Catalog of Novels Vol.3 | Male Reader X Female Idols

S2|E1: Forgotten or Not (Nana/Suzy)

Y/N's POV

The grand dinner event was a whirlwind of glitz and glamour. The air was thick with anticipation as fans worldwide gathered to celebrate K-pop's meteoric rise. As a relatively new member of the scene, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves.

Suzy and Nana, my two girlfriends, were by my side. Their presence was a comforting balm amidst the chaos. We had been together for several years, and our love was a quiet, steady force in our lives.

As the evening progressed, I couldn't shake the feeling of a growing divide between the older and newer generations of idols. The younger stars, like Blackpink, exuded a confidence bordering on arrogance. Jennie and Lisa, in particular, were known for their outspoken nature.

I overheard them making derogatory remarks about the older generation, dismissing them as "grandmas" and claiming they were relics of the past. My blood boiled.

"If it weren't for us we wouldn't be in this position in the leaderboards!" Taeyeon argued but Jennie simply sniffed.

"Hm. Maybe so but your time is over and there is nothing left for you to give now it's time to make way for new-gen idols like us!" Jennie replied and Lisa snickered.

"Enjoy your time Grandma, while it lasts~" Lisa remarked and laughed as they walked away.

I could tell Taeyeon-Noona wanted to say something but she didn't because we all knew they were right...

I have always admired the pioneers of K-pop. It's true they had paved the way for artists like me and the fact that our time is nearing but to see them treated with such disrespect was infuriating. Suzy and Nana tried to calm me down.

"Don't do it," Suzy whispered, her voice firm.

"It's not worth it." Nana agreed. "They're just young and naive. They'll learn eventually."

I knew they were right, but my anger refused to subside. As I watched the younger idols perform on stage, I couldn't help but feel a sense of resentment. I had worked hard to get to where I was, and I didn't appreciate being dismissed so easily.

"I know but they didn't have to be so rude about it!" I pointed out and Nana sighed.

"To tell you the truth... I was just like them when I was their age, when Afterschool debuted we were one of the best there was and for the previous generation of my time, we showed no sympathy for their situation, we thought we were invincible and we'd last forever... But I was wrong, as we got older, dancing and singing along with the ruthless practices got more difficult, our company soon retired us seeing that we are too old and we were quietly replaced by younger rookie idols and eventually, we were forgotten," Nana explained her story.

"And this cycle will always continue as long as K-pop stands, our companies are always working on training better and stronger idols than will ever be, and as they get older they will soon feel the same as we did, we are lucky enough to still be in the industry as actresses, and in some cases... It doesn't matter how old or how young idols are, they too will be replaced before they know it," Suzy finished giving a dead serious look in my eyes.

That night, as I lay in bed, I couldn't stop thinking about Suzy and Nana's words. They reminded me of the transient nature of fame. One day, I too would be considered outdated and replaced by a new generation of idols.

It was a harsh reality, but it was one that I would have to face. I realized that I had been so focused on proving myself that I had lost sight of what was truly important. I had been so eager to be recognized as a rising star that I had forgotten to appreciate the journey.

The next morning, as I prepared for another event, I felt a newfound sense of perspective. I had faced a challenge, and I had come out stronger on the other side.

I realized that the future of K-pop was bright, and I was excited to be a part of it. As I stepped onto the stage that day, I felt a sense of peace.

I knew that I had a responsibility to the younger generation of idols. I would be their mentor, their guide. And I would do everything in my power to ensure that they were treated with respect.

But most importantly, I would cherish the love and support of my two incredible girlfriends, Suzy and Nana. Their love was a constant in my life, a beacon of light in the ever-changing world of K-pop.

The incident at the dinner event had brought Suzy and Nana even closer to me. The shared experience had deepened our bond, revealing a new level of understanding and empathy between us. Nana, always the practical one, had taken the lead in comforting me in the aftermath of the event.

Her gentle words and warm embrace had provided me with the solace I needed. Suzy, on the other hand, had offered a different kind of support.

Her quiet strength and unwavering belief in me had given me the courage to face the challenges ahead. As time went on, I found myself appreciating the unique qualities of each woman in my life.

Nana's grounded nature and unwavering support provided a sense of stability. Suzy's quiet strength and unwavering belief in me gave me the courage to face any challenge.

Their love for me was a constant in my life, a beacon of light in the ever-changing world of K-pop. Together, we navigated the ups and downs of our careers with grace and resilience.

We celebrated each other's successes and offered support during difficult times. Our bond grew stronger with each passing day, a testament to the power of love and friendship.

~

Five years later...

As five years passed since the dinner event, though may seem little time has passed it felt like a decade, and the industry changed drastically than I could ever imagine. Blackpink who were once the world's most famous K-pop groups eventually fell under.

With next-generation groups such as Le Sserafim, IVE, NewJeans, and others debuting, they got off huge with their comebacks and promotions while Blackpink went off the leaderboards with their absence of comebacks and attending other events and the same can be said for the previous generation groups.

As for myself, I decided to propose to my two beautiful girlfriends, and when they said "yes" I was ecstatic we got married a month later, and already discussing our retirement from the industry as we believed we'd earned it after working for years.

One evening, as we sat together on the balcony of our shared apartment, I turned to Suzy and Nana.

"I'm so grateful for you both," I said. "You've made my life so much richer."

Suzy and Nana smiled at me. "We're grateful for you too," Suzy replied.

Author: This is a story I posted on Tumblr and a hiring commission from my good friend @ElRyuSe and I hope you all enjoyed it :)