Stars Entwined | Bada Lee AU

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The chants of "encore" reverberated through the arena, a thunderous applause following the climax of Blackpink's show. As the members retreated backstage, the energy from the performance lingered in the air.

Jennie, catching her breath, shared a quick glance with the other members. "That was insane, right? The energy tonight is unbelievable."

Rosé, still riding the adrenaline rush, replied, "Totally! The Filipino blinks are on fire. This encore is going to be legendary!"

Stylists hurriedly approached, each member receiving a flurry of attention to fix clothes and retouch makeup. Lisa, with a grin, remarked, "I think I'm going to need a whole new outfit for this encore. The energy ripped through my clothes!"

Jisoo, adjusting her mic, added, "It's what makes performing live so special. The connection with the fans is just amazing."

As the stylists worked their magic, Jennie, ever the leader, rallied the group, "Let's give them the best encore they've ever seen. 'Boombayah' is going to hit differently tonight."

With renewed determination, the members gathered for a quick pep talk. The opening chords of "Boombayah" began to play, signaling the start of the grand finale they had promised their Filipino blinks.

The rising platform awaited, and as the first beats of the song hit, the members emerged to a deafening roar from the audience. The cheers were louder, the excitement palpable. The stage was ablaze with energy as they dived into the performance, feeding off the electric atmosphere.

Jennie, in the midst of the spectacle, turned to the others. "Let's enjoy and end this show with a bang!" Her voice carried over the booming music, the members nodding in agreement amidst the ecstatic audience.

The encore, a gift to their dedicated fans, unfolded with a burst of energy. Their fatigue was momentarily forgotten as they poured their hearts into the performance. The sight of fans singing along, word for word, created a poignant moment for Blackpink—a reminder of the unbreakable bond they shared with their supporters. The gratitude they felt towards their fans was palpable, acknowledging that without them, their journey wouldn't be as remarkable.

The final notes of "Boombayah" dissipated into the air, marking the end of an exhilarating concert. Backstage, Blackpink members, still riding the high of the performance, exchanged exhausted yet satisfied smiles. Stylists hovered, offering water bottles and words of congratulations. As the adrenaline waned, a sense of quiet reflection settled in.

On the way to the hotel, amidst the dim glow of the city lights, Rosé approached Jennie with a gentle tone, "Jennie, we've got a few days before our next tour in Japan. Jisoo, Lisa, and I are thinking of heading back to Korea to rest. Would you want to come with us?"

Lisa, her concern etched on her face, chimed in, "It's been six months since we left for the tour, and you haven't been back to Korea."

Jennie's gaze shifted, a mix of emotions flickering across her face. The realization that half a year had passed since she set foot in her home country hit her with a weight she hadn't acknowledged. The tour had become a distraction, shielding her from the memories that lingered in Korea.

Internally, Jennie grappled with the proposition. The familiarity of home beckoned, but it also harbored the remnants of a heartbreak she had been meticulously avoiding. The tour had been her refuge, a continuous hustle of projects and performances that drowned out the echo of unspoken words and shattered promises.

She finally spoke, her voice a mixture of vulnerability and resolve, "Yeah, it has been six months, hasn't it?" The acknowledgment hung in the air, a poignant reminder of time slipping away.