You both sat at the dining table and ate dinner together chatting here and there.
"Oh yeah... tomorrow we have to go to the talk show..." Jungkook trailed, not feeling excited about it.
"oh, the host Lee Man?" you said cringing at the name.
"Yep. I honestly don't want to go. He's not a good man, why should we support the show?" Jungkook said getting upset.
"It's fine Jungkook. It's the past, I'm sure he has grown from it" you said.
"how many guys have you brought home this week?" Lee Man said smirking.
"I- what?" you said clearly disgusted by the question.
"Hahahah, I am joking. I'm pretty sure you bring home a lot of men especially with the new comeback" he said.
"what, n-"
"moving onto the next section of the game!" he cut me off.
You clearly didn't want to continue with this interview anymore. He offended you. He disrespected you not just as an artist, but as a human being. It didn't end there though.
"What outfit are you going to wear next on stage? Popular demand wants you to wear nothing" he joked.
You shifted in your seat uncomfortably, looking at your manager who was frowning. What's worse was that it was live. There's no way you could stop them from airing this because it's live. You wanted to storm out from the interview but you knew that it would not bring any good.
After the interview stopped abruptly with the help of my manager, you quickly left the scene, not thanking any of the people there because the whole time Lee Man was asking offensive questions, all they did was laugh.
That night, fans cancelled the show. They cancelled the man so much he had to take a hiatus. Your fans were powerful and would do anything to protect you. They dug up and brought up his past and his career immediately crumbled after that live. After all this, he didn't reach out to apologise. He wasn't sorry for saying those offensive questions.
You remember the boys reaching out to you after the whole chaos. Many idols were reaching out to you after that incident. You took a short break from promotions because all they would do is ask about the situation which is something you don't want to bring up again.
"Did he ever apologised to you?" Jungkook asked hoping to hear a yes or a nod but you kept silent for awhile.
"He never did?!" Jungkook said in shock.
"It doesn't matter, it's over now and all I know is that I will never go back there again" you said trying to reassure your upset boyfriend.
"It's not okay Y/N... what he said was unacceptable and he got to run away from it without even apologising privately to you? was he even sincere about the statement released when that happened?" Jungkook ranted.
"Baby it's fine! It would be stupid to bring it up again now" you said hugging his side hoping to calm him down which actually helped.
He wrapped his arm around you and rubbed your arm.
"I just want to put him in his place for treating my girl wrongly. You deserve an apology. A sincere one directly from him. That should never happen again" he said kissing your temple.
"I know... I have moved on from it, it's really fine baby, you don't have to worry" you said.
"Ugh, I would totally be okay if he had personally apologised to you" Jungkook said removing himself to take you guys' plates to wash them.
"Just enjoy the show tomorrow okay, the fans would love to see you guys have fun" you reminded him.
The next day...
The boys had arrived at the venue where the show was taking place. To be honest, none of them were excited about attending this show because of Lee Man.
"Welcome boys" he said shaking their hands.
Jungkook gave a stern handshake not showing any smile. Throughout the whole show, the boys were mostly just answering the questions. Jungkook was pretty quiet.
"Jungkookshi, what is something you have learnt throughout your time being an idol?" Lee Man asked.
Jungkook took this opportunity to remind him about how he did you wrong.
"I think as idols or as human being in general, we should be aware about what we say to others or about others. If you've done something wrong to the person, apologise to them sincerely. Sincerity is important in this world. Some people do things for the sake of their own profile. It's terrible really," Jungkook said.
The rest of the boys smirked knowing what Jungkook was doing and was proud of him for saying it out loud. Namjoon then cleared his throat and continued "Yes, all of us value sincerity a lot".
Lee Man shifted in his seat, knowing what Jungkook meant by that. He was well aware that they were all very good friends with you so there was no doubt they would be protective about you.
After the interview ended, Lee Man decided to approach Jungkook who was removing his mic.
"Jungkook-shi, can you help me apologise to Y/N for what happened last time?" Lee Man said not making any eye contact.
"What?" Jungkook scoffed.
"You should reach out to her personally. I don't want to intervene" Jungkook said respectfully.
Lee Man nodded understanding that Jungkook was indeed still upset about it. They bid their goodbyes and later that night, Y/N received a message.
Annyeong Y/N. This is Lee Man. I would like to apologise about what happened last time. I have grown from and realised how terrible it sounded. I am very sorry for making you feel uncomfortable on the spot.
