Jun Ho couldn't hold back his tears as he saw so many Hottest still waiting for them after such a long break. Holding a concert with all the members was one of Jun Ho's dreams after they had been apart due to individual projects and mandatory military service.
The second concert at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, which lasted three hours, finally came to an end. Jun Ho and the other members bowed, thanking the fans who had stayed loyal by their side. "Kamsahamnida!" shouted Jun.K.
Backstage, the 2PM members and their team took photos with a banner that read It's 2PM. Not only that, they were also joined by family and some fellow idols, including Super Junior. "Congratulations on the successful concert!" Si Won said, giving each 2PM member a hug in turn.
After the concert, 2PM and Super Junior intentionally spent time together at a Japanese restaurant to discuss their upcoming program. "After the concert, I can't wait to meet the fans again," Taec Yeon said.
"Exactly. Especially since we haven't been active as a group and have only been communicating with fans through social media. It really hurts not being able to give them more time," Si Won said. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"As much as I can, I want to give the best for the lucky fans on the show. If we have any free time, maybe we can take them out without any cameras," Jun Ho suggested.
"Great idea. Sometimes what fans need is just to chat more freely with us," Dong Hae said, grabbing Eun Hyuk's udon, feeling that it tasted better than his own.
"I once saw a live broadcast where a fan asked if Jun Ho could be her boyfriend, and she was only seventeen at the time," Eun Hyuk said, making everyone laugh as they recalled the incident. "Isn't it okay to date a fan?" Eun Hyuk teased.
"Of course, there's no problem with that, and I did say it could be possible at the time. However, thinking about dating a fan who was seventeen feels really strange. I'm already thirty-three," Jun Ho said. For him, the fan who asked that question during the live broadcast seemed more like a younger sister.
"Isn't it common now for older men to date younger women?" Dong Hae chimed in.
"As long as the age difference isn't too big, I don't mind," Jun Ho said, unconsciously rubbing his ear, which seemed to be turning red.
"Look, Jun Ho's ears are turning red!" Taec Yeon said, forcibly removing Jun Ho's hand, making it impossible for the others to stop teasing the cat-loving guy.
Super Junior and 2PM are both second-generation idols still promoting as groups amid the influx of new idols. While their past comebacks focused on their careers, things are different now. They're willing to fund their comeback productions with their own money to make fans feel appreciated for staying loyal and not switching to new favorites.
Seeing Super Junior with their own label and two members having founded their own agency, 2PM is inspired to follow in their footsteps. The six members of 2PM also want to release songs under their own agency or label. Although some of their tracks are produced by the members themselves, it would certainly feel different if their music were released under a 2PM label.
"Geundae, Jun Ho-ya, you really don't have any relationship with YoonA?" Shin Dong asked. Like Hee Chul, he is the second most trusted keeper of Korean celebrity secrets after Kim Hee Chul.
Jun Ho laughed while rubbing his forehead, and the others joined in. It was common knowledge that Jun Ho had idolized YoonA since SNSD's debut. In fact, Taec Yeon once mentioned that Jun Ho was openly jealous because Taec Yeon was always paired with YoonA in various events.
Even so, the two of them are just friends. Really. Besides, Jun Ho doesn't seem very interested in pursuing relationships with fellow public figures.
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Early in the morning, Jun Ho was already at the JYP building, ready to head to the airport with the 2PM members. They were set to begin filming for The Lucky Fans, where they would pick up their lucky fans at the airport. Although they needed to arrive at the location around eleven, they left earlier on purpose for a briefing first.
"What's the kind of fan you're hoping for later?" Chan Sung asked during the drive to the airport.
"It doesn't really matter what they're like. However, it would be more fun if our fans could do some cute things," replied Jun.K.
"It seems like Jun Ho is hoping that his seventeen-year-old fan doesn't get picked for this show," Nichkhun teased.
"Hyung, geumanhae."
They arrived a few minutes after the Super Junior members. The Super Junior representatives were Lee Teuk, Hee Chul, Shin Dong, Si Won, Eun Hyuk, and Dong Hae. Once filming started, the song Hands Up played. They all danced while welcoming their first fan, who was a Hottest.
After four fans had exited, 2PM's latest song, Make It, began to play, featuring the highlight move of rolling up sleeves, created by Woo Young and Jun.K. The next fan to appear was a twenty-two-year-old Canadian student. As the final fan emerged, Spy played in the background, and the fan was an ELF from Indonesia.
Although Jun Ho had just been rumored to be dating YoonA after the drama King The Land ended, he couldn't seem to take his eyes off the woman currently greeting them. Unconsciously, he patted his chest gently, trying to calm his suddenly racing heartbeat.
"Annyeong haseyo. Indonesia elpeu-neun, Rhea imnida, bangapseumnida," the fan said. Jun.K, standing not far from Jun Ho, flashed a slight smile upon seeing that Jun Ho's gaze remained fixed on the fan.
After fifteen years together, Jun.K knew his five younger brothers well, including Jun Ho's telltale signs of intense interest in something or someone. Jun.K clapped his hands before Jun Ho realized that the leader was watching him closely.
"To our fans at home, please show your love for this program because there will be many exciting things awaiting you. Manhi-manhi saranghae juseyo," Jun.K said, bowing and wrapping up the first scene of the first episode of The Lucky Fans.
"Let's take some photos first!" Jun.K invited the lucky Hottest to pose with the group. They took one regular photo and one selfie.
Both 2PM and Super Junior took group photos with the fans, which would later be uploaded to the official Instagram of The Lucky Fans.
"Wow, I never expected I would actually get to meet Oppa in person!" exclaimed Jennifer, the Canadian Hottest who idolizes Jun Ho.
Jun Ho thanked her with his warm, friendly smile and gave Jennifer's shoulder a gentle pat. "Oppa seems so quiet today. I'm looking forward to seeing your fun side," Jennifer said.
"Jeongmalyo? Ah, maybe it's because I'm a bit tired. Don't worry, I'll show you the real Lee Jun Ho in the next episode. Just wait and see."
"Promise, okay?" Jennifer said, holding out her pinky finger, hoping Jun Ho would make a pinky promise with her.
"Ne," Jun Ho said, without any hesitation, linking his pinky with Jennifer's. However, his gaze briefly shifted to the other group who still taking photos with their fans.
More precisely, his gaze was drawn to the woman being photographed with Dong Hae and Eun Hyuk. What was really happening to him? Jun Ho was no longer at an age where a man would become infatuated with someone on the first day they met. Besides, Jun Ho wasn't the type to easily be swayed by a woman. So why did his heart seem to insist on making him face the truth? His heart was truly impossible to compromise with.
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The Lucky Fans (LEE JUN HO'S FANFICTION // ENG VER)
FanfictionMaking his debut at a young age, Jun Ho was solely focused on his career success. But everything changed the moment a woman walked out of the airport, greeting everyone with a warm smile, and showed him how to hold on to someone whom fate had destin...
